Pinchot Considers Special Session On Coal Crisis
Harrisburg reports indicate Governor Gifford Pinchot may announce today whether to call a special legislative session in Harrisburg in January. Observers point to coal issues as a likely trigger, with talk of election law reforms and banking and insurance measures also tied to the move.
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Harrisburg
Gifford Pinchot
Grange
Johnstown
Fred W. Patterson
Beaver Falls
James H. Maurer
State Federation of Labor
What Did You See Letter From Local Chinaman In Pittsburgh
A quirky scene unfolds as a local Chinaman writes a legible English letter to a friend in Pittsburgh while the return address appears in Chinese characters. A street car conductor repairs a bell card with wire and a five year old revises a Santa letter amid a thrice reworked order. An elderly woman buys three Bibles for her grandchildren as Christmas gifts. Collectors for an installment store begin their rounds, and an attorney purchases black twisted tablets before a long day of legal drafting.
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Pittsburgh
Mellon outlines 1926 prosperity and Prohibition goals
Mellon warns that public debt retirement must continue while prosperity grows. He urges permanent expansion of the rump patrol to curb coastal liquor smuggling and opposes excessive tax cuts. He notes world recovery hinges on debt settlements and warns against financing unsound international deals.
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Start Probe In Liquor Parties At Ohio State U
The governor called for a thorough house cleaning at Ohio State University after reports that students joined drinking parties at fraternity houses and campus events. He urged dismissal of Horton if convicted and charged university trustees to remove liquor law violators from faculty.
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Ohio State
Horton
Ohio State University
Shenango Valley Hospital Admission and Discharge Note
Admitted Floyd McGuire Isabel Peters Shenango Valley hospital Edith Pearce Ed ward R. Shaffer. Discharged Hollis Henson Thomas Frazier Baby Charles Nicholas.
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Floyd McGuire
North Cedar Street
Isabel Peters
Shenango Valley Hospital
Edith Pearce
Meyer Avenue
Edward R. Shaffer
Court Street
Hollis Henson
Cedar Street
Thomas Frazier
Richelieu Avenue
Charles Nicholas
New Castle
Mrs. Bernice Shannon Elected Auxiliary President of Civil War Group
Officers for the coming year were chosen at the Oscar L. Jackson Camp Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War meeting held in the city hall. Mrs. Bernice Shannon was elected president, with Effie Dygert as vice president and a slate including chaplain F R House treasurer Pearl Foster patriotic instructor Nora Gallagher guide Nora Williams assistant guide Sarah Scetrom color guards Harriet Taylor and Robinson, guards Nellie Sweet George Partington press correspondent Percy Ashton delegates Hammond and Gallagher alternates Sweet Dysert. The next meeting will be December 2 to exchange Christmas gifts.
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Oscar L. Jackson
Sons of Union Veterans of the
Blindman Missing From Philadelphia Home Five Days
Fred Shalkam a 45 year old blind and deaf man disappeared from the Pennsylvania working home for the blind five days ago after leaving for a walk a home attendant said Shalkam was admitted a year ago upon the recommendation of Dr H K Morris of Erie where he had worked as a candy peddler.
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Philadelphia
Fred Shalkam
Pennsylvania
Shalkam
H. K. Morris
Erie
Twenty Old Time Fiddlers Entered to Play Tonight
Twenty fiddlers entries listed from various towns including New Bedford Eastbrook Galilee and Wampum Pa with entrants named. The notice invites any other old time fiddler to enter in the lobby before the contest starts tonight.
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W. J. McAnlis
New Galileea
Radical plan to check booze aids being considered
The mayor said the initiative targets illicit liquor sources and canned heat tonics like alcorab and jhair. He acknowledged possible errors but argued the plan fulfills the sworn duty to the community and aims to reduce drunkenness by cutting off alcohol sources.
Soldier Turns Up In Hospital Believed Dead
William Mitchell, a World War II veteran from St. Clair, Pennsylvania, was reported alive after a funeral with military honors was held for him three years ago. Washington sources said he was in Walter Reed hospital, suffering memory loss, and this week he regained his name. The identity of the man buried as him remains unknown.
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Pottsville
William Mitchell
St. Clair
Washington, D. C
Mitchell
Walter Reid
Senior Reserves Meet On Wednesday
One of the most successful meetings of the Senior High School Girl Reserves was held Wednesday afternoon in the YWCA. The program opened with a reading by Jenelyn Tyler on Friendship, followed by group discussions led by Lois Davenport Harriet Readel Mabel Campbell Audrey Brenner and Dorothy Kearns. The lively discussion covered friendship and Americanization themes with group reports presented at a general meeting.
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Jenelyn Tyler
Lois Davenport
Harriet Readel
Mabel Campbell
Audrey Brenner
Dorothy Kearns
Deaths Of The Day Notices Of Local Funerals
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Brothers were held at the family home 1007 Delaware avenue at 2 30 PM with Rev D C Schnebly and Rev Samuel J Purvis officiating. Burial followed at Valley View cemetery. Miss Ortha Weddell 51 of Galesburg Ill died December 9 in New Wilmington after heart trouble. Funeral Friday at 2 PM from J M Houston residence New Wilmington Rev J Ralph Neale in charge. Interment New Wilmington. Dick McKissick of 802 Arlington avenue died today in Shenango Valley hospital. funeral details to be announced.
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John W. Brothers
Delaware Avenue
D. C. Schnebly
Mahoning Presbyterian Church
Samuel J. Purvis
Youngstown
W. W. Patterson
E. D. Brothers
J. M. Yates
John Ridley
W. H. Medard
Perry E. Brest
Valley View Cemetery
Ortha Weddell
Galesburg
Ill
New Wilmington
Thomas D
Grace Houston Weddell
United Presbyterian Church of
George Weddell
New Castle
J. Mac Weddell
J. M. Houston
J. Ralph Neale
Dick McKissick
Arlington Avenue
Shenago Valley Hospital
Funeral set for West Pittsburg man Samuel Passalinque
Samuel Passalinque aged 64 died Thursday morning at his home after an illness in West Pittsburg. He is survived by his widow two daughters Mrs Anna Caranzi and Mrs Mary Colorio of West Pittsburg and three sons Mike Carl and Joe. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Samuel Passalinque
West Pittsburg
Anna Caranzi
Mary Colorio
Mike
Carl
Joe
Funeral services for Grace Coleman in North Beaver township
Funeral for Mrs Grace Coleman 56 widow of Joseph Coleman held Friday at 1 30 PM from State Line Road North Beaver township with Rev Powers of Petersburg Ohio in charge. She belonged to Petersburg Ohio Methodist Episcopal church. Survived by mother Catherine Shaffer and brothers William Hugh and Smith Shaffer of New Castle. Burial in Petersburg cemetery. Also funeral for Miss Bridget O’Brien from Front Street at St Mary’s Church with mass by Rev Fr F F O Shea. Interment in St Mary’s cemetery.
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Grace Coleman
Joseph Coleman
North Beaver Township
State Line Road
Powers
Petersburg
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Catherine Shaffer
William
Hugh
Smith Shaffer
New Castle
Petersburg Cemetery
Bridget O'Brien
Front Street
St. Mary's Church
F. F. O'Shea
M. J. Hogue
T. L. Hogue
William Tyrell
F. H. Eckelberger
Edward O'Brien, Jr
B. R. Hogue
St. Mary's Cemetery
Jameson Deed Offers Park Tract for New Castle
David Jameson and his wife present a deed to the city of New Castle for park purposes. The tract lies south of the paper mill bridge and across the Neshannock, preserving timber while allowing occasional underbrush removal to improve views. City officials accept the gift and thank the donors as public access plans are noted for future road work along the Narrows.
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New Castle
Lawrence County
Convention of Supervisors Session Today
The convention heard Mayor Dunlap praised for his remarks on city streets improving over the past year. A speaker noted country roads suffer from weather and funding, not road supervisors, and discussed parking enforcement and driveway intrusions. State Senator George T. Weingartner spoke on highway conditions and road types.
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Dunlap
George T. Weingartner
Road convention details plus theft report loom
The speaker outlined misunderstandings about road types and construction methods at the convention. Afternoon talks by M A Bickett and W J Moffatt are planned with officer elections and a full convention report on road problems. In other news Norman Craig reported a burglary at his North Beaver R D 2 home, with casual wear and cash stolen.
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M. A. Bickett
William J. Moffatt
Guy Zimmerman
Union Township
Norman Craig
North Beaver
Digestive and Liver Powder Promises Fast Relief
Mrs Shaw reports Gas, bloating, nausea and weakness relieved by Dr Jackson's Digestive and Liver Powder. The remedy advertised as inexpensive, with a money back guarantee, sold in 6 and 1.00 boxes, and free trials offered by The Jackson Medicine Co. Dept. K Zanesville Ohio.
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