Supreme Court halts newspaper publicity law enforcement
The U S Supreme Court issued a temporary injunction against the Post Office Department from enforcing the publicity statute. The ruling suggests the law is unconstitutional and likely to be overturned, removing ad suffixes in newspapers. Speaker Aller criticizes pay rules for House staff, arguing that using substitutes at lower cost harms workers and strains state finances.
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United States Supreme Court
Post Office Department
Meadville Considers 80000 Bond Issue in Special Vote
Meadville voters face a special election on Tuesday April 29 to decide an $80000 bond issue. Two ordinances for 60000 and 20000 dollars await first readings in both branches at tonight’s adjourned meeting. Majorities oppose the plan but voters will have final say. The ordinances were reported favorable last night and will be printed today for tonight's session.
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Meadville
City of
Black Denies Story of Girl in Harrisburg
Willard Black of Cumberland county assistant clerk of the house of representatives faced a denial of allegations that he compelled a former woman clerk to turn over part of her salary for three months while he served as Speaker's Clerk. He testified that he hired the girl at thirty dollars a month and that she performed office duties in the evenings, with him receiving the difference between forty and his regular pay, an arrangement he claimed was understood and approved by State Game Commissioner Joseph Kallfos.
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Harrisburg
Willard
Black
Cumberland County
House of Representatives
State Game Commissioner's Office
Vidamora
Joseph Kallfos
Wife of Admiral Eaton Arrested Today
A report states the wife of Admiral Eaton was arrested today amid a Board of Inquiry finding that the death attributed to her was actually caused by bath poison. The inquiry concludes the incident stemmed from poisoning during a bath, shifting the perceived cause of death to a deliberate act rather than accidental.
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Eaton
Board of Inquiry
Bath
Strikers From Pittsburg Plant Will Be Heard
United Press dispatch from Pittsburg reports arrangements for hearing striking workers from the Oliver plant. Lt. Governor O Hara’s wage inquiry committee will visit Harrisburg then Pittsburgh to gather evidence for federal action on wage negotiations.
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Pittsburg
Hara
Oliver
Hlinda
Washington
Governoor
Widow Bunton Pleads Not Guilty In Admiral Eaton Death
Brigham Mass March 20 United Press reports Mia Tosuphoe Bunton widow of Admiral Eaton was taken into custody after adjournment of the Lour d investigating committee. District Attorney Harker announced the investigators found death due to bath poisoning administered by an unknown person. Mrs Eaton pleaded not guilty following her arraignment. The investigation was resumed in the afternoon with expectations of startling revelations.
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United Press
Brigham
Mass
Tosuphoe Bunton
Admiral Eaton
Lourd
Tistrict
Harker
Eaton
Emmanuel Church Good Friday Service Schedule
Emmanuel church observes the Three Hours Devotion from 12 noon to 3 pm on Good Friday with The Seven Words from the cross, prayers and hymns. A 7 30 pm sermon completes the observance for workers unable to attend the afternoon service.
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Emmanuel
Girl Says She Paid For Job In Harilaburg Case
A girl stenographer swears in an affidavit that Willard Black, chief clerk of the house, compelled her to hand over part of her wages each month as repayment for securing her position at the fdine commission office. She says payments of 20 dollars from a 50 dollar salary were made under an arrangement with Dr Kalbfus. After she began payments, Black allegedly circulated damaging stories about her. The girl states she did not pay Black to aid her le k mother.
Firefighters at Burning Building Rescue Scene
A newspaper caption describes hundreds of firefighters battling a blaze with focused effort. The image montage emphasizes the danger and coordinated rescue, while an advertising line promotes Journal Coupon rewards and savings for readers.
Free Tickets For Corry High School Show Drawn
A letter notes that theater tickets for the Corry High School entertainment next Monday and Tuesday are free to all adults. Tickets are available at Awbbitt & Son's dry goods and must be claimed in person with reserved seals. Distribution follows a first come, first served system with limited capacity.
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Baltor
Co, Awbbitt & Son
Corry
Bat Hill
Chir Harrington
James M
Cleaning Up for Business at Corner Market on First Avenue
The Corner Market on First Avenue underwent a surprising overhaul this week under new proprietor M Malone. Doors, walls, ceilings were cleaned, equipment refurbished, scales calibrated, and registers lubricated to ensure accurate weights and prices. The market aims to be ready for inspection by tomorrow night in time for hot weather.
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First Avenue
M. Malone
Marona
Lilly Expands Studio with Portrait Outfit and Window Display
Lilly adds more equipment at his East South Street studio including a new Century portrait outfit and a window display feature the Bexvia. The establishment reports a very good patronage and several other notable improvements.
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Lilly
East South Street
Lilley
Bexvia
Insufficient Evidence Frees Men in Paint Creek District
United Press dispatch from Charleston reports ten imprisoned men freed today for insufficient evidence in the Paint Creek Martial Law district. Hatfield indicated a settlement of the troubles is near as conditions in the district are described as satisfactory by afternoon.
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United Pyees
Charleston
W. Va
oMedia
Paint Croek
Hatfeld
Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society Elects New Officers
The Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society met at Mrs N R Dickson's home afteroon and conducted its annual election. New officers include President Mrs Eugene Burlingame Tat View pres Mrs FP 3 Austin 2nd vice pres Mr W 1 Dawson secretary Mrs Bergamer Ruglink literature secretary Mrs Dora Kincaid home department secretary Mrs John Smutz. Ways and means committee to be appointed by the provident at a later date. Refreshments were enjoyed during a pleasant social period.
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Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society
N. R. Dickson
Newult
Mra
Eugene Burlingame
Austin
Dawson
Bergamer Ruglink
Wederal Whitlesey
Dora Kincaid
Home Department
John Smutz
Ways and Means
the Provident
Three murderers cases continued at Morrisburg court
Three murders in process were continued in Morrisburg as the pardon board met. John Harris Payette John C Keal ers Clearfield and Frank Mary Allegheny faced hearings. Bhielda, jailed for Westmoreland county crimes, was reported dying and would not survive his sentence. a bid to pardon John Morgan, a McKeans County treasurer embezzler, was opposed by prosecutors who questioned his deals and lack of restitution of $200,000.
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Morrisburg
Ives
Degraa
John Harris
Payette
John C
Kealers Clearfield
Frank Mary
Allegheny
John J. Bhielda
Westmoreland County Ahoris
Bhielda
Remodel New Engine At Ajax
Inventor team at Ajax shops work on a Wright engine under construction. The machine has been tested repeatedly with a power indication around two hundred twelve horsepower. Efforts focus on lengthening stroke and adding a new crankshaft. further tests are planned early next month.
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Anu Nnsoipers
Ajax
Te Ln
Elks Lodge 749 Plans Thursday March Meeting
Corry Lodge No. 749 B P O Elks announces a regular meeting Thursday evening at 8 o clock with installation of elected candidates and a lunch to follow. N Dell Darling, Be-Rolor, at]
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Corry
N. Dell Darling
Be-Rolor
Daylight Theft in Meadville
A Burglary on Cottage Street near North involved thieves entering by a cellar window while Mrs Bossard and her mother were away. A considerable sum of money was taken from drawers and cash kept by Mr Bossard. The theft occurred Tuesday afternoon and prompt investigation is anticipated.
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J. D. Bossard
Cottage Street
Grange Attacks Bond Issue in State Legislature
Aariaburg March 19 Legislative committees adopt resolutions for equalizing taxation and bonds on corporate road projects. Proposed 50 million bond issue attacked. recommended measures include governor's club license bill, anti-tresting, and bonding commission bill. Concludes with push for constitutional convention and amendment limits.
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Aariaburg
Mia
Governors Club
Gromund
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