Alfred Rees Lived, Praised for Community Service
Alfred Rees, prominent resident and business figure, died after a long career in Wardware and local affairs. He was born October 1, 1860, in Ridgway and built a life of integrity, civic involvement, and steadfast friendships. His death followed a period of illness with hospital care in Baltimore.
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Nvidrecht
Don. Hopkins Hospital
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Ridpwar
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Mary Rees
Punxsutawney
Jury Frees Quartet Here
Jury freed a quartet in a case involving Winesint Chester Fay Le Roy Hyrest and others. The court heard a guilty plea to larceny in a fraud context before Judge Winter Thlackeua and Crusan. Verdicts were returned after a morning session, with the case proceeding to further action in the Coal County court.
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Chester Fay
LeRoy Hyrest
Beaward
Harry Cedene
Yballens
Sis
Mieebs
Welock Ve
Merning
200 Lose Lives in Steamship Explosion
A steamship disaster results in a catastrophic loss of 200 lives. The chaotic scene and official response unfold as investigators assess the cause, with rescue efforts underway and families awaiting word on missing loved ones.
Bonus Law Disappointing, Legion Banquet Attended
Ralph T. O'Neil national commander of the American Legion told 1,600 Legionnaires at a banquet in New Castle that Congress erred in enacting the compensation act while praising the national destination program. He urged protection for veterans and noted ongoing health issues, returning to duty after illness. The event drew speakers from Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio as veterans discussed pension and welfare concerns.
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New Castle
Congress
Ame
Ralph T. O'Neil
American Legion
26Th Congressional District
O'Neill
Jet
O'Neil
Legsion
Wakeup service using peas in London incident
A peculiar wakeup service operates in London offering to wake residents by peasing peas to rattle windows. The 12 cent weekly fee is charged. Mrs. Mary Cooper claims theft and window tampering occurred during the early hours, guiding neighbors to monitor the activity.
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London
Coopers Tres Peblos
Mary Cooper
Cooper Col
Death and illness in Avonmore home headline tragedy
Avonmore reports tragedy as a three year old son dies at Civigens General Hospital in New Kensington from burns after an accidental fall into a tub of boiling water. The couple’s infant remains in the next room as the mother recalls the kitchen mishap.
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Dae Carhubii
Avonmore
Gilly Carnubuei
Civigens
Buchman Clothing Store Hit By Early Morning Fire
Fire of unknown origin damaged the W J Buchman clothing store in Blairsville causing an estimated £15000 loss. The blaze started in the basement and forced the two Buchman children and their mother to flee in nightclothes to safety. Firemen contained the flames before they reached the second floor. investigation into origin was begun by Fire Chief Paul Ht Snyder and state marshals.
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Whiam J
Millie Floater
Buchman
Huchman
Pittsburgh
Harold Buchman
University of Pittsburgh
Blairaville
Flo
Ney
Paul Ht. Snyder
Two Jailed in Default of Bail After Local Hearing
An Ave hearing before Squire McLain and Walter Elystone, with Charles Palmer of Homer, charged with assault and battery and robbery, resulted in remand to jail in default of 1000. Donahue of near Statcksourg accuses the pair of attacking and robbing him of 18 pounds during a party at the Indian Brewing Company property. Police Chief George Andersen and a State Police sub-station member observed the proceedings.
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Squire CC. McLain
Walter Elystone
Homer Cite
Charles
Ae") Palmer
Desault
Donahue
Near Statcksourg
Indian Brewing Company
George Andersen
Ao Mentber
Excursion Boat Homer Smith Burns in Pittsburgh Fire
A two hour blaze sank the excursion boat Homer Smith, moored on the Allegheny River below Page Street. Only the smokestack and portions of the upper decks survived while a wharf boat and two large saloons burned. Crowds lined both riverbanks to watch firefighters battle the blaze as damage topped initial estimates.
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Pittsburgh
Grea
Allegheny River
Page Street
Homer Smith
Onion
William Koo Steentts
Honor Comes to Well Known Dentist in City
Local newspaper notes the election of Dr Bruno Ye CL Heuno to a leadership role in the Allegheny-Kishi Valley Dental Society. He receives congratulations from peers as the community prepares for Allison Close Food Sale Saturday, March 14 at Sturva's Meat Market.
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Allegheny-Kishi Valiey Dental Mocery
Bruno
Allison
Will Rogers on the Eiftofor and Washington politics
A Beverly Hills dispatch notes Will Rogers skewering a senator and Progressive meeting rhetoric in Washington. It highlights Prohibition, farm issues, tariffs, and public questions as Republicans press for answers, while also mentioning testing services and local notices amid brief obituary and event items.
Conscience Fund Receives Donations from Across States
The Treasury Conscience Fund received 2010 pounds today with 82000 from Boston Massachusetts and 10 dollars from Indiana Pennsylvania. No sender identities were designated.
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Washington
Treasury
Boston
Mass
Indiana
Scout Training Course Opens at State Teachers College
The opening session of the Scouting Training Course drew sixty five men in the gymnasium at the State Teachers College. More than half came from Indiana Jefferson and Armstrong counties, signaling strong statewide enthusiasm for the program.
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State Teachers’ College
Scout Council
Indiana
Jefferson
Armstrong Cunties
Kitanning Borough Sued Over 25000 Injury Claim
In Kitanning civil court C. O. Pyles and Clara Pyles sue the borough of Kitanning for 25000 damages after Mrs. Pyle tripped on a sidewalk on South Jefferson Street. Rose Blaney, whose home fronts the site, is also named in the suit alleging the sidewalk was not repaired. Judge J Frank Graff adjourned the case until later afternoon after jurors were selected.
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Kittanning
C. O. Pyles
Clara Pyles
Misa Blaney
J. Frank Graff
Engineer who relieved Casey Jones retires at 70
Harry A. Norton, 70, veteran Illinois Central engineer who completed the run associated with Casey Jones, retires after nearly 40 years with IC. Norton recalled climbing into Casey Jones’s cab to finish the fatal run to Vaughan, Mississippi, almost 31 years ago, and said he has stayed on that route since.
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Casey Jones
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B. F. Feeny
John Luther Jones
Cayce
Pantages Claims It's a Frameup in Legal Battle
San Diego. Abe Mexander Pantages, famed theatre operator, charged with a San Diego assault and a border crossing party, says he knows nothing of a gathering at Agua Caliente and denounces the charges as a frameup while still appealing a prior assault conviction involving Eunice Pringle, 17.
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Mar
Abe Mexander Pantages
Heatre Millenaire
Hii Hberty
State Supreme Court
Eunice Pringle
Danner
Agua Caliente
Vhee Blake
Saltsburg Millage Reduction Considered by Council
Saltsburg council debates reducing the millage levy for the coming year. A proposal seeks a decrease of one half mill to cover road and wear costs, with the total millage to be allocated across various budgets. Voters and residents may feel the impact as taxes and rates are discussed amid budget talks.
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Seaal
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Ulan
Marriage Announcement For Vira Tob Hewura Jo Beye
Masel Mae Te dR Wee ee Mat Seto Sobret ee announces the marriage of her daughter Vira Tob Hewura Jo Beye to Pitturpiy G. & J. Tires and Tubes Giled Old G. & db Paes c uta ogee Wee. al W. Slate & Sou listed as parties.
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Vira
Tob
Hewura
Jo Beye
Pennsylvania Railroad reports surplus despite revenue drop
The Pennsylvania Railroad shows a surplus of about 11 million dollars despite more than 118.6 million dollars in operating revenue decline last year. The income statement notes a weakened freight and passenger business, with gross revenue down from 1429 figures and a continued effect on net income versus prior capital.
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Philadelchia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Anid
Lidy Mate Piubtie Tae Chu
BSRAS
Ineonme
Pennnsylvania Railroad
Freiede Ietetissenger
Pailtuans
Bushman Will Wed Any Woman Who Keeps Him in Ought
A garbled society column notes Bushman seeks a marriage with any suitable partner who can afford to keep him in luxury. It references travel, wealth, and social expectations amid unclear names and dates, with readers urged to consider the quirky, crude portrait of a bachelor lifestyle and marriage prospects.
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Bushman
Progressives Plan Action For Early Relief
Washington march 12 progressives plan remedial program to ease suffering of 25 million Americans amid unemployment. Senator LaFollette leads round table on unemployment and industrial stabilization with Leo Wolman Robert P Scripps and Soule of the Labor Bureau among participants. Norris to discuss public utilities later.
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Raymond Clapper
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Mar
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LaFollette
Wis
Progressive Conference
Leo Wolman
Robert P. Scripps
Scripps-Howard
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Labor Bureau
New York
New Republic
Norris
Births Surpass Deaths In Eight Cities In 1900
Chicago report shows births averaging about one third higher than deaths per hour across eight leading cities from New York to San Francisco. Marriages occur at about 17.4 couples per hour, with New York having the highest marriage total. full figures and city comparisons are on Page Two.
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New York
San Francisco
Chicago
New Yorkoelaition
Sapo Hhones
Dempsey Declares He’s Definitely Out in Los Angeles
In Angeles California on March 12 reporter Karpey quoted Jack Dempsey saying he is definitely out of competition. The remarks came amid questions about his health and future in boxing after years of battles and a recent physical.
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Jack Dempsey
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Karpey
Demsey
Jack
Refused To Betray Confidence, Reporter Jailed
A journalist remains jailed after allegedly refusing to disclose confidential sources. The case ties to a broader crackdown on press freedom as authorities pursue a crime beat tied to a controversial bill. Officials claim state interests justify detention while press advocates condemn the move as retaliation against reporting.
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Brother
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Eiftofor
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Beverly Hills
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