Explosion rocks Clymer damages jewelry store and bank
An explosion near the diner in Clymer shattered windows in the jewelry store and bank across the street, with a blast described as like four mini earthquakes. A 23 year old counter girl suffered serious injuries, and a gasoline-fume theory emerged amid fire that destroyed a nearby gas station. Loss estimated between 3000 and 9000 dollars. authorities released few details.
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City News and Flood Aid Updates in Erie Area
Erie area coverage reports a critical gunshot wound to Michael Matthews 38 from a family quarrel, police investigation ongoing. Flood relief drives in Oil City and surrounding communities raise funds and organize aid with Red Cross, boats, and supplies arriving from Jamestown and beyond.
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Supreme Court Session Moved to Philadelphia Due to Floods
The two weeks session of the State Supreme Court, set to begin in Pittsburgh, was suspended by Chief Justice John W. Kephart due to flood conditions. About 125 cases will be transferred to Philadelphia. If a counsel cannot reach Philadelphia, a later hearing will be arranged.
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Philabilpher
State Supreme Court
Pittsburgh
John W. Kephart
Philadelphia
Kephart
Nurses Guests Here Saturday
Nurses from Erie Warren Crawford Venango and Mercer counties will visit Corry for the regular meeting of the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association District No 7. The board plans a luncheon at noon at the Hotel Corry followed by an afternoon session at 2. Eight Hour Duty for Nurses will be discussed by members including several Corry nurses and Dr N Troy Gillette. Plans aim to entertain many district nurses.
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Faces 7 Year Sentence for Killing of Father
Louis James Toontas, a 14 year old from Reading, Pa., faced a seven year manslaughter sentence for killing his father, James Toontas. He pleaded guilty and cited the elder's treatment of the family as motive. Neighbors testified to alleged brutal actions by the father. The youth will be sent to the Glens Mills reformatory near Philadelphia, with expected release after one year per local custom.
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Reading
Louis James Toontas
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Glens Mills
Philadelphia
Cordier Urges Special Session For Food Relief
State Representative Robert Cordier of Scranton calls Gov. George H. Earle to convene a special legislative session to provide funds for food relief. A lost black spaniel with a white breast and license 8205 is listed, along with an unrelated note about used car dealer advertising.
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Scrainton
Robert Cordier
Scranton
George H. Earle
Corry
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