Mine Workers file exceptions to injunction at Rosster mines
Bruce A. Seiotto, counsel for the United Mine Workers of America, filed exceptions during a ten day grace period to the permanent injunction against the miners strike at the Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation mines in Rosster. The exceptions scrutinize each clause of Judge J. N. Langham’s permanent injunction and its wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United’ Mine Workers of America
Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation
Rosster
Bruce A. Seiotto
United Mine Workers of America
J. N. Langham
Sciotto
Three Arrested In Tire Thefts In Indiana Men
Clyde Clawson George Broad and James Pitcairn all of Indiana were jailed by Borough Police after being found near a Chevrolet sedan with a tire being removed. Police Edward Allen and Paul Connor traced the suspects and recovered a Ford with tires at the Moore Hotel vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Clawson
George Broad
James Pitcairn
Indiana
Edward Allen
Paul Connor
Moore Hotel
Maurice Stern
Ceave
Broad
Pitchairn
Allen
Bitner Held on Booze Charge After Raid
Rayne township farmer John Bitner was held for court after a raid by County Detective Harry Koozer and Constable Thomas Moorhead. A 20 gallon still, two barrels of mash, four gallons of moonshine and 50 quarts of beer were found at Bitner's home following a cash buy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bitner
Rayne Township
Harry Koozer
Squire CC. McLain
Bitner
Koozer
Thomas Moorhead
Stuffing Party Urged for Legionnaires and Auxiliary
All members urged to remember the Stuffing Party to be held in Memorial Hall tomorrow evening at 7:36 oclock. Refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legionnaires
Auxiliary
Memorial Hall
Notice to Members of F. O. x Lodge Meeting
All members are requested to meet at the lodge rooms Tuesday evening July 31st at 7 30 to attend ritualistic services at the home of our late Brother Wm T Juart 288x
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Wm. T. Juart
Shabby wanderer cracks police safe for lodging
A self-styled "Prince of Cracksmen" in Atlantic City, New Jersey, managed to open a locked police headquarters safe after an absent-minded officer left the combination inside. He offered to drill it open with sandpaper in exchange for a free overnight stay as a reward.
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Atlantic
Anthony Run School Reunion and Local Gatherings
Multiple reunions announced for August across Armstrong township and Fair Grounds. Anthony Run School alumni event invites former teachers and pupils to reunion day August 21. Other reunions include Barbers on August 10, Mumau on August 4, Helman clan on August 11, and Shaffer group gathering with Rev. Myers speaker after a large reception last Saturday.
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Anthony School
Armstrong Township
Peeler
The
Barbers
Fair Grounds
Purchase Line
Mr. Myers
Penn Run
Overdue Azara Yacht Sought in New York Santander Race
A missing American sailing yacht named Azara, an entrant in the New York to Santander race, remains overdue. Merchant ships warcraft and seaplanes search the Atlantic, with wireless stations urging all vessels to watch for the Detroit owned craft and its amateur crew after it sailed from New York on June 30.
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Santander
Spain
INS
Detroit
New York
Reverend E F Dickey closes Brushvalley campaign
The Rev E F Dickey of Terry the Civil War veteran evangelist has closed a successful campaign at Brushvalley Evangelical Lutheran Church. A number joined the congregation. He re established a promising Sunday School with Samuel Bowers and Mrs Learn as superintendents. The community grew more active in church and Sunday School work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RE. F. Dickey
Terry
Brushvalley Evangelical Lutheran Church
Samuel Bowers
Learn
Peace Reunion at Camp Glenn Near Glen Campbell
The Peace Reunion will be held at Camp Glenn near Glen Campbell on Saturday August dth. All friends and relatives urged to be present.
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Camp Glenn
Glen Campbell
Widow Karns Dies After Street Car Incident
Maude Truby Karns aged 84, a descendant of the Truby family of western Pennsylvania and widow of a Pittsburgh oil magnate, died after stepping in front of a street car while walking alone. The article notes her past prominence and later modest life in Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburgh
Maude Truby Karns
Truby
Western
Pennsylvania
Two Injured in Hit and Run Collision Between Towns
A collision between a Chevrolet car and a motorcycle with side car occurred between Arcadia and Glen Campbell. Mrs Murdock and her daughter sustained facial cuts and bruises from flying glass and were taken to a Glen Campbell physician's office. The motorcycle rider Joseph P. Carroll of Schenley Armstrong county fled with a companion, both unidentifiable.
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Arcadia
Glen Campbell
M. C. Murdock
Joseph P. Carroll
Schenley
Armstrong County
Murdock
Glen Camp
Dragnet for Narcotic Ring Expands Across Western PA
Federal and city authorities launched a dragnet across Western Pennsylvania amid reports of a narcotic ring. Uniontown deaths linked to morphine prompted alerts as investigators arrest Myra Pegg, her husband, Clara Lape, and four Pittsburgh suspects in four days. The scope suggests the ring may span the region.
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Pittsburgh
INS
Pennsylvania
Uniontown
Tom Shearin
William Sharpe
Myra Pegg
Clara Lape
Pegg
Blairsvilleans on Vacation En Route to Port Loring
A party of Blairsville residents paused in Indiana yesterday while traveling overland to Port Loring Canada for a two week fishing and rest trip. The travelers include Mr and Mrs Frank Marshall and son John Mr and Mrs Edward Marshall Mr and Mrs James Marshall Mr and Mrs A Carney Mr and Mrs W P Elwood two children Mr and Mrs N P Beers and Mr and Mrs Ray Seigfried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
Indiana
Port Loring
Canada
Frank
Marshall
John
Edward S. Marshall
James H. Marshall
A. Carney
W. P. Elwood
N. P. Beers
Ray Seigfried
Boy, 9, makes 14 mile swim to Chester
Chester, Pa July 31 A record 14 mile swim from the Philadelphia navy yard to Chester was completed by John Freckles Devine a 9 year old South Philadelphia swimmer. He finished in 8 hours 68 minutes greased his body for the dip and reached Chester at 6 20 p m. He was greeted by the mayor and given a public reception after the feat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
INS
Philadelphia Navy Yard
John “Freckles” Devine
Hazelton
Motoring Out to Oklahoma on a Reunion Visit
Mr and Mrs George Cost left Sunday for Sapulpa Oklahoma to visit Mrs Cost s brother Winner Fleming formerly of this place They were joined by Mrs Cost s brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs T H Lawley of New Castle A reunion of former teachers students and friends will be held at Purchase Line Academy on Academy grounds Thursday August 16 1928 Aug J Bx
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cost
Sapulpa
Okla
Purchase Line Academy
Tunney retires from boxing after luncheon announcement
New York July 81 INS Gene Tunney announced at a Biltmore luncheon that he will step aside from boxing. He cited lack of a worthy contender and the long wait for a top purse, saying the best man will win and hinting at a possible return of Jack Dempsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
INS
Gene Tunney
the Biltmore
Tunney
Gene
Dempsey
AFL executive council faces pivotal presidential choice
Lawrence Sullivan reports from Atlantic City that the AFL executive council weighs its presidential recommendation. A spokesman says a majority of the twelve favor Hoover, while four back Governor Alfred E. Smith’s labor record and a pro light wine and beer plank. A five member non partisan committee, at attendance in Kansas City and Houston, continues the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Council
Hoover
Lawrence Sullivan
Atlantic City
N. J
American Federation of Labor
Herbert Hoover
Interational
Seashore Resort
Federation
Alfred E. Smith
New York
Kansas City
Houston
Surprise Birthday Party for Miss Bettie Gibson
A pleasant surprise birthday party was held at Braes Breeza Park Saturday evening in honor of Miss Bettie Gibson. The event featured dancing and a weiner roast, followed by greetings for the guest of honor, with many local residents in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braes Breeza Park
Bettie Gibson
Weiner
Miss Gibson
Richard Fulmer
Earl Steffey
Evilee Lewis
Samuel Kerr
Stella Gibson
Ray Laney
Edna Mumau
Carlysle Gibson
Olive Kerr
Leroy Crawford
Lavada McMillen
Robert Lowry
Gladys Piffer
Blair Lowry
Georgia Jeffries
Ralph Oberlin
Ethal Lewis
Charles Thompson
Gertrude Steele
Harold Jeffries
Laura Weaver
Frank Work
Ethel Pollock
Edward Vanier
Dorothy Gray
Kenneth Piffer
Myrtle Baker
Blair Smith
Madeline Peffer
Martha Steffey
Milfred Richardson
Laird Palmer
Paul Braughter
Robert Jeffries
Eddie Piffer
All Roofs Time in New Position
Bert Roof, barber and proprietor of Roofs Pool Room and Bowling alleys, retires to become County Probation and Parole officer. F R Peightal will operate the business. Under Peightal, former patrons are assured of good service. The M E B Sabbath picnic attendees are urged to bring mothers and children. church pickup is offered at 1 and return by 6:40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Roof
Roof
White Building
F. R. Peightal
Peightal
M. EB
Fair Grounds
Memorial Hall Stuffing Party Tomorrow Evening
A Stuffing Party is planned for Memorial Hall tomorrow evening at 7:30. Refreshments will be provided.
Psychology courses offered by International Bureau of Applied Psychology
The International Bureau of Applied Psychology will hold a three evening conference in the Court House on August 1 2 and 3 with lectures on practical psychology mind science and salesmanship. No study periods, most lectures illustrated, tickets selling fast. John W Krisko will lecture Wednesday and Thursday on mind and memory training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Bureau of Applied Psychology
Court House
John W. Krisko
United States
Canada
Three Killed In Lighter Blast Off Staten Island
Three men died and a fourth was seriously injured when the steam lighter Chancellor exploded and sank near Edgewater Street on Staten Island while the crew prepared to salvage the Army dredge Navesink. The vessel, owned by Merritt Chapman Scott, caused damage to two salvage equipment buildings at Pier 22. Police sweep for missing bodies continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chancellor
Edgewater Street
Staten Island
Navesink
Narrows
Merritt Chapman Scott Corporation
Ladies' Tailor and Furrier Opens in Philadelphia Area
Samuel Greenberg, a ladies' tailor and furrier with twenty years' experience, based in Harrisburg, has established a shop at 341 Philadelphia Avenue above the display rooms of the 8S and R Motor Company in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Greenberg
Philadelphia
8S. & R. Motor Company
Mr. Greenberg
Indiana
Harrisburg
Escaped convicts still missing near Beliefonte mountains
Four convicts at large in the mountains southeast of Beluefonte Pa were being sought with guards from Rockview Penitentiary aided by state and county police continuing patrols along highways near Milroy and Reedaville.
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Beluefonte
INS
Here
Rockview Penitentiary
Milroy
Reedaville
Bootleggers' Social Register in Philadelphia The social elite linked to bootlegging
Prohibition Administrator Wynne states key social figures from Philadelphia and other East Coast cities may be called by Federal authorities after agents seized wines whiskeys and liquors worth over 100000. He labels the area Society's Filling Station and says investigations reach from Florida to Maine, naming prominent associates.
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Philadelphia
INS
Washington
New York
Bar Harbor
Narragansett Pier
Prohibition
Chrysler Takes Over Dodge Bros in Major Merger
New York July 31 The Chrysler Corporation has acquired the properties of the Dodge Brothers Corporation announced by Walter P Chrysler. The merger makes Chrysler a 400 million dollar organization and the third largest auto manufacturer in the world. Consummation followed two months after initial stockholder submission amid Dodge stockholder approval delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chrysler Corporation
Dodge Brothers Corporation
Walter P. Chrysler
Dodge
Talk Excerpts New York Governor Smith Withdraws Charges
A Kansas editor William Aten White issued a statement retracting parts of his charges that Governor Al Smith voted with Tammany to shield saloon gambling and vice during his New York legislature service. White said he was distressed by the implication and altered his remarks after discussions with Walter Lippmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
al Smith
William Aten White
Kansas
Smith
White Today
White
Walter Lippmann
The
World
Gov. Smith
Reds Pursue Charleroi Farm Club in Pa
Charleroi Pa July 31 In face of an official denial reports said the Cincinnati National League Club plans to purchase the Charleroi baseball franchise in the Middle Atlantic League as a farm to develop prospects Charleroi officials denied the Reds are attempting to buy the locals Charleroi leads the league with Jeannette Johnstown Scatte dyll Wheeling Clar sburg and Cumberland as opponents
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Charleroi
INS
Cincinnati
Aseball
Redlegs
Jeannette
Johnstown
Scattdyll
Wheeling
Clarisburg
Cumberland
Homer Day Myers Gains A License
Homer Day Myers of Indiana recently passed the State Board exams and earned his embalming and undertak ing license after graduating from Eccles College in Philadelphia. He has served 13 years as assistant to Silas C Streams and will now partner with him in the business. Replacement parts for all cars from J M Stewart & Co include bolts bushings gears and drive chains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Day Myers
Indiana
Eccles College of Embalming
Philadelphia
Myers
Silas C. Streams
Streams
J. M. Stewart & Co
Wounded Man Admitted After Thayerton Fracas
Joe Messere of Thayerton was admitted to Kittanning hospital at 1:55 Monday with two knife wounds to the back from a drunken Sunday evening incident. He alleges Sam Fanduse of Indiana stabbed him and fled. Messere, weakened by blood loss, was described as in painful but not serious condition. He gave a fragmentary account citing his son Dominic and Philip Turranna as involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittanning
Joe Messere
Thayerton
Kittanning Hospital
Messere
Sam Fanduse
Indiana
Dominic Messere
Philip Turranna
Philip
Tony Turranna
Rotary Officers Report From Thirty-third District Meet
Reports on the district Rotary International conference in Beaver Falls were presented to the Indiana club by President John W Warner and Secretary Paul B Hasinger. Highlights covered classification ethics and the organization’s objects, with a resolution mourning the death of former secretary Harry H Yanger. Mid-summer ladies night set for Snyder's Hotel McGee's Mills next Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Rotary International
Beaver Falls
Indiana Club
John W. Warner
Paul B. Hasinger
Harry H. Yanger
Rotarians
Snyder’s Hotel
McGee’s Mills
Unemployment on the Increase in July
July unemployment figures from the American Federation of Labor show overall joblessness rising after a June dip of two percent. June total unemployment stood at 11 percent, with May at 8 percent and January at 18 percent. Building trades workers remain hardest hit at 22 percent unemployment, down from 26 percent in May and 29 percent in January.
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Ashington
INS
American Federation of Labor
Presbyterial Laymen Meet To Advance Church Cause
A large Laymen gathering from Kittanning Presbytery drew over 400 members to Marion Center Community Park for a Sunday session. The meeting aimed to boost church involvement, strengthen church ties, and streamline administrative matters across Kit tanning Leechburg Apollo Blairsville Indiana County churches.
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Kittanning
Marion Center
Presbytery
Leechburg
Apollo
Blairs
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Stahl
E. F. Dickey
Oklahoma
International Bureau
Bootleggers’ Social Register
R. d. Wisner
Maple St
Brushvalley
Auto Parts Co
Ritz Theatres
Chrysler
Dodge Bros
Charleroi Farm
Thayerton, Armstrong Co
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