Explosion at McKees Rocks Injures, Kills Two
Coroner McGregor probes a truck explosion in McKees Rocks near Pittsburgh. A backfire ignited torpedoes and explosives on the Halpern Company load, killing Frank Artzberger and Edward Simon, injuring others, shattering hundreds of windows, and causing over $50,000 in damage.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
William J. McGregor
McKeen Rocks
J. A.halpern Company
Frank Artzberger
Edward Simon
Halpern Company
Welsh Will Go To Youngstown For Eisteddfod
A large number of Walsh people from the city plan to attend the Eisteddfod in Youngstown on June 12 and 13. The New Castle choir of 50 voices under Prof. R. EB Johns will compete for a $500 prize.
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Walsh
Youngstown
New Castle
0 Voices
R. EB. Johns
Situation in Shanghai Worsens Amid Food Shortages Riot
London dispatches report Shanghai deterioration with a strike by Chinese workers of about 3,000. Communist agents blamed for the strike as public service slows and food shortages worsen. Sniping continues as 2,000 troops move to quell unrest. rioters fire on American troops, killing two horses and wounding Dr. Thomas G. McMartin. Police arrest hundreds of rioters at makeshift positions around the city.
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International News Service
London
Shanghai
Evening News
Burkill Road
Thomas G. McMartin
Chance Of Death Or Recovery For War Secretary Weeks
A June report from Massachusetts General Hospital said Secretary of War John W. Weeks remained in critical condition after gallstone surgery. Doctors noted no improvement and continued vigilant nursing at his bedside as Mrs Weeks and family members stayed nearby.
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Auleetric
International News Service
Boston
John W. Weeks
Phillips House
Massachusetts General Hospital
Weeks
Storms in Sweden Cause Major Marine Toll
Stockholm reports fierce storms killing about twenty people in marine disasters across Sweden. Officials say vessels were overwhelmed as winds and seas surged, with crews missing and search operations ongoing into early June.
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International News Service
Stockholm
Sweden
Westha
Biweden
Stop Itching Eczema with Zemo Antiseptic Liquid
Penetrating antiseptic Zemo promises rapid relief from eczema tetter pimples rash and related skin diseases. The ad claims quick clearing and healthier skin with a trial bottle 35 cents or a dollar for large size plus Zemo Soap 25 cents. Available at druggists.
Edenburg Memorial Day and Local Notices
Memorial Day program at the band stand followed by a business meeting electing Russell Hofmeister as president Harry B Sherard as vice president Laura Coates as treasurer Mary Morton as secretary Irvin Hofmeister on music committee Charlie Hoover and Paul Raub on soldiers’ committee The association plans August 12 1825 to clear briars and brush from the cemetery Edenburg personals list several local residents visiting and attending events including a Klan meeting in Canfield Ohio ball game attendance and Memorial Day activities Treasury notes layoffs of clerks and general remarks on the season’s timing.
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Lawrence County
Pomona Grange No. 65
Westfield
Century Farma
North Hoover
Mahoning Valley
Easthbrook
Liberty
New Bedford
W. F. Hill
Pennsylvania State Grange
Lawrence County Pomona
Hue
Pomona
Russell Hofmeister
Harry B Sherard
Laura Coates
Mary Morton
Irvin Hofmeister
Charlie Hoover
Paul Raub
Associat
Agaociation
Edenburg
Robert McCurdy
New Castle
Clyda Rodgers
Leroy Pariah
Harry Park
Trene
C. BE. Stanley
Charlie Mock
Priscilla Stanley
Cantfold
Frank Coates
Irvin Hofmoelster
Mary Morrow
Hillwood City
Hazel Dell
Stanley
Patsy Thorn
Lew Castle
Clyde Pitwar
Virginia
Harry Coates
Mra
Thomas McGraw
Gain
Wilber
Tessie Morrow
Ross Appointed Chief Clerk in State Department
Harrisburg, June 3 Ross of Harrisburg was appointed chief clerk in the department by Secretary James F. Woodward. He is among the oldest employees, having served since 1868, and succeeds Edward B. Diren who died suddenly last week.
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C International News Service
Harrisburg
George F. Ross
Department
Secretary of Internal Affairs
James F. Woodward
Ross
All
Edward B. Diren
Pittsburgh City Solicitor Appointed to State Public Service Board
Governor Pinchot Tuesday named Richard W. Martin Pittsburgh city solicitor as the seventh member of the Public Service Commission. The move elevates a local official to a state regulatory role, expanding oversight of utilities and public services.
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NeWwa
Evice
Hartisburo
Pinchot
Richard W. Martin
Pittsburgh
Public Service Commission
Realty Transfers Across Town Cast 1 Dollar Trades
Realty transfers list several 1 dollar transactions including Thomas Dusen to Joseph Robina in First Ward Qilwood and Charles aA Clarts to John Brown in Union township along with Matthew Guntan to Highland Realty Co in Second Ward and Highland Realty Co to Christina Jamarino in Second Ward John Wehman to John Ruganski in Perry township and Claude B Goehring to
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Thomas Dusen
Joseph Robina
Local notices list transfers and a debt waiver
In Shenango township and surrounding wards, transfers include Ww Garver to Theodore J Tyler for 1, Gennaro Cestrone to Joseph Sac for 1, C Spencer to Nabanna Schaas for 250, and Jeremiah Blucher to Guy W Sut ton for 1. Joseph Pawlaski disclaims debts for others. A poem fragment follows criticizing Tum runners and previous reputations.
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Harvey Brenner
Theodore J.tyler
Shenango Township
Gennaro Cestrone Io Joseph Sacio
Spencer
Nabanna Schaas
Talon Township
Jeremiah Blucher
Guy W. Sutton
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Excella Magazin
Helen
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Albert Wigton
William Knapper
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John Park
M. B. Riley
L. D. Stanley
Ruth
Albert Hewitt
New Cestla
E. F. Ashton
Bud Shatler
Cleveland
Elizabeth Mitchaltren
Claire Hoover
Mesury
Treasury
Beechaur
Cole Beccles
Beccham
State Department
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Shenanco Township
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