Four Die As Neville Island Street Car Plunges Into Ohio River
A crowded Sewickley line car plummeted 30 feet into the Ohio River near Neville Island. Twenty two injured, fifteen in hospital. motorman Harry Corshun blamed slippery rails as brakes locked. Coroner vows a rigid probe to determine responsibility.
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Sewickley
Ohio River
Pittsburgh
International News Service
Neville Island
D. 2. Schell
Crafton Heights
Here
Ohio Valley Hospital
Ced
Harry Corshun
W. J. McGregor
Train Collision on Williamsburg Bridge In Heavy Fog
In New York during the morning rush hour a rear end collision on the BMT elevated line injured between twenty five and fifty people. A Myrtle Avenue train rammed a stalled Broadway Local on the Williamsburg Bridge as dense fog shrouded the span. Police reported six seriously injured and several others taken to hospitals.
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Internacional News Service
New York
Myrtle Avenue
Broadway
Williamsburg Bridge
Unique Twin Forwards Spark New Castle High Team
Two twin sisters Mary and Sara Louden play forward for New Castle High School girls basketball this season. The article notes the potential confusion for referees scorekeepers and opponents as both twins resemble each other and compete on the same team.
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New Castle High School
Mary
Sara Louden
Four Young Bandits Rob Franklin Park Bank
Four young bandits held up the Franklin Park State bank soon after opening, lined up five employees in a vault, taking about $14,000 in gold silver and bills before escaping. Cashier William H. Schewe confronted a robber at the office threshold, then telephoned police as the getaway car vanished in mist.
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International News Service
Franklin Park, Ill
Franklin Park State Bank
William H. Schewe
Oak Park Cemetery Association Elects Officers
R. K. Aiken was elected president of the Oak Park Cemetery association at the annual officers election. Thomas H. Hartman was chosen vice president, George S. Long treasurer, and W. H. Lee remained secretary. Long and Aiken also named to the board of directors.
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R. K. Aiken
Oak Park Cemetery Association
W. H. Lee
Thomas H. Hartman
George S. Long
W H. Lee
Word to You Aded Note on Job Ads and Conduct
A compact notice advises readers about using an ad style approach for job inquiries. It emphasizes calm action and avoids worry while promoting practical steps for presenting oneself to potential employers.
Early Vote On World Court Likely Faces Senate Clash
The administration coalition backing ratification of the Swanson resolution moves to end delay as World Court debate looms. Meanwhile the finance committee drafts a new 365,000,900 dollar tax cut bill to be reported to the Senate tomorrow afternoon.
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International News Service
Washington
Jan
Senate
Democratic Coalition of Court Advocates
Swanson
International Tribunal
World Court
America
McCormick Leaves Paris Bound Steamer For Personal Matter
Chicago millionaire Harold F. McCormick refused to explain why he left the steamer Paris just before his wife Ganna Walska sailed for Paris to pursue the title role in Madame Butterfly. He said a personal matter arose requiring his stay and he would join her in Paris in a week or so.
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International News Services
New York
Harold F. McCormick
Chicago
Ganna Walska
Paris
McCormick
iMadame
Nine Men Die in German Soap Factory Blast
A blast at a Berlin soap factory early today killed nine and wounded about 50. A gasoline fire in the basement is believed to have ignited, with debris trapping several people including a pedestrian struck by flying brick. Nearby windows shattered and residents flooded into the streets in panic.
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Berlin
Ceonesignal News Service
Berlis
Dr Ellis Replies To Phillips On Prohibition Address
Dr H A Ellis, pastor, spoke to a full First Methodist church on the Prohibition situation and law enforcement. He referenced Congressman Phillips's address, noting questions about its congressional publication, and acknowledged enforcement difficulties in large cities while praising overall gains.
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First Methodist Episcopal Church
H. A. Ellis
Thomas W. Phillips, Jr
Dr. Ellis
Phillips
Congress
Congressman Phillips
City Bill Sparks Debate Over Mayor and Council Pay
City officials clash over a proposed ordinance to raise mayor and council salaries from 2000 to 3000 dollars. Controller Porter favors court validation or mandamus if blocked, while Councilman Burns questions the parity with the controller’s pay and notes 1919 legislature action. Solicitor White says councils often adjust city salaries.
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Porter
Burns
Act of Assembly
White
City Authorized to Borrow Forty Thousand Dollars
Councilman Burns introduced an ordinance giving the city authority to borrow $40,000 to cover current expenses notes and other costs until 1926 tax revenue arrives. The ordinance passed committee and went to print with Byrne noting $23,000 available and $105,000 may be needed. six percent interest will be paid on the borrowed funds.
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Burns
Byrne
Women to Plan for Day of Prayer
A union meeting of presidents and officers of all Missionary Societies in the city will be held Wednesday January 20 at 2 30 p m in the Y W C A Plans will be made for the annual Day of Prayer on February 19 It is important that every society be represented at this meeting.
Deaths notice list includes several local residents
The record lists Carl H. McClure aged 86 of Butler Avenue Extension, Carlo Lalama age 45 of 1822 Francis Place, Vicorrio Skute one month of Besse Mer, Alex Guory aged 36 of 1715 Reynolds Street, and Miss Martha A Mehard land aged 0.
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Carl H. McClure
Butler Avenue
Carlo Lalama
Francis Place
Vicorrio Skute
Bessemer
Alex Guory
Reynolds Street
Martha A. Mehardland
Compromise Tax Reduction Bill Heads to Senate Debate
A bipartisan compromise tax bill will be laid before the Senate. It outlines tax rates of 1 percent on the first 4000 dollars of income, 32 percent on 4000 to 8000, and 5 percent over 8000, with exemptions of 1500 for individuals and 3500 for married couples and a 25 percent reduction.
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Senate
Philadelphia Girl Slaying Sparks Hunt for Frank Wadnick
Murder squad hunted Frank Wytochinski alias Wadnick after the slaying of 16 year old Elizabeth Holmesk in a Philadelphia home parlor. Witnesses say Wytochinski and William Corey were with Holmesk and her friend Dorothy Dean at a party. Holmesk screamed she was shot and died. Police held Hurley couple as witnesses. Wytochinski fled after leaving with his hat and coat claiming to seek a doctor.
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International News Service
Philadelphia
Jan
Frank Wutochinski
Frank Wadnick
Elizabeth Holmesk
Wadnick
James Hurley
Dorothy Dean
William Corey
Wytochinski
Corey
Hurley
Hurleys
Miss Dean
Holmes
Legislate to Convene Tonight in Harrisburg
Pennsylvania legislators reconvene in Harrisburg for a quick session with many bills ready for action. Rumors say Feb 18 adjournment is planned as a steering committee may be named to fast track bills and direct hearings.
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Harrisburg
International News Service
State Capitol
Pennsylvania
Public Service Commission
Senate
John W Stewart
Pinchot Nears Coal Legislation Speech Draft
Governor Pinchot's draft speech on anthracite legislation for a special session is nearing completion and may be ready for delivery tomorrow. The speech will be delivered at a joint meeting of the legislature convened tonight in Harrisburg.
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Delaware River
Public Service Commission
International News Service
State Capital
Harrisburg
Pinchot
Brother Informs Police Of Seventh Husbands Death
EAST LIVERPOOL O Jan 18 Mrs Laura E Christ 48 seven times married and six times a widow faced police grilling in the investigation of the deaths of five other men and the alleged arsenic poisoning of her seventh husband Rev William Christy 56 United Christian Missionary Association worker. As Christy funeral was held in Akron she confessed she gave him three doses of poison because he asked for it will be questioned in Columbiana county.
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International News
Seri- East Liverpool
Laura E. Christ
William Christy
United Christian Missionary Association
Christy
Akron
Columbiana
Prohibition Views From a Braddock School Leader
Dr. Thomas G. McCleary Braddock Pa superintendent spoke at the fourth annual Victory luncheon of the Lawrence County Women’s Christian Temperance Union at Central Presbyterian Church on January 16. He praised the WCTU as “Human Engineers and Workers for Humanity” and urged that law enforcement in Lawrence County shows strong results from a schoolman’s perspective on prohibition.
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Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Thomas G. McCleary
Braddock
Lawrence County
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Central Presbyterian Church
McCleary
Workers For Humanity
New Hotel Promised to Boost Town’s Economy
In a call to residents Arthur Mometer urges funding for a modern hotel to boost mills factories shops and foundries and attract more business. He frames the hotel as a long awaited boon amid a 38 degree day signaling urgency for the project.
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