Cold Wave Death Toll Mounts Across the Nation
The United Press reports a broad cold wave causes at least thirteen deaths near Chicago and many more nationwide. Freezing temperatures grip the South and Midwest, with zero or below readings in Ohio and Missouri, and record lows from Texas to California. Trains run late, fires rise as heating strains grow, and relief from the weather remains uncertain.
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Butler Returns as Marine Commandant in San Diego
Washington December 28 Brigadier General Suiediéy Disyster former police chief of Philadelphia withdrew his resignation from the Marine Corps and accepted the post of Commandant at the Marine base in San Diego California. He was dressed in civilian clothes and met Major General Lejeune before sending a letter to the Pope. Butler departs Philadelphia where he served as public safety director for nearly two years after leaving the cabinet of Mayor Kendrick following his resignation from the Marines.
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Fire sweeps maternity hospital in Jersey City
A Salvation Army maternity hospital in Jersey City was gutted by a fire that forced 18 new mothers and their babies to be rescued from upper floors. Police and hospital staff used ladders to reach a narrow ledge as smoke filled the building. all patients were saved with no serious injuries.
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Telephone Lines Down Oakmont After Fire
Special crews of wire men work to restore service for 1,200 subscribers as fire destroys five of the eight switchboards in the Oakmont exchange building. Estimated damage runs around $100,000.
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Former Corry Man Profits in Florida Boom
Former Corry resident R. W. Blydenburg reports to friends that Florida’s real estate boom has brought him fortune. A letter recalls a Daytona Baker Street property selling for 35000 and notes Blydenburg owns several Florida pieces including a bungalow. He left Corry years ago and has since found southern success, buoying local interest in Florida conditions and fortunes.
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Mair Leaves State Police to Join Pittsburgh Firm
Major William E. Mair resigns as deputy superintendent of the Pennsylvania State Police effective January 1 to take a position with an industrial concern in Pittsburgh. A veteran of the Spanish American and World Wars, Mair has served seven years as deputy superintendent and has long been connected with the force since its organization. Authority at headquarters was unavailable for comment. report says Major Wilhelm of Pottsville may be his replacement.
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Radio Highlights Tonight From Major Stations
Tonight at 10 P.M. Eastern WEAF presents Grand Opera Benoni. WJZ New York airs opera at 9 P.M. East erne Riveinn performs string quartets with tenor John Barnes Wells. WLS Chicago and KOA Denver feature artist programs. KOA Stall Artists and WSM Nashville offer local musical performances.
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Foreseen Peace Coal By AFL Head
Green predicts settlement within ten days as operators meet with miners under cold reception in anthracite regions. He spoke in Cleveland Ohio amid joint conference prep, noting a possible year without major discord if negotiations resume.
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Present Cold Wave Too Much for Eskimo
A historical note describes Robert Mayokawi an Eskimo traveler from the frozen North who planned to return early due to the cold in New York. He believed a lighter pack would suffice but waited to see two wings, sail ship and a ramel before departing, highlighting hardship from the cold.
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Plea for Help as Dry Chief Speaks on Prohibition
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Andrews urged renewed enforcement of the prohibition law during a South Atlantic coast inspection. He blamed public sentiment for drinking and called for voter support, especially women, to push legal action, judges, and funding. He argued bribery and corruption sustain bootlegging and that law enforcement depends on courts and public will.
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Pinchot Pleased By Developments In Coal Strike
Harrisburg December 28 Gratification over resumed negotiations between anthracite operators and miners was expressed by Governor Pinchot upon returning to the capital The governor hopes talks will lead to a settlement that keeps coal affordable Meanwhile in Franklin two traveling salesmen Frank Starke and Harry Linden were found unconscious from gas in a room at the Hayes Change Hotel A gas stove burned with windows closed One man remains in serious condition as hospital staff watch for recovery An Erie to Elgin derailment delayed trains with no injuries reported.
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Bank Robbery Report From Pittsburgh Heist
Pittsburgh police report two men robbed Atlantic and Pay Office stores. One hit at 706 Laramore Avenue, obtaining $68. The second, at 618 Chestnut Street, north district, took an unknown amount. Both suspects escaped with the cash.
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Final council session signals turnover to new city officials
The final city council session Tuesday night will see Mayor Lh. Alexander and Commissioners L. J. Kelly and Fred Weaver step down as they prepare to hand over to Mayor J. W. Bracken and incoming councilmen Franken, Love Stand, and D. Everett Leach. Induction into office is set for Monday, January 4. Reports say Commissioner Frank Parson may resign as Superintendent of Finance, with no definite confirmation.
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Corry Sealed Under Four Day Snow Storm Slogan
Corry endures a prolonged severe winter storm with 18 to 24 inches of snow, near zero temperatures, and heavy winds. Transportation disrupted as trains and roads delay nationwide, with crews pushing to keep arteries open and rural routes covered amid drifting snow.
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Vanished Midget Colony Report At Vatican Academy
Rome reports a vanished midget culture described by Rev Francesco Zanon an African mission scribe at a Papal Academy of Science audience. He says the beings were about 86 inches tall and showed world limits of their size with tools. Rev John Hagen of the Vatican Observatory corroborates earlier Greenwich observations on nebulous masses now seen as cloudlike gaseous formations.
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Gas Escape Claims Two Lives in Brooklyn
Gas escaping from loosened flexible tubes caused the deaths of James Watson and Leo Watson in Brooklyn today. The bodies were found by tenants awakened by the odor. Katherine Johnson, a Watson relative, was found conscious nearby and expected to recover.
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