Journal miscellany and local incident notes
The Dashard car collided with a Mitchell owned by George Barlow on South Center street, leaving radiators and gas lamps smashed. Union City’s Thane L. Cottrell and Corry’s Miss Louelle Place wed yesterday at Rev. W. A. Clark’s home. Legislative debate over the lame duck bill continues, with emphasis on early presidential and congressional terms. Dr. G A Elston treated Butler Dodge’s son after a self-inflicted gunshot wound from an .88 revolver. Lutheran Sunday School picnic at Columbus park was a success. A constitutional amendment proposal would shift office terms to start in January after elections. William H. Miller resumes special assignment aiding Chautauqua Lake tourism. Wilson’s window displays updated chorus horns and cornets for Kapella band members. Stella Barry plans a auto trip with Whitcombs of Pittsburgh. Mrs. J H Devore left for Boston for National Educational Association meeting.
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Dashard Sur Omer Tye
Desmond
Mitchell
George Barlow
South Center Street
Congress
William H. Miller
Erie
Chautauqua Lake
Jamestown
Partners share of loss in two-partner business
X invested 450 dollars and Y 750 dollars in a venture that lost 640 dollars. Allocation follows partnership ratio of capital contributions. Compute shares: X's fraction 450/(450+750)=0.375. Y's fraction 0.625. Losses: X 240 dollars and Y 400 dollars.
Economic strains and political wagers in regional news
A sweeping Dundorf era summary reports on school budget debates with hints of millage increases as business slumps persist. It notes a street transfer to state control and promised blocking measures, while outlining GOP maneuvering around Pinchot’s gubernatorial bid. Tax collection shows $1760 remaining from 1929 duplicate taxes despite tough economy.
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G. H. Gordon
Gordon
Rays Store Heist Shocks Salamanca After Closing
In Salamanca on July 1, Rays Department Store reported the theft of expensive dresses fur scarfs hosiery and handbags valued between 1000 and 1200. A panel was broken in a basement alley door, a lock forced, and a heavy bar lifted. A rack of dresses was cleared and a large box loaded into a car. Authorities suspect a Western New York gang may be involved.
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Salamanca
Rays Department Store
Grover McKibben
New York
Jeft
Bread and butter and culture in higher education
A college students' convention leader urges broader study beyond practical subjects. He argues for philosophy, art, and literature to ground life and future economics, engineering, and business. The speech says many schools now resemble high class technical institutes and calls for a balanced curriculum.
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America
Tax Strikes Threaten Illinois Taxpayers
A state taxpayers league warns that if forthcoming tax bills are as confiscatory as recent ones, members may refuse to pay. Critics fault unequal valuations by political appointees, a problem possibly worse in Illinois and Cook County. The piece urges fair assessments and public budget restraint amid rising taxes and falling incomes.
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Illinois
Taxpayers’ League
Ilinois
Gook County
Daily Lessons in English by W L Gordon Proffer Advice
Daily lessons in English present guidance from W L Gordon on word usage and pronunciation. It discusses common mistakes such as confusing tasteful with tasty and emphasizes building vocabulary by using a word at least three times to own it.
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W. L. Gordon
Answers to yesterday’s questions and related notes
The item lists yesterday’s answers including July’s naming after no specific person, the meaning of bilingual, concrete versus cement, causes of throughs, and Sahara size. It mentions William Penn, centuries, a government in power by unlawful means, Great Lakes, a Tibet note about a gale and high altitude birds at 18 000 feet.
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Sahara
William Penn
Superior
Michigan
Huron
Erie
Ontario
Tibet
Moon Brook sets new marks at Jamestown golf club
Moon Brook Country Club pro Bill Ryan posted a 69 to set a course record, surpassing Abe Mitchell’s 70. Amateur record was a 71 by Edward H. Silliman Jr. in a four team match. Silliman’s team led with 26 1/2 points, Minkham 23, Hall 21 1/2, Hayward 13. At Sharon Pa, Mike Ser, 48, hanged himself at Dempsey Foundry after a personal crisis and unemployment.
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Jamestown
A.W
Moon Brook Country Club
Bill Ryan
Abe Mitchell
George Duncan
Edward H. Silliman
Silliman
N. Mr.Minkham
L.M. Hall
W. G. Hayward
Sharon
Mike Ser
Dempsey Foundry Company
Eight Hurt in Autowrecks Near Ridgway
Ridgway July 1 At least eight persons from Elk County were injured in automobile accidents over the weekend none seriously Five of them sustained lacerations to head and face in a Sunday collision at the Bool Jack Service Station on the B P Highway near Ridgway The Buick sedan driven by Albert Maurer sped into a Willys Knight driven by M J Cook of Connellsville Pa Seven occupants of the Willys Knight escaped with minor injuries The Buick was badly damaged with the other car also sustaining heavy damage Highway patrolmen are investigating Alfred VanDresar left for Warren Pa this morning to assume a position with the Atlantic Refining Company
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Ridgway
Bool Jack
Rideway
Albert Maurer
Dorothy
Scotland Avenue
Punxsutawney
Charles Glock
Mary
DuBois
WI County General Hospital
Maite
Willys- Knight
M. J. Cook
Connellsville
Willys Knight
Emporium
Associated Gas and Electric System Overview and Bonds
The Associated System serves 1,375,000 customers in 2,500 communities across 26 states Canada and the Philippines. System growth has grown steadily. 1920 gross revenue was 49 million rising to 103 million in 1929. Consolidated gross revenue for the 12 months ended April 30, 1930 was 91,081,341. Debenture bonds available for purchase or via a monthly plan with initial 10 dollar payment and 10 dollars per month per 100 principal.
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Associated System Properties
Associated Gas and Electric Company
Associated System
States
Canadian
Maritime Provinces
Philippine Islands
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Thane L. Cottrell
Union City
Louelle Place
Corry
W. A. Clark
Meanilville Messenger
Archie Lyons
Washington
Journal
Capitol
Senate
House
G. A. Elston
Butler Dodge
Spartansizirg
Mr. Dodge
Columbus Park
Wilson
Stella Barry
Eugene Whitcomb
Pittsburgh
J. H. Devore
Boston
National Educational Association
Smith Street
Center Street
East Columbus Avenue
State
Erie Railroad
Gifard Pinchot
Pinchot
Luzerne County
Lucerne
Luzerne
Hott
Harribburg
Wey
Erle
Ray’s
Econo
Sou
Ence
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
North Center St
Moon Brook
Lac
Bia
Ridgavey and
Alfred VanDresar
Warren
Atlantic Refining Company
Associated Gas and Electric System
New England Gas and Electric Association
Associated Gas and Electric Securities Company Incorporated
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