Holiday Toll Soars Across Nation in Christmas Traffic
United Press tally reports about 875 deaths and injuries to 2000 nationwide during the two day holiday period. Traffic crashes, liquor poisonings, mine disasters in Illinois and other states, drownings, and self inflicted deaths mark the grim toll. In Pennsylvania at least 35 deaths were linked to hostility accidents and other holiday hazards.
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Mowedqua
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Los Angeles
New York
Lems
Chicago
Rush
Corpus Christi
Texas
James
New Rochelle
N.Y
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Charles Hassler
Stonetown
Reading
Arrived at Parsonage Wedding Ceremony in Curry
At the parsonage the home of Rey and Ms. WA Hooke a couple from Curry were united in marriage. They were attended by Mr and Mrs Paul Fox. The couple wore travelling clothes and left for a short wedding trip. They will reside with the groom's parents Mr. and Mrs. Ray M. Haskins near Biccadilli HM. Last Saturday afternoon a similar event occurred.
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Christmas Revel Ends in Young Couple's Death
In Denver, a Christmas party ended in the deaths of a 19 year old Pueblo girl and her 20 year old sweetheart. Police investigated and suspect poisoning or asphyxiation as the cause. Contorted faces and signs of poisoning were noted as officers reviewed the scene.
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Insull Is Winner At Hearing
The Creek court ruled against extradition of Samuel Thai to the United States. Under the decision Thai would remain in Greece or move to a territory without an active extradition treaty. Thai faced embezzlement charges tied to a large Midwestern utility empire.
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Magnals
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Greece
Thsuli
Chicago
Ivan Caster Dies of Wound at Ohio Home
Word reached the city of the death of Ivan Caster age 21 at Painesville Ohio from a gunshot wound. He was a former Columbus youth and son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Caster. The family moved to Ohio about three years ago. A brother and sister remain in Ohio and Columbus, with a widow also noted. Details of the shooting and funeral arrangements were not received.
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Wes
Walter Casten
Ohio City
Walter
Clymer
Clarence Cole
Allen
N.Y
St Johns Day Banquet Tonight At Masonic Temple
Masons in Corry and nearby prepare for the St John’s Day banquet at the Masonic Temple with over a hundred members expected. Eastern Star ladies will serve dinner. Prank Perry and his orchestra provide music. Rev W J Maton delivers invocation. Prof Charles Flatt gives an address. Olin Bracken presides as toastmaster. program includes jewels presentation and “Star Spangled Banner.”
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Masonic Temple
Corry
Perry
America
W. J. Maton
Union City
Charles Flatt
Grove City
Olin Bracken
Senate group moves advance beer measure
United Press report from Washington describes senators maneuvering to block prohibition groups from testifying before committees on beer plans delaying Volstead act changes. Dinwiddie, veteran prohibition organizer, pressed to speak but faced courteous rejection as the judiciary panel debates replacing parts of the act with a 3.2 percent beer provision and repealing alcoholic consent sections.
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United Press
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Morris
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Blaine
U S Demand French Meet December Payment
Washington officials said the United States views the December installment of France's $20 million debt as an indispensable step before reconsidering the overall French debt. No instructions have been sent to Ambassador Edge yet. Edge may meet Premier Paul-Boncour again to seek a clearer US attitude on debt revision.
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Roosevelt Talworl
Timor Cartharia Ship Passengers Stricken by Influenza
Glasgow dispatch reports 400 passengers and crew aboard the Timor Cartharia were struck by influenza. Ship’s surgeon Daniel Murphy reportedly worked four days and nights to prevent deaths, aiding passengers and crew during the mid voyage emergency.
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Anes Frese
Glasgow
Scotland
Sirgen Danial Murphy
14 Bodies Yet Unrecovered from Ill Mine
By George E. Schuppe MoWeaqua Ill Dec 27 Mo wenqua mourns a mine disaster as 54 miners were trapped by a blast in Shafer mine with 14 bodies still unaccounted for. Rescue crews faced heavy debris and blocked shafts as fresh air was introduced and entry delayed until fumes cleared.
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George E. Schuppe
United Press
Moweaqua
Mowenqua
Shafer
Youth Given Jail Sentence For Disorderly Conduct
James Ianerty Jr was arrested after a disturbance in which he allegedly threatened a Fourth Ward resident. Police say he carried a gun and was fined ten dollars for disorderly conduct or ten days in jail. Prosecutors plan assault and battery charges against him.
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Fre Laird
Clearfield Editor John Short Dies at His Son's Home
John F. Short editor of the Clearfield Republican died at his son's home after a heart attack in Philadelphia. He was 70. Funeral services set for Thursday. Short spent over 52 years in journalism, leading the Clearfield Republican, a weekly newspaper with a century-long history.
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John F. Short
Clearfield
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Cleariela Republican
Locusts Devastate Argentine Farms Across Bermejo District
Buenos Aires dispatch reports a vast swarm of locusts, up to 100 miles long, sweeping through the Bermejo district and destroying cotton tobacco and grain. Officials say 40 percent of crops are ruined, farmers dig trenches and build locust taps, while authorities seek sulfur and arsenic. a farmer and his wife hanged themselves after their orchards were destroyed.
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Bermejo
Taner
Pa Education Assn Meeting in Harrisburg
The Pennsylvania State Education Association holds its three day convention in Harrisburg as public officials and taxpayers seek proposals on school funding salaries and reforms amid reports from Dr. Francis Haas and committee chairmen. State Superintendent James Rule speaks at the general session with Governor Pinchot addressing Wednesday night.
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Hoffmaster
Pennsylvania State Education Association
Harrisburg
Commonwealth
Francis D. Haas
Bloomsburg State Teachers’ College
House of Delegates
Association
James N. Rule
Pinchot
Apostolic "Healers" Face Murder Charges
Linden Texas December 27 three men charged with murder in the fatal choking of five year old Bernice Clayton during a backwoods healing scene. County Attorney Whitworth indicated today the death penalty will be sought. Accused are Paul Oakley Coy Oakley and Bernice Clayton Sr father Sherman A Clayton. All held without bail pending a preliminary hearing.
Persia blames intrusion by government over oil concession
United Press reports from Persian Foreign Minister Mohamad Ali Khan Porought that Britain's intrusion blocked a friendly deal with Anglo Persian Oil Co. He says the concession cancellation targets a major navy oil reserve, threatens international repercussions, and Persia hopes the League of Nations will uphold its claim while seeking direct talks without withdrawing the annulment.
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League of Nations
Eugene Lyons
United Press
Anglo-Persian Ol Co
Mohamed Ali Khan Porought
Great Britain
League of Nations Council
Britain
Teheran
Garner foresees an extra session in spring
Washington dispatch reports Speaker Garner says President-elect Roosevelt faces slim odds of avoiding a spring extra session. He doubts Hoover would sign beer or farm relief bills and notes repeal of prohibition could trigger a special session. He hopes it won’t be necessary but fears Congress may be obligated to convene to fulfill promises if laws aren’t enacted.
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Washington
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Roosevelt
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Hoover
Pittsburgh probe into two deaths after police arrest
Authorities seek cause of death for two men who fell ill in a police station cells after being arrested on drunkenness charges. One man identified as Patrick Haley, 50, with no home, the other remains unidentified.
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Bac
Patrick Haley
Roosevelt Directs Move Behind Sales Tax Drive
Washington dispatch reports President-elect Roosevelt directing a bipartisan push for a general manufactures sales tax to balance the budget. Democratic leaders and Speaker Garner indicate strong momentum, with Republicans pledging support to pass the levy, aimed to raise about 500 million dollars for a balanced budget before Roosevelt takes office.
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William F. Kerby
United Press
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Snail Saul
Jagt
Watts
Hoover
Treasury Mills
Club Speaker Forecasts France Germany Threat in Coming War
Dr. Elmer Hess of Mice told Rotary Club at Hotel Corry that France, once strong, may face a major conflict within five years, likely against Germany Great Britain and Italy. He blamed war on racial religious and political differences and urged cutting profits to end war, sharing Europe travel observations and notes on France Germany England and Japan.
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