Urge canal building started at once big meeting backs route
At Kittanning August 21 the Allegheny River improvement association urged immediate work on the Pittsburgh Lake Erie canal. A 250 member resolution favored the Allegheny river Wrench Creek route, claiming it would supply raw materials and create thousands of jobs while aiding flood control and industrial life.
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Kittanning
Pittsburghd Lake Erie Canal
Allegheny River Improvement Association
Allegheny River Improvement Group
Wrench Creek
Pennsylvania
French Creek
Allegheny
Ohio River
Ohio
J. H Gavin
Upper Allegheny
New York State Line
Erie Barge Canal
Franklin
Conneaut Lake
Conneaut Creek
Albion
Ee Creek
North Girards
Welnut Creek
Erie City
W.D. Styer
United States Army
Pittsburgh
Divorce Granted After Desertion at Wedding
In Chicago, Mrs. Margaret Windehy was granted a divorce minutes after her wedding when she deserted, refusing to live at her husband's mother's home. Judge Harry Sabath signed the decree following a brief hearing.
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Chicago
Margaret
Windehy
Harry Sabath
Stolen Cigar Indian Framed Haverhill Theft Report
William Miley reported the theft of a wooden Cigar Indian statue from outside his tobacco shop in Haverhill Massachusetts. The antique redskin figure, once a fixture of cigar-store fronts for decades, vanished after standing in place for years. The incident was logged with local police as a theft.
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Haverhill
William Miley
Promises Farm Aid at Century of Progress Exposition
Secretary Henry A. Wallaw promises thousands of farmers at the Chicago Century of Progress exposition that the administration will support farmers income and meet unemployed needs, while plans to slaughter 5 million hogs to obtain meat are discussed as a means to raise pork prices.
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Henry AL Walllaw
Chicago
Snake Killed in River At Rogue River Gold Beach
Randoph Meseryey a longtime riverman killed a rattlesnake swimming across Rogue River using an oar. The large snake beat ten rattles and rattlesnakes rarely venture into water.
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River Gold Beach
Ore
Randolph Meseryey
Rogue River
State Past Grands Meet in Warren and Forest counties
The Past Grands Council of Warren and Forest counties met at Jenks Lodge No. 250 with fifty in attendance. A joint report on a $16 deficit was approved, the 1984 picnic venue was tentatively set, and delegates to Union City on September 8 were chosen. Four candidates were exemplified for degrees, followed by a catered lunch.
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Warren
Forest Counties
Hell
Jenks Lodge
Forest- Warren
Mckean
Warren-orest
Supreme Council
Pennsylvania
Warren Forest No. 1
H. W. Woodin
H. P. Ridelsperger
J. L. Paynes
A. M. Stickles
Ralph Brown
B. Crider
Thomas Wilson
Ea. Abbott
C. Bindley
Arthur Connell
Clark Brown
C. W. Spencer
Ray Houghtling
Fret Shippee
Warren Forest
Marienville
Sheffield
County Officers See Light Registration in Erie
Erie officials foresee a light voter enrollment this year due to unemployment and tax woes. Commissioner Rogan warned of limited interest while Ralph Benedict expects a heavier turnout as candidates mobilize supporters. August 1, September 5, and September 16 mark registration days.
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Eris
Augu
Erie
Court House
Joseph F. Rogan
Ralph
Benedict
Iommissioners Office
VFW Encampment Draws Noted War Heroes to Milwaukee
Milwaukee invites veterans for the annual encampment from August 27 to September 1. Sergeant Alvingo York, famed for capturing over 100 Germans, will attend from Tennessee. Tex Reilly, veteran of the Spanish American War and author, will also be present. Organizers expect more than 5,900 ex-soldiers and their families to attend.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Alvingo York
Tennessee
York
Tex Reilly
Philippines
O'Reilly
Harry GC. Hansen
New Yorkers' Revue at Rex to Play Tuesday and Wednesday
Rex theatre manager Blatt has word from Clifford's New Yorkers' Review that the twenty two member troupe will reach Corry for their Tuesday and Wednesday engagement despite a previous road accident. The show bills Jerry Lynn the Girl from Texas toe dancer Eddie Schaffer Natalie and Howard Katherine Purtell Virgina and Billy Olile Bergum Lola Vanbrew and their eight radio Ramblers. A good screen bill accompanies the stage acts. See Netter better at night.
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Blatt
Rex Theatre
Clifford
New Yorkers
Corry
Jerry Lynn
Katherine Purtell
Virgina
Billy
Olile ‘Bergum
Lola Vanbrew
Radio Ramblers
Red Hot Band
Warnings On Auction Cars Titles In Harrisburg
The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue warned buyers at public vehicle auctions to check for liens or encumbrances before purchase. New law effective September 3 requires recording of existing encumbrances on titles and forwarding the title to the encumbrance holder. Purchasers should contact the bureau before buying to learn any claims recorded against a car.
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Harrisburg
Department of Revenue
H. Richard Stickel
Bureau of Motor Yeicles
Bureau
Boston jury selects trio in Solomon racketeering case
State record set as 339 veniremen were examined before a jury was chosen to try three alleged leaders of Boston racketeer Charles King Solomon. Excused prosecutions to capital punishment were noted as part of the voir dire process.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Charles
King) Solomon
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Henry A. Wallace
Ellogt Forrthoolu
Doons
E. E. Guignon
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K. McLean
Union City
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