Mass meeting urged to aid snowbound town of Silverton
Desperate efforts to avert hunger in Silverton Colorado as 1,750 residents face two week canned goods supply and 45 day railroad clearance to bring in aid. E B Allen, bank cashier, says fuel is running low and snow tunnels block 17 miles of rail with avalanches and sunwslides impeding relief. Local drive to organize a city wide war on hunger launches tonight at Municipal Building with plans for ward campaigns.
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United Press
Silyprton
E. B.allen
Silverton
Auverton
Durango
Allen
78 076 Persons Have Been Given Jobs
New York reports 78 078 jobs found during the United Action Group drive for a million jobs to combat the low mood war. The drive spans 83 communities in 19 states, with Minnesota leading at 16 communities and $8,266,510 pledged nationwide. Local leaders vow to enlist property owners for city improvements to provide work for the unemployed, aiming to mobilize volunteers in Corry and nearby areas. Former police chief Lea pure, 38, was arrested in Cleveland as a parole violator from a Pennsylvania reformatory.
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United Press
New York
United Action Group
Fotm
American Legion
American Federation of Labor
Association of
Minnesota
Minnellis
Cueveland
Leapure
Radio Schedule Highlights From NBC OBS Networks
Listing shows WJZ NBC at 8 30 Melody Moments and WABG OBS at 9 30 Fast Present plus WEAR NBC 6 30 Convert WABE OBS 10 00 vitality and WABE OBS 11 15 Colimusia Symphony Orchestra with times and network affiliations.
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WJZ
NBC
WABG
OBS
WABE
Colimusia
Symphony Orchestra
Basement Fire Threatens Center Street Block
Fire of undetermined origin broke out in the basement of the Daugherty Confectionery Store. Smoke spread to the nearby Foster Groceteria and upper apartments, but the blaze was eventually controlled with minimal damage, estimated around $200. The Groceteria remained open. A second fire incident involved an Auburn sedan near Hotel Corny, damaged by backfiring and extinguished with chemicals.
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Daugherty Confectionery
Foster Groceteria
Daugherty
Groce
Teria
Groceteria
Batley
Hotel Corny
Auburn
McElroy
Franklin woman awarded damages in auto collision case
Miss A Margaret Hunter of Franklin was awarded $19 934 in damages after an automobile collision that also killed her sister Katharine The suit was filed against West Ridge Transportation Company for $100
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Franklin
United Press
A. Margaret Hunter
Katherine
West Ridge Transportation Company
Bond case nears close in Pittsburgh federal court
In Pittsburgh on February 24 the Mayflower Hotel bonds faced questions as a safe investment though fraud was implied. Prosecutor Hartess argued the four defendants W J Moore and his sons Harold Kenneth and Charles knew the hotel lost money when issuing bonds. Brother C B Moore was acquitted by directed verdict Tate yesterday.
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C. B. Moore
W. J.moore
Tate
Fire at Penn Neckwear Shop idles fifty workers
Fire at the Penn Neckwear Shop in Erie destroyed the interior, causing about $25,000 in property loss and leaving six dozen workers out of work. A nearby explosion was reported, but flames were contained before spreading to a neighboring building.
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Erie
United Press Brig
Peb
Penn
Bremen
Injured Pennsylvania Railroad Worker Struck by Car
John Gaffney of West Church Street was seriously injured when struck by a Chevrolet coupe on Spartansburg pavement during a heavy snowstorm. He suffered a head cut and body bruises, was treated at Corry hospital, with condition improving, likely to be discharged soon.
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John Gaffney
West Church Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
Spartansburg
Gaffney
Fourth Ward
Earl Shaffer
Shaffer
Shuffer
Mr. Gaffney
Lo Corry Hospital
G. E. Bennett
Lewisburg Lawyer Cleared Of Charges
Lewisburg attorney and son of Federal Judge Albert Johnson was cleared today of illegal money use charges tied to the 1920 Snyder Union judicial district primaries. Judge Samuel Shull dismissed the charges against Johnson and seven supporters amid a district attorney plea.
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United Press
Middleburg
Mils Jon Johnson
Lewisburg
Albert Johnsson
Snyder-union Judicial District
Samuel Shull
Johnson
Whlle
Harry J. Sommers
Landing of Jap forces sparks neutral zone protest
United Press reports Shanghai clashes as Chinese defenders shell Japanese reinforcements near Lunghua Chenju rail stations. Japanese air raid damages platforms. Shanghai mayor Wu protests to US consul general Buyin Cunningham and warns of foreign evacuation. Chinese troops fortify Ghapei front while Tsai Ting Kai says Japanese offense halted until reinforcements arrive.
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Herbert R. Ekins
United Press
United Press Shanghai
Lunghua Sal
Chenju
Chenjul
Klangwan
Lunkhua
Whangpoo
Wu Teh-Chen
Shanghai
Cunningham
United States
Lroopa
Tazang
Ghapei
International Settlement
Kiangwan
Tsai Ting-Kai
19Th
Chinese Route Army
New York Show Girl Sues Bradfordite in 100000 Suit
Mil dred E. Goodman, a 28 year old New York show girl, sues her mother in law Mrs. Gussie Goodman of Bradford Pennsylvania in federal court for 100000. She alleges illegal divorce fraud and perjury, claiming husband Gerald Goodman, a New York stage director formerly of Bradford, deserted her in 1930 and the decree was obtained without notice. She cites unpaid alimony of 35 per week and a counter petition in McLean County Court pending decision.
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United Press
Pittssurgh
Mildred E. Goodman
New York
Gussie Goodman
Bradford
Gerald Goodman
McKeaneminty
Goodman
Betterton
Goodmen
New York Supreme Court
Mclean County
Al Smith to Attend Convention and Declare Views
Former Governor Alfred E. Smith says he will go to the Democratic national convention in Chicago in June. The report notes a looming split between Smith and Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York as they clash over the presidential nomination and party leadership, signaling a historic battle and Smith’s renewed political posture.
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Raymond Clappur
Washington
United Press
Alfred F. Smith
New York
Smith
Raymond Glapper
United Press Star
Alfred &. Smith
United Press Today
Chicago
Frupitin
Roosevelt
New York State
Congress Cuts Treasury and Post Office Measures
Washington February 24 Congress cut government spending in the Treasury and Post Office budgets. The two departments face a total annual appropriations of 1 059 398 562, with 22 million under budget estimates. Next year spending rises to 1 161 687 917 due to war debts and related obligations. Major cuts include 12 million for Treasury construction and 8 million for Post Office mail transport and clerical costs, with several smaller reductions across services.
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United Press
Washington
Treasury and
Post Office
Hopyer
Treasury
Post Ofice
Treasury Department
Post
Timder
Brie Boy Struck by Car Fatally Hurt in Hamet
A Brie boy named Brie, Joseph Romanowicz, died at Hamet Hospital after being struck by a car last night while running into the street. He suffered head and internal injuries. The driver, Frank Zurich of Rte, said he could not avoid the collision.
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United Press
BRIE
Joseph Romanowicz
M. Frie
Hamet
Frank Zurich
Rte
Himes Sentenced At Erie For False Pretense Charge
Harold Himes aged 19 of Meadville was sentenced at Erie for false pretenses connected with a check swindle. Judge A P Rossiter ordered a five dollar fine and an indeterminate period at Huntingdon reformatory. Himes mother pleaded for leniency. cousin Henry Himes received 2.5 to 5 years for breaking and entering and assault in Crawford county. Also reported is a Pittsburgh case where Harry J Wagner was found dead from carbon monoxide in a home garage.
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Harold Himes
Meadville
Erie
A. P. Rossiter
Huntingdon Reformatory
Rossiter
Himes
Henry Himes
Crawford
Western Penitentiary
Soight
Crayford
Pittsburgh
Harry J. Wagner
West View
Tale of 90 Foot Whale Hauls Sea Toy in Cape May Tale
CAPE MAY New Jersey February 24 Captain Ese Boies master of the fishing smack Sea Toy and a teetotaller tells the groggy Cape May fishing colony of a ninety foot whale that towed his boat so fast the timbers heated. He says the creature surfaced with a snout bite and struck a streak past them, nearly dragging them to Davey Jones's locker before the crew cut the line and fired the cannon. The tale, while extraordinary, comes from a sober, churchgoing skipper in midwinter.
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Unites Press
Cape May
N. J
Ese Boies
Sea Toy
Ashing
Cap'n Bojes
Baron Muncheesen
Jersey
Useen
Davey Jones
Tharé
Japan Charged With Violating Nine Power Treaty
Secretary Stimson declares the United States will uphold an open door policy and accuses Japan of violating the Kellogg Briand Pact and the Nine Power Treaty. He argues faithful observance would have prevented turmoil in China, including Manchuria and Shanghai, and defends open competition in China.
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Stimson
United States
Far East
Joseph H. Baird
United Press
Washington
Secu Tay
Japra
Chins
Niys
Pacific
Thetares
Treiwent
Ghitenalle
John Hay
Wis
Chaitiar Borah
Senate
China
Stinson
Manchuria
Shanghai
wWe
Japan
Messrs
Hay
Hughes
Chris
Another Gang Murder Reported In Pittsburgh Hill District
February 24 Pittsburgh reporting the discovery of Pietro Pileget, 45, with two bullet wounds in the heel. The body lay in the street after a van scene, with residents hearing two sharp sounds prior to police arrival. Investigators suspect links to underworld rackets.
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Pittsburgh
Pietro Pileget
Hill
Herbert Abrams
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