Fall and Doheny Acquitted and Rail Merger Plans
Revival of reports that the Nickel Plate intends to take over the Erie rail system within months. A proposed four track link from Hornell to Brocton would connect Erie and Nickel Plate lines, cutting Jamestown area off the main line and creating a new route via Portage to bypass Buffalo. Officials discuss survey work, a high bridge at Portage, and a long tunnel near pi., with potential double tracking on the Susquehanna Division. Also in Sharpsburg, Selma Murrison, two, burned to death when her dress ignited touching a stove.
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Erie
Morwell
Boston
Lwa
Jamestown Post
Wstem
Post
Hornell
Thaemush
Nickel Plate
Vis Sweringen
Jamestown
Ahit
Evar
Fom Portage
Wyoming County
Gowan
Brocton
River Junction
Buffalo
Hirhell
Perass
Portage
Buffalo Division
Salamanca
Dun- Wink
Salamanca-Dunkirk
Gunesee
Bee
Susquehannna
Susquharing
Nick
Five Best Radio Features Across Major Stations
A rundown of Tonight’s top radio features across WTAM Cleveland WITC Hartford KGO Oakland WEAF and WMA Chicago including Cleveland Orchestra performances at 8 P M Eastern listings from Hartford Easter program Jacobsen String Quartet in California and Henry Burr appearances with WMA Chicago schedule notes indicate diverse classical and vocal selections across time zones.
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WTAM
Cleveland
Wright Favored to Head Highway Department
Philadelphia dispatches report Paul B. Wright of Evie near Corry is favored to head the Pennsylvania highway secretariat under Governor elect John S Fisher. A statewide conference on patronage and appointments opened to set cabinet makeups. Other names include John L Hanna Robert Woodside John D Walker and Nathan R Buddles for various posts. No cabinet announcements will come before late December or early January.
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Paul B. Wright
Evie
Corry
John S. Fisher
Philadelphia
Pisher
Weight
John Ls Hanna
Venango
Robert Woodside
Allegheny
John Ds Walker
Cambria
Nathan Rbudlles
Iowa
Commission of Fisheries
Billsburgt
Tealth Department
Paul Wo Houck
Sehuyllai County
Department of Uber and Industry
Peter CG
Camororr
Tign Eounty
Department of Banking
Tra Thomas
Benjamin Evans
Northumberland
Jatianry
Pinchot Flays Vare Before State Grange
Governor Gifford Pinchot told Pennsylvania State Grange members that farmers must lead a new revolution to defend Pennsylvania’s honor amid the Vare nomination and election, urging a change in political style during the annual banquet in Lancaster.
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Pinchot Flays
State Grange
United Prem
Lancaster
Pennsylvania State Grange
Gifford bin
Guenor
Pennsylvania
Nive
Christmas Carols A Guided Look At Hymn Histories
Sixty Woman's Club members heard Mrs. Thomas Kane narrate the historical background of Christmas carols at a Hotel Corry meeting led by Mrs. C. E. Shoop. The talk traced hymn origins from ancient churches through Constantine and Luther to America, noting eighteen versions of Silent Night and Hessian soldiers bringing hymns to America.
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Hotel Corry
C. E. Shoop
B. Kamps
Iater
May Howard
Harriet Elston
Constantine
England
America
Kane
Visit of City Dignitaries and Rail Officials
Mrs Elizabeth Blakeslen visited Union City for a few days this afternoon along with Mrs TAL Aiden. E G Bauman supervisor of Signals and J W Masterson from Oil City joined the party, with J F Richards special agent of the PR B of Buffalo visiting the city.
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Elizabeth Blakeslen
Union City
Tal Aiden
E.G Bauman
J. W. Masterson
Oil City
J. F Richards
PR. B. of
Buffalo
Holiday Rush Breaks Mail Record at Post Office
The post office reports a Christmas mail surge with incoming parcels rising daily. Extra trucks and extended evening hours are planned through December to handle the load, while customers are urged to mail early and ensure proper packing and clear sender addresses to avoid delays.
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Evers
Prominent Sharon Surgeon Stricken and Dies
Dr Salem Heilman a leading Shenango Valley surgeon died after complications from a fall that caused hip injuries. A Jefferson Medical College graduate he practiced in Sharon since 1871 and served as Burgess from 1860s to 1807. He was chief surgeon for Pennsylvania during the Spanish American War.
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Py United
Esai
Sharon
Salem Heilman
Shenango Valley
Nate
Ilman
Jefferson Medical College
Burgess of
Pennsylvania
State Legislators Discuss County Interest and Highway Aid
Assemblyman elect John H Wing joined State Senator Marvin Grindle and others at a county conference to discuss state legislation and possible highway aid for the year. The meeting covered county needs, hospital support, and state backing for improvements linking Erie area towns and local institutions.
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John H. Wing
Thin City
Ehnbrances
Camlye Corny
We Two Pitols
Eller
Nfarkstire
Marvin Grinwld
Asseinlslyme Mertz
Schilling Zetsathnint
Kings
Ising-siaveds
Maine
Nthe
Buffaly
New York State
Tentante Mantisiaai
Rian Erie Cobate
Hamtos and
St. Vincent's
Als
Erie
King
Carre
James Rossiter Declares Candidacy for District Attorney
Erie lawyer James Rossiter enters the race for District Attorney with strong support from veterans and the Erie County Bar Association. He faces two other candidates including Orson J. Graham, assistant to the District Attorney, in a tight county contest.
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Erie
O. J. Graham
Successline
Mo Levant Davis
James P. Rossiter
United States
Tornes
Pennsylvania
Annbameine
Rossiter
Erie County Bar Association
Orsin J. Graham
Distrex
Doyle
Smith Named to Succeed McKinley by United Press
Smith named to succeed late Senator William Be fe Kinley in a secret late night appointment by Governor Small. Smith must depart for Washington after commissioning. The move follows rumors among state politicians and indicates a forthcoming congressional role with local backing.
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Smith
McKinley
United Press
Americans Fire On Chinese Rebels at Site Near Yangtse
Shanghai correspondent reports U S forces entrenched at Site along the Yangtse river after gunboat support. American ships seized three river steamers and stand by for an international response to a militarist leader.
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U.S
United Press Losdon
Ysinhoat Eleano
Yankees
Yangtse
Mupchinegger Guaian
Shanghai
Linsneilinte
Die Lomslander
Ameri Ban
Uricknu Voefschaler
Auppiort
Toxin Campaign Considered by PTA Leaders
The article describes PTA leaders discussing a toxin prevention drive in the community aims to curb diphtheria. It notes a library gathering, planned treatments for students, and broad civic support from unions and organizations for widespread vaccination and education efforts.
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P.T. A
Heavy Loss in Buffalo Fire Reported Across District
Buffalo New York reports a major blaze threatening several warehouses and downtown areas. Firefighters faced water pressure issues as teams battled flames fanned by a 50 mile wind while responders rushed to contain the spread. Harrisburg December 16 Santa last premature visit to Capitol Mill today. Governor Pinchot approved salary increases effective December 11 for 781 employees, boosting Christmas stockings for 398 men and 839 women as meritorious service rewards.
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Buffalo
Frogt
Evers Pene
United Press
Harrisburg
Santa
Capitol Mill
Snow Blanket Hits Erie Buffalo Brocton and Corry
Frigid lake effect storm sweeps western New York with near zero temperatures. Erie Brocton and Buffalo report heavy drifting snow and ice as Corry notes severe cold and visibility hindered travel. Chautauqua County sees ten to fifteen inches along Lake Erie with plows maintaining routes.
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Buffalo
Corry
Erie
Brocton
Corrynes
Trafic
Hestoria
Bundalo
Sion
Chautauqua County
Trea
Lake Erie
Broctor
Irving
Canton Suspect Moved Without Fear of Law
United Press report from Canton Ohio details witness testimony in the Don Melibtt murder case. Mrs Barnes described Pat McDermott moving freely during the manhunt and guiding police to her apartment when investigators checked a whiskey party.
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Canton
United Press Court
Ohio
Pot Jer
Ation
Don R Melibtt
Pat McDermott
Atherite Barnes
St of Eyer
McDermott
Jes
Rane
O Wr
Governors of Motor Club 70 Meet Friday
Newly elected bearers of the Carn Motor Club hold a meeting Friday at eight in the Municipal holding Suniday evening. The board will supervise all activities of the motorists organization during the ensuing year and all board members are urged to attend.
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Suniday
Permor
Columbus Offering Proves Big Success
Charles Cox and Company presented a lecture course at Columbus to a large audience. The immersive offerings drew prolonged applause and favorable reception, described as a creditable and successful program for the evening.
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Columbus
Charles Cox and Company
Delargé
Motive for Murder Mystery In Aze
Police admit no motive for the murder of Mrs Mable Susden aged 29 and the death by own action of her husband Harold Snydery 20. They believe Snydery strangled his wife with a handkerchief in their home then threw himself before a Reading train. Mrs Fred Lundberg visits city friends today.
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Tec
Mable Susden
Harold Snydery
Snyder
Reading
Acquittal in Conspiracy Trial For Fall and Doheny
Albert Fall and L. Doheny were acquitted today of conspiracy to defraud the government. The verdict drew a riotous scene in the courtroom as relatives and attorneys celebrated the not guilty ruling after a 19 day trial.
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Armer
United Press
Wasitington
Duc
Albert Fall
L. Doheny
Todas Rath Fall
Itessure
Presiden Harding
Doheny
Mohens
Owen J. Roberts
Dms
Justice Hoehling
Print J. Briggs
Justice Hoebling
Buttereil
Albert Tyall
Briggs
Gil Justice Houbling
Pall Donen
Roberts
Frank Joffogan
Fin
Western Penna. Hard Hit by Cold Wave
A cold wave from Alaska sweeps western and central Pennsylvania with multiple deaths in the midwest prompting record lows. The thermometer showed nine degrees above zero at 5 AM and later rose to around 12 degrees by 8 AM. Harrisburg reported light snow and a drop in temperature with a 14 degree reading by 7:30 AM.
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Penna
United Press
Pittsburgh
Alaska
Middle West
Penneyvania
Weather Bureau
Harrisburg
Coldest Month In Years Sees Record Low Averages
Local weather notes from G. B. Young show Sovemper pumice 9 posting an average temperature around 1810 for the first 16 days, marking the coldest month in years. Figures compare to 27.31 degrees in 1925 and 36.50 the year before with a low near ten below zero, per Journal data.
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G. B. Young
Postal Telegraph Company
Suntisa
Chie
Land
Abaya
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Tastiberry
Parent-Teacher Association
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Simmons
Lan Watt
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