Prohibition and Europe Policy Split Highlighted in Press
President Coolidge backs Secretary Hughes on Paris debt terms while European governments ease rhetoric. Prohibition enforcement looms, with the Stalker act proposed jail and fines, though mandatory minimums for minor offenses are questioned. Harrisburg leaders face dissent as overreach risks undermining the party’s aims.
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Coolidge
Hughes
Europe
America
Atlantic
House
Judiciary Committee
Anti
White House
Discordant elements unite to control legislation
The passage argues that a faction seeks absolute legislative control, overriding the Governor, while missteps and double dealing threaten to block a two thirds veto override. It warns of bills entering Harrisburg, including a referendum on Child Labor Amendment and boosting Philadelphia City Controller salaries, seen as attacks on home rule.
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Law and Order Committee
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Woman’s nerve ends in jail for banditry in Indianapolis
Mrs May Conrad, 21, Riverview Pennsylvania, described as a bobbed haired bandit who acted as lookout in several robberies, was sentenced in Indianapolis to two to fourteen years in the Indiana women's prison. She tearfully pled for her children, a four year old boy and an 18 month old girl, asking to go home and promising to reform.
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Indianapolis
Jian
May Conrad
Riverview
Indiana Women's Prison
Twin Gables A Busy Place
Those seeking evening pleasure find Twin Gables, the popular road house, busy each night with dining and dancing. A Tuesday dance drew forty couples, Wednesday saw eighteen from Dixonville and twenty from Clymer for a chicken dinner and dance, and last night twenty eight couples enjoyed a well conducted dance with Weamer's orchestra plus a special dinner for twenty couples sleighing to Clymer and back.
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Twin Gables
Road House
Dixonville
Clymer
Weamer
New Corrupt Practice Act Introduced Amid Debate
The proposed act aims to curb money in federal elections with a unified standard across states, setting spending caps and basing larger totals on vote shares. Walsh advocates say it would prompt states to enact stricter election laws, while opponents fear revenue impacts and limited primary reforms. The piece also notes boxing results and a local injury incident during reporting.
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Walsh
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Colorado
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Georgia
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Virginia
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James Hood Passes Away In Rossiter Obituary Notes
James Hood passes away with funeral in the family plot at Bathel cemetery. Alexander McCready died suddenly at his Rositer home from pneumonia and heart trouble, survived by his wife. Funeral services were held with Rev. Charles Steffy, burial in Union Cemetery. Charles Hunter, native of Black Lick, died in Illinois after moving west 30 years ago. Mrs. Craig Hoover, formerly of Covode, died at her son Emmet Hoover’s home in Verona. born 1851 in Covode, married to the late Robi Craig Hoover, survived by three sons and a daughter. funeral at Covode M E Church. Sara Walker, sister-in-law to the deceased, details noted. services held and body taken to Covode.
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Alexander
Sandy” McCready
Rosaiter
Rossiter
McCready
Charles I Steffy
Katereeny
Union Cemery
Charles Hunter
Blacklick Township
David S. Hunter
Illinois
Middle West
Craig Hoover
Covode
Emmet Hoover
Verona
Hoover
Robert C. Hoover
3Rd Street
Pitcairn
Peter E. Hoover
Clairton
Wilson M. Hoover
Mt. Union
Sara Walker
Best
S. E. Rodkey
Pitcairn M. E. Church
Couple Die on Eve of Divorce
A note left by a weak mother to her three daughters says she killed herself after years of abuse by her husband. The Parsons separated after a three year quarrel and a murder suicide in the same apartment house has elevated concerns in Daly City.
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Hie
Lillian
Twing
Thelma
Fern Compton Davies
Daly City
Chickens Eat Crossword Squares In Newspaper Prank
Hiram Daricot of Turtle Creek writes The Gazette Times that twenty White Leghorn chickens ate greens laid on a crossword puzzle page and then pulled out and ate the crossword squares, leaving the rest of the page undisturbed.
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Zieg
Gazette Times
Hiram Darricott
Penn Avenue
Turtle Creek
Tam
Nurmi Sets Two New World Records at Newark Meet
Paavo Nurmi, the world champion runner, set his tenth and eleventh world records in Newark New Jersey at the St. Joseph Catholic club games. He clocked 10:42 for 2 1-4 miles and 13:08 for 2 3-4 miles, breaking Kohlemainen records while starting behind a 150 yard handicap. Nurmi’s next event will be Saturday at Brooklyn College where he may choose the distance.
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Newark
N. J
Paavo Nurmi
St. Joseph Catholic Club
Hannes Kohlemainen
Kohlemainen
Nurmi
Gunner Nilson
Mar Prim
House Honors Wayne Munn in Nebraska tribute
The Nebraska House, by a rising vote, congratulated Wayne Big Munn for winning the world heavyweight wrestling title from Strangler Lewis. He was introduced by his brother, Representative Monte Munn, who gave a brief talk in Lincoln.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska House
Wayne
Big) Munn
Strangler Lewis
Monte Munn
Gas Price Rise In Pennsylvania and Delaware
The Atlantic Refining Co announced a one cent per gallon gasoline price increase in Pennsylvania and Delaware. Automobile grade fuel will cost 19 cents per gallon, high test 22 cents, plus a two cent state tax.
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Pittsburgh
INS
Atlantic Refining Co
Pennylvania
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Sun's Eclipse Visible Across North America and Atlantic
An article describes the solar eclipse path across northern Ontario and the U S, noting a 100 mile wide band of totality where the sun is fully obscured for minutes. It tracks the shadow moving at 2000 miles per hour from dawn through morning, with Duluth and the eastern coast witnessing the event as the sun returns.
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Ontario
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Connecticut
Scotland
Minnesota
Duluth
American
Zivie Bombarded With Fight Offers After Knockout
Jack Zivie, fresh from a knockout victory over Tendler, has drawn at least sixteen offers to fight across the country. His manager says the workload is heavy and top promoters push for the big bouts, with Bronson evaluating only the fattest purses while Zivie rides a surge in demand. The scene suggests a lucrative but crowded market as Zivie eyes premier showcases and substantial earnings.
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Tendler
Jack
Western Pennsylvania
Zivic
Bronson
Asy
Zivie
Ig Short. Veg
Zlvia and Co
Foxy
Points on People activity across Indiana and Greensburg
Lynn Prothero left yesterday afternoon for DuBosa on business. Boyd and Davo Ake, popular Hilldale men, returned from Johnstown after visiting friends. Graff Bros. orchestra members passed through Indiana en route to Greensburg to perform tonight. George Lydie and Walter Kissinger of Indiana Floral Co. visited Pitts burgh. Harvey Hetrick of Clymer called on friends in Indiana. Albert G. McCoy assessor completed 1925 county assessments. Mrs R A Seger of Blairsville visited Indiana hospital to see her son, who underwent appendicitis surgery. patient recovering.
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Davo Ake
Hilladale
Johnstown
Joe
George Graff
Graff Bros
Punxsutawney
Indiana
Greensburg
George Lydie
Walter Kissinger
The
Indiana Floral Co
Pittsburgh
Harvey Hetrick
Clymer
R. A. Seger
Blairsville No. 1
R. D
Indiana Hospital
Sled ride to Clymer Town by twenty young business men
Twenty young business men and their girlfriends enjoyed a traditional sled ride to Clymer and back, singing Jingle Bells and Hail, Hail, the Gang's All Here. They stopped at Twin Gables for a special chicken dinner, which featured the evening's highlight, followed by dancing. They returned home around midnight.
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Clymer
Twin Gables
Farmers Seek Over $2 Wheat In Columbia County
Farmers in Columbia County hold wheat for a higher price than the wartime two dollar rate. Buyers are here to purchase wheat for shipment to distant cities, aiming for prices above $2.00 a bushel.
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Bloomsburg
Columbia County
Evangelical Session Held at Local Churches
The second quarterly meeting opens at First Evangelical Church today with Rev. R. G. Miller preaching and conference to follow. Public invited. Grace Evangelical Church hosts Sunday service at 2 30 with the Lord's Supper after the sermon. Miller to preach again Sunday evening. Lord's Supper to be administered there.
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First Evangelical
R. G. Miller
P. E
Grace Evangelical Church
Mr. Miller
For Rent Store Room on South Tenth Street
For rent a store room on South Tenth Street. Inquiries to Indiana Floral Company at Philadelphia Street. 120%
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South Tenth Street
Indiana Floral Company
Philadelphia Street
Blank Books for the New Year’s Business
Advertising notice offering journals cash books ledgers and record books for sale with a good supply and quick supplier capability. Highlights bound books with quality paper and loose leaf binders and fillers, inviting customers to specify missing kinds.
Mine Commission to Meet Striking Pennsylvanians Today
The mine commission appointed by John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers will meet a committee of about 12 000 striking miners of the Pennsylvania Coal Company in Scranton today. Chairman Neat J. ferry said the commission members are hopeful for an early settlement.
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Scranton
INS
Mine Commission
John L. Lewis
International United Mine Workers of America
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Neat J. Ferry
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