Probe Removal of Plants to Canada
Representative Harry C. Canfield of Indiana introduced a resolution for a Ways and Means inquiry into the surge of American-owned plants moving to Canada. He cites more than a thousand plants north of the border, employing tens of thousands and displacing American workers, urging study by economists and plant representatives to uncover facts and address what he calls a severe harm to U S industry amid high unemployment.
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Canada
Harry C. Canfield
Dem
Indiana
Ways and Means Committee
Cof
House
Bes
Tr. Can|eld
What the Tariff Has Done to Our Exports in October 1931
Department of Commerce data shows United Kingdom leading exports to the U K with 71.9 million while Canada requests 50.6 million in October 1931. Germany and Japan follow with 17.95 million and 13.13 million respectively as declines and gains appear across many nations.
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Department of Commerce
United Kingdom
Great Britain
Canada
United States
U. S
Germany
Japan
China
France
Belgium
Netherlands
Sweden
Spain
Mexico
Cuba
Australia
Argentine
New Zealand
Dominican Republic
Robbers Seeked In Derry Clothing Store Heist
State police sought two youths in a Derry Pennsylvania clothing store robbery that netted proprietor George A. Smith $815. One suspect forced Smith into a rear room and removed the money from his pockets, then the pair fled by automobile.
Twenty Years Ago as Vaxen Notes and Notices
Journal Fitex recalls twenty years back with Warren Elks invited to a Warren night for Corry lodge bazaar in February for a new building opening. Mrs Dimick returns from Punxsutawney. Mrs Kinley home after Buffalo visit. Erie family escapes gas asphyxiation on West Eleventh Street. roomer Mrs McLain saves neighbors. Harrisburg dispatches report five thousand auto license tags issued before December 15. Ralph Bingham to headline Library Lecture Course Monday at the auditorium. University of Pennsylvania glee and mandolin concert at the High School auditorium draws crowds. Erie man Arthur Reed buys Cooper House Union City hotel property in bankruptcy sale.
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John McGuire
Erie
West Eleventh Street
Mclain
Neigh-Ibors
Arthur M. Reed
Cooper House
Union City
Ross renamed chief at Kane
Kane January 6 council reorganization unani mously re elected John Roller as president to fill the empty seat left by Howard McGomnell Trevor McCoy was named president pro ten Both will serve for the coming year Paisley Hogan Kelley re elected two year terms Ralph Rosy Chief and Ira Lee Night Officer re elected Eleven candidates vied for the night officer post Clyde J McKwall first officer Mace Ewen second officer and J B Lyle third officer A farm rental wanted Brock address Farm care of Journal Ats
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F. E. Hogan
Herbert Kelley
Vere
Ralph Rosy
Ira Lee
Clyde J. McKwall
JG. Mace ‘Ewen
J. B. Lyle
Wage increase sought by county assessors
A move by county assessors to raise their daily pay from five to eight dollars is being pushed by a majority of city assessors. Four of six city assessors have joined the effort, with plans to bring the proposal before county commissioners soon. They argue the workload justifies higher remuneration, noting assessors work only nine months annually.
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Wrin
Thessay i
Concord township first settlers names
The article lists the earliest settlers in Concord township, identifying initial families and origins. It notes who established the community and the timeline of early settlement.
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Concord Township
Portugal
Lee
Philadelphia
Board of Education
Five Erieites Face Arrest In New Arson Plot
District attorney Mortimer Graham announced five Erie residents will be arrested on conspiracy to defraud insurance companies. The charges relate to four arson plots in Erie county and nearby townships, with arrests to occur after aldermanic review. Names withheld until cages are brought before an alderman. The probe stems from an earlier major arson case in Erie and Crawford counties. Redistricting of rural mail routes from Jamestown reduces routes from seven to six, effective yesterday.
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Brin
Mortimer &. Graham
Leroy Search
Allen Insuraice Underwriters
Graham
Rik Creek
Chevy Chase
Kearsarge
Summit Township
Waterford Township
Erie County
Summerhil Township
Crawford County
Alo
Jamestown
Post Office Department
Washington
Assessors face likely rebuff on tax inquiry funds
The passage notes resistance to the assessors demands for funds, with Harry Russell named as property tax investigator. The salary likely will exceed $2,000, a figure the salary board and commissioners may use to deny the request, implying prior self-management by assessors.
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Harry Russell
Iby
Russell
Sweeping City Posts in Erie Shake Up Reform
Nine Williams administration appointees at Erie City Hall were ousted and most replaced by council appointees after a party line vote. Edward J. Murphy becomes city solicitor. Charles Scheless and others fill key posts in assessors office, safety, parks, finance, weights and measures, and mayoral staff. A separate incident in Lock Haven reports a masked gunman in uniform robs traveling salesman P L Kitchen of 100 dollars near Hymer on the Lock Haven Henova road.
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Erie
Williams
City Calmell
Edward J. Murphy
Lincoln Avenue
Joseph R. Gordon
Alfred Lechner
Rossiter
C. A. Robinson
Lock Haven
Jan
Hy~mer
P. L. Kitchen
Bf Shamokin
Kitchen
Citizens Wholesale Supply
Grocery Concern
Colum~ung
Renova
Lock Fay~ en-Henova
Hymer
Lock Haver
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Humming Bird
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
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Rithmetic
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