Convicts Die After Four-Day Prison Siege
In Paducah Kentucky authorities stormed the Dullet-town mesa hall stronghold of three convicts who killed guards during a Wednesday morning breakout. After flooding with ammonia and heavy gunfire, seven soldiers reached the second floor to find Griffith Ferland and Walters dead from gunshot wounds and Walters fully dressed, while Griffith and Ferland reportedly ended their own lives to evade fumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paducah
Dullet-town
Mesa Hall
Monte Walters
Lawrence Grifith
Harry Ferland
Griffith
Ferland
Kentucky National
No Man's Land
Mess Hall
Inddyville
Asbury Park Block Burns Destroyed Hotels and Theater
A single fire wiped out an entire block in Asbury Park New Jersey along Ocean Avenue and Kingsley Street. The Bristol Keswick Victoria and Sigemere Hotels burned to the ground and several stores and an open air theatre were destroyed. Two men were missing at the Bristol Hotel while surrounding fire companies fought the blaze. All hotels were closed for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Park
N. J
Ocean Avenue
Third
Fourth Avenues
Kingsley Street
Bristol
Keswick
Victoria
Sigemere
Will Uncover Much Coal in Two Year Project
The Lehigh Valley Coal company received the contract to uncover coal measures from Gnelda colliery to the Green Mountain line, about five miles apart, with completion expected in two years. Gigantic steam shovels will remove clay from anthracite outcrops, and a temporary railroad network will haul debris to dumps beyond the coal measures. The extracted coal will be conveyed eleven miles to the Teanesville breaker for market prep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheppton
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Gnelda
Green Mountain
Lehigh and
Wilkes-Barre Coal Company
Teanesville
Bankruptcy Petition Filed Against Governor Warren S Mc Cray
A petition asking that Governor Warren S. Mc Cray be declared bankrupt was filed in federal court here by the Partners Trust Company the West National Bank and the Citizens Trust Company all bankruptcy institutions of this city The petition was filed with United States Commissioner W J Twyan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCray
Port Wayne
Warren S. McCray
Partuers’ Trust Company
Wiest Nutiottt Bank
Citizens Trust Company
Bankrup Jnstituluns
United States
Vy, J. Twyan
Plan to Harness Vesuvius and Etna for Power
Italian scientists discuss tunneling mountains to divert volcanic gas and lava away from populated areas. The scheme aims to use volcanic heat for industry, reducing dependence on foreign fuels. Mussolini backs the plan, with experimental borings likely on Etna first to limit potential damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Etna
Vesuvius
Mussolini
Dtna
Sweets For Children And A Hotel Chapels Idea
The piece argues a nine or ten year old's sugar allowance, detailing per item limits and weekly totals, warns against self-serving increases, and cites Dr L Emmett Holt. It then notes Gideons promoting Scripture in hotel rooms and a New York hotelier planning chapels in his large properties to provide guest worship space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Emmett Holt
The
Gideons
New York
All Is Vanity Column Sparks Beauty Debate
In Columbus a beauty says a magazine writer debunks claims that weekly clay facial applications improve appearance. Her companion notes the comfort of saving money and buying face creams instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
A Trusting Nature in a Train Misunderstanding
A rural traveler on a train visit encounters confusion at the station. Believing the entire train to be moving she laments I thought the whole carriage moved as she waits two hours for directions from the station master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corsagn
Handy Man Inmate Reports On Jail Conditions
A warden asks a polished prisoner to draft a report on jail conditions. The inmate, blamed for a glowing mining project, admits his jail time and optimism as the governor requests an official account of the facility's state for Harper's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's
Woman Hoards Wealth in Excess Shopping After Death
Mrs Emin Lee cherished window shopping above all, accumulating vast stores in her home over 30 years. After a fatal stove accident administrators valued her estate at 75000 with hundreds of unopened candy boxes, mittens, toys, plants, and jewelry filling rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallon
Emin Lee
EH. D. Lee
Wultimlionaire
Kansas City
Lee
Nell Worhiable
Clites
Bucyrus
Mansfield
The
Church of Christ and
the Women's Belief Corps
Hera
Stops Croaks on Farm by Kidding Frogs
Oshkosh Wis shipping from a back yard plant yields 500 to 600 dozen frog legs daily. Emil Nenwafelt of the city operates the frog farm, a 70 by 100 foot facility with concrete trenches and refrigeration to keep frogs cold. He ships more than two million frog legs annually, making Oshkosh a heavy shipping point. Frogs are cooled to induce hibernation to suppress croaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosh
Wis
Emil Nenwafelt
Siome
Neuenteit
Hillsdale Social Roundup and Local Visits
Hillsdale residents hosted numerous visitors from Rochester Mills Glen Campbell and Pilumville over the weekend. A birth was announced as Miss Ethel Huey’s teaching family welcomed a boy. Church notes report Wesleyan service at 7 30 p m and a Presbyterian gathering with Rossiter chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Bowers
Austin Bowers
Rochester Mills
Roy Kidd
Glen Campbell
Joe Myers
Pilumvilie
Linnie Smith
Lily Bartlehaugh
Ray Buterbaugh
Ethel Huey
Ambrove
Elmer Huey
CG. A. Ginter
Cookport
Naomi Who
Alice Kerr
Rowland Claypool
Freeport
A. C. Rankin
Heilman
Jeannette
Pittsburgh
Truman Buterhaugh
East Run
Ray Buterhaugh
M. A. Longhecker
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Frank Trimble
Eloise
Felix Trimble
Akron
Ohio
Emma Brown
Myrtle Stantey
Anna Richardson
Ollie Work
Jennie Richardson
Otis Doty
Rochester Milla Woman's Relief Corps
Ganitzin
Richardson
Work
Roger Pearce
Gon
Indiana
Waldo Work
Francis Work
Sadie Lewis
Piro
F. B. Work
Presbyterian Church
Rossiter
Mary Doty
Cherryhill
Craig Moora
Rice
Pittyburgh
Lewis Depp
Punxsutawney
Ku Klux Klan Cross Burning Reported Near Lawn
A cross burn by the Ku Klux Klan occurred Friday night around 9 34 near Roser hil southeast of Lawn, sparking warnings to local bootleggers. Also noted are community guests, lodge activities, student travels, and a rural carrier examination at Indiana post office on November 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ku Klux Klan
Roser Hil
Lawn
Elliott Lintner and
Kenneth and
Royden
Everett Fintnear
K. P. Michael
Slairaville
HW. 1
Stahl
Elmer Nicewonger
Wilson
C. TL
Petted
C. T. Kitchen
Masonic Lodge
Indiana
Mary
Alice
Sara
Rita McGinley
Cresson
George Lindsey
Homer City
Willian Penman
Jaiterson
Malta Lodge
Tidigna
Creekettle
Sunday School Work Emphasized by Lutherans Conference
The East Conference of the Pittsburgh Synod Lutherans held sessions in South Bend focusing on Sunday school education. Rev E G Snyder and others presented papers on purpose standards and daily life influence, with plans for a fall institute and a strong turnout for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutherans of the East Conference
Pittsburgh
South Bend
E. G. Snyder
Vanderpritt
T. T. Newcomar
Kittanning
Shothet
H. 8
Troyer
Avon
D. Burt Smith
Philadelphia
Whitish
Cueed Lutheran Church
Aimorica
Treaday
Haysa
Chiwel
Nonehareh Remberg
Sune
GC. G. Slater
Springfield
C. A. Sundberg
Whiel Colllege
Greenville
Local Social Notes From Rochester Mills and Surroundings
Residents and visitors from Rochester Mills and nearby towns are listed for visits and gatherings. Names include Mary McMahan, Mrs. Bile Hurd, Gaynone Potts, Deneva Mattern, Clyde Gibson, Vorrtain Mattern, Whit Mattern, David Giteou, Lishe Tider, Vyvnne Thouts, and others. A pie and box social is planned at the Pluumcreek Grange hall near Bell School on Friday evening October 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McMahan
Lea
Indiana
Bile Hurd
Erdean Potts
Gaynone
Mish Deneva Mattern
Clyde Gibson
Dalupsfowl
Vorrtain Mattern
Whitn Mattern
Matternus
MeMahia
Matsuda
David Cilisen
Momiay
Hoiee Wyeer
Lynn Richarahon
Tadbami
Satureny Wyontag
Sudey
Lown Frigads
Ily
Pluumcreek Grange Hall
Bell School House
County Red Cross Aided Many Wherrans
Indiana County Red Cross chapter held a general meeting with Judge Langham presiding. Reports show 262 ex service men aided and relief expenditures of 640.06 for the year ending July 1 1923 with 100.40 repaid. Committees named to extend activities into 1923 24 plan fundraising events in various towns and list upcoming social and cultural programs including lectures and a musical case at Chambersville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
American Row Cross
Inet
J. N. Langham
Indiana
Blairsville
Clymer
Stafford
Red Cross
Paul
Hsougs
Uhivaville
Baltalaie
Moni Tilus Gomrai
Aden Teporgod
Vernont
Taylor
Agenes Statoniter
Mara
iWerlinger
Junes Mack
Litnghiar
Waller
Sai
He Musker
Sanders
Tavkbart
Penn
Ja Matey
Stasfords
Mars
Divitt
Salinburg
Allen
Brushvalley
Yrink Rice
Dixonville
Mary Gripsh
C. Bovard
Marlon Genter
M. Tuitchison
Nolita
KM. Lydick
Commodore
M. J. Moore
Kellysburg
Marie Wilheel
Rohinson
Marthe Toth
Armagh
al RK. Palmer
Hesh
Miks Grace Cohnmah
Wad
Cecimicar
Tlarry White
Local Social Roundup From Rosemoyne and Commodore
A sweeping society note from Rosemoyne recounts visits by families and friends including the Brewertage, Welles, Wells, and Good households with Sunday gatherings and Friday calls. Commodore watchers note Emma Stiles and O V McCunn visiting Alvorda, a minor road accident near Stafford, and the Civil War veteran John J Rowe’s retirement pension rising to 72 dollars monthly since August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemoyne
Brewertage
Roy Frederick
Brewer
J. L. Welle
Nelnon
Warden Hed An Wieir Giedta
Jo McCiinsey
Big Rug
Mies Christina Potter
Nebrageka
Galifornian
Mtrch
Mtrch Spend the Winter, Mr. and Mrs. L. Good and Temp Ly, Mr. and Mrs. Merle
Ana Tily
Gand'y
George Bint
Familly
QuRoils
Harry Tienser
Torino
Orvie Lewis
Joannetta
Matthew Lewis
Vachs
Ebon
Eugene, Clair and
Wade
Near Here
Willace McMillon
Floyd and
Wima
Amsbros
Calle
Maude Wells
Emma Stiles
Alvorda
Charlotte
Ruth McGunn
O. V. McCunn
Ruth
Arnesboro
David Meexe
Pete Laney
Lovejoy
John Burnheiteer
Commodore
Stafford
Dessie Madden
Bast
Rumy
Rath McCann
Alva Hrothers
Lea
Na Nichol
Clifford Devis
Barnesboro
Charlotte McCann
Dolistown
Veasion
Best
John J. Rowe
Indiana
Heshuan
Estate of Havel ae Slaw Action Notice
Attorney LW Mier reports Lettora fdestimattary at the estate of Havel ae Slaw, in Washington towne Ship. Chase Tuiving elie against sii costihe dire requested to prosient them. Names JOAN M. SLND EY and other parties listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mier
MOWR
Havel
Ae Slaw
Waclington
Deetisad
Elie
Sii
Oiteastiiaitel
Chniseles
Joan M
Wey
Rue
Fay HH
Willner
Gehl $S
Notice to creditors and probate administrator posting
Berea Stewhart administrator announces estate of Hinwa late of Green township Janke prompt payment and claims must be presented to be settled. The ad lists addresses Cherry Tree Ma and references a Strong Newspaper Combination offer for subscribers including The Progress Pittsburgh Daily Gazette Imex and the National Stockman and Farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berea Stewhart
Hinwa
Green Township
Hletutud
Liasure
Progress
Pittsburgh Daily Gazette
Imex
National Stockman and Farmer
Pittsburgh Daily Post
Gazette Times
Indi
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Kentucky Penitentiary
Demon Woman
Samy
Witer Street
Salvation Station
Salvation Army Fund
Hillsdale
Heilwood
Rune Hoek
Hive
Rinzo Wack
Qixneyvillay
Swlunday
OdedeHlows
Chace Lowastip
Hayne Bowbshin
Haled
Camry
Cds
Ead
Weber
Baptist Chacel
Chambersville
O. V. McCune
Rima Stiles
Gifford Davia Mate
Blair County
Roaring Springs
Chas. Hamilton
Himer Manmilion
Gookport
Ruby McCombs
EF. Walkes Smith
Nat ‘Liaw
Second Nour
South Londing
Weolworth
I & IU
Vent
Dr. Brilhart
403 Savings & Trust
Olles
Bridays
Satchdaya
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