Pneumonia exacts big toll in county deaths rise
Washington county reports January death rate from pneumonia at alarming levels with one third of patients dying. Health officer Dr. S. M. Wagaman notes February may exceed January, as total deaths reach 294 with pneumonia accounting for 48. White males 63 and white females 67 lead demographics.
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Pennsy Silent Over Supreme Court Ruling
Officials of the Pennsylvania Railroad were silent on the U S Supreme Court decision in the Pennsylvania contest with the Railroad Labor Board. While disappointment over the injunction refusal exists, there is satisfaction that the railroad’s employee representative system for settling disputes remains unimpeded.
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New York seeks federal steps to ease fuel shortage
The New York fuel administration urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to act immediately to relieve a dangerous upper state fuel shortage. Proposals include declaring a rail block, prioritizing 268 coal carloads to northern New York, and legalizing coal seizures by General Goethals with New York to assume damages liability. Wickersham argued the ICC has emergency powers to enact these measures.
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Mail From New York To Frisco in 30 Hours
Birmingham, Feb 20. First class mail from New York to San Francisco to be delivered in 28 to 80 hours after five months of experimental work. Paul Henderson says emergency landing fields will be set every 25 miles between Chicago and Cheyenne for night landing enabling transcontinental flights by mid second day.
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Quiet wedding for two millionaires in Paris
Cornelius Vander Hill Whitney, son of Mrs. and Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney of New York, and Miss Mary Norton of New York, will wed quietly in Paris. A formal announcement is expected soon. Both families are wealthy. Vander is a grandson of the late Cornelius Vanderbilt. Also reported, the German steamer Otto Fischer in distress north of Cape Viehao with aid dispatched per Lloyds Marine Agency.
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Aged Williamsport Man Injured Falling Down Stairs
Lewis T. Wolf, 83, longtime Williamsport resident and former postmaster, was injured after falling down a cellar stairs at his home a few days ago. He continues to suffer injuries but remains able to move about the house.
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Snowfalling Weather Across Northern States Briefly
Snow is falling today in the northern Atlantic states and as far west as Ohio and is expected to continue tomorrow. No material change in temperature is anticipated east of the Mississippi, though temperatures may dip slightly in the Ohio and middle Mississippi Valleys and rise a bit in the extreme south.
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Ohio
Weather Bureau
Mississippi
Filibuster Rages Over Ship Subsidy Bill In Senate
In Washington on February 20 the Senate faced a major filibuster as Republican insurgents and Democrats unite to block the administration ship subsidy bill. The opposition claimed 75 hours of speeches were ready with Senator Sheppard of Texas resuming a league of nations address. Guards from both factions kept vigil while the chamber filled with parliamentary maneuvering.
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Resignation of Governor Reiley Accepted at White House
President Harding accepted the resignation of Gov. E. Mont Reiley of Porto Rico effective April 1, announced at the White House. Reiley steps down from governorship amid official confirmation this afternoon.
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Washington
Harding
Keeney’s Trial Opens for Third Time in 1921 Mine Battle
Berkeley Springs West Virginia February 20 C Frank Keeney head of District No 17 United Mine Workers goes on trial for the third time charged with murder tied to the miners armed march on Mingo county in summer 1921. His attorneys challenge the indictment as defective claiming Keeney did not participate in the killing of Deputy George C Munsey in Logan county.
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George C. Munsey
Logan County
Two More Blackhanders Caught in Indianapolis
Two alleged Blackhand gang members Joseph Farre alias Dominic Marco alias Sam Muradore 40 and Tony Reynolds alias Tony Lemonda 29 were arrested in Indianapolis with bonds set at 10000 dollars. They arrived with two women Mary Normant and Laura Agnes Edwards from Clarksburg West Virginia. Seventeen others suspected as gang members were detained in Clarkaburg and Palrmount West Virginia.
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Dominic Marco
Sam Muradore
Tony Reynolds
Tony Lemonda
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Mary Normant
Laura Agnes Edwards
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Democrats Plan Campaign at Hamilton Row Meeting
The Democratic City Central Committee will meet Friday evening February 23 in J. O. Snyder's Hamilton Row office. All Democrats are urged to attend to help plan the coming campaign. Richard Duffey, Chairman. Francis P. Case, Secretary.
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Five Killed In Lehigh Valley Train Wreck Near Sayre
Five men were killed instantly and one fatally injured when Lehigh Valley No. 17 crashed into a rear freight at Rummerfield, 27 miles east of Sayre. The engine derailed, caboose demolished, mail car derailed, signals reported working. Investigation continues.
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Mitten to See Penny Bosses
Thomas E Mitten, newly resigned as Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company president, is discussed as a potential mayoral candidate. He retains control as head of the executive committee and plans a trip to Florida to meet with old-line politicians. Mitten already sits on the local board of education with backing from Republican headquarters.
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Board of Education
Chest Campaign Falls Short of $34,240 Goal
The Community Chest Drive ended at noon with about $9,000 short of the $84,240 target. Executive committee members plan to address the deficit within 30 days. Chest workers will cover the daily luncheon expenses as their drive contribution. Addresses were delivered by Major C. B. Whipple, E. N. Funkhouser and Thomas Pangborn. Subscription prizes will be awarded at 6 o'clock today.
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Tonsils Removed From Mark 1 Reed
Mark 1 Reed of 912 Hamilton Boulevard underwent tonsil removal at Washington County Hospital and is rapidly improving.
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Washington County
Germany Turns To America For Food Buying Grain
Washington reports Germany has begun large scale food imports from the United States as France occupies the Ruhr region. Since January 1 Germany bought 1,897,000 bushels of corn and 2,843,000 bushels of wheat, with 277,000 and 596,000 bushels purchased last week respectively.
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German Customs Officials Ousted at Rhineland Deportation
Scores of German customs officials who refused to work under French supervision were expelled from the Rhineland today by the Rhineland commission at Coblenz. French troops prepared for disorders during deportations. Essen granted permission to form a 600-man civilian police force, all residents, with pistol permits possible. Disorders continued.
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Williamsport Plans 100th Anniversary Celebration
Williamsport officials and residents plan a July 4 centennial observance marking the town's incorporation in 1823 with an old home week, a street fair, and various entertainments. Mayor Willam J. Taylor and the council organize committees as the town prepares a broad program. Postmaster Franz A. Bennett, ill with influenza, is reported at his Oak Town avenue home.
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Lee urges abolishing railway labor board
William G. Lee president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, visiting Chicago, calls for a return to family negotiations between railroads and workers. He advocates abolishing the U S Railroad Labor Board and opposes government overreach and Harding's plan for a new I C C division to handle labor disputes.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Britain to Sit Tight on Ruhr Intervention
London reports Premier Bonar Law told the House of Commons there is no need for Britain to seek U S views on French occupation of the Ruhr. Officials say the government will not intervene or invite U S help unless central Europe changes markedly. Two points underline non intervention: France’s stance and Britain’s large parliamentary majority against Anglo American mediation.
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International News Service
London
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Women’s ticket nominated in Williamsport city election
At a town hall primary in Williamsport last night a women’s ticket was nominated for the March 5 election to choose three commissioners. Nominees are Mrs Emma J Burke Mrs W S Richardson and Miss Bess Lemen. Opposing ticket lists R A Poltenberger Albert Leat and David E McElroy. Poltenberger sits on town Council with term expiring spring. Mayor W J Taylor chaired the meeting and Joseph Wiederhold acted as secretary.
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Sentencing of Woman Slayer Is Postponed
Supreme Court Justice Cropsey postponed the sentencing of Mrs. Lillian Raizen to February 27 after her conviction for second degree murder in the shooting of Abraham Guokstein. A large crowd gathered in the corridors seeking word on her fate as officials prepared for the postponed proceeding.
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