Bomb found in Chicago home of rich broker Norris
A dynamite bomb was found in the dining room of James Norris's Lake Forest mansion as police and five detectives guarded the estate. Norris, a wealthy broker with ties to Chicago and New York, owned controlling interest in the Chicago Stadium. The device was removed before detonation. authorities suspect a link to a power struggle over the stadium.
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United Press
Chicago
Lake Forest
James Norris
New York
Wee
Norris
Chicara Stadium
Sidney N. Strats
Lab CN
Strotz
Aindow
Mrs. Norris
Mrs Strotz
Viing
Mss
Biggwest
Patrick T
Paddy” Harmon
Former coal miner to testify in Downey murder trial
Pittsburgh dispatch reports a former coal miner, identity kept secret, scheduled to testify today in the Acmetonia killing case tied to State Trooper John Downey’s death on August 22, 1827, with Salvatore Accoris, 38, on trial as the defendant. Obituary notes Helen Louisa Stowell Johnson of Vallonia Springs born March 4, 1849 died December 4, 1928 in Comny Pennsylvania.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Salvatore Accoris
John Downey
Acmetonia
Seelne
Downay
Helen Louisa Stowell
Lucian B
Susan M. Stowell
Vallonia Springs
Comny
Dennie Elmour Johnson
Harris
Bina Jobson
Wayne
Guy
de Sensed
E. Roy
Pennsylvania State Grange
Li Turer
Farmers’ Ablence and Industrial Union
Stat
Farmers’ Institute
W.C. 7
Johnson
Peoples’ Party
St. Louis
Pennsylvania
William J. Bryan
Woman's National Council
Washington, D. C
The
Theosophical Society
Local Masonic drive raises $21400 in report meeting
The Corry Masonic Building hosted a debt-refunding campaign seeking $50000. After last night, subscriptions totaled $21400 with strong turnout and energized workers. Leaders emphasized personal subscriptions and self-purchase of merchandise. Compass division leads by about $2000, Square division close behind with Dr. George Peck nearing full participation. J Orin Wait to speak next, promising another large turnout.
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Corry Masonic
Aosta
Masonic Temple
Rotkamp
Warren
McAilstulle
Yeager
Compass
Cam Howard
Dr. Peck
Burl Haight
Hillburg
George $. Peck
Square
J. Orin Wait
Erie
Erie County
Mt Olivet
Knights Templar
Rabban
Zen Zem Temple
Mystic Shrine
Readers Enjoy Holiday Party At Cronin Home
Readers Club held its annual Christmas party yesterday afternoon at Mr and Mrs Cronins home on North Center Street. A brightly lit tree, decorated rooms, and a gift exchange opened the event. Mrs Cronin read a Christmas story as members recited poems, and a salad course was served to fourteen attendees during a social hour. A letter from former member Mrs J W Campbell of Eric extended holiday wishes and invited guests to visit later this club year. The group adjourned to reconvene January 6 with Mrs Mary Whittlesey.
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Readers Club
Cop
Cronin
North Center Street
Eric
Are. Campbell
Chiatmas
Mary Whittlesey
Local Choir to Give Sacred Concert in Clymer
The choir of the First Methodist Episcopal Church will present three sacred concerts at the M E Church in Clymer on Friday evening December 13. The local choir, popular in surrounding towns, expects a large audience for the visit to Clymer.
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First Methodist , Episcopal Church
Qwill
M. E
Charch
Clymer
Olymer
Corry Joins In Good Business Poster Display
The Reed Poster Advertising Company joins the Outdoor Advertising Association of America in a nationwide poster drive designed by Charles Dana Gibson to promote business progress. About 50 000 posters will reach 17 600 cities and towns, showing Columbia with a torch, urging forward America and uninterrupted business growth.
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Reed Poster Advertising Company
Quith the
Outdoor Advertising Association, of America
Charles Dana Gibson
United States
Gibson
Outdoor Advertising” Association At
America, Inc
New York
America
Columbia
Spartan Grange to Hold Dec 14 Dinner and Meeting
Spartan Grange No 120 will hold its next regular meeting on December 14 with a noon picnic dinner. Miss Nancy Thompson will present the afternoon program including readings, a Christmas recollection, and special readings by Barbara Webb. Local notes report on residents' comings and goings and deer hunting updates from the area.
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Spartansburg
Spartan Grange No. 120
Mts
Nancy Thompson
Grange
Florette
Goodwill
Barbara Webb
the Grange
Buxton
Buffalo
N.Y
J. Crandal
Della Kinney
D. V. Kinney
Turmoil in Illinois Mining Towns Sparks Strikes and Clashes
Reported unrest across Sangamo and surrounding districts as miners strike at several mines, with armed guards and police presence near Taylorville and Springfield. At least one fatal or serious incident noted near Benton as authorities crack down on protests.
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Sangamo
Almont
Miville
Taylorville
Springfield
Body Goal Co
Ben
Benton
Capitol
Roy Jones
Weere Fold
Comfe
Jones
Stay of Exe for Springfield Murder Case
A chaotic clipping notes a stay of execution in a Springfield murder case involving a Chicago suspect Moody and a three person gang linked to the killing of P Lavy in Bergyn. The fragment references parole for Adelaide Wort after pleading guilty and mentions penalties including fines and months, with unclear dates and names due to damaged text.
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Pittsburgh
Gilak
Wall
John Yed
McVicar
Durgence
Adelaide Wort
Springfield
Chicago
P Lavy
Bergyn
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