Women push for welfare prohibition at Senate inquiry
A diverse group of sixty four women testified before a Senate committee on April 12 urging strict enforcement of prohibition. They argued the policy improves women’s conditions at home and signals a nationwide campaign, with speakers from reform and church groups describing enforcement as key to reducing vice and crime.
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Senate
United Frets Wasilington
Hutibitision Tysextisintinye
New York
Heller
Metz
America
Alw
Reed
United States
Silveyhorn
J. W. Riniick
Churcher
Marth Jamon
Sal Carin Artis
New Yorks
New York City
Ruud
Canned Heat Problem Plagues City Officials
Police report widespread use of canned heat as an intoxicant. Chief Diinkle cites empty cans in alleys near Centre Street and vacant lots as proof. City officers also report moonshine-like incidents and a Saturday night arrest spree with fines and medical treatment.
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Diinkle
Hugh Bailey
Ruppersburge
Main Ani Center
Jarrey Sweaney
Naval Air Service vast expansion approved by vote
Washington April 2 The naval air service is set for a vast growth under a five year plan approved by Congress. The bill would authorize 2200 ships and a large fleet of dirigibles, vastly expanding aerial strength and capabilities for naval operations.
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Ty United Press
Washington
Butes
Naval
Sereog
Binube Ly
State Highway Patrol Records Five Motorists Fined West of Corry
Five Corry motorists faced fines of 10 dollars each plus costs after appearances before Justice of the Peace Charles Shaw at Waterford Saturday. Charges, presented by State Highway Patrol, cited operations betweenury and Waterford with cars driven by individuals including Lis and others cited for registration lapses and driving without valid plates or lights.
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Shaw
Waterford
Corry
Justice of the Peace
Charles Shaw
Pasral
Saeary
Ane
Ginlisa
Unina
HinsefSraetle
G. M Stafford
Neailligit
Mo Smith
England resigns as secretary of the E R R Chamber
A board meeting discussed the resignation of Mr. England from the post of secretary of the E R R. He will devote spare time to the office until May 1 and continue handling correspondence. No appointment had been made to fill the vacancy at that time.
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England
Chamber of Pommena
Enelanil
Mmert
Formal opening of steel store next Saturday event
Carry's newest retail store Steel Con solidated Inc will hold its formal opening next Saturday. The venture at North Center street showcases an extensive stock of hardware with vehicles, free tram service, and introductory prices. Local officials and crowds expected as displays are arranged for the opening morning.
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Carry
Steel Consolidated, Inc
Tirmal
Rich Molly Focal Winter
Hele
Ceuster
Shiv
Musugor
Airex
Stic
School Board Sets Two Special Meetings Tomorrow
Secretary Puller announced two special meetings of the Board of Education for tomorrow at 8 p m. The sessions will focus on electing a superintendent for a four year term. Former superintendent A B Tremstrest was replaced by Milan Brown, with the current election to fill the full term. No other business was listed in the notice.
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Alias Puller
Ager
The
Boar of Education
Board of Education
Puller
Hull
Sint
Vares Statement Outlines Political Platform and Candidacy
The statement from candidate Vare declares his run for the United States Senate or Congress with a Republican nomination. He cites fourteen years in the House and Senate service, noting requests for candidacy have followed from various constituents and critics. The Journal prints the signed declaration, though the ad hoc nature of the campaign is evident.
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Hay
Chicago polls to be guarded Tuesday for statewide primaries
United Press reports Chicago and suburbs will see heightened security as government agents and police guard polling places for the statewide primaries. The weekend saw a fatal shooting of a Republican worker tied to Robert E. Crowe and a precinct judge slugging under investigation. Campaigns continue with last minute moves and candidate plans amid tense political climate.
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United Press
Miicagg
Apad
Amar Hilo
JM Ols
Chicago
United States Senate
Therman
Chicago Republican Organization
Robert Bi. Crowe
Pol Blicton
Smialus Electionsale
Hs Senayorint
City to hold Civil Service exams for police posts
The city will hold Civil Service examinations for police department positions on Saturday April Std. Applications should be filed with City Clerk Porter by April 20. A sidecar motorcycle unit is planned with no dedicated officer yet and a police force formalized soon.
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Cing
Presene
de VW Graham
ML. Brown
Tol. Spiesmatt
Porter
Fires Ignite Twice in Morning on Elk Street and East South Street
Two small fires reported this morning with a grass blaze on Elk Street calling in the fire department and a chimney accumulation fire at the home of Mr and Mrs Dabistrand on East South Street. No chemicals used and minimal damage reported. Miss Roberie Gillette returns from Pittsburgh where she has been visiting Mr and Mrs Boyd at their home.
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Elk Street
Furn
Mornine
Hirs. Dabistrand
East South Street
Roberie Gillette
Marks Defendant in Big Heart Balm Suit
Marcus Marks and Nya of He Charles 5, Starks Plonking company initiate a civil action in Er i Pa seeking a breach of promise claim. Juan Treuele of Mere Dy Midd G Calvert of Tnon Valley, Pas Mike Calvert named as plaintiff requests damages and a set date for a hearing or trial in the matter.
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Marks
Eri
Marcus Marks
Nya
He Charles
Starks Plonking Company
Jodar
Juan Treuele
G. Calvert
Tnon Valley
Pas
Mike Calvert
Theldate
Day Crusader Prohibition Address Draws Big Crowds
Oliver W Stewart spoke at First Methodist Church on constitutional government and enforcement of the Volstead act. Miss Norma Browh offered the afternoon talk describing Flying Squadron work and the impact of prohibition. Stewart answered questions, urged strong enforcement, and warned against nullification, while attending scenes noted nearby included a hospital update on Miss Tinley’s eye and Eva Pope’s return to school.
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Oliver W. Stewart
Norma Hrowh
Stewart
Brown
Buveeen
Uist
Hisself
Mr. Stewart
Land
Chireh
Stewart Toage
Ot Woda
Syearald
Mtr
Jay Woodworth
West Sleets
Wayne Street
Margaret Tinley
Erie
St Vincent's Hospital
Eva Pope
Edinbino
Houtsume
The
Mars
Fort Le Boeuf Chapter Buys Old Block House Site
Fort Le Boeuf Chapter D A C buys the Old Block House site in Waterford Erie County. Thirteen members of the Executs Board and Finance Committee and Daughters of the American Colonists met at the East Side YWCA in Erie April 10 with a luncheon. The charter authorizes transfer of the property deed and safeguarding records. Planning for future dedication ceremonies was discussed with Mrs Sterrers as regent and committee chairs named.
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Fort le Boeuf
Executs
Fort LeBoeuf
Je D. Sterrers
Erie
Dinty
YW CA
Bullam Road
Eagle Hotel
Waterford
Mroniy
Charles M) Slateh
Firle
R. Ls Bratherton
Margaret
Erie County
Legion to establish new post with citywide rally
Plans call for forming a new American Legion post in Corry with a rally next Saturday evening. Delegations from Union City, Titusville, Meadvill, Conneaut Lake, Albion, Girard, Cambridge Springs, North East and Erie will attend. A meeting at St Edward's Bank and a supper will follow, with speeches by local officials and veterans.
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Vfrivers
Amecy van Legion Sdzts
Corry Nest
Nto
Legionnaires
Union City
Titusville
Meadvill
Conneaut Lake
Albion
Girard
Cambridge Springs
North East
Erie
Girard Post
Nan Cite Poste
Orry
Edward
Wiserey
Prt
Legion
Lisbon
Ward
James Rossiter
Tom Streets
Atorney Graham
Allan McLean
Ncludes
Theo Williams
Elmer Gilfertson
GE. Meath
Arch
Lyaie
Wallace Young MN Nast
Aloe
Jorat Ballers Am
Mivemient
Mfl
Eric ‘Girard Anl
Brie
Horror at Gulf of Venezuela Blast Kills 25 Sailors
A gasoline tanker explosion near Port Arthur Texas killed 25 crew members and fatally burned others. Rescue teams found charred bodies in tanks and a morgue full of remains as Captain John F. Charlton survived. Firefighters answered from Port Arthur and the vessel, Gulf of Venezuela, burned for hours before sinking to moored recovery.
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Port Arthur
Texas
Gulf
England
Gulf of Venezelaries
Arthur Citimeniry
Crammier Dismukes Morgues
Channel l
Nam
Tor Miles Gurnant
Grammier-Dismukos
John F. Charlton
Philadelphia
Carroll
Gail
Aneenoly
M. Gull Refining Company
Coreail
Tie
Gulf of Venezusia
Radio features and programs listed with operas and groups
A fragmented listing details several radio features and programs across stations WSA L Springfield W E Z in Maine KPO San Francisco KPL Los Angeles and WDAF Kansas City. It mentions Verdi's Rigoletto and The Bohemian Girls operas plus university choirs and pianists.
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WEAP
Eystern
Wsal Gheinall
Margaret Listiawehu
Pavii U Mithoues
WEZ
Springfield
State of Maine
KPO
San Francisco
KPL
Los Angeles
Poethic—Opera
Bohemian Girls
WDAF
Kanms City
NtGentral—School of the
iSwith
University of Michigan
Olee Club
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Naval Air Service
State Highway Patrol
E. R.R
Chamber of Commerce
F. T. England
Keleher Block
Vare
DAY Crusader
M. E. Church
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