Erie Attorney Arraigned for Conspiracy in Prisoner Substitution
Samuel Y. Rossiter, Erie attorney, and four others face preliminary hearing on conspiracy to commit contempt and impede justice in a case alleging substitution of Joe Jarvis for Stanley Wells to serve Wells's sentence. Defendants include Joe Donovan and Pred Black. coinvestigators report Wells, a Canadian bootlegger, was substituted after being seen in public while believed jailed. The hearing before Commissioner Enoch Filer is under way with U.S. Dietrich and Hamlin assisting.
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Rossiter
Rim
Conpiracy
Federal
Enoch Filer
Erie
Mar
Samuel Y. Rossiter
Trie
Justi
Joe Jarvis
Stanley Wells
Jarvis
Joe Donovan
Erie Automobile
Pred Black
Wells
Jarivis
Elkett
Pittsburgh
Hach
Rosaiter
Ftr
Donovan
Agrins
Black
Hossiter
Cartier
Tossiter
Coast Guard
Wire
Wella
Wwberty
Canada
Com
Misioner
Enoch Wiler
Dietrich
Maritse Distriot
Still Hope for Peace in Taxicab Strike
Pittsburgh cab drivers reject a peace overture from operating companies but remain confident a settlement can be found. Authorities say the standoff continues with strikers pressing plans to present a personal proposition and explore a new path over the weekend.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Pittsbirgh
Entral
Mae
Jearneil
Unclear funding bill seeks $50 million to aid unemployed
A United Press report from Washington states a bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator Brooke proposing $50,000,000 to relieve unemployment. The plan would place funds under presidential direction with the American Red Cross and the quartermaster general, aiming to support relief efforts nationwide. The text emphasizes federal appropriation and administrative oversight.
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United Press
Washington
Mar
Hha HeMte
Sete Ala Brooker
Republican
Lynn
Mover
American Red Cross
Gentral
Unemployment Demonstrations Planned Worldwide
Washington reports from March 1 warn of Communist plans for mass unemployment demonstrations on March 6. AFL says February unemployment rose to 22 percent from 20 percent in January in 21 U.S. cities while building trades suffer least. Government denies broad police cooperation beyond preventing violence and property damage.
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Lyle C. Wilson
United Press
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Commutitat
Rege
Americain
The
Militanis
James P. Cannon
United States
Communist Internationale
Moscow
Department of Sattied
Omnis Hht
Department
al- Ailbagh
Communist Party
Petitions for Brown Circulating in Pennsylvania Politics
Pittsburgh March 1 former Mayor William A Mayes circulates petitions in Allegheny county to strike Francis Shank Brown Philadelphia from the May primary ballots as a Republican governor nominee candidate. Deputy Chairman Joseph Armstrong and Sammel S Lewis York sentences received petitions but did not circulate them. They are held pending review.
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Pittsburgh
William A. Mayes
Allegheny County
Plancis Shank
Brown
Philadelphia
Doputy
Joseph Armstrong
Sammel S
Rumors of Military Coup Alarm Spain in Madrid
Rumors of an imminent military coup spread through Madrid after reports of private conferences by army leaders in Barcelona. Captain-General Emilio Barrera was said to have resigned, with other officers reportedly joining him, while Premier Berenguer claimed ignorance of the resignation amid tensions following a republicanism speech.
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Spain
United Press Madrid
Mar
Barcelona
Emilio Barrera
Damascn Berenguer
Barrera
Jose Suncher Guerri
Veterans plan large Corry Fourth of July celebration
Lieut Archie W Thompson Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars announces an all day Independence Day festival in Corry. A parade sports and entertainment are planned with a big preworks display. Plans are tentative but aim for one of the citys biggest July 4th events in years.
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Archie W. Thompson Fost
Jes
Corry
Archie W. Thompson
Taft Slightly Improved Today In Illness Update
From Washington on March 7 President Taft is reported slightly improved after long illness. Attendant doctors say the aged former president remains gravely ill but able to speak briefly today. Dr. Thomas Claytor, one of Taft’s physicians, was first to attend and was admitted to Taft’s room.
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Washington
Mar
Howard
Tack
Hoeters
Thomas Claytor
Taft
Dion
February Weather Highlights From The Mercury Journal
The February record shows temperatures swinging from 14 below to 70 above with days of rain and light snow. Notable dates include 16th warm spell reaching 70, 21st and 22nd light snow and fair skies, and an overall average monthly temperature around 31.4 degrees as reported by local observer John Loboggan.
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Corry
Aero
Mercury
Mt Perature
Aviva
W. Wilson
Fourth Avenue
Evenue
Defiance Gun Siege Ends in Death and Wounding
A chaotic gun battle in Defiance ends with two killed and three wounded after a barricaded man engages law enforcement and volunteers. Hubert Ploehift, 60, a plasterer, detonated his home with a shelling device and gas, dying in the blast. Newell Littlefield, 21, a Defiance College senior, William Chappel, a Toledo salesman, and Police Chief Karl Warner were wounded, with Littlefield in critical condition.
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United Press
Denuce
Tia Ieaney
Hubert Ploehift
Guehter Elsie
Petersburg
W. Vasehint
Jann
Floehr
Floghe
Newell Littlefield
Newport
Defiance College
William Chappel
Iarl Warner
Radical Socialist group shuns Tardieu cabinet invitation
In Paris on March 1 United Press reports the Radical Socialist party refused Andre Tardieu's bid to form a six portfolio cabinet. Edouard Herriot listened as Tardieu outlined stability before the London naval conference, League of Nations, budget and social insurance measures. The party met and rejected the offer, dashing hopes for a quick completion of the cabinet.
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Ralph Heinzen
United Press
Paris
Radwal-Socialist Party
Andre
Tardieu
Edouard Herriot
Herriot
London
League of Nations
Herbst
Hardicn
Eve
Trapped by Fire, Woman Dies in Oakland District
A blaze in Pittsburgh's Oakland district destroyed a three story rooming house, killing Mrs. Katherine Kane trapped in the third hour. Firefighters rescued three women and a child as others fled. Damage estimated at 12000 dollars.
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United Ete
Pittsburgh
Oakland
Katherine Kane
Radio Five Best Entertainments of the Day
Radio guide lists top five programs across networks including Ted Husine sportelants at 6:80 p.m. on WABC CBS, Dixie Echoes at 8:30 p.m., Broadway Lights and Shenáe network at 9:00 p.m., and Electric Hour at 9:30 p.m. across NBC networks.
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United Press
WABC
CBS
Ted Husine
Wiznbc
ENBC
Pier Masters Minstrels
Check Swindler Harold P W Baker Held in Curwensville
Authorities report Harold P W Baker, arrested in Curwensville, used worthless checks to cash over $100 at Economy Store Piggly Wiggly and A and P stores. Police say he posed as son of a Bradford oil operator and worked in Ridgway Jamestown Warren and Ruppersburg areas. Inquiry spreads to other towns as victims total about $150.
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Harold PW. Baker
Curwensville
Clearfield County
Lrave
Baker
Economy
Bradford
Ruppersburg
Ridgway
Jamestown
Warren
Peace Assured In Santo Domingo As Vasquez Quits
In Santo Domingo Secretary of the Interior Rafael Estrada Arena, termed supreme chief of the revolution, will move to the presidency as Horacio Vasquez, ailing, plans to leave within the week after Congress acts on his resignation. The peaceful transfer followed three days of talks with peasant troops, with minimal casualties and no U.S. intervention beyond advisory roles.
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Harry W. Frantz
United Press Star
Santo Domingo
Mar. J
Rafael Estrella Arena
Horasio Vasquez
Arena
Vasquez
Congress
Revolutionary
Arma
United States
Urena
Party for Juniors Held at Parish Hall
A junior party with games dancing and novelties was held at the parish hall chaperoned by Dr and Mrs G Peck and Mrs A Yeardsley. About 85 guests attended lemonade doughnuts candy were served by the Friendly Society with music by the Canaries.
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Pittsburgh
Cab Company
Bangast
Rhode-Island
State Senate
A. A. Yeardsley
A. Pain
Paul Downey
Headgutar
WerGias
Briendly Society
Credits Onions Boon To 103 Years Of Life Plethora Of Text
Fragmented notice discusses onions and health claims with garbled names and phrases. It references longevity and voting, but many words are unreadable. The readable fragments imply health benefits and social debate around food.
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Onions
Stewart Heads Corry Country Club President
S V Stewart elected president of the Corry Country Club for the coming year at a meeting of the newly elected board of directors held last evening at the hotel. Other officers named were Aye Mion L Brows vice president Glenal Barker treasurer and Howard J Sheen secretary. Members present were Trank N Ames Stewart and Kav VanTanseiting. No session was taken but financing and operations were discussed.
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S. V. Stewart
Corry
Stijs
Goff Charges Slaughtering of New Rates in Tariff Battle
Washington March 1 The coalition of Democrats and Western Republics faced a sharp clash over tariff plans as Goff accused the group of slaughters and stalled progress. He cited coalition history, warned of class legislation, and described a tense legislative fight amid lobby activity led by Texas and Oklahoma citizens.
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Paul R. Mallon
United Press
Walington
Minieh 1
Hank
Banate
Spt
Berjabir Gal
Republica
Wiet Vizpurea
Veil Mambiarttig
Staoul Varker Bal Dink
Shane
Goif
Democrats
Lafay Lep
Agensswall
Plata
Capital City
Todd
Texas
Oklahoma
Standard Oi
Wyati
Wit Wranklin
Tur
Alor Blaine
Ind.-Repa
Wisconsin
Blaine
Hanger
Hoover
Thomas
Dem
Okla
Allen
Kansas
Bink
Senate
Tobby
Judge Improves as Pneumonia Slows Deterioration
Pittsburgh March 1 reports that Judge Richard W. Martin of the common pleas court showed slight improvement as his physician announced recovery from a severe pneumonia. The 60 year old jurist remains under careful observation at his home and hospital.
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Pittsburgh
Dudge
Richard W.martin
Common
Gonrt
White
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