Miners Trapped in Illinois Shaft Hopeful Air Will Reach Them
At Moweaqua, Illinois a blast trapped 52 miners a mile from the shaft. Air is being pumped to the rooms and officials expect all miners to be brought out alive. The rescue operation drew protests from taxpayers as the city council cut the 1933 levy to eleven mills and faced a large crowd demanding further tax relief.
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Walter L. Moody
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Clarion Man Saves 3 Girls From Drowning
Clarion Pennsylvania December 24 George Myers a 49 year old Lorraine coal company plumper was praised for heroic rescue of three girls at Umestone quarry yesterday as they struggled in icy water He put two girls in his car then broke ice to pull Laura from pond reviving her with rescue breaths and CPR crediting his regurgitation techniques for saving three lives
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Early Decision Sought in Gas Rate Contempt Contests
Citizens in Corry seek an early ruling in the gas rate litigation affecting Erie Corry and Warren. The Public Service Commission promised a winter decision on whether rates would be reduced amid rising bills and unemployment. Chairman Clyde L. King reports Commissioners Woodruff and Shelby are pushing for an early decision in the case.
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Erie
Warren
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Shelby
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Hoover on Holiday Vacation Cruise
President Hoover embarks on a 10 day Christmas vacation cruise along the southern Atlantic coast aboard the Sequoia from Savannah. He travels to Ossabaw Sound for fishing with Mrs Hoover aboard the converted yacht as they depart under clear skies and enjoy a pleasant start to the holiday voyage.
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Fire Rampage Strikes Dixonville and Nearby Towns
A series of disasters reports a fire destroying Mrs. Tressa Waldinge’s store and home in Dixonville Indiana County. In Vigo County a 17 year old boy is alleged as “sleepiest boy” in a murder case that went to the circuit court. In Birmingham Alabama five children die in a Weir family fire. England Arkansas reports riot aftermath with injuries and homes destroyed. Pearl Irvin, 20, a Northside nurse, was found dead in a brush pile near a hospital. A fire in Mubeegon claimed two young lives and damaged a home.
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Tag
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Fi Pripple
Weir
Youngstown
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Niles
North Ride
Dentist Dr Bevier Sought After Woman's Murder
St Louis December 24 police hunted Dr Squire Bevier 60 a stenographer turned dentist in connection with the murder of Mrs Josephine Stark Elder the former Supreme Court jurist’s wife. A white faced Bevier fled after noon Thursday as detectives traced leads including a heavy mallet found near the battered body in the dentist office. A son Fred Bevier was questioned and detectives planned a second search of a clubhouse at Village Creek near Desoto Missouri as rains halted a prior route.
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Concord Farm Chicken Heists Tie to Wilcox Pair
State police suspect W A and G Wilcox of Venango Township are the same pair linked to recent Concord farmers raids. They face larceny charges in Crawford County for stealing 42 chickens on a neighboring farm and had some birds recovered near Mill Village. A Meadville hearing is planned and binding over to Crawford County Court is expected.
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Corry
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Erie County
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Crawford County Court
Bethlehem Crowded as Pilgrims Fill Holy City
Bethlehem Palestine December 24 crowds of devout pilgrims fill the ancient town. Shepherds watch flocks near the manger site as modern travelers mingle with figures in Crusader style garb along the roads to Jerusalem. Continuous page 4.
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Angela Sabg
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Terusalem
Ice breaks on Harlem Creek. about 30 children plunge in
In New York on December 24 a group of around 30 children skating on a creek ice off the Harlem Ship Canal fell through as the ice gave way. Early police reports indicated several may have drowned. emergency squads and ambulances rushed to aid. Some children swam or scrambled to safety.
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Harlem Ship Canal
Taxpayers' Union Applauds City Tax Efforts
The Taxpayers' Union extends thanks to the Mayor and Grey Council for actions at the recent meeting. It also thanks citizens who attended and urges continued prudent measures to reduce taxes and expenditures. GB Wilco, president.
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Grey Council
Awien Guch
GB Wilco
Beer by spring that best vets can now effect
Washington reports holiday mood as beer repeal prospects fade. Senate rejects immediate 9.2 percent beer ad 48 to 23 while House and Senate adjourn for Christmas. Vets hope for beer by spring only if President Hoover vetoes no action. Drys plan to obstruct. leaders vow a winter vote. House awaits after New Year amid a brief recess. Garner vows quorum measures.
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