Woman's Heroic Act Saves Life of Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt, president elect, leaves Miami for New York after a dramatic assassination attempt. A woman shielded him, saving his life, as Mayor Cermak and others were wounded. Mrs. W L Gross of Miami is credited with halting the killer. Roosevelt visits hospital before boarding a train.
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Frederick A. Storm
United Press
Miame
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Anton Carmark
Chicago
Jost Pight
Joseph H. Gill
Margaret Kris
Newari
N.d
William Sinnbtt
News York
Avid Russell Caldwell
Wibuda
Giuseppe’ Zanyaya
Cermak
Miami
W.L. Gross
Roosevelt
Cross
Hey
Manisu
Vincent Astor
Nourmanal
Southern
Briely
Mayor Cermak Wounded in Attempt on Roosevelt
Chicago Mayor Anton J. Cermak lies seriously wounded after an assassination attempt on President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt. Doctors report he is resting more comfortably but remains in danger as surgeons decide on further treatment. Roosevelt, travelling aboard the presidential train, described the event and his gratitude to onlookers.
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United Press
Cermak
Chicago
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Wah
Miami
Bla
Anil Cermak
Mirh Sassen
J. M. Snyder
B. S. Nichol
D. W. Hutson
Bia
Ruaseveil
Miyor
Anton J. Germais
Che
Kidmeys
Ohana
Joseph H. Gill
Plarida Power and Light Company
William Sinnat
New York
Roosevelt
SuWy
Anton Cernish
Fire Damages Roof in Two-Family House
A roof fire at a two family house owned by Mrs. Milder B. Hodges at the corner of Washington and West Wayne caused about 700 dollars in damage before flames were put out. The roof of the building was badly damaged and the owners assisted by Mr and Mrs Falpie.
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Milder B. Hodges
Washingon
Weal
Wayne
Senate votes repeal of 18th Amendment
The Senate voted 63 to 23 to repeal the 18th Amendment, sending the measure to the House where Speaker Garner aimed to test it Monday. wets predict Senate approval, House passage, and state submission before March 13.
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Senate
Washington
House
Garner
Boettcher Kidnapping Dominates Michigan and Police Debate
Denver reports say Charlés Boettcher's family contemplates surrender to ransom demands as police and family weigh terms. In Detroit, Governor Grostenoth urges banks to pay a state bailout to end financial chaos amid a bank moratorium and selective reopenings.
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Boettcher
Michigan
Comstock
Denver
Colo
Charlés Boettcher
St We Boettcher
Otilel
Young
Believic
Claud Tieetichar
United Press
Detroit
Willam A. Gomstoth
Fred
Lansing
Ieir
Union Guardian Trust Company
Watroll Grenring
Howie
Werranld
Singh
Secret Service Tightens Guard for Hoover Roosevelt Inauguration
Washington dispatch reports doubled protection for President Hoover and President-elect Roosevelt after an assassination attempt in Miami. Officials vow no change in inaugurations plans for March 4 despite security concerns and calls for extra safeguards.
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United Press
Washington
Secret Service
Hoover
Roosevelt
Miami
Benatar J. Hamilton Lewis
Iiligld
Cary Grayson
Roosavelt
Grayson
White House
Curls
Garner
Lepie
Cermak
City Kiwanis Back Hospital Aid Plan
The Kiwanis Club approved city and per capita tax funding to Corry hospital. The plan includes a $600 monthly city aid for five years, a $6,000 loan to cover emergency expenses, and a $1 per capita tax levy to sustain operation, with Dr N P Gillette as guest speaker.
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Croy
Corry Hospital
Kiwanis Club
Service Club
NP. Gillette
Arrests Made For Violation Of Through Highway Laws
Corporal Vaughn announced arrests in Erie Union City and Keat Corry for failing to stop before entering arterial roads. Offenders face charges under the through highway provision of state vehicular code with warnings to motorists to carry extra headlight bulbs for nighttime visibility.
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Vaughn
State Highway Patrol
Harrisburg
Erie
Union City
Keat Corry
Allenton
Taxpayers' Union Opposes Corry Hospital Proposal
Members of the Corry Taxpayers' Union rejected a petition from the hospital board seeking support for a city loan to aid the hospital and boost progress in the profession amid a shift from earlier specialization trends.
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Taxpayers’ Union
Ins
Corry
Gunfire and arrests across multiple cities headline chaotic day
Reports from Miami describe charges of assault and attempted murder against Giuseppe Zangara linked to an attack on Roosevelt. In Tokio Dr Thomas Baty backs Japan to retain Pacific islands. Clearfield police hold Frank Butera in the McCall case. In Bucharest Romanian troops fire on workers at Hinata rail shops, four killed and many wounded. In Geneva and Paris governments debate wartime moves amid global tension. Brazil mills focus on jungle frontier amid border skirmishes with Peru. Amazon region tensions rise.
Bank Bandits Captured After $30000 HoldUp
Philadelphia police killed the gang leader during the Ambler National Bank robbery and arrested accomplices after the $30000 heist. Investigators tracked the robbers to Philadelphia streets and recovered the stolen money and weapons.
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Philadelphia
Shurey
First National Bank
Ambler
Sanué R. Hort
Cazhier
Tank
Amibier Tunis Pruea
Faye Ec
Yulee
Ley
Meney
Philadephia
Willian Capei
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Cal
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Rogay
Highway Patrol
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Rhosevelt
Tokio
Thomas Baty
Japan
Pacific
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DuBois
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