East Main street crash hospitalizes driver. widow dies
A Ford sedan driven by Ray Hawley collided with a truck along East Main near the East Street intersection. Hawley escaped with minor injuries while his car suffered severe damage. Mrs Mary E Williams, wife of Loren A Williams, died at her home at 120 East Trying Street. She was 17 years old. Different news items note Kiwanis charter presentation this week, Dennis Sullivan death, local baseball events, city commission paving plans for 1924, and Erie Railroad station renovations including a stucco coat and interior work.
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East Main Street
Ray Hawley
East Street
Hawley
Mary E. Willams
Loren A. Williams
East Trying Street
Willams
Seven Quiz Questions Hidden on Classified Page
A reader asks ten trivia prompts from a classified page including dates of Pope Pius XII’s coronation fifth anniversary and American independence birthday, the island republic of the Twenty Fifth Amendment, Treasury Department General Counsel, meaning of Cygnet, grammar fix for Marines on Wake Island, Admiral abbreviation, legislative filibuster, Vermont’s status, and Mexico president term lengths.
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Pius XII
Island Republic
Treasury Department
Wake Island
Vermont
Mexico
Gov Martin and Cabinet Schedule Erie Visit May 10
Gov Edward Martin and his cabinet plan a May 10 Erie stop to meet local officials business and labor leaders and discuss post war concerns for service members. Judge William Hirt and the Chamber of Commerce arrange the program with a luncheon and talks urging goodwill and broader state government outreach across cities.
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Erie
Edward Martin
Pennsylvania
William &. Hirt
Superior Court
Chamber of Commerce
Commonwealth
Gov. Martin
Warren CAP meeting outlines new cadet training program
Lieut Stone and Lieut Burkhart attended the Warren CAP class at the State Armory to review a new cadet training plan. It allows 15 year olds to enter preliminary courses, advancing younger students beyond the current 17 year olds, while Corry prepares its own development. The group plans a Monday Tuesday bee at Thomas garage to lay forty 8 foot markers for Lawrence airport with Thursday volunteers aiding opening preparations. Sunday classes are suspended while Thursday sessions continue.
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Lieut. Stone
Warren
Sac
Lieut
Burkhart
State Armory
Corry
Thomas Garage
Lawrence
Requiem Mass Today for Mrs Spiesman
A requiem mass for Mrs Raymond Spiesman was held at St Thomas Church at 9:30 AM officiated by Rev F A Graves with church choir. Bearers included Al Duke Paul Spiesman Raymond Sandburg and others. Burial followed in the family plot at St Thomas Cemetery. relatives from Medina N attended.
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F. A. Graves
St. Thomas’ Church
Raymond Spiesman
Father Graves
al Duke
Paul Spiesman
Raymond Sandburg
Richard Dempsey
John Sullivan
William McCarthy
St.Thomas' Cemetery
John Matusuk
Edward
Joseph Ane
Arline Matusak
Spiesman
Medina, N
Erie youths charged with house burglary
Three youths Alphonse Starace Robert Rust and Albert Vommero were charged in Erie with burglarizing the home of Charles J. Swanson at 821 Cranberry Street on April 2. Detectives Schaaf and Hagen recovered most of the loot. cash and one watch remained missing. Alderman Thomas McCarty remanded them to Erie County prison without bail for a hearing this week.
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Erie
Charles J. Swanson
Cranberry Street
Roy B. Mong
Fureau
Alphonse Starace
Robert Rust
Prid Albert Vommero
Paul Schaaf
Hagen
Thomas McCarty
Ere
Public ownership versus private enterprise critique
A veteran analysis argues that government ownership harms taxpayers and workers alike. It claims public enterprises reduce private business, burden taxpayers, and suffer from politically appointed management. The piece warns of lax regulation, wage manipulation, and rising public debt as a consequence.
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Gabon
Dramaty Delay in Cancer Awareness Message
One hundred thousand Americans die yearly from cancer with many deaths preventable. Early signs include unusual thickening, discharge, recurring indigestion, sores around the mouth, or persistent symptoms. Seek medical advice promptly. early detection offers high cure potential and reduces damage.
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United States
American Field Army For Cancer Control
Oause
Enn Bf Tanner
Disci
Anatomy of the human body as the world’s greatest wonder
A fragmented 1910s style note extols the human body as a marvelous system of parts and functions. It praises anatomical complexity and physiological processes while cautioning amateurs about experiments and medical hazards, noting hospital tools like X rays and radium. The piece ends with warning about delay in treatment.
Stolen Gas Coupons From Keystone Storage Office
Police report a large batch of gas coupons representing 4500 gallons was stolen from Keystone Storage and Carting Co. Wednesday night. Entry through a window occurred between 6:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Thursday. a cash box with truck coupons and $4 was taken. The box was found behind the building. Detectives Geret, Jack Resgan, and Owell Bolland investigated.
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Keystone Storage and Carting Co
Manseer H. L. Gaines
Geret
Jack Resgan
Owell Bolland
Erie City Treasurer Probes Small Shortage in Collections
Erie on April 14 reports Treasurer C Francis Hagerty is examining a minor shortage in Erie county tax collections. He says repeated checks do not explain the missing funds and that he will personally make up the shortfall. The year’s quota stood at $694,590.98 with $19,849.34 uncollected, about 0.29 percent.
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Erie
C. Francis Hagerty
Erie County
Hagerty
World's Tonic touted as stomachic remedy in home medicine
An advertisement extols World's Tonic as a cleansing soothing and strengthening stomach aid. It claims benefits for indigestion and stomach disorders caused by overindulgence and poor air and exercise. The product is marketed as a family medicine offered by Lindsley's Pharmacy and Rexall Drug Stores with directions to use as directed.
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Conte
Lindsley’s
Rexall
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Patterson
Carmen “Specs” Hill
Tndianapolis
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Erie Railroad
CAP
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West of
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Beewre
Erie City
Shamburg's News & Sports Store
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Mac's Super Service
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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Campbell's Cream OF Mushroom Soup
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