Jersey murder case presented to jury seeks road improvement
A local movement presses for state highway upgrades from Corry to Garland amid strong Cross County support. Citizens including J Wilcox lead efforts with Garland, Speing Creek, and Ware residents joining. Commercial travelers and motorists back the cause, though no timetable exists for state action.
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Jersey
Corry-Garland
Warren
Garland
Springs Creek
State
Spartans
Asar
Gur Yad
Cocry
Citisuit Aire
Steeve
Spins Creek
J. Wilcox
Hast Main
Wareren
Speing Creek
Terrtory
Atollie -Sapwirt
Erie
Corry
Auiel
Caite
Carelli Seeks State Pardon After Commutation
Albert Carelli of Allegheny County, serving a 25 year sentence for robbery and burglary at Western Penitentiary, applied to the State Pardons Board for a full pardon. The board previously commuted his death sentence in March 1925 after an alibi investigation, and action on his request was pending.
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United Prom
Harrisburg
Albert Carell
Alegheny County
Western
Carelli
Allegheny County
Gene Finjy
Wurden
Los Angeles Trial Flight Terrible Muddle Reported
Philadelphia dispatch notes unclear report of a Los Angeles trial flight from Lakehurst Naval Air Station with Navy officials stating potential impact on the city. The fragmentary text mentions a mid day appearance and subsequent confusion over a high altitude event and its effects. The article remains incomplete with missing details and names.
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Py Vilion Cross
Philadelphia
Vorthirisibte
Los Angeles
Lakehurst Naval Air Station
Navy
Los
Philadelphia Faces Severe Cold Wave Across City
A severe cold wave grips Philadelphia with lower temperatures and gusty winds. Officials urge residents to stay indoors and wear warm clothing as frost and wind chill affect daily activities.
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Philadelphia
United Oe Ang
Radio Features Highlight Tonight on New York Stations
Today’s five best radio features include a violin recital by John Corcigliano and Dorothy Miller Buckwire at WEAP New York, with Wig Jones and Ernest Mare providing duet segments. WGY presents repertoire from Monetin and Avantio, while WSN Navhville airs a 10 40 PM program. Dickens themed performance by WGY Plavers in A Sicket on the Hearth.
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WIZ
New York
PSL
John Corcigliano
Dorothy Miller Buckwire
Weap New Yorke
Baste
Wig Jones
Ernest Mare
Onra Monetin
jAvantio
Centeml
Hasterni
Dickens
Mayor asks Chief Dunkle resignation in shakeup
Reports say Mayor Bracken asked Police Chief Dunkle to resign and planned a city police department overhaul to take effect January 1. Unavailable for comment, Bracken’s absence prompted authorities to withhold confirmation while citizens note ongoing corruption and Prohibition enforcement failures.
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O. W. Bradss Hind
Scorse W. Dunkle
Bracken
Rom Ollice
Bunkle
Dumpa
Shortage of 100000 Found at Memphis Bank
Memphis December 3 United Press reports Rosh J Parke clerk at the American Savings Bank fled the city after auditors detected a shortage of more than 100000 in his accounts. Parke, a longtime trusted employee, was at work when auditors discovered the discrepancy and later fled the building. The full audit was not completed until hours after the escape.
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United Presa
Memphis
Tenn
Rosh J. Parke
American Savings Bank & Trust Co
Ian Simon
Parke
Bank of Relaissay
Tured
Sam
High School Entertainment Delights Students
At Senior High School this afternoon Mr. Blanden presented a creditable program with Varios performers. Ellen Molvoyas assisted as announcer. Numbers included piano solos by Elsie Witsig and Leona Reed, and songs featuring Leona Reed 0 Tubbs and Mabel Quer. The program closed with popular arias and a lively Charleston piano piece.
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Blanden
Resimov
Varios
Ellen Mol Voyas
Leona
Elsie Witsig
Fke Charleston
Leona Reed
Woman Killed by Auto at Erie in County Home Resident
Mrs. Louise Glover aged 74 died two hours after being struck by an automobile driven by Th. B. Robieson of Brie last night. The fatality marks the second traffic death in twenty four hours and provoked strong reaction at the county home.
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Erie
Louise Glover
Mamot Hospital
Alcar
Th. B. Robieson
Brie
Diphtheria Cases Fuel City Health Measures
The city reports two new diphtheria cases in the Fourth ward among Albert Munsee and Mrs Mererth at 240 Fairview Street. Quarantine is in effect and health officer Dunkies warns of preventive actions to avoid a larger outbreak. Measles and chickenpox remain under quarantine, with about a dozen measles and five to six chickenpox cases still confined.
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Fourth Ward
Riwid
Avere
Albert Munsee
Mes
Mererlith
Fairview Street
Anii Uealth
Dunkies
Erie Man Is Found Dead In Rooming House
Tessh Georgt, 60, was found dead in his rooming house after police broke in when he failed to answer calls. A small casket turret was found near the door. authorities believe the man may have caused his own death.
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Uno
Erie
Tessh Georgt
Polis
Wage Increase for Trainmen in Erie Area
About 70 conductors and trainmen on New York Central and Pennsylvania lines operating out of Erie will share in a $15,000,000 annual wage increase approved by railroad officials. The raise reflects the carriers action to boost pay across their systems.
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ERIB
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Erie
Secret secretary Wilbur linked to fall case in letters
Washington dispatch reports the defense in the Air conspiracy trial introducing a 1922 letter from a subordinate to former Interior Secretary Fall. It questions legal opinions on the Pearl Harbor project and notes Wilbur’s possible involvement in withholding war plans. The Oil defense also cites Admiral Robison and a supposed “Japanese war scare” context.
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United
Washington
Doheny
Secretacy of Interior
Albert JB
Perri Harbor
Bain
Bureau of Mines
Secretary of Navy
Wilbur
Hme
J. K. Robison
Informa Udn
Cinderings of Dirt Stretches Across Columbus Route
The city street department reports progress on cinder paving of the dirt stretch from Tat Columbus avenue to the Roosavete highway and a new route through Columbus. Road work near Crosby intersection continues with completion expected in about twenty days to three weeks. the underground subway passage remains under construction delaying full use until next summer.
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Colunbus Avenue
Columbus i
Volumbus Avenue
Trate
Noweander Way
Bare
Bates
Worl
Crosby
Columbias
Suilroad
Autopsy On Body Delayed In Prairie Du Chien Case
In Prairie Du Chien Wisconsin state pathologist Dr CT Bunting cannot leave Madison to perform the autopsy on Clara Olson whose body was found in a shallow grave near town after she had been missing since September 10. Authorities were notified and officials awaited the scheduled postmortem to determine cause of death.
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Prairie DU Chien
Wis
CT Bunting
Madison
Gstansa
Clara Olson
Gillee
Miss Olson
Bunting
Tocal
Madison Tausinass
Bonniwell Campaign Finances Reported In Detail
In Harrisburg Judge Eugene Bonniwell defeated the Democratic candidate for governor with 8708 in contributions and 5088 unpaid obligations. Bonniwell’s campaign notes show 4000 from To hi Cult and large printing costs. Receipts totaled 4589 with 228 balance animal and 2014 expenditures, while the York County Republican Committee reports 6001 received 1000 from the state committee and 0 spent.
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Vance
Harrisburg
Eugene Bonniwel
Fic
Tohi Cult
Inp
York County
Eony Mhifide
Cuban editors fight duel in Havana fencing clash
United Press reports two Cuban editors clashed in a duel over newspaper lists and boxing merits. One expert was slightly wounded. they later shook hands. The episode touched on editorial rivalries and local sports disputes amid Havana reporting.
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United Press
Havana
Paparmen
Heralde de Cul
Sada
Secades
Sarai
Gwananer
Pais
Challeigh
Bracha
Pugilistis
Scheckel
British Walkout Ends in Nationwide Labor Strife
Reports state a massive walkout involving approximately ten million workers in Britain ended after government regulations were introduced to curb unrest. The stoppage disrupted coal production and caused widespread lines for fuel and necessities, with over five million workers reported in affected industries and calls for prolonged action by miners.
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United Press
London
Teo
Latory
Gusernuns
Fevidkul
Union City Rum Runners Sent To Workhouse
Union City police captured two rum runners in a case tied to liquor transportation. Franke Warner received six months in the Allegheny workhouse after pleading guilty. Leon Pease drew a shorter jail term and a small fine. A truck carried considerable liquor, and the men were suspected of hoot legging activities prior to capture.
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Warner
Pease
Erie County
Tat Place
Weeléing
Magee
Tudge Wa. E. Hirt
Erie
Franke Warner
Allegheny
Leon Pease
Wth
Eris
Union City
Pein
Benefit Dance To Aid Injured Players At Armory
Benefit dance Saturday night to aid the football team at the State Armory. Proceeds go to a wounded players fund and other season expenses. Larson's orchestra provides music with dancing, and all fins are urged to support.
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A. Football Teaur
State Armory
Larson
Scout Leader to Speak at Village Church Evening
Major Vandelioe deputy regional executive of the Boy Scouts of Amelia will give the principal address at the Father and Son Hanqworth event at the Presbyterian Church this evening. A fine program has been arranged for the evening.
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Vandelioe
Boy Scouts of
Amelia
Presbyterian Chuirch Sinning Tuall
Shaw to meet Gene in battle of wits boxing clash
London December 1 George Hernard Shaw, famed socialist and self styled chimpion, says he wants to meet Gene Thine, the world heavyweight champion. He waits for Turner or manager to forward terms for a match. Shaw hints at plans but offers few details.
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Shaw
Gene
United Press
London
George Hernard Shay
Gene Thine
Ima Battle
Shay
Tuner
Munney
Pittsburgh Gas Rate Case Sees Local Attention
The Pittsburgh gas rate hearing before the Public Service Commission draws Erie and Corry observers. Leo Hudson testifies that Equitable Gas Company’s valuation is far below the company’s 90 million dollars, promising later figures to argue a reduced assessment. The case affects local consumers and the commission’s guidance on fair returns for investments, with a decision eagerly awaited.
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Erie
Corry
Come Befuce
Pubsice Commission
Pittsburgh
Equitable Gas Company
Leo Hudson
Public Service
Ray Shelliv
Public Service Commission
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Equitable Gay Company
Cdmmission
Heart Balm Suit Continues In Pittsburgh Trial
In Pittsburgh today the breach of promise and seduction suit against wealthy manufacturer J. W. Hubbard proceeds as cross examination reveals Hubbard paid Miss Caldwell’s apartments, including a $400 per month unit. The case centers on Anne Caldwell and the musical “The God Diggers,” with Caldwell once linked to Hubbard who is accused of breaking a promise. Rody P. Marshal represents Hubbard as testimony unfolds about payments and support.
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Pittsburgh
Anne Caldwell
J. W. Hubbard
Dallas
Rody P. Marshal
Hubbard
Miss Caldwells
Detectives Held for Court in Allwood City Case
New Castle December report states J. Courtney and Ernest Ether, operatives of the Burns detective agency in Pittsburgh, are held for the December term on charges of selling liquor in Allwood City. Witnesses include W. B. Gray, former police chief, F.S. Blackburn, WC Rosser, and Ren G. Sciels, all of Allwood City.
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Ey United Press
New Castle
Des
W J. Courtey
Ernest Ether
Burns Detestive Agency
Pittsburur
Allwood City
Gray
WC Rosser
Ren G Sciels
Bitwood City
Blackburn
SVC
Bower
P.R.R. Workers Get Increase
Philadelphia dispatch reports the Pennsylvania Railroad board announced a wage raise affecting about 27 000 employees. Conductors telephonists and switchmen will receive roughly one and a half percent higher pay, effective with the coming cycle.
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Viaien
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Death of Mrs Amy R Pier at 76 years of age
Mrs Amy R Pier died suddenly this morning at her daughter's home 35 East Main Street. She was 76 years and nine months old. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 1 30 from the late residence with Rev G R Morgan officiating.
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Ars Amy R. Pier
Nes. F. MiPatkhuret
East Main Street
G. R. Morgan
Famous Hall Mills Trial Near Decision
The Hall Mills murder case went to the jury as twelve jurors retired to decide guilt or innocence of Mrs Pravos Stevens Mall and her family. They stand charged in the death of Eleanor Mills, with testimony highlighting the Stevens family wealth used to influence justice and alleged direct involvement by Mrs Hall. Judge Parker charged the jurors to consider circumstantial evidence and possible explanations, with risk of a new trial if no verdict is reached.
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United Press Court
Somerville
Jeander Simpson
Brandenste Ony
Terere City
Pourthouse
Liait-Mills
Fleet
Pranvas Stevens Mall
Mall
Edward W. Mall
Charles W. Parker
Jon
Previowly
Alexander Simipson
Stevens
Hall
Chrsel
McCarter
Willie Stevens
Tibet
Three Boys Hid On Roof Then Sought By Police
Three boys fled from Holy Family Home in Einworth and hid for a month on a derelict Pittsburgh building roof before police captured them. Ages ranged around eleven to thirteen. One faced theft charges, others were sought for runaway status.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Dee 3
Wil Ta Pitttinghante
Furshether
Jay
Holy Family
Eineworth
Tor Tobihery
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