Pitt Cathedral of Learning Could Guide Night Fliers
University of Pittsburgh officials weigh using the Cathedral of Learning’s 13 story tower as a landmark for night aviation aiding the new all mail air route to Pittsburgh with New Orleans as a terminal. Faculty suggest uplighting to outline the structure for visibility from 120 miles, with spotlights proposed to best define its silhouette.
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Pittsburgh
Cathedral of Learning
University of Pittsburgh
Howard Fierce
Pittsburgh Aero Club
Alleghenies
K. Pierce
New Orleans
Pierce
H.C. Krapf
Krapt
Walton Grove Era Marks Highland District Growth
The Walton grove near Highl and avenue on the old car line grounds became a popular picnic spot for North Highland residents. As the Highland line extended to Elizabeth street and development followed, the grove was abandoned and subdivided into lots within about a dozen years.
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Wightand Avenue
Elizabeth Street
North Highland District
Highlaid Avenue
Hag Aince
Walton
Traction Company
Visible beacon at distance 350 miles praising engineering feats
Prof H E Dycha electrical engineering head says the building could be lit to be visible from any daylight sightline up to 40 50 miles away and from hilltops across the prairie. Henry Leighton Geology calculates Dorsong atop the building could project into Ohio and West Virginia plains. Dr Curtis Allegheny Observatory estimates visibility about 30 miles with night conditions. Lee P Sleg physics chair calculates earth curvature at 32 miles to mark the building’s merit.
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H. E. Dycha
Department of Electrical Engineering
Henry Leighton
Geology
Minas
Ohio
West Virginia
Heber B. Curtis
Allegheny Observatory
University
Curtis
Lee P. Sleg
Department of Physics
Musterole Advertisement For Mothers And Children
Mothers are advised to rub Musterole on throats and chests at the first sign of coughing to relieve symptoms and possibly prevent pneumonia. The ad claims Musterole eases throat and chest ailments for adults and children with a milder children’s version available in 25c and 65c jars and tubes.
Booze Fountain Hidden in Store Liquid Tank Found
Philadelphia police allege Max Manuel grocer concealed a liquor fountain in his store. A tank, pipe, and hose leading to an electric light socket were discovered in a hall, with liquor flowing when the bulb was unscrewed. Manuel was held for a hearing.
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International Newa Serviun
Philadelphia
Max Manuel
Manuel
Palice
Four Year Old In Greene County Has Sleeping Sickness
The first authentic sleeping sickness case in Greene county is reported from Holbrook near Waynesburg. The four year old grandson of farmer M B Hannell developed sleeping sickness after influenza, with physicians unsure of the seriousness as it attracts medical interest in the county.
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Greene County
International News Service
Waynesburg
Maree
Green County
Holbrook
Llgyd Adamson
M. B. Hannell
Roma
Special Services At Almira Home
An evening service at the Almira Home hosted by Central Christian church featured Mrs. George BE Olen in charge. Talks by Mrs. John Tivans Rey, George Owen, and Mr McMillen, plus musical numbers led by Arthur Hulbert delighted residents and visiting ladies. A sturgeon catch off the North Carolina coast valued at $300 is also noted.
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Almira
Central Christian Church
Gtorge BE
Olen
John Tivans
Rey
George Owen
McMillen
Arthur Hulbert
Ernest Owen
Lawrence Davis
Alice
Dorothy Price
No More Dandruff Parisian Sage Ad
An old advertisement touts Parisian Sage as the best hair and scalp treatment to stop a flaky scalp and hair loss. It promises rapid, safe results and urges readers to ask McRae's Cut Rate or any druggist for Parisian Sage, guaranteed.
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McRae
Arrest in raid on Wildcat Brewery Plant
In Pittsburgh on March 23 four men led by Harry Brockunlor of Johnstown were jailed in default of $3,000 bonds each. The arrests followed a raid on a Northside wildcat brewery plant seized by Prohibition Chief G Simona. Authorities say the operation supplied many Pittsburgh saloons. Beer and malt holdings were seized, including 40,000 gallons of high test beer and a 25 ton stock of malt hops and cereal.
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International News
Plptsburgh
Harry Brockunlor
Johnstown
William Williams
George Maloney
Philip Gedings
United States
Brockmier
Northside
G Simona
Pittsburgh
Vata
Man Blown Through Wall In Explosion May Die
Pittsburgh report details Thomas Wattler 22 critically injured after an attic explosion in a two story building in the Soho District. The blast caused 22 000 in damage, fire followed, investigators led by Lieutenant Ambross probe rental and suspect Wettler. A Czech scientist claims a petrifying wood method increasing hardness.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Thomas Wattler
Mercy Hospital
Soho
Restore strength and vitality with proven vegetal remedy
A vintage ad proclaims a vegetable tonic to boost red blood cells, energy, and vitality for men, women, and children. It promises firmer skin, youthful appearance, and increased fighting power from higher hemoglobin, touting a long history since 1826 and claiming scientific validation and economical larger sizes.
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Bergin
Fragmentary political note on royal revenues and petitions
Fragmentary text mentions a petition to the president, discussions in the British House of Commons, and reference to the Duchy of Cornwall revenues of about $200,000 a year. Named individuals are unclear due to garbled OCR, but topics touch royal finances and public petitions.
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United States
Wales
Walthe Ma
Tion
Pro
House of Commons
John Hope
Duchy of Cornwall
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