Taxpayers press for relief as city weighs water rate readjustment
Citizens swarm the relief committee calling for a conference with the Corry Water Supply Company to review proposed rate increases. City officials present data from Engineer Dickson showing heavy charges, with about a hundred consumers from various districts seeking an equitable adjustment. The session aims to set terms for a formal conference early November with plans for a public statement on rates.
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Heety
Cuinail Tod
Dickson
Ciy
Enimiens
Ianishet Tiv Water Users Front
Lowry
Tates
Yerilen
Hormanagh
Lirressee
Parmient Sys
Othe Wiltel Company
Claiiig
Quately Mills
Inti Ustee Pavitielits Buelaye Tenabu
Abif
Cde
Wadler
Muward
Bup
Armendert
Safetete
J Kelly
Bivine Keinealt
Disarmament Parley Favored by Coolidge
President Coolidge endorses a European conference on armament limits and hopes nations concerned will convene to discuss restriction measures. The brief note notes his favorable view and calls for a formal gathering to pursue disarmament goals.
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Coolidge
United Pre
Washington
Ort
Colldge
Final Hearing Thursday on Smith Street Assessment
Final hearing on objections to the West Smith street paying assessment will be held at the Erie courthouse on Thursday morning. The case before City Solicitor Kincaid and street officials concerns cost sharing with property owners for the improvement. The city is poised to pay about seventy-five percent, with owners covering roughly one quarter, and viewers appointed to inspect the paying and apportion costs.
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York Street
Jin Tad Buen
Iinraid
Attens
Kincaid
CL. Mesunter
Counil
Declines Reconciliation Then Is Slain by Husband
In Punxsutawney Pennsylvania on October 20 Wonda Moyer 53 shot and killed his wife and killed himself after a dispute over reconciliation. Mrs White, a cousin of the wife, had applied for divorce the day before. The couple had separated about two weeks earlier. Mayer had been a traveling salesman in Clearfield and Mrs Moyer had returned as a pastry maker at a hotel. The wife died en route to a hospital. the husband died shortly after.
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United Press
Court House Air Crash Blamed On Flight Error
An investigation into the crash of an Archie bombing plane near Mitchell Field, Ge 1, New Jersey, blamed the accident on pilot error. The three airmen perished when the craft dove nose first into a patch of Wanda. None of the board attempted to glide to safety, despite their confidence in controlling the aircraft.
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Carr May Court House
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Faulty Motor Blamed For Crash Involving Society Leader
Los Angeles dispatch reports an official inquiry into the sudden death of Mrs. Craig Biddle, a Philadelphia society figure. The county chemist found no corrosive poison in her stomach, and the examining official noted possible contribution from alcoholism, suggesting the crash fatality may have been assisted by other factors.
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United Pres
Los Angeles
Craig Biddle
Philadelphia Society
Snow Storm Harms Driving Throughout Corry Area
Corry endures a winter storm with gusty winds and light snow that blankets eastern United States. At South Center Street intersections, two crashes occurred as Carlton King and his brother’s children were involved. no injuries reported. Mrs J Browne’s Franklin car collided at South Street, causing property damage. Dozens of vehicles left in ditches between Waterford and town, roads slick and dangerous, authorities warn of continued hazardous driving conditions.
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Pennsylvania
South Center
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Robert King
Franklin
J. Browne
Gibbs
Waterford
Trac
Vatican negotiates credit line for Vatican in New York
Rome October 20 United Press reports a Vatican credit arrangement with Blair and Company and Chase National Bank of New York. A one million dollar line is extended to the Vatican with Cardinal Gasparri approving terms tailored to market conditions and Vatican needs. Cardinal Hayes of New York authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the Holy See.
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Vatican
Bidir Ani Company
Athense National Bank
York City
New York
Cantina Gasparri
Blair and Company
Chase National Bart
Cardinal Gaspari
Moly
Cardinal Hayes
Lehull
Authors Club Hosts Pleasant Evening With Composers
An Authors Club gathering at Mrs Franks Gils fett featured a year in review of American composers. New member D L Dewey joined. Carrie Alles performed Stephen Boster sketch. Gillett sang Massa s In the Cold Cold Ground and My Old Kentucky Home. Members enjoyed the program and adjourned.
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Franks Gils Fett
Authors’ Club
Rolcall
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Dewey
Stephen Boster
Carrie Alles
Foster
Gillett
World Court topic captivates Woman's Club talk
Mrs. Burton spoke to about 150 members at the Hotel Corry on why the United States should enter the World Court. She traced efforts from Hague Conferences to the League of Nations, argued for arbitral precedents, security, and disarmament before urging readers to contact Senators in favor of joining the court.
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Noune Peung
Ramsey Horton
Burton
Otaltery
Mary Mandra
Teals
Roy
Organization of the
League Nations
Hague
Russia
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Germany
Pagt
Callel
Vermilles
the Hague
Bridge Players Tie In Curious Match Report
United Press reports a club game where Tobi Demiahine faced Phieaper observers. Elizabeth, age 60, and Mrs Ringlid led the field as partners and edged their opponents after a late spade sequence.
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Samo Mase
Tobi Demiahine
Phieaper
Anipitele
Henly
Elizabeth
Aye
Bite City
Phares
Shepani
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Ieag
Two Merchants Retiring From City Businesses
Two local merchants announced retirement plans and immediate sales to move stock. Roberts, longtime ladies furnishings retailer, will hold a closing sale this Thursday and has offered sacrifice prices. his son Harry helped manage the store during the years. Frank Lefe, entering retirement from the grocery business after 31 years, cuts prices on groceries and fixtures. Binip, in the chery business on East Main Street for 25 years, has not decided future plans yet.
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Roberts
Lvkes
Corry
Harry Roberts
Binip
Erie Watchman Suicide Despondent Near Erie
A 38 year old man, described as a suicide despondent, was found in the lavatory of the Superior Bronze Company near Nineteenth and Papar streets. He had a .38 caliber pistol shot through the head. A note from his pocket read that he could not stand it any longer, though it was not addressed to anyone.
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A. Ween
Wala Street
Superior Bronze Company
Teachers as Rotary Club guests at Hotel Carry dinner
Teachers of the public schools will be guests of the Rotary Club at a dinner and meeting at 6 30 this evening in the main dining room of the Hotel Carry. Superintendent M T Deardorff will address the gathering, expected to boost school work for underprivileged children.
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M. TL Deardorff
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Watcurig
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Truck burned east of Columbus with damaged load
A National Insetit Company truck driven by Glen Damon of the city was badly burned about two miles east of Columbus yesterday afternoon. A shock circuit is believed to have caused the fire, badly damaging the truck and destroying its contents.
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Columbus
Halloween Social at Presbyterian Church This Week
The Presbyterian Sabbath School plans a Halloween social in the church gymnasium Friday evening. All members and Sabbath School attendees are invited. Prizes will honor the most novel costume. Doors open at 7 and the grand march is at 7:30 followed by games, fortune telling, and refreshments.
Former Corry Man Is Charged With Extortion
A former Corry man, Lovie Rise Sell, is charged with extorting money from proprietors of roadhouses and saloons by threats of protection. William Lair, a Rochester real estate operator, testified at the trial of William LaBar, a Buffalo prohibition agent, that the defendants demanded and received money from saloon owners to avoid raids. On the stand, witness Atchley, linked to the case, said he accompanied LaBar to two roadhouses and warned owners their protection would be ensured for 300 dollars. The trial before U.S. District Judge Mortis continues with other witnesses, including Rose Wahl, whose husband allegedly paid 800 dollars to LaBar, and Detective Sergeants Sweeney and Smith.
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Rise Sell
William Lair
Rochester
Amt
Weity OH
Huchul
Tal Marty Atehler
Wile
William LaBar
Buffalo
United States
Mortis
Atchley
LaBar
Russell
Sim
Lalar
Itas
James E. Cai
Rose Wahl
Liew LaBirs
LaBars
Charles Sweeney
Pred C Smith
Accuse Crew Of Burned Ship Of Cowardice
New York October 2 charges that the crew of the Uedatine steamer Conaice showed cowardice off the Florida coast as passengers survived a suicide fire. Three survivors blamed the negro crew amid praise for the officers and rescue crafts. Passengers reported long delays before the first lifeboat entered the water and criticized the company's lifeboat inspections.
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Discovery of Headless Bodies Mystify New Castle Marsh
In New Castle Fa Oct 30 state police and residents comb the Murler Marsh area seeking clues to a string of mysterious murders. A skull of a woman and two male corpses found in recent weeks prompt renewed searches and suspicions that the killer may still be at large as authorities inspect the swamp area near New Castle Jugellon and Weer Pirtshuigh.
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Sony Clan
Child cremation in school stove incident unfolds local inquiry
Partial OCR reads of a report indicate a child may have died in a stove incident at a school on the outskirts of Camping. Ashes, skull fragment, a tooth and a carbolic acid bottle were recovered. Dr B D Bok and Dr Hooke provided preliminary analysis noting forced school entrance during the night.
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Today’s Five Best Radio Features
A radio features digest lists programs across networks and local stations. It highlights WEAF New York WEAF orchestras WGY Scheneets TMS Eastern Poughkeepsie KPO San Francisco WDAY Central Standard Night Hawk Frolic and Verdi operas Trovatore and a Gilbert and Sullivan aria schedule for afternoon to night slots.
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WCAE
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