Disappearance Probed as Runaway Case in Homer City
In Homer City two youths, Ruby Nico den 17 and Roberta Williams 14, vanished from in front of Myers Garage on Sunday night. An early abduction scare gave way to reports they ran away, Roberta taking an extra dress and hat. A gray Studebaker light six halted at the curb, a tall man spoke to the girls, and all entered the car heading toward Blairsville. Sightings placed them in Pittsburgh and Latrobe, with police and Roberta’s father traveling to Latrobe. Another Curwensville case mentions Helen Vaughan 16 and Mildred Norse 18 who ran away and were later picked up in Pittsburgh.
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Ruby Nicoden
Roberta Williams
Myers’ Garage
Mainstreet
Homer City
Roberta
Studebaker
Blairsville
Stig
Homer
Pittsburgh
Latrobe
Payne
Squire Wier
Mr. Williams
Curwensville
Helen Vaughan
Mildred Norse
Woolworth jewels returned to police after theft
The Copahue jewels worth 460000 and other gems from Mrs James P Donahue daughter of W Woolworth were recovered and placed in police custody. An insurance detective delivered the missing items and police plan to trace 683000 worth of gems. Donahues deny knowledge and insurers withhold details. The theft mystery remains unsolved as investigators pursue leads.
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New York
Royal Ouseheld
Persia
James P. Donahue
W.woolworth
Rock and Key
Insurance Company
Menia
Sousa's Band Here Tomorrow in Indiana Pa
Rite Theater reports heavy telegrams praising Lieutenant Commander John Philip Sousa and his band on a third century tour. Two matinees and a night show drew a strong seat demand. some seats remain. Dr. H. J. Schmoker will be at the Moore Hotel Indiana Pa Friday Oct 16 for foot care advice.
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The
Rite Theater
John Philip Sons
H. J. Schmoker
Pittsburgh
Moore Hotel
Indiana
Fiendish Act in Cherryhill Mutilated Horse at Walker Barn
A man entered Thomas A. Walker’s Cherryhill township barn Friday night and deliberately mutilated his best horse. Walker heard a car but assumed nothing until morning. Detectives are pursuing the culprit, with an arrest expected soon.
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Thomas A. Walker
Cherryhill Township
Night Session at Indiana High School Enroll Now
Starting Tuesday evening November 3, the Indiana High School offers courses in bookkeeping shorthand typing wood working practical English chemistry sewing cooking algebra arithmetic and women’s gymnasium. Courses cost 6.00 per semester or 12.00 for 40 lessons with textbooks free. Recitations 7 to 9 PM. Registration October 15 16 17 from 7 to 9 PM. Open to all residents of Indiana or nearby.
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Indiana High School
Indiana
Eleven Constables Indicted for Carnegie Raid Larceny
True bill against 11 constables and policemen charged with larceny and malicious mischief in July raids in Carnegie. Indictments say they entered John Silvestre’s Carnegie home and carried away seven barrels of wine and three containing vinegar. Damage to property prompted the mischief charges.
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Pittsburgh
Carnegie
Allegheny County Grand
John Silvestre
Silvestre
U S Government Operative Slain and Fugitive Sought
Chicago Oct 14 The search for Martin Durkin alleged murderer of Edward C Shanahan a United States Government operative to arrest Durkin for the theft of several automobiles and attempted murder of three policemen continued today in many parts of Indiana and Illinois led by Chief of Detectives William Shoemaker and a squad of 36 detectives The search centered around Valparaiso Indiana following a tip that the fugitive had been seen there
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Chicago
Martin Durkin
Edward C. Shanahan
United States
Durkin
Buckwheat Harvest at Clearfield Mines Yields 1487 Bushels
Buckwheat crop from the Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation farms in Rayne township totals 1487 bushels. The Womans Benefit Association of the World plans a special meeting in the west room of the Chamber of Commerce building on Thursday afternoon October 16 at 2:30 p.m. All ladies of the town are invited to attend.
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Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation
Rayne Township
Womans Benefit Association of the World
Chamber of Commerce
Ladies of the Town
Funeral of Andrew Weamer in Plumville Parish
Funeral services for Andrew Weamer will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at his home near Plumville. Interment is in Lutheran Cemetery. A lifelong farmer and stock dealer, he served his township as assessor school director and supervisor. Born March 22 1833 he lived on the Weamer homestead and married Rebecca Stuchel in 1869.
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Andrew Weamer
Plumville
Jacob
Margaret
Roo
Weamer
Weamey
St. John’s Church
Ellis Good
Mr. Weamer
Rebecca Stuchel
Christopher Stuchel
U S Forces Restore Order in Panama City Riots
U S troops take control of Panama City as President Chiari seeks a tenant landlord compromise. He calls a conference of fifty leading landlords to cut rents by ten percent from January 1 1925 levels. Tenants demand arrests released and removal of the governor mayor and police inspector linked to two killings in the weekend uprising.
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Balboa
Cana Zone
Panama City
Chiari
Panama
Eek
Death claims strong Sandow
London Oct 14 Ru gene Sandow the renowned strong man is dead.
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Strong Sandow
London
INS
Rugene Sandow
Notice to subscribers delayed issue due to accident
Notice to sun subscribers on account of an accident to our steam engine which prevented drying of matrices for over two hours delaying today’s issue. Repairs are completed and many subscribers will receive their copy tomorrow.
United States Warns on Foreign Debts and Paris ties
The White House warns that the United States will close its purse strings to nations evading their obligations, with Congress considering bills to regulate foreign loans. Officials expect Wall Street to heed the warning as Paris mammers toward Caillaux’s debt deal, though France faces a desperate financial position and new internal loans.
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George R. Holmes
Washington
Big Club of
International Credit
Treasury
White House
Paris
United States
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wall Street
Joseph Cajillaux
M. Caillaux
France
New York
First Annual W C T U Convention Closes in Harrisburg
The first annual convention of the Woman s Christian Temperance Union ends after a successful week at Grace Methodist Episcopal church Harrisburg with Ella M George presiding. Mrs Pinchot delivers a message from the governor praising enforcement and citizenship, noting strong membership gains led by Philadelphia and Allegheny counties and a encouraging treasury.
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Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Grace Methodist Episcopal
Knife Stabbing Ends Marriage in Jersey City Home
George Winters a post office clerk stabbed his wife Margaret to death in their Jersey City home after a two month quarrel fueled by jealousy. He stabbed himself and was arrested. Neighbors said Mrs Winters had gone out with friends the previous night. the couple argued over his night shifts and loneliness.
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Jersey City
N. J
George Winters
Margaret
Winters
Pirates and Red Sox in 1925 World Series showdown
Pittsburgh braces for a decisive Game Seven as the 1925 World Series narrows to a duel of high-profile pitchers Walter Johnson and Burleigh Aldridge. The city, tinged with hysteria, weighs the gamble of relying on million-dollar arms for the final, dramatic match to decide whether Pittsburgh or Washington secures the title.
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Ers
Walter Johnson
Aldridge
Riral
Johnson
Lanner
Gardless
Populars
Pacific stars come to Pirates in major deal
Pittsburgh Pirates negotiate a $100000 deal for two Pacific Coast League players, Paul Waner and Hal Rhyne. Barney Dreyfuss to pay San Francisco club $865000 and deliver three players valued at $5000 each. Unclear which Pirates will be released to the Pacific circuit.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Paul Waner
Hal Rhyne
Barney Dreyfuss
San Francisco
Pirates
Playera Waner
Pirates Meet Senators In Final World Series Fight Today
The Oct 14 report from Pittsburgh centers on the decisive World Series game pitting the Pirates against the Senators. With Walter Johnson possibly limited by age and form, Pittsburgh aims to capitalize as Johnson faces tough lineups. The piece notes Johnson’s uncertain health, other Washington pitchers’ woes, and Pittsburgh’s strong position entering today’s critical clash.
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Pittsburgh
Pirates
Walter Johnson
Bucky Harris
Johnson
Senators
Harris
Buccaneers
Griffmen
Washington
Dutch Ruether
Coveleskie
Ferguson
Zachary
Ballou
Russell
Marbivry
Gang War Continues in Chicago Trial Proceedings
In Chicago on October 14 Albert Anselmi and John Scalice, connected to the Genna gang, faced court as Police Sergeant William Sweeney testified about the June murder of two officers. Sweeney received threats seeking to deter testimony while Johnny Torrio’s influence looms over the case as allies shield the defendants.
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Chicago
Albert Anselmi
John Scalice
William Sweeney
Sweeney
Genna Gang
Johnny Torrio
Engineer of Derry Killed in Pittsburgh Division Crash
Conductor Joseph Meyers fifty five of Derry died when a rear collision on the Pittsburgh Division near Johnstown halted traffic for hours. An eastbound freight stopped for orders was struck from the rear by a second freight train. Meyers was about to enter the caboose when the impact occurred as the second engine derailed along with several cars.
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Johnstown
INS
Joseph Meyers
Derry
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Railroad
Myers
Meyers
Dismissal of two veteran workers over boiler accident report
Governor Pinchot ordered the dismissal of two veteran employees after an investigation found inexcusable negligence at the State Building boiler explosion site. Representative Charles Irvin reviewed parts of the report, noting that the incident claimed several lives and pointed to unsafe operations and lax safety devices within the power plant and state department traces.
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Ateté
Pinchot
Charles Irvin
Bert Emerick
Depo of Labor and Industry
Pennsylvania
State School Convention Draws Pennsylvania Leaders
Erie Oct 14 Sunday leaders from every nook of Pennsylvania converge for the big annual State School Convention now underway. Over 1200 delegates have arrived as hotel Lawrence serves as quarters. Morning sessions feature devotionals led by Dr A Pohlman and President Craig with George Dike in charge Chicago, while various committees and state staff receive guidance from the Board of Education.
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Erie
Alex Henry
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Woolworth
Sousa
Cherryhill
U. S
Ada H. Stone
Butler
A. Jeabel Shannon
Kittanning
Gertrude McClure
Ford Citys
Ejeman Rai
South Mahoning
Sara Elizabeth Fleming
U.S
En Hk RH
International Credit Club
Treasury Window
Ella M. George
Beaver Falls
Bride
Shrody
Brody
Boston
Red Sox
Davis J. Wallis
Peel Us
Oldham and Morrison
Ruether
Pacific Stars
Misses Pearl
Margaret Calhoun
Maillard Chocolates
Pollock’s Pharmacy
Court House
B. Taylor
AGA
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