Governor Damus Challenge Sought To Force Election Cert
Philadelphia news reports state attorney Mackey urged a mandamus to compel Governor Pinchot to issue a new election certificate. He argued the duty is mandatory and sought original jurisdiction in the state supreme court, aiming to secure action before noon next Tuesday. He noted delays tied to Governor-elect and referenced Vice President Dawes correspondence.
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William
Ware
Pinchot
Mackey
Che’ Dauphin
Harrinburg
Govyarlor Bingkol
Maidamus
Sritatorsiest Varohind
John
Mshor
Aloe
Hon
Dawes
Harry A. Mackey
Thiladelyhila
Cannot Mandamus Goyerot Pinchot
Attorney Kumeral Woodrii stated that a Boyatami may not be mandamusued and this question was decided in January 1877 by State Supreme Court when a attempt was made to rividiumns Gor ardor 407 Partvantt finn action drawing out of the Pittsburgh rath road trials in 1576.
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Harrisdurg
Ini
Colré
Pittsburgh Rath Road
Newburgh Fire Ravages City Center Causing Major Loss
A disastrous blaze swept through central Newburgh causing about 990000 in damage. Firefighters fought the flames under difficult conditions as sixteem families were made homeless.
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Wrwburgh
W. Vy Tun. LL
Newburgh
Good Will Air Fleet Reported In Guatemala City
United States Army goodwill air fleet reaches Guatemala City amid policy disagreements. Nicaraguan policy stance questioned by Sen. King. Coolidge's statements deemed inconsistent with available information.
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Good Will Air
Guatemala City
San Salvador
Republic of Salvador
United States Army
Unwmile City
Independent Smith Nominated in New York Political Shuffle
The report notes Smith as a potential independent candidate with Warren Shaw Fisher claiming McAdoo plans a ten day southern Washington and New York tour. Fisher cites a speakers bureau to open in Washington and a national anti Tam many campaign launched, while critics accuse Fisher of inaction.
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New York
Dan
Wal Smith
Alfred H. Leavitt
League
Fisher
Capitol Dome Fire Threatens Annapolis
Annapolis Maryland fire marshal Jease Fisher warned the city council that aging wooden Capitol Dome fire hazards could ignite a conflagration wiping out the city. Water pressure is low, hindering firefighting, and lawmakers urged the Legislature to authorize strong dome protections. Mayor Allen Howard leads a committee to seek urgent legislation from Governor Atrhis.
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Annapolis
Maryland
Jease Fisher
Finser
Allen Howard
Onme Gavarnor Atrhis
Massacre reported in Wanghihpa area by bandits
Telegraph dispatches from Peking quote Shanfung messages claiming every inhabitant of Wanghihpa village, about a thousand people, was killed by bandits after surrounding the village and firing on residents. Reports mention burial of the dead, widespread flu deaths, and a suspected epidemic with mortality around 16 percent in four localities.
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London
Peking
Shanfung
Wingwhihpao
Confucius
Chu
Syutn Gaffer
Government seeks to collect tax from Ford Co investors
Detriot story reports government aims to collect maintenance taxes from Ford Company investors who pooled holdings to raise 294 million dollars. Senator Jones Cousens questions the figures while the Ford deal and related divestments are under scrutiny by the Treasury Department.
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Detroit
Dan
Arcane
Henry
Dillon
Stoeklddork
Cie Ord
Invek
Tie
Dnfondtarts
Ford
Dnfoudante
Howe
Wil Ford
Ford Company
Prema Aere Ti
Cate
Junes Cousens
Ada Oni
Dodge
Aly
Police Think Foul Play In Man Death In Chambersburg
Victor I Hoelensmith a 44 year old man was found dead with a bullet in his head near the Badwerd Bowers yard in Chambersburg Authorities doubt it was self inflicted An apparent note in his pocket and a missing watch and bill point to possible homicide Inquest set for this afternoon with Jim Stoner a railroad worker suspected due to his unexplained absence and prior knowledge of the deceased plans to move to Detroit
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Victor I. Hoelensmith
Chambersburg
Salys
Hoelensmith
Hockensmith
Storer
Hockensamith
Bill Fuld
Stoner
Magerstown
Fire in Valparaiso hotel forces evacuations
Thirty guests were carried safely from a hiking hotel in Valparaiso Indiana during a spectacular fire in the business district today. None were injured though five buildings were destroyed. The loss was put at about 160000 dollars. The fire is believed to have originated from an overheated furnace in a clothing store.
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Valpahatso
Ind
Confesses Murder As He Goes To Garrote
Jose Gorreosa, condemned for murder, died in the garrote in Guantanamo. He confessed to implicating several others and a prominent Guantanamo police chief in the plot that led to Salas' death. The report notes other recent executions in the prison.
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Santiago
Ciba
Jose Gorreosa
Jng Manuel Salas
Guantine Amor
Tig
Burp
Correosa
Guantanama
Montreal Theater Fire Horrors Kill Seventy Seven Children
Coroner adjourns inquest into Laurier Palace blaze that killed or suffocated 77 children as they tried to escape a burning Montreal theater. Witnesses await fire inquiry findings while owner and staff post bail. speculation points to smoking or a dropped match.
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Montreal
Jan
Stuar
Sunsay
Burie
Laichex Palace
Yiethma
McMahom
Whless
Ledring
Are Commissioner'n
Whiten
Lausen Lawand
Laurier Palace
Governor Moore Urges Day Referendum in New Jersey
Gov Harry Moore today urged a statewide vote on prohibition. in his annual message to the New Jersey legislature he advocates repeal of the state enforcement act and stresses opposition to wholesale enforcement, arguing the 18th Amendment has failed. The speech reflects a call for reform and public support for a referendum on liquor policy.
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Trenton
Harry Moore
New Jersey
Medina
Delay In Naming Committee Heads At Annapolis Session
Annapolis hearing delayed as House members and Speaker Crooke anticipate naming committee heads. Officials did not announce head appointments Thursday, citing several matters pending resolution and scheduled discussions.
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Annapolis
E. Crooke Tee
Hy Phuysday
Tey
Second-Class Postal Rates Are Restored in Washington
The article notes restoration of second class postal rates with Gov. Lorain of Via VNR cited. It reports onset of the change and references related officials and actions in Washington.
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Wasthineton, Ga
Fifteen Hurt as Auto Bus Runs Away in Sour Water Town
A bus carrying workers from West New York to the Spencer Kallergy plant broke loose and crashed. Fifteen men injured, reports vary on fatalities, with police stating nine in serious condition. Earlier, a loaned employee boat capsized in the Trudsont river with heavy loss of life.
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Tou
Labovene
West New York
Spencer Kallergy Company
Gorne Mond
Adcew
New York
Trudsont
Barn Fire Saves Stock at Shifler Farm Fire
A barn on William J. Shifler’s farm between Mapleville and Benevola burned around 8 o’clock, destroying part of the structure and contents valued near 3050 dollars. Neighbors helped save horses and hay. some machinery and exhibits were recovered or saved, and authorities noted the damage was extensive but not total.
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Bavn
William J. Shifler
Maepleville
Benevola
Ifire
Mans of Famen
Penibyia
Shitler
von Tilia
Park of
Netaea
Train hits cow wreck near Winston injures several
A northbound Atlantic Coast Line passenger train struck a cow four miles south of Winston Lakeland Florida killing a person and injuring several others. Engineer Mike Minarleh of Hartford was the only white person injured. A sleeping car and two day coaches overturned as the wreck occurred today.
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Lakeland
Ferguson Gets Contract for a New Building
Sie J. B. Ferguson Company of this city has been awarded the contract to erect a temporary building to replace Old Main Hall of Mercersburg Academy, destroyed by an early Sunday fire. The 200 by 6 foot structure will be built immediately and used until two permanent buildings replace Main Hall. The academy faces disruption as the central building housed the heating plant, severely handicapping the school.
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Sie J. B. Ferguson Company
Mercersburg, Academy
Academy
Limum the School
Defense Ready For Trial Of Minister Norris Murder Case
Fort Worth jurors were summoned as the murder trial of Reverend J Frank Norris for the July killing in Chips Cluntherman was delayed. The defense sought a continuance and the court opening vote began the veniremen selection.
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Austin
Tos
J. Frank Norris
Chips
Cluntherman
Fort Worth
Lake Royer Becomes Winter Sports Mecca in Maryland
Lake Royer, now under Maryland National Guard oversight, rises as a premier winter sports hub. The area excels for ice skating and related activities, attracting enthusiasts and featuring expansive facilities across nearby Pine Ridge and Lake Va regions. Local organizers promote diverse events and youth programs to boost winter recreation.
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Lake Hoyer
Maryland National Guard
Pine Ridge
Homdrals
Corwin
Favors Death, He Gets Wish in Oklahoma Court
In Cherokee Oklahoma on January 11 Bilnd Marble aged 85 chose death by electric chair over life in prison for murder. Court doctors found him sane and ordered further examination with a March evaluation. He expressed relief saying it would be unbearable to be blind and imprisoned at the same time.
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Okla
Bilnd
Florida Braces as Cold Wave Hits Southeast
Extreme lows across Florida from 19 to 29 degrees chilled the citrus belt. Orlando reports 26 degrees while Miami sees 37, with Tallahassee area among the coldest in 41 years. Parts of the south expect warmer conditions tomorrow.
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Jacksonviele
Tallyhagsee
Miami
Tiru
Florida
Bellevell
Orlando
Sali Dtere
Kitami
Palm Beach
Mississinpi River
Avanta
Tos. Manning Leaves $200000 to Dominican Sisters
New York report states Tos. N Manning a famed New York lone hind operator left two hundred thousand dollars to the Dominican Sisters for their work with the poor. He died December 18 and had previously given more than one hundred thousand dollars to the same order. His sister, Mrs Edward Magawley Baubon, said the sisters visit sick and needy households and perform household tasks.
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New York
Tos. N. Manning
New York Slick Exchange
Dominican Sisters
Edward Magawley Bauon
Nicaraguan Message and U S Position Stir Debate
A garbled report notes a Nicaraguan message to Col Grees tied to a wartime context and mentions Representative Huddleston. It also cites a Chicago item on weight loss claims from a professor and a treadmill study claiming five men shed weight with exercise, though details are unclear.
Epidemic of Child Diseases Spreads Through City
Reports describe widespread illness among children with fever and urgent quarantine measures in Shambergsburg. Officials cite scarlet fever containment, schools closing as students are kept home while authorities trace cases and manage public health response.
Many Killed as Catholics Lead Assault
Reported from Mexico City that 21 people were killed and 10 wounded in Cocula, Jalisco, during clashes between Catholics and municipal authorities over a religious demonstration. The mayor and deputy were among the dead as federal troops pledged action against rebels.
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Guadalarran
Catholice
Cocula
Jallaca
Gocula
Sostenen Gastliifo Wern
Provident Calles
Mexico
Umder
Enrique Lean
Durango City
Torreon
Gonuio Hscobar
Give Mexico a Chance Say Americans in Mexico City
In Mexico City on January 11, Hul bert C. Herring led forty Americans who study Mexico. He urged that Mexico be allowed to work out its own program without interference. He said the Mexican government has a plan and that understanding the antifa program is essential before judging. He argued for U S chivalry and cited Mexico’s budget, schools, irrigation, and restoration of Indian rights.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Hulbert C. Herring
New York
Herring
United States
Alexico
Youth Burns With School Rock Island Disaster
A fire at a junior dormitory in Rock Island injures Kenneth Lum and another student. Col Terry and Ivar Tera are named in dispatches as responders. a claim about a presidential pretender is noted with political intrigue amid the incident coverage.
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Kenneth Lum
Ciengo
Aml
C.H. Percy
Aledo
Ivar Tera
Terry
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