Protests Against Gas Tax Plan May Delay State Measures
Protests by Corry Motor Club and allied groups across the state threaten to derail proposed changes to the gasoline tax, traffic rules, and highway department measures as the 1927 General Assembly resumes in Harrisburg. Legislators eyeing an April adjournment may drop a 3 cent per gallon increase, keeping tax at 2 cents with a potential permanent status. House and Senate calendars show extensive readings and hearings on municipal annexation powers and the Marcus Greater Pittsburgh Constitutional Amendment, with hearings set for Tuesday and Wednesday.
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General Assembly
Harrisburg
Trias
Anish
Fisher
Tefe
Senate
Pittsburgh
Dining Car to Two Trains on Buffalo Pittsburgh Route
The Buffalo Pittsburgh division of the Pennsylvania Railroad adds a dining car to two trains between Buffalo and Pittsburg. A test run on train 903 from Pittsburgh to Buffalo occurred, with plans to place a dining car on train 902 from Buffalo to Pittsburgh. The new car replaces a coach, seats 16 dining, 40 in coach, and will have three attendants, with Reg lay parlor car service continuing alongside.
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Pittsburgh
Buffalo
Buffalo Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Railroad
Corry
1927 County election arouses county interest
Moorhead and Rogan plan to seek reelection and is the focus of county politics in the 1927 race. Officials R I Howell Jas Berard and Annette Moung are expected to face little opposition while Moorehead Rogan and possibly Davis push road improvements. Recorder race pits Parker Plate Grahma with Parker entering at exservice men request. Coroner Hanley hints at a future run as others contemplate seats.
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Thterest
Wich
Register of Wills
R. I. Howell
Jas Berard
Annette
Moung
Joseph Moorehead
Joseph Rogan
Erie
Charles R. Davis
Moorehead
Rogan
Davis
Good Roads Advocatees
Emmett Parker
Exserviceman
Odessie Plate
Gay Pinchot
G. G. Graham
North East
Parker
Fine Musicale Given by Earl F Rogers Pupils
A fine musicale Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Alex Woyere 726 Kingston shows the pupils in instrumental duets and vocal numbers. The program was varied with recitations and athletics and well received by parents and friends. Rogers has a large class developing into talented musical artists.
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Earl F. Rogers
Alex Woyere
Rogers
Freight Wreck Delays Train Near Brocton NY
An evening train from Buffalo arrived about four hours late Saturday night because a freight wreck near Brocton disrupted traffic for six to eight hours. Several freight cars derailed, delaying service and causing significant hold ups.
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Buffalo
Brocton
N. Y
Money for Your Needs from Union Loan Co
The Union Loan Co offers small loans from 25 to 300 on furniture or pianos with easy terms. Rates shown include 0.54 monthly on 25, 6.01 on 200, 10.25 on 300, and 28.04 on 450. Confidential service with no endorsements or publicity. Office hours daily 8 AM to 6:30 PM, Saturdays 8 AM to 6 PM.
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Union Loan Co
Stove Pet
Union Loan Co., Inc
Weond
EO. C
Denese
Olly
Consul Held on Serious Charge
Italian consul Orasia Rico, 38, jailed on a statutory charge after a 14 year old girl, Mary Rimgnolo, adopted seven months earlier by Rico, was reported missing from an orphanage. Rico posted bail with friends after being jailed Saturday. he claims a frame up and that the girl had a good home with him and his wife prior to departure. Arraignment set for today.
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Erie
Orasia Rico
Josephine Angelo
Mary Rimgnolo
Ric
Rico
Rivco
Sony
Union Prayer Meetings Open Tuesday in City Neighborhoods
The Laymen's Come to Church campaign begins Tuesday evening with the first union neighborhood prayer meetings. Homes listed host sessions with designated leaders from Charles Dakistrand to Frank Chase, covering districts 1 through 19, at addresses on Main, Wright, Pleasant, Center, Wayne, and Euclid Streets and West Avenue.
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Bist
Wnion
Pollowiig
Charles Dakistrand
Main Street
Tender
Stephen Brooks
Rhenberg
South Street
H_ aus Bist
Monroe
E. Pleasant Street
W. A. Towns
Mrs.da Knowlton
Pleasant Street
Roth
A. Merker
Wright Street
Feader
Diane Miller
Frank Jones
A. L. Heckathorn
J. Lewis
B. Bond Street
B. J. Lewis
If F. Beale
Nu Center
Rengle
John Waller
North Center Street
R. H
Mother of Kay Laurel Dead in United States
Mrs A A Leslie mother of Kay Laurel motion picture actress and musical comedy star died at her home in North East Pennsylvania after a long illness. News of her daughter's death was kept from her mother for some weeks to spare shock following reports she died in London.
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Ey United
North East
A.A Leslie
Kay Laurel
Mortion Picture
London
Lestie
Agony of Piles Claim Quick Relief Five Days
An advertisement touts Pile-Foe as a guaranteed remedy for piles promising instant relief from burning itching and soreness. It asserts success within five days with money back if not satisfied and features testimonials from skeptical buyers uplifted by the product.
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Thomas Downey
Dave
Hill's method promises swift relief and value
Fragmentary ad copy touts a cold cure claiming rapid results within 24 hours and a cured fever with toned system. It brags about a million dollar investment and urges prompt purchase for quick, complete health benefits despite unclear references and garbled phrasing.
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HILL
Pennies Grow With Advertising Across Time
The piece recalls penny values from James Buchanan’s era to today, noting how advertising boosted buying power and transformed merchandise. It credits past and present advertisers for broader markets, lower selling costs, and cheaper everyday goods, urging readers to read ads thoroughly.
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James Buchanan
el Il
Granther
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