Cost of living up six years in major cities report
New York report from the National Industrial Conference Board shows a 104.6 percent rise in living costs over six years ending July 1. Last year up ten percent, with shelter clothing fuel and electricity among notable increases. City rents up about 58 percent. coal and gas costs up sharply. Obscured by OCR but mentions several large cities and widespread price gains. Graybill Farm sale: 60 acres near Lewistown sold to Joseph A. Foster of Virginia with Foster to move there after April.
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Pennsylvania
Belisanto Porras Seeks Third Term in Panama Ties
Belixario Porras, re-elected Revertor, vows to cement cordial Panama relations and launch reforms in Tonamac. His administration claims a two million dollar treasury surplus and a booming economy with low living costs, noting Panama’s roads attract U.S. visitors.
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Belixario Porras
Panama
Porras
Tonamac
United States
Mine Strike Ends by Leaders Vote
In Hazleton Sept 7 the policy committee of United Mine Workers urged loyal miners to return to work and uphold their contract while awaiting wage negotiations. Three district officials may call a tri district convention to address any employer retaliation during the miners vacation. The committee will seek a presidential commission award once output resumes in the hard coal region.
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Hazleton
United Ming Workers
Loreal
Guilty of Killing Baby in Bradford County Case
Vic Floye Smith of Binghamton convicted of first degree murder in an eleven day trial for killing his wife's three week old baby at South Waverly on April 10. Jury deliberated four hours, fourth ballot. Smith appeared pale but unafraid. Defense to seek a new trial. First verdict of its kind in Bradford County since 1900.
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Towanda
Vic Floye Smith
Binghamton
South Waverly
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eHsk
Charles Johnson
Pennsylvania Dry Forces Target Key Political Races
Representatives Brooks and Porter targeted by dry forces in Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh for alleged opposition to prohibition. Wayne Wheeler of the Anti Saloon League urged defeating pro prohibition opponents, spanning incumbents in multiple districts and framing a national warning to federal judges to strictly enforce prohibition laws.
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Twernih Dietrict
Stephen, c. Porter
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Watson
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Willa
Ghilo
Deys
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Renate
Bronka
Tieth
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Sté&phen
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House Foreign Affairs Committee
Confer
Pennayioalio
Ohio
Virginia
Utricia
Fac
Diana
Nicholson
Richmond
Ind
Ite
Boy at Play Ends In Tragic Neck Break in Reading
In Reading Pennsylvania on September 17 a nine year old boy, son of Mrs Mary Franey, was reportedly playing and struck by a leather belt. He allegedly tied the strap around his neck and attached it to clothing on a table which then moved, causing his neck to break after a fall.
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Sunbury
Raymond’ F Quinn
Cameron Park
Mary Kilne
Park
Dennn
Quinn
Reading
Joseph
Mary Franey
Cardinal urges women to vote as a duty and right
The cardinal calls for women to exercise suffrage in the presidential election, stating voting is both a duty and right. He warns against abstention and urges women to choose candidates who best serve material and social progress, noting about 210,000 registered voters and 43 performances of operatic items.
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