Indiana Borough Not Under State Quarantine
Indiana has not been placed under a state quarantine for spinal meningitis. No new cases or deaths outside Indiana are reported. two deaths in the city over the weekend. Rumors about quarantine are unfounded. emergency measures concern beetle control. Rayne Presbyterian service schedule noted for July 24.
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Indiana
Indiana County
James C. Chapman
Aye Henry
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
No Trace of Missing Girl In Two Versus Triple Case
Constable R A Chambers of Kiski Township said there was nothing to show in the search for Martha Shearer 17 who vanished from Elder's Ridge over two weeks ago. He paused the Shearer case to probe the Gossard shooting but reported no trace of the girl. Chambers spoke after Ollie Steightner 23 confessed to the Gossard murder aiding Swift progress in the Armstrong County jail holds the confession of W Fred Henry Apollo line Continued on Page Two.
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Kiski Township
Martha Shearer
Elder's Ridge
Shearer
Chambers
Ollie Steightner
Glorietta
William Gossard
Kaskan
Gossard
Ha Hng
Steightner
Armstrong County
W. Fred Henry
Apollo
Drowned man not identified in Allegheny River death
An unidentified man found last Friday in the Allegheny River at New Kensington remained unnamed at the Allegheny County Morgue. County Detective Harry E. Koozer traced the body to Morgan, of Lucerne Mines, after locating him in Punxsutawney and noting facial marks and a necktie label from Indiana merchant Dick Thompson.
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New Kensington
Moan Morgan
Lucerne Mines
Allegheny County
Pittsburgh
Harry E. Koozer
Morgan
Punxsutawney
Dick” Thompson
Indiana
Treasury balance and receipts report with July figures
A Washington report lists Treasury balance at 199036145.95 as of July 20, expenditures 7447106.32 and customs receipts 11463881.69. The note mentions Swim Cliffside Running Water Picnic Grounds 280.
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Washington
INS
Treasury
Seek Bodies Of Lake Dead In Pontiac Michigan
Between ten and fourteen persons were feared dead as Pontiac Lake authorities dragged the waters for bodies after a sudden storm capsized small boats. One body William Burns had been recovered and several empty boats were found, indicating a likely heavy toll from the heat wave-driven boating excursion.
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Mich
INS
Pontiac Lake
William Burns
Huron River
Here
Von Gronau Flies Seaplane To United States From Sylt
Von Gronau veteran German pilot leaves Sylt Island in a Dornier seaplane bound for the United States. He aims to reach Chicago via Greenland, Newfoundland, and New York with three aides aboard. Takeoff at 11 00 am local time amid calm seas and heavy fuel load.
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Chicago
Greenland
Newfoundland
New York
Yeéland
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von Roth
Hack
Albrecht
Iceland
Taio
Rattlesnake Bite Fatal Risk Amid Delayed Aid
In Dubois, Charles Miller, a 50 year old Weedville resident, was bitten by a rattlesnake on a mountain trail. He trudged four miles to Force to find Dr. L Z Hayes ill and without serum. Catherine A Hayes transported him to Hey Drug Co in Dubois where anti venom serum was given three hours after the bite. Miller’s weakened state after walking so far worsened his prognosis.
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Catherine A. Hayes
Miller
Hey Drug Co
DuBois
Legion Day at Barnesboro parade and games set
Interesting preparations have been made for the celebration to be staged by Argonne Post No. 508 American Legion at Barnesboro on Tuesday July 26. The program will include parades ball games oratory and drum corps drill and competitions. Swim Cliffside Running at Picnic Grounds. 280
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Argonne Post
No. 508
American Legion
Barnesboro
Child Cruelty in Four States Sparks Civic Wrath
Four states report alleged child abuse cases from chaining a New Jersey girl to a bench for lamp shade work to illegal sale of babies in Chicago. Lena Persiana, 12, found in detention in Camden. Wells, osteopath in Chicago, accused of selling babies to women for profit. Blytheville Ark. orders Samaritan Army Orphanage closed after malnutrition death. West Virginia adds to the tally.
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New Jersey
Chicago
Lena Persiana
Camden
N. J
State Department of Registration and Education
H. E. Wells
Blytheville
Ark
Samaritan Army
West Virginia
Pifer Youth Dies Of Shot Near Punxsutawney
Raymond Pifer an 18 year old of the Chub Settlement near Punxsutawney died from an accidental gunshot wound when a shotgun in his room discharged as he dressed for a trip to Mt Gretna with Troop L 104th Cavalry N G P He died en route to the hospital with a slug in his heart.
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Raymond Pifer
Chube
Here
Mt. Gretna
104Th Cavalry
Dilltown Man Slashes Throat With a Razor
Despondent over failing sight Lorenzo V Varner 45 of Dilltown killed himself last night with a razor in a Dilltown boarding house kitchen operated by Mrs Emma Young. He died about 5 15 p m. after slashing his throat. Coroner Dr F W St Clair listed despondency as the cause in a personal crisis verdict. Varner had been in failing health and unemployed. The report notes he lived in the house in Dilltown. tucked funeral and missing person notes follow.
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Emma Young
F. W. St. Clair
Indiana County
Warner
Fire Destroys Gambling Ship Off Long Beach
A mysterious fire destroyed the gambling ship Johanna Smith twelve miles off Long Beach California. Water taxis rescued 150 guests and crew. Investigators probed fuel tank explosions and a possible gamblers feud linked to the Tuesday night murder of Charles M Bozeman of the rival Rose Isle.
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Cal
Johanna Smith
Charles M. Bozeman
Rose Isle
Bozeman
Miner Hangs Self in Dauphin Jail After Triple Slaying
Harrisburg dispatch reports Barney Goldeski, 31, a Lykens miner who hacked his three children to death last week, killed himself in his Dauphin county jail cell. He used a shirt tied to the cell bars and hanged himself, marking his third suicide attempt following the triple killing.
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Harrisburg
Barney Goldeski
Lykens
Dauphin County
Goldeski
Fire Destroys Shaffer Barn Near Shelocta
A barn on Woods Shaffer farm south of Shelocta was struck by lightning and burned completely, destroying two calves, this season’s wheat, and other items. A passerby witnessed a blue bolt, then rapid flames. Neighbors saved nearby corn. losses estimated at a few thousand dollars with partial insurance. Nearby lightning struck a cow belonging to Robert Russell, killing it. several trees were hit.
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Shaffer
Shelocta
South Bena
Shaffey Place
Robert Russell
Canada proposes imperial tariff preferences at Ottawa meet
Ottawa July 22 The Imperial Economic Conference opened with talk of a preferential tariff system within the Empire. Canada led with a bold plan to extend the free list to the United Kingdom while preserving current British preferences and winning expanded duties for all Canadian goods. The plan aims to keep Canadian markets supplied and protect enterprises though critics warn agreements may stay on paper.
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George R. Holmes
INS
Ottawa
Ont
Imperial Economic Conference
America
Canada
Richard B. Bennett
United Kingdom
Great Britain
England
Roosevelt Holds Odds In Wall Street Election Bets
New York July 22 Ins Wall Street on Roosevelt bets favored the Democratic candidate to win in November. At the New York Stock Exchange bets were five to four on Roosevelt with Hoover not seen a taker. A week earlier even money bets prevailed.
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New York
Wall Street
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York Stock Exchange
Roosevelt
Back Injured Farm Farmer From Shelocta
Addison Silvis a 71 year old farmer from near Shelocta was injured when he fell from a loaded hay wagon. He was brought to Indiana Hospital by ambulance from Streams undertaking establishment for x ray exams to determine the injury extent.
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Addison Silvis
Shelocta
Indiana Hospital
Streams Undertaking Establishment
Motorcyclist Skims Injures Along Armagh Highway
A motorcycle tire blowout on the William Penn Highway two miles east of Armagh hurled Michael Ondro, 21, of Pittsburgh, onto the concrete. He suffered extensive facial and eye lacerations and was taken to a Johnstown hospital before continuing home.
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William Penn
Armagh
Michael Ondro
Pittsburgh
Johnstown
Indiana Theatre Closes Saturday for Summer Reopening
The Indiana Theatre will be closed for the remainder of the summer and early fall after Saturday evening’s performance. An accompanying announcement will specify the reopening date and any upcoming events.
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Indiana Theatre
Homer City Horses Win Ohio Races
Margaret June and Verton's Wager trotters owned and trained by Orger Patterson of Homer City won the Warren, Ohio stake. Margaret June captured three heats with Verton's Wager finishing second. Mile times were 2:12 2:13 18 and 2:13 on a heavy track. Three starters raced.
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Verton
Orger Patterson
Homer City
Warren,c
House Again Relief Agent House Again Relief Agent
Assembly reconvenes Monday as the lower branch is asked to answer on a special session. Frints.
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HOUSE
Harrisburg July 22 House faces jobless relief burden
CAPITAL NOTES reports that the Pennsylvania House will decide relief for unemployment as it reconvenes for its fifth week. The Senate backs several economy measures, including the 14 point program, while House hesitates on harmony measures. Total cuts: House 22,275,000. Senate reduced to 18,884,997. Governor’s office cut discussed.
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Joseph A. Loftus
INS
Harrisburg
House
Assembly
Senate
Appropriations Committee
Gifford Pinchot
Lass Sustains Dislocated Hip
Freda Mae, 10, daughter of Ford Decker of Green Township, is hospitalized in Indiana Hospital with a dislocated hip. While playing in the hay mow in her father's barn yesterday, she attempted a somersault from about eight feet, received first aid at home, then was brought to the hospital.
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Freda Mae
Ford Decker
Green Township
Indiana Hospital
Harman Miller Reunion Set for August 11 at Alfred Miller’s
The eleventh annual Harman Miller Reunion Association meeting will be hosted at Alfred Miller’s home near Belsano on Thursday, August 11. An A G E refrigerator is highlighted as a reliable long‑lasting appliance. Auto Parts Co Inc.
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Auto Parts Co., Inc
India Tire and Rubber Company Announces 20 Percent Pay Rise
Akron July 22 The India Tire and Rubber Company announces a 20 percent salary increase to restore pay cut given in January. About 400 factory and 50 office workers will benefit. President Krauss says gains will come from higher wage checks in the final six months, aiming to restore pay lost during the prior six months.
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Akron
India Tire and Rubber Company
W. G. Krauss
India Company
Kangs
Four Railroads Form Unified System Under ICC Plan
The New York Central Baltimore and Ohio Chesapeake and Nickel Plate and Pennsylvania will form a four party system under the Interstate Commerce Commission plan. The commission modified its initial consolidation, excluding land roads and some lines, and leaving Seaboard Air Line and other short lines independent for now. The four system totals: NY Central 1000 miles, Baltimore and Ohio 11000, Chesapeake and Nickel Plate 1200, Pennsylvania 16500. Next steps cover filing for consolidation and hearings. A dissent from Eastman, joined by McManamy, opposed parts of the decision.
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Washington
Tntess
State Commerce Commission
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Newland Roads
Delaware and Hudson
Chicago
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Louisville
New York Central
Baltimore Ohio
Chesapeake
Pesylvania
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Arioug
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Porter
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