Senator Walsh Defeated In Senate Probe Battle
Washington February 16 United Press Walsh Montana senator failed in bid to delay Senate action and force a public utilities probe. After three recess motions opposition held firm and the measure passed directing the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a thorough investigation of interstate public utilities with hearings and biweekly reporting to the Senate.
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Montana
Senate
United Press
Washington
Walsh
Congress
M Fnbwater
Fie Trade Commission
Black
Asinbama
George Ae
Benate
Hillings
George
Clase
Virginia
Brace
Maryland
Bruce
Watais
Glasa
Hunt
Wialu
Lancaster Legion chief urges strong navy defense
Edward Spafford of the American Legion in Lancaster county argues against cuts to the Navy building program. He says America has sunk ships in peace and calls for ships to defend the nation, including converting merchant vessels. He advocates universal military draft to remove war profits and says boys should learn to defend the country. Sturdevant left this morning for a business trip in Spartanburg.
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United Press
Lancastee
Ameren
Edward
Spafford
American Legion
Gail
Volcice
Lancaster County
America
Legion
Jury to try Hickman second murder case
Los Angeles February 16 United Press. A jury for William Edward Hickman and Welby Hunt in the Ivy Thome murder case was nearly completed with three men and nine women seated as panelists from thirty four callers. Hunt and Hickman face charges linked to the slaying of druggist Ivy Thome during a botched crime on Christmas Eve. Their separate pleas of not guilty and insanity were noted as the trial proceeds before Superior Judge Elliot Craig, with Judge Carlos Hardy ordering no continuance.
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Dan Campbell
United Press
Los Angeles
Cat
William Edward Hickman
Welby Hunt
Ivy Thome
Talesmen
Alickman
Little Marion Parker
Thoms
Hunt
Eiher Hunt
Hickman
Hickman Estch
Jerome Walsh
Richard Cantil
A. G. Gray
Walsh
Cantilion
Parker Mater
Elliot Craig
Carlos Hardy
Maniates Held For Court In Stabbing Case
John Maniates, once living in the city, was held for court on a second degree assault charge after a card game dispute led to a stabbing of James Moran. Moran, a patient at Mountain Clinic in Olean, was reportedly attacked with a knife previously used to cut nails. Hearing delayed from last Saturday to Wednesday due to legal difficulties. Maniates had wandered from Erie and worked at a restaurant. A separate note states the VFW Building Association will host another supper at the club home on West Washington Street from 5:30 to 6:00 PM tonight.
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John Maniates
Hives
Uw Cattaraugus County Grand Jury
Olean
Maniates
James Maven
Onan
Moran
Wander Bonds
Erie
Lot Cut
V.F. W. Building Association
West Washington Street
Bodies of 2 deputies found near Covington
Two Lafayette sheriff deputies Wallacy McClure and Turin Grove went missing after last sighting in Pendleton Indiana. Their bodies were recovered near Covington Indiana after days of search. Local authorities began investigations into the double death as a possible incident tied to a prior prison transfer.
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United Press
Covington
Ind
Lafayette
Wallacy McClure
Turin Grove
Jeff LaFayette
Pendleton
Bel
Dansville
Principal Sheen Speaks at Kiwanis Luncheon
Howard J. Sheen principal of the Senior High Setbol addressed Kiwanis Glib members at a regume luncheon fund meeting at the Hotel Corry. He discussed high school study and related topics as Walter J. Peake urged replenishing the educational fund, used to aid city students after Corry High School graduation. Clifton Howard presided. guests included E. Doane, L. Reelers, and B. W. Johnson.
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Howard J. Sheen
Kiwanis Glib
Regume
Hotel Corry
Ally Sheen
Genersal
Sildy
Toca Jhish
Kiwurine
Walter J. Peake
Educational Fund Committee
Thisme
Corry High School
Clifton Howard
E. Doane
L. Reelers
This City
B. W W. Johnson
Meadyal
Plane crash sinks with 19 aboard in Biscayne Bay
A seaplane operated by Cuban American Airlines crashed into Biscayne Bay near Miami while returning from Havana. E G Sewell, a passenger, and Jackson from Miami attempted to escape as the craft nosed over. Nineteen passengers were rescued. one man, Jackson, reportedly survived with severe injuries. Investigators blame engine maintenance for the disaster.
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Ey United Fress
Miami
E.G. Sewell
Biscayne Bay
Fy Jackson
Mimi
Hivatin
Inc
Tackson
Man Sets Fire to Self After Saturating Clothing in Uniontown
Thomas Kelmer, 40, of Orient, Pa, was in Uniontown Hospital after attempting suicide by saturating his clothes with alcohol and igniting it with a match. Neighbors extinguished the flames, and his condition was described as serious but not improving.
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Uniontown
Thomas Kelmer
Orient
Reed to stump South in Democratic bid for nomination
Senator Reed of Missouri plans a broad stump tour through the South and Midwest to bolster his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination against Smith of New York. He will speak in Dallas Tulsa and Kansas City as delegates and primary contests loom, signaling a shift from passive campaigning.
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Paul R.mallon
United Press
Washington
Reed Smith
Jus. A. Reed
Missouri
Tomorow
South
Middlewest
Pacific Coast
Py Steed
Smith
New York
Reed
Dallas
Texas
Tulsa
Kansas City
Smif
Houston
Cholee
Varios
Ty Susili
Billerneas
Hoover-Wills
Bone
Willis
Sulejents
Maschke
Hoover
Maschles
Bear Lake garage fire causes heavy loss, insured partly
Fire at Bear Lake destroyed Clyde Hotchkiss's service shop. Estimated loss ranges from 9000 to 4000 dollars, with a belief the total may reach about 14000. Three automobiles including a Buick and a Sherman-owned car burned. one car and tires saved were damaged by fumes. Origin of the blaze undetermined. insurance partially covers the damage. Mr Hotchkiss expects the loss near 14000 in the morning. Mr P J O Lepny left town for a business trip to Tinton City.
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Clyde Hotchkiss
Surance
Bear Lake
Bama
Buick
Sherman
Hotchkiss
Narrow escape as trains collide near Renovo division
Rail yard accident at the Renovo division at 8:30 this morning involved passenger train No 1 colliding with a westbound freight due to slippery rails. Both trains sideswiped, injuring no one and damaging several cars. speed likely prevented a worse wreck.
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Pennsyvania
Ol City
Renovo
Nile Dasage
Mlegheny
Ykimatr
Michigan Limestone Company Sponsors Dealers Gathering
Michigan Limestone Company hosted farmers and dealers in Corry as a solid trainload of limestone arrived for distribution among northwestern Pennsylvania farmers. Seven cars were slated for local dealers, with a two ton allotment to fifteen area farmers. The event featured dinner for sixty five at the VFW home, a short business session, and a gift of limestone to recipients including Lyons, Condureck, Srandy, Bevins, Blakeslee, Osborne, Stull, Darvas, Simons, Robinson, Estelle, and Andrew Johnson.
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Michigan Limestone Company
Michigan Limestone and Chemical Company of
Bustin
Corry
Michigan Limestone
Pennsylvania
Tie Linino Produce Company
Boyd Spencer
Bufflo Company
West Washington Street
VFW. Building Association
Veterans’ Home
B. A. Lyons
Eton
Michael Condureck
Gorry
J. J Srandy
Blaine Fancald
Corey Ralph Mites
Spring Creek
C. E. Bevins
Ralph Blakeslee
Spartansburg
S. Osborne
Niobe
John Wilson
Mark Stull
F. Darvas
L. Simmons
C. W. Dotinson
Lottsville
G. Estelle
Andrew Johnson
Milton Lafferty
Kincolville
Railroad Superintendent Visits City on Florida Trip
F. W. Davis, general superintendent of the Pennsylvania Railroad based in Buffalo, traveled through the city today by a special car from Buffalo. He planned to continue to Erie on the afternoon train where he and Mrs. James Thompson would board to spend several weeks in Florida.
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F. W. Davis
Pennsylvania Railroad
Buffalo
Florida
Davis
City
Erie
James Thompson
Union Store Bandits Convicted in Erie County
Steve Porch John Matthews and Fred Williams were convicted by Erie County court on charges of breaking and entering and larceny for robbing the Lewis and Williams store in Union City. The trio were found guilty by Wednesday afternoon.
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UNION
Erie
Steve Porch
John Matthews
Fred Williams
Erie County
Lewis and Williams
Union City
Five Best Radio FeaturesTonight Program Notes
Newark at 4 25 PM features New York Philharmonic conducted by Toscanini with an address by Sir Henry Thornton. Montreal and GN RO CNRQ provide listings. Later WJZ WEAF and other stations air Maxwell Eski mos and Am pico Hour in evening hookups.
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WOR
Newark
New York Philharmonic Orchestra
Toscanini
Cnrm Montreal
GNRO
CNRQ
Sir’ Henry ‘Phornton
WJZ
F. M
Maxwell
WEAF
Eskimos
WIZ
Ampico
Scourge Sweeps Vessel At Port With Smallpox Epidemic
Port reports a smallpox outbreak aboard the steamship Cleveland with eight crew feared dead. A transit ship is expected to dock and officials warn stevedores of danger as physicians and embalmers prepare to receive passengers. Most victims are listed among steerage travelers while many are Filipino.
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United Press
Honouw
Cheveland
Yokotima
Yens
Hanalut
George Belden
Merchants In Big Dollar Day Sale In Dallas
Merchants in Dallas prepare for a big Dollar Day sale on Saturday with leading stores joining the event. Special bargain offerings are highlighted in today’s Journal edition as merchants roll out worth while winter bargains and advertise heavy discounts. Extra copies of the Journal will be distributed in nearby districts to cover the event.
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Mercninta
Thiol
Bigets
Journal
Spartanshits
Spring Creek
Clynist
Erie Negro Found Guilty of Murder in County Court
A Erie Negro was found guilty of murder in the second degree for the killing of Willigat Lee on January 23 1928 at a rooming house on Hal Janas street Erie. A nine man three woman jury deliberated about six hours and returned a verdict to Judge Hirt at 10 40 PM.
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Erie
Reo
Bill Opens Flood Control To Federal Funding In Mississippi Valley
Washington March 16 United Press reports a House flood control measure aims to pay for a broad program in the Mississippi Valley and its tributaries. The plan creates a federal commission to oversee flood control and would fund reservoirs and spillways, with heavy federal aid and state cost sharing.
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Mississippi Valley
Thomas Stokes
United Press Star
Washington
Heb
Tie House
I Hill
Jaraysutisy
Mieswangup Valley
Phe Meeure
Westaha
Mississipy
Mississippi
Alaska
New England
South Carolina
Eesh
Sing
Janleay
Fela
Arminia
Mississippi River
Coolidge
State allowed to reopen case in Jackson bribery trial
INDIANAPOLIS Feb 16 state permitted to reopen its case in the Seal of Governor led Jackson bribery case. Judge Charles M. McCabe allowed testimony to continue as the prosecution sought an instructed verdict of acquittal. Witness Wilt Ho femy, county prosecutor Brian, testified he knew nothing of the alleged bribe attempt. The judge listed concerns about concealment and set the matter for further action, the defense not objecting to reopening.
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William E. Hallberg
Indianapolis
Inn
Jackson
Hatonsy
Chisrles M. McCabe
Wilt Ho Femy
Brian County
Taravel
JT. McGray
McCabe
Difense
Remy
Standabs
Ture
Verdick
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Federal Trade Commission
Sturdevant Teft
Spartonsburg
Kiwanis Club
W. L. Peake
Senator Reed
Vissouri Solon
New York State
Hoover-Willis
P. J. O'Lepny
Tor & Business Viall
Tinton City
Dan Motkery
Bellefonte
Vanada
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