Flames sweep two cities in massive downtown fire
A fire in Athens Ga on January 25 destroyed an entire downtown business block, with property losses estimated near 41 million. No lives were reported. Firefighters controlled the blaze after a dramatic effort that included a special crew and shanty protection for nearby structures.
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Ativens
Pire
Fre
Athens
War Aranto
Nina Hy Company
Aaits
Wallatpinty
Shuberts Organize Big Circuit
United Pros reports Shubert organization forms a vaudeville circuit with major investors and a $440 million capitalization. Booking plans include New York Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburgh Boston Baltimore and other cities with a national touring schedule underway.
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United Pros
New York
Siti
Shubert Vasiler ‘Ville Company
Bhubork
Ehlot
Willos
M Browklyr
Philadelphia
Chiynge
Wewital
Pitsburg
Torii
Louisville
Allande
Holly
Willington
Baltimore
New Orleans
Boston
Wrpsnd
Lea Blubiet
Hundreds Rounded Up in Irish Raids
Detention camps in the Dralae region near Tirgen report crowds as authorities arrest hundreds during raids on Sunday. Local sources say soldiers detained about 240 people at Ballys with clashes and refusals to cooperate, amid tensions near the Blove mountains.
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Ay Walter Prem
Tirgen
Campy
Dralae
Tony
Ballys
Ringel
Bliove
Air Eubatey
Bandits Rob Street Car Passengers
Bandits held up a street car late at night in New Jersey, robbing passengers and a conductor. Police reported losses exceed $2,000 as the assailants fled the scene before dawn.
White recovering from court reprise after exposure
Chief Tnetles Whhite of the Supreme court is recovering from an exposure that forced him to stay away from the Supreme Court for nearly fourteen weeks. A physician said he will not be fully able to leave his home for some time.
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Warhingmon
Supreme Courts
Supreme Tours
Tyrondt
IBM
Prompt to Fill All Offices Quickly After March 4
The outgoing administration plans to fill all offices promptly after March 4 to ensure government machinery continues functioning. President-elect Fa ring proposes a smooth transition and rapid appointments to maintain steady operations.
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Mookledgh
Tun
Gasoline Price Cuts Hit Indiana Firm Amid War News
United Press reports Rhindapd Oil of Indiana announced a total price reduction of two cents a gallon for gasoline and a three cent drop for kerosene as wartime shortages loom. About 4,000 workers are employed by the company, with industry observers noting the impacts on local life and rising concerns over cost of living.
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United Press
Caticago
Company
Indiana
Pennsylvania Legislature At Work Adopts Appropriations
The Pennsylvania legislature starts a session with about 200 bills sent to committees and similar number to be introduced today. Most bills filed aim at appropriations while others move through judicial and appropriations panels and the body is expected to adjourn by April.
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Pennsylvania
United Brass Tarmoseung
Imaranville Ready to Join Pirates
United Press story from January 25 reports Raybit Maran Ville, a shortstop, poised to join the Pirates if contract issues with both clubs are resolved. He would advance a portion of purchase money to his own growing stake. The note mentions outfielders and an infielder as possible moves.
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United Premy Noston
Raybit Maran
Ville
Vargly
Dow
State Boxing Commission Creation Debate Stirs Legislature
Thansburg June 25 Pittoon round Hoxtig matches anti Mie creation of a state boxing commission are pro WLU in an LE introduced on the Legislature last night by Mop Co Mel Bride Allegheny Agreements to improve two roads running out of Union City were completed Monday afternoon in an obnfirs over between Erin county commission dts aml members of the Union City borough council held in Wosours Home norle by roads which the combaton ers will assist in paving are two mid section on Ake Concord road with a part of the Union City Waterurg row which extends from Union City to the Amty township The Congress creation of the state highway from Waterford through Union City to Cor TY has been placed upon the 1928 road building program by leture highnw y commissioners
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United Press
Thansburg
State Boxing Comission Ara Pro- Wlu
Mop, Co . MelBride
Allegheny
Union City
Erin County Commission
Dts Aml
Sounell
Wosours
Norle
Ake
Concord Road
Union City-Watteiurg
Amty
Waterford
Cor TY
Leture Hignw Y
France Fears New War in East Europe This Spring
A garbled dispatch discusses expectations of a new European conflict in the spring involving Bolshevik Russia Poland Romania and western powers. It references military leaders Trotsky and Prohch and suggests Europe faces broad mobilization and strategic caution.
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France
East
Europe
Armits Bratoe
Poland
Russia
Runania
Jtv
Ndant Otter
Trotsky
Peta
Poris
Peréd Bolohtvik
Train wreck attempt near town sparks investigation
An attempt to wreck the Penny train 8942 near Towreck was reported early Friday morning. Investigators, led by Pennsylvania authorities, traced wreckage found beside the track and noted possible robbers, while trains continue to run on the line under heightened security.
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Ui Fond
Mike Creve
Erle
Renova Division
Py R. Me
Mike New
Pennsylvania Woods
Betty
Theatres Here Will Assist In Relief Work
Corry theaters join with movie houses nationwide in a campaign to aid starving Europeans. Grant and Tax Theatres Managers Munning and Parker announce a special program with receipts donated locally. Tickets priced at ten cents each, no war tax, to be turned over to relief funds Saturday morning.
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Corry Theatres
Europe
Munning
Parker
Ahd
Potter
Erle County
Aid
Saturny
Mio
Corry
Slrive
United States
European Weliet Council
41 Killed as German Mine Wall Collapses
A German coal mine collapse killed 41 workers and injured about 20. The accident occurred when part of a wall gave way at the Deutschland coal mine complex, trapping and harming miners. Rescue operations continue as officials assess the cause and scope of the disaster.
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Ormaniny
Otrmany
Jan
Amd
Company A Inspected by Lt Col Davids at Bite Armory
Readable fragments describe Company A of the Pennsylvania National Guard undergoing inspection at Bite Armory last evening with Lt Col Davids presiding. The event included remarks on loyalty and discipline and noted favorable comments from federal officers about the unit’s progress. Announced changes involved Lieutenants Maloney and Maloney assignments and future updates pending.
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Pennsylvania National Giant
Bite Armory
Trent
Davids
Ohare
Fit Lyauiay
Corry Company
Vth
Hury
Federal
Marah Gui Maloney
Reorganization Plans to be Discussed by Citizens
All interested citizens are asked to attend a meeting at the Municipal Building tonight as the city prepares a large membership campaign and reorganization drive. A gathering is planned with civic leaders and board members to discuss the upcoming drive and ensure broad attendance.
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Ibe
Connectio
Chie
Sitivena and
Gom- Nerve Boorll
Married at Pittsburgh in a Trinity ceremony
Ming Motes M ibss and Da Totin M Coaler wed yesterday after a ceremony led by Rev Dr Edward S Travers at Trinity Episcopal. The newlyweds, daughter of L B lies, will reside with friends in Query. A large circle of friends offers congratulations as unsettled weather continues with possible snow tonight and Wednesday.
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Ming
Motes M. Iiss
da Totin M. Coaler
Auto Show Plans Discussed By City Dealers
City auto dealers met at the Mantstool building last evening to consider holding an automobile show this coming month. Committees will study costs and logistics while all real estate in the city appears favorable. A decision to proceed is likely at the next meeting, with the exhibition possibly set for the latter part of February.
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Mantstool
Lune
Jtyrax
Congress explores immigration permits and antitrust hearings
Acting Brerein of State Davis leads immigration permit discussions with Merrara law school professor. Committees on charges of constitutional matters and interstate commerce mull water utility bills while agriculture, antifuture trading, and postoffice panels hold hearings. Appropriations discuss river and border funding amid reclassification debates.
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Brerein
Davis
Torenga
Gomsaissiseer
Chatfoo
Merrara Law Wehool
Hoyas
Ford
Thorne
Om Agricuture
Coxphoth
Danger Point In Industrial Slump Passed Says Noted Economist
United States economist George E Raberta of National City Bank declares the worst of the industrial depression is past and conditions may improve. He notes lingering uncertainty and uneven recovery as inventories adjust and consumer buying resumes slowly, with production gradually balancing across sectors.
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New York
George E. Raberta
Vias
National City Bank
Jim Gendra
Austrian relief commission to report on reparations
A United Press dispatch from Paris notes an Inter-Allied Commission led by Louis Loucheur and Robery Toray to assess Austrian relief and reparations. The group, after hearings with Austrian delegates and Allied experts, will present a report to the council. Negotiations occurred behind closed doors as governments discussed disarmament and postwar settlements.
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Paris
Tul
Ava
Avaitin
Suday
Gouneil
Lovis Layshour
Robie Toray Yu
Giann
Tte
Franda
Daly
Daypito
CloydiGeoriee Find
Cohmuyean
Brassfield to Face Preliminary Hearing This Afternoon
A preliminary hearing is set this afternoon for Brassfield, charged with the murder of Alderman Bry Moran in a negro dive on Cao Quin Road January 16. District Attorney Blum said all witnesses and those connected with the case will be called to testify, with several prominent locals expected to appear and be subpoenaed.
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Bree
Jah
Horyolwl Brosstlei
Negro Orchestra
Scallory
Bry Moran
Cao Quin
Aldimman Bassett
Blum
Ubualpho Miomringgi
Will Weind Quinn
Herschel Lronsfield
Collin
Robinson
Harris
Adlon
Gavin Dr. Beek
DyaPiyon
Ani
M E Athletic Association Is Organized
The M E Methodist church youth form the M E Athletic Association to promote sport, wholesome recreation, and church life. Officers include President Duane Miller and Secretary KS Davin with reflecting aims to support church groups and youth activities. A separate note reports a court case with Charles P. Orr pleading guilty to a national prohibition violation and being fined 1000.
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Yimchureh
Etmrahy Tiwt
Qorey Athy Wetic Association
Muppark
Tresident
Duane Miller
Lloyit Stowe
Woerolary
KS Davin
Leakeror
Misa Eva Kepler
Ilolani Carey
Arlo McLoonkenper
Mttebingh
Charles P. Orr
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ixfHote
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Shuberts
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Post
Imaranville
Pirates
State Boxing Commission
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Maloney
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Supreme Council
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M. E. Athletic Association
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