Spangler Mine Disaster Casts Hamlet in Mourning
In Spangler fraught with tragedy the mine blast at the Reilly shaft claims dozens of lives. Rescue teams pull sixty plus bodies, identify many, while fifty or more workers remain missing as Hamlet Grieved by the worst local mine disaster.
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Scurry Evening Journal
Balkans
Madania Armis Lice
Spangler
United Press
Jonnstown
Reilly Ming
Sping Jon
Elbte
Meyer
Jounstown
Reilly
Spangier
Winers
Spangier Ulospitn
Ari Lie
Suridias
Dhesider Es
Nes
Luke Carr
Wackworth
Chicago ballotting marked by violence report
Fragmentary Chicago scene describes violence at a ballot location, gunfire directed at a target, a special police response, and subsequent disturbances at the scene. The account mentions assailants attempting abduction and officers securing the area amid confusion.
City Commission Meets for Routine Affairs in Regular Session
City officials, led by Mayor Alexander, conduct a regular session with full board. Finance reports show October balance of 7,895.0 and November balance 710,457 after receipts of 3,057.70 and expenditures of 471,012. A sewer complaint on West South street is referred to the superintendent. An ordinance transfers 1,500 from unappropriated funds to incidental fund and tax assessment matters are discussed. The assistant city assessor to prepare 1928 tax duplicates. The meeting adjourns after routine municipal business.
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Alexander
Teton Desmond
West South Street
Rogers
Luis
Laurie
Rotarians Endorse School Bond Issue Vote
The Rotary Club voted unanimously to endorse the bond proposal for the Henge High School building. Members supported the measure and pledged action before polls close. The scene followed a minor debate as Clyde Weir and David Istrom spoke, with Mrs Weir accompanying. Ambulances and mine workers arrived at Miners Hall as a deadly mining incident unfolded nearby.
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Rotary Club
Thilay
Snd
Henge HS
David Iistrom
Clyde Weir
Miorgus
City Budget Report Sets Corry Valuation at 4 850 025
City assessors J D Bentley and P E Westley submitted the 1928 valuations to Corry’s mayor and council noting total city valuation at 4 850 025 with ward breakdowns for occupations and property. They urge equity in clerical salaries affecting assessment of women clerks and suggest adjusting values for fairness.
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Corry
J. D. Bentley
P. E. Westley
City Commission
Bey
First Ward
Second Ward
Third Ward
Yjueth Ward
Bentley
Westliey
Renners Engage In Weekly Meeting With Arts Program
The Renners held a regular weekly gathering on East South Street with poems read by a guest. The program honored American writers and included a biographical sketch of Colin Thaster by Mrs. Grip, plus book reviews and social notices for Mrs. EMF Barlow and Mrs Crippen.
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Renners
East South Street
Rolwallsis
Atdgur Guest
Emf Barlow
Mie
Crippen
East Smith
Wright Treets
Supreme Court Justice Mahlon Pitney Expected to Resign
Washington reports that Associate Justice Mahlon Pitney of the United States Supreme Court plans to resign from the bench soon after Congress reconvenes for a special session on November 20. The move is said to be prompted by illness.
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Washington
Ostice Mahlon Pitney
United States Supreme Hurt
Congress
Allied forces vow to block Turkish advance near Constantinople
London reports Britain will use force if necessary to stop Kemalist demands and prevent seizure of Constantinople. Turkish Nationalist troops press toward the city as British and Greek forces brace for clashes amid fears of a broader crisis. Paris says Marshal Foch is to consider military options as Turks challenge the Mudanin agreement and Ottoman authorities move to seize the capital.
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United Prov
London
Foreign Office
Britain
Mustapha Kemal
Constantinople
Sollonion
Paris
Marshal Torch
Qiiel
Poincaretore
Former Corry Man Killed in West Virginia
William Beers, a former Corry resident aged about 23, died from gunshot wounds at Huntington Hospital after an incident in Huntington West Virginia. Reports say he left Corry after military service and had been employed by West Virginia Paying and Pressed Brick Co. An earlier notice said he was in critical condition following an accident.
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William Beers
Huntington Hospital
Shady Avenue
Fomen Corry
Myntingdon
W. Va
Liste Deers
North
Beers
Corry
Huntington
West Virginia
Open rebellion and attacks unfold in Free State period
In Dublin unrest escalates as insurgents ambush three lorries on Angler Street and rebel forts near Porto Nello barracks attack Free State forces. Reports say Irish independence leaders call for action while Cork mayor’s sister, Miss MacSweeney, goes on hunger strike after arrests.
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Dublin
Angler Street
Anil Mani
A. Baboktantinl
Porto Nello Barracks
Free State
Kenufimio
Smd
Patter
I Mors MacSwines
Cork
Nburgelt Aindisseessen
Miss MacSwinay
Congress May Reconvene On November 20
A Washington dispatch reports Congress will be called into session on November 20. President Martin is expected to announce the call, with early steps focusing on the administration’s reported plan and preliminary measures inside federal departments.
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Congress
Pittsburgh Plus steel price case delayed to six months
Hearings on the Pittsburgh Plus steel price case resume in Washington with the federal trade commission signaling the decision cannot be rushed. Prosecution aims to finish within six weeks, while the defense seeks four to five months. The case has dragged on since last January.
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United Press
Washington
Pittsburgh
Federal Trade Commission
School Board Held Meeting Last Evening
The regular meeting of the Board of Regulation held last evening noted four teen defaulters with judgments for unpaid per capita. duplicates were approved. The secretary’s monthly report was approved for the minutes, and the new electric lights at the hotel school were reported unsatisfactory and referred for action.
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DP Smith
Hatel Yehuul
JS Rogers
Big Cut in G C P Ranks in Congress
United Press reports Woodrow Wilson predicted Democrats will gain control of Congress. He believes Republicans will lose a substantial minority in the House and Senate, with chances of progressive Republicans allying with Democrats to challenge the regular party leadership.
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Wilson
Washington
Navy
Woodrow Wilson
S Street
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le Temecrats Amity
Lise Iy
Aluction Stery
Lrg
Fsmor
Wxpissed
Ion
Hardie May
Wilon
Market closures mark election day across exchanges
United Press reports the New York Stock Exchange and other markets were closed today due to the national elections. No market activity or reports issued as voters decide outcomes.
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United Press
NEW York
New York Stock Exchange
Voters Prepare for Historic Election Across Nation
Polls opened as voters faced a major nationwide ballot including the House, Senate, governors, and state legislatures. Republicans tout confidence in gains, while Democrats push back, with key issues like alcohol laws shaping contests in Pennsylvania and other states. The election marks a pivotal test for party control and governance across the United States.
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New York
Tomslof
United States
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Iran
Elaima
Pennsylvania
Gifford Pinechot
John A. McSparan
Pinchot
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Massachusetts
California
New Jersey
Maryland
Tis
Narrisuurg
Gifford Pinchot
John McSpareran
Mare
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House
Philadelphia
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