Corry Crossings Watch Men Upheld In City Fight
City officials dispute Belo Railroad plan to install crossing lights at Rushtight and other crossings. Superintendent Edmunds says no movement toward signals since petition denial and pledges action only with City authorization. Chicago protests rise as police tackle beer hall violence and calls for strict enforcement of prohibition.
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Train dynamite blasts kill Mexican military crew
Mexico City reports renewal disorders with heavy deaths. An incomplete dispatch from Guadalajara notes a dynamited train between Sos Reyes and Yurecuaro in Michoacan, killing the engineer, firemen and the entire military escort. Passengers were spared. Additional clashes near Jaliedo and Ne pal result in further fatalities among federal troops and rebels.
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Liner Rushes to Aid Rudderless Freighter
New York February 16 A rescue operation unfolds as the steamship President Harding races to aid the rudderless freighter Padnasay of the American West Africa Lines owned by Barber Steamship Company. The disabled vessel reported SOS 400 miles south southeast of Cape Race. The Padnasay of 4888 gross tons 804 feet long 61 feet wide and 27 feet deep left New York for the West African coast last Sunday seeking help. The Harding was about 850 miles east of New York when the plea arrived and redirected to assist.
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Fire devastates asylum and school. many feared dead
Nineteen perished in a blaze at the oyamm Tunalle asylum and an artillery and engineering school nearby in Torio. Five or more locals were reported burned while a photograph studio at 126 North Center Street, once tied to the Grand and Rex Theatres, planned improvements and a brick rebuilding in the near future.
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Governor Fisher Cabinet Shakeup Returns of Key Officials
Harrisburg reports Dr. John Ayke Keith, superintendent of public instruction, returns to his offices after a Pittsburgh hospital stay as part of a cabinet shakeup. Attorney General Cyrus H. Wood is too ill to leave his Philadelphia hotel but expected back next week. In Pittsburgh, Guy Brown, ex-state senator and Fayette county banker, faces federal trial with closing arguments heard as jurors eyed a possible verdict today.
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Fayette County
Whiting Optimistic On U S Business Structure
Secretary of Commerce Whiting told United Press that the fundamental soundness of America's business structure should indicate immediate future progress. He noted rising production and distribution by manufacturers, government policies contributing to stability, and cautioned against further speculative lending while stressing overall economic solidity.
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Britain undecided on disarmament talks amid US concerns
London officials said no change since Sir Austen Chamberlain told the House of Commons on February 6. Britain will consult Dominions before any armament decisions and share results with them. No immediate new communications expected, despite a Washington suggestion for possible yardarm proposals. The timing points to next summer before a new stance is announced.
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Hoover Back at State Post Flood Areas Visited
President elect Hoover left Clewiston at 8 30 am to inspect Everglades flood damage and continued toward Palm Beach. The caravan faced heavy fog on the second day of a 17 mile ride through last year s hurricane belt en route to Miami Beach. Southern Florida leaders push comeback through development while eyeing the Everglades 4 000 000 acres as the agricultural frontier and flood protection for Lake Okeechobee.
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Our Chance For New Textile Plants In Corry And Titlsville
A public meeting drew over 100 citizens to discuss bringing two textile plants to Corry area. A central committee led by Mr. Bentley seeks $75,000 from citizens and pledges 300–600 jobs locally with women and men employed, plus plant operations expanding employment beyond the second year. Corry could host one plant if bids meet conditions. Titlsville already funds its site. The week ahead will decide.
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Saratoga of Harrisburg elected president of state conference
Harrisburg Feb 18 Mary 5 reports that Saratoga of Harrisburg was elected president of the Pennsylvania Conference of Social Warfare at the state convention closing, while longtime president dobroa bipea of Erle retires from the post.
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Woman Dies After 40 Foot Fall Cleaning Windows
Pittsburgh reports Mrs Mary Wheeler aged 22 fell forty feet from a window while cleaning at her home on February 16. She died before help could be summoned.
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County Motor Clubs Fight Against Gas Tax Boost
The Erie County Motor Association and about 100 Pennsylvania clubs join a statewide protest against a 10 percent gas tax increase. They argue taxes should come from wholesalers, not retail dealers, and urge members to contact state representatives and senators. Edward Gable of Lancaster signs the telegram urging opposition.
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Corrosion of fittings causes plant boiler blast
Corrosion at the bottom of the boiler blow-off caused yesterday afternoon’s blast at Mohawk Condensed Mille Company. Two Corry Steam Boiler Works employees, Thomas Mead l and Dave Bensick, were burned. Mead l died of injuries while Bensick was treated and released. Repairs completed by 1 am. plant back in operation.
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Five Best Radio Features Highlighted for Today
Copyright 1928 United Press lists today's top radio features. WABG New York at 6 p.m. Telegram try-out. 8 p.m. Edwin Franke Goldmin and concert band. 9 p.m. symphony conducted by Albert Stoessel. 10 p.m. B. A. Rolfe dance orchestra with 35 musicians. 7 p.m. ultimes melodrams.
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