First New Castle Man Reaches Home From Florida Disaster
Edward Ankney of 124 a key street in New Castle describes his return from Floridas hurricane scene. He blames the disaster on divine punishment for crooked real estate dealers and recalls the devastation, including his curio shop wreck and the loss of belongings, while detailing the emotional toll of the disaster. The report notes the storm cost hundreds of lives and property damage.
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Florenda
Edward Ankney
Desser
Miagni
Aukney
Ankney
Wewa Teadhert
Hell On Earth
Hell On Ewrii
France
Little At
Lemon City
West Dixie Highway
Miami
Schindlers
Euclid Avenue
Jim
Severe Storm Disrupts Wheeling Area Traffic and Crops
Severe weather hits Wheeling region with lightning and wind causing major crop damage estimated at 350 000 by Ohio farm bureau official F M Heen. Wheeling Tran Company suspends rail service as tracks and culverts wash out, disrupting transportation and daily life across parts of West Virginia Ohio and Pennsylvania.
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Wheeling
West Virginia
Ohio
Pennsylvania
F. M. Heen
Ohio Farm Bureau
Wheeling Tran Company
Two-Alarm House Fire Causes $2,000 Loss
A three story home at 241 Neshannock avenue owned by Fred Burrows suffered major damage when an electric iron left connected caused a blaze last night. The kitchen was gutted and contents damaged, with insurance covering part of the estimated $2,500 loss. Firefighters contained the fire to two downstairs rooms and prevented spread to the upper floors. A misdirected alarm delayed initial response while crews searched for a possible occupant. The Central department diverted to the five hundred block before locating the origin.
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Fred Burrows
Neshannock Avenue
Burrows Familly
H. A. Gibson
R. L. Bord
White Undertaking Company
Charles Lynn
Wreshannock Avenue
Toomer
Central Department
East Street
Cheswick Man Is Rewarded For Saving Steamer
William P. Bilston of Cheswick a cable driver for a local light company received a reward from the Marine Office of America and a marine insurance concern for saving the steamer Resolute last May. He plugged a severe leak with his body and remained in the hole until nearly drowned, enabling the vessel to reach shallow water. Bilston is married with two children.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Marine Office of America
Makine Insurance Concern
William P. Bilston
Cheswick
Pilston
R. W. Tennett
Marine Company
Pilaton
Behildren
Arrest of shoe repair shop proprietor at noon
At noon officers Horner Lynch Longstreth and Nelson visited the shoe repair shop of Daniel Fisca on Lytton and South Mill streets. The proprietor was arrested after no quantity of liquor was found and he is held on suspicion pending further police investigation.
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Daniel Fisca
Lytton
South Mill Streets
Horner
Lynch
Longstreth
Nelson
Polits
British Coal Strike Nears Climax Today
International News Service reports the British coal strike could reach a climax within 24 hours with peace negotiations in view. Miners press for a tripartite conference with Premier Baldwin, while operators reject peace overtures and miners’ executives reportedly retreat on wage cuts of 10 to 13 percent.
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International
London
Baldwin
Change Time For Football Game At Ben Franklin Stadium
Faculty Manager Ralph Gardner announced that the Crafton vs New Castle game at Ben Franklin High Stadium will start at 2 30 PM on Saturday, one hour later than the opening game to help fans who work until noon reach the field before kickoff.
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Ralph 4.Gardner
Betwen Crafton
New Castle High
Ben Franklin High Stadium
News to Broadcast Ring Battle Amplifying System
Thousands in Newcastle will hear coverage of the Dempreey Turney fight broadcast from The News building on North Mercer Street. The event will start about 9 30 daylight saving time with a powerful amplifying system and a telegraph wire service for the ring side.
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Newcastle
Philadelphia
Mercer Street
Eleven Hurt as Car Hits Bus in City Outskirts
Eleven people injured when a trolley car struck a crowded bus on the city outskirts last night. Bus driver Rvggell White, 25, of Delaware, and motorman Paul Dean, 38, of Andalusia, Pa., were arrested after the collision at an intersection. Injuries ranged from lacerations to broken limbs among residents of Vineland, Brooklawn, Palmyra, and Philadelphia. White remained under first aid at the hospital.
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Ruth Blair
Vineland
Rose Williams
Brooklawn
Frank Aikens
This City
Walter Martin
Palmyra
N. J
Charles Copp
Blesnor
Florence Keller
White
State Candidate Will Be In City on October 6
Arrangements by the Republican County Committee for four mass meetings on October 6. Speakers include John Tisher, candidate for governor, and William Ware, candidate for United States Senate, among others. The venue has not yet been decided.
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Republican County Committee
John &. Tisher
William &. Ware
United States Senate
Police Hear Of Two Accidents
Two locals report separate collisions. Hoo Heekathorn of 603 Me Cleary Avenue said his vehicle struck Robert Bryson’s car near Erie railroad tracks. Chester Sheaff of 318 Natwand Lavanne noted backing into Hutchison Street and being hit by a passing car on Croton Avenue.
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Hoo
Heekathorn
Cleary Avenue
Grant
Erie Railroad
Robert Bryson
Description of Miami Hurricane by Former New Castle Resident
Joseph J. Hartland formerly of this city and son of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Hartland sends a vivid personal account of the Miami hurricane. He and his wife in the Shoreland Hotel near Ocean Drive describe light outages candles lit and a hurried air mail to New Castle. The letter details a Friday evening warning a 60 mile gale and a beach party visit before the storm intensified and rain began as the sea roared ashore.
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Joseph J. Hartland
End
Benjamin Hartland
Florida
New Castle
Hartland
W Castle
Miami Beach
Fred Mentz
Miami
Arthur Aedleton
Fangily
Partment
U S Delegates To Arms Parley May Withdraw
Washington reports say American delegates at the Geneva disarmament conference may withdraw following a blunt critique by Minister Tug Gibson. Secretary of State K Jorge cautioned that delegates stay if any chance of success remains, as Gibson urged Europe to drop obstructionist moves. The disarmament work rests with two committees, with further details expected on page two.
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Hy Ghorgh
Rosales International News Service
Washington
America
Jin
Tug & Gibson
Brance
Kate Jorge
Amorten
Geneva
Gibson
Thea Powers Shers
Antifrance
Final Effort To Halt Title Bout Tonight
Court refuses injunction to stop Dempsey Tunney title bout at Sesqui Stadium tonight. Weather threats loom as about 130000 fans expected. Clements claimed Dempsey breached a Wills contract. Judges dismiss Indiana order and find no clear contract proof or enforceable restraint.
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James E Kilgallen
International News Service
Philadelphi
Jack Bewpsey
Gene Tunary
Finncourt
Dempsey
Tunney
Bnnge
Pempsey
James L. Kelgallen
Mews Service
Philadelphia
Sesqui Stadium
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Bartlett
Devith
Taujune
Common Pleas
B. E B. Clements
Coliseum Chib
Chicago
Mint Dempsey
Clements
Tex Rickard
Taxing Commission of Pennsylvania
Clementy
Indiana
Burtlett McDevitt
Taulane
Court of Indiana
Richard and
Pridntire
Planning
Piains
Tax Conference At State Capital Attended By Officials
Fred Lo Rents president of the New Caalle Chamber of Commerce and John W Offutt of Ellwood City attended a tax meeting in Harrisburg sponsored by the Pennsylvania State Chamber of Commerce. About seventy five cities were represented and the gathering aimed at proposing changes to Pennsylvania's tax system. Born to Mr and Mrs George Carolus of Croton aresue a daughter in Shenango Valley hospital.
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Fred Lo Rents
New Caalle Chamber of Commerce
John W. Offutt
Ellwood City
Hack Trom
Pennsylvania State Chamber of Communes
Penne Ayvivanta
George Carolus
Croton Aresue
Shenange Valley Hospital
Franklin Hotel Thief Captured Near Franklin Pa
Mohr James Rand, 24, was jailed after arrest at Titusville for robbing a Park Hotel guest in Franklin. Two Titusville salesmen identified him as the thief. He denied taking a car at the time of the motel robbery.
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Criternay
Franklin
Mohr
Slias
James Rand
Titusville
Park Hotel
Dempsey Fight Drafted In Tonight's Philadelphia Bout
Arthur Mometer predicts a Dempsey Tanney fight in Philadelphia at ten o clock. Udo sits at ringside with peanuts, listening to a band as Morty plans to attend. Wren Demp swaps pouches with a Marine known as Pidvace Tanary, now Gone, and the US Marine corps will be present. The piece recalls Chateau Thierry days and notes foggy weather around the event.
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Padelphia
Udo
Tingside
Morty Ty
Wren Demp
U. S
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Sankey Street
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Jack Dempser
Gene Tumevy
Nev
Contiiusi
Samy Ulousands
Peethis Daily
Premier Baldwin
Joseph H. Hartland
Heart of Hurricane Area
U.S
Hugh CG. Gibson
Parley
Kellogg
Bartlett, McDevitt and Taulane
Arthur Mometer
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