Temporary organization formed for Hoover loan bank near Corry
Corry residents moved a step closer to a small town bank by forming a temporary organization at the Hotel Corry. Worth Harmond was named temporary chairman with Sidney Boston as vice chairman and Millon J. Brown as secretary and treasurer. About twenty five subscribers discussed the best path to permanent organization as representatives from Community Savings and Loan Bank of Warren described their model and success. About $20,000 has been subscribed with hopes for $40,000 before formal organization. The first payment date was authorized.
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Community Savings and Loan Bank
Bt Warren
Anglo American naval talks likely to restart after British election
Diplomatic circles see no near settlement of the Anglo American naval controversy. A British general election in 1920 could shift policy, possibly bringing the United States closer to agreement before the 1921 arms conference. Optimism centers on a potential new Three-Power conference if UK policy softens and public sentiment shifts. Anniversary services mark the 25th Troquois Theatre fire tragedy in Chicago.
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Ay Lyle C. Wilson
United Press
Washington
League of Nations
Hellas
Chicago
Troquois Theatre
Youth clings to train handles to ride car miles
A youth named Yanise Van Cise clung to the handle of passenger train No. 902 after leaving Centerville, holding on as the car sped toward Hydetown. He escaped serious harm, suffering only a nervous shock, and was discovered when the train was flagged down. The incident was described by the Titusville Herald as a thrilling, dangerous moment aboard the Corry line.
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Centerville
Lather Place
Corry
Hydetown
Titusville
Yanise
Jenterville
Jonas van Cise
Herald
Titisville
Tillisville
Bombs Found in Vespucci Palace in Milan
United Press reports twelve bombs discovered in the Vespucci palace, seat of the archbishopric, with earlier word of two. Police say devices planted in the basement aimed to blow up the palace and possibly Archbishop Cardinal Mugenio Tost, who had returned to his private office after a Rome trip for Pope Pius' jubilee.
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United Press
Milan
Italy
Vespucci Palace
Mugenio Tost
Cardinal Tost
Rome
Pius
Pennsylvania lawmakers prepare for short 1929 session in Harrisburg
As the Pennsylvania Legislature nears its 1929 opening in Harrisburg, leaders anticipate a brief session with harmony intact. No major contentious bills are highlighted, though hundreds of measures are drafted for introduction. Key figures including Edward Martin and Horace W. Schanta are due to arrive for party caucus meetings ahead of the session.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Legislative Reference Bureau
Houge
Senate
Harrinturg
Chaiman Edward Martin J
Horace W. Schanta
Joseph Grundy
Bristol
P S E A NAMES NEW OFFICERS AT CONVENTION
At the Pennsylvania State Education Association convention in New Castle Dr Charles R Foster of Indiana was elected president. Dr Joseph Noonan of Mooney City became first vice president and Lands Tanger of Reading schools second vice president. Howard J Sheen of Lue Senior High School attended from Jay and J Herbert Kelly remains executive secretary. The organization also noted Pennsylvania's large teachers retirement system with assets of 53 874 313 59 and discussed home improvements in Harrisburg costing 186 424 54.
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Howard J. Sheen
Lue
Jay
Reading
Pennsylvania State Education Association
Pennsylvania
Amerrica
Employes Retirement Board
Pr. HH. Baish
Harrisburg
Rosston
National Commo! of
Baish
Ansy Marguerite Elder
Pittsburgh
Jad
H_ W Dodd
Allentown
Permament Fund
Slippery Roads Trigger Multiple Vehicle Wrecks
Slippery pavement and light snowfall caused treacherous driving conditions across the city and nearby highways. The intersection of Smith and Center saw several near misses as vehicles lost control, including a Ford roadster and a Nash car colliding when their machines skidded.
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Smith
Center Atroops
Ford
Nash
Hoover signals restraint on intervention in South America
United Press report aboard USS Utah details President-elect Hoover’s statements during a goodwill tour. He indicated intervention in other nations’ affairs was not a policy, citing Nicaragua as a non imperial action and stressing the need to protect American markets and dairy refrigeration advances to aid Argentine competition. Strong ties with South American leaders emerged as mutual confidence grew.
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Thomas L. Stokes
United Press
Irigoyem
United States
Indieitee
Hoover
Nicaragua
U.S
Argentina
Mussolini
Italy
Raymond Poincare
France
South America
Mr. Hoover
Probe sanity of girl slayer
Two physicians were appointed by Judge Ambrose B Reid to determine the mental condition of sixteen year old Mamie Hecket of North Versailles township, charged with murdering Syedvoldt Claire Peterson. Hecker was alleged to have set fire to the house where the child was fatally burned.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Ambrose B Reid
Mamie Hecket
North Versailles Township
Syedvoldt
Claire Peterson Vnal Delobexth
Miss Hecker
Radio schedule highlights and station lineups
A listing of broadcasts across networks and stations including Nations Symphony Orchestra with Damrosch at 3 p.m. on WEA, 10 p.m. Pulled Light Opera Hour on WEAF, 10 p.m. Lucky Strike Orchestra on WIZ, 10:15 p.m. Melodrama Enzel Kirke on WHEW, and a late Cincinnati dance program at 11 a.m. pending.
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WEA
Damrosch
WJ2
WEAF
Lucky Strike Orchestra
WIZ
Enzel Kirke
Transfer Discloses Council’s Big Saving
Closing meeting of the year reveals city council transferred 8828.07 from Incidental to the permanent improvement fund showing a substantial saving in municipal administration. The move highlights frugal budgeting and cost containment during the fiscal year.
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Council
Spd Witt
Reeshstfuclok
Duis
Pastiolar Fund
Suisidere
Wosit
Ty Paty Council
Eny
Cunell
Yeas
Olin W. Brickel Breshiing
Resi
Acton
Inkeli Am Goytual Theep Resulilions
Ystrions
Paul Pil
Rhyland
NT. Ressler
Muri Coyle
Inet
Connell
P.M. Nichols
Nasmuch
Bracken
Influenza Cases Rise Across Towns Amid Epidemic
An influenza outbreak spreads through Kane-Christmas area and nearby towns with about 200 cases reported. Health officials warn of a serious situation as multiple borough workers fall ill, including the chief and several police and legal staff. City government operations face strain as illness reduces staff across industries.
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Rothe Tipton
Ken Om
Kane
Health Department
Ines
van Bloyert
Pennsylvania Railroad
C. W. Persing
Franke J. Wood
Clyde Mofnall
Ac Miing Ag
Sharon Youth Injured In Auto Crash Near Death
Sharon Pa December 29 Lawrence Stevenson 19 son of Rev H af Stey Rint MM 2 from this district near death after an automobile accident at night Three other youths McConnell 22 Wilfred Gull 18 and Martin Lurtz 19 were injured McConnell drove the car which struck a telephone pole at the curve Stevermon skull fractured and he was selected to live others not seriously hurt
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United Press
Sharon
Lawrence Stevenson
H. Af
Saul
Wercames
McConnell
Wilfred Gull
Martin Lurtz
Stevermon
Otters
Open House Observed by Stanford Hose Company
Stanford Hose Company invites all members to an New Year's Day open house with extended invitations and high expected attendance as they celebrate the holiday together.
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Stanford Hose Company
Luddie Arrest Alleges Debt Scams In Wilkes Barre
Police in Wilkes Barre detained Dortor Nick Laddie aged 45 amid a probe into a so called treatment scam. Authorities say he collected over $600 from relatives of a deceased woman who died weeks ago claiming medical services.
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Wilkes Barre
Dee
Dortor
Nick Laddie
Laddie
al Womitn
Whole program of legislation feared in doubt
Washington reports warn that Congress faces a tangle over the Kolloyp treaty the naval bill and farm relief. Hoover’s promise to act after holidays fuels conflict as factions seek to push or delay measures amid threats of filibusters. Reed of Missouri may delay the treaty vote while efforts to pass the McNary Haugen farm bill loom.
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Paul R. Mallon
United Press
Washington
Congress
Nayaie
Aisin
Fre
Idsi
Seni
James Reed
Missouri
Borah Ig
Thieves Team Up In Farm Raid Across Counties
Police joined Warren County authorities and federal parties after a farm visit near Clymer Columbus in Winrsn County. Ten reports list stolen cash and valuables including money and other articles. Suspects’ identities remain unclear. footprints and clues may help reveal the culprits.
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Warren County
Clymer
Columbus
Winrsn County
LeConvict of Auto Crash Claims Detroit Man
Johnstown dispatch reports Louie Darlind Paugh of Detroit, 27, died in a Lincoln highway crash near Red's Corner. A second victim, a bus nurse, perished earlier. details describe a burned vehicle and severe injuries to Mrs. Paugh including a broken back and a broken neck.
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Ay United Press
Johnstown
Louie Darlind Paugh
Detroit
Somenesh Huss
Lincoln Highway
Red's Corner
Jamies
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State Education Association
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