Harding Confident Of United Republican Support
Senator Harding expects full united Republican backing for his presidential bid. He rejects rumors of disaffection and says campaign organization will heal any wounds. He has received messages of support from Lowden Johnson Procter and other campaign managers and plans to work late as he moves to finalize his plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Hayward
W.ashington
Harding
United Republican
Lowden
Hiram Johnson
Senator Harding
Chicago
William Cooper
Procter
Wood
George B. Christian, Jr
Harding Won’t Quit Senate Candidacy in Ohio Withdrawal Planned
Senator Warren G. Harding declares he will not resign from the Senate and will withdraw his Ohio petition to run for the U.S. Senate. He says he will serve his current term and discuss publicity matters with Leslie M. Shaw as he plans the campaign with the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington
Warren G. Harding
U. S
Ohio
Harding
Chicago
Senate
Leslie M. Shaw
the Treasury
Shaw
Board of Trade nominates 4 directors from 16 candidates
Balloting identifies FE W Beadel and 15 others as potential four directors for the Board of Trade vacancies created June 1. Ballots will list 16 names as members select four men. 125 names were nominated and Beadle led the field with a clear margin while the rest clustered in close totals across the cosmopolitan tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
FE. W. Beadel
James K. Love
T. W. Dickey
George T. Weingartner
Adolph Green
D. S. Williams
E. E. McGill
T. J. Davies
George A. Rigby
Q. A. McBride
James M. Smith
M. L. Wallace
Ww. EK. Duersten
Charles Watkins
A. W. Andrews
L. B. Round
E. W. Beadle
Mr. Beadle
Plumbers Attend 28th Annual National Convention
F P Andrews and William J Shaddick plumbers of this city attend the 28th annual convention of the National Association of Master Plumbers of the United States at the William Penn Hotel. About 700 delegates attend with some 200 auxiliary members. Most local master plumbers plan to attend Thursday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Andrews
William J. Shaddick
National Association of Master Plumbers of the
United States
William Penn Hotel
Proposed garbage plant site sale approved by city council
The city approved an ordinance to sell Shenango township property bought for a garbage plant but never used. The sale price will be set by council approval through the purchasing agent. Also approved was revoking permits for curbside gasoline pumping devices issued before December 15, 1919. Frank Kreaps resumed duties as Seventh ward letter carrier after a week’s vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenango Township
Committee of the Whole
Frank Kreaps
Pennsylvania Avenue
Seventh Ward
Seven Die As Chicago Storm Lashes City
Seven persons killed in a severe electrical storm that swept Chicago Monday night. Lightning struck three people and two drowned. collisions occurred due to rain obscuring vision. A schoolhouse with children was struck but teachers rushed students to safety saving lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tional News Service
Chicago
Jack Johnson Faces Deportation From Mexico
Jack Johnson former world heavyweight champion is ordered to leave Mexico amid a countrywide drive against undesirables. He faces deportation unless he surrenders to U.S. authorities who seek him on a Chicago white slavery conviction eight years old. Johnson may be in U S custody soon as he leaves or is removed from the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Tia Juana
Mexico
Jack Johnson
Ancle
Sam
Chicago
TI Junita
Department of Justice of
United States
Lower
California
Johnson
Amherst Honors Governor Coolidge
Governor Coolidge returns to Northampton after Amherst class day to a widespread welcome. Thousands line Massasoit Street and accompany his procession of decorated cars to his home where he receives in a reception and listens to speeches praising his public service and vice presidential nomination by the Republican party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Northampton
Amherst College
Coolidge
Republican Party
Massasoit Street
New Brighton Girl Killed in Night Collision
Miss Lulu Fields 18 of New Brighton was killed and two others injured in a late night crash between an automobile and a motorcycle in Rochester Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Rochester
Lulu Fields
New Brighton
New Castle Exposes Winter Water Use Surprising Data
Howard B Richards, superintendent, states New Castle uses more water in winter than summer due to leaks from open spigots and street line breaks. Daily pumped volume averages about 5 million gallons, with occasional peaks to 8 million. He notes no shortage unless coal supply fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Howard B. Richards
The
Water Company
Richards
Aqua Para
Annual Flag Day Ceremony At Elks Home
Flag Day exercises at the Elks home honored the flag with music, prayers, and a history read by Norris Mitchell. Col Churchill B. Medard of Pittsburgh spoke on flag protection in World War I, as a Liberty Bell made of flowers represented the colors. The event drew members of G A R Spanish American Veterans and the American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk’s Home
Frank Clinefelter
C. M. Smail
Paul Welch
Norris Mitchell
Thomas W. Dickey
Dickey
Churchill B. Medard
Pittburgh
First Pennsylvania Artillery
The
Spanish-American of Veterans
American Legion
Rev Rinker Receives Doctor of Divinity at Allegheny College
Rev Austin J Rinker of First Methodist Erie travels to Meadville for Allegheny College commencement where he will be awarded the Doctor of Divinity. He already holds a Doctor of Philosophy earned after three years of post graduate work and lectures with noted scholars from Boston Princeton and Grove City College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin J. Rinker
First Methodist Church
Meadville
Allegheny College
Rinker
P. Browne
Clark
Boston
Isaac Ketler
Alexander Ormond
Princeton
Grove City College
Erie Conference
Pennsylvania
State Approves Bridge Plan Over Neshannock Creek
The state waterways commission approved plans for a new bridge over Neshannock creek at South Jefferson street. The plate girder structure will be concrete covered and measure 177.8 feet long and 44 feet wide clear, with a four and one half foot sidewalk to bridge height.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neshannock Creek
South Jefferson Street
State Waterways Commission
North Hill Falls spring reopens after months of closure
Residents along Falls and Grant streets resume use of the Falls spring on North Hill. The water feature, closed for many months, returns to activity as people stroll the hill enjoying the spring once more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Hill
Falls
Grant Streets
Old Fight May Be Renewed At Frisco Meeting
The Democratic national convention opens with Homer S. Cummings keynote and committee actions planned. The long disputed two thirds rule to nominate may be revived as Palmer workers and Ohio backers arrive. Vice President Marshall is among today's arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
San Francisco
Homer S. Cummings
Champ Clarke
E. H. Moore
Youngstown
James Cox
Ohio
Palmer
Oliver Newman
Palmer Committee
Marshall
Black Hand Suspected in Caruso Jewelry Theft Case
Detectives probing Enrico Caruso's East Hampton jewel theft estimate a Black Hand link after night signals on the 100 acre estate and a cryptic hand gesture to an Italian maid. Mrs Caruso fears for her child as guards patrol the grounds amid renewed threats dating back a decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caruso
Thomas J. Corrigan
Gloria
Bandits Are Put To Flight In WV Railcar Attempt
Conductor Earl Chambers of Steubenville Ohio thwarted a holdup on the Steubenville and Wierton line early today. One bandit ordered him to surrender but the conductor refused and tackled the intruder. Both assailants fled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Whetling
W. Va
Earl Chambers
Steubenville
Ohio
Steubenville and Wierton
Holdup Men On East Side Stun Resident
George Zeigler at 105 South Walnut reports two masked men with revolvers confronted him at Court and Walnut. They searched his pockets but found nothing of value. Police scoured the East Side after the alarm but no clues emerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Zeigler
South Walnut Street
Court
Walnut Streets
Zeigler
Labor groups seek Johnson independent bid for presidency
In Richmond Virginia on June 15 labor organization representatives said thousands have signed a petition urging Senator Hiram Johnson to repudi- ate the Republican platform and declare himself an independent candidate for the presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Richmond
Hiram Johnson
Second Beach Project Underway This Friday
The second municipal bathing beach will start on Friday June 18 near Rural Avenue on the Neshannock. Volunteers are urged from every boy and man to help build the larger dam and fill about 2000 bags. The Bathing Beach Committee of the Board of Trade authorized engaging O P Elder as supervisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Run
Neshannock
O. P. Elder
Two Killed In Santa Fe Wreck Near La Junta
A California Limited eastbound train wrecked south of La Junta Colorado injuring 12 to 15 and killing two. One victim is believed to be Dr. Harden of Chicago. a broken locomotive axle is cited. A wrecking train with nurses and doctors responded from La Junta, with injuries including F. W. Sweedland of Angola New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Junta
Colo
California Limited
Santa Fe
Here
Harden
Chicago
F. W. Sweedland
Angola
N. Y
City payrolls approved include inspector Koonce’s fee
City council approved payrolls for all departments. The report notes a twenty five percent commission earned by William Koonce, former city plumbing inspector, on inspection fees from his term, totaling 120.81 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Koonce
Elwell Mystery Deepening As Probe Goes On
International News Service reports ongoing investigation into the slaying of bridge whist expert Joseph Browne Elwell at his New York city home on West 70th Street. Police questioned partygoers and associates, uncovering a silk lingerie clue and a note from a woman signing as Clara claiming residence at the Biltmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwell
International News Service
New York
West 70Th Street
Joseph Browne _ Elwell
John E. Boyce
Clara
the Biltmore
Heavier Base to Replace Paving Under South Mill Bridge
Councilman E. W. Anderson announced plans to tear up existing paving on the South Mill street bridge project. Republic Engineers Inc representatives agreed to install a heavier concrete base on a lighter sand cushion for the bricks to improve the roadbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Anderson
New South Mill Street
Republic Engineers, Incorporated
Traction Company
Notable Fatalities and Incidents Sweep Through Multiple Cities
A 106 year old miner William Wallace dies in DuBois. Omaha closes public schools at 10 due to heat. A Bristol Va feud ends with the deaths of Robert Fee and George Polly. Miss Nynia Seabert sues the McCreary hotel in Hinton for 50,000 over an elevator shaft knee injury. George Porter, 10, dies in Bradford from a decayed tooth infection. Two of six jail break participants recaptured in Parkersburg by B&O police. Three Wheeling steel plants to merge with 100 million capital. Miss Columbia, a new magazine for American women in politics. A Robertson to transfer from Sharon to Alliance. Erie train hits a car at Sharon crossing injuring three. Bruce R. Campbell faces 14 counts over Struthers bank failure. trial set June 28. Michael Vanada found along Fort Wayne road near Jado with a broken back from an embankment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nynia Seabert
McCreary Hotel Company
Hinton
W. Va
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Capitol
Efi
Amherst
Governor Coolidge
Elk’s
P. P. O. E. Club House
Frisco
Caruso Estate
Enrico Caruso
East Hampton
Liss
East Side
Walnut St
Man
Walter Lewisohn
Viola Kraus
Kraus
Victor von Schlegell
William Wallace
DuBois
Omaha
Neb
Robert Fee
George Polly
Bristol
George Robert Porter
Robert E. Porter
Bradford
Parkersburg
Baltimore & Ohio
Wheeling
A. Robertson
Sharon
American Steel Foundries
Alliance
Erie
Sharon Crossing
Bruce R. Campbell
Struthers, O., Bank
Michael Vanada
Fort Wayne
Jado
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