Capital to Make Way for Oil Wells
Will Rogers forecasts that shifting the capital to oil wells could salvage towns. He laments state and federal capitals ruining 48 towns and urges striking oil wells in Oklahoma City and beyond. Rogers writes from El Reno, criticizing committees and promising to defeat them with testimony.
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Rogers
EL Reno
Okla
Frank Phillips
Battle Site
Oklahoma City
Reno
Senate Muelmigarry Committees
Will Rogers
Jewish Day of Atonement Date Confusion Corrected
Letter to the press explains Jewish holidays follow the lunar calendar causing dates to shift yearly and clarifies that Easter and Pentecost use Jewish calendar principles. Also notes daylight saving ends and local fall scene updates including railroad car changes and church wall repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Muenkes
Daily Weather Report and Viatona Statistics Summary
Weather report notes 24 hour period ending 9 o'clock morning: maximum 73, minimum 40, no precipitation, river stage 3.8 feet. Viatona statistics for 24 hours ending Sunday 9 o'clock: maximum 70, minimum 35, no precipitation.
Shearer Fleeced by Shipbuilders Says Wakeman
S W Wakeman vice president of Bethlehem Shipbuilding testified before a senate committee that Wm B Shearer was hired to observe and report on the Geneva Naval Conference of 1927. He said the observers mission was to gain information not for publication and that no obstructionist aim existed.
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International News Service
Washington
S. W. Wakeman
Bethlehema Shipbuilding Co
Senate
Wm. B. Shearer
Geneva
Shearer
Wakeman
Con
Twelve Dead In Auto Accidents Over Week End
A weekend survey by International News Service reports at least twelve deaths and 33 injuries from auto accidents across Pennsylvania. Philadelphia district suffered four fatalities with numerous injuries, while Pittsburgh district logged three deaths. The most serious crash occurred near New Windsor Maryland where a couple died in a car fire after a gasoline tank exploded.
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International News Service
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Sec
New Windsor
Eric
Lindberghs Leave For South America
Col Charles A Lindbergh and fellow sky pioneers depart for Paramaribo on an Amphibian plane to open a Caribbean air route. J T Trippe of Pan American Airways accompanies, with a large crowd bidding farewell in Port of Spain Trinidad as the party heads south in clear weather.
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Port OF Spain
Trinidad
Charles A. Lindbergh
the Sky
Caribbean
South America
Toda
Paramaribo
Dutch Guinn. Co
Lindbargh
J.T. Trippe
Pan American Aireways
Enterprise
Operime
Lindbergh
Trippe
Col. Lindbergh
Ace
Tarewell
Trumbull-Coolidge Wedding Held This Afternoon in Plainville
Florence Trumbull and John Coolidge marry in a simple four o'clock ceremony at the old Congregational church in Plainville Connecticut. The bride wears ivory satin with a long train as public curiosity runs high with photographers and guests gathered at the governor's mansion for a private reception before a motor honeymoon.
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David P. Sentner
International Newer Service
Plainville
Conn
New England
Florence Trumbull
John Coolidge
White House
Florence
John
Trumbull
John 8. Trumbull
Connecticut
John Cowlidge
Weir
Shoots Wife Tries Death in Aliquippa Standoff
Harry Foltz 35 shot his estranged wife Mazie 32 in a park store at Pittsburgh Mercantile and then wounded himself near the heart. Both were hospitalized in critical condition. Mrs Foltz had filed for divorce over cruelty and non support. they have a 13 year old daughter Geraldine.
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International News Service
Aliquibpa
Harry Foltz
Mazie
Rochester General Hospital
Pittsburgh Mercantile Compay
New Castle Chamber of Commerce Meeting Postponed
The meeting of the board of directors was postponed from Thursday noon in The Castleton. The chamber, active in the Community Chest campaign now in its formative stage, has named Secretary James W. Cole as campaign director.
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New Castle
Mystery Veils Soviet Plane Seattles Reception Plan
Mystery shrouds the Soviet airliner Land of the Soviet bound from Moscow to New York. It vanished after reports of heavy weather over the Aleutians as it neared Dutch Harbor. Bremerton stations puzzled by no contact, efforts to locate Cordova and Alaskan stations continue while Seattle awaits a Wednesday arrival and planned reception.
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Seattle
Wash
Moscow
New York
Aleutian Islands
Dutch Harbor
Bremerton
Cordova
Atatu
Two Killed When Machines Crash in Meadowbrook
CLARKSBURG W V Sept 23 Two persons were killed and eight injured in a head on collision of automobiles at Meadowbrook on the Shinnston highway last evening The dead are Clarence W Nutter of Fairmont and his daughter Margaret The injured include Mrs Nutter and three other daughters Ardis Julia and Avis Dominic B Castro and his wife of Shinnston their daughters Barbara and Mida V Harl
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International News Service
Clarksburg
W. Va
Meadowbrook
Shinnston Highway
Clarence W. Nutter
Fairmont
Margaret
Nubter
Ardis
Julia
Avis
Dominic B
Castro
Shinnston
Barbara
Mida V
Three Killed In Pittsburgh Area In Motor Wrecks
Three men died and four others injured in Pennsylvania weekend auto accidents. Jacob Happy 69 of Pittsburgh was killed crossing Chateau Street near Ix on Street when struck by a car driven by A Schmidt of Wilkinsburg. James Herron 64 a furnace plumber died from injuries after being struck Saturday night in Etna. William Weber Pittsburgh died from a fracture after stepping into the path of a car driven by Din ter Saturday. Bessie Wien 42 of Swissvale suffered a fractured skull after being struck Saturday night in Swissvale. Frank Nicolich 11 of Clairton received a fractured skull and concussion when the car he idled collided with a pole. Meyer Blum 40 of Pittsburgh was dragged 90 feet in his closed car stalled on the Amity Street crossing in Homestead, escaping with facial lacerations and chest bruises.
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International News Service
Fittsburgh
Jacob Happy
Xinsburgh
A . Schmidt
Wilkinsburg
Chateau Street
Ixon Street
James Herron
Fima
Etna
William Weber
Pittsburgh
Man Arrested After Theater Shooting Wounds Two
Samuel Barerio, 40, arrested after firing six shots at the Little White Way theater in Chicago seeking revenge for a refused main floor seat. Two people wounded, theater panic ensued as patrons fled.
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Chicago
International News Service
Samuel Bareiro
Richman Night Club Fire Destroys Three-Story Building
New York dispatch reports Harry Richman, cabaret proprietor and declared fiancé of Clara Bow, will return from Hollywood to find his New York night club ashes. The fire consumed a three story building, causing an estimated loss of 100000 dollars.
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International New
New York
Harry Richman
Clara Bow
Ins Cn
Mother Of Slain Carl Is Witness In Peacox Case
Dorothy Heinzelman testified at the Peacox trial as the mother of Carl Heinzelman, who was slain, and described a letter she said Aunt Ida showed. The prosecution neared completion with the last witness on the stand before noon as cross examination continued.
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Carl
Peacox
James L. Kilgallen
Peatox
Uuder
Heinzelman
Ida
Dorothy
Gangsters Shoot 3 Year Old Child in Madison
In Madison Wisconsin on September 24 an infant was killed when gangland gunfire struck the child being carried by its father Joseph Gelosi an alleged bootlegger. A car of gangsters halted at the curb and sawed off shotguns fired wounding Gelosi but saving the child. Police link the attack to an alcohol war in Little Italy.
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Cinternation News Service
Madison
Wis
Joseph Gelosi
Frank
Gelosl
Italy
Shall We Spank The Baby Dr Garry Myers Advice
Dr Garry Myers, noted child psychologist, discusses spanking and nonspanking approaches for mothers. He explains how to use gentle care and discipline, offering guidance on building better parent child relations without resorting to spanking.
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Garry
Myers
Dr. Myers
Washington Modelbone Dry City Aims Hoover Policy
Washington positions itself as the model bone dry city as President Hoover seeks to enforce prohibition. A White House statement rebukes Senator Howell for claiming the President could halt bootleg liquor in the capital and invites evidence to pursue investigations. The reply also questions Howell's good faith and cites district officials and prohibition agents.
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Washington
Hoover
White House
Senate
Howell
Nebraska
Department of Justice
Tim
Proctor L. Dougherty
Leo Rover
Henry Pratt
William Blandford
Daylight Time Disapproved by Local Ministers
The New Castle ministers at the YMCA meeting disapproved daylight saving time citing hindrance to evening worship. Rev. Philip C. Pearson led, Rev. Do. S. Bennett read a paper on Bible Courses for College Students, and Rev. J. Petrie was honored as he left the association after serving as secretary.
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Daylight Savings
New Castle
Philip C. Pearson
Association
Do. S. Bennett
First Christian Church
Missiessige
Preent Pearson
D. C. Schnebiv
C. Weaver
Jesse B. Porter
Floyd A. Childs
Enmmenuel Baptist Church
J. L. Petrie
Rev. Petrie
Petrie
Pearson
Minnisterial Association
Death Notices in Slippery Rock and Nearby Townships
Mary Reniesnik aged 63 of 1020 Maravia Street North Beaver township Elizabeth Kelspawn 33 of North Beaver township Lida Lannigan Malisch 4a New Castle Henry W Pinner 46 of 2406 Delaware avenue Harriet Harris 7h Laurel Boulevard. The notice lists several residents with addresses and ages indicating a local death report.
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He Frew
Slippery Rock Tawnship
Mary Reniesnik
Maravia Street
Elizabeth Kelspawn
Beaver Township
Lida Lannigan Malisch
New Castle
Henry W. Pinner
Delaware Avenue
Harriet Harris
Laurel Boulevard
Murder Mystery Roils Philadelphia Hunt For Revenge
An unsettled case unfolds as ex-convicts linked to a Philadelphia murder mystery launch a manhunt for revenge. The investigation centers on Whiteside and two suspects Charles Alexander Crew and James Crako whose recent parole ended with their disappearance from home before the artist Whiteside was slain. Police uncover a string of testimonies and prior robberies tied to the case. Clyde Frances Schuler and family relocate to Agunquit, Maine amid the ongoing inquiry.
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Come
Whiteside
Sr Hun
Charles Alexander
James Crako
Clyde Frances Schuler
Six Killed as Train Strikes Auto in Michigan
A fast Michigan Central train fatally struck an automobile carrying Leo Colebert, 40, his wife Lena, and their three children. Five victims were identified: Leo, Lena, and three children including three minor names and an infant.
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Monroe
Michigan
Wey
Leo Colebert
Lena
Thei
Autumn Weather Whispers Through Frosted Gardens
Fragmented OCR notes describe silver filigree on bushes and frost on flowers near a well. The text evokes seasonal change with hints of summer giving way to fall and mentions blue mountains, whispering trees, and shifting winds as weather deepens.
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Seventh Ward
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Weex
Highland Avenue
Trinity Church
Daily Weather Report
Bethlehem Company
Lindberghs
Trumbull-Coolidge
U.S
Aliquippa
Chamber of Commerce
Wisconsin
Garry C. Myers
Starte
The
New Castle News
Frank Whitesides
Arthur Mometer
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