Jersey court witness defends alibi in murder case
In Somerville New Jersey Henry Stevens major witness for the defense denies being near Brunswick at the minister and choir singer murder time. He describes visits to a fishing tackle store a Lavallene NJ friend and his boat scene while testifying he learned of Mrs Mills murder two days after the event and then went to New Brunswick.
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United Pros
Somerville
N. J
Helene
Hetall
Aallville
Henry Stevens
Stevany Halt
Willie Stevine
Edward Wheeler Halt
Eleanor Mills
Brunswick
New Jersey
Lavallene
Varie Sk Fiersons
Queen Marie Hurries East on Spec ial Train Across North America
Queen Marie travels aboard the special train en route to New York for a 1000 mile journey amid lingering tensions over King Ferdinand and ongoing controversy. Passengers face fatigue from the nonstop trip yet hope for a restful stop in Jersey City, while public interest grows around the royal visit and associated political strains.
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United Press
Queen Marie
New York
North America
Jersey City
Wilf
Rowmanth
Berdinand
Zero Weather Grips Midwest With Heavy Snowfall
The Midwest faces frigid air with records set in many states. Forecasters predict temperatures will drop further as shippers warn of freezing conditions. Snow drifts six to eight feet hamper rail lines and traffic while western regions escape snow.
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United
Chicago
Middle West
Shippers Nave Peer
United States
Texas
Californ
Fine concert promised at auditorium
The Bus Danube Light Opera Singers announce a Thanksgiving performance. Part 1 features a quartette and solo tumbero, with items from negro spirituals to Liszt’s Seventh Rhapsody and Bridal Chorus. An original operetta In Romany appears, with costumes. Tickets at Miss Fuller’s Music Parlor for 1.10, season tickets 3.50.
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Bus Danube Light Opera
Lyceum Committee
Ypeek
Lisst
Bike Danube Company
Heavy fire destroys Penn Seaboard plant in New Castle
A blast in the electric shop of the Penn Seaboard Steam Corporation caused a fierce blaze that swept the plant and two adjacent buildings in New Castle. Loss estimated at 360000. The employer fled during the explosion. no injuries reported as fire crews from Wilmington and nearby towns helped control the flames.
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Univen
Ereas
New Castle
Penn Seaboard Stest Corporation
Wilmington
Republicans Strengthen for 1928 Campaign in Wallington
In Wallington on November 20 a veteran local observer notes the Republican party is consolidating for the 1928 race. Moves include stabilizing Senate leadership and weakening insurgent strains while seeking unity under Williams as GOP chair. Critics blame Butler for past divisions and losses that could imperil the Senate majority.
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Paul R. Mallon
United Pret
Wallington
Senate
Shar Bern Slinjinaten
Renitor Curtin
Hoor Leudler
Williams M. Hitler
Shan
Republican National Committee
Butters
Butler
Brookshart
Towa
Steele
Iowa
Curtis
Hutter
Coolidlee
Caliusel
New Chevrolet Agency Active in Corry
A new Chevrolet agency has opened in Corry at East Main Street, led by W. B. Bricker of Erie as head. LD Pratt serves as service manager, with Charles Parkhurst as exclusive representative. The dealership displays a full line of Chevrolet parts and all current models.
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Corry Motor Sales Company
Fordge
J. le Patterson
East Main Street
W. B. Bricker
Erie
Chevrolet
LD. Pratt
wArios
Charles Parkhurst
Euler
Judge McKenna Near Death Amid Cold Weekend
Washington dispatch reports former Associate Justice Jamph McKenna gravely ill as his family gathers at his bedside after a week of illness. The Catholic rites were reportedly administered. A cold wave is forecast to follow the current wintry weather across the western region with more severe conditions expected tonight and Sunday.
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UDI
Washington
Jamph McKenna
Sunthca Michelina
Guprawne Court
Seow
Tay
Miners entombed as rescue work continues at Tombickers shaft
United Press reports six miners trapped in Tombickers Colliery of Lehigh Valley Gas Company near Mirzleton Pa since 2:30 PM Tuesday face slim hopes of rescue. Floodwaters hinder drills and pumps move up to 2500 gallons per minute as teams advance to reach the surface refuge. Three of the entombed men are married and three are single. they have endured about 90 hours in the shaft with no word received.
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United Press
Mirzleton
Lehigh Valley Gon Company
Sime
Aebris
Bank Head Found Guilty of Fraudulent Insolvency
W D Manley former head of BS banks was found guilty of fraudulent insolvency in Fulton County Superior Court. He faces a prison term of nine to ten years after a jury deliberation lasting about three and a half hours beginning at 9 a m. The case was one of thirteen he faced. a verdict eliminates the chance of further proceedings in this trial.
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Atlanta
W. D. Manley
Oh BS Banks
Fulton County Superior Court
Toda
Shay
Hold up plans frustrated in Pittsburgh jailbreak
United Press reports plans for robbing two payrolls in Pittsburgh totaling 16800 were foiled with the arrest of George J. O Conner of Kenosha Wis James Gray of McLeansburg II and Irvin McManus of Pittsburgh. The trio confessed after O Conner and McManus were arrested for prior miner robbery and they refused to reveal the payrolls. They are held for court.
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United Press
Spittsburgis
George J. O'Conner
Kenosha
Wis
James Gray
Mc Leansburg II
Irvin McManus
Pittahurels
O'Conner
McManis
Co Miner
Local figure killed in New Orleans undertaker shop
In New Orleans Tay' Nov W R trby, a philanthropist described as a longtime schedule fixture, was killed in an undertaker's shop after selecting a casket for a friend. The incident occurred today as he entered the next room and died instantly, with police and investigations ongoing.
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United Press
New Orleans
Tay
oltiquiPliginaire
Hieselt
Schedulh
Irby
Prevent Threatened Revolt in Nicargua Near Managua
In Managua Nicarangua on November 20 an Arm erian destroyer blocked a plan for a revolutionary liberal government opposing President Adulin Diaz. A liberal delegation led by Pacus Birtioe attempted to move the liberal leader General Saowsa to Nicaratigua but was confronted by opposition forces under Norton and Cape Gracine, delaying the effort.
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United Press
Managua
Nicarangua
Armeriaain
Hial
Nicarangud
Adulin Diaz
Vohoaner
Albert
Abgaard
Feeling Grows Against Calles Through Mexico
Revolutions against Calles regime and support for former provisional President Adolfo de la Huerta were reported in Oaxaca and Chihuahua with hints of unrest in Sonora Durango Guanajuato and Jalisco. Officials doubted a broad revolt and discussed Mexican-Nicaraguan ties while Coolidge advocated peaceful US mediation.
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Calles
Aldalfo de la Muerta
Ptay
Oaxaca
Chihushis
Emba
Messagp Hoyortel
Durango
Guatajuato
Jalisto
Dela Huerts
Mexico
Coolidge
Nicaragua
Adolfo” Dis# t
United States
Mr. Coolidge
State Department
America
Sale of Riley and Rileys stock to be offered Friday
Entire stock will be sold from Riley and Rileys on South Center Street. The firm recently placed in receivership is undergoing appraisal as Gonstible's sale is set for Friday November 20.
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Ude T
Riley and Rileys
South Center Street Electrical and Rasilor
Gonstible
Rush to Pay School Taxes Thresholds Announced
The office of Collector GH Gordon announced this week a ten day window to pay senior and other school taxes. Notices were sent during the week with reminders of wartime assessments and collections for the 1926 tax period.
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GH. Gordon
Five Great Lakes freighters report afloat as storms subside
Milwaukee dispatch reports several overdue coal carriers reaching ports after a crossing storm on the Great Lakes. Monroe Smith Sam Mitchell and David Z Norton were seen at upper-lake ports while C Russell Hubbard remains missing near Ashland. A hull struck near Buffalo prompted rescue efforts and crews from Postonyood and Widener faced danger but reached shore or steadied by careful maneuvers and anchoring.
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United Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Michigan
Great
Coppermine Point
D. J. Guidings
Saintt Ste. Marie
Mich
Point Mamiuse
Widener
Superior
Wise
Rockefeller Contributors Aid Republican State Fund Drive
Albany November 20 The Rockefeller group boosted the Republican State Committee receipts to 374296 with 150000 from Ogden Mills and leaders John D Rockefeller Sr and Jr Myron C Taylor Win Nelson Crome and others. George Baker gave 13000 his son George F Baker Jr 10000 and his wife 3200. Payne Whitney Orlando P Weber and Arthur Jam James P Morgan each gave 10000.
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Albany
Ogden Mills
John D. Rockefeller
Myron C Taylor
Win
Nelson Crome
Republican State Committee
Secretary of State Today
Bradstreet
Geo. Baker
Geo. F. Jr
Payne Whitney
Orlando P. Weber
Arthur
Jam James P. Morgan
One New Case of Measles Reported in City
A new measles case was reported to the health board. Health Officer Duprile noted improvement overall. Seventeen cases remain under quarantine in the city.
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Tuly
Duprile
Dreaded Oil Explosion Hits Mantilla in Baltimore Dry Dock
Eight dead and up to sixteen feared missing after a massive oil explosion ripped the Norwegian tanker Mantilla apart in Baltimore's dry dock. Scores injured as flames engulfed the vessel and dockside area, with workers taking shelter behind collapsing scaffolding. The ship, 407 feet long with a 5670 tonnage, suffered extensive structural damage and required on-site surveys to estimate total losses.
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Baltimore
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Maryland Sealing Company
Balis Mort
Steel Corporation
Fone
Corry Motor Club Ballot Delivery Notice
Pallots for the board of governors must reach Secretary Nichols by November Sith. Governors will supervise club activities. Members missing ballots may obtain replacements from Mr Nichols and Miss Shirley Koeterstoft after a visit to fields in Het.
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Corry Motor Club
Nichols
Shirley Koeterstoft
Wit Fields In
Het
Five Best Radio Features Highlighted Across Stations
Radio week rundown lists top features on WJZ WEAF WGN and WDAF. Context mentions New York Boston Chicago Minneapolis and Kansas City broadcasts with orchestras and notable hosts.
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WJZ
New York
WGY
Schenectady
WRC
Washington
Boston Symphony Orchestra
WEAF
Walter Daimrosch
New York Symphony Orchestra
WGN
Chicago
Gyetil
I Paglioech
Weco Minneapatrist
Paul
Cehteatl
Carlafert Cole
Kansas City
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