Aged Mother Of Scott Hopes For Confession
Mrs. Billa May Scott, mother of Russell and Robert Scott, grateful for a court writ that saved Russell from the gallows. She appeals to Governor Small, hopes Robert will confess to aid both sons. She asserts neither boy is a murderer and recalls her stoic vigil in Bay Village near Cleveland.
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International News Service
Cleveland
Joseph Maurer
Billa May Scott
Russell Scott
Len Small
Russell
Consul to Lodge Protest Over Palmer Death
Samuel Sokobin, US consul at Harbin, to reach Fuchin and protest the killing of Morgan Palmer, an American slain by a Mongolian bandit. Sokobin will seek release of American prisoners and press local authorities for action while the State Department awaits further guidance. The American minister at Peking will handle it with the Chinese government.
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International News Service
Washington
Samuel Sokobin
United States
Harbin
China
Fuchin
Morgan Palmer
Sokobin
Palmer Ranch
State Department
Peking
Balcony collapse mars Yankee sailors parade in Melbourne
Fifteen spectators watching the American fleet parade in Melbourne were injured when a veranda balcony gave way. Bluejackets rushed to aid the injured and the parade resumed after victims were cared for. Melbourne welcomed the visitors with receptions and dances, Admiral Coontz praised the reception.
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Melbourne
International News Service
Australia
Picture House
Robert E. Coontz
Nutter Held After Hearing In Kilvang Robbery Case
W P Nutter of Harrigonburg Va was bound over on charges of larceny burglary and receiving stolen goods from the Kilvang store robbery and remanded to the county jail in default of $2000 bail. The hearing featured spirited exchanges between defense attorney Edwin K Logan and prosecutors Detectives L B Dahlin and G Logan. Witness Harry Klivans of the Kilvang Brothers Jewelry identified a diamond bracelet and claimed a ring and stickpin found on Nutter were stolen from his store. Dahlin testified he was alerted by Pinkerton to investigate the July 12 robbery and arrived Sunday July 12.
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W. P. Nutter
Harrigonburg
Kilvang
J. Lee Cooper
Edwin K. Logan
Nutter
L. B. Dahlin
G. Logan
Logan
Dahlin
Tria
Rutter
L. EH. Dahlin
Pinkerton Detective Agency
Pittsburgh
Robery
Klivans
Farge Ons
Council Moves To Erect Neshannock Creek Viaduct
Hiram Miller introduced an ordinance at the city council meeting to authorize steps for constructing a Neshannock Creek viaduct. City Solicitor Robert White read it and it was referred to the committee of the whole. The move signals the city’s willingness to fund its local share and establish streets on riverbanks near the viaduct.
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Neshannock
Hiram Miller
Robert White
Bowdoin Near Arctic Circle Closes on Greenland Coast
The flagship Bowdoin of the MacMillan Arctic expedition moved within the Arctic circle today, nearing Disko Island in Greenland. The air plane carrier Peery awaits along the Greenland coast as the route proceeds.
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Bowdoin
Arctic Circle of North
Bullen
Clovernational News Service
Washington
Arctic Circle
Disko Island
Greenland
Peery
Murdock Likely Prohibition Administrator for Eastern PA
Washington July 24 Major William G Murdock of Philadelphia appears virtually assured of appointment as prohibition administrator for the new fifty fifth zone covering Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey districts. He was backed by Senators Reed Pepper and endorsed by the Anti Saloon League and alcohol interests. Continued on page two.
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George H. Manning
Washington
New Castle News
Lincoln C. Andrews
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Murdock
Redd and
Pepper
Andrews
Anti-Saloon League
Sta
Reed
Chicago Police Search For Tot Believed Stolen
Chicago police investigate the kidnapping of five year old Darline Smith from Elyria. The child was taken from her aunt Mrs Maria Riley’s porch as relatives and the birth mother quarrel over guardianship. A vehicle with Illinois plate is suspected. Henry Lilley is named in the case as a person of interest.
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International News Service
Chicago
Engelwood
Darline Smith
Elyria
Maria Riley
Margaret Lilley
Darline
Nellie Smith
Llnole Mcense
Harifer Englewood
Henry Lilley
Shenandoah in Naval Maneuvers Near Cape Charles
CAPE CHARLES July 24 The navy dirigible Shenandoah anchored three miles off the port at 7 25 p m after arriving from Norfolk. It later joined maneuvers in Hampton Roads with the U S S Texas and fired on a large aerial target, riddled by the Texas guns.
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Cape Charles
U. S
Norfolk, Va
Hampton Roads
Texas
Morgan asks relief from city assessment on Grant Street
F J Morgan appeared before council this morning seeking exoneration from a $50 charge levied against his Grant street property as a share in State street improvements. He contends his property is now on State street. The city solicitor backed the appeal and the matter was sent to the committee of the whole for investigation.
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F. J. Morgan
Grant Street
State Street
Morgan
Committee of the Whole
Prohibition Enforcement Reorganization Near Completion
Nationwide effort to reorganize enforcement under Gen L C Andrews advances as districts may shift and administrators be appointed. Officials say politics will be kept separate, while the Republican committee weighs in on personnel and boundaries. Continued on page two.
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Robert 5
Thornburgh
Washington
L. C. Andrews
Prohibition
War Council
Department of Justice
Republican National Committee
Ong
Boemanils
New
James C. White
Boston
Republican Committee
Butler (R
Masaachunette
Nehty
Andrews
No Arrests Reported In 32 Hour Period Citywide
Police records show roughly 32 hours with no arrests up to 10 30 this morning. The period marked an unusually quiet spell suggesting the city’s inhabitants remained peaceful and law abiding during the time.
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Or & Bae
Death Notice for Margaret Ayers Hunter in Pulaski
Mrs. Margaret Ayers Hunter aged 23 is reported deceased in Pulaski. A separate item notes the passing of Frances Louiss Lansa, aged 07, in Brownsville, Pa.
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Margaret Ayers Hunter
Pulaski
Frances’ Louiss “Lansa
Brownsville
Father Declares Scott Addicted To Use Of Drugs
Chicago July 24 The petition to stay the execution signed by Scott's father charges he is or was a drug addict and that depriving him of narcotics in jail warped his mind The petition prepared by attorney William Stewart proved more effective than petitions from 16 000 citizens tears of Scott's wife or other efforts to gain a reprieve for Scott.
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International News Service
Chicago
Hfe
Russell Scott
Scott
W'l Ham S. Stewart
Fire destroys Stickle Barn and garage near Portersville
A fire of unknown origin wiped out the Stickle farm buildings two and a half miles north of Portersville on the Butler and Net Castle road. The barn, a garage, two chicken houses and farm machinery were lost, with about 1,200 dollars of insurance on a 3,000 dollar valuation. Mrs Frew, an elderly visitor, was the only person at home and did not notice the flames until neighbors called attention. A stranger driving by discovered the fire, freed two horses from the stable, then called for help. Most machinery and crops were saved from the blaze. Local residents Willam J. Wenry and B. J. Wilson are visiting relatives in the city.
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Earl Stickle
Portersville
Butler and
Net Castle
Nivasa4
Stickle
Frew
Park Avenue Firemen Reach New Castle High Fire Peak
Park Avenue firefighters earned a record by battling a small blaze atop the scaffolding of the Scottish Rite Cathedral at Lincoln and Highland. Captain Kahrer and Hugh Horton ascended to 129 feet, Horton climbing the steel to push burning boards as Horton and others sprayed chemical extinguishers. The fire posed little immediate danger but threatened higher scaffolding and possible wider damage.
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Box 22
Park Avenue
Kahrer
Hugh Horton
New Castle
Lincoln and
Highland Avenues
Horton
New Hampshire Officials Probe Double Slaying
Hudson New Hampshire July 24 two elderly sisters Miss Helen Gillis and Miss Georgina Gillis were murdered in their farm house. Police traced two strange men who left a New Hampshire car at the scene. Car later seen in Derry and possibly Lynn. Robbery is suspected as motive. An inquest was held into the deaths. Blood prints were found on furniture and a flat iron used as a weapon.
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International News Service
Hudson
N. H
Helen EB. Gillis
Georgina Gillis
Derry
Lynn
Maas
Woman Dies During Cascade Park Picnic in Brownsville
Mrs Frances Lalone Lanon, 61, of Brownsville, Pa., collapsed and died after a picnic at Cascade Park's Picnic Grove. A physician son attended and ambulance crews transported her to Campbell morgue, later moved to Millet morgue. She was a widow attending a Colored Shriners outing. funeral services planned in Brownsville.
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Cascade Park
Frances Lewise Lanon
Brownsville
W. R. Campbell
Campbell Morgue
Millet Morgue
Mnl Street
Loton
Colored Shriners of
Pittsburgh
Drownsville
Youthful Lovers Cannot Be Found
Butler Pa July 24 Ruth Martin 14 and Melvin Morgan 16 who eloped Wednesday morning have not yet been located. Their fathers began the chase as soon as the elopement was discovered.
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Butler
Ruth Martin
Melvin Morgan
Final Lap In Death Race
New York July 24 a death race began aboard the Aquitania ending at Wakefield Rhode Island where 15 year old Rody Marshall lay dying from a broken back Doctors said he could not recover His parents Mr and Mrs Rody P Marshall of Pittsburgh were en route when a cablegram announced the injury they rushed to Wakefield after meeting the liner at Grand Central and catching a train
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International News Service
New York
Wakefield
R. I
Rody Marshall
Rody P. Marshall
Pittsburgh
Grand Central Station
Coolidge Faces Two Problems in Swampscott Visit
President Coolidge plans weekend focus on coal conditions and the world court. Senator George Pepper of Pennsylvania will visit White Court to present a detailed coal report and discuss Pinchot’s possible role in averting a miners strike.
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International News Service
Swampscott
Mass
Coolidge
World Court
George Wharton Pepper
Pennsylvania
White Court
Awaltz Pepper
Pepper
Gifford Pinchot
Pinchot
Senate
Port Of Odense Ravaged By Fire
The Odense port waterfront burned out of control with firefighting efforts hampered by social unrest. Soldiers were deployed to restore order and prevent looting as flames consumed the harbor area in the Danish port city known for its ties to Hans Christian Andersen. Odense, a 60 000 population center and provincial capital, faced extensive damage to its port facilities and surrounding structures.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Italy
Odense
Hans Christian Anderson
Petition Saves Chicago Slayer From Gallows
Chicago July 24 192? Scott P. Scott narrowly escaped execution when a court petition signed at 2 07 A M argued he was insane. Attorneys Williams Scott Stewart and W W O'Brien secured a reprieve four hours before the scheduled hanging for the murder of Joseph Maurer. The ruling halted the death penalty as Scott faced the gallows in the county jail. Scott reacted with disbelief and questioned his own sanity while the ruling was conveyed.
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Chicago
Russell P. Scott
Hrangman
William Scott Stewart
W. W. O’brien
Scott
Joseph Maurer
Joseph B. David
William D. Shepherd
Bia
Billy” McClintock
Seatt Haz
Thomas Scott
Renew Efforts To Release Entombed Tennessee Miners
ROCKWOOD Tennessee July 24 Rescue workers renewed efforts to reach the other entombed men at Roane Iron Company's mine after two bodies Claude Tisdle and Raymond Watkins were recovered. The eight entombed are believed dead, officials say.
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International News Service
Rockwood
Tenn
Roane Iron Company
Vhureday
Claude Tisdle
Raymond Watkins
Ansert
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