Enrollment fears stir in Washington party tie debate
The enrollment law is blamed for political strife as voters must register under the party they supported last November. Washington party supporters argue nonvoters should enroll with their past party, while others warn registrars face penalties for misdesignation. The issue targets the Penrose machine, exposing partisan maneuvering around primary rules and party loyalty. Meanwhile California fruit shipments rise as Southern Pacific reports brisk movement eastward, with 11,000 mile of deciduous fruit expected, plums and pears dominating, and prices high for the season.
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Washington
Scranton Mines
California
Sothern Pacific Company
Southern Pacific
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Imperial Valley Crops Stretch Across Avarious Stages
The report notes continued farming into November with peak crop height in October. In Imperial Valley nectarine and melon crops show strong yields with over 3,000 carloads shipped by rail to date. Watermelon ripens in San Joaquin Valley and cotton acreage in Imperial Valley rises 55 percent to 14,000 acres, the largest regional increase in the nation.
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Imperial Valley
San Joaquin Valley
Congressman McDermott Defends Self Against Mulhall Claims
Westington, Gy August 0 United Press reports Representative McDermott of Illinois testified before the House Lobby probing committee refuting bribery claims by Mulhall and McMichael. He said the $2000 allegation from Athols brewery interests was a dream and denied employing McMichael as a private secretary. He cited a failed plane venture and stated he met Mulhall through a mutual friend, defending his integrity under cross examination.
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Illinois
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House
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Mulhall
Acassa
Athols Brewery
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Kwong
Auto racers off in Elgin crowd swells under fine weather
Spectators packed every open space as 100 machines roared off in the big Chicago Auto Club Trophy race at Elgin. Starter Fred Wiggoner sent the field, led by Joe Dutton, to the line as the action began. After ten laps a Haultegury four miles, Mulford led with DePalma close behind.
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Elgin
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Chicago Auto Club
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Mulford
DePalma
Mystery Case Confounds Capitol Police in DC
Ellen Fisher remained unable to talk or attend court as police probe a bizarre district case. Fisher was found in a hotel room with heavy drink impairment and bruises after companions, including Miss Nanna Matthews of Pittsburgh, allegedly lured her to the city and held her captive for days. Matthews claims Fisher and she stopped in Washington to visit Matthews’ parents in Glenwood Maryland. police plan to bring Fisher from the hospital to confront Matthews, who says they were traveling from Somerset, PA.
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Wallington
D. C
Ellen Fisher
Capitol
District of Columbia
Altha
Miss Nanna
Fisher Woman
Miss Wsher
Somerset, PA
Thaw's Chauffeur Out On Bail
Sherbrooke reports Harry L. Thaw's chauffeur released on bail amid a mania for sanity hearings. Roger Thompson, jailed with Thaw, faces two charges for aiding in bringing a Tinw He into Canada and entering Canada by stealth. Thompson granted a continuance and bonds set at 500 dollars, with Thaw interests funding. If Thompson fails to appear, bail converts to a fine.
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United Press
Sherbrooke
Harry
Umuda
Thaw
Thompson
Thompson Way
Thi
Corry Esperantist Club Meets Amid Storm
Corry Esperantist Club gathered at the McGuire residence on Marlon Street despite a windy period. Members discussed a proposed constitution and a misreal program for the annual meeting to be held at the High Wharf building. There will be no meeting next week due to the tale.
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Marlon Street
HKI
High Wehout
More Light For Reading Eye Exams By Dr Padoll Optometrist
A local eye care ad explains that improved reading light is not simply age related. It emphasizes objective exams to diagnose common defects such as hypermetropia myopia presbyopia hyperopic astigmatism myopia astigmatism mixed and compound astigmatism. The notice lists the Optometrist Dr D Padoll and the office at Tion Building Corry PA and mentions Friday availability.
Altoona's Accident Record in August Climb
Loy United Inc Altoona August 29 Another death adds to Altoona's August violent accident toll. James Ambrose flagman on the Hirington wrecking train was killed by a fast passenger train at Spruce Creek tunnel. Ambrose's Dolly mangled. A dozen similar deaths reported near Altoona since August 1st. Record highest in years drawing attention to contributing circumstances.
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Loy United Inc
Altoona
James Ambrose
Spruce Creek
Ambrose
Dolly
Detectives To Arrest Dynamiters
Police say detectives will arrest the dynamiters after an early morning dynamite blast wrecked a table on Thomas McCaudie s property at Steuben Street Crafton. The explosion caused about five thousand dollars in damage and prompted immediate detective action with a strong blue report guiding authorities toward an arrest.
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United Press
Pittsbore
Athabie Atable
Thomas McCaudiess
Steubenstreet
Crafton
Elmer
Burning souvenirs kill man in fiery apartment blaze
Nipolito Urlarte aged 86 longtime Spanish diplomat served as Consul General for Spain in Canada died in a fire at his Central Mark West apartment. He reportedly lit a match causing flames to engulf a room filled with papers and souvenirs he had collected from around the world. His wife had died years earlier after a fall from a window. Other residents evacuated as the building burned.
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Canada
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