Detective Wall Testifies in Monaghan Murder Trial
A Uniontown detective with a mutilated face and crippled hand testified about Frank C. Monaghan leaning over him with a knife and slashing him after Miss Dean tried to intervene. Wall described guiding Monaghan to the back seat, presenting his scars to the jury, and recounting the stabbing in a case tied to the Stacey Gunderman murder and a broader high-profile trial.
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Somerset
Stacey Gunderman
Frank C. Monaghan
Monaghan
John C. Wall
Uniontown
Cunderman
Gunderman
Aninse
Ayeleferae
Hw ‘Alli
James Reilly
Tenia
Reilly
Dniantown
Gunnellsville
Charles J. Margittl
Wall
Miss Dean
Sulie
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Muunsel
John Buggan
Pennsylenia
Joe George W. Maxey
Uniontown Hospital
Duggan
Bertillon
Five Point Farm Aid Programs Outlined for Congress
United Press reports the Roosevelt administration presented a five point farm aid plan to Congress. The program aims to stabilize farm incomes protect consumers and conserve land. Key elements include an ever normal granary insurance for crops tenant farmer relief flood and drought protection and expanded soil conservation authority.
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Roosevelt
Fred 0. Bailey
United Press
Washington
Congress
Battle on warship leaves one dying nine hurt
A naval blast aboard a warship near San Diego injures nine crew members and leaves one dead. Admiral Hepburn orders an inquest and a formal inquiry into the disaster as the vessel undergoes investigation.
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SAN Dado
Cal
VaLdesbarp
Arthur
Hepburn
Baburday Tk
Hip
Page Wight
Clash at Fansteel plant ends in injuries to deputies
A two hour siege at the Fansteel Metallurgical plant near Waukegan ended with 140 police and sheriff's deputies failing to dislodge about 100 sit-down strikers. Two deputies were seriously injured, one by an exploding tear gas canister. Officials, including Mayor July Dratey and State Labor Councilor Patrick Callor, urged peaceful resolution as crowd noises and bottle threats filled the siege.
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Strenuons
William H. Lawrence
United Press
Waukegan
Sherif
Fansteel Metallurgical Corporation
Here
Sheriff's
Pocite
Omeesitanyner
Walt
LS. Deparkienk
Pengo
Chica
July Dratey
Chicago
Jovatus
Emabaltin
Company of Heirs
Tiuravy
Tor Patrick Calloh
Levy Doolittle
Amalaanalytrom, Steel and Put
Fabion Reengalllin
Far Apart on Miners Scale in Wage Talks
New York Feb 19 The United Mine Workers representing 400000 miners and soft coal operators from eight states remained far apart in wage and working agreement negotiations as existing contracts near expiration on March 41. A panel of eight operators and 15 miners representatives was formed after two general discussions, each side holding equal voting power, to try to bridge the gaps with no immediate harmony in sight.
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United Press
New York
United Mine Workers
Couple Rescued After 55 Days Snowbound in Utah
In Kanab Utah Carl Cox and his wife, snowbound for 55 days, were rescued and back in civilization. Mrs Cox, an expectant mother, appeared unharmed by the long imprisonment. They were saved last night by R. P arty, Alan Parks Company supervisor, and Curly Trosper, a National Parks Service ranger.
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United Press
Kanab
Utah
Carl Cox
Civilization
Three Michigan fugitives hunted after prison break
Jackson Michigan February nineteenth lawmen widened highway blocks to the Michigan Indiana line as state police and county officers hunted three convicts who escaped from the state prison for Southern Michigan shortly after six in the morning. Details of the breakout were not immediately clear though the men were believed to have slipped away after morning roll call.
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United Press
Jackson
Mich
Michigan-Indiana
Michi- 1
Five injured in two-car crash near Spartansburg
A collision two miles southwest of Spartansburg on Route 77 sent three people to Corry with critical injuries, one likely fatal, and six others with minor hurts. Among the injured were Glenn Snapp, 43, and Charles Mitchell, 18, both from Spartansburg area, plus Albert Snyder, 88, Meadville, all treated at Corry hospital.
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St. Agatha’s
Meadville
Spartansburg
Merchants’ Corners
Noral Auto Neelden
Corry Hospital
Glenn Snapp
Bradford
Charles Mitehell
Stewart Strest
Masdville
Albert Snyier
Hehnoz Aventig
Willis Northrop
R. D
W. H. Earnest
Phillip A. Northrop
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Lawrence Antolun
Chancery Lane
Church Run
Titusville
J. W. Blythe
Highway Patrol
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Blythe
Church Run Road
Spartensburg
St. Agatha's
Sparta
Mitchell
Snyder
Deeb
Snapp
Phillip Northrop, Jr
Ford
R. W. Webb
PWA Program Expanded in Pennsylvania to 1.75 Million
Gov George H Bagle announces Pennsylvania will receive full PWA funding for its institutional building program totaling 1.75 million. Funds come from WPA and PWA allocations with low interest loans and wage provisions. President Roosevelt directs assurances of additional support to complete state projects amid ongoing national relief efforts.
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Harrisburg
George H. Bagle
FWA
Washington
Rarie
Philacelphia
Roosevelt
PWA
Pennsylvania
Elks Initiate 25 New Members in Corry Meeting
Twenty five new members were received into Corry Lodge No. 1 during the regular meeting at the club home on North Cumberland Street. Officers conferred the first and second degrees on the class. A program featured talks by lodge officers, members, and visitors, followed by a luncheon. About 125 people attended the event.
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Corry Inge
P. O. Wills
North Cunderstreet
New England Strikes May Affect 267 000 Workers
Boston February 18. Strikes proposed by CIO affiliates threaten two major New England industries employing 267000 people. The United Shoe and Leather Workers Union plans a 17 000 strong walkout Tuesday if Lynn, Salem, Lowell, Newburyport and Marblehead shoemakers grant a 15 percent wage increase. The United Textile Workers threaten a 10 percent pay cut and workload reduction, risking 210000 Parsons losing work.
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CIO
New England
United Shoe and Leather Workers’ Union
Lynn
Sar
Lowell
Newburyport
Malhorn
United Textile Workers of America
Earle May Names 24 New Pennsylvania Judges
The legislature considers new common pleas judgeships as lawmakers debate temporary appointments by the governor. George H. Barthe would enable 21 appointments, with salaries totaling about 275 dollars. Names include Ayres, Bradley, Wimberland, Rovanta, Turner, and Allwood. People would elect judges in November. Some senators urge reducing one judgeship per county now.
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Nugh McNeill
United Press
Hartisburg
Snow Wold
Pennylvania
George H. Barte
Ayrs
Dostah P. Bradley
Common Pleas
John J. Maluski
Calabria
W. J. Mroe
Lawrence
Revolt Claim Nets 240 Loyalists in Spain
French Spanish frontier report says 240 volunteers from the fourth battalion of the international brigade supporting the loyalists rioted in Valencia after being refused orders to return to their company. They allege executions occurred before the French consul intervened.
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Hendaye
Burgos
Seville
International Brigade
Valencia i
Lesdera
Valencia
Navy Move To Obtain Steel For Warship Building
Government announces plan to obtain a reliable steel supply for naval construction. President Ree details efforts to secure steel for wartime programs, with tax and labor measures discussed to support production.
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NAVY
United Press
Wabselntgon
Lotayr
Tee
Aemmince
Gren Brilsim
Rohswoort
Te Walst-Healyyaci
Hosavorai
Pr Davids Estiniinhas
Del Campo Admits Marriage After Prolonged Denial
Mansier Martinez Del Campo confessed his marriage to Mary Astor after hours of denial. He said he will return to Hollywood within two weeks to continue his film career. He spoke of his deep love for his father and remained vague about the elopement period to Yuma and Aziz before traveling to Mexico City.
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William Lander
United
Mexico City
Mansier Martinez del Campo
Mary Astor
Martinez del Campo
Misa Astor
Yuma
Aziz
Farrell Steel Plant to Reopen at Mercer Works
Pittsburgh February 19 The Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corp Mercer works at Farrell Pennsylvania will be reconditioned and reopen within four weeks creating 450 jobs. The plant inactive for over two years will cost about 100000 to refurbish with C A Ferguson named general superintendent of Farrell tin mills to oversee Mercer operations.
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Pittsburgh
Caregle-Illnois Steel Corporation
Mercer
Farrell
C. A. Ferguson
Farrell Tin Mills
Dust storms ease in southwest as farmers hope for rain
The United Press reports in Kansas City on February 19 that dust storms across the southwest grew less severe today. Farmers who have seen their fields stripped of cover await a weather break likely to bring rain.
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Kansas City
Three Briettes File Bankruptcy Pleas in Pittsburgh
Threa Brie residents filed petitions in federal court seeking bankruptcy relief. Liabilities and assets are listed for Frank J Brady Construction and Josephine Brady, with debts totaling over nineteen thousand dollars and assets around eight thousand for one filer, plus another case detailing separate liabilities and assets.
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Pittsburgh
Barks Sywney
Lee M. Simons
Raetin
Fisher
Frank J. Brady
Hig
Josephine Brady
Zincun
Kane Man Held for Emporium Robbery
Samuel Montgomery, 27, of Kane, Pa., was identified by a drug store clerk as the man who robbed an Emporium, escaping with about $80. Montgomery was apprehended by state troopers at Kane.
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Samuel Montgomery
Kane
Pay
Montgomery
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