Pinchot Calls Pennsylvania Special Legislature Session
Gov. Gifford Pinchot issues a proclamation to convene a Pennsylvania General Assembly extra session at 2 p.m. January 13 in Harrisburg. Eight subjects are named for consideration including election reform and coal legislation while other issues may be addressed. The move aims to ensure safe elections and national prosperity without taxpayer cost if reform is enacted.
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Iy H.S. Morningware
International News Service
Harrisburg
Gifford Pincchottolay
General Assembly
Pennsylvania Assembly
Gov. Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Youthful Slayer Grins at Fate to Die in February
PARDON BOARD IS LAD'S ONLY HOPE William Cavalier, age unknown, awaiting execution for slaying his grandmother, grins when told Gov Inchon has set the date for March 1, 1926, at Rockview penitentiary. Only the pardons board can save him from the electric chair as the case continues.
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Wilkes-Barre Girl Dies After Home Fire Tragedy
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania a 14 year old girl Ba ther Lebowski perished after reentering a burning home to retrieve clothing. She had earlier escaped with seven siblings but returned to the second story room where she was trapped and later found dead. Authorities report she leaped to safety once before reentering the blaze.
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Sevieay
John Lebowski
Drive Carefully in New Castle Traffic Accidents
A county report lists 11 persons hit and injured in accidents between December 12 and January 1 through December 12. It also notes 210 fatalities on county roadways and city streets. The text shows partial data and unclear locations but confirms multiple incidents and fatalities.
Hindenburg's Move To Form New German Cabinet
President Hindenburg instructed Dr. Erich Koch, former interior minister, to form a great coalition cabinet. Koch accepted after Fehrenbach declined, leaving the approach to coalition government uncertain and its chances questionable amid Center party reservations.
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Pearenbach
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Water Company Agrees to Pay for Damages to Truck
The New Castle Water Company will cover repairs to a Knox truck damaged while traveling Shenango Street to a fire yesterday. The 4 ton machine sank into a hole created by a burst 16 inch water main on Saturday morning. The hole was filled and would have borne ordinary weight, but the company has agreed to pay the repair costs.
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New Castle Water Company
Fire at McCullough home causes minor loss
A small fire Sunday morning at 707 East Main street, John A. McCullough’s residence, caused a $10 loss when a heater smoke pipe ignited a cellar partition. Alarm from box 39 at 10:10 a.m. An overheated heater sparked another alarm Sunday afternoon from box 52 at Frank Kolo’s home, 110 East Reynolds street, with very slight damage.
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John A. McCullough
East Main Street
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Frank Kolo
East Reynolds Street
Central Fire Engine Sinks Into Excavation on Shenango Street
Knox fire engine from Central Fire Department sank into a recent excavation on South Shenango Street while assisting at a fire near 125 Lawrence Street. Three wheels slipped in soft dirt, front axle bent, spring broken, repairs started at Croton avenue shop. Fire apparatus reallocation kept service normal. fire loss over $400. cause of the fire unknown.
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Shenengo Street
Lawrence Street
M. IL
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Croton Avenue
Beijing
Charles H. Lynn
Central Department
Rickenbacker Sendan
Hallie Johnson
Moore Pleads Nolo Contendere in Scanlon Shooting Case
Joseph Moore pleaded no contest before Judge Emery to charges of felonious assault and battery related to the shooting and beating of Mike Scanlon. The case, set for trial, was resolved with Moore expected to be sentenced at a later date.
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Mike Scanlon
Nolse
Emery
Moore
Beanton
Wiltow Grove
Ater
Delay Hearing Of Ohio U Man Until Next Week
Professor Dabney Morton of the English department at Ohio State University will not stand trial today as planned for illegal liquor manufacture and possession. Attorneys secured a one week continuance to prepare. Morton was arrested last week when prohibition agents raided his home and seized liquor. He has been relieved of his university duties pending the case.
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International News Service
Columbus
Dabney Morton
Engigh
Ohio State University
Horton
Atile Prohibition
Clear Up Thefts In Mahoningtown
Four seventh ward youths faced the mayor after Mahoning school thefts during vacation. Detective Co. C. Horvar traced the robberies to the boys who admitted taking basketball gear and six dollars. They returned much of the gear and agreed to pay the balance. another mayor session is planned.
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Seventh Ward
Co. C. Horvar
Marriage Licenses Reported for George T Robinson and Birnetta Key
George T Robinson and Birnetta Key obtain marriage licenses as records show in New Castle with Gertrude Hill and TSDB EON John Mann also listed in the New Castle Youngstown area.
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Birnetta Key
TSDB
John Mann
New Castle
Gertrude Hill
Youngstown
Automobile Stolen in Beaver Falls Pa
Beaver Falls authorities reported Saturday night a 1923 Chevrolet touring car with Pennsylvania license 27 631 had been stolen from the streets of the city. Police were on the alert for the machine.
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Pennsylvania
Damage to Heater in New Dwelling Reported
Police report by Stanley Nosin at 2% West Miller Avenue describes an unknown person entering 1397 Hanna Street and placing powder in the furnace. The ensuing explosion damaged the heater beyond repair. Police found the house open and the heater damaged upon Saturday visit. Also, George McWillams reported a theft of his Gullie dog in the seventh ward on Sunday.
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Hanna Street
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Tiperty
Seventh Ward
Woman kills husband in jealous rage in Pittsburgh
A quarrel over money and frequent jealousy outbreaks led to the stabbing murder of Sebastiani by his wife in Girthesdale. The couple's two Sebastian children awoke to find their father crawling away with a stained knife as the wife threatened him, and he retrieved a shotgun but did not fire.
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Chicago Officers Start Search For Triple Murderers
Chicago police began a hunt for two suspects in a brutal triple murder at Batavia Illinois after bank teller Henry Jeske his wife Eva and son Ralph were found beaten and shot. Police questioned a foot patrolman and sought clues from asylums for missing patients while noting the killings appeared beyond any normal crime.
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Pinchot Seeks Mayors for Anthracite Strike Meeting
Governor Pinchot sent a telegram to mayors and chief burgesses in the anthracite belt inviting a public meeting Wednesday at 2 PM to discuss the suspension of the anthracite industry and assess the situation in the region.
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Harrisburg
Dac
Gifford Pinchot
Doctor Addresses Rotary Meeting on Public Health
Dr C F McDowall spoke on public health at the Rotary Club luncheon at Fountain Inn Hotel. The talk covered general health topics and highlighted issues specific to the local community.
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New City Zoning Bill Becomes Local Law In Ten Days
After years of agitation and hearings the council passed a zoning ordinance. Councilman Burns opposed, Davies introduced, Lusk led the motion, and Mayor Dunlan supported it. Effective in ten days the law creates several districts and rules that govern land use and building. A violation may draw a 200 dollar fine and court of appeals is provided.
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William Burns
Couneilman
Lusk
Dunlans
Counsilman
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Fie
Seropdary
Court of Appeals
Senate panel backs report denies Nye seat in North Dakota
Washington report states the Senate elections committee adopted a report recommending denying the seat of Senator Designate Gerald Nye of North Dakota. It concludes Governor Sorte had no legal authority to appoint Nye.
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Senate Elections Committee
Gerald -Nya.1
North Dakota
Sorte
Nyro
C A Board Meeting Tuesday
The board of directors of the Young Women's Christian Association will hold their monthly business meeting Tuesday evening outside the association.
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Death notices and ages listed for local residents
A reader-submitted death record lists multiple individuals with ages and last known addresses including Eleanor J. Ly ers aged 98 in Beckfort Street and Agnes McRaberts aged 78 in New Galilee Mes along with other entries such as Mary Ore an infant of 8 days and David C. Quarles a two month old, with accompanying street addresses and partial names. The fragmentary record covers residents from Princeton Pa to Middle Lancaster Pa and nearby areas.
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Eleanor J. Lyers
Beckfort Street
Ora BR. Pagis
SOF Boyles Avenir
Joseph Mershhner
Princeton
Fes
Agnes McRaberts
New Galilee
Mes
Henry HF
Wachter
Falenburg
Mary Ore
Long Avenue
David C. Quarles
Bom West Grant Street
Jol Shee
Middle Lancaster
Tax Bill Faces House Debate Today Asom.
The House opens debate on a 395,000,000 tax reduction bill with broad support from the Ways and Means Committee. Lawmakers expect minor amendments but predict no major changes. final passage anticipated this week, then Senate action in January.
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Wars and Mesus
Senate
Jannars
Christmas Way Told In Odd Verses Of A Little Boy
A fragmented verse about a boy named Arthur Mometer Veresie and his mother, aunts, and a wishful Christmas. The tale notes his health is fine and his daydreams of good behavior earn rewards at Chelsea during Christmas time, lasting the next ten days.
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