Philadelphia Gun Battle Fatal To Youthful Bandit
Four detectives battled four boy bandit suspects in a North Philadelphia home. One bandit, John Green, 19, was killed. another, John Rourke, was gravely wounded. two suspects escaped. The dead and wounded were taken to St. Joseph hospital where their identities were confirmed.
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International News Service
Philadelphia
St. Joseph Hospital
John Green
John Rourke
Covon
Winter Arrives Early With Snow Across East
Winter moved in early across the eastern United States with one of the season’s first snowfalls. New York City streets were near freezing while surrounding areas remained colder. Charities rushed coal to the needy amid hardships from the anthracite strike. Jersey City discussed municipal takeover of a dormant Luzerne mine for public operation.
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International News Service
New York
New York City
Jersey City
Luzerne
Campaign Bluff and Ballot Voters Advised
The column dismisses political rumors and urges voters to decide by mind and conscience. It notes the heated countywide debate, mocks campaign hype, and reminds readers to cast ballots as the weather permits, with a casual nod to the number forty two.
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Jones
Splifkins
Unselfishness Of Mothers As A Vice Asserted By Novelist
Anne Parish, prize-winning novelist, is described as wholly feminine and gently reared. The piece argues that unselfishness in mothers warps both their lives and those of their children, a vice more common in women than men. The article continues on the next page.
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Anne Parish
Margery Vickard
Central Press
New York
William Ross alias Willie the Wop begins 20 year term
Albany dispatch reports William Ross alias Willie the Wop admitted accepting 37 590 to kill Police Chief William H Funston of Schenectady. He was sent to Clinton Prison at Dannemora to serve a 20 year robbery sentence and said the confession was fake to seek leniency.
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International News Servicer
Albany
William Ross
Willie the Wop
Kih
William H. Funston
Schenectady
Ross
Clinton
Dannemora
Hegin
Aged Publisher Felix Angus Dies in Baltimore
Baltimore paper veteran General Felix Angus died at his home after a long illness. He was 135 years old and a Civil War survivor and longtime publisher of the Baltimore American.
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International News Service
Baltimore
Felix Angus
Jie
Baltimore American
Bank Robbery Sparks Toledo Search for Two Thugs
Police hunted two bandits who robbed an Ohio Savings and Trust branch in Toledo and fled with 16089 dollars. Authorities suspected expert involvement and possible ties to George Dutch Anderson, as the bold crime unfolded with revolvers and four hostages including a woman. The getaway occurred as a patrolman listened nearby.
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International News Service
Toledo
Ohio
Michigan
Ohio Savings and Trust Company
George
Dutch" Anderson
Motor collision on Wallace and Beaver streets report
The truck of T. Hitchcock driven by Ed. Ritty of 8414 Porter Street going west on Wallace Avenue was struck by a machine bearing license 172-485 driven north on Beaver Street. Police were notified of the mishap at the intersection with North Beaver street.
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HH. Hitchcock
Ed. Ritty
Porter Street
Wallace Avenue
Beaver Street
Election boards urged to report precinct results next Tuesday
The News asks election boards in city and county precincts to call 4000 with returns as soon as available during the general election. The plea follows a successful primary where boards promptly reported results, aiding the city and county to learn outcomes.
Federal Church Council Backs Prohibition Enforcement
The Federal Council of Churches issued a second report reaffirming its devotion to prohibition and stating the dry law has yielded results justifying its adoption. It sought to clear misunderstandings and emphasize its unequivocal support of national prohibition.
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International News Service
Washington
Federal Council of Churches
League To Probe Bombing In Damascus By League of Nations
International reports say the League of Nations will investigate the French bombardment of Damascus. A league representative has left Geneva for Damascus as Britain awaits action before demanding reparations for damaged British property. The mandates commission seeks a French report on Syria administration and the Emir of the Djebel Druses plans a protest when the commission reconvenes in December.
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France
Syria
Irak
Mandates Commission
League of Nations
Police Search Pittsburgh For Grocer Slayer
Police combed Pittsburgh for Frank Scardamagila in a blackmail slaying case. Francesco Iaquinto, 27, died after a confrontation with Scardamagla who allegedly demanded 5 000 from the grocer and invited the men into a rear room where a revolver was used. Joseph Russo, 27, was shot and in critical condition.
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C International News Service
Pittsburgh
Pi Wile
Frank Scardamagila
Francesco Jaquinto
Iaquinto
Joseph Russo
Scardamagna
Firemen's Fund Grows by 4841.85 in State Disbursement
City hall reports the New Castle Fireman's Relief Fund is 4841.85 richer after the state's disbursement of income from foreign fire insurance. The state treasurer sent 4841.86 to the city treasury for Secretary Buchanan.
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New Castle
Buchanan
Detectives Raid Madrid Club in Philadelphia Halloween Bust
In Philadelphia on Halloween a squad of 12 detectives raided the Madrid club, arresting more than 300 guests including stage stars. Dancer Fawn Gray was given a warrant after a search, manager E. Gilford is charged with maintaining a disorderly house, and six patrol wagons transported guests to the police station as fictitious names were used. Police report 49 quarts of liquor confiscated and arraignments set before Magistrate O'Brien.
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Philadelphia
International News Service
Philadrelphia
Madrid
Butler
Mystery Squad
Hallowe'en
Fawn Gray
Broadway
E. Gilford
O’brien
Two South Side Stores Entered in Mill Street Robberies
Thieves entered Grand Union at 1215 South Mill and A P at 1212 South Mill last night. Five cartons of cigars plus chewing gum and candy were taken from Grand Union. A P remained intact. Detectives Logan and Lynch investigated, finding Grand Union access via a rear transom and A P entry through the cellar with no items recovered. It is suspected the culprits were young men.
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Grand Union
South Mill Street
C. G G. Logan
Thomas Lynch
Wilmington Gas Company Starts Pipe Line Work
The New Wilmington Gas company began constructing a pipeline from the North Liberty gas field to New Wilmington, tying into the J. S. Martin farm gas well near Volant. The Martin farm well has produced for fourteen years and remains strong, with plans to drill additional wells on the Martin property.
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Wilmington Gas Company
New Wilmington Gas Company
North Liberty
New Wilmington
J. S. Martin
Volant
Martin Farm
Gasoline Fire in Excavation at Gardner & Son Station
Six men narrowly escaped serious injury when gasoline ignited in an excavation at the Gardner and Son gas station on Grove Street Friday afternoon. A match dropped into gasoline in the pit caused a sudden flash and dense smoke. firefighters arrived quickly, the fire died as the water was drawn from the hole, and a pump was damaged but no one was hurt. The workers, S E Rayhauser, Thomas Erwin, Robert Boyd, Lewis Douds, Warren Dean, and Thomas Sweeney, escaped from the 10 to 12 foot deep pit with no injuries.
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N. L. Gardner & Son
Grove Street
S. E. Rayhauser
Thomas Erwin
Robert Boyd
Lewis Douds
Warren Dean
Thomas Sweeney
Axe Murder Victim Found On Rails In Beaver Falls
Beavers Falls Pa October 31 another axe murder victim was found on the main Pennsylvania railroad tracks. John Williams 30 a Mt Washington resident was identified as the victim his head crushed in three places and forehead split by an axe or hatchet law men believe the man was murdered and his body placed on the tracks. The discovery was made by shifting engine crew. Three weeks earlier Harry Boone 25 also a negro was found mangled on the same tracks and exhumation failed to confirm murder or accident. Thirteen arrests have been made in connection with Williams case.
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International News Service
Beaver Falls
Pennsylvania Railroad
John Williams
Mt. Washington
E. V. Donahan
Thomas Elmes
Trolley Wire Falls On Friday Evening
A trolley wire broke and fell onto the South Mill street rail during Hallowe en observance, causing fireworks to flash as power was shut off. Police controlled the crowd until Electric Company workers repaired the damage, with no injuries reported. Mrs. Eimima R. Butz of Ambridge and Gerald Butz, captain of the eastern coast artillery, were visiting Moody avenue residents.
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Hallowe'en
South Mill Street
Washington Street
Electric Company
Eimima R. Butz
Ambridge
Gerald Butz
Eastern Coast Artillery
Philadelphia
Misses Dutz
Moody Avenue
Football scores call in after five oclock rule clarified
The News advises fans to call 23 or 160 until 6 40 pm on Saturday after five o clock and from 6 30 pm onward during the evening to ask for 175 for football results.
Halloween Mummers In New Castle Not As Successful This Year
Halloween in New Castle saw numerous mummers on downtown streets but fewer than in recent organized celebrations. Police report higher activity from youths in outlying districts and more property pranks such as damaged porch swings and furniture. City officials favor organized observances to prevent damage and improve safety.
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New Castle
Dutch Anderson Reported Seen In Syracuse New York
Syracuse police identified a man calling himself Crawford as recognizing the outlaw George Dutch Anderson and four companions linked to the Buffalo bank holdup worth 93000 and two murdered messengers. He was reportedly seen in a Syracuse cafe.
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International News Services
Syracuse
N. Y
George “Dutch Anderson
United States
Canada
Buffalo
Crawford
Desperando
Onondaga
Death Record for Nettie Leese and Others in Several Cities
A death record item lists Nettie Leese of Wilkinsburg Pennsylvania aged 65, with other entries including Stanley Ratha age 12 of 800 Rigby Street, Miss Mary Eleanor Roach of Pittsburgh, Havline Smith age 6 of 611 Doh Prank Ravnjak 49 Ressemer Virginia.
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Nettie Leese
Wilkinsburg
Stanley Ratha
Rigby
Mary Eleanor Roach
Pittsburgh
Havline Smith
Ravnjak
Ressemer
New Defense For Mitchell Beng Planned By Defense
Mitchell's lawyers during the court martial recess outlined a new strategy aimed not at an acquittal but at proving the trial was initiated by the War Department in violation of procedure. Rep. Frank D Reid Sr proposes quashing moves. officials dismiss the plan and note the jury found the president and War Department not at fault.
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William WK. Hutchinson
Zahara
News Service
Washington
William Mitchell
America
Frank D. Reid
Illinois
Mitchell
War Department
Reid
Coolidge
Dwight Davis
Distribution Of Election Ballots For Next Tuesday
County commissioners distribute ballots for next Tuesday’s election listing five parties Republican Democratic Socialist Prohibition and Labor. Voters may cast a straight party ticket by marking an X beside a party name. Also on the ballot a proposition asks to annex part of Neshannock township to the city of New Castle with boundaries described.
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Tourunty
Prohibition
Neshannock Township
Citra
New Castle
Mercer Street
Locust Street
Be Sure Letters Are Right In Your Copy
A short note urges accuracy in typography and spelling, advising that a four horse chariot cannot pass a letter with a mistake and promoting the west’s most accurate stenographers via a help wanted small advertisement.
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Hengage
Ist
Warner
Mercury
Arthur Mometer
Central Press Photo
Federal Church * Council
League
Damascus
Philadelahia
South Side
Gardner & Son
Anderson
Syracuse, N. Y
Mitchell Beng
United States Army
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