Panic, fraud claims cloud Pennsylvania Senate seat
Panic and protest erupt as Pinchot blocks Ware seating over Nicaragua policy and charges of fraud. Governor Pinchot certifies Vare while claiming Vare’s nomination was partly bought and stolen. Officials in Washington warn that Vare’s credentials may be challenged and blocked in the Senate.
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Thomas E. Williams
Warrishurg
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Philadelphia
United Sites
Ted
Vare
Charles G. Dawes
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Washington
Pinchotto
Elec Varo
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Senate
Hill
Norris
Nebraska
Dawes
Chaplin's Wife Seeks Divorce
Tollywood Calif Jan 10 Chaplin's wife Itt Chaplin's year old wife will start divorce action within the next several days, her som Attorney's declared today. The divorce action has been decided upon after the comedian's wife retained counsel following the withdrawal of George Beebe from the case. Mrs G W Jones left this afternoon for Mr Jowatt, where she will spend a few days as guest of her parents Mr and Mrs Gharing Lunden.
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Today s Five Best Radio Features
Irregular broadcast teletype style notes list radio features across multiple stations with entries like WIFAT WAKE WIHAD WI2 WEAM and references to orchestral programs and performances. The fragment notes various times and program labels, but specifics are partially unreadable.
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WIFAT
New York
Panterne
Warrere
Milwaukee
central—Behurayin
New Yorke
pantern—Hadley
WEAM
Fire tears Union City motor garage in morning blaze
A two story Roberts Motor Company garage on East High Street Union City was destroyed by fire. Several cars were damaged and the total loss nears nineteen thousand dollars with insurance partial. Cause under investigation with defective wiring suspected. Coroner reports no inquest into the death of Charles J. Bridger from an earlier accident.
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East High Street
Union City
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Reas Wich Alvo
Oldsmobile
Rite Restaurant
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William ZaGroplos
Charles Cardenas
Goory
Dan Manley
Charles J. Bridger
Maine
Erie
Hamet
General Electric Company
Manley
Bridger
Jump to Safety at Randolph Macon Academy Fire
Front Royal Virginia June 10 Two hundred boy students aged 12 to 20 were forced to leap from second and third story windows as fire trapped them in Randolph Macon Academy main building Ten boys were badly burned and many others injured from falls while the building was destroyed with only the front wall remaining all belongings trunks and clothing burned in the flames
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Front Royal
Randolph Macon Academy
Death claims A W Harrington at age 91
Augustus W Harrington died this morning at 7 80 oclock at the age of 91 years at his home on West Washington Street after a year long decline and a pneumonia attack. He was born January 12 1890 in Southborn Mass and lived in Corry for over sixty years. He served in the Sevent h Massachusetts Artillery from 1861 to 1865 and was a member of Masonic Order Post 70 GA R and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He is survived by daughter Miss Clara J Harrington. Funeral arrangements will be announced later with flowers omitted by request.
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Army of the Potomac
Clara J Harrington
Coolidge Defends Nicarguan Policy in Special Message
President Coolidge sends a special message to Congress defending US action in Nicaragua. He cites safeguarding American lives property and interests from internal strife and outside interference including Mexican involvement. He vows to use necessary measures to preserve stability and constitutional government and to protect citizens and government interests.
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Mexico
Man Arrest Over Worthless Checks Alias Used
Reading the Journal sparked a local manhunt after a stranger cashed blank checks at merchants on South Street. Frank Smirth of Warren, alias George Hunt, was arrested at a local hotel. a liquor haul and stolen blank checks were found. Titusville officers alerted, suspect held for transfer.
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Frank Smirth
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Smith
Howe
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Corry
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Jocal Hotel
Titusville
Mary
Probe Charge Brockhart in Lobbyist Role
The Senate directed its Interstate Commerce Committee to investigate rumors that Senator elect Brockhart of Iowa acted as a paid lobbyist for Cyrus E. Woods, nominee to the Interstate Commerce Commission. A motion by Senator Reed was adopted, with the inquiry referred to the ICC. The vote was A to la with consent.
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Cyrus Woods
Commerce Commission
Washington
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Interstate Commerce Committee
Brockhart
Cyrus E. Woods
Interstate Commerce Commission
Reed
Interstate Commerce, Commission
Historic theatre fires claim many lives across decades
United Press notes a grim record of deadly fires in theatres and public buildings from 1870s to early 1920s. Among cited disasters are the Iroquois Theater Chicago 1903 with hundreds dead, Ring Theater Vienna 1881 and Paris Opera 1887, with numerous other catastrophes in Birmingham, Mexico, Calumet and Montreal, highlighting recurring dangers and loss of life.
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Ring Theater
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Paris
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Iroquois Theater
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Acapulcs
Mexico
Trajan
Calumet
Mic
Cleveland
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Ireland
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Montreal
Compromise emerges as Republican state senate candidate
Rumors say a Republican nominee for state senate will be chosen after weekend talks among party factions. Potential names include attorney Robert J. Firman who says he will not run, and Philip J. Barber, a Brie curatage figure. The party committee is expected to ratify the selection at a February 1 special election. Mrs. Charles Rouse and Mrs. O. A. Coulton traveled to Union City for funeral services in memory of Mrs. Altie Tubbs Carroll.
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Erie
Robert J. Firman
Firman
Philip J. Barber
Str Ubarber
Charles Rouse
O. A. Coulton
Union City
Altle Tubbs Carroll
Coolidge Will Not Withdraw Marine Force
United Press reports the Coolidge administration will not pull Marines from Nicaragua despite mounting opposition in Congress. The White House pins policy on American interests and prestige in the region. Expect debate this week as Senators Whesler Huddleston push for immediate withdrawal amid risks of broader conflict with Mexico.
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U. S
Marine Legation Guard
Managua
Nicarachida
Borth
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White House
Rio Grandi
Panama Canal
United States
Nicaragua
Mexico
Whesler
Dem
Mont
Huddleston
Ala
Kellogg
Nicaragusa Liberal Revolutionary Movement
Senate Foreign Affairs Committee
Fon i
Sinclair must stand trial in contempt of Senate charges
Harry Sinclair faces trial for contempt of the Senate after refusing to answer questions from a Senate investigating committee. The Supreme Court today denied his appeal to review the Court of Appeals ruling that refused to review the legality of the indictment. The case involves the multi millionaire financier who was central to a prolonged legal battle more than two years ago.
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United States Supreme Court
Armed Uprising Threatens Mexico Ruling Power
United Press reports a manifesto from El Paso declares an armed revolt in Mexico will begin immediately. Signers include Generals Fermdinanides and Galindo with Rene Capistran Garcia named head of the executive power and Joseph Gandara as head of the military council. The document, released by Gandara, addresses the Mexican people.
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EL Paso
Tex
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Fil Paso
Nicholas Férdinanides
Juhn B. Galindo
Rene Capistran Garzia
Joseph I. Gandara
Oroner’s Jury Starts Inquiry Into Disaster
Montreal January 10 coroners jury opened inquest into the Laurier Palace Theatre fire in which 70 children died. Coroner McMahon said only four of the victims were accompanied by adults and the management faces charges for violating provincial law. Witnesses described panicked exits, collapsed stairways, and heroic efforts by police and firemen as bodies were recovered and the injured rushed to hospitals. The inquest adjourned to continue gathering evidence.
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Lawrener Palace
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Laurier Palace
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Lawland
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