Franklin Faces Ice Threat as Allegheny Gorge Crises Rise
United Press reports frigid weather and rising ice on the Allegheny threaten Franklin with flooding risk. A new gorge on French Creek shifts attention to the third ward where log works operate, prompting Franklin Swal works to pump out pits. National Guard units stand ready to patrol, and city officials plan three-fire-alarm signals for rapid danger notification.
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United Press Pranilin
Haing
Megheny River
Brandon
Franklin
French Creek
Third Warde
Franklin Swal Works
Allegheny
Thirteenth Street
Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co
Wennyn
Ajo
Branklin
Pix
Pet
Brautiinl National
Ukearniuey
OL Cipy
Chamber of Commerce
Agitation Over City Charter Surrender and Borough Government
Informal conference discusses possible surrender of the city charter and adoption of a borough form of government. Excerpts of Act No. 4p and legal steps are outlined as officials debate risks, costs, and votes required to place the issue before electors for decision.
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Mead
Real estate transfers drop marked in January report
January real estate transfers fell short of recent years with only thirty transfers recorded by City Engineer office. Notable entry was George Stockton transferring property on East Main Street to Richard Jewilly for 5 000 dollars as part of the month’s activity.
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Dicksin Foilay
Enginers
National System of Highways Proposed
National system of highways proposed to link the national capital with state capitals and major cities. Rep. Aliice Holaday supports a plan similar to Illinois road funding, aiming to create a nationwide network of main routes.
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Aliice
Pneumonia Claims Second Victim Here
Pneumonia yesterday afternoon claimed the life of a well known resident of the city, Toupi D Bile Worth ding, at Cony Hospital about a day after Frank 1P Thompson died in the same hospital. Ellaworth was ill for several days and died about 4 oclock after being moved to the hospital. Born October 26, 1850 at Ellery NY, he was known throughout the vicinity and was the son of Dr Jeremiay and Reliph Ellsworth. He resided in this city for most of his life with his wife Harriet Hart Ellsworth dying four years ago. He is survived by nephews and nieces and one sister-in-law. The memory service is set for Thursday afternoon at one o’clock at the home of E D Mackenzie with interment in Pine Grove cemetery.
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Pneumoonia
Cony Hospital
Frank
Thompson
Shenmiber
Maple Avenue
Ellaworth
Ellery
Jeremiay
Reliph Ellsworth
Axsbeuaeil Iy
Sarner
Mackenzie
Concord
Pine Grove
Business Men Invited to Chamber of Commerce Dinner
Filly tickets are sold for the dinner meeting to be held at the Hotel Corry Wednesday evening. Under the auspices of the Retailers' Division of the Chamber of Commerce, business men and merchants are invited to attend. Several well known local leaders will give talks.
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Hotel Corry
Chamber of Commaren
Ipcal
Heroic Rescues From Foundered Vessels
United Press reports rescue efforts after two ships sank off the coast. Fifty crew members from the Alkaid and Westphalia, plus five from the Jimmons and other vessels, were noted as in distress or rescued as the Atlantic shipping danger continued.
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United Pros
New York
Ling Rescuer
Trial of Edyward Harris Ends With Death Sentence
Lexington dispatch reports Edyward Harris, who confessed to the murder of Clarence Bryant and his family and the assault on Bryant’s wife, was sentenced to hang within days after a guilty plea on murder charges but faces execution on the multiple counts. He will be hanged March 9 in Lexington, guarded by soldiers amid a tense, weaponed perimeter.
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United Presa
Lexington
Edyward Harris
Bagle
Bryant
Kentucky
Sen
Harris
Tony Alien
Tris
Court House
James A. Kefibe
Frankfort
St Miles
William Lockers
League Names New Officers in Portsmouth Ohio
Elton Darrow named press head as the league announces officers for the coming year. A wagon overturn disaster near Warneck led to two deaths in the Corry dairy branch and a third fatality. The slate includes R G Snapp as vice president, Arthurred and Tiger Creek as others, Theo Ky as secretary and treasurer, with a board of directors including Harry Kimmy and Thayer Mel Cray. An oyster dinner is planned for February 27 with a subdistrict meeting and mil production discussions anticipated.
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Elton Darrow
Portsmouth
Ohio
Corry
Men's League
R. G Snapp
Arthwred
Tiger Creek
Warneck
Morris
Theo Ky
Here
Gilowing
Edward Webb
Harry Kimmy
Thayer Mel
William 7
Bea- Cray
Hoyd Spencer
Hazen Folletts
Iive
A.M. Watrous
League
Mille
City Council Holds Meeting and Budget Decisions
City council met last evening in Muscipal building with Mayor Bracken presiding and all members present. Treasurer reports January receipts of 816,590.5, expenditures 742, leaving a balance of 570.27 on Feb 1. Applications for street commissioner received from Del Howard, Guy Swart, and HG Preble. council has over thirty total. Discussions included temporary bank credit to cover current expenditures until tax levy rises, fire alarm system issues on North Center street with poles and cross arms controlled by lighting company, and possible action to secure pole space for fire alarm wires. Snow fence purchase for East Columbus avenue deferred pending further study. Payment dispute with water company over hydrant order and replacement costs referred to city clerk for data. inquiry into original orders and entitlements continues. Informal session with Mayor Bracken followed the meeting, details unavailable.
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O. W. Bracken
Vike City
Treasury
del Howard
Guy Swart
HG. Preble
East Columbus Avenue
Council
East Main Street
Water Company
Council 1
Remurir
Bracken
Erie man killed by blast at GE plant
Erie Pa February 2 Joseph Gorny 45 welder for General Electric company was instantly killed when an oxygen tine he was working with burst and hurled him 12 feet through the air nearly all his bones were broken Coroner Dan Hanley said there will be no action this year due to the accident and the body was reportedly buried under a pile of material bowled over by the blast
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Erie
Joseph Gorny
General Electric Company
Dan Hanley
Coalition Moves to Silence Tax Cut Opponents
Washington report says a coalition of Republicans and Democrats that shut down minority opposition to a World Court policy will push the tax reduction bill. Senate Finance Chairman Smoot says the chamber will stay in session to force debate or votes within ten days, with possible night sessions if needed. Norris of Nebraska and Cousens of Michigan lead the minority, accusing the majority of steamrolling procedure while asserting they can block action despite the coalition's votes.
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Washington
World Court
Smoot
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Norris
Nebraska
Cousens
Michigan
Five Best 7 Radio Features and Schedule Highlights
In Chicago, WLS airs Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Mikado at 9 PM from 485 meters while Apollo Club Mixed Chorus performs at 7:20 PM. New York’s WGBS presents The Song of the Flame at 8:20 PM from 316 meters. Oakland’s KGO hosts a Spanish program at 8 PM from 301 meters. WBZ in Springfield covers hockey as Boston Bruins meet Toronto Saint Pats at 8 PM from 983 meters.
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WAG
Chicago
WLS
Apollo Club
WGBS
New York
Ith Street
KGO
Oakland
WBZ Springfield
Boston Bruins
Saint'Pats
Toronto
Br'er Groundhog Fails To See Shadow Here
A gloomy day prevented Br'er Groundhog from seeing his shadow as spring prognostications linger. The event spawns chatter about an extended winter, with observers awaiting the robin’s signs and the rumored delay in warmer weather.
Governor Pinchot blasts Bonbrake over party politics in state
Harrisburg report quotes Governor Pinchot denouncing Senator Bonbrake for accusing the legislature of acting on political motives rather than public welfare. Pinchot says the GOP majority seeks clean elections, better banking laws, bootlegging suppression, and other reforms, criticizing the organization as pure political gamesmanship. He insists his candidacy has no bearing on legislative duty.
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Harrisburg
Tech
Tam
General Assembly
Pinchot
Bonbrake
Franklin County
Senbors
United States Senate
George Wharton Pepper
Pennsylvania
Senate
Pennslvania
Jegislature
Wation
Union Guards Against Spread of Diphtheria at Union City
Schools reopen with heightened precautions after diphtheria outbreaks in Union City. School Board and Health Board urged strict symptom reporting and exclusion of suspects. Exposed individuals advised to seek medical care. failure to comply could force closure of public gatherings. Locals urged to monitor children and maintain health safeguards. Also: hurricane wrecked schooner Ecola seeks assistance off Point Cabrillo, northern California.
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Health Board
Union City
Times Enterprise
Ata
Board of Health
United Press
San Francisco
Ecola
Pederson
Poin
Cabrillo
California
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