Assessors Set to Sit at Polling Places on July Dates
Assessors will sit at polling places July 14 and 15 to collect signatures for nomination petitions for city county borough and township offices. Registered voters may change party affiliation on those dates. Masters return books July 16. August 6 last day to file judicial nomination papers. September 1 and 12 are local registration days. Primaries on September 15.
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Indicate Supreme Court To Receive Tea Pot Dome Case
Washington report says a federal judge Kennedy refused further hearing in the oil lease annulment suit against Harry F. Sinclair. The government will appeal to the United States Supreme Court within two or three weeks. Atlas Pomeren and Owen J. Roberts will travel to Los Angeles for a related Doheny case before returning to Washington.
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International News Service
Washington
Kennedy
Cheyenne
Wryo
Harry FP. Sinclair
United States Supreme Court
Atlas Pomerens
Owen J. Roberts
Los Angeles
Aimilar
E. L. Doheny
President Without Specific Report On Coal Situation
SWAMPSCOTT Mass July 7 Although President Coolidge has as yet received no specific report from Washington on the threatening situation in the hard coal fields it was said today by an official spokesman for the president that Secretary of Commerce Hoover and Secretary of Labor Davis are keeping in close touch with developments bearing on the coming wage conference. Should the situation become acute the president will ask his two department chiefs for full information to guide him in taking any action which might be necessary to protect the interests of the public from the possibility of another strike.
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Death Toll Of 294 Taken On July 4 Throughout Country
Chicago reports July Fourth fatalities rising nationwide to about 250 with auto accidents and drownings leading. Despite few fireworks deaths, heavy suburban traffic caused record injuries with more than 400 hurt across states led by Illinois with 57 dead and 100 plus injured. State tallies include Massachusetts 49 New York 28 Indiana 13 Ohio 29 Missouri 2 Connecticut 8 Rhode Island 6 New Jersey 3 Pennsylvania 6 Vermont 2 Minnesota 5 Iowa 4 California 10 Colorado 3 North Dakota 2.
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Iowa
California
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North Dakota
Christian Endeavor President Retires
Dr. Francis A. Clark founder and longtime president of the International United Society of Christian Endeavor today relinquished the mantle he has worn for years. Clark, a Portland native, steps down after decades leading the organization and will be succeeded by a chosen successor in the near term.
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International News Service
Portland
Ore
Francis A. Clark
International United Society of Christian Endeavor
Longtime Marble Collegiate pastor to retire after forty years
Dr Daniel A Poting, present pastor at Marble Collegiate Church New York oldest Protestant church in North America, served 40 years in continuous service. Administration changed at an executive session of the official board of the International Organization. Dr Clark aged about 71, president of the World's Christian Endeavor Union, hopes to preside at the World Convention in London in July next year.
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Marble Collegiate Church
New York
North America
International Organization
Clark
Christian Endeavor Union
London
Secretary Wilbur Views Quake Scenes In Santa Barbara
Secretary of the Navy Curtis Wilbur toured quake wreckage in Santa Barbara California and met city officials about Navy aid. He inspected the damaged business district and discussed whether to keep Marine guards in place, with a decision expected before departure.
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Police surround bandit hideout. suspects flee
Police rushed from Pittsburgh and Monongahela to New Eagle Pennsylvania to break down barricaded doors of a house where three bandits resisted arrest. They found the fugitives had escaped. Police sought Eugene Hand on a warrant while other names remained unclear. Authorities believe the others fled from St Louis after killing a policeman.
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New Eagle
Pittsburgh
Monongahela
Eugene Hand
St. Louis
Motorman Collapses From Heat In Pittsburgh Street Car
Frank W Nelmus 25, motorman, collapsed from heat prostration as his car sped toward a crowded street intersection in Pittsburgh. Conductor John Augustine rushed to stop the vehicle by seizing the controller, averting a collision. Nelmus was taken to a hospital.
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Pittsburgh
Frank Wnelmus
John Augustine
Nelmus
Man On Trestle Gives Life To Drop His Son To Safety
In Tuckahoe New Jersey on July 1 Michael Shroka of Philadelphia died after guiding his eight year old son John to safety beneath a Reading railroad trestle over Cedar Swamp Creek. A train appeared and the father leaped in an effort to save the boy but perished.
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Sharp Quake Shakes Nagoya Area No Damage Reported
An early morning quake rocked Nagoya and nearby areas in Japan with residents fleeing homes. Authorities reported no casualties and only minor damage. A separate quake in Faenza, Italy, measured around 500 miles away, with unclear epicenter details.
Council Considers Three Thoroughfares Viewings
City officials plan three inspections in Fairmont Delaware and Park Avenue to assess grades in the first two routes and to explore opening Park Avenue between Young and Mercer for delivery wagons. Street department staff will prepare the thoroughfare if opened.
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July Clearance Sale Items Move Out Wardrobe Goods
A long list of summer textiles and home goods being cleared out at July prices. Dresses, aprons, lace, curtains, rugs, sun bonnets, gloves, hosiery, and storage items feature discounts from 9c to $15.75 with Voile fabrics, corsets, and infants wear highlighted.
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For Her Who Sews 5Q Crepes and July Clearance Fabrics
An old time sewing goods list offers extra heavy crepe de chine 40 inch wide in light and dark shades at July clearance prices. Items include printed crepe, imported dress Swiss, Irish linen, crash towelling, French ratine, plus sewing notions like pins, elastic webbing, button bags, darners, hooks and eyes. Prices range from 59 cents to $9.00 with multiple widths and colors.
City Celebrates Low Fire Losses From Fourth of July Fireworks
Records maintained by Central fire department officials show ten year fireworks related losses totaling about 20 dollars, with another 700 dollars in losses from other sources on July Fourth. City of 50 000 residents sees 0.0104 dollars per person per year in fireworks related damage, a credit to residents and firefighters. Historical incidents list alarms and causes from 1917 to 1928 including gas leaks, firecrackers on porches and roofs, and false alarms, with several years recording no alarms.
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Y W C A Bible Class Notice
The Wednesday evening Bible class at the Y W C A will meet as usual in the association building.
Showers Forecast By Weather Bureau Bulletin
The United States weather bureau forecast showers and thunderstorms to break the heat wave east of the Mississippi River. Wet weather expected this afternoon and tonight in the lower lake region, middle and north Atlantic states, Ohio valley, and New England interior. Cooler conditions predicted tonight in the lower lake region and northern mid Atlantic and New England interiors.
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Washington
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Lower Lake Region
Middle Atlantic
North Atlantic
Ohio Valley
North Vortion
New England
Jewelry Clearance Sale Offers Bar Pins and Bracelets
Jewelry lot includes bar pins earrings novelty beads pendants bracelets chains and pins with values to ic special sale pricing. Readable details indicate a clearance sale aimed at moving assorted pieces including Se pins and other adornments.
July Clearance Sale At Linen Center Pieces Item
July clearance sale features slightly soiled linen center pieces full sizes children black sateen aprons and linen buffet sets. Embroidery floss skeins and spools offered in assorted colors with low prices. artificial silk ties and sweaters also advertised in July sale notes.
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MacMillan ships nearing Labrador radio message
A Navy radio patch reports warship Rawdoin and aircraft carrier Peary of the MacMillan Arctic expedition heading toward Hopedale or Windy Fickle, Labrador. In Tennessee a bay of 12 was jailed for bootlegging as the state debates stronger child labor laws.
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Peary
MacMillan Artic Expedition
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Windy Fickle
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Tennessee
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