Erie Hunt for Hit Run Driver Who Killed Veteran
A speeding motorist struck a push cart near 15th and Parade streets, killing World War II veteran Gaines and injuring bystander Pierstn Whitusitte. Gaines, 30, and Whitusitte, 407 Geax 1st, colored, were taken to Magnet hospital. Gaines will receive a full military funeral. his wife Rose survives with a daughter Elizabeth. Further details pending coroner and city officials.
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Valiceman
Louis “Raub
Neigiby
Frank Gitines
Gémpanina
Gaines
Magnet Hospital
Lia Ani
Gilings
W. Ge Straste
Ron
Edward C. Hanley and Son Tuners
Expanded currency effects on prices and wages
Central Press report summarizes economists stating more currency lowers dollar value, raises commodity prices temporarily, and shifts purchasing power toward producers. It notes potential wage decline in buying power, possible early benefits for debtors and producers, and possible stabilization via prudent government cuts. rail of bank liquidations and inflation risk are discussed. Also brief items report a prisoner returning to jail in Salem and a burglar sent to an asylum.
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Leslie Eichel
Central Press
New York
Mar
Congress Should Stand Solidly With Roosevelt
The nation watches President Roosevelt begin his term with decisive action to repair a failing financial system. Congress is urged to support a federal economy plan, move swiftly, and resist delaying tactics while avoiding party backbiting and wasted commissions.
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Congress
Roosevelt
Golted States
Tme
Democratic Party
Harrisburg Progress Promised as Legislature Begins Four Day Weeks
The Republican State Committee issued a statement saying the Legislature will remain in session four days a week to advance a formal program. Leaders note rapid committee work on key bills, addressing revised laws on utilities, schooling, and other major issues. Voters hope for independent, home rule measures on salaries and related details.
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Harrisburg
Republican State Committee
Educational Association
Hollywood film shop tale of Walter Byron palm reading fortunes
Hollywood dispatch recounts Walter Byron a bachelor star swayed by a fortune telling palm read in Egypt during the filming of Tommy Atkins. A desert ride prophecy spoke of wealth marriage two children and death at 92 before Byron scoffed yet later signed with a producer and bought a stake in a Nevada gold mine. He remains single and very much alive.
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Alanson Edwards
United Press
Hollywood
Walter Byron
Egypt
Byron
Africa
Tommy Atkins
Moses
Palm
Brittin
Sari Doldwyn
Amievioass
M N Nexton operated jewelry stores on Westram St
Questions about when M N Nexton ran the Westram Street jewelry shops and details on Bill Mort as paymaster at Turnbuckle plant, plus who Glenn R Davis was in local clothing business. The text also references the Biles’ new home completed in 1913 and a committee promise of progress.
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M.N. Nexton
Westram St
Bill Mort
Glenn R. Davis
Biles
Twenty Years Ago From Corry Journal Files
A March 13 1913 report recalls Corry Hospital Association directors elected and treasurer’s year end balance of 821 912 59. local activities include a baseball meeting, factory construction for Shreve Co at Union City costing 10000. deaths and transfers noted among residents. various local business and social items spanning April openings, meter replacements, and Grange sessions.
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Corry Hospital Association
Haned
Cers
Ulll
Odd Capitol Exchange Sparks Wit and Tobacco Pranks
United Press dispatch from Washington recalls a lively Capitol scene as ole Man Betts humorously rebukes lawmakers for stalling. Texas Rep Blanton quips on the play The Sing offering a moral lesson while Huey Long disrupts Navy debate and chats with Levi Jon Crockett, sharing chewing tobacco.
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United Press
Washington
Blanton
Texas
Hillstrom Family Escapes Earthquake Damage in Long Beach
Telegram from O R Hillstrom reports O R Hillstrom and his family escaped unharmed in the Long Beach quake. Anxiety had spread through associates until the wire arrived. Mr Hillstrom and family spend summers at Lake Geneva Wisconsin and the rest of the year at their Grean Avenue home in Long Beach California. No details on whether any family member was injured or property damaged were provided.
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Dox
Sustrem
Gorey
Wn Mig. Corp
Hillstrom
Hie Theol Roncéem
Jeu Long Beach
Gali
My. Hilletrém
C. R Hillstrd
Lake Geneva
Wis
Grean Avenna
Lang Heach
Pébdivedere Uferey
Cow tax tag unearthed near Forest Grove in 1938
A farmer near Forest Grove unearthed a brass cow tax tag issued in 1938. The tag was part of a city tax on bovines that roamed the main streets.
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Forest Grove
Gre
Mellio-Glo Cosmetic Ad Promises Youthful Glow
An old advertisement touts Mellio-Glo skin product promising a healthy glow, wrinkle hiding, and pore reduction. It targets women and claims long wear, pleasant fragrance, and a price of $1.00 plus tax. Also promotes Worren houses, farms, and real estate listings by John H. Clough with pricing.
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Seeister
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