Off year voters head to polls as relief rush continues
Floods in New England prompt off year elections while relief and rehabilitation surge in Vermont and surrounding states. Thousands remain homeless as Red Cross and soldiers distribute food clothing and medical supplies. Rail service and communications gradually restore amid ongoing rescue efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Minott
United Press
Soston
New England
Vermont
Red Cross
Bolton
Waterbury
Duxbury
Isis
Hood
Vermone
Connecticut
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Fire at St John the Baptist Orphanage Kills Three Boys
Three boys died and 79 children were rescued after a fire at St John the Baptist Orphanage in Gladstone New Jersey. An oil heater explosion in a converted stable dormitory caused the blaze. Firefighters lacked water and fought with chemicals, as nuns and a priest helped evacuate children. Local authorities feared more deaths as three boys remained missing hours after the blaze.
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United Prow
Bernardsville
N. J
St. John the Baptist
Gladstone
Teading
Rotary Club hears Father Graves on Service theme
Father Francis J. Graves rector of St Thomas church spoke at the Rotary Club luncheon at Motel Corry. He based his talk on the motto He Profits Most Who Serves Best and touched on Armistice Day. Attendance efforts were noted and two teams led by Proyk B. Westley and Charles Aver competed. A guest from Huffato attended.
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Francis J. Graves
St Thomas Church
Rotary Club
Motel Corry
Father Graves
Rotary
Proyk B. Westley
Charles Aver
W. Thomtor
Huffato
Operation 18 Fatal Washington Death in Apparent Surgery
Nov 8 reports Setom Francisco Sanches Latour of Guatemala died at Lagellon after an acute appendicitis operation performed Saturday night. The incident is described as a fatal surgical outcome with details limited.
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Washington
Francisco Sanches Latour
Guatmalt
Lagellon
Girl of 24 Seeks Mayor Seat in Concord Illinois
In Concord Illinois a 24 year old woman Gwen Jones seeks the mayoral post against longtime policeman Fred N Marden. The article notes she arrived to vote and described her appearance and background as a telephone operator. The vote opened with Jones casting her own ballot.
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Concord
N. IL
Conecord
Helen Gwendolyn Tones
Fred N. Marden
Concord Pa
Gwen
Hurself
Small Rise in City Tax Assessment Reflects 1928 Plans
The council heard a report showing city tax assessment for 1928 totaling 1 561 635 in the second ward and 2 110 510 in the third ward with overall valuation up about 60 000 from 1927. Mayor Bracken presided as meetings discussed unpaid taxes and street resurfacing costs on Nath Genter street and bus stop arrangements on East Main Street.
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Tastovenine
Asstesoe and Adiustel
Board of Tax Revision and Appeals
O. W. Bracken
Dickson
Nath Genter Street
Carver
Howard
Tranklin Street
West Wayne Street
Board of Tax Revision
Citizens’ Committee
Alles Irene Mullan
East Main Street
Phoenix Hotel
Ari ‘Rangements
Toutloe
Conneil
Miners Fear Conference Sets Wages Policy Study
In Mount Carmel Pennsylvania the anthracite cooperative congress opens with a 21 member committee proposed as guardian of the industry. The panel would include five operators five miners and eleven public representatives and focus on markets and goodwill rather than setting prices or working conditions.
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Paul White
United Press Star
Mount Carmel
Anthracite Cooperative Congress
Congress
Amique Project
United Press
Trou Shamokin
Tamaqua
Pottsville
Svare Sf Mingts
Viinst Wetting Reddy
Ciaity
Pennsylvania
Tilige
Mayor's Armistice Day Proclamation
The mayor of Carry marks Armistice Day on November 11, the sixth anniversary of World War ending. He urges citizens to honor veterans and, where possible, suspend business for part of the day to show respect and remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carry
Olin W. Dracken
Suyor
Traffic code suggestions discussed by city council
Citizens committee appointed by Mayor O W Hrucke ter proposed a through street plan for Center Street and West Street extensions, with North Center Street prioritized for right of way. Parking rules were debated, limiting on street parking to one side on narrow pavements, and the measure was referred for further study. The report also notes fines in Clinton county for illicit grouse purchases by five men.
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Vancerd
Citizens Committee
O. W. Hruckeater
Trewd
Connell
North Center Street
Grove Street
Colimbuy Avenues
Center
Smith Street
Penter
Weight Street
Maple Avenue
Wright Street
Railroad Street
Fifth Avenue
Pleasant Street
Concord
Northwest
Pir
V Hacks
Leach
Pro
United Press
Port Logeland
Logk Haven
Clinton County
Chas. Gorman
Pennsylvania Raiload
Wilmington
Dele
Harry Summerson
Chan
Ross
Gilbert Schoonover
Lawrence Logue
Fer
Gorman
Two Corry Cases Before Erie Grand Jury
Two Corry cases sit before Erie grand jury in the county criminal court. Walter Ross faces trial on theft charges tied to a series of robberies near Tatms west of the city. Donald Geertson confessed and pleaded guilty in county court, while Ross pleads not guilty awaiting grand jury action. Guy Guignon also faces a grand jury session for alleged prohibition law violations.
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Erie
Walter Ross
Treeny
Ross
Donald Geertson
Geertson
Guy Guignon
Mrs Jacobs Leaves After Visit With Local Friends
Mrs Bessie Jacobs leaves after visiting Miss Gumi linski and Mrs Jacobson for several days. She heads home to Buffalo. Mrs Jy Kirksiamn also goes to her home in 1st Youngeville following a visit, details unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Jacobs
Theoty
Miss. Gumilinski
Jacobson
Buffalo
Jy Kirksiamn
Youngeville
ERIE WOMAN KEEPS HOPE FOR CAVELL BETRAYER QUIEN
Letters of sympathy pour in from across the United States and Canada for Georges Quien, the man labeled the most despised in the world for betraying Nurse Cavell. A jailer handles correspondence through his lawyer, with offers of legal help and patient resolve from Erie and Toronto residents.
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Erie
Cavell
United Pros Clairvain
France
Georges Quien
United States
Canada
United Press
M. Roe
Quien
Cass
Floyd Creasy
Hank of Commerce
Memphis
Creasy
Tam
Tsing
Annie Scott Baxter
Rand
Alsace
Quiten
Joseph Lancaster
Lamar Venue
Tampa
Violet Jean
Montreal
Ethel Mowat
Toronto
Glen Ontil
Light Voting Underway in City Election
Voting started with light turnout as polls opened across the city. Officials reported low interest in the primary, with results expected later this evening from the journal office.
Pennsylvania Off-Year Elections Test Political Currents
Harrisburg voters cast ballots in a crowded off year contest with Independents challenging Republican majorities in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. In Dauphin County and Harrisburg Democrats seek momentum as campaigns guard against fraud while extra deputies defend order at polls.
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Arthur N. Suverkrup
United Press
Harrisburg
New S
Tela
Andrew Wmallon
Vleturst
Dauphin County
Htrisburg
Litzcene
Edhar
Pittsburgh
Nav
Allegheny County
Witte Lhety
Mephiny County
E. Babecock
Joseph G.armstrong
Charles Pelanenae
George B. Shields
Justa Houlakien
Pees
McGovern
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F. J. Graves
United Prest
Hollywood
Cal
Nov
Hollywood Hospital
Pennsylvenia
Almay
Warren
Tiroga County
Franklin
Corry
Citizens’ Committee—Council
Grand Jury
Philadelphia
Detroit
Pipst
Heieey Vata
Evie
Pemary
Frank Squari
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