Couple Dies In Train Collision Near Marion Pennsylvania
A car driven by Harry B. Pierce and carrying his wife, both about 59, collided with a Pennsylvania train at a grade crossing near Marion two miles from town. Mrs. Pierce died. Mr. Pierce and their daughter, Margaret, were killed and another occupant, a girl, was seriously injured and hospitalized. The crash occurred at about 6 30 AM as the car rammed the engine, the train crew reported speeds around 45 to 50 mph. The family was en route from Brownsville to visit a son in Reading. An inquest was conducted on Monday.
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Harry B. Pierce
Brownsville
Margaret Pierce
Jody
Clanthersburg Hospital
Creencastle Road
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Chambersburg
Pierce
Son
Diroute
Brownaville
Uniontown
Readium
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Merce
Chambersburg Amd
Girs
Los Angeles Off For Minneapolis Flight Delayed Weather
In Los Angeles New Jersey June 6 a giant dirigible waits at the mooring mast for word to depart for Minneapolis scheduled for four this afternoon. If weather holds the airship angeldy will rise over Minnesota before dawn Monday and descend to refuel. Also in Indiana bandits robbed First State Bank in Galveston securing 3000 dollars.
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Minneapolis
Logansport
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Galveston
Here
Man Acquitted After Rhubarb Theft At Post Office
A 20 cent rhubarb theft tale unfolds as a man finds bruised rhubarb fallen from a broken package at a post office. He contemplates throwing it away before deciding to bring it home for his ill sister-in-law. District attorney and secret service pursue the case. he is acquitted but mortgaged his house and risks his job. The episode hints at broader future changes.
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Abbotic
Rapa
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Prayers Sought Across Philadelphia To Ease Heat Wave
June 6 Philadelphia ministers called for prayers for relief from a torrid six day heat spell gripping the city. The plea urged cooling conditions and public aid as residents endured high temperatures and humidity.
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Philadelphia
Time Not Yet Ripe for New Arms Parley
Washington reports President Coolidge believes European conditions are not settled enough to warrant a new arms limitation conference. Official statement notes no call for another armament meeting at this time.
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Europe
Coolidge Embarks on Longest Presidential Journey
President Coolidge will travel overland 1200 miles from Washington to Minneapolis and St Paul for the American Centennial celebration. Mrs Coolidge accompanies him along with Secretary of State and other aides on a special train, a second section added for safety and convenience.
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Ber‘all Sanders
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J. ¥. Coupal
James C. White
Buller
Republican National Committee
H.C. Gleaser
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Chicago
Capital Limited
Mob threats and clashes rock Shanghai and Canton
Reports describe a Chinese mob threatening concessions in the British concession at Chin-Kiung as US destroyer Paul Jones and British gunboats rush to the scene. In Canton, Kuomintang forces and rebels clash, led by Generals Chu-Pei-Teh and Yang-Tits-Min, amid broader unrest.
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United States
Paul Jones
Chin-Kiung
Canton
Kumpingtang
Whampoa
Chu-Pei-Teh
Yang-Tits- Min
Mercury climbs to 126 in sun at local office
The mercury on a thermometer placed before a local insurance office rose to 126 in the sun yesterday afternoon. The boiling sun top drew keen interest as the column climbed to its limit amid warm conditions.
Plot to kill King Alfonse widens across Spain
Madrid reports that more than 200 persons have been arrested in a conspiracy to assassinate King Alfonso by placing a tomb on a rack to derail a train toward Barcelona. Earlier counts had pegged arrests at fourteen. Also noted is the eighth anniversary of the 1917 Hall storm in Hagerstown and nearby sections, which caused about a million dollars in damage.
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Heard
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U S Will Keep Hands Off Chinese Situation
The United States says it will take no precipitate action in China. Through diplomatic and consular channels it joins with other powers and American Marines guard Shanghai as unrest continues. The State Department notes Shanghai is clearing but warns further disturbances could erupt.
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State Department
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Russia
Trucker and daughter injured in market route crash
Harry Grossnickle and his daughter Kida were slightly injured when a cement-hauling truck struck their wagon en route to the local market on North Canton Avenue. The wagon was wrecked and produce scattered. Milas Grosnickle suffered facial lacerations, taken to hospital with minor injuries.
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Canton Avenue
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Fishermen Note Low Bass Bites On High Potomace
The Potomace river runs clear but bass are not biting as fishermen report, blaming Carrhé weather and unusually high water levels for the quiet fishing conditions on the river.
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Potomace
Deshermen
Robbers Get Two Payrolls In St Louis Morning Heist
In St Louis on June 6 two payroll robberies were carried out in rapid succession, yielding over $6,000. Contractor Marvin Louden lost $4,800 and paymaster Charles O Webber of a plate glass firm bore $1,900.
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Marvin Louden
Charles O. Webber
Memorial Speaker at Shepherdstown Confederate Exercises
Members of the local Confederate Memorial Association were late to attend the annual memorial exercises in Shepherdstown Cemetery. A parade led by the Sons of Veterans of the Confederacy preceded a graveside program. Col. John Carmichael of the city delivered the principal oration.
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No Hope For Relief From Heat Is Seen
The city and nation face a record heat wave with over 200 deaths and hospitals overwhelmed. New York and Chicago report rising fatalities while Detroit reaches a half century high of 96 degrees. Drought and water shortages worsen conditions across states as relief appears distant.
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Insane Loeb and Bobby Franks Case Deepens
Warden Whitman commented after a conference with state psychiatrist Dr. Walter Martin on Bobby Franks. Loeb remains under observation at the capital hospital as authorities assess his mental condition. He is strapped to a bed and treated with wet blankets while under strict guard. temperature has been normal and no transfer planned. Continued on Page 10.
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Nor Wegian Aero Club to seek help locating Amundsen
The Norwegian Aero Club says explorers Sevdrup Kundsen Godfred and Hansen will request a New York Aero Club committee to search waters northwest of Greenland for Amundsen. They also invite French explorer Charfot to search east of Greenland. Burgess Ray F Rohrer will deliver a welcome at Bald Eagle Tribe Red Men ceremonies honoring the Battle of Bunker Hill on June 16.
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Weather forecast for North and Middle Atlantic States
The United States Weather Bureau releases next week’s outlook for the North and Middle Atlantic States. Indications point to a warmer start in the North Atlantic region Monday, with Tuesday or Wednesday in the Middle Atlantic area, and generally moderate temperatures as the week progresses. Strong solar heating and evolving seasonal patterns expected.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
North
Middle Atlantic
North Atlantic
Potatoes Suffer as Heat Wave Grips Washington
Daily Mail reports a severe heat spell scorches crops in Washington. Farmers say curly potatoes suffer most while other vegetables wilt. Leaves curl as heat continues, threatening heavy potato losses. grain stands receive partial relief with forecasts of rains early next week.
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Washington
Daily Mail
Tarmers
Papers Found in Barn Corner Stone in Maryland Barn
Workers at a farm in Margensville uncovered a yellowed document in a barn corner stone dated June 9 1886 during President Grover Cleveland era. Names on the paper include contractor Luke Tierman Brien, with Jacob Smith, Samuel Gossert, and joiner George Brown. assistants Daniel Downey and others unreadable.
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ML. Horst
Maargensville
Frank Pierce
United States
Tr. Watkin Lyon
Marylani
Luke ‘Tierman Brien
Jacob Smith
Magyon
Samuel Gossert
Daniel Downey
George Brown
Liquor Case Goes to Jury in May Term Court
The Linyd lime liquor manufacture case was heard in court and sent to the jury at 2.20. A verdict had not been returned by 1.45. Attorneys Wag Wimman and Yallenting and Angle Wolfager represented the defendant.
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Angle Wolfager
Hagerstown Faces Water Shortage Amid Heat Wave
Hagerstown and Washington County endure extreme temperatures near 108 degrees with a forecast to surpass the century mark. Water officials urge conservation as demand rises, Edgemont reservoir and Staehshure supplies decline, and the city asks residents and businesses to curb usage to prevent shortages.
Heat drives man to self harm in Pittsburgh tragedy
Pittsburgh on June 6 reported near 100 degree heat. George Colber, 42, allegedly driven mad by the heat, slashed his throat, becoming the city's thirteenth heat victim today.
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George Cobler
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