Hewitt Trial Opens in Jefferson Over Neighbors Slaying
In Jefferson Ohio on April 13 United Press reports Hewitt, 10, facing the electric chair for the deaths of Mewthad Brown and her five year old son. Prosecutor O. T. Cous outlined the state case as defense attorney F. Dauleivy argued mental incapacity. A jury visit to the Brown home was planned as Hewitt allegedly confessed to being driven mad by radio music before the slayings, then repudiated the confession.
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United
Jetirrson
Ohio
Hayiltewitt
Mewthad Brown
Tor. Ly
T. Cousii
Atorney
F. Dauleivy
Ashtabula
Brown
Bear
Hewitt
Hewitt 4A
Fred
Newitt
Two Killed As Feud Reopens In Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on April 13 two men were killed during an outbreak of gang warfare. Edward Callahan, a known addict, died after a car chase and shooting near the central city. A bystander reported a patrol car and a second victim died in the hospital. police suspect aromatic shots were used. Investigators link the violence to a feud sparked by prior gangland killings at Club Cadix.
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United Proms
Philadelphia
Edward Callahan
Inter
Lavkenan Hospital
Callahan
Oo Bricker
Mickey" Duffy
Gangsteader
Club Cadix
Lankes ‘Iy Hospital
Bank Shortages Total $600000 Seized in Harrisburg
Harrisburg April 14 state bank examiners revealed shortages totaling at least 600000 and led to arrests of five bank officials from Commonwealth Trust and related firms. The case ties to earlier arrest of A M Henmilley for embezzling over 20000 and expands to alleged conspiracy involving James A McLaughlin Edward G Glaney Charles A Delong and Jacob C Gagnon with more than 700000 embedded in bank losses.
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Aly
Jone
Harrisburg
Commonwealth Trust
Henmilley
Sarrants
James A. McLaughlin
Aid
The
Commonwealth
Edward G. Glaney
Charles AL DeLong
Rate
Jacob C. Gagnon
Banke Clere
Banmilier
School Board Meeting Tonight in Corry Public Library
Corry School District directors meet this evening at the library to review routine business petitions communications and the monthly superintendent report on district affairs and school activities. Discussions may include remodeling plans for the senior high auditorium submitted to the state for approval with possible state-influenced changes.
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Corry
Board of Education
Tekular
Dewey
Wis
Hursisburg
Alsthough
Geiger Thad Tittle
Rumored Big Merger Shakes Steel Sector
In a New York dispatch on April 13, reports suggest a major consolidation among independent steel firms potentially rivaling Bethlehem Steel. Cyrus S. Eaton of Cleveland is named as key orchestrator, with Republic Iron and Steel facing board changes at an upcoming Jersey City meeting.
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United
New York
Tecl
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Cyrus S. Eaton
Cleveland
Republic Tron and Stel Company
Anntal
Jersey City
Republic
Matthew G. Brush
American Trnternasional Corporation
Edwin ©. Berwind
Herwind White Cow Company
Eaton
Wall Street
Reputlié
Asociatas
Rapabile
Ohio
Micklewon
Alabama
John A. Topping
Four Thousand Cases of Liquor Seized In New Jersey
A chaotic event occurred as a freighter Gaines carrying 4000 cases of liquor was intercepted near Hoboken. Police, aided by New York officers, captured two alleged gang members and pursued others as the crew’s ringleader, identified as a president of the gang, was noted. A woman, Mrs. D. A. Hillstrom, was described at the scene.
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Tite Fe
Gainey Wu
New York
Dover
Gilank
Ged Polles
Circle Members Enjoy Fine Banquet With Veterans Hall
Eighteen members of the Historical Circle gathered at the Veterans of Foreign Wars hall on Washington Street for a banquet hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary. The afternoon featured a welcome address, readings, and singing, with several members absent due to illness. Mrs. George Barlow, visiting from California, attended as a distinguished guest, and remarks from Mrs. Carrie Palmer and Mrs. Margaret Barlow closed the event with upbeat songs and fellowship.
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Washington Street
George Barlow
California
Addie Crowell
Elizabeth Bentley
C. E. Shoop
Osborne
Kate Mout
J.S. Bogers
Jennie Moward
Netsie Young
Dora Kincaid
Olive McCrey Ang
Kite Kermade
Martia
Mary
Carrie, Palmer
Margaret. Barlow
Cantonese Stand Off in Shanghai As Northern Army Advances
chaotic dispatch from Shanghai reports clashes between Cantonese workers and Nationalist forces. Northern troops push along the Yangtze, capturing locations including a customs house in Chinkiang while strikes and worker mobilization surge in Shanghai. Conflicting reports on Pikow and Nanking.
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Francis Missexwrrt
United Proxy Star
Shanghm
Shanghai
Yangtze River
Chinkiang
Yas
TIN Bfr
Pikow
Meriks
Ueiver Froim
Qaoderte Thaders
Bie Kesmire
Kuomintang
Nanking
Smn
Sun Chian-Rang
Giants Fifth Avenue Fire Draws 100000 In Spectacular Blaze
A massive blaze engulfed a landmark Fifth Avenue apartment hotel, leaving flames leaping over scaffolding as firefighters struggled to stop spread. The fire lit the night sky, drawing about 100000 spectators to the area while an American flag remained fluttering amid the flames. The incident marked a dramatic early 20th century blaze and the tallest inferno of its era.
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United Press
New York
Julia
Storm devastates Cala duemadd port off North Africa
April 1 reports from United Provy ADRID recount 20 marines killed and heavy damage as a storm wrecks Cala duemadd port near North Africa. Ships burned, a pier scorched, and the harbor infrastructure severely damaged in the incident.
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United Provy
ADRID
Caladuemadd
North Afsiay
Stor
Victim Identified in Olean Railroad Accident
Relatives feared the Sunday train death near Olean involved missing Columbus man Walter, but this afternoon identification confirmed the rail victim as Daniel Matti, also known as Daniel Prig, of Williamsport. The body remains at the Olean morgue during final processing.
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Olean
Walter Cornish
Columus
Walter
Williamapory
Camish
Vmag
Columbus
Hvstory
The
Herald
Journal
Daniel Matti
Dania
Prig
Williamsport
Erie County road bill adds seven hundred spiles to system
In Harrisburg April 1 the omnibus road bill advances with amendments adding about 700 spiles to the state highway system. The bill, altered heavily, may miss final Senate action today and require House concurrence, with Erie County projects including a Union City West to Edinboro route via Mill Village and a stretch to the Ohio line. The Erie district gains from a heavy road program carried without state aid, and the bill’s passage is anticipated with little change.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Senate
House
Erie County
Ominibus
Union City
Mill Village
Edinboroth
Erie
Rocksprings Tornado Devastates Town In Sudden Fury
A massive tornado struck Rocksprings Texas during a driving storm, leveling homes and leaving many dead and injured. Rescue efforts were hindered by flood waters from the Guadalupe River as volunteers and Red Cross workers rushed to aid survivors amid widespread debris and ruined buildings.
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United Press
San Antonio
Ohnér
Aless
Guidalmne
Red Cross
Rock Springs
Guadalupe River
Rooke Springs
Tans Lable
Land Aber
Svenes
Piemits Iv
Weil
Court House
Titip
Junction
Kerville
Bet Rio
Ad Uvalde
Three Held in Conspiracy in New York Case
Three men were arrested in New York charged with conspiracy involving forged checks. They purportedly acted as a Sacco Vanzetti defense fund committee and possessed about $20,000 in bonds and $4,000 in cash. Police say they preyed on the Italian community in the Lower East Side, trafficking in sympathy for compatriots under threat. Authorities believe the bands involved held forged wheels.
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United Press
New York
Honghi i
Toles
Ohio
Sacco Vannetti Defense Fund
Buckman Bill Defeated In Harrisburg Hearing
In Harrisburg Pa on April 18 the Buckman bill failed as the House defeated a measure regulating chiropody and creating a safe Board of examiners. The vote was 15 in favor and against Sen Salve bill to allow associations to investigate municipal tax affairs. the passage faced opposition and no final act on the bill.
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Harrisburg
Buckmar HI
Committee of Revenue of
Philadelphia
State Department
Tin House
Fess declines appointment to Reed committee investigation
Senator Fess of Ohio refuses Vice President Dawes appointment to the Reed special primary investigating committee. He questions the committee's validity and possible conflicts as he already serves on the audit panel. Whitt refuses Reed committee funds for prosecution amid claims of irresponsible testimony affecting reputations.
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Washington
Fess
Republican
Ohio
Dawes
Teor
Five Best Radio Entertainments Listed Daily
A listing of radio programs with times and stations across regions, noting musical and operatic acts such as Light Opera Madame Anger and Oratorio performances. Includes schedules for WOO Philadelphia WJ2 Maxwell Hour and WDAF Kansas City among others, highlighting varied hours in Eastern Central time zones.
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Eastornl
WOO
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Central
Walkeween
WDAF
Kansas Cuy
Entrall
The
Era
Nighthawks
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