Bitter canal war looms over Beaver to Struthers route
A 12 foot canal from Beaver, Pa to Struthers, Ohio, would widen Beaver and Mahoning rivers, with four locks on the Beaver and three on the Mahoning. Proponents in Youngstown push the plan to improve water transport for fuel and finished goods, while rivals in Pittsburgh rail and allied industries oppose it. The dispute centers on who profits from a deepened river route amid federal funding and legislative timing.
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Bulter
Lake Erie
Ohio River
Ohio-Pennsylvania
Beaver-to-Struthers
Youngstown
Pittsburgh
Richard J. Lamb
United Press
Tri-State
Beaver
Mahoning
Ohio
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Senate Commerce Committee
Unill
Monongahela
Allegheny
Struthers
Beaver River
New Brighton
Beaver Falls
Koppel
Newport
Manolingtown
Edinbnirg
Lowellville
1St
Great Lakes
Warrea
Niles
Girard
McDonald
Osio
Greenville
Sharpsville
Sharp1
Farrell
New Castle
Pennsy
Villas AL Worst
Ditisburgh
Chicago
Zonies
Council approves ten year street lighting contract
City council moved to approve a ten-year street lighting contract with the Pennsylvania Electric Company after weighing costs of 350000 to 450000 and noting potential future savings. Officials argued municipal power plants are risky and anticipate overall utility rate declines aiding later reductions.
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Conneil
Pway
Pennsylvania
Electric Company
Journal
Corry
Senate Veto Looms Over Patman Bonus Bill Debate
Congress faces a clash as telegrams pressure for the Patman Bonus plan while President Roosevelt signals vetoes on immediate cash payments to veterans. Supporters fear mounting opposition may doom the measure, with risks to economic recovery and the broader defense effort.
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United States Senate
Charles Cougadin
Patman
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Senate
Bebyoun
Dors
Huntig
Twenty Years Ago in Corry High School Notes
May 1915 items recount the corry high school junior day success and local society notes. Corry Motor Club discusses opposing a proposed auto license fee increase. Obituaries note the passing of William Loomis. Other items include travels and local residents' activities around Erie region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry High School
Corry Motor Club
W. E. Marsh
Harrisburg
Gasoline tax polling stirs party papers in Pennsylvania
Readers weigh in as May 3 mood shifts over state Senate and Governor Earle proposals. A one cent gasoline tax hike faces Republican newspapers while a two cent plan has drawn sharp opposition. Public reaction reflects oil industry pressures and partisan alignment.
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State Senate
Earle
Senate
Notable Birthdate Forecast and Miscellaneous Reflections
Fragmented forecast mentions birthdate guidance and a suggestion of talents in a line of work. References to Dee and a 1936 line hint at romance and pleasure occupying attention. Includes dated cautions and a note on September 1135 and a petroleum industry motif with a political undertone.
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Dee
Danger Ag
Contested Capitol Spending Splits Congress Over Washington
Lawmakers debate capital expenditures with Blanton pushing cuts to District funding while Loy backs a dormitory for officials and Maverick envisions a public visit ramp and affordable housing. The article notes tensions between representatives and citizens amid proposed projects and cost concerns.
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Thomas Blanton
Tex
Dinli-Capitol Group
District of Columba
Congress
Blantor
Washington
Geessinoh
Pri- Washington
Wesley Loy
From $9 to Hollywood Starlet Jean Muir Story
Hollywood May 8 Jean Muir came to Hollywood three years ago with only $9 and now builds a minimum nest egg from film earnings while planning retirement after saving 1250,000. Her tale starts with hidden crumpled dollars in a dresser drawer and a lean start in cheap rooms and backstreet offices before she lands a test and a chance at stardom in Hollywood.
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Hollywood
Calif
Jean Muir
New York
Jean
Smnoking
Les
Waerner Brothers
Brooklyn
Uoet
Allegheny River Rise Shapes Franklin Forecast
Franklin May 8 The Allegheny River stood seven feet below flood stage today as mild rises from recent falls continued. A crest of around 11 feet was anticipated tomorrow, with no imminent change in flood conditions expected. Also noted was a local report about a dog named Louie for catching rats, claimed as a world record by Wis. resident Heimuchi Upake.
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Franklin
War department and government arrange key votes
A fragmented report notes arrangements with the war department and other government bodies. It mentions Ariane Wan Oyu and Tir Broupe, and that Nile Parke Semies votes may back Mayerlak's proposal with site speech funds provided.
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Othier
Areneies Wan Oyu
Nile Parke Semiies
Dini Op Mayerlak
Beaver to Struthers Canal Plan Aimed at Great Lakes Route
Army engineers will approve the Beaver to Struthers canal plan, extending a clear channel from Beaver, Pennsylvania to Lake Erie via Struthers and Ashtabula, linked to a broader industrial canal network. The project envisions capacity for metals production and a multi‑furnace operation to support regional industry.
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Beaver-to-Struthers
Lake Erie
Onto River Canal Board
Onle River
Great Lakes
Canal Board
John K. Tener
Pennsylvania
Lac Erie
Ohio River
Army Engineers
Beaver
Struthers and
Ashtabula
National Music Week Observed With Radio Programs
National Music Week runs May 5 to 12. Highlights include WIZ airings from 0:80 to 1:00 Navy Band, 11:30-12:15 Development of Broadcast Music, 1:30-2:30 Jacques Gordon violin and John Powell piano, and 7:00-8:00 WOR Little Symphony Orchestra. Corry joins 2,000 communities in observing the event.
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Wordsworth
Navy
WIZ
Jacques Gordon
John Powell
WOR
Little Symphony Orchestra
Damresch
American Academy In
Rome
Corry
Idiosyncrasy and Peculiarity in Language Use
The excerpt notes that idiosyncrasy and peculiarity differ in bent usage. It argues a peculiarity of someone is a craving or aversion, not a simple for phrase, illustrating proper stemmer handling and grammatical nuance in literary discussion.
Paris Styles Red Poly tone Dress by Philippe et Gaston
Paris style designers Philippe and Gaston present a red Poly tone dress in light wool with a straight wrap skirt opening over the left thigh. A hip length blouse features three quarter sleeves and shirred waist, with a scarf like belt and wide cuffed sleeves in contrasting leather look. Molyneme showcases beige sheer wool crepe daytime dress.
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Paris
Philippe Et Gaston
Fashion Tip Highlights Sheer Wool Etepe Lines
The note praises sheer wool etepe fabrics in soft hues for street and afternoon wear. It cites Philippe et Gasto and Molyneux presenting attractive models in this material and shade.
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Philippe Et Gasto
Molyneux
11 000 Verdict in Westmoreland Suit
United Press reports in ORMENSBURG Pa May 8 a Westmoreland County jury awarded John A Rodgers 11000 in a damage suit. Rodgers and Cavalier were Greensburg residents. Rodgers, a guest in Cavalier's car, alleged he was injured when the auto collided with another near Port Matilda Center County last October.
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United Press
Ormensburg
Westmoreland Courty Courts
John A. Rodgers
Joke C
Greensbirg
Rongers
Cavalier
Port Matilda
Center County
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Ray Wortes
J. &. Graves
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Glen R. Davis
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Flo
Tven
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Maverick
Hollywood Alm Shop
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Wis
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