Floods and Storm Cause Major Property Damage in Massachusetts
Floods from a Berkshire cloudburst cut roads and rail service, leveling towns like Adams and Pittsfield. Mills and factories were ruined, thousands idle, and Berkshire Cotton and Renfrew Mine operations disrupted. An earlier Hampden county storm added nearly half a million in damage across Springfield and surrounding areas.
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Adams
Mass
Berkshire Hills
Clarence Hoedecker
Hoedecker
Boston
Albany
Renfrew
Berkshire Cotton Company
Berkshire Company
Hoosac
North Adams-Pittsfield
Barkshire Street Railway
Springfield
Mase
Hampden County
Demonstrator Hurt In Accident In Portamouth Area
Henry C. White aged 48 of Portamouth Ohio was injured Saturday evening while demonstrating a grit for use where electricity or gas may be unavailable. The tank exploded, striking him between the eyes and knocking him unconscious. He was taken to New Castle hospital and reported in good shape today with a likely early discharge.
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Henry C. White
Portamouth
New Castle Hospital
A Man’s Road Trip Reverie on Vacation
An open road and azure sky spark a motorist’s daydream of speed and freedom. A loyal friend, wind and sea, and a climb toward a mountain view frame a restless traveler’s momentary escape. The piece centers on the thrill of motion and the joy of travel at age 76.
Newspapers of Nation Comment On Bryan Death
Editorials across parties mourn William Jennings Bryan a leading American statesman and orator. Outlets like New York World New York Times Washington Post and Cleveland Plain Dealer praise his impact and devout public service while others compare him to Henry Clay and Theodore Roosevelt.
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Newspapers of Nation
Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
America
New York World
The
Republic
Washington Post
New Orleans
New Highway Plan Aims for Cross Country Route
John H. Williamson of Findlay Ohio promotes a direct national highway passing New Castle from Butler to Youngstown and Akron. The Findlay boosters seek one name or number for the route across states. A July 30 meeting in Findlay will complete the organization and push designation. The plan moves to the Buffalo highway commissioners meeting next month.
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John H. Williamson
The
Enterprise Club
Findlay
New Castle
Williamson
Butler
Youngstown
Akron
Ohio
Pennsylvania
William Songs
Highway Commissioners Convention
Buffalo
Hearing On Scott Appeal To Hold Hearing On Scott Appeal
Chicago July 27 Russell T Scott's defense launched a final bid to save the convicted slayer from the gallows Insanity plea hearing set to begin before Judge Joseph B David State's Attorney Crowe seeks immediate action while William Scott Stewart holder of the insanity writ urges delay until August 3 Continued on page two
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Chicago
Russell T. Scott
Joseph B. David
Robert EB. Crowe
Scott
William Scott Stewart
Auto Accident Injury Responsible For Man's Death by Own Action
In Gil City Pennsylvania on July 27 F H Vanhook manager of Old City Woodworking Co. killed himself by hanging, traced to a recent automobile accident injuries. Friends say he never recovered. A night watchman found him in a raf ter within 36 hours after J Harper bank clerk died by a self inflicted gunshot. Widow and two children survive.
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Gil City
F. H Vanhook
Old City Woodworking Company
Vanhhook
J. Harper
Vanhook
Mary Luvich Fatally Injured After Auto Hits Girl
A 13 year old girl Mary Lurich was fatally struck stepping from behind an parked auto near Crescentdale Wampum by Mitchell Rudiak of Lyndora. She died shortly before midnight at Shenango Valley Hospital after first aid and transport by the driver and companions. Police detained the driver and passengers at the hospital for further inquiry.
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Mary Lurich
Crescentdale
Wampum
Mitchell Rudiak
Lyndora
Butler
Rudiak
Dr. Dutt
Shenango Valley Hospital
L. W. Wilson
Miller
Mondetta
Tornado Strikes Suffolk Virginia Damage Estimated at 160000
Farmers and residents surveyed damage from a Sunday tornado in Suffolk Virginia. hundreds of acres of cotton and tobacco stripped, forests denuded, many buildings blown down, several people seriously injured. damage pegged at about 160000 dollars with no deaths reported.
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Suffolk
Death Notices Share Readable Details In Brief Card
Obituary style notes list several individuals with ages and addresses including Mrs. Sarah A. Coulter 68 930 East Washington Street Mrs Jenple Flowers Case 68 1124 Croton Avenue Harriet Salt Jones 6 1115 Cunningham Avenue Mrs Sarah Thompson Pittsburgh Pa Mary Lugich 15 Maudville Pa Infant Keelan 030 John Street
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Sarah A. Coulter
East Washington Street
Jenple Flowers Case
Croton Avenue
Harriet Salt Jones
Cunhingham Avenue
Sarah Thompson
Pittsburgh
Mary Lugich
Maudville
Infant Keelan
John Street
William Jennings Bryan Buried Plan Set For D C
William Jennings Bryan will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery Washington after state viewing in Dayton Tennessee. The body will lie in state at 2 to 5 pm today then depart by train Wednesday morning reaching Chattanooga then Washington by Thursday morning. A four man American Legion guard will honor the body in Dayton.
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Dayton
Tenn
William Jennings Bryan
Arlington, National Cemetery
Washington
D.C
Richard Rogers
Southern Railroad
Chattanooga
Bryan
Fred Brady
The
American Legion
Death of William Jennings Bryan Recall in District
Death of William Jennings Bryan at Dayton Tennessee brings back memories for New Castle and Lawrence County residents. Bryan visited New Castle several times, most recently about three years ago when he spoke at the old Second United Presbyterian church in New Wilmington under Westminster College. The event drew notable attention from authorities and the community.
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William Jennings
New Castle
Lawrence County
Greenville Youth Dies in Car Crash At Andover Road
Walter Hill a 16 year old boy died when his automobile turned over on the Andover road yesterday afternoon. His father William Hill and infant sister were in a serious condition. Mrs Hill suffered a broken collar bone. Witnesses said Walter tried to pass another car and his vehicle went off the road. He escaped through a window but was pinned as the car overturned.
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Greenville
Walter Hill
William Hill
Andover
New Castle Woman Describes London Sights Series Two
Mrs. K. Yerederick Roberts reports from London on a guided tour of the city’s sights. She notes rain, currency quirks, and landmarks from Hyde Park to the Tower, with reflections on museums, royals, and historic sites in a flowing travel column.
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New Castle
London
New Castle News
K. Yerederick Roberts
England
Wiagon
Tower of London
Great Britain Not To Interfere In Crude Rubber War
The House of Commons to take up the case as Britain faces huge fortunes in rubber stocks under current export restrictions. Britain may modify laws to meet U S requests, but US pressure suggests little chance of relaxation. Observers note growing rubber trade outside the empire and debate over debt repayment with the United States.
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Great Britain
London
Britain
United States
Houghton
Foreign Office
International
London Exchange
Uncle Sam
House of Commons
Mark Kerr
Empire League
Malaya
British Empire
Morning Post
Lame
Great Briain
No Action Relative To Calling Pastor
At the Congregational meeting of First Congregational Church no action was taken on calling a pastor. A majority vote could not be reached for any candidate, and more candidates will be heard before a decision. August speakers include Dr. William Surdival of Ottawa Ohio and Rev Pugh Thomas of Minneapolis.
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William Surdival
Ottawa
Ohio
Pugh Thomas
Minneapolis
Traffic Accidents Report Injuries and Fatalities
A compiled notice records traffic incidents from July 15 to July 25 with 23 people injured. An update notes incidents on July 28 in Japua with 309 injuries and 2 fatalities. Inside city incidents number 2.055, outside city 2.2 fatalities.
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Arthur Mometer
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U.S. Highway
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Butler Man
Mary Luvich
Virginia
Little White Cottage
Market Street
Arlington National Cemetery
John R. Raulston
Brian
William
J, Bryan
New Wilmington
Tottenham Court Road
Horse Shoe Inn
Kensington Garden
Hyda Park
Hyda
Bob
Gyp
BaBa
Grenadier Guards
Albert Memorial
Lages
Duke of Connaugh
Tottrentle
Wallngton
Buckingham Palhea
Prince of Wales
Garguide
George Washington
George III
White Hall
White’s Hall Gardens
Charing Cross
Waterlow Bridge
Temple Gardens
Yorks
Lanchesters
Threadneedle Street
Hay Market
Mill Street
Ple Street
Pudding Lang
Dickena Fas
Congregational Church
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