Nominating papers taken by 12 candidates
In the 1924 local campaign only 12 men have filed nomination papers for the general assembly and congress seats. John Scareck former west side assemblyman filed today to challenge incumbent Wa. D. Kinhey. East side candidates include Bernard J. Foley Joseph S Crawford and Cyril S Sullivan. Ralphs McCreery seeks re election from the west end. Milton W. Shreves is the lone Republican and James F. Lavery heads the Democratic opposition. Debates over committee leadership and district organization loom as campaigns firm up.
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Hrie
General Assembly
Congress
John Scareck
West Side Assembly
Wa. D. Kinhey
Clnsertiet
Nowaert Z. Witegerald
Liew
Bernard J. Foley
East Mine Assembly
Joseph S. Crawford
Cyril S Sullivan
Tself
Ralphs McCretry
Milton W. Shreves
James F. Lavery
Charles H. Crushy
Bablle
Arle Plans Resignation as Envoy to Austria
Philadelphia Feb 11 George Barisia plans to resign as American minister to Austria before April to launch his campaign for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Barisia was endorsed by the Democratic state committee with Joseph F. Guffey and Thomas Kennedy noted in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sy United Fras
Philadelphia
George FL Barisia
Austria
Tsu
United Press
Parle
Democratic State Committee
Joseph F. Guffey
Pittsburgh Roose- Yerk
Candi ‘Ate
Thomas Kennedy
Bovermar
Sanatorium to be built at Brookville in Pennsylvania
Brookville will host a new state tuberculosis sanitarium on state forest lands in the Clearcreek district. The project, tied to an initial $800,000 appropriation, has the support of Major C. B. Marke and health department engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwesera Ponnayle Vania
Brookvillel
Pennsylvania
Clearcreek
Hays
Brookville
T Engineers
Health Department
C. B. Marke
State Health Department
Harrisburg
Uhe
Pennsylvanias crops hit by cold wave while sales rise at Grand Union
Reports from the State Department of Agriculture show Pennsylvanias fruit crops heavily damaged by last weeks record cold. Peach orchards apricots and cherries to varying degrees suffered, with Delaware and New Jersey also reporting losses. Grand Union Co sales for five weeks ending February showed 2,020,428 dollars, up 48 percent from last year. City Council set semi monthly meeting at Municipal Building. One hundred seven new alcoholic beverage brands added to state stores, price list changes to take effect next Monday. Vodka added to sale list. Monument display at North Corry store by C A Myers features over forty memorials. Two hundred candidates took civil service exams for state enforcement officer posts. Meantime, a Meadville coasting accident injured two children, one possibly fatally. State liquor licensing rules affect dealers purchasing for resale. Weather outlook favors generally fair but cold period with warmer weekend ahead. Community notes include Italian residents meeting and Democratic candidate discussions in Harrisburg. Washington birthday observance closes county offices. temperatures rise with thaw. Award winners at local store. skating at Whiteley Rink. Corry Auto Show closing tonight. Demobilization of CWA workers noted not affecting local county projects.
Former auto racer sentenced to prison in Indianapolis
Hilton AF. Grotich, a former automobile lane driver, was sentenced to 20 years in the state prison for robbing the Massachusetts Avenue State Bank in Indianapolis. Judge Frank P. Baker imposed the sentence after Crouch pleaded guilty and admitted driving the car used in the robbery. Two other men were involved, including John Dillinger, the notorious gang leader, according to reports.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Hilton AF. Grotich
Massachusetts Avenue State Bank
Frank P. Baker
Crouch
Massachusetts Avenue
Onen
John Dillinger
Wedell Aims for New Air Records at Pan American Meet
New Orleans February 17 Jimmy Wedell, renowned pilot, attempts to break both land plane and 100 kilometer speed records with his new design the 45 at the Pan American races. He currently holds 405 mph for land planes and 249 542 mph for the 100 kilometer mark.
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New Orleans
Jimmy Wetell
Wedell
Trial Postponed For Senior Air Corps Major Ocker
General court martial proceedings against Major William A Ocker the oldest pilot in the air corps in point of service were postponed today until February 26 at Fort Sam Houston Tex.
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Fort Sam Houston
Tex
Williaa
Ocker
Air Corps
Denies Partin hold up at Erie
Theodore Mutcie Wiecz, 19, surrendered to police after learning he is wanted on a highway robbery charge tied to an $800 cash theft from John Logen January 24 in an alley near 14th and Parade streets. His sister Jean Nutkiewicz and another girl admitted luring Logen. detectives say Nutkiewicz and another youth were involved. $800 and a $79.82 paycheck remain unrecovered. Mutcie stated he had been in Pittsburgh since the robbery and turned himself in after learning police sought him. A storm in Bellingham, 17 blocks from Puget Sound, left salt spray on windows.
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Theodore Mutcie
Wiez
John Logen
14Th
Parade Streets
Jean Nitkiewicz
Gir
Sally Milkowiski
Logen
Hiim
Nutkiewicz
Pittsburgh
Two Feet Frozen Prompt Amputation In Erie City
Frank Witles of Girard aged about 60? lived alone and suffered frozen feet during a cold snap. Doctors at St. Vincent's Hospital Erie performed amputation of both ankles after gangrene developed from infection. Condition endangered life and surgery was deemed essential to survive.
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Frank Witles
Girard
St. Vincent's Hospital
Erie
Kibbs
Gwendolyn Leo Dies After Nightgown Fire In Erie
Miss Gwendolyn S. Lee, 60, a longtime Erie music promoter, died at Hamot hospital after Friday afternoon burns from her night clothing catching fire at home on French street. Neighbors tried to help as flames spread. she died within seven hours. Daughter of Herman and [unnamed], she previously taught in Erie schools and spent years promoting musicales and music study.
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Gwendolyn S. Lee
Corry
Hamot Hospital
Erie
Leo
Maet
French Street
Ner
Aire
Hamot
Schwab 72 Years Old Tomorrow
Charles M. Schwab, 72 tomorrow, says he is stepping lightly from active business and social life. He will never retire from Bethlehem Steel and remains fully committed, praising the New Deal and Roosevelt. A separate item notes a Wenatchee woman seeking a license refund for an unused marriage license.
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Upned Press
New York
Charles M. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Litte Dam
Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Company
Steel
Roosevelt
New Deal
Doherty Denounces MacFadden Tax Evasion Charge
Henry L. Doherty the Cities Service magnate rejects MacFadden’s tax evasion accusations as libel and a hostile attack on public officials. He defends his firm’s accounting as audited annually and says Arthur Mullen was never consulted on tax matters.
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United Press
New York
Henry L. Doherty
Cities Service Company
MacFadden
Doverly
Jess
Victios
MaceFaden
Arthur Mullen
Doherty
Gilles Service Company
Fish Dinner at VFW Home Draws Public Support
Mrs John Kolang invites the public to a fish dinner at the VFW home on West Washington Street on February 21 with serving starting at 5 20 PM The proceeds benefit the auxiliary treasury A fine menu is planned and a large crowd is hoped for.
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John Kolang
West Washington Street
New Lodge To Be Instituted In City
An organization known as the 5-8 Degree of Honor Protective Association of the National Fraternal Insurance Company will be instituted in this city on Friday February 28. Thirty members will be initiated. Miss Mable Richards of Pittsburgh will install officers and a two degree team from the Meadville order will confer the work at the Masonic temple. Mrs L M McGission of Pittsburgh has been in the city securing members for the society and has been assisted by Mrs George Adama. The organization has branch orders throughout the country.
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National Fraternal Insurance Company
Tme
Mable “Richards
Pittsburgh
Meadville
Masonic Temple
L. M. McGission
Pitte‘burgh
George Adama
Dancing Party at Junior High Closes Basketball Night
Thirty five couples enjoyed a dancing party sponsored by the Junior High School after basketball games last evening. Music by the Might Hawks from 9 to 12. Patrons included Mr and Mrs HJ Sheen, Miss Ruth Bennett, and Mrs May McCormack.
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Scuool
Zym
Might Hawks
Hj, Sheen
Migs Ruth Bennett
May McCormack
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Hauer Control Board
C. A. Myers
North Corry
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Lghest
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Chevrolet
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Philip Kinnear
Guys Mills
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Raymond Burr
F.C. Chapin & Sons
Whiteley Rims
West Columbus Avenas
Corry Auto
CWA
AWC
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NEW Air Records
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Youngsville
Genis
Ferrell Flowers
Wiehlis
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Denies Partin
Bellingham
Wash
Puget Sound
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Bethlehem Steel
Wenatchee
B. M. Gillette
Qyoman
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West South St
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V.E.W. Home
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