Col Chandler Probes New York Prisons Investigates Auburn Riots
Col Chandler visits Auburn Prison to inspect disciplinary reforms and weapon access following two major inmate revolts. He questions who supplied arms and how guards were controlled, criticizing civil service as a hiring method and focusing on the Mutual Welfare League amid reported third degree practices and lax oversight.
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Co. Chandler
United Press
Armen
Conviets
Peison
George Durnford
Ken Com. Chandler
Col. Candler
Mutual Welfare League
Wes
Counirls
Mongjers
Col. Chanutsi
King's Heralds Met Saturday at Church Parlor
Mrs. John Amacher led twelve girls in a King's Heralds gathering at the Methodist Episcopal Church. With president Miss Eileen Williams absent, vice president Miss Gertrude Drake presided. four new members joined and planning for the January 11 program began. Mrs. Cork Rowse offered cocoa and treats as Christmas decor and gifts added cheer.
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John Amacher
King's Heralds
Methodist Episcopal Church
Eileen Williams
Gertrude Drake
Jeannette Palmer
June Mack
Amacher
Cork Rowse
Ias Candy Wis
U S Steel Eyes Atlas Cement Acquisition Offer
United States Steel plans to acquire Atlas Portland Cement by exchanging 180000 US Steel shares for Atlas stock. Atlas holders would get one US Steel share for every five Atlas shares, valued at about 31220000 at current market prices. A stockholders meeting to ratify the plan is set for December 26.
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Wy Yinee
New York
Tniled Btutes Steel Corporation
Offerai
Atlas Portland Cement
United States Steel Etoins
Atlas Stoelhholders
Tal Altay
Steed
Atlas
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Ends Cough Fast
A long trusted remedy promises quick relief from persistent coughing after a cold or bronchial infection. Made of pine tar and honey with additional cough medicines, Foley's Honey and Tar Compound coats inflamed throat passages to ease nightly coughs and croupy fits. Over 50 years of use, more than 2 million bottles yearly, available at druggists nationwide.
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Foley
Poley
Adyi
$20,000 in liquor seized near Dunkirk harbor
Police seized a cargo valued at about $20,000 of imported wines and champagne found in bushes near the lake front in Dunkirk. Officers later spotted rum runners at Lighthouse Point and learned the contraband, labeled Sherry Smedman and Champagne made in France, was headed for Canada and to be moved to Buffalo for holiday trade.
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Dunkirk
Lake Front
Robert Rahn
Ray Center
Lighthouse Point
Spain
Buffalo
St Tnven
Canada
Former Corry Resident Dead
Arrs Frank Shannon a former Columbus and Corry resident died at her home in Oil City Saturday evening at 8 o clock after several months illness. Born in Corry August 1, 1898 she was Miss Rena McCray daughter of Briggs McCray. A graduate of Oil City hospital training school for nurses class of 1925 she was a member of the Registered Nurses Association. She belonged to the M E Church in Columbus and is survived by her husband and a son Robert Glenn fifteen months plus several stepchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 pm at the home 493 Host Fourth street Oil City. Interment Grove Hill cemetery Oil City.
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Frank Shannon
Columbus and Corry
Oil City
Shannon
Rena McCray
Mue Briggs McCray
Corry
Entertaining Bridal Shower Honors Mildred Christensen
Miss Mildred Christensen, whose marriage is near, was honored at a seven o clock dinner Saturday evening hosted by Misses Helen and Iamvam Strdudud. Yellow and white decorations featured chrysanthemum centerpieces and gifts were exchanged after the meal. Attendees included Mildred Christensen, Melva Miller, Dorothy Hapsmond, Alice Messenger, Katherine Purcell, Louise Bertram, Mabel Mumford, Margaret Purcell, Marjorie Sullivan and Mildred Dahlstrand.
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Helen
Iam Vamstrdud
Seven O'Clowe
Mildred Christensen
Melva Miller
Dorothy Hapsmond
Alice Messenger
Katherine Purcell
Louise Bertram
Mabel Mumford
Margaret Purcell
Marjorie Sullivan
Mildred Dahl Strand
Mooney Pardon Delayed Ahead of Christmas
Mooney, serving a life sentence for the 1916 Preparedness Day bombing, faces his 13th prison Christmas as the California pardon board postpones action until next year. State official Webb said no decision is expected soon while Gov. Young seeks expedited Supreme Court review of Mooney's appeal. Mooney, claiming innocence, remains hopeful yet discouraged.
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United Prids A
San Francisco
Ieee A3
Mooney
Warren K. Billings
Webb
Pardon Board
C. ©. Young
State Supreme Court
Senate approves inquiry into consolidating enforcement now to House
The Senate unanimously adopted a joint resolution authorizing a congressional inquiry into consolidating prohibition enforcement activities. The measure now goes to the House for consideration.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
House
Auto Thief Shot Down in Police Duel in Brida
An unidentified man, driving a stolen car, was mortally wounded after firing on deputy sheriffs in a pursuit from Fairview to Freemont. The pursuit ended on a highway when the suspect fled into woods and was shot by officers. Car clues traced the theft to Erie region. the car identified as a Keo Flying Cloud. Corry residents in Erie included Mrs. Ernest Roger.
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Fairview
Woods
Brid
Brida
Freemont
Ahteriffe
B. L. Regal
Ald
Erie
Calvin Hu
Sherif
Richard Dunton
Renaud
Smesa
Hue
Tra
Autoist badly injured in highway crash near Jamestown
Jamestown reports a car left the East Lake road near Cold Spring, struck a telephone pole, somersaulted ten feet, and landed on its side. The driver Charles Smith, 24, was found partially under the wreck with a fractured skull. He was rushed to Jamestown General Hospital and expected to recover. testimony suggests the vehicle was driven at high speed before the crash.
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Jamustown
East Lake Road
Cold Spring
Humphrey Bailey
Thayersuet
Wieter Swanson
East Second Atreat
Charles Smith
William Street
Chiay
Jamestown Generi| Hospital
Chie
Dougina Krope
Celoron
Seuth
Dose of Nature in a Frosty Moment
A fragmented note questions buying tontea or alimus atts while suggesting nature provides all needed sustenance. The text references dense eating and becoming a Hed listener with a cryptic American Magazine tone.
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Nature
Petus Anderson Moved to Corry Hospital for Care
Petus Anderson of Nidbo has been moved to Corry Hospital in Columbia for medical care after a period of illness. He is described as a surgical patient with an assisting family member.
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Petus Anderson
Nidbo
Columbia
Corry
Believe St. Val Day Quake Reported Near Peabody
An earthquake tremor was recorded today near Peabody with magnitude about 1.75. Officials described the event as an unstable shaking episode and noted no immediate damage or injuries reported.
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