New York City Hit By Terrific Electric Storm
A terrific electrical storm struck the New York region causing five deaths and many injuries along with extensive property damage. Crashes in Jersey City and elsewhere killed several. victims included Mrs. Clara Barnett and Marius Johansen. A lightning strike damaged St Patrick’s Cathedral cross and the American Museum of Natural History dome granite. Authorities reported numerous injuries and transportation incidents across New Jersey and New York City.
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Cinternational News Service
New York
New York City
Hoboken Avenue
Jersey City
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Fifth Avenue
American Museum of Natural History
White Horse Pike
Hammonton
N. 2
Clara Barnett
Camden
N. J
Marius Johansen
Master Street
Philadelphia
Dear Ankony
Josephine Zehroswict
Robert Polson
Bossford
Girl Kills Self After Rome Banquet Ends School
Marie Stedman a 19 year old Rome Free Academy graduate killed herself in her room after returning from a farewell banquet ending the commencement. Found dead in bed the gas was on and ventilation shut off. She was third Central New York student to die by self harm in a week.
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Buliatin
International Nova Services
Rome
N. Y
Marie Stedman
Rome Free Academy
New York
Garden worker plants hope with tired tools
Arthur Memeter eight weeks back bought rake, seeds, and garden gear and vowed grand harvest. He labored long with hose and hoe, yet weeds choke onion beds and rhubarb, spinach, and chard mingle with plaintain. He notes vegetables in cans now amid warm seventy four degree weather.
New Castle Legion Medal Award Boys Named
The 1925 American Legion Medal Award group from New Castle includes Blaine Turner Paul Ells Gilbert Minnich Anthony Mastrem and Edwin Lamm. Chosen by teachers and the legion committee for overall excellence in scholastic athletics and character, they join a growing post program recognizing leadership courage.
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New Castle
Herewich
American Legion
Legion Committee
Blaine Turner
Liberty Street
Mahoning
Paul Ells
Jefferson Street
North Street
Gilbert Minnich
Pine Street
Benjamin Franklin
Anthony Mastrem
Beaver Street
St. Vitus
Edwin Lamm
St. Mary's School
Post Perry & Gaston No
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Pood Ellis
Anthony Mestron
News Man In Europe Writes Of Experiences In Trip O'er Atlantic
Newsman John Kraft aboard the Resolute reports a smooth Atlantic crossing from New York to Hamburg, noting growing transatlantic travel in 1925. He describes the ship’s size, speed, and crew, the route via Cherbourg and Southampton, and the calm sea punctuated by a rough fourth day, with 800 passengers and 499 crew aboard.
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News Man
Europe
Atlantic
Ry John Kraft
News Steif
Hamburg
Germany
Christopher Columbus
America
Cana
New York City
Resolute
Adolph Lang
Fairmont Avenue
New Castle
Penna
U. S
New York
Cherhoure
France
Southampton
England
English Channel
Cuxhaven
North Sea
Gereman
Conrlenus
Chinese Hobs Attack Trams And Shops Amid Disorder
Renewed mob attacks on trams and buses erupted as part of a campaign to intimidate shops and banks reopening after a 25 day strike. Police volunteers and sailors dispersed crowds, with an estimated cost of 60.6 million. A rumor of Canton authorities ordering evacuations sparked strong unrest, though a noon wireless from Shameen reported calm there. Seamen and labour strikes continue, hindering the Empress of Asia from departing Hong Kong.
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Shanghail Sine
Polilce
Canton
Shameen
Hong Kong
Empress of Asia
Greek cabinet formed after bloodless revolution
Athens reports a new military regime replacing the government of Michalukopoulou. M. Papanastassiou was tasked with forming a cabinet after the bloodless revolution. The Bourse closed but may reopen soon as conditions normalize. Possible premier Pangalos considered.
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International News Service
Athens
Tormiyoy
M. Papanastassion
Michalukopoulou
M. Papanastassiou
Shepherd’s Fate Hinges On Jury By Nightfall
Chicago courtroom drama ends day with State’s Attorney Crowe presenting case against William J. Shepherd for the murder of William Nelson McClintock. Judge Lynch to deliver charge after final plea as Shepherd faces possible execution or freedom and control of a large ward estate. Shepherd’s defense team argued for acquittal after a day-long final plea.
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Crowe
International News Service
Citigago
William J. Shepherd
iState
Robert W. Crowe
Shepherd
William Nelson McClintock
Robert E. Crowe
William Senit Stewart
W. W. O'Brien
Graff Takes Charge Of Carnegie Trust Bank Investigation
Charles H. Graff first deputy secretary of banklog arrived in Pittsburgh to oversee the Carnegie Trust Co. Charles W. Jackson remains as special deputy examiner. William L. McGee of Philadelphia is to audit the bank’s affairs as Col. McGovern and Fy Collmar continue the governor’s inquiry.
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Pittsburgh
Charles H. Graff
Banklog
Carnegie Trust Co
John A. Bell
Graff
Frank W. Jackson
Trust Company
Gifford Pinechot
William L. McGee
Philadelphia
Igy
Col. Charlay
McGovern
Speer Ing
Attornay
Fy Collmar
Barnes Captures Open Golf Title
Cinerns News Service reports Jim Barnes of New York won the British Open at Prestwick Scotland on June 26 with a 72 hole total of 300. Barnes defeats defending champion Walter Hagen who failed to defend his crown, Hagen carded 301. Barnes becomes the latest American champion surfacing from Prestwick and securing the Open title.
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Cinernational News Service
Prestwick
Scotland
United States
Jim Barnes
Janky
New York
Illa
akarogAl
Walter Haren
Prealwick
Coolidge Holds First Official Conference At Summer White House
President Coolidge, during a Massachusetts vacation, held his first official conference at White Court, the summer White House, meeting Cambr idge Mayor Edward F. Quinn and planning for an address in July. He also met newspaper men and accepted invitations including a Essex County gathering with Governor Fuller, while a Ku Klux Klan event was reportedly refused. A new water main project near East Winter avenue received approval.
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Coolidge
White House
George Durng
International News Service
Swemnscaer
Washington
White Horse
Erwin Geisser
Ryan
White Court
Essex County
Frank
Raver
Assex
Missachapetts
Fuller
Wiliam M. Turtler
Coodee
United States Keeps Hands On Chinese Trouble
Secretary Kellogg will cooperate with foreign governments in Peking and defer a decisive move until new minister Johnny A. MacMurray arrives to assess the shifting Chinese political scene. Officials hope quiet and order can soon be restored without triggering fresh foreign intervention.
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Ho KK
Reynglis
StaitsTespondert
Washian
IUN
United Studs Aol
Peking
China
Kellogg
Fir East
Johnny A. Mae Murray
MacMurray
Uni
Death Notice for Dolly Rixtgerson and Others
Deaths listed: Mrs. Dolly Rixtgerson aged 43 of 010 Ss. Tedvorsan siscet. Fannie Perkins aged 20, resident of ste Biiker SUMO, High Lafferty, WW. Ble Beaver township.
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Dolly Rixtgerson
Tedvorsan Siscet
Fannie Perkins
Ste Biiker
High Lafferty
Beaver Township
Explosion Wrecks Gillis Theatre in Kansas City
A midnight explosion and fire destroyed the Gillis Theatre in Kansas City, the citys second oldest plex, with 30 to 50 feared dead and 70 wounded treated in hospitals. Fireman John Hogan was killed en route to the blaze as crews worked to reach the ruins and search for additional victims.
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Rexmeth
NCAN
International Mews Service
Kansas City
Seach
Gillis Theatre
F. H. Tuer
Gillis
International News Service
Sanderson
Newark Shop
Mone
John Hogan
Hogan
Alex Henderson
Young Man Recalls Escape From Fire GIllis Theatre
Fred Wright 19 of Lennews describes a near miraculous escape from a Gillis Theatre fire in Kansas City. He and friend Vern McCulham jumped from a third story window. injuries were not serious. Wright recalled the blast and the sudden evacuation as others watched.
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Aneergatint News Service
Sansas City
Fred Wright
Lennews
International News Service
Gillis Theatre
Wright
Vern McCulham
Alsn
Lenneus
General Hospital
Thad
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Pield
Kieltish
AC Drentwick
Cupid
Grace Janke
Lord Ashfield
London
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Wing
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