Through Street Provisions Urge Cities To Adopt New Plan
State Motor Federation data show downtown cities face 80 percent of accidents at intersections. Cities urged to create through-traffic highways under the Motor Code to reduce collisions. Pedestrians retain right of way except at protected crossings, where care is required. Authorities warn against bypassing through streets and blocking streetcar movements.
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New League Ordinaiwe
State Motor Federation
Tanamuch
Pennsylvania
Union City
Richard ©. Haldeman
Motor Federation
Cleveland
Detroit
Chicago
Pressent Haldeman
Femcles
Supreme Court
John W. Rephart
New
Motor Coe
Sonie
Ives
Chamberlin Off For Altoona In 30,000 Mile Flight
Trans Atlantic flier Chamberlin begins leg three of his 40,000 mile aviation tour from Harrisburg to Altoona aboard a Sperry bio plane. He faces strong headwinds and plans to reach 2,000 feet altitude to cross the mountains, aiming to complete the section in about three hours.
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Harrisburg
Chawence Chaubelry
Trans-Atllantic Flier
Altoona
Sperry Bio
Chamberlin
Alteona
Newport
Bellefonte
Force Of 1000 Marines In Nicaragua Seeks Sandino Capture
A United States Marine force of 1000 men with two mounted batteries pressed a vigorous drive to capture General Augustine Sandino in Nicaragua. In recent days 10 to 12 rebels were killed or wounded in skirmishes as supplies and ammunition were moved into the Leon area. Colonel Mason Gulick reported high activity and said sniping groups from Sandino’s forces are being opposed. Natives offered explanations for the sniping. The operation aims to end the uprising with substantial Marine force support.
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United Press
Manague
Nicaragua
United States
Augustine Sandino
Kaster
Mason Gulick
Leon
Sanaino
Gulicke
Death by electric chair of war veteran in Nashville
Nashville Tennessee January 25 Ben Fowler a World War veteran was executed in the electric chair for the murder of Dr W W Faust. Before dying he spoke to his father saying go on now and tell May I am going on ahead and to wait for them in Hengren. The item also notes comments on stricter driver license tests and Pennsylvania motor clubs offering free towing for AAA members after the execution.
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Nashville
Tenn
Jen
Ben Fowler
W. W. Faust
Mill
Hengren
Pennsylvan Motor Federation
American Motor Organization
American Automobile Association
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Motor Federation
Bnt
Pennsylvania Clibs
Bitter clash over flood control policy in congressional session
Washington January 25 A heated exchange occurred at a house flood central committee session between Major General Edgar Jadwin chief of army engineers and Chairman Reid over what Jadwin called a suppression of information about flood control projects The confrontation followed Jadwin calling a gubernatorial criticism of the army engineer plan full of fallacies and promising a detailed letter response Police in Philadelphia pursued the murder mystery of Severio Fuguetta 28 shot as he entered his home last night Investigations showed connections to prior murders and a 1924 case linking to friends of Joseph Zanghi and Anthony Cocoza with further ties to a 1928 acquittal
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United Press
Washington
House
Flood Central Committee
Edgar Jadwin
Army Engineers
Chatman Reid
Reid
Jadwin
F. D. Sampson
Kentucky
Army Engineer Plan
Philadelphia
Severio Fuguetta
Raguettia
Joseph Zanghi
Anthony Cocoza
Ruguettia
Quaero Club Meets at Mrs Wrights for Caricature Talk
The Quaero Club gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs James Wright residence with nine members and one guest Mrs C F Cronin present. Miss Sarah Powell presented a paper on caricature history while Mrs Cronin gave an engaging talk on leading cartoonists and displayed cartoons. The group approved her talk with thanks and planned to meet next Tuesday at Mrs Clyde Walcox Chester DeVond’s home. DeVond, a famed actor seen in Havana Cuba, died earlier this month, remembered for his Ten Ten Door thrillers decades ago.
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Quarry Club
James Wright
C. F Cronin
Sarah Powell
Chester DeVond
Havana
Cuba
DeVond
New Health Fragrance Ox Gall Tablets Advertised
Sleepless nights and poisoned systems are blamed on the liver in a wartime era health blurb. It promotes ox gall tablets labeled Dioxal as a natural liver stimulant, claiming each tablet equals 10 drops of pure ox gall and urging readers to buy from reputable druggists for under 2 cents each.
Favors Strict Enforcement of Prohibition Law by Curtis
Senator Charles Curtis of Kansas, a presidential candidate, urges strict enforcement of the Volstead Act in a letter to Senator Borah. He says he favors a Republican platform plank on the 18th Amendment and its enforcement, pledging a fair, vigorous application if nominated and elected. He calls it the greatest moral issue and urges unequivocal party positions.
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United Press
Washington
Charles Curtis
Kansas
Borah Londay
Borah
Curtis
Fall Silent on New Charges Over Teapot Dome
In Florida, Jan 25, Albert B Pall former interior secretary and Teapot Dome figure, suffered a severe cold that associates fear could be fatal. Pall declined comment on Senate Teapot Dome hearings and indicated plans to return to his New Mexico ranch when health allows.
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United Press
Pasg
Tex
Albert B. Pall
Interior
Wall
Harry J. Sinlair
New Mexico
Decision on Vare Contest May Come Today
Washington January 25 The State privileges and elections committee weighs whether to dismiss the Wilson Vare election contest or proceed to recount ballots from six disputed Pennsylvania counties. Wilson's attorney seeks a recount amid fraud allegations. Vare's counsel argues evidence is insufficient. The panel’s ruling could end the contest or order a recount.
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United Press
Washington
State Privileges and Elections Committee
Wilson-Vare
Pennsylvania
Tyro
Win. S. Vare
Win B. Wilson
Francis 8. Brown
Yate
Wilson
David Hollerstein
Ware
Lindy Resumes Flight Friday From Panama City to Bogota
Col Charles A. Lindbergh telegraphed the American Legation that his goodwill hour will resume Friday with a direct flight from Panama City to Bogota. The route will pass Meddelin, about 160 miles north-northwest of Here. In Pennsylvania, Gov Fisher named William H H Swenson of Pittsburgh to the Historical Commission to replace J B Gearhart of Erie.
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United Crope
Bogota
Colombia
Charles A. Lindbergh
Legation
Panama City
Meddelin
Here
ERIE
Harrisburg
Guv. Fisher
William HH. Swenson
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Historical Commismission
JB. M. Gearhart
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Sandino
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Quaero Club
Nother
Federal Reserve
National Bank of Corry Resources
Senate Elections Committee
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Winchester
E. E. Guignon
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