Philippine independence opposed in newspaper poll
A Corry Evening Journal summary reports that editors largely oppose immediate Philippine independence. Of 256 papers surveyed, 67 percent opposed, 26 percent silent, 7 percent in favor, with regional splits showing broad resistance across North Central and West states.
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Philippine
Philippine Islands
North Atlantic
South Atlantic
North Central States
South Central States
United States
Philippines
Railroads Face Off With Unregulated Trucks Say Expert
Hiiha Ley vice president of the Pennsylvania Railroad told the Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce that motor freight traffic should be regulated but trucks will not supplant railroads. He warned a convoy of trucks could monopolize the Pennsylvanian highway from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia if the William Penn route were assigned solely to truck traffic. He noted railroads still essential when passenger service is counted, and that railroads face stricter regulation than trucks which may pick or reject traffic at will.
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Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce
Hiiha Ley
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lee
Pittsburgh
New York
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Executive
Lighting rules may force car owners to replace gear
Motor Vehicle Commissioner Beh utton warns under current Pennsylvania motor code July 1 deadline, thousands of drivers could be compelled to fit new lighting. Many manufacturers have not renewed approvals or paid fees, rendering previously legal devices illegal and forcing costly replacements. The Pittsburgh Post Gazette discusses the issue.
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Behutton
Fennaylvania
Hiel
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Leap Year Party Draws Sixty Couples in City Hall
The young ladies of the N. 1. 7 organized a Leap Year party for more than sixty couples last evening in the K of P hall. The event stands as one of the finest of its kind in the city, reflecting lively social activity recorded in the Journal Files from February 17, 1912.
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P. Hall
Columibus
F. C. Hamwood
Wrightsville
Boardman's Hall
Oil City Artist Displays Paintings At Pittsburgh Show
W S Herrington of 310 East Fourth street has three oil paintings selected for the 22nd annual Associated Artists of Pittsburgh exhibition. The event, opening in Pittsburgh last Friday, runs through March 1. Critics hail the collection as among the finest, highlighting the local painter’s recognition by the association.
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Cirry
W. S. Herrington
East Fourth Street
Associated Artists of Pittsburgh
Hervington
Association
Pittsburgh
Robert Cole
Shreve Chair Company
Union City
Old City
Schrambling
Services Continue At Baptist Church
An appreciative audience heard Dr. Alfax J. Reich of Philadelphia present a vivid sermon on the second Psalm and the first ten verses of Isaiah chapter one at the Baptist Church last evening. The meetings will continue each evening this week at 7 30.
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Alfax J. Reich
Philadelphia
Baptist Church
Reich
Christ
Kinzu a Road Link Project Faces Abandonment
Weather permitting the two mile Lie Kin road link may be completed this week except top dressing. Uncertainty surrounds continuation of the remaining 20 mile project between Kane and Kinola. The Kane chamber of commerce and state highway officials may decide this evening. earlier plans called for completion this spring with over 400 workers employed in shifts starting November 28.
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Keane
Lie Kine
Chamber of Commerce
State Department of Highways
Kane
Kinola
Arthur ©. Swanson
West Kane
Goold
Le Bouef Chapter Plans February 20 Meeting
Port LeBoeuf Chapter D A C to meet February 20 in the Boston Store Erie private dining room for a lunch at 12:80. Mrs Burteum A Crane will discuss Washington the Man and Mrs Wave Petkins will present Tis Day in Pennsylvania History. Mrs Vivliam Wenelogel and Miss Virginia Brigg will share Ancestor Tales and officers will be elected. Levers Corry members plan to attend.
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Port LeBoeuf
Daughters of the
Boston
Erie
Burteum A. Crane
Washington
Wave Petkins
Pennsylvania
Vivliam Wenelogel
Virginia Brigg
Home life and debt fears on Carter Hills farm
Fragment from a family note on hillside life near Carter Hills. Bill and Hil Hak clash with a troubled marriage while Bill considers visiting his father amid job loss and debts. Ma resists debt, insists on cash purchases, and the family maintains the hillside property with taxes paid.
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Bill
Carter’ Hills
Ihde
Hil Hak
Lill
Sagiinw
Michigan
Dutie
Tad
Jeda
Carter FU
Thal
Tuk
Wit
Carry County Questions From Historic School Ledger
A fragment asks basic local history queries including the first principal of Carry schools, the Earth’s weight, Titanic’s wreck date, Ohio U.S. Senators, the scope of early Carry communications in 1837, and authorship of a quoted line from a 19th century source.
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Carry
U.S
Five Thousand Short for Tuberculosis Work in Erie
Erie February 17 The Christmas Seal drive by the Erie County Health and Tuberculosis Association fell short by over five hundred dollars of the $21,000 goal needed to sustain the year's work. Executive secretary J Kenneth Water says a special campaign is underway to raise the remainder. An illuminated postcard was sent to 4695 nonrespondents on January 4 seeking added contributions.
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Erie
Bris County iBealth and ‘Tuberculosis Association
J. Kenneth Water
Winter
Pioneer of Death Valley Stricken
H W Richbaum, 48, pioneer miner and Death Valley hotel man, died in Los Angeles after a four day illness. A former New Castle Pennsylvania resident, his widow Mrs Helen Richbusin will have the body shipped to New Castle for burial. He built the Stovepipe Wells hotel in 1928 and previously ran the Emigrant mines in the valley.
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United Recor
Los Angeles
Calif
Med
H. W. Richbaum
Death Valley
Richbaum
New Castle
Helen Richbusin
Eichbaum
Deats Valley
Return to Cairo New York Ma Noranee of Indore sails to join family
The Ma noranee of Indore, previously Nowy Miller of Seattle, departed aboard the Berengeria on February 17 to reunite with her husband and two daughters in Cairo, Egypt.
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Cairo
New York
Manoranee
Indore
Nowy Miller
Seattle
Berengeria Today
Egypt
Weak Woman Regains Health After Dr Pierce’s Prescription
Mrs. Cora Johnson of Meadville Pennsylvania describes a recovery from a prolonged weakness after an attack. She credits Dr Pierce’s Payorite Prescription with restored appetite better sleep and renewed energy after three doses. Written as a free medical advice inquiry to Dr Pierce’s Clinic Buffalo NY.
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Meadville
Cora Johnson
Meade Ave
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Yo
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South Street
Corry
Pat
A.D. Colegrove
Arthur Colegrove
Cass
Wrhd Kimball, Inc
W. 46Th St
Ream
N. RB. Dickson
Harrisburg
State Capitol
State Health Commission
Frank Blisworth
Worth Street
Journal
Bertha Kibler
Order of Astern ‘Stars
Cora McCabe
Mary Kinley
Columbus
Corry Pure Milk Company
J. H. McCabe
Jacksonville, Fla
C. B. Pitch
Post Gazette
Archeologiata
Alpe
Kinzua
LE Bouef
Ss Eh
Develp
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
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