Five Planes Forced Down In Fog Over Harrisburg Area
A stream of early morning aviation incidents reports multiple forced landings from Wichita to Washington and Dayton. Lieut Armstrong landed safely near McConnellsburg after fog and engine trouble forced other aircraft to touch down near Middletown and Paxtang. An aviator and passenger were forced down near Reading due to low visibility while returning to Middletown Field.
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Harrisburg
Koviowa
Armstrong
Lincoln Highway
McConnellsburg
Washington
Dayton
Wichita
Kas
Middletown
Chambersburg
Dollie Williams
Binghampton
N. Y
Orlan- Flay
Burgen and
Goodsell
Seliidge Wield
Mt. Clements
Mighe
Mitchell Field
Paxtang
Fliera
Middletown Field
Fair Grounds
G Pasenger
Reading
Sousa Visits Indiana With Band at Ritz Theater
Indiana hosts Lieutenant Commander John Philip Sousa and his band for two performances at the Ritz Theater this afternoon and evening. A large audience is expected, following praise of Sousa’s 32nd annual tour and the band’s precision and repertoire heard yesterday at the Cambria Theater in Johnstown.
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Indiana
John Philip Sousa
Ritz Theater
Johnstown
Sousa
Cambria Theater
Comoser
Good Roads Day Observed in Bolivar With Parades
Bolivar marks Good Roads Day celebrating the completion of a cement road in West Wheatfield township and an asphalt road in Fairfield township, Cambria county. A noon Chamber of Commerce dinner at the Methodist church precedes an afternoon parade at 2 p.m. from the West Beliver bridge and public speaking at 4 p.m.
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Bolivar
West Wheatfield Township
Fairfield Township
Cambria County
Methodist Church
Chamber of Commerce
West Beliver Bridge
Visitor Georgie Fulton to Visit Ellis Family Home
Mrs Georgie R Fulton of Hartford Conn who has attended world series games in Pittsburgh will accompany her brother Whet Ellis to Indiana this evening and stay with her parents Mr and Mrs Griffith Ells on Church Street. A call invites readiness for attending the event and a fine photographic portrait offer is advertised locally.
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Georgie R. Fulton
Hartford, Conn
Pittsburgh
Whet Ellis
Indiana
Griffith Ells
Church Street
Pirates Split World Series Proceeds At Club Meeting
Pittsburgh baseball club members voted on how to divide world series money. The meeting reportedly gave Cones back Onslow a full share of Pittsburgh money and approved full shares for Sam Watters Rube Oldham Fresno Thompson and George Hans. Arrivals to the squad were also settled.
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Pittsburgh Baseball Club
Cones
Onslow
Pittsburgh
Hag
Sam Watters
Rube Oldhwam
Fresno Thompson
George Hans
Western security pact advances at Logarno conference
The Logarno security talks produced approval of a draft pact among Germany Britain France Belgium and Italy for Franco German and Belgo German frontier security. Arbitration treaties with France Belgium and Poland and Czecho Slovakia were studied and approved in draft. Delegates heard jurists reports and the conference moves toward treaties involving Poland and Czecho Slovakia with Germany.
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S. Dunbar Weyer
N.S
Logarno
Switzerland
Germany
Great Britain
Francce
Belgium
Italy
Poland
Czecho-Slovakia
France
Air Board Ends Hearings on Commercial Aviation
The President's air board completed three weeks of study on aerial defense and opened hearings on commercial aviation in the United States. Civilian representatives from private aircraft groups testified on government aid, with plans to finish hearings by Saturday and draft a report by October’s end for submission to the president and eventual presentation to Congress in December.
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Washington
Air Board
United States
Congress
Policeman Frank White Shot Wounded in Brooklyn
New York dispatch reports Policeman Frank White was mortally wounded after pursuing a suspicious man near a Brooklyn tailor shop. White confronted the burglar in an alley, was shot in the brain and jaw, and the robber escaped as White lay unconscious. Local ads promote platinum and diamond jewelry sales and registered designs at R W Webble & Co in Indiana, Pa.
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New York
Brooklyn
Frank White
White
Call and Sey
Government's new prohibition machine launches under Andrews
Washington reports the enforcement system begins with its own engineers and steam, as Gen. L. C. Andrews becomes sole head of enforcement. Roy A. Haynes is stripped to a ceremonial role while D. H. Blair becomes a figurehead. Officials admit uncertainty but expect improvements and a stricter approach to the Volstead Act.
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Rogt
Thornburgil
Washington
Prohibition
Old City
Roy A. Haynes
Haynes
Andrews
Internal Revenue
D. H. Blair
Men\\'s Day at Local Church
Next Sunday the Presbyterian Church hosts Men\\'s Day at 9:30 A.M. with Leech Bible Class members visiting from multiple area churches. Rev. I W Hinitt will deliver the lesson exposition as visitors join morning services, luncheon, and a post-service conference in the church hall. All men in the church and community are invited.
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Presbyterian Church
Leech Bible
Presbytery of
Kittanning
Leech
I. W. Hinitt
Homer City
Salisbureg
Apollo
Leechburg
Marion Center
Clymer, Ernest
Curty's
Grippe Keeps Barney Dreyfuss From World Series Finale
October 15 report from Pittsburgh states Pirates owner Barney Dreyfuss is ill with la grippe and cannot attend the World Series deciding game. He was advised by his physician to remain at his apartment, missing the match at Forbes Field after Judge Landis postponed the contest.
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Ee LA Grippe
Barney Dreyfus
Pittsburgh
Barney Dreyfuss
Pittsburgh Pirates
Forbes Field
Judge Landis
A Ae Ee Ge
Pinchot Headlines Erie Convention Budget Increase
At Erie on October 15 the Pennsylvania Sabbath School Association adopted a record budget of 72000 for 1926, enabling a larger state staff and broader Sunday School programs. The meeting saw two thirds funded by local groups, with plans to host the 1926 convention in Reading and the 1927 in New Castle under Percy L. Craig. Esther J. Williams resigned to pursue denominational religious work. Gov. Pinchot, addressing the attendees, urged church people to unite against state evils, calling for aggressive righteousness.
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Erie
Pennsylvania Sabbath School Association
Reading
New Castle
Percy L. Craig
First National Bank of Cherry Tree marks 22 years
The First National Bank of Cherry Tree celebrates 22 years serving Cherry Tree and surrounding areas with strong prospects for continued growth. A Sept 28 banking statement notes October 1 kickoff of the third quarterly 4 1/2 percent dividend, annualized at 16 percent of stock par value. Christmas gifts offered by R W Wehrle & Co in Indiana, Pa with sale event October 16–17.
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First National Bank of
Cherry Tree
R. W. Wehrle & Co
Indiana
House of Quality
Dix
Preaching at Crete U P Church this and Friday eve
The Crete United Presbyterian Church will hold preaching this Friday evening at 8 o'clock and again on Sabbath morning at 11 o'clock. Rev. H. L Hood Th.D. serves as pastor.
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Crete
Crete U. P
H. L Hood
Weather delays Game Seven as Pirates and Senators seek champion
Sid Mercer reports from Pittsburgh that a decisive seventh game remains likely only if played with no tie. Heavy rain and a moving low pressure area threaten the series, with judges and reporters fatigued after a week of weather woes. The Senators stay hopeful for an extra day to prepare for the final encounter.
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Sid Mercer
INS
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Senators
Saturio
Adaha
Tama -Iemortal
Alleged Auto Thieves Taken In Pittsburgh
Samuel Donato and Vito Donato brothers, Sharon store proprietors, were held in the county jail for hearing Saturday on charges tied to stealing several automobiles across Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia. They could not meet $5,000 bail after a hearing before a U S commissioner. Authorities tied them to transporting a stolen car from Youngstown to Sharon as part of a larger indictment against four others in Erie with bonds up to $10,000. Police say the gang may include more than 60 vehicle thefts in the tri state area.
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Pittsburgh
Samuel Donato
Vito Donato
Sharon
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
United States
Donato Brothers
Marshall D. A. Goldman
Youngstown
Erie
tri-State
Pirates and Senators Face Delayed World Series Final
Weather delays the decisive World Series game at Forbes Field between the Washington Senators and Pittsburgh Pirates. Despite postponement fatigue, hopes persist for a played-out conclusion with a large crowd.
Million Dollar Chicago Racing Track Proposed
A new 1,000,000 racing organization led by Col. Mat J. Winn and Col. Andrew Vennio of the Kentucky Jockey Club is planned for Chicago. Negotiations aim to buy a site near Chicago for a jockey club of 500 leading citizens to support the track with Chicago officials supervising. a first racing program is planned for next July.
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Chicago
CINS
Mat J. Winn
Andrew Vennio
Kentucky Jockey Club
Col. Winn
Churchill Downs
Latonia Club
Jockey Club
Governor Ritchie Rail at Conditional Subsidies Policy
Harrisburg Oct 16 Governor Albert C Ritchie of Maryland told Pennsylvania business leaders that the Federal program of conditional subsidies tied to federal supervision over state spending is indefensible. He said the system expands federal control, wastes funds, and fuels bureaucratic growth, calling for abolition of the subsidies.
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Harrisburg
Albert ©. Ritchie
Maryland
Pennsylvania
State Chamber of Commerce
Ritchie
Washington
Footwear tale from Uniontown shop reveals oversized shoe
A local report notes a man with a very large foot, showcasing a size 12 shoe and later a 14 double A with a 4 A heel. The pair was ordered for a Uniontown man by the Anderson shop. Andy says the man stands over six feet tall and is disliked by many.
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Uniontown
Anderson
Andy
College Club Meeting Showcases Russian Music and Readings
A College Club gathering at Mrs. James W. Mack's home featured readings by Misses Simpson ONeil and Barry and Russian songs performed by Mrs. Ud Blaly Sutton. Refreshments followed for a pleasant evening.
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College Club
James W.mack
North Sixth Street
Simpson
O'Neil
Barry
Ud. Blaly Sutton
Death notices and family tributes in Oakland area
Fragments report the death of Mrs Isabel Gi White and mention of Mrs Hattie Eddy Gibson. The notices list relatives including children and siblings and indicate services held in Oakland Cemetery area. Details are incomplete but reference funerals and interment with family names and addresses.
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Hattie
Hattie (Eddy
E. H. Gibaon
Thomas Eddy
Isabel
Mystery raid shocks University of Pennsylvania campus
In Philadelphia a night raid near the University of Pennsylvania led to multiple arrests as officers confiscated large quantities from carding houses, taverns, stores, and saloons. University safety officials inaugurated a campaign after faculty complaints about ongoing illicit activity.
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylo
Cinity
Oirector of Public Safety
Lge
Expected turnout noted for upcoming event
Fragmentary text shows plans for many attendees and anticipation of strong turnout. The line references a group labeled sthi as pected to attend, with a typo suggesting logistics or invitations are in progress. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.
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R. W. Webble & Co
Indiana, Pa
House of Quality Digan
Moose Temple
Blairs- Ville
Punxs
Cherry Tree Bank
Harvey H. Johnston
Davis $. Walsh
Washington Senators
Bath
Landis
Fyony Pege 3
Commerce Men
Indiana County Automobile Club
Kiwanis Club
Rotary
Soda Fountain
Galliker’s
Pallock's Pharmacy
Court House
TH. J. Schmoker
Alcore
Tomas
Isabel’ Gi White
Isabel ' Bell
Jac
Wi Jv
Cole
Emery
Campbell
Ind
Kaufman
Martha
M. Offutt
Oakland Cemetery
Clair
Charon
Vanhorn JS
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