Blizzard Rages As Northeast Feels Severe Winter Storm
The region endured a blizzard and severe cold with zero visibility on highways and widespread damage. Wind gusts up to 42 mph toppled signs and poles, roofs ripped loose, and several deaths were reported in New England and upstate New York as motor traffic stalled and subfreezing temperatures froze lingering snow.
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New England
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New York
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Boston
Young Republicans of Pennsylvania Highlight Growth in 1900s
In a inaugural address, Gov. Arthur James notes the Young Republican organization is deeply involved in red government. He cites a large membership base and legislative influence, claiming the group can shape policy and staffing in ways surpassing earlier eras.
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Legielature
Prescription error linked to young girl's death in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia a doctor and a pharmacist were charged with homicide over a prescription error that caused the death of Isabella Grantz, a 1 year old girl. Dr John Raftery, released on 8000 bail, claimed the error was accidental and due to haste. The prescription listed strychnine with incorrect dosages.
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Niten Prams
Philadelphia
Din
John Raftery
Jacob Dogole
Isabell Grantz
Auto Upset Averts Youth Collision in Findley Lake Road
Ajamos Kolstee 16 or 17, son of Mr and Mrs William Kolstee, suffered a left elbow fracture and facial and body bruises after being pitched from his bicycle when struck by a car driven by Charles Sina on Findley Lake road near the Von Tassel farm. Sina swerved into a ditch and the car overturned. Kolstee was en route to junior high. he was taken to Corry hospital and reported resting reasonably well later in the day.
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William Kolstee
Hare Creek Road
Findley Lake Road
Charles Sina
East South Street
Jamestown
Shusy
First Ward
Une Goth
von Tassel
Whitmore Farm
Kolstee
Corry Hospital
Civile Employes' Association Seeks Survey Participation
Carl L. Henton, president, urges all residents to cooperate in a personnel survey by the Civile Employes' Association. He notes that questions may be skipped if desired and emphasizes the survey’s aim to map trained workers, experience, and employment data to attract industry and locate jobs.
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Carl L. Henton
Civile Employes’ Association
Mr. Henton
Parsons
Two Women See Husbands Drift Away Into Ocean
Ten survivors from the Cavalier crash drifted for hours in the Atlantic before rescue. Mrs. Donald Miller of Lincoln Nebraska and Mrs. Gordon Noakes of New York City learned their spouses did not survive as authorities investigated the sudden loss of power and rapid sinking of the four motor flying boat. Doctors awaited the injured and the families prepared for grim news as officials questioned airline leaders and aviation authorities about the disaster.
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Lincoln
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New York City
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Bermuda
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M. R. Abdetson
Neil Richardson
Patricke [ Chapman
David Williams
George Ingham
Nellie Smith
Pembroke
Charlea Talbot
Brookline
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Harvard
Edna Watson
Special Board To Hold Tuesday Evening Session
Board of Education members plan a special meeting Tuesday at 8 pm to decide representation at the State School Directors Association meeting in Harrisburg in February. The agenda expands to general business and may include talks on possible revisions to high school courses.
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Siaté Schdal Directors’ Association
Harrisburg
Three Children Die in House Fire at Burtzy Pit Road
Three children perished in a house fire on Burtzy Pit road in Northampton County while their mother escaped. The blaze destroyed the isolated home, and authorities investigated the cause as news crews reported the tragedy from Mies, January 23.
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Mies
Burt'y Pib
Clark Farm Home Razed by Fire
Fire destroyed the Clark farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Gente on the Charl on Gorry Spring Creek road near 2 o clock Sunday. The blaze gutted the dwelling and its contents, including furnishings and clothing, with insurance only partially covering the loss. Mrs. Clark had left home Saturday afternoon and was staying with relatives in town. she is in Alaska. A defective chimney is the suspected cause.
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Naye
Liv Farm
Gente
Charl
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Ms. Clark
George and
John Roach
Mast Main Street
Mu Clark
Alaska
Ale
Seven ships send five messages in Atlantic rescue effort
United Press reports from London that seven ships sent five messages asking for assistance in the Atlantic and the English Channel. None of the ships involved hailed from the United States.
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United Press London
Americans urged to leave Barcelona now
United States consulate at Barcelona urges Americans to evacuate as Nationalist forces approach Loyalist capital. US ships Omaha Badger and Jacob Jones stand by in the Mediterranean ready to assist, with possible evacuees including Puerto Ricans and Filipinos. Admiral Lackey has orders to sail to Calderas to embark Americans upon request.
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Prontier
United States
Barcelona
Anvetiiana
Omaha
Badger
Jacob Jones
Mediterranean
Avith
W. G Thurston
Henry H.) Lackey
Devonshore
Nice
Prams
Henry &. Lackey
Calderas
Barcelons
Man jailed for game law violation over rabbits in Erie
Arrested Saturday evening traveling game protector John D. Kennery with local officers found six rabbits in the possession of Junius Foley of West Fleasane quvet. Foley was fined 10 dollars per rabbit and costs totaling 62 dollars and sentenced to 62 days in jail. The blaze at Summit Street School in Knoda caused more than 50 thousand dollars in damage.
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James Foley
Dedson
Junius Foley
West Fleasane Quvet
Tolay
Erie County
Foley
Erie
Lina Miner
Garni
John D. Kennery
Titusville
Rector Miller
John D. Manigan
Knoda
Summit Street
James Urges Advancement Relief Bill Headlines Harrisburg Session
Harrisburg news reports Governor James faces a third week agenda with two cabinet appointments in question and movement on relief measures. Senate debates include a $42 million relief appropriation and $22 million in fund borrowing, plus potential confirmations for Sheriff Hamilton as revenue secretary and Major Adams as motor police commissioner. Officials announce 68 department layoffs to cut $92,000 annual payroll.
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Harrisburg
Arthur H. James
Peter Evisis
House
Senate
Sims
Hindole
William J. Hamilton
Philadelphia
Lynn G. Adams
T Ie
Rexalee
James
Toreats
Waters
Albert Stewart
Little Hope Held Of Finding Woman In Snowbound Pennsylvania
Little hope remained January 28 that Mrs Hueskins, 61, of Tarentum, who went ten days earlier in search of a son, would be found alive. Crews scoured woods valleys and ravines across the district but uncovered no trace as heavy snows and cold weather since her disappearance hampered efforts.
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United Press
Tarentum
P. Hueskins
Huesidns
Pennsylvania
Inquest Likely Not Held for Deaths at Grade Crossing
The deaths of Harry Doty and his daughter Lovell 17 of Sears Hill northwest of Spring Creek occurred when their automobile was demolished at the grade crossing east of Garland Friday evening. A double funeral was held at Hull Funeral Home in Youngsville with burial in Wrightsville cemetery. Coroner Lowrey and state motor and railroad police examined witnesses Saturday. no new information emerged and an inquest was deemed unlikely.
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Lovell
Sears Hill
Spring Creek
Garland
Hull
Youngaville
D. Dibble
United Brethren
Youngsyme
Wrightsville
Lowrey
State Motor
Pennsylvania Railroad
Former Corry man dies when shot at Union
Arthur Betts 41 of 11 Center street Union City died at Corry hospital at 3 40 Sunday morning from wounds sustained when mistaken for a bar girl in the Home of a nobleman Union City early Saturday morning Deputy Coroner Lawrence Davidson announced an inquest will be held at Union City City Hall Thursday at 10 am He acted with Deputy Coroner Arthur Crowe Union City Police and state motor police The Erie acting coroner chief may attend The fatal shooting occurred in the home of Fred Smith 7 Center street where Betts was shot in the back while allegedly trying to force entry to the house He reportedly tried to reach the first floor from the basement after entering the rear of the house two shots were fired by Wilson Smith who admits firing the shots Betts was found three hours after the shooting and died at the hospital later that day Witnesses and investigators described a struggle as Betts sought to reach the first floor The incident raised questions about whether Wilson Smith acted in self defense or with criminal intent and both Union City police and county authorities continued probing the case
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Arthur Betts
Center Street
Union City
Corry Hospital
Lawrence Davison
Epity Coronet
Arthur Crowe
Erie
Davinda
Cfowe
Union [Ly
Twig
Fred Smith
Gurry
Phi Morning
Ingllty
Smith
Betts
Fey
Bett
Avise
Bng
Tian City
One Dead and One Wounded in Gang Shooting Case
In Wheeling West Virginia on January 28 a man named Tom Bonovitch aged 55 was shot and killed. A second man, Niele Miller aged 32, was critically wounded with wounds to the right shoulder and chest and hospitalized. Police called it one of those sensational shootings tied to gang activity and linked to William Lias a former numbers boss.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Tom
Bitar) Bonovitch
William
Big Bib) Lias
Niele Miller
Lisa
Probe Break-Ins At Shack At Ice Rink
Police investigate two sharies at the fee rik Gn Raymond venue after forced entries occurred between night and 8 am. A candy counter raid about $2 worth of street goods occurred. Chief John D. Flanigan said details are pending.
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