Wheeler bill would include Columbus Ave improvement
The Wheeler bill in Harrisburg would spend 25 million dollars from the motor license fund to pave 4500 miles of unimproved roads and take over city streets. It allocates 32 million for state and county projects, with funds distributed by county unimproved mileage and a minimum 150 thousand and maximum 750 thousand per county.
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Corry
Wate Wit Possea
Chiianenoketa
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Cory
Columbus Avenue
Warren County
N. Center Street
Smith Street
Canter Street
Wheeler
Forest County
Amy
Willwae
John M Blymn
Tk County
Keown
New County
Sbridges
Coal Tax Repealer Advances in Pennsylvania House
Harrisburg dispatch reports the anthracite tonnage tax repealer moving to the house after favorable committee action. The Jones bill to repeal the tax on every ton mined in the state gained momentum from a 1920s legislative fight, with miners and operators long seeking repeal as support shifts earlier.
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Arthur N. Suverkrup
United Press
Harrisburg
Hoya
Revenue Bill Brings Battle in 1920 Pennsylvania House
Harrisburg dispatch reports heated debates on the proposed fiscal code to create a department of revenue. Former Speaker Spanger of York urged deferring the vote until next Monday night, with a special order of business planned for the measure. In another dateline from El Paso authorities warned that any revolutionary fighting near Juarez could trigger US protection measures.
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Harrisburg
Department of Revenue
Pennsylvania
Spanger
York
Thirteen killed and many hurt in Armenian avalanche
At Singlaur village an avalanche triggered by heavy snowstorms killed thirteen residents and injured many others. Several houses were destroyed as reports from Hrivan, Risela, on March 6 described the disaster and ongoing relief efforts.
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Wor Wilted Press
Hrivan
Risela
Mar
Singlaur
Tom Taggart dies, longtime Democratic leader in Indiana
Thomas Taggart, pivotal Democratic figure and Woodrow Wilson nominator, died at his Indianapolis home in his seventy third year after a long battle with stomach trouble. Born in Ireland, he migrated to Ohio and rose from depot lunchroom worker to U.S. Senator and head of national Democratic politics at French Lick. He faced a late life license battle and left behind a wife and close family as physicians could not halt his decline.
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United Press
Indianapolis
Thomas Taggart
Woodrow Wilson
French Lick
Taggart
Alfred J Statirn
Herbert Honger
Tagart
County
Monaghan
Ireland
Xenia
Ohio
Xenia Depot
John B. Stoll
Cleveland police officer shot to death in street gun battle
Patrolman Carl A. Sherman was shot dead and fellow officer M. B. Hoffman seriously wounded during a gun battle on Cleveland's east side. The pair arrived to quell a reported gang gathering when two men opened fire as they investigated a street corner.
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United Press
Cleveland
Carl A. Sherman
M. B. Hoffman
Ely
Theoorner
Five Best Radio Entertainments Listed For Today
Radio listings reveal WEAM NEC network programs including Bourdon in Musical Tableau and Hulk Shnmai's Show Boat with old time melodrama. National networks plan Kremin Russian music, WIAF NEO wind variety with the Ravelers, and The Continentals performing Meyerbeers opera excerpt.
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Chesten
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Hulk Shnmai
WHAT
WIAF
NEO
Ravelers
Ato
WIZ
Excerptn Trom
Meyerbeer
Hoover Preparing for Special Session and Mexican Revolt
Reported mutiny in Vera Cruz as rebels seize the city and clash with federal forces. U.S. officials weighed arms imports to Mexico and affirmed an embargo interpretation while advisories described battles across Sonora, Vera Cruz, and surrounding states with Monterey reportedly captured and heavy casualties feared.
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United Press
Washington
Maz. J
Ilelyt
Vera Crus
Aguiere
Myers
Vera Crug
Gey
Aguirre
Uttad Jreld
Mexico
Portes Gill
United States
State Department
Nogales
Arie
Monterey
Mit
Carillo
Lnnt
Susloa
Chichushua
Marcelo Carabelo
Francisco Borques
Norgales
Soilora
Abélardo Rodrigues
California
Sonora
San Luis
Mexico City
Puter
Vera Cruz
Esperanza
Oritsha
Mortiden Trots Sc
Gooreael St ‘Cobur
Nuevo Leon
Rodrigo Zurisga
Prandleco Manzo
Macjoa
San Blas
Casacit
Orizba
Esport
Hoover Plans Farm Relief and Tariff Revision Session
President Hoover announced a new congress session for farm relief and tariff revision to begin between April 10 and 20, with Tilson stating the Ways and Means Committee would have the tariff bill ready by April 20 and farm relief bills to be addressed within ten days. The plan, discussed with Idaho Senator Barah, includes appointing personnel to the prohibition investigating commission and signals Wilbur’s possible nomination for judge.
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Washington
Hoover
Congress
Ctfa
Tilson
House
Ison
Ways and Means
House Agriculture Committee
Pheon
Sult
Barah
Idaho
White House
Prohibition
Navy
Wilbur
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Interior
Sunday Fishing Sought in Bill Proposals in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on March 6 Governor John Pishar supported House Appropriations Committee plans to probe deficiencies in state institutions. The measures include a 9100 appropriation for extra staff at the Department of Agriculture’s Summerdale experiment station, plus 800,000 for the Pymatunv swamp project. Additional funding covers Mt Geeta National Guard camp maintenance and 900,000 for a new armored National Guard unit.
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United Press
Harrisburg
John
Pishar
House Committee On Appropriations
Eudies
Berks
Mt Geeta National Guard
National Guard
Officers linked in liquor conspiracy
Pittsburgh March reports detail a major federal push to break a liquor conspiracy alleged across Payette Westmoreland Green counties in Pennsylvania and nearby West Virginia. U S marshals with warrants sought 15 people, 12 of 16 suspects unnamed. Edward Graver called a "Keyman" in the case. Deputies expect arrests, with four warrants for Sheriff Amos McClelland Greene County Archibald Seales and Archie Negelman.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Payette
Westmoreland
Green
Virgil
United States
Roger Knox
John D. Pennington
Amos McClelland
Greene County
Albert D.seales
Ary
Archie Negelman
Monesse
Prohibition
Edward Graver
Keyman
Iai
Serbhout Ui
Pennington
Green County
Soules
Negelman
Sheriff McCierand
Prohibition Office
Death Toll Rises in Poison Liquor Wave in Peoria
Deaths climb in Peoria as federal agents investigate a wave of poisoned liquor. Five Knox county residents died, with several others in hospitals in extreme agony. Maurice Mansfield and wife Jessica, C G Guitin and wife, and Nite are linked to mass fatalities amid a drink encore of 10 percent wood alcohol. Experts warn the laced liquor could prove deadly.
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United Press Peoria
Federsl
Chicago
Knox County
Peoria
Adam Dileh
Cormer W
Elliott
Favor 3-Cent Gas Tax Paid by Distributors
Harrisburg report shows Pennsylvania's gasoline distributors and dealers support a three cent gas tax for the state. The Talbot Lewis bill would tax distributors instead of retailers, boosting revenue by about $1,000,000 and reducing delinquent collector plants from 28,100 to 600. Support cited by Clarence Shock of the Pennsylvania Independent Grocers Association at a public hearing.
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Harrisburg
Peninsvania
Pennsylvania Tegists Uie
Grover C. Talbot
Delaware
Samel S.lewis
Clarence Shock
Corry Industrial Fund
Phillips Jones Corporation
George 8. Peck
Agnes Connell
Brelhofer Baking Company
Beuteal
Application for Spartansburg Road Improvement
Concord township supervisors signed the action to send paving papers for the Corry to Spartansburg road to the Pennsylvania State Highway Department in Harrisburg. The move follows delays and ensures the trio of Commissioners Rogan, Davis, and MacLean will appear on the application. Action by Harrisburg is expected tomorrow or Friday with full details forthcoming.
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Concord Township
Highway Department
Harrisburg
Corry
Spartansburg
Davis
Roxan
Marler
Harrishirre
Court House
Erie
Concord
Rogan
MacLean
State Would Help Pay Bill in Land Damages Case
Dillay Senator John Homsher of Lancaster presents a bill in Harrisburg to require county commissioners consent for highway department land improvements with compensation. The bill states half of damages would be borne by the department, addressing instances where counties and townships face financial strain from land damages.
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Harrisburg
John Homsher
Lancaster
Senate
State Highway Department
Highway Department
Rebel Leader Outlines A Revolt In Mexico
General Jesus M Aguirre writes for United Press outlining aims of a rebellion in Vera Cruz and neighboring states. The movement led by Gonzalo Escobar claims navy and people support, seeks overthrow of Calles Portes Gil regime and open election with religious freedom. It denounces Pasqual Ortis Rubio designation and accuses Portes Gil clique of restricting suffrage and liberties.
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Mexico
United Press
Jesus M Aguirre
Vera Crus
Aguirre
Gonzalo Escobar
Coahulta
Alearly
Calles-Portes Gil
Republic
Gonzalo Bechah
Wbera
Tian
Elias Colles
Emilio Portes Gil
Pascual Ortis Rubio
Jander Whdely
Galles
Jesus Maguirre
Vara Cruz
Portes Gil
Prasa
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Abun Cruz
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