Fire at Sacred Hearts Orphanage Rescued 200 Children
Kingston New York dispatch reports quick actions by about six sisters saved more than 200 children as a fire swept a dormitory at Sacred Hearts Orphanage on West Park Road. Aware by 2 am, staff woke children and guided them to safety in the administration building as fire crews faced icy ponds and strong winds.
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Ny United Press
Kingston
Sacred Hearts Orphanage
West Park
Slater
Pinchot Blocks $1,000,000 County Road Program
Erie county lawmakers warn federal aid for lake front roads may shrink as Governor Pinchot demands all projects cost no more than $30,000 per mile. Local officials say only a small share of the money may reach Erie due to the price cap and required grade crossing elimination. They seek approvals for Beaverdam Wattsburg and other proposed routes while township projects await state authorization and contracts.
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Erie County
Lake Front
Pinchot
John H. King
Lewis
Erie
Asemblyman King
Beaverdam
Wattsburg
Tie County
Thomas Frame
Franklin
Jeri
Misher
Jane Ist
Corry
Spartansburg
Spring Creek
Crawford County
Spartanis Imogeine
Urge Holding Groups Be Under I C C Control
Walter M. Splawn urged prompt legislation to give the Interstate Commerce Commission jurisdiction over railroad holding companies. The report, the most detailed on railroad ownership, lists 30 top stockholders per railroad and interlocking directorates. He recommended broadening the inquiry to include all holding companies in interstate commerce and considering legislative action to require approval of property acquisitions.
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United Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
House
Interstate Commerce Committee
Walter M. W. Splawn
Texas University
Parker
Splayn
Congress
Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission Accounting Inspection and
Blaze Claims Two Children and Injures Four in Chicago
A frame house fire in Chicago early today killed two children aged eight and three and wounded their parents and two other siblings. The mother Anna Havlicek and father Robert, both 38, rescued the family by leaping from a second story window onto a passing truck as smoke overwhelmed them. Fire officials say an explosion preceded the blaze and the family, nearly destitute, faced total loss before emergency crews arrived.
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United Press
Chicago
Anna Havlicek
Robert
Eniree
Nome
Dorothy
Iister
Letters Awarded to 56 Junior High Pupils
Fifty six pupils at the Junior High received letters at a morning ceremony. The awards reflect a point system for scholarship citizenship and extracurriculars. The program included a flag salute a violin solo by Max Harvey remarks by principal Hiold G Wolfe and presentations by J H school staff.
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Max Harvey
Today’s Five Best Radio Entertainments
Radio listings show WABC CBSetwork at 7:00 p.m. Morton Downey and orchestra on NEC network. WEAR presents drama and literature at 7:00 p.m. Wiz NEG network 7:20 p.m. Pull Cook on NEC network at 7:20. 8:30 p.m. Ginyn Gab on NEC network with Magnificent Lopez and orchestra at 12:00.
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WABC
Morton Downey
Confessed Torch Murder Suspect Held for Exam
Charles A. Simpson, 21, confessed to the torch murder of Mes. Albina Voorhiles at a grocery store, according to police. He reportedly slugged the elderly woman, ransacked the shop, poured oil on her and set her afire, then dragged her as flames arose. Simpson’s father owns the store building. he showed little remorse.
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United Press
San Francisco
Charles A. Simpson
Pijlce
Mes
Albina Voorhiles
Simpson
Rudy Vallee Voice Sparks Domestic Shooting
In Kansas City on February 20, William J. Welch challenged his wife over radio listening. Mrs Welch borrowed a revolver from a neighbor and shot him. Welch is in critical condition, with the assault described as stemming from the quarrel over the crooning radio program.
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Kansas City
Rudy Vallee
William J. Welch
Counter Revolution Breaks Out in Peru
In Lima on February 20 a group of about sixty armed civilians and military men attempted to seize government power at Callao port. Guards repelled the incursion, leaving rebels to retreat to the Real Felipe fort. A proclamation acknowledged counter revolution was not yet crushed and warned traitors amid ongoing government measures.
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United Press
New York
Lima
Callao
Real Felipe
Sisiclyea Geren
Woman Globe Flier May Span Atlantic
The Hon Mrs Victor Bruce, finishing a 20000 mile world flight, announced plans for a trans Atlantic attempt to arrive in Buenos Aires for a British trade show. She would fly London to Cape Town and Rio de Janeiro, possibly borrowing a machine, and would go solo as on her world tour.
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United Press
Croydon Atrdromh
England
Victor Bruce
Buenos Aires
Bric
Oil Compromise Referred To House Ways And Means
Washington aides report a compromise measure for oil industry protection has been drafted by administration and practitioners and sent to the House Ways and Means Committee. In Springfield Miss Calvin Coolidge may be offered head of New England dairy industry at a salary nearly triple his presidential pay. In Elkton 250 poisoned by tainted food prompt emergency medical calls. Longworth signs veterans loan bill as Congress convenes. Hoover nominates Gunnar Nordhye for Minnesota federal judge ship. Zurich avalanche kills seven in Plata hotel. two bodies recovered.
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House
Ways and Means
Gal
Daily Post
Springfield
Miss
Calvin Soolidge
New England
United States
Elkton
D. D
Hoover
Senate
Minnesota
Gunnar H. Nordhye
State District Court
Zurich
Plata
Counterfeiter Sentenced to Atlanta Prison
Pittsburgh report: Sebasting Passalacqua of Brooklyn is to serve two years in Atlanta Federal Penitentiary for passing $20 counterfeit bills in Cambria and Somerset counties. He pleaded guilty to a one count charge after a jury indictment, as imposed yesterday by Judge F. P. Schooonmeker in Federal Court.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Passalacqua
Brooklyn
Atlanta
Cambria
Som— Synet
F. P. Schoommeker
Fedérs
Sehoon
Lso
New Pennsylvnia Fisheries Commissioner Visits Corry Hatchery
M Deibler, newly appointed state commissioner of fisheries by Governor Pinchot, conducted a thorough inspection at the Suite Fish Hatchery west of Corry. He praised the Corry facility and A G Buller for smooth operation, then planned to inspect the Tionesta hatchery after visits to Erie and Union City.
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M. Deibler
Corry Hatchery
M Deibler
New State
Corry
Iewelry
Pennsylvanie
Deibler
Gilford Pinchot
Nathan R. Buller
A.G. Buller
Scott Guilty of Manslaughter in Eris Trial
Eris Feb 20 Scott aged 45 convicted of voluntary manslaughter for killing George Hermat 52 hotel proprietor last December. Jury deliberated nearly seven hours before verdict. Sentence range five to ten years. Parole or fine possible. court retains discretion. Judge W Hirt deferred sentence to Monday morning. Attorneys to seek new trial.
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Eris
Wailer Scott
George Hermat
Scott
W. ©. Hirt
Mother and Three Children Die in Apparent Gas Asphyxiation
Mrs Katherine Fodrocaki, 40, and her children Elisabeth 6 Joseph 8 and John 4 months were found dead in their home from apparent gas asphyxiation. The elder son Paul 10 discovered them on returning from school.
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Ind
Katherine Fodrocaki
Elisabeth
Il Seph
John
Paul
Line
Compromise on Muscle Shoals Faces Presidential Veto
Washington Feb 2 A bipartisan effort seeks a new Muscle Shoals compromise to run the Alabama project through government operation. House Republicans anticipate a veto by President Hoover, hoping to derail the Norris bill while Democrats and many Republicans back the plan. Conference leaders set a vote after debate as the long-sought nitrate plant issue looms over the farm policy question.
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House
Thomas L. Stokes
United Press
Washington, Fen
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Haise Wuay
Poors
Govertine
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Coolidge
Senate
Wurzbach
Repa
Tex
Longworth
Congress
Expected Veto May Be Deferred Several Days
Washington reports indicate President Hoover may defer veto on the measure for four or five days to allow review. Treasury Secretary Mellon and other officials reportedly favor a careful assessment before action. Senate opposition and White House signals suggest a possible pocket veto if adjournment nears.
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United Press
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Pasgel
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White House
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Norets
Nebr
Senate
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Youthful Detroit Gang Nabbed Amid Taxicab Kidnapping
Detroit police arrested seven youths, three trapped in a stolen taxicab with the driver bound, after a cruiser spotted the car. Suspects Ballant, Dulepano, and Benstin were seized, with others later nabbed at home. Police say the group confessed to multiple robberies and one hijacking. Dulepano claimed ties to Chicago gang leader Al Capone through a nephew.
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Governor Sanders
Dward Ballant
Derre
Dulepano
Jack Benstin
Gatupants
Sim Bond
I Fisher
Joseph Salvo
William Lescoe
Talepano
Chicago
Seateface
al Capone
Bluett Dies in Philadelphia After Brief Illness
Bluett, wife of a former Speaker of the state House of Representatives, died after three brief illnesses at her home in Philadelphia. Her husband now serves as a judge of the municipal court.
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Bluett
Philadelphia
State House of Representatives
Fires Overwhelm Buckley Apts and Eagle Shoe Store
Feb 20 reading Miss Gettis fainted from smoke as Buckley apartment blaze forced eight families to street. Two firemen also overcome while battling Eagle Shoe Store fire. Total damage pegged at about $60,000 with $35,000 and $25,000 losses for the apartment and the stores respectively.
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Eagle Shoe
Alps
Du Pont wife found dead from car monoxide fumes
Wilmington February 20 Mrs Eugene E Du Pont wife of a Ti DuPont director was found dead in a studio above an old garage on her country estate. Authorities believe she died from carbon monoxide fumes from her automobile after the car was left running in the garage. The tragedy occurred late at night and the cause is under investigation.
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Del
Eugene E. du Pont
Wits
Tha Ti DuPont
Nemoura Company
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