Mellett murder probe widens as suspect held
In Canton the investigation centers on Alias psyllias as police press for motive while Lt Connors rechecks facts from Warren and Canton. In Cleveland director Barry vows a clean sweep of underworld amid the Mellett case and warns coercive action if insiders stay silent. In Pittsburgh, Jack Reyes injured when a car backed onto steps. driver William Kirk faces a charge of reckless driving.
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Nalias
Mellet
Canton
Paiilian
Common Pleas Court
Samuel Rosenburg
Connors
Ohio
Alias
Psialias
Warren
Cleveland
INS
Anton
Ed Barry
Barry
Don Mellett
Canton Publishe
Pittsburgh
Jack Reyes
West Penn Hospital
William Kirk
Reves
Kirk
Pennington Ready to Strike Continues At Page One
Pennington signals readiness to overhaul enforcement staff. He notes new hires will replace voluntary leavers, with no broad expansion of the force. The remark follows the removal of F C G Baird from enforcement work after his acquittal on bribery charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennington
F. C G. Baird
Fire destroys two homes and store in Nant-y-Glo
Fire of unknown origin destroyed two frame dwellings and the Alex Jeskevich store on Caroline street early Monday, causing about 15 000 dollars in losses. The Jeskevich family narrowly escaped in night clothes as flames spread to Harris and Co. dwelling where the Wallie Selingson family lived. Nant y Glo Fire Company struggled due to limited water supply.
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Nant-y-Glo
Alex _Jeskevich
Caroline Street
Jeskevich
Harris and Co
Wallie Selingson
Nanty-Glo
Police Locate Starving Boys in Philadelphia Home
Police found two starving boys, John Fusco aged 2 and Anthony aged 18 months, naked and weak at Front and Beck streets. Neighbors alerted authorities after hearing cries. parents had left for a weekend trip to Clementon, N J. The mother returned but the father remained missing as police sought him and arranged care.
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Philadelphia
John
Fusco
Anthony
Front and
Beck Streets
Clementon
N. J
Hoover at Police Meeting in Chicago
Chicago July 20 Hoover Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover addressed the International Association of Chiefs of Police at its 33rd annual convention. He blamed motor vehicles and outdated justice equipment for crime, urged Congress to regulate radio again, and warned against leniency for offenders.
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Chicago
Herbert Hoover
Ecretary of Commerce
International Association of Police Chiefs
Hoover
Congress
Blairsville Men Injured In Westmoreland County Crash
John Hannigan of Youngstown and his companion Donald Kennedy of Pittsburgh were injured when their Ford coupe overturned on a curve at the Conemaugh River bridge. They were treated by a local physician. both were bruised but uninjured. Police arrested both drivers for a hearing. Kennedy, 21, Hannigan, 22, were en route to Vandergrift shortly before 10 o clock.
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Westmoreland County
Conemaugh River
John Hannigan
West Wood Street
Youngstown
Bairdstown Hill
Hannigan
Donald Kennedy
Emerson Street
Pittsburgh
H. M. Millen
Derry Township
Kennedy
Vandergrift
Summer White House at Paul Smiths Draws Attn of Executives
The Adirondacks resort Paul Smiths hosts President Coolidge and guests as news crews chase the Summer White House, with Gov Al Smith and New York realtor George Browning drawing crowds. The scene shifts to nearby Bt Regis Lake as Honey and Peaches gain notice, Peaches bandaged from an acid scar.
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Paul Smith
N. Y
Coolidge
Adirondacks
Irwin Kirkwood
White House
al Smith
New York
East Side
White Pines
George W. Browning
Heenan
Paul Smiths
Bt. Regis Lake
Candy Kid Whittemore To Be Hanged In August
Baltimore dispatch reports Richard Rease Whittemore the so called Candy Kid bandit will be hanged at Maryland Penitentiary on August 12 after Governor Ritchie fixed the date. Warden Brady sent first batch of tickets for witnesses and moved the time up half an hour.
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Baltimore
Ing —Richard Rease Whittemore
Candy Kid
Aryland Penitentiary
Arden Brady
Ritchie
One of 12 Clinics To Be Located Here
Indiana County begins plans to establish a Pennsylvania Society for Crippled Children clinic in Indiana County and surrounding areas. Speakers noted statewide growth from Ohio origins to 17 states, with 35 000 crippled children in Pennsylvania and 270 to 500 potential cases in Indiana County. Dr James C Wallace highlighted before and after patient photos. Miss Jane Marshall urged broad community support. The clinic aims to provide care, with costs shared between parents, counties, and the state, prioritizing curable cases while acknowledging inevitable disappointments.
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Pennsylvania Society For
Robinson
Pennsylvania
Indiana County
Department of Welfare
Mary Labaree
Eylria
Ohio
James C. Wallace
Pittsburgh
Silver
Wallace
Jane Marshall
Butler
Unin
Indiana County Unit Clinic
Pennsylvania Society For Crippled Children
Commonwealth
Cambria County
Armstrong County
Jefferson County
Ladies Aid Set For Presbyterian Lawn Party Tonight
The Ladies' Aid Society of the First United Presbyterian Church plans a lawn party at Patti tion Place this evening. Members should meet at the Manse at 46 o'clock for supervision and meals. The event features cats and other refreshments.
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Ladies' Aid Society
First United Presbyterian Church
Indiana County People and Visiting Friends Notes
A crowded page of social notes lists visits and travels involving Indiana County residents and neighboring towns. Names include Esther Glass in India Harbor, Mrs Porter Spragg in Oak Street, Dr and Mrs W E B George in Indianapolis, H W Black of Beaverdale, Mr and Mrs C W Lambert of Elwood City, and many others visiting relatives and friends in Connellsville Pittsburgh Johnstown and beyond. Also mentions sales ads and local shop items.
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Esther Glass
Indiana
India
Harbor
MacAllshouse
Add
Porter Spragg
Oak Street
Connellsville
Fatal Crash Kills One in Cambria County
A fatal crash halted traffic when a vehicle collided head on with a car driven by Vigrass near Conneautville hospital. Injured occupants were treated. Rev Fath, ay Desantis released after treatment. Funeral services were planned for Jackson G Horner, 56, Cambria County conductor.
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Vigrass
Connejleville Hospital
Fath
Ay Desantis
Scheple
Johnstown
Jackson G. Horner
Cambria Pails Rosd
Reneie
Ria
Nigel
Ana
Alleged Priest Held for Murder in New York
A man calling himself the Rev. Philip A. Goodwin, 29, was arrested in New York City at the National Vaudeville Artists Club on a murder charge. He claimed to be a priest and denied guilt, saying he would seek revenge for detention. He had vaudeville roots and planned to raise funds for a church in Victoria British Columbia, with a play about the parole system titled The Double Cross.
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Philip A. Goodwin
Santa Anna
Cal
National Vaudeville Artists Club
California
Goodwin
New York
Victoria
B. C
Leon
A High Day at the Gospel Tent in Mahoney City
A large congregation heard Rev. Monday speak on Why God Wants His People To Be One and How Unity Can Be Affected. The afternoon included singing by a Kittanning quartet and Rev Paris solo. An evening testimony service yielded conversions and prayers for healing. Next Sunday closes meetings as ministers prepare for camp meetings in Denver and Ableman. An old bell from Centre Street School will be unveiled in East End Park as a monument to past and present families.
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Kittanning
Jesus
Paris
Denver
Colo
Ableman
Wis
It Game Meet
A fragment notes dried yak meat, a Tibetan staple, sometimes stored for a century. The terse wording suggests a dietary reference tied to traditional food preservation practices.
Cubs win over Giants 9 to 5 in continued series
The Cubs defeated the Giants 9 to 5, with fireworks contributed by Wilson, Stephenson, and Grimm and relief pitching starring Buntinger. An unrelated bid notice follows for electrical rewiring and emergency lighting at the State Normal School in Indiana, Pennsylvania, deadline August 16, 1926, 11:00 AM. Plans available for $25 via the Principal, John A. H. Keith.
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Cubs
Giants
Wilson
Stephenson
Grimm
Buntinger
State Normal School
Indiana
John A. H. Keith
Lost Fox Perrier pup with license returned to Bell McGregor
Black and white Fox Perrier dog with license No 4094 has been found and returned to Bell McGregor on Tth street. Owner is advised to verify ownership and claim the pet. Local officer notes indicate license tracking helps reunite pets with their families.
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Fox Perrier
Bell McGregor
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Mellett
Underworld
Maxim
Edelstein
Freeman Tykand Bo Pruns SeSkall Keven Uhs
Arings
Mederats
Blairsville
Senator Fess
Ladies Aid OF
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U. P
Greensburg
Fredance
Fred Hance
D. E. Lobinger
Mt. Pleasant
Moose Club
Sina Cha
Mee
Paul
Imérvon
Rochester
Doctor
W. EB. George
Indianapolis
Ind
Questa
H.W. Black
Beaverdale
C. W. Lambert
Elbwood City
Old Riends
Mary Seanor
Sand Jusky, Oo
Mrs. B.S Ball
Olean
Harry Laughlin
Si Streams
Wm. Pierce
Alex Stewart
Lynn Moorhead
Juliet White Watson
Gon Herman
Helen White Benson
A. B. Agnew
James Watson
Ralph Robinson
Frank Sensabaugh
Green Township
H. W.W. Colbett
Plumville
John Malcolm
Wilkes Barre
Sheriffs
H. M. Howe
William Smitten
J. H. Brown
Near Marchand
Hick
Army
Albert Zellers
Daugherty’s Drug Store
Clymer
John Bennett
Murray Stewart
Center Township
J. B. Reed
Stafford
Effie van Horn
Mary Brilhart
McGees Mills
William Findley
Los Angeles
Calif
Huck
John C. Wells
North 10Th Street
Irwin E. Barry
Indiana County Street
Seward
Punxsutawney
W. HA. Hegashaler
E.W. Bloomquist
Aultman, Ag
E. C. Ray
William Kissinger
Joseph
Prtteburgh
Mra F, Eb, Brown
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Jemima White
Philip A. Goodman
Atk Gay
Ge Am
Beth Steel
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Onin Co
Motors
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Westinghouse
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Cera de Pasco
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Retens
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Pittsburgh, PA
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