May Bring Suit to Collect Taxes from Women
City officials debate enforcement of a per capita school tax on women property owners. Robert Meerlein, tax collector, to proceed with legal action against delinquent payers. board cites school costs and per pupil funding as justification. Meeting notes detail repairs, music instruction, and teacher appointments for 1985-86.
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Robert Uirliing
Sommers
Rows
Board of Education
Auer
Loveland Sweet Mex Harves
Whittlesey
Twirlely
MNS Wik
Rossel
Jan
Usp
Timraby
Unie
Robert Meerlein
Cony
Duildiye
Meir Homer
Thik City
Echual
Oncins
Loveland
Howes
Leto Wiken
Mace
Criney
Oberlin College
Kirke
Velltta Crowell
Minn Crowell
Constables to Enforce Liquor Laws and Prostitution Rules
A court in this city instructed constables to act as police, investigate liquor law violations and bawdy houses within districts and wards, and report findings for grand jury prosecution. Judge Mich urged duties be carried out despite police presence, noting some returns lacked proper evidence. Constable Tack Alexander reported possible violations but insufficient legal proof prevented action. The grand jury convened at Doelock with Frank I. Payne named foreman.
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Wansiabiee
Hirt
Grand Jury
Jurlye Mich
Nimo
Thik
Aevitry
Stiblok
Heir Ature
Pheré Wag Witt
Lnw
Tack Alexander
Ges
Doelock
Frank I. Payne
Tension escalates at miners trial in Charlestown West Virginia
In Charlestown on May 9, tension rose between operators and Mine Workers factions during the telson trial. The judge stopped further clashes, with attorneys on both sides trading personal slurs. A protest over state proceedings and school board publicity touched the scene as state officials debated the mine army issue and a local fundraiser was noted.
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United Plant
Charlestown
W.va
MIDE
Ux Cour
JM. Woodshin
Yen
Chin
Local Vocalists to Perform in Corry Choral Society Concert
Dozens of local vocalists join Corry Choral Society at the High School auditorium for a Thursday evening concert under Prof. Barth. The program features Gorry leading figures, selections from Gounod to Schubert, with Miss Austin, Miss Lane, and Mr. Weir among soloists. tickets are available at Gondri’s as the Musicale follows Mule Week observances.
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High School
Corry Choral Society
Gorry
Theareuli
Gondri’s
Corus
Paust
Gusneil
the Miller's
Fin Austin
OE Weir
Eve Cadman
Bartlett
A. E. Hemstreet
Estudiantina Lacome
Miss Austin
Neptune Stanley Gordon
Little Trish
James St. Wright
Himmel
Mrs. Memstreet
Phorus Jitersniesion Orchestra
Gounod
Prank Lillie
Furrust
Peiffer
Miss Saga Machines
Miss May Upward
Guy Saxton
Roscoe Devring
QI. Weir
D. A. Hillstrom
Mrs. Chirence Miller
Triton Molloy
Hallesijan
Chora
Minnié Lane
Harding outlines plan for steady coal production
President Harding seeks a permanent coal industry solution based on a steady year round production rate and national distribution. He proposes large funds to support this approach and directs government action to align mining output with winter demand while reducing unemployment.
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Wasitington
Harding Baliaves
Congres
Rotary Club Endorses Community Service Plan Meeting
The Rotary Club met at noon with Jack Loveland presiding as incoming president. Discussion centered on a National Community Sapies program to meet Cor fy recreational needs, stressing low cost and wide cooperation for organized local activities. Local educators, clergy, and Supt. of Schools Heniittenly spoke as the group pledged to advance the effort and expect a temporary committee meeting within days.
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Rotary Club
Jack Loveland
Francis Mahoney
Sapies
Corfy
Alwt
Thie Wieg
Mary
Heniittenly
Milon Ly Brown
Aghtey
Hillstrom
Vueh
Closest Primary Contest in Years
Reports from Pennsylvania indicate a razor thin governor primary race between Gilford Pinchot and George Alter. County support varies, with Philadelphia and Pittsburgh tipping the balance, while rural areas favor Pinchot. Campaigns press claim decisive margins will hinge on urban votes.
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Eby
Marrishurg
Republic
Gilford Pinchot
George Alter
Poiity
Pinchow
Thewes
Clean Up Day urged for Corry residents
Residents in Corry are urged to participate in a May cleanup called Reap Up Day. The campaign covers attic clears, rug and carpet washing, window airing, trash removal, and sanitizing yards, with emphasis on proper disposal and pest control.
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Corry
Big Victory for Irish Free State Unification Support Stated
Dublin May 2 Great victory for the Irish Free State proclaimed as ten IRA leaders signed a statement backing the Pree Suite and unification of the army in support of the Free State. The statement listed insurgent leaders endorsing unity and acknowledged the Pew. Stave.
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Tby United
Dublin
Locomotive Explosion Kills Three Men at Fairhope
Three men died when Engine 7158 exploded on the Ohio railroad near Fairhope Pennsylvania. The blast sent the locomotive to pieces and scattered debris across coal cars and wreckage. Names given include Timothy Conway of Connellsville and O B Newcomer of nearby towns. Rescue and investigation efforts followed as authorities worked to locate other victims and determine the cause.
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Johnstown
Ohio Raiload
Palrhope
Timothy Conway
Heer
Connnliaville
O. B
New Comer
Commission Held Meeting Last Evening
City Commission met at the Municipal building with Mayor Alexander presiding. Routine business predominated including minutes, bills, and April treasurer’s report. expenditures and milk distribution were discussed. ordinances and sidewalk issues were considered, action delayed pending further study and investigations.
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City Commission
Rexualan Vesstin
Alexander
Armaierwills
Co Ty
Grove
Pleming
Center Streu
Tefure
Sounell
Tegaed
Énny Hines
West Pleasant Street
Folletts
Cold April Stuns City With Record Lows and Snow
The April period brought unusually cold, with the month ranking among the coldest on record. Observations show a maximum around 85 and a minimum near 24 degrees, with 0.4 inches of precipitation and significant snowfall totaling about 0.4 inches. Thunderstorms occurred on multiple dates, including the 7th and 13th, amid a generally wintry spell.
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Turing
Oberver
Micke von Phe
Opie
Paul Moaith
Big Well Struck At Tidio ute Report
Tidio ute, May 2. Excitement grows as Carnahan interests bring in one of the best wells in years on the Sig Rite farm in Letterone township. Tools entered the sound and oil is flowing at twenty five minute intervals. Oil men expect initial production around two hundred barrels a day amid nearby leasing by Carnahan Tay, Kapp, Brocklehurst and Flinger.
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Tidioute
Carnahannterests
Sig Rite
Létertone
Feassiles
Tays
Bing
Carnahan
Tay Fart
Kapp
Brocklehurst
Flinger Eiterodis
Tai
Weil
CLAIM JAPS PARTICIPATE IN CHINESE WAR
Shanghai dispatch details an official military communique claiming Japanese forces aided Chinese units in major clashes near Peking and Chansi Sungtime. It notes heavy artillery fire and reports fresh attacks along the Amite run before Chavis Sin Tien as of May Y.
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United Prom
Shanghai
Pei Fuetelli
Chane Sun Tens
Wa Pei Py
Miocsw
Peking
Chary
Alter Rules Against Liquor Shipments
Harrisburg dispatch reports a debate over limiting liquor shipments into Pennsylvania. Attorney General George E Alter and federal prohibition advocates discuss amendments to curb alcohol importation, aiming to prevent underage access and enforce residence changes.
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United Friis
Harrisburg, Bay
Pennsylvania
George E Alter
Reed
Otant
Iowal
Linvor
Beyor
Dispute Arises Over Licensing of Carnivals
A heated debate over proposed Ordinance No. 70 raises carnival license fees to curb amusements. Mayor Alexander backs higher fees to protect moral interests while opponents say the measure in effect dictates city entertainments. Commissioners Rogers Weaver and Laur ie clash over the draft and enforcement next meeting aims to decide.
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Rogers
Fron Council
Comisnés
Corry Amusement
Focal Theater
Citn
Corre Morehusits
Weaver
Armory
Alexander
Reama
Laurie
Murder Case Stumbles on Key Suspects in Danville
In Danville on May 2 officials discussed the mysterious murder of Gettnide Hanny. The interviewee, a doctor, told Sheriff Charles Knox that weeks earlier Alan represented by John Hanna pressured him to perform all surgical procedure linked to the case. Gertrude and Hanna were central figures as investigators questioned John Wyman about possible betrayals in the plot.
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Danville
Wale Wil
Sheri
Charles Knox
Alan
John Hanna
Gertrude
Fee
Hanna
John Wyman
Hare
Fragmented item about governor and court lacking jurisdiction
A damaged United Press dispatch from Jackson May reports Governor Riysaell and a request amid unresolved jurisdiction over a ship. The fragment hints at legal authority issues and a lacking court reach.
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State Armory
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Warren Thomas
Avoid Dietzel
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Leo Gaoks
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Rathbun Brothers
Elizabeth King
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Roy Lareen
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