No Decision Yet Regarding League of Nations Move
Washington officials said no decision will be made on American participation in the league of nations disarmament efforts until an invitation specifies the project. President Coolidge supports armament reduction but views army cuts as primarily a European issue, given the U.S. army is already at a low level for national safety.
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International News Service
Washington
League of Nations
Coolidge
Colonel Hero Named Chief of Coast Artillery
Col. Andrew Hero Jr. was chosen as the new chief of coast artillery succeeding Maj. Gen. Thomas W. Coe who retires after 37 years of service. Hero, a New Orleans native, has spent his entire military career in the coast artillery.
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International News Service
Washington
Andrew Hero, Jr
Coast Artillery
Thomas W. Coe
Col. Hero
New Orleans
Tin Mill Employe Dies Very Suddenly
Samuel Hinish age 76 of 128 North Mill Street died at 9 36 AM likely from heart trouble while at work in the New Castle Tin Mill. He lived in this city about fifteen years born December 16 1855 in Bedford PA. Survived by widow Margaret Lakeman Hinish daughter Nellie M and four sons Abner Earl Samuel and James. Member Bethany Lutheran church and I O O F lodge. Funeral Tuesday December 8 at p m from his home. Burial Graceland cemetery. Body moved to Kelley Undertaking rooms and returned home tonight.
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Samuel Hinish
Acca
North Mill Street
American Sheet & Tin Plate Co
New Castle
Hinish
Tin Mill
Bedford
Margaret Lakeman Hinish
Nellie M
Abner
Earl
Samuel
James
Bethany Lutheran Church
I. O. O. F. Lodge
Graceland Cemetery
Kelley Undertaking Rooms
East Washington Street
Federal grand jury to probe bootleg ring
The probe targets a vast liquor conspiracy led by William Dwyer described as the greatest of its kind in prohibition history. A witness cites Dwyer’s boast of landing liquor as easily as tomatoes, with possible police complicity. Buckner cites annual profits near 26 million dollars, revising an earlier 10 million figure.
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Federal Grand Jury
William Dwyer
Buckner
Dwyer
Broadway
What Did You See Auto Teardown In Town
A bustling noon scene on Washington Street shows an auto tearing along on a flat tire while hundreds of shoppers brave rain for holiday beginnings. Weather includes a heavy wet snowstorm with mail trucks and early mailing, workmen brightening electric signs, and a rubber-coated police presence as Santa and store windows hint at seasonal bustle.
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Auto
Washingtown Street
Washington Street
Bandit Proof Auto Stops Pay Roll Robberies
A secure armored car features front and rear compartments with armor plate sides and seven eighths inch glass, bullet resistant to a .45 revolver. Tear gas tubes activate from the rear for repelling attacks, while the guard in the rear can control ignition gas and emergency brakes for safety.
Texas anxiously awaits decision of Ma Ferguson
The article reports waning demand for a legislative probe into road contract lettings while opponents threaten a special session if Mrs Ferguson does not issue a call by December 10. Speaker Lee Satterwhite may convene January 4, with a proclamation form prepared to allow broad investigations beyond highways.
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Ferguson
Lee Satterwhite
Executive Chamber
A. E. Edison
Hamilton
State Democratic Executive Committee
Edison
Satterwhite
Attorney General's Department
House
State Highway Department
Potatoes Digging Banquet In Volant Honoring Helpers
Twenty five Volant residents who helped J J McConnell harvest about 2500 bushels of potatoes were hosted by him December 3 for an oyster supper and social to thank them. Neighbors and friends listed include Solomon B. Dix H S Barkley Walter A Barkley Thomas Weakley J N and Caldwell D McConnell Rev C M Rohrbaugh F W Gerbert J H Gerbert C L McConnell J H Daniels William Drake John Davin Eliaph Green J Kelly John Allen William Agnes Chester Mullen Clayton Rudolph Elmer Perdue Henry Scholler Ralph Steve Arthur Barkley. A social smoker closed the evening.
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Volant
J. J. McConnell
Mr. McConnell
McConnell
S. O. Ss
Rev. C. M. Rohrbaugh
F. W. Gerbert
J. H. Gerbert
C. L. McConnell
J. H. Daniels
William Drake
John Davin
Eliaph Green
J. Kelly
John Allen
William Agnes
Chester Mullen
Clayton Rudolph
Elmer Perdue
Henry Scholler
Ralph Steve
Arthur Barkley
Rich Hill
Pleas Entered and Prisoners Sentenced In County Court
Louis Fabian faced liquor law violations and was fined 500 plus costs and sentenced to 11 months 29 days in the Allegheny county workhouse. his wife Amelia was fined 100 and paroled for two years. George Hockley pled nolo contendere to larceny and drew a 10 fine plus costs and six months in the workhouse. Merrill Miller and Beatric Miller got 10 fines plus costs and four months and two months in the workhouse respectively. William May Henry May and Esco Owens were sent to Huntingdon and Morganzia Reform School after break in and related charges. August Alles received 200 and paroled two years. Mrs. Mike Trask paid 200 and paroled two years for liquor law violations.
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Louis Fabian
Allegheny County
Emery Friday
Amelia Fabian
Louis
George Hockley
Merrill Miller
Beatric Miller
William May
Henry May
Huntingdon
Esco Owens
Morganza Reform School
August Alles
Mike Trask
Ganza Reform School
Husband confesses to killing wife in Albany home
Albert Devine, 44, confessed after a night of grilling that he beat wife Catherine to death with a hammer on September 6 and buried her body in the cellar of their Albany residence. Police said the confession was made today. Canadian immigration moves may restrict.
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International News Service
Albany
N. Y
Albert Devine
Catherine
Coolidge Replies To Lewis Letter About Strike
President Coolidge responded to John I. Lewis of the United Mine Workers after a hint of a bituminous coal strike unless the government steps in. The White House withheld the reply to avoid interfering with Governor Pinchot of Pennsylvania’s efforts to resolve the anthracite strike.
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International News Service
Washington
Coolidge
United Mine Workers
Jacksonville
White House
Gov. Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Mrs Kender Seeks Divorce After Husband’s Infidelity
An article reports multiple divorce petitions. Mrs Eleanor Kender seeks divorce from Louis Kender after his elopement with a 15 year old sister in law, followed by a prison sentence. Other couples include Rose Jenkins from Wampum, Frank Ferrari, Maurice J Hunter, and Josephine Opalka filing for divorce on cruelty and desertion grounds.
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Western Penitentiary
Eleanor Kender
Louis Kender
Kender
Wampum
Rose Jenkins
William Leroy Jenkins
Frank Ferrari
Christina Ferrari
Maurice J. Hunter
Thelma E. Hunter
Josephine Opalka
Louis Opalka
Deaths Of The Day Richael and Neal Obituaries
Funeral notices for Alvin Richael of Scott Township born April 7 1865 and widow Anna B E Neal of New Wilmington outline services December 7. Richael leaves two sons and a brother with burial in Harlansburg cemetery. Neal dies age 73 of Pittsburgh origin with extensive New Wilmington ties. service December 7 at Falkman home followed by burial in Fair Oaks. Additional obituary for Samuel H Burnside notes service December 4 at the Burnside residence with burial in Oak Park cemetery.
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Mr. Richael
Alvin Richael
Scott Township
E. C. Shumaker
Harlansburg Baptist Church
Harlansburg
East Brook
Henry
Mary Young Richael
Alton
Walter
Scott Richael
Anna BE. Neal
Thomas M. Neal
Dorris Fulkman
New Wilmington
Mrs. Neal
Pittsburgh
Nathaniel
Ann Morris
United Presbyterian Church of
E. M. Neal
Evans City
James Edie
John Neal
Albert H. Cunningham Anl
New Castle
Flakman
C. Frank Neal
Edenburg
Georgel. Hamm
Slippery Rock
James B. Lambie
Washington, D. C
Henry F. Morris
New York City
Falkman
D. Ralph Neal
Fair Oaks Cemetery
Samuel H. Burnside
James C. Burnside
Harlansburg Road
H. A. Ellis
First Methodist Church
F. S. Neigh
Homer B. Davis
J. P. Caldwell
William Culbertson
Harry Amberson
John Rearke
Thomas Hinkson
James Gibson
Oak Park Cemetery
Kip Rhinelander Loses Annulment Suit By Verdict
The court condemned any disturbance during the verdict reading and warned that contempt of court would be prosecuted. Justice Marschausner stated the proceeding was no circus as court officers maintained strict conduct while reporters scrambled for phones and telegraph wires.
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Kip Rhinelander
Justice Marschausner
Twenty entombed miners rescued from mine
Rescue operations cleared debris from the mine entrance from yesterday morning. The first miner was brought out at 10 pm, followed by a second, then fifteen more as gas danger mounted. Fireman Jansen collapsed from gas and lent his mask before dying down. A 40 foot emergency shaft was sunk to vent fresh air to trapped men. Walter Swanson was the first to surface, lifted in a bucket. A dead horse was found 200 feet from the shaft bottom, signaling escalating risk for all rescuers and miners.
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Ishly
Jansen
Cuthlaw
Walter Swanson
Divorce Alimony Dispute Remains Unresolved
Davis stated there is no plan for alienation of affection proceedings against Philip Rhinelander father in law of the bride and that the temporary alimony of 300 dollars per month remains satisfactory. Rhinelander would not intervene without consulting Judge Mills and the couple will not live together according to Davis.
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Mills
Davis
Rhinelander
Leon R. Jacobs
Philip Rhinelander
Davis Confers With Coolidge On Immigrants
Secretary of Labor Davis said after a White House meeting with President Coolidge that he hopes every European nation will adopt home screening of prospective immigrants before travel to the United States. Great Britain already uses the system.
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International News Service
Washington
Coolidge
Labor
Davis
Europe
United States
Great Britain
Fishers carried to sea on ice near Nome Alaska
Three fishermen drifted out to sea near Nome Alaska on a cake of ice and were kept cool until rescuers arrived. A separate quip notes a plumber’s pipe dream tied to a broken pipe, reflecting coastal humor.
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Nome
Alaska
Shamokin Legion Sues Pastor for Libel and Slander
Donald Zimmerman, commander of the American Legion Post, sues Rev. Charles B. Bowser for defamation libel and slander alleging he made malicious remarks from the pulpit in a November sermon. Bowser posted a $500 bond and waived a hearing in this criminal action. The case has no link to local Legion Post actions.
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International News Service
Shamokin
Charles B. Bowser
Donald Zimmerman
American Legion Post
Legion Post
Harrisburg Reporter Dies in Street Accident
Harrisburg, Pa., Dec. 5 Edward E. Jauss a longtime senate reporter was struck by a truck last night and killed instantly. Driver Walter Machette and helper Gilbert McCann were held by authorities.
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International News Service
Harrisburg
Edward E. Jauss
Senate
Walter Machette
Gilbert McCann
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