State aid bill for road projects eyed by city groups
The League of Third Class Cities backs a bill to fund primary road work in all municipalities. Pittsburgh area focus includes Columbus Avenue, with state aid proposed at ninety percent to the state and ten percent to cities. The plan aims to fix through roads inside cities where state highways currently end at city limits.
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League OF Third Class Cities
Permeylvania Learle al Tin
Tlymentine
Columbus Avenue
League of Third Class
Stas
Highway Department
Bill
Corry
Columbus Avent
Prohibition Birthday Celebrated by Local Women’s Group
Officers of the Tocal W C T U urge community observance of Victory City on January 10 marking National Prohibition with sermons by pastors, flag displays, and praise for benefits of constitutional prohibition amid imperfect enforcement and celebrated citizenship.
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Tocal W. C. T. U
Victory City
Mortoyy
United States
John Barleycorn
Crown Prince Enters Movie Deal In Paris Report
Paris January 15 reports state the former German crown prince has signed to star in a motion picture titled The Prince of Wietingen. The American company backing the film plans production in Europe with the ex-prince to receive about 2000000 marks as payment.
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Wy United
Paris
Germany
Hug
Prince of
Bitter Debate Marks Mexican Discussion in Senate
In a heated session Senator Helin of Alabama accused the Knights of Columbus of fomenting strife and seeking war over the Rio Grande. Senator Walsh rejected the charges, citing statements by the Supreme Knight and Catholic bishops opposing any conflict, while Dr. Cadman urged arbitration as the solution to Nicaraguan and Mexican disputes.
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Senate
Helin
Alabama
Knights of Columbus
Rio Grande
Effid
Walsh
Santana
Maberly
Atescoania
Walst
Parkes Cadman
Cadmmin
Epidemic of Severe Colds Grips City
City doctors warn of a widespread outbreak of severe colds seen as a mild influenza variant. Physicians urge sufferers to guard against progression to serious contagious illnesses and to take precautions to prevent wider spread. Many residents stay home to recover as reports of influenza rise nationwide.
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Grips City
Governors of Motor Club Meet Last Evening
The Corry Motor Club session at the Municipal building last night favored delaying action on compulsory auto insurance. The club urged a trial of Massachusetts plan and agreed to support efforts to keep Findlay Lake road open to the state line, with Clymer citizens handling snow removal on their end. Plans for a membership campaign and permanent Hotel Corry secretary HQ were postponed to a later date.
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Corry Motor Club
Massachusetts
Corry
Pennsylvania
Findiy Lake
Clymer
Blud
Apristalit
Perminant
Thain
Court order first needed to secure ballots in PA recount
Washington. Jan 16 United Press reports ballots cast in the November Pennsylvania Senate contest sought by the Reed investigation will be turned over to the Senate if a proper Court of Common Pleas order is obtained Philadelphia officials led by Mayor Kendrick Prothonotary John M Scott appeared before the committee to explain the delay caused by Senator Barry’s subpoenas Officials said the necessary court order would authorize access to the ballots and the officials would then proceed in executive session to determine the procedure for turning over the records
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United Press
Washington
Pennsylvania
Reed Elections Investigation Committee
Senate
Court of Common Pleas
Kendrick
Philadelphia
John M. Scott
At ‘Arms Barry
Harry
Registration Board
Barrys
Collne
Joseph S. Gaffney
Owen J. Roberts
Barry Kart
Philadelphia City Mall
Damage suit testimony continues in railroad crash case
Edward Binowsky and Stanley Binowsky sue Buffalo and Erie Railway Co. for damages from a November 1925 truck collision with a trolley car at Maine and Hast Lake roads. Judge A. P. Rossiter presides. additional days may be needed. Six related civil actions against the trolley firm await the end of current proceedings.
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Court House
Edward Binowsky
Stanley Binowsky
Buffalo and Erie Railways Company
Hifors
A. P Rossiter
Odne
Birowsky
Sam
Clymer
Binowskey
Maine
Hast Lake Road
Binowsky Grare
Binowsky Agnin
Senate edges on Kellogg plan stalls Latin American peace
United Press reports the administration will reject the Latin American peace plan without comment. Kellogg testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee is revised for publication, Borah plans to withhold the revised account until the committee reviews it, and Edge of New Jersey prepares to explain the apprehension stirred by Kellogg’s statements. Marines may stay in Nicaragua as needed to protect Americans and property.
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Senate
Edge
New Jersey
Kellogg
Paul B. Mallon
United Prats Stall
Washington
Jon
Swittiout
The
Sapitor
United Press Today
Nicaragua
Coolidge
Kelloge
Mexico
Central America
Kelloug
State Senate Candidate Raymond Circulates Nominations in Erie
Laverne H. Raymond of Greenfield Township confirms plans to run for state senator in the Erie County special election to replace Marvin E. Griswold. Raymond gathers nominating petitions in his city and plans to run as an independent, while Attorney Y. Rossiter earns endorsements from Republican and Democratic groups. Opponents include Rossiter and Miles B. Kitt, former Erie mayor, who will also run as an independent.
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Laverne H. Raymond
Greenfield Township
Marvin E. Griswold
Erie County
Raymond
Attor_ney
Y. Rossiter
Trig
Rossiter
Miles B. Kitt
Erie
Army fliers complete Pan American flight over Nicaragua
Army aviators on a Pan American flight passed Potisi on the Nicaragua frontier at 940 A M today, signaling progress in the mission. No injuries reported as the flight continued toward its next checkpoint with military aircraft maintaining formation.
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Nicaragua
Managua
U. & Army
Governor Pinchot Refuses Charters For Soft Drink Firms
Harrisburg January 1 9 Governor Pinchot refused to approve charter applications for soft drink manufacturers citing risk of illegal liquor production sale and handling. Firms affected include Pennsylvania Savarins The Philadelphia hotel and restaurant controllers Erie Brewing Company Erie Vegetay Oil Company Pittsburgh National Food Corporation Pittsburgh Red Arrow Malt Extract Company Pittsburgh.
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Unitedress
Harrisburg
Pinchot
Mehiey
Pennsylvania
Mexico Moves to Enforce Oil Laws and Cancel Permits
Cancellation of drilling permits for 19 petroleum companies under new Mexican oil laws took effect January 1. United States and industry officials fear mass layoffs and tax losses as firms like Hawteca Oil Company suspend work on dozens of derricks. Sinclair interests seek injunction as permits are blocked in the tenanture district.
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Jat
Prank D. Kellogg
United States
Mexico
Housteca Oil Company
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Mexico City
Adising
Sinclair Oil
Sinclair Company
Group Producers Association
Hawteca Oi
Cars Run Wild Two Die In Pittsburgh Crash
In Pittsburgh on Fifth Avenue two men were found unconscious and seriously hurt after a car driven by William Cleveland, 33, crashed into a restaurant, then a barber shop. Pedestrian John Garecki suffered internal injuries as Cleveland, described as a drug addict, allegedly sped at over 100 miles per hour before the final crash. Damages and fatalities were reported.
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Winsen
Pittsburgh
Fifth Avenue
William Cleveland
Neuro
John Garecki
Cleveland
Cabinet lineup hinted for Gov elect John Tishen
Philadelphia January 16 The cabinet of Gov elect John Tish em will not be announced until Monday morning about twenty four hours before inauguration. Secretary posts reported settled include Attorney General Thomas J Baldridge of Blair County Secretary Labor and Industry Charles E Waters of Philadelphia Secretary of Commonwealth Charles Johnson of Montgomery County Secretary of Highways T J Stuart of Allegheny Health Secretary Theodore Apple of Lancaster Ports and Waters Charles E Dorworth of Centre Banking Commissioner Peter C Jameron Fish Commissioner Sethan Buller of Wayne County State Insurance Commissioner post debated Final Barford incumbent possibly retained with Taggart of Sunbury also mentioned.
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United Press
Philadelphia
John
Tishem
Republican State ”Committee
Bord Hamilton
Vacas
Auorney
Thomas J Baldridge
Wiair County
Charles E. Waters
Commonwealth
Charles Johnson
Montgomery County
T. J. Stuart
Allegheny County
Thesiore Apple
Lancaster County
Rorts
Centre County
Peter C. Jameron
Fish
Cold Wave Grips Pittsburgh as Midwest Sees Snow
Pittsburgh faces subzero weather with winds driving chills as a broad cold wave grips the region. Forecasters warn of continued low temperatures for several days while relief agencies report extensive hardship and winter storm impacts across the Midwest and Chicago suburbs.
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Mercury
Pierce
Corry
Pittsburgh
Poresaster W
Brotzman
Brotman
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Middlewest
Second Fire At Oil City Causes Massive Loss
Oil City endured its second major blaze last evening at the Nash garage on Main Street. Losses run from 40 000 to 50 000 for the building and 15 second hand machines plus seven new Nash cars destroyed, with total damages estimated between 100 000 and 130 000 across the block. Insurance partially covers the amounts. The origin remains a mystery as no one has been in the loft for months.
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Oil City
Hames
Mair Street
Io Odd Fellows
Five Best Radio Features Highlight Tonight’s Schedule
Eastern time features include Walter Damrosch lecture with music Goetterdaemmerung by Wagner on WGZ New York at 8 25 P M. New York Philharmonic under Hans Lange at WBZ New York channel eight 10 P M. Boston Symphony Orchestra at WBZ Springfield 9 10 P M. Barn Dance six hours on WLS Chicago at 7 P M. Pittsburgh Westinghouse Band segment listed with uncertain start times.
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WEAP
Walter
Dam ‘Rosch
EDEA
Pittsburgh
Antern
Westinghouss
Examinations for Police Jobs Held by Six Applicants
The Civil Service Board examined six candidates for police positions Friday at the Municipal building. Names listed were Milton R. Tipton Arthur Brown Eugene South Merritt Shenley Albert Barnett and Carl J. Rourke. Chief Tipton, now a special officer under Mayor Bracken, may receive a permanent appointment if approved by the board. Conners visited Union City this afternoon for a Sunday visit with her sister Mrs George Laevar.
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Civil Service Board
Vm, Graham
Howard J. Sheen
Joseph Spiesman
Milton R. Tipton
Arthur Brown
Eugene South
Merritt Shenley
Albert Barnett
Carl J. Rourke
Tipton
C. W. Bracken
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