Blizzard Rages Across Northeast Pa As Snow Buries Roads
Storms sweep New York to Ohio Valley with record snowfalls in Pennsylvania. Authorities report depths up to four feet in some areas, with widespread travel disruptions and frozen rivers. Officials struggle to keep highways open as crews work through the night.
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Pennsylvania
New York
North Atlantic
Ohio Valley
Jnyd
Pongeytyani
Hiemwlian
New Jersey
Anton Mel
Trailie Hix
TIA Whines
Ae Ales
Owhodule
Wid
Riffy Sunday
Thie City
Bares Vy Transit
Johnstown
Siaw
Somerset
Younke
Ayinl
Fighway Department
Gallitzin
Harrishurg
Susauetianna
Gfleet Tol Y
Sant
Greensburg
Emmy al
WMFHS
Five Die As Farm Home Burns In Riverdale District
A fire of unknown origin destroyed the Wilkinson home six miles north of town, killing five members of the family including Mr and Mrs Wilkinson and three children. A neighboring family member and two others escaped as smoke hampered efforts to fight the blaze. The mother had been blind for many years.
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United Press
Loredice
William Wilkinson
Wilkin
Con Moyd
Ginet
Jofual Duuelier
Marold
Mold
Needboring
Mine Disasters Stamp Western Pennsylvania Mines
A 1920s era news note lists numerous mine disasters across Western Pennsylvania over the last 25 years. The piece names towns and counties, with dates and casualty notes, reflecting a grim record of deadly incidents including several in 1922 1923 and 1918. Names and places appear scattered, highlighting recurring fatalities in mines from Spangler to Westmoreland and beyond.
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United Prows
Photsburgh
Isn
Punnayl Vilala
Shinkstown
Droywnayillo
Hebuuny
Wales Dilton Mayet
Spangler
Nivenhert
Byatin
Uly WY
Murmusina
Withington
Norweather
Westmoreland
Htewick Mines
Glesgick
Witla Tahustows
Jily
Vayette
Dever
Ice Rink Opens Amid High Hopes For Tonight Crowd
The ice rink opens with large expected turnout as skaters of all ages prepare. Local business, including Sorry Tee Company, supplies and skating aids while weather tests the surface and crews clear the rink for an active evening. Communities anticipate crowds despite previous delays and plan for continued operations tonight.
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P.M Nichols
Five Best Radio Features and Concert Listings
Listings show KGO San Francisco at 8 PM featuring Oakluna and Engh PO. WNYC New York airs 80 PM program with Dedtolay Glee Club and Avot Quintet. Madison Square Garden hosts Mussel Rose ALA Games with Hookup 1 stations. Progra mit New York presents Rasteni Leeyitaw and Slow Orchestra lineup.
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KGO
Oakluna
San Franaisco
Pacific
Dedtolay Glee Club
Avot
WNYC
New York
Bustern
Millrose
Madison Square Garden
P. My Raxtern
Joule Musical
Programit New York
Didanetore
WOY
Wrod M. Rasteni
Leeyitaw
Orehastra
Eek Pt
Acie
KGO Playiyy Iy
Corry Man and Woman Held at Jamestown
A Corry man and a woman are detained in Jamestown after officials say they traveled with a 25 year old from the city and an alleged third party in a scheme involving a bad check. The case spans Jamestown and nearby areas with police pursuing possible Mann Act violations and fraud charges.
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Corry
Jamestown
Adele
Jane
Mary Bemus
Ana
Birdue
Akehrling
New York State
Ingeeny
Ant
Penning
Mrther
Ralph Tallman
Alin
Heath
Mplinare
Gheck
Bemis
Aga
Lottnas
Juniper
Folloes
Bulaly
Rochester
James Yn Sesterday
Ag Nan
Wennesday
Jaynestown
Hoffman
James
Yong Hofman
Pneumonia Victims Reported In Corry Hospital
Reports from Corry Hospital indicate several pneumonia cases. Ellintt Kowsiner, son of Mr and Mrs Alex Worstner, and Phases Dablitrayd of Fast Main Street are listed as critical. An update notes some improvement for Troy Rhyneh who has been seriously ill, with visitors noted from Mrs J. McTighe of Pittsburgh.
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Corry Hospital
Ellintt ‘Kowsiner
Alex Worstner
Sixtly Avenue
Business Men's Dinner Meeting a Big City Success
A Meadville Chamber of Commerce sponsored dinner drew local business men and merchants. Carl W. Smith acted as toastmaster and introduced Mrs DéBusty. Speakers W. DeRosay and William Link discussed cooperation, local growth, and future prospects for Meadville and surrounding industries.
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Simiyais
Warren DeRovay
William Ry Jen
Meadis Chamber of Commerce
Carl W. Smith
DéBusty
the Royal
Paris
Waris
DeRnsaul
Colry
sLotay
Ma DeRosay
William Re Link
Mudville
Bommene
Link
Meadville
Corry
Lun
Nvd
Tien
Salty Sentence for Milton Bandits
John Knapp and Bert Miller were found guilty in Sunbury criminal court for robbing the jeweler store of G Dal Fox at Milton. They received three to five years imprisonment and a $1000 fine each. Watches stolen from Milton were recovered after their Corry arrest.
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Sunbury
John Knapp
Bert Miller
Corry
Aga Jy
G Dal Fox
Milton
Happ
Miller
Omaha
American Legion
Mlilton
Roof Caves In at North and Judd Plant Trapping Workers
In New Britain Connecticut a snow burden collapsed the North and Judd Manufacturing roof trapping three workers who died and leaving six missing. Fire crews police and plant workers aided in rescues as crews feared the death toll could rise. About seven hundred employees were at the plant when the roof gave way under heavy snow. Fire officials believed continued storm and weight on the flat roof caused the collapse.
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United Press
New Britain
Conn
North and Judd Manufacturing Company
Sear White Wa
Hremen
Girl Held Prisoner in Cabin Near Camden for Two Weeks
A Syracuse high school girl, 11, abducted by 32-year-old Myron Ailing, also of Syracuse, was held prisoner in a secluded cabin near Camden for two weeks. Detectives found them today, acting on information from the girl's father who traveled from New York state.
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Camden
N. J
Geneneve Case
Syracuse
Wfadden Bill Clears House On Branch Banking Law
The Wfadden bill authorizing national banks to engage in branch banking in cities where state banks follow the practice passed the House with a 262 to 0 vote. The measure moves to the Senate for action.
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United Eities
Washington
Mc Fudden
House
Senate
Electrical storm rages over eastern Pennsylvania
Residents of Delaware county were awakened by a thunder and lightning storm amid snow and sleet last night and into today. Media and West Chester reported the electrical disturbances lasting over an hour with vivid lightning and rolling thunder. The phenomenon was also sighted in Wilmington, Delaware.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Delaware County
Westchester
Wilmington
Del
Woman's Club hears talk on American short stories
Mrs. W. T. Ryman of Girard led the Literature Department of the Eric Wirman's Club in a valuable address at the Hotel Corry. She reviewed American short story development, noted postwar English authors, and praised Hawthorne, Harte, James, and Poe. A brief business meeting followed and a delegation was authorized for the Cambridge Springs district conference.
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Wot Ryman
Girard
Eric Wirman
Hotel Corry
D. A. Hillstrom
Lelterstore
Corry Organ
Ryman
France
John Glasworthy
Kipling
Stevenson
Blanche Caball
George Ade
Sherwood Anderson
Theodore Dreiser
Sinclair Lewis
Amerith
Hawthorne
Bret Harte
Aldrich
Twain
GW. Cable
O. Henry
Booth Tarkington
Edgar Allen Poe
Mary Wilkins Freeman
New England
Irs
Ry ‘Man
Corry Dut
Misa Condra
Cambridge Springs
Two Escape In Disaster Burn Then Death Toll Rises
A mine explosion and ensuing fire at Pittsburgh Terminal Coal No 4 in Horning near Pittsburgh claimed 19 lives, with 16 trapped and later died. Rescue efforts saved 25 to 40 workers in the blast zone as warriors battled afterdamp and flames, while officials report the fire was smothered by sealing a section.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Company
Horning
Edward Travis
Louis Powell
George Osler
Butt No 15
Lam
William Tull
Matthew Blair
H. M. Ernst
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