Victory in the Air and the Liberty Motor Breakthrough
A major war era profile credits American industry with delivering a vast air armada by 1918. It highlights the Liberty Motor by Jesse G. Vincent and E. J. Hall, delivering 275 horsepower at 1.8 pounds per horsepower, enabling faster, lighter planes to surpass German designs and aim for Allied victory.
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Germany
United States
Vernment
Jesse G. Vincent
Detroit
E. J. Hall
San Francisco
Operators Out Tie Up Freight On P R R
Telegraphers on the low grade of the Pacific Railway went out Tuesday afternoon seeking higher wages. The job action disrupted freight movements as workers walked off the job and aimed to pressure management for improved pay.
Settlement Notes Little Freight Movement This Week
A brief settlement report indicates not a lot of freight is moving this week with restrained shipping activity across key routes and limited loads. Major carriers show cautious demand, while inventory levels adjust and brokers monitor market signals.
Telegraph Strike Halts Pennsylvania Railroad Freight
Punxsutawney Spirit reports Low Grade division telegraph operators walked out at 3 PM, crippling service. Most freight trains canceled, passengers run with substitutes and delays. Emergency operators fill posts, but talks stalled with wage rise of 25 percent and better conditions demanded. Travel sluggish between Reynoldsville and DuBois amid unresolved negotiations.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Reynoldsville
DuBois
Pitt Opens Football Season Versus West Virginia In Morgantown
Pittsburgh reports a lean slate as Coach Pop Warner braces for a tough opener with West Virginia. Key Pitt seniors and stars from 1916 era enter aviation service or hospital units, while captains Carlson Lies Sutherland McLaren Seidel loom to lead a reconstituted lineup under the 1-year residence rule.
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Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
West Virginia University
Morgantown
Panthers
Pop” Warner
Bob” Peck
Jim” Herron
Walter Camp
Jimmy” DeHart
Andy” Hastings
Jim” Morrow
Claude Thornhill
Horton
Mt. Clements
Mich
DeHart
Aviation Corps
Princetort
N. d
Hastings
Morrow
Pitt
Allentown
Wilcox
Leon Kelley
Chalky” Williamson
Ted” Fry
Capt. Carlson
Lies
Sutherland
McLaren
Seidel
West Virginia
Congressmen Derelict in the Session Work
Washington notes a sparse House with less than a quarter present amid major bills. Leaders Uncle Joe Cannon and Champ Clark justify dedication while veterans Cooper and Gillett push debates and attendance remains uneven across lawmakers.
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Washington
Committee of the
Whale House
Papa
House of Representatives
House
Capitol
Joe” Cannon
Nestor
Champ Clark
Joe
Henry Allen Cooper
Wisconsin
Congress
Rons
Cannon and
Clark
Gillett
Massachusetts
Cooper
Pitt Freshman Schedule and Coaching News
The article lists Pitt Freshman football fixtures starting October 6 against Bethany College, October 13 vs Lehigh, October 20 vs Syracuse, October 27 at Philadelphia against Pennsylvania, November 3 against Westminster, November 10 vs W J V, November 17 vs Carnegie Tech, and Thanksgiving Day against Penn State. Coach Andrew Kerr returns, with practice starting Monday and games against Kiski, Indiana Normal, Bellefonte Academy, and Penn State/Penn Freshmen.
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Pitt
Hethany College
Leehigh
Syracuse
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Westminister
Carnegie Tech
Pennsylvania State
Andrew Kerr
Kiski
Indiana Normal
Bellefonte Academy
University of Pennsylvania
Penn State
First Letter From Renwmined Mons Page 406
A transport troop recounts a southern Rail journey through Virginia to Raleigh and Monroe North Carolina on a Sunday. They describe cotton and tobacco country, bread shortages, town greetings, and warm Red Cross hospitality. The narrative ends with plans to detail camp impressions.
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Wirginia
North Carolina
Richmond
Augusta
Raleigh
N. C
Bolvin
Neilér
Hamlet
Rockingham
Lieut
Pierce
Wadesboro
Red Cross
Monroe
Chick Simpson
Caldwell
Samp Hancock
Thos
N, Robinson
Amazing Styles for Hazing at West Point Trial
West Point, Sept 27. In the hazing trial of a senior, new punishment styles are revealed. Testimony shows lower classmen compelled to strip to the waist, stand on tiptoe with chins in and heads back, held in that stance until they fainted.
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West Point
N. Y
Ching
No Races at Dubois Fair Shifts to Agricultural exhibits
The Dubois fair drew nearly 6,000 attendees with no horse races for the first time in its history. Directors pivot to agricultural features and thrill acts while noting fewer exhibits but better stock and produce quality This item also includes a collage of war era notes and trivia on various topics.
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Dubois
New York
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Indien
Chain -M Matter
Indiana
Ray
City
Niith’ Ray
F. M. Smith
University Eleven
The Savings & Trust Co. ——_QEINDIANA, PENNA
Gazette
W. W. Brilhart, Oph. D
Brilhart’s
Kyyptok
Sir Wm. Crooks
Dubois Fair
London
Australing
Europe
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Switzerland
Scotland
Ireland
Australia
Vimy Ridge
Austria
New Orleans
Italy
England
Athena
The
Athletics
Frank Baker
Yankees
Ake
W. W. Brilhart
Marion
Center
Marion Center Coal Mining CO
Bath
Jersey
Young Jersey
Clark C. Potlock
Marion Center
Harley Davidson Motorcy’s
Inquirest National Hotel
Vora Sale
N. Sixth Street
Phila Street
Sind
Roxford D. Ralatoni
Hedp
Ira A
Myera
Aos
School of Sixth Streets
Torzetta
Thtinna
Richard de Haven
Harry R. Gearéhardt
Ida Translinger
Mise Geneva Irwin
George Mitchell
J. L, Montgomery
Wyd. McClure
W. H. McHenry
Mise Belle N, Rodgers
Alla Signora Erina
Mary Tarmanweirg
Long Teleford
Carl Walker
Bobble
West
Grant Weigman
M. Weidenbaum
Bertall
Lettore
Thia
Harry
Feo
Bhilhart
Storendiana
Grand Theatre
Alice Joyce
Harry Morey
Hearst-Pathe
Colonial Theatre
Meg
Yeauring
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Billy West
the Millionaire
New Strand Theatre
Jack Mulhall
Fritzi Ridgway
Pitt Theater
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