Illinois Central Passenger Trains Wrecked Near Mounds Illinois
Two Illinois Central passenger trains derailed near Mounds Illinois, killing at least ten and injuring about 30. Wreck disrupted telegraph lines hindering reports as officials and rescuers rushed to the scene from nearby towns.
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Illinois Central
fIatarasifana
Chicago
Mounds
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Ilinois Central Railway
Chicago American Today
JL. A. Drennan
Mattoon
Ud” Snider
West Orange
N. J
Cairo
Iil
Will Asks Prayer That Stage Won't Lose Fred Stone
Beverly Hills August 6 Hoover did not attend the show last night advisers present he must listen to their talk. Prayer is asked for Fred Stone to return to the stage as he has given many people wholesome laughs and is loved by many.
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Will
Fred Stone
Beverly Hills
Cal
Bohemian Grove
Hoover
Holland
Harmony Electric takeover puts New Castle at center of vast system
In New Castle, Pa, Lous B. Round is district manager for the Pennsylvan ia-Ohio Edison and Harmony Electric combination with the center of operations here. The piece notes farmers' voting influence, Grange leaders backing Herbert Hoover, and local color including police cook Tommie Lynch and Sunday Mulligans.
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Harmony Electric Company
New Castle
Lous B. Round
P. and O
Harmonylectric
Grange
Herbert Hoover
Tommie Lynch
Los Angeles society woman slain in alleged love-triangle crime
Leo P. Kelly, 29, a meat market worker, was arrested within an hour after Mrs Myrtle L Mellus was found dead at her South Rimpau Boulevard home. The nude body showed mutilation and bloodstains on Kelly clothes. he allegedly claimed a five year affair but denied the crime. His arrest followed a publicized discovery by her husband Frank Mellus, a sporting goods executive.
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Vsaacarmitional News Service
Los Angeles
Leo P. Kelly
Myrtle L. Mellus
South Rimpau Boulevard
Frank Mellus
Kelly
Mellus
Wilshire
Rontinald
International News Service
Gal
Barbara Mauger
North
Hollywood
Russell St. Clair Beitzel
Phoenix
Ariz
T Beltzel
Mise Mauger
Vare Improves After Stroke At Chelsea Summer Home
William G. Vare of Pennsylvania, hospitalized in New Jersey after a stroke, shows signs of recovery. Attending physicians report regained consciousness, normal temperature by evening, and a calmer, pain free state. While still very ill, doctors say the term critical condition is too strong and more hopeful indicators appear.
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Yaseyes
C City
N. J
Benator
William G. Vare
Pennsylvania
Hoe
Chelsea
Hare
John L. Shaw
Jiggs seeks corn beef and cabbage recipe contest
Jiggs from George McManus offers 40 prizes for best corn beef and cabbage recipes. Submit a 200 word letter titled What I Think of Jiggs and Maggie to International Feature Service. First prize Tiffany silver carving set and plate, second prize lunch service for four, third prize crystal beverage set with wicker tray.
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Jiggs
George McManus
America
Maggie
Tiffany Isterling
Tiffany
Showers Today To Chase Heat Wave Says Weather Man
Western Pennsylvania faces a heat wave relief forecast as showers are expected this weekend. Humidity remains high, about 20 percent above normal, with a top temperature of 89 degrees yesterday. Three drownings occurred as people sought relief in pools and rivers, including 13-year-old Clifford Lacock and 3-year-old Charles Plessino in the Youghiogheny river, Haven Wilkeshire in Blue Dell pool, and Joseph Gunkel of Pittsburgh in a lumber yard incident.
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Nternational News Service
Pittsburgh
Brotzman
Pennsylvania
Ariann
Brown
Joseph Gunkel
Keystone Lumber Company
Clifford Lacock
McKeesport
Charles Plessino
You
The Spirit of America Digest Debuts in New Castle News
The Daily Editorial Digest presents, in impartial tone, a compilation of what each region’s papers think. It promises to reflect the spirit of America daily as a new feature on the editorial page.
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Danilas
Lewis Bartberger
Canyon Street
America
New Castle
Polish Aviators Return Preparatory to Paris Flight
Polish fliers Major Louis Idzikowski and Casimir Knubala, forced down 36 hours after takeoff 80 miles south of Cape Finisterre, Spain, were picked up by a steamer near Oporto Portugal. Their plane Marzalek Pil sudski was damaged but afloat. both men swam until rescued.
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Tasteameetal Mewr
Oporto
Portugal
Louis Idzikowski
Casimir Knubala
Paris
New York
Atlantic
Cape Finisterre
Spain
Marzalek Pilsudski
Idgikowski
Kubala
Marriage Licenses Lightning Strikes M B Hogue’s Barn
Severe storm centered over the district Sunday evening damaged the barn of County Poor Director Mansford B. Hogue on the New Castle Hilwood City road. A bolt split the roof, broke three basement windows, and tore a door free but did not ignite hay or catch fire. Damages are estimated at 100 dollars. two new automobiles were moved prior to impact.
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Mansford B. Hogue
Oastle -Hilwood City
Hogue
Hoover Plans Six Speeches For Presidential Campaign
Herbert Hoover aims for six major speeches across the country with radio broadcasts from Washington, rejecting barnstorming. Party leaders seek up to twelve appearances, arguing personal visits trump broadcasts. Two speeches are fixed: accepting the GOP nomination next Saturday in Palo Alto and addressing farmers August 31 at West Branch, Iowa.
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William K. Hutchinson
Stanford University
Cal
Herbert Hoover
Washington
California
Hoover
É Hoover
West Branch
Towa
Many Fatalities Reported Due To Heat And Autos
Heat and auto incidents caused numerous deaths across Pennsylvania, with ISTA data showing at least fourteen heat related fatalities over the weekend. Five auto crash deaths and twenty two injuries were reported, including drownings in Philadelphia area and McKeesport. Nine other fatalities occurred in Chambersburg Pittsburgh and nearby towns, with multiple injuries in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh regions.
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International News
Pennsylvania
International News Service Survey
Beat
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
McKeesport
Pottstown
Pottsville
Irwin
Avalon
Chambersburg
Pastor’s Ban Fails To Stop Girl’s Wedding In Knickers
A Tulsa bride defied a minister’s ban by wearing pants to her wedding, arguing that a woman’s dress is her own affair and the marriage should proceed. The conflict arose after the minister refused to perform the ceremony.
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Central Press Dispatch
New Castle News
Iknickers
Tulsa
Okla
Durant
Italian Consul Here Thursday
Italian community in Philadelphia welcomes Dr Giuseppe Castrucccio royal Italian consul moving from Pittsburgh to Chicago. A reception at Umberto Hall is planned for Thursday August 9 at 7 30 pm with banquet at The Castleton at 6 pm. Dave Valllansi chairs the reception committee with Peter Capitolo as vice chair.
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Chev
Giuseppe Gastruceid
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Dave D. Vallansi
Peter BP. Capitolo
Castruccio
Castleton
Death Record notices for several residents
Miss Elizabeth Loggia aged 38 of 156 Na honing avenue is recorded with William K. Hammond. Isabelle Stewart aged 26 of North Lafayette street in Mercer county is listed. Sarah A. K. North street and Katherine Sullivan aged 75 of 78 Croton ayenug inger, 24 East are also noted in the record.
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Elizabeth Loggia
Honing Avenue
William K. Hammond
Lafayette Street
Isabelle Stewart
Fairview
Mercer County
Sarah A. K. North
Katherine Sullivan
Croton
Three Die From Heat In Philadelphia
Three people die from extreme heat in Philadelphia as a brief shower eases the city’s heat. The 105 degree high marks record the hottest August 5 in city history. Frank Sepansky 64 from Pennsylvania Hospital collapses and dies. John Bolton a Baltimore stevedore dies at St Agnes Hospital after prostration. James McDowell 52 dies after a fall from a building roof while seeking relief from the heat.
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Philadelphia
Serson
Pennsylvania ‘Hospital
John Bolton
Balimore
S. S. Erickson
St. Agnes Hospital
James McDowell
Homecoming Echoes After Short Leave
A message from Arthur Mometer reflects relief and welcome as he returns from a brief absence. He notes the desire to see new places but emphasizes joy in coming home to familiar sights and people. The note mentions warm weather and an 82 degree forecast.
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