Ten Dead in Floods and Peaceful Congress Closing
Washington March 1 reports say floods caused ten deaths and heavy property loss as a brief session of the Seventieth Congress nears a peaceful close. The Jones bill authorizing longer penalties for habitual liquor violators passed the House 283 to 9 and heads to the President for approval.
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Congress
Washington
Senate
House
Radio Commission
Watson
Indiana
Jones
Qoolidge
Suobe
Anti-Saloon League
Dty
Justice Department
Aponworsalo
Tein Lenroor
Auto laundry to be operated at East South Market
Assistant Dan Brown, longtime Corry Garage office manager, has bought the former Taylor Livery property on East South Market and will open a first class auto laundry with a full service shop and storage garage. The acquisition is from Dr. C. G. Bennett, local veterinarian, and possession is April 1.
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Dan Brown
Taylor Livery
East South Street
Tocal Auto
Corry
First Avenue
John Wiggers
Chrysler
Taylor
East South
Nirjet
Brown
Heo
CG. F. Bennett
Five Best Radio Entertainments Featured Tonight
Radio listings show WEAL Baltimore at 8:00 with Bourbon's Orchestra and de Cavaliers, Austin Conniel pianist on WOR CBS at 8:09 vaudeville with Irene Franklin and James Barton, dramatized stories on WOR NBC. WIZ NBC airs Hour of Memories with Dragonette and Colla O'Mare.
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WEA
NBC
Bourbon
de Cavaliers
WEAL
Baltimore
Austin Conniel
WOR
CBS
Irene Franklin
James Barton
WIZ
WST
Hertra
Jension Dragonette
End Colla O'Mare
Beer Raid Seizes 17 Cases at Wat Main Street Store
Police led by Chief Toton and officers Mannigan Brown and Ruppersburg seized seventeen cases of beer and wine from Gene Martowicz's grocery at 122 Wat Main. The raid, second in four days, prompted charges of operating a disorderly house against Martowicz with a hearing set Friday evening.
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Gene Martowicz
Wat Main Street
Toton
Mannigan, Brown
Ruppersburg
Pete Giros
Stewart again signs contract for next year's Rockefeller lecture
United Press reports Col Robert W. Stewart declares 39,000 employees plus 99 percent support behind him as he fights John D. Rockefeller group for control of Standard Oil of Indiana. He cites an 18,000 employee stock figure, says 7,018 actual stockholders, and defends a secret ballot industrial relations plan with labor department appeal. Also notes Redpath Lyceum series to return with Frank Snyder as lecturer. cost higher, includes a play, two concerts, and a novelty offering. proceeds to fund a $75 gift to Gorry Public Library.
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Chicago
Col
Rovert W. Stewart
Furthier
Hug
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Stewart
AlriMors
Standart Oil
Indiana
Butlie
Whiting
Midwest
New York
Winthrop Aldrich
Washington
Standard Oil Company of
Redpath
Jocal Committee
Jdurine
Serles
Jain Chambers
Frank Snyder
Lyceum
Pial
Gorry
Bettis Hurt In Accident At Ajax Plant
William Bettis, a Ajax Iron Works employee, was injured while operating a steam hammer when a fan struck his leg. He sustained a deep gash from knee to foot and severe bruising, later treated at home. His condition slightly improved but expected to miss work for some time.
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Bettis
AJAX
Second Ward
William Bettis
East Smith Shed
Ajax Iron Works
Bellis
Garner to lead Democratic minority in next Congress
United Press reports Rep. J. M. Garner named Democratic floor leader in the 71st Congress with aggressive minority plans. Garner asserts Jeffersonian democracy, supports farm relief and McNary-Haugen farm bill, favors law enforcement and broader agricultural protection, while opposing strict nationwide prohibition and favoring limited immigration controls.
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Washington
Mar. L
J. M. Garmer
Garner
Coolidge
Mexico
Avery Industry
First Measure Rejected by Governor Fisher
Harrisburg March 1 United Press Star Arthur N Suverkrup reports Gov John Fisher vetoed the first measure of the 1929 session. The veto targets a validating act for determining bonds of counties and municipalities. Fisher contends the act should cover all defects in municipal bond issues and notes another bill is in progress to do so.
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Arthur N. Suverkrup
United Press Star
Harrisburg
Mar
John
Fishay
General Assembly
Lhien
New Arrests Expected in Cuban Plot
Havana March 1 New arrests in the Cuban government's drive against 78 men accused of plotting to assassinate President Gerardo Machado and overthrow the regime were anticipated momentarily. Judicial Chief Alfonso lirors disclosed confiscated papers showing foreign groups funding munitions. Fors alleged revolu tionary plans were presented in court, warrants issued for 73 suspects, and eight arrests had already been made by Wednesday night.
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United Press
Havana
Gerardo Machado
Alfonso Lirors
Fors
Marine Officer Dies of Burns in Fire Tragedy
In Tokio Mir 4 the Marine officer died in U S Marine hospital from burns suffered in a Sunday fire that killed his Russian wife. An inquest examined an unexplained fracture, with the coroner adjourned for further testimony. The couple reportedly were trapped in bed at their Tracey Terrace residence.
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Tokio
Mir
Lier
G. Cruising
U. S
Marine Hospital
Bet
Swait Claus Ing
Tidal Wave Destroys Three Japanese Villages
United Press reports a massive tidal wave along the Chosi peninsula near Tokio in Chita province destroyed three villages and caused extensive damage to many others. Casualty figures were unavailable at 11 a.m. local time. The first wave overwhelmed villages, followed by smaller waves along the eastern coast of Japan about 81 miles east of Tokyo.
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United Press
Tokio
Ghosi
Japan
Chita Province
Fund boosts Industrial Fund total near 86000 mark
The Industrial Fund received an $185 addition today bringing the running total to about $85,400. Pledges from Mr Johnson and Mr Dodge add to the employees’ contributions, with officials expecting a formal plan after meetings with central committee members and key figures Desmond and Loveland returning to the city for decisive action toward engaging the PuIos Jones Company.
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Industrial Fund
Tohn H. King
Qomng Ual Witkwire
Johnson
Charles Dodge
Wilbur Gregory
Dodge
Bentley
Central Committee
J. J. Desmond
F. W. Loveland
Handinal
PuIos Jones Company
Multiple World News Items From Varying U S Cities
A jumble of briefed items reports an earthquake measurement near St. Xavier College, a murder victim identified as Lena D Simong of Richmond Hill, and a Paris reparations plan. Additional blurbs discuss Philadelphia political tensions, a deadly explosion at Stone Mountain, a New York stock surge, a zoo incident in Toledo, a payroll shooting in Philadelphia, a U S Navy nomination, and a Detroit construction damages award.
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Granford
N.J
Lena D /Simong
Richmond Hill
Joan Mercoguaso
Tighten Web Around Chicago Gang Slayers
Chicago reports a broad net of evidence centering on Jack McGurn Capone associate and Rocco Fanelli as alleged leaders in the February 1 gang massacre. Police anticipate murder charges, with defendants potentially released on writs of habeas corpus if no formal indictment by nightfall. McGurn’s alibi rests on Miss Rolfe, who says he was with her in Valentine’s Way all morning.
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Chicago
Mark
John Stere
McGunn
Steveris
Lotlie Holi
Teneil
Steve
McGurn
Panestad
Fanelli
Teriona
Miss Rolfe
Valentine's Way
George Moran
Flood Devastates Farmlands Across Several States
Floodwaters from swollen rivers and streams inundate thousands of acres of farm land in the south and midwest. Deaths reported in Georgia Kentucky and Indiana. dozens rescued or stranded as bridges and highways flood. Total damage exceeds two million dollars, with Ohio Scioto and other rivers rising. areas expect receding waters but risk remains in灾.
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United Press
Midwest
Eurenias
Shaws
Georgia
Kentucky
Peay
Lincolnton
Anegro
Louisvillc
Selma—Alay-say
Toinughee
North
South Carolina
Ohio Marinae
Scioto
Tusawits
Amiggoiti
Tlinois
Installation dates set for Erie area encampments
Officers of several til fellow encampments in Brie vourity will be installed in late March under Joseph Bannister district deputy grand patriarch and assisting committee. Dates span March 9 to March 20 at Union City Corry Brie Hone Osco and other locales with past grand patriarchs listed as committee members.
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Brie
Joseph Bannister
Patriarsh
Erie Times
W. C Wood
W. W. Murry
PJ Burhet
W. S. McCormiéll
E. A Pate
Mr .Bannister
L. C. Schauble
Grant
Pennsylvania Lodge
Ars Am
Maeva
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Foreman
Johan Galze
Stone Mountain Granite Corp
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Walbridge Park Zoo
Harry Fausenenfey
Carriag
Jamie
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Goulidgae
Secretary of Navy
Curtis D. Wilbur
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