Wets Seek Congressional Referendum on Prohibition
Washington March 10 Representative Loring Black and Andre Somers proposed a constitutional approach to the prohibition law. Black urged the president to modify enforcement, while Somers urged a nationwide congressional poll with ballots to measure voter sentiment, arguing costs should be the only expense. He claimed unofficial polls show support for altering prohibition to reflect the will of the people, and urged printing ballots to reveal true public opinion.
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United Press
Washington
Charg
Ine
New England
Loring Black
New York
Democrat
Andre Somers
Alon
Congress
Somers
Aged Attorney Weds Client in Erie Escapade
An Erie County court refused a marriage license to 75 year old Freeman and 26 year old Lenorakh. The pair reportedly fled to New York state after an unauthorized wedding attempt. Relatives said the marriage arose after Lenorakh obtained a divorce in October through William K. Smilton of Mamiton Ontario and Freeman faced cruelty charges.
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United Press
Eri
Erie County
Lenorakh
Freeman
New York State
Pr Min
Wamilton
William K. Ssmilton
Mamiton
Ont
Youths held for killing officer in Alpena Norwalk case
Authorities prepared extradition papers for Jon James and Leonard Lyons suspected in the murder of Special Detective Frank McGrath in Norwalk Ohio. The Lyons brothers were arrested in Alpena after a shootout that wounded Alpena Chief Dougal McKenzie, who was near death from injuries including a severed thyroid gland.
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United Press
Alppna
Mich
Mirok
Huron Couity
Ohio
Jon James
Leonard Lyons
Kandlits
Norwalk
Frank McGrath
Lyons
Dougal McKenzie
Alpena
McKenzie
Mear
Fi Hospital
Skinny men urged to gain weight with cod liver oil tablets
An advertisement promotes McCoy's God Liver Oil Tablets as a fast way to gain 5 to 10 pounds in 30 days. It claims high vitamin content and sugarcoated tablets priced 60 cents for 60. If no gain occurs, money is refunded. The pitch targets weight gain and strength for men.
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N. Ames & Co
Audi
Thermite blasts succeed in oil city test shots
In Oil City two perfect thermite charges produced intense heat under the ice, not venting as expected. Dr. Bimes announced at the Rotary Club as J A ssiddgely of Pennsylvania Railroad observed splendid results. tests near Venango and East Sandy showed no searing effects today.
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Mare
Brandon
Bimes Sn
Rotary Club
Venanga
J. 4
Ssiddgely
Pennsylvania Railrodd Company
Z. J. Rhoads
Venango
East Sandy
Markets in rough trade show mixed demand across meats and dairy
Dull but steady pork and poultry with some products like lard and butter showing firmness. Sugar and eggs hover with marked regional references. reports note midwest spot activity and various grade distinctions. Poultry prices vary by category including turkeys and ducks, while dairy sees creamery extras and cream prices.
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Middlewest
Dan Glover
Tong Island
S.s-Ur
Sevastes
Pacific Coast
Nine Firemen Overcome in Newark Gas Fire Incident
In Newark on March 10 nine firefighters were overcome while trying to shut off a gas leak in a dwelling. Captain Charles Price first attempted to stop the flow and was overcome, followed by eight of his crew before the gas was finally shut off by another.
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United Press
Uamden
Charles Price
Missing College Girl Located in Albany Area
Alice Forbert, 20, a Smith College student from Utica New York, who vanished last November triggering a nationwide search, was found today working as a domestic in Troy. Attorney Harry B Whiton said he is negotiating with the parents but provided no details. It was hinted she may be experiencing a mild mental disorder.
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United Press
Albany
Alice AL Forbert
Smith College
Utica
Troy
Harry B Whiton
Bitter Must Serve Term Contempt Case Heads to Court
Van A Bitter, representative of the United Mine Workers, faces six months in jail and a $500 fine for contempt, as argued by Morgantown attorneys. The State Supreme Court election ruled no appeal to the U S Supreme Court, per real lawyers.
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United Prets
Morgantown
W- Va
Qurt
Mm Ya’ Op van A. Bitter
United Mine Workers
Charleston
United States Supreme Court
Realawyers
Bly's Cream Balm for Nasal Relief and Head-Cold Cure
An oil of antiseptic Bly's Cream Balm promises rapid relief from stuffed nostrils and catarrh. Apply a small amount in the nose to soothe swollen membranes, clear air passages, and relieve head congestion and headaches.
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Adyt
Wealthy recluse Hess dies after timber accident
Warren March 10 An alleged rich recluse Hess aged of Swede Valley Luzerne county died in Warren General Hospital after injuries from logging at Den Nil Pennsylvania timber company headwaters of Sian R yn He did not seek immediate medical help and died at 11 15 Tuesday morning The dying man refused ambulance and taxi to hospital. He had a large fortune per Dr Elt Hess’s family resided in Swede Valley brothers Raekiel Hess.
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Warren
Hess
Swede Valley
Luzerne County
Warren General Hospital
Fehrutirs
Dennil Pennsylvania (Timber Company
Sian
Faater
C Flatt
Kinena
Wartei Hospitaly
Botdine Novise
Joseph Bova
Kinga
Fla
Mandvjaline
Mirang
Tess
Woman Dies From Burns After Kitchen Fire
Mrs Angie Clauser, 70, attempted to smother flames on her clothing after starting a fire in her kitchen with wood and coal oil. She inhaled smoke, was severely burned, and died shortly after.
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Leyawens
Angie Clauiser
James
Cinuser
Carter Hill News Notes from Beaverdam and surrounding towns
Local notes record visits and guests across Beaverdam Carter Hill and nearby areas. Mentions include Mrs Mason’s parents Mr and Mrs Peterson, Miss Gertrude Hower, Mrs Snapp of North East, and multiple calls on Beaverdam households. Several trips to Curry Union and local events are noted along with a coasting party for Carter Hill youths.
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Cory An
Berdn Hodge
Union
iCity
Beaverdam
Arthur Morrisois
Charles Proctor
Charles Hodge
Leo Sthucknerhy
Curry
Harley Thompson
Dauber
Andresy Miller
Spar
Fansburg
H.C Bollett
Satureday
Ward Food Products dissolution bid signals monopoly crackdown
March 10 Justice Department officials bundled negotiations with Ward Food Products counsel over a voluntary dissolution decree. If granted, Ward would be forced to dispose of stock and securities to end baking industry monopoly, with court action possible in Baltimore if no consent decree is reached.
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United Press
Washington
Justice Department
Ward Food Products Corporation
Olivinls
Gov
Peting
National Food Products Corporation
Baltimore
Thermite honeycombing Ice Gorge near Franklin Va
Thermite charges are being set to honeycomb ice gorge to improve demolition power. Dr Barnes of Meck University reports success with half mile distance tests and plans to place thermite under the Allegheny River at half water. Dynamite charges to follow after the thermite explosion as river conditions allow.
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United Press
Franklin
Dr Barsies
Meck University
Gelentist
Ani
Teatoth
Allegheny River
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