Quebec Fire Threatens 186 Children at Boarding School
Incendiaries suspected after fires endanger 186 children at St John Berchmans boarding school in Quebec. Guards placed around Catholic church property as fires attack St Charles hospice and nearby institutions. Several bodies believed buried. dozens rescued amid heavy snow and chaotic escape through ground-floor dormitories.
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Spring Creek Man Named Defendant in 25000 Damages Suit
Ransom D. McKelvey of Spring Creek faces a $25,000 trespass suit filed by Elvin E. Pettit of Spring Creek. Pettit claims a runaway after a pig sighting caused a carriage accident near Spring Creek in August 1920, dragging Pettit and leaving permanent injuries. The case proceeds at Warren County Common Pleas.
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Heavy deer kill dominates Venango hunting season
In Franklin Pennsylvania District Game Warden Herbert Beally reports over 100 deer killed in Venango County during the recent hunting season. Nearby counts include Warren County 175, Forest County 150, and Clarion County 125, with Beally noting a lack of tracking snow reduced the apparent total and confirming no hunting accidents across four districts.
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Corry and Western Pa Snow Ices Roads
Corry and western Pennsylvania lay under heavy snow and ice. Walks and highways were slippery sparking minor accidents. Towns reported four to five inch depths with Pittsburgh recording 19 degrees and hundreds of destitute people sheltered by police and charitable aid.
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Flooding Plots For Ice Skating Rink In City Park
Corry Water Company employees today flooded the plot laid out in the city park for an ice skating rink. With cold weather ahead over the weekend, the rink may soon be usable once banked. Jack Gilpit of Corry is noted with good reports as he joins the Elka Club in Stswsird.
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Jacob Marks longtime city resident dies at 87
Jacob Marks died last evening at his daughter's home, aged 87, after a long life in the city. He was born August 15, 1835 in Wilstreet, Lancaster County, and was active in painting and wallpapering with his brother before retirement. Survived by daughter Mrs. C. L. Gallagher and granddaughter Mrs. S. J. Ondy, with one other grandchild. Services arranged with Rev. W. H. Barniett and funeral at Mountaville, Pa, with interment there.
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Union City Child Hurt After Auto Collision
Five year old Tda Beebe of 426 High Street Union City was struck by a car in front of her home Thursday night sustaining a slight concussion and severe bruises. She showed improvement at Corry Hospital today though the driver’s name was not learned. Weather forecast calls for rain or snow later in December.
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Everett Stores Merged With Swingles Rumor
Reports indicate Swingles Go to 41,000 stores Inc will acquire the Everett chain with stores in Corry Erie Union City Warren Kane Renovo Jamestown and nearby areas. Stockholders in the Everett Corporation to become Swingles shareholders and L J Everett to join the new company. Management to remain largely unchanged.
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Conference on Railroad Matters Here With Erie Official
Mayor W Bracken and Aly Council members will meet this afternoon with H J Edmunds superintendent of the Meadville division of the Erie Railroad to discuss railroad matters. Topics include blocking of crossings by westbound freight trains and the companys retrenchment policy affecting local service.
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Drinking Fountain Demolished by Truck at Post Office
A post office area fountain was crushed when a Ute Franz Furniture Store truck skidded on slick pavement and struck the structure. The driver Leonard Brana reported the wreck occurring as he attempted to move away. Mrs CH Rowse visited James Town for a day.
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14 Year Term for Girl Bank Robber in Texas Town
Rebecca Bradley Rogers was found guilty of bank robbery with a firearm and sentenced to 14 years by a jury in LaGrange Texas. The defense attempted an insanity defense, while the state presented medical experts contending the girl was sane.
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Christmas Tree Lighting Lights Up North Center Street
Merle Taraelson announced the wiring of about fifty Christmas trees on North Center Street between the tracks and Clinton Street, with plans to light them tonight. About eighty trees will illuminate the business district overall, sponsored by the Kiwanis club, though full connections for South Center and Main streets will wait until early next week.
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Fourth Ward Woman Arrested for Larceny
A Fourth Ward woman, mother of four, was taken into custody this morning for alleged larceny from multiple homes where she worked as a housemaid. Her name is withheld from publication as a settlement for the case is being arranged this afternoon.
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Produce dealer at Clymer injured in farm accident
J. J. Gravink a produce dealer of Clymer fell down a hay chute at the John Gilpin farm near Clymer while buying chickens yesterday afternoon. He sustained a fracture of the right arm which was reduced by Dr Graser and he is progressing as well as could be expected.
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Mine Leaders Seek Senate Inquiry on Coal Dispute
United Mine Workers chiefs plan to press Senator Reed for a Senate resolution calling a congressional inquiry into the coal situation. Backed by the AF of L, officials argue railroads conspired to suppress prices to block end to the eight month bituminous strike in West Virginia Pennsylvania and Ohio. Edgar Wallace and George Lewis discussed the move with Reed. Davis may also seek a special arbitration board at the Senate’s urging to settle the eight months' strike.
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Western Union Records Found Not Available
The Senate committee announced no copies of telegrams between the Mexican government and Elias could be found from 1926 after extensive searches in Dallas Washington and New York offices. Bresnahan testified that transfers totaling over four thousand dollars were investigated and notes from Mexico City were produced in plain Spanish. A ministerial association meeting was held in the Library Building with Rev A L Roth as president and plans for a week of prayer in January announced.
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Mexico City
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U B Aazar Dinner Proves Big Success
A United Brethren bazaar and dinner drew strong support with a full sale of fancy work and a substantial lunch. Mrs E K S Judestrom organized decorations and Mrs Dan Culver led the event, with proceeds benefiting church funds. In Cincinnati, evidence closed in the George Remus wife murder trial after Dr Chaves Kelly testified Remus was sane at the time of the shooting.
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Safeguarding West Pleasant Street for city youths
Municipal authorities seek motorists cooperation to provide a safe gathering space for city youngsters on West Pleasant Street. Snowstorm produced slick conditions. Fourth Ward youths were active. Traffic will be closed at night with red tent signals at intersections to protect youths, while daytime hazards risk accidents if juveniles and motorists are not cautious.
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Winter coast parade safety plan for West Pleasant Street
City officials announced afternoon arrangements to protect youths coasting on West Pleasant Street each evening during winter. Patrolmen will direct traffic at intersections and parents are asked to cooperate to keep coasting safe, with exceptions only on protected evenings.
Five Best Radio Features Tonight
Radio listings show WBZ in Springfield with Boston Symphony Orchestra and New York Symphony Orchestra, plus Pillco Hour, Light Opera. WDAF Kansas City broadcasts Nighthawk at 12 45 a m EST and AVBAL Baltimore offers Musicipel Band at 1 EST.
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