Trackage Rights Block Big Railroad Merger Plan
Willard told Senator Couzens the four eastern systems merger would include shared trackage into Buffalo. The plan covers Chesapeake and Ohio tracks to be used by Pennsylvania for freight into Buffalo, with New York Central previously opposing access. Senator Couzens heads the interstate commerce committee and has a resolution pending to halt consolidations until new enabling legislation passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce Miller
Internsionsl Mees
Washington
Rec
Hoover
Lake Erie
Buffalo
Daniel Willard
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Couzens
Michigan
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Pennsylvania
New York
Willard
Chesapeake and Ohio
Pennnsylvania
New York Central
Collarns
Congress
Coparess
Pere
Local notes and oddities from the town page
The column sketches daily life including a crossing guard on the Savings & Trust doors and a police siren plea for a worn vehicle. It mentions a Burton plant inspection, coach Zahnizer with Westinghouse tossers, a Hob also noted, and a Roux store holdup suspect in custody with continued coverage on Sage Two.
Daily Weather Report Summary
U.S. Weather Bureau records show for the 24 hour period ending at 9 this morning a maximum temperature of 26 and a minimum of 13. Precipitation measured .02 inches and 0.2 inches of snow fell. River stage registered 3.8 feet.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
Two Youths Ride An Old Fashioned Sleigh On Washington Street
Two young men drove a sleigh down Washington Street Tuesday evening at 5 o clock. The sleigh was pulled by an auto with no horse in sight, and a small Christmas tree rode in the sleigh as spectators watched from East Washington Street Bridge to the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Dobbin
East Washington Street
Accused Bandit Identified at New Wilmington Hearing
At an alderman’s hearing in New Wilmington, Francisco Desmont was identified by C. J. Klumph as one of three men who held up J. B. Toux Company, stealing $200 and a pound of feed. Desmont denied involvement and claimed never to have visited New Wilmington. he remains in Lawrence County jail awaiting March trial.
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J. B. Toux Company
New Wilmington
Francis Desmont
Youngstown
Lawrence County
C. J. Klumph
Water Street
New
Klumph
Commonwealth
Roux
Marshal Joffre Weakening In Paris Clinic
Paris December 31 Marshal Joffre of France is visibly weakening in the Broth ers of St Jean DeDieu clinic after a night of ebbing strength. Bulletins report semi conscious periods pulse irregular and high arterial pressure signaling extreme weakness. Further updates warn of alarming respiratory symptoms as the patient’s condition deteriorates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Paris
Marshal Joffres
France
Brothers of St. Jean DeDieu
Leriche
Boulin
Fontaine
Earthquake Felt in Southern Italy Causes Minor Damage
An earthquake was felt in southern Italy today, causing some damage in Avellino province where previous quakes had weakened structures. The tremor was reported in Avellino, Aquilonia, Calitri, and Monteverde, with a few houses collapsing.
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Rome
Italy
Avellino
Aquilonis
Calitri
Monteverde
Cartoon prize winner named by Central Press Association
Announcement today identifies the winning cartoonist in the Central Press Association drawing contest. The News, among many papers, carried the announcement weeks earlier. the winner and their cartoon appear on page 12 of today’s issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Press Association
Seek To Identify More Of Suspects
Mercer, Pa. Dec. State Policeman White takes Dr Charles Smyser J B Kriumph Harry Krumph and Amos Byler of New Wilmington to Youngstown to help identify remaining gang members who held up Roux's store. Several gang members have been named. two others are thought to be in Youngstown jail awaiting extradition and trial in Lawrence County.
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Mercer
Roux
New Wilmington
White
Charles Smyser
J.B Kriumph
Harry Krumph
Amos Byler
New ‘Wilmington
Youngstown
Lawrence County
Men to Report for Work January First at Two Locations
Councilman Stanley Treser issues public notice for men to report at 7:45 a.m. on January 1. Red tag numbers 201 to 300 report at The Narrows. green tag numbers 301 to 400 report at Meyer and Delaware avenues. Wear tags. return if not reporting. Storm sewer work on Meyer avenue and cartway widening on The Narrows underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Treser
Treser
City Hall
Meyer Avenue
Narrows
Numbers Racket Ends for Clearing House Figures
The numbers racket tied to New York clearing house figures ends today and will not be published in the future. Pittsburgh exchange figures will also stop being published after today, as announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pittsburgh Exchange
Bomb strikes Southern Theatre in New Orleans
A Valentino theater in New Orleans was blown up by three dynamite blasts before dawn. Five nearby houses suffered about $40,000 in damage, one injured seriously. Police launched an immediate investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans, Sr
Valentino
School Teachers Defeat Dues Increase Proposal
The New Castle 1929 convention defeated a constitutional amendment to raise state teachers dues from $1 to $2. Proponents urged adequate funding for work and noted Pennsylvania’s low dues. A second defeated measure would have elected the executive council by seven district conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Pennsylvania
pState Association
Educators Name Officers Also Give Out Prizes
International News Service from Williamsport details the Pennsylvania State Education Association convention. Nominees for president include Dr. Albert L. Rowland and Dr. M. S. Bentz with Rowland also seeking second vice presidency. Delegates tally shows sixty eight candidates for National Educational convention representation in Los Angeles next July. Prizes from the Pennsylvania School Press Association were awarded as department officers were elected including Supervising Principals and Music officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Williamsport
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania State Education Association
Albert L. Rowland
Elkins Park
M.S. Bentz
Ebensburg
Rowland
A. M. Weaver
H. C. Klinger
Liverpool
Los Angeles
Pennsylvania School Press Association
S.t. Perrey
Avalon
W. EK. Graft
Berwyn
H. T. Hare
Camp Hill
George A. Bryan
Carnegie
New License Tags Now Due in Pennsylvania
Announcement states no extension for 1930 auto license plates in Pennsylvania. New tags for 1931 are due on all autos operated after midnight tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Year of vanity ends with a sober reckoning in Beverly Hills
In a reflective letter from Beverly Hills dated December 31, the author laments the nation’s inflated self view and mass production boom. They argue machines cannot sustain living needs, acknowledge past overconfidence, and suggest a higher power nudged America back toward its proper place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Hills
Cal
Inder
Hires Ex-Wife To Be His Cook
Cedar Rapids December reports Isaac J. Smith of Springville who divorced his wife in November and was ordered to pay $5 weekly alimony hires his ex-wife as his cook and also as horsekeeper. The arrangement includes feeding clothing and covering all necessary expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Isaac J. Smith
Springville
Smith
Council Hears Second Ward Appeals. Decision Forthcoming
City council as tax appeals board heard Second Ward property owners during a Tuesday session from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Most filings show increased biennial assessments set to take effect next year unless revised, with few reductions and many requests for equalization. Appellants questioned assessors on the basis of the assessments and whether improvements influenced them, receiving negative replies. the process continues as Page Eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Ward
Licy
Millionaire Youth Gains Commute in Michigan Prison
Arthur Rich son of Battle Creek steel magnate won a gubernatorial commutation reducing his life sentence for the 1925 assault on Miss Louise King. The term was set at not less than 10 years with good behavior time off, implying release around 1935. The case attracted nationwide publicity after two trials and review by the U S Supreme Court.
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Lansing
Mids
Michigan
Arthur Rich
Battle Creek College
Fred W Green
Young Rich
Rich
Louise King
Washington
Pennsylvania
Battle Creek Country Club
Jackson
Miss King
George Rich
Battle Creek Steel Test
United States Supreme Court
Pittsburgh Clearing House drops numerals posting
Pittsburgh Clearing House Association will stop posting numeral figures at Mellon National Bank effective immediately. The move, announced on its blackboard minutes before the release, likely mirrors New York Clearing House practices to curb racketeers’ operations. Directors retired to their regular board meeting shortly after.
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Cinternational
Pittsburgh
Focal District
Pittsburgh Clearing House Association
Mellon National Bank
New York Clearing House Association
Thousand Cases Of Liquors Seized In New York City
One thousand cases of champagne liqueurs and wines destined for New Year celebrations were seized in Hoboken by New York Department of Justice agents. Fourteen other raids took place around New York as part of a pre New Year crackdown on alleged drinking resorts. Numerous arrests were made and a $2000 still equipment was seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
New York
Hoboken
Department of Justice
News Out Early New Year Day
The News will publish early on Thursday carrying out the annual customs on New Year's Day. The street edition will be issued about 12 o'clock in the morning.
Call Meeting on Pymatuning Dam Project Plans
Plans have been completed for a 3 p m Friday meeting in the Directors room of the Chamber of Commerce. Boosters from Crawford Mercer Lawrence and Beaver counties will attend with state legislators. The session aims to discuss securing a $2 590 000 appropriation to complete the dam after seventeen years of work. Fred T Fruit secretary of the Shenango and Braver Valley Conservation association will report on Harrisburg talks. Representatives from the four counties have been invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Pymatuning
Grawford Mercer
Lawrence
Beaver Counties
State Assembly
Fred T. Fruit
Sharon
Shenango and Braver Valley Conservation Association
Harrisburg
Department of Forests and Waters
Bus Driver Tells Motorist Death Story in Franklin
FRANKLIN, Pa. Dec 31 A coroner s jury ruled the crash that killed Wesley Baker 70 and Lloyd Brown 48 an unavoidable accident Norman D Patterson bus driver testified he had a clear view of 200 feet ahead as cars passed the curve near Doty Hill and that the stalled car was parked roadside He said he did not see the victims car skid into the bus as it turned the hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Franklin
Wesley Baker
Lloyd Brown
Bowl of Franklin
Norman D. Patterson
Doty Hill
Here
Bas
Tne
Patterson
Death Record for Yienry Bath and Carrie Mahone
Aliquippa resident Yienry Bath and Youngstown native William Smith, aged 60, are noted in a death record. Carrie Mahone, age 6, is listed in the associated memorial entry. Preston Invenue is named in the accompanying notice with a stated amount of $104.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yienry Bath
Aliquippa
Wiliam Smith
Youngstown
Ohio
Carrie Mahone
Preston Invenue
Welcome To New Year 1936 City Prepares For Observance
The city readies big watch parties and noise making as 1930 departs and 1936 arrives. Citizens expect a restrained welcome, with clubs and lodges ready to back the new year while showing cautious optimism and measured celebration.
Dr Einstein Visits California Scientist Pledge
International News Service reports Dr Albert Einstein and Mrs Einstein arriving in San Diego California aboard a liner. The famed physicist, greeting reporters, speaks of faith in a universal principle often called God and thanks Americans for their affection. The couple travels with a secretary after a Hamburg to New York route.
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Lyle Abbott
International News Service
San Diego
Cal
Albert Einstein
California
Old Man Passes Baton as Newcomer Steps In
A weary veteran narrator speaks of retirement as a younger player rises to take his place. The scene hints at a cold day and a transition in a competition or performance, with the aged figure preparing to depart and the inexperienced contender ready to begin.
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Ian
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Willard Gonfers
Lawrence Savings & Trust Company
Little News
Lynn
Burton
J. B. Wakely
Monmouth Place
Pa Nene
Zahnizer
Westinghouse
Zehnizer
Schenley High
O. Hawk
Internal Revenue
Youngs
Sage
Daily Weather Report
Klamph
Joffre
Cartoon Prize
Southern Theatre
Marie Healy
Young
Manchester
N. H
State
Pocias
Council
Steel Man
Pymatuning Dam
Dr. Einstein
Arthur Mometer
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