Earthquake Insurance Thumbing the Bible Brokers Big Loans Gypsy Smith Saves Souls
Claremont Cal Jan 10 The wind blows where it listeth and earthquakes strike all over the world. A Georgetown seismograph shows violent quakes about 6200 miles from Washington lasting three and a half hours. The piece argues for government disaster insurance funded by profits and suggests reforms in risk sharing. It notes broker loans hitting records, Coolidge backing access to funds, and Raack references to Gypsy Smith sermons in Los Angeles.
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Gypsy Smith
New York American, Inc
Claremont
Casif
Thames
London
England
Georgetown University
Earth
Washington
Pittsburgh Coal Co Cuts Miners Wages
The Pittsburgh Coal Company announced wage reductions taking effect today. New rates for 8 hour underground workers range from 59 to 87.5 cents per hour and 51 to 68 cents per hour for outside work. Several job lines were excluded and some were cut by four to eight cents per hour, translating to daily losses of 40 to 60 cents.
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Pittsburgh Coal CO
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Coal Company
Banishment Ban Orders Trotsky and 51 Opponents
Berlin January 10 United Press reports that 52 leaders of the Soviet opposition including Leon Trotsky have been banished from Russia. Trotsky is ordered to Astrakhan while others are sent to remote regions or Australia for duties such as wool purchases. Stalin pins blame on subversive opposition for Moscow factory unrest.
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Berlin
Russia
United Press
Leon Trotsky
Nikolai Lening
Trotsky
Moscow
Astrakham
Black Sea
Bogorlonak
Stalin
Piatakoff
Paris
Australia
Zinovieff
Kameneff
Auto crash toll hits 380 in three months report
Harrisburg pa January report from Registrar Eynon shows 380 persons killed and 3085 injured in 3194 motor car accidents in the last three months of last year. Pedestrians suffered 222 fatal injuries and 913 injuries, while 158 motorists died and 2172 were hurt. Causes cited include loss of control, speeding, drunken driving, and railroad crossing hazards.
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Harrisburg
U. S
Eynon
Motor Vehicle Division
Plane crash injures movie actor in San Bernardino
Jan 10 report from San Bernardino says motion picture actor Ben Lyon was slightly injured when an airplane owned by Reginald Denny crashed here. Ver non Wood and pilot James Mattern were aboard with Lyon, with Lyon sustaining minor injuries.
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San Bernardino
Galli
Ben Lyon
Reginald Denny
Vernon Wood
James Mattern
Lyon
Winter Funeral To Be Held Thursday
The body of Raymond Winter, executed for the Bellefonte killings, was brought to Pittsburgh for burial. Family members said the funeral will be held Thursday and will be strictly private.
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Pittsburgh
Raymond Winter
Rickview State Penitentiary
Bellefonte
Senate panel to present Mexican probe report
Shiner Jan 10. United Press says the final report of the senate committee investigating Mexican documents will be presented to the senate tomorrow. Chairman David A Reed announced the committee could not print the report in time for introduction today as planned.
Marines Headed for War Zone in Central America
One thousand U S marines sailed toward Nicaragua to aid allies against General Augustino Sandino. Reinforcements bring total to about 2400, all tasked with countering growing resistance. Nebulous Libe ral party backing complicates mission, minister Cesar warns of a tougher campaign. Oglala also departed Hampton Roads with four marine companies, delayed by fog.
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Washington
U. S
Nicaragua
Augustino Sandino
Hampton Roads
Central American Republic
Sandino
Chesapeake Bay
U.S
Alejandro Cesar
U. S. Department
Cesar
Liberty Parisans
Liberal Party of
Cesar Said
Norfolk
United States
Vare and Wilson Invited to Meet Probe Committee
Senator elect Vare and defeated Democrat William B. Wilson were invited by the Senate privileges and elections committee to appear Friday afternoon regarding the contest of Vare's election. The panel seeks to consult both men on procedural methods for investigating the dispute.
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Washington
U.P
Vare
William B. Wilson
Senate Privileges and Elections Committee
Wilson
Ware
Injured Youth Delivers Meat in Road Collision
Frey Bryan 16 of 15 Myrtle Street, a delivery boy for B. S. Mead Meat Market, is in Warren General Hospital after a morning crash at Conewango Avenue and McPherson Street. He suffered head injuries not considered serious. Bryan drove a Ford roadster. collision occurred when an Oakland coupe driven by C. A. Sisson struck his car. Running boards and bumper damaged. stitches applied to Bryan’s head.
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Frey Bryan
Myrtle Street
B. S. Mead Meat Market
Conewango Avenue
Warren General Hospital
Bryan
MsPherson Street
C. A. Sission
West Street
Sisson
Three near death from monoxide gas in West Virginia
George Bradley 28 his wife Helen 21 and their six month old daughter Marjorie were found unconscious at New Cumberland West Virginia believed dying from carbon monoxide fumes from a broken gas fire. Neighbors forced entry after they had not been seen since Saturday.
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East Liverpool
George Bradley
Helen
Marjorie
New Cumberland
West Va
Bradleys
Purchases His First Plane Initiated As Solo Aviator
Charles A. Lindbeagh recounts buying a used Jenny in Americus Georgia for five hundred dollars after WWI surplus auctions. He details living on the post while the plane was assembled, meeting fellow pilots, and attempting solo flight, ultimately taking a few dual flights before deciding to wait for better conditions. The piece ends noting continuation on Page Eight.
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Charles A. Lindbeagh
Lincoln
Lynch
Montana
Yellowstone
Miami
Americus
Reese
Montane
Bahl
Committees for 1928 Announced by Council Head
J H Perks council president announced 1928 committees and appointments. C W Barwis fills Wright’s unexpired term. Overturf shifts to Police chair. Frantz chairs Streets and Sewers new construction. Crary heads Finance. Lewis continues Public Service and Ordinances. Other posts list actors and members across multiple committees.
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J. H. Perks
C. W. Barwis
W. W. Wright
Fifth Ward
Manley Overturf
Overturf
C. 3
Frantz
Dr. Frantz
Eighth Ward
Hy. A. Crary
Harry Logan
D. L. Lewis
H. A. Crary
M. B. Stewart
H. M. Miller
G. M. Borg
7. L. McMcClure
W. Peterson
W. H. Houghtling
C. J. Frantz
J. Offerle
W. L. Gettings
F. W. Craffee
C. W. Bawks
Ciay
Ek i. Houghiling
George Wells
M. R. Overturf
J. V. Blair
Brand Railroad Contract Method Branded Inefficient
Washington Jan 10 The Interstate Commerce Commission issued a report branding the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie railroad practice of letting maintenance of way work out on contract as inconsistent with efficient and economic management.
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Washington
U.P
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad
Two Children Die In Fire In Monessen Home
In Monessen Pennsylvania on January 10 two children Fannie Lou and Paul Jr Basham ages 1 perished in a home fire. Their father and grandfather were present. the grandfather was overcome during the rescue attempt. An oil lamp explosion is suspected and the dwelling valued at five thousand dollars was destroyed.
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Monessen
U.P
Fannie Lou
Paul, Jr
Paul Basham
Basham
Boke
Majors Laud Company I After Annual Pennsylvania Guard Test
Captain Charles G Pearson led Company I through a thorough annual inspection praised for smart drill and efficiency. Major Alexander P Johnson, Federal Inspector, will announce ratings later while Major William Fish noted armory setup. The crowded armory saw a brisk march cadence as the roster attended, marking a strong performance toward top ratings.
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Company I
Charles G. Pearson
Alexander P. Johnson
Philadelphia
William Fish
Philadel Phia
Pearson
Pennsylvania Guard
James V. Seatise
Charles H. Lord
LaVern A. Wolfe
Charles E. Feiro
James E. Waples
Gordon Wedlock
Andrew A. Amacher
Graydon Conn
Willis G. Fitzgerald
Raymond E. Hinkley
Richard J. Brown
Norman C, Cobb
Leo L. Glease
Joseph
Lindbergh praised by Panama plans rest days
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh received renewed acclaim in Panama City after landing the Spirit of St. Louis on Panama's new field. He accepted honors at receptions with President Chiari, spoke of a feasible air mail link between the United States and Panama, and said he would rest a few days before deciding his next move.
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Panama City
U.P
Charles A. Lindbergh
St. Louis
Panama
Lindbergh
Chiari
Union Club
Panama Canal
United States
Central America
Hoover to Speak at State D C Meeting in Harrisburg
Herbert Hoover secretary of commerce and potential 1928 presidential candidate will be the principal speaker at the Pennsylvania state chamber of commerce meetings in Harrisburg January 28. Governor John Fisher is scheduled as one of the speakers as the convention opens January 5 and continues for several days.
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Harrisburgh
Herbert Hoover
Pennsylvania State Chamber of Commerce
John
Fisher
21 Miners Killed in Illinois Coal Mine Blast
State and county forces probe the Industrial Coal Co mine No. 18 disaster near West Frankfort Illinois where a blast 300 feet below the surface left 21 dead and more than 100 feared entombed. Rescue teams aided by oxygen helmets battled fumes as colleagues braced for grim identification efforts.
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West Frankfort
Ill
Industrial Coal Co
Enid
Walter Graves
Albert Jones
Kelly Lawrence
George Maher
Cat] Jones
Ed Dobb
C. M. Duger
David McPhail
Orval Simons
Ray Farrell
George Carter
Leonard Smith
John Mitchell B. Tanner
Lloyd Bradley
Paul Kays
Andy White
Nesy Hall
C. P. Caraway
Weat Brankfort
Gerald Day
Benton
Aubra Stone
Marion
Tooma
J. J. Elis
New Zealand Flyers Overdue From Australia Flight
Wellington dispatch reports two New Zealand aviators Hood and Montcrieff missing after attempting a Rome to Wellington flight from Richmond Australia. They planned to land at the Trentham race course between 6 P.M. and 7 P.M. last night and were overdue by 2:45 A.M. local time.
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Wellington
N. Z
U.P
New Zealand
Richemond
Australia
Geo. Hood
J. R. Montcrieff
Trentham Race Course
Weather Outlook Western Pa Cloudy With Light Rain Near Lake Erie
Weather forecast for western Pennsylvania indicates cloudy conditions tonight and Wednesday with light rain near Lake Erie. Temperature changes minimal with skies largely clear nationwide this morning. temperatures remain above seasonal normals outside the mountains and lake regions. Observations show varied readings from Chicago to San Francisco, with limited precipitation and shifting plateaus in the inland areas.
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Lake Erie
Canadian Northwest
United States
Rocky Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
Mississippi Valley
Lake Region
Washington Coast
Hudson Bay
Chicago
Cleveland
Miami
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
San Francisco
Washington
Yellowstone Park
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New York
Fifty-seventh Street
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New York City
Floyd Hewitt
Ohio
Failer
Asia
Coolidge
Federal Reserve System
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Federal Reserve
Los Angeles
Soviet
Lenine
Outh
Mead Market
Warren Hospital
Colonel Lindbergh
Barwis
Police
Crary
Maj. Johnson
Illinois
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