Pinchot Strength Noted In Erie County Politics
Local observers assess the Erie county primary showing Butler, Pinchot and Davis. Dry Republicans credit Butler’s gains to anti Prohibition sentiment while supporters cite Governor Nachot’s platform on utilities and consumer protection. The Erie City vote suggests broader endorsement of Pinchot’s progressive planks.
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Pinchot
Erie County
Butler
Senator Davis
Eaday
Hire County
Prohition
Avis
Vare
Suport
Erie City
Nachot
Butlers
Platorm
Hollywood Film Shop Reels In Celebrity Shoe Habits
Hollywood gossip recounts social chatter about Governor James Rolph Jr and film stars. Ken Maynard explains thick soles are unnecessary with car travel. Mrs Gleason and her metalworking husband showcase buckles, while Lillian Bond favors red pumps and Lawrence Tibbett sticks to old shoes. Charles Butterworth earns the title of bachelor with costly valet shoe bills.
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Ronald Wagoner
United Press
Hollywood
Cit
James Rolph, Jr
California
Ken Maynard
Maynard
James Gleason
Gleason
Lillian Bond
Lawrence ‘Tibbett
Charles Butterworth
Butterworth
Fire prevention gains in safety effort noted
Fire prevention work and protective measures are advancing public safety, aided by education, inspections, and improved fire departments. Authorities stress ongoing homeowner vigilance as key, alongside cooperation from insurers and municipal officials to ensure readiness for emergencies.
Service Stations Join Safety Drive
The Motor Vehicle Commissioners of New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania announce a safety poster campaign to reach thousands of service stations. Posters in five colors warn motorists against rule violations and risky passing on hills with monthly updates and broader state expansion planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motor Vehicle Commissioners
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Underwriters
Oil Company
Fire Loss Trends in United States 1915 to 1928
An OCR fragment notes US fire losses rising from under 200 million to over 561 per 100 thousand, with a dip in 1910, a spike in 1920, and a drop to about 100 million in 1927. It cites 1920 total losses at 450,445,778 and mentions a gradual postwar reduction with slight later increases.
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United States
Mills Appears Before Ways and Means in Vigorous Terms
United Press reports Ogden L. Mills, 47, wealthy Treasury Secretary, delivering vigorous testimony on the farm bill before the House Ways and Means Committee. The article sketches Mills as energetic, a strong orator, and a tireless daily presence at the Treasury with a penchant for boxing and firm discipline.
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United Press
Washington
Ogden L. Mills
House
Ways and Means
Congress
Treasury
Mills
Republican
Finance
Wie
White House
Meyer
Federal Reserve Board
Dawes
Reconstruction Corporation
Finance Corporation
Cabinet
Andrew W. Mellon
How One Man Lost 22 Pounds Kruschen Salts Ad
Detroit man Herman Bankis touts Kruschen Salts for rapid weight loss. The ad claims a 22 pound drop after using half a teaspoonful in hot water each morning before breakfast. It promises a four week bottle at a small cost and guarantees satisfaction or money back.
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Herman Bankis
Detroit
Downey
Irregularities in Erie Voting to Be Probed
District Attorney Mortimer B. Graham announced a probe into alleged irregularities in Erie First Ward voting. Reports say unregistered residents may have voted, with other election-law infractions noted. A woman district politician met with Graham, and he warned prosecutions could follow if violations are confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Mortimer B. Graham
Graham
Bitler
Franklin Home Destroyed by Fire in Franklin
Fire at Dennis Connell house on Pearl Street West of Agt h struck about 10:05 Tuesday night. The two story frame dwelling and its contents were destroyed. loss estimated at 1500 for the building and 3500 for contents, partially insured. Fire rekindled this morning. flames controlled by the department.
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Franklin
Dennis Connell
Pearl Street
Agth
Paul Rennard
Cornell
Youth’s body found in Lake Erie after drowning incident
The body of 18 year old Philip Huck of Pittsburgh was recovered near Point Grudol lighthouse after drowning in Lake Erie on March 1. Huck, a student at Holy Cross College, disappeared while skating with the ice breaking under him. Coroner George Blood is investigating. the body will be shipped to Pittsburgh for burial. Survived by his father, two sisters, and a brother.
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Ouiniciens
Bouy
Philip Huck
Picsburgh
Lake Erie
Point Grudol
Oon
George Mickowski
Genet Street
Huck
Holy Cross College of the Passionists
George Blood
Bolly
Pittsburgh
Busin
Pitsburg
New Exchange Rule Kreuger Aftermath
New York on April 28 stock exchange imposes rules requiring corporations to notify the exchange immediately of changes or removals of collateral behind securities. The Kreuger & Toll 5 percent convertibles are cited as an example after Ivar Kreuger’s death raised questions. Investors had feared sudden changes in holdings.
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United Press
New York
Teveuger & Ton
Stock Exchange
Geourties
Kreuger & Toll Co
Ivar Kreuger
Ynatoh Jang
Stocks Exchange
Australian flier sets new record in England to Australia flight
Brisbane reports W. A. Scott known as the lone Austrian flyer established a new record for the England to Australia flight by eight days 20 hours 13 minutes 9 seconds landing at Port Darwin at 10 19 a m today Scott broke the prior record held by A Butler by about five hours and 14 minutes
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Brisbane
Australia
Aynes
W. A. Svott
England-Australia
Port
Funeral Services for Betty Wold Held at Pine Grove Cemetery
Private funeral services for Betty Lucile Wold were conducted from the home of her great grandmother Mrs ViLettie Hewitt at 102 East Booth Street. Rev G B Morgan led the Christian and Missionary Alliance church service with Mrs Morgan singing. Interment followed at Pine Grove Cemetery. Relatives attending included Remild, James, Gilbert and Lawrence Nicholas and out of town guests Miss Virginia Wold, Josephine Water, Archie Water, Mrs Adwanl Kranting, Mrs Patric Teasdale and James Nevilles.
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Betty Wold
Betty Lucile Wold
Henry Wold
ViLettie Hewitt
East Booth Street
G. B. Morgan
Allance Chureht
Mde
Pine Grove Ceretory
Herrers
Remild
James
Gilbert
Lawrence Nichola
City
Andrew Wold
Decesiaed
Vir
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Orry Evening Journal
Corry
Colegrove
Atonal Advertising
Fred Kimball, Inc
W. Ath St
Tribune Tower
Chicago
Hollywood Film Shop
Aaron Burr
Coolidge
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
North Center St
East Side
CHI
Namel Paints
C. E. Doane
W. Main St
Lake
Orrin Say
Ani Wo Yong
Alfred Say
Bailenton
Kreuger
A&p
del Monte Sale
O. K
Kirkman’s Soap
Lifebuoy
Noodles
Hamburg
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