Epworth Street Woman Wounded in Family Quarrel Shooting
Mrs. Ruby Hirtaros, 17, was shot in the abdomen at her Epworth Street home during a quarrel over whether Mike Hirtaros should live there. Her husband Sam Hirtaros was struck on the head, and assailant Mike Hirtaros, 29, fled. Police describe a long-running dispute linked to arrangements at the residence.
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Ruby Hirtaros
Sam Hirtaros
Sam Eary
New Castle Hospital
Mike ‘Hirtares
Mike Hirtaros
Sam ‘Hirtaros
Parrell
Mike
Will Rogers Letter From Hospital Describes Aerial Loss
A candid Will Rogers letter from a Los Angeles hospital recounts losing an outside aerial and missing the interior link to the world. He jokes about radio malfunctions during a World Series game and compares Byrd’s safe landing to relief, noting his nurse says Byrd is better.
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Los -Angeles
Uy Bam
Comiman_ der Byrd
Will Rogers Pls
Will
Company B Gans to Stage Sham Battle July Fourth
Company B of the 125th Engineers will stage a sham battle on the road between Coaltown and Wi on Monday afternoon July a clock. The event aims to entertain spectators and promises to be intensely interesting to those who have never seen such a display.
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125Th Engineers
Coaltown
Grove City Inferno Causes Major Fire Loss
A large fire in Grove City caused about 100000 in damage to multiple buildings on a block owned by Jon Grove and sons including Mylady's Shop owned by Mrs Turner and Dr George E Harry's offices. Firemen battled the flames for over four hours after Chief Charles Ray spotted the blaze.
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Aangager
Montgomery
Brothers
Jon
Acosta Suffers Fractured Collar Bone After Crash
News reports that Bert Acosta sustained a fractured collar bone following a mono plane crash while Commander Byrd escaped with no broken bones. Physical exams at the American hospital confirm Acosta's fracture, with Byrd enduring only non serious shocks.
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Bert Acosta
America
Acosta
Byrd
Tiarkadley
hoOel
Denial of all charges cited in Grey Chaplin case
Alys Blanket denies all charges and asserts the Grey Chaplin matter is addressed. The statement references a general stance and notes a figure of 266,932.60 linked to the Jeri band’s charges in the context of the case.
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Aly Blanket
Grey ‘Chaplin
Jeri
Whitch
Showers End Chicago Three Day Heat Wave
Chicago ended a three day heat wave with cool showers easing disgust heat. Two deaths were recorded during the storm and a lightning strike damaged a street car with several injuries. Drownings were reported at beaches as people sought relief from the heat and lake front resorts ran at capacity.
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International News Service
Chicago
Chicage
British Proposal On Cruiser Armament Debated
Fragmentary OCR describes British proposals on cruiser armament, aiming at increased loans and spending to enhance strength. The text references Geneva discussions, American proposals, and potential totals around 300,000, noting obsolete types and central table openings.
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sConudge
Great Britain
Geneval
Public Tennis Courts Need Repair in City Parks
Fragmentary note reports courts requiring maintenance in city parks with unclear details. Local officials and community groups may discuss needed upgrades and funding at upcoming meetings.
Warning to Pennsylvania motorists and pedestrians
Harrisburg July 2 fair warning to motorists and pedestrians that statistics predict forty seven deaths and over two hundred injuries in automobile accidents during the holiday week end by midnight Monday. The figures reflect long term averages and emphasize safety.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
City Residents Pay Taxes More Promptly This June
Citizens of New Castle and surrounding areas paid city and school taxes more promptly in June 1927 than in June 1926, per deputy treasurer Phillip Greer. City tax collections rose from 120,268.29 in June 1926 to 132,679.03 in June 1927, while school taxes increased from 86,284.00 to 88,780.22.
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New Castle J
Phillip Greet
Tra Ramsey
Greer
Thermometer Burst From Sun With Record Heat
Edward Schwabenbauer tested his thermometer in direct sun at Cure, Pa. It read 93 degrees initially but later showed 120 degrees as the mercury blasted out through the tube top when the instrument failed in the sun’s extreme heat.
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International x Service
Cure
Edward Schwabenbauer
Schwabsnbauer
Tay
Wighton
Paris Welcomes Byrd And Companions In Daring Flight
Paris greeted Commander Richard B Byrd and three airmen upon their Caen to Paris arrival with hysterical enthusiasm. Crowds surrounded St Lazare station as Bert Acosta Lieut G O Neville and Bernt Salchen stepped from the train amid cheers for Americans Vive les Americains. The reception recalled Lindberghs Le Bourget welcome as the fliers, smiling, moved through the crowd toward a side room. Continued on page two.
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William P. Carney
Paris
Richard B. Byrd
America
New York
France
St.Lazare
Caen
Welock
Charles A. Lindbergh
Byrd
Bert Acost
Lieut. G. O. Neville
Bernt Salchen
Lindbergh
le Bourget Field
St. Louis
Staying Homebound in a Crowded Week
A speaker prefers remaining in Rome amid festive crowds and holiday traffic. He notes travel distances feel wasted against the urge to stay home, citing heat, noise, and the desire to avoid the rush. The piece contrasts restless travel with the comforts of city life and familiar routines.
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Halidays
Rome
Gosk
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Epworth Street
Sirs
Rogers
Gans
Grove City
Thea
Britain
Murdock
New Bedford
Arthur Mometer
Aes Laeas
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