Westfield Fire Killings and Love Triangle Death Report
Special to the Journal reports Westfield fire terror raged through the town causing extensive losses over 100000. An incendiary blaze at Taplish street connected to Westfield Lumber and Coal Company destroyed a warehouse, truck, and vast lumber stock. Authorities suspect arson. no clear identity of suspects. A separate case in New Castle involves Dufford fatally shot amid a love triangle, Josephine Bist, 33, connected to a rotating relationship with Dufford and a witness. Continuous investigations follow. state police pursue motives and connections between incidents.
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Westiield
Weil
Taplish Street
New York
Luding Thoma
Mosher
Torat
Sayes
Morher
Anthony Militello
United Press New
Astee
Pal
New Castle
Dufford
Josephine Bist
Hin
Shine
Ottord
Tnsturit
Lawrstone
Pershing Reflects on War's Sixth Anniversary and Peace Hopes
General John J. Pershing marks six years since the United States entered World War I. He argues victory has not brought peace, warns of ongoing global tensions, and stresses the need for persistent training, readiness, and faced with the era's costs, urging continued national unity and cautious optimism for future peace.
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John J. Pershing
America
United Press
Anc
Evry
Four Hurt In Gas Explosion At Pittsburgh Mill Shop
Four persons were slightly injured when a gas explosion ripped through the rear wall of the Sundar Sanitary Manufacturing Company mill shop on the North Side today. The blast followed a fire and caused about 15000 dollars in damage.
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Pittsburgh
Sige
Sundar Sanitary Manufacturing Company
Pittsburgh workers press wage boost request in rail crew talks
Pittsburgh April 6 1930 representatives today asked the Pittsburgh railway company receivers for a twenty cent an hour increase and an eight hour day. The present wage scale expires April 30. Motormen and conductors seek sixty and seventy five cents more respectively while car men want eighty cents more.
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Pittsburgh
Pitteburgh Railway Company
Whyer
Woale
Make Call For Bank Report
Universe Washington April 6 the comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks on April 3 Harrisburg April 6 the State Banking Commissioner yesterday called for the condition of all state banking institutions as of April 8
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Py Universe
Washington
Cutrency Today
Nationals
Harrisburg
Court ruling saves homes to New Yorkers
A New York court decision by the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court upholds a ten year tax exemption for primary residences, overturning a prior ruling deemed unconstitutional. The decision, tied to Justice Tierney’s earlier ruling, protects many families from property tax increases and preserves homeownership for thousands in the city.
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T He Supreme Court
Stice Tierney
Death of W R Howard in Cutting NY area
William Kotrowara died at his home in Cutting NY after a year of illness. He had lived with relatives for thirteen years and is survived by a daughter, Amelia Howard of this city. Services will be held Sunday at 3 PM from 09 North Center Street with interment in Cutting New York.
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William Kotrowara
Tienry Colbuti
Mr. Toward
Hia
Titia
Theo Moule
Worry
Ciara
Shuge
Mare
TR Grumfex
Veter Enginsering Sine Management Corporation of
New Voynity
Thi Manasen
Sind Lailom Pity Pinonertise
Sswell
Syren
Yietmamart
Aker
Mr Shu
Mhilager
Ul prunverHese
Unse
Hpounite
Eniginwenms
Eniginwenms Av Managenent
Verh Healt
Elks Lodge Installs Officers and Holds Banquet
Last night Elks Lodge No 760 of New Castle installed new officers at their North Center hall with Past Exalted Ruler Woods presiding. A banquet followed at the Thu altdl restaurant and a smoker rounded out the evening for about 200 members and guests.
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Elks
Mallmgon
Ommon North Center
Charles Kromas
Six Jurors Acquit Foster Trial In United Press Report
Six jurors voted for acquittal of William Hosten after concluding the prosecution sought to railroad a presumed Communist. Mir Olen led the dissenting faction, resisting a guilty verdict to appease public opinion. The jury failed to reach a unanimous decision after two days of deliberations. Mr and Mrs R Rogers and son George traveled to Mayville to visit relatives.
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United Pres
Joseph
Midh
William Hosten
Stine Pry Olsen
Mir Olen
Ali
R. Rogers
George
Mayville
Buffalo girl among ten murdered in unknown assault
Reports describe a grisly incident near a village in Dongay 1% Staten Delayil where a female victim, identified as a Buffalo girl, was found with an artificial leg and multiple wounds. Police describe ten women with varied attire and wounds, with a killer at large and detectives actively examining the scene and outfits for clues.
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United Prosa
New York
Ajit
Dongay
Staten Telayil
Kenile
Teepe
Ferser
Marlawburis
Federal check on attorneys in prohib cases
A garbled report discusses federal authorities and the role of federal review in prohibition era cases. It references Attorney General actions, court procedures, and potential reform by the government branches, noting ongoing debate over enforcement and constitutional questions.
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United Proes Washingftiin
Federal
SMAI
Trent
sVirtriet
Tite Stokes
Algagy
Hardiye
Captured for Second Time Again Escapes Capture
A fragmented report from Athens Pa describes a sequence where a suspect was captured for the second time and then escaped again. The account references a hospital and the arrival of an individual named Chapman while detailing a chaotic scene with unclear dates and locations.
May Invite Americans To Take Over King Tut Explorations
London reports Americans invited to join the team removing the mummy from King Tutankhamun's tomb. Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon face scrutiny as discussions unfold on funding and continuing the excavation in the Valley of the Kings near Luxor. The event intertwines with political figures and public interest in the ancient Pharaoh's resting place.
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United Press
London
Apel G
Lord Caraig
Ty? Ankarnen
Poyeherter
Ron
Howard Carter
Cortincoverer
Carnarvon
Sliffe
Valles of
Ibys
Paris
Valley of Kings
Slozert Plica
Port Dovaumont
Luxor
Grands Boulevards
Madeline Ferrers
Poles Protest Execution With Legation Riot in Warsaw
A crowd of up to 10,000 Poles demonstrated before the Russian legation in Warsaw after reports of an execution. The protest drew international notice as authorities warned against interference with Russia’s internal affairs while the Vatican and religious leaders urged restraint amid tensions.
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Poland
United Prose
London
Warsaw
Rawlin
Pits Ix
Agr Buskovich
Funeral for Paul Rieker Saturday in Michigan
Memorial services for Paul Rieker are planned after his death in Defoe Michigan following an operation. The body was brought to his sister Katheryn Weber’s home at 412 South Center Street and will be transferred to St Pauls Lutheran Church for a 2:30 pm service, with interment at Pine Grove Cemetery.
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Paul Ricker
Defoi
Mich
Katheryn Weber
South Center Street
St Paul's Lutheran Church
Pine Grove
Accidental Gun Discharge Proves Fatal Tragedy
A train yard accident near Sunbury claims the life of Hutter Gerth a mail clerk, when a fellow clerk Snyder dropped a gun as they prepared for train No 80. The weapon discharged fatally injuring Gerth. Snyder returned to Kane where details remain limited.
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Luther Gerth
York
A. B. Snyder
Kane
Hutter Gerth
Hierraliy
Brig
Waa
Sunbury Party
Ach
Snyden
Bane
Taal Postichts Snyder
Tevolser
Rom Hive
Katie
Gerth
Snyder
Jennings
Sunbury
Remy
Thovehaw
Yorke
Philadelphia
Gorthes
Ryfiway
Harding plans broader aid for Europe in reelection bid
Reported from Augusta on April 1. Spokesmen for President Hartt say his campaign will rest on greater European involvement. A proposed treaty would replace the League of Nations and pave America’s entrance into European affairs, outlining a new international agenda.
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United Press
Augusta
Harttus Hunt
I London Way
Harding
League of Nations
America
Two Die as Philadelphia Gale Strikes City
Philadelphia reports two Hervens killed and many injured as a southwest gale toppled trees and ripped roofs. Weather officials trace the cyclone tail from Pinevilleya, which last week killed 40 people and caused extensive damage across the area.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Hervens
Weather Bureau
Isturbanos
Pinevilleya
Lato
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