Jealousy Blamed in Tragedy at Reynoldsville Home
In Reynoldsville Pennsylvania a 99 year old Frank Chiffen killed his wife Gertrude 40 then shot himself after decapitating his wife with an ax and grabbing a crucifix. Police say the couple had argued recently and that Chiffen died at the scene. The tragedy occurred about 1 o clock this morning as their children slept upstairs.
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Rrean Punxsutawney
Frank Chiffes
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Ure
Wilch
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Pulitie
Minstrel show ticket sale opens Friday at high school
Tickets for the Minstrel Show at the local high school auditorium go on sale next week. The event, directed by G F Hoffmaster with Milan Waller's orchestra, features solos, quartets, and comedy acts. Funds will aid veterans indebtedness on West Washington Street, with Lt. Aventis W. Thompson Post and Ladies Auxiliary handling sales and reservations.
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Aventis W. Thompson
Veterans of Torehgna
Vitru
Post
Thes Budding Fund
Washington Street
Wiis
Wale
G. F. Hoffmaster
Wnton
Milan Waller
Harold Dietzel
Clifford Jourdet
Carl Edwards
James Sullivan
Ouo
Charles
Keating
West Washington Street
Grange Backs Hyde Plan For Farm Seller Program
United Press reports in Washington on April 4 that the powerful national Grange backs the farm seller program proposed by Secretary of Agriculture Hyde. L. J. Taber of Columbus indicated in testimony that the Grange favored the plan within the agriculture committee.
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United Press
Washington
National Grange
Secretary of Agriculture
Hyde Hex
He Horse Agriculture
Master L. 1
Taber
Columbus
Corry to Enter Titusville Music Contest for Trumpet Solo
Corry High School will be represented by O. G. Murray in the trumpet contest at Titusville as part of the Inter-High League events Friday evening. Readied programs include dramatic reading and glee clubs with all five area schools competing across categories at Meadville and Brie.
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Cony
Titusville
Corry High Schdal
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Lie
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Tnion City
Dolores Sharp
Eliabeth Ritts
Elmore Broadhurst
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Joe Swiderski
Edwin Morgan
George Wetwa
Taber
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Federal Farm Board
Sound Land
Corry
Polley and Waterway Development
Ordiary
Glee Cuby
Meadville
Ngri
Erle Academy
Three Die In Plane Crash Near Scott City
United Press report from Wichita dated April 4 says three men died when a cobla jonopline crashed near Scott City after banking and striking the earth. The victims were pilot John Flourney of Wichita surgeon C C McGinnis of Scott City and Chester Riley of Scott City a traveling salesman.
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Wichita
Kang
Walle
Banielng
Scott City
Here
Johm Flourney
Wich|ls
C. C. McGinnis
Scott
Remy Golorade
Five Best Radio Entertainments Across Networks
Radio listings show Newark WPra Atlantic City New Jersey Night program. Music by Anna Case and sopranos. Weam NBC network 9:00. The Revellers and Orchestra. Bourdon's Orchestra 2:30. Recording Artists 6:30. Weaf NEC Network 10:30 NEBG Concert Hour. Programs air on WOR NBC CBS WEAF networks.
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WOR
Newark
Wpra
Atantic City
New Jersey
Anna Case
Sophino
WEAM
NBC
Bourdon
CBS
WEAF
NEC
Missing Southern Gros plane and four aboard found search continues
A Sydney based report says search efforts for the missing Southern Gros and its four occupants continued with a lone plane signalling sighting near the Deysdale River Mission, about 200 miles from civilization, as officials pursue the probable location toward the sea.
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Sydney
N.S. Oa
Gros
Ole
Deysdale River
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United Press Bulletin Roundup From Washington to North Carolina
United Press wires report Senator Gillet Repn favors voting for Coolidge if he runs but doubts newspaper speculation. Peter Van Horn, a painter, is found unconscious after a fight in Saint Clairsville. 700 federals reportedly destroyed in Jiminex rebels conflict near Nogales. Miss Auk Morrow credits AL Lindbergh with disruptive plans to fly to the United States. Ambassador Hottick memorial rites held in Paris. Brigadier General Butler named Marine Corps base commander at Quantico. Willard Cronin dies in Marietta torpedo plant blast. National Guardsmen deployed at Loray plant near Gastonia after a near riot between strikers and police.
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Washington
Gillet
Mass
Coolidge
Wsitalion
Pennsylvania Legislature Near Adjournment After Busy Schedule
The Pennsylvania legislature moves toward final adjournment on April 18 after rapid passage of key bills. The administration’s motor vehicle, tax, and firearms measures advance, while debates over repeal efforts and crime bills continue. The session, marked by broader support for highway programs and hospital spending, aims to wrap up with a record of harmony despite occasional scheduling hiccups.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Papnsylvania
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Senate
Finiavon
Hep
Jones
Lugerne
New York
Moving Picture
John McCormark
Sion
Crime Commission
House Committee of Law and Order
Law and Order
Boy Killed By Freight Engine At Erie
April at Erie report states Phillip Fessler aged 4 of 632 East Twenty first street was killed when he stepped into the path of a moving engine near Union station. He died en route to St Vincent's hospital. Conductor William North noted the accident after the engine passed over him. J Pessler, a worker at the station, was crossing tracks at the time.
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Erie
Phillip Fessler
East Twenty-ffth Street
Union Station
St. Vincent's Hospital
J. Pessler
Amationa Railway Express Company
Woman's Club To Offer Play Here April 23
Rehearsals are under way for The Kleptomaniac to be staged in the High School auditorium. The production is tied to a joint meeting of the women’s department of the county club and the junior department. Cast includes Mrs G W Bricken, Mrs Franke Graft, Mrs Mason, Mrs Loveland, Mrs Loveland, Mrs Alexander, and Mrs Abbey directing. The junior entertainment will also be presented. A splendid program is planned and a capacity crowd is expected.
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Dymapate
G. W. Bricken
Franke Graft
Jt Mason
Howard Loveland
P. M. Loveland
Harry Alexander
Guy Abbey
Abbey
Jynors
Two Federal Fliers Killed in Exploded Plane
Two federal aviators died when their plane exploded and fell in flames five miles south of Naco Sonora. Rebels fired the craft with a bullet as it carried bombs. The attack was visible from roofs across the town, and rebel troop movements were not known there. The federation claimed a victory in yesterday’s assault.
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Sonora
Mexico
Tames
Here
Wisconsin Vote Spurs National Prohibition Debate
April 4 report from Washington notes Wisconsin’s near two to one vote against statewide prohibition five months after its last presidential vote. Political leaders see the result as a paradox challenging the dry vs wet divide. Senators Caraway and Norris argue the Wisconsinites show prohibition is not the decisive issue of the era. Continued on Page Seven.
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United Press
Washington
Wisconsin
Alfred E. Smith
Hersh
Idaho
Hooves
Gaves
Smith
Dundwas
Arkansas
Norris
Nebraska
Wiscongin
Prohibition
Ann Isgue
Caraway
Nurtis
Former Corry Citizens Speak Before Club
Kiwanis Club at the Hotel Corry noon meeting welcomed nine guests, including former Corry residents Kenoymn, Hunter Pope, Malfeth, Claire Wilson Erie, Corporal Vaughn, T. R. Patton of Cleveland, Rev. M. S. Ashton of New Brighton, and four high school basketball players Miller Shoop Gerald Slanner Crapser. Wilson invited members to join Kiwanis in Erie. Patton discussed Company A activities and city changes. Ashton praised service clubs and the team’s record. The gathering, with many former residents, was one of the most enjoyable in years.
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Kiwanis Club
Hotel Corry
New Brighton
Ashton
Explosion Kills One and Injures Twelve at Heming Vines Plant
Reports from Mexico City and North Tonawanda describe a deadly blast near the Heming Vines typewriter plant in New York and a broader rebel crackdown in Mexico. One man, Sas Stone, died. twelve were wounded as officials cited heavy casualties and a brutal clash tied to federal operations around Reforma and Jiminez.
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United Press
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Seti Pulen
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Gru Jly
Gonzales Astubar
Heming
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Uw Hale Slaroy
Diast
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Mexico
Heforma
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Jgnillés Negas
Jiminex Sonsat
Enrique Liekens
Juan Andrewn Almaxaar
Almazan
Jose Gonsila Escolar
Hemi
Chihuahua City
Fe Forma
Reforma
Corralitos
Jiminez
Jiminex Fuestey
Athens
Escobar
Oritn
Serratos
Quievado
Lover
Dr Gulick Delights Auburn Recital At Presbyterian Church
Dr Charles Leech Gulick gave a fine organ recital before a good sized audience at the Presbyterian church. It was his third Auburn appearance, with a varied program including Pomp and Circumstance, Henry V, Carmen Fantasia, and selections by Reminiscence Romeo Capricen Irish Aly. The program notes mention a new dedication to the Philharmonic Club of Auburn Lewiston Maine.
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Henry Vt
von Suppe
Bizet
Lemare
Romeo
Aly
Derry
Rachmaninoff
Philharmonic Club
Auburn
Lewiston
Maine
Kohlmann
Pickford Says Silent Films Will Fade for Talking Pictures
Mary Pickford, via agency wire, declares silent pictures finished and predicts the rise of talking pictures. She notes Chaplin told United Press he would never appear in another silent film and asserts the future of the screen lies in talking pictures.
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United Press
New York
Mary Pickford
Wallise
Charles Chaplin
Pickfora
No Tax Reduction Legislation at Congress Special Session
Washington reports that there is no possibility of tax reduction legislation at the special session of Congress. Officials say it is too early to consider a tax cut at the next regular session beginning in December.
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United Press
Washington
Congress
Mutiny Suspected On New York Yacht Nomad Off Coast
Coast Guard and customs officials investigate reports that the crew of the New York yacht Nomad mutinied and threw its captain overboard. The vessel was found adrift 18 miles offshore, with no pilot at the helm and four sailors confined to the cabin, allegedly paralyzed by liquor.
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United Press
Coast Guard
Soto
New York
Pennsylvania Federation Pushes 44-Hour Week Plan
Harrisburg April 4 The Pennsylvania Federation of Labor prepared to fight to the final hour of the current legislative session to win favorable action on a proposed 44 hour work week measure.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Federation of Libor
Dsy
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