Politics in front at Harrisburg sparks three-way power play
United Press reports Pennsylvania lawmakers enter a harmonizing yet tense opening as Grundy Mellons and Vare factions vie for influence. The scene centers on patronage, Governor Fisher, and potential shifts in Republican leadership as April 18 adjournment nears.
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Harrisburg
Jan
Penney Fan
Pennsylvania
Joseph R. Grad
Bristol
Gonza
Grundy
Wscoms
Malion
Mellons
Grandy
Yara
Capitol
Guv. Fisher
Fisher
Heas
Philadelphia
House
Vikt
Charles J. Bidelspacker
Lycoming
Alexander Wheeler
Forest County
Trustees invite subscriptions for Concord Center Cemetery fund
The trustees are prepared to receive subscriptions from those who signed the trust of perpetual fund. Subscribers are asked to send donations to Mrs. S. J. Crowell, secretary, Corry Route No. 2, or to Arthur McCray, treasurer, Cory, R. D. uh.
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Concord Center Cemetery
Trust of Perpetual Fund
J. Crowell
Corry
Arthur McCray
Cory
R. D. Uh
Hit Run Driver Escapes After Warren Highway Fatal
Warren January 2 coroner Lawry identified a man known as Chas Johnson or Charles Johnson as the victim of a fatal hit and run on the Warren Kane Highway near Ludlow. Eye witnesses said a large white coupe traveled west at high speed with its lights off at impact, then turned lights back on after the crash. The victim left the Moose Lodge at Port Allegany Christmas and had two paid up life insurance policies. no relatives were known. The owner of the hit vehicle remains undiscovered by county officials and state patrols.
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Warren
Wooasman
Ludlow
Chas
Lewis
Port Allegany
Charlesohnson
Lawry
Ole Larson
Johnson
Eye Witneses
Electors Meet to Formally Name Hoover and Curtis
United Press reports that 1928 electors met in state capitals to formally name Hoover as president and Curtis as vice president. They will cast official votes, with final count on February 13 in a joint session, before Hoover and Curtis are sworn in March 4.
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Hoover and
Curtis
United Press
Washington
United States
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Charles Curtis
Alfred E. Smith
Joe Robinson
Arkansas
Senate
House
Army Plane Question Mark Surpasses 24 Hour Flight
The Army Airplane Question Mark, a tri motor, continued its sustained flight from Los Angeles toward San Diego. After passing the 24 hour mark at 7 26 am Pacific time, its motors ran smoothly and mid air refueling proved successful as it aims to complete a 128 mile course unless the mean or engines fail.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Calif
Army
Here
San Diego
Revival at U B Church Leads Evening Evangelistic Services
Rev R S Driscoll of Warren conducts a series at United Brethren Church on North Center Street. He is a strong speaker and talented singer, with choir members rendering hidden songs. Services held each evening, public invited to attend.
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R. S. Driscoll
Warren
United Brethren Church of
North Center Street
Mr. Driscoll
Land of Opportunity
A reader letter from Oslo State Journal notes that even a small galaxy can shape saving habits. It argues that restraining temptations and forming systematic saving leads to future opportunities, suggesting patience and discipline over immediate indulgence.
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Oslo State Journal
Furnish Route for Motorists Enroute South
Mr and Mrs C Roy Larson write from Florida with a suggested winter southbound route for motorists. The trip covers 1771 miles with only 85 miles of dirt between Corry and Miami. From Richmond they go via Petersburg Southall Raleigh Smithfield Fayetteville Lumberton Florence Waterboro Savannah Brunswick to Jacksonville. Larson plays at the River Latle Hotel in Miami. He notes recovery progress across Florida after the hurricane.
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C. Roy Larson
Florida
Journal
Larson
Distanes
Corry
Miami
Richmond
Arson
Petersburg
Southall
Raleigh
Smithfield
Fayetteville
Lambertony North Carolina
Florence
Barred wedding tangle involving Harrisburg evangelist
Wrathful parents may bar the wedding of Peter Wise a 63 year old evangelist from a small county church near Harrisburg He eloped with a 20 year old member Annie Shields They were found in a cottage near Didlsburg and Wise was jailed on a charge of misappropriating church funds A hearing discharged him with the couple's future in question
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United Press
Harrisburg
Peter Wise
Here
Wise
Annie Shields
Didlsburg
Flu Epidemic Peaks Pass in West and South
Telephonic reports to the Public Health Service show the flu epidemic has peaked in the western and southern states with decreases in new cases for the week ending Jan 28. Officials caution eastern states may still see impacts as New England reports modest increases and other eastern states have yet to report.
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United
Washington
United Stat Public Health Service
Heath Service
New England
Towa
Kansas
Health Service
Funeral of James Foley in Corry at St Elizabeths Church
A large crowd attended the Requiem mass for James Foley, former Corry resident, held at St Elizabeths Church. Rev W J Reiser officiated, with Mrs Edward Kinje as soloist and St Elizabeths Choir providing music. Burial followed at St Elizabeths Cemetery with bearers including Frank Goring and William Foley, among relatives traveling from Titusville and Cleveland.
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St. Hlixabeth's
James &. Woley
Corry
W. J. Reiser
St. Mizsbeth's Church
Father Reiser
St. Elizabeth's
Edward Kin Jey
Ie Church
Boty
St. Elizabeth's Cemetery
Frank Goring
Robert Alexander
Kelren J. Martin
William Foley
Walter Sweet
William Goring
C. Goring
Eleanor
Elizabeth Goring
Theodore Goring
Fred Morle
Robert Collins Alexander
Falvey
Erle
Michael Cudahy
K. J. Martin
T. Connelly
Lawrence Connelly
Oil
City
John J. Mortarity
Helen
James
Titusville
H Norton
William
Donald
Gene
Vieve Foley
Cleveland
Bait and De Irate News Spark Errant Spouse Return
A fragment hints at a scheme to coax a wayward spouse home by a deceptive visual lure. The report mentions a transmitter and a pursuing tale of marital strain, with an air of caution about manipulation. The exact details are unclear due to the damaged text.
Successful Methods for Combating Flu and Colds
Public health style warning urges against colds moving to chest and lungs. Emphasizes hygiene, avoiding damp environments, and flushing kidneys and bowels. Recommends Bulgarian Herb Tea hot, twice weekly, to warm blood and fight germs, noting cost and accessibility through druggists.
Funeral memorial for Mia Ella Watson Megelek in Sparta
Funeral services for Mia Ella Watson Megelek were held at the M E church in Sparta on Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Ac Wy Gibson. Interment followed in Unity Job Cemetery. Relatives and friends from Meadville, Cross Plains, Portland, and Erie attended. The obituary notes her birth in 16tn early life, marriage to Willis H Webb, three children Richard H Webb, Belle Webb Olmstead, and Wayne Webb, and that she was widowed for 28 years before later marrying her present husband.
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Spartansburg
Mia
Ella Watson Megelek
Meadville
M. E
Ac Wy Gibson
Oseal
Mesalck
Sanvord Corners
Darius Walwon
Faceville
Willis H. Webb
Richard H. Webb
Portland
Ore
T Iis
Belle Webb Olmstead
Wayne Webb
Crossplains
Texas
Aourn
Childs
Frank Childs
Mesdville
Mains
Tex
Richard Webb
Dre Arch Webb
Harold
Oxbow Hill
Joe Clark
Corry
Ray Schreckengost
Erie
Ely Schreckensgost
Opal
Ties
Blakeslee
Sherman
Schreckengost
Eva Major
Charles Major
Arlene Moore
Townsville
Charles Roiit
Frank Herbst
Blakeslee Street
Con
Coolidges Back in Washington Aboard Presidential Special
President and Mrs Coolidge travel from Brunswick on the presidential train and yacht voyage to Washington. They dined aboard the Yapula off St Simon's Island then moved by motor car to finish the journey amid a large Brunswick station crowd. Mrs. Margaret O Day travels to Warren to work at the People's store.
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United Press
Waroule
Washington
Dan
Mia
Coolidge
Brunswick
York
Sipelo Island
Monard
Colts
Tin Hivkon Motor Company
Coolidges
Sapeio
Margaret O'Day
Warren
People's Store
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Rhea Sears
Davenport Streat
H. B. Drought
Harold Drought
Ol City
Mary Adia Hipwell
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Ward
Mrs. Coolidge
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