Tenor of Hotel Fire toll and cold wave woes
Eight perish and seven still missing in a major hotel blaze as a cold wave looms with a $10,000 fire loss reported. A tape at Allentown notes the disaster. meanwhile sub zero cold fails to arrive in some regions as forecasts predict rising temperatures in Pittsburgh Chicago and nationwide warnings of bitter conditions persist.
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Allentown
Promiauil
Mercury
King Winter
Florida
District of Columbia
New
W. C Hiroteman
United States
Chicago
Erie Hotel Fire Toll Grows With Missing and Dead
A Lafayette hotel fire in Allentown traps guests on upper floors as the toll rises. Six to seven may be dead, with multiple injuries including a valet and a night clerk. Fire crews search the smoldering ruins while rescuers pull survivors from windows and stairwells. Names of missing guests and a few identified victims are listed.
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Allentown
Jeno
Tven
Lafayette
Anil Persting
Tenowe
Frémen
Robert Pagley
Ralphi Lehman
Lehman
Amoke
James McKeever
Allentown Morning Call
Thotel
Fegley
John Siengenioos
East Greenfield
A. Bechholdt
Belleville
N. J
George W. Ferry
Philadelphia
William Frederick
Hazleton
A. Jackson
W. Gorsky
Trenton
Nunman Keiser
Binghamton
N.Y
R. J. Charley
Anton Turussay
Tyhe Allenton Hospital
Nov Janak
Heroom
Col Coolidge Grows Weak
United Press reports from Plymouth Vermont that Col John Coplidge’s son Albert Gram says the President’s father is losing strength and growing weaker. Gram notes a possible danger but cites no immediate cause or prognosis.
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United Press
Plymouth
Vermont
Tan
John Coplidge
Albert M Gram
Neidgewater
Crim
Jesus
Reopen Debt Negotiations Reported From Washington
United Press reports in Washington on January 28 that Francoise Ladys negotiators expect immediate talks with the United States over a one billion wartime debt. Secretary Mele Jon indicated a meeting date in the near term, with Berenger and other officials anticipated to attend. The parties aim to renew assurances and settle the financial dispute.
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Washington
Francois 1Ady
United States
Lenni Bereeger
Five Best Radio Features Highlight Orchestra Conductor
Radio wrap lists stations and programs including Eastern New York Symphony Orchestra with Walter Dani conducting. Mention of Hot Springs 1240 and Central Origin, with details on broadcasts by WEET WTAG WOO WAP and others. Also notes Parkes Gaiman's Men's Conference and international radio week events.
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WOO
WAP
Wor
Weed
WSAL
WIR
WLIB
Eastern New York Symphony Orchestra
Walter Dani
Sogeh
RTHS
Hot Springs
Central
Orgin
WEEN
WTAG
WUAB
Parkes Gaiman
Russell Case Jury Repeats Disagreement In Prohibition Case
Special to the Journal Elmira New York June 28 Prohibition Enforcement Agent Lewi Russell and co defendant Williams faced a federal conspiracy and extortion charge in Buffalo after prior mixed results. Jury reports indicated possible retrial and dismissal prospects, with Assistant US Attorney James A Cull signaling a retrial request amid ongoing disagreement among jurors.
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Elmira
N.Y
Prohibition
Lewi Russell
Cony
Rochester Palide
Rochester Liquor Deutera
Thuffalo
Allegheny River Ice Jam Paralyzes Western Pennsylvania
Severe ice jams flood the Allegheny River area with 16 miles of solid ice and high water around Franklin and Rend, forcing evacuations of 25 dwellings and isolation of towns. Rail lines on Erie and Pennsylvania systems face delays as tracks are submerged or blocked and river levels fluctuate overnight.
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Franklin
Erie
Allegheny
Foxen
Jornal
Branco
Rend
Erie Railroad
Mendyille
Oil City
Pennsylvania Railroad
Referendum on World Court Urged by Senator Nye
Senator Gerald Nye introduces a resolution in Washington urging a national referendum on the World Court. The independent Republican from North Dakota argues the issue is vital to American policy and that Congress must decide after the people are fully informed. The Nye proposal, and critics including a newspaper editor, highlight fears of embarrassment and anger over U S adherence to the court.
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Washington
Gerald Nye
North Dakota
Ayeurhid
Siarton
United States
Senate
Postmaster Whose Name Is Involved In Ohio Affair
An assistant postmaster in Washington Jat unknown date faced a $10,000 bond amid a broad U S government inquiry. The State Department ordered actions involving Copkouski of Steubenville and Maggerty the postmaster of Mingo Ohio. The report notes renewed concern over shortages and a tense political climate surrounding the figures named.
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Haggerty
United States
Maggerty
Fairhar
Oni
Mingo
Ohio
Wave of petty burglaries at Union solved
Union City police say they halted a months long burglary wave after arresting John Showers and Kenneth Ramsay. The pair were caught entering the Jones and Gardner garage. Ramsay was shot by Special Officer Wales Prather during the getaway. Both youths pleaded guilty and were sent to reformatories.
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Union City
John Showers
Kenneth Ramsay
Tintinston
William © Wirt LC Showerssind
Rampdy
Jones and Gardner
Ramsay
Wales Prather
Chiir Company
Erie
W. E. Hirt
Tal
Izaak Walton League Grows New Chapters Across Region
Harrisburg Jan 2 twelve new local chapters of the Izaak Walton League have been organized within the union, expanding total chapters to 30 and total memberships to 5000. New chapters include Herndon Balmatin Mt Carmel Sallins Grove Susanbury,Tamanua, Sharon, Of City, Clarion, and Titusville. Other chapters are reportedly planned in Mifflinburg Browneville McAlistenville Shamokin Trevorton and Middleburg.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Tsask Walton Teague
Tastmonn
League
Herndon
Balmatin
Mt Carmel
Sallns Grove
Suebury
Tamanua
Sharon
of City
Clarion
Titusville
Belie
Mifflinburg
Browneville
McAlistenville
Shamokin
Trevorton
Middleburg
Origin of Bad Blaze Remains Undetermined
In Corry the origin of a disastrous fire at Cyner destroyed the Henyink Brothers and Neckers grist mill and nearby warehouse, with losses estimated around 10,000. Guy Renninkt, a former Corry team rider, witnessed the blaze after leaving to fetch help, while Lavery Bennink was alone at the Bone mill when it broke out. The fire consumed the plant and caused significant property damage to adjacent buildings.
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Los
Cyner
Henyink Brothers
Neckers
Lerts
Guy Renninkt
Corry Tean
Togs
Lavery
Bennink
Phantom robber shoots way to freedom in Erie
A masked robber, believed to be the Phantom, fired a five caliber automatic at a bathroom window in the Dennis home on Ninth Street, wounding guard George Greener below the heart as Greener pursued him. The gunman escaped through the bathroom window and vanished before officers arrived.
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Erie
Bath
David Dennis
West Ninth Street
Greener
Fining Squire to Serve Sentence in Malfeasance Case
Martin eet of Millbourne begins serving his sentence after losing appeals in the State Superior and Supreme Court. Yerkes, who sought ballot appeals, quietly surrendered to the jail warden for execution of his term as Judge Bassett awaited the surrender at 11. The jail records show Yerkes already in custody.
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Media
Martin Eet
Ining Squire
Millbourne
Yerkes
Alton
Bassett
Olctnok
Court Jalors
Yerkessene
Cardinal Mercier Dies After Prolonged Illness
Belgium's Cardinal Mercier, renowned for wartime defiance of German invaders, died today after weeks of illness. Physicians had warned of complications but the pontiff's passing came peacefully as mourners gathered and the nation entered a period of solemn tribute.
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United Press Srussels
Jan
Cardinal Metcien
Belgivan
D. P.m
Courigequein
Lan
Cardinal Hind
Miners Strike Negotiations Stall in Philadelphia
Philadelphia reports a renewed push to resume talks to end the anthracite strike but prospects dim after operators rejected the Lynett plan. Major Inglis denounced the plan as failing to meet requirements, and Lynett’s replies sparked further confusion about acceptance.
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United Press
Philadelphia
BE. J. Lynett
The
Scranton Times
Lynett
Ingus
Lynnett
Plas
Inglis
youths held for hold up in north side restaurant
Three highwaymen were captured and a fourth sought after the attempted holdup of William Schmitter’s restaurant on the North Side of Pittsburgh. The trio, identified as John Russell 21 Chicago Peter Spatafors 21 Youngstown and George Hurrell 28 Cincinnati, were jailed as suspicious demand. A fourth man escaped as police and patrols closed in.
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United Prose
Pittsburgh
William Schmitter
Etrance
Schmitler
Chiery
Roy
John Russell
Chicago
Peter Spatafors
Youngstown
George Hurrell
Cincinnati
International Broadcast Week Signals Cross Ocean Tests
Radio fans in the city and worldwide await international week starting tomorrow night. South American and European stations plan tests for trans Atlantic broadcasting. If transmission conditions are favorable, programs will reach the United States in late evening hours. American stations will suspend broadcasts to avoid interference. Germany will air classical works from a world opera house in Berlin while England offers quartets and lighter music.
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Germany
State Opera House
Berlin
England
Fire destroys block in Monessen. $400000 in damage
A blaze in Monessen Pa early today leveled seven buildings and two garages in the original business district, with damage estimated at 400000. Several stores including Rogowitz tailor shop Pittshuteh Tinning and Rootie Co and M Gloya Women's store were destroyed, while the Grand Hotel rear and De Daye office building suffered minor damage and several rescues were reported.
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United Press
Monessen
Monesseh
Harry Rogowitz
Pittshuteh Tinning and Rootiie Co. M
Pittshuteh Tinning and Rootiie Co. M.'Gloya
Friedland
Alfa Grocery
Abe Neyhouse
Cohan Shoe
de, Daye
Grand Hotel
Sun Spots Reported At Allegheny Observatory
United Pron reports two sun spots visible without aid were observed at the Allegheny Observatory today. Observers note several more to be detected with a telescope as Femak C. Jordan, director, explains naked-eye visibility and forthcoming telescope confirmation.
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United Pron
Pittsburgh
Allegheny Observatory
Tere
Imalef
Gus Spe
Femak C. Jordan
Observatory
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Kelly
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UNION
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Unite
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