Improvements touted as cause of three railroad deaths
Philadelphia and Reading milk train derails after an open switch at a trestle near Harrisburg. Engineer L Williams, fireman AO Polk, and brakeman AC Welchwer die. Williams pinned beneath wreckage. investigation by Reading officials begins.
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P.R.R
United Pread Vwiladelphia
Philadelphia
Reading
L. Williams
AO Polk
AC Welcher
Readirye
Williams
Deichey
Halk
Resere
Dial
Reading Railway
New Directory Soon Ready for Delivery Here
A historical note indicates a forthcoming directory for 1924 to be delivered soon in Union City. Mr. Kingwin and the project team prepare to distribute copies by the coming week. The item mentions a Kinderard Milk week and delivery timing within the next seven days.
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William TW Ritwin
Kleine Corey Union City
Mr. Kingwin
Fracas leads to multiple arrests after disorderly night
Police report a series of arrests following a Friday disturbance near North Center. Special Officer Smith intervened but the incident escalated, resulting in several youths being taken into custody while a visiting business associate, J. Davie, was observed in town.
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Pallee Cu Uopiue
North Center
Smith
Isturbanca
May 12 event cited by Corry Chapter of the Red Cross
An archival notice references May 12 for the Corry Chapter of the Red Cross with details on ward solicitation and a welcoming letter from an expanding group. The fragmentary text notes a formal call for participation and support from local residents and officials.
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Corry
Ameren Red Censs
Baseball Bat Manufacture Planned Here At Local Mills
Local firms announce a major bat making operation on Jeving Street with Harry Kynnk of Elkin and John Claptoldier leading work. They will process thousands of feet of timber from the Love foundry site and nearby tracts on Hare Creek road, supplying products from Elwin and Trying Street mills. The expansion includes hundreds of thousands of feet of timber, a broad sawmill business, and new operations within weeks as Lyons and Dingfordy, Gordon Garrow Doud Hill, and others push wood into bat production.
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Harry Kynnk
Elkin
John Claptoldier
Alveniitrust
Love Foundry
Jeving Street
Hare Creek
George Gordon
Lyons
Elwin
Corryites Witnesses in Civil Suit at Erie Court
Corry witnesses endure considerable interest as a civil suit brought by Rubenmtoihh Brothers of Dunkirk versus Sacue. The case concerns a disputed junk deal linked to a Dunkirk firm and Corry, with two witnesses subpoenaed and one claim for 5200. The trial was set to begin at 10 oclock Friday morning, with local officials observing.
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Mit
Jm DeVere
Allegheny Valley
Oley
Pitesturgh
Iin
Ethik
Sedgwick
River Ridge
Braydon
Biren
Thir Uty
Pitehingh
Raifraud Company
Acyl
Rubenmtoihh
Naumgarten
Dunkirk
Corryman
Rubin
Rrie Alderminn
Nia
Stresemann's Regime Slowing Down As Coalition Frays
United Pros reports Stresemann’s coalition weakening with signs of a potential shift to a reactionary bloc or dictatorship. Forecasts say the chancellor could fall if Socialists abandon demands, though temporary stability is seen possible. Local notes mention Gaylord Reiter returning home, Fay Austin visiting Warren, and Ray Blakoulee’s discharge from Corry Hospital to Sherman with his wife.
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Pros. Realan
Nuys I
Guxrav Stremmann
Streemann
Neotiationa
Cristo
Rene Furnee
Gaylord Reiter
Reiter
Wayne Street
Fay Austin
Warren
Ray Blakoulee
Corry Hospital
Sherman
Ford comments at Toronto on expansion plans and politics
Ford said Ford industries would spend ten million dollars on expansion across Canada in the coming year. He avoided political remarks, saying questions about the U.S. president were irrelevant. He warned that work alone did not kill leaders and spoke on motor industry growth and the St Lawrence waterway project as key national issues.
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United Prom
Toronto
Ont
Henry Ford
Ford Industries
Canada
United States
Ford
Harting
Wilson
Anthare
Boyde
Bond issue approval sparks mixed campaign in state election
An article fragment outlines a contentious bond issue vote tied to state highway funding and administration. It references political figures and districts, hints at turnout, and notes arguments for and against the measure amid campaign pressure and regional implications.
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Philidelphia
State Highway Department
Audi
Bern
Waterford
Corry
Yowigsville
Walton Trial in Oklahoma Sees Postponement and Plea Run
Fragmented report notes a Walton impeachment trial in Oklahoma with a postponement to 1:30 and a Supreme court like Senate recess. Attorneys requested further delay while the governor was to enter a plea in the big afternoon session.
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Oklahoma
Okla
Tharing
Guy
Walter
Senate
Biken
Walton
Stokes’ Wife Testifies In Divorce Case In New York
Helen Elwood Stokes took the stand to recount alleged feud details with W. D. Stokes amid a high profile divorce in New York. The crowded court heard her describe her marriage and personal struggles as she faced questions about her relationship and alleged defamation attempts linked to the Chicago case.
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Stokes
New York
Helen Elwood Stokes
Gitter
W. D. Stokes
Millionair
Chicago
Mire Stokes
Uotice
Sugar price cuts push refined sugar lower
New York report notes another price reduction in refined sugar. National Sugar, Warren, Atkin, and McCallan lowered the cost to 0.88 per pound, signaling a continued drop in sugar prices.
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United Pros
New York
National Sugar
Warren, Atkin and McCallan
11000 Miners Out in Pittston Coal Fields
In Pittston Pennsylvania on November 1 more than 111,000 miners walked out in a strike against the Pennsylvania Coal Company despite district officials urging workers to remain on the job. The broader anthracite field saw many mines idle as All Saints Day celebrations continued, with plans for a resumption of work tomorrow in some areas.
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Pittston
Pletston
Pennsy'vania Coat Company
Plas
United Mite
Nile
All Saints Timy
Unfavorable Weather Dampens Local Parade and Dance
A large indoor parade in a winter storm drew hundreds of participants and many no-shows as rain and wind halted outdoor activities. The Port garage, Arcade, and local sponsors awarded prizes for costumes while the Suite Armory hosted a masquerade dance until early morning, despite reduced turnout and disruptions to planned events.
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Westher
Walldike
Cibaens
Mallowe'n
Raynwte
Cohen
Etoco
Joly Paulton
Sim Jackman
Harold’ Merher
de NeNutt
Downey
Suite Armory
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Rathbusss
Terry
Elmer Gilhetteon
John Paulsin
Britain Hails Settlement of Liquor Issue
United Press reports Britain and the United States reached a settlement on liquor issues tied to patrols near U.S. waters. The accord, approved by the conference, allows British passenger ships to carry sealed liquor for American passengers, easing tensions over territorial sovereignty and exchange practices in Atlantic waters.
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Britain
United States
Waslington
Nay
United State
Department of Justice
London
Great Britain
Pritt Fle
Ity
Ellis
Erry
Liequor
Aeros
Abantic
Anid Atts
Hrish
Itstitta
Muraitsk
Lloyd George Resting After Strenuous Trip
Lloyd George rests after a long international swing through Canada and the United States. He describes the journey as taxing yet pleasant, detailing dozens of receptions and dinners during his American hospitality tour, concluding with a quiet stay on Ranger Island as polar ice touches.
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United Press
Walley
New L
Lloyd George
Mays
Ranger Island
Canada
United Frets
NEW York
Williams
Brooklyn
Poincare Maintains France Policy Unchanged in Reparations Debate
Paris reports Premier Poincare insisting France will not alter its stance on reparations despite the tensions surrounding the Ruhr. He warns against freeing Germany from obligations prematurely, arguing a strong, united front is needed while denouncing delays as harmful to Allied solidarity.
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Paris
Premer Poincare
Nevars
Gutalton
Paine
Ware
Geuning
France
Versailles
ASG
Germany
Allios
Ruher
Ruhr
Gustantous
Siagin
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Ayons and Dingfelder
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Oi) City
Stresemann
Mars
United Prest
British Statesman
Long Island
Poincare
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