Bloc movement in Congress signals party strain and reform debate
A 1920s style analysis notes growing bloc formations across Democrats and Republicans as direct primaries tested party cohesion. It weighs potential benefits of independents against loss of party control, while predicting lasting effects on organization and future reforms. A separate column urges garden restoration and self sufficiency amid unemployment concerns, highlighting rising interest in allotment plots and practical farming tips.
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Bkocs
Legisla
Ion
Hose
Spi
Congress
Molheim
Worl
St. James Hotel
Gareo den
Ma Restley
University of Ylinois
Congress Endures Busy Week as Tax Bill Passes
Washington notes a quiet end to a frenzied week in Congress after the tax bill cleared the House. Lawmakers, weary from the tax fight, retreat to golf courses while a few party regulars split on the measure. Speaker Garner clashed with procedure as amendments were approved amid laughter.
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United Press
Washington
House
Senate
John Rankin
Ruth Pratt
New York City
John Holden ‘Tinkham
James Cannon, Jr
Misy
Spealer Garner
Accumulating Deficit Fuels Budget Balancing Debate
A Central Press analysis notes federal expenses now exceed prewar levels by about fivefold. Treasury totals mask true costs, with war taxes declining and postwar collection rising. The piece traces debt repayment slowdowns and the 1930 deficit, citing 1930- fiscal dynamics and upcoming statistics.
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Allare
Treasury
Tncome
Geyers War Service
TWENTY YEARS AGO From the Journal Files April 4 1912
A likely front page item recounts 1912 events. Freight engine derailment near Hydetown redirected to Oil City. Olin Bracken returns from the University of Pennsylvania for vacation. Frank Lockwood Whig assists at Metal Furniture Co. factory and returns to Titusville. Colonel Rodgers killed in a Long Beach crash while flying coast to coast. A committee meets Corry Water Supply officials on proposed water rate boost. Corry Gannell Columbus friends hold a Maccabee Hall meeting nine new members receive first degree under Grand Knight W H Dufty.
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TE OP
Corry Gannell
Fanents of
Columbus
Maccabee Hall
Ww. H. Dufty
Republicans Face Postwar Economic Blame Debate
A Central Press analysis questions why Republicans avoid blaming World War I and Wilson for ongoing federal deficits. It notes prewar expenses, war debts, and veterans' aid drive current costs to about five billion annually, with roughly three billion fixed by non discretionary items. The piece argues both parties dodge direct blame, cites Senator Nye, and suggests Democratic policies and wartime legacies shaped current fiscal strain.
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Charles P. Stewart
Gentral Press
Washington, D. C
Treasury
Harding
Coplidge
Honger
Wilson
America
White House
Gerald P. Nye
North Dakota
Unclear OCR Quiz Questions From Historical Page
A fragmented OCR text asks about a park donor, Australian length, Washington’s death date, Maryland governor, superintendent salary, and a public calamity note, referencing page seven. The item reads like a mixed set of questions rather than a coherent article.
Erie Youth Dies in Car Crash Near Dunkirk
Four youths were injured and one fatally in a car crash near Dunkirk after midnight Sunday. Driver Edward Hull, 19, of Wesleyville, skidded on a slippery road, crashing into a trolley line and suffering extensive damage. The injured were taken to Brooks Memorial Hospital with internal injuries, shock, cuts, and facial trauma. Mary Kelley, 15, and Mabel Stevetts, 15, from Erie were among those hurt.
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Erie
Dunkirk
Wesleyville
Fredonia
Edward Hull
Ofmag
Union Avenue
Ipa
Buffald & Hile
Brooks Memorial Hospital
Hdward Haliy
bin Agus Jes
Sige jeNtley
Mabel Stevetts
Hollywood Scandal Threads Through Tinsel Town Gossip
A Los Angeles judge grants a divorce after a young woman testifies her husband struck her over raving about Clark Gable. The piece follows a Charlie Rusgle story, noting a producer’s struggle to hire a veteran actor for an Indian role and Sidney Sylvia's bobbed hair reveal.
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Hollywood
Calif
Los Angeles
Hubby
Clark Gable
J. C. Needham
Charlie Rusgles
Charlie
Sctor
Hie
Cntendo
Mike
Interment Made in Pine Grove Cemetery
The body of Mark H. Brooks Sr. was brought to Corry Sunday afternoon for burial in Pine Grove Cemetery after funeral services at his home on McKinley Drive Erie. Rev L Boyd pastor of the Presbyterian church had charge of the committal services with a large gathering of Corry residents in attendance. Mr Brooks is a former Corry resident.
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Mark H. Brooks
Corry
Pine Grove
McKinley Rya
Erie
L. Boyd
Presbyterian
Thurcl
Brooks
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J. J. Neylon
Boston
J. W.r and A. P. Howard Company
Engineer King
Concord
Meadville
City
C.W. Clerk
Billis
Warren
Warren Lodge
C. Eiks
David Potter
Long
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Wien
Paneie
Baiter
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Coulidge
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
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Coolidge
Andrew Mellon
Hydetown
Oil City
Olin Bracken
University of Pennsylvania At Philadelphia
Col. Rodgers
Long Beach
John B. Patterson
D. Watreh DeRosay
GC. MM, Ream
W. C. Murray
J. N. Marks
G. S. Bentley
H. B. Manley
Corry Water Supply Company
G.O.P
GO. P
United States
Elaing
Uist
Lamp
Wilken
Fardins
Coolland Hoover
Ethers
Gerald P Nye
Dea
Lange
Australia
Hollywood Film Shop
Sylvia
Sidney
Pine Grove Cemetery
Good Fm
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Pennsylvania Railai
Frank C, Chapin
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