Erie Railroad Worker Killed Under Train Trooper's Ruse
Five men, including Frank Tockman and Hari 82, are held in New Castle for the planned robbery of the Clarion County National Bank at Knox. Trooper Harold Pierce and a squad posed as criminals, luring bandits into custody after the bank caper was staged but not executed. Police say other crimes in New Castle area tied to the gang.
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Erie Railroad
Frank Tockman
Knox
Fumiub O
Harold Pierce
Youngs
Ville
Red" Bridge
Red Smith
Chicago
Fie
Mather Brothers
New Castle
Siirew
Unshier
George Berlin
Ascoe
Uerlin Wan
Berlin
Rotary Club Meeting Urges Forest Conservation
C F Maguire spoke to the Rotary Club on forest conservation urging tree planting and woodland protection. He shared forestry data at the Water Corner meeting, praised by members. Superintendent R Dewey of Harry Public Schools also spoke, with J R Thrush of Keo fut Town attending as guest.
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C. F. Maguire
Rotary Club
Charles T. Maguire
Erie County Game and Dish Protective Association
Water Corry
Maguire
Dewey
Harry Public Schools
J. R. Thrush
Keofut Town
Tow Disabled Liner President Harding Reaches Port
United States liner President Harding with 61 passengers en route from Bremen to New York was being towed by Canadian steamer Lady Laurier after being found helpless 60 miles from Halifax. The ship vented gas and burned spare fuel to keep steam. weather glad. Await Halifax arrival.
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United Prom Talipan. N
United States
Hnes
President Harding
Bremen
New York
Halifax
Lady Laurier
Hulifasc
Harding
Coolidge Doubtful On Farm Bill Despite Senate Poll
United Press reports from Washington show Senate sentiment leaning against final passage of the McNary Haugen farm price stabilization bill, with 44 opposed, 3 in doubt, 11 absent, and 6. Debates may shift and some doubtful backers could vote for the bill or a substitute Curtis bill. House action predicted Wednesday, with Rep. Dickinson forecasting a 40 vote margin if tobacco states join.
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Paul R. Mallon
United Prout
Washington
Senate
United Press Today
Dickinson
Towa
House
Farm Bio
Toacco
Two Firms Win Contracts for Fire Hose Units
City Council awarded 1000 feet of fire hose to Hewitt Rubber Company and Eureka Hose Company after bids. Hewitt bid 85 per foot and Eureka Paragon hose offered 1.35 per foot. Fabric Hose Company bid failed to list a price and was disqualified.
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Hewitt Rubber Company
Eureka Hose Company
Brie Gosais
Ofuffal
Harold C. Patterson
Whit Ciay
Emelet Hose Company
New York
Walter L. Birch
Columbus Ohio
Pire Fabric Hose Company
Guy Stafford
Corry
Bilateral Hoy Company
Tre
Hear Suit Over Flaherty Home Opens Before Judge Hirt
An equity suit at Frit wilay over Flaherty property on Marion Street opened before Judge Hirt. The case involves a transfer made the day before Flaherty shot his wife and her aunt. Mrs Stevens of Patani seeks possession for herself and Flaherty's children. Dozens of witnesses were subpoenaed from the city.
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Plaherty
Frit Wilay
City Council Delivers Fire Zone Enforcement Notice
City Council orders Don F. Smith to appear before a committee over alleged fire limit violations on remodeling at his West South street property near Trimble Print Shop. The council seeks stricter enforcement of the 1897 fire zone ordinance and may amend provisions while examining Smith’s authority to proceed without council permission.
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Don F. Smith
South Street
Municijull Ordindies
Reyal
Satety
Smith
West South Street
Chy Carnell
Ordnance
Force Respect To Pa War Dead Force Respect To Pa War Dead
Harrisburg February 8 A bill to compel Pennsylvanians to honor national war dead on Memorial Day cleared the House Military Affairs Committee It would ban sports before 1 pm on Memorial Day and set a fine of 50 dollars or ten days in jail for vandalism of veteran grave markers The measure seeks support from GAR and American Legion and passed the committee.
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Unite Prose
Harrisburg
Early weather end to warm spell predicted
The Weatherman forecast an abrupt end to springlike warmth after several days of milder temperatures. Snow flurries were likely tonight and Wednesday as a sharp temp drop spread from the middle west eastward. Chicago was slated for a cold wave Wednesday with near freezing or below readings.
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Middle West
Mercuiry
Chitago
Today&apos.s five best radio features list
Radio guide lists five featured programs across stations WJZ WEAP WECO and more. It names times 8 p m 9 05 p m and 0 15 p m Central Eastern and Central schedules with performers such as Sascha Culbertson Mintie Connnelly and Trent Band.
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WJZ
OVW
KDKAI
KPAB
Lincoln
Central
WEAP
Rantern
Sascha Culbertson
WECO
Mpls
St. Paul
Centrall
Mintie Connelly
New York
Poline
Russian steamer sinks in Black Sea hurricane
A Bucharest telegraph dispatch reports a Russian steamer foundered in a Black Sea hurricane with 40 crew members dead or missing. The incident was confirmed by United Press and dated February 8 in Berlin.
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United Press
Berlin
Telegraph Union
Bucharest
Senate Farm Bill Support Shapes White House Dilemma
Senate leaders clear the path for the farm relief bill likely to pass this week and reach President Coolidge within 10 days. The White House opposes the measure in key posts, while Lowden opposes it, risking political fallout and possible resignation moves for Jardine.
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Herbert Little
United Press
Washington
Nicholas Murray Butler
Coolidge
White House
Butler
Mr. Coolidge
Lowden
Jardine
Coolitge
Open War on Panhandlers in East Main Street Bust
Police Chief Tipton placed three alleged panhandlers from East Main Street under arrest as part of a drive to curb panhandling citywide. The men, all strangers, were released and ordered from the city with police urging residents to report offenders and support the crackdown.
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Tipton Lato
East Main Street
City Council Holds Regular Session in Municipal Building
City Council convened in regular session at the Municipal Building, approving bills and paying expenditures. The January treasurer’s report and the engineer’s annual report were read and filed or referred for publication. A complaint from Musical Telephone Co. urged wiring changes for the fire alarm system on North Center Street. A new garbage contract with H. B. Rose was approved for the coming year. Streets department to test a new opening for the Fordson tractor. Plans to place police telephone boxes on First Avenue and near Clinton Street were approved for immediate setup to improve call responses. Council adjourned after discussing additional municipal matters.
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Ix. R. Dickson
Musial Telephone Company
North Center Street
H. B. Rose
Ross
First Avenue
North Center
Clinton Street
Arrests Threatened Over City Refuse Dumping Issue
Street Commissioner Harrington told City Council residents in the East side threaten arrest if dumping refuse into streets continues. Investigation found sewer intake on Sprig Street clogged by waste. similar complaints noted citywide and council ordered enforcement. William LaPaze left for Pittsburgh after a week with relatives. J. J. Neylan returned from New York on business for J. Wo & A.B. Havard Co.
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Soth
Harrington
City Council
Sprig
William LaPaze
Pitsburgh
Erie
J. J. Neylan
New York City
J. Wo & A.B. Havard Company
Man Struck by Erie Freight Train Near Concord
A 40 year old Erie Railroad section worker named Lusnai was killed when he stumbled onto the tracks near Concord as extra No. 8020 approached. The man was decapitated and badly mangled, with the body brought to the city by the yard engine for the Alexander and Company undertakers. Funeral plans had not been settled at press time.
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Erie Railroad
Cony
Lusnai
Oscar Carlson
Alexander and Company
Concord
Outline case against former attorney general
United Press reports in New York that government prosecutors outlined graft claims in the operation of the attorney general and alien property custodian offices in 1921. Buckner and Miller face charges tied to a $41,000 cut of an $87,000,000 alien property settlement, with Buckner detailing cabinet stewardship.
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United Press
NEW York
U 5
Emone R. Buckner
Harry M. Daugherty
Harding
Thomas W. Miller
American Legion
Sab
Federal District Court
Earl Buckner
Buckner
Gol. Miller
Wilson
A. Mitchel Palmer
Marding
Harry ‘M. Daugherty
Buckcher
Lunch counter patrons robbed by three bandits
In Philadelphia three masked bandits robbed an all night lunch counter and its proprietor of 100 dollars in cash and jewelry valued at 900 dollars. One robber claimed the crime was a business proposition. The suspects fled in a vehicle after the raid.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Pele, &—Bive
Therio
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Schismell
Gross
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Tipton
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Council
Daugherty
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