Bigelow confirmation renews highway post amid reform cries
The state confirms Edward M. Bigelow as highway commissioner amid praise for his leadership and concern over contract methods and waste. Critics warn of public plunder under standpat control and urge prudent use of a proposed fifty million dollar highway bond while larger questions on Mexico and U.S. policy linger. The Adamson Bill moves through the Senate, signaling a shift toward valuing public service assets to ensure fair rates.
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Highway Department
Harrisburg House Keeps Local Option Bid Alive
The Local Option bill remains contested in the Harrisburg House for two more years while the Mothers Pension bill passes. The piece argues state funds should aid needy mothers rather than be spent on alcohol.
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Harrisburg
Edward Kenna alias Buster the Mascot Returns Home
Frank Cowles day clerk at the Hotel Plaza in Pidqua Ohio reports Edward Kenna known in Corry as Buster the famous Company A mascot from the Spanish American War has rejoined duty as a porter at the Plaza. The colored mascot’s visit to Corry had not occurred for several years, though he appeared at regular intervals in the past.
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Frank Cowles
Plaza
Pidqua Ohio
Mansfield Reformatory
Edward Kenna
Corry
Buster
Company A
Special Board Meeting Tonight on Education Finances and Ninth Grade
A special Bowed On Education meeting is called for this evening. School directors will consider district finances and the abandonment of the Ninth grade with possible decisive action.
Seniors Draw Large Crowds at Amusele Theater
Large crowds attended two shows at the Amusele theater where the seniors raised a substantial sum toward a Washington trip. The Stolen Symphony served as the funeral two reel feature, noted as one of the first im productions in the city. Manager Shambers earned praise for lending the theater for the event.
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Amusel
Washington
Clase
Shambers
Smiling Specialists Wanted Citywide
Wanted by George Matthew a call for one thousand trained smileers of all ages. Men and women with the habit of smiling under all conditions to brighten faces everywhere. Apply at home office or on the street with your name.
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George Matthew
Wong
Local Option Bill Defeated in House
Harrisburg Feb 25 The senate passed the mothers pension limit of 12 dollars per month and approved 1 800 000 for highway work from the automobile fund The Rockwell local option bill was defeated on second reading 121 to 84 after a heated House debate Buckham introduced a new automobile regulation bill directing 25 percent of license funds to counties for road work
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Rockwell
Senate
United
Harrisburg
Senate Ubia
Buckham
Lome
Paper Hanging and Decorating Ad
A local ad promotes paper hanging and decorating services by Nelson and Miles with discounts on papers. Bell phone 191-L, evenings at 603 West Wayne Street.
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Nelson
Miles
Bell Phone
West
Wayne Street
Income Tax Amendment Proclaimed In Washington
United Press reports the income tax amendment took effect today by official proclamation. It marks the first constitutional amendment proclaimed since the slavery abolition proclamation.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Baby care item priced for oak crib use
Do not keep your baby strapped in a carriage or tender as it endangers health. The yard crib protects indoors from falls and cold, and outdoors from street dangers. Sizes 8 by 3 feet to 3 by 5 feet 8 inches. collapses to 6 by 87 inches. Oak models priced from 6.00 to 10.00 with plain or nickeled hinges.
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