Massive 17 Die In Maryland Tornado And District Realignment
A Maryland tornado causes seventeen deaths and a wholesale school razing as federal officials plan a major district realignment. Two administrators lose posts as districts are rezoned and new divisions created from Washington to Savannah, with West Virginia and parts of Pennsylvania moved into broader Eastern divisions.
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SersePa
Iya Ga Reeves
Newark
Thomas J Caveanaugh
Philadelphia
Eastern
Pennsylvania
White
Mexus
Okahoma
J. D. Pennington
Pittsburgh
West Virginia
Western Judicial District
Georgi
Moria
Southlina
Ned
Savannah
Wright as Secretary of Highways Rumored
Corry residents follow reports that Erie man Pan D. Wright is being considered for the highway post under Governor elect Johns Fisher. Pittsburg movement backs Wright while Vernon Taylor of Tadiana and Ray D. Schools of Pittsburgh are also named. Wright resigned last year after a strong record building hard surfaced roads.
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Corry
Erie
Fisher Corry Friendly
Pan D. Wright
Pinckst
Erleman
Eléet Johns
Fisher
Wright
Pitts
Ludget
Vernon Taylor
Tadiana
Ray D
Pittsburgh
Five Best Radio Features From World NY Stations
Radio listings announce today’s programs across WRNY WEA WSAT and WLS. Features include Vagabond King from Casino Theatre and La Mascotte by WEA Light Opera Company with time slots in Eastern and Central zones. The University of Chicago Choir broadcast appears with a 8 PM to 10:80 window and a program called Day.
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East Ten
Fom
Casino
WEA Light Opera Company
WSAT
Cincinnati
Wsat String Quartete
WLS
Chicago
Central
University of Chicago
Gnrw Winnipes
Benteal
Father Five Children Die as Home Burns in Kentucky
United Press reports a family tragedy in Willow Grove Kentucky as River Ett Florer and five children perished in a night fire that destroyed their home. The mother escaped. Children named Rugene aged 1, Jessie 15, Virgil 105, Hallie 8, Ruth 8.
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United Press
Cincinnati
Rverett Florer
Willow Grove
Kertucky
Rugene
Jessie
Virgil
Hallie
Ruth
Trial Session May Be Held At Murder Scene
Court in Somerville New Jersey discussed moving the trial of the Hillaflits murder to the crime site DeRussey's lane Whaty cont opened Prosecutor Alexander Simpson urged jury to visit the scene before state presents evidence and asked that attorneys not accompany the jury The judge and attendees would be present and no decision was reached as to the request George Totten Somerset County detective testified earlier and plaster dust from Mrs Mills death scene was shown again in court. his cross examination followed. witnesses described the scene under the crabapple tree and the disposition of items collected at the site
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N. J
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DeRussey's Lane
Whaty Eont
Alexander Simpson
Oaseta
Ete
George D. ‘Fotten
Somerset County
Uwday
Plaster of Paris
Winter Storm Hits Carry and Vicinity
Winter descended on Carry and nearby areas as a midwestern storm moved in yesterday. A sharp temperature drop and snow flurries were reported with a blizzard condition at intervals. The freezing spell stretched east to Western Pennsylvania and south to Oklahoma and Arkansas. The Weather Bureau predicted a warm up by Armistice Day with temperatures rising by Friday.
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Middle West
Inter -Vale
Pennays
Santa
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Weather Bureau
Pennsylvania
Mercury
Mussolini Outlines Plan To Save Italy In U P Interview
Benito Mussolini argues for a vigorous national effort to restore Italy, outlining dreams of Caesaric greatness, abolishing censorship, and building a fast Italian liner to New York. He discusses democracy versus dictatorship, economic strain, and a mobilized state using all resources.
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United Press
Thomas B. Morgan
Rome
Benito Mussolini
Italy
Caesarin
Mussolini
Bologna
Nand
Maréathe
Caesar
Cit
Palace
New York
United States
Senate in Short Session Adjourns Impeachment Trial
The U S Senate met briefly to adjourn the impeachment trial of Federal Judge George W English and set December 6 for the start of the next regular session. The House managers asked for adjournment to await House ratification after Judge English’s resignation last week. Vice President Dawes swore in David W Stewart as a new U S Senator while the scene closed.
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Senate
United Press
Washington
United Bites
George W. English
Ehgtish
Howse Hich
Noel
Ienelish
Dawes
David W. Stewart
Towa
Cumming
Three Victims Of Auto Wrecks Leave Hospital
Three victims of recent automobile accidents in this vicinity were discharged from Cort Hospital after treatment. Mr and Mrs. Harry Dietrick of Erie escaped serious injury when their Chevrolet was struck by a locomotive at a Union City crossing while en route to a relative’s funeral. Their escape was narrow and they left the hospital for Bloomsburg to attend the funeral. Marshall Wilson, 18, of Union City, was also discharged after suffering injuries when his car was demolished by the Erie freight collision. Young Wilson rode on the locomotive pilot four blocks before the crash and fire. John Courteen of Liberty street and Miss Katherine Burns of Union City continued to improve after injuries on the Corry Union City road line accident on October 1.
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Cort Hospital
Harry Dietrick
Erie
Chevrolet
Digtrick
Bloomeburg
Union City
Marshall Wilson
Dietricks
Younie Wilson
John Courteen
Liberty Street
Katherine Burns
Corry Union City Road
Wood Wins In Filipino Issue
Washington reports Governor General Leonard Wood secured a major victory in the Philippine controversy as Acting Attorney General Donovan released a decision nullifying actions of the Philippine legislature in 1918 and 1921. The ruling supports Wood and the Attorney General's position that executive control over appointments to the Senate presidency the House of Representatives and the Board of Control of state banks rests with the executive branch.
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Washington
Leonard Wood
Phillippine
Policy Defense Sparks Controversy In Pittsburgh Talk
Dr James R Cox rector of St Patrick's Church defends news coverage of the Hail Mills trial as a necessary scandal sheet. He compares modern newspapers to the Bible in exposing sins and warns against prying into private lives, urging restraint despite public interest.
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Pittsurgh
Lince
Lewapipers
Hail-Mills
James R. Cox
St. Patrick's
Gayette Times
Father Cox Gaid
Proclamation on Armistice Day Gratitude for Peace
The proclamation honors the anniversary of the Yael War with Armistice Day approaching. It urges a deep gratitude for the cessation of the war and appreciation for those who bore the burden, asking the community to observe the day respectfully. Mayor OnIN W WRARKEN signs the message.
Motor Club to Vote on By-Laws Friday Night
Officers of the Morey Motor Club urge all members to attend Friday evening at the Municipal building for the important meeting. The revised bylaws may raise dues to 750 per year and include personal insurance coverage for motorists. Also to be discussed is a proposed conference in Haburg next month on statewide uniform traffic regulations. Nominating committee report and annual officer election at December session.
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Morey Motor Club
Jay
Habsburg
Corry
Tts
Radio Measure To Be Revived In Congress
Senator Dill hopes to break the deadlock over a national radio control bill. He will confer with conference members to push adoption of the measure, which would have the Secretary of Commerce supervise radio regulation. The Senate and House debated the bill after passage, with a conference stalemate.
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United Press
Washington
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Radi
Boand
Molise
We Senate
House
Secretary of Commerce
Moyer
Earth tremor rattles Santa Ana and Orange County towns
A distinct earthquake shook Santa Ana and nearby Orange County cities at 9 28 a m today with effects confined to the county. Similar shocks were felt in surrounding areas Sunday and Monday. Miss Cynthia Fehlman returned to her Russell home after visiting her brother Rose Fehlman and family this afternoon.
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Santa Ana
Cal
Orange County
Cynthia Fehlman
Russell
City
Rose Fehlman
Venango Corp Plans Local Improvements and Stock Campaign
Venango Public Service Corporation officials announced a $60,000 sub station expansion in the city and a new Erie generating plant as part of a stock selling campaign for Associated Gas and Electric. The banquet at Hotel Corry highlighted investment yields of 6 12 percent and local benefits, with about twenty Venango employees in attendance. Officials Thuerts and Tennent urged support, signaling promising results for the region.
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Cody
Associated Gas and
Electc
Venango Public Service Corporation
Hotel Corry
Associated Gas and Electric Systems
TH. C. Thuerts
B.A. Tennent
Erie
Venango
Doheny and Fall Plead Not Guilty in Oil Reserve Case
Washington reports Albert B. Fall and EL Doheny pleaded not guilty to conspiracy charges in the Elk Hills naval oil reserve case. They were bound over for trial by jury in the District of Columbia supreme court, with the matter tied to the oil scandal first brought to light by the Walsh Senate committee.
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United Press
Washington
Albert B.fall
EL. Doheny
Ach
Elk Hills Naval Oil Reserve
District of Colum
Hia Supreme Court
Walsh Senate Oil Committee
Waterford Man Appointed to Internal Affairs Posts
Harrisburg November 10 William A Moore of Gurwensville Clearfield County was named chief of the land office bureau of Internal Affairs. George Canning of Waterford gave asst chief secretary of Internal Affairs. James S Woodward said both were promotions through Captain John H Campbell's retirement after 29 years. Moore and Ganning each served over 20 years in the department. Miss Julia Koestner traveled to Erie to visit brother Joseph Koestner and family.
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United Rte
Harrisburg
A. Moore
Gurwensville
Clearfield County
Lond
George
Canning
Waterford
Evin County
James
Woodward
John H. Campbell
Anbiontown
Moore
Ganminghays
Fifteen Tots Among Storm Victims and Injured
Fifty six children buried under debris of a school wrecked by a tornado. Four homes razed killing two persons. Twenty one taken to hospital.
Minister's Son Hero Of Terrible Disaster
A tornado struck La Plata Maryland, killing 17 and injuring many as 56 children and teachers were buried in a two room school. John Marshall Burr, 14, survived as the school collapsed, helping dig others free while adults and military aid arrived.
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