Seven Killed In Middletown Train Crash
Seven people died and about sixteen were injured when a passenger car and a freight train on the Cincinnati and Lake Erie Electric Railway collided head on near Middletown Ohio. Officials believe a signal mix up caused both trains to speed into each other. motorman Joseph Brosey and several Hamilton and Trenton residents were named among the dead and injured.
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International News Service
Middleton, O
Cincinnati & Lake Erie Electric Railway
Here
Joseph Brosey
Hamilton
Harry B. Augsburger
Trenton
Jack Augsburger
Russel Wilson
George Betz
Russell Wilson
Anna Louise Raymond
Raymond Bowman
Dayton
Duke Herr
Overpeox
Harry Shenk
Miamisburg
Middletown
Old Market Cochran corner building torn down
PA Newc Observes notes a long standing southwest Market and Cochran alley structure has been demolished in recent days. Turtle catching proves elusive but Joseph Hammond lured a large turtle whose eleven pound dressed meat feeds the Hammond family tonight. Hospital aid drives fruit canning donations for Jameson Memorial Hospital with a fall food day. A year ago a 96 degree heat wave and a freak early storm brought wind and rain at 2:30. The Narrows drive progress and city work continue.
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Pr Newe
Market
Cochran Alleys
Joseph Hammond
East Washington Street
Howard Hammond
Leasure Avenue
Daily Weather Report Summary
U.S. weather statistics show for the 24 hour period ending at 9 am: high 84, low 65, trace precipitation. River stage at 4 feet. Figures for the same date last year record a high 91, low 67, no precipitation.
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U.S
Baer Hopes To Get Back By Christmas
W J Baer from New Castle reports at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago that Roosevelt appears to have a majority on the first ballot. He mentions securing tickets for Christopher and Elsie Calvin, and notes a large stadium crowd and an aeronautics exhibition with sixty nine planes aloft. Baer hopes to return home before Christmas.
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Baer
W. J. Baer
New Castleman
Chicago
Fred Rentz
President News
New Castle
Renta
Roosevelt
Christopher
Elsie Calvin
J, Baer
Roosevelt backs repeal plank in Democratic platform
Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt endorsed the Democratic convention prohibition repeal plank via campaign manager James A. Farley. He praised the platform as short and readable and said he is for the repeal, noting it mirrors positions in New York and reflects a clear majority.
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Raxmond IL
Iran
Old Game Slated Farm Purchase Frauds In North Beaver
Miss Margaret Evans of Mt Jackson Road, a prominent North Beaver resident, was bilked of a diamond brooch and diamond ring valued at several hundred dollars by two men posing as farm buyers. They showed a fake money roll, placed the items in a box with money as security, then swapped the box. Only pills and envelopes remained. Constables O'Brien and Ellison and Officers Lynch and Reynolds are investigating. suspects described as two men aged about 40 and 45, with brown leather handbags, one in gray suit and straw hat, the other in a block coat.
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Margaret Evans
Mt. Jackson Road
Beaver Township
Miss Evans
Thomas O'Brien
James Ellison
Thomas Lynch
Frank Reynolds
Cnn
Volant College Reunion Draws Record Throng
The nineteenth annual reunion of Volant College graduates and former students drew a record crowd on the campus by the Neshannock Creek. Frank Brenneman of New Castle was named president, Olive Cline Felter re elected secretary, and A M McConaghy was chosen treasurer. Dinner by Volant M E Church ladies in the high school building featured garden flowers and noon service. Participants recalled college days, with photos taken and classes grouped for memory albums.
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Volant College
Volant
Neshannock Creek
Frank §. Brenneman
New Castle
Olive Cline~felter
A. M. McConaghy
Treasures
Volant M. E
Hettie Wilkins Johnson
Farley Expresses Confidence on First Ballot
James A. Farley, Roosevelt campaign manager, told an INS reporter early today that he is still working toward the governor winning on the first ballot. He added he may be disappointed but believes it can be done on the first ballot.
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International News Service
Chicago
James A. Farley
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Marley
Amos and Andy Nomination Dawns at Democratic Convention
Special to The News CHICAGO June 30 Amos and Andy won the nomination at the Democratic national convention in Chicago at ten minutes to two Wednesday afternoon. The Kingfish and Lightnin were pivotal in the show while Crawford, a Mystic Nights of the Sea member, seconded. The resolutions committee faced a tense fight over the platform notably Prohibition lingering unsolved after twelve years.
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Chicago
Amos and
Andy
Crawford
The
Mystic Nights of the Sea
Kingfish
Lightnin
Resolutions Committee
Fire Threatens Heavy Loss At Ellwood City
A fire at Ellwood City began in Joe McCandless barn behind Fourth street and spread to the Circle Lumber Company plant. New Castle fire crews joined local departments to battle the stubborn blaze as heavy lumber stock faced potential destruction. one horse was saved, another believed burned.
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New Castle
Central Station
Ellwood City
Joe McCandless
Fourth Street
Circl Umber Company
Shelby Tube Company
McCandless
Circle Lumber Company
Fourteen Will Be Graduated Friday Night
Jameson Memorial hospital school of nursing holds commencement at First Christian church at eight with Rev G S Bennett delivering the address. The class of fourteen includes Mac Reamer Dorothy Donnell Erma Santum Katherine Uber Alice Patterson Mary Adams Lucy Johns Helen Ralston Dorothy Hoover Vern Allen Blanche Renick Mildred Barris Gertrude Thompson and Helen Swisher. The program features processional invocation, diplomas and pins, and a reception at the nurses home.
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G. S. Bennett
First Christian Church
Jameson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Nurses
Misses Mac Reamer
Dorothy Donnell
Erma Santum
Katherine Uber
Alice Patterson
Mary Adams
Lucy Johns
Helen Ralston
Dorothy Hoover
Vern Allen
Blanche Renick
Mildred Barris
Gertrude Thompson
Helen Swisher
Kittanning Home Damaged By Fire
A fire of mysterious origin early today destroyed the farm house of local merchant ON Wilson in Kittanning Pennsylvania. Firemen fought the blaze but could not save the structure as flames swept through pine frame walls. The fire stopped before spreading to six outbuildings including two large barns housing thousands of tons of hay and grain. Loss was estimated at $8000.
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C International News Service
Kittanning
Junge 30
Wilson
Several Hundred Perish In Flood
Shanghai reports Yangtze valley floods claiming several hundred lives with thousands more at risk from starvation and cholera.
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International News Service
Shanghai
Yangtze Valley
Doctors Picnic At Taylor Farm In Pulaski June Meeting
Lawrence County Medical Society held a Wednesday picnic at Ever glad Farm hosted by Dr and Mrs Frederick Taylor. About one hundred guests toured the dairy plant and milking process, learned sanitary methods, and enjoyed supper on the Taylor lawn. Special guests included Dr Lenore Gareby and Miss Lens Hertig from Los Angeles and Mr and Mrs Fred L Rentz. Dr John Foster led ceremonies. Dr W A Womer gave grace. Continued on page two.
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Lawrence County Medical Society
Everglad
Frederick Taylor
Pulaski
Taylor
Pulaski M. E. Church
H. E. Berner
Bandits Hunted After Gun Duel Near Kittanning
Two armed bandits robbed the John Calhoun store in Goheenville near Kittanning of 50 dollars in groceries and exchanged fire with Galhaun and two neighbors who halted them. Police conducted a search for the men into the woods.
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International News Service
Kittanning
John Calhoun
Goheenville
Here
Galhaun
Gangster Reagan Shot Dead in Philadelphia Trap
Eddie Reagan, a notorious underworld figure, was killed today in Philadelphia when he stepped from an elevator at an uptown apartment building. Police believe his impending visit was betrayed by a supposed ally. Reagan had a police-record past and married the widow of a bank robbery suspect.
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International News Service
Philadelphia
Serren
Eddie Reagan
Qast
Reagan
John Perry
Pinchot Offers Ainey Chance To Answer Charges
Governor Pinchot invites William D B Ainey to publicly answer allegations he took 150000 dollars from Thomas E Mitten, tied to Mitten Management. Ainey denies the charge calling it blackmail and awaits a decision after July 11. Police crack down on red light runners with fines of three dollars.
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Pinchot
Ainey
International News Service
Harrisburg
Giffard Pinchot
William D. B. Ainey
Public Service Commission
Thomas E. Mitten
Mitten Management Corporation
Philadelphia
Traction Ines
William A. Schnader
A. A. Chapman
Mitten
Chapman
Senate
Assembly
Reii
Day's Program at Democratic National Convention
Daylight Time noon call by Chairman Senator Walsh proceeds at the fourth day session in Chicago. Prayer by George Shaw Look, continuation of debate on minority reports in resolutions committee. balloting on reports. adoption of platforms. nomination of presidential candidates and vice presidential nominees. roll call on vice presidential candidates.
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International News Service
Stadium
Chicago
Thomas J. Walsh
George Shaw Look
Christian Science Teacher
Rosal
Rolcall
Rodeo Sunday To End Troop's Preparations
Final preparations for the 103rd Cavalry troop's pre-camp activities are underway as stables on Scotland Lane host a Sunday rodeo and guard mount. The event showcases local horsemen and marks the conclusion of their pre-camp program before the unit departs for duty at Mt Greta.
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Mt. Grema
103Rd Cavalry
Scotland Lane
Mt. Greta
Uhey
Yale President Angell to Wed Ardmore Bride
Engagement announced in Cramerton North Carolina of Katherine Cramer Woodman of Ardmore Pennsylvania to Dr. James Rowland Angell president of Yale University. Prospective bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Stuart W Cramer made the disclosure.
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James Rowland Angell
Katherine Cramer Woodman
International News Service
Cramerton
N. C
Ardmore
Yale University
Vs. Stuars
Cramer
Death Record: Morris, Kudet, Manning Obituaries Reported
An obituary notice summarizes deaths for Josephine I Morris 85 of 408 Park Avenue and j e Manning 72 of Unity Ohio along with mentions of Henry Foul and Missoulinie M Kudet as associated names in the record.
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Josephine I. Morris
Park Avenue
Henry Foul
Pittsburgh
Missoulinie M. Kudet
Court Street
Ij. E. Manning
Unity
Ohio
Democrats drift into wet platform at convention
Chicago dispatch reports the Democratic National Convention embraced a sweeping anti prohibition plank. The party votes to repeal the 18th Amendment and modify the Volstead Act, ditching any resubmission. Roosevelt remains the frontrunner with estimates around 650 to 690 votes on the first ballot, needing 770 to secure the nomination.
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George R. Holmes
Chicago
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
James A. Farley
Pwathout
Gofent
Japanese Oppose Hoover Plan At General Armament Conference
TOKYO June 3 The Japanese government instructed the martial delegation at the General Arms Conference to oppose the Hager proposal for a one third general cut in armaments.
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Confernational
Tokyo
Martal
Genera Ars
Hagener
Weather Musings on Controlling Rain and Sunshine
In a whimsical musing Arthur Mometer jokes about humans trying to control the weather. He imagines both the consequences of rain during picnics and drought for farming and golf friends, and concludes that if people could alter the climate they would likely be wrong, noting it is eighty seven today.
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Wwe
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Hospital Aide Society
Daily Weather Report
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Ai Roo
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Jameson Hospital
B. Irvine Felvens
Atv
Fred L. “Rentz
Tas Ieee
Julia Kemperdina
School of Nursing
Pius Fred L. Rentz Ney
C. S. Joshua Benediction
Seeec
Paul Browne Patterson
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Curtis
John Hughes Curtis
Charles A. Linddaughter
Constance
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Flemington
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Hoover
Arthur Mometer
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