City Commission Meeting Reports West Main Street Paving Plan
City officials discussed an ordinance for paving West Main Street from First to Fifth Avenue. The board authorized printing for ballot manders and prepared for approval. The meeting also covered town water plant interests, fire alarm system upgrades at Raymond plant, and health notices including whooping cough quarantines and nuisance complaints.
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Pallarson Ani Wit
Deafia
West
Wirat
Fifth Avene
Alou
Thare ii
Mandors
S. Alongr Brown
D. A. Wilcox
Warrau
Whaplock
Kineali
Myo
Tor Furrther Wolson
Raymond
Alarin Wyatem
Mompera
Stanford Mosy
Pony
Raymond Pant
Isis
Hoult
Commission
Powell
Proft
Murderer Granted Temporary Stay for Appeal
Harrisburg dispatch reports Westmoreland County inmate B Filler, condemned to die in the electric chair, received a reprieve delaying his execution to a date in May while he pursues an appeal. The stay shifts the timetable for the petition's consideration ahead of the April Bit hearing.
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United Pros
Harrisburg
H. B. Filler
Westmoreland County
Wavke
Mtn Apwoah
Sitlor
Weather Weatligh-Ovarcadt With probable relp indebt and Wedonsday
Vague forecast fragment notes possible rain or sleet midweek with unsettled conditions. Details are unclear but timing points to midweek impact and variable temperatures.
Ten Killed In Wreck On New Haven R R Crash
A triple collision near Mitford Conn on the New York New Haven and Hartford line left ten dead and sixty injured. A four passenger train halted for repairs at Mitford collided with a following train, causing the locomotive and coaches to derail onto the road and a freight train to pile into the wreckage. An additional passenger train arrived later but could not proceed, blocking the track toward Bridgeport.
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New Haven R. R
United Pres
New York
New Haven
Smitad
Mitford
Lralt
Pawwiiger Tratt Wich
Gshrin
Bridgeport
Death of David Cook in Concord village
David Cook died last evening at about ten at his Third Avenue home after a paralysis attack. He was seventy eight and a long time Concord resident. Funeral services are planned at the home Thursday at two PM with interment at Pine Grove Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, son Clyde Cook of this city, and daughter Maude Johnson of Texas. Mrs Johnson is expected to arrive tonight.
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David Cook
Third Avenue
Pinse
Poe Township
Mr. Cooke
Concord
Mr. Cool
Pine Grove
Pennsylvania Suffragists Active in State Movement
Pennsylvania suffragists announce plans to reintroduce the constitutional amendment in the upcoming session of the State Legislature. Mrs. Detbert says the association has secured assurances of political support from lawmakers and public figures previously opposed to women voting in the state.
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United Cros
Pittubire
Pennsylvania
Detbert
Plan Big Grange Day Tomorrow
Announcement that the Grange meeting tomorrow will devote the entire day to a special speaker program. Morning and afternoon sessions will feature invited speakers, with the event planned to conclude the next morning.
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Tt In
Attay Grange
Man Burns To Death In Hotel Fire
One person died and six children escaped by being tossed from an upper floor as a fire destroyed the Blazer Hotel at Wood’s Run. The proprietor, indicated as Slater, perished despite firefighter efforts. The six Slater children were saved from the flames.
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United Press
Mitiabure
Ab Wood
Rank Sinfur
Eather
F. J
Saloep
Slater
Germans Determined Not to Yield to U S Protest
United Press reports Berlin mood hardening as Germany awaits the new submarine warfare decree. Officials and conservative circles expect no U S capitulation and anticipate a firm response after discussions. Public patience vanishes as Germans brace for the proposed campaign against armed merchant ships.
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United Press
Harlin
United States
Germany
Berlin
United Stattes
Upholsterers Seek More Hands in Local Firm
A local upholstery firm indicates a ready market and needs a few additional workers. The company secretary summarized that upholstering is a steady trade with rapid learning requirements, and the board urged applicants to inquire at the shop.
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Ubalr-Company
Warn U S Citizens Not To Sail On French Vessel
Anonymous jetters warned American travelers not to sail on the French liner Ey par. Letters echoed prior warnings after the Lupshunjin disaster. Officials say the ship will depart New York Thursday for Bordaux and reach Bordeaux by March 4, amid fears of unsafe voyage waters with a decree looming March 1.
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New York
Waited Press
Bordaux
Mra. F
Hilton
Gunard
Pny
Diplomatic accord between Lansing and Wilson reached
Informal talks between Ambassador You Bornaturt and Secretary Lansing have ended. A brief curt message will be sent to Berlin by the State Department, signaling a cordial drift toward avoiding a crisis. Word from Berlin indicates Germany will not order escalation on a new action.
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United Press
Washington, DC
You Bornaturt
Lansing
Berlin
Blais
Wilson
Ambassador Gerard Injured in February Accident
Berlin reports Ambassador Gerard sustained a serious fracture of the collar bone after an accident while skiing near Munich. He was rushed to a hospital for X rays, with doctors saying the injuries likely will not cause lasting disability.
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United Frees
Berlin
Gerard
Munich
Burts
Five Die in New York Fire on West 41st Street
Five men perished in an early morning blaze that destroyed a low rental building on West 41st Street New York. Four victims were trapped on upper floors and found after the fire. One man leaped from a fourth story window and died. the body was severely cut. Fire officials believe the blaze started on a lower floor in the rear of the building.
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United Prean
New York
Wort 41Th Street
Morganthau Returns From Turkey to New York
New York February 22 Henry Mareunthaiy Aimbaguidor ty Turkey verlyeit Wome returns on the Uner Frederick VII for about sixty days vacation. He announces upon arrival he will not pursue any cabinet position and plans to resume work via formal channels, aiming to return to the Turkish capital by May 1. Morganthau remains silent when questioned about rumors of a cabinet post and mirrors prior quiet responses observed after a recent foreign return.
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United Press
New York
Henry Mareunthaiy
Aimbaguidor
Turkey
Frederick VII
Morganthau
Wilson
Notater
Morgiathau
Yeporten
Brand
Boleluw
Corry Electric Light Co Installs 608 New Pedestal Lamps
The Corry City Electric Light Co begins installing 608 of the new type street light pedestals in front of Babbitt Drug Store on North Canter Street. The temporary display invites the public to compare with the three and five cluster fixtures proposed for a broader lighting plan for the business district.
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Corry City Electric Light Co
Babbitt Drug Store
North Canter Street
Ware Hunt
Board of Commerce
Wnt
High School Adopts Student Faculty Association Plan
Yesterday at the high school the session organized the new Student Faculty Association. Wallace Young was named president with William Linendart as vice president and Susan Murray as secretary. Arch Thompson and Wallace Metarthy join the executive council along with Claude Porter and Leona Bentley. The faculty, including Mr Milon Brown and Miss Thomas, supported the effort as Principal H. L. Monroe announced the plan.
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Wortaa
Wallace Young
Willam Linendelt
Susan Murray
Wallace Metarthy
Claude Porter
Leona ‘Bentley
Elain
Archi, Thompson
Preshman
Fie Ully Tyas
Milon ‘Brown
Thomas
H. L. Monroe Win
Thohed
Auttor
Dy Liewtindnts
Mosha Aver
Raymond
Board of
Wigtalon
Mveting
Mtr
Auer
Ragni
Alla
Vitalio
Allegheny Freshmen Arrested in Trouser Theft Plot
Five Allegheny College freshmen were arrested at Cochran Hall while breakfasting. Court records show they faced charges tied to a scheme to steal and replace thirty-five pairs of white dress trousers destined for seniors at the Washington banquet. Wesley McKinney of Corry named among those implicated.
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Meadville
Alleghony College
Cochran Hall
Wafrans
Fred Lore
Lore
Allegheny
Washington
Wesley McKinney
Corry
Lora
Germans Capture French Trenches On West Front
The German army reports capturing about half a mile of French trenches in the Rolve-Gumvnebe sector while repelling counter attacks. The War Office notes heavy artillery and vigorous assaults, with losses and repairs continuing. The Mondyne hotel, a local landmark, closes as management dissolves amid declining business.
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West Front
Meadville
Partin
War Office
Coneluhiol
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U. S
Ambassador Gerard
Turk City
Sophs
Mondyne
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