$100000 Fire At Polk Saturday Shocks City
A Saturday night blaze at Polk power plant and laundry caused widespread damage estimated at at least $100,000. Fire chief and Franklin Institute staff coordinated rapid response, with steam and electricity disrupted and many workshops destroyed or damaged. Firefighters worked through the night to control the blaze and safeguard remaining operations and machinery.
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Highway Commissioner 15 Spends Day in the City
Commissioner Robert J. Cunningham arrived in Corry by noon to meet local officials and residents. Delegation escorted him to North Past 4n Ut Wifomobiles of Manby and others in a reception marking support for local road projects and highway funding.
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Menary
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Muandam
New York State
Fire and repairs at local power plant incident
A disruptive fire damaged facilities at a power plant on July 1. Officials expect full repairs by soon, with temporary hospital procedures and band work continuing. Trustees met with Dr. Mupdoote to plan rebuild of the burned building and restore waterway access. Franklin’s fire truck and horses aided hose work during the incident.
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Ontelte
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I Yeoitom
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Tye
Mupdoote
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Ak Franklin
Accident Damages Station Yard In Night Collision
An accident at a western yard damaged the Pennay station area and caused about two hundred dollars in losses. A locomotive struck a line of cars, demolishing the end of a building near the freight house. No bumper post or high explosive storage was reported. The incident occurred at night with no injuries.
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Pennsy
Pennay
Titty Do Jim
Windt Brothers Suspected in Bridgeville Hold-Up and Murder
In Bridgeville last night the Windt Brothers are suspected in a successful hold-up and murder. Police report descriptions matching the brothers’ appearance. A reward of five hundred dollars is offered for information leading to their capture.
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Windt Brothers
Bridgeville
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Ontabar
Tony Beliays
Bridgesville
Sue Kugl
Bulgarians Cut Allies' R R Line In World War I News
report from London dated October 18 notes Bulgarians severed Allied railway lines near Nichol and Salonika, advancing toward Sofia while British and French forces push to slow the move. British probing strikes disrupted portions of the line as Bulgarian troops ignored advances to hold key routes. British and French efforts aimed to prevent collapse of supply corridors and to determine the next major push toward Greece and the Bulgarian interior.
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Adyloes
Lordon White
Hwkon Evans Enal
Bulgin
Husk HanSport
Strommiina
Strgin
Niche Wi
Flyers Shell Swiss Towns' in Raid Report
Niutchato Switeerland reports October 18 raid over Pronchniet and German forces causing very heavy property damage. Civilian aid dropped, with Flys poate Inail ware deoppad by elm agintor. damages prompt demands for indemnity to be forwarded to GermarPris.
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Niutchato
Switeerland
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GermarPris
Brokerage Firm Fails in Buffalo Amid Wide Market Ties
United Press reports a Buffalo brokerage firm Paul Lambert and Co. made an assignment for the benefit of creditors this morning. The firm operated in Consolidated Stock Exchange circles with extensive wire connections across the U S and Canada. Several branches were maintained in Pennsylvania and New York, with some offices as far as Kansas City, reflecting a broad collapse in the market.
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Kanaan
Canada
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York
Elona
Holtod Co
Germans Attack Belgian Lines In Front Near Ypres
United Press report from October 8 notes Germans pressing Belgian defenses along a western front arc from near Ypres to Memade. Belgian forces reportedly held their ground under heavy bombardment and counterbattery fire, with French raiders at Treves inflicting damage on German positions and establishments.
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Yrrey
Torritie Louse
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Penn a Man May Be New Ambassador
Washington reports possible appointment of an American envoy to Mexico under Carranza. Fletcher previously served as minister to China and has held diplomatic roles since 1903. Fresh denials and informal talks surround the nomination as March approaches.
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Final Steps to Formally Recognize Carranza Being Taken This Afternoon
Washington reports the United States will formally recognize Carranza this afternoon as the new chief. A Pan American diploma is planned, with a Carmosa representative receiving the news of his appointment and the claim for extradition of a suspected assassin.
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United States
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Allie
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Ui ‘Buiter
Commission Eyes City Assessment Cut Meeting Tonight
The commission will hear plans to lower city assessments this evening as the Board of Commerce outlines a new tax system. Owners on South Canter Street face installation costs for a cluster elite system, with figures showing a reduction from prior estimates and mixed expectations on city cooperation. The session includes discussion of who bears charges and the overall impact on taxes and funding.
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Eysten
Ugle
Canter Street
South Contr
Allies Land Troops at Enos Today
Allied forces reported landing troops at Enos in a disputed operation tied to ongoing Gallipoli era actions. The dispatch cites Allied command updates and notes heavy scrutiny from Britain and Ottoman forces amid unclear casualty details and shifting frontline positions.
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Pellabig News
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AMO
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Another Robbery Story Investigated by Local Police
A robbery mystery unravels near Tomestown with two youths driving a car belonging to Mr Starkweather of Tumvstows. Investigators link a burned vehicle west of the city to the case, and a pursuit through Astoliei Nick tow marks the thread of events. Police seek missing plan fragments and a suspect list as they probe home and store thefts while county jail holds two suspects.
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Hiei
Hithout
McCray
Klein Uid
Fiona Point
Tows
Suffragette Rally Draws Large Local Assembly
A sizable crowd gathered for a suffrage event featuring Miss Tallard and Colonel Brown, who delivered speeches on women’s voting rights. The meeting highlighted Pennsylvania’s suffrage movement and saw strong public turnout despite some crowding, with plans for further similar gatherings ahead of election day.
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Ciick
Pennsylvania
Stolen Revenue Stamps Reported At Federal Collector Office
A robbery occurred at the Federal Building where $15,000 in revenue stamps vanished overnight. Authorities say the Collector of Internal Revenue, Jinkselty, reported the break in after arriving to open the office at the normal start of the day. The water was found disturbed, suggesting forced entry.
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Weather Report for Coolgr Area Tonight and Tomorrow
A weather brief notes rain tonight and tomorrow with cooler conditions. Expect overcast skies, light to moderate rainfall amounts, and temperatures dipping into cooler ranges across the region.
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