Bridge Worker Killed in Meadville Area Accident
Ronald Wilcox aged 37, a bridge worker from Jamontown, was fatally injured near Meadville when a lever on a heavy engine struck him in the head during construction on a Erie project near Ruchinan junction. He died at Spencer Hospital after immediate family were notified.
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Meadville
Ronald Wilcox
Ty Jnmontown
Wilcox
Erie
Ruchinan Junction
Work Ag Waal
Sotto Belie
Spencer Hospital
Winxy
Republican National Committee Sets 1946 Convention Date
The Republican National Committee announced the 1946 Republican National Convention will be held June 7 in Philadelphia or Chicago. The tentative date was agreed with little discussion and attention focuses on the host city selection between the two prominent centers.
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Uniter Press
Washington, D
Republican National
Tony
Philadelpha
Chicago
Erie Trial Ends Abruptly in Desecration Case
In Erie Pennsylvania December 14 Judge Walling granted a defense plea for a non suit ending the sensational case of Harry Perutian seeking heavy damages from Mr and Mrs Charles Al Strong over the desecration of a Scott mouse tomb in an Erie cemetery The defense contended the motive and evidence were insufficient and the case was dismissed.
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Erie
Harry Perutian
Charles al. Strong
Walling
Parking
Ghibert Parking
Bimelt
Mit
Mrs Palmer Hosts Readers Club Session
Mrs H Palmer hosted a Readers meeting yesterday afternoon featuring Bible readings by several Indies and a contest of twenty four authors presented as a list. Mrs Mary Whittienay won the prize after naming eighteen of the twenty four in a half hour session amid a later reading and dinner.
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H. Palmer Wan
Mary Whittienay
Greece to demobilize half of army under new allied pact
Athens reports the Greek government has ordered the demobilization of fifty percent of the standing army in line with an understanding reached with Allied representatives. This marks official confirmation of the crucial Balkan alignment amid ongoing security talks.
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United Prev
Athens
Newapa- Dorn Indy City
Independents and Moose Treated Well in Reapportionment Woes
United Press reports Whelington B O Mesember notes Independent Republicania and Hill Moose factions faced favorable treatment in minority appointments. Louis J Mou and ministers circulated to Maintanence roles. Longworth and Witt named to Ways and Means. Pennsylvanians Router Mofadden Costello Harbors Malaity Affairs and Naval Affairs roles shift. Moore dropped from Immigration panel.
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United Press
Whelington
B. O
Independent
Republicania
The
Hill Moose
Ammmy Mead
Repubblicans
Lene Jmou
Minwis
Beilardy
Yan
Cimichackes
Ike Cannons Hill
Longworth
Ganson
Rema
Witt
French Battalion Defeated in Pursuit at Berlin
Berlin December 14 reports a battle during the retreat of Anglo French forces. Bulgarian and German forces cut off a French detachment left to cover the withdrawal. Many French troops were killed or captured. among the prisoners were officers and a Monche battalion commander.
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Unigon Rene
Berlin
Bulgara
Germany
Hirle
Dlacovery
Anelor
Bic
Hlontroys
J. Me DuieFnor
Ehlyy
Cronuth
Pate
Wnants
Bimenr Eleow
Chet Duernor
W. W
Bible Study Class Meeting Recalls Evening Gathering
The Bible study session convened last night with attendees including Mel Gallagher of Eat Smith Trent. After the hour, participants gathered in the lounge where a luncheon was served, cards were exchanged, and preparations for future study were discussed as efforts were acknowledged.
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Mel
Gallagher
Eat Smith Trent
Carda
Weather report notes tonight conditions and Monday outlook
The forecast indicates Wanther Qlnindy will be away tonight with probable clear or unsettled conditions. A somewhat older pattern suggests Monday may bring similar or changing weather, affecting local plans.
Trains Delayed by Storm Hit Erie Rail Lines
Erie rail traffic faced disruption as a northeastern storm slowed both Ohio and Pennsylvania routes. The morning and last night trains on the eastern division were annulled or rerouted, while most services on other divisions operated near normal. Trolley crews struggled to maintain service amid the weather, but far fewer passengers were seriously inconvenienced.
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Orie
Pensylvania
New York
Jett
Salamanca
PRW
Disturbances Reported Across Russia Following Curbs
A correspondent in Stockholm reports growing unrest as government measures restrict wire lines and private messages, prompting disturbances in several regions of Russia. The dispatch notes clashes and a tense atmosphere amid tightened communications controls this week.
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Merih
Ceyeral
Hughes and Roosevelt Prominent Yet Absent from Race
Washington dispatch notes the two leading Republican figures Justice Hughes and Theodore Roosevelt are still absent from the presidential contest. Lobby chatter centers on Hughes and the possibility of his candidacy. Roosevelt's support hinges on finding a rival acceptable to him. At a banquet, committee members cheered Roosevelt references and exchanged sheepish glances afterward.
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Washington
Justice Hughes
Theodore Roosevelt
Hughes
Roosevelt
Big Fire at Mine Near Hazelton Rages On
A large blaze sweeps Slope No 9 of the Policeanines mine near Hazelton on December 14. No deaths reported yet though officials fear extensive damage. Cause is undetermined and officials have not controlled the flames.
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Vanearress
Mazelton
Rail Traffic Sidelined by East Stormbound Night
Storm disrupts railroad travel across the East with many lines stalled from Boston to Philadelphia and west to Buffalo. Bethlehem reports a death, Philadelphia area injury toll rises, and widespread trains halted while snowbound routes strand passengers and delay service.
HOPING FOR A SETTLEMENT WITH AUSTRIA
Informal exchanges between the United States and Austria in Vienna aim to clear obstacles to an amicable settlement over the torpedoing of the liner Ancona. Officials here express cautious optimism that a settlement is near and view the diplomatic steps as progressing through informal channels.
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United Press
Washington
DD. C
Boise
Ft An
Viena
Ancona
Nepal
Ford Ship Due Today in Port
Storms delay the Oscar Ti ip from arriving as scheduled. Reports say the vessel may be 24 to 48 hours late while awaiting word on the peace craft and the fate of the onboard party.
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FORD
United Press
New York
Oscar
Christinsen
Fiat
Hs Oscar
Newa
Youngest Ambassador and Wife Dr D Yood Ills
Fragmented text mentions Wellington Koo and his wife, a minister to a state, and European return with Mia and Sho Jo. References to American society, Columbia University, and plans to establish a home in Washington. OCR errors obscure clear facts and names.
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Wellington Koo
Oh Hse
Tuttad
Ghinn Ta Over Ont
Han Fut
Europe
Mia, Koo
Sho Jo
Prince Ching
Hing Shao Wi
Mindl Hing ‘Ht Mtateumon Mia
Koo
Washington
Holy O
Eraciate
Columbia University
Allies Claim German Drive in Serbia Retreat
Rome reports that Allied forces declare the German drive in Serbia has stalled and that troops have fallen back from their positions. Salonika dispatches say Bulgarians may renew pursuit and threaten the Greek border with artillery barrages.
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United Press
Rome
Athens
Serbia
Salonika
Neporta Lal
Anja
Pennsy Lines Feel the Storm
December 14 report from Altoona describes a blizzard slowing the Pennsylvania Lines on the mainline division to the mountains. Trains arriving late and general traffic at a standstill due to heavy snowfall.
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Pennsy
Vneed Press
Alioona
Pennsylvaniia
Anidoie
Almont Mt
Elevator fires twice in week raise safety concerns
December report details repeated elevator blazes at a facility. Company officials and fire chiefs discuss wiring faults and possible cause as investigators trace the incidents and timeline.
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