Steam floods cars in Houston train wreck deaths and injuries
A Houston to Fort Worth passenger train was hit by a switch engine causing a steam pipe rupture. Dozens were burned or injured as steam flooded coaches and several occupants perished or were trapped. Rescue efforts faced continued steam and fire as hospitals reported many patients and dozens more treated.
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Prom
Houston
Tex
Texas
Masobile
Tujuyaréth
Tonlay
Firenina Bavedt
Big chemical plant destroyed at Easton
Fire destroyed the 6th Chemical Company plant at Easton causing about 70 000 dollars in damage. Fire brigades from nearby villages aided the Huyton department in keeping the blaze from spreading while Mrs J Ferris, visiting, prepared to return home to Spirit Green.
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Easton
Dessau
Anil Tawna
Huyton
Teather
Congress Today Senate Committees Debate Key Issues
The Senate committees discuss appropriations and policy areas including agriculture and labor. Mention of judiciary and inspector inquiries appears amid a broad review of fiscal and executive matters.
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Congress
Senate
Ifoxburg Relief Worker Succumbs in Asia Minor
United Press reports from Constantinople that George J. Williams of Waxbury Pennsylvania died while aiding Christian orphans during relief operations in Asia Minor. He was the eleventh American member of Near East Relief forces to die on duty.
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Ifoxburg
Asia Minor
United
Constantinople
Dee
George J. Williams
Waxbury
Mithunyun
Pres
Dry Enforcement Issue Before Governor's Parley
Governors gather at White Sulphur Springs for a three day conference to discuss prohibition enforcement. Parker of Lomblarin urges immediate action and a formal program to present to President Harding. Many governors criticize the idea of a federal state conference and favor states handling enforcement with public airing of individual views.
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United Pres
White Sulphur Springs
WW Va
Go% Parker
Lomblarin
Harding
Packer
Aksc Cluter
Christmas Treat Planned for City Children
Plans labeled open house at the Riks club Friday afternoon feature a large Christmas tree in front of the club and protection for all children. Parents may join youngsters for a band concert indoors if weather prevents outdoor events.
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Elke
Thin City
Aude
Riks Club
Uclock
Te Club
Thousands Honor Wanamaker's Memory at Funeral
Thousands gathered in Philadelphia to pay tribute to Wanamaker's memory. The service at the church he founded began at nine, with a simple ceremony planned for two o clock as Eddie Gordon Macennan officiated. Honorary pallbearers included churchmen and notable locals.
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Wanamaker
Jobin Wallaumker
Wanamacher
Panera
A. Gordon Mactennan
Ste Jamnay
Behsigseitt
Spa
Hanorary Pallbearen
Corry man takes over restaurant at Warren
Corry man V Groban, former Palm runtaurate proprietor, has taken over the restaurant adjacent to the Exchange hotel at Warren. He brings extensive restart experience and local friends wish him success in the new venture.
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V. Groban
Warrayn
Servion
Hay
Rumors of Federal Prohibition Agents Action in City
Reports from the city indicate federal prohibition enforcement agents may soon move to curb wholesale bootlegging. Several raids and arrests were reportedly made earlier with households linked to illicit liquor, while plans to “prostate the lax evax” and raid other hiding places are mentioned. The Dierking case and a Corry woman’s charges are cited as potential federal actions, with details unclear and news rumors circulating.
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Thiyuty
Federal
Federal Prohibition
Corry
Strife over injunctions dominates Daugherty impeachment
Washington reports the injunction issue in the Daugherty impeachment hearings as lawmakers push to finish the 14 Keller specifications. Testimony from Donald R. Richer and others is anticipated amid debates on Attorney General Daugherty’s conduct and prior actions in injunctions involving railroad strikers.
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United Press
Washington
Daugherty
House
Burns
Oscar Kellen
Diugherty
Wilkerson
Thomas Stevenson
Oucar
Cleveland
Mabel Wo Willebrand
Bisryrs
Bonar Law Favors Debt Cancellation Statement
London dispatch reports Prime Minister Bonar Law urging substantial debt forgiveness for wartime reconstructions and allied debts. He warns Britain must avoid precipitating a collapse of Germany and urges careful handling of reparations to prevent a broader financial crash.
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London
England
United States
Bonar Luy de Glare
Oise of Commons
Tony
Gas Shortage Reported Amid Cold Wave Effects
Corry reports a gas shortage with reduced supply over two days causing heating and lighting difficulties. The crisis echoes 1917 tensions between Erie municipalities and Pennsylvania Gas Co as court actions continue in Superior Court over gas supply disputes.
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Corry
Mianyr
Dty
Erie
Corey
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Theasi
Mates
Orough
Warren
Premier Mussolini to reveal conference details in London
Rome reports Mussolini will break the secrecy of the London Premier conference and read full proposals to the Chamber. An Abant audience will hear the text of the agreement regarding repurcussions and low, as authorized to Bonar Law and Theunié, with copies to Malians and foreign ministers. Deputies planned interpellations in Paris tomorrow.
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United Press
Rome
Miussolini
London
Tealy
Foscieti
Bonar Law
Polneare
Theunié
Parib
Premien Poviente
Audre Tardieu
Leon Caudet
Oil magnate defends standard melon slicing policy
W T Teagle president of Standard Oil Co of New Jersey defended large dividends before a Senate price investigation committee. He argued dividends reflect stock value, justify distributions while market value remains high, and enable further financing. Gordon joined as a visitor.
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United
Washington
Standamt Oil Company of
New Jersey
Senate
W. T. Teagle
Teagle
Whawe
Standard Oil
Citizens Plan Action to Halt Armory Holdups
A public protest by civic groups and leaders targets the Armory rental practices and proposed uses. Organizers urge local officials to block outside events and seek council involvement while highlighting resistance to private promotion of activities on state property.
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Ciary
Weal
Meadwitie
Warren Nagle
Industent
Armiity
Lok de Renal
Fy Oess
Inter Efures Sec
Stile
Harelburg
Company A
National Guard
Ambantine
Community Service Council
Rotary
Markshore
Thes
Intrest
Delegates Named to Educational Association
The meeting at the high school Friday afternoon named Miss Mary Kenney and others as delegates to the Pennsylvania State Education Association convention in December. Mrs Whiner Griswolds and Miss Glen Grapit were chosen as alternates. The group discussed courses in history psychology junior high general arts and practical arts for the year and a committee was appointed to finalize the curriculum. An audit team of Mr Denning and Miss Ruth Thomas was also selected to review the actives of the institute council.
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Larry Tenenere
Mary Kenney
van Monten
Eric
Corry
Whiner Griswolds
Glen
State Education Association
Heyl Tebem
Pennsylvania
National
Education Association
Denning
Ruth Thomas Werb
Tnetinwte Coundi
Rotary Ladies Night Dinner at Phornok Hotel
Rotary club hosts a Ladies Night dinner at Phornok Hotel, 615 PM service marked by entertainment and notable guests. Adriel Ely of Erie performed, with Jill Love presiding as president, and J. S. McGrath of Brocton noted as business advisor for the event.
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Rotartans
Phornok
Cony Rerarans Anu Ter Sages
Phoenix
Foncheon
Dar’ Mie
Cor FY Rotary
Hoth Mambere
Gome
Passage of Bonus Bill Sought This Session
Alvin M. Owsley, head of the Legion, argues for immediate passage of a disability veteran bonus bill. Legion commanders press Congress to enact relief before the end of the special session, deeming relief “fire and more the importance” than other measures.
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United Press
Washington
Dec
Amorienti Tégia
Congress
Alvin M. Owsley
Comesnihef
Legion
Seston
Film Stars Branded as Drug Addicts Urge Higher-Up Disclosures
Los Angeles district attorney announces a probe into alleged drug abuse among film stars tied to a New York narcotics raid. He vows a rigid investigation to uncover suppliers and any link to suspected crimes surrounding the death of William Dea Taylor.
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United Pres
Los Angeles
Dee
New York
Ly’ District
Thoms
Lee Woulwine
Clara Phillips
Barwiner
Hollywood
Taylor
William Dea Taylor
Heath
Pang
Siniler Works
Atorsey
Turks Agree to Allied Demands at Lausanne Conference
At Lausanne the Turkish delegation signaled readiness to join the League of Nations and accept allied protections for Christians in Asia Minor. Ismet Pasha’s reply averted a possible collapse of talks as fears of a Near East breakdown eased, with British and American observers noting limited U.S. voice in the proceedings.
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Near East
Lausanne
Leventh
Soviet Pasha
Constante
Asia Minor
Tate
Jeatier
Turkey
League of Nations
Ismet Pasha
Marsaitis Uorzou
Guivantes
Christuns
Lausadie
Esmet Pasha
America
Thirkey
Ambassador Child
United States
Christiachs
Juniata Fire Ravages Town as Dynamite Is Used
A major blaze swept Juniata, Astoona Pa, with dynamite used to curb spread. Dynamite, chemicals, and water from a distant reservoir were employed while the town’s water supply ran dry. The fire led to arrests and a court case tied to a linked murder, with guards posted at the courthouse as tensions rose.
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Juniata
United Press
Astoona
Pennsylvania Railroad
Tipton
Xinder
Jubiata
Pennsylvania Pailroad Company
United Prest
MIT
HS Boroush
Rmen
Nore
Rifeus van
Eam
Seumma
Mothir Voris Brnnen
Mohr
Benen
COUFL
Baskie Mohr
Charles M. Powell
Powell
Brinen
Brunen
Herrin Trials Opened Today
Marion Illinois December opening of the Herrin massacre trial with heated exchanges between attorneys. Judge D T Hantwell bars Frank Farrington president of the Illinois United Mine Workers from recounting the gunsmen episode, while Kerr argues revealing the history of violence.
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Univer Fron
Marion
Iilinoia
Williamson County
Herrin
D. T. Hantwell
Franke Farrington
Illinois United Mine Workers
A. P. Kerr
Spa
Kerr
Parnton
Funeral Services for Late N. F. Ames
Funeral services for N. F. Ames were held at the home of Frank Ames in the city after a brief vigil. The service was conducted by Everett Landh, with Margaret Mahle singing. Flowers arranged around the dish area and pallbearers listed included Donald Craker, Vornn Allen, J. NM. Raymond, LW. Olds, Marty Aver and C. R. Rogol. Interment followed in Pine Grove cemetery.
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NF. Ames
Frank Ames
Wear Smith
Everett Landh
Christian Scince Reader
Serre
Big City
Margaret Mahle
Donald Craker
Vornn Allen
J. NM. Raymond
LW. Olds
Marty Aver
C. R. Rogol
Tntermont
Pine Grove Cemetery
Fireman Killed in M C and N W Train Wreck
A fireman died today when the Chicago Northwestern lines train No. 19 jumped the track near West Rend. The wreck sent the engine and cars off the rails into a gully, with four signalmen injured as crews worked to control the blaze and recover victims.
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United Prom West Rend
Wise
Des
Boomans
Gretman
Washa
Mille Press
Chicag Northwestern
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Mies
Pauline McCawley
EH Dawelry
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McGrath
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