May Impact Church Safety Rules for Use as Theaters
Harrisburg officials consider extending 1909 safety laws to churches used for entertainments and motion pictures. An official opinion notes churches used for worship only are exempt unless rented for public events, but large congregations require proper exits and either sprinkler or fire alarm systems. An amendment for the next assembly session could widen the act to cover church venues.
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Fire Threat Hits Dublin Heart In Fire Blazes
Fire destroyed film stock worth fifty thousand dollars as two blazes broke out in Dublin. Conflagrations struck the film distributing building and a large hotel. Police suspect incendiarism and pursue investigations.
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Woman in Santa suit dies from Christmas fire accident
In Cleveland on Christmas, Mrs William P Beck 36 was preparing to play Santa for her seven year old son when cotton trim on her home made suit caught fire near a kitchen range. She fled to the bedroom but died at a hospital from burns.
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Some Odd Little Favors Prizes For The Watch Party
Mrs Mary Morton offers simple New Year party ideas with a clock centerpiece a laughing paper clown mistletoe bluebird decorations and handmade favors. Suggested prizes include a diary a powder puff and a trinket box with games like pantomime and a winged watch guessing contest. A quip about a hick town ends the note.
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Mary Morton
Senate Battles Woodlock Taylor Confirmations At Issue
Insurgent Republicans oppose Woodlock and Taylor for the Interstate Commerce Commission due to railroad ties. Southern Democrats back the appointments, signaling a partisan shift. Meanwhile Nathan Straus donates 60000 to the United Palestine Appeal after rabbis criticized Dr Stephen Wise over a sermon. Wise resigned briefly amid the uproar.
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Straus Protests Wise Resignation
In New York on December 26, Straus led vigorous protests against Wise resignation, denouncing the move as improper. The incident drew immediate reactions from political allies and opponents, highlighting mounting tension within the party ranks.
Thefts Reported To Police Thursday
Two thefts were reported to the police on Thursday. James Blaine of 452 Neshannock Avenue said someone entered his room and took a suit a top coat a shirt and other articles. Mrs James A Fee of New Castle RD No 2 said a pair of gloves Christmas presents and other articles were taken from her car on East Washington Street near Wrights Market.
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James A. Fee
New Castle
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Wright's Market
1926 Beauty Pageant For Atlantic City
Atlantic City will host a 1926 beauty pageant as the Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce president William S. Emley confirms the event. The mayor notes the $50,000 pageant appropriation is dropped from the 1926 budget as the pageant is now self supporting from seats and concession sales.
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Red Mack
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William S. Emley
Bader
Lawrence County Sportsmen to Meet Tuesday on Bird Keepers
The Lawrence County Sportsmen's League will hold a Tuesday evening meeting in Alderman O H P Green's office. Members keeping birds for the association are urged to be present.
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Federal Employees Given Holiday After Christmas
Washington December 26 federal workers were granted a holiday by presidential order. Government departments remained closed while the Capitol and many lawmakers departed for a ten day recess after Christmas.
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Poison Booze Sends Score to Hospital
New York on Christmas saw embalming fluids and other decoctions sold in fancy bottles causing injuries. Bellevue and Kings County Hospitals treated dozens, with 27 still under care and five in serious condition. District Attorney Buckner warned that most whisky sold was unfit for consumption, but alcohol distribution continued and government samples warned of risk of blindness.
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