Corry Teacher Re-arrested on Federal Charge
Norman Edinger, Corry Pa. teacher, was re-arrested in Buffalo on a federal charge under the Dyer Act for transporting and concealing a stolen automobile. He posted 2500 bail, with trial likely in January. Authorities say new evidence ties him to knowledge the car was stolen.
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Ey Unites Press
Binet
Melinger
Lackawanna
New Yorke
Lester Burke
Bufalo
Edinger
Buffalo
Man slain and cremated on Erie’s outskirts
A man identified tentatively as Mike Repicki was found burned near a lonely roadway on Erie’s outskirts. Police say he had threats connected to a woman and had been missing after visiting his daughter’s home. Investigators noted prior knowledge of a confrontation and tracked a vehicle plate before the crime.
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United Press
FHM
Mike Repicki
Esten
Eve Veey
Babich
Hic al
Six More Bodies Recovered From Wrecked Mine
Rescue crews at Mo Weagta Cooperative mine recovered six additional bodies from the north chamber about 1,200 feet from the entrance as the death toll rose. Gas and fumes hampered efforts while funerals for victims continued at Community High School, with 14 Catholic services planned. The tragedy left 32 widows, many with children, and spurred a drive to aid the miners' families.
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United Press
Mowpaqua
Mo Weagta Cooperative Con
Community High School
James A. Grittin
Springheld
U S Interest in New Soviet Grain Policy
Officials at the agriculture department studied Soviet moves to ease grain collection and grant concessions to peasants. They saw possible world trade effects but noted uncertainty about the 1931 1934 crop levels and future planting responses. Morris Bernstein, Syracuse writer, reported a family illness.
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United Press
Washington
Agriculture Department
Berlin
Chike Nila A. Olsen
Bureau of Agricultural Economies
Olsen
Lindbergh Kidnapping Case Developments In Jersey City
John I Condon planned to meet Hollister Demo at Mariners Harbor after hours of questioning by Newark and state police. Demo denied direct links to the case though investigators pursued clues, with Condon viewing ransom-related images as authorities explore suspects and plans for further questioning.
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Jersey City
N. F
John I. Condon
Jasfié
Hollister Demo
Mariners Harbor
S. J
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Newark
Morrstown Barracks
Daniel Casey
Cuddon
John J. Lamb
New Jersey
Condon
Cooye Tere
Arson Threat Prompts Insurance Rush to Halt Fires
In Schenectady New York insurance firms warned they would cancel policies unless arson checks were intensified after a Saratoga Springs meeting of adjustors following an attempted arson at Sylvester Ramus residence. A spate of fires, blamed on incendiary causes, has stirred fear. Three men died in a premature explosion of jellied material in a dwelling.
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United Press
Chenectady
Ity
Thic
Schenectady
Saratoga Springs
Sylvester Ramus
Ex-Meadville Man Perishes In Hotel Fire
Pittsburgh dispatch reports a fatal hotel fire on the Seventh Avenue Hotel fifth floor. J Henry Benton of Meadville was identified as the deceased after initial misID. Firefighters and guests aided, one firefighter injured, and the loss totaled by smoke and water damage.
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Unites Press
Pittsburgh
Revere
J. Henry Benton
Banfield Oil and Grease Company
Meadville
Pitpsburgh
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Tater
Robert Capes
Wits
Edward Kerr
D. ©. Sable
Kerr
Mercy Hospital
Hugh Lavery
Reed
Fairmont
W. Va
Malcolm Whitman Davis Cup Team Member Dies by Suicide
New York December 28 Malcolm Whitman once a top amateur tennis star and a member of the original 1900 Davis Cup team died by his own hand today. He leaped from a building roof after a period of nervous illness and was under care of Dr Mumms Gregory.
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Ames Press
New York
Malcolm Whitman
Iim
Mums Gregory
New Budget Balancing Plans Tackle BudgetEmergency
Congressional leaders study new budget balancing methods as President elect Roosevelt opposes a general manufacturers sales tax. They consider long term bonds for public works, while Mills insists tax levy is the sole solution. Garner plans talks with Roosevelt in Albany next week.
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United Press
Washington
Bec
Roosevelt
Albany
New York
Garmar
Ways
Treasury Mills
Congress
Treasury
House
Garner
Willie Whitla Kidnapping Victim Dies at 31
Sharon Pennsylvania December 28 Willie Whitla aged 31, once kidnapped in 1909 by Jimmy and Helen Boyle for a $10,000 ransom, has died after a five day illness. The boy was abducted from a school, transported by bogey then Cleveland, where police later recovered the ransom and the suspects. Boyle died in prison. Mrs Boyle was pardoned and locals believe she may be in Chicago. Whitla is survived by six sisters and a brother.
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Sharon
Willie Whitla
America
Whitla
Jimmy Boyle
Helen Boyle
Claysland
Warren
Cleveland
Beer Bill Delayed Again in Senate by Holidays
Washington dates report a stalled Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the beer bill due to Christmas holidays. Only five members attended led by Chairman Norris. Norris plans to reconvene Monday as talks churn over whether to proceed or request Hoover’s position.
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Hoover
Blaine
M. Hoover
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Three Inmates Die in Mecosta County Poor Farm Fire
In Stanwood Michigan on December 28 a fire at Mecosta county poor farm killed three inmates. Firefighters found the charred bodies amid the ruins before dawn, with identification hindered by the damage. Authorities said no other persons were missing but would complete a thorough check of survivors. The fire’s origin remains undetermined.
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Unites Press
Stanwood
Mich
Mecosta County
Wilcox men held for grand jury in chicken theft
W A and G E Wilcox, father and son of Venango township, were held for the next Crawford county grand jury on charges of breaking and entering and grand larceny in a case involving 42 Rhode Island Red chickens valued at 52 50. Detected by county officers, the pair pleaded not guilty at Meadville hearing and were returned to jail with bail set at 1000 each. Authorities believe the Wilcoxes may be linked to chicken thefts across several weeks in Concord township and the Spartansburg district.
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Neltaligh
Meadville
Crawford County
Wilcoxes
R. 0. McIntosh
L. S. Sherred
Venange Township
Rhode Island
Snreeny
J. J. Casey
Concord Township
Wilcox Farm
Wilcox
Mill Village
Spartansbure
Chilean President Attacks U.S. Bankers in Crisis Interview
Santiago reports Arturo Alessandri, newly sworn in for a third term, harshly criticizes American bankers for pressuring Chile under its economic crisis. He condemns the Cosach nitrate syndicate influence and the haste of credit, saying it supported a dictatorship and delayed democracy. He notes prior warnings by exiled politicians were ignored and cites inability to meet obligations. A stray local note mentions Miss Eleabor Knestner of Erie visiting.
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United Press
Santiago
Chile
Arturo Allesandri
United States
Cosach
Carlos Thaner
Alessanius
Energy Hours Seen As Industrial Necessity
United States newswire reports Walter Rautenstrauch of Columbus University predicts replacement of present time units by energy hours as the measure of work. He spoke at AAAS session urging scientists and leaders to address the civilization’s energy problem and its impact on employment and well being.
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Era
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American Association For the Advancement of Science
Columbus University
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Rautenstrauch
Six Hour Day Proposed in Black Bill Hearings Begin
Washington February 28 A Senate judiciary subcommittee led by Norris convened hearings on Senator Black’s bill to restrict products of mines quarries mills and shops produced in the United States and used by workers limited to five days per week or six hours per day Norris said hearings would be extensive and begin January 5 with Senators Borah Robinson Black Walsh among the panelists who questioned constitutionality of federal interference with employment contracts Black expressed confidence in the bill’s survival through the courts.
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United Press
Washington
Cnai Nian Norris
Senate
United States
Norris
Dill
Wash
Black
Ain
Noryis
Borah
Ina
Robinson
Rep
Ind
Dem
Walsh
Mont
U S Drops Fight for Extradition of Samuel Insull
U S will not pursue extradition after Greek appellate court found Samuel Insull guilty of material penal acts under Greek law. Beijing officials noted higher courts would not help, as Insull is free to travel to Yugoslavia or Bulgaria, where no extradition treaties exist. Chicago officials planned to return home, but may pursue new indictments to seek fresh extradition.
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Anthony Kedras
United Press
Athens
Déé
United States
Samuel Insull
Tiled Press
Legation
Tsull
Iestion
Insull
Yugoslavia
Bulgaria
Chicago
Tagullig
Greece
Paris
Sun
Samuel, Sr
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Charles Dellows
Andrew Via=chos
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