Driscoll Defeat Spurs Inquiries In 20th District Race
Dennis J. Driscoll, a New Deal supporter who exposed fake telegrams, lost the 20th district race to Benjamin Jarrett by about 2,000 votes in western Pennsylvania. Reports say the Democratic state committee and county committees will contest the election, citing intimidation and excessive spending by utilities and other interests.
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Mercer
New Deal
Dennis J. Driscoll
Senate
Driscoll
Benjamin Jarrett
Pennsylvania
Senate Campaign Committee
Iustrial
Utility
Wired Pronta
Harrisburg
Demcratic
State Committee
20Th
Congressional District
Binjamin Jarrett
Dennis J. Dristot
Demarst
David L. Lewrence
Oha
Ranan
Becker Faces Death In Tower Murder Trial
Brookville Pa Nov 5 John Beeker proclaimed his innocence in the death of Kate Bracken a 42 year old railroad telegrapher found slain in her watch tower April 10 Beeker said it did not do it as a 12 man jury convicted him and he awaits execution in the electric chair for the murder prompting a calm defense and enduring claims of innocence.
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United Press
Brookville
John Beeker
Pennsylvania
Kate Bracken
Miss Bracken
Kiwanians Hear Talks On Tuesday Election
Twenty four members of the Corry Tiwania Clity and two guests, Ben F. Swartz of Erie and James D. Williamson of Corry, attended today’s meeting at Hotel Corry. No guest speaker, but impromptu talks on the presidential election by club members. Orrin M. Hivare, nominating chairman, distributed ballots for officer elections for the new year, to be held at next week’s meeting.
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Corry Tiwania Clity
Ben F. Swartz
Erie
James D. Williamson
Corry
Orrin M. Hivare
Railroad Employee Sentenced 10 Years in Murder Case
Pittsburgh November 5 40 year old railroad machinist Frank Cheel pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 10 to 20 years for the slaying of his former sweetheart His surprise plea and testimony preceded the verdict as Judge Heber presided over the case
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Frank Cheel
Cheel
Mike Wo Heber
Erie Man Is Killed In Auto Crash
Joseph Devinales, 25, died in a collision when his car struck a tree and burst into another vehicle. Deputy Coroner Charles Leone called it a fatal auto accident, the year’s 24th road death in Erie.
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United Prone Arte
Joseph Devinales
More Material Purchased for School Project
Hien for additional material to the Usha In the construction of Line Vo tational school building Were recheiv ed to members of the Board of Edu cation and contracts were set last evening for various items. Contracts were allowed as follows: U.S. Radiator company, boiler and all equipment, $544, C. A, Dulce, Cam ry, macvilors, for 334140 pipes and fittings for $265, and nipples and ad ditional fittings for $25.70, Kinney, Spiesman and Wailer, Coury, ventila tors, $800.80, Neth 'and company, Erie, skylights, $243 The board ac cepted the bid of HL. Rowe, Corry, for electrical material, reserving the right to purchase any item, as unit prices other bids received were from: Buckeye Blower company, Philadel phia, for ventilators, and Central Supply company of Erie, boiler, President. Mrs. H. G. Barnes' pre sided at the meeting which was at tended by Directors Lambing, Shoop, Henton and Monroe. After the bids were opened the 'board members sate ulated the items in a committee ses s ion and later allowed the contrac
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Usha
Board of Education
U.S
C. A, Dulce, Camry
Macvilors
Kinney, Spiesman and Wailer
Coury
Neth ‘and Company
Erie
Lambing, Shoop, Henton
Monroe
Titusville youth confesses extortion plot against banker
A 14 year old boy in Titusville confessed to attempting to extort 820,000 from banker L McKinney under threat of death. Federal and local officers arrested him en route to collect money after he drafted and mailed an October 25 note demanding 3,000 at a street corner and threatening the McKinney family.
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United Press
Titusville
L . McKinney
Clarence H. Faulkinburg, Jr
Shirley Temple
Hope Roosevelt Seen as New Peace Leader
London reports a hopeful reaction to FDR's election win with calls for him to guide a united world peace effort. Observers praise his broad victory margin and view his leadership as key to advancing peaceful cooperation and improved conditions globally.
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Roosevelt
United Press London
Iia
United World
Roosevelt Wins Pennsylvania Vote by Large Plurality
United Press report from Philadelphia notes President Roosevelt leads with a 652000 vote plurality over Gov. Landon as Democrats gain seats in state government. Roosevelt’s margin pushes party totals to record levels in Pennsylvania history with Democrats winning auditor general and treasurer posts and expanding congressional representation from 23 to 27.
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Ross Downing
United Press
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
al’ M
London
Bree EU
Senate
Ine
James Buchanan
Warren R. Roberts
Bethlehem
E. Arthur Sweeny
Greensburg
Frank E. Baldwin
William P. Schell
Clair Ross
Butler
Charles A. Waters
Frank L. Pinola
Kingston
Willam H. Berry
President's Buenos Aires visit planned during inter-American conference
Washington reports indicate secret preparations for President Franklin D. Roosevelt to travel to Buenos Aires during the inter-American conference on peace. The U S Navy may deploy the cruiser Indianapolis to convey the presidential party, with the cruiser Chester acting as convoy. Navy officials would not confirm sailing details.
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Roosevelt
Buenos Aires
United Press
Washington
Franklin D. Rosevelt
State Department
Caribbean
U. S
Indianapolis
Uncle Sam
Chester
Long Beach
Cal
Navy Department
One Injured In Three Way Truck Crash
Three vehicles including two Iron Corry trucks collided on the Clymer Panma highway. Jersey Day truck helper Marlin Novak of Jersey City suffered head lacerations but escaped serious injuries and was treated at Corry hospital before leaving. The van laden with grapes overturned. other occupants were uninjured.
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Clymer-Panma
Toebo
Marlin Novak
Ogien Avenue
Jerwny City
Tewits
Lo Coiry' Hospital
Novak
Horace B. Schwartz
Hendwickstrest
Brooklyn
George Caynriie
Cory
Perry M. Nichols
Maymonil Suars
Ummjred
Madrid Citizens Engaged in War Amid Capital Siege
Madrid is under fierce engagement as Loyalists and rebels clash near Getafe and Leganes, just south of the city. Loyalist forces press a Servish offensive with artillery and machine guns, while rebel bombers raid the capital, one crashing in Dona Carlota after aerial combat with Loyalist ships.
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United Press
Ciizens of
Madrid
Armieu
Giles
Getafe Wirport
Leganes
Hue
Capatal
Maritime Strike Continues Amid Federal Pressure
The maritime strike persists as President Moose urges action and federal pressure rises to secure a settlement. In New York, sympathy actions intensify amid internal Union criticism of a behind closed doors agreement with ship owners. Continued coverage on Page Five.
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Washington
Moosewell Petuons
Woran
New York
Sramers
Ylio
San Rayic
Osmiurit'ms
Heavy Snow Causes City Damage and Hazards
Heavy wet snow fell Wednesday sweeping through the city and forcing hazardous driving conditions. Windshields iced over, cars stranded, and several accidents were reported near stations. Utilities repaired snapped lines quickly with no serious delays, while minor property damage and losses prompted calls for winter galoshes and warm attire.
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Corry
Bell Te'ephone Company
Lealery
Christmas Vacation Period Change in Corry Schools
Corry's Board of Education followed Superintendent Ralph Dewey's recommendation to shift the Christmas vacation to December 24 to January 2, inclusive, removing the week before Christmas and the gap between Christmas and New Year. Merchants signed a petition supporting the change as better for students and families.
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Corry
Board of
Vucation Last Hight
Ralph Dewey
Senator Davis sails to Europe from New York
Senator James J. Davis of Pennsylvania sails from New York aboard the Queen Mary for a visit to relatives in Wales and Great Britain after a stop in Iasi. The trip begins after he leaves for Europe on the liner Queens Mary.
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Davis
Europe
New York
U. 8
James J. Davis
Iasi
Wales
City to Seek 21000 Sewer Bond With State Aid
City Treasurer Frank J. Wessey prepares data for a 21000 sewer bond application to the State Department of Internal Affairs. City Solicitor Blaine Kincaid helps compile the data as a rush of work strains the treasurer. Officials expect filing within ten days and may call a special session to finalize preliminaries for the issuance.
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Frank J. Wessey
State Department of
Pai Sd
Har Nsburg
Couvell
City warns against throwing snow into streets
Director of Streets Stanley H Nichols announced that dumping snow from sidewalks and driveways into the middle of streets in the business section must stop. He noted narrow escapes and said police will arrest repeat offenders. The street department favors lining snow along curbs but opposes street dumping as the main trouble source.
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Stanley H. Nichols
He Street Department
Rivers and Creeks Near Flood Stage in Western PA
Western Pennsylvania rivers surged toward flood stage with heavy rain. One death reported as Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers rose about nine feet in 24 hours. Skiff accident drowned Charles Mason on the Allegheny. Flood crest forecast near 24 feet, Leetpoint 25 feet. Kane area reports nine inches of snow. Roads blocked. vehicles stranded. Luke B. Graham returns from Washington and Philadelphia.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
St. Patrick's
Warner
Ohio
Allegheny
Monongahela
Charles Mason
le Point
Kane
Highway patrolman witnesses Pittsfield man struck by car
CorP Carlson of the state highway patrol witnessed a Pittsburgh area pedestrian accident yesterday afternoon. Lawrence Nipeik of Pittsfield walked near the highway when a motorcycle passed. An auto then struck the man, dragging him about thirty feet before he was thrown over an embankment. The car stopped after about forty more feet.
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Pittsfield
Accident Near Pittsfield Injures Nipetic
A snow covered windshield contributed to a collision near Pittsfield. Nipetic suffered a shoulder and leg injury and was taken to Corry hospital. Eric DeLong stated his car skidded despite braking. he was not detained. Reporter Wallace DeLong, 912 East 9th Street, noted DeLong was en route to his mother in law’s home, who had been struck earlier that morning.
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Carlson
Nipcik
Corry Hospital
Corry ‘Hospital
Wallace DeLong
East 9Th Street
Eric
Nipetic
Corp. Carlsén
DeLong
Truce Called as Voting Ends for Mediator Hyde Park
President Roosevelt signals no reprisals and hopes campaign bitterness fades to unite the nation. Advisors say he seeks a richer, happier country and plans to host Eugenio Pacelli, the papal secretary of state, at the White House before returning to Washington.
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Hyde Park
Roosevelt
United States
Eugenio Cardinal Pacelli
Lutcheon
Washington
Barge Described as Adrift Near Dunkirk During Tug Tow
Lake Erie coast guardsmen launched a search for the barge Estelle Haber after it broke loose from the tug Ballenas near Dunkirk while being towed from Buffalo to Erie, Pennsylvania. One man is believed aboard the drifting vessel as dusk fell.
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Buefalo
Lake Erie
Coast
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