Fire devastates Oil City district as blaze hits business block
A $700,000 fire ripped through the Oil City business district damaging stores and offices. Amid city business, Gordon was re named school tax collector but cleared of charges. The city treasurer withdrew as candidate after a major school board meeting. A Spark street project and new fire station estimate of 4000 dollars were discussed as officials met with City Council to finalize plans.
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Gordon
City Counsell
Dleu
City orders curb pump project halted after permit revocation
Corry Auto Supply Co faced police resistance while attempting to excavate for curb pumps in front of East Main Street property. At a special council session, officials ordered Armitage to stop and revoked the excavation permit issued by City Engineer Dickson. An earlier attempt to install gasoline pumps was halted as relocation work continued, with several former dealers’ curb pump permits rescinded.
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Corry Auto Supply Company
East Minstrent
Hell Wetibn
Bat
Armittage
Corry Alita Rupe Dy
Tia
East Main Street
Mr. Armitage
N. Te. Dickson
Unismonny
Acton
Cotinol
Paxravatlon
Corry
Alstel
My. Armitage 9
Ma Dickson
Cornell
School Board Meeting Weighs Tax Charge Exonerates Gordon
The school board excused tax collector G H Gordon from charges of irregularities after a lengthy discussion. The meeting approved $250 for summer playgrounds, welcomed new member Edwin J Lewis, and named D Leach as school treasurer. A report on April finances was presented, with expenditures and a May 1 balance noted.
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George H. Gordon
P. TA
Edwin J Lewis
D. Leach
Lennick
Grand Street
G. H. Gordon
Jeter
Irene Mullen
City ‘Treasure
Tipton
Gottom
Moore
Gordon
Curtis
Waa
Trenguier D
Leach
Schoel Snane
Dia Wience
Rockefeller backs ousting Stewart at Standard Oil
Senate Teapot Dome investigators praised John D. Rockefeller for seeking to oust Robert W. Stewart as head of Standard Oil of Indiana. Leo Rover prepared a grand jury indictment, basing action on Stewart’s conflicting testimony and supporting a broader business clean up. Witnesses Walsh Nye lauded Rockefeller’s move as a step toward reform.
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Senate
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Indiana
Herbert Little
Washington
Robert W. Stewart
Tridiana
U.S
Leo Rover
Penry
Rover
Rockefelter
Stewart
Teapot Dome
Serato Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Gerald P. Nye
North Dakota
Ape
Rockefellers
Walsh
Pot
Tnto Tie Coninental
U. S
Chinese Situation Continues Critical
United Press reports from Peking and surrounding areas describe renewed engagements between Japanese and Chinese forces. New troop movements, artillery and aircraft deployments were noted as fighting persisted near Tientsin and surrounding regions with unclear casualty figures. General Chang Tso-lin pledged to cease offensive actions against advancing forces, signaling heightened tension across northern China.
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A. G. Bess
United Press
Peking
China
Chiba
Kaile
Tientaima
Chang Tso
Lin
Armia
Lie
Chang
Berlin
Tsinan
Shanghili
Tageblat Sai Today
Expenditures Outlined in Smith Campaign Records
United Press reports details of George Vannamee testimony to a Senate committee on Governor Smith's campaign spending. itemized disbursements include $41,000 to Justis Ware and smaller sums to multiple recipients across states. the largest gift, $50,000 plus a $20,000 donation, came from William Kenney of New York.
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Smith
United Press
New York
At Smith Tor
George TR Vannamee
Senate Campaign Investigating Committee
Vannamee
Jusi O
Atte
Wainamee
Justis B. Ware
San Francisco
California
Joseph F. Gaffes
Wile
Herbert Lohman
War Tod
Robert, Dowling
George Gordon Battle
Howard Cillinan
James W Gerard
Democratic National
Prank O'Connor
Toronto
Cmaiies
Henry Morgent
Agron Mauraberg
Byanilin D. Roosevelt
Sting
Marines Saved After Their Forced Landing
United States Marine plane forced to descend near Pis Pis Aten due to engine trouble during a mining survey. Pilot Captain 5. D. Howard and Corporal Cole survived with no injuries as a Marine detachment under Lieutenant fore rescued them at La Litzamine after the crash.
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Unite. de
Fore
la Litzamine
Questionnaires When Corry Motor Club Considers Gas Station
Members receive three propositions on central gas station versus contracting with local dealers for discounts. Questionnaires ask if the club should buy land build and operate a gas station for members or restrict to negotiating discounts on gasoline oil tires chains and accessories. Return by May 15 to club headquarters.
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Corry Motor Club
Cory Matey Cluny of & Gasoline and Supply Station
Corry Motor
Tye
Y' Lead ers to Meet Here for Y M C A Meeting
Corry will host a gathering of YMCA teachers from Oil City Warren Bradford Franklin Ridgway Titusville and Erie with a dinner at 615 p m Friday May 1 where state secretary Philo Dix will speak Directors attending include A L Mould J E Hall J O Hertzler M J Schubacker D Milloy John Z Miller M D Pletcher L T Briges P L Cleveland W C Hoffman R L Roberts R B Sinclair J C Ainsworth N Harrington and William Robinson. BOY WALRUM PEDDLER MONESSEN Pa May 10 Frank Swansick 14 believed to be Monessen's youngest bootlegger was arrested yesterday for dispensing liquor at his home.
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Corry
Pennsylvania
Erie
Y. M.C
Oil City
Warren
Bradford
Franklin
Ridgway
Titusville
W.C. Hoffman
R L. Roberts
R. B. Sinclair
J.C. Ainsworth
N. ©. Harrington
William Robinson
Walrum Peddler
Monessen
Frank Swansick
Believe Farm Relief Hoodoo Upset Hoover
Indiana May 1 Senator James K Watson defeats Herbert Hoover in party caucus signaling weakness in Hoover's farm program and testing delegation loyalties. Watson gains control of Indiana's delegation with implications for Kansas City convention amid Republican presidential race dynamics. Wyans Woeblen receives endorsement as Watson backer with unopposed ballot status.
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Indianapolis
Ind
James K. Wat Son
Herbert Huever
Intians
Sendtur Wars
Sun Estididi
Takile Hoover
Middle ‘West
Watson
Milivia
Kansas City
Imig
Amti
Hoover
Oscar G. Foellinger
Staif
Troettinger
Indiana
Wyans Woeblen
Edison Talk Delights Kiwanis at Erie Luncheon
The Kiwanis Club heard Hy George Pimley recount Edison’s life and achievements from boyhood to major inventions including the phonograph and telegraph, noting Edison earned $200,000 by age twenty-two. Pimley, of Erie, shared anecdotes and current work such as synthetic rubber research. Visitors included Saylor of Philadelphia Pinney of Brie and Pallant of Ene.
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Edison
Kiwanis Club
Remiar
Weeter Union Telegraph Company
Bell Telephone
Eli AL
WW. D. Saylor
Philadelphia
C.D. Pinney
Brie
D. W. Pallant
Ene
Big Woods Fire on Jackson Hill Spreads Near Spring Creek
Reports say a serious forest fire roams Jackson Hill near Spring Creek, with an extensive blaze threatening properties. Four large forces are mobilized to help contain the flames as authorities warn of risk to nearby homes. Also, a landslide at Grottamare buries railway and houses, injuring about thirty and cutting communications.
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Jackson Hill
Spring Creek
Fire Apparatus From Neighboring Cities Fight Elm Street Blaze
Fire equipment from nearby cities respond to a row of structures on Elm Street. The blaze spreads quickly as crews from local firms including Lea Wholesale Grocery work to contain the flames and prevent further damage. No injuries reported at this time.
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Jarling Fron
Fie Kats
Elm Street
Leednur
Losey
Oil City Fire Levels Salvation Army Citadel
A massive fire swept Oil City in May, damaging the Salvation Army citadel and surrounding businesses. The blaze, starting from an undetermined source in the Coffee Feed Company store, engulfed multiple factories and warehouses, including Leedom Wholesale Grocery and the Sayre Brothers ice cream plant, with losses estimated around seven hundred thousand dollars. Firefighters and city departments battled the flames, aided by rail and water resources. no injuries were reported.
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United Press
Oil City
Jstore
Boreland Lumber Company
Leedom Wholesale Grocery Company
Moore Brothers Ice Crear
EL Stath
Sony and Our
Franklin and
Titusville
Hume
Pennsylvanie Pail
Sruivshieeriyg
Leedata Grocers Pompanty
Phe Tourmyit
Lod Lier
Judy
Mblderii
Gu City
Mi Atple Seriuk
O'Ptack
Adyites
Ils
Aflvenorm Stati Jihwe
Salvation Army Citadel
John Brigner
Yi. Carry
Leedomi Brothiers
Crittery Establishment
Borland Lumiér Company Nifiors End
Mulvey Tin-Shop
Clyde Dufide
Irina Weaplelin
Tusville Aid Kno
Wil PiLy
Five Best Radio Features Highlight Tonight
Radio listings show WJZ Hookup with pianist Joseph Shevinne at 30 past the hour and Maxwell at EDT hour. WOR Newark presents Choir Invisible and a Denver Concerts Music Week program in EDT. WRC Washington offers U. & Band at 3 EDT.
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WJZ
Joseph Shevinne
Maxwell
Newark
Invisible
WRC
Washington
U. & Band
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Shoop
Smith Campaign
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Hotel Corry
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Big Woods
Grottamare
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