Landis to probe Cobb pin tale in 1923 World Series
New York January report says Judge Landis will formally investigate Ty Cobb denial regarding an alleged pin arrangement during the 1923 Detroit-St Louis series. The case ties into Gandil and Rishere inquiries, with Landis to rule after a Wednesday decision on related charges. Cobb disputes Walker’s interview claims, while Cole’s initial evasions fade under pressure.
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New York
Landie
Ty Cobb
Cobo
Bert Walker
Landis
St. Louisa
Gandil- Rishere
Collins-Schalk-Rowland
Rishere
Gandil
Cobb
St. Louis Browns
Detroit Tigers
Tigers
Browns
Cleveland Indians
Cole
Ody
Soul
Walker
Coob
Pinchot Refuses to Certify Sen Elect Ware Election
Gov Gifford Pinchot declines to certify William Ware as U S Senator elect from the November 2 1926 election citing suspected fraud in the primary and general race. He states Ware was not duly chosen and refuses to sign the certification to the U S Senate.
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Gifford Pinchot
Sen
Wate
Washington, D. C
U. S
Commonwealth
William 5
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Wim. S. Ware
Senate of the United States
Senate of the
United States
Ware
Tragic Fire Crushes Children in Balcony Stampede
A theater fire during a matinee at Sparrowa led to chaos as panicked crowds flooded the balcony exits. Most fatalities occurred on stairways and the balcony collapsed, trapping those below. Firefighters freed survivors and surrounding buildings became makeshift hospitals as medical teams tended the injured.
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Tursea
Pinchot Refuses to Certify Vare Victory in Senate Election
Governor Gifford Pinchot states that vote totals were not true reflections of Pennsylvania voters and signs a certification that avoids distorting the truth. Political observers call the move unprecedented and say it may influence the upcoming Senate seating battle and Vare’s claim to the seat despite the finalized November results.
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Ware
Pennsylvania
Gifford Pinchot
United States
Senate
Vare
Pinchot
John
Fisher
Clair Forsha Seriously Hurt In Coasting Accident
Clair Forsha 11 suffered severe abdominal injuries when a homemade sled hit a rock on a hill near his home in Blairsville. He underwent an operation at Indiana Hospital and is reported in favorable condition. Earlier, Walter Banks 24 was arrested for stabbing a young woman in South Liberty street but released after she declined to press charges.
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Blairsville
Clair Forsha
Alva Forsha
Fast Chester Street
Indiana Hospital
Indiana County
Walter Banks
Here
Liberty Street
Banks
Installation of Officers at Memorial Hall Tragedy
The Joseph A. Blakeley Auxiliary officers were installed by Geo. T. McHenry in Memorial Hall on Thursday evening Jan 6. Barbara Langham became President with Myrtle Streams as Vice President and Maud D Kerr as Chaplain. Afterward Comrade Charles Ray entertained the group. A deadly fire followed, with ongoing investigations, arrests, and many families seeking missing children amid hospital morgues and snow. Defective wiring is suspected. Ameen Lawand was detained for questioning.
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Corp
Joseph A. Blakeley
United Spanish War Veterans
Geo. T. McHenry
Department Adjutant of
Pennsylvania
Memorial Hall
Barbara Langham
Myrtle Streams
Maud D. Kerr
Dollie W. Ayers
Martha Baker
Naomi Kahne
Joelia C. Mears
Vernice Agey
Virginia Fleming
Elizabeth Winger
Edna L. Kerr
Mary J. Wakefield
Norma C. M. Heimbach
Anna M. McHenry
Charles Ray
Board of Fire Commissioners
Ameen Lawand
Maneter
Cinderhill and the party that never came
A satirical tale portrays a prominent Republican family in Philadelphia where a misunderstood son known as Cinderhill battles stigma from Democrats. Amid a family quarrel over his inclusion at a social gathering, the piece ends with a reflection on politics and loyalty and a separate news note about rum chasers launched from Camden.
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Philadelphia
Killa
Cinderbill
Cinderhill
Cinderbil
Bill
Burgess Threatens to Arrest Borough Council Members
Burgess J Cavanaugh in Homestead Pennsylvania threatened to arrest six council members amid a borough police drive on suspicious resorts. State police stood by as deputy sheriffs moved against alleged crime links, drawing protests from Edward Klein who warned of political strife and hinted at speaking out.
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Homestead
Burgess J. Cavanaiuch
Bis
Cavanaugh
Joest
Cavenaugh
Edward Klein
Klein
Plenty
Ae Exoffigio
Beral
Pelize Ha
American Legion Post 141 Meets with Boosters
The regular monthly meeting of Indiana Post 141 of the American Legion was held in Memorial Mall under Commander John Erickson. Attendance rose as more ex service members participate in business and social sessions and a feed for the Ladies Auxiliary and Mothers of Democracy was announced. A Punxsutawney delegation urged support for a booster meeting on January 27. entertainment featured Bertaberg, Reed, and Beamont with an Auxiliary luncheon completing a lively evening.
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Indiana Post 141
American Legion
Memorial Mall
Lfe
John Erickson
Jong
Oizeest
Ladies Auxiliary
Mothers of Democracy
Punxsutaw‘ney
Punxsutawney
Indiana
Legionaire
Gilbert Parnell
Bertaberg
Reed
Beamont
Fach
Mercersburg Academy Main Hall Burns
Mercersburg Pa Jan 10 Ins fire destroyed the old main hall of Mercersburg Academy causing over 300000 in damages. Eighty boys and six teachers were housed elsewhere as temporary quarters and classrooms are planned within two weeks after a trunk room fire on the top floor. The building dating to 1836 housed a 3000 volume library and two valuable pianos. heating was crippled by a falling wall damaging main steam pipes. President Coolidge's sons once lived there.
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Mercersburg
Mercersburg Academy
Army Special Meetings At Salvation Army Spotlight
Crowded Salvation Army gatherings featured Bible messages on The Wounds of Christ and The Mysterious Red Box. Young people sought salvation, with a prominent choir performing nightly. Tomorrow night hosts Young Peoples night as special meetings continue at 7:30. Blacklick notes report local visitations and illnesses amid—regional updates tied to Vandergrift and nearby communities.
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Salvation Army
Capt. Painter
Christ
Young Peoples
O'R
Young Peoples Choir
Card of Thanks for sympathy and support
We thank our neighbors and friends for the kindness and sympathy shown at the illness and passing of our mother Mrs Henish Kelloog, noting thanks to Cath F and others for cards and care during the time of bereavement.
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Henish Kelloog Dtenich
Ulez Fey
King
T He
Indiana ]Ospital
Derry Officer Jailed in Larceny Case
Derry police officer George Brusoh and another officer Pay Amend were jailed in Greensburg after being charged with larceny. James Griffin of Derry testified the pair entered his home without a warrant and took a pocketbook with $50 inside.
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Greensburg
George Brusoh
Derry
Points on People at Local Homes and Health
Beuell Pifer and Sifa F Sala M D spent the weekend at his parents home. An India boy, he works as a clerk in the signal department for the By Re and Pe railways Mus. John S Hastings of Vandersrift visits Mrs Patton of Oak Street Min HOM. Gohria lies ill at 148 South Eleventh Street with complications of disdasha and is not expected to recover.
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Beuell Pifer
Sifa
Salamanca
M. D
India
By Re and Pe
John S. Hastings
Vander Srift
Mia Sora
Patton
Oak Street
Gohria
South Eleventh Street
Republican Leaders Meet With W. L. Mellon
Legislators to confer with Webe Mellon state chairman and other Republican leaders at party headquarters on committee selections and patronage for the last legislative session in Harrisburg amid expected cabinet chatter from Gov elect John Fisher. Rumors name Einar Barfod to retire as Insurance chief and Philip H. Dewey as agriculture secretary.
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Dan. Fe
INS
Republian
Webe Mellon
Harrishore
John §. Fisher
Einar Barfod
Insurance Department
Philip H. Dewey
Tioga County
Agriculture
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American Legion Monthly Meeting
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N. Y
Ajax
Beth Steel
Baldwin
Barnsdall
Syey
Motora
Hayes Wheel
Kansas City
Kelly
Spring
Middle States Oil
Otis Steet & Toy
Pan Am Pet
Tee Sane
Phillips
Pet Ae
Royal Dutch
I Rock Island
Sinclair
South Pac Ordeal
Studebaker
Ind
South Rails
Tim R Bear
Rte
WSC
Bai
W. L. Mellon
Jane Frank
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Death
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Indiana, Pa
Buddy
Moorhead
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