Fire loss shows decline in Corry in 1928 year
City Fire Chief Andrew Paulkon reported 43 alarms answered in 12 months, 2780 feet of hose used, 789 gallons of chemicals, and 26 more spent by firefighters. Eleven fires had undetermined origin. Grays Hires called the department seven times. Causes included defective wiring and gas explosions. Four out of town calls went unanswered. Chief Paulson recommended installing fire alarm box No. 227 at Junior High School, referred to the Superintendent of Public Property for review.
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Corry
Andrew Paulkon
Paulkon
Paulson
Grays
Lades
Jhinior
Superintendent of Public Property
Burial in West Lawn Cemetery in Columbus Pa
The boy of Mrs. Gabrinia F. Wells widow of John A. Welly was interred in West Lawn Cemetery Columbus Pa yesterday afternoon after prayer services at the Life tome on Jamestown N Y Monday morning at 11 oclock and at the Alexander Companys funeral parlor in this city at 2 oclock. Robert J. Wilson pastor of Himestown officiated. Nephews were bearers. Out of town mourners included Mrs Allee Osgood and Mr and Mrs C Morrell of Shanoetown.
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Gabrinia F. Wells
John A. Welly
Columbus
Life
Jamestown
N.Y
Alexander Company
Willy
Kay
Robert J. Wilson
Himestown
Corey and
Colmbus
Asslatul Ks
Allee Osgood
C. Morrell
Sianestown
Former patrolman jailed for second degree robbery
Walter Congiuntine formerly with the Pennsylvania state Highway Patrol was sentenced to Auburn State Prison for four and nine to ten years after pleading guilty to second degree robbery. He and accomplices Harry Highhouse and David West held up Frank W. Curtiss at a gas station between Brewsburg and Warren and stole $110. Highhouse and West received shorter sentences and were later discharged.
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Mayville
Walter
Warren
Pennsylvania State Highway Patrol
Filg~ Way
Auburn State Prison
Harry Highhouse
David West
Atsgar
Brewsburg
West
Highhouge
Approverail Acquisition Approved by Commerce Panel
United States observers note the Reading Company won approval to acquire eleven shore lines now partially controlled. Lines authorized for purchase stretch from Catasquayita to Hanover, including Philadelphia and New York routes, with consolidation expected to require new bookkeeping and expanded operations.
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United Pies Washington
Acquitte
Reading Company
Tutoraints Commerce Commission
Reading
Catasquayita
Vogelsville
Gettysburg
Hayrinsburg
Pennsylvania
Policomen
Philadelphia
Chester Valley
Wewtonk
New York
Pickering Valley
Columbia
Marielia
Hanover
Stony Creeley
Wililimy Wiltoy
Week of Prayer Services Open in Union City Churches
The opening observances featured Rev G H Hauser of Union Citys Episcopal church at the Earty church and Rev Frank A Wimer of the United Brethren church delivering sermons. Despite blustery weather many attended as pulpit exchanges were planned with St Pauls Lutheran and other denominations hosting evening services throughout the week.
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G. H. Hauser
Methodital Ephicopal
Union City
Rwy
Hauger
Frank A. Wimer
Suothodity
United Brethren
Mp. Wimer
Willis Hat
St Paul's Lutheran Eich
Chain
St. Paul's Lutheran
Asuna
Wilh
Corry
Union City Paalats
Houdini’s Spirit Message Reported By Medium
In New York a spiritualist claims to relay words from Houdini to his wife. The medium said Houdini urged her to reach him at nine and promised proof of immortality if words could be repeated. Visitors included John W. Stafford and Minnie Chester while Mrs. Houdini recuperates from a spine injury after a New Year’s fall.
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Harry Rezander
United Press
New York
Dws
Harry Houdini
Mes Mondini
Houding
Muster Nekgtolann
Siren Foo
Messnign
Iho Niin
Houdini
Cody
Legion Meet Dates Set by State Commander Getert
United Press reports Philadelphia January dates for the Ammrichis Legion convention. State Commander Charles A. Getert plans the Scranton gathering with the convention committee, aiming for the largest meeting held in the state.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Charles A. Getert
Ammrichis Legion
Scranton
Dhy Berauton Corvention
Cold Wave Hits Entire East With Lingering Chill
Washington June 8 A severe cold wave grips the eastern United States. The Weather Bureau reports temperatures remain low, with gradual warming expected after Wednesday. Limited infrastructure impacts noted as homes and schools brace for continuing chill through midweek.
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United Pr
Washington
United States
Litt & Hovses
Holds Office by Aid of Guards
Philadelphia report states Judge Leopold C. Gluen blocked the presidential office with guards to deter rival officials. The scene involved Senatorelect William S. Vates and deputy sheriffs as Judge Brown faced opposition from the municipal court judges. News describes a tense power struggle over control of the Philadelphia office.
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Jy United Press
Philadelphia
Degince
Thomas W. Cunningham
William S. Vates
Leopold C. Gluen Loday
C. I. Brown
Coust
Shell
Judas
Death claims Punksy lawyer in Gunny County
Calderwood, prominent attorney of Jefferson County, dies at Avian Hospital from pneumonia. He had feared automobiles and had not attended a moving picture show, having been hospitalized after a two day journey from home.
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United Press
Solons Favor Extra Session of Congress
Twenty five members of the Pennsylvania congressional delegation unanimously approved calling an extra session of Congress. They supported revising the tariff law and considering farm relief legislation, backing the pending House reapportionment bill and a plan to meet the needs of the Pennsylvania National Guard, as outlined in the War department appropriation bill.
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United Press
Washington
Pennsylvania
Hoover
Congress
House
Pankaylynka National Board
War Department
Cold at Harrisburg as temperature hits 12 degrees
Harrisburg recorded a 7 am reading of 12 degrees above zero marking the coldest spell of the winter so far. The prior low was 18 degrees above zero. The Susquehanna River froze solid from bank to bank at this point on December 2.
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State Capital
Harrisburg
Devenyer
New Trial Hope for Two Slayers in Louisiana
In Pranslin Louisiana two condemned defendants Mrs Alla Bonter Lovount and Dr Thomas Dreher seek a new trial and insanity plea as a stay of execution looms. Defense plans include habeas corpus petitions and possible new trial motions contingent on court rulings and affidavits alleging intimidation by a mob at trial. If granted the stay would be automatic and could lead to appeals to higher courts.
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United Press Pranslin
Jam
Alla Bonter Lovount
Thomas Dreher
LeBoeis Hneband
LeBoeuf
Min-hee-vall
Silo Supreme Court
Sunder Atu Odd
LeBoeut
Disher
Pen Autyes
New Orleans
United States Supreme Court
Open hearings on Senate seat in Pennsylvania clash
Washington January 8 The Waterman sub committee investigating the Ware Wilson senatorial contest voted to open hearings but did not set a hearing date. Both sides will present documents and arguments on the Farourn of the Pennsylvania ballots. The hearing date was not fixed.
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United Press
Washington
Waterman
Pennsylvania
Interesting News Letter From Sparta and Vicinity
Sparta Jan 7 SpartaNational school opened after a two week recess Miss Gladys Hummer of Vrooman taught Third and Fourth Grades but illness in the home delayed her return Mrs Bessie Stull Glover resigned and Miss Pauline Wirley was elected to fill the vacancy Some questioned opening due to street crowding while others felt school better for children Warmth and comfort cited Weather icy roads and frozen highways hinder travel R F men used cars or horse drawn wagons to fetch children Ray Provins visited Scottdale Mrs Ada Carroll and family Christmas at Scottdale Prof Toe and Mrs Rice returned from West Newton Pa Mr Rice back as supervising principal of S V S Dr Minnie Eastman and son Joseph visited Erie Mrs Mrites story at Sunday dinner final line Buston Transcript
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Spartansburg
Sparta
Gladys Hummer
Vrooman
Bessie Stull Glover
Brilton
Pauline Wirley
Glover
Shool
Just Mall
Pauley
Guess
U Rey
T. P. Kelly
Blaine Crosby
Ray Provins
Scottdale
Ada Carrol
Prof
Toe
Minnie Eastman
Josephi
Charles Ruckman
Erie
Hecker Girl Found Insane in Pittsburgh Case
Mamie Hecker, 16, of North Versailles Township, set fire to her foster parents’ home last October, killing a neighbor child. Criminal Judge Ambrose B. Reid declared her insane after medical reports, ordering commitment to the Carrollton State Village in Horon County.
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Untienviene
Pittsburgh
Mamie Hecker
North Versailles Township
Claire Peterson
Heighbor
Ambrose B. Reid
Reid
Kem
Caurelton Blaze
Horon
Five Die After Chile Volcano Eruption
Five persons are known to be dead from Sunday's Galbuce Volcano eruption along the Chapa river. The region endured quakes and ashfall while towns in Tanquihue report missing residents. Recovery crews could not search all areas as woods burn and ash drift toward the Chamilia river.
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Santlacu
Ume
San
Galbuce
Chapa River
Tanquihue
Krause
Berndt
Florencio
Carcamo
Ford Exalted by National Board of Fire Underwriters
The National Board of Fire Underwriters recognizes the Ford Exalted company for notable fire safety practices. The announcement details criteria met and the awarding ceremony at the organization’s headquarters on John Street. Local affiliates note enhanced risk management and public safety commitments.
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National Board OF Fire Underwriters
John Street
Ford Exalted
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