Celebrations of Old Lacking as 1923 Passes in Cities
New York and larger cities largely quiet as the year ends with prohibition concerns and police action. London crowds and revelry mix with heavy rain and postwar fatigue as New Year’s festivities spill into 1924 amid high prices and public dining.
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New York
London
United Pres Brew
York
Torlay
Ftir
Accordinng
Shetrapolix Iainlubtlp
Ase Hinetown
Moe Sinith
Coutre
Cexgauirente
Palaan
Merrick
Amaler
Kivoura to Form Cabinet Amid Ratified Japan Sought
Central New dispatch from Tokyo reports Prince Regent Hirohito pacing major reshuffle plans for January. London sources note Vente Regent Titabite invited to participate in the new administration formation.
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London
Central
Hirohito
Tapiin
Central Newn
You in 1924 Leap Year and New Year Resolve
The note reflects on 1924 as a leap year and urges turning extra time into action. It encourages renewed resolutions each morning, stressing that every day should be treated as New Year Day to avoid falling behind the procession.
Reorganization of Scout Troops Planned Here
The city plans a wider reorganization of Boy Scout troops with Presbyterian troop adding a new scoutmaster A L Hodges. Leaders aim to revive activities and stage new stunts while inviting boys 12 to 18 to meet Friday evening. The Ladies Auxiliary meeting for hospital association has been postponed to next week.
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Presbyterian
A. L. Hodges
Titusville
Rochest
Hodgek Wak
Myst
Greatext Boys Club
Ms Tadget
Arrangements Completed for Charity Ball at State Armory
The Ladies Auxiliary of Gorey hospital organizes a charity ball at the State Armory tonight to benefit the hospital. Vermont Sentries will provide music for dancing starting at 9. Corryites, famed for past entertainments, promise a high list of minstrels. Large attendance expected. balcony seats open to spectators at 8 o clock.
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Armory
Corry Hospital
State Armory
Gorey Hospital
Ppacioum Dell
Vermont Sarenadiers
Auto Crash Claims Separate Speeds On Hare Creel Road
Harry Graves told investigators his car was on the right side of the road when a Parkhurst vehicle, said to be traveling at high speed, collided from behind. Graves denied backing from a driveway as the Parkhurst car sped about seventy five feet past the site, flipped over, and came to a stop.
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Harry Graves
Predaficle Parkhurst
Hare Creel
Graves
Parkhurst
Council in Short Session Sees Routine Approvals
City Commission members met in an adjourned session to finish the year’s business. All bills were approved, payments ordered, and other routine affairs transacted.
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Wnt
Fortune Makers Brother Probed in Chain of Stock Schemes
Chicago based Uplice Press reports a probe into Leonard Wood Jr and associates tied to Acme Oil and Craven Oil rebranding to Acme. Investigators suggest letters solicited outside funding while claiming to protect stock value, with references to World War I era figures and veteran letters guiding a suspected scheme. The investigation centers on connections to Fort Worth Texas firms and Gerrymandered corporate names amid stock market manipulation claims.
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Opeamhione
Leonard Wood
Ron
Geteral
Ghidi
Leytes
Robie E. Ghowe
Veteras
St Worth
Texas
Leonard Wood Jr
Livat Osborn
Wally Wren
Crowe
Ama Producinig Company
Wort Worth
Stanley
pFeee Qualinibn
Craven Oil Company
Acme
New York
Wood
Klos
New Year's Quiet Here in City As Year Turns
Despite some revelry, the city ushered in the new year with a quiet night. Police reported only minor disturbances, and church services held vigil across the city as 193% ended peacefully.
Prognosticator predicts warm, unsettled spring across regions
Weather prognosticator discusses early summer dreams and a volatile forecast for the United States. References to earthquakes, storms, and shifting patterns across Texas, Louisiana, and the Atlantic Seaboard. Notes general uncertainty and potential power projects shaping seasonal conditions this year.
Local oil industry gains seen from price rise
Reports indicate price increases in Western Pennsylvania crude oil fuel optimistic outlooks for 1924. Improved local demand boosts activity at Wells and plants, with several facilities expanding hiring and output as prices push higher.
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AEE
Henefit
Westerlay
Witstas
Vallee
Pennsylvania
Semel
Iteresene
Hery
Evhiel Tate
Cold wave hits Corry as compensation petitions rise
Erie County petitions surge as compensation hearings move through District No. 7 covering ten northwestern Pennsylvania counties. About 805 petitions noted. 162 heard in 61 cases approved, 1017 compensation actions pursued, many terminated or revised. Strong winds and storms delayed proceedings with Corry-Jones prospection events continuing tonight and Wednesday.
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Rederee G. Scote Sith
Kaye
Pennsylvania
Atv
Reluieo Smith
Seneppmarayie
Binaty “Wey
Kean
Disteler
Chater
Verungo
Mercer
Warerh
Crayford WB
Eat Claina
U S Should Prosper In 1924 Says Finance Expert
Irving T. Bush, president of the New York State Chamber of Commerce, argues 1924 will bring prosperity if Europe stabilizes. He cites economic strains, calls for resumed international cooperation, and warns against political misrule. He notes agriculture diversifying, industry adapting, and cautious optimism for the year ahead.
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U. S
Irving T. Bush
Maw
York State Chamber of Commerce
New York
Jane Lagniit
Europe
Renton
Fragment of Silk Balloon Found in a Tree
Fragments of a silk balloon discovered in a tree near Scinen note tangled remains and equipment. The wreckage story mentions naval attaches and a dirigible with a crew of about fifty believed to have vanished in the Mediterranean. A search will follow toward the wreck site near the Apat to locate the remains.
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United Pres
Rome
Scincen
Joubert
XNA
Abita
Fee
Mediterraneag
Wreelage
Gaherneny
Hess
Ivore
Apat
Soamfinder
Fu Mi
Severe storm hits Findley Lake area yesterday
A severe storm in the Findley Lake vicinity uprooted trees and toppled poles along Thorley Lake and Hrench Creek valleys. High winds damaged roads and disrupted motorists, with reports of a strong electrical display but no confirmed injuries or major property loss.
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Thorley Lake
Man Burned By Italian Mob in Rome
A mob in Rome burned a man accused of desecrating the Virgin of the Votive Offerings in St. Hiddin Vaced, after he allegedly stripped satiations from a sacred statue. Vietnamese authorities detained several suspects amid clashes, while Christian leaders condemned the violence and called for calm.
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Rome
Andes
Radio Tonight Toronto CVCA and More Listings
OCR text shows varied radio program listings across multiple cities including Toronto Beaumont Partsburgh Kaneay City and New York. Mentions education programs concerts etiquette and piano segments with times such as 4 80 p m 8 8480 and 10 80 p m.
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Wat
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Nowarts
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