Storm Leaves Trail of Death and Borough Reversion
A severe mid west storm prompts multiple fatalities and widespread damage as Columbus Borough's charter is repealed by court order, returning to township government on January 1st. The ruling cites costs of bridges, roads, and schools, with focus on maintaining a modern high school amidst reduced municipal services. The storm continues to disrupt travel and communications across the region, compounding public safety concerns.
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Warren County
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Dora
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Christmas Party for Dorcas S. S. Class
The Dorcas Sunday School Class held its annual Christmas party at the corner of West Church Street and Second Avenue last evening. The room was decorated with Holly and a tree. the program featured singing and games. Santa Claus distributed gifts and candy. Members enjoyed a delicious lime punch and refreshments, with lively celebrations marking one of the season’s nicest gatherings.
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NEW OFFICERS ELECTED AT FRAVERNAL HOME SOCIETY MEETING
The Fravernal Home Insurance Society elected new officers for the ensuing year. President Ban Browns, vice president George Root, recording secretary Miss Ethel McKuhni, treasurer Ro D L Jewell, marshal Robert Muiry, warden Norm Liteig Towers gull, and pianist Mitzi Ten pic Muir. Delegates to grand lodge include Mary Schmidt and Edna Reyne oldh. A turkey supper followed, served to 35 members with all enjoying the social hour.
Missing Corry Girls Sighted in Titusville Mystery
Corry girls Mable Van Rensselaer and Eleanor Helna both 17 seen in Titusville causing fear they may be harmed. Police and relatives request searches while authorities weigh whether to proceed, card mailed from Buffalo cited but may be misleading.
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Crawford County
Big liquor seizure off Atlantic coast
United States authorities seized 800,000 dollars worth of wines and whiskey aboard the two masted schooner J Duffy off Connecticut waters. British registry, bound for the human trade, crew to be arraigned tonight. The haul included 3,000 cases of champagne wines and rye whiskey in the seized cargo.
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McCormack Cleared of Blackmail Ties Brings Relief
United Press reports singer John McCormack says he feels happier as his name is cleared of connections to a blackmail scheme. Affidavits tie the scheme to extorting up to 100000 dollars from him. Boston district attorney Pelletier’s letter references efforts to involve McCormack’s manager.
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Presbyterian Minister at Waterford Deposed
Rev. T Alden Stancliff of Waterford was deposed as pastor for conduct unbecoming a minister. The Erie Presbytery meeting on November 20 at Park Church approved the action, with Rev. Harety Burton Boyd presiding. Rev. James Rose noted as stated clerk.
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Lattor
Congress to Adjourn for Christmas Amid Budget Fog
Washington dispatch reports Congress will adjourn today for Christmas after weeks of stalled bills. Major measures on deficits and naval reconditioning faced delays while House and Senate wrangled over Muscle Shoals and postal raises. Senator Sterling eyed postmaster rate hikes, with hearings planned through the holidays. In other news, Samuel Gompers' will left his estate to three sons and his wife a minimum share, and Governor Pinchot condemned the Muscle Shoals bill at the White House.
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White House
Big Christmas Entertainment at Auditorium
Recreation Board outlines free High School auditorium program next Tuesday at 7 30 pm. Ghostmas observance opens with Christmas carols and the pantomime The Perfect Gift by Rev TA Marti. Adeste Fideles by St Thomas church choir precedes Three Kings of the Orient by St Edward's cadets directed by Will Shields. The Hallelujah Chorus by the Choral Society closes. The tree lighting follows and candy is given to children.
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Trotsky's Forces Clash in Moscow Bloodshed
United Press reports Berlin dispatch that Trotsky supporters occupied Moscow streets, firing on barracks after Stalin’s arrest. Bolshevik loyalists stormed the military area near Michal barracks, killing many in the ensuing fighting. Rykov reportedly sought Stalin's release without success.
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Wall Street Turns In Strong Weekly Market Rally
Wall Street Journal notes the greatest weekly advance in years as stocks rallied in the weekend session with further gains across sections. Federal Reserve statements and Mellon's remarks boost sentiment while bank reserves and discount levels shift. Reading Metal and Schulte show strength in late trading as Edinboro’s Sir William Coyle is named mercantile appraiser for a county for 1905.
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Train in river ten dead in Chippewa Falls wreck
Ten people were killed when a dining car of Soo Line train No. 2 traveling from Minneapolis to Chicago plunged into the Chippewa River at Chippewa Falls Wisconsin shortly after noon. Nine persons were injured and taken to St Josephs hospital for treatment.
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Robbers Loot Cambridge Store of A I Drake
Cambridge Springe police report a daytime break in at A I Drake on South Main street. Thieves shattered the front door and stole about $3,000 to $5,000 in ladies hats dresses and other high quality merchandise from the Drake Company long established in Cambridge.
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Pincago reports tactics in Mortimer case at adjournment
In December, defense for Elias H Mortimer star witness in the Forbes Thompson case claimed to have scored a moral victory. The court adjourned to Monday as the defense sought to undermine Mortimer by presenting testimony about his alleged statements to prevent himself from Forbes. Philadelphia parents Dr and Mrs George B Tullidge testified that their son swore to prevent himself from being harmed while alleging motives tied to bureau construction contracts.
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Council to rule on Cyril claims in Russia throne
United Press dispatch from Paris reports a 16 member council of the Romanoff family to convene when Grand Duchess Cyri arrives. The aim is to persuade the Dowager Empress to recognize Cyril's pretensions to the throne, with proof of the late Czar’s murder to be furnished if required.
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Tanger Drais His Release In Local Court
Benja min Zanger of Erie was released after 21 days in Big County jail on burglary related charges and a ferret possession case. He was named by John Metzner as the man who bought a ferret used in hunting and faced preliminary hearings with bail restrictions. Four others, Metzner, George Mulbert, and two Erie men, faced charges for possessing ferrets. The case hinges on Metzner’s identification and a warn of further arrests as investigators continue.
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Erie
Walter Sross
Waterford
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George Mul [Bert
Cory
Warren
Alderman Gordon
Zanner
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Erie County
Metsher
Ihe Game Projectors
Christmas Vacation Closes City Schools
City schools shut for Christmas vacation with annual exercises marking the holiday recess. Classes resume Monday January 4th, with PE classes moving to the Junior High building on Wright Street as it nears opening after the break.
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Mead Widow Dies After Long Illness in Priday
Mrs Trigger Mead widow of the late Michael Mead died at her home on East Wayne street Priday evening at 9 30 after a lingering illness. She was a well known resident for years and leaves six daughters and a son James with three sisters surviving. Funeral services will be held at St Thomas Church Tuesday morning at 9 30 and burial in St Thomas cemetery.
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Ay McCabe
Anthur Runser
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Driving Examinations Announced For Next Wednesday
The Jornal announces that patrol members will be here next Wednesday to administer new driver examinations. Officers cannot visit Comy this week due to nearby Warren work, but all drivers will be accommodated next week. If a learner's permit has lapsed, the sergeant says applicants should still come.
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Chinatown Tong War Hunt Nets Weapons in City
Philadelphia December 20 detectives nicknamed the Chineise squad conducted a broad search of Chinatown to curb a Tong war. They combed dark halls and underground passages, gathering guns knives daggers and hatchets from Chinese on streets and in alleys. The operation aimed to avert further bloodshed.
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