Defeat of Four Cent Gasoline Tax Hinted In Senate
Harrisburg dispatch reports fear of the four cent gasoline tax being defeated as the legislature returns. The Sterling bill, taxing gasoline four cents for one year, faced likely Senate opposition led by Buckman. House and Senate calendars remained crowded as sessions resumed for final week considerations and possible revisions.
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Harrisburg
Senate Ovix
Thomas E. Willians
Journ
United Press
House
J. Buckman
Bucky
Senate Roads Committee
Grolin
Talbot
Howiahill
Philadelphia
Gheny
Houge
Legionary Mill
Ohio fugitive nabbed in Philadelphia by police
James A. warton, alias James A. War ton, an Ohio state penitentiary escapee, was captured and guarded in a Philadelphia hospital. Pat McDermott slayer Don Mellor Canton editor connected to the capture. A gun battle with police occurred early Sunday morning as Ohio authorities pursued the fugitive. A separate Alliance accident report notes 18 year old Robert Taylor fatally injured in a motorcycle collision near Sebring.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Williami
Healey
Alis
James A. Warton
Ohio Stat
Witt
Pat McDermott
Don Mellor
Canton
Piladai Phis
Ohio
Alliance
Robert Taylor
Alliance Hospital
Sebring
Here
Kidney disease warning and Thompson's Baroum ad
An old style advertisement warns that kidneys are often poisoned and urges readers to try Thompson's Baroum with a claim of curing kidney or bladder disease. It touts a one dollar bottle, liquid formula for quick absorption, and recommends Golden Lax Tablets for constipation.
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America
Bolle
Thompson
Treble
Spiesmans Shoe Store Founded 64 Years Ago Today
Spiesmans Shoe Store marks sixty four years of family operation in Conry as Joseph L Spiesman continues the business begun by his father. The shop, once located near the post office on Wrest Avenue, has remained on the same street through town growth, a notable local continuity since the store opened by J L Spiesman in 1805.
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Spiesman’s Shoe Store
J. L. Spiesman
Spieaman
Cony
Youngs- Syille
Amd
John Mates
Urest
Myst Avenue
Center Street
Main
Kent Oil
Mill
South Street
Wrest Avenue
Joseph L. Splesman
No Trace Of Four Fliers In April Search
Sydney Nova Scotia reports a search for four missing flyers from the Southern Cross crew after a reconnaissance tour. A disabled setce engine plane was found between Crysiile Mission and Wyndham near Port George Mission, west of Wyndham, with Pilot Chater presumed lost.
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United Press
Sydney
N.S. W
Southern Cosy
Tour
Tawllds
Wyndham
Port George
Chater
Heer
Southern Cross
Crysiile Mission
Sit-Ion
Wyndham Aad
Jopalys
Port George Mission
Inquiry Into Mine Disaster Opens Wednesday
GreensbourgYu April inquiry into mine disaster announced to open Wednesday. Westmoreland County officials plan hearings with twelve inspectors to review the tragic events from last May that killed several workers. Governor Harisons and other officials will testify as details of the accident are examined.
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United Press
Greensbourg
Coraney
Hilakans
Westmoreland
Preacher Accused in Axe Slaying of Wife in Texas
In Yorrell Texas on a Sunday Rev. James Roberts a retired Baptist preacher is accused of decapitating his wife with an axe at their home. He underwent preliminary examination as investigators pressed for details of the crime and motive.
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Yorrell
Texas
James Roberts
Serenday
Gas Forces Woman To Sleep In Chair
Fragmentary ad copy describes a woman forced to sleep in a chair and mentions Adler drug products. It references Mrs Glenn Butler and Mr Adler related claims, with a promotional tone for remedies. The text is garbled but centers on a health remedy cue.
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Adlerski
Glenn Butler
Hyem
Adler
Gay
Thomas Downey
Adyl-29
New Cashier Appointed At Oil City Bank
An official notice announces Gordon Cumming’s resignation as cashier of First National Bank Oil City and L Feiler Fry’s appointment to succeed him. Fry’s extensive banking background and service in various roles active at the bank are cited as qualifications, with Wade Stevens leading the Trust Department and the institution emphasizing stability and prudent stewardship of assets.
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Gordon Cumming
Firs National Bank
Ol City
L. Feiler Fry
News-Herald
Offield
Lester Fry
Huts
Oyer
Mary “Tashier
Wade Wo Stevens
Three Men Held on Robbery Charges in Jamestown
Three men identified as Sandy Latons Alles atreet Angelo Aricielpane and Joseph Yankoski are jailed on first degree robbery charges after allegedly taking part in three hold ups Saturday night and Sunday morning. Police say all three confessed and point to incidents on Alien street Extension Hast Second street near Thayer street and a road house on West Lake road. Latona is named in a separate Vandergrift building hallway holdup.
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Jamestown
Angel
Sandy Latons
Alles Atreet
Angélo Aricielpane
Crescent Treet
Joseph Yankoski
Crescent Street
Alien Street
Hast Second
Thayer Street
Lalke Road
Duck Thin
Latona
Vandergrift
Drinking Wins for Columbia Seniors in Prohibition Vote
A Columbia University student poll reports the majority favor drinking with 71 yes and 61 abstentions. The question on No you drink reveals 88 votes for prohibition. The survey cites necking swearing and support for the Republican party among seniors as factors in the verdict.
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United Press
New York
Columbia University
The
Columbian
Corry notes and local business moves summarized
A March 23 card from Bill Hines, a Corry native visiting London before heading to Switzerland, notes his affiliation with Firestone Rubber Co. Robert Brown offers grinding and repair services, while Lee J. Rowe buys Owls Hall association building on South Washington, Titusville, planning remodeling for his flower shop. A special train carried a large theatrical troupe north of the railroad. The St Joseph Hom e orphan fund raised 621 dollars, the largest to date for St Thomas congregation.
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Pho Journ
Bill Hines
Corry
London
Switzerland
Hines
Firestone Rubber Company
Lee J. Rowe
Owls’ Hall Association
Washington Street
Titusville
Car Hits Rig Injures Farmer on Busy Warren Highway
April 8 report from Warren details Lewis Olson, 63, of Chileygrove township, thrown from a vehicle after a collision on the Warren-Kine highway. He was taken to Warren General Hospital with injuries. The incident disrupted traffic as responders cleared the scene, with observers noting heavy turnout and a state highway inquiry continuing. A separate item mentions a Columbus man, Amos Caskey, driving a Chevrolet involved in a similar crash, and a note about a pause in local accidents during a 10 day stretch.
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Sanday
Olson
Senong
Ameil Caskey
Pennsylvania
Orie Wie
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