Pittsburgh Oil Fire Traps Firemen At Refinery
A massive 100000 gallon oil tank at Atlantic Refining exploded and caught fire in Pittsburgh. Twenty firemen were seriously injured, some fatally, as the blaze spread across nine blocks. Rescue efforts were hampered by flames and smoke while spectators sustained injuries. Officials estimate losses up to $1.5 million, with standard oil experts aiding the battle.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Atlantic Refining Company
Fire Department
Standard Oil Company
Franklin
Mystery death of Woodich near Carbon boarding house
John Woodich Austrian, age 54, was found dead near a garage behind Matt Jaric boarding house in Carbon. Coroner suspects poisoned liquor. no wounds. Witnesses note heavy drinking. body found by John Vascovitch. Insurance policy for 1000 dollars payable to daughter Melissa Paronvoich. agent W G Kesler to locate her.
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John Woodich
Matt Jaric
Carbon
John Vuscovitch
Jaric
Woodich
Justice of the Peace
James H. Eakin
Hillsville
J. P. Caldwell
Caldwell
Anna Semanza
Matt Jarke
Struthers
John Vascovitch
Cunningham
Lowellville
Life Insurance Company
Wheeling
W. Va
Melissa Paronvoich
W. G. Kesler
Mrs Best Goes On Trial For Murder In Lawrence County
Mrs Josephine Best charged with murdering Carl Dufford goes on trial Monday morning June 18 in Lawrence County Court. A large legal team represents both sides with District Attorney Hildebrand joined by ex judge Porter for the commonwealth and Samuel L McCracken aided by C Henry Akeng and John Greer for the defense. The lengthy case may span the week and jurors are expected to arrive with opinions formed. Best will testify in her own defense as McCracken confirms.
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Josephine Best
Carl H. Dufford
Lawrence County
Commonwealth District
R. Lawrence Hildebrand
William E. Porter
Duffords
Samuel L. McCracken
C. Henry Akeng
This City
John Greer
Butler, Pa
Bulgaria poised for war amid troop buildup near Sofia
Reports say Bulgarian forces concentrate 70,000 troops with Greek officials confirming the buildup. King Boris ready to flee by plane if March succeeds as irregulars mobilize. other groups reportedly join the movement near the capital.
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Boris
Sofia
Doris
Athens
Thrace
Formal Bus Line Permit Filed For 7th Ward
Pennsylvania Ohio Coach Lines files with the Public Service Commission of Pennsylvania for a certificate of public convenience to operate auto bus service from Washington and Mill streets to Mahoningtown. Hearing set for June 28 in Pittsburgh. public hearing is noted. A separate filing by Pennsylvania Ohio Electric Company seeks to discontinue streetcar service on Mahoning Avenue Cedar Street Clayton Street and Liberty Street with a hearing also on June 28.
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7Th Ward
Public Service Commission of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania~Ohio Coach Lines Company
Washington and
Mill Streets
Mahoningtown
Harrisburg
Atlantic Avenue
Public Service Commission
Pennsylvania-Ohio Electric Company
Mahoning Avenue
Cedar Street
Clayton Street
Liberty Street
Pittsburgh
Motorcycle damaged by fire on Neal street
The motorcycle of Raymond Stanton was damaged by fire last night due to a car buretor leak. The blaze was reported from box 43 at 8 10 p m on Neal street, causing about 25 dollars in damage.
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Raymond Stanton
Neal Street
Heated Summer Foretells a Crowded Campaign
The piece notes sweltering days and loud campaign talk as candidates begin to vocally woo voters. It frames summer as a time of heat and political bluster, predicting a long, heated election season ahead.
Marriage Licenses Recorded in Ellwood City and Nearby
John M. Cornelius and Thelma Irene Brewer from Ellwood City listed among couples. Francis Henderson tied to Cleveland with Lillian J. Fisher of New Castle. James M. Conway and Elizabeth T. Williams from Cleveland and New Castle respectively. William J. McChesney of New Castle with Elizabeth J. Cover from New Wilmington.
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John M. Cornelius
Ellwood City
Thelma Irene Brewer
Francis Henderson
Cleveland
Lillian J. Fisher
New Castle
R. D
James M. Conway
Elizabeth T. Williams
William J. McChesney
Elizabeth J. Cover
New Wilmington
Flood in Platte River Valley Reaches Serious Stage
Flooding worsens in the Platte river valley with the South Platte at Ogallala overflowing. Homes are inundated and residents seek higher ground. Keith county commissioners were warned but did not act. Meanwhile a western Nebraska storm near Norfolk produced a damaging tornado that spared towns but harmed crops and farms.
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International News Service
Omaha
Neb
Platte River
South Platte
Ogallala
Keith County
Nebraska
Norfolk
Warlike Bulgarian upheaval shocks Balkans in mid June
Bulgria’s new revolutionary government faces heavy fighting as 70 000 troops are reported, irregulars join the government, and peasant bands clash with revolutionary troops near Sofia. King Boris prepares possible escape, while Great Britain and the Little Entente fear Balkan instability and demobilization pressures escalate.
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David M. Church
Orange Guard
Sofia
The
Times
Stambulisky
International Head Of Printers Dies
John McParland president of the International Typographical Union died at St. Vincent's hospital Indianapolis from pneumonia. Age 55, in second term as president. Formerly lived in New York, moved to Indianapolis after election, born in Talbot Australia. Funeral plans not set. body may go to Grand Rapids Michigan where a son lives.
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International News Service
New York
John McParland
International Typographical Union
St. Vincent's Hospital
Indianapolis
McParland
Typographical Union
Union
Talbot
Australia
Grand Rapids
Mich
Curran Sworn In As Commissioner For Ellis Island
Henry H. Curran of New York City was sworn in today as Commissioner of Immigration for Ellis Island after talks with the secretary of labor and immigration service officials. He will assume duties on July 1, with the oath given by Samuel J. Gompers.
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International News Service
Washington
Secretary of Labor
Davis
Immigration Service
Henry H. Curran
New York City
Ellis Island
Samuel J. Gompers
Department of Labor
Curran
Patsy Brannigan to Fight in Gotham Ring
New Castle reports Patsy Brannigan featherweight will be one of the battlers in the semi wind up of the Dundee Criqui title fight in New York.
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New Castle
Patsy Brannigan
Johnny Dundee
Eugene Criqui
New York
Want Conference On Limitation Of Air Forces
Washington observers report that France and Britain race for air supremacy spurs a push in the Sixty Eighth Congress to convene another World Arms conference to limit aircraft and submarine production. Rep. Butler of Pennsylvania says action will come next spring, warning that future war could dwarf past horrors. Harding and Hughes favor the idea in principle but doubt timely success.
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Washingt
France
Great Britain
Harding
Washington
White House
State Department
Congress
Thomas S. Butler
Pennsylvania
Naval Committee
Butler
Europe
Hughes
Fight in Wisconsin Senate Repeal Delayed by Recess
MADISON Wis June 16 Delay in the fight in the state senate over the Tucker bill to repeal state prohibition enforcement laws was eased today by a recess of that body. The bill was received from the house and placed on the calendar to be taken up for consideration Tuesday.
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International News Service
Madison
Wis
State Senate
House
Plasterers Wanted for News Building on Mercer Street
Ten or twelve plasterers are sought for the new News building on North Mercer Street. Inquiries should be directed to the Boss Plasterer on the job.
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The
New News
Mercer Street
Girl With Broken Back Elopes From Western Hospital
San Francisco dispatch reports 19 year old Elan Strang, confined to a hospital bed for over a year after a back injury, eloped with 19 year old George C. Franklin. They fled by automobile, later wed quietly at Redwood City with the bride carried to the altar in a woolen brace.
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International News Service
San Francisco
Elan Strang
Miss Strang
George C. Franklin
Rebecca Strang
De Valera Declines Republican Ticket in Irish Election
Dublin reports that fugitive Irish leader Eamonn De Valera announced he will not seek to field a Republican ticket in the coming elections. He warned there is no chance of fair play for a Republican ticket and suggested followers run with other parties to reveal the people’s choice in a free election.
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International News Service
Dublin
Eamonn de Valera
de Valera
Navy seeks arsonist in balloon gunfire over West Virginia
Washington reports Navy efforts to catch the person firing at balloons over West Virginia. Assistant Secretary Roosevelt writes to Governor Morgan requesting cooperation to stop the dangerous practice.
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West Virginia
International News Service
Washington
Navy Departments
Roosevelt
Morgan
Death Record for Margaret B Cummings and Isabel Taylor
Death notice reports Margaret B Cummings age 24 of Union township and Isabel Harlan Taylor of Crat ton Pennsylvania. Details are minimal, listing names and places with no further biographical or ceremony information.
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Margaret B. Cummings
Union Township
Isabel Harlan Taylor
Cratton, Pa
Firebug Strikes Twice In East Side Arson Spree
Early today a single incendiary fired three East Side homes, attempted a break in at another, and robbed a resident. Police and fire officials describe a 35 to 40 year old man, five feet nine, 140 pounds, in a dark suit, possibly mentally unbalanced. Fire started with a greasy substance. no gasoline or oil found. Homes at Brookover, Frye, and Bixler reported damage. Hyberger robbed. Barnes residence invaded. Authorities vow strict measures, plainclothes patrols, and a possible state fire marshal aid to end the menace.
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East Side
Thomas Lynch
C. A. Brookover
East Washingston Street
J. T. Frye
Pearl Street
J. E. Bixler
Marshall Avenue
William Hyberger
Oak Street
M. C. Barnes
Beckford Street
Connery
Henry Dysart
Knauth Brokerage House Declares Bankruptcy
In New York on June 16 the stock brokerage firm of Knauth Nachod and Kahne was announced bankrupt on the exchange floor. The failure marks the latest in a string of suspensions sweeping Wall Street over the past ten weeks.
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International News Service
New York
Knauth, Nachod and Kahne
New York Stock Exchange
Wall Street
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