Mystery in Death of Young Woman near Harveys Lake
Miss Alice Crispell 18 died at Harveys Lake after the Fourth of July. Suspect Herbert Johns 28 is jailed in Luzerne County on suspicion of murder. Police seek another man tied to the case amid questions of accidental drowning and possible foul play. Johns maintains his innocence as investigations continue with claims of a bruised face and a watch stopped at 9.00.
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National News Association
Wilkes-Barre
Alice Crispell
Harveys Lake
Luzerne County
Herbert Johns
Alice
Wyoming Barracks
Johns
Stella
Cholera Follows Unburied War Dead in Macedonia
Decaying bodies breed cholera as unburied dead from northern Macedonia litter battlefields. Generals Peteroff Kutincheff Kovatcheff and staff commanders seek armistice talks with the Servians to bury the dead and end the epidemic.
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National News Association
Sofia
Macedonia
Peteroff
Kutincheff
Kovatcheff
Lightning Hits Charles Reno’s Barn Fire Extinguished
A storm last night struck Charles Reno’s barn southeast of the city. The barn caught fire but was quickly fought by Reno and others, and the blaze was put out with only minor damage.
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Charles Reno
Mr. Reno
Governor Tener Reviews Guard Parade in Erie
In Erie Pennsylvania July 9 1937 Governor John K Tener reviewed thirty five thousand Second Brigade Pennsylvania National Guard in a grand parade for his day of the Perry centennial celebration The Sherman Grays of Cleveland and High Cadets F New Castle joined the march The red army Pennsylvania troops faced the brown army from New York Captain Cunningham received high praise for handling his units.
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National News Association
Erie
National Guard of Pennsylvania
John K. Tener
Pennsylvania
New York
Cunningham
Narrow Escape Of Local People At Gettysburg Anniversary
Mr and Mrs William A Stritmater narrowly escaped serious injury during a Gettysburg anniversary event. While dining at a hotel a fight erupted and missiles including a beer bottle were hurled about. A bottle shattered wall near them and could have caused severe harm.
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Mrs. Stritmater
Gettysburg
William A. Stritmater
Mr. Stritmater
Local Company B Marches to Porto Rico in 1900
Fifteen years ago this city sent Company B with Captain J W Cunningham to Chattanooga and on to Porto Rico under Lt William Dunlap. The 109 men trained at New Castle and Camp Meade before boarding at Newport News. They returned home October 19 and were welcomed before mustering out December 27.
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Chattanooga
Porto Rico
J. W. Cunningham
William Dunlap
Washington Street
J. W. Cook
Charles N. Clark
New Castle
Tenn
Lawyers Hold Annual Picnic in Lawrence County
Lawyers from the Lawrence Savings and Trust building faced outsiders in a baseball game at the Country club grounds as part of the annual Lawrence County Bar association picnic. The trust building team won 11 to 10 after a full afternoon of golf quoit pitching and a 6 o'clock dinner served at the cafe.
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Quoit
Lawrence County Bar Association
Country Club
Lawrence Savings and Trust Company
Trust Building
Ed Logan
Walter S. Reynolds
John P. Lockhart
Charles R. Davis
Kuhn Back May Yet Be Prosecuted
The report notes Kuhn returning and suggests potential prosecution in May though no final decision is given. Legal observers await court steps as officials indicate ongoing investigation and possible charges may follow.
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Kuhn
Pittsburg Bank Fails. Officials Face Possible Prosecution
Heavy crowds at the Pittsburg Bank for Savings observed a rope line barrier as police controlled entry. News from Washington reports Acting Comptroller Kane plans a DOJ probe into false statements and dummy loans at the First Second National Bank of Pittsburg, with possible criminal charges.
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National News Association
Pittsburg
Pittsburg Bank For Savings
W. S. Kuhn
First Second National Bank
Prides Crossing
Mass
Washington
Kane
First Second National Bank of
Department of Justice
Kuhn Bank
Kuhn
Pollack Stogie Strike Ends in Wage Increase
In Wheeling West Virginia on July 9 the 800 striking workers in Pollack stogie factories ended their walkout after a negotiated compromise. Both sides conceded and the employees will receive higher wages. The Pollack firm is led by Augustus Pollack's youngest daughter, praised as a friend of workers. Laborers raised a $5,000 court house square monument fund to honor Pollack funded entirely by laborers.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Augustus Pollack
Court House Square
Pollack
Country blood saves city race says Illinois optometrists
Dr. R. Augustine of Decatur Ill told the Illinois Society of Optometrists in session at the Hotel LaSalle Chicago that country blood renews the energy of city life and sustains the next generation of urban residents.
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National News Association
Chicago
R. ©. Augustine
Decatur
Ill
Illinois Society of Optometrists
LaSalle
Redmond Likely Premier as Home Rule Advances
Dublin July 9 John Redmond the Irish leader optimistic about home rule has been tentatively picked by Nationalists to serve as premier once autonomy is attained. The bill passed third reading and a conference today began steps toward a Dublin parliament with strong opposition expected in the new Irish house of laws. Redmond is understood to have agreed to accept the premiership.
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Dublin
John Redmond
Ireland
House of Commons
Dublin House of
Redmond
President Wilson Plays Golf At Dartmouth Links
President Wilson, tanned by sun and wind, returns to the Dartmouth college links in Hanover for a morning golf round with Dr. Greyson. He praises the Hanover course as the best in the area and plans daily play until his Sunday departure, then heads to Cornish for lunch and an afternoon of reading and motoring.
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National News Association
Hanover
N. H
New Hampshire Sun
Wilson
Dartmouth College
Greyson
Cornish
Natives and Spaniards Clash as Moroccans Attack Alcaesar
In Tangier on July 9 hundreds of Moorish tribesmen and many Spanish soldiers died in renewed fighting at Alcaesar in the Spanish sphere. Moors reportedly penetrated the town endangering European lives. Spanish defenders, outnumbered ten to one, held the position amid heavy casualties.
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National News Association
Tangier
Morroco
Alesar
el Kasar
Alcaesar
King Fears Wild Women
London reports escalating suffragette actions as King George and Queen Mary face public harassment. A special guard protects the king after militants shout Votes for Women in the streets. Incidents include a burned pier and threats of kidnapping, with Scotland Yard noting plans for a bold campaign.
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London
Jly
George
Queen Mary
W. H. Levers
Lancashire
Scotland Yard
Re capture of Istib costs 40,000 lives in battle
Details from Uskub report the Istib re capture resulted in 40,000 deaths among Servians and Bulgarians. Servians suffered about 15,000 and Bulgarians 25,000 as the battlefield filled with the dead and dying amid savage fighting.
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National News Association
USKUB
Istib
Hulings Bill to Aid Farmers Loans Through Associations
Washington July 9 Rep Hulings of Pennsylvania introduced a bill to let farmers borrow from the government at low interest using farm mortgages as security. Loans would be accessed via farmers loan associations with a minimum of 25 members and an elaborate repayment system.
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Washington
Hulings
Pennsylvania
David Ramsey Named Candidate For City Commissioner
David G. Ramsey of Ramsey and Sons building supplies is mentioned as a candidate for city commissioner. A long time resident, he previously ran a grocery in the Rearie block on Highland Avenue, later joining Ralph and McFarland and eventually taking full ownership after McFarland's election as county commissioner.
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David G. Ramsey
Ramsey and Sons
Ramsey
Highland Avenue
Ralph and McFarland
McFarland
Perilous Trip Reveals Crushed Etna Street Sewer
Street Commissioner Mayberry discovers the Etna street storm sewer crushed beneath heavy dirt from Atlantic avenue grading. Grant Shoaff crawled underground and found the two foot sewer collapsed. With 25 feet of earth above, repairs are impossible. officials must seek an alternative water-management plan.
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Mayberry
Etna Street
Atlantic Avenue
Grant Shoaff
Heat Swells Size Of Feet In Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids doctors report a hot spell causing swollen feet among women, especially those in department stores and business offices. The condition leaves many unable to wear regular shoes for days, though society events are not expected to suffer attendance.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Farrell School Board Accepts Paid Treasurer Plan
At a board meeting the Farrell school directors rejected free service from Colonial Trust and chose Nick Panuto as treasurer. They approved paying a commission of one and a half percent on all money disbursed.
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Farrell
Colonial Trust Company
Nick Panuto
Trouble On Washington Street Wire Causes Near Misses
A live electric wire detached on Washington Street Tuesday evening, triggering excitement. Electricians repaired the line with no injuries, though several near misses occurred when the wire fell.
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Washington Street
Girl Fails At death by own action
Miss Mary McBride attempted to take her life by inhaling gas in her room at 414 Neshannock avenue. Friends found her unconscious as gas poured from a pipe. she was saved after hours of resuscitation. Her condition remains serious with a chance of recovery. whispers of a love affair and a mysterious letter are noted as possible motives.
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Mary McBride
Margaret Graham
Neshannock Avenue
Belle
Miss McBride
Wheeling
W. Va
Eastside Harmony Route Station
Graham House
Baer Honored at Portland Conference Committee
E. N. Baer of Neshannock avenue, visiting Portland with family, was named to the business committee of the Second World's Christian Conference held in Portland from June 29 to July 6. The panel supervised daily session arrangements, resolutions, expressions of thanks, and the gathering of sentiments and proceedings for presentation at closing sessions.
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E. N. Baer
Neshannock Avenue
Portland
Oregon
Fire alarm system in bad shape at city department
Fire Chief Connery reports the fire alarm system is in poor condition and requires immediate attention. Lack of a regular electrician has left the wiring neglected and harming department efficiency.
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Connery
Fire Chief Invited to National Fire Prevention Conference
Fire Chief Connery received an invitation to attend a national conference on fire prevention to be held in Philadelphia from October 13 to 16.
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Connery
Philadelphia
Teachers’ Tangle Not Yet Solved
Action in the case of several high school teachers was not taken last night but will likely be dealt with at a special meeting or the next regular board session. Asa Hoffmaster was elected principal of the Croton school without opposition.
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Katherine Foulke
Th University of Pittsburg
David Andrews
Chas. F. Winterstein
Hoy E. Southerland
Teache
F. L. Orth
Ruth Stiles
A. B. McCormick
Playground Association
Terrace Avenue
Oak Street
Lincoln and Garfield
W. H. Dunlap
Auditoria
Lodge of Perfection
Masonic Body
Beaver Valley
Boy Lost Boy Seeks Mother in St Louis
A ten year old boy named Albert Leon was found by Policeman Edward Elder in the Seventh ward and brought to the mayor's office. He said his mother was in St Louis and he had been left with his uncle. Policeman Benjamin Augustine later took him to his uncle to arrange possible return to his mother.
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Edward Elder
Seventh Ward
Albert Leon
St. Louis
Benjamin Augustine
Cuban Police Chief Murdered in Havana Dispute
Gen. Armando, head of Cuba's national police, died after a gunshot during a political argument in Plaza de Armas. A murder charge was filed against Gen. Ernesto Albert, Havana province governor, and two others. Troops deployed fearing unrest as editors faced threats over coverage.
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Havana
Cuba
Armando
Cuban National Police
Plaza
Ernesto Albert
Riva
Asbert
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