Meadvill e jewel thievery and Mussolini empire talk
A Meadvill e jewelry store was robbed of jewelry and cash valued around 10 000 dollars. In Rome Mussolini gave an exclusive interview outlining imperial expansion as a form of national strength and power. Police say a Saegertown sausage plant also was broken into with equipment missing. A gang suspected in both crimes is being hunted across Crawford and neighboring counties.
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Rome
Benito Mussolini
Italy
Virle
Mussolini
Chigi Palace
Figoisre
Aly
Julian Empire
United Sts
Ain
Roosevelt
Arequite
Urope
United States
United Press Meadville
Abu
Edward
Depesea
Saegertown
Saegertown Sausage Co
Crawford
Christmas Program At St Edward’s Parochial School
The public is invited to a Christmas operetta at St Edward’s Parochial School in the auditorium Tuesday evening. A special curtain-raising intertainment is planned and advance tickets indicate high attendance. A new stage has been erected and all arrangements are set for the school playlet.
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St. Edward's Parochial School
Ue Auditoriins
New York Faces Yet Another Gem Robbery Mystery
New York police investigated a second jewel theft mirroring the Jessie Woolworth Donahue case. The victim, Mrs Starr, reported missing pins and valuables including a diamond bow brooch bracelets rings emerald earrings a pearl ring and a diamond studded matchbox. Her maid had left for a weekend vacation and Col Starr was away at the time of the burglary.
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United Press
New York
Jessie Woolworth Donahue
Col Williams
T. Starr, Stoker
Army
Mac Stare
Ja Heen
Abe
Sher
Starr
Offcer
Rabbi Recognizes Jesus Teachings as Ethical Code
United Press reports Rabbi Stephen Wise of the Free Synagogue in New York states that Jesus was a man not a myth and urges Jews to accept his teachings as a code of ethics. Wise acknowledges previously doubting the historicity and calls for immediate acceptance.
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United Pres
New York
Jesus
Nezareth
Stephen 8
Wise
The
Free Synagogue
Wi “Jess
Remodeling of East Main Street Hotel Planned
Complete remodeling of the Commercial Hotel is planned by proprietor Mr Beduxe. The project calls for refurnishing forty guest rooms and installing baths in about half the rooms plus heating and toilets. The entire hostelry on East Main Street will be enlarged with a new reception area and modern dining facilities.
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Beitge
George Bedne
Beduze
Beduxe
Touma Tepovery
East Main Treat
Toby
Plana Cll
Special Christmas Program a Big Church Hit
The Emmanuel Church held a festive Christmas program featuring the Sunday School and choir. Tableaus impressed, led by Mrs T W Campbell with G H Kamps of the electrical effects, and Wilson J Edwards noted for Birthday Fund contributions. Bertha Bennett visited from Bradford.
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Eomanuel
T. W. Campbell
G H. Kamps
Wilson J. Edwards
Siegenthaler to manage new hostelry here
KW Siegenthaler for four years at Reed House in Hine will become manager of the Huet Gorey. The announcement, by hotel operators, states his wife joined him and their experience should aid in running the new hostelry. AG Postle will continue supervising current operations for two weeks. George Bsworth named May Stork, taking up duties today.
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KW Siegenthaler
Mewar
Hine
Huet Gorey
Reed House
AG Postle. Uiwalite
Towa
George aBsworth
May Stork
Disney
Heavy Christmas Trade Crashes City Stores
Saturday’s mild weather drew crowds as merchants report brisk holiday shopping in the city. Department stores stay open late to accommodate late shoppers while many Tarmebs arrive for Christmas purchases and gift suggestions fill shelves.
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Hhedas
Corry
Andy Smith Improves After Pneumonia Battle
Philadelphia reports Andy Smith, former Penn and California All American, is somewhat improved while hospitalized with pneumonia. He fell ill during the Penn Cornell game holiday travel and was admitted to University Hospital after a doctor’s advice.
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Philadelphia
Andy” Smith
University
California
Wall
Andy
Penn
Smith
Ag Aj
Wilback
University of Pennaylyania
Unknown Pittsburg feud blamed in death of Pant Mau ra
An unidentified feud in Pittsburgh is blamed for the death of Pant Maura after a wound from an earlier assault during a wine fueled argument following a card game yesterday evening.
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Pittsburgh
Pant Maura
Ain Wikrows
Council to Adopt Thirteen Mill Levy Tonight
City council planned to formally adopt a thirteen mill tax levy for the coming year in the first regular session of the current administration. A special session may follow next week to pass year bills and finalize allocations for city employees and salaries before the new administration takes office in January.
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Celine
Catinel
Yuunisdon
Francis Mahoney Hurt In City Taxi Crash
Ikeports from Bellevue Hospital in New York indicate that Francis Mahoney, initial organizer for Community Service, remains in serious condition after a taxi crash. He suffered a compound fracture, facial injuries, and extensive cuts. unconscious for days, doctors still cautious but hopeful for recovery. Mahoney had previously helped Community Service here and is remembered by many friends.
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Francis Mahoney
New York City
Ellevue Hospital
New York
Francis Mahomey
Oniqutes
Patrick Liven
Mahoney
Althougly
Commmunity Service
Sunday Schools Present Bethlehem Pageant At City Buildings
Two Christmas programs were held last evening drawing capacity crowds at Mt. Fe Church and the Municipal Building. The Bethlehem pageant was presented by the Sunday School of Rt. Wighbeth’s church with help from Mie Smiley School and choirs. Recitations dialogues singing and piano solos highlighted the program. Santa Claus then distributed gifts to the children.
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MFE
Bethlehem
Mie Smiley
Santa Clas
Pitts
Wayne Wheeler to Speak at Erie Interchurch Meeting
Wayne B. Wheeler general counsel of the Anti Saloon League of America will present at the Erie Interchurch Federation annual business meeting on Monday December 28 in Erie Pennsylvania. The address will cover prohibition policy and church cooperation.
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Wayne Wheeler
Erie
United Pros
Erie Interchurch Federation
Wayne B. Wheeler
AntiSalobn League of America
White Christmas Forecast for Western Pennsylvania
The Weather Bureau predicts cold weather with showers turning to snow in Western Pennsylvania around Christmas. Temperatures may be low enough to prevent snow from melting before the holiday.
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United Fresh
Pittsburgh
Weather Bureau
Pennsylvania
Scranton Mayor Hopes New Path to End Strike
Scranton mayor Durkan seeks a meeting within hours with operators and miners to push a settlement. He aims to secure President Lewis of the miners and Philadelphia officials to back the Pinchot plan and restart talks. Operator W W Tuulis says today’s meeting is impossible while no word from Lewis exists.
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Scranton
Durkan
Lewis
Neal
Philadelphia
Ranton
Asl
Tuulis
Ansans Iis
Levis
Durkin
Strain of Rescue Proves Fatal for Veteran Pilot
Arthur Chambers a 70 year old Delaware Bay Pilot died at his Lewes home after the Lenape rescue mission. He guided the burning Lenape through Delaware Capes to safety and saved nearly 400 passengers and crew though one life was lost. He never piloted another ship following the ordeal and locals attribute his illness to the strain of the rescue.
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United Press
Lewes
Del
Arthur Chambers
Delaware Bay
Chambers
Delaware Capes
Bombing at Foochow College Shocks U S Institution
Dec 21 reports state a bomb exploded at Foochow College, an American board affiliated school in Peking. President Willard Beard narrowly escaped. protesters warned of anti Christian and anti foreign actions culminating on Christmas Day with police guarding missions and institutes.
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Peking
Foochow
Foochow College
Willard Beard
Students’ Union
Coolidge Seeks Democrats Aid On Court Plan
President Coolidge, facing Republican revolt led by Borah against the World Court proposal, aims to win Democratic support after Colonel House visited the White House. Observers expect possible entente with Democrats on foreign policy, including debts settlements and League participation, amid party opposition.
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Coolidge-Democratic Entente
Colonel House
Hy United
Washington
Withi
Borah
Klomalois
Harding Dughes Coolidge
House
Woodrow Wilson
Venango County Miner Felon Sentenced After Escape
Edward Goss, an estate prisoner from Rockview, was sentenced in Venango County to not less than four nor more than eight years for helicopter and tarnya crimes. He escaped on July 20, 1924, was recaptured in Lincoln, Nebraska, and brought back to receive a new sentence effective at the end of his current term. The report also notes widespread hardships in coal country as miners face unemployment and breadline conditions with fuel shortages and disease.
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Edward Goss
Western Penitentiary
United Press
Belleponth
Dale
Rockview
Penitentini
Guse
Venango Courty Garly
Hillegtary
Tarviny
Nuvere Wereh
Listoln
Nebre
Lindér
Harry Goss
Gass
Wilkes Barre
Estranged Husband Kills Wife and Child in New Jersey
Antonio Morano, 42, murdered his wife and their two year old son in Orange New Jersey on December 21. He wounded the wife’s infant daughter and fled after entering through a window as authorities describe a motive tied to family support struggles.
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United Press Orange
N. J
Antonio Morano
Frank Grieco
Moran
Morano
Gas fumes fatal in Glasport death of Albert George
Carbon monoxide gas caused the death of 18 year old Albert George in Glasport on Sunday. His brother Edward is recovering at McKeesport Hospital.
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Glassport
Albert George
Edward
McKeesport Hospital
Prominent Banker James Hoyle Dies in Miami
James Hoyle secretary of the Union Trust Company died suddenly Sunday night in Miami. The notable banker was a respected figure in financial circles, with a career marked by leadership and service to the Union Trust Company.
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Washington
James Hoyle
Union Trust Company
Mia
Yorkville Mayor Henry Coss Loses Car Again
The Yorkville mayor Henry Coss suffers another motor loss as a car is burned in a local garage fire. The incident follows an earlier car loss connected to the same figure.
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Yorkville
Henry Cossus
Christmas recess announced for schools
Schools close Tuesday for Christmas recess as the holiday vacation runs later this year due to a late school start. Students and teachers will return Monday after the weekend travels of many families from around the country.
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Seupois
Tneety
Corey
Five Best Radio Features and Concert Highlights
Station KSD in St Louis presents a top program lineup featuring the Chicago orchestra WLS with the Blue Ribbon Artists and a late evening WEAP hookup. Central hour spotlights The Tileg Hofman with WSAL coverage in a bustling radio schedule.
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KSD
St. Lowis
BFM
WLS
Cicago
WEAP
The
Tileg Hofman
Wsal Claeitinei
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