Ensign Luther Schmidt Dies in Pensacola Plane Crash
Ensign Luther S. Schmidt U S Navy and brother of Nelson Schmidt of Lincoln avenue was killed when his plane collided with another piloted by Lieut Ingersoll at Pensacola Florida. Ingersoll parachuted to safety and was rescued. Schmidt had studied aviation at Annapolis and was stationed in the aviation branch. His body to be brought to Schwenksville Pa for burial.
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Luther S. Schmidt
U.S. N
Nelson Behmidt
Lincoln Avenue
Pensacola
Florida
J. Ingersoll
Inger- 801
Ensign Schmidt
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Academy
Naval Service
Nelson Schmidt
Tehigh Portland Cement Company
Schwenks_ ile
Bur
Improvement On Pennsylvania Rail Project Opens New Bridge
The Pennsylvania railroad completes its $5,000,000 upgrade from Beaver Falls to Rochester with the new bridge between New Brighton and Beaver Falls opening June 15. A celebratory banquet is planned by the New Brighton Chamber of Commerce, and a special train led by VP E. E. Whiter will inaugurate the line.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Railroad
Beaver Falls
Rochester
New Brighton
E. E. Whiter
New Brighton Chamber of Commerce
Check Up Reports McPherson Kidnap Case Advances
San Francisco reports last 24 hours of the Aimee Semple McPherson disappearance focus on Kenneth G. Ormiston of Los Angeles and an Andrews Hotel registry entry in San Luis Obispo. District Attorney Asa Keyes confirms checking claims two men held the evangelist for a 25000 reward.
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International News Service
San Francisco
Aimee Semple McPherson
Herman Cline
Los Angeles
Kenneth G. Ormiston
Angelus Temple
Frank Gibson
Cline
Asa Keyes
Keyes
McPherson
R A. McKinley
Long Beach
Cal
Mi Pherson
McKinley
Conductor’s Hunch Leads to Bank Robbery Suspects
Chicago transit conductor Ray Lumby suspected two men on his Chicago bound train after noting odd behavior. Police halted the pair in Chicago and found 1300 dollars concealed under market bags. they allegedly confessed to robbing the Shorewood State Bank. Suspects Gilbert Cooper and Frank Bourke named a third man, Blackie Williams, who is being sought.
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International News Service
Chicago
Ray Lumby
Chicago, North Shore and Milwaukee Railway
State Bank
Shoretorpe
Milwaukee
Lumby
Shorewood Bank
Gilbert Cooper
Sioux City
Frank Bourke
Bentley
Blackie” Williams
Williams
Carroll given year and a day in prison for perjury
Broadway producer Karl Carroll must serve a year and a day and pay a $2,000 fine for perjury tied to testimony about a nude bathtub scene at the Earl Carroll theater. Judge Goddard imposed the sentence after Carroll had stood trial on two counts of falsifying grand jury testimony. Carroll had been free on $5,000 bail since his conviction.
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David P. Sentner
International News Service
New York
Karl Carroll
Earl Carroll Theater
Joyce Hawley
Goddard
Carroll
Liberty
Herbert C Smyth
Smyth
Shenango Township School Building Plans Submitted
County Superintendent John C. Svling received a Harrisburg school department letter seeking more data on the proposed Shenango Township school. Architects Thayer will transport completed plans to Harrisburg next Monday for quick action, but delays threaten construction before next fall’s opening.
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John C. Svling
Harrisburg
Shenango Township
Thayer
Arrest Man For Kidnapping Child in Western PA
Police in Washington Pennsylvania held Edward Haines twenty of Carnegie for kidnapping the daughter of his wife by a former marriage. He faced a hearing after being taken near Burgettstown. Authorities say the girl was taken from Hollidays Cove West Virginia and returned to her grandmother. Robert Jackson fifty eight was also arrested for liquor possession.
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International News Service
Washington
Edward Haines
Carnegie
Haines
Burgettstown
Hollidays Cove
W. Va
College Workers Gather At Noon For Dormitory Drive
Westminster's Crusad ers met at the First Christian church basement to push a $160,000 dormitory fund for Robert Audley Browne hall. The noon gathering focused on prospect cards as subscriptions began at 1 30 pm. State Senator George T Wein gartner urged thorough effort to ensure success.
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Westminster
Crusaders
First Christian Church
George T. Weingartner
Robert Audley Browne
New Castle
Westminster College
Allegheny County Controller John P. Moore Dies
John P. Moore age 70, controller of Allegheny County and brother of former U S ambassador Alexander P. Moore, died at his Knoxville home after a yearlong illness. He served four terms in the Pennsylvania House and one in the State Senate and was in his third term as county controller. He is survived by his widow, two daughters and a son.
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Pittsburgh
John P. Moore
Alexander P. Moore
U. S
Spain
Allegheny County
Knoxville
Here
Moore
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Condition Of Mrs. Druschell Not Improving
The condition of Mrs. Wilbert Druschell of Shenango Township remains unchanged after she was burned by a kerosene explosion while tending a kitchen fire ten days ago. At Shenango Valley hospital authorities report no improvement in her injuries or overall health.
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Wilbert Druschell
Shenango Township
Shenango Valley Hospital
First Reports In College Drive For Westminster Hall
New Castle acts to raise 160000 for a boys dormitory at Westminster College with a hearing dinner tonight. Senator Weingartner leads the drive as teams compete for largest gifts and subscriptions amid plans for humorous prizes and a strong early start.
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George T. Weingartner
Executive Committee
Weingartner
American Golfers Win Walker Cup For Fifth Time
The United States defeated Great Britain by 6 1/2 to 5 1/2 in the Walker Cup at St Andrews. Americans Bobby Jones Watts Gunn Jess Sweetster and George Von Elm earned decisive points as Britain won four singles and halved one, while the U S won three singles and halved one.
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ST. Andrews
Scotland
America
Great Britain
United States
Bobby Jones
Watts Gunn
Jess Sweetster
George von Elm
Rentz Named Deputy Grand Master Builder
Fred L. Rentz of this city was named district deputy grand master builder of the Order of Builders on the recommendation of Mayor William H. Dunlap and appointed by Arthur M. Millard in Chicago. The Order, formed in 1921 with 383 boys, has grown to thousands ages 14 to 21 with Masonic sponsors and an advisory council. The Rangoon Burma cyclone death toll reached 2,746, with cholera adding to the fatalities.
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Fred L. Rentz
Order of Builders
William H. Dunlap
Pennsylvania
Arthur M. Millard
Chi
Masonic Fraternity
J. L. McFate
H. B. Richards
C. Ed. Brown
Ralph S. Reed
George A. Bechtel
HH. A. Brurdy
Thomas W. Solomon
Dunlap
Charles B. Phillips
New Wilmington
Mercer County
Howard C. Molter
New Brighton
Beaver County
International News Service
London
Arrakan
Burma
Rangoon
Large Hoff man House hotel burns at Bedford
A kitchen explosion likely due to leaking gas touched off a blaze at the Hoffman House, one of Bedford Pennsylvania’s largest hotels. Firemen faced stiff winds as guests fled, with Robert Wyant suffering severe burns to face and body while evacuting. Estimated damage set at 150000 dollars.
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International News Service
Bedford
Hoffman
Robert Wyant
Lincoln Highway
Dry Agents Stage Raid on Broadway
Federal dry agents and police raided the Broadway white light district early today, serving warrants on 14 places and arresting five people. The raids targeted venues catering to theatrical folk and moderate-income patrons, with champagne seized at one site near a police station.
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International News Service
New York
Broadway White Light
Diry
Washington
United States
Cotter
New Castle Man Urges Westminster College Support
A New Castle writer argues Westminster College serves the city beyond mills and shops. He urges a $160,000 campaign to fund a men’s dormitory, Robert Audley Browne Hall, as New Castle’s gift to Westminster and a lasting monument.
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George T. Weincartner
New Castle
Westminster
Westminster College
Robert Audley Browne
Million Dollar Fire Destroys Canadian Town Homes and Stores
A night blaze in Riviere du Loup Quebec caused estimated losses over one million dollars. The fire destroyed 42 homes ten stores and five warehouses after accidental matches in the J B Renaud store ignited flames that the high west wind spread across the city. Quebec aid arrived as firemen fought through the night to bring it under control.
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International News Service
Riviere DU Loup
Que
J. B. Renaud
Quebec
St. Lawrence
Montseratt Steel Works
Dube & Sons
Thivierge
Pelletier and
Proulx
Prohibition Fade-Out Expected by Congressmen
Washington dispatch notes no definite action on prohibition as drys seek more teeth and wets demand modification. Separate reports describe a major fire in an unnamed city with several warehouses destroyed, Quebec help arriving, and Mayor Dube estimating losses above one million dollars with most covered by insurance.
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George R. Holmes
News Service
Congress
Washington
Robbery Attempt At Benjamin Franklin Junior High
An attempted robbery at Benjamin Franklin Junior High occurred during Memorial Day break. Intruders gained entry via a rear window, pried open a partition, and stole three screwdrivers. They also damaged four stadium doors and tried to access the football players’ room but left with no major valuables.
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Benjamin Franklin Junior High School
Death notices for Elizabeth Gordon and John Bevan
Mrs. Elizabeth Gordon, 73, of Boston avenue, Mes. HL W. Phelps, 42, Ellwood Cite. John Bevan, 60, of South Wales, is also listed in the death notices.
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Elizabeth Gordon
Boston Avenue
Mes
W. Phelps
Ellwood
John Bevan
South Wales
Dig Deep for Westminster Memorial Hall Drive
An earnest appeal urges residents to contribute to Westminster College on the Hill, noting unpaid debts to fund a new hall and memorial building for future students. The message emphasizes civic duty, community pride, and a call to action as autumn weather cools to sixty degrees.
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Westminster
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