Former Convict Not Accused in Death of Alma Rhoades
A former convict hunted near Lewistown was initially blamed for shooting Alma Rhoades but police now believe he helped a partner flee after the crime. Alma's autopsy showed 39 buckshot in her back and 3 in her neck, with her body dragged 69 yards from a blood pool near farmer John W Troffman’s property.
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International News Service
Lewistown
Pau
Kreed Rhoades
Here
Alma Rhoades
Rhoades
John W. Woffman
Troffman
Portuguese steamship Mornu Eano Ashes Ashore on Black Island
The Portuguese steamship Mornu Eano with 456 passengers from Lisbon to New Bedford went ashore in fog on the west side of Black Island. The vessel rests safely with possible water intake. wrecking parties to pull her free at high tide. Coast guards stand by as passengers watch. This marks the second Portuguese liner wreck voyage to New Bedford this year after the San Vicente incident in February.
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Mornu- Eano
Lisbon
New Bedford
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New London
Conn
Black Taland
Bugzard's Bay
Levine Sentenced to Penitentiary After Second Conviction
Merk Levine was taken to the Western Penitentiary by Deputy Sheriff Bord after a second conviction. Judge Prather ordered the transfer, with plans to hold until appeal but attorneys reportedly agreed further efforts would be useless. The sentence is less than two and a half years but no more than three.
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Merk Levine
Levine
One Night With Iago and the Garden Dust
Fragmentary text references a one night scene with Iago and a reflection on justice. Mentions radishes in a backyard garden and a date or age note Mercury 37. Content is unclear and largely incoherent.
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Mercury
Strangest War Book Set to Debut in France
International News Service reports TARIS April 29 a unique war book soon to appear in France. Compiled by many authors including living survivors, it gathers letters from the front in chronological order. The final letter is by a young French officer killed as the armistice was signed.
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TARIS
France
West Chicago Police Chief Shot and Killed in Ambush
Chief Charles Rehni of West Chicago was shot and killed while conversing with James Sehners a civilian who was wounded. An armed assailant fired without warning, then fled in a car with two well dressed women. Police launched shotgun squads to hunt the slayer.
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International News Services
Chicago
Charles Rehni
West Chicago
James Sehners
Rehm
Sehners
St. Charles
Steppe
Senate Reports on Immigration Restrict Bill Action
The Senate immigration committee favors the prewar restriction bill limiting immigration to three percent of the foreign born population, discarding the house amendment for religious refugees. The panel rejected unrestricted admission for religious refugees and backed the bill vetoed by former President Wilson.
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I International News Service
Washington
House
Senate Immigration Committee Today
Congress
Wilson
United States
Murderer to be Honored After Suicide in Jail
Gerle Serafine, jailed for murder, hanged himself in remorse. He will be honored at a large funeral service next Sunday led by a brass band, with hundreds in the foreign fraternal society and friends attending the cortege. Mrs. W. Fl. Rodgers and Miss Martha Smyth will spend the weekend in Pittsburgh with friends.
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Wyro
Gerle Serafine
Serafine
Neskue
Jevanstam
Postmaster Craig of Mercer May Be Dismissed
Washington reports indicate Postmaster Frank L. Craig of Mercer Pennsylvania faces dismissal after three years of pending charges. Representative Bixler says the action awaits Postmaster General approval and Broadbent is likely to succeed Craig.
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Bixler
Fermer
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Aso Craig
William HH. Broadbent
Allies Demand Immediate Action On Berlin Occupation
London April 29 Allied leaders in full accord oppose Berlin indemnity terms and may push for occupation of Berlin or Ruhr. Britain backs France if Foch orders advance. German proposals not yet transmitted but reviewed by allied experts. A likelihood of action remains by mid next week, with a council meeting imminent.
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Kale C. Reeves
London
Inter-Allied Supreme Council
Paris
Berlin
Washington
Germany
Great Britain
France
Sheffert
Lioyd George
House of Commons
Foch
Ruhr
Parand
Supreme Council
President May Delay Signing Knox Resolution
Washington April 29 Republican leaders say the re drafted Knox resolution will pass the house and go to the President for approval by end of next week The president may delay signing until German reparations questions are clarified and a follow up with peace negotiations is considered Senators Hitchcok of Nebraska and King of Utah doubt the measure in the Senate today while the chamber waits for final action tomorrow
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International
Washington
Senate
Congress
House
Hitchepeh
Nebraska
Senate Foreign Relations
King
Utah
Note from U S Demands Panama Accept White Award
Washington April 29. An note dispatched to Panama in firm terms warns the Panamanian government to accept the white award as settlement basis in the boundary dispute with Costa Rica. The communication reflects previous notes from this government on the same issue.
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Washington
Panama
Coushad
Gosta Rica
Briand Hopes For Settlement At Reparations Talks
Paris April 24 Premier Briand told the International News Service before leaving for London that he is confident an Allied settlement will finally resolve the reparations issue at the forthcoming supreme council meeting. He spoke of going with allied backing to secure a lasting agreement.
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Paris
London
Aeteemens
Briand
Ronn
France Open To Talks On New Indemnity Plan
France signals willingness to discuss a German indemnity proposal but demands firm guarantees and securities that Germany will fulfill its obligations. The Foreign Office announced today amid ongoing international negotiations.
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France
I International News
Serf Pares
Peeved Robbers Set Him Adrift on Susquehanna River
Hartstown news reports Herbert McLaughlin of New Cumberland robbed at gunpoint by five men who bound gagged and shoved him into a boat on the Susquehanna River. He says the robbers took $1.85 and pushed him from the boat into the water. State police investigate the hold-up and boating incident.
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Hartusburg
Aprico
Alinek
Herbert McLaughlin
New Cumberland
Tod Fas
Melaughlin
Aquar
Sucresy
Pelr Job
President Harding Returns to Washington After Norfolk Visit
President Harding arrived in Washington from Norfolk where he reviewed events and prepared for a cabinet meeting at 1 o'clock. A long list of engagements had been scheduled ahead of his return as he resumed official duties.
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International Kewsbergree
Washington
Pregi- Hen Harding
Ledas
Norfolk
White Mouse
1 U'Elouk
English Duke Dies in South Africa in Malaria City
An English nobleman, Lord Alntatr Leasan-Gawer, Duke of Sutherland, has died in Malaria City, South Africa. The report notes his title and death amid unclear surrounding details from the dispatch.
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South Africa
Johanneburg
South
Mail Bandits Stage Ruse To Steal Pouches
Joyful bandits staged a mail robbery at the Central Railroad of New Jersey baggage area in Bayonne. A baggageman, Matthew Lyons, was shot in the face as he resisted while robbers seized three mail pouches. The robbers escaped by car. Lyons critically wounded and taken to a hospital. Police suspect four involved. alarm was used as a diversion. federal inspectors joined the case and all mail was checked to assess losses.
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Joy Bandits
Tarlax
Emmail
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Matthew Lyons
Secre
Lyons
Hey
Burroughs Will Filed For Probate In Catskills Estate
The will of naturalist John Burroughs was filed for probate today revealing a estate valued around 2500 pounds in personal and real property. Dr Clara Barrus, his literary assistant, holds an interest in Burroughs homes, including Hear Hare, and Ford mentions a writing table once in the Catskills.
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Jol Burroughs
Iilian
Clara Barrus Roughe
Hare
Henry Ford
Catskills
Death Record for Several Individuals in City Listing
An obituary style notice lists several individuals with ages and partial addresses. Winds.Iwanejiko aged unknown, Miss Marthe Ao Meltunt about 45 at 644 Allen Street. James T. Moore 50 living in Shenwapen tenoship. Frank Aiken Montgomery 11 dis at 2622 Mone Alberti TM friendship surcet.
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Iwanejiko
Liberty Ater
Marthe Ao Meltunt
Allen Street
James T. Moore
Frank Aiken Montgomery
Final Readings Approve City Ordnances on Sidewalk and Sewer
Several ordinances passed at the final reading. One ordinance approves a sidewalk on Laurel Boulevard with a 12 foot width. Another requires a sanitary sewer on Maryhine Avenue with construction costs apportioned against benefiting property. A third repeals fines and clears police officers to post a $200 bond.
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Laurel Boulevard
Maryhine Avenue
Naturalization Court To Be Held June 9th
The naturalization court will be held there on June 9th with a large class expected. Officials have counted the number of applicants and prepared, noting the effort of the probationary office and local officials in organizing the session.
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Navarntiation Court
Ask Ter Pers
Prathonatry
Campaign goal surpassed in YMCA drive by Thursday night
The YMCA campaign in Missouri set a goal of 12,000 with a final report showing 12,658 raised, plus subscriptions yet unreported. The drive closed a day early amid a spirited scene at the dinner, as workers celebrated and business leaders cheered.
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Janer
Y. Mo. AL
Lustit Fege
Wayk
Prizes Offered to Road Supervisors by County Groups
Road supervisors in townships can win prizes under a Gowd Rous committee program run by the Board of Trade and allied diet organizations. Prizes reward maintenance of dirt roads in first class condition from May through October. A “Good Tales Day” will be observed if residents volunteer services. A detailed account appears elsewhere in the paper.
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Board of Trade
Resignations and unrest prompt a string of incidents
Snapshot style report notes Snapshots At News Dan T Haddock resigns from TRE role at Amerigsas She aml Tin Phi Company to take a Michigan post. It details two confessed fires at Washington state schools, unrest in Youngstown and Washington, illnesses from smallpox outbreaks, a threatening letter incident, a fatal shooting, and local outbreaks of violence with injuries and property damage.
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Amerigsas She Aml Tin Phi Company
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