England Seamen Strike Hits Shipping Across Coast
United Press reports a nationwide seamen strike disrupts steamship traffic and freight in Britain. Glasgow crews sign agreements, enabling Saturday sailings while UK food imports risk delay. Liverpool harbor halts most shipping except mail tenders as government and city officials appeal for resolution.
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United Press
London
Glasgow
Anchor
Allan
Asquith
United States
Canada
Liverpool
Southampton
United Kingdom
Board of Trade
Airlie
Rags Catch Fire in Auto Garage
A pile of rags in a garage at B. A. Winternitz on Croton Avenue in Quincy ignited last night. McBride was present and nearly extinguished the blaze before firefighters arrived from box 2. A belt on the roof burned. damage was light. An oil warret and gasoline were present, but a larger fire was avoided.
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B. A. Winternitz
Croton Avenues
Quincy
McBride
Campaign for UD offices begins as primary date shifts
A hot county race unfolds with multiple candidates for county commissioner in the UD elections. Incumbent John Pitts seeks a third term. R. M. Leslie, Jacob Carl, and others are named. Other races include register and recorder with six declared, prothonotary with two candidates, and county officials face a harvest season canvass challenge.
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Ofice
John Pitts
R. M. Leslie
Moravia
Jacob Carl
Milwood City
Sowie Kemm
Sylvester Shaffer
Kannock Township
Les Taylor
Thalward
D. J. Alien
Wamapam
McMilln
McMillin
Office of Register
R ‘Eorder
William Eakin
J. Wi Neff
Sharon Boy Receives Kenyon BA Degree at Commencement
William Oliver Leste Jr of Sharon was awarded a bachelor of arts at Kenyon College in its 83rd annual commencement in Gambler, GA. The graduating class orator was Horace Wy ndome Wood and Rev. Charles B. Bryer delivered alumni remarks.
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William Oliver Leste, Jr
Sharon
Kenyon College
Gambler, Gy
Horaice Wyndome Wood
Charles B. Bryer
Baxley
Local Steel Mill Sees Record Tonnage Up**
The weekly allotment from United States Steel’s Pittsburgh office to Carnegie steel plants set a new high, with last Friday’s tonnage exceeding all year, signaling improving demand and brighter prospects across the industry. Mills at Shonanga Greer and Standard Steel Car Company plan full operation soon as repairs finish and orders remain steady.
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Carenegis
Carnegie
Pittsburg
United States Steel Corporation
Dha Shotrango
Greer Tn Mils
Shonanga Wil
Standard Steel Car Company
Bolton
Uiat
Mills observe Fourth of July with plant closures
Shenango and New Castle works of the American Sheet and Tin Plate company will shut down for the Fourth of July. Superintendent Pyle said both plants will be closed all day Monday and Tuesday, with work resuming Wednesday. The holiday aligns with nearby mills and stores, and the box factory is among the plants affected.
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Shenango
New Castle
American Sheet and Tin Plate Company
Pyle
Mother Returns Jewelry From Drunken Son Theft
In Washington Pa a mother recovered several pieces of jewelry taken from her son's limousine. A note signed by the writer described a worried mother and hinted at where the items were obtained. No information about cash accompanying the jewelry was released.
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Washington
Everal
Gharlea Donol
Indi
Mintlingy Lin
Three Masked Bandits Loot Southern Pacific Train
Portland dispatch reports three masked men hijacked a Southern Pacific train near Cow Creek canyon, forcing engineer and fireman to detach cars. they looted the mail and express cars while a large, armed posse pursues them. Officials say only a small amount of treasure was on board, despite claims of a $400,000 Alaskan gold shipment on the southbound train.
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United Press
Portland
Ore
Southern Pacific
Caw Creek Canyon
Glendale
Shasta Express
Drain
Glensdale
Mil
Express
Cow Creek
Burt
Westfork
Jrun
Investigate the Booze Selling
A movement in New Castle aims to probe how underage boys from Youngstown obtain liquor. If evidence is found, prosecutions may target Youngstown and local saloonkeepers across the line, as authorities report minors intoxicated after visiting the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iNew Castle
Youngstown
Hine
Standard Oil Cash Saved From Yeggs By Brave Policeman
Chicago June 29 United Press reports a bravely responding patrolman stopped a gang attempting to blow open Standard Oil Co local office. A gun battle ensued as the lookout fired, but the officer’s timely intervention prevented the loss of several thousand dollars.
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Yeggs
United Press
Chicago
Standard Oil Co
Fishworth
Wishworth
Guard Squadrons Redesignated by National Guard Orders
Harrisburg Pennsylvania June 29 National guard headquarters issued changes naming the Philadelphia unit as Squadron A and the West Squadron while the Harrisburg New Castle and Tyrone troops become Second Squadron replacing prior designations. A herd of horses was burned at Carl Moffett’s barn near Sharon with the barn and animals destroyed by fire.
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Narrisburg
National Guard
Philadelphia
Sanadray A
Ata
Haretyburg
New Castle
Tyronny
Carl Moffett
Sharon
Horace
Photographs Of Veteran United States Steel Workers Planned
More than 20 veteran employees with 20 years plus service at United States Steel and Carnegie Steel in New Castle were photographed this afternoon. Seven long‑time workers named include Henry Mills Fred House David Bradford William Bradford Ed Morgan Charles Basel and John Edwards. A New York photographer captured portraits likely for a New York gallery or honors display though the exact purpose was not disclosed.
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United States Steel Company
Carnegie Steel Company
New York
Henry Mills
Boyles Avenue
Fred House
Delaware Avenue
David Bradford
Walnut Streat
New York City
New Castle
Wien
Offtelala
Small Sanitarium Planned for Pulaski Town
Pulaski June 29. A group from Youngstown will establish a small sanitarium at Pulaski by purchasing the Pulaski Natural Mineral Springs property. The former bottling building on the east bank will be remodeled with bath rooms and used for patient transfer. A new bottling system will be installed at the plant. The company comprises Dr. Carlson Attorney Andersen and Messrs Lane Walter and Kerns.
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Pulaski
Youngstown
Pulaski Natural Mineral Springs Company
Iin
Conmany
Sprlinca
Faleing
Dr. Carlson
Attorn Y Andersen
Megars
Lane
Walter
Kerns
Vaumaatiowen
Wheeling Council Moves to Curb Vulgar Speech
Wheeling West Virginia on June 2 passes a measure to curb public speech containing vile language. Councilman Haberstick offered no ordinance but supported the move aimed at limiting Billy Sunday’s anticipated religious campaign in the city next year.
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Whiesling
W. Va
Ayr
Haberstick
Billy Sunday
Wheeling
Trial of Man of Mystery Begins
United Press reports in Washington McDonald, nicknamed the man of mystery, faces trial for wife murder after luring his wife into an office and shooting her. Mel bourne dispatch notes population at 4,444,493 and clues suggest McDonald may be George Gillette, per acquaintances and family, with Raeder from Wilkes-Barre Pa and wartime records in Hudson, N. Y.
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United Press
Washington
Edward J. McDonald
McDonald
Australia
Melnourne
John M. Raeder
George Gillette
Margaret Ellop
Gillette
Raeder
Carey Avenue
Wilkes-Barre
War Department
Uta Army
Hudson
Bin
Royal London Progress Fails to Stir Public Interest
June 29 London crowds largely ignored King George and Queen Mary as they toured St Pauls Cathedral and Guildhall. The royal party rode in an open carriage with the Prince of Wales and Princess Mary, lunch with Lord Mayor Bird, then returned to Buckingham Palace. Toasts were proposed but no speeches followed.
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London
George
Queen Mary
St. Paul's Cathedral
Princ of Wales
Princess Mary
Guildhall
Bird
Buckingham
Corporation
Urgent $2,000,000 Forest Aid Bill Faces Deadline
United Press dispatch from Washington says a congressional rush to spend two million dollars on Appalachian forest relief faces a tomorrow deadline. The Appalachians commission and Secretary Stimson discussed allocations before the end of the fiscal year, or the funds revert to the Treasury.
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United Press
Washington
Bam
Stimson
Joe
Trone
Free Methodist Mission Opens Sunday in Grant Street Hotel
A Free Methodist mission opens this Sunday in a Grant Street hotel room on the ground floor. L. M. Williams, local pastor, leads the first service with J. B. Kaufman assisting. Nightly services begin, inviting all to join in the work as the effort starts in this location.
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Grant Street
Veronica
Bundry
L. M. Williams
J.B. Kaufman
Rumor of Indictments Against U S Steel Officials
Rumors circulating in New York claim the DA and grand jury have indicted U S Steel officials and related parties. The reports mention alleged gentlemen agreements to fix prices and connections with Portland Cement and steel industry monopolies. Officials declined to discuss the matter, and it was unclear when indictments would be presented.
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Prasa
New York
Grand Jury
United States
Éel Corporation
Independent
Organizationa
Interstate Commerce Commission
Atecl
Tischet
Wen
Death Record From May in Chaves to New Netter Loke UM
Fragmentary OCR lists names and locales including East Washington and Wy Estabrack with ages and initials. It mentions a death related record and several unclear entries such as Mika Busan and Stine very Tock, suggesting a local obituary or notice with missing details.
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May
Chaves OL Weller
Mungo Twat
Mika
Busan
East Washington
Stinevery Tock
Willan Taekaan
100 Children Without School House In Wurtemburg District
Patrons in the abolished Wurtemburg independent district face a schooling crisis as about 100 children in Perry township would lack facilities unless Perry provides a school or pays tuition to Wayne township. The district’s abolition coincides with no funds for higher teacher salaries, though minimums rose. Superintendent Gilmore notes no payment provisions exist.
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Wurtemburg Independent
Perry Townships
Waynes
Wayne
la Perry
Chewton
Perry Township
Wayne Township
W. Les Gilmore
Gilmore
Mahoning Township
No Police Court Held Three Days Running
Mayor Uarry J. Lusk notes no police court has been held in three consecutive days. He says only one arrest occurred this week and that such a stretch without morning court is unprecedented in many years, a rare condition for the city.
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Uarry J. Lusk
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Carnegie Steel Co
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ADL Racers
Raweaus
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U.S. Steel
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