Senate orders arrest of MacCracken in air mail probe
The Senate moves to arrest William P. MacCracken Jr after he challenges its right to question him on airmail contracts. Airline officials were summoned as the inquiry shifts toward postmaster general era contracts while a severe cold wave strikes, recording 38 below zero at several locations.
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Senate
Serre
Bae Ae
United Press
Washington
Senate Today
William P. MacCracken, Jr
Secretary of Commerce
Robinson
MacCracken
Hoover Administration
Garer
Gilbert L. Glovin
Hanshie
L. H. Brittin
Northwest Airways
Flrmall
Brown
Black
Borah
Miner Strike Ends in Pennsylvania After 29,000 Walkout
United Press dispatch reports the 29,000 anthracite miners' strike in north central Pennsylvania ended today. Other items note a push for regulation of radio and communications, Senate passage of a utility rate case bill, arrests for misapplied funds at a bank, $1 million emergency relief funds for Pennsylvania unemployment, possible cancellation power for air mail contracts, and questions over profits by aircraft firms on government contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Wilkes-Barre
North Cents Pennsylvania
Kidnaper Verne Sankey Dies in SD Prison Cell
Verne Sankey, who confessed to leading two abduction plots, hanged himself in a South Dakota state prison cell using a necktie. He faced a life sentence for abducting Charles Boettcher III of Denver and confessed to abducting Haskell Bohn of St Paul, while denying involvement in a baby’s murder. Fire and cold temperatures caused damage in Bear Lake as families fled doomed homes. J C Manwaring’s residence was destroyed, totaling losses estimated at 1500 to 2000 dollars with some insurance.
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United Press
Sioux Falls
Verne Sankey
Sankey
South Dakota
Charles Boettcher
Denver
Haskell Bohn
St. Paul
Charles A. Tingherric
Bear Lake
J.C. Manwaring
Prank Manwaring
Corry
Manwaring
Clyde
Jean
Max
Jane
Hite
Ip2ai
Clemma Butters
East
Wayne Street
Butters’ Fre
Frank Seamens
Margaret Connell
West Smith Street
Humes
Legion group names officers for Newdrum Corps
The Sons of Legion and Newdrum Corps elected officers for the Post and drum unit. Captain Harold Courtney and Horace Brynolfstn as first and acting second lieutenant led the lineup with George Nagle, Richard Orn, and Ray Coney in key roles. An installation is set in about two weeks with Commander A F Carlburg to present membership buttons. The Bugle and Drum Corps, led by Robert Brown, plans weekly rehearsals and aims for Memorial Day and Erie Legion Convention appearances.
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American Legion
Harold Courtney
Horace Brynolfstn
George Nagle
Richard, Orn
Ray Coney
A. F. Carlburg
Garda
Song of the Legion
Robert Brown
Erie
Post
Sons of the Legion
Dillinger Offers Guilty Plea Refused in Indiana
Crownpoint Ind Feb 9 John Dillinger notorious gang leader offered to plead guilty to first degree murder for a life sentence The State's Attorney Rogert G MStl refused the proposal and Dillinger was held after arraignment for trial March 12.
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United Press
Crownpoint
Ind
John Dillinger
Rogert G
Mstl
Flames devastate Linoleum Plant in Paulsboro
Fire swept a linoleum manufacturing plant in Paulsboro New Jersey early today engulfing seven buildings and destroying large quantities of linoleum and floor coverings. Subzero weather hampered firefighting and damage was estimated at more than 500000. Officials suspect spontaneous combustion in the drying area started the blaze.
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United Press
Paulsboro
N. J
Soviet Parades Display Massive Red Army Strength
Soviet Russia showcased vast military power in Red Square during a February display for the Communist Party congress. Element 4 Voroshilov announced readiness to defend borders while Stalin and other leaders watched from Lenin's tomb as more than 600 tanks, heavy artillery, and antiaircraft gear stood arrayed.
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Joseph H. Baird
United Press
Moscow
Russia
Voroshilov
Red Army
Red Square
Cowmmumist Party
Seesiod
Kremlin
Josef Stalin
Lenin
Vorestinov
New York City records 14.3 degree low in historic cold snap
A brutal cold wave chills the Northeast with subzero readings across cities. New York City logged a record 14.3 degrees below zero on the 64th anniversary of U S weather service founding while Massachusetts reported six deaths and Mt Washington NH fell to 40 below. Harbor traffic froze and lodging houses housed transients seeking relief as the region faced another night of extreme cold.
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United Ress
Wisconsin
New York State
New England
New York City
U. S
Osle
Hudson River
Mt. Wastington
N.H
Eston
Massachusetts
Industrial Development Aim of the Golden Rule Club
Leaders in the movement to Corry form a Golden Rule Club to cooperate with a future Chamber of Commerce. The club plans to attract new industries to Corry and assist existing ones, with broader community betterment projects. Officers express optimism that strong local support will build a community builder benefiting property owners and businesspeople.
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New Golden Rule Club
Golden Rule Club
Conry
Ah Aptive Chamber of Commerce
Corry
Sime-Organization
Wew-Industries
Goldex Rilé Club
Blatt
Chamber of Commense Prosam
Two Missouri Outlaws Sought in Bremer Case
Federal agents and St Paul police seek a band of six kidnapers who received 200000 for banker Edward G Bremer's release. Bremer, held during weeks of captivity, described the captors in detail and fostered friendly ties with them. Inspector Charles Tierney led the anti kidnap squad and named Alvin Karpis and Fred Barker as persons of interest.
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St. Paul
William E. Hallberg
United Press
Edward G. Bremer
Bremer
Federal Department of Justice
House rejects Senate amendments to CWA relief bill
The House refused to accept Senate amendments to the 950 million CWA relief bill and sent the measure to conference. House conferees include Rep. Buchanan Dem Texas Rep. Taylor Dem Colorado Rep. Taber Rep. North Dakota Rep Thurston Rep. Kansas Ayers Dem Kansas. Leaders remained hopeful for quick agreement to replenish CWA funds before tomorrow’s disbursements.
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Washington
House
Senate
Streaker Rainey
Buchanan
Tex
Rep
Taylor
Cola
Taber
N. Yi
Thurston
Ayers
CWA
Paris Bolstered by 8000 Troops as Doumergue Forms Cabinet
In Paris 8000 troops reinforced the garrison ahead of a planned general strike amid fears of a dictatorship under the new coalition government. Gaston Doumergue completed his salvation cabinet at 1 p.m. and planned to announce the final list in the official journal tomorrow. The lineup includes Bartheo as Foreign Affairs, Cheron as Justice, Sarraut as Attorney General, Petain as War, Laval in Colonies, Herriot in Commerce, and Pietri Agriculture among others.
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Ralph Heinzen
United Press
Paris
Gaston Doumergue
Barelia
Deamergie
Olf Deamergie
Albert le
Adbert Sarraut
Germain Martin
Marsha Philippe Petain
Andee Tardieu
Denain
Pierre Btinne
Flandin
Pierre Laval
Premiser
Edouard Herriot
Louis Marin
Adrien Marquet
Francois Pietri
Yvon Delhos
Rigdley
War Veterans’ Association
Edouard Descier
Dowmergye
Demuty Jean
Woornegaray
Tse
Alexandre Stavisky
Dotmirgie
7 Laon Strnivals
Federation
UF Labor
Strika
Sor
Group Opposed to Guffey Opens Headquarters
A Pennsylvania Democratic faction opposed to Joseph F. Guffey and Warren Van Dyke set up headquarters at a Harrisburg hotel on the eve of the state committee meeting. Led by Middith Meyers and Sedgwick Kistler with John R. Collins, the group seeks independent, cross party support for May primary candidates and potentially fields roles for Rollin S. Morris and Judge Charles Copeland while discussing labor figures Kennedy and Logue as possible ticket members.
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United Press
Darrisburg
Joseph F. Goffey
Warren van Dyke
Bairman
Middith Meyers
Lewistown
State Committee
Sedgwick Kistler
Lackhaven
John R. Collins
Coudersport
Meyers
Sisbe
Philadelphia
Leinemrawis WS
Gulley
George H. Hare
Thomas Kennedy
Hareton
United Mine Workers’ of Ramelleay
Thomas A. Logue
Chester H. Rhodes
Stroudabury
Kennnedy
Gifey
Iso
Democratic Party
Rollin S. Morris
Senate
Charles 1
Copeland
Westmoreland County
Morris
Western Committee
Norbert J. Fitzfrorhld
Exie
Kennedy
Logue
Guffey
EIGHT NEGROES DIE FOR CRIMES AT TWO PRISONS
In Alabama at Kilby Prison twelve hours of hymn singing preceded the eight executions as condemned men walked to the chamber with calm steps. In Texas Huntsville prison two brothers Thurman and Burley Burley were executed for murder near Dallas, and Jesse Mott was electrocuted for killing in a holdup.
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United Press
Kilby
Montgomery
Ala
State Penitentiary
Huntsville
Texas
Thurman and
Blunt Burley
Hathryn Prince
Dallas
Jesse Mott
Kdiling Jones Tatum
Alcorn Sentenced to Life for Kidnapping Conspiracy
Gordon Alcorn lieutenant to Verna Saukey confessed involvement in the kidnapping of Charles Boettcher of Denver and pleaded guilty to aiding the crime. He was sentenced to life imprisonment at Leavenworth penitentiary.
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Siolx Falls
S. C
Gordon Alcorn
Verna Saukey
Sidnaper
Charles Boettcher
Denver
Leavenworth Penitentiary
Coldest Weather in Vicinity Since 1912 Reported
Moos of Carter Hillt reported a low of 2 degrees below zero marking the coldest spell in living memory. A diary from Mer Moore indicates the past week may be the harshest since 1813 when a cold wave struck the area with readings near 20 below.
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F. Moos
Carter Hilll
Mer Moore
Moors
Record Cold Grips Northwestern Pennsylvania Readings Drop Deep
The region faced extreme cold with temperatures reported as the lowest in two decades. Cities such as Waltsburg 40 below and Mill Village 38 marked the frigid outbreak, while lines and trains suffered delays and communications failures across the Erie and Pennsylvania systems.
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Pennnsylvania
Waltsburo
Mill Village
Union City
Pennsylvania
Erie Railroad
Erie
Pennsylvania Railroad
Journal
Corry Water Company
End to Miners Strike Near as 500 Represent Local Union Meet
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania five hundred representatives of insurgent local unions gather for a special convention of the United Anthracite Miners of Pennsylvania. They foresee an immediate end to the strike that has tied up anthracite regions for three weeks. A vote could send 20000 back to work under James A. Gorman newly appointed umpire at federal arbitration board. No worker would be discriminated for union membership.
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United Press Wilkes-Barre
Feh
Seace
United Anthracite Miners of
Pennsylvania
Seack
James A. Gorman
Pathraeia
Ronan Boar
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Cleveland
Alvenley Johnston
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Stirling Smith
Easlly
Hopkins
Farley
Cumminis
Woodring
Sons OF Legion Name Officers
Newdrum Corps
Dillinger
Missouri
Doumergue
Salvation Cabinet
Alcorn
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