Twenty Years Ago A Taken From the Journal Files
A dispatch from Vuilder Alaska reports Frank C G Smith of Spring Creek Pa and Gwitd Meredith of Port Angeles Wash arriving in town after sixty days marooned on Sawh Mill and Galene bays. They survived on a few Amat cams and sea weeds. J W Hughes a respected Warren citizen is a candidate for Associate Judge in Warren Mirror.
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Vuilder
Alaska
Wheir
Frank CG. Smith
Spring Creek
Gwitd Meredith
Port Angeles
Wash
J. W. Hughes
Warren
Radical philosopher Einstein praised as social thinker
Corry Evening Journal notes Arthur Colegroves concerns over a radical view of war. It highlights Wes Francis Cowden praising Einstein as a political thinker who urges crime in the name of state, calls for war resistance funds and criticizes jailing objectors and deportation.
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Einstein
Wes Francis Cowden
Human Sciences
Hamital Sciences
T New Historical Society
New York
Officers exam trip and probate visit noted
Capt Webb and Lieutenants Car fourg and Keefer of Company A travel to Warren for the examination of officers of the first battalion. Register Charles S. Strick makes a quick trip to Corry to probate the will of B. Lippman, a wealthy businessman there.
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Webb
Carfourg and
Keefer
Warren
Charles S. Strick
Corry
B. Lippman
Alfonso would win as president if Spain ousts him
The article notes King Alfonso of Spain could run for president if the people demand a republic and likely win over any revolutionary candidate. It draws a parallel to Bernard Shaw’s The Apple Cart where a monarch abdicates to allow parliamentary action, yet remains politically empowered.
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Alfonso
Spain
Revolutionary Party
Bernard Shaw
England
Util
Quiz Questions From Look and Learn 1
The reader is asked five questions including the Liberty Bell location the name of a newly discovered planet the fourth U.S. president and a comparison question about a South American constitution. It also includes the author of Robinson Crusoe and mentions list topics and departments related to wartime and peacetime.
Backgammon Compared With Chess and Checkers Opinion
A Chicago paper quotes a chess expert and checkers enthusiast on backgammon as a winter substitute. He says it suits certain minds but ranks chess and checkers higher for their greater variety of combinations. He recalls childhood play and notes backgammon mainly passes dull time.
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Chicago
Notre Dame
Japan
Bilokeammion
Jamestown Man Attempts Suicide in Jail After Injury
Jamestown January 10 Arthur C Carlton of 06 West Fourth Street was injured at 8 10 pm near Winsor and East Second Streets while charged with granit ounces. He attempted suicide by cutting his wrists in his city jail two hours later using a razor found on the floor. Police say he bled freely and was rushed to Jaskatown General Hospital in serious condition.
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Jamestowin
Arthur C. Carlton
Fourth Street
Winsor
Jasquatown Gengenl Hospital
Daily Lessons in English by W L Gordon
DailyLessons in English by W L Gordon teaches word usage and correct pronunciation. It highlights common misspellings and synonyms and encourages expanding vocabulary with daily practice.
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W. L. Gordon
Debt math puzzle with note and interest
A man borrows 1000 on a one year note at 6 percent and pays 3900 in 120 days. Treat a year as 360 days. Determine the amount owed at year end. The yesterday answer was 240 with an unclear explanation involving arithmetic steps.
Parker Will Collect Tax In Erie For City Wards
Erie January 10 Emmett Parker longtime county tax collector for six city wards since 1928 was reappointed by county commissioners Briday Rogan opposed only on the policy change Rogan proposed a fixed salary for the post Allan MacLean and Charlie Davis backed the current commission based system arguing it is the most efficient and should remain if Parker stays in office The renewed appointment comes as the county highlights savings under the existing collection method.
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Erie
Emmett Parker
Briday
Joseph F. Rogar
Parker
Hon
Pappent
Parkers
Rogan
Allan H. MacLean
Charlier R. Davis
Warburg More Optimistic Over Business Outlook
United Press reports New York January 40 Paul M Warburg chairman of the Manhattan Company says a recovery is probable for the United States as production rises and stock prices normalize. He notes that periods of overproduction followed by revival are typical and that American resources will help the economy regain its stride. Warburg places blame for present mood on isolationist politics and calls for continued confidence in future growth.
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United Press
New York
Paul m. Warburg
Tutuire
America
Warburg
Manhattan Company
Sunday’s Five BST Radio Entertainments
Radio schedule listing seven o clock Golden Hour on WEAF and CBS networks, 7 20 p m RCA Victor Hour, 9 50 p m Graham Paige Hour, 9 90 p m Floyd Gibbons adventures, 10 15 p m Studebaker champions with races. Copyright 1931 United States WABC CBS NBC networks.
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United States
WABC
CBS
WEAF
NBC
Rca-Victor
Graham-Paige
WIZ
Floyd Gibbons
WEA
Studebaker
Raaies
Sergeant Jones to Inspect Nearby Jails in Erie Area
Sergeant William Jones of the Lawrence Park state police barracks has been assigned to inspect city and borough jails for safety devices fire hazards and sanitary standards. He began with a Friday visit to the Erie city jail basement and toured the ranges with Chief William Deitzel, reporting Erie jail meets state regulations while county prisons remain under county control.
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Erie
William Jones
Lawrence Park
Jatoh Mauk
Butler
Jones
William P. Deitzel
Baker Sentenced to Reform School in Larceny Case
Baker Sheldon, 26, of Jamestown, pleaded guilty in County Court to first degree larceny and was sentenced to Elmind Reformatory until discharged by law. A second indictment for the same crime was dismissed with consent of Assistant District Attorney John S. Leopard. The minimum term is thirteen months. Baker, former Hagie Garage Co. office manager, admitted misappropriating 500 from the company on April 14. A July 1928 theft of over 600 was also charged. Wilson C. Price represented Baker, noting his notable ancestry.
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Mayville
Jan
Sheldon Baker
Jamestown
Elmind Reformatory
John S. Leopard
Imira
Baker
Hagie Garage Co
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Meeting Summary
The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church met yesterday afternoon in the choir parlors led by P.M. Nichola with Mrs. Clara Rencom in charge of devotions and a long service. The meeting closed to join the congregation with a brief prayer and flower presentation at 6:90 o'clock.
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Presbyterian Chiyoh
P.M. Nichola
Clara Rencom
Bandits Rob Erie Men In Dual Holdups
Erie police hunt two gunmen who robbed Nick Pappas at 911 French Street of about 43.50 and Frank O Hara at Eleventh and Sassafras of about 9. Police say a machine was used in the O Hara holdup and believe the same pair committed both crimes, though descriptions differ. Investigators have no trace of the pair as of Friday.
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Erie
Nick Pappas
French Street
Pappas
Frank O'‘Hara
Eleventh
Sassafras Streets
O'Hara
O= Hara
North Park Row
State Street
Dunkirk Man Fatally Hurt After New Year’s Eve Crash
Jozwiak 55 of 117 Stegelske Avenue died in Brooks Memorial hospital Friday after a heavy truck, driven by Ben Mayers of North East Pennsylvania, struck him at the city line on the East Lake road New Year’s Eve. Driver held blameless. Jozwiak survived by wife three sons and one daughter.
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Dunkirk
Rank Jozniak
Stegelske Avenue
Ben Mayers
North East
Brooks Memorial Hospital
Te Trick
Jozwiak
Tne
East Lake Road
Headlight rules urged for tougher enforcement
Edward Gable of the Pennsylvania Motor Federation called for stricter state and local enforcement of headlight provisions. He noted many drivers still use dazzling one light or improper beams despite 5000 official headlamp stations. He urged rigid enforcement to improve night driving safety and comfort for highway users.
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Harrisburg
Edward Gable
Pennsylvania Motor Federation
American Automobile Association
Pennsylvania
Gable
Federation
Denies Erie Police Shakeup Report
KiN Jan 19 Mayor Joseph Williams denies a Erie weekly rumor that he seeks to replace police head William F Detzel. Williams and corner members confirm no conference on a change occurred and deny Detzel plans. The police department is said to be running smoothly amid unfounded speculation about Captain George Christoph succeeding Detzel.
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Kin
Joseph. Williams
Erie
Wm. F. Detzel
Williams
Detzel
George Christoph
Chile
Hearing Must Be Held Before Nearest Justice
Warren January 10 Judge D A Arird issued a ruling on motor vehicle code rights for motorists in summary conviction cases. Albert Johnson challenged jurisdiction claiming the Warren justice was not the nearest available. The court held Section 1201 mandatory, requiring the case to be brought before the nearest available justice, and Johnson was discharged. District Attorney L C Eddy led for the Commonwealth while George B Munn and William Glassman represented Johnson.
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Court of Quarter Sessions
Avird
L. C. Eddy
Commonwealth
George B. Munn
William Glassman
Albert Johnson
Manila to Oneonta death by throat slashing linked to debts
A 33 year old man, Harold C. Peterson, who moved from Jamestown to Oneonta to run a furniture retail business, died Friday by slashing his throat and wrists. Financial worries were blamed. his family in Jamestown survives. Peterson had previously lived at 118 Chandler Street and 441 Mont h Street, later severing local business ties before relocating to Oneonta.
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Manla
Yan
Harod v. Peterson
Jamestown
Chandler Ltreet
Month Street
Oneonta
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Corry Evening Journal
South Street
Corny
A. D. Colegrove
Arthur Colegroves
Ational Advertising
Bred Kimball, Inc
W. 46Th St
Califor
John Day
Navy Department
Treasury Department
Warsaw
Brown
Sergt. Jones
Brie
Reformatory
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Meeting
Motor Federation
Chapin’s Annual
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
North Center St
Dunkirk Alco
Dewey
Nhowy
York
Alco
Dunkirk, N. C
American Locomotive
Fred Wilama
Kerrtown
DEN
Hammonds
The
Citizens Bank
Citizens National Bank
the Bank
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