Heroic act costs girl life as sisters struck by train
Three young sisters, Lenora St Clair sixteen, Mabel Burgess three, and another Burgess five, died when a fifteen year old stepped onto the railroad to save her younger stepsisters from an oncoming Reading Co. train near Sunbury. Jacqueline led the group along the tracks after swimming. Lenora paused to rescue and pulled the second child to safety but all were struck as the train approached. The mute tragedy highlights a brave but doomed effort by the elder sister.
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CI International News
Sunbury
Lune
Itl
Lenora St.- Clair
Mabel Burgess
Dne
Burgess
Hamilton
Jacqueline
28th Division Men To Gather Here Saturday
Shankel of Pittsburgh and local veterans will rally at 11 30 Sunday with a public review and a postrodeo by Troop F for the benefit of veterans. Mess services provided Saturday evening through Sunday noon using field equipment. Kahio Ashton post sponsors with Frank Bardont as central chair and a regional committee including George Lawrence and Harvey Bintrim.
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Shankel
Pittsburgh
Harvey G. Bintrim
Mees
Grove City
Tennion
Kahio-Ashton Post
Sooiety
Frank ‘J. Bardont
George Lawrence
Mercer County
H. Martin “Pack” Lee
Willam J. Broe
Harvey Bintrin
Clouds McCracken
Howard Bidor
Pred A. Glonn
Congress Ends Special Session as President Wins
The Senate approved a conference report on a $650 million independent offices appropriation bill after a six hour debate. The session featured drama and produced support for the president’s plan for compensation to disabled veterans, amid debate over policy changes and other reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gontimen
Senate
Special Session Ends in Senate Vote on Veterans Bills
The House and Senate debated a veterans bill late into the night with President and advisers pressing, a veteran senator from Georgia defending the plan and a Minnesota senator who is blind urging rejection. The Senate adjourned after the session, and the House followed, ending Congress for the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Russell
Georgia
Schalley
Minnesota
Insect Specimen Report Stirs PA Newc Observes
The PA Newc Observes notes a large insect, deemed hellgranite by experts, near Walter Street. Trolley motormen report slick rails after last night’s rain, hindering travel. Steel reinforcement on West Washington Street bridge nears completion as concrete pours begin.
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Edward bin Davis
Walter Streat
Washington Street
Bridge
Ten percent wage increase at local plant reported
A fragmented clipping notes a ten percent wage increase at a local sanitary ware factory, praising aggressive management and rising orders. A stray personal line about a divorce and a dismissive remark appear among garbled text, but the main item centers on the wage hike and optimistic outlook for production and employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umajet
Unclear fragment on Will increase stall rolls machinery
Fragments mention Will increase stall rolls machinery and beer. context and details are unreadable, no clear event, person, organization, or place identifiable from the text.
Twelve Nominees for Chamber Board Up for Vote
The Chamber of Commerce Cf tes on Thursday evening lists twelve nominees for the chamber board. Members are urged to attend as the selection of directors proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber Board
Chamber of Commerce
Etor ‘Manag Company
New, Castle, New
Tax Reductions and Chamber Commerce Confusion
Fragmentary copy discusses tax reductions and references the Idaho Chamber of Commerce in a garbled policy context. No clear action, date, or organization details are readable to establish a concrete event or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bering
BRK Cing
Idaho
Biate ‘Chamber ‘of Commerce
Richards Leaves New Castle Post As Water Works Chief
Longtime civic leader and public works advocate Mr. Richards resigns as manager of the New Castle water system. He has guided hospital, Rotary and civic efforts, helped thousands of crippled children, and led municipal golf and welfare initiatives. His successor will oversee the Chattanooga Water Company area.
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Joseph
Simpson
Snd
Richards
Inchidrga
Teton
Rotary
David
Jamieson
United States
Jameson
Ra ‘Boy, Scout, Co
Psphis
Pnnitti
Imnerseney
Feld
Boctety
New
Castle
Thes
Fenn
Pennsylvania
Ter
New Castle
Fai
Chattanooga, Water Company
Sonta
Chattanooga
Lookout’ Mountain
Torssee
Georgiz
Frank
Europe
America
Deaths of the Day andobits near Youngstown area
Obituaries list Dr Andrew Dalby aged about 60, noted prom inent. Funeral arrangements pending. Laura West widow of Willem West dies in Pittsburgh Mercy Hospital aged 60. Survived by mother, brother James Bhew and four sisters. Anna Elizabeth Brown 20 daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Brown Chewton dies in Ellwood City Hospital after four months illness. Survived by parents and four brothers. Capitola M Biles wife of Charles W Biles dies at 5 12 PM in Jameson Memorial Hospital after weeks illness. Active in local church and organizations. Survived by husband and daughter Mrs John N Booth Jr. Funeral details forthcoming.
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Laura
vJeifereen ‘Street
Willem, Weet
Mercy
Hospital
Pittsburgh
Brown Shaw
Castle
Presbyterian Church
James Bhew
Franklin
Joseph . Shs
Vaughn Gentile
Mes
Tillie ‘Wells
Maine
Cc A. Craphy
Ritchie Funeral
Min’ Street
Greenwood Cemtery
Hubert
William
Elmér
Chewton
C.W. Biles
Capitola M. Biles
Charles, W. Biles
Bell Street
Jameson Memorial Hospital
John N. Booth Jr
Jamaica
Long Teland
Reis Street
George Ferrer
Officisting
Oak Park
Volcano near Durango belches smoke and debris
In Durango Colorado on June 16 hundreds of visitors observed Carbon mountain erupting with yellow smoke and massive boulders rolling into a ravine. Scientists say underground coal deposits beneath the mountain caused the disturbance by internal combustion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durango
Colo
Carbon Mountain
Radio Tragedy in Utica as Infernal Machine Thrown at Doorstep
Police riot squad pursued an infernal device on McQuade Avenue. They dropped it in water and smashed it. The bomb was left on the doorstep of Anthony Pavis. A radio repair man later rushed to the station claiming a static eliminator was at the wrong address.
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Utica
N. Y
McQuade Avenue
Anthony Pavis
Aliquippa Man Commits After Bus Crash Injuring 28
John Tetrich of Aliquippa is jailed in default of $4,000 bond on four assault and battery charges. The case stems from a traffic crash on the Brodhead road Sunday afternoon that wounded 28 members and fans of a Midland baseball team.
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Aliquippa
John Tete
Rich
KL K. Kane
Trafir
Greeting Card Line Expands with New Styles
A local card retailer announces hundreds of new greeting cards for every occasion. The collection features smart tab designs and the prettiest options the shop has shown this season.
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Fisy
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A.M
Tio Dalm
Tito AL Me
Tio AM
Hamburg
Henkei Sugar
Dad Rh
Smace
Rih
Ib. Sc
Goldan Santos
UW. W. Suosio
Salada
Metzler
Mr. Richards
Primo
Andrew
Dalby
Youngstown
Tas
Janown
Smith’s
Coats
Plesset
Xgular Furriers
International News Service
Bridgeport
Conn
Helen Royce
U. S
Danburyi
Newtonn
Tuccumcari
N. M
Cupid
Quay County
Tra Allen
Leonard Beck
Roy Reid
Bermite
Audrey Shipmen
Jeil
J. B. Nielsen Jeweler and Optometrist
South Mercer St
Morgan-Burrows Motor Co
Plymouth and
Desoto Distributors
North Jefferson Street
Sporting Goods Store
Washington St
Suit Club
Battery & Electric Service Co. Inc
North
Mercer Street
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