Committee of Citizens to Study Water Rate Rise Action
A citizen committee formed with Council and Chamber of Commerce representatives to investigate the proposed water rate increase. City officials and the Water Company faced questions on who bears the burden, with the mayor and city solicitor urging timely action within fifteen days.
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Peru
Weiler
Bern
Chamber of Commerce
Suivor Alexander
Arthur Coleptove
Frank Laurie
Ty. W Olds
G. Awweet
Earl Browny
E Hemstreet
WW. Morxaridge
Ae Chamber of Commerce
Shayer Mexander
Speitor
Kylie
Simer
Herate
Kincaid
Guy Connell
Committee of Pitigens
Benefit Movie Show At Rex Theatre For Playground Fund
A benefit movie event will be held at the Rex theatre in Wheeling West Virginia on Wednesday afternoon to raise funds for playgrounds. The event is sponsored by community leaders and aims to boost local recreation spaces in the wake of ongoing labor tensions in the region. The reading will feature standard showings and is set to support children’s play facilities.
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Rex Theatre
Milie
Resignation of Supt Hemstreet Recevied by Board
Members of the Board of Education will hold a special session to discuss the resignation of Supt Hemstreet. He leaves after four years as head of the Corry school system to take an elementary principalship in Buffalo with a higher salary and inducements. The resignation was presented informally and action was withheld until the Wednesday meeting.
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Hemstreet
Tenistregr
Corry
Buffalo
Ton
Hemstreeps
Milan 1
Arawn
War Trophy for Park Council Meets to Plan Placement
City Commission discussed placing a German World War I trophy gun in City Park with Weaver proposing to obtain it from Adjutant General Beary. Veterans of Foreign Wars help, new water fountain planned, street and park improvements eyed, Carter Mayor presiding.
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Parks Weaver
Gomissioner Weaver
Beary
National Guard
Harrisburg
A. W. Thompson Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Alexander
Hinds
Dickson
Monard
Maunell
Wim
Weaver
Credit for Italy arranged in $60 million revolving loan
Morvasy and company announced today that a $60 million revolving credit facility for Italy was arranged for one year. Twelve Philadelphia firefighters were injured at overtime, and two city docks were damaged by smoke during a $500,000 blaze. Secretary Weeks announced improved health. Robbers started a fire in Meanville. two buildings burned causing about $20,000 damage. A Princeton University music building and Brooklyn Shipbuilding suffered $85,000 in losses.
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Bulletins
Italy
York
J_ Po Morvasy & be
Philadelphia
Sivent
Meanville
Theo
Sigler
Hartstown
Princeton Princeton Tire
Princeton, University Music and Brookship
Convicted of Voluntary Manslaughter in McVay Case
A jury returned a verdict of voluntary manslaughter against John Brown for the murder of 0 year old Patrick McVay. The trial details indicate a contested charge of murder with the verdict reflecting the lesser degree of intent and culpability.
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Prarion
John Brown
Patrick McVay
Martial law declared in Shanghai amid student protests
Rioting driven by student agitation prompted martial law in Shanghai. Foreign consuls requested additional warships, with several vessels already en route to the port to protect the city. Reports indicate 15 killed and 60 wounded, including police, as the general strike spreads and Bolshevik influence is alleged by some.
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Shanghai
Ruspense
Charles M Stewart Nominated for Mayor by Citizens Committee
A citizens committee supporting Charles M Stewart announced his candidacy for mayor of Cory. Stewart, head of a plumbing firm, is backed by prominent businessmen and church leaders and will oppose incumbent Alexander. The group pledges efficient administration and plans to field city council candidates, claiming hundreds of votes in favor and promising further details soon.
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Committee of
Cit
Charles M. Stewlant
Maver
le Alevander
Stewart
Orn
Charles M. Stewart
Stewarts
M. Stewart
Camping
Cory
Sir Stewart
Mitchell Leaves for New Post in Texas
United Press reports Washington based officer William Mitchell, former air service leader, is leaving for a new post at Fort Sam Houston Texas with his wife. He criticised war department conditions saying progress seems impossible, in a farewell interview.
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Mitchell
Texas
United Press
Washington
Calent
Willian Mitchell
Army Air Services
Letter to the Mayor on water board controversy and council sessions
Arthur Colegrove petitions the mayor and city council to allow the water board issue to be settled with seriousness. He criticizes recent committee sessions as farcical and demoralizing city business, urging fair treatment for residents and better preparation by officials.
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Alan Ades
Au Uharman
Ofire
She
Comeniastoy Jas Evenlife
Ty Tempite Wicely
Sewral
Fred Gorrf
Soner
Guarantors Organize for Chautauqua Event
Guarantors meet in Swarthmore to organize the Chautauqua season. B Weir named chair, LOR Tiffany treasurer, H. Hasker secretary for the year. Funds to cover canvass and season-ticket sales set at $2 for adults and $0.50 for under fourteen. Program copies expected within two weeks as circuit reps may visit to detail features. Sam Jacobson heads Buffalo business trip.
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B. Weir
Swarthmore Chaistanman Entertainment
Municipilal
Lor
Tiffany
Haske
Alexi Sereet
Warantors
Factory Workers Vote On Proposition In City
In the wake of daylight saving confusion, factory workers in the city awaited results of a canvass to gauge how many would back the proposition. A meeting at the Municipal building followed a heated discussion as supporters and opponents clashed over the issue.
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Corrs
Millstrom
Gener
Daylight opposition to time shift by Corry Damestown manager
Corry Damestown Manufacturing Corporation manager DAYLIGHT opposes the change in time, citing plant disruption. J A Patterson of the IK PB furniture factor resists daylight saving. A committee led by Warren DéRosay B Weir and JJ Desmond to report on today’s canvass with a 4 pm meeting.
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Corry-damestown Manufacturing Corporation
J. A Patterson
Agai
Warren DéRosay
Weir
Desmond
City Hall Faces Daylight Saving Vote Amid Workers’ Stand
The report notes Mayor Wider backing a request to move clocks ahead as daylight saving is debated. City Council members appear detached, awaiting results of a poll and the stance of shop workers on new time. The outcome hinges on worker support and the Starlight Saving proposition.
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CL. Alex. Wider
Ite
Freight worker struck by shed while riding a car
John Amuacher, foreman at the railroad yard, was fatally injured when a shed overhang struck his head as he stood on a moving freight car at the Pennsylvanian station. He was rushed to Corey Hospital where doctors reported a severe concussion and life remained doubtful. Amuacher, stands at 804 East Pleasant Street, leaves a wife and two children.
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Sertieh
Alamorm
Pepnsylvania
John Amuacher
Seigvn
Aniseher
Hunt
Ming
Amadier
Corey Hospital
East PleasantsHuet
Por. R
Relief planes to inaugurate search Friday expedition planned
United Press reports Oslo based relief planes to inaugurate a new Arctic search on Friday. The expedition, led by Amundsen era explorers, will send two ships and two auxiliary vessels toward northern wastelands from Lemfen Norway to search for missing personnel. The project aims to reach Cape Columbia amid ice and water patches as crews carry supplies and hope to locate inside explorers along a perilous route.
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United Preas
Oslo
Norway
Rosie Bouldney
Elleworth
Eno
Lem Fen
Bergen
Grevilant
Jompassitle
Amundson
Jini
Cape Columbia
Amundgsn
City Swept by Heat Wave and Storm Toll
Heat wave and a series of storms across the country caused numerous fatalities and widespread damage. Reports cite drownings in Wisconsin, deaths in Ohio and Illinois, and storm-related destruction in cities including Omaha, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh. New England saw severe storms. Boston flooded basements and a strong wind hail event damaged crops and utilities. A bungalow was lifted and moved onto a neighboring field.
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Persis
Wisconsin
Chicayo
Cleveland
Waveten
Ohio
Omaha
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
New England
Boston
Meriden
Conn
Light Andi Conmunication
Youths Taken to Erie County Jail In Attempted Burglary
Harry Hinnes and an accomplice were captured by Patrolmen Spencer and Rupersburger while trying to enter Wilcox and Stockton stores on East Main Street after midnight. They pleaded guilty to attempted breaking and entering at arraignment before Alderman G.H. Gordon and were sent to Erie City Jail in default of $500 each. Police also arrested Bruce Taylor for stealing revolvers and a holster from Caleb Jewell of Essex Street.
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Harry Hinnes
Ana Whon McV'ray
Spencer and
Ruppersburger
Wilcox
Stockton
East Main Street
Erie
Erie City
G.H. Gordon Stonday
Bruce Taylor
Tocal Voutl
Caleb Jewell
Essex Street
Odd Fellows Convention Brings Leaders to Carmel Pa
The Odd Fellows convention in Carmel Pa gathers officials including Mayor Tostol Williams and Grand Master W Magrady of Lockport NY. Highlights include the elevenith annual bankers of the representatives association, a grand ball for officers and the Rebekah Assembly at the Masonic temple.
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Tostol Williams
Eran Lodge
Pannsylvania
Grand Ma Pred Wi Magraily
MU Caries
Dhe Mor Mastadianis
4 Representatives Association
Lawrence Hote
Feed W. Magrady
Carmel
Lockport
Fudge
Masonic Temple
A. T. Munger
Johins Lodge
Five Best Radio Features Across Major Markets
A list of radio features across New York Philadelphia Buffalo Houston Cleveland Detroit Davenport and other stations including WEAF WGY WRC WPG and WCBS. Program notes mention daylight time schedules and a standard organ recital event in Memphis and Atlantic City with multiple stations broadcasting waves and times.
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WEAP
New York
Philadelphia
WGR
Buffalo
Huston
Cleveland
Davenport
John Weavis
Aspiestt America Har Association
WEAF
Weed
Pole St Paul
WSAT
Sea Story
WPG
Atlantic City
Faust
Memphis
Washington
York
Wgy
Seis
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Wheeling
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Miners’ Organization
West Virginia
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Coming, NY
Ray Powers
Spring Street
Schneider
Commercial Hotel
Weeks
John W. Weeks
United Pros
Chas. M.stewart
Winifred Horn
Georgia Myers
North Center Street
Arthur Colegrove
Ce. Weir
Sam Jacobson
Plorer
Erie County
ODD Fellows Convention
Evie
A. F. Munger
United Prods
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