Storms and record gales hit Europe and seas
Stormy freezing weather spreads damage across France Italy and the Mediterranean with more than 20 dead and ships driven to safe harbors. Snow swirls flood Arno and Tiber with rescue efforts under way as communications crumble and coastal shipping suffers severe losses.
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Unstea
Paris
Meath
France
Italy
Mediterranean
French
Pruner
Madrid
Yeid
Malukof
Alt Maton
Mindrea
Arno
Pisa
Tombela
Mediterranea
Refuge Harbora
Ateamen Sulith
Oulstreham
Oldest Pennsylvania Odd Fellow Dies in Mechanicsburg
Jacob P. Kinsey, recognized as the oldest Odd Fellow in Pennsylvania, died at his home after 74 years as a member of the Mechanicsburg lodge. The notice notes his long service and local ties.
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Unied Press
Mechanicsburg
Jacob P. Kinsey
Peninsylvania
Mechanicsburg Lodge
Nun Springfeld
Today’s five best radio features from network programs
A fragmented OCR snippet lists five top radio features including War and Network programs, Stories Hour, a Tele Story Hour, Wrigley Review, Philen Hope WOR and Opera prime items. It references multiple stations and network codes with unclear details.
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Wrigley Review
WIZ
Highway Measures Take Front Seat In Harrisburg Session
Reporter Arthur Suverkrup notes ongoing debate over highway legislation in the 1920 Pennsylvania session. Governor’s administration faces opposition as lawmakers prepare to press the measure amid speculation on funding and routes.
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Harrisburg
Arthur N. Suverkrup
United Press
Poydani Pulles
Gurluin
Arrest of Pan Wills in Titusville on stolen check scheme
Pan Wills, 20, of Titusville, was arrested by Patrolman Ruppersburg at the request of Titusville authorities after being found with eleven blank checks from the Titusville Trust Company and two hacksaws. He had prior run ins with law and faced potential hearings in Titusville.
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Pan Wills
Ofitusville
Ruppersurg
Titusville
Huia
Crawford County
Willis
Trust Company
Morganzu Reformatory
Inc
Ute
Killer in Custody? Man Shoots Wife Then Kills Self
Samuel Hill 28 shot and killed his wife Mary Hill 32 in their Vandergript Pennsylvania home and then killed himself. Their 11 year old son Clarence reported a quarrel during the night and the father warned of money in the cupboard before the tragedy.
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United Press
Vandergript
Samuel Hill
Mary Hill
Hill
Bott
Clarence
Shem
Mary
Treeport
Dita
Millions of influenza germs stolen from doctor’s car
Report says millions of influenza germs were stolen by an unknown thief from a doctor’s automobile in the West district. Authorities fear possible epidemic risk as the crime disrupts a sensitive medical shipment.
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United
UDON
Browle
West Tid Ulstriet
Peace and War Twin Subjects of Discussion
In Washington today the Senate debated the anti war treaty as Borah and Reed clashed over the pact and the House considered the army and navy funding bills. Borah defended the peace treaty as a best earnest effort for world peace while stressing nations retain self defense rights under the agreement. Reed waited for a chance to respond as the chamber weighed next steps toward a vote early next week.
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Paul R. Mallon
United Press
Washington
Jan. Peave Anditz
Congress
Senate
Borah
United States
League of Narions
Bolong
City reports 160 flu cases to health board
The Board of Health received official daily counts noting 160 flu cases with additional reports of chikungunya, whooping cough, and pneumonia. Physicians submit updates, and city officials continue to monitor the outbreak amid state inquiries and local cases.
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Board of Health
C. &. Porter
Milan
Ny; Br YW fSpakam, My Bra UB
Smith
Lieve Dorks
Porter
James Atalone
Clyde Morton
Baal Slash
Noni
Wells Lise Jaye
Hope hinges on sanity hearing for Ada LeBoeuf case
In Franklin January 4 the fate of Mrs Ada LeBoeuf and her paramour Dr Thomas Dreher rests on a sanity hearing today. Defense asks Judge Simon to appoint a commission to determine insanity and delay the hanging. if denied, an appeal to the State Supreme Court looms to push the date back.
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Louisiana
United Press
Franklin
Ada LeBoeuf
Thomas Dreher
Simon
State Supreme Court
Loey
Ends Life Just Before Wedding
Philadelphia report details 83 year old Miss Tole L. Swain who died by suicide before her wedding. Grand jury indicts Paul B. Sird, 32, of Wilkinsburg, Pa, for perjury over sworn nonmarital status in a marriage ceremony.
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Unites eTess
Philadelphia
Tole L. Swain
Unie
Paul B. Ssird
Wilkinsburg
Jes
Miss Swain
Steamer Malakotflank Sinks Off Mahon With 27 Lost
The steamship Malakotflank struck rocks near Mahon during a foggy night, causing the loss of 27 crew members with seven saved. The vessel, built in Newcastle, was on passage when the disaster occurred. only the watch could evacuate before the ship listed.
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Unites Fress
Madrid
Newcastle
Boyland
Amy Tong
Asia
Pan American Conference Nears Close
United Press report from Washington notes the Pan American conciliation conference unanimously adopting the convention of conciliation and the treaty of arbitration. Delegates may file reservations with the secretary and signatures from delegates are expected this week before transmission to governments for ratification. The conference praised mediation work and sent congratulations to Doliyin and Paraguay.
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AL. Bradford
United Press
Statf
Washington
Conference
Standing Committee For
Kelloge
Ferrara
Aigting
Boligin
Paraguay
Ferra
Doliyin
Indians Threaten City in Riobamba Mutiny
Five thousand Indians mutinied against the government in Riobamba near Guayaquil. In a skirmish with troops one defender was killed and another wounded. Reports from dispatchers note the mutiny as serious amid unrest affecting the area near Ball AVIS, a new suburb.
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United Press
Guayaquil
Equador
Aiobamba
Ball- Avis
Riobamb
Reed panel to decide on Vare case action
The Reed special elections investigating committee will meet late today to decide whether to proceed to a settlement of the Vare case or delay action indefinitely. Vare's attorney Francis S. Brown and Dr. Elwood Kirby testified that the senator elect cannot appear in person for at least six months, perhaps never.
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United Pres
Washington
Reed Special Elections Investigating Committee
Vare
Francis
Brown
Elwood Kirby
Slect
Motor Club Merger Meeting Advances Countywide Union Plan
Officials from the Gary Motor Club and Erie County groups report progress on consolidating into a single countywide motor club. Local committees expect a merger to be completed soon with talks to invite the Titoity Motor Club to join.
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Corry Motor Club
Erie Motor Club
Erie
Devin
Gary Motor Clip
Roval
Lawrence Hotel
Twolelubs
Carry Motos Club
The
Titoity
Erie County
Pelne
Spartansburg Road Bill Aims for Crawford County Routes
Titusville resident John G. Pierce plans a set of highway bills in the state legislature to add Crawford County roads to the state system. He notes the governor opposes an omnibus road this year but presses forward with three bills already drafted and about 15 more in progress. The measures include a Church Run route from Titusville toward Spartansburg and a Meadv ille route past the country club.
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Spartansburg
John G. Pierce
Titusville
Pierce
Sessior
Morrsburg
Church Run
Bloomiald
Riceville
Vorstional School
Lincolnvillen
Four Corners
Steuben Township
Meadville
Country Club
World Record Flight Breaks Endurance Mark in Air
The Question Mark monoplane shattered the 66 hour 25 minute sustained flight record, refueled in the air and continued its course over Imperial Valley and Salton Sea. Major Cas Spats announced refueling times as the craft aimed for the Pacific and a new endurance standard.
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Los Angeles
Calit
Gimny Army
Imperial Valley
Salton Sea
USA
Cas Spats
Te Plane
el Centro
Adi San Steyn
Arthewsie Army Plgie
Tely
Willatanu
Imperial
Pacific
Ita Motors
Uniti
Lygo
Pioneer
Fokker
Alr
Louis Crooy
Sergt
Victory Groeneen
Belgidt
Army
Lowell Smith
Paul Richter
San Diego
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Interfulhia
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Joe Young
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