French Creek Route Urged for New Canal
Interest rises in the French Creek route as the feasible path for a Lake Erie to Pittsburgh canal. The Oil City Chamber of Commerce backs the plan while Allegheny river municipalities oppose prior to Army engineers’ report. Secretary Gavin cites the Allegheny French Creek link as the most practical with water flow to the Atlantic via New York canal.
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Ventory
Pama 1
Vania
French Creek
Lake Erie
Pittsburgh ‘Canal
Washington
Oil City
Army Engineers
French Creek Canal
Lytie Brown
L. H. Gavin
Alleshigny
Pittsburg
Gavin
Pittsburgh
Allegheny River
Prench Creek
Atlantic Ocean
New York Barge
Youngstown
Ohio City
Diversion of Alcohol Will Be Checked
Washington dispatch reports Industrial Alcohol Commissioner James M. Doran predicting new regulations will curb bootleggers use of government denatured alcohol. The rules, drafted by Treasury and Justice, will target diversion and introduce the non-poisonous denaturant Issoyn as Ghotate to replace wood alcohol. Doran also said permits for manufacturing 2,000,000 gallons of medicinal whiskey next year are anticipated to replenish depleted stocks. such whiskey must be aged four years before use.
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Cecil Owen
United Press
Washington
James M. Doran
Treasury
Justice Departments
Doran
Issoyn
Governament
Four Appointments Made by Pinchot Cabinet Moves
Governor-elect Gifford Pinchot announced three cabinet postings and reappointed B S Stahmecker as secretary to the governor. George Woodruff was named to handle public utility regulation and natural resources conservation work. Clyde L King becomes Secretary of Revenue. Wm A Schnader to continue as Attorney General.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Gifford Pinchot
Edgetal
B.S. Stahmecker
George Woodruff
Clyde L. King
Revemn
Wm.a. Schnader
Toh §. Fisher
Pinchol
Today's Five Best Radio Entertainments Log
A listing of NBC and GBS network programs features Aun Lulius highlighting features on WWBC with 8:00 Pot Gold Orchestra on WEAR at 9:00 Area Britnay Party WinAM 9:20 Melody Moments and Wie presenting Victor HeinMitt Opers at 11:00.
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WIZ
NBC Network
WWBC
GBS
WEAR
NBC
Wie
Victor HeinMitt Opers
Youth fatally shot amid accidental revolver discharge
In St Marys Pennsylvania on December 11 Ambrose Sadley nineteen was fatally wounded when a revolver his brother Joseph forty five was handling discharged during a demonstration. The brothers were arming themselves in a shanty when a gun went off striking Ambrose in the temple. Coroner McCabe of Johnsonburg planned an inquest.
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ST. Marys
Ambrose Sadley
Sadley
Joseph
Ambrose
McCabe
Johnsonburg
Kiwanis Cabaret to Feature Four Acts at Armory
Plans for the Kiwanis Cabaret at the Stats Armory are announced with four vaudeville acts. The program runs from 9 PM to 4 AM, including Castle School of Dancing acts, Canaries orchestra at 10, and a finale by a troupe from Joal tiks Judge. The Wicks and Billy Munn appear. dancing follows with an orchestra led by Joseph Sherrick. Tickets at door. seating limited to 125 couples. reserve with Charles Stuss or Walter Scott.
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Kiwanis
Stats
Castle School of Dancing
Canaries
Rie
Jooal Tiks
Wicks
Billy Munn
Garland
Joseph Sherrick
Kiwanis Orchestra
Catearet
Walter Scott
Royal Attorney
Charles Stuss
Death will mark January execution in three cases
Harrisburg dispatch reports Governor Fisher set January 12 for Irene Schroeder and Glenn Dague to die for the murder of Corporal Brady Paul of the Pennsylvania State Highway Patrol. Pardon Board action looms as appeals possible. court cases tied to January legislature events may delay mercy, while New Castle reports detail the December 27 killing and pursuit through Arizona.
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Fisher
Irene Schroeder
Glenn Dague
United Press
Harrisburg
Corp. Bradt Paul
Pennsylvania State Highway Patrol
Ag Goon
State Supreme Court
Dague
Schroider
NEW Castly
W. Glenn Dague
Brady Paul
Paul
New Castle-Butler
Merc Dague
Itledl
Lawrence County Criminal Court
Vocational Director Speaks To Kiwanis At Corry Club
Charles F Hoffmaster Corry Public Schools vocational education director addressed the Kiwanis Club on Industrial Education. He traced Corry schools vocational work from five years ago woodshop to current programs including shop practice and milling. He discussed course data and district costs, noting state and federal aid funding instructor salaries and program expansion.
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Charles F. Hoffmaster
Charles @. Hoffmaster
Corry
Kiwanis Club
Hoffmaster
Aiso
Mammasterstar
Shidy
Fatalities Reported After Hazardous Material Incident
A hazmat incident in Cleveland left Rufus Aila fatally hurt along with Orist Moammed and Peter O Toole. Authorities are assessing injuries as responders secure the scene at a residence described as hazardous. Police say a toxic release caused extensive damage and are investigating the cause and potential charges.
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Pexrans
Cleveland
Rufus Aila
Orist Moammed
Peter ‘O'Toole
Blohon
SEEK ROAD PROJECT TO AID UNEMPLOYMENT
City plans state aided improvement of East Columbus avenue in Curry to curb unemployment. A W Motley head of the State Employment Bureau backed the plan during talks with Curry officials. Council will press for action by the 1921 legislature and arrange meetings with local manufacturers to seek employer cooperation.
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Waitiay
East Columbus Avenue
Corry
A. W Motley
Buureau
Brie
Motley
Pietty Council
Columbus Avenue
John H. King Luca
Stite
Tor
Theie
Conrcil
Movement for shorter hours gains momentum nationwide
The push for shorter working hours expands to about 2 million workers including 1.6 million in private rail industry and 400,000 in government roles. AFL officials press for a 44 to 48 hour week while House members weigh McCormick Jones bill for Saturday half holiday year round.
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United Press
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Longworth
House
Federation
McCormick-Jones
Senate
Hs House
McCormick-Jones Hill
Eight High Classes Plan For Reunion
Eight Corry Hen alumni classes plan a reunion on December 2. Invitations note a dinner at the Hotel Gorry at 8 30 p m followed by a dancing party at the Junior High school. Committees work on preparations, with anticipated broad attendance and tassel of 1920-27 among those joining.
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Corry
Hotel Gorry
Einstein Wisecracks With Gotham Scribes
New York Dec 11 Prof Albert Einstein arrived in the city and surprised reporters by showing his talent for wisecracks. He stood on a diner deck and exchanged quips with photographers before briefly turning away on two occasions.
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New York
Albert Einstein
Bergenland
Cartoonist to Offer Lyceum Course Number
Lyceum event at the high school auditorium features Jon Edward Bockewitz, a renowned dramatic cartoonist, promising a standout show with advanced lighting, two oversized easels, and color effects. The program blends visuals with his readings of poems, earning praise for innovation and artistry.
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Lyceum
Jon Hdward Bockewitz
Corry
Roy L. Harvey
Bockewitz
John Bockewitz
Cuityeses
Asia
Bockawits
Withdrawals Force Closure of Gotham Bank
New York declares the Bank of United States taken by the state, with 49 New York City branches. Heavy withdrawals and failed merger talks prompted the action as directors authorize state takeover to conserve assets and reopen after reorganization.
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State Superintendent of Banks
Bank of United States
Metropolis
Meyer
United Press
New York
Joseph A. Broderick
New York City
Bronx
Brooklyn
J.P. Morgan & Company
Federal Reserve
Ened
State of New York
Auto Upset Near Union City Injures Two Men
Two Corry men escaped serious injury when an Essex coupe skidded on slippery pavement at a curve near the Pine Woods two miles east of Union City on the Route 6 highway early today. The car was badly wrecked and towed to town. both occupants suffered only minor bruises and were shaken.
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Plne Woods
Union City
Michael Litz
Frank Keleher
First
Avende
Pine Woods
Thie Ity
Girl Confesses to Murder and Robbery in Salt Lake City
A teen girl confessed to murder and robbery in a Salt Lake City case. The proceedings identified the defendant as a 21 year old from Memphis, with details noting a jewelry auction and related charges. The report emphasizes the confession during a first degree murder charge hearing.
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Salt Lake City
Bint
Abe
Prarie
Memphis
Bread prices lag wheat decline in four of ten cities
United Press survey finds bread prices rose or held steady in only four of ten major American cities as wheat costs dropped sharply. New York saw the most benefit to consumers with a 10 cent loaf priced at 0. The report notes concerns that farmers do not share price declines equally, prompting calls in Congress for an inquiry into bread pricing.
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Sarveyishaya’ Preesent
United Press
Washington
Chicago
Arthur Capper
Republican
Kansas
New York City
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