Fire toll in Kant Street tenement stretches city fears
New York reports a deadly Kant Street five story tenement fire with five lives lost and four more bodies found in the upper floors. Fire Chief Kenton says two charred corpses were found on the top floor and a child’s body in the second floor hallway as investigators probe arson suspicions. A blind tenant saved his family and a dog spurred others to escape. The blaze caused about 50 000 in estimated damage.
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New York
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Alen Pogarty
Silcox
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Marshall Brophy
Ne Hling
Cavikl
Nik
Iogsle
Athens
Pir
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Bailicy
Corry Industry Exhibits at New York Power Show
Corry industry displayed three indicators at the New York Power Show in Grand Central Palace. The event drew about 80 000 attendees and marked the first display of one Trill product in operation. Local maker reported strong interest and bright prospects for the coming year. On returning home he visited his eighty plus uncle Joseph Wibbard in Hall, Nin a, a former Corry wagon industry figure, recovering from a fall that caused injuries but not serious harm.
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Journal
Grand Central Palace
Hall
Nina
Joseph Wibbard
Hibbard Wis
Corry
Betw
Local Linemen Suffer Shock Near Plant
Clayie Ely employed by the Public Service Corporation received a severe electrical shock while working on lines near the Standard Automatic Products plant. He was taken to Corry hospital and was rapidly recovering with condition reported good shortly before press time.
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Ven-Largh Public Service Corporation
Standard Automatic Products Company
Neas
Corry Hospital
Two Boys Die in Nitro Explosion Near Butler
Two boys were killed and two injured in a nitro explosion at an abandoned building used for explosives storage near Butler. Theodore Dewinter, 10, and Remigil Lardo died. Felix Lando sustained injuries. the blast destroyed the structure and was heard for miles. Authorities investigate precursors and cause.
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Fara
Mars
Miles Sourth
Ewer
Theodore Dewinter
Remigil Lardo
Selix Lando
Andy Howdy
West Perin
Tospeda Company
Guike
Miles Arbusnid
Dates of Guard Unit Inspections Announced
The Corry unit of the Pennsylvania National Guard will have an annual inspection on March 18 announced by Adjutant General Beary of Harrisburg. Inspections will run January through March with concurrent federal and state reviews. Details for each unit in the One Hundred and Twelfth Infantry follow with locations in Grove City Erie Kane Ridgway Erie Oil City Meadville Ford City and others scheduled through March 48th.
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Meadville
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Erie
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Bradford
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Amne
Corry Game Club Dinner Plans Tree Planting at Huntley Camp
Corry Game Club members after a two weeks hunt near Huntley Pa held their annual dinner at Bike Bird restaurant. Attendees included Ira Pierre Westley Pitree Dr W W Graham Dr H W A Curtis Pred Hoenes Frank Love land CON Jones and L T Melray. The club voted to plant 2000 young trees at their Huntley camp next spring funded by state nursery seedlings with freight handled by the club.
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Corry
Huntley Pa
Ira Pierre
Westley Pitree
W. W, Graham
A. Curtis
Pred Hoenes
Frank Loveland
Con, Jones
Fire delays Morning P R R train near Renova
A Pennsylvania Railroad train 979 was over two hours late after an explosion and fire in a baggage car near Renova. Several bags of mail were destroyed. clerks Frank Prost and Al Merker escaped injury. The blaze was spotted by the baggageman aboard the train.
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Renova
Frank Prost
al Merker
Thal
Automatic Signals Protect Crossings North of Clymer
The Pennsylvania Railroad installed an automatic signal system on the grade crossing between Clymer and North Clymer. Signals flash red lights 1,700 feet before the crossing and continue until trains pass, giving motorists warning. The plan aims to reduce accidents and urges cooperative observation from the motoring public.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Clymer
Jamestown Post
North Clymer
Pennsylvania Baile Road Company
Ritch County
Former Corry Resident John Ward Dies at 89
Ward, aged 89, a former Corry resident, died suddenly at his home in New Castle. He was found dead in bed, likely from a heart failure during sleep. Survived by his wife, three sons, a daughter, and siblings in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. Also noted visiting relatives from Spartansburg and Bear Lake.
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John Ward
Corry
New Castle
John Newcome
William
Statensland
James
Milwaukee
Margaret Myers
Willougheny
Dio
State Senator Griswold Addresses Woman's Club
State Senator Marvin Griswold spoke to the Woman's Club last evening at the Municipal Building. He outlined the legislative working plan, discussed committee roles, and defended public interest over local privilege while noting difficulties in passing favored bills. He also commented on a possible special session and his collaboration with Governor Pinchot, answering club questions before departing with hosts Mr. and Mrs. Desmond.
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Griswold
Edie
Wardan's Club
GrigWol
Thie Elrth
Mre Bo Barnes
Harrisburg
Kyr
Sertalore
Sy Ne
Gris Woldwarm
Yale
Clits
Griswold Wis
Desmond
Brie
Christmas Program at St Edward's Parochial School
Plans are underway for a Christmas entertainment at St Edward's parochial school Tuesday evening December 22 at 8. The Sisters of Mercy direct an evening of Christmas songs dances and features. "At Home With Santa Claus" an operetta will be performed by pupils featuring John Maloney Costella Ressler Mary Ressler Robert Knepp Morwoee Rupp Mary Malone Pred Walsh and Rexford Dempsey. Explorers Eakimos brownies and frifles pantomime and tableau Silent Night close the program with the Burkhardt trio assisting the visual program. W Ed Marsh left today for a business visit.
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Sisters of Mercs
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Costella Resster
Mary Ressler
Robert Knep
New Castle Board Member Purchases Newspaper Ad Space
A New Castle official announces plans to report on each school board meeting. RT Withers, a four member of the focal board, has bought ad space in four newspapers to publish his statements.
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Toledo Clubber Known as Ross Arrested in Traffic Chase
Sam Ross, described as demented and possibly insane, was apprehended after a long pursuit across Trafian and Erle counties. Police believe he may be the same man sought for a string of murders in Toledo and are investigating links to the so called "clibber" case while he is held for questioning.
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Ross
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Italy
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Hruadfiied Bridge
Armory Balcony Closed After Exit Hazard Warned
Lieut Clifton Moward announcing orders from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry close the Armory balcony to spectators until an additional exit is built. Balcony use will be suspended for dances basketball games and other entertainments. Cooperation from patrons urged to stop damage at the building and reports of spitting on walls near bleachers.
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Jamsany A. Taralanit
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State Armory
State Department of Labor
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Electric locomotive passes through city en route to Philadelphia
A large electric locomotive attached to a train drew attention as it passed through the city shortly before one o clock this morning over the Pennsylvania Railroad. The engine was traveling from the General Electric Company's Erie plant to Philadelphia.
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La Follette Faces Senate Committee on Independence
Senator Robert M La Follette of Wisconsin vowed to remain independent, pledging to follow his own course and the party platform. The Republican Committee on Committees debated his stance and assignments, ultimately ruling the letter did not justify retracting proposed panel placements.
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France Faces New Crisis as Cabinet Fails to Act
French ministers clash over finances with Loucheur's 13 percent plan rejected. Premier Friant declines fresh terms while Briand’s return is seen as likely if cabinet resigns, though dictatorship pressures are limited amid party politics.
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Friant
Loucheur
Melasse
Briand
Briand Yall
Sigle Piper
Diptheria Case Reported as Health Officials Act
Another case of diphtheria was reported to local health authorities today the second in the last three or four days. Health Officer Dunkle reports the case as mild and no serious results are expected. A rigid quarantine is being kept. The can tion of Austin Johnson whose illness was diagnosed as typhoid fever is the only case under quarantine in the city at present and authorities are guarding against spread. Several cases of whooping cough and chicken pox are also under quarantine here at present.
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Dunkle
Austin Johnson
League Council Rules Mosul Dispute Amid Turmoil
The League of Nations commissions Britain to rule Mosul in its favor amid Turkish resistance. The council approves provisional mandates and calls for a British economic agreement while reporting mass Christian displacement and killings.
Many Penna Cities Benefitted in Bill
Washington December 15 Senator Warren chair of the Senate Appropriations committee introduced a bill to make available 7,300 for public building projects with 18,400,000 yearly start totals for cities. If Treasury takes no adverse action the cities named would receive sums including Franklin 101,000 Kittanning 000 Lancaster 600,000 Pittsburgh 225,000 Pittston 230,000 313,000 Tamarac 3120000 Tyrone 150,000.
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Senate
Treasury
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Kittann
Lancaster
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Pittston
Tamarua
Tyrone
Today’s Five Best Radio Features Highlight Stations
WBAL Baltimore hosts Handel's oratorio The Men slant WCCO Minneapolis St Paul presents Mai Choris WOAW Omaha features Tangier Temple Band WJZ New York and WRO inetoo 30 PM Eastern WEAF 12 stations special program includes Marine Band and soloists.
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