Fourteen Mill Tax Rate Fixed and Budget Passed
The city commission held a special session to fix the fourteenth mill tax rate and approve the appropriation bill for the coming year. Salaries for municipal employees were set, and the Board of Commerce project for improvements was discussed. The first two readings passed the tax rate, based on a valuation of 2,544,075, yielding about 20,000 in revenue, with allocations across interest, improvements, and general purposes.
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Putternon
Cornatanton
Tilly
Vortil
W. C. Murray
Walter Clough
Lyon
Hulling
Soma
Anitier
Lont
Atonimaree Ney
Walter Weal
Ynrtown
Department of Mininoe
Department of Puble Attairs
Department of Parks and Public Property
Federal Farm Loan Bank to Offer Bond Issue
Washington December 7 The Federal Farm Loan Bank will offer a bond issue of one hundred million dollars. The bonds will be issued in denominations from 1000 to 1000 and will bear interest at a fixed rate between four and five percent.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Fedoral Fari Loan Bank
Purim Long
Meadville Man Dies After Farm Accident Tetanus
William Thompson, 60, of Meadville, died from tetanus after injuries to his right hand when a fabric cutter nicked on Senator Raymond Smith’s farm about a week earlier. He succumbed early this morning after hours of agony, while the accident arc led to his demise.
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Meadville
United
Menilville
William Thompson
Fantolph
Thompson
Raymond Smithy
May
Blockade of Grecian Sea Ports Declared
A preliminary United Pred. report states a formal decree will declare a blockade of the Grecian sea ports as retaliation for Athena street riots. French Marines were killed during the disturbances following King Constantine’s rejection of demands by the Matente representatives.
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Athena
Grecian
Constantine
Oklahoma Car in City Oklahoma Land Sale Near Root
A Montgomery County notice announces a car in Oklahoma City offering land parcels for sale near the root. McAllister Real Estate Co representatives say the land sale is for those considering Tavornr?ng in the Oklahoma lands with purchase limited to the United States government and locations to be announced in the afternoon. The sale duration spans several days and the car will be relocated as needed.
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Yadlarday
Iite
Iand
Oklwhomiby
McAlligtr Rew Estate Company
McAlllater
Pittshurgh County
Oklahoma
United Alltey
Interesting meeting of boards and committees discussed
The joint meeting of directors and committee members of the Board of Commerce and Joint Committee engaged in municipal affairs. Topics included safety plans from the State Labor Department, Christmas charity boxes, a report on the Executive Council session in Washington, and national chamber efforts.
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Combueroe and
Juilantey
State Department of Labor
Hallowe'en
Maj
Wilcox
Massry Waltz
Swogt
Wilson
Crown
Wilon
Education
Board of Commerce
Board of Hiueation
C. Sumner Bent Joy
Executive Council
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Honiley
Hentley
Umanimoun
J Watterclough
Prealdurt
Washington
Heatley Wa
Agate
Arabia Ship Confusion Over Transport Status In U S Note
Washington reports German claim Arabia was a transport ship in dispute with the United States. Germany protests a torpedoing and seeks a settlement if the Arabia is shown not to be a transport. The note cites British service and U boat actions amid wartime tensions.
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Called
Washington
Germany
Hemanda
Lipide
State Department
Arabia
Formation of new ministry not announced in House
The House met briefly and adjourned without any mention of forming a new ministry led by Lloyd George. The anticipated announcement was not given during the session.
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United Peden
Foxdon
Toyse of Commons
Lloyd George
Ivan
Patrolman Exonerated by Coroner in Slaying Case
Meadville coroner’s jury clears Patrolman Chas C. Halmbaugh in the shooting death of fugitive Paul Wymer. Wymer, one of six prisoners escaped from a jail in Youngstown, was killed after a confrontation at his father’s home as officers attempted arrest. Wymer reportedly requested time to dress before fleeing, but a backdoor exit led to the fatal gunfire.
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Meadville
Chas C. Halmbaugh
Paul Wymer
W. B. Byham Wyiter
Youngsthin Nga
Youngstown Polton
Mondville
Tutay
Phicen
Salary Increase for Rev. H. C. Shaw Noted by Board
Members of the First Methodist Church board released a report on the quarterly conference of the local church held Friday. District Superintendent J. P. Burns presided. Rev. H. C. Shaw’s salary was raised to $2000 per year, up $200 in recognition of his past work. Earlier, Corry churches moved from Monigity to Jamestown district.
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First Methodist Church
Yocat
J. P. Burns
Tamestown
H.C
Corry
Jamestown
New Premier Faces Hurdles in Cabinet Formation
United Prepay London's dispatch notes the struggle to form a new British cabinet under David Lloyd George. Resistance from old-guard officials and the shift of loyalty to Bonar Law threaten a unified government while hopes for an amicable settlement persist amid political turbulence.
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United
London
David Lloyd George
Regina Ft
Premmier
le Su
Bonar Sw
Death of Mrs. B. C. Miner at Corry hospital
Mrs. B C Miner died at Corry Hospital after illness extending over several days. She resided with Mrs H J Heath for years and was well known in the city. Funeral services will be held from Alexander Undertaking on North Center Street at two o'clock this afternoon. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery.
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B.C. Miner
Corry
Miner
H. J. Heath
Alexanter
Romain North Center Street
Paris Reports Bucharest Fall and Romanian Army Retreat
The French government reports the evacuation of Hildarad in good order and that most Romanian forces were saved. It notes French capture near Metseril along the Alnco front, with Bucharest reportedly deserted as German forces advance amid Romanian government withdrawals.
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Viaitest
Torquay Paria
Hildardat
Metseril
Colmar
Christmas Treat for Border Boys By Corry Commerce Board
At a Corry Board of Commerce meeting on Wednesday evening December 14, the plan to finish a community Christmas treat for the Kerry boys at the border was adopted. The effort seeks candy, cakes, and similar items donated by the public not for individuals but for the boys. Donations accepted at listed local offices and stores until December 14, with packing and postage covered by the Corry Board.
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Board of Commerce
Dee. Fi. O
Qerry
Kenera
Corry Board of Commerce
Corry Hluckls
Bushall Sweet's
Wilcox Grocery
Corry
Compreronuni
Wileus
Sweat
le Wilson
Waltz Jauvis T. Drown. Gomrulting
Keystones Open Local Basketball Season with Big Win
The Keystone quintet led by Williams Sundesn Lunendell Gran jall Mefines and Hoenes defeated the Young Men's Bible Class team 80 to 10 in the Presbyterian church gym. Keystone plans nine out of town games including an Friday trip to Clymer and a visit to Inter Villa High School during the holidays.
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Keystone
Williams
Sundesn
Lunendell
Gran Jall
Mefines
Hoenes
Wis
Keystons Techn
Clymer
Inter Villa High School
TJ Wan
Hospital Rate Increases Prompt Board Action
Cory Hospital Association directors met to review finances and operations. They approved raising daily patient charges from 1.00 to 2.00 and discussed funding gaps for state aid and laboratory equipment.
Federal report backs labor unions in U S cooperation
The United Press summary reports Secretary Wilson praising labor unions and urging federal aid to handle labor disorder when state and municipal authorities fail. He notes workers increasingly recognize organized labor's right to collective bargaining and credits unions with raising citizenship standards.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson Wude
Hinposchtila Tor Stata
Wilson
Umiplayers
Little Lad Slips In Doorway Injury
Waren Sutton of North Center Street suffered a painful accident yesterday afternoon while playing at the Melnnesboa on North Center Street. He fell and injured his left wrist. Dr. Boandtt attended and dressed the wound. There is no indication the injury will develop into a more serious condition.
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Waren Sutton
North Center Street
Tie Meélnnes
North Center
Torether
Alfred Moiinsa
Boandtt
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