Delays in Smith Street Signal Project by City Council
The city council postponed action on the Smith Street crossing signal system amid discussion of street commissioner appointments and other municipal matters. A special meeting will reconvene next week to pursue a resolution with rail interests and adjust the fire alarm system funding and cooperation.
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Hwlen
Melvin Amy
Corry
Wien
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Ness
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Anethe Fist
Eigine Wieifert
West Smith
Penneyyn Ravirot
Campany Fnaisvers
Traeken
Oiciaik
Kincaid
Companiawilil
Jewel
Te Safety Department
Antiiormel
Venango Public
Cits
Wes
Huskind
Four Children Die As Farm Home Burns Near Connellsville
A tragic blaze on a farm near Connellsville Pennsylvania killed four children of the Engler family. The victims were Vernon aged four, Theresa Destin age three, Jinks age three months, and two other infants. The blaze began at night on Back Creek road and destroyed the home. Authorities say the Engler family had moved from Jennings Maryland three months earlier.
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Melitvite
Vera Destin
Engiler
Jeanings
Walsh demand for aluminum probe loses
In a party line vote the Walsh led effort to force a Senate investigation of the Aluminum Company of America failed. Senator Walsh’s resolution for a presidential special session to pursue prosecutions was rejected 8 to 60, with seven Republican independents joining Democrats against the measure.
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Aluminum
Senate
Walsh
United Press
Washington
Taree
Alum Company of Americat
Treasury
Democratie
Reuters
Rubiysin
Rolinson
Dougherty
Walsh Montana
Department of Juste Fey
West
Borald
Thad Brookhart
Towas Cittizens
North East Man Archie J Phillips Seeks Assembly Seat
Archie J Phillips of North East announces candidacy for state assembly from Ward 4 challenging incumbent Laverne Ray. Phillips says he has canvassed most of the district and seeks petitions. Raymond has not filed papers yet. County officials note several others may enter, with Joseph W Schilling as a veteran incumbent in the second district.
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Archie J. Phillips
North East
Laverne
Ray
Office of State Assembly
Raymond
Tehat
Phillips
Couty
Phillipson
Joseph W. Schilling
Fifty two hunters killed or injured in Pennsylvania season
The state game commission reports fifty two hunters killed and injured during the hunting season. Secretary Seth E Gorton notes the appalling accident total and urges strict firearms safety. Most fatalities occurred in fields and forests with a few in conveyances. small game hunting saw some fatal accidents.
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Harrisburg
Late Game Commission
Seth IE. Gorton
Pepper confers in Pittsburgh amid senatorial bid
Senator George Pepper spent the day in Pittsburgh conferring with western county representatives about renomination. He is to deliver an address at a Transportation Department banquet of the Pennsylvania Railroad. A court matter is believed voided and no meeting is planned by the commission Monday due to absence of Mayor Byaden and others.
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Pittsburgh
Peh
George Whittow Pepper
Senate
Pepper
Transportation Department of the
Pennsylvania Railroad
Byaden
Hollawethwp
U.S. Couple Held by Bandits in Cuba Ransom Reported
Investigation into an alleged seizure at Matanzas Cuba of Jacob Schefron and his Milwaukee New Orleans wife. State Department ordered action after Senator Ransdell of Louisiana supplied information. The couple reportedly faced a $20,000 ransom.
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United Press
Washington
Matanzas
Cuba
Jacnl Schefron
Milwaukee
New Oreleans
State Department
Ransdell
Louisiina
Veterans of Foreign Wars Pledge Funds for Community House Project
A well attended Veterans of Foreign Wars meeting in Corry saw pledges and a large gift toward a combined Clubhouse and Community House project. The Post approved delaying a separate clubhouse plan for up to six months to assess support for a unified building effort.
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Post Love
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Post
Minb House
Corry
Ilouse Coud
Clus
Police Award Shared After Jewelry Store Robbery Convicts
Four local officers, Chief of Police and three others, share a $100 reward for aiding the capture of John Knapp and Bert Miller who robbed a Milton jewelry store. Miller and Knapp were convicted and sentenced to three to six years in prison. the reward came from the Jewelers' Security.
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Milton
John Knapp
Bert Miller
Duntte
Dunite
Rupperserger
Spencer-acid
Mooney Prr
Ices
East Maint Street
Milton Jewelry Establishment
G. D. Fox
Miller
Knapp
Focal
Lock Havens Under Water as River Rises
Lock Haven suffers flooding as Susquehanna River ice gorge floods 16 miles from Lock Haven to Linden. Rail tracks under two feet of water and trains run cautiously. Businesses and hotels lose heat. cellars flooded. city isolated except by roads and boat access.
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United Press
Lock Haven
West Branch
Susquehanna River
Lock Mavin
Linden
Lindena
Pennsylvania Railroad
Susquehanna
Bimbas fate rests with judge in blasphemy trial
Brockton Maks Feb 27 The fate of Anthony Bimba and Massachusetts blasphemy law lies with Judge Carroll Wing Waall after closing arguments. Prosecutor Magnet Rubin said the case centers on Bimba who allegedly propagated destruction of government. The decision is expected Tuesday.
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Usted
Brockton
Maks
Anthony Bimba
Massachusetts
Carroll Wing Waal
Jorge King
Magnet Rubin
Repoklyn
Ice Gorge Cripples Towns On Upper Allegheny River
Floods and ice jams along the upper Allegheny River cut Old Otte from Franklin eight miles and forced hundreds from homes. Brandon Gorge holds with no signs of break, while towns like Oil City suffer power outages and traffic disruptions as crews monitor the ice front and evacuations continue.
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Oil City
Franklin
United Press Wranklin
Paels
Allegheny
Loken
Old Rock Bridge
Ten Mile
Ide
Nwal
Oll
Trafic
Hoth
Brandon
Ees
Washington Boro
Susquehannas
Hollwood
Sever
Washington
Esteas
Homes
Oil Creek
Seneca
Center Streets
First Anthracite Coal Expected in Two Weeks
Corry awaits the first anthracite coal shipment as nearby towns receive coal during the resumed mining period. Local dealers report orders placed weeks ago but no delivery yet, with Erie railroad traffic increasing for western points. United States Mines Bureau figures show 406,000 tons produced through February 20 after the strike ended.
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Corry
Butt
Eric
Waterford
Erie Railroad
Western Points
Washington Advites
United States Mines Bureau
Agriculture appropriation approved for disease control
The Senate approved a transportation bill amendment allocating 6 million dollars for the eradication of a sheep disease. The horse provision funds 1,103,000 for related needs in Washington.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
Radio Feature Listings Across Stations and Orchestras
Schedule fragment lists several station and orchestra programs including Boston Orchestra WRC Washington 409 meters and Schenectady WGY 380 meters with 8 15 P M Eastern details. Mentions Central St Louis Symphonie Orchestra and Jubilee organ events across varied bands and times.
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Boston Orchestra
Washington
WGY
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