Fall-DoHeny oil case on jury after long delay
Rumors sweep the Erie area that Pennsylvania Gas Co seeks a new valuation to raise rates. The move could lift property value to about 14 million and spur a further rate hike, with Erie city officials preparing to protect municipal interests as the Public Service Commission weighs the plan.
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Japanese Emperor Slightly Improves in Illness
Emperor Hirohito of Japan was reported slightly improved today after pneumonia. American Ambassador Charles Mays Veush visited the imperial palace at Toyama and inquired about the emperor's condition.
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Japan
Charles Mays Veush
Imperial Palace
Toyama
Penitentiary Slayer Denied Pardon in Pennsylvania
In Harrisburg today the state pardon board refused to commute the death sentence of Paul Orlukowsky, convicted of killing a guard during a riot at the Western Penitentiary. The ruling preserves the capital punishment and follows the riot tragedy at the prison.
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Western Penitentiary
Marine held for rifling mail on patrol in derailment case
In Durveland Ohio on December 1 a U S Marine Private Robert W Russell on duty aboard a New York Central mail train was found rifling sacks of mail. He was ordered arrested after others reported the suspected theft and stampings. Authorities filed charges and moved to detain him while investigation continued.
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Devastating Cold Grips Midwest With Dozens Perishing
Reported extreme low temperatures sweep through the Midwest causing widespread hardship. Chicago and Wisconsin face paralyzed rail service, severe shortages, and large-scale relief efforts as hundreds suffer from exposure in a freezing spell.
Attacked Wife Held for Court in Pitchfork Assault
Martin Polenski, a farmer near West Spring Creek southeast of Lures, charged with assault and battery after his wife says she was beaten with a pitchfork. He is held on $1,500 bail for grand jury appearance in Warren County court. Hearing held before Warren alderman after arrest by Sheriff Grosch. Police say the mother left home with five children and returned after his arrest. Children reportedly lacking shoes and winter clothing despite food in the home.
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Plans for St John’s Day Masonic Banquet in Mass City
Local Masons plan the St John’s Day banquet in Easter Star Hall on Monday December 27. About 125 guests will be served at 6:30 p.m. Robert Lewis commander in chief of Powdersport Consistory will give the keynote address on Washington. Larson’s orchestra will provide music for the evening.
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Mine Blast Death Toll Rises to 36 at Francispo
Three more victims die at Methodist Hospital raising the Francispo mine explosion death toll to 26. The late victims are Basil Rutherford Jess James and George Black as the investigation continues.
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George Black
Cars Crash on Findley Road in Dairy Milk Truck Collision
A collision on Findley Road involving a Chrysler and a milk truck near Golden's owners caused both vehicles to suffer heavy damage. The milk cans toppled, spilling about a dozen cans as the cars collided near Frynch Wreck with two occupants in the Chrysler and Sheldon of Emfonia, NY.
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Erie County Granger Wins State Praise
Erie County Grange officers face nomination at the Penn sylvania State Grange convention in Luinster as Lee McCray from Corry Grange attends. Reports from Lancaster indicate present officers may be re nominated with election tomorrow afternoon. Delegates praise four Pennsylvania women for conduct Mrs Wah Phillips of Washington county Mrs Lard Dewey of Erie County Mrs Chay tort Shuth of Bedford and Louis Piollet of endfor counts.
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Washington County
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Erie County
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Bedford Equity
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Illegal Tire Chains May Bring Arrests
The department of highways warns drivers that vehicles on state highways must use at least five cross chains for antiskid devices. The rule aims to prevent highway and street damage and violations could lead to arrests.
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Aindl
Thirty Injured As Big Four Train Collides In Indiana
A Big Four passenger train arriving from Cincinnati collided with a Pennsylvania acitellonging train in Indianapolis. About thirty people were slightly injured as both trains moved slowly and the Big Four appears to have routed over the wrong track in the yard.
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Cincinnati
Canton crime ring witness details murder plot and trial
A witness recounts a Canton crime ring involvement surrounding editor Don Mellett's murder. Prosecutors play a key role in the case against Pat McDermott and two other principals amid jury discussions and alleged confessions.
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Cure for drug addicts thought discovered
A New York hospital study reports 366 patients given a new treatment at Bellevue Hospital showing apparent success. The Medical Journal cites Dr Alexander Lambert and Dr Tilney confirming the approach reduces drug craving using a compound developed by a Hungarian chemist before the war.
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New Yorke
Wallis
Medical Journal
Alexander Lambert
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Te American Medical Sociation
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Rene
Hungary
Democrats Open Fight To Secure Tax Slash
Washington dispatch reports Democrats begin a campaign amid talks of tax cuts and potential revenue adjustments. The piece notes Republican tensions and mentions key lawmakers and the 128th presidential election year as context for fiscal policies.
Verdict for Defendant in Snell Property Suit
A jury returned a verdict for the defendant in the case of Snell versus Ellen Clark of this city. The suit claimed labor and improvements on property at TreAiy Claris on Avenue A, but witnesses and testimony did not persuade the court.
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George Snell
Ellen Clark
Miner Deuterauing
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Wirsh
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Thue
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Lund
Erle
Wilmerding Burgess Threatened by Gang
Pittsburgh dispatch reports detectives pursue a gang after a letter threats the life of Harry Davenport, chief of Westinghouse Armature Plant police. Wilmerding council offers a $9,000 reward for the murderer’s capture and protection for Davenport.
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Hold State Trooper on Extortion Charge in Textile Industry
Corport al A King of Joog A Pa held after extortion and impersonation charges. He was delivered to U S Marshals by local officers. Case tied to the Dec 15 arrest warrant. Settlement of a textile strike ends after five months with 35,000 workers impacted and 10,000 unemployed.
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Abuston
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William J Cabhioni
New York
FODAY'S FIVE BEST RADIO FEATURES
Readable fragments describe radio features and programs across multiple stations. Mentions WRC WKAE KOA WDAF WRE WEAT WEAN and WEAN with bands and orchestras like the United States Army Band. Details are fragmented but indicate a list of scheduled features and broadcasts.
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Kansas City
Central
Kansas City Lite Symphony Orchestra
Washington
WEAT
United States Army Band
Girl Dies in Accidental Gun Mishap in Cumberland Home
Ann Nurvella Booth aged 11 was accidentally shot and killed at Eckblatt near Wrestburg by a rifle in the hands of her father Walter Booth while present in a cleaning session before a hunting trip. Willian Fissingers 18, among others, aided in the mishap. The discharge struck the girl in the jugular vein.
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Hospital Receives $1000 Bequest From Mrs Smith
Mrs Victoria Smith of Beaverdam left a will filed in Erie County listing assets from 500100 to 100000 with stocks bonds and personal property. Bequests include Cory Hospital United Brethren church Beaverdam Cemetery Assn and many relatives led by Emily Sager. Executor named is attorney Blaine Kincaid.
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Beaverdam
Rit Howell
Erie County
Leajville
Coto
Bitter fight looms over Ormiston extradition case
In Chicago on December 15 United Press reports a tense start to the extradition battle to remove Rennerd G. Ormiston former Angelus Temple radio operator linked to the McPherson case. Warrants from Los Angeles and efforts by Frank Tycrell seek to secure Ormiston’s arrest while he hides in Chicago after a four month fugitive period ending in Harrisburg.
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ayHak
Rennerd G. Oris
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Angelis Temple
Armee Semple
Motorist Shot by Youthful Thieves in Gustine
Dee 16 Gustine California a motorist was shot while attempting to stop two youthful thieves from fleeing in his car. He leaped onto the running board as they sped away and one thief fired a blank causing a serious bullet wound near the hip. Police arrested two suspects who will be brought before the Gustine court for identification.
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Hint Automobile
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Violent Protest in Vienna Demands Government Gift
Several people were wounded when police charged a crowd outside Parliament House in Vienna. The demonstrators requested a government Christmas gift of 3 500,00 Austrian shillings for the unemployed. some participants were arrested.
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Vienna
Parliament House
Thompson Defense Plea Shifts Focus in Oil Lease Trial
Former Senator Pomerene delivers final prosecution blow charging lack of Harding knowledge in the Doheny oil tract case. Defense attorney Thompson moves jurors as tears flow, contrasting ambitions with alleged corruption while Pomerene rebukes the defense and cites the Pearl Harbor era lease. Jury to decide guilt in the government fraud conspiracy tied to naval oil reserves.
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sLoan Doheny
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Eelivin Markham
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