Corry Plans New Manufacturing Plant On Second Ward Grounds
Local parties purchase the Second Ward grounds on East Washington Street for a large manufacturing plant to be built by the Corry Jamestown Manufacturing Corporation. An agreement with Ere Rail Tow extends switching facilities to the new site, enabling whippite operations. Officials project a big plant in spring with a larger facility later, aiming for a stronger industrial year in 1925.
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Corry
Washinston Street
D. A. Tillstrom
GA. Anderson
W. E. Windanl
Chrry-Jamestowr Manufacturne Corportion
Gsean
Haat Workington
Marly
Hillstrom
Corry Chair Company
Tidsent Couinogthy
Beraine
Wallhowse
Hillysrqy
Inter Dave
East Washington Sturst
Dawes Plan Proposed for Refunding of Debt
French Finance Minister Clementel proposed applying the Dawes plan principles to France's debt with the United States and Britain. He spoke at the American embassy to clarify France's stance and denied any push for debt repatriation, insisting France accept Dawes principles without German-style controls. He noted cyclical payment discussions would mirror those used for Germany while rejecting transfer arrangements. M J McMahon and Frank Turkhart planned to visit Thomas Burkhham in Sisters of Mercy hospital, returning by Friday morning with his brother.
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United Press
Clementel
Terrick
France
Sidhe
Germany
Ierg
M. J McMahon
Turkhart
Vieie
Thomas Burkkham
Sisters of Mercy Hospital
Tatter
Perm
Warren Rum Plant Encased in Concrete
A bootleg operation in Northwestern Pennsylvania was shut down after police seized four to five counties worth of stills mash whiskey and labeling. The plant was buried under ground beneath a garage owned by Charles Schinders who escaped custody. Schinders fled toward the Canadian border, leaving $50,000 in property seized.
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United Press
Warren
Puinaylvania
Dlintillory
Charles Schinders
Bootlex
Scharihers
Scouts to Rename Executive Council Friday Meeting
Corry seeks civic support to reorganize Boy Scout work. A meeting at the Municipal building Friday at 7 30 p m aims to name an Executive Council and outline the reorganization with Scout Executive Billy Rich. City officials, Rotary and Kiwanis invited to attend.
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Phrstciinely Parente
M. J. Jet
Corry
City Council
Recréation Board
Board of Education
Rotary Clos
Kiwanis Chih
Kentral
Rotary Clubs
Hoy Scouts
Hoyse
Sout
Ssight
Corsy
Scout Commission
Erie
Finis on Teapot Dome scandal probe near
Washington December 31 The Senate may close the Teapot Dome oil inquiry next Monday as Senator Thomas J Walsh plans to move to adopt the committee report. The document offers testimony recitation and Walsh interpretation with no legislative recommendations. Spencer of Missouri opposes Walsh and has yet to present a counter report.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
Teapot Dome
Thomas J. Walsh
Walsh
Spencer
Missouri
Corry Opens New Junior High Next Monday
Corry’s new Junior High school will formally open next Monday morning with classes in the Second Ward building. Equipment from the Senior High is being moved, and all is being readied for the opening. The E F Austin Company of Erie handles construction and the new gym will be usable soon with the rest of the building.
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Corry
TE. Mantey
E. Fe, Austin Company of Erie
General Contractors
Weet
Last Day for 1924 Auto Tags in Harrisburg
Harrisburg motorists faced no extension for 1924 license tags as of December 31. The Highway Department announced late applicants would not receive extra time, noting the notice was issued early enough this year to permit tags.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Highway Department
Sheeley Held For Larceny At Little Valley
Merritt Sheeley former traffic officer and city regent is held in Cattaraugus County jail Little Valley on a charge of grand larceny. Indictment settled by December grand jury trial set for January term opening next Monday. Sheriff department says charge relates to bail checks. He arrived yesterday intending to surrender and hopes to clear up the matter. District attorney unavailable for comment.
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Merritt Sheeley
Gattiraugus
Little Valley
Sheeley
Corry
Sheriff's Department
Geen
Fttaraugus
Garey
Jane
Salamanca
Progressives Move to Cut Price of Bread
In Washington the Progressive bloc in Congress pushed for early action to lower bread costs. They cite a copper bill and press the Federal Trade Commission for a swift wrap on the bread investigation spurred by Senator La Follette’s charges of excess pricing. Senator Copper’s bill was brought to the Senate Agriculture Committee where Norris pledged quick consideration.
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United Press
Washington
Congress
Federal Trade Commission
la Folletti
Capper
Senate Agriculture Committee
Norris
Attorney General to Prosecute Forkas in Elmira Federal Case
Frank Forkas of Erie faces federal charges in the Western District of New York to be presented in Elmira. Deputy Attorney General William J. Donovan will lead the prosecution, with Donovan expected to appear for the grand jury and potential arraignment. A plea of not guilty remains an alternative for Forkas.
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Frank Forkas
Erie
Federal Court of the Western Distret
New York State
Elmira
United States
the Times
Tom Tuner
Findley Laks Road
Forkwy
Journal
Luis
Jamestown
Cal
William J. Donovan
Wild Bill
Buffalo
Ais
New York
Coolidge
Washington
Donovan
Col
Torkas
Col. Donovan
Porkusas
Bhasji
Retiring Kiwanis President Honored At Club Meeting
W. C. Murray, retiring Kiwanis Club president, received a Shrine water charm from members at a Bluebird restaurant luncheon. Walter Peake became president, succeeding Murray, as Charles H. Keating relinquished the vice presidency to Don F. Smith and the new officers were sworn in.
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W. C. Murray
Kiwanis Club
Bluebird
Murray
Pres Dent
Walter. Peake
Kiwanis
Moday
Mr. Murray
Charles H. Keating
Don F. Smith
Mysterious Explosion Kills Jamestown Man at Hotel
County and local police to join probe into the Sunday dawn blast at the Commercial Hotel that killed R. Jess Haun on the third floor. Authorities dispute whether the blast originated in the victim's room and note two reported explosions as investigators recheck the scene and motives. Alexander's Undertaking Parlors holds Haun's body as relatives travel from Missouri.
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Commercial Hotel
R. Jess Haus
Jamestown Primis
Marke Fillant
Chie Paulson
Vellar
Haun
Alexander
Missouri
Chatfield Sharpe Company
Jamestown
Tatar
New York City
Tennessee
Fullam
Peet
Citizens National Bank Declares Dividend and Boosts Surplus
Directors declared a four percent quarterly dividend and added 40000 to the surplus, bringing total surplus to 100000 while undivided profits stand at 26000. The bank reports a prosperous year and plans for 1925 include bonuses to all employees as a Christmas present.
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Citizens National Bank
Citigené Bank
Directors i Gning
Runaways Captured After Moonlight Train Elopement Attempt
Night Patrolmen detained a young couple from Oil City on a moonlight train intending to marry in New York state. The girl's mother intervened and brought her home. Mrs Arthur Colegrave underwent morning surgery at Cory Hospital with a favorable recovery. Mrs D J Smith returned home after Christmas with her daughter in Ashtabula and visited her son in Ohio. Thomas Jensen left this morning for Erie on a business trip.
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Oil City
Spencer
Ruppersturger
New York State
Arthur Colegrave
Cory Hospital
de G. B. Bennet
Colegrove
D. J. Smith
Ashtabula
Klwmphi
Ohio
Maino
Incendiary Blaze Destroys Meadville Block
A suspicious incendiary fire swept the Shryock block at Water Street and Dock Alley in Meadville's business district early today, causing estimated losses around 100000. The blaze damaged multiple businesses, including Crawford Motor Sales and Taylor Hose Company, with extensive stock and equipment losses and a possible arson investigation underway.
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Journal
Meadville
Shryock
Watertreet
Dock Alley
Contro
George Shryocle
Elma Merwin
Charles Fahr
Grawford Motor Sales Company
Maxwell
Chrysler
Iften Automobiles
Taylor Hose Company
Ben Hurlodge
Baldwin and Welcomer
Oscar Roe Hel
Crawford Motor Sates Company
Datby
Reckless Driving Arrest Involving City Taxi Incident
A young man named Gordon was fined $10 and costs after arraignment before Alderman B. Porter on a reckless driving charge. Police say a machine driven by Gordon struck a Diamond taxicab after midnight, with Gordon having driven recklessly in the city for some time and escaping arrest until this morning.
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Deving
Gordon
B. Porter
Gorton
New York Philharmonic Broadcasts and New Year Programs
Radio feature listing multiple stations and times for New York Washington Buffalo Pittsburgh Detroit and Philadelphia broadcasts. Includes New York Philharmonic Orchestra at 8:20 PM and Trinity Church night services with New Year Eve programs on WJ2 WWJ HWOC WOC and WNYC with station notes and times.
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WEAF
New Yorks
WAP
Washington
WGR
Buffalo
WCAE
Pittsburgh
New York Philharmonic Orchestra
WJ2
New York
WRC
Trinity Church
WWJ
Detroit
HWOC
Davenport
WOC
Philadelphia
WNYC
Bantern
Piladelphia
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A. Hillstrom
C. A. Anderson
E. Windshl
Ball Park
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Warren Rum
Scout Council
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Toraugus County
Forkas
Ham
Thomas Jensen
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