Red Cross Works Rush to Rebuild Storm Zone
Relief work continues across the coast Downs with winter residents returning to rebuild. In San Juan Porto Rico influenza threatens 140000 refugees as tents from New York are converted to field hospitals amid tainted water risking malaria. Henry M. Baker says cooperation from locals is strong but doctor shortages hinder disease containment.
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Coast Downs
Wlouds
San Juan
Porto Rico
New York
United States Army
Henry M. Baker
Red Cross
Wealthy Capotesto Named Key Man in Kidnap Plot
Authorities identified Capotesto as the newman of a Mafia extortion ring that spanned two months and targeted Italian citizens in Chicago. He allegedly wrote 225 extortion letters and knew Angelo Pettiti, the ring leader. Indictments against six Mafisti were anticipated, aided by victim testimony and handwriting analysis. The Italian consul was asked to assist in securing more victims for testimony.
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Capotesto
Ranieri
Chicago
Paul Rictio
Newman
Vctims
Angelo Pettiti
Italy
Hoffman
Hoover Campaign Aims At Constructive Fight Not Personalities
Hoover insists the campaign focus on his power policy and not attacks on Alfred E. Smith. Advisers deny rumors of liquor ties with Darrow, cite Hoover as a dry, and say he will clarify views on Boulder Dam power later. He plans a October sixth speech in Elizabethown and a western swing starting October 27.
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Alfred E. Smith
Hoover
Smith
Dover
Covernor Smith
William C. Bruce
Bruce
Clarence Darrow
George Akerson
Darrow
International News Service
Hubert Work
Denver
Work
Mr. Hoover
Boulder Dam
Eliabethtown
Tenn
West Coast
Smith campaign travels Montana as 1928 bid gains pace
Governor Smith continues westward on a five state tour touching five states west of the Mississippi including Montana. He targets party responsibility and critiques the Harding Coolidge eight year record while highlighting oil scandals and religious issues. Senators Wheeler and Walsh join the effort in Montana as Smith's path toward November gains cautious optimism in lingeringly uncertain states. Subscribe for the Gazette.
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Montana
Smith
Harding-Coolidge
Washington
Hoover
Albany
Mississippi River
Kansas
Nebraska
Omaha
George W. Lorris
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Colorado
Coolidge
Davis
Wyoming
Lafallete
B. K. Wheeler
Thomas J. Walsh
Billings
Helena
Butte
Bozeman
Livingston
North Dakota
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Points on People in Indiana Area Social Roundup
A long list of visits and social ties across Indiana, Westmoreland, and surrounding towns. Notable names include Dr and Mrs Robert Hibbs, Mr and Mrs Ray Wright of Mount Lebanon, and county officials like Quince B Jones, Harrisburg officials Colonel Richard W Watson, Deputy Adjutant General, and local police and constables. The report notes weekend and weekday visits, court and county business, and travels by residents and visitors such as Barney Wilmoth, G S S White, and Earl Fry.
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Robert Hibbs
Ray Wright
Mount Lebanon
N. Dewitt Ray
Wright
Western Penitentiary
Richard W Watson
Department of Military Affairs
Harrisburg
M. C. Watson
Mountains and Helplines in a Portrait of Faith
A poetic reflection on mountains as divine creation inspires humility and strength. The speaker sees the sea as water and sky as air, then questions personal place and finds help comes from high places. Climbing toward peaks is a path to healing, vigor, and protection from foes.
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Andy
Yom Kippur Meditation On Forgiveness And Higher Life
A reflective sermon on the meaning of Yom Kippur. It urges rising from material concerns to seek God, forgive others, and pursue moral ascent, calling for peace on earth and alignment with divine will. The speaker emphasizes turning to God, returning to old glory, and the Bible as a compass for forgiveness and atonement.
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Heaven
Earth
God
Fairman Case Raises Questions Over Marriage Contract
In a contested will dispute from Punxsutawney, Pa., the Fairman case centers on a testamentary paper tied to a proposed marriage. The plaintiff argues the bonds were the decedent’s property, while defenses claim the note lacked valid consideration and stems from an unconsummated betrothal. The matter awaits Pennsylvania Supreme Court guidance after trial hearings.
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Punxsutawney National Bank
Punxsutawney
Ramsey
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Elizabeth P. Fairman
Mr. Martin
Butler
Campbell
Fairman
Woman Injured as Car Flips on William Penn Highway
A Pittsburgh man M B Hanlon driving toward Blairsville veered to avoid a child and rolled his sedan five miles east of Blairsville on the William Penn Highway at 11:30 yesterday. Hanlon and no other passenger were hurt.
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M. B. Hanton
Pittsburgh
Here
William Penn Highway
Hanlon
Blairsville
Deer Licenses Take Up as Hunters Prepare for Fall
Pheasants and quail are thriving under cover while a hush settles over woodlands. Many camps plan to chase small game this autumn but few will target deer. Deer licenses are mostly issued, promising some trophies though not as large as prior years. Hunting lodges are being prepared for members to arrive.
Theatre Inferno Kills Hundreds In City Fire Tragedy
A devastating theatre fire during intermission trapped hundreds as the building burned from a short circuit behind the stage. Firemen battled the blaze amid high winds, saving some by demolishing neighboring buildings while hospitals rushed to treat many injured. Primo De Rivera authorities led the response.
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Primo de Rivera
Youthful Japan kidnaper slays and buries boy near canal
The kidnapper struck the boy over the head then strangled him, burying the body by a canal head near the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. A twig cross marked the grave while ransom notes were written after the murder. The father paid 4000 dollars to avoid harm to his child. The killer reportedly said kidnapping only works if you act. Hickman and Troche receive Catholic confirmation. Clara Phillips confesses.
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Royal Hawaiian
Fukun‘aga
Ind
Pranerick Jamieson
Kukunaga
Relief drive donations listed with contributors
A continuation of a Red Cross update shows many individuals and groups donating sums from 1 to 16 dollars. Notable contributors include Miss Elizabeth Van Morn, Mrs J I Henderson, Samuel Henderson, Brody Brothers, Dr GC W Rink, and Margaret Shumaker. Total to date reaches 808.50 toward a 7000.00 county quota. Make checks payable to American Red Cross and send to 40 South Ninth Street, Indiana, Pa.
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Missy Elizabeth van Morn
John A. Seeths
J. I. Henderson
Church
Serece Cence
Samuel Henderson
Chas. L. Gessler
American Red Cross
South Ninth Street
Indiana
Sought teacher found dead in dormitory shaft
Miss Huldah A. Hoenig, 46, from Lincoln Nebraska, an instructor at Washington Seminary, was found crushed at the bottom of a freight elevator shaft after being missing for a half day. She is believed to have fallen from the fourth floor while exploring the dormitory. An open door to the shaft led to the discovery.
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Washington
Washington Seminary
Huldah A. Hoenig
Lincoln
Neh
Crash ties up Welland Canal at lock thirteen
The Norwegian steamer Davis upbound crashed into lock thirteen at Port Colborne, causing the worst canal tie-up in years. Navigation will be delayed at least until Wednesday as grain traffic and vessel queues mount, with thirteen vessels in the canal and thirteen more waiting at Port Delhousie to enter.
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Port Delhousie
Presbyterial Mission Meet in Johnstown
Eastern district meeting of Blairsville presbyterial to be held at Bethany churches in Johnstown and nearby towns starting 10 30 tomorrow. Mrs R D Bussdicker missionary to Kermanshah Persia will be the principal speaker with short addresses by presbyterial officers including Mrs J L McCammon Mrs N J Baumgarter Mrs J A Northwood and Mrs S G Dunning who will present mission study books for the year.
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Johnstown
Blairsville
Bethany Presbyterian
Arsmagh
Cresson
Ebensburg
New Florence
Windber
Colyer
R. D. Bussdicker
R. N
Kermanshah
Persia
J. L. McCammon
New Kensington
N. J. Baumgarter
Rhensburg
J. A. Northwood
Westmont
S. G. Dunning
Blacklick
Dunning
Bank Safe Blown Open in Pleasantville Robbery
Sept 24. An explosion and fire damaged a Pleasantville Citizens Bank safe and an adjoining store. Burglars blew the safe and sparked a blaze that burned interior woodwork and spread to nearby rooms. Fire crews investigated whether any funds were taken as the safe was righted for inspection.
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Gil Clvy
Citizens Bank of
Pleasantville
Notkers
Cannda
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Marion Center
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Washington Township
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Hickman
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Joseph Troche
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Stewart-Warner
Tim Bear
T Pec
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JAN Unlon CO
Welland Canal
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