White House to save costs by shifting heating to steam plant
President Harding orders removal of the White House furnaces and moves heat to the state department steam plant. The change will cut coal use by over 50 percent and save firemen salaries while renovations begin. Carpenters and repair crews move in as the mansion gets a major cleaning and redecorating before Harding’s western trip.
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International News Service
Washington
Harding
White House
State Department
Judge Orders Teen Girl Waits To Wed Older Man
In Brockton Massachusetts on June 19 Judge L E Chamberlain of Plymouth County Probate Court refused to sanction a marriage between Mary Mendoes a fourteen year old Wareham girl and Dolphin Gomes a 37 year old storekeeper. He advised the girl to wait until she is older and understands her mind. Gomes had asked the parents for permission for her to become a housekeeper and clerk in his store but the father opposed the match.
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Brockton
Mass
Mary Mendoes
Dolphin Gomes
Wareham
L. E. Chamberlain
Plymouth County Probate Court
Where To Go Tonight NIXON Front Page Story Review
The page surveys a slate of entertainments including Nixon's A Front Page Story by Arthur Goodrich with Mirthquake comedy featuring Bobby Dunn in The Fast Mail Man and Fox News. Penn Douglass McLean stars in Bell Boy 13 with Neal Burns and Viola Daniel in That Son of a Shiek. Deserted at the Altar features Bessie Love and Queenie the dog. Gloria Swanson, Conrad Nagel and June Elvidge headline The Impossible Mrs Bellow with Sunny Spain. Fox News rounds out with Franklyn Farnum in Crossroads and Fight ing Blood, Snub Pollard in 865.
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Nixon
Arthur Goodrich
Bobby Dunn
Fox News
Penn
Douglass McLean
Neal Burns
Viola Daniel
Skipper
Gloria Swanson
Conrad Nagel
June Elvidge
Mrs. Bellow
Spain
Pathe News
Volcano threatens Linguaglossa as 50 000 feared homeless
The article reports an estimated 50 000 homeless with fears up to 100 000 as lava from a volcano nears Linguaglossa. Fascisti police aid evacuations and livestock removal while families flee by dusty Sicilian roads. Officials warn others to depart and relief efforts, including food and shelter, mobilize with local Fascisti support.
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St. Egidio
Linguaglossa
Fascisti
Messini
Secretary Davis Proposes Alien Enrollment Plan
Secretary Davis calls for compulsory enrollment to locate and deport up to 1,000,000 aliens smuggled into the United States. He argues the plan would filter citizens, curb smuggling on the Pacific coast, and gain public support for fast congressional passage. His tour begins in San Francisco late this year.
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United States
Davis
Congress
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Name In Full Address School Attended Birthday Date
A compact card lists an individual's full name, current address, the school attended, and the birthday date. The entry preserves basic identifying details for records or notices.
Harding Banking on Economy Message in Grain Belt Tour
The Republican strategy centers on economy and a "business in government" image to win votes in grain belt states hit by high taxes and low prices. President to stress tax relief as Congress intercedes, with Madden backing an immediate income tax revision. Expect sustained travel speeches from Washington to Porto Rico to bolster the record of economy ahead of next year's elections.
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Ing
Washington
Alaska
Porto Rico
Business Administration
Congress
Martin B. Madden
Illinois
Appropriations Committee
House
Seaplanes Proposed to Fight Rum Smugglers Coastwide
Prohibition officials advocate an air fleet of seaplanes to combat liquor smugglers along the Atlantic coast. They seek congressional authorization for a large fleet under the prohibition commissioner, aiming for swift scouting and speed to deter smugglers, with potential $10 million funding discussed by dry leaders in Congress.
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Congress
United States Navy
Coast Guard
Prohibition
New York
New Jersey
Atlantic Coast Line
House
Senate
Leviathan to Resume Passenger Service After War Refit
The Leviathan, once the largest passenger vessel afloat, prepared for a July 4 restart of regular service between New York Cherbourg and Southampton. Interned in 1914 and seized in 1917 the ship carried 110591 troops to France, setting a wartime transport record.
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Atlantic
New York
United States
France
Congress
Newport News
Virginia
Cherbourg
Southampton
Keep Your Ears Open
A urging to stay alert to sounds and signals, suggesting that timely listening can reveal hidden opportunities. The piece links attentiveness to seizing opportunities that arise in the moment, implying a link between perception and wise action.
Burglar scare at the Randles residence on East Washington
Police investigated after a banging noise near Rev. Randles home and a shoe imprint found on the Hanna porch. A loiterer named Carwood from Tennessee was arrested, questioned, and released. Detectives hunt a suspected "fire bug" tied to arson acts while keeping extra officers on duty.
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Carwood
Tennessee
Rentz
Randles
East Washington Street
Marshall Avenue
Rev
California
Tommy Lynch
Dysart
East Side
J. Ed. Elder
Dry Ship Ruling Reduces Crews On Foreign Vessels
New York June 19 The dry ship ruling cuts off sailors wine rations prompting the Argentina to sail with 42 crew missing from 159 and the France to face nearly half the crew refusing further Atlantic trips. Captain Dminak cites desertion over meals. France sailors demand wine allowances by law. Officers say disputes will be settled abroad and the France will sail on schedule.
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New York
Treasury Department
Argentina
France
America
Dminak
Mediterranean
Merchant Marines College
Lancaster Man Dies in Weekend Auto Crash
Lancaster police report Charles Abel of Lancaster died from injuries after the end gate chains of a truck failed Sunday night. Five people were thrown to the pavement. Mary Reinhart of Lancaster died en route to the hospital.
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International News Service
Lancaster
Charles Abel
Margaret Reinhart
Bergdoll Faces Re-Arrest After Draft Evasion
TOPEKA KS June 19 Erwin C Bergdoll draft evader who is to walk from prison to liberty tomorrow will be arrested on a new warrant charging conspiracy with intent to evade the draft Federal authorities say The new charge differs technically from the prior four year sentence Bergdoll brother of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll had his term reduced to two years and ten months for good behavior
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International News Service
Topeka
Kas
Erwin C. Bergdoll
Liberty
United States
Bergdoll
Grover Cleveland
Deaths of the Day Mrs. Nancy A. Weaver
Mrs. Nancy A. Weaver aged 76, wife of A. J. Weaver of Armstrong county, died at her daughter’s home 1908 Highland Ave at 2 56 after a brief illness. She was born April 15 1845 in Armstrong county to John and Anna ONeal and was a Free Methodist. Survived by four daughters Mrs G M Witling Mrs A J McCreary Mrs J B Carson and Mrs P J Kerr and two sons R J and D R Sheiffler. Funeral at the residence Wednesday evening with graveside services Thursday in Van Pa.
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Nancy A. Weaver
A. J. Weaver
Armstrong County
P. L. Kerr
Highland Avenue
Weaver
John and
Anna Maitland O'Neil
Free Methodist Church
G. M. Witling
Van
A. J. McCreary
Miola
J. B. Carson
Butler
Pp. J. Kerr
R. J
D. R. Sheiffler
Renfrew
Morning letter prank and scattered hat tale
A man exits a house with a letter tucked in his hat band as his wife warns him to mail it. Bystanders laugh at the sight. Dr Popp feeds birds at sunrise. Dave Cooper hunts for his hat found in his car in the garage. Highest auto number today 828 314 Pa.
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Dr. Popp
Dave Cooper
Hughes Upholds World Court in Alumni Address
Dartmouth College at Hanover hosted Secretary of State Charles E Hughes who urged support for a permanent world court. He argued the court offers greater justice for the United States and warned against relying on expediency in international decisions. He called for unity of American policy and endorsed President Harding's world court proposal.
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Hughes
World Court
International News Service
Hanover
N. H
Dartmouth College
Charles E. Hughes
Permanent Court In International Justice
United States
America
Harding
Permanent Court
Forestry Receipts For May Largest In Department History
Harrisburg June 19 The State forestry commission opened with oath of office after Governor Pinchot reappointed the full body. May receipts totaled 10 150.70 the largest in department history. Auxiliary reserves were approved for Mandeville and Weatherill. The commission reported a largest black gum tree in a virgin tract near Milroy Mifflin county, 10 feet in circumference and 95 feet high.
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International News Service
Harrisburg
State Forestry Commission
Pinchot
Robert V. Stuart
E. E. Mandeville
Dallas
Luzerne County
Webster R. Weatherill
Wynnewood
Montgomery County
Milroy
Mifflin County
Stiff British Policy Demanded Toward U S By Britain
Illiam Da vison a tory in the house of commons demanded that Great Britain stiffen its policy toward the United States over the dry ship edict restricting foreign ships carrying liquor. Premier Stanley Baldwin faced questions and would not say if retaliatory moves would be taken against American prohibition choices about foreign shipping.
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Illiam Davison
House of Commons
Great Britain
United States
Althe
Stanley Baldwin
Charles Frank Dies After Long Illness at East Home Street
Charles Frank aged 65 died Monday morning at 9 o clock at East Home Street after an extended illness. He is survived by his wife in Italy. Arrangements for funeral have not been completed.
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Charles Frank
East Home Street
Italy
Buckley Infant Dies. Rites Held At St Josephs
George Edmond Buckley four day old son of Mr and Mrs Roy M Buckley of 48 Dean Block died at New Castle hospital. Private funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock and interment took place in St Josephs cemetery.
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George Edmond Buckley
Roy M. Buckley
Dean Block
New Castle Hospital
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Jacob C Walls 78 Dies After Stroke in Shenango Valley Hospital
Jacob Carson Walls 78, prominent local resident, died Tuesday at 7 45 am in Shenango Valley hospital after two years of illness and a recent stroke. Born January 26, 1846 in Lawrence county, he was an Epworth Methodist member. Surviving: son Clarence W Walls of this city, brother William W Walls of Detroit, Michigan, and granddaughter Mrs George Batterson of New Castle. Funeral Thursday at 2 30 pm from cousin Jeremiah Seamons residence 1202 East Washington street. Oak Park Cemetery burial.
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Jacob Carson Walls
Shenango Valley Hospital
Walls
Lawrence County
Epworth
Clarence W. Walls
William W. Walls
Detroit
Mich
George Batterson
New Castle
Jeremiah Seamons
East
Washington Street
Oak Park Cemetery
Obituary for Mrs Julia Csiszer of Reynolds Street
Mrs Julia Csiszer, 47, wife of Stephen Csiszer of 107% E Reynolds St, died this morning at home after an illness. She was a member of the Hungarian Baptist church. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 PM with interment in Greenwood Cemetery.
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Julia Csiszer
Stephen Csiszer
Witness Reopens Mount Burial Probe Over Bribe Claim
Benjamin H. Rouw testified that he watched Leighton Mount’s burial and that he sold his silence to four pallbearers for 100 dollars. Assistant State's Attorney Charles S. Wharton of Chicago disclosed the confession during the inquiry in Clifton Arizona.
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International News Service
Clifton
Ariz
Benjamin H. Rouw
Leighton Mount
Charles S. Wharton
Chicago
Cherry theft mystery near Sutton street
Police answered a call about cherry thefts at 309 Sutton street as several boys, labeled cherry birds, reportedly vanished into the darkness after officers arrived to pursue the alleged thieves.
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Sutton Street
Sea water study counts 25 000 living creatures in cubic foot
Researchers report a cubic foot of phosphorescent sea water contains 25 000 living creatures. The finding highlights dense microbial and small animal life in bioluminescent waters and may affect understanding of marine ecosystems.
Pinchot Approves Bill Authorizing School Policemen
Governor Pinchot grants approval to a bill by Senator Norton of Berks that lets school districts hire policemen with constable powers to enforce school laws and general law. The actions also include new insurance study committee and various education and park measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Harrisburg
Norton
House
Highway Department
Workmen's Compensation Insurance Board
Stevens
Avon
Stites
Montgomery
Valley Forge Park
Metcalf
Representative Hall
Dauphin
Waynesboro Banker Arrested Over Trust Fund Shortages
Charles H. Coover, treasurer of Waynesboro Trust Co, charged with taking about 170000 in trust funds. Commissioner Peter B. Cameron ordered action after bank examiner George W. Brown uncovered shortages. Coover allegedly admitted to speculative bucket shop activity and taking securities without proper entry. Bank reported in good condition with losses covered by a 125000 bond and restitution planned by Coover and directors.
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International News Service
Harrisburg
Charles H. Coover
Waynesboro Trust Company
Waynesboro
Peter B. Cameron
George W. Brown
Coover
Charles R. Graeff
Brown
Parker DuoFold Fountain Pen Promises Long-Lasting Writing
An advertisement touts the Parker Duo Fold fountain pen as long lasting and smooth to write with due to an iridium point. It offers a ten day trial with a buyback option if displeased.
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Tully Marshall
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New Castle News
New Castle Pa
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Conroy
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Tony Chirozzi
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Roy Cummings
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