Four Killed by Pay Car Bandits Near Wilkes Barre
A Glen Alden Coal pay car on Newport Mountain near Nanticoke was dynamited by bandits. Three payroll workers died instantly and three were injured, with $33,000 recovered of the $35,000 pay total. One survivor aided by bravery, bandits fled toward Warrior Run.
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Glen Alden Coml Company
Newport Mountain
Nanticoke
Arthur B. Webb
Scranton
Frank Bimski
Playmouth
Martin Burns
Warner Run
James Shovlin
Sugar Notch
Fred W. Pfaff
John Sookis
Plymouth
Aktecordity
Glen Alden Coal Company
Hanover
Warrior Run
Truesdale
Aebris
Arthur C. Webb
Frank Budzinski
Hanover Township
James Shevlin
John Sonkill
Sopkil
New York Line
Binghamton Turnpike
Height of Joyfulness Roal-H Oborn Quote
A compact observation on spiritual ascent. The speaker notes life’s peak as a summit after struggle and asks the reader to look down on the valley, then onward to a higher peak for tomorrow. The quotation centers on perseverance and aspiration through ongoing effort.
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H. B. Oborn
Red Cross field agent to boost local chapter revival
Ralph W. Baker, American Red Cross field representative, met with Mrs. T. F. Giblin and local leaders to plan rebuilding the unit. He aims to return within months to enlist support for a peace-time program and a 150-member quota, noting only 53 memberships so far. He also reviewed Junior Red Cross work with Supt. Dewey and Mr. Artley, praising school participation. A April focus will involve Baker spending several days aiding local citizens.
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T. F. Giblin
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Red Cross
Corry Pople
Oeal
Balser
Supt
Dewey
Artley
Unis
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Cotry-Chapter
West Point Discharges Sixty Four Cadets Including Parham
West Point announces the discharge of sixty four cadets for deficiencies in study. Cadet Alonzo Parham of Chicago, the academy’s only Black cadet, is among those honorably discharged. Orders issued by Major General William R. Smith, superintendent, today.
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WEST_POINT
N.Y
Alonzo Parham
Chicago
West Point
Military Academy
Parfam
William R. Smith
Cleveland Council Ousts City Manager Hopkins
Cleveland Jan. 14 City Manager Hopkins was ousted by a 14 to 11 vote after hours of debate before about 1 000 in the galleries and 4 000 in the corridors. The roll call swung largely with Democrats against Hopkins, with Republicans and one unexpected Democratic vote aiding the motion. Hopkins will face a public hearing and written charges, with a suspension effective immediately and final dismissal set for January 22. State Senator Daniel H. Morgan was chosen to replace him by the Republican bloc. Maurice Maschke attended and supported the move.
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Wunamy Jt. Hopkins
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Council Chamber
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Morgan
Maurice Maschke
Cuyahoga County
Wrtten
Jamestown Poultry Show Opens At State Armory
Jamestown January 14 large crowd views the twenty sixth annual show of the Chautauqua County Pet Stock Poultry Association at the State Armory. Attendance was strong as doors opened at noon with cats rabbits pigeons and other poultry on display. Dogs will join tomorrow and judging begins today with a notable pigeon exhibit boasting the largest since 1917 featuring white Mondaines Carneaux and dragoon pigeons among the prized homers.
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Jamestown
Chautauqua County Pet Stock All Poultry Association
State Armory
Why Folks Stay Fat Why Folks Stay Fat
An old ad claims obesity stems from a weak gland controlling nutrition and promotes Marmola tablets as a cure. It touts 22 years of use and asks readers to ask their druggist for a $1 box to watch changes by stopping starvation.
Chicago Schools Face Closure If Budget Fails
Chicago faces probable February 1 school closures as the city cannot fund elementary education. The school board remains deadlocked over the 1930 budget while the city council presses an economy budget. Payrolls totaling $2,555,000 this month risk nonpayment. only $200,000 available. Dr. G. S. Peck leaves for Harrisburg to attend Knights Templar officers meeting.
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Chicago
San
United States
H. Wallace Caldwell
William Thompson
GS. Peck
Harrisburg
Grand Commandery of
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Dr. Peck
iBEAVERDAM News Notes Beaverdam Jan 4
Lyons makes business trip to Erie. M E Ladies Aid to serve dinner January 17. Vivian Peterson confined at home with flu. Mr and Mrs Arthur Smock overnight guests of Rev and Mrs F D Smock. Mr and Mrs P W Tarbell visiting Jay Smith. May Lyons ill with influenza. Ray Sustic and children visit Petersons. Carl Proctor visits relatives. Lois and Carl Lyons weekend with Lyons relatives. Funeral for Mrs John Shaffer at Donation Hill near Cooperstown. Classifieds offer items of interest.
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Ray Sustic
Alton Peterson
Carl Proctor
Eugene Lyons
Lois
Carl Lyons
S. R. Lyons
F. D. Smock
John Shaffer
Donation Hill
Cooperstown
Fights and Promoter Woes Color Miami Boxing Test
The piece documents a disjointed discussion on boxing plans for a Miami test event. Promoters clash over rule changes, fighter expectations, and potential bribes. Names mentioned include Stribling, Hatlytios, Lam, Geor ge Co untealbee, and others, with sparsely connected anecdotes and anecdotes.
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