Twenty Years Ago Front Journal Pies October 26 1822
Twenty years ago events unfold with a fire destroying the tallow rendering plant of D. M. Alford on Columbus Avenue causing about 4000 dollars in loss. A taxi driver, Merritt Steeley, sustains serious injuries from a car fire linked to a dropped lighter near gasoline. A church wedding occurs at St Elizabeth with Suma Drobnek marrying Frank Dogger. Local politics show Republican city committee elects Lyons as president and Hove as treasurer. Harry Lauder heads to Warren for Library Theatre appearance on Nov 4. Preparations for a large Halloween parade with school goats and a giant wall banner are underway.
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Merritt Steeley
BM Nichol
Wising City
Kinmad Church
Uren Cty
Jouml
Union City
Warren
Harry Lauder
Library Theatre
Kurtz Home After Sub Attack Aboard Kearny Survivor
Erie man Sam Kurtz lost both legs in the Kearny torpedo attack near Pearl Harbor. He returned home with one goal to rejoin service, despite fear of never fighting again. His tale recalls the 1941 submarine strike that killed seven below and four on deck, with Kurtz praised for calm courage under fire.
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Kurtz
Erie
Sam Kurtz
Walter Weed
Pagan Road
Erie County
Youn Mare
Sherman
Yast
Fils
Wis Shin
Pearl Harbor
Kurts
Kurth
Union
Martin Responds to Smear Charges in Gubernatorial Race
Report from Narribburg details Adjutant General Edward Martin Republican candidate denying Democratic accusations that he delayed claiming a $100,000 inheritance from William Gattt to fund his campaign. He accuses Ross of abandoning himself to reckless charges, while stressing his finances were properly handled in open court.
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Narribburg
Antion
Iit
Edodard Martin
Povernon
Williamire Gattt
Bank
Clady Reis
Eviantlon Ue
Martin
Banting
Sulssioner
Bell, Dy
Reptibe
Nettenynis Sen
Ernor
Lin Yyete
Matin
Hidtherstanve
Ross
Bell
Marlin
Cour
Row
Rose
Alvunin
Lily Ware
Appalling tire neglect among wartime workers warned
Investigators report half of industrial area workers have tires only half worn and underinflated, with many tires thin and running on the carcass. Poor wheel alignment and rare care for cars lead to rust and bent rims. Workers urged to maintain tires or risk gasoline rations.
PUBLIC SALE OF FARM STOCK AND EQUIPMENT NEAR AYDENTON
Owing to poor health the Gilson farm near Aydetown will sell Oct 20 at 10 am. Includes 17 cows, heifers, bulls, 2900 lb bay team, threshing and mowing gear, plows, wagons, cultivators, household goods, hay, wheat, and more. Terms cash. Also two 10-20 silos. Public notice by RICHARD GILSON, owner. Ralph Martin, clerk. Arthur Shoul. Spartansburg, Auctioneer. Card of Thanks acknowledges kindness after mother’s death. Members of Seventh Day Adventist Church and neighbors grateful for support.
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Aydetown
Bog Hollow
Centerville
Glison Ridge
al Yenny
McCor
Mick Deering
Richard Gilson
Ralph Martin
Arthur Shoul
Spartansburg
Former Pacifists in Congress Face Unusual Election Standards
A prewar pacifist voting record is weighed as voters face unusual standards in this year’s congressional elections. The piece argues Pearl Harbor shifted public views and asks how former opponents of war can be trusted on defense and future policy decisions.
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Congress
Pearl Harbor
Washington
James
Hitlerite legacy of brutality and rising American resolve
Fragmentary wartime rhetoric describes Nazi brutality and military discipline, claiming a generation of fighters shaped by Hitler and Caesar in a harsh system. It contrasts Soviet resistance at Stalingrad with Allied hopes, predicting a swift outcome and American power to combat the Axis.
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Hitler
Rome
Aris
Caesar
Moharamed
Gisa
Hun
Mlisen
America
Stalingrad
Reich
Tekyn
Daily Doze on Ear Health Before and After Election
The article describes two main ear diseases that cause trouble: inflammation of the ear canal and inflammation of the middle ear. It explains how infections in the canal create boils and discomfort, while middle ear inflammation causes pain fever and possible hearing issues. The piece notes the ear's delicacy and need for protection.
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Ranlen Skeyl
Daily Quiz: Seven Questions from Classified Columns
A jumble of quiz items asks about battles with Yorktown sunk by Japanese torpedoes, naval commissions in the Army and Navy, seating trials for buses, birth sex ratios, Amelia Earhart family names, West Point supervision truth, a child’s story character who ate 16 pounds, Seward’s folly purchase, Kaiser Wilhelm’s status, and a Treasury Bureau collecting federal income taxes.
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Yorktown
Namie Tine Artdes
Loweul
Rankiig
Cary
Army
Navy
United States
Amelia
Kit
Daniel
Davy
Robeth
West Foint
Seward
Kaiser Wilhelm
Germany
Alill
Treasury Department
Rhode Island Assembly Adopts Resolution Renouncing British Crown
The Rhode Island General Assembly on May 4 1778 adopted a resolution renouncing allegiance to Britain and its government, in a near unanimous vote. The record notes a misprint about the number 73 and references a linguistic query about language use presented by officials.
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General Assembly of
Rhode Island
Prendli Academy
Conscience Stricken Thief Returns Rings at Bradford Hotel
Mrs James Gallagher of 74 East Main Street Bradford Pennsylvania reported two diamond rings valued at 61950 and 500 stolen while she was a hotel guest. A pawn ticket for one ring was sent to Mrs Gallagher in Buffalo after the thief mailed it from Niagara Falls. Acting Detective Chief Terrence M Reilly noted the rings were recovered and traced to a woman guest who left the hotel during the border crossing.
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Niagara Falls
James Gallaghen
East Main Street
Bradford
Gallagher
Terrence M_ Reilly
Buffalo
Coffee Rationing Announced for November Twenty First
Officials confirm a three week halt on coffee sales beginning November 21 with rationing rules based on War Ration Bok age. Eligibility hinges on age shown in May testing. 15 plus qualify for coffee, 14 and younger face limits. Sugar book use continues. Government cites coffee scarcity from Brazil and import constraints as reason for the measure.
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Cofee
Henderson
Shioning
Brazil
San-Cmira Hemorrhoid Relief Ad Report
An old advertisement promotes SAN-CMIRA Ointment and RAN-CORA products for hemorrhoid irritation and soothing relief. The copy suggests washing with RAN-CORA and claims effectiveness for minor pores, burns, or skin irritations, with references to antiseptic qualities and multiple product variants.
Young Intruders Nabbed After School Break-In
Three youths aged 4, 10, and 11 were caught fleeing Fairview School after entering the building. Police reports say pockets stuffed with school items and two keys found. a knife and stolen goods from Murphy store and Western Auto Supply also recovered. The boys admitted several shopliftings in recent weeks and were taken into custody by officers and released to their parents pending further action.
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Youueliys
Fairview
Western Auto Supply
Cohony
John Onley
Kelly Nyewarini
Dunkirk Woman Severed Artery With Scissors
A Dunkirk woman accidentally severed an artery in her leg with scissors at home while attempting to retrieve a weapon. She tried to summon aid by telephone. the operator could not locate a physician and called the superintendent of schools.
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Tumetre
E. Harvey
Dijtisk
Fumigation Death in Jamestown Home
A man likely Wen Tort died from cyanide gas during fumigation in a two story house at 30 West Nei. Police report the body found behind floor space on the Tan ram. Coroner Samuel T. Bowers tentatively ruled death accidental with investigation ongoing. Neighbors recall a boy seeing a man near the home Wednesday evening.
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Jamestown
Hedburg
West Nei
Ena
Hesland
Iysey
Samuel T. Bowers
Tan Ram
Melvin Lin
Fontlies Authoritiey Pulieve
Melon Borisead Wold
Market stock and livestock reports from Pittsburgh to New York
Market listings show prices for apples and potatoes by variety, with mixed orange and white varieties listed from Rome Beauties to Idaho Russets. Buffalo livestock reports note cattle, sheep, and hog values with general trade active and prices rising. New York stock quotes list closing levels and bid asks across many steel, chemical, and utility firms with varied percentages and fractional changes.
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West Virginia
New York
Ohio
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Atlantic
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Socony
Texas
US Steel
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