Lightning Damage Strikes Harrisburg Area in Storm
July 20 heavy lightning caused major damage in the region. St Peters Lutheran Church in Middletown and a tower of the Metropolitan Edison Co near Acqueduct Bridge were struck. Steelton streets flooded for over thirty minutes. Dome damage across Lower Dauphin and York counties estimated over 160000 dollars.
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Harrisburg
St. Peter’s Lutheran
Middletown
Here
Metropolitan Edieon Company
Steelton
Lower Dauphin
York
Melhorn Leads Glasgow Herald Pro Golf Qualifying Play
Melhorn of America took the lead in the second qualifying round of the Glasgow Herald’s £1000 professional golf tournament in Gleneagles Scotland with 26 holes completed and a 340 score. Fellow leader Joe Kirkwood posted 47 as Larry Nabbott withdrew from the event.
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Melhorn
Death Ends Reunion In Buck Mountain Mine Blast
Frank Jackson and his companion Atwood Davis were killed in a premature dynamite blast at Buck Mountain Coal Company mine. Jackson 43 had just reunited with his son after a Navy furlough. The explosion occurred as dynamite was tamped into drill holes, leaving both men horribly mangled.
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Gowan
United States Navy
Frank Jackson
Atwood Davis
Buck Mountain Coal Company
Killing in Haiti noted with regret by Kellogg
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Kellogg expressed regret over the killing of Marine Private M. Branski at the American legation in Port au Prince. Branski reportedly wandered and fired without provocation, killing one Haitian and injuring two others. He faces a forthcoming court martial.
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Washington
Kellogg
M. Branski
Former Chief Dead Wheeling Police Chief Dies at 30
Thomas Leyland, 30, former Chief of Police of Wheeling, West Virginia, died today. He was born in England.
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Dead Wheeling
W. Va
Thomas Leyland
Wheeling
England
College President Injured in Park Run Challenge
Altoona July 20. Reverend H L Allen president of Finding College Ohio is hospitalized with a fractured skull after a backward race challenge in a park. He is touring the country seeking 500000 dollars and was reported resting comfortably this morning.
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Altoona
Rey
H. L. Allen
Finding College
Findles
Ohio
Allen
Rumors of Revolt Denied in Vera Cruz Mexico
Mexican Ambassador Tellex denied rumors of a serious revolt in Vera Cruz. He cited an incident a decade ago when Alman, a junior officer, fled with about 100 followers as federal troops pursued. State Department officials said no Mexican revolt had been reported. General Gomez, a presidential candidate supported by Calles, serves as Vera Cruz's military governor.
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Washington
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Tellex
United Press
Sud
Alman
State Department
Gomez
Obregon
Calles
DeMille Studio Fire in Culver City Under Control
Firefighters from Hollywood Los Angeles and Culver City battled flames at the De Mille Studio in Culver City for two hours. A second blaze occurred within hours, sparked by crossed wires. Police observed 75 officers at the scene. Damages estimated between 100000 and 356000 dollars.
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Hollywood
Calif
DeMille
Culver City
Los Angeles
Five Best Features On Radio Broadcasts Of 1927
A compressed reader notice listing radio features across stations WEAF WBAL WIZ KOA WGY and more. It cites schedule times for hourlong programs and musical segments such as a beltimore string quartet and a minstrels hour, with Eastern Daylight and Standard time markers.
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The
United Press
WEAF
Godrich
Wbal Beltimore
Wbal String Quartet
WIZ
Maxwell
KOA
Denver
KOA Minstrels
WGY Schenectady
Remington Beard
Competitive Civil Service Examinations Announced
The United States Civil Service Commission announced open competitive exams for positions including junior auditor in the Corporation Audit Division and internal revenue field service at 2100 dollars yearly. Other roles cover mineral economist at 3800, associate mineral economist at 3000, assistant mineral economist, geographer for the state department, and several agricultural and education posts with duties, locations in Washington and Orlando, Florida, and throughout the United States. Full details and applications are available from T. W. L. Weakley, secretary of the civil service board of examiners at the local post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service
Internal Revenue Field Service
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Weahington
D.C
Bureau of Mines
Department of Comameter
Washington
D. C
State Department
Washington, D. C
Inington
Bureau of Plant Industry
Department of Agriculture
Orlando
Fla
Veterans’ Bureau
United States
Indian Service
T. W. L. Weakley
United States Civil Service Board of Examiners
Prince Carol Grieves Over Father's Death
Prince Carol of Romania reacts to his father's death in Neuilly France as he confirms his right of succession and vows no immediate return to Bucharest despite family troubles. He expresses profound filial affection and says he remains there for his father.
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Neuilly
France
Prince Carol
Magda Lupescu
Ia Feldna Slo
Carol
Tay
Bucharest
Blaze destroys Green Hall in Yukon near Greensburg
Fire at Green Hall, a two story frame building in Yukon, caused $25,000 to $20,000 in damage. The blaze began in the basement where a confectionery and poolroom operated on the first floor, while the second floor housed a dance hall and apartment used by Mr and Mrs Joe Tommassie and their five children. Tommassie family escaped with nothing of value. Yukon fire department called for help from Greensburg West Newton and Irwin after failing to control flames.
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Eensburg
Green Hall
Yukon
Oor
Joe Tommassie
Tomassie
Yukon Fire Department
Greensburg
West Newton
Irwin
Radio Schedule Snapshot From United Frese Network
A fragmented July radio listing shows multiple stations across the United States with detailed program blocks. Highlights include orchestral pieces from Detroit and Boston, broadcasts from WEAF and WHAM, sports segments, markets updates, and evening concerts across cities such as New York Rochester St Louis and Louisville.
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Jefferson City
Tinpechalh
SAS
Batmenion
DAF
Kansas City
Oodrich Horiad
Lincoln
Des
Louinsville
WEAF
Miu Auker
Weco
ST. Paul
New York
Aera Ee Horechi
Han
Dnon
Ons
Bertra
Rashviere
Sioner San Nie
Ian Sno
Weaf Wiz
Asan
Ies
Seta Artisin Ksd
ST. Louis
Frogiamn
Murder tale on the high seas aboard the Ringeway sails from Perth Amboy
The schooner Ringeway, a trader cruising Africa for ivory and spices, faces a mysterious death aboard a calms and whispers of a killed woman and a captive killer. Off Barnegat light, Coast Guard and U S Attorney take action after vague reports from Monrovia and Kingsway harbor. Crew traditions clash with a crew muttering under the sun as the mate is dead and the ship is brought in for inquiry.
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New York
Jack London
Robert Louis Stevenson
Sandy Hook
Coast Guard
United States Attorney
Ringeway
Africa
Perth Amboy
N. J
Monrovia
Liberian
Kingsway
The
U. S. Attorney
Barnegat Light
Jynathe
Woman Locked in Safe Rescued in Wheeling West Virginia
At the Rass store Dorothy Mills, 20, was trapped a safe two hours after an accidental locking. The lone worker who knew the combination was away, a locksmith was called, and Mills was freed amid hair-pulling panic. The incident highlights safety and response procedures in an urban retail setting.
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Wheeling
W- Va
U. P
Rass
Dorothy Mills
Hoover Arrives at Lodge for Conference on Flood Relief
Custer S P July 20 Secretary of Commerce Hoover met President Coolidge at the station to discuss a possible October special session of Congress for Mississippi river flood relief. Hoover, after meeting Coolidge, signaled support for the extra session while cautioning funds may not last after November. The document also notes American Rolling Mill Company’s purchase of Columbia Steel and Formed Steel Wheel to cut costs, with plants at Butler Pa and Blyria Ohio.
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Pittsburgh
American Rolling Ml Company
Columbia Steel Company
Steel Wheel Company
Exchange of Securities
Columbia Company
Butler
Navy
Blyria
Ohio
Gates Open Evenings At Oakland Cemetery Gates
The east entrance gates on River Road will remain open from 7 30 p m to 8 30 p m for grave decoration visits. This is not for through traffic. entrants should show proper authorization and proceed quietly.
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Oakland Cemetery
River Road
Folkman's Outing Celebrates Nid Peterson Champion At Bir Bend Camp
Society pages report the Folkman company outing at Bir Bend with about 35 attendees including families and friends. Nid Peterson won a quest contest by one point over George L Folkman amid swimming boating and prizes before a late picnic finish. Tomorrow two more picnics are planned by Grace Methodist at the Fair Grounds and Fern Cliff Park Swedish Lutherans with sports, ice cream, and a joint outing by Clarendon Methodist. A Ladies Aid meeting is set for Thursday at 2:90 in the First Evangelical church parlors. Engagement announced for Mike Barker to James Hughes with a Corry Country Club party. Francis Fisher and King Rogers attended.
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Folkman
George L. Folkman
Bir Bend
Nid Peterson
Warren
Grace Methodist Church
Fair Grounds
Alber Marriott
Caltaragus
Fern Cliff Park
Clarendon Methodist Church
AID
Ladies’ Aid
First Evan Jical Church
Mike Ruth Barker
G. G. Barker
Corry
James Hughes
Jamestown
N. Y
Corry Country Club
Misa Barker
Francis Fisher
King Rogers
Baseball Nations League Bt Lewis at Brooklyn recap
In a high scoring opener Pittsburgh topped Brooklyn 27 8 behind hem Bell and Knyder while Petty and Pittsburgh struggled. Dawnon Spencer Mitchell Wilton and Carmen Hill were later noted for Pittsburgh in a second game Cincinnati defeated Boston 4 2 as May Picinich Werts and Ur an contributed for Boston.
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Nations League
Lewis
Brooklyn
Hem
Bell
Knyder
Petty
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Dawnon
Spencer
Mitchell
Wilton
Carmen Hill
Pittsburgh Market Prepares for Camp Encampment
Captain Charles G. Pearson oversees preparations at the State Armory as Company 1 readies to depart Warren Friday night for Mount Gretna. Recruits continue to join, with room for a few more enlistees before the trip.
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Charles G. Pearson
State Armory
Warren
Mount Gretna
Hit and Run Victim Haybecker Found By Roadside
Wayne R. Haybecker, 55, was found dying beside a road near Hershey with a fractured skull and chest injuries. Police report an apparent hit and run incident. No suspect information provided.
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Hershey
U. P
Wayne R. Haybecker
Oil Market Prices Across Multiple Pipelines
The list records varied prices for oil grades paid by several purchasers and pipeline companies including Pennsylvania Grade, Keleter Crude, Cabell Grade, Buckeye Pipe Line, and Indian Refining. Prices range from about 1.46 to 2.81 with several lines showing 2.00 to 2.90 in New York Transit and related lines. The data reflects regional pricing and pipeline allocations across multiple stations and routes.
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Pennsylvania
New York Transit Co
Bradford District
al Transit Co
Nattional Transit Co
South Weat Pa
Kareka Pipe Line Co
Pennylvania
Buck‘eya Pipe Line Co
le Corn Oe
Buckeye Pipe Line Co
Ries
Cabell
Fureka Pipe Ling Co
Tie Lines Co
Prings
Canada
Grede Oil In Derland Pipe Line Co
Una
Indian Refining Co
Weet K
Waterloo
Te See
Potrota
Ssereaneee
Market Letter Signals Morgan Stocks Lead Market Activity
Market letter notes Morgan stocks show strength with steady buying in General Motors Great Northern Northern Pacific Reading General Electric and others. It cites GE earnings and dividends, projective shifts in Lehig Valley, and hopes for a price rise in Mannson Motors while oil, bonds, and produce markets show various changes and record highs in crude and rail sectors.
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General Motors
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Reading
General Hleitrie
Teythers
Morgen
General Electric
Lehig Valley
Clearing house for unemployed in Pennsylvania urged
In Harrisburg at a conference with district state employment bureau heads Walter J. Lloyd, newly named director of employment for Pennsylvania’s Department of Labor and Industry, urged creation of a state clearing house for unemployment to balance regional surpluses, align district offices, and serve both large and small employers.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Walter J. Lloyd
Department of Labor and Industry
Lloyd
Fire destroys bank and eight shops in Church Hill blaze
Fire swept through Church Hill near Sheltertown as the local department was away at a carnival in Centerville. The blaze caused about 75000 dollars in damage, destroying a bank eight stores and multiple dwellings. Home of Br. Norman N. Dudley and Harry Walla’s shop were among losses.
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Sheltertown
Church Hill
James
Centerville
Chestertown
Br. Norman N. Dudley
Harry Walla
Governor to Dedicate Tablet at Thaddeus Stevens Site
Harrisburg July 20 Plans for the July 30 dedication of a tablet on the Thaddeus Stevens Iron Furnace site in Caledonia Park along the Lincoln Highway Franklin County have been completed Governor John Fisher will deliver the principal address on Stevens who is regarded as the father of the state’s public school system The furnace was destroyed by Confederate soldiers under General Jubiet Early in June 1863 The tablet will be unveiled by the governor and tied to State forest and waters by the Pennsylvania Alpine Club.
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New York
U. P
David Milton, Jr
Abby Rockefeller
John D. Jr
Milton
Truin
Charles H. Fry Construction Co
Erie
Pleasant
Brokenstraw
Irvine
Madson Motors
Texas Golf
Secont
Blovtvie
Harrisburg
Thaddeus Stevens
Caledonia Park
Lincoln Highway
Franklin County
John §. Fisher
Stevens
Stevensoa
Jubiet Early
Chambersburg
Wrightsville
So State Department of Forests and Waters
Pennsylvania Alpine
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Willem Bennett
Bennett
Hagerstown
Sir
U. X
Gouker
William Gouker
Odd
Peace Bridge
Bridgeport
Ont
Daniel Sutter
Copeland
Toronto
Father
Blaze
United Frese
Pacific Network
Oug
Samted Cmeert Orcheatre
Wear
Organ Vna
Boston
Munkel
Popuier Groftam
United
WCAE
Sacanes
Cooste
Kib
Seigel
Muse
WEVA
Richmond
Rae—Spors
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Sire Annett
Fireaide
Wham
Rochester
Remington Band
WEV
Orehentsa
Eral Preg Tae
Rand
WMAP
Dartmouth
WOM
WAT
Springfield
Toe
Eerdat
Redio
Leaget
Preavam
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Pene Sauale
Freevema I
Benton
Ill
Hainois
Charlie Birger
Art Newman
Ray Hyland
Joe Adamz
Weat City
Windsor Great Forest
Britain
Jo Sny
Hoover
LODGE
Ell Donald
Paul Lindell
Akeley
Warren General Hospital
Ira Darling
John Sigging
Mus
Harold Banghart
H. P. Stone
Market Square
Cincinnat
May
Picinich
Kay, Richards and
New York Stock Exchange
Rooyas
Warren Savings Basic
Cme Industrials
OLS Allied Chemical and Dye
American Bosch Meg
American Car Foundry
American Locomotive
American
American Steel Foundry
Atlantic Gulf
Sis
Atlantic Refining
Baldwin
Baltimore
Aia
Ohio Barnsdall Ave
Bethlehem Steel
California Petroleum
Chesapeake
Chile Copper Gol Gas
Chile Copper Gol Gas Aud Elvesy
Dodge Brithers
Eric RR Gemman
Freeport
Texas
General Elgetely
Great Northern Rww
Hudson Myles Esc Ee
Inspiration Copper
Trternalions
Crinket Ion International Niekek
Jordan Afatras
Saut
Hla
Marbind
Mid Continent
Pesreteuni
Middle States Oil
Missouri Pacific National Biscuit
Nevada
New Mayenoo
New York Central
Phillips Petersleuis
Packard Motors —Penna Rrg
Pure Oil
Radio Carp
Sinclair Git Skelly
Southern Pacific
Southen RR
Standard Gas
Elee Stewart Warner
Studebaker
Texas Corp
Timken
Tobacco Products
Trans Con Oil
Union Pacific
US Steel
Westinghouse Elec
White Motors Woolworth
Willys Overland
Humble Qi
Rene International Petroleum
National Transit
Ohio Oil
Prairie Pipe Line
Standard
Standard Oil
Kan
American Maticahin
Carib Syndicate
Continental Oil
Pittsburgh Market
Mleur Quiet
Steadty
Long Island
State Whole Mill
Ancy Lo
Young Amerx
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