Mysterious hotel blast and linked robberies headline report
A chaotic patrol morning centers on a mysterious hotel explosion and a Pennsylvania rail yard robbery case. John Christopher and Lawrence Woodard, aged 17 and older, were taken to Erie to face related charges. Christopher confessed to the crime. Woodard pleaded not guilty. Authorities tie additional thefts to the pair as they await the February county court term.
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Erie
Nacesaury
Lawrence Woodard
John Christopher
Pennsylvania
Bele
Patty Mooney
Wilbur Merritt
PRR
Hip Hopartaire
Woodard
Christophier
Christopher
Gar-Nail
Heming
coWt
Tunkle Tase
Japanese Vessel Gingko Maru Aboard in Fiery Sink
A Japanese twin screw steamer Gingko Maru ran aground near northern Mexico after a nitrate hold fire. Passengers and crew, numbering about 3600 tons, were rescued by the Steamer tin Lythe snbach and reported safe. The ship, owned by Moon Kabushiki Kaisha and bound from Valparaiso to American Pacific ports, was under orders to abandon as fumes threatened explosion.
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United Pros
Francisco
Officten
Passengera
Criw
Sad
Julia Taickenbach
Gingit Mart
Moon Kabushiki Kaisha
Yokohama
County to Improve Dirt Roads with Cinders and Oil
County commissioners unveil plan to improve rural dirt roads by cindering and oiling leading township highways. Program aims to start early next year with funding from tax levy and anticipated engine treatment revenue. Road tests last fall showed promising results, and completion is target of next year.
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Board of County Commissioners
Legislative Problems Talk At Morrisburg Rotary Meeting
Dana Jones secretary of the Manufacturers Association of Erie explained upcoming legislative issues at Morrisburg. He noted the Legislature convenes May 5 and predicted taxation would dominate, with many bills affecting business and the state. He cited past sessions with 705 bills, 169 vetoed, 606 signed, and projected similar activity. urged business interests to monitor state capital closely. Rotarian V D Haswell of Erie and Lawrence Desmond attended.
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Morrisburg
Rotary
Dana Jones
Manufacturers Association of Erie
Speker
Commonwealth
Ktate
Woman to Head Pa Education Association
In Erie Pennsylvania Jessie Gray of Philadelphia was assured the new head of the Pennsylvania State Education Association after James Dickey and George Robb withdrew following pleas by women speakers arguing for female leadership. Corry schools are well represented at the convention with many local teachers traveling to Erie for sessions and the summer meeting.
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Erie
Miles Jessie Gray
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania State Education Association
James R. Dickey
Pittsburgh
George D. Robb
Altoona
Dickey
Robb
Corry
Examination Arranged for New Erie Drivers After Year Start
Henny Haenel of the State Highway Patrol organizes immediate new driver examinations in Erie starting January 8. Two Erie officers will be in the city each Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. for tests, with Haenel now based in Wesleyville supervising highway traffic enforcement in the region and making weekly trips to assist and check violations of state motoring rules.
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Corry
State Highway Patrol
Henny Haenel
Onn
Ilaenel
Erie
Cory
Wesleyville
Kid McCoy Appeals Manslaughter Conviction in Los Angeles
Former pugilist Norman Selby known as Kid McCoy was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the death of Teresa May, with the jury out 78 hours over four ballots. He plans an appeal as Judge Grail set sentencing for Friday.
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United Pros
Los Angeles
Teresa May
Kid
Norman Selby
Charles & Grail
City Council Advances 1924 Work With New Lighting Contract
City council in special session approved the 1924 tax levy and appropriation ordinances. Mayor Alexander was authorized to negotiate an immediate contract with Venango Public Service Corp for street lighting. police patrol to be modernized. Dr C F Hennett and Health Officer Dinkle tasked with dairy inspections and enforcement duties.
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Alexander 10
Venango Public Service Corporation
Dante
C.F. Hennett
Yateriman
Dinklé
Shepherd opens counter drive amid death inquiry
William D. Shepherd, foster father of Billy McChintgh, launches a counteroffensive against critics as chemical analysis of the boy's vital organs nears completion. He says he will publish a 1900 will naming Shepherd and his wife as guardians and traces of money, calling it proof of his devotion. He claims Dominée Wolff’s delay in releasing the chemists’ report preserves the integrity of the investigation, which he says will end with no findings of foul play.
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United Pros Cincagg
Billy McChintqgh
William D. Shepherd
Ag Dole
Shepherd
Billy
Wolff
Flood Threatens Big Alicia Mine at Brownsville
In Brownsville Pennsylvania on December 10 a water main break endangers the Miicia mine, which employs about 600. Large water ingress forces closure plans if the leak is not quickly fixed, as the reservoir emptying signals a worsening water supply crisis for the site and surrounding area.
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Big Alicia
Brownsville
Miicia
Water Company
Mystery surrounds Hollywood couple found dead Christmas
Los Angeles dispatch reports Mr. and Mrs. Mitton Holly of New York discovered dead in their Hollywood home. Police say Christmas packages surround a tree as autopsy pending to determine if poison or other cause. Relatives say they spent Christmas with a nephew Theodore Covell of Burbank.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Hollywood
Mire Mitton Holly
New York
Jim Colony
Trolly
Nepheir
Helly
Holly
Hubby
Holly'siside
Open House at Corry Country Club New Year's Party
Members of Corry Country Club are invited to an open house New Year’s Day party from 4 to 9 PM with buffet supper, bridge tables, and dancing to an orchestra. Mrs. James Macinnes chairs the event with the house committee urging attendance.
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Corry
Funeral of Mrs Aura Fonda on Wednesday
Funeral services for Mrs Aura Fonda will be held Wednesday afternoon from the East Smith street home. Christian Science readings by Mrs Avella King and a grave service by Rev J A Martin at Pins Grove cemetery. Mrs Fonda, long a city resident, is survived by her mother Mrs Fonds and brother James Ransom. flowers omitted. Master William Turner visits Brie with friends.
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Fonda
Mandy
East Smith Street
Avella King
Pins Grove
J. A. Martin
Presbyterian Church
Explosion rocks Commercial Hotel. worker gravely burned
A blast at the Commercial Hotel on East Main Street in Corry severely burned 35 year old Jess Hawn of Jamestown. He died at Corry Hospital after dawn, as investigators pursue unknown explosive origins and the cause remains a mystery. The blast shattered windows, damaged rooms, and tore fixtures, with authorities tracing the origin to the third floor washstand area.
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Jess Hawn
Jamestown
Corry
East Main Street
R. Jess Hawn
Corry Hospital
Hans Gamie
Gre
Ami
Ernest Tarek
Ast
Main Street
Dollocle
Hawn
Haven
Chatfield and
Sharpe
Jansestadt
JebIé
Paulson
Journal
Extra Session of Congress in Summer Likely
Washington dispatch reports Senate leaders broadly expect an extra session of Congress next summer due to a jammed current session. The question is whether it is called before or after June 30. Republican leaders urge restraint, suggesting Coolidge wait until September to decide on further tax cuts pending fiscal year reviews.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Coolidge
Holiday Hours at Post Office Announced for New Year
The post office will observe holiday hours on Thursday January 1, 1025. General delivery and stamp windows open 9 to 10 a.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. Money order and registry windows open morning only. Mails dispatched and sorted to boxes as on holidays. No mail delivery by city or rural carriers on New Year’s Day.
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William ‘Turner
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