Fire destroys big theatre with $150000 loss
United Press reports a major fire destroyed the four story Columbia Theater with second and third floor apartments, causing an estimated $150000 loss. Firefighters from Ford City responded four miles away, saving nearby structures as occupants escaped. Ownership details and cause remained undetermined while damages affected tenants and theater operators.
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Vudan
Vidimba
Trdinest
Taos Iqinilios
Dtu
Ford City
Byttiitoning
Blige Tees
Columbia Theater
Harvey Hubbard
Syd
Pharles Civisiy
Wickie
Tie
Bruws
Thwater
Tare
Marvy Thatsbord
Christy
Drinking orgy claims four lives in Hancock New York
A New Year’s Eve drinking orgy in Hancock near Kemnyville led to six men attacking former Scranton miners with a timber cutting axe. Four male victims, aged 80, 42, 45, and another, died or were fatally injured. One assailant reported collapse after summoning a doctor. Police and witnesses described extensive drinking and violence surrounding the event.
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Hancock
Scranton
Kemnyville
Here
Rerisvile
Simmons Resigns as Florida Day Chief in Prohibition Enforcement
Col. Benjamin Simmons, prohibition administrator for Florida, resigns. Assistant Treasury Secretary A drown A. J. Flanson, recently relieved as prohibition administrator for Porta Rich, is appointed to succeed him. The move signals a restructuring of Andrew's enforcement team since September. Mrs. Ottis Parson of Snegertown, ill with pneumonia, shows improvement at her mother's home, Harriet Wilkinson.
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Florida
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Wasilington
Jan
Benjamin‘ Simmons
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Treasury
A. J. Flanson
Porta Rich
United Press
Andrew
Dru
Ottis Parson
Snegertown
Harriet Wilkinson
Monday council to complete organization amid ceremony
The council plans a special meeting Monday evening to finalize the new administration. Inductees include Jereminies Hieenniss, who is ill but will take office, and W Parsints named as commissioner, with Loveland likely to become Superintendent of Public Parks and Property. Other posts and the mayor's annual message may shape the session.
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Fonnel
Minioner Leach
Public Safety
Missioner
Woonoilman Loveland
Bown
Ape
Faimed
Bracken
Insane Father Slays Entire King Family in New York
Police found the King family, five members including 28 year old Nora and children James 6 Katherine and Thomas, dead in an apartment. Investigators described a brutal scene with a mangled throat, crushed skulls, and a bloody knife as the gas smell drew neighbors. The suspect, King, reportedly killed his wife and children before dying himself.
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NEW York
Das
Thomas Ring
Fathen
Hines
Comnutine Listight
King
Edith
Yds
Nora
James
Katherin
Thomas
Thay
Tommy
Victims Named In Rose Bowl Stand Collapse
Corry residents Miss Alma Wales and Mrs Minnie Wales Spear were injured when a temporary stand collapsed at Pasadena during New Year’s Rose Bowl festivities. Alma Wales suffered a crushed ankle and serious injuries. Spear was badly cut and bruised. Both were hospitalized, with Wales expected to remain long and prognosis uncertain.
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Alma Wales
Minnie Wales
Pasadena
Minnie Wales Spear
Corry
Grant Stud
Pasalena
Spear
Heo
Miss Wales
Ghigors
Ubautay
Ac Wales
Coal car movement hints at miners peace deal
In Philadelphia on January, coal cars were moved from storage sidings along the anthracite region to preparatory facilities near mines, amid reports of empire figures in Shamokin. War officials see the action as preparation for possible peace negotiations, not a settlement.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Shamokin
New York
Rockefeller Confides Secret to Caddy on Making Riches
Ormond Beach Florida January report portrays John D. Rockefeller, 87, sharing a personal formula for wealth with his golf caddy Thaemon Small. The piece notes Rockefeller’s punctual routine at the course, his courtesy to Mrs. Warren, and his practice of nine holes with Gen Albert Ames observing.
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Rockefeller
United Press
Addy
Sargent Rests Case As Aluminum Trust Probe Moves
In Washington Attorney General Joly G. Sargent testified at the Senate Judiciary Committee inquiry into the so called aluminum trust. He said his knowledge is limited and that the treasury and justice departments are handling the investigation while he aims to verify evidence from the Federal Trade Commission. He emphasized the department will work to gather decisive facts and defer to the professional staff.
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Joly G. Sari
Senate Judiciary Committee
Aluminum Trust
Rase
William T. Donovan
Ginator Burak
Sargent
Walsh
Federal Trade Commission
Society Leader's Charges Denied in House Dispute
Three women members of the House opposed Mrs John A Hedder in a dispute over propriety and behavior. The group, including Mrs Florente Kahn, Mrs Emily Rogers, and Mrs Mary Nott, challenged opponents who argued women should not wear skirts above the ankle or indulge in cigarettes, framing the issue as improper for the female sex.
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House
John A. Hedder
Sooty
Rnlay
Plorente Kahn
California
Emily Rogers
Massachusetts
Mary Nott
New Jersey
Jill Henderson
Iif
Fair Sex
Fire Destroys Large New Haven Furniture Plant
Flames leaped into the air as a five story Adaskin Furniture building and a warehouse burned in New Haven. Firefighters rushed from every yard to subdue the blaze as other buildings were damaged, with total losses expected near 900000 dollars and thousands gathered to watch.
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New Haven
Adaskin Purniture Company
Storlay
Furniture Company
Salesman Swindle Suspect Faces Fraud Trial
Mercer Pennsylvania authorities broadcast a description of PM Shaplein a traveling stock salesman accused of fraudulent conversion across Western Pennsylvania. He is sought by Mercer officials and faces two to four years in prison if convicted. A prior 1924 release on $3,000 bail is noted with no trace since a late 1920s van sighting near Meallville.
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Mercer
Shaplein
Wester
Pennsylvania
Sharilelits Ip
Manilas
Sinow
Meallville
Romance now is dominated by tragic phases in high society
New York circles recount a sequence of wedding turmoil as the Berlin family and Clarence Mackay clash with Vanderbilts. The Berlins retreat, Mrs Berlin absent, and Clarence Mackay appears at the Vanderbilt wedding, delivering a jeweled gift yet shedding tears. A set dinner for Mrs Berlin’s allies remains planned in Atlantic City.
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Irving Berlin
Mar Bar
New York
Clarence Mackay
Izzy Baloneo
Manderbilt
Berl Wis
West
New Berlin
Vanderbilt
Iarl
B. T. Swaith
Romé
Pith Avenue
Berlin
Mrs. Be
Fascisti society suspended in Hungary as guards protect offices
Vienna reports that Hungarian police halted the Fascisti order Tess placing guards before its headquarters and Archduke Albrecht offices. The group, linked to a proposed holiday coup, sought to place Albrecht on the Hungarian throne, differing from legitimists backing Otto, son of ex-Empress Zita.
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Budapest
Tess
Archduke Albrecht
Albrecht
Hiynyasy
Otto
Fearful search for missing youth Gerald A. Mitchell
Mystery surrounds the whereabouts of 17 year old Gerald A. Mitchell of Spartanshire R12 last heard from in May. His parents report he borrowed his father's car and left with a man named Dagtor. No word has come since and a long search is underway to locate him.
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A.T Mitchell
Woott
Whytts
Wittt
Vernell
Mitchell
Roberts
Tinginnati
Pihio
Ans Jubee
Effin
Louaté Roberts
Northwestern Pennsylvania Patriarchal League formed by Odd Fellows
Meadville hosts formation of the Northwestern Pennsylvania Patriarchal League with about 15 Odd Fellows from Oil City Frankiq Tinusvills Corry Union City and Cambridge Springs as guests Oregon Encampment represented by Harold Shannon L Auer We Ea Marsh Albert Jacobs Howard Love and Guy Abbey plans include degrees across encampments Mendville conferred the Golden Rule degree with a luncheon to follow Schedule lists degree conferrals from January to May plus openings at Titusville Waterford and others Dorothy May Rickers visits Erie with her father Mr Riskers in Erie Tiram Craker travels to Erie for business.
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Pennsyvania Patriarchal League
Meadville
Odd Fellows
Oil City
Frankiq Tinusvills
Corry
Union City
Cambridge Springs
Olympus
Ory
Harold Shannon
L. Auer
We Ea Marsh
Albert Jacobs
Howard Love
Land
Guy Abbey
Northwest
Pennsylvania
Mendville
Anc
Tuaville
Royal Purple
Golden Rule
Frasklla
Patriarchal
Titusy
Big Landslide Averted Near Schlberg Village
Geneva reports a massive landslide threat near Schlberg village as heavy rain stops. Authorities, aided by weather experts, warn of possible collapse within a day while residents evacuate and secure homes and orchards along the slope. Miss Alice Raymond visits Mrs John Dutton today.
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Geneva
Ayiraole
Schlb
Sali
Alice Raymond
John Dutton
Today’s Five Best Radio Feature
A radio feature lineup lists WDAF Kansas City WBAL Baltimore WGY Schenectady KGW Portland WEAF New York and Eastern stations with varied programs including a traditional Jewish music slot and a Georgia minstrel act. The schedule notes times from 7 to 9 P M local hours and highlights the annual Hoot Owl Celebration and a Billy Jones event.
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Kansas
Central—Little Symphony Orchestra
WBAL
Baltimore
WGY
Georgia Minstrel Boys
KGW
Portland
Ore
WEAF
New York
Bastem
Billy Jones
Brest Hate
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