Epidemic of petty crime unsettles Oil City residents
Oil City reports a surge in petty thefts and robberies as local residents recount break ins and stolen goods. A poultry house raid at Roses Farm alarmed workers, and a nearby factory watcher saw a coat and hat left behind. The city teeters amid rumors of further incidents and a looming town show.
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Oil City
We, Roses
Pouibey Hhlenes
Li Walohmin
Wat Vane
Meastyille
Pau
Nselves
Igore
Sn Bellers
Tentaine
Sample
Atbs
Howie
Grays Street
Shin & Werriven
Local notes sprawl with ads and crime reports
Emerald coffee prices and Goodie's flour lead a jumbled City and Vicinity page alongside a furniture ad and a police hold up thwarted in Jamestown. The section also lists highway patrol stats, bingo fundraiser results, weathered anecdotes, hospital visits, and a spate of local misdeeds, accidents, and society notices from Corry and surrounding towns.
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Emerald
Hamburg
Corry
Will J. Wilcox
Nuctu
Ray R. Powers
Main St
Adolph Turtaro
Jamestown
Yoom
Washington
Famestown Department
Gane
Walter Hughes
Cecil Wallane
Westhalt
Carlton Egger
Walladeens
Hestate Highway Patrol
Pines
Hyijres
Grsipolyners* Association
Lastiet Und Peening of
Columbus
Coy Hospital
Ugr Nall
J.B. Johmson
Muane
Phursdiy
M. Thompson
Brooke Teussan
Wunelerston
Jolston
Merle D. Huntley
Cory
Storms kill and halt ships along English Channel coast
A severe multi nation storm across the English Channel halted shipping and caused widespread damage in England France and the Netherlands. The Saint Genney sank off Ushant with 20 lives lost. four more fatalities occurred in southern England from falling trees and collapsing buildings. Rescue was hindered by the gale.
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United. Press
London
English Channel
Admiralty
Saint Genney
Ushant
England
Tost
Adroite
Francs
Holland
Ocatio Stramdeer
Texel
Amphea
Deal
Grew
SLEET STORMS CAUSE HAVOC THROUGHOUT WEST
United Press reports a chaotic day as sleet storms sweep the West with weather disruptions. Five aircraft launched from Las Vegas, St George, Milford to search for missing pilot Maury Graham and referenced crew members Fred Kelly Alexis Jats Fred W. Kelly Jimny Jammer and Howard Cook.
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United Press
Salt Lake City
Utah
Snowstown
Las Vegas
Nevada
St George
Milford
Wish
Maury Graham
Western Wit Express Mail
Piluls Making
Fred Kelly
Alexis Jats
Fred W. Kelly
Jimny Jammer
St. George
Howard
Family Escapes Fire in Altoona Home Blazes Down
A family of seven, including Pious J. Durbin and his wife, fled their Altoona residence in night clothes as a blaze completely destroyed their home. Durbin aided by turning back to rescue the children, suffering burns to his hands and face in the effort.
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Mac- Hagen
Clarence
Mourton
McCray
Lea Sheppard
Ray Southworth
Franklin Police
Pijers
Varios
Edsvar Tunstall
Florence McCartan
DuBois
Aida
Altoona
Pious J. Durbin
Durbin
Chidren
Kane Man's Eyes Burned In Metal Blast
Kane, Jan. 18. Harry Johnson, a plant worker at Sloan and Zook gasoline plant, suffered severe eye injuries in an explosion. Authorities say a heated cylinder exploded after metal poured, likely due to moisture or improper drying. He was hospitalized, with doctors predicting possible permanent eye damage.
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Kane
Harry Johnson
Tionestit Avermie
Sloan and Zook Company
Vincent's Hospital
Trquhat Institute
Jobusm
Fan Sumimit Hospital
Tus Altendi
Evie
Taylor Case Witness Reaches Los Angeles
The investigation into Wir Desmond Taylor's eight year old murder quickened in Los Angeles as Ol s Hefner arrived from San Francisco for questioning. Hefner, a former convict tied to the case, claimed knowledge of the events at the bungalow after the director's murder. Heftner’s tale aligns with prior statements, and Ed King plans to send him north for further questioning. Also mentioned is Kellar, a poultry show official tied to the Wilson Poultry and Potato Club, who has previously officiated at Madison Square Garden events.
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Comsipang
Los Angeles
Calif
California
Los Angeles County
Cone
Geo. W. Beecher
America Sportsman
Leonard T. McBroy
Socutan
Findley Lake
Kino J
Bradford
Harr
Harr?y Cusick of Kushequa
Cusick
Oves
Ibeen
Americal Layton
Elgloels
Ruby Austin
Anthony Nadolin
Stofen
Olaf Wellej
Atlantic City
N. York
Jelke Co
Board of Education
Pittsburgh
Western Penitentiary
Children's Aid Society
United Press
Desmond Taylor
Hefner
San Francisco
Heftter
Lake
Distier Atiney
Byron Fitts
Ed King
Win Syay
Jattar
Howard Sands
Tormier Valp
Taylor
Santey
Kellar
Pat Stu
Nadle
the Nations
Madison Square Garden
New York City
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Grahan
St Sax
Waldore
DAVIS
Baz, Bolle
Houle
Per Vkge
Arge Cans
C “Cenira Romators
Saud
Per Pkge
France
Okgs
Hershey’s
NAVY
Iba
N. Center St
Cor
First Ave
Pleasant
Wing-Willi Stores
Sue
Mello
Wales
Hove
Gallnap
USA
A.C. Konenwette
St. Mirys
Nile
Raghhorn
Blantmy
Murcher
Ily M. E. Chireh Synilay School
Évesiie
C.F. Price
West Prideriyis Street
Sam Eyerighton
Corry Hospital
Third Enue
P.M Nichols
W. J. Flaherty
Corner Park
Mott Streets
Shea & WA
Marianne
British
Kane Man
Wem
Victor
Simon Ley Ow Skor
Mrs. Willis Doosan
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