German Leader Fails to Rally From Illness and Dies
President Friedrich Ebert of Germany died after a failing rally from illness following surgery. Officials say his condition worsened through the night and he passed away at 10 16 a m. The presidency and republic leaders issued brief notes on the death and his legacy as Germany’s first socialist head of state.
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Berlin
Germany
Frederick Ebert
Geevinn Umblic
Main
Mitelia Maddlemaker
Chinakell
Buddesfly
Whart
Tone
Adda
Fran Bhat
Hra
Inihia Sandidaw
Staite Mejeuner
Bert Patel
Tydors
Hetsertile
Liepin
Etlvne
Ebert
Bremen
Reichstag
Ahepublic
Weinar
Presient
Coolidge Expresses Regret Over German President’s Death
President Coolidge sends a formal message to German Chancellor Hans Luther in Washington dated February 28. He regrets the death of President Ebert and extends sincere sympathy to the German government and people. The missive notes deep sorrow over the loss and solidarity in their time of national mourning.
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Washington
Hans Luther
Germany
Coolidge
United States
Ebert
Bhatt
Sineare
Appeal to Olin Bracken for Corry mayoral bid
A letter urges Olin W Bracken to run for mayor of Corry praising his clean citizenship, business success, and community leadership. It argues his lack of municipal experience is offset by common sense and decency and calls for united citizen support to elect him by acclamation next fall.
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Olin W. Bracken
Corry
Corry High School
Bracken
Bracker
Olin Bracken
Women's Club Proposal Discussed at Federated Meeting
The Federated Clubs held a meeting in the Municipal Building auditorium with good turnout despite weather. Discussion covered forming a women’s lab for Corry and club operations. Mrs. Donald Wilcox described a western club, with members urged to study the matter before the next session.
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Corry
Coudra
Titusville
Donald Wilcox
Aire
Clab
G. B. Kamps
Kimona
Weiging Gomne
Clyde Wilcox
Body of Col Louis Nite Found on Union Club Roof
The body of Col Louis Nite of San Antonio Texas retired U S A was discovered on the roof of the Union Club on Fifth Avenue where he had been stopping.
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York
Col. Louis Nite
San Antonio
Texas
Union Club
Fife Avenue
Parents Believed To Have Cremated Tots
Police search for Benjamin Wilson and his wife after their children’s bodies are found in a charred farm house on Dutchman Lane near here. Neighbors say the couple was seen leaving the farm yesterday in a buggy, and a neighbor reported smoke this morning. Sheriff W W Hopkins leads the investigation. The oldest victim was Jessie, 10, and the youngest three.
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United Prous
Jenssie
War Secretary on Stand in Air Defense Probe
Secretary of War Weeks charged General William Mitchell with violating orders by preparing articles for publication without War Department approval. Weeks testified before the House Aircraft Committee in Washington that Mitchell sought authorization after meeting with President Coolidge. Weeks asserted muzzling claims while noting Navy denials of Mitchell statements following home tests.
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Mitchell
Cocidge
War Department
Washington
William Mitchell
Staat
Army Air Service
Coolidge
House Aircraft Committee
O'Sullivan
Connecticut
iMitchell
Secretary of the Navy
Navy
State Adds Two Erie County Roads to Omnibus Bill
The omnibus road bill expands state care to about 1,000 miles of roads in Pennsylvania with roughly 20 miles added in Erie County. The measure, supported to pass the Senate next week, includes amendments by Senator Buckman adding Harbor Creek to North East, Erie to Asbury Chapel, and Perry Township through Sandy Lake in Mercer County.
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Pennsylvania
Kinown
Senate
Pinchot
Cally
Buckman
Harbor Creek
Erie County
Erie City
Asbury Chapel
Perry Township
Sandy Lake
Murcerounty
Indicted Day Agents Are Given Release
Columbus, Ohio February 4 Following their indictment in Cleveland for conspiracy to violate the prohibition act and the National Revenue laws J B Russell Federal Prohibition Director for Ohio and its Chief Clerk Merie Copaland both of Columbus today were removed from office by Federal Prohibition Commissioner Roy Haynes.
Planes Resume Flight To Miami From Dayton Field
Major Lanphiers commands twelve planes cleared for dawn takeoff from Bollidge Field toward Miami after engine trouble delayed the flight. The convert plan resumed as the group faced a brief interruption while in transit.
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Miami
Tolted
Prain
Dayton
Ohio
Wilbur Weight Field
Lanphiers
Bollsidge Field
Rich
Fls
Ptoday
Brother of Penrose Passes Away on Train
Philadelphia Feb 23 Dr Charles B Penrose brother of the late Senator Boies Penrose died yesterday on a train from Aiken to Philadelphia. He was president of the Zoological Society of Pennsylvania and a founder of the Gyneian Hospital. The body arrived last night as he had been in failing health for years. His cousin Diss Penrose of Carlisle and two surgeons were with him. Miss Helen Studevant visited Brieithie to spend the weekend.
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Philadelphia
Charles B. Penrose
Boies Penrose
Aiken
Penrose
Zoological Society of Pennsylvania
Diss Sur Penrose
Carliste
Sturgen
Four Children Die in Houston Area House Fire
A Houston area home fire claimed four children after they were trapped upstairs. Five other children and the mother and father escaped by leaping from windows as the house burned around them shortly after midnight near Houston. The victims were the Cas Cor family's children, with one parent reportedly injured during the escape.
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United Press
Houston
Texas
Miri Cas Corson
Houetor
Hundreds of Corry Drivers Lose Licenses After March 1
Scores of Corry motorists fail to obtain the 1925 driving licenses by the January 1 deadline and face loss of operating permits after today. Police warn that driving without a card after March 1 could bring arrest as the city reports about 440,000 drivers statewide without licenses.
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Corry
Martisturg
Rion
Corry Sportsmen to Attend Erie Dinner
Upwards of twenty Corry sportsmen are expected at the Erie Game Protective Association dinner at the Elks club on March 19. Invitations have drawn responses from over 900 people, promising a record attendance. The event will focus on dinner and entertainment with no bench show planned.
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Corry
Erie Game Protective Association
Erie
Canéestimie
Brie Gime Protective Association
Elks
Tmber
Tk Bils Éen
Japanes Freighter Taibu Mary Runs Aground Near Delaware
United Press reports the Japanese freighter Taibu Mary ran ashore on Bie Hel and Chicken Shoals off the Delaware capes. Tugs freed the ship shortly after noon and she proceeded to Philadelphia bound for New York.
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Lewis
Del
Bie Hel
Chicken Shoals
Delaware Capes
Wils
Philadelphia
New York
Longworth Assured as Speaker Amid Republican Victory
Longworth of Ohio won the speakership race over Martin Madden 140 to 85 on first ballot while Tilson of Connecticut was named by acclamation. The GOP dominance in the new House ensures nominations resemble elections. Longworth succeeds Ghilett. Tilson replaces Longworth. Vestal reelected. La Follette independents face party action. Some see Longworth as a potential 1928 presidential candidate.
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Ren
Nicholas Longworth
Ohio
John O. Tilson
Connecticut
Jensen
West Congress
Longworth
Martin, Madden
Diiinbis
Tilson
Snell
New York
Frederick J. Ghilett
Massachusetts
Senate
Representtati Vestal
Indiana
House
la Pollette
Tapil
Noweritst
Severe Cold Wave Briefly Alarms Franklin Pa
A harsh cold spell affected Venango County with readings from 8 below at Hampton Station to 2 below at Allegheny, snow blankets the district, and Franklin notes a shift as milder weather may arrive before another cold surge next week. Master Clifford Sheldon visited Bear Lake today.
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Pennsylvania
Plain States
Pranklin
Wanter
Venango County
Hampton Station
Pelow
Venus
Allew
Franklin
Cochrantur
Wesley
Clintonle
Polksero
Clifford Sheldon
Bear Lake
Rum Scandal May Sweep Pennsylvania Clean
A cleaned up federal case tied to Ohio political and business figures may extend to Pennsylvania. Indictment of Joshim B. Russell, former federal prohibition director, charged with two counts violating prohibition laws. Testimony by Mabel Willebrandt and others hints at cross state liquor law violations and actions to tighten investigations.
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Aleveland
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Joshim B. Russell
O i5
Congress
Tan Ahd
Confirmcy
Federal Force
Mabel Wille
Brandé
United States
Obito
Fuse Arid
Explosives Blast At Oil Fire Ruins Brazilian Island
United Press reports a massive series of blasts at Cajy Island after an oil fire. The explosions injure hundreds and kill several workers and residents. Officials fear toll will rise as fires burn and emergency crews rush to the scene.
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United Press
Rio DE Janeiro
Cajy
Apni
Phoenix Theater
Firmen
Atlantic Miring Company
Evans
Hasbey
Gusashira Bay
Cai
Russia hopes for early U S recognition
Moscow reports optimistic Russian foreign office circles on possible U S recognition, noting America’s political interests align less with Russia than Britain or France. The Soviet stance favors not paying debts, settling Kerensky damages by acknowledgment, and seeking compromise. Russia delays further American concessions, citing Saghatien Island and manganese projects as unsettled.
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America
Kerensky Dal
Russia
Archangel
Vladivostok
Récngruttor
Sinclal Oil Corporation
Saghatien
Harriman Groups
Open Bids On Crawford Co Projects Involving Several Townships
Harrisburg edition reports the state highway department opening bids today for Crawford Allegheny and Centre counties projects totaling about 2 construction. Sherman and Rhodes, Bridieville Del, names low bidder for the Crawford county project at 304 034. Louis and Fressingery Rbk Ohio listed low on the sumude and Sastry machinery at 93 14. Springfield Macon edition notes Joseph Netersom, 9, founder of the BPO, died but no, the lines are unclear.
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Harrisburg
Sul
High Way Department
Tarl Crayford
Allegheny
Centee
Sherman and Rhodes
Bridievil del
Syas
Franklin
Easing
Louis and
Fressingery
Rbk
Ohio
Crawford
Sastry
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