Corry Vigor in Road Tax Bills Sparks Local Interest
City council and citizens follow state action on the four-cent gasoline tax and road construction plan. Assembly member King supports the tax. debates split parties. State Treasurer Lewis cites a potential surplus of about 45 million by end of the biennium and questions higher license fees to fund highway work.
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Philadelphia
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Harrisburg Debates Voting Machine Bill For Monday Action
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania the voting machine bill for optional use by districts nears final passage with a Monday night House session planned. The measure passed the Senate and cleared House committee, but no amendments or primary vote submission added yet.
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Pennsylvania
Arthur N. Saverkup
United Press
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Lucas
Philadalphia
Old Schoolmates in Annual Reunion at European Hotel
James Morris hosted the ninth annual reunion of Hatch school alumni at the European hotel on Monday evening. Guests included Mrs. Babbitt and Ms. Ela Vance King, with Mrs. Graham praised for the fine dinner. The event featured reminiscences by attendees and marked continued get-together dinners over nine years.
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Uost
Fran T. Babbitt
Ela Vance King
Plan rebate for early payment county taxes
Plans are underway by H. Gordon county tax collector to offer a five percent rebate on 1924 taxes paid before July 1. The new act also imposes a five percent penalty for late settlement after November. Gordon expects to mail county fee cards within a week or ten days to implement the prepayment incentive.
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Takes Over Auto Laundry From Dr Bennett
Dan Brown, formerly with Chrysler at First Avenue, has taken over the auto shop and car laundry from Dr C V Bennett on Fast South arrest. He plans to operate the business this week as city authorities prepare new measures.
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Chrysler Automobile
First Avenne
Dr. CV. Bennett
Fast South
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Former Corry Man May Direct Census Taking
Frank B Baeder of Erie, a former Corry resident, may supervise the 1930 census in the Erie Crawford district. The Titusville Herald reports plans to increase supervisors nationwide with one ready to handle statistics. The Crawford Brie district would include Crawford and Brie counties with Blews as headquarters. The appointment is expected before year end, with January 4 start date.
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Erie
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Census Bureau
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Blews
Fill
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Bmerear
Venango
Warren
Sharon
Herald
Bulcher
Crawford-Brie
David A. Revit
Milton W. Shreve
Mr. Baeder
Two Die At Dance Hall Clash Near Williams town
A midnight fight at a dance hall near Williams town resulted in two deaths and multiple injuries. Ray Maya, 24, was injured as eleven deputies under the sheriff’s leadership confronted Maya’s group amid gunfire. Details of the battle remain unclear, but authorities say deputies pursued suspects after the chaos.
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Isputisn
Ray Maya
aUtlest Mays
Williamstown
W. Valant
Inquiry Targets Source of False Alarms in City
Fire department logged alarms at 2:25 a m from box 29 Worth Center and Columbus. Box damaged but no fire. Early investigation seeks suspects in recent Week West Washington near Washington school alarm tied to youths. City official calls for investigation and vigorous prosecution if responsible party is found.
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Columbus Avenue
Washington Street
Washington School
Bill Thompson Holds Controe Bill Thompson Holds Controe
United Press reports Chicago mayor Big Bill Thompson secured control of the city council for the remainder of his term after yesterday's run-off, with his candidates winning nine of seven contested seats and building a two-thirds majority. The supplementary election was held because eleven wards lacked a majority in February.
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Chicago
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Towboy
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Elevien
Miller Reelected St Louis Mayor by 6901 Vote Margin
Republican Victor 4 Miller was reelected mayor of St Louis with 108639 votes to 10618 for Democrat Lawrence Mc Daniel. The tally suggested a light turnout and a close race into the early morning hours. Attorney Blaine taineaia returned home from Erie after a business visit.
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Lawrence McDaniel
Blaine Taineaia
Erie
Five Best Radio Entertainments Listed for Networks
Radio listings show WEAF NBC and other networks presenting Bourdonis Concert Orchestra Han Simmons Show Boat and The Reveller Symphonic Orchestra with excerpts from Cavalleria Rusticana and other programs across BST and MST time slots. The schedule notes broadcasts on WOR CBS NBC and WEAF with varying start times.
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Four Fliers and a Lost Trans Pacific Rescue Mystery
From Sydney Nova Scotia a report states the Southern Cross and its four crew were not at Drysdale mission. A rescue plane confirms they never landed there, with a Southern Cross sighting heading toward the sea amid unclear sunlit conditions.
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Southern Cross
Trans Pacific
Drysdale Mission Station
Charles E. Kingsford-Smith
Drysdale Moon
Tourville to Carry Herrick Body to States
Paris officials say the French cruiser Tourville will transport Ambassador Herrick's body to the United States. The ship will travel at about twenty knots, slower than its normal speed, to align with the ambassador's family and friends who depart aboard the Aquitania. President Hoover sent condolences by cablegram, and New York officials plan to honor Herrick with a street name after his funeral.
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Compulsory Auto Insurance Bill Debated in Harrisburg
Harrisburg report says the Haws bill for compulsory automobile mobility insurance will be taken up as a Special order of business for final passage in the House at 10 p.m. Monday. The decision was announced today.
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Settlement Reached at Grand Union Tea Co Store
A settlement was effected after Harold Marsh, former manager, refused to redeem a bond he posted upon taking the post. The store had an adjustment action and the southside store manager was briefly absent while Patrolman Brown took possession. The settlement was completed late last night. Mrs. Mibbel Farrington of Garland was a visitor in the city yesterday.
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Wisconsin voters repeal prohibition in statewide referendum
Wisconsin voters backed two anti prohibition measures by large margins in a state wide dry referendum. Milwaukee districts showed strong support with roughly five to one favors and urban areas boosted wet totals. The vote signals public desire to remove state prohibition and push legislative action toward repeal.
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United States
First Attack by Rebel Force Is Repulsed Near Naco
United Press dispatch from Naco Sonor Mexico reports that federal forces repulsed a rebel assault on Naco. About 1,000 insurgents, mainly Sui and Miers Tadisins, were driven back after two hours of combat with rifle and machine gun fire. Casualties were said to be low, with no bullets crossing into the American side. Rebels retreated to reorganize, while a second attack was anticipated.
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Acquitted of Slaying Man in Allegheny Court
Adolph Odachowski, 25, of Stowe Township, was acquitted of murder by a jury in the Allegheny criminal court after trial yesterday. The victim, Anthony Ghirtonis, 63, of Molese Rocks, reportedly struck Odachowski, with Charlonne dying from the blow. An insanity plea may be entered later for Theodore Fedovich in Wilkes-Barre, accused of murdering his sister-in-law, Mrs. Caroline Eledron, at her Pittsburgh home in February.
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