Dunkirk Man Killed When Struck By Car
Ira C. Doty a 72 year old Dunkirk resident and uncle of local officials was killed on the Buffalo Erie road near Silver Creek when struck by a truck driven by Warren Hoskins. Coroner George W Blood ruled accidental death after witnessing and hearing accounts, noting Doty stepped into the path of the eight ton truck as he crossed the highway while on his way to pay taxes.
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Dunkirk
Ira C. Doty
William J. Doty
Mayville
R. D. Bonthwick
Sheridan
Buffalo-Erie
Silver Creek
Warren Hoskins
West Main Street
Westfield
George W. Blood
Fredonia
Forking
Detroit
Blood
Doty
Irving
Hosdus
First shooting in Pittsburgh strike shocks cab drivers
Pittsburgh February 1 the first shooting in the city taxicab drivers strike occurred two hours before talks between striking drivers and Parmalee Transportation Company operators of Green and Yellow cabs a 23 year old strikebreaker James Boone from Braddock was shot in the right foot at the Pennsylvania Railroad station He was taken to West Penn hospital Raymond Johnson 40 a special deputy for Yellow Cab Co was arrested for the incident
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United Frese Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
Parmalee ‘Transportation Company
James Boone
Braddock
West Penn Hospital
Pennsylvania
Raymond Johnson
Yellow On Co
Continent vs Island: Size and Geologic Structure
The distinction rests on size primarily, with continents larger than islands. Additionally, continents feature a large basin bordered by a single mountain chain, a structural characteristic not shared by typical islands.
Launch Movement to Boost Pennsylvania
Rotary clubs across the state are invited to join a movement sponsored by Pennsylvanians Associated seeking to sell a million memberships at $1 each to believers and boosters. The program includes newspaper campaigns, magazine education, billboards urging midwest visitors to spend summers in Pennsylvania, a national hook up with a Pennsylvania hour featuring major state organizations, a Pennsylvania exhibit at the Atlanta City Auditorium fair, motion pictures with endorsements from officials, chambers, and civic groups, and a statewide effort to promote Pennsylvania Week led by the governor.
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Pennsylvanians Associated
Pennsylvania
Saturday Evening Post
Middle-West
Philadelphia Orchestra
Bach Choir
U. of P. Glee Club
Atlanta
State Chamber
Hotel Men's Tourist Association
Pennsylvania State Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce
Auto Clubs
Probe into Poison Booze Spread at Erie
Prohibition agents opened an inquiry into reports that poison alcohol sold by bootleggers in Erie has caused deaths and spread havoc. Police traced several fatalities to the tainted liquor, prompting the probe.
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Erie
Prohibition
Vshis
Mob attack and burning of Black man shocks Ocilla
In Ocilla Georgia on February 1 a Black man was fatally harmed by a mob after an alleged confrontation with a white girl’s case. The victim was beaten and burned in a bonfire and later died near the scene. Local reports say the assailant, Jim Irvine, confessed. Police report the victim sustained a stab wound and investigation notes a connection to toxic liquor production and sale.
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United Press
Ocilla
Jim Irvine
Irvine
Ramos Mexican Orchestra Gives Fine Concert
A large audience at the Senior high school auditorium enjoyed the Ramos Mexican orchestra led by Hesighio Ramos. The family performed Mexican-influenced instrumental pieces with the daughters and son contributing vocals and strings. An added number was announced for the Lyceum course, free to ticket holders.
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Ramos Mexican Orchestra
Lyceum
Senor
Hesighio Ramos
Mexico
Thesr
Ramos
Lack of Funds Delays County Property Purchase
County officials refuse to buy the Erie Club property at 6th and Peach streets due to funds. Commissioners Davis and Rogan oppose the purchase, fearing cost. Public pressure grows for the county to acquire part of the site to prevent a future addition from blocking daylight to the courthouse. Meanwhile a separate note recalls the case of John Preston, sentenced to death for the murder of Agnes Johnson at a West Chicago roadhouse, to be executed February 19.
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Erie Club
6Th and
Peach Streets
Charles BR. ‘Davis
Joseph F. Rogan
Dee
Court House
United Press County
Chicago
Hire County Bar Association
Cently
John Preston
William J. Fulton
DuPage County
Treasury
Preston
Welton
Agnes Johnson
Mitten Found Tied to Plane Mystery Near Nome Alaska
Near wrecked Carl Ben Mielson plane a mitten was found reported by wireless from Nanusk base. It belonged to Earl Borland mechanic of the craft, as fliers and dog sled teams search for the men who disappeared in November. Jubilee Singers set to appear February 12 in concert in one city.
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Noma
Alaska
Carl Ben Mielson
Earl Borland
Nanusk
Hunt Couple Robbed Motorist Near Greensburg
Greensburg police statewide hunted Fred Skinner thirty and his wife of Chicago for robbing Mrs. Mary Grey of 300 dollars and tossing her and two children from their car. Grey, treated at a hospital, said she answered a newspaper ad Skinner placed for a traveling companion. The couple was en route to Camden New Jersey. Skinner is described as a cripple.
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Unitestrevs
Greensburg
Fay—Peh
Fred Skinner
Jana
Chicago
Skinner
Mary Grey
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Buffalo-Erie Road
Rogs
Prohibition Enforcement Office
Eugene Albert
Acording
Oil City Trust Companil City
New
Oakland
General Motors
Fisher
Pontiac
Michigan
Jesbi Xew
Lovejoy
Oakland-Pontiac
Star Garage
Center St
Corry, Pa
Corry Granite & Marble Works
D. J. Pitt
J. E. Cheney
1St Ave
London Opinion
Corry
Brussels
Axminster
Reets Furniture
SeGas
South Center St
Zawadsk
Pullgners
Lud Wray
Wray
Delphia
Hall
Yale
Calfornia
St. Sanislaus
Bri
Zawac
Maloney
Sts E
Eric
Titusy
Coury
Ealville
Mea
Cochranton
Edinb
Israelson Lillie Kinney
Lawson HH
Welden Wagner G
Lawson
Huse B. Welden
G. Kittleber
W. Lindsey Loveland
W. Lindsey - Bemis
Bittleber
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