Arrest and trial swirl over Hewitt murder case
Jefferson, April 20. Guards watched Hewitt, 17, in court as bombings and an alleged alibi battle unfold linked to a liquor raid case. Testimony centers on Hewitt’s mother Olive Hewitt and the accused group, with Hewitt’s sister and husband summoned to testify. Separate storms across the Mississippi basin caused extensive deaths and property damage, with New Madrid and other towns evacuated as tornadoes and floods ripped through Illinois and adjacent states.
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Univen
Rresa
Farrell Burgess
Jefferson
Flay Lewitt
Indy Manhation
From Brown
Helin
Brown
Pred Brown
Sheriffs
Hewitt
Twateh
Wong
Tawra Irth
Paul
Olive Hewitt
Ani
United Press
ST. Louis
Mississippi
New Madrid
Beardstown
Tristary
Plains
Ilinois
Pram Riverton
Carwillium
Pulaski
Wrights
Woodville
Hestnut
Lincoln
Quincy
Galesburg
Rockford
Centralia
Vandalia
Attersions
Jesse
Springfield
Apel
Illinois
United States
Springfeld
Dover
Thousasla
Carrollton
Texas
Oklahoma
Kanssas
Anna Ketter
Centerville
Mny
Hobart Baker
Aind Murray Goodwin
Tatsan County
Hy Pulaski
Hardin
Athensville
Kaiser
Buffalo
Capano Arrest Tells of Farrell Bombing Case
Sharon dispatch reports the arrest of Frank Capano after a confrontation over money with Carmen Esposito. Esposito and others say Capano admitted bombing the home of S. Fish two years prior, revenge for a raid, an act that wrecked the Fish residence and displaced the family without injuries.
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United Prose
Sharon
Frank Capano
Farell
Ie S. Fish
Farrall Worgese
Peoples
Farrell
Capano
USG
Carmen Esposito
Esposito
Capano Carr
Sanjuel Schivelle
Hillsville
Capany
Ford Trial Delayed as Evidence Presentation Continues
Aaron Sapiro vs Henry Ford remains in progress with a long morning session of evidence in the million dollar suit. Judge adjourned court until tomorrow as Senator James A Reed of Missouri, chief defense cross examiner, rests and recovers from indigestion.
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Marren Graham
United Press Star
Netbold
Aaron Sapiro
Henry Ford
Ines
James A. Reed
Missouri
Cross Txaminer
United Press
Roetor
Reed
Japanese student threatened U.S. ambassador in April arrest
Police announced the arrest of a Japanese student several days ago for threatening to assassinate United States Ambassador Charles Veagh. The suspect claimed grievances against the United States over perceived immorality and pressure on Japan.
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Pees
United States
Charles Mat Veagh
Wee Dusunb
Wau
Sto Wells
Kei Maceagh
Japan
May Steal Start on U S Planes
An apparent attempted air piracy story reports Chas Nungesmer and Lt. Col. May planning a daytime start for a nonstop New York flight. A rival craft reportedly mounted a decoy plate and a long winged device to simulate the mission, with claims of a 19 000 meter altitude and a 30 mile span.
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United Prove Parts
Chas Nungesmer
Lient
Patie
New York
Apterionn
Nuinguser
Fraden
Bernes
Yore
Platte
Wight
Morrow Elected President Of Corry Country Club
Ernest J. Morrow was elected president of the Corry Country Club at the recent organization meeting, with J. I. Eastin and others named to the board. Officers include PR. Biles vice president John Walraven secretary and G. O Harker treasurer. The board plans social events and added matches for the summer, with consideration given to hiring a part time professional, possibly from a nearby club, while no definite安排 was made. The golf season is to begin in late May.
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Ernest J. Morrow
Corry Country Club
Jiirector
Elch
Eastin
PR. Biles
John Walraven
G. 0 Harker
Murraye
Niblick
Hin Ie
Eli
Gountey Chul
Tate
Gasoline Price Cut Sparks Local Tax Debate
Atlantic Refining and Gulf Refining announce new gasoline price cuts to twenty one cents including state tax. The move, one cent cheaper than before, follows months of price declines and prompts questions about wider policy impacts across the region.
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Atlantic Refining Ca Ure
Gulf Refining Company of
Pittsburgh
Pardon sought for Erie man Rotere Coates
Erie officials led by the mayor four councilmen and police chief along with the Erie County sheriff urged a pardon for Rotere G Coates of Erie who was sentenced in 1925 to serve six to twelve years in the Western Penitentiary for robbery connected with a taxi hold up. Coates’ counsel called him “worthless” but argued he had no prior trouble and the student he harmed was a poor choice.
May Settle Chaplin Case
Rumors of a settlement in the Chaplin marital controversy circulated in Los Angeles as Charley Chaplin's attorneys said his answer to Lita Grey Chaplin's divorce petition would not be filed until May 1 or later. A stipulation reportedly granting the comedian two weeks from filing was to be filed in Superior Court today, per Loyd Weight, Chaplin counsel.
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Union
Los Angeles
Chaplin
Char Liy Chaplin
Lita Grey Chaplin
Romedian
Loyd Weight
Cars Crash At Intersection In Meadyilie
At the intersection of West Pleasant and Spring streets an automobile crash occurred last night. Mrs Dante Duckas of Meadyilie drove past and struck the Ford touring car of Mrs Charles Reynolds ut is sity, damaging the latter vehicle’s rear fender and one wheel.
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West Pleasant
Spring Streets
Dante Duckas
Meadyilie
Charles Reynolds
No Trace Of Stolen Vehicle
The Chevrole Monaster owned by Fred Burlingame of West Pleasant City is reported stolen. The vehicle bears Pennsylvania license 240-146 and was taken sometime between Monday afternoon and Monday night from the West Washington area.
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Fred Burlingame
West Pleasant
Mont
U.S
West Washington
Carnes
Pennsylvania
New Officers Installed for Commandery Ceremony
Carl W. Smith was installed as commander with Sidney Bisto presiding and Dr George S Peck assisting. Other officers named included Frank Ge Janes as Generalissimo and Earl R. Maight as Captain General. The group anticipates moving to a remodeled Livermore block building with modern rooms and amenities within the next week or two.
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Carl W. Smitth
Ian Nen
Kommandee 4
Surence Manderys
al Brights Templar
Todes
Todatn
Mexican Outrage Reported Train Attack near Etna
Railway authorities said a band of 600 attacked a passenger train near Etna yesterday. The engine was derailed and cars overturned with many passengers burned or killed. The train carried 140 second class and one first class passengers, 19 soldiers and two officers aboard.
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Syumivea Press
Mexico City
Lydaye
Gladala Jara
Etna
Three youths cleared in check fleecing case
Three youths, arrested at Girard yesterday morning in a Ford coupe, were cleared of links to a series of check frauds at gas stations in the area. The car owner, a doctor from Punxsutawney, confirmed the vehicle’s ownership. The youths were taken to Curtisville for a hearing as Girard officials planned further action.
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Girard
Girart
Ohi
de Tor
Punnsville
Curtisville
Girard Wull Fe
Mae West Begins Prison Term
Mae West enters a Tombs prison cell at dawn to serve part of a sentence for a production matter. The star will be assigned a work detail at New York’s workhouse and is to appear in the film Sex despite the prior ruling.
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United Cross
NEW York
Jee West
Retress
Amother
Les
Tombs
Residence Damaged by Lightning Tree Stems Split Veranda
A Maple Avenue home of Mr and Mrs AU Bits sustained damage when a tree struck the porch during an afternoon storm near the park. A park official was injured by a falling branch in the incident.
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Mrv
Mrs. AU
Ole Gofier
Small Blaze At Crum Home In North Center Street Fire
Fire department responded to an 8 oclock blaze at Crum home near North Center and Congress streets. Smoke was heavy but minimal damage. blaze confined to a storeroom with extinguishing chemical agents, no serious injuries reported.
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CRUM
B.C
North Center
Congress Streets
Aire
Pittsburgh Cleve Airmail Service Expands Across Nation
Pittsburgh begins coast to coast airmail link as three Waco biplanes depart Cleveland for Pittsburgh at 2 20 p m. The route includes stops at Youngstown and Detroit with mail reaching Chicago in eight hours. Planes christened Miss Pittsburgh Miss Cleveland and Miss McKeesport will operate the inaugural flight.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Clifford Bail
McKeesport
Youngstown
Ohio
Enshure
Chicago
Detroit
Waco
Cleve- Pied
Penn
Bet Ius Field
Jappa
Clyde Kelly
Braddock
Cleveland Gasl
Presbytery Meeting Yields Minor Business in Gimbridge
Rev J A Mir of this city attended an Erie Presbytery meeting yesterday in Gimbridge. The session accepted a call to Westfall for Pastor Marthy, with routine business completing the agenda.
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Fors
J. A. Mir
Erie Presbytersy
Gimbridge
Marthy
Westfall
Extradition Petitions Placed Before Pennsylvania Governor
Reports from Mayville state petitions from Governor Smith of New York urge the return of James G Bennett and laterice W Steadman over the Merrits Carsons arson case near the New York border. New York authorities are said to have submitted the requests and a response is expected in days as bail terms keep the two at liberty.
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James G Bennett
Laterice W. Steadman
Sher
New York State Line
Merrits Carsons
John Hartisburg
Mayville
Smith
New York State
New York
Bennett
Steadman
Weredt
Hennstt Howe
Avelousion
Fisher
Dormation
Reception for Rev J A Martin Last Evening
A Presbyterian church reception honored Rev J A Martin Mrs Martin and new congregation members. Mayor Bracken Rev Barslost and others spoke. A quartette entertained and gifts were presented. Martin departs Thursday for Westfield. Marie Boelin visits Indianapolis then Warren on business for Taylor University.
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J. A. Martin
Presbyterian Church
Martin
Westfield
Comhakmor
Mus
Marie Boelin
Brie
Frank Fahy
Rey; Li
Hart
Indianapolis
Ind
Lef
Warren
Taylor University
Five Best Radio Entertainments Tonight
A listing of the evening radio schedule across networks. Yale Endowment Fund Dinner with Angell Taft and the Yale Glee Club is noted alongside Gilbert Sullivan light opera and Maxwell Hour. Davenport and WCAE Pittsburgh present recitals and a Wagner lecture respectively.
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WEA
Yale Endowmient Fund
Presiden Angell
William Howard Taft
Yate Glee Club
WEAF
Gilbert
Sullivan's Light Oper
Maxwell
Wod Davenport
Astern
Ornan
WCAE
Pittsburgh
Wagner
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U. S
E.L Morrow
Country Club
Erie
Robert Coates
C. Summer Bouviey, Jr
Pestine
University of Pennsylvania
Phily Melphia
East South Street
Carl W. Smith
Knights Templar
Mae West
Batifie
Panea
Harrisburg
Corry
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