Union Miners Belt Session in West Virginia
Excitement ran high at the West Virginia Federation of Labor annual convention in Huntington as southern coal miners led by William M. Blizard bolted the gathering over disputed acts affecting miners. The federation invited the delegation to return for proper discussion, with union splits feared to shift power away from organized labor in the state.
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International News Service
Huntington
W. Vic
West Virginia Federation of Labor
United Mine Workers of
Wst Virginia
William M. Blizard
West Virginia Coal
Ields
United Mina Workers
Relatives of Boy Killed Demand Prosecution in Bank Robbery Case
Relatives of Leonard Larkins an 18 year old Marietta bandit killed by Jay Crawford demanded charges against Crawford after a gas station robbery. Prosecutor refused action citing justifiable homicide. Wounded Gale McBride and Wesley Nunn to be moved to Washington county for robbery prosecutions. Sheriff says they confessed to multiple crimes including stealing a car at Newcomerstown.
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Lisbon
Leonard Larkins
Marietta
Gale McBride
Wesley Nunn
Anc
Westpoint
Jay T. Crawford
R. M. Brooks
J. M. van ¥Ossan
East Paleatine
Larking
McBride
Crawford
Ile
Larkins
Nynn
Washington County
Newport, Co
George Wright
Newcomerstown
Excitement Fire Kills Mount Union Man M F Bane
An August Mount Union blaze in the business district destroyed several stores including a drug store clothing store bakery and a residence. M F Bane 65 died suddenly during the fire as Mount Union and Huntingdon firemen battled the flames causing about 25000 in losses.
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International News Service
Altoona
Mount Union
M. F. Bane
Lane
Stolanose Brothers
Huntingdon
Screen Actress To Wed Sinclair
Gertrude Astor, film actress and daughter of Lima Fire Chief Clem Eyester, is engaged to marry Robert Sinclair brother of a wealthy oil magnate. Word from friends says she is filming in a Long Island studio as word of the engagement spreads.
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International News Service
Lim Oo
Gertrude Astor
Lima Rirland
Clem Eyester
Robert Sinclair
Millonaire
Misa Astor
Long Island
Local Young Man Dies In California
Edward J. Klingensmith, 26, once a well known local youth, died after an operation Tuesday at Maywood Station California. His heart failed following surgery. He left this city three years ago for the west, where he worked as machinist at an automobile company. He is survived by his father WW Klingensmith, a sister Mrs Phillip Reed, and a brother Paul Klingensmith. The father traveled to California to bring the body to New Castle for burial.
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Edward J. Klingensmith
Maywood Station
Cal
WW. J. Klingensmith
North Cedarstret
Klingexth
West
Machinistor and Automobile Company
Phillip Reed
Paul Klingensmith
California
New Castle
Three Robberies Reported Last Night
Three robberies and a theft were reported to police overnight. The Howe Motor Company garage on Mis Way and the flat above were entered between 9 30 and 10 15 p m. Nothing appeared missing. Joe Anselmo’s shop at 12 Boyles avenue was entered after 10 40 p m. pop cigars candy and fruit were stolen. Sam Lamaneusa’s garage at 01 South Jefferson street was broken into with an extra tire and rim taken. A white play tent disappeared from L B Cramer’s yard at 729 County Line Street.
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Howe Motor Company
Mis Way
C. G. Logan
Thomas Lynch
Mr. Hoye
Joe Anselmo
Boyles Avenue
Sam Lamaneusa
South
Jefferson Street
L. BE. Cramer
County Line Street
Religious and Fraternal Circles and Picnics Notice
Various church and veterans groups announce gatherings including the Mothers Circle of First Methodist hosting a picnic at Cascade park with dinner at 6 pm on August 14 and the Robinson reunion planned for August 19 at Yellow Creek Park Struthers Ohio. Past Presidents Meet and other club meetings follow with dates and locations across East Washington Street West Hazel Street and Winter Avenue.
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First Methodist Church
Cascade Park
Grove
Robinson
Yellow Greek Park Struthers, O
Commissioners In Session At Erie
The second session of the thirty-ninth annual convention of the Pennsylvania State Association of county commissioners opened in Erie. Speakers include John M. McKee and W. H. Connell in the morning, with Dr. Edward J. Cattell Frederic A. Godcharles J. Lee Plummer and Rodney A. Mercur set for the afternoon. A banquet at the Mason Temple will feature Judge A. P. Rossiter as toastmaster, as Philadelphia vies to host next year’s meeting.
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Erie
Pennsylvania State Association of County Commissioners
John M. McKee
W. H. Connell
Edward J. Cattell
Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
Frederic A. Godcharles
Fennsylvania
J. Lee Plummer
Blair County
Rodney A. Mercur
Bradford County
Masonic Temple
A. P. Rossiter
Erie County Courts
Philadelphia
Youth who shot mother in jail cell broken hearted
Tracey Westmoreland, 14, cried in a county jail cell after admitting to firing his father’s shotgun and killing his mother in Glenn Jeanne near Beckley. The youth said he would kill his sister during a rage before the fatal shot. He awaits arraignment on a murder charge.
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International News
Beckyey
Tracey Westmoreland
Glenn Jeannesr
Mary
Tracey
Pardon Sought for Former Indiana Governor McCray
A delegation of Indiana citizens delivered 225 letters and petitions to Attorney General Sargent urging clemency for former Governor Warren T. McCray, who is serving ten years in Atlanta federal prison for forgery and using visits to defraud. Chase Osborn, ex-governor of Michigan, supported the plea, arguing the Indianapolis judge AA Anderson imposed an excessive sentence.
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International News Service
Washington
Indiana
Sargent
Warren T. McCray
Atlanta
MoaCray
A. &. Anderson
Inianapolis
Chase Osborne
Michi- San
Lawn fete draws large crowd for church event
A lively Tuesday evening lawn fete on St Joseph's grounds hosted by the Missionary Confraternity of Christian Doctrine drew a large crowd. Tables were decorated with garden flowers and the event netted a splendid sum for church purposes. Committee chairs included Mrs Peter Meehan cards Mary Rose Reynolds first table Teresy Granfield second table Virginia Abry third table Mrs Constant Trushell fourth table Hilda Whalen.
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Missionary Confraternity of Christian Doctrine
St. Joseph's Grounds
South Jefferson Street
Candy
Peter Meehan
Mary Rose Reynolds
Teresy Granfield
Virginia Abry
Constant Trushell
Hilda Whalen
Bradford oil history parade kicks off old home week
Bradford Pennsylvania launched its old home week with a military day and an oil workers parade. A special train from Tulsa Oklahoma brought nearly 100 former residents. A float will display tools used on the Drake well of 1859 with 82 year old S. B. Smith as a survivor rider. The first families parade carried relics of Bradford's early oil days. A National Guard battalion mock battle capped the day.
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Bradford
Tulaa Okla
Drake
B. Smith
Titusville
Pennsylvania National Guard
French Lose 800 In Tribal Warfare Accident Reported At Police Station
In Paris August 12 the drift of Druse tribes against French rule in Syria was shown by Premier Palmere admitting total French losses would not exceed 300 in killed wounded and missing M Painleve said garrison at Souda can hold 40 days reinforcement ships are being sent. Nearby auto accidents were reported to police with no injuries. A series of collisions on Grant street and Croton avenue damaged several vehicles with drivers failing to stop.
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Syria
Palmere
M. Painleve
Souda
Ik Forrest
Grant Street
Stata Street
Thomas McGuire
Smithfield Street
James Schepp
Vine Street
Croton Avenue
Smith
Oak Street
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Schepp
Ss. FP
Mills
Adams Street
Washington Street
Chestnut Street
Pearson Street
Hayberger
West Grant Street
Charleston approves bridge improvement proposal
Citizens of Charleston voted five to one to approve a $145000 project to improve the Spring Street bridge. The upgrade is expected to aid tourists from the north and ease downtown congestion.
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International News Servicay
Charleston
W. Va
Citizens of
Spring Street
Qis Uriet
Police Brace For Murder Wave In City Violence Surge
Police prepare to stem a looming murder wave as gangs including the Diamond Mob and Neary Mob with the Linky Mitchell Mob alliance allegedly import Detroit gunmen. Officials warn failure to curb the clash could trigger wholesale killings across the area.
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Swamabilas
Diamond Mob
Detroit
Neary
Linky Mitchell
Andrew Perry Expected to Recover From Injuries
A letter to Wire Chief Charles H. Lynn from Howard S. Rodgers of Jamestown N. Y. reports Andrew Perry injured in an automobile accident there last Friday will likely recover soon. He remains in a local hospital with a cracked jawbone collarbone and an injured eye.
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Charles H. Lynn
Howard S. Rodgers
Jamestown
Andrew Perry
Local Photoplay Casting Opens in New Castle
Director Jack Allen announces a space for players in the Globe Films Capital Theatre photoplay titled New Castle Adopts a Baby with the screen name The Manhaters. Cast opportunities remain for girls 17 to 21 who are artistically inclined as New Castle prepares a potential Hollywood style production.
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Capital Theatre
New Castle
Hollywood
Jack Allen
New Cas
Tle
Aflen
Capitol Theatre
Poers
Visitor Attacked With Butcher Knife At Home
At dawn on Long avenue near Moravia street William Vasilakis allegedly attacked Lewis Costan with a butcher knife after Costan’s presence at his home. Vasilakis and Costan were jailed on suspicion. Costan sustained head and facial wounds. Mayor Dunlap fined Mrs Vasilakis and dismissed Vasilakis with $100 and Costan $200. all remain jailed until fines are paid.
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Royal
William Vasilakis
Long Avenue
Moravia Street
Clarence Campbell
Lewis Costan
Vasilakis
Costan
Dunlap
Progress Seen In Funding Belgium War Debt
Washington reports substantial progress in funding Belgiums 481000000 war debt. American and Belgian commissioners met for nearly three hours then recessed to reconvene at 4 pm this afternoon in continuation of the talks.
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Belgium
International News Service
Washington
City Teams To Play Third Game In Police Fire Tilt
The police and fire department baseball teams will square off in a third game after split results. The police trailed 0-2 in the series but aim to pull ahead with a strong showing and salvage pride in the matchup.
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Police and Fire Department
Local Firemen Football Game Planned at Leasure Field
A football game is scheduled to be held at Leasure field in the Croton district next week. The exact date will be selected soon.
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Leasure Field
Croton
Ban On Disposal Of $5,000,000 In Liquor Continued
Kittanning Pa August 12 a temporary injunction against Schenley Products company and Joseph Finch and Co to stop the sale of 4300 barrels of bonded liquor was extended to the final hearing in November by a rule granted yesterday morning counsel agreed Israel Rosenbloom of Pittsburgh claimed the defendants conspired to reap unlawful profits from bootleg liquor worth more than 5 million dollars
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Kittanning
J. Frank
Schenley Products Company
Joseph
Finch & Co
Israel Rosenbloom
Pittsburgh
Arctic expedition planes hampered by intense cold
Officers and men of the three navy planes attached to the MacMillan Arctic expedition suffer from extreme cold. Lieutenant Commander R. Byrd said the planes are holding up and several successful flights have been completed, including a 300 mile ascent to Ellesmere Island.
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Washington
Navy
R. B. Byrd
Navy Department
Ellesmere Island
Byrd
Consuelo Vanderbilt To Wed Yale Junior
Newport dispatch reports Mr and Mrs William K Vanderbilt announce engagement of daughter Consuelo to Burl T Smith Jr of Yale. Wedding planned for early winter with ceremony likely at a New York or Newport venue.
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Consuelo Vanderbilt
Yale
Newport
Rt. 1
William K. Vanderbilt
Consuelo
Burl
T. Smith
Police Probe Found Overland Car Near Shenango River
Youngstown police investigate a touring car bearing license 546-789 found parked near the Shenango River. Officials seek to determine if the vehicle was stolen in the district. Carl Hindman, 25, of Craigsville, was involved in the report.
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Youngstown
Stoten
Miner Escapes After Roof Collapse Injures Co Worker
An incident in a mine left Hindman with a fractured arm and severe bruises while two nearby workers rushed to aid him. Rescue personnel responded and secured the area as the injured man received medical attention.
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Hindman
Central Union to Elect Officers at YWCA Meeting
Central Union will hold its annual election of officers at the YWCA Thursday evening. Reports from air department superintendents for the year will be given. All dues are to be paid at this time.
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Central Union
Central W. OC. T. L
Air Department
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