New Wilmington Lad Struck by Javelin at Meet
John Meade aged 12 son of Professor G W Meade was struck by a javelin while watching the Four County track and field meet at the College Field New Wilmington Pa He suffered a one inch long gash to the elbow area about a half inch deep with pain but no serious injury Doctors were unavailable at the moment his father dressed the wound and Johnny attended Sunday school the next day
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New Wilmington
College Field
John Meade
G. W. Meade
Johnny
Javedia
Meade
Leo G Griffiths Resigns Over Penitentiary Methods
Leo G. Griffiths of Pittsburgh resigns to Governor Pinchet in protest of the Icose disciplinary methods at the Western Penitentiary. The move follows his disapproval of current treatment practices and reflects mounting concern over prison governance.
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Icose
Western Penitentiary
Leo G. Griffith
Pittsburgh
Pinchet
Former New Castle Man Grabs Board Seat Resigns
A board of trustees member and former New Castle resident Griffith resigns soon after chairman David I. McCahill. Both part of the minority who opposed the special Investigation Committee report clearing major blame in the escape of seven members of the Blue Bandana auto thieves gang. Pittsburgh remains stirred as Griffith’s action draws renewed public interest.
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Griffith
New Castle
David I. McCahill
Special Investigation Committee
Pittsburgh
Neglect Of Duty Charged Against Commander Fuller
Norfolk noted that Commander D. W. Fuller faced a court martial at Hapton Roads naval base charged with neglect of duty after liquor was seized aboard the US naval transport Beaufort on arrival from the West Indies in February. The charge alleges failure to exercise proper precautions to prevent liquor from being brought aboard.
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International News Service
Norfolk
D. W. Fuller
Hapton Roads
Fuller
United States
Beaufort
West Indies
Snyder Finishes Terms As Treasurer in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on May 4 State Treasurer Charles A. Snyder relinquishes the office to Samuel S. Lewis who has been auditor general for four years. Tomorrow Edward Martin will be sworn in as auditor general marking Snyder’s first gap in official service since 1903. Rumor places Snyder as revenues deputy in the auditor general’s department.
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International News Service
Harrisburg
Charles A A. Snyder
Samuel S. Lewis
Edward Martin
Washington County
Snyder
Auditor General
Resignations Shake Western Penitentiary Board
Two members of the Western penitentiary board of trustees resign, with Leo G. Griffith and David McGahill stepping down. The resignations follow a committee report on the March 29 escape of seven convicts, which blamed no single person and urged stricter prison regulations.
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Cinternational
Pittsburgh
Western Penitentiary
Pinchot
Leo G. Griffith
David
McGahill
Lane
Griffith
McCahill
Listening In Report From Rady Experiences On Air
Radio readers hear reports from H Gibson New Castle Pennsylvania May 2 1925 about static reduction by grounding the aerial wire and an operator Irwin. Letters discuss reception from Dallas Fort Worth Omaha and more and note a misprint KDAR versus WKAR and an upcoming broadcast of Lucia di Lammermane from Schenectady and WGY N Y at 8 p m EST
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H. Gibson
New Castle
Dallas
Fort Worth
Omaha
Ned
Sutton St
WGY
Fordham Reports Two Earthquakes Registered There
Fordham University reports two earthquakes recorded on its seismograph within the last 24 hours. The first shocks lasted from 1 44 PM to 3 30 PM yesterday and the second from 7 19 PM to 9 20 PM. It was estimated the quakes occurred in the southern Pacific or East Indies about 9500 miles from New York. There is a note about more women than men in an Italian town with speculation on home availability.
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International Kers Service
New York
Fordham University
Southern Pacific
East Indies
Foreign News In Brief Trimmed Dispatches From Europe
The report covers multiple events: Harriet Neal, wife of Virgil Neal, injured by a dow in Chantilly forest near Paris while fox hunting. Madame Merry Del Val, mother of Cardinal Merry Del Val, and Alfonso Merry Del Val noted. 43 dead in Sebastian Spain per Gibraltar despatches. Arthur Fried of Ankar Bakery convicted of profiteering and jailed in Vienna Times despatch. Princess Victoria the Princess Royal resting after gastric illness at age 34. Ajaccio Corsica municipal election violence with deaths and injuries over ballot box stuffing and repeating.
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Cinternational News Service
Aaid
Harriet Neal
Virgil Neal
New York
Hotel Ritz
Dow
Chantilly
Paria
Pants
Madame Merry del Val
Cardinal Merry de Val
Vatican
Alfonso Merry del Val
London
Sebastian
Spain
Gibraltar
Ajaccio
Corsica
Napoleon Bonaparte
Radio broadcast schedule notes multiple May events and time signals
Fragmented listing details radio programs across dates May 5 1925 1935 1926 with concerts operas talks and baseball scores. Mentions William Penn hotel Grand Opera KYW Suburban Band and Sharon Chamber of Commerce along with time signals Arlington and Pittsburgh Post studio broadcasts Weather and sports scores referenced.
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Wean
Pittabare
Stanfens
William Penn Hotel
Uncle Kaybee
Eeerogram
New York
Grand Opera
Chicago
American Farm Bureau Federation
Brunswick Hour
LaGrange
KYW
Radio Godmother
Radio Features Today in Pittsburgh and Nearby
Eastern Standard Time listings show a 7 a.m. address at Pittsburgh Civic Educational and Industrial Center by Dr. Thomas Baker, president of Carnegie Institute of Technology. Gypsy String Ensemble performs at 8 p.m., EYRA-Fittsburgh airs at 6 p.m., followed by Rosenbaum Company programming. A light opera hour at 9 p.m. and a WIAS-Pittsburgh special program from Loew's Aldina Theatre are scheduled.
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Pittsburgh
Thomas
Baker
Carnsgis Institute of Technology
Eyra—Fittaburgh
SoneaaYee the Rosenbaum Company
WIAS
Girl Takes Poison After Turtle Creek Arrest
Pittsburgh May 4 A young woman Betty Faust 19 identified by City Detective Frank Dodson 8 a fugitive from justice was in Braddock General Hospital suffering withdrawal after swallowing poison tablets at Turtle Creek police station She may be tried on a charge of stealing an automobile last summer as Detective Dodson says She was arrested then but escaped before a hearing She and Barney Swanger 25 were arrested Saturday night on a disorderly charge and failure to pay a taxi bill
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Frank Dodson
Betty Faust
Braddock General Hospital
Turtle Creak
Dodson Isaya
Barney Swanger
Pitt Cathedral Campaign Opens As Workers Rally
Pittsburgh May 4 Over 4 000 workers joined a two week drive to raise 10 million dollars for the University of Pittsburgh Cathedral of Learning construction. By opening morning more than 2 300 000 had already been pledged as the campaign started. A separate note mentions a new can opener blade cutting upward to prevent tin injuries if the device slips.
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International News
Pittsburgh
Cathedral of Learning
University of Pittsburgh
First Presbyterian Scout Troop Plans For Camping Season
At a weekly meeting of the First Presbyterian church Boy Scout troop, plans for the summer camp were laid out. Scoutmaster Ernest Shultz led the session with a strong attendance as scouts completed tests and received instructions at the scout headquarters Friday evening. A parent promises William cigars if he avoids crosswords before turning 22.
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First Presbyterian Scout
First Presbyterian Church
Scout Headquarters
Ernest Shultz
Uce
William
Thief Of Bagdad Wins Acclaim In Philadelphia
The Thief Of Bagdad receives strong praise from Philadelphia critics. North American notes its imaginative action. Inquirer hails its glamour and thrills tied to Arabian Nights. Philo Record calls the film beyond ordinary spectacle. See it at the Peno Theatre this week only.
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Phila
Phila. Inquirer
Philo
Peno Theatre
Miss Rogers Gained 15 Pounds In Six Weeks
A testimonial from Alberta Rogers of Decatur describes recovery from flu symptoms and weight gain after using McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets. She claims 16 pounds gained in six weeks and urges others to try the product with a 30 day guarantee.
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McCoy
Alberta Rogers
W. Cer
Ro Gorda St
Decatur
McKee
Love’ & Megown
Eckerd's
New Castle, Inc
McCoy's
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Ebeling’s For Furniture
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Bell Phone
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China
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All Druggiste
J. B. Arblaater
Dr. L. A. Finkelstein
Electro Painless Dentists
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Rockview
Gentlemien
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Irwin
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KDAR
WKAR
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Mich
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Southern
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Arthur Fried
Ankar
Vienna
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Times
Princess Royal
Princess Victoria
WEA
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Mir
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Tto
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Aem
Orchardhay
Turtle Creek
Pitt Cathedral
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Lee Lee Ammons
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R. F. Johnston Paint Company
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New Castle Hardware
New Castle, PA
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