Pastor Predicts Coal Strike Not Likely To Occur
Rev. Brooks of St George's Protestant Church predicts a short coal strike in 1924. He sent his forecast to John L. Lewis, noting public sympathy would waver if miners strike September 1, and urged agreement to avoid disruption. He warns of a bitter winter and higher unemployment if the strike proceeds.
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Coolidge
John W. Davis
Lewis
Brooks
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Atlantic City
Rav. Myr. Brooks
Americar
Fragmented travel notes mix odd scenes and ornate travelogue
A stream of diary style vignettes from early 20th century travel, detailing exchanges with a rubber salesman, a Fourth of July badge, a porter in a post office, and a parade of quirky individuals. The author wanders through Montreux, Geneva, and Lausanne, describing scenery, music boxes, and a visit to the Castle of Chillon, with reflections on the Lake Leman, the Alps, and plans to Milan.
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Castie
Montreux
Lake Front
Lake Leman
Uocker
Venice
Chillon
Byron
Geneva
Peace Conference
League of Nations
Calvin
Knox
Rodger Williams
America
Baron Rothchild
Rothchild
Monte Carlo
Nea
States
Milan
Alpales
Italy
Patts
Hone
Beauty of Alps Described by New Castle Woman
A New Castle woman portrays the beauty of the Alps with affectionate pride while traveling light. The piece humorously notes a regret over not having an ice cream freezer, and mentions a traveler who has become enthralled with music boxes as part of the journey.
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Alps
New Castle
For Sheriff: Waddington and Moked on Republican ticket
A political notice announces Sheriff candidates Frank J. Waddington of Bantarook and B. Moked of Eastbrook on the Republican ticket, subject to primaries. The listing references a debate date to be confirmed and notes primary proceedings.
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Frank J. Waddington
Bantarook
Republican
B. Moked
Eastbrook
Conn Byrne
New
Si Los
U. S. Sweese
Sixth Ward
Street Bombings Drive 34 Families From NYC Shops
A bombing in front of two stores sparked chaos as residents fled the scene. Police found heavy iron slugs embedded in walls and Higigi hospitalized. a barber shop and other nearby areas were undamaged. Investigators suspect vengeance as the motive after threats reportedly sent to Higigi.
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Rigigi
Higigi
Poliee
Bigigi
Dinsmore Hurt In Eastbrook Auto Crash
Struck by a car, Dinsmore suffered a head injury after stepping into the road near Eastbrook. Crowe’s vehicle struck him, knocking him toward an open door, with Crowe stopping nearby to assist and call an ambulance. Dinsmore was taken to a hospital for treatment.
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Dinsmore
Eastbrook
Crowe
Mr. Dinsmore
Mr. Crowe
Thea Kelley
Daylight thefts staged near noon in Beaver Falls
Three Mexican men were accused of stealing clothing from Norman Ehrlich, H. J. Fried, and the People's Store in McKeesport between noon and 2 pm. They were questioned, confessed to purchases, and turned back to McKeesport with recovered items. One admitted illegal car use, another claimed Mexico City residence, and a third denied many items taken. Local police recovered most clothing and noted a unique method of distracting clerks during the thefts.
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Norman Ehrrich
H. J. Fried
People’s Store
Beaver Falls
Denti
George Kennedy
Grover C. Syling
Ehrlich
Mr. Fried
Cardimas
Markst Street
McKeesport
Fernandez
Second Avenue
Pittsburgh
Mexico City
Morales
Orilna Street
Detroit
Norman
Joseph
Bbriich
People’s Credit Clothing Company
People’s Stora Hag
Racoveread All Ite
Joseph Ehrlich
Sulta
Norman Ehrlich
Fermandes
Lightning Strikes Hay Load Killing Farmer Involved Family
A lightning bolt struck a hay rake load injuring two others and killing 14 year old Leland Roenigk, son of Albert Roenigk of Buffalo Township. Roenigk died after the hay pile sparked and horses bolted, leaving survivors including his widow and several siblings and half-siblings.
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Thay
Roenigk
Leland Roenigk
Hig Aeat
Albert Roenick
Henry Rosnigk
Buffalo Township
Leland
William
Wayne
Dana Painter
Weat Wintield
William Faulkner
Leasureville
George Roenigk
Wintield Township
Coast Guard to Face Biggest Prohibition Showdown in Years
Coast Guard plans a winter shift reducing anti rum patrols while maintaining navigation protection. With 1924 appropriations of 13 million for equipment and 10 million for operations, officials warn smugglers will seek remobilization if patrols weaken. Shipping interests pressure Congress over winter efficiency and new cutters sought.
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Coast Guard
Rui
Florida
Gulf
Ottlelala
Rum Trust
New York
Congress
Rum Patrol
Coast Police Solve Murder for Insurance Case
Investigation into a murder linked to multiple life insurance policies raises questions of motive and conspiracy. Authorities pursued clues as the missing engineer Barbe’s body was identified with science aiding the case. A warrant charged Schwartz with murder as detectives continued the search for answers.
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Schwartz
Alice Schwartz
Se World Search
Science
Barbe
Plumbers Plan For Improvement In Pennsylvania
STATE COLLEGE Pa Aug 8 Improved service to the public is a natural development to be expected as a result of the first plumbers conference conducted last week under the auspices of the Pennsylvania State College department of industrial education. Pennsylvania is the first state to institute such a program for promoting apprenticeship and apprenticeship education in the plumbing and heating industries. The State College conference was the first step in what will probably develop into a national movement. Representatives of master plumbers associations journeymen plumbers associations the State Federation of Labor the State Department of Public Instruction the National Trade Extension Bureau of the industries and vocational teachers took part. The State Department of Public Instruction has been asked to cooperate and to call a second conference at Harrisburg on September 16.
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State College
Pennsylvania State College Department of Industrial Education
Pennsylvania
Fiest
W. P. Loomis
Alata
Master Plumbers’ Associations
Journeymen Plumbers
State Federation of Labor
State Department of Public Instruction
National Trade Extension Bureau of the Industries
Harrisburg
Youngstown Woman Strangled To Death On Road
The body of Mrs. Lea Johnson a 28 year old woman was found by a Lloyd Construction employee four miles from Youngstown beside the right of way of the Youngstown and Sharon railway. Police believe she was attacked and strangled.
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International
Youngstown
Lea Johnson
Youngstown and Sharon
Lloyd Construction Company
Deaths Of The Day In New Castle area obituaries list DeThomas Adams Stoyer families
Multiple obituaries detail deaths and funeral plans in New Castle area. Mrs Twla DeThomas wife of Frank DeThomas of Cedar Street died at New Castle hospital aged 38 leaving son and daughters, parents Dom DeBucco and others. Other notices honor Miss Edna Mae Armstrong Armina Adams Stoyer and Armina Stoyer with details of birth, residence, church affiliations, and funeral arrangements including St Lucy s church St Vitus cemetery Grace Land cemetery Grace Land owners.
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Twla DeThomas
Julia DeThomas
Prank DeThomas
Cedar Street
New Castle Hospital
Dominick DeBucco
Andrew
Laura
Delphi
St. Lucy's Church
St. Vitus Cemetery
South
Armstrong
Edna Mae Armstrong
Butler Avenue
Ray
B. Copeland
Third United Presbyterian Church
Willam Wilkien
Theodora Armstrong
James Baker
Abe Stoner
Alton Stoner
Paul Yogas
Graceland Cemetery
Armina Stoyer
aArmina Adams Stoyer
Henry Stoyer
W. H. Aubel
Smittfield Street
Stoyer
Greenville
Daniel Adams
Fredonia
Matthias Adams
Mercer
Jonas Adams
California
Jonathan Wagner
Mercer Bounty
Callie Spencer
Ravanna
Clara Johnston
Great Dane Attacks Stuffed Mountain Lion in Store
A Great Dane in the city entered the Army and Navy store and attacked a stuffed Mountain Lion on the floor. Clerks separated the dog, which then remained in the store all afternoon, eyeing the mounted toy. Local witnesses note the dog despises wild animals and mountain lions.
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Army and Navy
Poison Dog Deaths Stump Police in Bloomsburg
In Bloomsburg Pennsylvania two officials pursue a mystery as at least a dozen local dogs die within two neighborhoods from strychnine poisoning in one night. Stomach tests confirm poison. Authorities urge vigilance amid suspicious pattern.
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International News Service
Bloomsburg
Aur
Five hurt in crash after inn stopover ends in wreck
Five cars damaged and a girl injured when a Buick, a Flint, and a Hudson collide near an inn. A Hudson driven by Pete Da Garmo and Charles Rigby observed the crash and braked, causing a spin that overturned. Police cleared wrecked lanes as bystanders blocked traffic. Da Garmo was arrested after an altercation with a woman. both he and Rigby were fined $25 for disorderly conduct.
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Youngstown
Pete de Garmo
Rigby
Weather outlook for Aug 10 to 15 shows scattered showers
The forecast from the International News Service covers North and Middle Atlantic states to be mostly fair until midweek, then possible showers with near normal temperatures. The Ohio Valley, Tennessee region, and Great Lakes areas expect fair days early with occasional showers later, and near normal to slightly below normal temperatures overall.
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International News Service
Washington
North
Onfo Valley
Tennessee
Great Lakes
Missisippi
Missouri
Theresafer
Coolidge Refuses Federal Aid in Coal Crisis
President Coolidge remains adamant on withholding federal intervention as the coal strike nears. Secretary Hoover, after a conference, says the president believes industry should settle its own labor relations and hopes the anthracite industry will resolve the wage dispute. London power stations report continued output losses.
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Ott
Mass
Gecitae
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
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