King George Calls For New Era Of Peace In Realty Transfers
In 1929 two youths from Meadville were jailed for six months for forgery after passing forged checks in Meadville and Clymer. Veo Manges and Edwin Ward, both held on forgery charges, were arrested in Clymer and transferred to Monroe County Penitentiary in New York. Police tracked the operation, with disguises and multiple aliases used, including Mord Newcastle and James Me Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veo Manges
Carter Hill
Edwin Ward
Market Street
Meadville
Monroe County
New York State
Clymer
Ruppersburg
Mord Newcastle
James
Warren
Manges
Ford
Justice of the Peace
J.D. Gallup
Clymér
Blizzard Sweeps West From Northwest Toward Central States
A new blizzard from Montana and Idaho moved toward the central United States, dropping zero or near zero temperatures in the Rocky Mountain region and expected to weaken in the Midwest. Chicago reported balmy readings but heavy wet snow, while the Wabash River flooded sections of Indiana, displacing hundreds. Army engineers prepared explosive charges to clear a river gorge at Riverton Hyatts Perlid as rescuers helped 75 families stranded inland near Vincennes.
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United Press
Chicago
Rocky Mountains
Central States
Transcontinental Divide
Montana
Idaho
Middle West
Great Lakes
Ite
Wabash
Hyatts
Vincennes
Patie Quater
Corry Rotary Observes Father and Daughters Day
Twenty club members attended with their daughters at Hotel Corry for Father and Daughters Day. Milton L. Brown spoke on father daughter relations and opportunities for women. President Ralph S. Dewey was absent due to illness, Horton J. Davis presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milon L. Brown
Corry
Lei Hig
Miss Murray
Milon I. Brown
TE. Wi Feldt
Raymond
Congress Budgets Prohibition Debate Sweeps Capitol
In Washington on January 21, two dry dominated committees begin drafting Hoover law enforcement proposals while wets in the House plan a broad anti prohibition campaign. Secretary Hurley orders stricter Army enforcement affecting 113000 soldiers as prohibitors rise in urgency amid ongoing policy shifts. Pittsburgh report notes 252 realty transfers in 1929 totaling about 1064700 with many deeds listing nominal values and a $960.39 storm sewer project near Concord Street.
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Hoover
War Hurley
Paul R. Wallon
United Press
Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Rep
Christopherson
North Dakota
Thy
George Wickersham
Dean Roscoe Pound
Tomer
William Tenyon
The
Law Enforcement Commission
United States
King
Utah
Dry
Prohibition Bureau
Treasury
Justice Department
Hurley
R. Dickson
Engineering Department
Wear Esteta
Dickson
Commonwealth
Concord’ Street
Condemned Slayers Granted Respites
Harrisburg January 21 Governor Tisher issued respites delaying the executions of Ralph Russell Sloat of Lackawanna and Nicholas Watkins of Philadelphia, both condemned murderers slated for Rockview penitentiary next Monday. The governor set a new execution date for the week starting February 24. Oil output decreases in United States in week ending January 18. daily average 2,662,807 barrels, down 29,065 from prior week.
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Harrisburg
Ralph Russell Sloat
Lackawanna
Nicholas Watkins
Philadelphia
Rockview
Tisher
Tulsa
United States
Oi and Gas Journal
Two Mile assessment for sewage plant discussed by council
Meadville district engineer of the State Sanitary Water Board questioned the city’s 1921 assessment for a sewage disposal plant fund and urged a higher appropriation. The matter was referred to the finance department as council addressed contracts, road improvements, street lighting, and street department hose use with fire chief permits.
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Young
Meadville
State Sanitary Water Board
Wirimav
Wrank
England
Snance
Mr. Young
C. L. Alexander
James P. Drown
Frank J. England
Kincaid
Nevin R. Dickson
Steadman
Mr. Cox
Russell Road
East Columbus Ave
Corry Country Club
B. A. Williams
Williams
Pennsylvania Avenue
Model Dairy Company
Frank Gilson
Fulton Street
East Smith Street
Erie Tracks
Ais
Gilson
New Superintendent Appointed for Meadville Division
Announcement from the railroad reports a change in Meadville division leadership. H D Barber of Marion Ohio becomes superintendent, replacing B J Edmonds who had held the post. Barber previously served as assistant superintendent of the Marion division. The change took effect yesterday. Mrs A G Barton and Miss Marion South traveled to Buffalo for business.
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Hic
Meadville
B. J. Edmonds
H. D. Barber
Marioi
Ohio
Marion
A. G. Barton
Marion South
Buffalo
Another Cold Wave Expected Tonight in Pittsburgh Area
Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia face more frigid conditions with snow forecast for tonight. Temperatures may dip to 10 below zero by tomorrow morning as the cold wave lasts several days, according to the Weather Bureau.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
United States
Crash probe examines Pacific Coast air tragedy findings
Glendlade Calif January 21 four veteran pilots now airline officials convened an open hearing to determine cause of the P A T M adrux tri motor crash that killed 16. They reviewed eye witnesses and scene details along the Agua Caliente to Los Angeles route as they seek to fix the cause and prevent a repeat. Pilot Basil Russell likely faced a squall and tried to turn back toward San Diego when the left wing struck the ground.
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United Press
Glendaile
Calif
P. A.t.madrux
Pacific Ocean
Agua Caliente
Mex
Los Angeles
Lieut
D. W. Tomlinson
T. Alt-Madder Line
F. H. Whitney
Eddie Belands
SD. Welsh
Tomlinson
Basil Russell
San Diego
Armie
Russell
Earth
Pittsburgh to test jay-walking curbside law
An upcoming Pittsburgh ordinance aims to curb jay-walking. Safety Director Clark plans to present the measure, which sets first offense fines of $1 or five days in jail, then $2 and $3 for subsequent violations. Pedestrians must obey stop and go signaling and use crosswalks. a special rule targets crossing in the middle of blocks.
Five Best Radio Entertainments Listed by Networks
Radio listings show WIZ NBC network at 00 past hour with Pure Old Hour, Libby World Tour on WAEGC CBS network at 00 past ST hour, Whiteman Old Gold Hour, Eveready Hour on WBA NBC network at 9 00 EST, and R KO Hour on WEAR NBC network at 10 30 EST.
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WIZ
NBC
Libby
WAEGC
CBS
WBA
WEAR
British King Opens Naval Disarmament Conference
London 21 The opening of the naval disarmament conference featured King George VI addressing plenary delegates from Britain France the United States Japan and Italy in the Lords chamber with a call for world peace and reduced armaments. Premier Ramsay MacDonald pledged cooperation while stressing limits on ship buildup and a move toward disarmament ahead of a possible League of Nations expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb Miller
United Press
London
Geof Vi
Britain
St. James Price
Vethice Caen
Henry L. Stimson
Lie Tted
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Irish Free State
India
South Africa
George
Duke of York
England
AiGworda
Washington
League of Nations
J. Ramsay MacDonald
MacDonald
Nis Apesch
World Place
de Welson
Trafalgar
Blucher
Wellington
Nelson
Napoleon
House of Lords
Buckingham Palace
House of Lona
Felice
Lord
Lewisham
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Weo Manges
Edwin Ford
Monroe County Penitentiary
Corry Rotary
Alexander Qvent
Erie
Congressional
Nelson ReVicar
Jorigy
Ares
Joe Mateuski
Elite, PI
H. Young
Pacific Coast
Air Lines
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