Strike Near If Outside Agency Helps Coal Dispute
International News Service reports that an outside mediator may avert a strike in the hard coal fields set for September 1 as talks collapse. Operators demand wage cuts, not increases, and miners balk. President Coolidge’s possible intervention is debated. Gifford Pinchot floated as a potential mediator, though he cites no comment.
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International News Service
Atlantic City
N. J
John J. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Vene
Pero
Four Dead as Building Collapses in Kansas City
In Kansas City, a downtown building housing a rooming house collapsed when a crossbeam broke. Four people died and seven were injured with two believed missing. Victims included J. M. Holliday, 79, and his invalid wife, T3, who were killed while the husband cared for her. Other identified dead were William Banks, a Black laborer, and a man named Peterson.
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Pineranti and News Service
Kansas City
J. M. Holliday
Willam Banks
Peterson
Election Debates Echoed At The Street Corners
Citizens gather outside markets and eateries as voices rise over candidates. They discuss Jones and Billkins, mutter about Dinglespits and Blobkin, and note Juli Mishh and McNulty with bemused skepticism. The scene ends with hopeful chatter as votes near.
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Jones
Billkins
McNulty
Uren
Body of man found floating in creek near Ellwood
Boys near West Ellwood Junction spotted a partly decomposed unidentified male body floating in Connoquenessing Creek near Beaver River mouth Tuesday around 4 pm. Police and coroner notified. body taken to Vangarder and Porter undertakers in Ellwood City. Continued on page two.
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West Ellwood
Beaver River
West Ellwood Junction
Ellwood Junction
Ellwood City
Caldwell
Vangarder and Porter
Two Children Injured In Park Accident
Two children were hurt at Cascade Park during National Kid Dies Day observances Tuesday afternoon. Sarat Louise Langer, 6, of 915 Maryland Avenue, suffered a fractured arm and scalp lacerations and is in Newcastle hospital. Jack McLafferty, 6, of 838 East Washington Street, has a scalp laceration and is under a physician's care at home. Langer injured on the Caterpillar ride. McLafferty on the Merry Mix-up ride. Continued on page two.
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Cascade Park
New Castle Hospital
Sarat Louise Langer
Maryland Avenue
Arma
Brulaep
Newastle Hospital
Jack McLafferty
East Washington Street
Mexican secret police probe kidnap ring across coast
Mexico City secret police pursued a kidnapping ring after dozens of children vanished last month. A recovered child from a Chinese den sparked a confession that victims were sent via underground routes to farms run by Chinese and Japanese on the Pacific coast. Families fear more abductions as authorities warn of tightened street controls.
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Cinternational
Mexico City
Belet
Rathway
Pacific Coast
California
Mexi Leali
Ltle
Pennsy Train Jumps Track at Rochester Injuring Two
International News Service reports engineer Casky and fireman J Wikeley of Pittsburgh were bruised after Pennsylvania train No 99 left the track at Rochester Pa and overturned. They leaped from the cab before the engine toppled. a detective switch may have caused the accident.
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Pennsy
Rochester
International News Servicey Rochest
O—L. . Casky
J. W. Wikeley
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Marriage Licenses List From New Castle Area
Marriage licenses issued for George W Marta and Edna M Dale. Joseph Carr and Nellie Mazur. George C Lary and Mercer Aliee Barnes. Mercer Garlord G Jordan. Margaret W Lee in New Castle with various applicants and local names in Harlansburg and surrounding area.
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George W. Marta
Edna M. Dale
Joseph Carr
Nellie Mazur
George C. Lary
Mercer Aliee Barnes
Mercer Garlord G. Jordan
Harlansburg
New Castle
Governor Pinchot Demands Shelby Resign From Board
Governor Pinchot demanded the resignation of Sidney Ray Shelby a public service commissioner from Uniontown. Shelby refused to quit the commission returning to the Philadelphia rapid transit fare hearing and listening to testimony before leaving. Benn also refused to acknowledge the governor’s authority to oust him.
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Pinchot
Benn
Francia
Shunk Brown
Woodruff
Brown
Clyde King
Death Record Miss Edna Mae Armstrong 20
Miss Edna Mae Armstrong aged 20 is recorded as deceased. The notice lists Butler road extension as the location associated with the record.
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Edna Mae Armstrong
Butler Road
Prison Attaches Testify in Scott Hearing for Sanity
Chicago dispatch says state will call twelve jail attaches and five alienists to rebut defense claims Scott is insane. Testimony from guards and experts aims to show Scott sane enough for execution. Proceedings may finish today as the state and defense prepare brisk cross examinations.
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International News Service
Chicago
Russell Scott
Scott
Scott Lane
Hach
William
Stewart
Allenista
Cleveland Dwelling House Blaze Kills One, Injures Three
In Cleveland an early morning fire gutted a three story rooming house killing Thomas Morley aged 65 and injuring three others. Dozens were trapped before escaping as gas explosions complicated fighting efforts. Fire crews suspect a overheated stove lit the blaze.
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International News Service
Cleveland
Thomas Morley
Ilra
Braddock bombing blamed on Black Hand gang
In Braddock near Pittsburgh, five people were tossed from beds as windows shattered across a four block radius at the Cosgrove mansion. Police say a bomb caused the blast, likely placed under the dining room window. County and Brad dock authorities widened a dragnet, while investigators checked nearby Swipevale. Bernard Goldfield and Thomas Nearing said they had no tips or threats.
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Auslstin
International News Service
Pittsburgh
Cosgrove
Braddock
Here
Black Handganr
Swipevale
Bernard Goldfield
Thomas Nearing
Jealousy Triggers Army Officer to Kill Sweetheart
Manila August 5 International News Service reports Lisot J Thompson, an army officer, confessed to killing his 18 year old sweetheart Audrey Burleigh over jealousy and fears she would go to America without him. His murder trial was pushed to September 1 pending U.S. deposition records. doctors deemed him insane.
Darrow Says He Won’t Take Fee For Scopes Defense
International news reports Clarence Darrow, famed attorney, did not take any payment for defending John T. Scopes in the Dayton evolution trial. He declined a fee offer from the American Civil Liberties Union, writing that he could afford to work for free and never got more for his money.
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International News
New York
Clarence Darrow
John T. Scopes
Dayton, Tenn
American Civil Liberties Union
Score Injured As Trolley Cars Meet In Head-On Collision
In Chicago on August 5 a fogged Calumet district collision of two trolley cars left a score of passengers with cuts bruises and abrasions. Two motormen were perhaps fatally injured one with both legs severed and the other with a fractured skull.
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Chicago
Calumat
Stability in Far East as nations ratify two treaties
China’s strife ridden history shifts as major powers formally exchange ratifications of two treaties hailed by diplomats as opening near limitless stability in the Far East. The long standing open door policy outlined by Secretary Hay becomes formal treaty policy accepted by leading powers.
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Far East
Washington
China
Hay
Public Laundry On Strasburg Canal Draws Residents
New Castle correspondent reports Strasburg’s canal community features a flat boat used as a public laundry for residents. No steam or smoke, locals wash clothes on boards within river water beside public bathhouses, with bathers free to swim or stay clothed in private boxes.
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Strassburg
New Castle
Straeburgh
Change Regulator Near City Building
An electric traffic regulator at East land Washington streets will be moved to a different timer to help manage traffic on Washington street. The new timer will allow an officer on duty to control traffic lengthily in various directions, addressing past difficulties at the intersection and Croton avenue where constant supervision was required.
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Eastland Washington Streets
Mill and
Washington Streets
Mercer
Washington Street
East and
Croton Avenue
Limited peach crop in Berks county this year
Reading Pa Aug 5 A limited peach crop is expected in Berks county with scarcity in the low lands and fair yield on the hills. Growers report the presence of the oriental fruit moth in orchards noted by small sap spots on peach skins.
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Reading
Berks County
Trampled Hotel Manager Dies After 1916 Convention Injury
Paul Gores, a Chicago hotel manager, died last night at 67 from complications after his feet were trampled at the Republican National convention in 1916. His friends, including presidents and senators, mourn his long battle and public service.
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Chicago
AU. B
Paul Gores
Trewd
Gores
Slippery Rock Hosts Centennial Farmer Day Parade
Slippery Rock Pennsylvania observes a centennial celebration with a downtown parade led by chief marshal Arthur P. Vincent at 1 PM. Floats depict local history from pioneer days to modern times as relics and curiosities fill the Marmal School training building and many store windows display private exhibits.
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Slippery Rock
Arthur P. Vincent
Marmal School
Pennsylvania
Correin J
Philippine Islands
Jerusalem
Ireland
Butler County
America
Aged Woman Virginia Crine Found Dead in Home
Virginia Crine, 34, widow of Johny M. Crine, was found dead in bed at 08 State Street after neighbors grew suspicious. Coroner Caldwell ruled natural causes. Survived by brother Charles Wells and a grandchild. The Tatter was notified by telephone.
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Virginia Crine
Johny M. Crine
State Forever Bars Pittsburgh Driver
Henry Carey aged 16 of 26 Penelope street Pittsburgh has been placed on the perpetual blacklist by Secretary of Highways Paul D Wright for habitual violations of state motor vehicle laws He will never be permitted to operate a vehicle in Pennsylvania according to the highway department announcement
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Harrisburg
Henry Carey
Penelope Street
Pittsburgh
Paul D. Wright
Heensen
Pennsylvania
Highway Department
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Arthur Mometer
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W. ©. Krohn
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Charles Read
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Kankanee
William Randolph
Hold Blackhands
Braddock Residence
Scopes
Darrow
Deauville
Jean Nash
Dispatches
Fred J. Walker
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B. Frederson Roberie
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London
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Wwe
Bostonian
Cathedral of Learning
Pitteburgh
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State Forever
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