MacDonald to lead British debt revision delegation to Washington
London reports say Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald will chair a five member British debt revision team to negotiate with the United States over war debts. The committee includes Neville Chamberlain Stanley Baldwin Sir John Simon and Walter Runciman.
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United Press
London
Te Lay
United States
J. Ramsay MacDonald
Neville Chamberlain
Exchequer
Stanley Baldwin
Tord
America
John Simon
Walter Runciman
Board of Trade
Baldwin
MacDonalds
Geneva
Daily Express
Life terms sought for two women in poison case
Pittsburgh Feb 3 a motion for a new trial for two Munhall women, Mary Challa 31 and Anna Allis 39, convicted of first degree murder with life imprisonment in an alleged insurance murder plot, was expected in criminal court today. A jury of five women and seven men returned its verdict after 22 hours of deliberation. The defense argued magic spells by a fortune teller influenced the women and that insurance policies followed the fortune teller’s card readings.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Munhall, Bs
Louis Little
Mary Challa
Anna al- 198
Allis
Stephen
Steven Allis
Steven
Andrew
Gizella Young
Ex service Men Feted in Corry Feb 11th by VFW Post
Lieut Archie W Thompson post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars plans a Feb 11 program in Corry with a 6 20 PM banquet, veteran addresses, and the presentation of Purple Heart medals to twelve comrades. At 11 80 PM a nationwide VFW broadcast will air to mark the event.
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Archie W. Thompson
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Corry
Secobain
Robert 8. Qoontz
Inchie
Probe Jap Threat Against U S Officer in Peiping
In Peiping on Feb 3 a Japanese sentry blocked the passage of American Navy Lieut. Robert L. Skidmore of Indianapolis and threatened him with a bayonet. Col Tara, commandant of Japanese forces, was asked to investigate at American officials’ request. Col Gulick forwarded Skidmore’s report to Col Tara.
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Peiping
Col
Tara
Tapifnese
Marina
Rober L. Skidmore
Indianapolis
Skidmore
LM. Gulick
Skeidmore
Thara
Fire at Hitchcock Farm Burns Barn in Uncertain Origin
A large frame barn on Elmer Hitchcock’s Sherman Findley Lake area farm burned Saturday. The fire caused an estimated 5000 to 8000 dollars in loss. two words of Jay were removed from the barn as flames spread. Origin of the blaze remains undetermined and insurance status was not learned.
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Elmer Hitchcock
Sherman
Findley Lake
Srion
Jay
Pilot and four passengers lost in Alaska storm
A severe blizzard grounded Pilot Matt Nieminen and crew chasing a missing plane. Pilot Bob Reeves and passengers Ole Hayes and spouse plus two children vanished after leaving Anchorage for Nome. Search extended over Ophir Cripple Inno Tallarod areas with no trace found. Reeves, known Pan American veteran, had 25 pounds of food aboard.
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United Press
Seward
Alaska
Matt Neiminen
Kuskowin
Souwor
Yukon
Bob Reeves
Crady Alaskan Files
Hos
Ole'Hayes
Reeves
Anchorage
Nome
McGrath
Nieminen
Harry Blunt
Ksaltag
Three Negro Sharpers Paid Corry Visit
Three men arrested in Warren on charges of larceny related to a alleged short change racket visited a local garage in Corry to ply their scam but were refused business. They were found in a rooming house in Warren traveling in an old Michigan plated auto. Meadville officials planned to transport them for a hearing before Alderman Schrubb.
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Warren
Meadville
Michigan
Meadgillé
R. A.schrubb
Woman Charged with Murder After Titusville Drinking Party
Carrie George 34 was arrested in Franklin for murder after a brawl at a Titusville area house party ended with Clarense Sherry stabbed to death. George pleaded not guilty and awaits a hearing. six others detained as witnesses.
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United Eyees
Franklin
Carrie George
RousePille
Chester Betty
George
D. H. McCready
Oil City
Tomorow
Mes
Jemise
Cherry
Aastab
Titusville
Rumor charges in Massie case may be dropped
Unconfirmed reports claim assault charges against four surviving defendants in the Massie case will be nolled after the U S fleet departs Hawaii. Prosecutor Kelley reportedly plans to move to nol another five defendants while officials caution the tale may trigger unrest.
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Massie
Honolulu
Dan Campbell
United Press
Hawaiian
Flere Thay
Githers
Wit OU
Picule
At Was
John W. Kelley
Noile
Joe Kahabawi
Fortescue
Lord
Prospect Park bank robbery and international oil talks
Bullets report a bank invasion at Prospect Park state bank with hostages and an estimated $1,000 to $1,500 taken. In Geneva Britain and Persia Isla agreed to direct negotiations to resolve the Anglo Persian oil dispute. Bennett Glari was sworn in as solicitor from Missouri. Edward Else traveled to Lancaster for business for the Raymond Malifethelgy Company.
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United Press
Prospect Park
Pati State Bank
Geneva
Great Britain
Pere Isla
Anglo-Persian Oil Company
Washington
Bennett Glari
Champ Clark
Missouri
LaGuardia Demands Barry Apology For Article
Rep LaGuardia attacked a Barry byline in a Senate exposure article read to Congress. He demanded an apology and threatened action if Barry fails to clear the charge against lawmakers. The Tampa Bay incident centered on accusations that some members have sold votes.
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Laguardia
Barry
United Press
Washington
David. S. Barry
Japanese Reaction to U S Recognition of Soviet Russia
Japanese government learns informally that President elect Roosevelt may consider recognizing Soviet Russia. Tokyo officials say such action would be seen as unfavorable and could affect Asia policy. Yosuke Matsuoka reports limited prospects for Manchurian dispute conciliation and withdrawal from the League of Nations is not yet decided.
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Roosevelt
Soviet Republic
Japan
United Press
TOKIO
Soviet Russia
United States
Moscow
Russia
Asia
Yosuke Matsuoka
Geneva
Hookless Fastener Co Starts Action in U S District Court
Hookless Fastener Company of Meadville Pa filed an equity action in U S district court alleging infringement of its hooksleaf fastener patent by Lion Fastener Inc and Frank Nadine. The bill seeks an accounting of profits and prevents further dealing in the fastener.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Hookes¢ Fastener Company
Meadville
District Court
Frank
Nadine
Lion Fastener, Inc
Hooklese Fastener Company
Hoover urges elimination of tax overlap at interstate conference
President Hoover told the American Legislators' Association opening its conference in Washington that a scientific division of tax sources among federal, state and local authorities would improve efficiency and economy. He expressed hope for fruitful results as representatives from 27 states gathered to discuss addressing overlapping taxation.
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United Press
Washington
Hadly
Oely
Hoover
No Cut in Federal Relief to Veterans
Washington Feb 3 A 31 billion independent offices supply bill approved by the House carries about 5.9 million for veterans expenditures and rejects reductions in ex service benefits per President Hoover. The measure increases spending over current funds yet remains roughly 21 million under total appropriations for the agencies covered.
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United Press
Washington
House
Hoover
Cubs
Fire kills several in Cleveland sanitarium blaze
A private Cleveland sanitarium fire trapped and killed multiple female inmates as staff and attendants struggled to rescue panicked patients. Fire started in the basement of a two story wood brick cottage, with several residents saved by attendants and a man questioned by police amid threats connected to the Glendenning hospital.
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United Press
Wicklafee
Mni
Isabiel Mekrile
Mise ‘Lurvaly Desi
Barmie Lopdan
Aire
Ghutyse Pranon
Mary Bennett
Helin Kovach
Ewe Zipp
Awnes
Livington
Lottie Rubin
M. AM
Cleveland
Cuyanoga County
Millard A. Smith
Whellen
Coal mining cited as most hazardous industry in 1989
Harrisburg reports a Department of Labor survey showing coal mining had 16.5 disabling injuries per 100 workers in 1989, far above general industry 3.0 and transportation utilities 1.5. The study notes frequent injuries and references earlier years.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Department of Labor and Industry
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