Legislative Joyriding Stop Move Referred to Committee
An attempt by the appropriations panel to halt legislative trips was defeated as Speaker Ambler referred a resolution to the Appropriations Committee. Rothenberg argued the measure targets expenditures and should focus on the budget, about 19,000 of state funds tied to trips. The House adjourned until Monday night February 1.
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Harslburg
Appropriations Committee
Jambler
Borks
Ambler
Rothenberg
Spasker
Peanter
Ebruny
Weather Wosttier-Wary and warmer
Weather remains wosttier-wary and warmer with unsettled conditions. H A Uulgnod, previously suffering asthma and stomach Wreubia, shows no improvement and is advised to rest and avoid strain.
Wilhelmina Reaches Port With No Interference
United Press reports from London detail tense battles in the eastern theater and a possible German execution claim. A U S steamer Wilhelmina entered port under its own power for repairs amid war news, while Washington notes the Senate’s record forty-hour session as Townsend leads a Republican filibuster against a ship purchase bill.
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United Press
London
Turous
Colona Mariis
Simoun Boer
Falmouth
Upltad
Monmer Wilhelmina
Carpathians
Hungary
Svidulle
Dartfield
Alor
Washington
United States Senate
Townsend
Michigan
Narrow Escape At Mill Village
Passenger train No. Gon the Hire railroad has been stopping nightly at Old village to let an operator board. Saturday a passenger tried to alight as the door opened partly and fell, saved only by bystanders. The company refused to stop for passengers and Public Service Commission investigators in Harrisburg are probing.
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Olt Village
Public Service Commis
Harrisburg
Building Up Home Industries Debate At Chamber Meeting
About thirty members gathered in the council room for a chamber of commerce session on fostering local industries. Speaker McComb proposed a three year plan with three hundred members and a 26 percent first year commission, plus secretary and office costs, aiming to fund a major promotional campaign and organize the group. A further meeting will set final arrangements for a banquet.
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Chamber of Commerce
IMA
Coney Chimber of Commerce
McComb
Tom Marshall
Mercury Drops to Zero as Cold Grips Region
Thermometers fell below freezing across the area with ponds and Chautauqua Lake showing ice formation. In Mayville fourteen inches of ice were reported and Chief of Police Davis responded to a new unfortunate incident involving people forced outside into the cold.
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Chautauqua Lake
Mayville
Davis
Automobile business booms in town amid new car dealers
Local report notes rising demand for autos as two new showrooms open. Studebaker agency on East Washington and Overland agency on East Main Street attract buyers. Several residents, including first timers, show interest in owning a vehicle as winter ends and streets clear.
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Studebaker
East Washington
Overland
East Main
Cunarder Orduna Circulated Stars and Stripes Flag
Passengers aboard the Cunard liner Orduna, inbound from Liverpool, claimed she flew the American flag for about a day during quarantine on January 30, after a gas alert near Liverpool. Sapain Taylor reportedly ordered the flag raised following the alarm.
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United Press
New York
Liverpool
Sapain Taylor
President to call extra session if filibuster persists
United Press reports that President will call an extra session of Congress on March fifth if the Senate continues the filibuster against the ship purchase bill. The decision follows today’s definitive stance by the President amid ongoing congressional obstruction.
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United Press
Washington
Congress
Senate
Italians Held for Trial in White Slavery Case
In Buffalo two Italians were held for trial after a US Commissioner heard a tale of white slavery. They are charged with violating the Mann Act for bringing a Corry girl to Buffalo. The girl's testimony described coercion and abuse at a saloon at 4 Dante Place.
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Buffalo
Corry
Dante Place
Indl
Propose to Increase the State Militia at Pennsylvania
A proposed bill would raise the Pennsylvania National Guard from ten thousand to twenty two thousand, create a militia division, and appoint commissioned officers by the Governor. It discusses cost, reorganizing infantry and artillery, and federal alignment for a division.
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United Fresc
Harelsburg
National Guard of
Pennsylvania
Adame
Luzerme
Steuart
Milia
Ono
New York
Erme
Neovida Tnt
Picil
Rep
Kitts of ‘Brie
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Tas Weck
Maris
Hhowvy
Tiertenmer Wilhelming
Pale Mouworg
Walatouth
United States
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First National Bank
Warren Savings Bank
Barren Savings iBank
Mill Village
Nes
Cunarder
Wilson
Wit City
Eral Cauusany
Christmas Savings Society
Christmas Saving Society
Izens National Bank
Nensune
Gi Barlow
Canhier Aml
West
H.W. Parker
Asst
Canhier
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