Glass bottom excursion boat explodes off Miami
A glass bottom excursion vessel the Eureka exploded and sank off Miami after a fire on the return trip from the Florida Keys. One confirmed dead and 12 missing, with 112 of 127 aboard accounted for as Coast Guard and pleasure craft search for survivors. Rescue boats picked up 27, people told harrowing rescue tales amid flames and falling debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Miami
Coast Guard
Marine Gardens
Florida
Hoo, Grimm
McCook
Burcks
Eniine
G. B. Barrett
New York
Nelson
Miami Police
Ieveral
tor-Mitami
Salesman Loses 60000 Dollars in Gems in Chicago
Harry Fine a New York diamond salesman was robbed at gunpoint in Chicago while returning to his hotel after meeting with Franklin Meyers. Two men forced him into a car, took 60000 dollars worth of angel diamonds and left him near a police station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Harry Fine
New York
Jack Saller
Fine
Tarfidl
Out West
Franklin Meyers
Amb Automobile
Angel Diamond
Continued Cold Wave Forecast for Western Pennsylvania
Temperatures in western Pennsylvania are expected to fall below 1 degree in the north tonight while readings between 15 and 20 degrees are forecast for other sections. A continued cold wave is predicted for the region with single digit lows possible in northern areas and milder readings elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Weather Bureau
City Council Considers Unemployment Relief and Tax Plans
City Council may meet tonight to discuss unemployment relief via a conference with manufacturers and large employers. A 12 percent tax assessment for 1931 is expected to be adopted, with budget approval on the agenda. A special later meeting will finalize the measures while attendance is anticipated. officials return from leave and illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minanpe Eogland
Mulderick
Ilness
Erie Fire Destroys Lumber Yard and Mill in East Eleventh
A blaze swept Sig Lumber Yard and Planing Mill on East Eleventh Street in Erie early, causing about 100000 in damage with little insurance. The fire forced residents in a dozen nearby homes from their beds, while the Bria fire department battled the two alarm blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sig Lumber
East Eleventh Street
Ferry
Erie
Bria Fire Department
Thiefre
DOE Bart Elaventfi
Fire razes 17 palatial Malibu Beach homes
Fire at Malibou Beach Calif destroys 17 upscale homes of Hollywood stars and others. Damage estimated 350000 to 500000 dollars. Wind, water access issues hindered firefighting while explosion at George De Syla residence sparked the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malibou Beach
Hollywood
de Syla
United Press
Calif
Majibou Beach
Matthou Beach
Las Flores Canyon
George de Syia
Septtember
Lever
Fire crews respond to two chimney fires at First Ward home
A chimney fire at Thomas Garrity's residence, 17 Grove Street, prompted two calls to the First Ward home this morning around 9 20. Firefighters extinguished both blazes with minimal damage and no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Ward
Goosala
Thomas Garrity
Grove Street
Oll Byatt
Sorority Dance Plans At Corry High School
Johnny Martin's orchestra engaged to play the dance program for the IM M Sorority ante at the Hotel Corry Tuesday evening December 86th. Committees of senior girls plan a pleasant affair with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Martin
Orcestra
Aids
Corry
Corry High School
Five Best Radio Entertainments List
Radio listings outline today’s top programs across WABG WEAF WABC and WIZ networks. Program names include Madr Gras and Rochesler Chyle with performances indicated and start times shown for each station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WABG
Ass Wetwork
Vacaborndy
WEAF
NBC Network
Avdp -Gyputan
WABC
CBS Network
Madr Gras
Wiz
Rochesler Chyle
Ordhartra
Ee Piano Etwas
Aki
Pinchot Explains Opposition to Daix for Senate Pro Tempore
Governor elect Gifford Pinchot writes George Weingartner outlining three main reasons to oppose Augustus Daix for president pro tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate. He cites health, party loyalty, and a challenge to the Philadelphia political machine as factors, and endorses William J. Mansfi eld as a favorable alternative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Philadelphia
Gifford Pinchot
Seyair
George T
Weingartner
New Castle
Augustus P| Daix
William JD. Mansfisid
McBeesport
Dalx
Pennsylvan Senate
Pinchot
Daix
Pennsylvania
Senate
Republica
Republian
Philadelphia Holter
Ageny
Packen
Philadelphi
Commonwealth
Creneral
Shannon
Dart
Proclaimed Republic Reported in Spain and Bank Robberies Hit Across States
Telegraph dispatches report a Spanish republic proclamation while U S banks face closures and thefts. The State Bank of Binghamton shuts after a large-resources tally, $1.88 million, with deposits $1.26 million. A Perry State Bank robbery yields $6,000 recovered in a North Side rooming house. An armored city page notes tensions in Pennsylvania politics as the governor’s line of succession may trigger. A bank teller murder is reported near Benton Illinois as First National Bank of Lesser collapses. In Scranton, Louis Mencus confesses to involvement in a payroll robbery at Humper Company near the Jesup National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghamton
State Bank of
Pennsylvania
Chevrolet Motor Company
Naria
AIC
Anil
Revolt at Cuatro Vientos Prompts Nationwide Alert
Madrid reports reveal a failed aviation revolt at Cuatro Vientos airfield near the capital. Loyalist bombardment ended the rebellion as leaders fled south by air, with Ramon Branco among those in flight and France cited as a fleeing accomplice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Madrid
Wwartlel Jagr
Spain
Buenos Aires
Cuatro Vientos
Fie
Ramon Branco
Fmous
la Nacion
France
Portugal
Probe Deaths of Two Found Dead at Erie
Erie county authorities investigated the weekend deaths of James Farley 52 of Summit Township and John Anderson 50 of Erie. Farley was found along a muddy Waterford road likely exhausted and died from exposure. Anderson was found in an alley near 328 German Street with disordered clothes and an overcoat over him, possibly from natural causes, per Coroner Hanley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie County
Erie
James Farley
Summit Township
Harry
Willard Young
Hiie
Waterford
John Anderson
West Fourth
German Street
Hanley
Anderson
Blast damages prosecutor's home in Danville during strike unrest
Report describes dynamite blast at the home of County Magistrate B.S. Witts in Danville. Injuries noted are unclear as authorities say Witts aided by local militia efforts at the river chapel and schoolhouse amid a cotton mill strike ongoing since September 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Vai
Rec
B.S. Witts
Nowa Way
Dah
Chatelet
Beese myer embezzlement alleged in Los Angeles case
Miss Mary Wilmer private secretary says almost all office staff knew of the 8 million dollar embezzlement by Gilbert Beesemyer from the Guaranty Building and Loan Association. District Attorney Byron Pitts says Beesemyer may plead guilty to ten counts of grand theft totaling 42 900 at arraignment. The county grand jury will question firm officers and directors and state building and loan commission members tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
LOS Angeles
Gilbert H. Beesemyer
Guaranty Building and Loan Association
Mary Wilmer
Beesemyer
Byron R. Pitts
State Building and Loan Commission
Unemployment Rises in November in 40,000 Plant Survey
The Labor Department reports a 2.5 percent drop in employment from October across 40,000 plants with a 0.5 percent fall in payroll totals in 15 key industries. Public utilities and manufacturing show unemployment gains, while retail trade and soft coal gain. The survey notes varying industry resilience amid recession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Labor Department
National Business Survey Conference
Julius Bamnes
Former Corry Man Killed in South Dakota Accident
Word reached the city Saturday of the death in South Dakota of Guy Simmons, a former Corry resident, who succumbed to injuries from a motor vehicle accident. He is survived by his widow and one son, two sisters, and one brother. No further particulars were available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Guy Simmons
Corry
Nort Center Street
Mines resume as demand boosts hiring in Pennsylvania
In Monongahela Pennsylvania on December 15 reports indicate greater seasonal demand for coal and renewed employment. Mines in nearby Fayella and Washington counties are expected to maintain increased activity into the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela
Pal
AL gVera
Fayella Lina Washingt
Brite Eyem Grested Naquitt
Stock Prices Rebound After Early Slide
In New York trading on December 15 officers reported losses at the open amid weak copper, rails, and oils, but a recovery followed Trans-America Corp public support and banker backing. The market turned higher with Trans-America a standout, lifting the index and prompting short covering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer C. Walzer
United Press
New York
Turner
TransAmerica Corporation
Trans- America Corporation
New York Stock Exchange
Trans-America
Inter
Polire
Stor Exchange
Tnited States Steel
Commonwealth S& Sothern
Radio-Ieelth-Orpheum
General Motors
General Electric
United Corporation
Kennecott
Radio Corporation
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boltfrom C.op
Mansfield
Solon
Phila
Bulletins
London
Paria
Supreme Court
Poptsburgh
Perry State Bank
Scranton
Louis Mencus
Archball
Williem Lottie
Humper Com Company
Jeasup National
Hace
Baker
Self
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!