Hotel Manager Missing After Funds Shortage Sparks City Turmoil
Cath Stevenson acting hotel manager vanished Sunday night amid rumors of missing cash from the safe and receipts. Directors met to review a suspected shortfall of 150 to 500 dollars, with a review of registers and Friday to Sunday takings, while wife and two children remain in the city as investigations begin.
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Cath Stevenson
Hotel
Corry
Kknéwe
Caro Stover
Tate Quy
Iit
Stevenston
Uae
Tim
Stevenson
Moran
Stevertson Sway
Rogal Company
Sitney
Wiig
Funeral Services for Mrs Robt Weller
Funeral services for Mrs Lillian Looking Weller were held at St Phoning church this morning. She died at her father P J Hopkins home at 246 Marina street after a brief illness. Interment followed at St Thomas cemetery. Pallbearers included William Hines John Hopkins Frank Hopkins Edward Hopkins Thomas Hopkins and Harry Niles. Relatives from out of town attending included Mr and Mrs N Parlenoff and daughter, Robert Weller and brother Ray Weller of Jamestown, Mrs Tohs Hopwood Oil City, Mr and Mrs Edward Hopling and daughter Mare of Chicago, and Mrs Charles Haker of Erie.
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Lillian
Weller
P. J. Hopkins
Marina Street
Pielock
St Phoning Church
Tracey
Mors N. Parlenoff
Robert Weller
Ray Weller
Jamestown
Tohs Hopwood
Oil
Cold Wave Heads East With Cold Finish for Tonight
A fast moving cold wave shifts east toward Corry and nearby areas. Forecasters predict a sharp temperature drop tonight with light snow possible. Warmer weather is expected after the cold spell passes its New England passage.
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Corry
New England States
Directors Meet to perfect Organization Board of Directors Named
A meeting at the Municipal building appointed a temporary board of directors for the Community Chest project. Members include C.R. Wein, F. Loveland, SY, Stewart, Mrs. Frank Arpes, Miss Mary Conia, T.J. Giblin, Charles Keating, Arthur Cole, and R.A. Patterson. They will study a survey report by a committee led by B. Weir and organize the committee to address administration and funding phases.
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Totel Corry
CR. Wein
Loveland
Sy, Stewart
Frank Arpes
Mary Conia
T.J. Giblin
Charles Keating
Arthur Coleove
R. A. Patterson
B. Weir
Titusville marks 66th anniversary of 1869 nitroglycerine blast
The Titusville Herald recalls the 1869 explosion at Roberts Torpedo works that killed Patrick Brophy and caused extensive damage. Snowy, cold weather reflected past conditions as townsfolk remember the incident and the city’s oil-field era near Drake’s petroleum discovery.
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Titusville
Titusville Herald
Roberts' Torpedo Company
Treneville Herald
Ite Vittivear
Patrick Brophy
Titusvillé
Col. Drake
1926 License Plates Now In Use In State
State officials announced 1926 automobile license plates may be attached between now and January 1. Motorists who previously waited for the new year can comply now, with no extension after January 1, 1926.
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Ies
Corry
Formal action on budget and taxes Monday night
City council plans regular session Monday evening to act on the tax levy and salary ordinances for the coming year. Salary bills for police chief, city solicitor, treasurer, and clerk are nearing initial review. A street commissioner provision is also under discussion. The millage is kept near last year's level despite higher city valuations, with a modest budget rise expected around 92 years.
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Ask
Inheritance Levy Faces Attack Amid Tax Debate
Washington December 16 The inheritance tax reduction bill stalls as Ways and Means proposes cutting the levy by 4 to 20 percent. Opposition from Republicans and insurgent Democrats grows over board of tax appeals tenure and publicity clause repeal. Representative Rumseyer leads GOP critics while Finis Garrett coordinates Democratic resistance.
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United Press
Washington
Board of Tax Appeals
Ways and Means Committee
Dav
Rumseyer
Finis Garett
Demos Cra
Tennessee
Damage suit against Clarion in jury hands
In Pittsburgh a damage suit arising from the destruction of the New Jenks Totel on July 24 1918 goes to a jury after the afternoon session. Plaintiff Warren R. Moknee former hotel owner sues Oliver Culbertson Fred Miller Wraphe Boy and Joseph Jaisdebre for damages and seeks action against the Tob The ruses with ten colonial belief Judge Gabsom in Avied States District Court sets December 3rd.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Warren R. Moknee
Suluk Oliver Culbertson
Fred Miller
Wraphe Boy
Joseph
Jaisdebre
Hake
Ruses
Gabsom
Avied Staves
Turk Sirice
Deceriler Sth
Pennsylvania Railroad consolidates six lines into new system
United Press reports that the Interstate Commerce Commission approved the consolidation of six small subsidiary lines into the Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Detroit Railroad. The merger creates a combined system under one control, with a $28.41 million exchange for all outstanding stock of the five absorbed companies. The move aligns with the parent’s policy of reducing fragmented affiliates and enlarges its reach in the Midwest rail corridor.
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United Pres
Washington
Pennsyvania Railroad
Pennsylvania, Ohio, and
Detroit
Interstate Commerce Commission
C Authority
Penn, Ohio, and Herront Railroad Company
Pincinnati, Lebanon and Norther
Ue Clyelind, Aken, and Cinginnat
Toledo, Gulcumbus and Ohio River Railway Company
Manufacturers’ Railway Company of
Toledo
Pennsyvania- Detroit Railrad
Pennsylvan
Concolcion
Commission Alga
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Permissiot
Pennsylvanis, Ohio
Wetreit
Letter Cites Mitchell Demotion Over War Board Testimony
A dated communication from the Secretary of War censures Cal. William Mitchell following testimony before the House Aircraft board. The letter notes his demotion and alleges misconduct including improper gains and actions unhealthy to an efficient organization. Weeks charges frame the discipline as a response to his conduct and desire for personal advancement.
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United Press
Washington
Poblitee
Cal
Waliam Mitchell
Power Plant Loss After Coal Mine Fire
Fire at the W. J. James coal mine power plant on the Allegheny opposite Red Bank destroys the complex, causing an estimated 16,000 dollar loss with 1055 insured. four gas engines and generators supplying Van Bure coal mines are destroyed and the building wrecked. Separately, a $20,000 damage suit names Pith of Edy as defendant in a Missouri case alleging injuries on Route No. 1 in Hates county.
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United Fross
Franklin
W. J. James
Allegheny River
Red Bank
van Bure
Erie
Edy
Charles R Matstin
Bessie
Martin
Salvation Army Plans Holiday Relief Work
The Salvation Army completes plans for its annual Christmas relief in the city. The Santa Claus brigade has taken to the streets with kettles to raise funds for charitable work among the poor. Captain Burnell announces a Christmas dinner at the citadel replacing the usual baskets. Officers urge that destitute individuals in need be helped this Christmas.
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Salvation Army
Ail Mort
Burnell
Citadel
Citadél
Unrest at Belfast Barracks as Mutinous Constables Guard Demands
By United Press Belfast dispatch dated December 16 reports three hundred mutinous constables still aiding the Princes Hock barracks with rifles to demand indemnification after sudden discharge following the Ulster free Hate boundary agreement. Sentries guard the front and rear as inside the barracks men vow their allegiance and accuse authorities.
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United Prest
Belfast
Princes Hock
Stores Of City Prepare For Holiday Rush
With seven shopping days left before Christmas merchants boost sales forces and preparations. Trade has risen in the past week though peak holiday shopping remains ahead. Many stores plan evening hours next week to accommodate late shoppers as local merchants expect a brisk Christmas season.
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Larry
Everett
de Patent
Briand Urges Doumer To Succeed Loucheur In Paris
Paris today saw Premier Aristide Briand urge Senator Paul Doumer to take over the finance portfolio after Louis Loucheur resigned under pressure from popular dissatisfaction with his eight billion franc fiscal program. Doumer, head of the Senate Finance Committee, would lead a cabinet shift aiming to present a new program rather than a personal label tied to Loucheur.
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United Press Paris
Tec
Aristide Ariand
Paul Downer
Senate Finance Committee
Louis Loucheur
Traving
Lousieur
Thersin
Mt Doumer
Old fashioned dances draw Detroit crowd at Ford revival
In Detroit on December 16 Henry Ford promotes revival of old fashioned dancing drawing over four thousand participants to a public pavilion. Mr and Mrs Benjamin Lovett guide the event with music from Ford’s automobile orchestra featuring violin dulcimer cymbator and newke horn as instructors lead the steps.
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Ng United Prose
Detroit
Mich
Henryford
Benjamin B. Lovett
Ford
Automobile
Indignite
Iolin
Duicinter
Cymbator
Xowke
Hone
Formal League decision on Mosul dispute today
Geneva December 16 The League of Nations council prepared to announce formally its decision to turn Mosul over to British control The council had received from London a notification that England would extend its mandate for two years The council also noted Britain would extend its control over Iraq and that Traq had concluded a favorable economic treaty with Tuckey
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Mosul
United Prem
Geneva
League of Nations Council
Nonce
Iato
Britain
Councill
London
England
Traq
Tuckey
Three Janitors and Watchman Feared Dead in Huntington Fire
Four men were believed killed when a January 6 blaze engulfed a six story Huntington department store. The night watchman and three janitors were initially missing, with heroic fire department efforts saving nearby buildings. The fire caused about 750000 in damage before the store’s interior could be cleared. The origin remains undetermined as investigators comb the scene.
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United Press
Iuntington
W Va
Zennen Hrndshaw
Hurrington
Frst
Holiday Post Office Hours Extended to December 24
Postmaster Bentley announces extended stamp windows at the post office from December 16 to December 24, until 10 PM to help patrons mail early for timely delivery. He cautions this extra service is not a reason to delay prior mailing and notes many parcels bear Special Handling or Special Delivery stamps.
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S. Bentley
Art
Bentley
Solis
Yourielf
Milium
Peking Conference Postponed Again Due to Delays
The Peking conference, organized by United Prova, is postponed for a second time because of disrupted communications and late arrival of international delegates.
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Peking
United Prova
Pinchot To Hear Public At Round Table Conference
Governor Pinchot convenes seventy mayors and burgesses from anthracite towns at the Capitol in Harrisburg for a round table on the coal strike. He aims to hear public input, with miners operators and businessmen already consulted, and no new relief plan promised.
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Harrisburg
Tnsereet
Binchot
Pennsylvania
Er Tad
Pinchot
Hassar
Secrety
Mines
Walsh
Funeral Services for Winschel at Erie
Funeral services were held at Erie for Aupuse Wingchol 42 found dead at his home in Clymer Monday. Beckerink, who cared for livestock, found the body in bed with cause of death under investigation. The decedent, confined to Corre Hospital for illness, reportedly had excessive drinking prior to death. Surviving relatives include a widow and other kin in the city.
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Erieshis
Aupuse Wingchol
Clymer
Beckerink
Peter Winschel
Angele
Corre
Nome
Imorwere
Tirie
Today’s five best radio features lineup edit
Radio listings present a schedule of programs across stations including CNRW Winnipee S640, WMAG Chicago, KOA, WEAF New York, WJZ New York. Programs run from 8 P M to 10 P M Eastern with concerts, anniversary programs, and college events highlighted. Names of performers include Waterhouse String Quartet and Hunter College concert.
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CNRW
Winnipee
BO Oeral—Waterhouse
WMAG
Chicago
KOA
Deeyer
WEAF
New York
Honkop
WJZ
F. Mier
Hunter College
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PAR. Lines
Pennsylvania, Ohio and Detroit Railroad
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Central
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Weeks
Coolidge
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Briand
Doumer
Loucheur
Averts
Huntington
Post Office
Winschel
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