Woods Defends Role in Pepper Campaign at Senate Hearing
Senator Pepper spent vast sums in the Pennsylvania contest amid a probe of Governor Woods’s nomination to the Interstate Commerce Commission. Woods, appearing before the committee, denied being the campaign boss and said his role was coordinating actions and smoothing differences. He acknowledged discussions with Secretary Mellon about the appointment but said he had not discussed cargo-rate matters with Mellon.
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United Press
Wasitington
Senaor Pepper
Uhiva
Gira
Ei Woods
Pennsylvi
Interstls
Sen Jie Interstate Commerce Committee
Hal Woods
Pepper
Woods
Treasury
Mellon
Goff
West Virginia
Mellor
Whesler
Democrant
Mositana
Ani
Stricken Engineer Suffered Stroke in Freight Yard Collision
George K Reed of Pittsburgh suffered a paralytic stroke as his Chicago to town Work express train struck a yard engine in Cumberland yards. Reed, with 40 years of railroad service, collapsed in the cab and is listed in serious condition.
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Cumberband
George K Reed
Pittsburgh
Leidinger
Reed
Cumberland Yards
Five Best Radio Features Listed By Stations
A reader compiled list highlights from several stations including WBAL Baltimore and WLS Chicago. Entries mention Kathleen Stewart pianist and orchestra at WBAL and a String Quartette on WTAE style schedule with Caniral Show Boat.
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WEAP
New York
Uwsi
Philadelphia
Kathleen Stewart
WBAL
Baltimore
Woah Fittsburgh
WLS
Chicago
Bnet
Urtlesbuui Seateanan'y Circhentra Renner
Guardsmen Gather for Inaugural Parade in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania the Pennsylvania National Guard plans a January 18 parade with 1250 guardsmen under Adjutant General Beary. Brigadier General Price will marshal and select special units for the event, including various infantry, machine squads, and support troops from units such as the 2nd Machine Squadron, 28th Tank Company, and 10th Infantry.
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United
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania National Guard
John 8. Fisher
Beary
Seator
W. G. Price
Jeob Chester
Ehder
Price
Military Police
Copany
Tirigade
10Th Infantry
India
the Pover Nor
Infante
Hoth
Cancel date of special election in Erie County
Erie County cancels the January 18 special election for the late Senator Griswold. The new date has not been set. Republicans may nominate Sam Y. Rossiter, with Miles B. Kitts and A W Mitchell as possible rivals. Democrats have not named a candidate.
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Erie County
Harrisburg
Ting Keen
Davis
John S. Fisher
Marvin E. Griswold
Republican County “Committee
Mes
Carrie M. Russell
Democratic Party
John Shier
Erie
Sam Y. Rossiter
Senate
Miles B. Kitts
A. W. Mitcell
Shrine Temple Proposal in Harrisburg Faces Bond Issue
Harrisburg may build a new Shrine Temple with a proposed $800,000 bond issue at 4 percent to pay for construction on a plot already opened by Zembo Temple. Members will vote on the plan for a project valued around $500,000.
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Harrisburg
Erie Homes Wrecked In Suspected Dynamite Blast
Explosion damages homes belonging to Petro Sallari and Joseph Orkindo at joining Here. Police believe Joseph Fuga of Scranton, divorced husband of Mrs Saflari, set it off. No injuries reported. Puga sought by police.
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Unita Frou
Erie
Jane 7
Petro Sallari
Joseph Orkindo
Joining
Joseph Fuga
Scranton
Saflari
Puga
Ice Harvest Under Way As Season Approaches
Ice harvesting begins to ramp up with local suppliers preparing supplies. B Love has cut ice at East Columbus pond for weeks mainly for local sale, with thickness around nine inches. Frank Whiteley plans to harvest from West Columbus pond as weather and conditions improve. In Spartansburg, Clear Lake reports twelve inches of ice with Carl Buxton filling an ice house and workers at the lake.
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Frank Whiteley
Columbus Avenue
Spartansburg
Clear Lake
Carl Buxton
Pinchot to entertain temperance union at home
Governor Pinchot and Mrs. Pinchot will entertain the Women's Christian Temperance Union members from the National Convention in Washington, D C, at their Harrisburg home on January 28. Pinchot retires from office January 1 and will move to Washington, where he has a home at 1812 Rhode Island Avenue. The event will be the Pi pinchots first social function after leaving Harrisburg.
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Harrisburg
Pinchot
Women's Christi Temperance Union
Washington
Partnaytvanly
Rhode Taland Avenue
China Ultimatum to British Envoy Sparks River Riot Fallout
Riots in Wuhu Anhui Province persist as Chinese authorities demand indemnity for casualties and removal of British gunboats. Four steamers carrying British refugees arrive as Cantonese forces prepare to respond, while posters in Hankow urge action against British Imperialism.
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Wuhu
Anhui
Anhu
Chentiacyun
Nanking
Kiangsi
Hankow
Kyuking
Wubu
London
Carlisle
Wishart
Daily Mall
Shanghai
Yangtve
Percival Phillips
Daily News
Yankow
Italian liner Conte Biancamano aided after distress call
The Italian liner Conte Biancamano en route Naples made a distress call and was helped by the freighter Numidia after going off course for hours. The Numidia located 500 miles northeast of St John Nova Scotia, reported the ship was temporarily disabled, then resumed its voyage to Brest.
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York
Jan
Naples
Numi
Numidia
St. John's
Nova Scotia
Baltimore
Brest
Chitte Bianuarmind
New York
Independent Wireless
Long Island Sound
Roe Beach
Exetattion Rock
Distribution of legislative plums starts
Thomas B. Williams reports from Harrisburg as the state legislature prepares to allocate jobs for per diem and salaried workers. The piece notes past reforms, the push for shorter sessions, and recent party alignments influencing hiring, with Auditor General Edward Martin supporting mercantile appraisers and county acceptance of the Peppa Fisher ticket in the May primary.
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Thomas B. Williams
United Press
Blair
Tarrishurg
State Senate
House
Philadelphia
General Assembly
Gay Pinchot
Edward Martin
Peppa Fisher
Election to Cost 6500 for February 1 State Senate Race
County officials estimate the February 1 special election to fill the Marvin E Griswold vacancy will cost about 6500. The count plans 114 districts with two clerks two inspectors one judge and a constable per site at 3 dollars for the day. Polling places rent 10 dollars daily in cities and 2 to 5 dollars per site countywide. Printing advertising and supplies add to the total, and the expense was unexpected.
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Marvin E. Griswold
Ete Addvices
Costa
Connecticut Representative Proposes 450000 To Start Three Cruisers
Rep Tilson of Connecticut offers an amendment to the Navy supply bill seeking 450000 to begin construction of three authorized cruisers. President Coolidge opposed this in his budget message but asked for extended authorization. The move aligns with administration arms policy and would extend authorization while enabling early planning and potential work on the ships.
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William 5. McEvoy
United Press
Washington
House
Tilson
Connecticut
Coolidge
Representative Black
New York
Portidge
Early Reopening Promised in Pennsylvania Gas Rate Case
Public Service Commissioner Ray Shelby told Erie City Solicitor Samuel Gilson that the Equitable Gas Company case should be nearly finished by month’s end and a January 11 hearing for Pittsburgh vs People’s Gas is nearing completion. Shelby, active in Western Pennsylvania gas rate hearings, indicated the Erie Corry proceeding would resume promptly after completion. Mrs John Dayson and son Hobbie plan a short visit to Mayville with Mrs Trimnt for several days.
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Pennsylvania Gas Company
Public Service
Ray Shelby
Solicjor
Samuel L. Gilson
Erie
Pittsburgh
Shelby
Pitts
Ural
Equitable Gas Company
Gil 96
Gilson
Pittsblurgh
People’s Gas Company
Mc. Shelbys
Pennsylvania
Erie Corry
Relations With Mexico Again At Breaking Point
Managua dispatch reports U S forces blocking Corinto to intercept a vessel allegedly carrying arms for Liberals near Cosiguina. The busy seaway saw ships moving toward Nicaragua as Washington accuses Mexico of arming the Sacasa government and debates Kellogg's testimony while senators warn of possible further complications.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Galveston
Corinto
Cosiguina
Sosiguina
U.S. S
Carinta
Tamae Arindo
Washington
Hellege Toly Yeb
Mexico
Sacasa
United States
Mexica
Marblehead
Magiptous Ross
Vasasie
U. S. Funda
Cinclanatl
Argonne
AKO
Key West
Fin
Guantanamo
Iba
Paris Taland
Borah
Coolidge
Kellogg
Kellopie
James A. Revd
Dem
United Press
Kullogg
Kelloxe
State Department
Robinson
White House
Crass
Regardi
Swans
Yanking Demarnlie
South
Boral
Curtis
Ting
Onder
Me ‘Tenn
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Tirmingham
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Birmingham
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Public Service Commission
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Hobbie
Mayville
Tiunt
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