Organize Boy Scouts Move Planned in New Castle
A new Boy Scout organization is planned with H. B. Richards as general chairman and Howard Richards as president. Troops will form in city districts under a scout commissioner to be hired, with a national trainer expected to arrive soon. A committee of seven led the effort, meeting Friday at the Board of Trade to organize.
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H. B. Richards
Tea Cagie
Board of Trade
Howard
Richards
P. J. Flaherty
Hyman A. Frank
Barton EB. Ticker
Adolph Green
New Castle
National
W. H. Weisheit
Allegheny County
Nine Balloons Ready for Race in Birmingham
Birmingham, May 21. Nine giant balloons are being inflated for the national balloon race of 1921. Ideal weather with a northerly breeze prevails as nine pilots and aides await the start this afternoon to begin the long journey. The three winners will represent the United States in the international race from Brussels in September. Belgium has two entries this year, with Birmingham, California, Akron, and a chamber of commerce entry among others, plus naval, army, and independent entries.
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Birmingham
Ala
United States
Belgium
California
Akron
Chamber of Commerce
Navy
Army
Weather and oddities sparkles in lazy summer day
The snippet describes a sunlit scene with people, dresses and curious figures in a crowded circle. It mentions improvised performances by fakirs on a steer and observational humor as the crowd reacts to a quirky speaker. The tone hints at a warm, lively street scene with humor amid heat.
Steeple Jack Up for Paint at St Joseph’s Belfry
Newsman interviews Charles M. Patrick the steeple jack painting the narrow St Joseph’s church steeple. A perilous ascent via choir loft ladders rafters and a hollow ball atop the spire highlights the unusual fetch of the job. This brief outlines the ascent and task as the writer observes from the belfry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Patrick
St. Joseph's Church
Mr. Patrick
Patrick Wage
Gath
Ellwood New Castle Road Contract Let
State Highway Commissioner Lewis Sadler announced awards for eight miles of highway in Westmoreland, Montour, Northumberland and Lawrence counties. Ellwood Construction Co. will build 2,603 feet in Arenaborough for 161.30 dollars, and Lawrence County will pay the entire cost of the Ellwood City link totaling 150,031.ue dollars. Other crews include G W Rockwell for 1,294 feet in Northumberland at 19,550.88 and Winston and Co for 23,125 feet in Montour and Danville borough at 249,161.18.
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International News
Harrisburg
Lewis
Ue. Lawrence
G.W. Rockwell
Sunbury
Northumberland Borough
Winston & Co
Hughesville
Mahoning
Cooper Townships
Danville
Montour County
Bandits Loot Freight Train Near Buffalo NS
Twenty six men in six autos halted a New York Central freight train on the Lockport branch between Walmore and Sanborn and at least $40,000 to $75,000 worth of merchandise was stolen. The crew fled. robbers loaded goods onto trucks leaving over $2,060 behind.
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International News Service
Buffalo
New York Central
Lockport
Walmore and
Sanborn
Here
Fea
Sturks
Welsh Reunion Committee Meeting Planned at Cascade Park
The general committee in charge of the Welsh reunion will meet Sunday afternoon May 29 at Cascade Park. President David J. Jones of Widened City, a state legislator, is expected to attend. Key reunion plans will be discussed as the event is about six weeks away.
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Cascade Park
David J. Jones
Widened City
Harmony Asks For Enon Valley Franchise
Harmony and Hurter Company applies to the Pennsylvania public service commission for a franchise to furnish electric light and power to Enon Valley Pennsylvania. The company promises to provide electric lights to the inhabitants of the village if granted.
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Harmony
Enon Valley
Petteryiea Commission
Peninsylvania
Inusburgh. Harmony and Hurter
Finan Valley
Parents Night at Martin Gantz Delights Local Crowd
Parents and visitors filled Martin Gantz school Friday for the annual Parents Night. Teachers showcased students art, reading, and public speaking while Dorothy Rice earned $25 for her costume design. County education officials praised the pupils, noting the event recalled district school days and highlighted strong student work this year.
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Martin Gantz
Mie
Valentine Weed
Art
State Department of Publicnstriction
Harrisburg
Marlin Gante
Lou
Martin Ganla
Dorothy Rice
Prise
Women's Home Companion
Pup
Three Killed in Egyptian Rioting Across Cairo
International service reports three deaths and many wounded in a Cairo riot linked to political unrest. Details remain disputed as authorities and witnesses offer competing accounts of the violence and its targets.
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Linternational + Service
London
Meypttan Sationalista
Cairo
Hiram Liat Cits
May Militia May Be Called In Albany Trolley Riots
May 2 near Albany New York reports say state militia may be ordered to keep order as a trolley strike in its fifth month triggers riotous crowds. State troopers and local police, on 24 hour duty, struggle to control disturbances that halted trolley service.
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Cnternatonal
Albany
N.Y
Turutiot
Hirth
Winners Named In School Meet At May Pole Awards
Winners in the field meet held by Aiken Croton Oak Street and Thaddeus Stevens schools on Elder's field Friday afternoon are announced. Top finishers include Hassell Johns Schwartywaider and Reba Rebingen among others. Critics May Pole winners include Aiken and Oak Street in various grade levels. A traffic law violator was fined $1 by Mayor Barnes. Marriage licenses were issued to Harold Hy Jennings Claveland Ruth L Buxe and others.
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Aiken
Croton
Oak Street
Thaddeus Stevens Schoola
Elder's Field
Critics May Pole
Oak Atreel
tCroton
Death Record for Margaret Paisley and Priscilla Parker
Miss Margaret Paisley 80 of Park Avenue Walworth died in West Washington area. Mrs Priscilla Parker 46 of 227 Boyles Avenue Stewart Hanna died at 4237 Hoyles Avenue.
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Margaret Paisley
Park Avene
Walwird
Mysterious Raffles Rich Banker's Wife in News
International News Service reports a Chicago banker’s wife, Mrs Joseph S. Heil, accused of kleptomania and involved in raffles of wealth. She admits steals, blames obsession, and faces jail as police investigate the extent of the thefts from the Miller household.
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Raffles
Joseph S. Fleil
Chicago
Cothers
Heil
Frog
Jond
Ogden
Phe Kane
Sheridan Road
Thorousttar
Milter
Foreign Wars Veterans Meet for Memorial Day Plans
Members of the Foreign Wars organization will convene Sunday afternoon at City Hall to organize their participation in the Memorial Day activities. Attendance is requested, and preparations are underway for an upcoming boxing show in the near future.
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Mech
Davis and Benson Reach Settlement Understanding
Davis and Benson reached an understanding with the Labor Department and Admiral Henson chairing the U S Shipping Board on proposed pilin for settlement of a five month strike. The announcement came from the Labor Department via Citarmenal News Service.
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Citarmenal News Service
Washington
Maggie
Davis
Admiral Henson
United States Shipping
Borrd
Reachen
Leo Owas
Te Labor Department
Measure Height Of All Awnings In Mollee City
Police audit of city properties seeks to measure height of awnings following an ordinance. Officials review seven foot poles and related markers to ensure compliance and flag any deviations.
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Mollee
Segahuite
Free Corps Plans Attack in Upper Silesia Clash
In Upper Silesia a German volunteers group the Free Corps vows action against Poles if the government withholds permission. French officers killed in a clash. German and Polish skirmishes flare near Oppeln as police intervene. Casualty numbers are unavailable. further details follow.
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Free Corps
Upper
Silesia
Ty Frank ER. Mason
Berlen
de Filesia
Jannehel
Berlin
Germain
Silesiangperne Brennyitne
Oppeln
Justice White Laid To Rest in Washington Ceremony
A somber memorial marked the burial of Justice White with remarks on his long service and loyalty to the Supreme Court. The event reflected the nation’s respect for his life and career, honoring his tenure and influence on American jurisprudence.
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Justice White
Fragmented Latrobe Hospital Snapshot of Local Injuries
Reported events from Latrobe and nearby towns describe multiple injuries and accidents. Patients include Joseph Malvydonie in Latrobe Hospital with a head injury and Annie Dewate of Hazelton involved in a suit, while others suffer falls and mishaps at workplaces and during painting.
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Joseph Malvydonie
Latrobe
Cecetead White
Michael
Lotin Fe Voller
York
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