Corry Gun Accident Leaves Clyde Damon Wounded
Clyde Damon, former Fire Station No. 2 driver, is hospitalized in Corry with a chest gunshot wound. A hunting trip and a possible self-inflicted discharge near Spartansburg are reported, with recovery expected barring infection as doctors monitor his condition.
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Spartansburg
Clyde Damon
Corry Hospital
Alexander & Company
Damon
Herbert Lindstrom
Lindstrom
Cold Spring
Spartansburg Spring Creek
Mmoh
Gerry Hospital
Miller Edict Bans Operation of Gaming Devices Citywide
Mayor Glen Miller issued a sweeping edict banning slot machines punch boards and other gambling devices. Chief Flanigan notified operators to quit within six days and hinted at legal action against clubs and alleged gambling rooms. City to require licenses for dance halls restaurants and clubs and to close questionable establishments upon complaints.
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Glen Miller
John Wisnigan
Flanigan
Journal
Miller
Overholt Suit Against Liquor Tax Dropped in Settlement
Harrisburg Jan 18 The suit against the liquor floor tax enacted in the recent session was discontinued today by Winch Overholt and Large distilling companies. The Liquor Board will buy about 6.6 million gallons of whiskey from 13 concerns in 1934, with three companies paying over 1.3 million to the General Fund. The agreement also blocks further challenges to the tax while preserving funds if the law is ruled unconstitutional. The joint statement notes millions of gallons were diverted or exempted from the tax during the transition to the $2 per gallon levy.
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United Frese
Harrisburg
Liquor Contral Board
Pinchot to Sign Old Age Pension Measure Today
Governor Pinchot will sign the Blumberg Old age assistance bill in St. Luke’s hospital New York late this afternoon. The measure appropriates 1,000,000 to start old age payments of 30 dollars monthly plus 15 for each dependent for residents of Pennsylvania over 70 starting December 3, 1934. Eligibility requires 10 to 18 years residence in PA and funding from state liquor tax. Attending the signing will be Rep Blumberg Sen Harris and John A. Philips of the State Federation of Labor.
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Blumberg
New York Hospital
United Press Harrisburg
Pinchot
St. Luke's Hospital
New York
Pennnsylvania General Assembly
A. M. Blumberg
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Pasary Jurney
Representative Blinders
Senia Cor
Frank J. Harris
Allegheny
Jubn A. Philps
State Federation of Labor
Early Use Big Stabilization Fund Proposed
United Press reports Treasury and congressional leaders pressing to use a $2 billion stabilization fund soon. After the House favorable report, officials warn of a potential US Britain currency battle as the dollar weakens and the pound slides below $5. Administration officials push for quick passage to unlock the fund.
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Thompson
United Press
Washington
House
Mousa
Britain
United States
Administalion
Treasury
Morgenthiu
Byrn Fel
Bys Anid
Grangers Stage One Act Plays At Farm Show Feature
At Harrisburg the 18th annual Pennsylvania Warm Show shifts to a four annual one act play tournament with 13 plays. Organized under W R Gordon, the event drew 1900 participants across 248 communities. Ashland Parent Teachers Association presented Ambition, Wallsburg Grate offered Second Best, and North Sewickley Grange presented Cloud Burst. Plays finish Friday afternoon.
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Py United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
W. R.gordon
Pennsylvania ‘State College
Ashland
Assoociation
Clarién County
Wallsburg Grate
Eve County
North Sewickley Grange
Beaver
Ransom Hold Tied to Brewer Heir Abduction
St Paul police report Edward G Bremer, 36, heir to a prominent brewing family, is held for ransom at $200000 under threat of death. The kidnapping is described as the second major strike against St Paul brewers in recent months as investigators pursue the suspects.
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United Press
ST. Pau
Minn
Tan
Edward G- Brewer
Yamiura
Trymer
Bremer
St. Feul
Sweep to curb combining high party office with national roles
Washington January 18 A broad drive against merging high party office with national posts was outlined after a meeting between President Roosevelt and Postmaster General Farley. Indicated resignations from the Democratic National Committee followed, tied to Roosevelt’s objection to the practice. Debate continues on whether the administration can push changes given selection rules in each state.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Farley
Democratic National Committee
Issue License Applications to Penns Autoists
Harrisburg Pa January 18 motorists statewide began submitting license applications under Pennsylvania new financial responsibility act. 2030640 applications filed with the state bureau of motor vehicles require proof of financial responsibility before licenses can be granted. Proof may be an insurance policy or cash bond. Those with multiple accidents causing over 200 in damages, injuries, license suspensions after January 1 1934, post January 1 1934 traffic violations, or unpaid judgments over 200 after accidents face license restrictions or denial.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Bureau of Motor Vehicles
App’ Jeinta
Secretary of Revatiie
Ten Die On Ship Off Texel Island
United Press reports ten crew members of the British steamship Akford died after the vessel ran aground off Texel. Survivors were rescued from a lifeboat as the ship went ashore amid rough seas and damaged hull.
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United Preax
Amsterdam
Akford
Trolley Crash Injures Two in Homestead Pa
Two people were injured when a string of coal cars struck a trolley car in Homestead Pennsylvania. Motorman Charles Brelsion and passenger Josephine Paskert, 24, were taken from the scene for observation.
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Frese Homestead
Tan
Josephine Paskert
Nts
Muna
Charles ‘Brelsion
Nyy Hatley Yen
Seriou Aiy
Tragedy in Laddonia: Postmaster and Family Die in House Fire
Postmaster Stewart L. Garner his wife and two children perished in a blaze that followed an explosion in their O frame house in Laddonia Missouri. Neighbors and authorities reported the family was trapped in their bedrooms.
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United Press
Laddonia
Stewart L. Garner
Hunt Pair Who Raid Nitro Storage Plant
Two men fled after stealing eight quarts of nitroglycerine from a storage plant in Cairo West Virginia. Police searched highways for an automobile with North Carolina plates. Watchman Clyde Giveris spotted the theft. the pair escaped before aid could arrive. Corporal Minnick blamed big city gangsters. A man and woman, claiming to be Mr and Mrs Bayard Johnson of Winston Salem North Carolina, were detained in Parkersburg jail awaiting subpoena.
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Clarksburg
West Virginia
Cairo
North Carolina
Clyde Giveris
Glyeris
Tw Wen
LV. Minnick
West Virginia State Police
Bayard Johnson
Winston Salem
Wand County
Parkershire
Wo Va
Winston-Salem
Washington
Johnsons
My- Way
Neutral committee urged in coal inquiry in Wilkes-Barre
The United Anthracite Miners push for a neutral panel to investigate conditions in the coal fields Instead of the Anthracite Conciliation Board The union seeks National Labor Board arbitration with operatives citizens and United Mine Workers and United Anthracite Miners members A judge to rule on Hudson Coal injunction against picketing and other companies plan similar suits while Monsignor Curran outlines the peace plan and petitions for 10000 signatures to back the call
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Wilkes-Barre
United Anthracite Miners
National Caloar Board
Anthracite Conciliation Board
National Labor Board
Opal Operatics
Seth
United Miner Workers of America
J. J. Curran
Lilzere
Hudson Coal Company
R. B. Jones
Wyoming Valley
Tie Union
Reith girl struck by car escapes serious injuries
Hegerly Reith, 11, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Elmer Reith of 107 West Irving Street, was struck by an automobile driven by Rev. Ralph Merritt at Bond and North Center streets while returning from junior high. She was taken to Corry Hospital with a right knee injury but was found to have no serious injuries and discharged after a brief stay.
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Hegerly Reith
Elmer Reith
West Trving Street
Ralph Merritt
Bik
Bond
North Center Streets
Corry
Robinson Warns Against Dictator in Senate Speech
Senator Robinson of Indiana warned that President Roosevelt seeks dictatorship and that the U S constitution is in danger in a Senate speech on a resolution he planned to introduce. He charged efforts to muzzle the press and control the radio.
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United
Washington
Robinson
Senate
Roosevelt
United States
World Crisis Foreseen Before 1935 Naval Parley
Foreign and defense officials warn of rising tensions among Russia Japan and Europe as diplomats anticipate a major naval conference by 1935. Moscow sources say Russia believes the crisis cannot be delayed and powers seek support from France Poland League of Nations and the United States while Germany and Italy weigh interests.
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United Press
Moscow
Russa
Fisaii
Japan
Italy
Four Thousand Five Hundred Dollar Verdict in Erie Crash Suit
In Erie civil court a jury awarded Walter Przybyzewski and his ten year old son Chester $4500 damages against H Keppel of Mott Street for injuries from a November 5 auto wreck at 38th Street and French Road. The case followed the death of Mrs Steyn Przybyzewski, a passenger in a vehicle driven by Henry Kuhn who was seriously injured but recovered.
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Erie
H. Keppel
Mott Street
Walter Praibyzewski
Chester Przybyzewski
Steyn A. Pragbyzewski
Autas
38Th Street
French Road
Henry J. Kuhn
Ele
Corry
Kuhn
High Teacher Speaks Before Kiwanis Club
Suimley E Anderson of the Senior High faculty addressed Kiwanis members at the weekly luncheon at the Hotel Corry, presenting Why We Die 10 Years Too Soon and warning on fire dangers from artificial colorings, dyes, and certain mouth washes. Committees announced include athletics, attendance, membership, and education, with names of many club members listed. The meeting featured a ride match with the Efe Hhwinig Club and plans for basketball and bowling activities.
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Suimley E. Anderson
Kiwanis Club
Anderson
Ander JSON
Scott
Aibey
Williams
Hellwege
Merdink
Keister
Capwell
VanTase
Jones
Dole
Miller
Minsnan
Christensen
Shoop
Gulick
Grahass
Touse
Rees
Hillburg
Simeon Woods
Inter-cluh
Davishl
Greene
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Grangers
Wattsburg Grange
Northwestern
Penn’a
Artie P. Mullen
Tavlona
Nebraska
Omaha
Mullen
Far Wy
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Hunt
Anthracite
Anthracite Board
Far East
Faroerick Kuh
Uniti
Tondon
Jnc
Russia
Tadan
Ted
Porecaat
Romain Br Japs
Keppel
Erie Man and Son
Hitchcock-Morton
Blair
Foster
M.D. Hitchcock
Union City
Albert C. Morton
Wesleyville
Heaverdam-High Road
George Blair
Guy Abbey
Dormer
Lyte W. Poster
A. Root
Dreach
Root
Weve
Stanley Anderson
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