Denby Former Navy Secretary Dies in Detroit
Edwin B. Denby former Secretary of the Navy died suddenly of heart failure at his Detroit hotel. Doctors planned a later statement after a conference. Denby had appeared in good health when he left his offices and was found dead shortly after eight. He had resigned amid the Teapot Dome scandal context but was not accused of wrongdoing. Denby’s death marks a notable figure in the ongoing investigation era.
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United Press
Detroit
Mich
Edwin B. Denby
Hbsted
Denby
Senate
Wis Hills
Harry Bluefair
Doheny
Barn Dance at State Armory Draws City Crowd
Corry Council Knights of Columbus host their annual barn dance at the State Armory this evening. The event, a pre Lent city affair, features eight piece Melody Sweethearts as entertainers. Dancing runs from 9 to 1 with a plan to offer novelty features and an attractive barn yard setting.
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Corry Council
Knights of Columbus
State Armory
Armory
Casey
Police Hunt Stolen Auto At Pittsburgh Theft Case
Police seek John Halght in connection with the theft of the Whippet car owned by Hugh Weaver of Pittsburgh. Halght is said to have borrowed the vehicle and failed to return it. Police in surrounding cities have been asked to look for the machine.
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Waiuo
John Halght
Hugh Weaver
Pittsburgh
Halght
Five Best Radio Features and Evening Programs
The listing outlines today’s radio schedule with ABAF network features at 5 pm in p cities service orchestra. WOR network airs at 9 pm True Biary Hour and W it network presents Wrighley Review at 8:30 pm. Palleo Hour follows at 9:80 pm on the Wi% network with B t Hour and lstwork 10 my in.
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ABAF
WOR
Wrigley Review
Palleo
WIA
Study Plans to Check Speculative Credit
Washington February 8 The Federal Reserve Hoard considers options to curb excessive stock market speculation. Possible measures include raising rediscount rates or limiting loans for speculative purposes though officials caution such moves may be temporary. A rift reportedly exists between Treasury officials and the Fed on credit policy amid the central bank’s recent statements.
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Cecil Owen
United Press
Washington
Wang
Federal Reserve
Sal
Lreusiby
Uy m
Treasury
Wis
Sori
Molion
Reserve Board
Treasury Olisiais
Mellon
Community Orchestra Formed Here Grows Quickly
A nascent Community Orchestra in Corry is meeting weekly in the Municipal building, led by Dr. W. H. Stanley and others. Starting about a month ago with roughly fifteen players, the ensemble plans to expand to twenty to thirty pieces and perform at public, community-boosting events without profit.
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Bo'elock
W. H. Stanley
Journal Reporter
Corry
Staniwg
Relief Worker Anne Murray Dike Dies in Europe
Paris dispatch reports Mrs Anne Murray Dike of New York, prominent American charity leader and president of the American Committee for Devastated France, died today. She worked for years with Miss Anne Morgan in devastated regions and held the Croix de Guerre and the Legion of Honor.
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Anion Press
Paris
Anne Murray Dike
New York
American Committee For
France
Europe
Dike
Anne Morgan
Legion of Honor
Fire at Stoneboro Causes $20,000 Loss in Damaging Blaze
Fire swept through a four block area in Stoneboro Pa today causing about $20,000 in damage. Firefighters from Stoneboro Sandy Lake and Mercer brought the flames under control after two hours of effort. Building damage topped $10,000 with heavy losses to businesses in the structure. Allan M Spencer visited his home on West Wayne Street after arriving to spend the day.
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Stoneboro
United Press
Allan M. Spencer
Lane
Hid Home
West Wayne Atrest
Stewart decline court aid in fight for Standard Oil directorship
Jol Robert W. Stewart will not seek a court injunction against John D. Rockefeller Jr. to retain a directorship at the Standard Oil Company of Indiana. He remains in New York coordinating with legal and business associates for a proxy battle, aiming to mobilize stockholders by March 7 in Whiting, Indiana. Rockefeller reportedly holds about 1 percent of proxies, while Stewart hopes to flip many in the next month.
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Rockefeller
United Press
New York
Robert W. Stewart
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Col. Stewart
Whiting Ind
Jonn 1, Jr
Stewart
Fugitive Is Recaptured in WV Prison Escape
Samuel Blevins, 24, one of three convicts who escaped from the West Virginia state prison, was recaptured at Wheeling near the old Schwal lbach brewery. Two others were caught shortly after escaping from the prison walls. Blevins, serving a life sentence for murder of C F Grandstatt, had previously escaped and been recaptured in Indianapolis.
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West Virginia
State Prison
United Press
Moundsville
W. Va
Samuel Blevins
Prisdn
Sehwallbach
Wheeling
Blevins
C. F.grandstatt
Biltmore and Ohio Railroad
Hiss
Twigey
Indianapolis
Melody Sweethearts Concert At Rex Theatre Tonight
The Melody Sweethearts eight piece girls band plays a popular music concert at the Rex theatre this evening. The archenirs Will open their concert at 7:30 and will perform pop and dance numbers. The girls provide the main program and dance music sections for the event.
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Melody Sweethearts
Rex Theatre
Archenirs
Wil Inter Furnizh
Avmprys
Lanston Co. Moves to New Quarters by March 1
Lanston Co. plans remodeling of the Grandin hotel property on North Center Street to house J A Lanston and Company. The Upper floor will hold offices and a drapery shop, with a large basement for the print and wallpaper department. Completion and occupancy are targeted for March, with extensive exterior and interior renovations and a modern interior decorating plan for the new store.
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Grandin
North Center Street
J. A. Lanse ‘On and Company
Lanston Company
Lovat
Gaindindale
Lanaton
Jose Torek
Cleveland
W. M. Sandburg
E. B Williams
Lanston
Tnektion
Hearing on Elgin Station Closing Feb 20
The Pennsylvania Railroad seeks to discontinue its Blein agency and move passenger and freight service. A public hearing is set for Wednesday February 20 at 9:30 in Brie] tre. Local residents plan to vigorously contest the move before the Public Service Commission.
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Blein
Brie
Tre
Pennsylvania System
Public Service Commission
Ageey
Ume
Blin
Corinsel Iessida
Bomb Explodes at Italian Consulate in Tunis
A bomb exploded today in the building housing the Italian consulate in Tunis Africa shattering windows but causing no injuries. The blast appeared to target the ceremony to welcome the new Italian consul as nearby residents are largely Italian.
Congress activities today Senate and House updates
Senate resumes consideration of the department appropriation bill. Interstate commerce committee continues audio hearings on unemployment and investigations. House continues consideration of the Navy Appropriation Bill.
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United Press Senate
Air Department
Interstate Commerce
Investi Eation
HOUSE
Navy
Indictments Return in Local Erie Grand Jury
Indictments were returned by the Erie grand jury this week against two city defendants. A true bill against Steya Tink for elution of the tigrin laws was among fifteen indictments. An indictment against James Bull will proceed next week. Carroll was arrested after an attack and robbery on James McBride of Catter Hill, Sareollya.
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Erie
Steya ‘Tink
Erle
James
Bull
Tinko
Ceed
Carroll
James McBride
Catter Hill
Vatican Italy sign peace pact Monday
Rome February 8 The Vatican and the Italian government will sign a peace pact Monday at St John Lateran in a ceremony to be led by Cardinal Gaspari for the Holy See and Benito Mussolini for Italy. The accord, among the most significant in modern history, includes enforcement of canon law in Italy, papal appointment rights for bishops and priests with government approval, and a small expansion of Vatican territory totaling about half a square mile.
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Thomas B. Morgan
United Press
Rome
Vatican
Cardinal Gaspari
St. John Lateran
Gasparri
Holy See
Benito Mussolini
Asorliet
Pis XL
Italy
Death of 92 year old Mrs Poland in Bristoria
Mrs Sarah Poland, aged 92, died at her home in Bristoria after a short illness. The report notes a relative with the surname Poland, a musician, named Hatward Poland, who died last December at age 81.
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Waynesburg Pa
Sarah Poland
Bristoria
Lindbergh arrives at Albrook Field on ship carrier flight
Colonel Charles A Lindbergh lands at Albrook Field after flying in from the carrier Saratoga in the Gulf of Panama. He says he hopes to visit South America soon and notes no authority for statements about his South American trip. He remained aboard the Saratoga during the engagement with aircraft in the Gulf.
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United Press
Balboa
Canal Zong
Charles A. Lindbergh
Albrook Field
Iin
Saratoga
Gulf of Pans
Canal
South America
Lindherst
Lindbergh
Vom
Union City May Add New Pumper to Apparatus
Union City officials discussed expanding the fire department gear at the February council meeting. Representatives from Buffalo Fire Apparatus and American Barrage reviewed needs and options for a new pumper, with the issue left for further study and possible action.
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Union City
Times-finterptlac
Buffalo Ficé Apparatus Cmpany
American Barrange Company
De Valera Given Month in Jail in Belfast
Irish Republican leader Eamon de Valera is jailed for one month in Belfast after his arrest while attempting to address a Gaelic meeting. The detention follows a Northern Ireland ban on public meetings. Copper Export Price Climbs in Major Markets
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United Press
Belfast
Teland
Flo
Wiinont
de Valera
Renttalican
Wes Seatemoch
Jal
Northern Ireland
By Valera
Uister Horder
Bedfast
Smoot Plans Meet With Hoover Allies On Farm Relief
Senator Smoot of Utah, head of the Finance Committee, will present his views to Republican leaders in Washington on a farm relief program and tariff revisions. President elect Hoover aims for a targeted approach, delaying broad rate cuts and seeking farmer support while avoiding general overhaul. Smoot’s talks follow Hoover’s hints and set expectations for Congress and party unity before his inauguration.
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Thomas L. Stokes
United Press
Miami Beach
Heh
Violet Hoover
Congress
Senator Smoot
Utah
Washington
Hoover
Hetll
Ségalan
Smoot
Senate
Hoover Awants
Jon Hin
Mr. Hoover
Arabs to be deported in Steubenville area roundup
Eighteen native Arabs rounded up by immigration inspectors in Weirton and Steubenville were to be questioned today about entering the United States illegally. The men said they were former seamen who deserted ships off the eastern coast and reportedly faced immigration charges.
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United Press Steubenville
Senate panel backs probe into newsprint monopoly
The Senate agricultural committee reported a resolution favoring a senatorial investigation of an alleged newsprint monopoly. The measure was amended to cover the entire American newsprint production sector, including foreign and domestic suppliers, and to assess antitrust implications. The action follows calls from legislators for scrutiny of pricing and supply dynamics across the industry.
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Unitea Yriaa Washington
Senate Agricultural Committee
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