The Salary Grabber Controversy In Congress
The Sixty-eighth Congress faced fierce criticism for approving salary increases for members. The Senate backed a 9700 yearly raise plus allowances amid evasive tactics, while the House passed a 237 to 98 vote. Critics called the methods undignified and cowardly, designed to shield lawmakers from voter scrutiny.
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Senate
Howe
Tnire
House
Senater
Senair Ball
Delaware
Norris
Nebraska
Twenty Years Ago In Journal Files March 1805 Capitol Fire And Local News
A fragmentary item set recalls events from March 1805 including a blaze at a Capitol rear front contrived by a crowd, President Theodore Roosevelt being formally inkoguited, a fire at B Warrie street, Mrs Thad Perkina at Piccadilly Hill, and various Society updates. The unreadable text mentions a fire from a red hot stove, a broken wrist at a Mrs. Hine residence, a 1905 lass receiving pins, Prof J Wilson departing for New York, Chamber of Commerce spars, W E Cady’s Ajax Tron Works tip to Muncie, and a new late anti poultry mart in the O Neit building on South Street.
Caris Wrecked by Joy Riders in California Licensed Sedan
A sedan owned by an East Fourth Street resident and driven by the owner’s grandson, with California plates, wrecked Sunday near St. Hippolyte’s church after speeding about 60 mph. The driver, a local youth, and others had traveled from Titusville to Meadville, then back, with the vehicle damaged beyond repair and to be repaired by M&T Motor Co. The incident follows a prior note on congressional salary debates as public commentary.
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California
East Fourth Street
St. Hippolyte’s Church
Samnilior
Torm
Tepiir
Oil City
Titusville
Meadville
M&t Motor Co
May’s auto device promises 49 miles per gallon
Siouan Falls report on James A. May of 63 Lacotah Building introducing a new auto device that purportedly reduces consumption, prevents overheating, and removes friction. It claims many cars achieve 49 miles per gallon and that any owner can install it in five minutes. May seeks agents and offers free trials to one owner per locality.
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Sioun Falls
Duke James A. May
May
Stefos murder case jury selection advances in Warren
Slow progress marked the opening day of John Stefos murder trial in Warren Crim inal Court. A panel of 72 jurors was exhausted and only 8 jurors named as possible, with Judge Arnd ordering 30 new jurors to report Wednesday morning. Warren crowds filled the courtroom as Stefos appeared ill and aided by Sheriff George Grosch.
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Warren
Mar
John Stefos
Bert
Arie
Qup
Peterton
Tinsmith
Paul Fisher
Ra Dorn
Farmington
D. B. Il
Carendon
Lee R. Johnson
Grand Valley
Roy Lily
Spring Creek
Arird
New Cabinet Takes Office With Coolidge
United Press reports March is the day President Gonridge’s cabinet assumes office. Names listed include Frank B Ket Joys as Secretary of State, Andrew Wo Maison as Secretary of the Treasury, and John W Weeks as Secretary of War, with others from Minnesota and Massachusetts.
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United Press
Washington
Gonridge
Security of State
B. Ket. Joys
Minnesota
Secretacy of the
Treasury
Andrew
Wo Maison
Pennsylvania
John W Weeks
Massachusetts
Out of health for 15 years now well again
Edward Happ of Titusville Pennsylvania had 15 years of back pain and dizziness preventing work. He credits Thompson's Barosma with his cure and renewed energy. The ad promotes Barosma at $1.00 per bottle and Golden Lax tablets for constipation, with a refund option through local druggists. The notice targets readers with kidney toxin relief claims.
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Edward Happ
Titusville
Thompson
N. 7
Ames & Co
Thomas Downey
R. G. Lindsey
Gondra Drug Store
Cabinet selections under Coolidge noted in report
The article lists Kellogg and Wilk as cabinet selections by President Coolidge and notes the administration balances eastern and western states. It also mentions the Corry Grange meeting on Saturday March 7 at Maccabee Hall with lunch at noon and a program to feature initiation work and a poured program.
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Corry
Maren
Maccabee Hall
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Capitol
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Timex O'Conner
B. Warrie Street
Stiell
Thad Perkina
Hine Vo
Piccadilly Hill
Wenle
Goryigh Schoat
TaWe
Unite Design
Prof. J. © Wilson
New York City
Chamber of Commérce
W. E. Cady
Ajax Tron
Muncie
Uilomorn
A. H. Belding d& Co
Aril
Tuord Econonical
Oss
Swift Premium
Bell Phone
Wm. T. Devereaux
Stockton
Washington St
Caris
JOY Riders
Stefos
Court House
Rose-Dale
Libby
Hawaiian Club
Coolidge
A. Zalznek
Bell
Quality Cash Stores Traction Bldg
Corry, Pa
Wilkins Micawber
Citizens National Bank
Avturmese
Bighigar
Povreoter Genetak
Iutry & Sze
Ipeigna
Navy
Cunliet
Willo Sf
Ginifornig
Wie
Tylyrie
Polinasrrei
Aufietit
Wiliam
Bainssore
Ul Commerce
Ifoebert F Geveh
Ak Confanly
Utice OY
John J. Bayis
Tina
M Weeks
Toover
Laila
Madame X
Roberts Shop
Ford Motor Company
Ford Owners
Ford
Feu Optical
Detroit Bee
Detroit
Aes
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