Fire Devastates Fall River and Looming Navy Program Delays
Fall River reels after a catastrophic fire that gutted the business district, destroying more than 25 million dollars in mills banks and plants. In Washington the administration faces delays and technical hurdles to an eighty million dollar naval program amid opposition and testimony challenging feasibility. The blaze raged for hours with hundreds of firefighters and volunteers, leaving the granite city largely in ruins and authorities warning of months of recovery ahead.
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United Press
Fall River
Mass
Thursdey
Poe
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Fire news reaches Corey by radio in Fall River blaze
Washington reports government aid mobilized after a colossal fire devastates Fall River Mass. News of the disaster reached Corey via radio at midnight as officials described immense property loss. The stock of mills and spindles is valued in the millions, with capital and shipping facilities mentioned. President Coolidge orders Army and Navy assistance, Red Cross dispatches disaster officials, and naval resources are pledged to help Fall River authorities through state channels.
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Fail River
Mass
Corey
Prosi
Ube
Buston
Providence
Washington
Coolidge
Red Cross
Sisaster
Henry St. Bake
Davis
Preston Brown
Baston
Fall River
Mitesadlu
Sells
Navy
Newport
Mining Villages Terrorized by Gunfire Under Siege
In Pittsburgh Peh 3 the Mining Villages Braveton and Broughton endured 624 hours of terror as shots rang out through nights. The Broughton school with 260 children hid under desks while bullets shattered windows and woodwork. District Attorney Gare ner said no case file yet, while Sheriff Lawn and officials promised investigation. Authorities blamed strikebreakers at Pittsburgh Terminal 1 Coal Co for the outbreak.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Peh
Shalen
Ming Gilligen
Braveton
Broughton
Uns
Ralph Holzhauser
John Fisher
Ald
Atotes
Brinceton
Samuel J Garener
Holnhaiser
Maner
Robert J. Lawn
Braure War
Family of Seven Die in Deephaven Cottage Fire
Five members of a seven person family were killed when their small cottage at Deephaven on Lake Minnetonka burned early today. Two survivors were severely burned but expected to recover. The blaze destroyed the dwelling, and authorities investigated the cause.
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Sy Unitedress
Minneapolis
Minn
Deephaven
Lake Minnetonka
Lewis predicts Senate probe into coal strike fallout
In Pittsburgh, John J. Lewis, international president of the United Mine Workers, said a Senate investigation will subpoena coal company and railroad officials to reveal who started strike breaking, and how funds paid for private detectives and labor agents were diverted. He cited ties between the Chamber of Commerce and Pittsburgh Coal Co. A yard engine struck a car near the old depot siding, but Mr and Mrs Paulson escaped unharmed aside from fright.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
John J. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
United States Senate
Mjoreily H. Laguardia
New York
Teicher Jy
Bt. Pagmy
Bt. Pagmy, Speat
United Ming Workers
Lewis
Senate
Cont Act Iron
Pittsburgh Chamber of Commeree
Pittsburgh Gen Co
Chamber of Commerce
McCul-lough
Center Street
Andrew Paulson
Mer
Erie
Mr. Paulson
Wes
Paulson
Caldwell Confesses Private Salary As Radio Board Head
Washington report says Caldwell, acting chairman of the Federal Radio Commission, admits receiving $7,000 yearly from McGraw-Hill Publishing in addition to a $10,000 government salary. He tells the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee that the private pay was a retainer for future service, justified as a public official.
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Washington
Hy, Galdwell
Maducal Radio Commission
Mo~ Graw-Hill Publishing Company
New York
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Wheeler
Dem
Monthowie
Caldwell
Nixon Embezzlement Trial Opens in Franklin
United Press reports in Venango County as jury selection begins for the embezzlement trial of J. W. Nixon, oil broker. Nixon faces charges connected to the failure of the Cadigan and Nixon Brokerage Co in Oil City. The case marks a second trial date in months amid ongoing testimony.
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Franklin
J. W. Nixon
Venango County
Ives
Nixon
Cadigan and Nixon Broker Co
Oil
Jim
A. Hiss
Columbus and Elgin Ticket Office Burglaries
Police investigate robberies at Columbus and Elgin ticket offices. Break in at Columbus E.R. station shows desk drawers rifled and contents scattered. Ticket case broken open, minimal valuables taken. clerk Dave Depery discovered the break this morning. Agents England and local officers pursue extent of loot and details of Wigsville incident.
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Ruittrond
Helvet
Wigin
Columbus
E.R. JU
Finiemnee
Dave Depery
Colmbus
Prank J. England
Ieee
Macey
Jhis Cry
Wilbur Merritti
Warrell
Brothers race to reach dying mother across country
Two brothers traveling by air mail plane raced to reach their dying mother in Long Beach California as other relatives joined en route. Chad Packard of Cincinnati and Dr J Packard of Bronx City were among those aboard the Boeing Air Transport flight that landed in Omaha with the family en route yesterday morning.
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Omaha
Neb
Long Bach
Calif
Chad
Packard
Cincinnati
Chicago
J. Packard
Bronx City
Boeing Air Transport
Pking
Corry Journal Announces Add-A-Line Limerick Contest
The Corry Journal will publish a new daily feature starting Monday inviting readers to submit lines to complete each limerick. Prizes will be awarded. The contest line up includes a reference to Anna and Jase Vine musings.
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The
Corry Journal
Anna
Jase Vine
Stewart Refuses Data in Oil Inquiry Again
Stewart one of Standard Oil of Indiana executives declined to answer questions about the 1921 Teapot Dome dealings before the Senate Teapot Dome committee. He refused to comment on Continental Trading Company profits and bonds linked to Fall Sinclair, saying he never heard of Teapot Dome until the lease. He denied any bonds or payments to political figures.
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United Press
Washington
Wein
Robert W. Suewanfs
Standard Oi Company
Indiana
Senate
Stewart
Continental Trading Company
Cimada
Do Interior
Sinclair
Teapot Dome
Janaiver
Honda
United States
Walsh
Montana
Joakim
Ike
Defense in Hickman Case Nears Close
The Los Angeles courtroom reports defense counsel narrowing to a single expert. Dr R O Shelton testified as the first witness while Jerome Walsh indicated only one alienist would be called. A hypothetical insanity scenario framed the defense theory citing generational insanity and the killer’s alleged brutality and motive.
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Dan Campbell
United Press
Los Angeles
William Howard Hickram
R. O. Shelton
Jerome Walsh
Hickman Fluily
Lavic
Hickman
Biya Hickman
Fn Insane Asylum
Hirlman
Attempt to Blast School Thwarted in Reading Pennsylvania
Feb 3 police mobilized county and state resources to find the person who planted a stick of dynamite under Heydt school in Fredericksville near Reading. The dynamite was found by a student and attached to battery wires likely ready for detonation.
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United Press
Reading
Heydt
Fredericksville
Here
Plan paving stretch north of Wattsburg in Venango Greenfield
County plans a five mile unpaved road improvement from Greenfield to Venango, linking Greenfield and Venango townships with a paved route to the lake road. The project, estimated at 200000 dollars, would be state aided with the county paying half, connecting Pittsburgh to Buffalo via North East. Construction urged for early spring.
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North East
Lake Road
Werreburg
North Baal
Union City
Titusville
Oil City
Buttato
State
Greenfield
Venango
C. Hill
Pittsburgh
Buffalo
Greenfield Township
Lowville
Venango Township
Venango Towiship
Hit Run Victim Found Dead Near Clairton
A hit and run victim, Steve Hare jolt of Clairton PA, was found unconscious along a highway near Clairton. He died before reaching McKeesport Hospital. Police investigated the motorist involved.
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Pittsburgh
Steve Hare Jolt
Clairton
MleKeesport
Braver Farmer Found Frozen to Death in Hoole Town
Ben Vamin White, 66, a Hoole town farmer near here, was found frozen to death after being traced through the snow. Police and neighbors followed marks through the drifts to locate him. The death appears to be accidental and related to severe winter conditions.
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Braver Falls
Ben- Vamin White
Hoole Town
Here
Kin of Cory Men Reported Killed in Kenton Ohio City
Police seek relatives of William J. Safford after a Kenton death. Victim believed to be brother of Frank Safford of Clark Street and Edgar Safford of West Washington Street. Father James Safford resides near North East. Kenton authorities to provide details. brothers to contact. Henry Green departed for briefing on business.
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William J. Safford
Kenton
Sherif
Ohio City
Corry
Frank Safford
Clark Street
Edgar Safford
West Washington Street
Ohio
James ¥. Safford
North East
Safford
Stock Playing Divorce Cause
Avonie Taylor sues Lewis Gess for divorce alleging desertion and stock market play along with accusations of a multi million dollar dispute. The case signals possible grant of divorce from Ziegfeld era gossip figure once famed in Follies.
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Unite Rress
Chicago
Avonie Taylor
Florenx Ziegfeld
Nu Mam
Miss Taylor
Lewis Gess
Milsital Se Rector
Zibgefel
Tonight's Five Best Radio Features
Radio guide lists five programs for the evening across stations WEAF WIZ WOR WLS and others. Programs include Hook up at 8 P M, Hoole up 8 P M, Choir Invisible and Show Boats with station references Newark Chicago and Wrigley Review.
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WEAF
Wrigley Review
Newark
WLS
Chicago
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