Local pair mount largest amateur telescope in Warren
Through luck and effort of two Warren men a telescope touted by Scientific American as the largest operated by an amateur in the United States is being mounted. The mirror measures 13 8 inches and the tube is being erected by R. W. Steber and H A Thurn with help from Jerome M. Bell of New York City.
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Scientific American
United States
Warren
R. W. Steber
Jerome M. Bell
New York City
Scientific America
Mt. Wilson
Cal
Bandits Grab Gems Valued at Twenty Thousand Dollars
In Cincinnati two bandits robbed Frank O Mueller, 36, of Mayer and Brother Jewelry, seizing gems and cash totaling about 20000 dollars. They entered the store at opening, forced Mueller to open the safe, and fled on foot with two handbags. Also noted is the death of Dr William M Ervine, 83, Mercersburg Academy headmaster since 1892, from cerebral hemorrhage.
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Cincinnati
U. P
Frank
Mueller
Mayer and Brother Jewelry Company
Mercersburg
William M. Ervine
Mercersburg Academy
Politically Charged Week Brings Flairs and Fliers
The column bundles a week of political focus with fashion and social gossip. It notes Australia’s donation to aviation icons, Lindbergh’s medal, and Mrs Medill McCormick’s stance on women’s fashion and public life. Katherine Dayton is cited as a literary prodigy, while Hoover appears as the Giant in a playful analogy.
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New York
Mrs Coolidge Ill Delays Wisconsin Trip
President Coolidge delays planned trip to Wisconsin as Mrs. Coolidge’s relapse prompts postponement. She remains under White House physician care. officials say the illness is not serious and the trip to Brule is rescheduled to a later date.
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Washington
U. P
Brule
Wisconsin
Coolidge Eliminated as Hoover Clinches Nomination
New York June 12. The stock market fell sharply on news Hoovers renomination was clinched by Pennsylvania delegates voting unanimously for him. Major names General Motors Radio American Telephone and Telegraph led declines as the market sagged after a brief earlier recovery.
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New York
U P
Gooidge
Wall Street
Herbert Hoover
Pennsylvania
General Motors
Radio
American Telephone and Telegraph
State Has 192 Road Projects Under Way
Harrisburg Pa June 12 officials of the Pennsylvania department of highways announced that 192 road paving projects are under way in the state and about 8 miles of new roadway were completed last week. The total miles of new paving completed since January 1 was 23 50.56 miles. State maintenance forces employed 8 219 workers while contractors are using 6 739 men.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Department of Highways
Women Renew Race For Ocean Flight Honors
Miss Boll’s trans Atlantic plans at Roosevelt Field with Columbia moving over Parraboro Kempton and Truro toward Newfoundland. Pilot Arthur Argles and Oliver Leboutillier accompany. Mabel Bell hopes Columbia’s first stop on a trans Atlantic attempt amid mixed rain and mist. Amelia Earhart readies to begin her long delayed crossing aboard Friendship with Wilmer Stultz and Lou Gordon as conditions look favorable.
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Halifax
N.S. Lune
U. P
Boll
Columbia
Parraboro
Kempton
Truro
Old Orchard
Mabel Bell
Roosevelt Field
Newfoundland
Oliver C. Leboutillier
Arthur Argles
Andy Saurini
Atlantic
ST. Johns
N. F
Amelia Earhart
Wilmer Stultz
Lou Gordon
Radio to keep Smith informed on convention
Albany June 12. Governor Alfred E. Smith will not attend the Democratic national convention in Houston, but a large radio set installed in the executive chambers will keep him in touch with the balloting.
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Smith
Albany
U.P
Alfred E. Smith
Houston
Flag Day Plans Completed for Warren Elks Ceremony
Warren lodge of Elks plans Flag Day exercises with the dedication of a 9.2 inch Howitzer in Memorial Park in front of the hospital on June 14 at 7 PM. Post Commander Donald E. McComas will dedicate the cannon, accepted by Burgess L. E. Chapman, funded by county commissioners, with participation from American Legion Post 135 and Boy Scouts Drum Corps led by William Hill.
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Warren Lodge of Elks
Memorial Park
Cornplanner
American Legion
Donald E. McComas
Burgess L. E. Chapman
Legion
Boy Scouts
William Hill
Elks Lodge
Hickory Street
Body of Youth Recovered From Reservoir Near Burgetstown
In Burgetstown Pennsylvania on June 12 the body of 12 year old Chester Yanette was recovered from an abandoned Harmon Creek Coal Company reservoir. He had left home yesterday while staying in an old boat and was believed drowned after not returning home. workers began dragging the reservoir bottom.
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Burgetstown
Chester Yanette
Harmon Creek Coal Company
Isd
Ina
Senators Draw For Nomination In Case Of Deadlock
Kansas City dispatch recalls Will Rogers predicting a possible roll call to decide the Republican nomination if a deadlock occurs. He cites Hoover, Coolidge, Dawes, Lowden, and Curtis as ballot options, notes Borah’s indifference to nominating any specific candidate, and describes his own day at the convention site. He recalls meeting Mr Mellon and sharing election banter as the canvass proceeds.
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Kansas City
Will Rogers
Hoover
Coolidge
Dawes
Lowden
Curtis
Borah
Mrs. Coolidge
Mr. Mellon
Wsa
Alexander Hamilton
Pennsylvania Delegates United For Hoover Nomination
Pennsylvania cast its 79 votes for Herbert Hoover securing the 545 needed for the Republican nomination. The convention machinery moved swiftly after the decision with William M Butler confirming President Coolidge stayed neutral, then favoring Hoover, while insisting the White House influence remained unspoken.
Break in Fight Against Hoover Gathers Pace in Night
Kansas City report notes a late night series of hotel conferences after word that President Coolidge would not accept nomination. Pennsylvania leaders and Secretary Mellon maneuvered to push Hoover toward the nomination as convention balloting nears. Hoover's support rises toward the 545 votes needed, with Pennsylvania providing a critical bloc.
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Hoover
Kansas City
Hera
Coolidge
Pennsylvania
Keystone
Mellon
William 5. Ware
Ware
Dawes Boomed for Vice President at Hoover Convention Ball
At Kansas City on June 12 Col Edward Clifford of Illinois announced Dawes as a viable running mate for Hoover, circulating among delegates that Dawes is acceptable to Hoover and that Hoover and Dawes would form the strongest possible ticket.
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Kansas City
Charles G. Dawes
Hoovers
Col
Edward Clifford
Tllinois
Dawes
Clifford
Hoover
Pennsylvania Breaks With Hoover In Night Conference
In a late night gathering key figures including the Mellons Andrew W. and W. L. and Senator Reed Smoot debated backing Hoover. Pennsylvania pledged part of its 79 votes to Hoover after signaling a split from anti Hoover forces. Others present included Senator George Moses and Senator James E. Watson as tensions rose over the first ballot choice.
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Hoover
Mellons
Andrew W
W. L
George Moses
New Hampshire
Reed Smoot
James E. Watson
Indiana
Frank O. Lowden
Illinois
Watson
Curtis
Kansas
Goff
West Virginia
Mellon
David Aa. Reed
Harmony Prevails as Convention Opens in Kansas City
Convention hall in Kansas City opens with Republican leaders aiming to nominate Herbert Hoover for president. The gathering, once expected to split, moves toward unity as delegates convene at noon on June 12, with Hoover favored to secure the nomination before the weekend.
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Kansas City
Noo
Herbert Hoover
California
Keynote speech at Republican convention in Kansas City
A full report on page nine describes Senator Fess of Ohio delivering the keynote at the Kansas City Republican convention. The hall sweltered as delegates cheered at references to a beloved White House leader and to Hoover, with Butler introducing speakers and a prayer by Bishop Partridge.
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Kansas City
Tribune
Hoover
Butler
S. C. Partridge
West Missouri Episcopal Church
Ono
White House
Commerce Hoover
Coolidge
Weather forecast for western Pennsylvania brief
Increasing cloudiness likely with showers tonight and Wednesday. Warmer tonight. Observations show 8am 62 degrees, 2pm 70, river level 42. Sunset tonight 7:31. Wednesday sun rises 4:28, sets 7:31.
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