Christmas Party for Veterans of Foreign Wars in Philadelphia
Over one hundred members of the Ladies Auxiliary and friends of Lieut Avelije Thompson Post Veterans of Foreign Wars attended a Christmas party at a home on West Washington Street. A screen dinner followed by an evening program featured music readings and dances. The event concluded with gifts for guests. In Philadelphia, District Attorney John Monaghan outlined a reform program targeting police corruption, dens, and political influence, calling for civil service suspensions and a mandate on political money to police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Auxiliary
Post and Friends of
Avelije Thompson
Plovenes Costello
Charleston
Mary
Iabeth Spencer
Mise L Murray
Mra
A. £. Burbre
Rita Resster
M. Re Tipton
Barton Stith
United Press
John Monaghan
Philadelpie
Civil Service Tas
Philadelphia
Public Safoety
Major Lemuel &. Schoneld
Mint
Specialnd
British Involved in Chinese Clash Near Chungking
Reports from Hong Kong describe active fighting at Chungking 2000 miles up the Yangtze as shore batteries attack a British seamer Kangting and the Asiatic Petroleum Co compound. The gunboat Tern sails from Wan Shien to protect British lives while authorities plan to evacuate the city. Anxiety also spreads in Hankow as tax authorities threaten British property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Hong Kong
Chungking
Yang-Tse
Shanghai
Szechwan
Kangting
Asiatic Petroleum Co
Tern
Wan- Shien
Hankow
St Marys Man Struck By Car Sustains Serious Injuries
A St Marys resident, aged about five, was struck on Erie Avenue Tuesday evening near the Elk County Home. He suffered a brain concussion a fractured right shoulder and multiple injuries. He is in Andrew Kaul Memorial Hospital, treated after the Buick touring car driven by Edwin Wittman collided with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgway
Wee
George
Selley
Elk County
St. Marys
Andrew Kaul
Doctors Appreciate Work Through Seal Funds
Doctors praise the Anti Tuberculosis Society for Christmas Seals support. Albion physician writes a $5.00 Health Bond check and urges others to give, noting rural doctors spend time and money often without pay. Executive Secretary Kenneth Winter credits physicians with sustaining the society’s work through gifts and time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion
Kenneth Winter
Iettor
Buffalo Man Ends Life On Eve Of His Wedding
Everett Mugler a prominent Buffalo paper manufacturer and clubman killed himself the night before his wedding to Miss Elizabeth Abbott advancing weeks of brooding over perceived inequities in his position with her wealthy family. He shot himself in the head and died hours later. Miss Abbott was prostrated by the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Man
United Press
Buffalo
Everett Mugler
Mugler
Aday
Elizabeth Abbott
Mugter
Miss Abbott
Jimestenday
Misa Abbott
Faith in Pow Wow Doctor Blamed in Lebanon Mystery
In Lebanon Pennsylvania a confusing incident links a pow wow healer to a family tragedy as an infant illness prompts blame and unclear motives. Local reports note community concern as details remain unsettled.
Fragmentary Report of Local Event
Partial readable lines describe an incident after a chill period with a mention of a coronation or official proceeding. The text is damaged and names or precise actions are unclear.
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Havey Miller
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Yeaterday
Mise Ruth Forscht
Altoona
IEE
Brunswick
R. E. Palmer CO
Worth Center St
Ceese Springers
All-Way Electric CO
South Street
Lebanon
Asmonths
the National Bank OF Corry
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Ian
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Amity
Spalding
McGregor
Playwolf
el Producto
Roi Tan
Rob't Burns
Steber
Peter Schuyler
Coty's
Hourigant's
Colgate's
Narcisse
Djerkiss
Thos. Downey
Bainbridge
Mary Lee
Belle Mead Sweets
Essenjay
Eastman Brownies
Eastman Kodaks
Minra
Main Sts
Sass
Saha
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