Urgent plea for aid for homeless Pless family
A blazing kitchen explosion left Mr and Mrs Charles Pless and nine children homeless with possessions lost and only the clothes they wore. Salvation Army and local relief groups urged donations and arranged a truck to collect clothing and essentials for the family now staying with relatives. A wildfire of pleas across the district called for clothing, furniture, and monetary contributions to support the six adults and seven children through the emergency period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess
Charles Pless
B. G. Jones
Pines
KepHart Quits Senate Race for Harmony
United Press reports Philadelphia Republican Cooke formally entered the GOP nomination for the U.S. Senate seat held by Democrat Gulley after former Chief Justice Kep hart withdrew. The move leaves Cooke as the main contender with potential primary risk only if Gilford Pinchot announces, while Democratic leaders resist early primary pressure. Temperatures plunged across Pennsylvania as a severe cold wave produced subzero readings, ice jams on the Allegheny River, and at least two deaths from exposure, prompting authorities to urge use of main highways and caution for motorists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Philadelphia
Jiy Cooke
GOP
U. S. Selle
Joseph P. Gulley
Cooke
John A. Kephart
State Supreme Court
Kephart
U. S
David A. Reed
Pittsburgh
Gilford Pinchot
Sahied Shial Sware
Fats
Harrisburg
Demarale
David Ls. Lawrence
Fo Wessure
Joseph FP. Guffey
Democratic State Committee
Lawrence
Corry
Weather Bureau
Midwest
Willemove
J. Want 4A
P. Howard Tannery Company
onipsHeh
Jy Warner
Callie Sara Kane
Sec Lon Tee
Aleegheny River
Farkers Landing
Allegheny River
Pennsylvinia
Scotland Yard probes blast and fire at Waltham Abbey
United Press dispatch reports Scotland Yard took charge of the Waltham Abbey blast and fatal fire amid wartime sabotage fears. Files in Britain hint at plots involving Irish Republicans and Nazis, but no solid leads emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Alex Morris
United Press
Real
Oceuvre
London
Gibbstown
New Jersey
Adolf Hitlen
Helsinki
Haentva Salla
Europe
Finland
Arctic
Salla
Red
Matkafaervi
Kemi
Russia
Sweden
Norway
Moscow
Ex-resident of Lotisville Takes Own Life
Mrs. Hamiel Smith Groves of Wilson Hollow near Jamestown, 39, shot herself yesterday. Crippled and in declining health for years, she was found dead in her home shed room. Coroner Samuel T. Bowers said death was self-inflicted. Survived by parents Nathaniel and Bh Lottsville, four brothers and three sisters. Funeral set for Sunday at Lottsville home. remains at Bowers Funeral Home in Jamestown until tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiel Smith Groves
Wilson Hollow
Jamestown
Samuel T. Bowers
Groves
Ted
Nathaniel Smiva
Lubaville
Charles Smith
Lettsville
Merrill Smith
Bear Imke
Merle Smith
Byrd Antarctic Cruiser Mishap Reported
A radio message from Byrd's expedition described a near disaster as the cruiser toppled and plunged during the return from Antarctica. The incident, involving the $100,000 plant mow cruiser OE AU, prompted concerns over safety and the crew's condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BNOW
Washington, Jey
Byrd
America
Northian A
Ainzéiagh
Browder Seen in Moscow Passport Fraud Trial
A Communist witness testified in New York today that Earl Browder traveled in Moscow on several occasions with a passport in his own name. The government presents Bedacht as a key witness to support charges Browder committed passport fraud, facing up to ten years in prison and a $4,000 fine.
New Berkley Plant Opens On First Avenue
The Berkley Engineering Company on First Avenue begins daily operation in a remodeled Peck property. It employs six to eight mechanics now with plans to grow. The plant makes electric controls and power drives for machinery and offers design and experimental services. Lawrence Berkley oversees operations as local business leaders show interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkley Engineering Company
First Avenue
Thomson and Bibow Maplé Products Company
East
Washington Street
Peck
Berkley Company
Cleveland,c
Lawrence Berkley
Clerry
Public Utility Panel Sets Hearing on Trucking Rates
Harrisburg January 19 The Public Utility Commission announced a hearing for January 23 to consider proposed minimum rates rules and regulations governing intrastate motor trucking of household goods in Pennsylvania as submitted by the Interstate motor carriers board. The effort aims to establish uniform rates deemed reasonable and non discretionary for truck transport services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New United Prean
Harrisburg
Public Utility” Commission
Pennsylvania
Intrastate Motor Tarriers Board
Piasaiflea
Ries
Wreck probe expands to West Pittsburgh rail collision
The Interstate Commerce Commission and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad officials joined a probe into the Head of coal freight train collision near West Pittsburgh yesterday night. Three men were killed in the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Interstate Commerce” Commission
Foraner
Baltimora
Ohio
West Pittsburgh
Baby Slayer Held Without Bail in Norristown
Benjamin McCabe, 22, of Langdale, Pa., was held today without bail for the grand jury by a coroner's jury. They heard his alleged confession to smothering a baby in an implied attempt at kidnapping. The WPA worker had previously pleaded guilty to a disorderly charge in connection with the baby's death on New Year’s Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aniem
Norristown
Benjamin’ McCabe
Langdale
Wie
McCabe
WPA
No Shortage of Gas Reported in City Amid Cold Weather
Officials at Pennsylvania Gas Co Corry office refuted rumors of gas shortages or pressure drops. Continuous charts show pressure maintained within one tenth ounce of two ounces daily. Company says gas supply ample for domestic and industrial use regardless of weather or demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ennsylvania Gas Company
Iis
Corry
Hig Company
West Main Street
Special Legislature Session Seen Inevitable in Pennsylvania
United Press reports a special session to replenish Pennsylvania relief funds is likely between the primaries and the Republican national convention. Leaders expect tax plans tied to the relief budget, with timing ranging from late April to May, as officials balance finances and political schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Elwood J. Turner
Ieaders
Etwaed B
Farmer Vermis Allen Found Dead In Barn Hanging
The body of Vermis Allen, a 3 year old farmer from the Wattsburg area near Phillipsville, was found hanging in his barn after a despondent act. Relatives said he had contemplated the act for some time, and neighbors reported he appeared in good spirits earlier that day. He is survived by six siblings and three grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermis Allen
Wattsburg
Phillipsville
Allen
Harriet Little
Bootleg coal plan eyed after stabilization proposal approved
Harrisburg January 19 Governor James approved with minor changes an anthracite industry stabilization plan urged by operators and the United Mine Workers. A Mines Department report says bootleg coal sales are rising. Details were withheld. an advisory committee representing the United Mine Workers, mining companies, and the federal government would oversee voluntary production levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unitea Eres
Harrisburg
Arthur H. James
Miners’ Union
Mines Départment
John Ira Thomas
United Mine Workers of America
Wit
Tewaa Turfiter
British Planes Sink Nazi Submarine In North Sea
Paris dispatch reports British planes sank a German submarine in the North Sea during a gale. French military quarters say German infantry attacked the Vosges sector aiming to surprise French outposts but were repulsed after sharp forest skirmishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
North Sea
Pa Ti
Vosges
Water Station Upgrade Talk At City Meeting
City council fire officials and rural representatives meet at the Municipal building at 8 tonight to discuss extending a water station network to outlying areas to aid rural fire protection. Officials will seek approval for buying additional hose to reach distant dwellings and strengthen intermunicipal response.
Huge state fair draws 10 close at Pennsylvania show
Harrisburg dispatch reports the 24th annual Pennsylvania farm products show highlighted a youth driven display with babies and young handlers amid the competition. The day closes as a 10th annual rind mite tournament and a later Marlburg horse show takes over the million dollar event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thistross Harrigburg
Baby Neeves
Pennsylvania Farm Products
Yesterdy
Wetlvitles
Penper
Condition of Senator Borah Grows Weaker
Washington reports Senator William E Borah grew weaker amid a cerebral hemorrhage that struck Tuesday morning His secretary said at 930 am that the veteran statesman was very critically ill and losing strength Doctors warned there was no hope for recovery Borah, a Senate veteran since 1907, has been in a coma since the attack as Congress adjourned and the capital watched for a possible miracle
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
William E. Borah
Gera Rubin
Borah
Senate
No Epidemic Indicated In Corry Amid Illness Report
Officials say Corry shows no outbreak of any disease. An infant son of Mr and Mrs Lage Capwell of East Main Street was ill with a fever and the family has another child ill with influenza like symptoms. Measles and chickenpox appear limited and only scattered cases reported nearby. Scarlet fever mentioned in Union City and nearby towns but conditions remain generally normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sealey Officer Flanigan
AIX
Lage Capwell
East Man
Union City
Chicken Pox Flareup at Columbus
Several new cases of chicken pox have developed in Columbus over the past week. Health officials urge vigilance as monitoring continues and families take precautions to limit spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ific
Britain
Germany
Loy
Sania
Stettin
Berlin
Switz
Italy
Budorie
Igoslavia
Hungary
Romania
Bulgaria
Great Britain
Harmony
Ues
Scotland Yard
Pound Et Sallis
Lotisville
Berkley
PLC
Farmer
Dennis Allen
Idaho
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!