City prepares for early January city administration induction
Resignation of Frank Parsons is received and city officials set to be sworn in next Monday at 10 o'clock in the Municipal building. Mayor elect Brace Ken is expected to take office with J Porter acting as clerk. New officials include Loveland and Wales with Howard remaining on council. Induction ceremonies and organizational tests will follow, outlining the mayor’s program and department heads for the coming year.
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Morida
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Corretry
J. Tie Pickran
Oda
Age of Earth Questioned by Geologists and Astronomers
At Yale University Dr Alfred Lane cited discoveries placing Earth’s formation at about 1.013 billion years ago, amid debate with astronomers who hold higher estimates. Geologists claim the planet was in a primordial state long before preCambrian rock formation, while astronomers remain far ahead in timing the world’s age.
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Coroner Jury Rules Erie Christmas Party Tragedy Unavoidable
An Erie coroner's jury finds that four children died at the Erie Arena during a December 22 1925 Christmas party panic caused by a dangerous crowd surge. Witnesses cited include city police, firemen, and workers who aided victims. The panel commends the Erie police and fire department for their actions during the incident.
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Erie
Dee
America
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Tour City
Erin Arena
S. Ganley
John Dougherty
Weber
Charles Schade
A. J. Englert
Edward Englert
Joseph Kubeja
Billy Wager
Eileen Ricks
St. Vincent’ Hospital
Erie Arena
Upper
French Street
Erie Firemen
Federal court moves to speed up liquor cases
United Press reports Pittsburgh officials fold hearings on all prohibition cases to the prohibition headquarters. District Attorney John D. Meyer endorses faster procedure after conviction of Frederick Baird, Pennsylvania prohibition administrator. A United States commissioner will hear the cases.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Prohibition
John D. Meyer
Baird
Pennsylvania
United States
VFW Auxiliary to Hold New Year Party
The Lanlye Auxiliary of the local VFW will host a New Year’s party at a hall Thursday evening. A supper will be served at 7 o’clock to veterans and their families, followed by dancing and entertainment. All veterans and families are invited to attend.
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Lanlye
Oil Veterans of Foreign Wars
Starn Rtas
Bishop Manning backs sports for spiritual growth
United Press reports Bishop Manning of the Episcopal Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York told the National Collegiate Athletic Federation that sports aid proper spiritual development when not commercialized. He cited Sunday golf or tennis as harmless and said sports can be as important as prayer for character formation. He spoke at the federation meeting in New York.
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United Press
New York
Wilfism ‘. Menning
Episcopal Cathedral of
St. John the Divine
New [York
National Collegiate Athletic Federation
Manning
Record Low Mercury Across Region Amid Severe Cold
A cold wave left the area frozen as temperatures plunged to eight below, with Mt Lebanon hitting zero and nearby stations recording subzero readings. Pittsburgh logged near eight degrees at 8 am, while Venango counties reported twelve below in parts. Forecasters warned colder nights and daytime warming only to the mid teens as radiation losses continued.
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Delbele
Venango County
Pittsburgh
United States
Elias
Wo Va
W & Aioerman
Fielow
Kirean
Mt Lebanon
Ingram
Atlantic
West Virginia
Gunmen Loot Spanish Diner. One Killed in New York
Three gunmen robbed a Spanish diner on the west side during dinner. Manuel Kernantes, 22, part owner, was shot and died from chest and abdominal wounds. The bandits stole about $2,000 in cash and jewelry. Police described the attack as a targeted heist and searched for the suspects.
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New York
Manuel Kernantes
Fe Graye
Vhildtrany
Money Making Device Nets Swindler $1 000
Authorities seek the “kind stranger” who sold Mrs Jatin Billets a device for 1000 that supposedly turned blank paper into $2 bills. The widow invested her life savings and found the output remained blank. The incident occurred in Monongahela Pennsylvania on December 20.
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United Prem Monongauela
Jatin
Rockefeller fight to save West Fifty Fourth Street from encroaching commerce
Rockefeller family uses millions to block commercial encroachment on their Upper West Side neighborhood of The Avenue. John D. Rockefeller Jr. joins his father as planners buy land to draw a protective line. They have spent millions to control frontage along West Fifty Fourth Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues and surrounding blocks to keep commercial expansion at bay.
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United Press
New York
James
John D. Rockefeller
Fiftyfourth
Fifth Avenue
Asslers
Vanderbilts
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Rockefellers
Kiwanis Club Meeting Set For Thursday
Members of the Savants Con hold their final year meeting at the Hotel Corry tomorrow at noon. A special election Thursday will decide the seventh director for the coming year after a tie between Glenni Barker and Elmer Git Hbertson in last week’s voting.
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Savants Con
Hotel Corry
Miéction Oren
Glenni Barker
Elmer Git’ Hbertson
Young Driver Hurt In Crossing Collision Near Mercer
Clyde Adams, 18, sustained injuries when a car he drove was struck by a Pennsylvania Light Go. engine at a railroad crossing near Mercer. He is resting comfortably at Mercer Hospital with expectant recovery ahead.
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Mercer
Clyde Adams
Pennsylvania
Mercer Hospital
Ofescter
Final City Council Meeting Closes Year with Readings
The last session of the year approved tax levy salary and appropriation ordinances and final bills. Mayor Alexander and Commissioners Weaver Kelly and Howard attended. Final readings on four ordinances including Bill No. 27 and transfers to the municipal funds were approved. Taxpayer expenditures totaling over 1200 were referred to the Superintendent. An applicant sought the position of Commissioner of Streets as informal talks closed the meeting.
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Hold Suspect in Big Hold Up Case Near Castle Shannon
Pittsburgh dispatch reports county detectives detained 94 year old Joseph Russo of Monongahela in connection with a $30,000 payroll heist at Castle Shannon last week. A bystander, a Lincoln tour car, and six masked bandits were involved. Russo, dubbed a speed driver, denies the charges and claims he was previously detained without cause. State police weigh the theory that all six conspirators are out of state.
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Castle Shannon
United Press
Pittsburgh
Joseph Russo
Monongahela
Castle Shannnon
Gump
Russo
Thrnee
Tani
Pittburgh Arminal Company
Bertillon
Bue Rea
Moniongshela
Flapper of 56 Granted Divorce in Erie County
Nina L. Henry, 56, was granted a divorce from Joseph Henry in Erie County Court by Judge William E. Wirt. Henry testified she was married May 28, 1921, and that her husband controlled her attire and style, prompting his jealousy and dictation until he left her December 10, 1921.
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United Press
Rie
William E. Wirt
Erie County
Nina L. Henry
Union City
Joseph Henry
Henry
Weratuce
Voter Registration and Ballots in Pennsylvania Election
In Pennsylvania 90,904 registered voters qualified, with 1,898,220 casting ballots in the November general election. About 9.9% of the total enrollment participated, with detailed counts by party and gender across Republicans, Democrats, Socialists, and Prohibitionists. Data released by Secretary of the Commonwealth CL King.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
the Commonwealth
CL. King
Unsolved Deaths Cast Shadow Over Pennsylvanian Farm Family
Two deaths in Waynesburg remain unsolved as investigators pursue carbon monoxide theory at the Thompson home. A canary survived the test, and officials plan a повторный check with the garage door open. Authorities note a prior issue over Brooklyn taxes connected to wartime munitions operations.
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Waynesburg
Charles Thompson
Mable Ward
United Press
Newark
Republic of
Lvs
Ashland Man Held on Murder Charge for Wife’s Death
Adolpher Stockbine, accused of shooting his wife on November 19 after confessing at a hearing, was committed today by Justice J. J. McFadden to stand trial for murder. He said the killing followed alleged unfaithfulness.
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Ashland
Adolpher Stockbine
Justice of the Pesce
J. J. McFadden
Stockbine
Operators And Miners Resume Conferenes In New York
Negotiations on a composite plan for settling the anthracite strike proceed amid cautious optimism. Alvin Markle of Hazleton presents features from 98 plans, with miners resisting arbitration. Attending talks at Waldorf and other venues, parties pursue a workable settlement while avoiding heated exchanges.
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United Press
New York
Chick Hope
Clare
Alvin Markle
Hazleton
Five Best Radio Programs Listed In Daily Guide
A reader guide lists top broadcasts for the day featuring WEAF network hookup 1001 Mi Roxy and His Gang Havana Municipal Bar WLS Chicago K P Wy Circus Program WSM Nestiville PS Scottisly Rite Choir ROA Dedver Bly KOA Players and more. The schedule highlights variety shows and musical acts across networks with featured performances and stations.
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Nestiville
Scottisly Rite Choir
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