Aguinaldo Speaks Against Independence Act
Emilio Aguinaldo, former Philippine rebel leader, denounced the Hawes-Cutting independence act before a veterans convention. He argued the measure was driven by American and Cuban sugar interests and not by Philippine wishes, stating the grant of independence is the only acceptable part. He was elected president of his veterans’ association for the 11th year, delaying any stance until after a Washington visit.
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Manila
Geneval
Hmillo Aguinaldo
Aguinardo
United States
Spain
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Veterans’ Association
New
Washington
Hoover
Theodore Roosevelt
Boesker Longworth
Senator Borah
Theodore Roosevelt Sr
A Wandering Amendment to End Child Labor
The long battle for a child labor amendment continues with nine states ratifying in ten years while twenty six rejected it and thirteen failed to act. Supporters hope some legislatures will rescind prior actions to push the measure forward, though many view it as a state issue.
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Congress
Scraps of Local Sports and Officials Sightings
The fragmentary text references events around Harry Moreland’s unclear appearance, ex pitcher Shotgun Rogers guiding Ubjon City to a win over Corry Independent, Jake Meurry’s amateur contest win, and Army Navy inspectors visiting the Standard Turn buckie plant during wartime.
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Harry Moreland
Shotgun
Rogirs
Ubjon City
Corry
Jake' Meurry
Army
Navy
Twenty Years Ago A Taken From Journal Files
A Carnegie award movement seeks honors for Ray Sheppard of Columbus who tried to save Mary Stevens from drowning two years ago. An agent for the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission visited the city to verify details of the incident. Cleveland-area traffic notes mention three Buffalo Division wrecks. The Kurtz Bliss Bed Company plans a new switch to double railroad siding capacity. Mrs. Wesley H. Howard hosted twenty-two girls for her daughter Mildred’s birthday at 714 North Center. Senior class fund drives for a Washington trip proceed as preparations intensify. Ice on Lake Columbus is thick and smooth for skating. Al Fields minstrel show passed Lawn during westbound Erie train. End-of-term rhetoric exams near for High School. literary societies paused due to heavy regular-work load. Lamont Steen and Cash Hammond traveled to Union City on business. Dr. Elliott lectured on Greek education for Corry teachers. Mrs. Tom Thoms and Lilipuliats appear at Library Theatre Wednesday. Municipal Club defeated Meadville Indians 47 to 12 at State Armory yesterday.
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Ray Shephard
Columbus
Mary Stevens
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
Roosevelt to Change White House News Policy Says Reporter
Washington reports Roosevelt plans to scrap Hoover taboos and open press access. Hoover confined briefings to a read statement via Joslin, prompting leaks and dissatisfaction. Roosevelt’s approach may alter relations with press and officials. Roosevelt Jr. maintains Manila influence and strong Washington ties through Borah and Longworth associations.
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Washington
Franklin J. Roosevelt
Hoover
White House
Theodore Joslin
Joslin
DuBois Seeks Counterfeiters In Ongoing Probe
In DuBois the lock police have detained five men as federal investigators join state police to scrutinize a growing counterfeit operation. Quarters and half dollars have appeared recently, and officials aim to determine the best action to clean up the situation while key persons are kept in reserve.
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Dubois
Lock
DuBoig
Auto Stolen and Burned in Punxsutawney
A Hudson sedan owned by George Anthony of St. Marys was stolen in Punxsutawney on Saturday evening and found burned on the Oliverburg road near the Lewis farm. Anthony reported the theft at 8 50 PM after parking earlier near Costanzo fruit store. A downtown search failed to locate the car until a Frostburg visitor spotted it burning, guiding police to the incident. Anthony had no reason to suspect anyone in the city and cited no enemies.
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Punxsutawney
George Anthony
St. Marys
Cily
Oliverburg
Lewis Farm
Anthony
Frostburg
Hudson
King Kong Rises as 50 Foot Mechanical Ape in Film
Hollywood reports a 50 foot tall mechanical ape for the thriller King Kong. Built over two years, the giant creature involved paleontologists, museum curators, sculptors, and taxidermists. The climax features the ape grappling Fay Wray and destroying an airplane atop the Empire State Building amid machine gun fire.
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Hollywood
Joe Martin
Gulliver
Edgard Wallace
Meriat C. Cooper
Ernest B. Schoedsack
Chang
Fay Wray
Empire State Building
Epidemic of Child Diseases in Erie County reported
Erie County health officer Dr. R Q Miller notes 224 disease cases for the month, up 39 percent from any month in 12 years. Chicken pox dominates in Millcreek and Wayne townships, while diphtheria, measles, mumps, and scarlet fever show varied counts across boroughs. report covers only townships, with sparse city data.
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BRI
Erie Couity
R. QO. Miller
Miller
Lord Milersia
Wik Creek
Millcreek
Harborcreek
Washington
Crshenville
Sparakly
Meeting of B P W Club Emblem program entertains members
The Emblem committee of the Corry Business and Professional Women's club led the February meeting at the Merker home with Miss Inez Mitch presiding. Miss Marion Smith read about the Emblem, followed by card and jig saw puzzles. Honors went to Mrs. George Mulderfels and Florence Lindquist. The committee served refreshments to fifteen members. A February social meeting will be a four course dinner with price to be announced.
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B.P. W. Club
Corry Business and Professional Women’s Club
Lona
Hazel Merker Larle
Inez Mitch
Marion Smith
George Mulderfels
Florence Lindquist
Lena Merkee
Anna Seleral
Minnie Koford
P. J. Keister
Woman to plead self defense in New Castle killing
Anna Mae McNeil, 28, charged with murdering Harold G. McNeil, 24, at their suburban home north of New Castle, says she will plead self defense after recounting alleged prior abuse and threats. She admits shooting but claims she acted to escape imminent danger. The horror of the tragedy weighed on her as she spoke from her jail cell.
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New Castle
Anna Mae McNeil
Net
Harold G. McNeil
Lawrence County
Subwapaperman
Brookville Man Held Not Guilty in Henderson-Stahlman Case
A Brookville jury acquitted Tred Henderson in the Henderson Stahlman case after deliberating three hours and 45 minutes Friday. The panel split costs, with Henderson paying one third and Stahlman two thirds as a compromise. Attorneys Margiotti, Pungstuawney, Scribner, and Henry represented the defendant. Whitmer and Wilson the Stahlmans. The charges included assault and battery and alleged attempts to ravish, tied to events in 1932.
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Brookville
Salinay
Henderson - Stahlman
Henderson
Stabynda
C_ Margiotti
Pungsutawney
Alex Scribner
William Henry
George Whitmer
Clurion
Lavelle Wilson
Stahlmans
Tred Henderson
L. L. Stablman
Home Grounds Beautification Meeting Scheduled in Weat Minister
A county wide public session under the Agricultural Extension Association and West Minister Garden Club will be held at the Presbyterian church on Ridge road in Weat Minister Thursday February 23 starting 11 am. Landscape horticulturist A Rasmussen of Pennsylvania State College will present lantern slides and lead the discussion on home grounds improvements. Luncheon will be served at noon for 25 cents and reservations should be sent to Mrs. Gilbert Seabell at 118 Hast 27th street Brie by February 18.
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The
Agricultural Extension Association
West Minister Garden Club
Presbyterian Church
Ridge Road
Weat Minister
A. ©. Rasmussen
Pennsylvania State College
Laniorn
Byle County
Gilbert Seabell
Hast
27Th Street
Brie
Saturdigyi Tebruary
Cere
Wattsburg Agricultural Society elects officers at re organization
A McDannell was re elected president of the Wattsburg Agricultural Society at the re organization meeting held at Wattsburg Saturday evening Plans were made for the 50th annual fair this fall Officers elected included W G Harwood first vice president Arthur Harwood second vice president Warl Baldwin treasurer H M Burrows secretary rank Chaffee superintendent of privileges Dennis Allen general superintendent Ralph Donaldson L H Selter W E Yost Fred Phillips J D Rouse Frank Blackman G C Bisbee directors D B Chaffee A Peck N Smith auditors The first meeting of the new official board will be held next Monday evening February 8th
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A. McDannell
Wattsburg
W. E. Yost
Fred Phillips
J. ‘D. Rouse
Frank Blackman
G. C. Bisbee
D. B. Chaftee
A. Peck
N. Smith
Fireman Burns in Pittsburgh Plant Explosion
Fireman Frank Harris, 29, suffered serious burns to the eyes and hands during a blast at the Gilbert Manufacturing Company plant in Pittsburgh. The explosion shattered windows and hurled a large door about 50 feet into the street.
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Pittsburgh
Frank Harris
Gilbert Manufacting Company
Receivership Sought for Erie Radio Co WERM Station
In Erie County Court on Monday a bill in equity sought the appointment of a receiver for the Erie Broadcasting Corporation operators of WERM. A second equity action targets Mary I Benjamin widow of Louis Benjamin and Joseph Crawford president of the company alleging illegal efforts to regain control. Judge A P Rossiter granted a rule to show cause with a hearing set later, but refused a preliminary injunction restraining Mrs Benjamin’s vote at a director’s meeting. Crawford says the contract with Mrs Benjamin would transfer 1988 shares to him to gain control.
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Erie
Erie Broadcasting Corporation
WERM
Erie County
Mary 1. Benjamin
Louis Benjamin
Joseph Crawford
Frank Maille
Maille Electric Company
Buffalo Road
A. P. Rossiter
Mrs. Benjamin
Crawford
Vieks Voratone Antiseptic Offers Big Savings
The Vieks Voratone antiseptic promises low-cost options for mouthwash and gargle use. A special trial offer provides five million bottles at under cost, with each 21 ounce bottle valued at 25 cents, aiming to prove quality and economy to consumers.
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Vieks VapoRtub
Vicks
Vicks Voratone
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Buffalo
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Fampuge Minstrels
Lawn
Lamont Steen
Cash Hammond
Union City
Elliott
Tom ‘Thoms
Library Theatre
Municipal Club
Meadville Indians
State Armory
Hollywood Film Shop
R. 0. Miller
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North Center Street
Fred Henderson
West Main Street
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