Diplomatic Battle Rages Behind Near East Crisis
Britain and France wage a tense diplomatic battle over the Near East crisis. France consolidates allies including Italy and Belgium while Britain, wary of war, seeks to protect strategic interests in the Turkish Straits as Russia presses to join the peace conference and the Turks tilt toward Moscow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Near East
Britain
London
Turkish
Dardanelles
Sea of Marmora
Bosphorous
France
Russia
Germany
Turkey
Italy
Irrance
Belgium
Roumania
Jugo-Slavia
England
India
Connery Receives City Warrant For Personal Funds
City council orders a warrant for 76 payable to the head of the fire department, refunding personal funds spent by Fire Chief Connery at the San Francisco fire chiefs convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connery
San Francisco
Registration and Voting Rights Warn of Punishments
The speaker recalls paying taxes and memorizes that failing to register or vote risks losing the franchise. The passage notes registrars and the polling booth as the enforcement points and warns that a person who does not vote may have their rights curtailed. The narrative cites November timing and emphasizes personal duty to register and vote.
Home Drive Gets Under Way Day's Total Is 3777
The Margaret Henry Home fund drive opened with 8777.50 in cash reported at noon on day one. Pledges add several hundred dollars. goal set at 50000 for 60 children. David Jameson gave 1000 via donation recorded by J C McCready.
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Day
Margaret Henry Home Fund
al Crawford Hoyt
David Jameson
J.C. McCready
Earl Thompson
Robert Whitla
Robert L. Wallace
George A. Rigby
Pater Boyd
Ee P. J. Flaherty
Marcus Feuchtwanger
McMillen
Edward Beadsl
David S. Pyleci
Samuel Klafter
J. C. McCready
Hoyt
Gaptaing
House Panel Backs Three Month Dyestuff Embargo Extension
The House Ways and Means Committee today filed a favorable report on the Tilson resolution extending the current embargo on dyestuffs for three months after the permanent tariff bills are enacted. The measure repeals the embargo set by the emergency tariff act and aligns with the new tariff framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C International News
Washington
House
Marriage Licenses for Griffin and Barber in Latrobe
Robert M. Griffin of Buffalo New York and Latrobe Pennsylvania are listed in marriage license records. Latrobe, Pa appears as the issuing locale with individuals tied to Bedford and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Griffin
Buffalo
Beatles
Barber
Latrobe
Senate Set to Vote on Tariff Bill This Afternoon
Washington dispatch says the Senate will vote at four o'clock on final enactment of the Republican tariff bill after twenty months of partisan clashes. The measure, likely to pass, would supersede the emergency tariff act and the Simmons-Underwood law once signed by the President, amid risks for party leaders in the upcoming elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William K. Hutchinson
Btaff
Washington
Teriff
Congress
Senate
White House
Grant
Moravia Street’s Best Female Pugilist Declared
In a Moravia street clash, Duckie Coleman boasted of victory over Minnie Stewart in police court. Both women paid $10 fines for drunk and disorderly conduct after a public fight that drew a crowded, amused courtroom.
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Duckie” Coleman
Burns
Minnie Stewart
Moravia
J. Moore
Duckie
Crs
Burna Ae
Duckie'a
Moravia Street
Kephart Posts Bail To Face Hearing On Misconduct Charge
Former State treasurer Hermon M. Kephart posted bail of 5000 to appear at a hearing on misdemeanor in office charges. He and his attorney John R. Gellar went to Alderman Windsor's office in Harrisburg to arrange the hearing, which officials had expected might be waived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Harrisburg
Hermon M. Kephart
Kephart
W. L. Windsor
John R. Gellar
Alleged Maker Of Liquor On Trial
The commonwealth case against Wasi]huber charged with manufacturing liquor opened before Judge Emery this morning. District Attorney R. L. Hildebrand prosecutes, Thomas W. Dickey defends. Several more liquor cases are expected to follow.
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The
Commonwealth
Wasi]huber
Emery
R. L. Hildebrand
Thomas W. Dickey
British and French Near East Policy Moves Shape Crisis
British cabinet plans to defend the Turkish Straits with naval forces and will not declare war unless Constantinople is attacked. French cabinet refuses to aid England in a Balkan war. Turkish forces press toward the neutral zone along the Straits as the last Greek troops withdraw from Asia Minor. Admiral Beatty and Lord Currwen depart London for Paris to brief on policy while French troop withdrawal begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Chariton
Vortign News Iklitwr
Great Britain
France
Germany
Asia Minor
Antara
Great
Britalin
International News Service
Constantinople
England
al- Hed
Beatty
Lord Curwen
London
Paris
Constantinoplc
Danger Of New World War Is Drifting Away
British cabinet will not start a war unless the Turkish nationalist army invades the neutral zone. Ankara promises not to attack Constantinople or European territories as France and Italy plan troop withdrawals from the Dardanelles sector. Lord Curzon aims to press Paris to keep a significant force on duty, hoping to deter Turkish moves and counter Russian influence.
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David M. Church
London
Mustapha Kemal Pasha
Europe
Asia
Thiam
Britain
Foreign Office
Angora Governoment
Chanak
Constantinople
Thrace
Dardanelles
Sea of Marmara
Bosphorus
Lord Curzon
Paris
France
Reinforcements Called In Greece
The Greek government orders the 1908 09 reserve classes to reinforce the gendarme as Asia Minor evacuation ends. Ninety thousand Christian refugees land in appalling conditions lacking food shelter and clothing. Turkish forces threaten Thracian front with unconfirmed reports of atrocities in Smyrna and Kemal's boast of action within four weeks.
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International News Service
Athens
Asia Minor
Smyrna
Kemal II
Kemal
Adrianople
Thrace
Turkey
Raymond Clark Elected City Fireman
Raymond Clark of 808 North Cedar was elected city fireman by the City Council. He will begin his duties Monday, succeeding Owen G. Thomas who resigned and will leave the department Saturday to return to railway work. Councilman Lusk recommended the appointment.
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Raymond Clark
North Cedar Retreat
Mr. Clark
Owen
G. Thomas
Lusk
Clark
Two Arrests In Double Murder Nears
New developments in the New Brunswick case prompt prediction that one or two priests will be arrested within 24 hours for the double murder of Rev Dr Ed Wheeler Hall and Mrs Eleanor Mita. Prosecutor Beekman and Police Chief O Connell say fresh witnesses bring the mystery closer to solution as bodies were found on a farm under an apple tree. Funeral for Mrs Mills was held with women attending noisily, following the slain woman’s instructions.
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International News Service
New Brunswick
N. J
Ed Wheeler Hall
Beekman
Somerset County
O'Connell
City Council Grants Wages Increase for Street and Garbage Trades
City council approved wage hikes in the street and garbage departments to around 20 percent, effective October 1. Street workers including truck drivers and machine operators gain 45 and 42 cents per hour respectively, with laborers at 36 cents and sweepers at 30. Garbage foremen receive 45 cents, other furnace workers 37, truck foremen 45, and truck helpers 87 cents per hour.
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Nat Lautte
Anderson
Lusk
Burns
Davies
Verdict Stands In Alienation Suit in Tarentum
Beatrice V. Hepler sues Clara Buck for alienation of affection of her husband J Frank Hepler, a Tarentum businessman. A jury awarded $6,625 in damages on a $10,000 claim. judge Emery denied a new trial. The incident drew local notices from the Scott Paisley building corner.
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Emery
Beatrice V. Hepler
Clara Buck
East Washington
Atreot
Hepler
Mrs. Buck
Scanlon Has Not Signed Montgomery Avenue Contract
Local contractor M F Scanlon, the successful bidder for Montgomery avenue grading, has not signed the contract. City hall reports his signature could not be ascertained. his bid was three thousand dollars under the city engineer's estimate.
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M.F. Scanlon
Montgomery Avenue
City Hall
Scanlon
Entombed Miners Died Shortly After Blast Notes
International News Service reports from Jackson California that 7 more miners were found dead behind bulkheads after a mine fire at the Argonaut shaft. Gas swept passages, death came within a few hours. some bodies may remain buried underground until night. Notes by victims and the conditions delay recovery as authorities plan burial under state health rules.
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Q International
Jackson
Cal
Argonaut
Kennedy
William Fessel
Fessel
Wiliam Fessel
Physiliana
State Industrial Accident Commission
Registration in New Castle Prompts Low Voter Activity
News item reports registration in New Castle is woefully light with only a day left before the November election. It notes the gubernatorial race and multiple statewide offices, urging voters to register to participate in choosing Pennsylvania's next four years of leadership. An American flag was seen at the First precinct booth on North Mill Street, while Pittsburgh booths show flag displays but no wider effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
United States
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Second Ward
North Mill Street
Pittsbur
Greeks Lose 12,066 Killed At Smyrna
International News Service reports from Smyrna that twelve thousand Greek troops died in fighting and were captured. Officials say most Christians killed were victims of looting and fires sparked during the turmoil, while others claim civilians fell to advancing forces.
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Smyrna
Gairg
Ward
News snapshot headline collage from Edwardsville fatalities
A chaotic OCR mash lists multiple deaths and incidents across states. Thomas Naylor and Garrie Naylor died in Edwardsville, Garrie L Naylor, Jol Petermsir and others reported in separate incidents including suicides, a shooting, a fall, a prison escape attempt, and a large Masonic building fire resulting in extensive property loss.
No Policeman Is Appointed Today
Acting Mayor Burns did not recommend a candidate for the city police department at today’s council meeting. Three names were read: Thomas Russo, John Longstreith, and Robert Latern, with Charles P. Davies fourth on the eligible list. Civil service law requires selecting from the first three.
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Burns
Conncil
Elder
Council
Thomas Russo
John Longstreith
Robert Latern
Charles P. Davies
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Arthur Mometer
Hix
Henry Home Fund
Harding
Greece
Sreceed
Owen Thorns
Thomas Naylor
Garriel Naylor
Jol Petermsir
Edwardsville
Es Yoaren
Martin's Ferry
Russell Theis
Mise
Rebecca Weiler
Adamstown
Karl Stanpey
Will Dingess
Tegan
Masonic
Proctorville
Norniviow
W. Wadines
Joseph L. Angert
Buller
Tay Chen
Rachel
Rusey
Warlansburg
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