Walsh Attacks Lobbyists In Senate Inquiry
Senator Thomas J. Walsh opened a Senate inquiry declaring a well organized, well funded lobbying effort behind child labor restrictions. He cited the National Association of Manufacturers and its counsel James Emere, alleging paid advocacy by a Washington lobbyist for the group. The remarks tied to a broader probe of how lobbyists influenced legislation and public opinion.
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United Proms
Washington
Jan
Thor
State
Legislatusen
Smude
Thomas J. Walsh
Walsh
Ani
Noi
Senate
Hito
Hanory
Activitien
National Association of Man
Safecracker Surprised and Killed by Postmaster
Oswego man John T. Wallace identified after a failed post office robbery in Pittsburgh. Letters found on his body and addressed items point to his alias. A woman’s handwriting and a postal care note imply plans to flee and fund travel to California.
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Yegg
John T. Wallace
Oswego
United Prom Piptsburgh
Parke Hf Gibwonia
Joli T. Wallace
Oswero
Jeny
Mea Maude Stevens
Sodus Point
Jack
California
Inherits 167000 Continues as Deckhand
Philadelphia story notes Willits Trey, World War veteran, inherits 167000 from a California fruit grower. He cashes an initial 117000 check from a Los Angeles attorney, learns 40000 more is due, then returns to river work as a deckhand aboard a Delaware River steamer, planning a holiday with the fortune.
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Philadelphia
Jun
Delaware
Willits
Trey
Tow Angeles
Ute
Hia
California
Tracy
Erie's Harold Rowe pleads guilty to Dunkirk jewelry store theft
Harold K Rowe 26 of Erie Pa pleaded guilty in Dunkirk to grand larceny and burglary for breaking a jewelry store window on December 12 at Mary Street. He admitted stealing a platinum watch later found in Erie and pawned in a local shop. Bail set at 1000 with grand jury action pending.
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Harald K. Rowe
Dunkirk
Chaustauqua Grand Jury
Mary Street
Harold K
Erie
Johny
Petralmay Gestwicki
Gestwicki
Doughty Street
Railroad Avenue
Sheridan Farm
Luczkowiak
R. J. Rabn
Contnerye
Rowe
Jost
Art Erie
Corry
Tun
Bowen
Funeral Services for Mrs Harriet Bonsteel
Funeral services for Mrs Harriet Bonsteel were held after a morning prayer at her home on West Smith Street and at the church in Marion Alabama. Rev J A Marty and Rev H C Shaw officiated with large attendance and profuse floral tributes. Interment followed at Pine Grove cemetery with bearers listed. Relatives from out of town attended.
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J. A Marty
Presbyterian Church
Eugene Winish
West Smith Street
Marriet Honsteel
Marion
Alabama
H.C. Shaw
Erle
W. B. Bartlett
Pine Grave Cemetery
A. J. Moster
H. By Mantey
J. Durham
Dalitslland
George W. Patterson
PA. Loveland
City
Coolidge Opposed to Elevation of Navy Guns
Secretary of the Navy Wilbur told the Naval Affairs committee that President Coolidge opposes elevating guns on 13 American battleships. The proposed upgrade costing 8.1 million dollars would restore the fleet to the 65 to 1 tonnage ratio of the Washington Arms Treaty, but the President called the expenditure inconsistent with his financial program after deliberation.
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Coolidge
United Prou
Washington
Jan
Navy
Wilbur
Hative Naval Affairs Committee
Dramatic Institute Plans In Corry With George Junkin
Corry Community Players rush to finalize plans for a two week Dramatic Institute led by George Junkin from the Nasional Community Service. Junkin arrives around January 12 and a second lecturer, Ms. Jikin, is due about January 18. Public invites are issued as civic and religious groups are urged to send representatives for the two week program featuring lectures and instruction.
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Corry
George Junks
Nasional Community Service
Ms. Jikin
Taquary
Rious
The
Dramatic Institute
Rival gang members quizzed for murder in Elwood City
Police questioned members of the Timber Wolves and the Winter Will in Elwood City over a murder case involving 1 year old Luigi Naschesies whose charred body was found in a fire swept shack New Year’s Day. The inquest found no clear culprit, though rival gang enmity was disclosed.
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Elwood City
United Prom
Noschesie
Timber Wolves
Mbeie
Whipper Willy
Gange
Police warn dogs must be kept off streets in city crackdown
The police announce a dog catcher has joined the local force to trap dogs at large. Chief Dunkle orders immediate action and requires all dogs to carry 1925 licenses by January 15.
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Police aUympryt
Cty
Cantik
Dunkle
Corry Escapes Damage From Heavy Snowfall
Corry reports damage narrowly avoided as heavy snowfall piles up across the Renove division of the railroad. Roughly eight inches of snow blanketed the area overnight, forcing yard operations to halt briefly before clearing. No injuries were reported in the incident.
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Corry
Pennsylvania Railroad
Buffalo Division
Directors of Hospital Meet Last Evening
Hospital directors convened for the regular meeting. President Brows Bracken DeRosey and others attended. D A Hillstrom resigned as Tosnaf Director due to other duties. resignation accepted and new director to be elected next meeting. Annual reports show December 1924 statistics and ambulance, ward, and nurse training details. A three member committee was appointed to revise by laws and draft new rules. next meeting set for February.
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Ollow
Brows
Bracken
DeRosey
Isa
Melanes
Olds
D. AL Hillstrom
Hie
Tosnaf
Ainmice Committee
Mies Clara Mj WiddiBeld
Deverter
Secret Probe into Day Enforcement by United Prete
A Citizens Senate committee opened hearings on Prohibition unit enforcement behind closed doors. Chairman Senator Citizens announced the decision that publicity is not compatible with the best interests of the protrament. Later hearings may be made public after discussion with Senator Jamies. Watson of Indiana opposed publicity.
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United Prete
Washington
Jan
Prohibition Unit
Citizens’ Senate
Publc
Citizens
Jamies. Watson
Indiana
Corry Kiwanis hears Lt Gov Chickering visit
Corry Kiwanis Club hosts Lt Gov Chickering of Oil City at today's meeting at the Bird Restaurant. Chickering outlined Kiwanis aims and praised Corry club achievements while Walter L Peake outlined administration policies built on boosting Corry. Pravin John Branier spoke with D A Thornton assisting as pianist.
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Tames Chickering
Oil City
Pennsylania Wanis
Remieibers
Corry Club
Chickerng
Finn
Walter L Peake
Psper
Wren
Menting
Pravin John Branier Oil
Wit Ales
D. A. Thornton
Wesleyville patrol to hold weekly driving examinations
Three members of the Wesleyville detail of the State Highway Patrol announced examinations today with few drivers reporting for tests near Erie. Examinations will be held weekly in Erie city at the Municipal building, with officers limiting in city visits to Thursdays. Local traffic violations found were few as patrolmen conducted checks. Meanwhile the Ladies Auxiliary of the Corry Hospital met at the Municipal Building to review yearly reports and a Christmas party, electing new officers for the coming year.
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Wesleyville
Henry Suenel
Corry Neliée
Erie
Infternoon
Oficers
Gorny Hospital
Cheit Arcing
W W. Morgaridge
Frank N. Ames
Harry Alexander
TD. J. Alexander
Mary Condra
Scores Narrow Escape In Train Wreck Near Store Mountain
Passengers aboard Georgia railroad train No 7 escaped serious injury when a split rail caused a wreck one mile from Store Mountain. Five coaches piled into a heap but no one was seriously hurt.
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Atlanta
Seorce
Georgia Railroad
Store Mountain
Herev
Cleveland Discount Co president indicted in fraud case
Josiah Kirby, founder and president of the defunct Cleveland Discount Company, was indicted by a special grand jury in a $17.1 million fraud case stemming from alleged false financial statements. J. B. Poland, former treasurer of a shoe company, was indicted on related charges.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Josiah Kirby
Foundaate
Cleveland Discount Company
J. BR Poland
Tremmrar
Shoehmpany
Wopanje
Bell Arrested to Get Husband Divorce
James Town January 8 Federal officials dismissed charges against Thomas Bell 47 a former boot maker after Anna Brynski 2 years old from Worry Pa refused to sign an affidavit. Police say Bell sought the affidavit to gain evidence for a divorce while the husband wanted to arrest the boy. Local visitors Brown Perkins Hall Johnson Dare from Bear Lake were in town with friends.
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Jamestown
Anna Brynski
Worry
Thomas Bell
Colt
Nice
Gorey
Bell
United States
Balward R. Bootey
Rolf
Ieei
Pennsylvania
Bryntam
Thomas Brown
Alec Prrkins
George Hall
Amel Johnson
Stanley Dare O
Bear Lake
Coolidge Hears Pleas For Law Enforcement
United Press reports President Coolidge met with John D. Rockefeller Jr and Judge Elbert Gary and a 1000 member citizen’s committee to discuss tighter prohibition enforcement. He reviewed the group’s resolutions and an outline of federal efforts, including coast patrols and cross border actions, while urging both agencies and the public to support stricter liquor control.
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United Press
Wasitington
Whole Nation Stirrer
Coolidge
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Elbert Gary
Scout Council Names Officers in Erie Meeting
In Erie the local Scout Council held a meeting at 7 20 p m in the Municipal Building with Scout Executive E Preyer present. Officers named include President Rev J A Martin, Vice President Milan I Brown, Treasurer Charley P Keating, and Secretary M J Rich.
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Chineil
Yyelock
E. Preyér
Erie
J. A Martin
Milan 1
Brown Transurer
Charley P. Keating
M. J Rich
Installation of Officers at Corry Temple No 7
At Corry Temple No 7 Pythian Sister Si was featured by imitation and officers were installed. Isabelle Button acted as G Cy, A Andrews as GS, and 8 Stuart as G M. New officers include P Margaret Heath Cy Edna Reynolds E S, Biste Blakeslee E J, Minnie Ross Man, Maude Imus M or B C, Plorehes Casperson M Ella Beck Pro, Gertrude Reynolds Guard, Millie Pier Pianist Minnie Brown. A social session followed with a bounteous anchor served to all.
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Corry Temple No
Pythian Si
Isabelle Button
G. Cy
Andrews
Stuart
G. M
P. Margaret Heath
Cy Edna Reynolds
E. S
Biste Blakeslee
E. J
Minnie Ross
Man
Maude Imus
B.C
Plorehes Caspérson
Mistaken for Burglar Brother Wounds Sleep Walker
Philadelphia report: Fritchie Pritchie aged 31 was shot in his sleep by his brother Prank 28 after a dark figure woke their home. Fritchie was wounded in the abdomen with a bullet lodging in the back and underwent hospital care though doctors said he faced slim chances of survival.
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Fimo
Philadelphia
Fritchie
Prank
Theip
Pritchie
Leo
Tig
Elevation of Turret Guns Brings Protest
Washington dispatch reports Britain objects to elevation of turret guns on capital ships as a potential breach of the Washington arms treaty. Secretary Hughes informs the House Naval Affairs Committee that Britain sees the move as a violation, while Japan does not view it as a threat.
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Washington
Great Britain
Hughes
Butler
Five Best Radio Features Recap Across Stations
A condensed list highlights radio features from WIV New York WRG Washington WGN Schenectady and other stations. Mansal Dupre conducts an Eastern-Organ recital at KGO Oakland while Pacific-Loty Windemere’s Fan is featured by KGO WCCO Minneapolis. WEAF New York presents Central-Orchestral artists and an Eastern Cathedral of Integration piece.
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WIV
New York
WRG
Washington
WGN
Schenectady
Mansal Dupr
KGO
Oakland
Pacific
Loty Windemere
WCCO
Minneapolis
Central
WYAX
Cleveland
Basterh
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Churchill
Paris
Conference of Finance
Winston ‘Churchill
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Britain
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Herpick
State Department
Col. Lopan
Delepart
Winston Churchill
Nova
London
Wadsworth
United
Harriet Bonsteel
George Junkin
D. A. Hillstrom
Corry Kiwanis Club
Chickering
Kiwanis
Walter L. Peake
Indict
Cleveland Discount CO
Finthad Brine
Rockefeller
Gary
Ali
Atlantic
New Jersey
Confidge
Scout Council
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