Lincoln Anniversary Observed in Springfield at Lincoln Day Fest
Abraham Lincoln’s 128th birthday is celebrated in Springfield with a citywide program. Veterans, officials, and students honor the Emancipator at Oak Ridge cemetery and state sites. Wreaths, salutes, and remarks by Gov Pinchot and the Mexican ambassador cap off ceremonies as schools close.
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Cold Wave Follows Midwest Tornadoes After Storm Hits
Chicago reports show a midwinter cold snap following record heat and severe storms. A 409 ton crane toppled burying a worker named William Clark. Spurgeon Carpenter died in Indianapolis after a windstorm toppled poles and flooded streets. Lightning struck several children. many pupils were injured as debris and broken windows plagued Forest Tale School. Weather brought 65 mph winds in Chicago. a switchman killed by the downpour.
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Chicago
Midwest
Indianapolis
Spurge Carpenter
William Clark
Piye Smail
Tada Ie Ural
Schmit
Lomorrow
Pope Appeals for World Peace in Broadcast
Pope John Paul II, in a Vatican City radio broadcast marking the tenth anniversary of his coronation, urged global disarmament and peace while seated before St. Peter’s tomb. The ceremony featuredStaff details, Swiss guards in bright uniforms, and large ostrich feather fans as part of a regal setting.
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Thomas B. Morgan
United Press
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St. Peter's
Plane wrecked near Waterford in sudden squall
Two Army fliers, Claude Miller and Herr Stromenger, landed at Waterford Pa to escape a sudden squall but stepped from their plane as wind tipped it over. They escaped injury though the craft was badly damaged while returning from Warren Po to Base.
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Base
Waterford
Claude Miller
Herr Stromenger
Warren
Foster jailed over non payment of court costs
Erie county authorities yesterday remanded A B Foster to county jail for failure to pay costs in petty cases he brought to court. He charged Kei Wellejus of Erie with a bad check. Wellejus was discharged for insufficient evidence. Foster has been jailed for non payment of costs in multiple cases over several years.
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A. B. Foster
Erie
Foster
Fittase
Kei Wellejus
Corry
Wellejns
Hediatric 6Tomey
Tine
Zoster
Small cyclone causes heavy damage in Pennsylvania
A wind driven deluge struck northwestern Pennsylvania near Corry yesterday afternoon. The Midway Lumber Company shed near Meadville was demolished and roof damaged for 200 feet. A cottage at Mendville toppled, telegraph lines failed, and Meadville was cut off for hours before service resumed. Warren County also reported high winds and damage.
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Pennsyvania
Midway Lumber Company
Meadville
West Mead Township
M. McArthur
Mendville
Conneaut Lake
Alga
Journal
Warren County
Credit relief to boost banks and jobs, says banker
Henry M. Mergiet of the American Institute of Banking predicts the $2,000,000,000 Reconstruction credit program will strengthen banks and restore confidence. He says unemployment will fall with spring and the building trades reopening, and that the Hoover plan will help return to prosperity.
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United Press
Piptsburgh
Idcom
Henry
Miergiet Chicinnai
American Institute of Banking
Hoover
Mergler
Center Effort Recirculating Hoarded Money War Drive
A 1932 UPI report from Chicago outlines a nationwide campaign dubbed the whirlwind drive to free credit by circulating hoarded cash. Led by Col Frank Knox and James Keeley with support from the U S Chamber of Commerce and American Legion, the effort mobilizes press banks and unions to move $1.5 billion in bonds and educate the public on credit to prevent bank withdrawals and panics.
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Homer Melos
Tndianapolis
Mckee
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The
American Legion
Three Drowned in Lake Erie Near Ashtabula Tragedy
A father John Kibimaki 43 his son Elmer 21 and Enoch Arkilander 55 drowned when a small fishing boat capsized in Lake Erie near Ashtabula during heavy waves last night. Witness Charles Hanalimem alerted coast guards after seeing the craft overturn while companions fought the surf.
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Erie
John Kibimaki
Jackson Avenue
Elmer Kibimaki
Enoch Arkilander
West 10Th Street
Charles Hanalimem
West Tenth Street
Roosevelt Enters Georgia Presidential Primary
Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York has formally entered his name in the Georgia presidential preference primary to be held March 23. The announcement came from Major John S. Cohen, Democratic national committeeman from Georgia.
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Unites Eres
Atlanta
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Georgia
John S. Cohen
Five Best Radio Entertainments Listed
Radio schedule highlights light opera gems on WABC CBS at 4 00. March of Time and Pa gwant on WABC CBS at 9 00. WIZ NBC carries Paul Whiteman's band at 10 00. WEAF NBC presents Theater of the Air at 10 30.
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Million Dollar Baltimore Distillery Seizure Highlight of Prohibition Era
Prohibition agents seized equipment valued at about half a million dollars in Baltimore marking the largest dry raid in the city’s history. The raid targeted a plant described as the most elaborate alcohol producing facility yet found there and fueled by authorities estimating a daily output near 20 000 gallons of mento.
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Baltimore
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United States
Hamilton Fish
New York
Erie
John Batton
Batton
Bilecki Found Guilty at Erie
Leo Bilecki, 28, of Erie, was convicted of second degree murder in the case of Thomas Zlotkowski, an Erie recluse, killed last August. Jury deliberated four hours before rendering the verdict. motion for a prescribed sentence was deferred as lawyers plan a new trial.
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Erie
Bilecki
Thomas Zlotknwski
Ming
Bileck
Democrats Split Over Roosevelt Battle in Pa.
Harrisburg Feb 12 Democrats in 83 central Pennsylvania counties meet to back Franklin D Roosevelt and block Alfred E Smith from controlling Pennsylvania's seven national convention delegates. A Roosevelt for President League will be formed with speakers from Stroudsburg and Philadelphia. Meanwhile Smith loyalists led by George M Douglas circulate petitions to place Smith on the primary ballot against Roosevelt, while Joe Guffey seeks petitions to nominate Roosevelt. The primary’s outcome will not bind delegates. The row has split the state party as secretary Edward Zimmennan and publicity chief Warren Van Byke resign in protest.
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United Press
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New York State
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvana
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Alfred B. Smith
Smith
Roosevelt
Empire State
Clarence Weary
Carlisle
Samuel Shull
Stroudshurz
H. A. Dougherty
Philadelphia
George M. Douglas
Happy Warriors
Joseph Guffey
Pittsburgh
Keystone
Edward Zimmerman
Warren van Byke
State
John R. Collins
Quash Indictment Against Bishop Cannon
Justice Proctor quashes the indictment of Bishop James Cannon Jr on charges under the corrupt practices act. The ruling sustains the demurrer and wipes out the case unless the government appeals and overturns the decision in higher courts.
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Washington
J. M. Proctor
District of Columbia Supreme Court
James Cannon, Jr
Cannon
Justice Proctos
Follies of 1492 at Corry Relief Benefit Charms Big Audience
A large crowd enjoyed the Corry Relief Fund benefit at the High School auditorium as the Kiwanis Rotary and other groups presented the Follies of 1492. Arch C Lyons and Walter H Scott produced the musical pageant mocking Ferdinand's court in 1492 with Arch Lyons as the court jester and Milton Brown as King Ferdinand. The cast included Mrs Arch Postiethwait as Queen Isabella and several local actors in key roles. The program featured musical and dance numbers by Rita Reister Horton J Davis Mrs Howard J Sheen and Merrill Wilcox. This opening performance promises more crowds tonight and tomorrow.
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Corry Relief
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Walter H. Scott
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Rotary
Spain
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Milton Brown
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Arch Postiethwait
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Chamberlain
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Jack Ruppersberger
Patio
Rita Reister
Horton J. Davis
Howard J. Sheen
Merrill Wilcox
Ruth French
Bonnie Pier
Frances Dean
Harvey Leveyre
Wright Named Ten Good Roads Assn Meeting
Harrisburg February 12 The executive office announced Governor Pinchot named five delegates to the United States Good Roads Association meeting in Miami Florida April 12 to 14 Those named are Samus S Lewis state secretary of highways W W Krebs Johnstown editor Johnstown Tribune Paul Wright Eric J Borton Weeks Philadelphia and Richard Haldeman Harrisburg Also Mrs Pest T Nolph Purxsutawney named to the greater Pennsylvania council Sweeney Candidate Greensburg Pa February 12 Anthir Sweeney editor Greensburg Morning Review and Daily Tribune andames F Torrance Westmoreland County Republican chairman announced their candidacy for delegates to the Republican national convention Mrs W Go Koomsa returned to her home in Clymer after a visit here
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Dee
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Miami
Fla
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Johnstown
Johnstown Tribune
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Eric
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Philadelphia
Richard Haldeman
Pest T. Nolph
Purxsutawney
Greater Pennsylvania
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Greensburg
Eanthir Sweeney
Greensburg Morning Review
Daily Tribune
Andames F. Torrance
Westmoreland County
Republica
Thousands Evacuated As War Rages Near Shanghai
Thousands flee as renewed bombardment strikes the International Settlement front in Shanghai. Reports from U S and British ministers describe tense peace talks with Chinese officials as Japanese forces shell Chi nese forts and university campuses. Intermittent sniper fire hinders rescue efforts and evacuations amid calls for stronger protests and immediate ceasefire actions.
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