Superior Court reverses action against 1927 motor law violators
The Pennsylvania Superior Court ruled that pre existing 1927 traffic offenses can be prosecuted under the old code despite the 1925 motor code and its lack of a saving clause. The decision centers on Frank McNamara of Philadelphia whose case was overturned, and establishes that prosecutions initiated under those old provisions may proceed.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Stata
Bridge Linn
Commonwealth
Philadelphie
Philadelphia
Edge Linn
McNamara
Linn
Senate pushes farm relief bill amid White House objections
Washington April 11 The Senate advanced its plan for early enactment of the McNary farm relief bill despite a White House note saying the measure is not acceptable. Southern Democrats delayed action as Caraway Ark opposed amendments on appointing commodity advisory council members and funding changes. The amendments include increasing the revolving fund from 250000000 to 100000000 and will be resubmitted with expected adoption later today.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
White House
Caraway
Dem. Ark
Farm Board
Five Die in French Railroad Wreck Near Paris
A collision of two passenger trains near Génicourt Nord left at least five dead and about twenty injured. Early reports suggested the toll could rise to ten as authorities and rescuers worked the wreckage half a mile from the station. R. G. Kramer of Brie and friends visited Paris last evening.
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United Press
Paris
Gera
Nord
Harry Rapents
Tan
Chamberlin Plane Flies Over Corry
Clarence Chamberlin, famed trans Atlantic flyer, passes over Corry at 1145 in the morning en route from Erie to Warren aboard his Sperry Messenger. He circles the city, drawing applause as Warren hosts a reception. he will speak today on aviation development after a Whit City rally.
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Levine
Atlantica
Columbia
Germany
Clarencé Chamberlii
Corfyi
HuNdpius
Cold wave saves orchards from heavy damage
Northwestern Pennsylvania orchardists say a late March cold spell prevented heavy fruit tree damage by delaying buds after a period of rapid early growth. The brief cold, followed by milder days before Easter, is viewed as likely to yield an unusually good crop this year according to local horticulturists.
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Pennsylvante
Welle
Ol City
OU City
Exposures in Klan Trial at Pittsburgh
Federal court hears witnesses describe Klan pressure nationwide and internal politics. J B Ramsay testified about Night Riders duties and funding. Sherrett L Clarke, former Vicary Klan member, recounted Shaw's 1926 speech accusing Catholics and plotting influence to flood politics with pamphlets. Clarke cited alleged admission to a Chicago Eucharistic convention via posing as a priest.
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United Tress
Pittsburgh
Uioiis
Ju Ius Klan
United States
Organizilion Freon
Pennsylvania
J.B. Ramsay
Dayton
Klan
Iem
Ramsey
Sherrett L. Clarke
Vicary Klan
No. 82
Hazelwood
Clarke
Herbert C. Shaw
Grand Dragon
Shaw
W. S. Vare
Chicago
al Smith
Ghureh
Yardmaster Killed by Shifting Train Near Rutherford Yards
Harrisburg report says William R. Kann, assistant yardmaster at Rutherford yards of the Heading railroad near Harrisburg, was instantly killed today when struck by a shifting freight train.
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Harrisburg
Willam R. Kann
Rutherford
Here
United States and Latin America analysis by Ferguson
Editor William P. F. Ferguson surveys US Latin American relations, arguing the topic demands broad, careful analysis beyond recent public coverage. The piece traces historical rivalries and colonial legacies from Columbus onward, noting Britain France and others fought for coastal domains as the United States rose. Continued on Page Three.
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William P. F. Ferguson
Franklin News-Herald
United States
United Stated
Latin America
Columbus
Italy
Fas
Bay of Fundy
Moria
France
Gugland
United States of” America
North
Auturity
Byrd Names Part Of Antarctic Expedition Crew
New York April 11 Commander Richard Byrd has named 55 crew members for his aerial South Pole expedition. Forty will be old Byrd shipmates, including Floyd Bennett as second in command and chief pilot. The roster lists experts such as Prof L L Gould, Dr Francis Coman, Bernt Raman, and Wm Haynes, with plans to equip a frozen-tea cooking plan.
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United Press
New York
Richard &. Byrd
South Pole
Teest
Byrd
Floyd Bennett E
L. L. Gould
University of Michigan
Francis
Coman
Johna Hopkins
Bernt Ralchen
Tunak Teankeon
CF. Gold
Carpenter
Joseph de Granahl
Thomas B. Malfoy
Lloyd K. Granite
Wm. C. Haynes
United States Weather Bureau
Arthur 'T Walden
Dot
Blackmer again missing at oil trial in Washington
The trial of Harry T. Sinclair faces delayed testimony as Harry M. Blickmer, a Denver oil man and fugitive known as a Teapot Dome witness, is repeatedly called without response. Prosecutors seek to forfeit $100,000 from Blackmer’s property under the Walsh Act as contempt penalties loom.
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Denver
Herbert Little
United Press
Washington
Harry M. Blickmer
Teapot Dome
Harry TF
Sinclair
Blackmer
New Walsh Inn
Blackner
Aime Tay
Paris
Continental Trading Company
Sedretary of the Interior
Albert B. Wall
Pall
Peapot Dome Avoil
Wyoming
Child dies after being struck by car in Pare area
Three year old Marjoria Wright, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Wright of Pare Pei, was killed yesterday when struck by a car driven by Adbert Toty. The accident occurred near Pare Pei with the child reportedly stepping into the roadway. Local authorities are investigating the fatal incident.
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Sharon
Marjoria Wright
John Wright
Pare, Sell, Pei
Adbert Toty
Governor to Visit This City Next Week
Governor John S. Tiewes will pay a visit next week on an annual tour of state institutions. The itinerary covers northern counties with a Corry hospital stop. other towns linked include Danville Blossburg Caudersport Orudfora Warren Cor Erie Meadville Titusville Oil City Franklin Brookville and Dubois. Budget Secretary Townsend will accompany him. a formal welcome is planned. The exact date and time of arrival should be announced soon.
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Corry Hospital
Harrigburg
Pisher
Danville
Blossburg
Caoudersport
Orudfora
Warren
Cor Erie
Mead Ville
Titusville
Oil City
Pranjclin
Brookville
DuBois
Astiur P_ ‘Townsend
Corry
Blacklist of D. A. R. Defended by Bullock
Lieut Col C Seymour Bullock defended the D A R speakers blacklist before the Harrisburg chapter, listing pacifist and reform groups he attacked for keeping pacifism alive. He criticized Methodist and Federal Council interference in government, and branded Rabbi Wise as a socialist target of the blacklist.
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Harrisburg
C. Seymour Bullock
Southend
Ind
United Press
Col Bullock
Rotary Club
Ednock
Brey
United States
Army
W. ©. T. U. American Association of University Women
American Farm Bureau
American Federation of Teachers
The
Fellowship of Reconciliation
Foreign Policy Association
National Board of the Y. W.C. A
National Educational Association
National Women’s Trade League
Women's International League For Peace and Freedom
National Consumers League
World Alliance For International Friendship Through
Methodist Church
Theederal Council of Churches
Gol. Bullock
Rabbit Wise
Body of missing naval officer found on beach
Norfolk April 11 The body of Commander Theodore G. Fil Lyon executive officer of the U S Lexington lost in a night action from Norfolk to Annapolis weeks ago was found on the beach at Wiloughby near Ocean View. Identification came from his uniform and a message from Mrs WyIlson about their daughter ill. Rev and Mrs J A Martin of Westfield are in the city with their hospitalized child at Corry hospital.
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Annapolis
J. A. Martin
Westfield
City
Corry Hospital
Mrs. Martin
Corry
The
Presbyterian Chorels
Action on road project to be taken tonight
Tonight's Corry Motor Club meeting will consider sending a delegation to interview the Board of County Commissioners about improving the Spartansburg road. The Rotary Club yesterday backed forming a committee to meet Erie officials for data, and Kiwanis may join Thursday. LH Kistler of Oil City Motor Club will speak on club operations and benefits to motorists. Dinner at Parish Hall follows at 6:00.
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Motor Club
Erie
Spartansburg Road
L. H. Kistler
Oi City
Board of County Commissioners
Shartansburg Road
Corry
LH. Kistler
Oi] City Motor Club
Oi! City Club
Kistler
Corty's Club
Pariah Hall
Grang union Yea Company opens second store in city
The Grang union Yea Company, already at the corner of Center and South streets, leases the former BR. F. Livermore space in the Masonic Temple at Center and Washington streets. Fixtures and stock are being moved in. Mr. D. W. Hostesis and daughter Carol May will travel from Conneaut, Ohio, to visit relatives for the rest of the week.
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Grang Union ‘Yea Company
Center
South Streets
BR. F. Livermore Company
Masonic Temple
Center and
Washington Streets
D. W. Hostesis Sand
Carol May
Conneaut, O
Radio schedule tease for New York Boston game
Newark and WEA list New York vs Boston Nationals as opening game with WEAF Hookup times and program notes for St Louis Opera Samson and Goodrich Hour. Schedule shows multiple hookups between 10:30 and 8 pm EST with various hour blocks and stations mentioned.
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Newark
WEA
New York
Boston Nationals
WEAF
St. Luenxa’ Opera
Samson
ThompsonCrowe setback reshapes Illinois politics
Chicago April 11. United Press reports a crushing defeat for Governor Small Crowe and Thompson allies across the state reshaping Cook County politics. Otis Glenn leads in the Senate race with Frank J. Smith trailing. Lowden-Deneen forces gain momentum as Thompson’s Chicago grip erodes amid violence and ballot irregularities.
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Chicago
London
Deneon
Republica Party
Ulingis
Anidministration
Lowdon-Deneen
Len Small
William Hale
Thompson
Crowe
Sook County
John A. Swanson
Otis F. Glenn Lowden-Denewn
Frank J. Smith
Senate
Frank ©. Lowden
Cootidge
al Smith
New York
Smith
Cook County
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Swanson
Victory Earry
Campaigm Lews Emmerson
Small
Emmerson
Thompson‘Crowe
Chicago ‘Daily ‘Tribune Today
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Robert B. Crowe
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Neyer
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