Grange Opposes 3-Cent Gas Tax in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania State Grange condemned a proposed three cent rise in the gasoline tax. Secretary John St Light urged support for a permanent two cent tax per gallon and opposed adding a one cent emergency component. Granges statewide were notified to join the protest, arguing fiscal officers would exhaust funds.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
John St. Light
The
Grange
Light
Clarence Marsh Family Perishes in Early Morning Fire
A family of seven, including a newborn, perished when their New Jersey home burned after an explosion from kerosene poured into a stove. William Stevenson and five of his seven children died. Clara Stevenson, 20, is hospitalized with severe injuries after leaping from a second story window. Mrs Stevenson escaped with husband, though she cannot recall the escape details.
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New Jersey
Brown
Miels
N. J
William Stevenson
Inhorey
Stevenson
Clara Stevenson
Rebeven Stevenson
Wiliam Stevenson
Thrilling Sequel For Lost Farmer Continues On
A fragmented report details Dr. Baker and state highway financing, arguing against raising the gasoline tax. Speaker Light warns higher levies will push bootleggers and tax dodgers, noting many gasoline users gain no direct road benefits despite contributing 12 to 15 percent of the pump price.
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State Highway Department
Light
Watterson to arrive from Indiana as search continues
Word reaches York that Mr. Watterson will reach on the 7:50 train from Indiana this evening after a weeklong disappearance. Authorities and residents, including Boy Scouts, maintain a persistent search through the day as details of the auto bandits and any money taken remain uncertain.
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Indiana
Min
Watterson
York
Wreck aids in capture of three thieves
Akron officials chased three men in a stolen car east on the William Penn highway after they tried to flee Blairsville. A pursuit, then a wreck three miles west of Cresson led to the arrest near Indiana Junction. Private Jaykus and Chief Mat Crouse of Cresson informed Blairsville officers of the three men.
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Akron
Blairsville
Ohio
Corp. Onka
Jaykus
Mat Crouse
Cressan
Gambria
Indiana
Indiana Junction
Information Furnished Corp. Onko
Frank Beter
Twin Rocks
Munday’s Corner
William Penn Highway
Cresson
Involved trio arrested near Luckett after escape
Start across a field and walk into Creason along the railroad track. Carp Onko went to Cresson and, with Chief of Police Crouse, returned toward the scene of the accident. They were arrested near Luckett, brought to Cresson, and admitted to taking the au demevile from York avenue Akron. They said they turned toward Johnstown but avoided entry and turned back toward Altoona.
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Creason
Carp
Onko
Cresson
Crouse
Luckett
T Corp. Oake
York Avenue
Akron
Munday's Corner
Johnstown
Altoona
Hit and Run Motorist Causes Death of Clymer Girl
A 16 year old Clymer girl died after a hit and run incident. Police pursued a missing vehicle. only headlight fragments offered clues. The deceased leaves parents and several siblings. funeral plans to be announced. An inquest will be held by Indiana County Coroner Dr. Fred St. Clair.
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Andy Lesark
John
Andrew
Elizabeth
Bertha
Mary
Tresa
Clymer Furniture Company
Fred St. Clair
Indiana County
Thessal
Clymer
Wm. Templeton
County Finance Committee
Clymi
John Cox
F. E. Lehreyer
H. J. Meyers
Harry Levinson
Clymer Borough Council Actions March Meeting
The regular March meeting deferred street commissioner applications to a March 14 special session. The council approved gas station permits for Clymer Grocery and Clymer Hardware. Officers elected for the Clymer Fire Company include Chief George Davis and assistants D W Lyle and John Steele.
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Clymter
Clymer Grocery Company
Clymer Hardware Company
Clymer Fire Company
George Davis
D. W. Lyle
John Steele
Beer Deluge Case Continues In Cleveland Hearing
A federal grand jury probe into the Pennsylvania Ohio beer deluge resumes with witnesses from Pennsylvania expected to testify. Testimony will include Ella Wallace and several clerks and agents from Scranton Wilkes Barre Lock Haven Kingston Jersey Shore and Lackawanna and New York Central Lines. The case features photographs of checks alleged to pay bribes and freight bills.
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Cleveland
Ohi
Pennsylvania
Ella Wallace
Wilkes-Barre
Louis Thomas
Miles J. Gibbons
Anthracite Trust Company
Scranton
Ellea Saybood
Fred Newmyer
K. L. Paul
Fred Randecker
Castanea Ice and Beverage Co
Lock Haven
Joseph Reedy
John R. Pritchard
Kingston
A. A. Fairchild
Lackawanna Railroad
F. Harvey
New York Central Lines
Jersey Shore
Death notices detail Adams and Power families
Death calls two residents and lists survivors. Mrs. Adams of Blairsville and G L Adams of Chicago are mentioned, with church ties to Zion Lutheran. Annie Power, aunt of J L Culp, formerly of Blairsville, dies in Pittsburgh. interment in Livermore. Clark Brilhart dies at home in Rochester Mills with funeral plans pending.
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Annie Power
Blairsville
J. L. Culp
Harry Power
Indiana
Pittsburgh
Samuel Power
Livermore
Clark Brilhart
Rochester Mills
Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Quick Bunions Relief
Two ounce bottle of Moone's Emerald Oil advertised to rapidly reduce bunion inflammation and pain within minutes with several applications. Claims temporary swelling and corn softening, money back guarantee through drug stores and physician endorsements.
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Moone
Slush Fund Probe Continued by Reed Body
Senator Goff of West Virginia resigned from the Reed Committee amid pressure over farm relief. McNary planned to resign but will remain as a member to avoid appearing to quit under fire. Senator Keyes, chairman, oversees the Senate Audit Committee as developments unfold.
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Goff
West Virginia
Reed Committee
McNary
Keyes
Senate Audit Committee
Reed Committee Power Doubt Raises Curb On Spending
During a recess, discussions on Reed Committee powers continue as critics doubt legality of its actions. Keyes supports withholding approval for expenditures now, warning Congress may extend authority later. The panel has issued several reports but has yet to conclude on Pennsylvania, Illinois elections, the Ku Klux Klan, anti-saloon league, prohibition, or Indiana probes, with final reports expected next fall.
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Congress
Keyes
Reed
Pennsylvania
Hlinots
Ku Klux Klan
Anti-Saloon League
Association Against
Indiana
Lad Is Held In Auto Theft
Blairsville police report a boy stole a local car at 9 am from West Market Street in the downtown area. The car headed east on the William Penn Highway toward Ebensburg, with police pursuing toward Clyde where residents said a matching vehicle had just passed at high speed with three passengers.
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Blairsville
West Market Street
Collins
East Market Street
William Penn Highway
Ebensburg
Pollice
John C. Long
William Penn
Police
Clyde
Here
Personal and local notices amid theft arrest in Blairsville
Richard Garvey of Rossiter and other Indiana visitors were recent guests in Blairsville. Police recaptured a stolen car twenty miles east after exhausting gas. Collins, a Pittsburgh arrival, surrendered without resistance. The boy, said to live with his grandmother in Johnstown, was held for a local justice of the peace hearing.
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Richard Garvey
Rossiter
Yialior
Indiana
Hugh Myall
CG. L. Gregg
Bubler
Rodger Charnock
L. B. Rittenhouse
John Hverhart
New Kensington
State Construction Company
Betty
C.J. Detreith
Detroit
Michigan
Here
Collins
Blairsville
Pittsburgh
Pearl Collins
From Street
Johnstown
Egg Life Quips From Duluth Herald
A Duluth Herald quip notes farm life has drawbacks yet consuming eggs need not require a scare. The playful line suggests everyday foods like eggs bring warmth without fuss and keeps a light tone about rural living.
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Duluth Herald
Shade Tree Commission to meet on March 19 in Indiana Borough
The Shade Tree Commission of the Borough of Indiana will meet in the Council Chamber, Municipal Building on Saturday evening March 19 at 7 30 to consider planting shade trees on Thirteenth Street between Philadelphia Street and Oakland Avenue and on Third and Locust Street and respectfully invite property owners to attend. Other interested persons are invited to attend. John S. Taylor, Secy. 11-18x
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Shade Tree Commission
Borough of
Indiana
Council Chamber
Thirteenth Street
Philadelphia Street
Oakland Avenue
Third Street
Locust Street
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