Pennsylvanians may adopt income tax amid rail merger dispute
United Press report notes revenue slump and political friction as Hoover backs a major east coast rail consolidation. Opposition in Congress considers blocking the plan amid expected committee action and potential legislation. The merger involves New York Central, Baltimore and Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Chesapeake and Ohio systems with shared trackage and routes.
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Penn’a
Washington
Dec
R Way
Hoover
Congress
Aml Amos Fiibond
Tabor Fenders
Mies
Leunjeli Abe
New York Central
Baltimore
Luo
Pennsylvania
Chesapeake
Cleveland
Ownel
Pittsburgh and West Virginia
Wheeling
Lake Erie
Maryland
B. C
PB. & Ws
Laky-Erie
Tuffalo
Lehigh Valley
Baltimore & Ohio
Lake Rele
Mississippi River
Virginian Railway
East
James Mf. Collens
Mich
Interstate Commerce Committee
House
Parker
Pavicoris
Coulkens
Choping
Year-End Rally Brings Stock Prices Soaring On Wall Street
New York stocks closed the year with a broad rally led by U S Steel up to 1394 on the first sale. Gains extended across rail, coal, and industrial issues with Pennsylvan ia, Atchison, New York Central and others firm. Mer cantile and oil shares showed strength while Goodyear drifted after rumors of price cuts.
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United Press New York
Wall Street
Stock Exchange
U.S. Steel
Salp
Auburn Alto
Mulltoad Aheres
Sui Index
Mw Hoover
Penmeylvania
Poink
Atchison
New York Central
Mercantile
Hlenandas
Woolworth
New York
The
Stock Exchange Today
Johnstown Faces Water Shortage Amid Severe Drought
Johnstown residents faced a water crisis as only ten percent of reservoir capacity remained usable and supplies were projected to last about 20 days. The water company outlawed washing tasks to stretch scarce resources while 1920 rainfall ran far below normal, blamed on freezing tributaries and severe drought effects. A second item reports a house fire in Charleroi destroying the Constansky home, displacing a family and causing about $4,500 in damages with Mrs Constansky and a three year old child fleeing unharmed.
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Johnsiows
Johnstown
Johnstown Water Company
Charlerol
Joseph Constansky
Today’s Five Best Radio Entertainments of 1930
A United Press listing outlines top broadcasts on major networks. At 9:20 p.m. Cloria Gay’s Altun WJZ on NBC features Mildred Hunt. 7:45 p.m. on WABC CBS lists Spombarenr urctrentra. 9:00 p.m. New Year’s party on WHAP NBC. 11:00 p.m. Vincent Lopez Orchestra on NBC.
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United Presses
WBC
Cloria Gay
NBC
Mildred Hunt
WABC
CBS
Vincent Lopez
Noted banker foresees improved 1921 business outlook
Vice president of the United States Chamber of Commerce and former president of the Mercantile Trust outlines a cautious 1921 economic view. He credits repeated overhauls, inventory reductions, policy revamp, and a return to supply and demand laws, noting agriculture's role and a shift to scientific management as absentee landlords move back to the farm.
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Tie United State Chamber of Commerce
Mercantile Commerce Bank Ami] ‘Trust Company
St. Louis
American Bankers’ Assocation
John G. Lonsdale
United Press
Filinwe Devel
Newt
Sai
Dart
Iiilors
John
Sub-freezing Wave To Continue For Several Days
Pittsburgh dispatch reports no relief from sap freezing weather for several days as temperatures ranged from 6 to 10 degrees in remote regions. In Pittsburgh and nearby towns the low last night was 14 degrees, while northern areas farther from the city logged 8 to 10 degrees according to the weather bureau.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Weather Bureau
Bank robbery and other early 20th century news briefs
Bulletin items report Whitney Bank branch robbery with two killed and two wounded, plus two other bank thefts. Also mentions stock market gains, Joffre's critical condition in Paris, a Greek steamer sinking, and a murder suspect arrested in Detroit area.
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Detroit
Lakewood
Ohio
Cleveland
Raymond Garcia
Pittsburgh
Charles Moreno
Old West Virginia Trapper Dead at 104
Burrncuere Glarksburg W Va Dec 31 Robert Hitt a trapper farmer who saw an airplane before a road trail died at 104 buried near the log cabin where he was born. He lived within 20 miles of his birthplace most of his life and rode his first car and train after 1929. Relatives recall a long life marked by a late life illness and a family lineage. his father lived to 100 and his daughter Mrs Daste Pratt reached 70.
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Burrncuere
Glarksburg
W. Va
Robert Hitt
Hill
Hitt
Daste Pratt
Pennsylvania Mulls Income Tax to Boost State Revenue
Harrisburg December 31 The state debates adopting an individual income tax to offset revenue losses from the anthracite tonnage tax and other sources. Gov elect Pinchot team weighs the plan, with officials noting budget gaps, and discussions set to influence the upcoming legislature and January budget message. A Walker County reader, I W Lawson, visits with cousin Try Jones in the city.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Legislatu
Gov. Fisher
Gifford Pinchot
Charles Johnson
Revenue
de Clyde King
Fisher
Coller Lion
Wishar
Hoover's Dry Policy Under Sharp Attack
United Press reports Senator J H Caraway launched a sharp attack on Hoover era dry law enforcement and the enforcement commission. He threatened to push for an extraordinary Senate session after March 4 if needed, signaling potential delay in votes and renewed pressure on prohibition policy amid talk of California wines and nationwide enforcement.
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Hoover
Lyle ©. Wilson
United Press
Washington
Hoover’ling Enforcement Commission
J. H. Caraway
Arkansas
Witch
Sessii
Congress
Caraway
Commission
Senate
Horah
Indaho
Norris
Seay Brockhart
Ins
Lavallette
Wisconsin
Walsh
Montana
Wasner
New York
Wheeler
Montut
Dill
Deloate
Wipkerstum Commis World
Guining
Mure
Wmolee Sesson
California
Resourcefulness of Lad Costs Him His Life
In Zanesville Ohio an eight year-old boy named Dassald Fuller sought entry to his home after being locked out. He climbed a window to enter, the sash broke, and he died instantly from neck injuries.
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United Press
Zanesville
Dassald Fuller
Yirday
Ray Stores Inc Placed in Hands of Receivers
New York dispatches report temporary receivers appointed for Ray Stores Inc and Hay Chain Stores Inc which run a Jersey City store on North Center Street. Creditor Charles Silberberg of Jersey City sought relief totaling 3125.92. assets listed at 450000 with liabilities 275000. Judges Wake and Carey named receivers. stores operate in New Jersey New York and Pennsylvania under L J Everett Corp and sell goods from five cents to a dollar.
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Hay Chain Stores, Inc
North Center Street
New York Dispatches
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
Guy L. Fake
Charles Silberberg
Jersey City
Labilis
Wake
Walter G. Winne
Hackensack
William J. Carey
Operiles Storey
Dover
Newton
Brooklyn
Port Richmond
White Plains
L. J. Everett Corporation
Greek steamer Phendorus Bulgari sinks off Biscay
Lloyds agents report the Greek steamer Phendorus Bulgari of 4292 tons is sinking in the Bay of Biscay. Ushant radio intercepted two messages from the vessel asking for a tug. The sinking location is about 45.48 N 7.30 W, roughly 200 miles off the French coast.
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London
Theodorus Bulgaris
Bay of Biscay
United Press London
Phendorus Bulgari
Lloyd's Agents
Et Ushanti
Ushant
Craw
Joffre Clings to Life Amid Fading Hopes in Paris
Paris reports Marshal Joffre's condition remaining stationary with brief lapses in consciousness as doctors sign daily bulletins. Observers note rallies despite worsening respiratory struggles and weakening pulse, with Prof Leriche Dr Bourlin and Dr Fontaine attending through the day.
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Ey Uines
Paris
Marshal Joffre
Joseph Toffre
Joffre
Leriche
Bourlin
Rene Fontaine
Fontaine
Jolfre
United Press
Warller Fe
Prof
Lerich
Boutin
Doffre
ST. John's Day
Warren
St John's
North Star
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Chirehey
Salvation Army
Captain Gibson
Meadville
the Ely
Party Lodge
Hils
Joseph Sherrick
Union City
Stanford Hose Company
Fondstufs
Woman's Club
Mott Street
12Oward Hawkins
Stlizabeth’s
St. Thomas
Goodyear Tire
U. S. Steel
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Bulletins
United” Press
New Orleans
Whitney Bank and Trust Company
Joseph Joffre
Wilmington
West Dover Trust Company
Hartley
Old West Virginia
Commonwealth
W. Lawson
Try C Wi Jones
RAY Stores, Inc
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