Oklahoma mob hunts lynching slayer linked to three murders
United Press reports 37 year old farmhand Jack Wisdom allegedly confessed to abductions and killings of Mr and Mrs Harry Pritchard and Emory Large near Wichita and El Reno Oklahoma. Detained by Wichita authorities, Wisdom was removed to the Kansas State Reformatory as Oklahoma guards mobilize. Four killed in Pennsylvania grade crossing accident as snowstorms hamper visibility and Mattis family tragedy unfolds near Linden Hall.
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Kangas State
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Emory Large
Oklahoma
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Hagry Pritchard
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Wisedom
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Stever Mattis
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Linden
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Harris
Dorothy
Manie
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Earl
Helen Mattis
Linden Hall
Preliminaries Toward New Dam Advanced By Columbus Township
Columbus township sponsors the dam project and the committee readies legal plans and specifications. A Columbus committee meeting, Corry supporters, and the board of supervisors agreed to take over the dam after Civil Works Administration completion. Harrisburg travel is planned to secure forest and water bureau action and repair steps for nearby bridges.
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Colby
Materia
Corry Grocer John D Murray Dies After 50 Years In Trade
John D Murray longtime Corry grocer and resident since the sixties died in his Motts street home. Retired last spring after years in Murray and Lynch, he served on Common Council and was active in civil and fraternal circles. Survived by wife two daughters and a sister. funeral Wednesday at St Wilzebett’s church at nine, burial in St Elizabeth’s cemetery.
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Corry
Mottsstreet
Peterboro
Ont
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Murray
Lillian
Lucile Murray
Hancock
N. Y
Thomas McAllister
Rochester
Finneral
St. Wilzebett's
St. Elizabeth's Cemetery
Three Dead in Blast in Hall at Hampden Maine
Three people died and eight were hospitalized after a theater fire sparked by a blast at a Parstise dance hall in Hampden. Victims included Emile Pelletis of Boston, Gejties Songia of Dracut Mass, and Janie Ryan of New York. Fire led to a halt in dancing as many contestants slept when the blaze began.
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United Press
Hampden
Parstise
Emile Pelletis
Boston
Gejties Songia
Dracut
Mass
Janie Ryan
New York
Republicans Split Over Social Legislation In Assembly
Two major Republican caucuses, Philadelphia and Allegheny, remain divided on social legislation as the General Assembly begins its fifth week. A Philadelphia caucus produced no clear plan, while Allegheny Republicans under Senator Frank J. Harris see a split. Some Philadelphia lawmakers favor governor’s measures yet doubt funding from liquor revenue for enactment. Continuous efforts resume tonight ahead of a full session, with positions unsettled.
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Arthur F. Grant
United Press
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Pec
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Philadelphia
Allegheny County
Phila- Jelpha
Frank J. Harris
Lindberghs Plan Jungle Flight From Manaos to Trinidad
Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh prepared to depart Manaos Brazil for Trinidad en route home. They consider an overland route via Port of Spain rather than returning to Para, aiming to reach their son Jon for Christmas. The journey involves crossing dense jungle terrain and high ridges near the Serra Pacaraime.
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Man Found Dead in Ditch Along Edinboro Road
A man was found dead in a ditch along the Edinboro road this morning around 8 a.m. by state highway department workers. County coroner Dr. W. D. Strade began an investigation to determine the man’s identity and the cause of death.
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W.d. Strade
Ickes Injured in Ice Accident at Home
Washington, New York. Ickes suffered injuries after slipping on ice at home today. He complained of pain and was taken to a local hospital for examination.
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United Prete
Washington
Openings Planned for Pennsylvania Liquor Stores
Harrisburg reports advance plans for liquor store openings in Pennsylvania as state agencies screen 57,000 applicants for 34,703 jobs across 36 centers. Examinations begin Saturday at 8 a.m. with grading at University of Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh, Temple University and Penn State.
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Department of Revenue
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Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Pehniprlvaria
Control Board
Veteran E B A engineer dies during sleep in Corry
Hervey Springstead a retired Erie railroad engineer died in his sleep at the home of Mr and Mrs Raymond Cathers East Wayne street Corry after illness since last Monday He retired from Roseville Park New Jersey on February 24 1929 after fifty six years of service He was born in Jersey City July 25 1878 and came to Corry from Waldwick New Jersey Survived by his wife one brother and two grandchildren Funeral arrangements not yet completed
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Rue Springatend
Midigat Parl
Madrid reports 100 dead as revolt crushed in Spain
Madrid reports a brutal crackdown on anarchist and syndicalist actions after Sunday battles. Government officials claim control across fronts as death toll estimates range around 160 with widespread factory closures in Barcelona and Madrid.
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United Press Madrid
Polite
Javlay
Suner
United Press
State Senate May Appoint New Chief Clerk
Harrisburg dispatch reports the state Senate may appoint a new chief clerk as Hugene White faces possible removal after conviction in federal court. White has been on 30 day leave since November 13 and may be granted another extension or fired. Senator John J. McClure also appeals his conviction while absent from the Senate.
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John J. McClure
Ceneral Assembly
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Move to Free Bank Funds in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia December 11 Efforts to liquidate a majority of the closed Pennsylvania banks releasing 100,000,000 of depositors funds before Christmas were under way by state banking officials. Dr William D Gordon secretary of banking said he had sent three assistants to New York to compare with Mortimer Buckner heads of the general deposit unit at ion board regarding applications for funds from the board.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
State Department
Banking
William D. Gordon
New York
Mortimer N Buckner
General Deposit Unitation Board
Free Wynkoop Ghicago Cleared on Murder Charge
A defendant named Wynkoop Ghicago was freed of charges in the murder case of his wife Riots after a court or official stated the evidence did not support the murder allegations. The defense argued for acquittal at the request of the state attorney, and the judge released him.
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Aturle
Flood Rescue Aids 275 Families in Washington
Seattle report notes a 48-hour rainfall isolating sections of southwestern Washington. Red Cross workers rescued 275 marooned families as hundreds of homes were abandoned and property damage is tentatively estimated at over one million dollars.
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Seattle
Wash
Washington
Red Cross
Van Dyke Urges Investigation of Insurance Dept
Harrisburg December 11 Warren Van Dyke Democratic state chairman joined Rep Herbert Cohen in demanding a thorough investigation of the state insurance department. Cohen charged the department failed to protect policy holders in several companies now under receivers. Rep A J White Hutton said his committee would welcome information and plans to report next regular session in 1884.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Warren van Dyke
Tadey
Herbert H. Cohen
State Insurance Department
Rep
A. J. White Hutton
Franklin
Legislative
Women fliers forced down over Miami in endurance flight
Mrs Frances Hayrell Marsalis and Miss Viola entry of New York abandoned their sustained flight over Miami in the plane Outdoor Bell to break the women’s world endurance mark. They were forced to land due to heavy winds that made air refueling impossible. They took off at 11:50 a m after being aloft since 2:85 p m yesterday.
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Unites Wrose
Miami
Fla
Francs Hayrell Marsalis
Viola
New York
Crew is Safe After Rescue Off Cape Apullin
The crew of a vessel from North Sidney was rescued near Cape Apullin after distress signals Saturday. The New Jersey line reported the incident and confirmed all crew members are safe.
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Ntederes
Winter storm batters eastern states. deaths rise
Blizzards and severe snow storms sweep the eastern states as north west winds push temperatures to winter lows. The death toll reaches twenty six with air traffic tied up and travel disrupted across the region.
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United Press
Blizzard Strikes Corry Roads Drifted In Snow
Corry and vicinity faced a severe blizzard with ongoing storm activity since midnight. Temperatures dropped below ten above zero Saturday night as biting winds drove snow into drifts. The Corry Union City highway was drifted in spots but kept open by plows. Autoists were warned to drive with caution due to drifting highways and reduced visibility.
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Corry-Union City
Winter storms',' deaths mount in eastern Pennsylvan ia
Winter gripped eastern Pennsylvania causing at least seven traffic deaths on icy streets and three exposure fatalities during a week end blizzard. In Philadelphia two auto-injury cases claimed Elmer Ross and an unidentified man, while Morton Myers of Allentown died when his car overturned near Dushore. A general statewide snowfall, with brutal cold, spread from Pittsburgh to Northeastern towns as buses and trains faced warnings.
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