Flood Warnings Signal Possible Great Eastern Floods
The State Water Supply Commission reports snow depths from two to eight inches across Pennsylvania with many areas over six inches of ice on rivers. Major rivers like the Allegheny and Monongahela may flood. officials warn of a repeat of severe floods seen in 1902 and 1904.
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Harrisburg
State Water Supply Commission
Pennsylvania
Allegheny
Smn
Poontamuit
Commission
Justices Refused Commissions in Mercer County
Mercer March 1 Eleven men elected as justices of the peace in Mercer county failed to qualify and their commissions were returned to Harrisburg by Recorder Stewart. Names include Alex Simpson J W McCollough Leander Oyhorne Murvey Riel CA Taylor and others from Cool Spring East Lackawannuck Jack son Center and nearby townships.
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Mercer
Justices of the Peace
Mercer County
Harrsishire
Stewart
Alex, Simpson
J. W. McCollough
Cool Spring Township
Leander Oy
Horne
East Lackewannuck
Murvey Riel
Oller Creek
Taylor
Jackson
Artis Live
Shawieryilie
Wiliam Istor
French Graik
Taw Moyer
Juvkaville
A. J. Jacnba
Tuskson Center
L.A. Turan
Nour Gradk
Marshall Stalled in Penny Train Incident Stuns Rail Route
Waited Press reports a penny train delay near Altoona as the Pennsyl ht railroad cancels all trains west of Altoona for the first time in its history. Vice president aboard, mayoral invite refused, rematch sought to reach Washington at once.
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Htronuwful
Vye Yyoeldont
Vildant
Scott
Washington
Altoona
Pennsylht Railroad
Lamar says rebates paid to United States Steel
David Lamar testifies before Interstate Commerce Commissioner Harlan that at least eight railroads provide rebates to United States Steel Corporation as dividends. He claims the steel interests planned to gain control of the roads, then raise and rebate freight costs through dividends to the corporation and its subsidiaries.
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LAMAR
Steel Corporation
United Press
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce
Harlan
David Lamar
Wolf
Wall Street
United States Steel Corporation
Nottle
Controversy Over Controller Salary At Law
March 2. Mandamus proceedings seek to compel county commissioners to pay the salary of Attorney Bayle as legal clerk to the controller. Attorney Nason argues the contract was approved by the commissioners and controller, who then refused the salary. The case tests the controller’s authority to appoint deputies and fix salaries within the financial board.
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Mandamua
Bayle
Clerl
Miurney Miles
Nason
Ivy Mutter
Huska
Jt ix
Nasén
Wayte
My Bagle
Sittin
Sicary
Vanier
Amitrodler
County Commissioners
Chom Ait Xa
Financial Board
Junith
Hayle
Adler-i-ka Miracle Cure Adverts in Torry
Local readers are drawn to an Adler-i-ka advertisement claiming a single dose relieves constipation sour stomach and gas by cleansing the bowels. The ad markets Adler-i-ka as the most thorough cleanser and urges quick relief from digestive issues in Torry.
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Dow Avy
Adv
Embassy Demands Removal of Police
United Press reports Washington shows Wilson and Carranza friction over intervention in Mexico. President Wilson says no prospect for such action, citing confidential Carranza word. Mexico City dispatch notes fear that Huerta ordered a pollen guard at the American embassy, prompting withdrawal of police to ease anti American sentiment.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Wilson Cully
Mexico
Carranga
Willam S. Denton
Carranza
Mexico City
Fearrig
Huarta
O'Shaughnessy
Blizzard Strikes East Paralyzing Cities and Ports
A fierce blizzard plagues the eastern United States causing power cuts in Poughkeepsie Newark and Staten Island and halting traffic. In New York only four of thirty five ships reported to quarantine reached port by noon as storms linger. Two deaths are reported in Scranton as snowbound streets strand thousands and rescue efforts struggle.
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Poughkeeple
Newark
Staten Island
Qurkness
New York
Scranton
Billy Bunday Tabernacle
Now is the Time Palmer's is the Place
Palmer's advertises a sale on furniture stoves and rugs with 10 to 60 percent savings and a March 7 close date. The notice urges immediate visits for high grade items and mentions special patterns and discounts.
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Palmer’s
Vitia
Wnt
Li Geeordanes
Carranga
Hig
Caranza
Suffrage Debate Begins in Senate
The Senate opened debate on the constitutional amendment regarding suffrage. The motion to suspend consideration was defeated 10 to 14, signaling the start of discussions on the worker vote issue.
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Senate
D.C
Sonalor
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Buenos Ayres
United Prose
Buenos Ayers
Géorge Nawberry
Dadtra
Newberry
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Wilt Redoror
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