First Lady Of Land Takes Up Swimming Lessons
Mary Hernan profiles Mrs. Coolidge, the First Lady, learning the Australian crawl at Little's Point pool in Swampscott. The piece notes her cheerful demeanor, attention to hair protection with rubber caps, and intention to master the long slide stroke, while portraying her as a gracious, athletic figure in a wool bathing suit.
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Mary Hernan
I. N
Swampscott, Mage
Mrs. Coolidge
Washington
Swampscott
Little’s Point
Avery
Coolidge
Pioneer Brickyard Owner William Rose Dies
Sharon Pa August 6 William Rose 60 longtime owner of the Rose brickyard and pioneer of that business died at his home after a long illness.
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Sharon
William Rose
Rose Brickyard
Political Announcements First Ward Republican Ticket
The News lists primary related notices dated September 15, 1936 with names including Boss Wallace for War President Judge and Omn F Locke for Second Ward. Also mentions Justus McClatlard for Jury Commissioner and newbeaver township candidate Xewhede for Fourth Ward. A Bible class meeting postponement is noted for one week at Mrs McWilra residence.
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Justus
McClatlard
North
Beaver Township
Ucaluta
Mra
McWil- Rae Ae
Ten Lehigh Schools Put Up For Auction Block
Allentown Aug G Two small red anchorhouses in Upper Macungie township, where many businessmen’ ancestors studied, will be discarded after a public auction. A consolidated school to replace them will serve 320 pupils. The ten buildings sold for about $10,000, prices ranging from $300 to $2000. Some buyers are former pupils, others plan commercial uses such as refreshment stands and garages. A church was bought as well.
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Allentown
Aug
Macungle Township
Chapmans and
Fogelaville
Rider Struck By Hit-And-Run Driver
Wiliam R. Lockart aged 30 of Philadelphia was struck on the Mantua pike by a hit and run driver while riding with two companions to Bridgeton. A passing woman driver stopped to aid and took him to Brewer hospital.
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Mantua
Wiliam R. Lockart
Philadelphia
Mantua Pike
Lockart
Bridgeton
Brewer Hospital
Dr Cleland Wins At Quoit Pitching At McCrackens Landing
Dr William Cleland of New Castle won a quoit pitching match at the annual regatta held at McCrackens Landing Ontario on Wednesday August 6.
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Dr. Cleland
Quoit
McCrackens Landing
Ontario
William Cleland
New Castle
Harlem father cites daughter as example in court
In New York Harlem court Arthur Cohan accused of assault and abuse against his wife and daughter Margie. He argued modern girls seek petting parties bobbed hair and late hours and claimed to have kept an 18 year home intact while presenting two confessional magazines as proof. The judge postponed ruling until tomorrow.
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New York
Ang
Harlem
Arthur Cohan
Margie
Cohan
Skeleton Of Child Found In Oak Chest In Pennsylvania
State police and county authorities investigate a baffling find, the skeleton of a child discovered in an old red chest inside an abandoned loghouse near Kilneeville. Four hunters found bones after climbing stairs in a remote hillside cabin. an envelope postmarked 1905 was the only clue. Authorities await a deputy coroner report and have no theory yet.
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Reading
Kilneeville
Kinesyville
Harry Keller
Walnuttown
Stuffler
Keller
Far North Too Cold Bison Trek For Home
The Buffalo herd shipped from Wainwright National Park to the Wood Bison Reserve in the Far North is reported to be on its way home. Trappers say the animals are moving through northern woods fording rivers and overcoming obstacles. Over 1,000 bison were shipped north by rail and barges and set free near the Arctic Circle.
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Admonton
Mta
Wainwright National Park
Wood Bison Reserve
Arctic Circle
Scott Insanity Case Nears End
The report notes the defense delayed a full examination due to the subject insisting on an attorney. Attorney Stewart pressed during cross examination about whether a hypothetical that altered some facts would change the expert opinion, acknowledging not all life facts were included.
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Stewart
Charles Read
Ukewise
Scott
Lewis details miners strike and wage demands
William Green and John Lewis highlight a looming general strike by the United Mine Workers of America. They demand a decent living wage for anthracite miners, citing average earnings under $1,700 annually and high accident rates. Union leaders say profits are ample to meet these demands without raising coal prices.
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Lewis
Union
Ambassador Hotel
Bell Losses Estimated At Ten Million Dollars
The report says Bell’s financial collapse stems from coal leases and uncertain records. He faces 14 counts of embezzlement tied to Carnegie Trust failures, with $9 million in liabilities and losses across coal firms, banks, and development projects. Bond set at $25,000. preliminary hearing expected.
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Bell Tn
Bell
Carnegia Bank
Life's Savings
Ifeta
Hell
Ball
Carnegie Trust Company
Carnegia Coal. Co
Milwaukee Playwright Fined for Writing in Depot
Ignace Vincek, 28, was fined 10 dollars plus costs by Judge George Page after police found him in a semi concealed nook at North Western station writing a play. Vincek, a Polish stock actor, claimed he was drafting lines and planned to include the scene in his next work. He vowed there were two characters who would get star parts.
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Milwaukee
George Page
Policceman
North Western Staton
Page
Ignace Vincek
National Avenue
Ignace
Chicago
Fudge
Vincek
Ara
Capital Doubts Size Of Parade Inaugurating Klan March
Washington reports debate over the Ku Klux Klan parade to Pennsylvania Avenue next Saturday. Police estimate 25 000 marchers based on special trains. Klansmen claim fewer than 6 000. Trains from Columbus Buffalo Jacksonville Atlantic City and nearby towns expected. masks banned and robes allowed. Authorities mobilize reserves to manage crowds.
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International News Service
Washington
Pennsylvania
Evenua
Gayn L. A. Mueller
Kleagie
Columbus
Buffalo
Jacksonville
Atlantic City
Erie
Pelota
Virginia
West Virginia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Boliea
Yale Class of 1895 Banquet Committee Sued
The Rev. Dr. George Chalmer Richmond of Philadelphia says he will sue four Yale reunion committee members for mailing a plan to provide liquor for the 1895 anniversary banquet. President Angell and the New Haven and New York men on the committee are named as respondents. Dr. Richmond, now in Europe, plans to return in October to file suit.
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New, Haven, Conn
Yale University
George Chalmer Richmond
Philadelphia
James R. Angell
Yale
New Haven
New York
Dog Barkings Declared Free Expression by City
Portland officials ruled that dog's vocalizations are rights given by God and cannot be legally silenced. City Attorney Frank Grant stated the raucous barks and animal noises from a kennel of wire-haired fox terriers do not justify arrest for disturbing the peace. Humane society and health bureau noted good care and sanitation at the kennel. The decision came on a citizen petition seeking action against Gillatte for noisiness.
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Portland
Ore
Frank
Grant
Humane Society of the Health Bureau
Gillatte
Meter Men Ready For Vicious Dogs in Cleveland
The Cleveland Taminating Co. prepares meter readers for dog days by supplying fist aid packets and iodine for bites. Each reader receives an extra heavy flashlight to fend off vicious dogs during inspections.
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Cleveland, C. Aug. C
Cleveland Taminating Co
What Did You See A Century Club Fragment
A fragmented scene includes a young woman buying provisions for Tanch and a Negro worker slipping, dropping a garbage basket. An attorney naps in a club reading room, a Boy Scout decorates a hat, and a man plans private acts amid casual street chatter. A braked wagon and a grill of city life appear alongside a Pittsburgh fruit vendor seeking a peddling license and a wandering chicken in Apple alley.
Man Accused After Alleged Gas Attack on Son
Alfred Wsons, in London, arraigned for attempting to kill his five year old son and himself by inhaling gas. A letter read in court blames his wife’s behavior and “stupid woman” for his actions, saying she neglected and insulted him and would rely on older children. He was held for trial.
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International News Service
London
Alfred Wsons
Alfred
Ital
Special Singers At Rescue Mission
EB J Bergquist, superintendent of the City Rescue Mission, will lead the Epworth Methodist service next Sunday at 41 o clock. Archie Gibson of the city mission will conduct the morning service at Kaylor M E church. A Bible class will be held Friday at the city mission with Frank Geiger teaching. Miss Manavian Armoret and Alice Belben from Worcester Mass will attend the Sunday evening service when Mr Bergquist will speak.
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Epworth Methodist
EB. J. Bergquist
City Rescue Mission
Kaylor M. HE
Archie Gibson
City Mission
Frank Geiger
Manavian Armoret
Walter McClure
Alice Belben
Worcester
Masa
Mr. Berquist
Deaths Of The Day Set For Several Obsequies
Mrs Virginia Cringe of State street has body moved to Offutt Funeral Home. Funeral Friday at 9 from St Marys Church with burial in St Marys cemetery. Miss Mary A Carr Burtett died in Washington township. services were at 2 p.m. Rev Clark led pallbearers were S N Carr, C B Uber, S J Uber, Jesse Hinkson, L D Carr, J C Carr. interment in East Brook United Presbyterian cemetery. Charles Barletti rites held at St Vitus church with mass by Rev DeMita. pallbearers listed. interment in St Vitus cemetery. Robert Wilson Davies aged 63, steel worker, died at 415 Wood street after six months illness. Born Feb 15, 1857, he leaves widow Louise Kray Davies, two sons Roy M and Harry O Davies, plus siblings and in-laws. funeral Saturday at 3 p.m. from the home. interment Greenwood cemetery.
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Virginia
Virginia Cringe
State Street
Offutt Funeral Home
North
Mercer Street
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
Mary A. Carr Burtett
Mary A. Carr
Washington Township
Rev. Clark
New Bedford United
Charley Barletti
Charles Barletti
St. Vitug Church
DeMfta
Vonle
Ferrara
Charles Tedesche
Steve
Marion Tagastion
St. Vitus
Hebert Wilson Davies
Robert Wilson Davies
Wood Street
Mr. Davies
New Castle
William and
Mary Mitchell Davies
Roy
Harry
Greenwood Cemetery
Hopewell U P Church News Missionary Bake Sale
The Women's Missionary Society plans a bake sale on Saturday August 8 at 2 p.m. in A J Genkinger's store, asking all church women to contribute. Bible Class entertainment featured Milo Brown hosting the Twentieth Century class with indoor and outdoor games and desserts served by Mrs. Burroughs and Miss Hazel Brown. The Christian Endeavor executive committee met with President Cecil Bailey and reports outlined for the coming month.
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Milo Brown
State Line Road
Burroughs
Hazel Brown
The
Chistian Endeavor Society
Cecil Bailey
Wife Bobs Hair in Alcohol Fueled Dispute
Howard Merriman and his wife Bertha were arrested in Pittsburgh after a drunken argument over her decision to bob her hair. Magistrate Tensard discharged them and advised Merriman to return home.
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Pittsburgh
Howard Merriman
Isabelle Street
Bertha
Merriman
Tensard
de Walt
Dils
Mir
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PIBOR
Beret
Tickenes
Sheriff Freane J. Waddington
Eastbrook
Republican
W. 3. McKu
Jack M. Dunlap
Gust Dinwmore Agtio
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Papavilian
Burgess
Ellwood
Pal Bemg
First Ward
Aldee Beyan
Orville Zrowe
Clabrenach Fattibeom
Pourthe Ward
Fifth Ward
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Por City Lounels
Los
Anvil
Morrow
Second Ward
Lehigh
Union Store
H. R. Huston Howe. CO
East Long Avenue
Watts-Reooy
Mirases
Clark
Mackie
Berks County
Londex
Blondex
J. R. Angell
T Institute
Mellon Institute of Industrial Research
Rex
Boy Scout
Jefferson
Apple Alley
Apt
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