Congress reconvenes amid Great Lakes ice jam worst in history
In a winter scene at the Capitol, the Sixty seventh Congress reopens as both houses meet at noon. New senators and several representatives are sworn in or affirmed through formal procedures. Resolutions confirm the assembly ready to transact business, with adjournment taken for members who died during the recess.
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United Press
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Arthur B, Gould
Maine
Serator Hale
Harry B. Mawes
Dam
Robison
Dum
Ark
Curtis
House
President
Coolidge
Wilanines
Spgate
Weclamarion
Ons
Funeral to Be Held Tuesday in Corry
A prominent Corry resident, who died suddenly Saturday afternoon, will be laid to rest Tuesday afternoon at 2 o clock from the late residence 102 Maple Avenue. Rev MES Ashton of Emmanuel Episcopal Church will officiate. The Corry lodge of Bike will conduct the service and burial will be at Pine Grove cemetery. Gauri, then president of the National Bank of Corry, led the bank at the time of his death.
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Heli
Maple Avenue
B.o
Mes. Ashton
Emmanuel Episcopal Hyurah
New Brighton
Corry Lodge
Bike
Pine Grove
Gauri
National Bank of Corry
Iim Lath
McDermott on Trial for Editor's Slaying in Canton
Canton witnesses and defense motions frame the defendant Pat Helen McDermott's first day in common pleas court for the murder of Don R. Mellett, editor and crusader. The trial began with jury selection amid a tense courtroom, reflecting a nationwide search by Ora Shaefer.
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Fess Canton
Pat Helen
McDermott
Ing
Don R. Mellett
Bamm
Meermore
Ora Shaefer
Cincinnat Sleuth
McDermodemarker
Pappas Held On Assault Charge Hearing Today
An alleged attack that injured Mary Bagge of Chambersburg led to the arrest of Jim Pappas, operator of a billiard parlor on East Main Street near Hotel Phoenix. Riggs was struck, rendered unconscious, and hospitalized. a warrant for aggravated assault and battery was issued and a hearing before Alderman Gordon was scheduled for this afternoon.
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Marry Bagge
Chambersburg
Jim Pappas
Hotel Phoenix
East Main Street
Riggs
Corry Hospital
Asnault
Pappas
Briges
G. H. Gordon
Wolock
Guild Bazaar December 9-10 at Parish Hall
The Emmanut Guild hosts its annual bazaar in Parish Hall on Thursday and Friday afternoon and evening, opening at 4 p.m. daily. Department chairmen include Kamps on decorating Pain on fancy work Howard on aprons Haight on homemaking Wright on candy Baker on refreshments. William Myers leads the Christmas tree and Martin handles salted peanuts. A Friday afternoon one act play Hannah Gives Notice, directed by Mrs Campbell, starts at 8:15 with tickets 25 cents at the door. Public invited.
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Emmanut! Guild
Varius
G. D. Kamps
Pain
Howard
Son Ae
Haight
Wright Candy
Baker
William Myers
Martin
Hannah
JW. Campbell
Polingston
Five Best Radio Features and Stations Summary
The listing describes radio programs including Delibes opera Lakme on WEAF at 10 PM Eastern, Gennst and Rice's All American football selection with John B. Kennedy, and music education features from stations in Madison and Pittsburgh. It mentions orchestral performances by Foot Guards Band and Little Symphony Orchestra under Howard Greene.
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Delibes! Opera
Lakme
New York
Gennst and Rice
John B. Kennedy
Madison
Wis
B. Ny
Cinro Oxtawa
Hastern
Foot Guards
KDEA
Pittsburgh
Baston
Kdra Little Symphony Orchestra
Howard Greene
Proclamation suspends businesses for funeral services
The mayor directs all places of business to suspend Tuesday afternoon from 8:00 to 4:00, the time of the funeral, in honoring Franke Laurie. Mayor O. W. Bracken cites the deceased's years of service to the city and public life.
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Franke Laurie
O. W. Bracken
Navy benefits cited in Doheny oil lease trial
Admiral J K Robison testified at the Doheny oil conspiracy trial that Pearl Harbor storage tank contracts and Bik Till leases yielded Navy advantages. He claimed secrecy shielded the deals for public and Congressional interest, and government officials pressed for disclosure in related litigation.
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Pearl Harbor
Washington
Antry
Doheny
J. K Robison
Hawaii
Ellen Wills
Owen J. Roberts
Robism
Roberts
Robison
Los Angeles
Missing Halifax Boys Found Safe After Search
An Army air depot plane near Halifax, Pennsylvania located two 18 year old youths, Albert Rowe and Albert Hoffman, who had been missing since yesterday. The boys waved to the plane as it passed, and authorities notified their parents. A second plane carrying food was planned to fly over the area this afternoon to drop supplies.
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Middleton
Albert Rowe
Albert Hoffman
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Halifas
Nhe
Growlel
Yen
Inds
Supreme Court postpones term through January
The United States Supreme Court announced it will extend its term, delaying proceedings from December 18 to January during the upcoming period.
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Washington
Unied States Supreme Court
1927 Budget Before Council This Evening
The 1927 budget before the council tonight includes adoption of an ordinance to levy taxes, and a formal approval of net tax figures on first and second readings. The meeting at the municipal building will address salary appropriations and finance, with likely consideration of a disorderly conduct ordinance and penalties up to 100 dollars. Changes in the police department and possible reorganization were also discussed, following Mayor Travkin’s recent public notice of Pinel Dur Nie’s resignation.
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OW. Travken
Wien
Pullic
Jury Unable to Reach Verdict in $50,000 Rail Fatality Suit
Buffalo jurors failed to agree on the damage claim filed by Margaret Stager of Oil City against the Pennsylvania Railroad over the death of her husband John Steger, an engineer killed near Spartansining when a freight train struck him after he left his locomotive to inspect leaking steam. The case, seeking $90,000, consumed days of testimony before the jury was dismissed without a verdict.
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Jurops
Buffalo
Margaret Stager
Oi Pitts
John Steger
Spartansining
Pelbury
Steger
Trai No
Ile
Oil City
Iultzin Jas
Newaver
Robbery at St Paul Department Store Nets $50000
Burglars struck a St Paul department store around dawn, stealing about $50 000 in receipts and cash. The heist ended when an alarm alerted authorities and the raiders fled before police arrived. Officers searched the area for suspects and the store is reviewing security footage for clues.
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Minn
Christeas
Fises
Suppression of Crime Shows Real Progress in Prohibition Era
Washington reports vigorous suppression of crime in the United States with larger fines and longer jail terms by courts. Prohibition convictions rise and enforcement actions include seizures by federal officers, with 200 American ships seized and numerous vessels without cargoes. Justice Department notes 1925 saw higher jail sentences and fines, totaling about 1.085 million dollars, plus extensive recovered federal property and 40-year total of sentences in key cases. Acquittals numbered 1,803 in the year.
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Sargent
Por Grimes
Justice Department
Five Die In Major Powder Blast At DuPont Plant
Wilmington report says five thousand pounds of powder exploded at the Camey’s Point plant of the DiPene Company. Four or five men were killed and three injured. Only two victims identified so far as Win. W. Toduen and John Kelly. Rescue teams fought a blaze delaying details. Fire hindered immediate information as workers attempted to combat the flames and locate other casualties.
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Wilmington
Del
Camey
Carney's Point
Uit
Fie
Smokehless Sporting Positer
120 Ships Held Captive In City Of Ice
120 freighters are trapped in ice in the Great Lakes channel near Sault Ste Marie. Captain Bailey reports only five ships freed so far, with as few as three more daily possible if weather remains subzero. Crews endure cold, food supplies hold, rescue efforts intensify as vessels, mostly grain and ore carriers, face extended winter entrapment.
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United Pre Sault
UK Vet Abiite
West Neebishent
Sitwe
Sainte Marie
Lake Getiree
Great Lakes
Mnany
Complaints on rates upheld by Public Service Commission
The Public Service Commission sustained complaints by Strathers-Wells Company and Warren interests against freight rates on shipments from Johnstown and other points. The Hammerdown company protested Pennsylvania Railroad rates while Struthers Wells and others challenged Pennsylvania and Baltimore & Ohio railroads. The commission withheld fixing the precise rates at this time.
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Larrisburg
Public Service Commission
Tamnondron ‘Works
Strathers-Wells Company
Warren
Johnstown
Pennsylvania Railroad
Struthers Wells Company
Pennsylvania
Baltimore & Ohio
Rennratin
Supreme Court upholds liquor padlocking power in Quince decision
United Press reports the high court ruled that acquittal on liquor charges does not bar a bar owner from a one year closure under Volstead Act quince clause. Justice Holmes announced the decision in the padlocking procedure, following a request from the Circuit Court of Appeals in the Thomas and Vincent Murphy case.
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Tare
Great Snowstorm Strikes East with Losses Across Cities
December blizzard blankets the Atlantic seaboard from Delaware to Maine, with five to six inches of snow in many places. Temperatures dip near zero as shipping suffers and multiple deaths are reported across New York, Boston, Detroit, and Chicago. Rail delays persist while crews clear streets and highways.
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