Corry Board Opposes Bill to Eliminate Per Capita Tax
Corry School Board fights the Jones act now before the state legislature which would scrap the sevenplus school tax. The per capita levy raises over $20 000 for operations and its removal would force a three mill increase in the general tax and shift school costs to property owners. Erie New Castle and Altoona join western PA cities opposing the bill as board members urge key lawmakers to defeat it.
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Board of Education
Corry
Cory
Erie
New Castle
Altoona
Pennsylvania
Charles H. Geiger
Brooklyn plasterer confesses to killing doctor over dying son
Frank Caruso, a Brooklyn plasterer, confessed to killing Dr Casper S. Pendola, 27, after his six year old son Joseph died from diphtheria treatment. He said the doctor laughed at him when told his boy was dead and that he strangled the doctor then stabbed him in the neck. Caruso was found hiding under a bed on Staten Island nine hours after the murder.
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United Press
Brooklyn
Crazedi
Frank Caruso
Joseph
Carusy
Casper S. Pendola
Garis
Loy
Pendola
Tay
Caruso
Tran
Staten Island
Dunkirk man wins 82000 in railroad injury suit
John Kenney of Dunkirk was awarded 82000 for injuries from a 1923 Pennsylvania Railroad work car accident. A eleven man jury reached verdict at 2 45 p m after lunch, with Kinney claiming knee damage. Plaintiff was represented by Thomas P Hefferman. defense by Harold J Adams.
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Mayville
John Kenney
Dunkirk
Pennsylvania Railroad
Supreme Court
Kinney
Thomas P. Hefferman
Nugent & Hefferman
Harold J. Adams
Buffala
Albania Lacks Own Currency Turns to Neighbors Coins
Albanian officials note the country has no independent currency and relies on coins from neighboring nations for transactions. The statement highlights economic gaps and regional monetary practices affecting daily commerce.
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Albania
Corry Man's Sister Clara Campbell Dies in New York
Word reached Corry that Miss Clara Campbell sister of J. W. Campbell died from gas asphyxiation in her New York City apartment. No further details were available. Mr Campbell left for New York Saturday and the body will be brought to Warren Tuesday. Funeral services will be held in Warren Thursday morning with interment in Kung cemetery.
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New Yorks
Clara Campbell
J. W. Campbell
Corry
Mb. Campbell
New York
Warren
Follo
Kung Cemetery
Elks To Send Delegation To Erie Tonight
The Corry lodge of Elks will send a large delegation to Erie for a reception and banquet in honor of Charles Grakelow of Philadelphia Grand Exalted Ruler of the order. H J Wood will respond for the lodge on The Membership, Judge A P Rossiter will speak on The Membership, and Reginald H Howell will discuss Charity. The program includes a toast City of Erie by the mayor and a musical program led by Professor W Owens with the 96 piece Elks band.
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Corry Lodge of Elks
Erie
Erie Lodge
Charles Grakelow
Philadelphia
Oder
Grakelow
H. J. Wood
Erie Elks
A P. Rossiter
Reginald H. Howell
Brie
W. Owens
Elks Band
Suzanne Lenglen to review world tour before signing
French tennis star Suzan ne Lenglen says she will not sign a world tour contract with DC. Pyle or any promoter until she talks with her father. She plans to sail for Paris on February 19 and will announce future plans from there.
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New York
Suzanne Lenglen
DC. Pyle
Papa
Paris
Melloglo Face Powder Promises Youthful Skin Glow
An Ames company advertisement touts Melloglo Face Powder as a superior pure cosmetic that brightens skin, reduces pores, and gives a long lasting glow. It targets women and urges purchase from N. F Ames & Co. with bold claims of lasting shine and youthful complexion.
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N. F Ames & Co
Advil
Dairymen Called to Meet by City Health Officials
Dairymen and milk peddlers are urged to attend a meeting this evening at 7:30 in the Municipal building. The Board of Health will review milk distribution regulations after recent complaints about rule violations and pledged stricter enforcement.
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Health Board
Board of Health
Corry
Death claims Dr. Percy Grant
United Press reports the death of Rev. Dr. Percy Stickney Grant a militant modernist rector who died in New York. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:90 A M at St Matthew's Episcopal Church near his Bedford Village home following a 31 year tenure at the Church of the Ascension marked by frequent clashes with higher church officials led by Bishop William T Mannin of New York.
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United Press
New York
Bedford Village
Percy Stickney Grant
Protestant Episcopal Church
St. Matthew's Protestant Episcopal Church
Church of the Ascension
Grant
William T. Mannin
Episcopal
Reinstatement of Insurance Urged At Once
Veterans urged immediate reinstatement of Wartime and Government insurance before July 2. The US Veterans Bureau warns this is the safest, most comprehensive cover. Dr. V Graham offers free medical exams. President Coolidge appeals to all World War II veterans to reinstate and convert their coverage and inform the public through civic groups and employers.
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Sounds Appeal
United States Veterans Bureauy
A. W. Thompson
Veterans of Foreign Wars
V. Graham
Calvin
Onridge
Calvin Coolidge
United States
Debates Planned on Naval Disarmament Proposals
London Feb 14 The House of Commons will debate President Roosevelt's naval disarmament plans after Premier Baldwin signaled consideration but declined to state government views. A reader notes the era's cautious stance amid calls for immediate action.
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Sy United
London
House of. Commons
Doridge
Baldwin
Foster Trial Set for Tuesday in Erie County Court
Corry resident Foster is among sixty six defendants in the Erie County criminal court term opening in Erie. A. B. Poster of Euclid Street faces assault and battery charges arising from Carl Peterson incident. Eighty jurors were summoned for the term with several cases likely continued due to attorney absences. Witnesses from the city have been summoned for Foster’s trial slated for Tuesday afternoon.
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Erie County
Erie
A. B
Euclid
Carl Peterson
Second Avenue
Foster
Thy’ District
Attoreney
Bond Issue Considered for Corry Court House Addition
Voters may vote in November on a county bond issue to fund an addition to the Corry court house and possibly a new prison. The February grand jury urged improvements but did not back a memorial hall. Officials have discussed need for space. taxpayers show interest in the project.
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Corry
Court House
Boris Peulé
Suéle
World Wareterans
Hans Memorial Hall
Dancing Party Planned at St Elizabeth's Hall Friday
Plans completed for a dancing party at St Elizabeth's Hall Friday evening. Music by Ernie's Bell Hops, who come to Corry highly recommended, with many novelties to be introduced. A capacity crowd is expected.
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St. Elizabeth's Hall
Ernie
Corry
Corryites Enjoyable Trip Through Egypt and Malta
Corry residents aboard the steamship Dorie voyage through the Mediterranean visiting Malta and Alexandria. They report splendid weather and fascination with St Paul’s Bay and shipwreck history, with a planned extended stay in Cairo to explore the pyramids and ancient wonders.
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Mre
Manley
Toring
Holy Land
Europe
Sicily
Mediterranean
St Paul's
St. Paul's
Alexandria
Cairo
Baynt
Flame Draws the Moth Nature Is Uke
Fragmented note presents an artsy curiosity about flame and moth imagery with unclear attribution. It references a New York Tele grit style and mentions brighter, copied prints. The readable fragments suggest a creative critique or column item from a period newspaper.
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Polkon
New York
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