Steel Car Era Upheaval for Rail Equipment By 1922
The American Railway association bans wooden cars starting January 1, 1922, prompting manufacturers to expect about 200000 new steel framed cars. By 1930 no all wood cars will be accepted and by 1934 underframes with metal draft arms extending 24 inches or more will be prohibited. Existing 300000 wooden cars must be replaced within two years. some wooden use may continue until 1934 per rule provisions.
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American Railway Association
Raiway
Essmate
Railroads plan retirement and replacement of aging cars
Regulators may adopt tighter rules critics say. About 16 thousand cars will be retired and replaced by the railroad system in the country over the next three to four years according to industry sources.
Main Building To Be Razed At Penn State
Penn State's Old Main, first erected in 1858, will be razed after commencement week, June 14 to 18. Alumni will view the structure one last time before a modern limestone building rises in its place, continuing the college’s long tradition and serving nearly 24,099 students over the years.
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State College
Old Main
Pennsylvania State College
Braddock Police Dog Helps Nab Store Burglar
Braddock Pa June 19 Jackie a part shepherd police dog aided Officer Ray Queens in catching John C Gottenheim 35 Braddock leaving the cellar of an A P grocery with 22.10 stolen. Golvenheim identified by four taxi drivers as a repeated cab thief. Jackie belonged to Mary Lefkowitz but joined nightly patrols with the officer.
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Braddock
Jackie
Ray Queens
Queens
John C. Gottenheim
Golvenheim
Mary Lefkowitz
Two Killed in Auto Crash Near Elyria and Plane Crash
June 10 dispatch reports two men killed and a woman seriously injured in a road collision on Wangton road near Brookside boulevard. Emma Hoffman of Bi ie hospitalized. Victims William Ebbert and Frank Gardner, both of Wheel ing, W. Va. Also, a Elyria plane crash near Elyria Air Service Inc. field leaves passenger Huneke dead and Richard Clark gravely injured. Pilot George Buk e survives with minor injuries. Vanderveer, an experienced pilot, based near Elyria after moving from Cleveland.
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Cinternational News Service
Pittsburgh
Wangton Road
Brookside Boulevard
Here
Mercy Hospital
Emma Hoffman
Bi Ie
William Ebbert
Frank Gardner
Wheeling
W. Va
Elyria
George Buke
Ec Instant
Richard Clark
Garl Vanderveer
Elyria Air Service Inc
Huneke
Clark
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Vanderveer
Elyria Feld
Cleveland
Farmer Kills Wife and Mother of Eight Near Hillboro
Gallipolis Ohio June 10 Charles Shingledecker 55 a farmer shot his wife Iva 48 at their home near Hillboro. She died shortly after and Shingledecker is being detained. Eight children were left motherless.
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Gallipolis
Charles Shingledecker
Iva
Hillboro
Shingledecker
Auto Thief Given Three Year Term
Eugene Hill a 30 year old from Detroit who escaped Uniontown jail in 1927 due to fellow prisoner disturbances will serve three years in the Atlanta penitentiary. He pleaded guilty to transporting a stolen car from Raleigh to Uniontown and was sentenced by Federal Judge P Schoonmaker. Hill’s escape followed his arrest with Walter Wilson. Wilson remains unfound. Government officers later located Hill serving a Wisconsin state term and brought him back to Pittsburgh after release.
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Pittsburgh
Eugene Hill
Detroit
Uniontown
Atlanta
Hill
Raleigh
N. C
P. Schoonmaker
joMkers
Walter Wilson
Wilson
Wisconsin State Penitentiary
Wimodausis Picnic at Cascade Park June 12
Wimodausis picnic will be held at Cascade Park at noon on June 12. Members are asked to bring their own dishes, silverware, and sandwiches. Coffee and ice cream will be supplied by the committee.
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Cascade Park
School Teacher Injured in Auto Crash Near Brookside Farms
Miss Emma Hoffman a Beestling schoolteacher sustained a fractured skull in a Saturday auto accident on the Washington road at Brookside Farms. She was improved today at Mercy hospital. Two Wheeling businessmen, William Ebert 65 and Frank J Gardner 55, died in the crash. They were producing dealers returning to Wheeling from Pittsburgh.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Emma Hoffman
Washington
Brookside Farms
Wheeling
Mercy Hospital
William Ebert
Frank J. Gardner
Ebert
American model soldier praised after wartime era crash
A former service member known as an American model soldier was cited in reports as the Wheeling car collided with a vehicle driven by Miss Hoffman on a curved highway stretch. The incident prompted investigations into the cause and resulting injuries.
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Wheeling
Miss Hoffman
Best of Radio Features Tonight Schedule
Tonight's radio lineup lists NBC WEAF and related stations with programs from 7:30 p m to 2:14 a m. Displays include Roxy and his gang musical memories Sousa band Real Folks Empire Builders dedication of a new train and night club romance.
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NBC
WJZ
Roxy
His
Wb3bm
Chicago
WEAF
Voice of Firestone
Sousa
WIZ
Empire Builders
Columbia
St. Paul
Birmingham
Plan Services For Mother And Child In Pittsburgh Tragedy
Double funeral services are set for Mrs. Luelin Beck, 29, of Carrick, and her 6-year-old son Warren. Police say the mother strangled the child then died by suicide after drinking poison. The bodies were found Saturday evening when the husband Joseph Beck, a mechanic, returned home. Mrs Beck had been ill for some time.
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International News Services
Pittsburgh
Luelin Beck
Carrick
Warren
Facher
Joseph Beck
Consistory Bugle Corps Plans Wednesday Practice Session
Members of the Legion of Nonor bugle and drum corps of the New Castle Consistory will hold weekly practice on Wednesday at 3 30 due to conflicting engagements. Several members are likely to attend as a tip is in prospect and new pieces and formations will be practiced.
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Legion of Nonor Bugle and
New Castle
Athletics Browns Series Final Postponed by Rain
The final game of the Athletics and St. Louis Browns series in Philadelphia was called off today due to rain.
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Hinteria Bioauy
Philadelphia
Athletics
St. Louis Browns
Galveston Beauty Pageant Draws Torrid Sun
Galveston's fourth international beauty pageant stage at the beach drew thousands as 44 contestants endured 94-degree heat for a bathing suit revue. Miss United States and Miss Universe will be chosen by a panel of seven judges through Tuesday, with Bishop C. E. Byrne overseeing the event and discouraging entrants from abroad.
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Galveston
United States
C. E. Byrne
Galveston Catholic
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