People to vote on day-law change on March 8th
The public will express opinion on the day-law variant with a wet dry or medium outcome. The article notes clamor and the lack of prior chance for clear expression as the tour nears on Monday March 8th.
Corry Evening Journal in Corry, Pennsylvania
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1926
Page
1
Harrington Named City Commissioner After Mourning
The council appointed Harrington, a practical road builder, as city streets commissioner after public sympathy events and a special session. Reports show the February balance and March receipts, with terms negotiated on Haskins injury claims and water supply accounts. insurance policy planning eyed to reduce annual payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isnie
Hardington
Aftice
Pheney Ammissioner
Harrington
Commission
Corry Water Supply Co
Puls Vie
Frank Lovelane
Cownell
G. O. P. Candidate Not Selected for Governor
Senator David A. Reed visiting Pittsburgh says the Republican group has not chosen a candidate for Pennsylvania governor. He notes Secretary James Davis may seek the nomination, with strong pressure on him to stay in the White House cabinet as President Coolidge would prefer. The article also mentions local ice jam conditions along a gorge and exaggerated reports from lifelong Redley residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
David A. Reed
Whys Vistaburgh
Repubblican
Pennsylvania
James JE Davis
Rog
Davis
Coolidge
Pranklin
Redley
State official to inspect buildings for fire safety in Harrisburg
State official here to inspect buildings for possible fire perils at Hiprisburg. Morgan representing the State Bureau of Fire Protection, with Fire Chief Andrew Paxton, on a tour of Fair View and linked hospitals to assess adequate fire protection for inmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wo Morgan
Hiprisburg
Wnd
Fairview
Morgan
Andrew Paxtion
Institute Lectures Conclude Series With Dr Barnes Talk
The Corry Teachers Institute wraps up its third lecture by Dr Barnes this evening after a week of sessions. Earlier talks featured Dr D A Anderson on recognizing individual differences and guiding educational and vocational efficiency, with demonstrations in penmanship and group conferences among elementary to senior high school staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers Institute
Barnes—Fine
Toachers
Will Conehyle
Bart Bates
Tranigodtsins
Wonsaris Club
Shel Tilucher
Brolin
Roth
Tunior
O Svar Boho
Corry
D. A. Anderson
Hud
Department of Education
State College
Abderstin Leo
Barnes
Tedchers
Vothers
Plague Toll Hits Regions Across United Province
Epidemic plague has claimed many lives in Agra and Oudh with 1 149 persons fed in a week. Avamgarh town reports 410 deaths as the season coincides with hot weather. Visiting North Clmer Hillberg and baby join relatives. Dawson party heads to Mevet for the weekend.
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United Press
Allahabad
Taia
United Province
Agra
Oudh
Avamgarh
Mes
Ortin Hillberg
Baby
North Clymer Syst
Richard G. Dawson
Mevet
Irate member wrecks slot machines at city club
An irate slot machine enthusiast attacked gambling devices at a local club after Carrie Nation style unrest spread through town. He used a hammer to smash machines, sparing only one kept in a cloakroom, and warned others that future machines would face similar treatment. Officials say the club’s action may not be unique to their venue, as devices were reportedly used in other clubs nearby.
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Carrie Nation
Ets Cltb
Order
Sid Ti
Sine
Corry Club
Fall On Walk Ends Fatally In Pittsburgh
Frank Kinney husband of Nelle Nevills Kinney dies from pneumonia aggravated by injuries from a fall on icy walks in Pittsburgh two weeks earlier. He passed away at Mercy Hospital with four sons and a sister-in-law among survivors. funeral services planned in Linwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Corey
Franke Kinney
Nelle Nevills
Sinney
Fey
Pittsburgh
Mc Kinney
Sisere of Mercy’ Hospital
Kinney
Harvey Patterson
Patterson
Pitts
Coatlend
Linamory
Tes
Court ruling saves government large sum in patent case
Philadelphia March 6 U S district Judge J Whitaker Thompson ruled the Lorellon Railway Arm Amour Company failed to prove Baldwin Locomotive Works infringed Luellen Co patents for heavy artillery cars used on the French front. The decision, believed to save the government about 80 million dollars, ends the dispute over the 31 million suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Lorellon Railway 1 Artillery Company
Baldwin Locomotive Works
United States
J. Whitaker Thompson
Luslon
Aban
Thoms
Luellen Co
Fire Fatalities Strike Punxsutawney Family Tragedy
A mother and three children perished in a house fire believed caused by an overheated stove. Viner Santini, 45, and his wife lived with five children in Sagamore. Mrs Santini and her one year old daughter died alongside three other youngsters. Rescue efforts found the family at the bedroom doorway and all perished from smoke. The blaze severely damaged the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viner Santini
Santini
Sagamore
Haley
Periake
Alec
City weighs arcaded avenue upgrade and paving plan
Preliminary talks on the Alambus Avenue improvement face funding limits and, despite no formal action, the council may fund grading and drainage to progress the proposal. Estimates for drainage from Center to Schoti streets were too high for this session, prompting focus on grading to reduce costs and advance eventual permanent work. The issue remains top of the council agenda ahead of the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alambus Avenue
Cite Chimici
I Tt
Genter Street
Schoti Street
Dickson
Eouncil
Commission
Weling
Five Best Radio Features Teasing Evening Lineup
An outline of tonight’s radio schedule listing stations WNEW WSAL WGR WCAR WTIC KS WGN WIAR WHI and WOR with programs including a Carnegie Hall glee club Salttest, a Douglas Fairbanks appearance, a talk by Robert J Heider, a Boston Symphony broadcast, and a Des Moines glee club performance from Dus buine University, with Eastern time slots from 8:15 to 9:00 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
WSAL
WGR
WCAR
WTIC
KSWGN
WIAR
WHI
Glee Club
Salttest
Carnegie Hall
Audi
Douglas Fairbanks
Mortimer Wilson
WOR
Newark
Robert J Heider
United Press
WEEI
Boston
Boston Symphony Orchestra
WOC
Davenport
Central—Glee Clit Ar Dusbuine University
Optimism Seen in Flood District Effort to Move Fields
Scientists report growing optimism as flood control work proceeds in the district. A variety of chemicals are employed in the effort to move the fields, with experts confident the method will yield results and the gorge area will be improved.
Dynamiting Operations Meet With Success at Ice Gorge
A Pennsylvania riverside dynamiting project reports success as engineers test charges to break the ice gorge above Brannon and form a clear channel. The effort aims to prevent floods with 10 pound charges and a ton of dynamite used along a mile of ice with government observers noting progress amid working temperatures.
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Allegheny
Azalea
Pennsylvania
Bellrond
Fisne RE
Faye Tain
War Department
Pennsylvania Railroad
United Press
Vwrankein
Hrandom
Urannon
J. Ridge Jess
Pennsylvania Railroath
Wwe
Ridgeley
Washington
Courne
Oil City
Lamb
Ti Yas
New Cold Wave Pushes Temperatures Below Zero
A sharp cold snap grips the region with subzero readings and forecasts of a renewed deep freeze. Western Pennsylvania may see rain, but temperatures are expected to struggle, dipping to eight degrees below zero at night and remaining frigid into tomorrow. Weather forecasters warn the chill will persist for several days as a high pressure system moves in.
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Pennsylvania
Browman
Pittbareh
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