Coolidge urges Diaz to compromise at Burns Council
Fire destroyed the Clymer Power Plant owned largely by Garr iet Temply, leaving the town without electric current for highlands and power needs. The loss, estimated at least $20,000, halted service to the surrounding area as crews fought the blaze after an overnight shift. Insurance may partially cover the damage. rebuilding decisions and emergency steps to restore power loom as the town reels.
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Coolidge
Diaz
Clymer
Four Die in Christmas Tree Fire at Mine Home
Denton Texas January report says four persons perished when a Christmas tree ignited, engulfing Angelo Naya and Wiebe family members Angela Charles and Hauss. Two children escaped as others fled, with Mrs Naya and three children removed from the burning building.
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Denton
Jan
Eand Joe
Angelo Nya
Naya
Wiebe
Angela
Charles
Hauss
Pss Nowa
Nava
Two Killed at Greensburg in Separate Incidents
United Press reports two deaths in Greensburg. A woman and John W. Porter died after a car struck a telegraph pole near Adams as Mra Porter was injured. Gy Rodgers of Tryin attributed the death to a shock. In Delmont, James W. Job, 45, was killed when struck by a passenger train on the Western Valley line near White Valley. a bystander described him sitting on the track as the engine whistled.
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Greensburg
Adams
Jiu Mra
John W. Porter
Fis
Corn
Gy Rodgers
Tryin
Jomas W. Job
Delmont
Yttle Cree Valley
Pennsylvania Railroad
White Valley
Sid Joly
Letnt Nene
Caraway Says Smith and Ware Will Never Be Seated
Senator Caraway of Arkansas warned the Senate that threats to investigate disenfranchisement of Black voters in the South would hinder seating Smith and Ware. He quoted a Pennsylvania Republican accusing southern lawmakers of blocking legitimate seating amid a proposed Senate inquiry into federal patronage and the disenfranchisement issue.
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Smith
Ware
United Pi
Washington
South
Arkansas
Senate
Pitts
Davidt A. Real
Pennnsylvania
Pennsylvania
Penngylyan
Pont
Vare
Vnry
Gallagher Refuses To Withdraw From Reelection Bid
Harrisburg report statesWilliam P Guligher of Wilkes Barre notes Gallagher will not listen to Republican pleas to withdraw as chief of the State Senate race. The fight pits Gallagher against Mellon and Fisher with Mellon predicting a large victory for the GOP nominee James.
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United Pro Harrisburg
William P. Guligher
Wilkes Barre
Oferice
State Senate
Gallagher
Givitenane
Arthir Th James
Wilkes Marre
Republican Party
Hairnuin
Méllon Ant
Jona & Fisher
Mellor
Johey Ee Mubiidy
Dng
Lpltw
Republican
Union ‘Trust Company of
Pittaburghy
A Mellon
Mellon urges new method denaturing alcohol dangers
Secretary Mellon pressed rapid action by federal chemists to remove poison ingredients from alcohol. He summoned top Treasury officials and chief prohibition chemists to a briefing, as the Industrial Alcohol Association created a Mellon Institute fellowship to find a nonpoisonous denaturant. The American Chemical Society urged its 160000 members to propose safer denaturants for beverage use.
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Wasitington
The
Treasury
Mellon
Treaeury
Jay
Anilense
Franklin Oil Company Gets Successful Well
Franklin Kansas January 3 The Harper Oil Company announced by telegram that its fourth well in Coffey County started New Year with a flow of 100 barrels daily. The company holds 4000 acres and plans additional drilling as three other wells also produce well.
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Franklin
Guy
Mary
Harper Oil Company
Coffey County
Kansas
Harper Company
Rebellion Against Dutch Rule in Sumatra
Dispatches from Batavia report rebellion spanning the Siloenghang district on Sumatra’s west coast. One dateh fiver and rebels were killed, soldiers wounded. attacks tore through Sawablosato and rail/telegraph lines from Silas rang to Sawahboenta, with mass arrests of natives. Communist leaders named amid government admissions.
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United Press
Amsterdam
Batavia
Siloenghang
Sumatra
Duten
Siloenasing
Stati Easter
Silasrang
Sawahboenta
Seloke
Cekrwas
Weo
New Head Takes Office at State College
Dr Ralph D Hetzel began duties as president of Pennsylvania State College after the resignation of John M. He received floral tributes and a silver loving cup from students and friends as the college appointed a special administration committee following his arrival in January.
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Amea Frese State College
Ralph D- Teteel
University of New Hampshire
Torday
Pennsylvania State College
Hetzel
Abe
de Hetzel
John M
Pinchot Names Luzerne Judge
Governor Pinchot announced the appointment of John King of Nanticoke as judge for Luzerne County. The official action, reported from Harrisburg, sets a key judiciary post and reflects administrative decisions affecting Luzerne. King, a local attorney, steps into the county bench as the new jurist.
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United Press
Varrisburg
Dovers Nor Giftoyl Pinchot Flay
John 5
Nanticoke
Lazerne Courty
Danish Freighter and Dredge Collision Near Sandy Hook
In heavy fog off New York, the Danish freighter Hans Maerk of 1135 tons collided with the United States dredge Willet Point near Sandy Hook Channel. Both vessels were proceeding slowly and sustained only slight damage.
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Unney
New York
Groping Tn
Hans Maerk
United Stats
Witlet Point
Sandy Hooks Channel
Manly
Congress in gridlock as Senate tackles Nicaraguan crisis
In Washington today the Senate faced a full docket as leaders admit no clear program before session adjourns in March. The Smith seat dispute looms large with Frank Smith expected to press his claim, while actions on Nicaragua and Mexico ensue. A new naval cruiser bill faces extended debate. Prohibition measures trigger party strategy as the ageage appropriation bill moves forward.
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Smith
Frank ©. Smith
Repu
Utinpis
Washington
Sehator McKinpsey
Quablic Utilities
Etilbe
Stat Phitie Utilities Gammision
Witoh
Prowet
Legislatan
Mexico-Nicaragua
House
Senate
1926 Was Coldest Say State Records
United Press reports summarize state records claiming 1926 was the coldest year. The article notes a wide temperature spread and unusually low readings from June through December, with experts citing extreme deviations from normal averages during the period.
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United Press
Fire destroys First Ward home after overheated stove burns out
Five people were believed to have caused the Sunday blaze that destroyed a frame house on Main Street in First Ward. Neighbor Loveland reported the fire, which spread quickly as firefighters battled flames from two hydrants. The home was occupied at the time but all residents were away, and the origin was not definite though a faulty stove is considered likely. Insurance coverage partially noted.
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Clymer
Garriet Temply
Lire Wuply
Clyner
Ard Scholten
Hstimpine
Nis
Hute
Ae Pempar
Tompas
Ise
Nko
East Main Street
C.C. Nichols
Twapa Lovelint
Noote
Mr. Loveland
Shady Avenue
Tanper
Awa
Loveand I
Health cards completed for all city pupils
Dr J G Kibler announced that with the resumption of schools tomorrow all health report cards for every pupil in the city schools will have been completed and forwarded to parents. The cards go only to cases where examinations found trouble needing special attention, with recommendations to parents before the holiday vacation. He noted that prior to the break he had completed medical examinations in every school building.
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J. G. Kibler
Otfer
Ible
State Treasury Receives Conscience Donation of $50
A Harrisburg sender delivered a fresh $50 bill to the State Treasury in the new year, with no identifying return. In Philadelphia, Henre Toutley was shot and killed by an unknown man who accosted him on the street, firing five shots. Toutley’s companion, Robert Washington, said the gunman was related to the victim.
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State Treasury
Arrisburg
Treasury Department
Harrisburg
United Press
Philadelphia
Henre Toutley
Ji Toatley
Robert Washington
Toatley
City Council to Organize This Evening Meeting
The City Council will hold an organizational session this evening at the Mantapat Building. Mayor Bracken plans to address council, reviewing the municipal program and law enforcement policy. Commissioners may shift positions as part of annual organization.
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Byuekon Sel
France
Mayos
Dar
Daftwity
Svi
Bracken Teas
Hinesty
Commissioner Brown
Coolidge for compromise in Nicaragua
United States officials weigh a shift toward mediation in Nicaragua as Diaz accepts mediation possibilities. Mexico recognizes rebels, stirring reactions among Mexican officials who fear imperialist overreach. U.S. warships and marines may stay, with potential retaliation if Mexican seizures of American property occur. De La Huerta and rebel leaders in the southwest discuss possible cross-border moves.
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United States Oreupauinn
Nicarage
Ding Cegimne
Diaz
Sarya
United Freach
Neers
Wen
Admiral Latimer
United States
Die Ure
Mexico
Ole Idige
Wupitstifien
Aniihistration
Nivanignan
Rio Grande
Nicaragua
Ayill Goth
Calles
Amienian Propery
Ths
Valles
Pre de la Huerta
Los Angeles
de la Huerta
Tuosor
Conviction of John A Bell Upheld by Court
John A Bell Pittsburgh financier and fuel operator had his embezzlement conviction upheld by Judge Simpson in a Supreme Court decision. Bell was convicted on twelve counts stemming from embezzling 643745 from Carnegie Trust Company after a two trial path from Common Pleas to the Supreme Court. He received six and a half years in jail plus a $19000 fine.
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United Pars
Philadelphia
Jal A. Hell
Pittsburgh
Smith
Ts Bank
Carnegie Trust Company
Simpson
Supreme Court
Common Pleas Court
Bell
State Banking Department
Gamegie Trust Company
King Ferdinand's illness worsens delaying Paris treatment
Budapest January 3 reports say King Ferdinand's illness has intensified. The planned visit to Paris for radioactive therapy and possible surgery is likely canceled. Crown Prince Carol's nephew Prince Michel, son of the former crown prince's sister, will be baptized today, and the king is expected to be unable to attend the public ceremony.
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United Press
Budapest
Ferrantid
Parle
Michel
Carol
Hotel Corry Manager Resigns Ahead of Cleveland Move
R. K. Siegenthaler resigned as manager of the Hotel Corry and will depart for Cleveland tomorrow. Directors accepted the resignation at a weekend meeting. GR Rogers will temporarily oversee hotel operations until a successor is appointed. The manager had run the hotel for about a year bringing it into the city’s front rank.
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R. K Siegenthaler
Corry
Cleveland
Siegenthaler
GR Rogers
Five Best Radio Programs Listed for Today
Radio listings outline tonight’s top five shows across WEAF WRG WABC and WIZ. Highlights include operatic selections, anniversary programming, and Henry Hadley’s orchestra with Eastern time slots and station call signs.
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12Thiour
WABC
New York
B. Mc Kastern
Barrere
Little Symphony
WIZ New York
Henry Hadley
WEAF
L ‘Plm
Gyprios
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