Election reform measures join Pennsylvania legislative agenda
The 1920s report notes that first bills on reform are due January 17 as committees finish, with Gov. Pinchot’s administration planning to push a broad reform program. A special election reform commission may seek campaign finance limits and other curbs, while attacks on the 1923 administrative code are expected in some measures.
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John S. Tisher
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General Assembly
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Pinchot
Special Election Reforms Commission of 70
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Pennsylvania
United States
State Supreme Court
Impossible to have an irresistible force and immovable body
The piece explains the paradox of an irresistible force meeting an immovable body. It states that according to known laws such a conjunction is impossible, and analyzes what would happen if both conditions could exist.
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Stindarda
Oppose Reduction in Oil Freight Rates Testimony Heard
Western Pennsylvania refiners told the Interstate Commerce Committee that cutting crude oil freight rates could ruin their operations. Examiner John B. Keller closed a three day hearing, with sessions to resume in New York and extend to Boston, New Orleans, and Cincinnati. Witnesses from Tyco, Penndoil, and Wayes Ranger argued midcontinent rates already favor rivals and harm eastern markets.
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United Frese
Pittsburgh
Western
Pennsylvania
Gm Exart
Fiese
West
John B. Keller
New York
Boston
New Orleans
Cincinnati
Interesting News Items From Spring Creek
Local notes from Spring Creek dated January 8 recount visits and travel among residents. Mary Stickney returns from North Tonawanda, Carl Gray and family visit from Sheffield, and others travel to Pittsburgh, Corry, Erie, and Kane for holidays and study. Community events include Ladies Aid, New Year celebrations, and social visits as residents resume routines at State College, Clarion, and Indiana Normal.
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Spring Creek
Mary Stickney
North Tonawanda
Claude Weade
Carl Gray
Bily Vie
Sheffield
Tohn Gray
Robert D. Donaldson
Pittsburgh
Walter de Jeans
Donal
Corry
Ed Campbell
Olive Mason
Charlotte Kalvey
Geo. Price
Isla Mattice
Iyn Holcomb
Jamestown
Harry Johnson
Sam Matti
December Dist
Doris Marie
Susie Matteson
Edinboro Normal
Agnes Burns
Clarion Normal
Florente Woodard
Indiana Normal
Mildred Henry
Erie
Grace Rapp
Pred Stuard
W. Graham
Clair de Jeans
L. GC
Kane
Hal Campbell
Ernest Auctil
Spring Creek Valley
West Spring Creek
Boston
Auctl
State College
Milton Crane
University of Pitusburgh
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Louise Beck
Winnie Johnson
M. Jutnam
Dan Donaldson
Dorothy Brunage
Allens
Believe Erie Bank Bandit Is In New York Prison
Erie January 8 A bank bandit who robbed the Lincoln bank at 1110 Park Avenue in 1925 is serving twenty years to life in Auburn prison New York. Detective Gus Weisler reports the suspect Harold Keavin pictured in Auburn after evidence tied him to the crime and a Newark Avenue shooting of a New York policeman last November.
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Howard Keavin
Auburn
Geneva
Lincoln
Erie
Lincoln Bank
Evid
Pare Ae Street
Auburn Prison
New York
Gus Weisler
Harold Keavin
Aveburn
N. Y
Keavin
Pilite
Meier
Yailve
William Detvett
Auburt
British Ships Endangered as Cantonese Ultimatum Looms
A Cantonese official warned British consulars that gunboats at Hankow face risk if indemnities are not paid. If orders are ignored, marooned ships may be left as National forces move toward Shanghai. Foreign property worth at least 860,000,000 is reported abandoned.
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United
Peking
Hankow
Gantonese
Tanikow
Han Kow
Shanghai
Hankaw
Do Without Glaasex The Andorrans Drink Long
A fragmented historical note describes Andorrans drinking from leathern bottles in the traditional manner, noting they hold the bottle inches from the mouth and let the country wine pour in, making cups and glasses unnecessary. Richard White Teft traveled yesterday, and Buffalo planned a multi day family visit at his home.
Brighter Colors at National Auto Exhibit with Small Cars Dominant
Brighter colors and bold body designs mark the 27th National Automobile Show in New York as small wheelbase, light and compact cars lead the display. Manufacturers like Macman, Chandler, Paige and Stearns Knight feature light cylinder engines amid a shift toward finish and style aimed at attracting a larger market. Studebaker promotes the Erskine on a light chassis, while the Franke special tandem Sport car appears among the showcased models.
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New York
Frojan Motors
Wight
Macman,Chandler, Paige and Stearns Knight
Studebakk Corporation
Erskine
Avert Mayer
Christmas News From Beaverdam Area Sees Families Gather
Ruth Lyons of Ohio visited relatives for Christmas with Mos and Mrs S A Tevons. MiFE Church members hosted a Christmas program and a social at Mp and Mrs Bert Watrous home on December 22. Carl Lyons returned from Erie for the holidays to his parents. Charles Lewis and family of Jamestown N Y visited Mrs Lewis’s parents Hillis Messenger and Jamil Leo Mayford. Jamestown guest Herbert Maynard’s son Maynard family joined. Madeline Prebble returned to Corry to resume school after holidays. Ruth Tanner and William Tanner returned to school after holidays with Amos Tanner’s parents. U B Church Christmas tree and program held Christmas Eve with good attendance. Mr and Mrs William Tinningfelter and children of Jamestown N Y were Christmas guests of Mr and Mrs Herbert Maynard. Mygh Titus bought the David Sager farm. Merle Tiarrison and son Laie visited Wattsburg. Charlie Lewis of Jamestown N Y returned home after a fifty day visit to Mrs Lewis’s parents Ellis Messenger family.
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King’s Daughters
Abs
Carl Donaldson
Billie
Eq Hartington
Warren
Mary, Stickney
Lena Jackson
Corry
Sickler
Carl
Harold Carr
John McKay
Marion Bidwell
Cambridge Springs
Fred Stuart
Grace Rapp
Rob McKettrick
Ray Stearns
Mildred Henry
Erie
Pay Relden
West Spring Creek
Beaverdam
Jane
Ruth Lyons
Ohio
Mos
S.A. Tevons
Mife
Bert Watrous
Carl Lyons
R Lyons
Charles Lewis
Jamestown
Amos Taner
William Tininfelter
N.Y
Herbert Maynard
Mygh Titus
David Sager
Merle Tiarrison
Laie
Wattsburg
Eliis Messenger
Charlie Lewis
Jametown
Growth Effects on Trees in Public Plant Reports
Fragmentary OCR reads as a 19th century style study note on tree growth affecting public forestry. Mentions government oversight and horticultural research, but text is garbled. Core idea hints at official interest in tree vigor and compliance with forest management guidelines.
Degenerate Crime Wave Sweeps Chicago Area
A wave of assaults linked to a Chicago crime spree targets a charitable worker and a theatrical director among others. Suspects include John McMurras, 68, superintendent of the Server Club, who reportedly confessed to abusing a minor. Clarence Lewits, 98, a publisher, is sought for additional attack charges. Police say a mob tried to kill a suspect before rescue by officers.
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Chicago
Tilly Pour
Wiles
John McMurras
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Wid
Fphratin Westwood
Awo Children
Wedelin Gooley
Charley Strack
Charles Backing
Backaris
Tain
Exhaust panel in Texas case delayed by exhaustion of jurors
Farwell Texas case Noah Hay el is postponed as the first panel of 105 jurors shows exhaustion in the jury selection for the trial of George Hay el charged with harming his family. The court adjourned to Monday when a second panel of 80 jurors will be drawn and five jurors tentatively chosen.
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Farwell
Texas
Yeuiremen
George Hayel
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Howard Gorden
Canton
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Hristmas Club
Stmas Savings Funds
Citizens National Bank
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