Congress Faces Momentous Responsibilities In New Session
Washington December 4 United Press outlines the opening of a pivotal Congress. Democrats control the House for the first time in twelve years and face tests on presidential election influence. The session will shape issues for 1920 and assert legislative power alongside the White House after years of administration control.
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Raymond Clapper
United Press
Washington
Congress
House
White House
Coolidge
Hoover
Three Miners Die in Fall of Top Rock
Scranton news report states three miners died when top rock and coal collapsed at Capouse colliery of the Hemanthracite Coal Company. Bodies of Andrew Galot and Henry Scliret, both of Scranton, were recovered. Arthur Jones, 22, Scranton, was found after hours of digging through debris.
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Top Rock
United Press
Scranton
Tony
Tnder
Capouse
Hemanthracite Coat Company
Andrew Galot
Henry Scliret
Arthur Jones
Contagion At Atlanta Holds Up Prisoners
In Pittsburgh on December 4 officials reported a meningitis outbreak at the federal penitentiary in Atlanta. Prisoners were not to be sent there. they would be held in county jail while officials decide transfers to Leavenworth or prison camps. Sanford Bates, director of federal prisons, asked for an indefinite hold in a telegram to Marshal James B. McGregor.
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Anies Reese
Pittsburgh
Federal
Atlanta
Leigenworth
Sanford. Bates
Prions
Unidentified man found dead in Ohio River
The body of an unidentified man, about 0 years old, weighing down with stones in clothing, was recovered from the Ohio River. Police believe he died by his own action after placing stones in pockets to hasten death. The body had been in the water about three weeks.
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United Press
Today’s Five Best Radio Entertainments
Radio listings show WA R NBC network program at 1 30 with Flay Perkins and CBS network Downey and Woas at 1 45. WIZ NBC airs Eddie and Ralph and Jones and Hare at 8 45. Wase GBS presents Pagan Lone at 10 00 and Bite Theatre of the Air at 10 00.
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NBC
Flay Perkins
Wabc
CBS
WIZ
Eddie & Ralph
Jones & Hare
Wase
GBS
Pagan Lone
Steward Fined After Raid on Social Club
Fred Kinley acting steward at the Corry Elks Club was fined 28 dollars and costs after state troopers seized two slot machines and another gambling device during a raid on November 21. Kinley had just taken the steward job days before, and this was the second seizure at the club following a prior raid last summer.
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Wesleyville
Elks Club
Fred Kinley
Corry
Justice Goodwin
Japan Sees Diplomatic Setback in Manchurian Crisis
Tokyo reports that Japan plans to press terms over diplomacy as Chinese forces stay in Chin Chow within the Great Wall area. Tokyo objects to neutral observers and seeks direct Sino Japanese talks to withdraw Chinese troops from Chin Chow. The Briand declaration is criticized as unsatisfactory by Japanese delegates.
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Miles W. Vaughn
United Press
Tokio
Paris
Clinchow
Great Wall
League
Chinchow
Japan
China
Aristide Briand
League Council
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Kenkichi Yoshizawa
Séanhailowan
Chinchowrea
Gerard Urges End to Loans to Europe
Former ambassador James W Gerard told the Builders Exchange in Pittsburgh that the United States should stop lending to European nations. He argued America won the war for the Allies but must now fund Germany's postwar costs and pay reparations. He condemned prohibition as harming American business and urged repeal to reduce taxes.
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Geran
Asih
Penn hunting fatalities set new high mark in Pa
Harrisburg dispatch reports the Pennsylvania big game hunting season reached a record 21 deaths as of December 1. The latest fatalities include 16 year old Andrew Katchum of Gypsyls near ditto and Edward Bartel of Steertan in Clearfield County, with numerous other hunters injured or killed during deer drives and hunts across the state.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Seasom
Andrew Katchum
Ldita
Yeatobun
Aly
Edward Bartel
Clearfield
Arthur
Efletson
Zereria
Troxelville
Snyder County
A. M. Lackey
Cleveland
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Does
Marys
John Marsh
Wilbur
Struble
Emporium
Witay Darrow
Edward M. Gilpino
Cumberland
Dubois
Bartel
Protests Over West Ridge Bus Curtailment Between Corry and Erie
Patrons from Waterford and vicinity protest the West Ridge Bus System timetable changes claiming two weekday buses were eliminated. They say the delayed morning service prevents residents from reaching Erie for court and county matters, worsening overall service.
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West Ridge Transportation Company
Corry
Erie
Waterford
West Ridge
Héttes
Dancer Mary Hatch Marries Young Millionaire Warburton
Detroit report announces the marriage of Mary Louise Hatch former Earl Carroll dancer to C Edgerton Warburton Philadelphia heir and department store Wanamaker descendant. The wedding occurred Tuesday at Central Woodward Church and the couple planned a Europe honeymoon after Warburton stated. Warburton is 29 and Hatch 20 with Hatch a former photographer's model and Pittsburgh high school graduate.
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Umeewerse
Detroit
Mich
Mary Louise Hatch
Earl Carroll
C Edgerton Warburton
Philadelphia
Hayden Fuerst
Central Woodward Church
Warburton
New York
John Wanamaker
Bbride
Pittsburgh
Hunger marchers head to Washington via Pittsburgh stops
About 400 hunger marchers were to arrive in Pittsburgh late today en route to Washington D C for an employment demonstration at Congress opening next week. The delegation traveling in trucks would pass through Youngstown and several towns in Pennsylvania. Demonstrations were planned in Ambridge with three meetings in Pittsburgh.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Washington D. C
Congress
Youngstown
A. Beaver Falls
Rochester
Freedom
Conway
Baden
Ambridge
Plan to Improve Bituminous Coal Industry Adopted
A committee of 50 operators from the National Coal Association approved a plan to improve the bituminous coal industry. It calls for regional sales agencies and consolidation of coal properties to standardize prices and reduce wage-cutting competition, aiming to cut duplicated sales costs and lower overall expenses.
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United Press New York
National Coal Association
Jane Addams ill with bronchitis in Chicago
Jane Addams founder of Hall House and noted welfare worker is reported ill with bronchitis in Chicago. She was confined to her room by a physician and cannot be disturbed while recovering. Oslo dispatches indicated the Nobel Peace Prize committee had selected the runner, unnamed, with a prize of 39187 dollars possibly divided among several recipients.
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Aniestrose
Chicago
Jane Addams
Hall House
Miss Addams
Nobel Peaice Prine
Oslo
Norway
Urinner
United Press Scribe Plans Broadcast Analysis from Tokyo
United Press reporter Miles W. Vaughn Eastern manager will discuss the Sino Japanese dispute in a broadcast rebroadcast from Tokyo over the NBC network at 6 p.m. today. The analysis for American listeners outlines current tensions and U P coverage plans.
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United Press Scribe
United Press
New York
Miles W. Vaughn
United Press Associations
Tokio
National Broadcasting Company
Netswork
Six in Hospital After Eating Poison Mushrooms
McKeesport Pa December 4 Two of six persons poisoned by eating Avadatools picked as plissgooms were hospitalized today Julie Hlivas 18 and Bertha 17 were at McKeesport Hospital Four others were treated at home in Duquesne and are reported recovering All are expected to recover
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Mckeesport
McKeesport Hospital
Julie] Hlivas
Bertha
DuQuesne
Blood Transfusion Delays Death After Fatal Pact
Dorothy Brown, 18, shot by husband and lover in a suicide pact, received a blood transfusion at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit as her fiancé Chris Denoff, 26, died. Police report the couple shot themselves after the girl's father learned of their marriage plans. In Pittsburgh, divers abort search for Phillip Piazza whose car was found abandoned amid suspected bootleg ties. In Manchurian front news, 250 Chinese bandits attacked Hunho south of Mukden, hoisting two Japanese flags as guards were deployed.
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United Press
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Henry Ford Hospital
Dorothy Brown
the Loyer
Chris Denoff
Deseborn
Denoff
Czecho-Slovakia
Hunho
Tokio
Mukden
Flooding of Whiteley pond for ice rink planned early next week
Construction at West Columbus avenue site near completion. Kiwanis and Corry Water Company aided the project while Mr Shean leads the subscription drive to fund maintenance and improvements. Citizens urged to contribute generously as several thousand dollars are needed.
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Columbus Avenue
Whiteley
Kiwanis Chip Committee
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Shean
G O P Efforts to Avoid Clash Over Moses Ouster
Republican leaders fray as progressives push to oust Senator George Moses of New Hampshire. Democrats consider forcing a vote for president pro tem, while GOP members avoid a direct renomination, claiming Moses could stay automatically. The New Hampshire seat dispute shapes Senate leadership.
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United Pres
Washington
George Moses
New Hampshire
Senate
Bnt
Moses
Salvador Falls to Provisional Military Government
Salvador was ruled by a provisional military government after an 18 hour revolution overthrew President Arturo Araujo. Street fighting and bombardment disrupted the capital as the new regime, headed by Vice President General Musmiliano H. Martinez, announced the change and sent the former president to Gugtemay.
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Salvador
United Press
San Salvador
Doc. L
Arturo Araujo
Arrujo
Gugtemay
Musmiltiano H. Martiney
Mayor Mackey May Seek Congress Seat in 1932 Election
Philadelphia reports Mayor Harry A. Mackey, set to finish his term January 1, may run for Congress in the new Second Pennsylvania district. Rumors say he contemplates the move from his 46th ward seat, despite possible Vare organization opposition. Mackey has allied with reformers in past contests and hints at time to weigh political plans before the November vote.
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Paul Comly
United Press
Philadelphia
Harry A. Mackey
Congress
Pennsylvania
Mackey
Wes
Vare
Republican League
Welfare
John ® Dugam
Pinchot Appeals for Bond Plan and State Relief
Governor Pinchot urged Pennsylvanians to back his $45 million unemployment relief program and $35 million prosperity bond plan for direct aid. He criticized the Senate backed $20 million compromise and pressed voters to prompt legislators to support his relief measures and municipal loans.
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James A. Sullivan
United Press
Harrisburg
Dec. d
Pidboed Pinchot
Helfey
Pennsylvania
Pinchot
Pennsylvani
Senate
Williamt Sehnser
General Assembly
Pinchat
Bill Board
Peruvian Quarrel Reaches Duel Stage In Lima
The Peruvians General Pedro Pablo Martinez and President-elect Lt Col. Luis M. Sanches Cerrides move toward a duel after Martinez-backed officials challenge the president-elect. Cerrides’ side indicates willingness. supporters urge caution amid volatile factionalism.
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United Press
Lima
Peru
Gona
Pedro Pablo Martinez
Luis M. Sanches Cerrides
Martinez
Julio Mindrean
Enc
Leonidas Gonzalez Handerman
Sanzhee Cerro
Washington
Senate
Republicans
Hastings
Alabama
Shortridge
The
Mittee
John H. Bankhead
Bankhead
Watson
Clara Bow and Rex Bell Secretly Married in Las Vegas
Clara Bow and Rex Bell wed secretly in Las Vegas last night. Judge William B Orr officiated with Deputy Sheriff R G McGounery among the attendees. The ceremony was kept quiet as friends and press were excluded. In Havana, aviation editor Lou Reichers plans a return from New York to Liberty to Cuba.
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United Press
Las Vegas
Clara Bow
Rex Bell
Wiliam B. Orr
Pulp
R. G. McCgunery
Thief Abandons Car to Escape Police Pursuit
A man believed to be one of three robbers in a string of Pittsburgh holdups fled after abandoning a stolen car. Police fired shots as he escaped. the car was later found to be stolen again. A brick was hurled through a drug store window during the incident. The bandits, linked to four robberies, exchanged gunfire with restaurant manager Albert Pou as they fled a store yesterday.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Thes
Albert Pou
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