National Flood Appeal Urges Aid for Mississippi Victims
President Coolidge issues a national appeal for funds to help flood victims along the Mississippi River. Government agencies rush relief, Navy planes and Coast Guard boats aid stricken areas, with thousands displaced across camps in Arkansas Missouri and nearby states.
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Coolidge Voices
RUSH
United
Washington
Charidge
Mississippi River
Coolidge
United Staes
American National Red Chain
Navy
Pensacola
Coast Guard Service
Mincuin
Great Lakes
Guard
New Madrid
Missouri
Flicksman
Red Cros Auvices
St. Lowis
Little Rocks
Arkansas
Brassville
Tuney
Arkantis
Many Features Now In Effect In Gasoline Tax Law
The article reports that most gasoline tax features approved by Governor Fisher take effect except the emergency tax which begins July. It notes changes requiring consumers to obtain permits and define who is a consumer, and that existing permits remain valid until renewal or revocation. Alvin Hantein travels to Emporium for a brief visit.
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Fisher
Martin Ns
Perfon
Fim
Copartnership
Commonwealth
Goodline
Five Best Radio Entertainments and Listings
Listing of radio programs across multiple stations with show times and station call letters. Mentions include Penn State Show, Detroit, Philadelphia, and various stations such as WEA WHAL KDKA KYW WIR WEE. Contains scattered times and program names with unclear punctuation.
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WEA
Pan
Rastern
Central
Goldman
Rand
Whal Baltingre
Centeali
Penn State
Detroit
M. Masters
Philadelphia
Udustorns Peni Stine Shas
Sn Pana SO P
Thieves Loot Elgin W Cray Store in Early Morning Break in
Thieves entered through an outer cellarway at the W E McCray general store in Elgin and cut a door hole to reach the upper floor. They escaped with shoes, working pants, watches and other merchandise valued in the hundreds of dollars. No clues yet to identities.
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W.E. McCray
Elgin
Mr. McCray
Hobr Teiding
McCray
Democrats May Pick Washington for Convention
United Press reports a movement at the 1928 Democratic national convention to relocate the event to Washington as a neutral choice supported by New York interests and Chamber of Commerce figures. Smith backers oppose the shift preferring Debbie or Chicago, with Reed supporters favoring Kansas City or St. Louis, and other factions nominating Cleveland, Denver, Louisville, or Indianapolis.
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United Press
Washington
New York
Gav
Smith
Square Garden
Willian G. McAdoo
Carter Glass
Dem
Democratic Zonal Committee
McAdoo
Chamber of Commerce
Cic
al Smith
Debbie
Chicago
James
Reed
Kansas City
St. Louis
Cleveland
Whers Gay
Vic Dolahay
Ohin
Denver
Louisville
Indianpolis
Siich
Metro
Cmiedt
Harding School Play a Splendid Success
The play Unc Sam's Party performed by the Pythian Sisters at the Harding school building attracted a large audience and was enjoyed by all. The Kitchen Orchestra provided entertainment, and the show raised funds for Harding school.
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Harding School
Marding
Communism Abstracted Not a Reality, Says Scholar
Philadelphia April 23 The American Academy of Political and Social Science opened its annual meeting noting that communism in Russia today is an abstraction rather than a reality. The discussion focused on relations between the United States and Russia.
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Rene
Philadelphia
Russia
United States
Amerigan Academy of
Shlesca
DD Fellows Set to Celebrate 108th Anniversary
Carry Odd Fellows plan a city anniversary supper and program with Rev W B Bartlett addressing the gathering. Local clubs and the City Commission are invited to join in the event at the Phalleon Nortis jPeniier street venue with music from the Odd Fellows orchestra and a late summer meal.
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Odd Fellows
Corry
Phalleon Nortis
jPeniier Street
A. Mertons
Erie
W B. Bartlett
M. S
Rotary Clip
Riwanis Cyuly
Woman's Cin
Pity Conmission
Odd Fellows Orchestra
Ord
Seven Jurors Selected for Trial in Snyder Case
The Suffolk court has chosen seven jurors for the Snyder Gray trial: Herman Ballieg, John Schneider, John P. Gonnolly, William J. Youn, Charles B. Meissner, Harry Arnold, and Alfred R. Kramer. The panel used most of its peremptory challenges, with 17 of 20 used by Gray’s side and 18 of 90 by the defense.
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United Pre
Long Island Oidy
N.o
Snyder Gray
Archy
Herman Ballieg
Svloers
John Schneider
John P. Gonnolly
William J Youn
Charles B Meissner
Iandacape Gardeuiet
Harry Arnold
Plimter Onmerrieds
Alfred R. Kramer
Cowssel
Mail Pilot Killed As Plane Crashes
Bryan edition reports the mail pilot Tack Miilap 40 died when his Chicago to Cleveland mail plane crashed sixty miles west of Milates after an attempted forced landing near Gusher Td. The craft exploded on impact. Milapan’s home was Chicago and he served with the air unit service team.
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Urbints Humes
Déxispredt
Jatsi
Waas
Chicago
Betsy
Tearm
Rebel bands in outbreaks through Mexico prompt censorship
Telegraph and cable traffic were restricted as rebel bands spread across Mexico. Archbishop Leopoldo Ruiz denied church involvement in the La Baréa train attack, while President Calles blamed the church for aiding rebels. Death toll reports surfaced as officials clashed over responsibility and anti religious laws.
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A W. Folger
United Press
Mexico
CETY
Leopoldo
Michoacan
la Baréa
Sii
Hodies
Sikly
Mexico City
Calles
Alveres
Hetain Toncerualtiess
Ion
Arshibishoas
Mara del Rio
Catholic Welfare Board
United States
Hospital Association Conference Draws Western NY and PA Leaders
Members from western New York and northwestern Pennsylvania attended the quarterly Hospital Association meeting at the Corry hotel. Officials spoke on state hospital support and the need for greater home funding, with Mrs. EOS noting public responsibility and trustees’ duties.
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Corry
Mutual Miners
Feet Cepiers
New York
Pennsylvania
Eos
McCautey
Hospial Association of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Martha J. Magee
Bureau of Assistance
Trains Reported Lost in Flood District
Two trains carrying flood refugees are missing in the Arkansas district after heavy rains. Missouri Pacific Railroad officials have no word. an aircraft is dispatched to locate marooned crews and passengers amid high water.
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United Press
Memphis
Tenn
Guste
Arkansas
Micouri Pacific Railroad
Lely Hughes
Ark
Woman given ten year term for slaying daughter
In Freehold New Jersey a jury convicts Mrs Christina Stable of manslaughter for shooting her 18 year old daughter after learning Rosa had a child out of wedlock. The court notes the act occurred under stress. jury debates emphasize whether punishment fits a crime of passion or a more severe act.
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New Jersey
Freehold
Christina
Itdsy
Rosa
Jas
Stble
Stable
Woman Stricken on Train Between Carlisle and Mechanicsburg
Mrs James Marka wife of the Dickinson College fireman in Carlisle Ba appeared to suffer a heart attack while traveling on a Pennsylvania train en route to Tre Fisbline GesSact. The body was removed at Mechanicsburg and taken to Carlisle for burial.
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Tulted
Prem Warrisburg
James Marka
Fireaiden
Dickinson College
Carlie
Pennsylvsnia Tenny
Corry Women Honored At Northwestern Pennsylvania Auxiliary Meet
Mrs Mary Speneer and Mrs Mary Patterson of Corry were elected senior vice president and trustee respectively of the Northwestern Pennsylvania VFW Auxiliary Council at a meeting in Oil City. Over 100 delegates from Corry Erie Warren Kane Titusville Bradford and Dubois attended.
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W. F. W. Auxiliary Council
Oil City
Mary Speneer
Mary Patterson
Auiliary Council
Pennsylvania
Meldot Oil City
Hertha Lyons
War
Mary Spencer
Corry Jutior
W. Awetin
Eric
Pears Wilhelm
Erie
Hayes Murray
Osity
Agnes Weasel
Katherine Under‘wood
Warren
Anna Chadwick
Kane
Corty
Bertha Lyons
State Department
Meg Adele Fritsch
America
Adis
Corry
Erle Warren
Titusville
Bradford
Dubois
Grate ME
Philathes
James Condrin
J. R. Titard
Ixzard
Charleston
Stile Armory
Mra
Adele Ritach
State Departmenty
Philadelpphaa
Floods Devastate Mississippi Basin Amid Rising Death Toll
The Mississippi and tributaries flood vast areas, killing dozens in 24 hours and swelling total flood deaths to about 200 since March. Homes are lost, hundreds of thousands homeless, and disease threats rise as cold worsens conditions in shelters and towns from Greenville to Memphis. Coast-to-coast damage mounts with levee breaks near Greenville and Pine Bluff driving more evacuees.
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Mississippi
Greenvilley Miss
Knowlton
Ark
Memphis
ST. Louis
Stopps Landing
Miss
Greenville
Watter
Aleady
Ollen
Arkansas
Pine Bluff
Arkansas River
Pendleton
Ohio
Miasasippi
Nak
Ate Kansas
New Madrid
Ad ‘Mo
St. Francis Basi
Oi Nm
Club Enjoys Fine Dinner and Meeting
The Busing and Professional Women's club met at the Hotel Corry with about fifty members present. A 6:30 dinner featured pink roses centerpieces and singing as Miss Latcile Murray led, then Miss Junie McCray chaired the business session. The by laws and constitution were read, amended, and approved before adjournment.
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Professional Women's Club
Hotel Corry
Corry
Tal Three Pearse
Latcile Murrray
Elmer
Junie McCray
Phil
Firestorm of frost grips Pennsylvania orchards
A heavy frost warnings extend across central Pennsylvania as westward cold wave lingers. Temperatures 30 to 35 degrees tonight threaten low lying crops and fruit trees though frost damage is expected mainly in Adams County orchards after a severe hail storm damaged young buds. Temperatures rebound by Saturday and Sunday easing the chill and ending the wave.
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Adams County
Pennsylvania
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