Congress Eyes Revise Day Enforcement Plan For Prohibition
Washington January 25 Congress plans to revise and amplify the law enforcement commission recommendations to try minor prohibition violators before United States commissioners without juries. The plan envisions a major overhaul creating a sub- judiciary with new commissioners and districts, potentially eliminating the overhaul if unsatisfactory.
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Congressional
Drys
Law Enforcement Commission
Paul R. Mallon
United Press
Washington
Congress
Commission
Hoover
Hey
Wickersham
Steiner Senate
Judiciary Committee
Stobbs
Mass
House
Williamson
Treasury
Justice Departments
House Expenditures Committee
Civil Service
Deming
Mabel Walker Willebrandt
Mitchell
Prohibition Bureau
Gannon
Methodist Biscopal Church South
Two Killed Two Injured in Dynamite Blast Near Tamaqua
In Tamaqua Pennsylvania on January 25 a premature dynamite explosion at No 6 colliery four miles from town killed Alesia Chioviero of Coaldale and John Scorioni of Lansford. Peter Bertelli and Lewis Ferret of Lansford were seriously injured in Coaldale Hospital.
Today’s five best radio entertainments on networked lines
A list of evening radio offerings including Damrosch Symphony Orchestra on NBC at 9:00 p m on WHAF and other programs on WJZ NEC NEC GBS WEAF and Paramount Publix hour slots around 9:40 to 10:00 p m. Programs feature Dutch Masters minstrels Licky Strike hour and Paramount Publix hour across stations NEC NBC and WEAF.
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WHAF
NBC
Damrosch Symphony Orchestra
WJZ
NEC
WEAF
Warc Gbs
Paramount Publix
Interview Blocked In Slaying Case Of Blonde Gun Woman
Lawrence county authorities barred attorney EH Powell from visiting Irene Schroeder in her jail cell amid her transfer from Arizona to New Castle for trial in the Brady Paul slaying. Powell claimed he was retained by Mamie Baum and John Crawford of Wheeling, while Schroeder’s son Donnie remains near the courthouse. Crowds along the train route totaled about ten thousand as the procession reached Youngstown and Warren.
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United Press
New Castle
Youngs
Powell
Irene Schroeder
Lawrence County
Youngstown
Common Pleas
R.L. Hildebrant
James A. Chambers
Schroeder
Mamie Baum
John Crawford
Wheeling
W. Way
Bandits steal $20,000 in jewels at San Francisco party
In Mrs M Campbell Smith's exclusive apartment, two masked gunmen bound and gagged 12 guests including matrons debutantes and escorts during a late night intrusion. They stole jewelry and cash valued at about $20,000, while a leader delivered a calm order to pose no disturbance.
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United Press
San Francisco
M. Campbell Smith
Upwall
Prospective Citizen Concludes Al Smith Is President
A citizenship test in Morgan Herald recounts a young applicant who, when asked who leads the United States, answered Al Smith. He recalls Republican rhetoric claiming panic and hardship under Smith’s possible win, concluding that Smith must be president to explain the bad outcomes he’s heard about.
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United States
AL Smith
Protests Planned Against Alleged Slot Racketeer Release
Civic and religious groups in Allegheny County prepared protests to Governor Fisher today over the release of William Hinson, accused slot-machine racketeer, who had been jailed last Wednesday after Munson completed one day of a four month sentence.
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Pittsburgh
John S. Fisher
Allegheny County
William ‘Hinson
Couily
Munson Hat
Fire Destroys Major Foundries Plant in Indianapolis
A $900000 fire swept the two block American Foundries plant in Indianapolis overnight, causing collapse and ice encrusted ruins. Fire crews, hampered by freezing temperatures, worked two hours to control the blaze, watchman says it began from a blast furnace in the center of the building. One firefighter, William Yont, overcome by smoke, was hospitalized as nearby homes were evacuated and flames spread to adjacent structures.
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United Press
Indianapolis
Ind
American Foundries
Mosrby
Rminus
William Yont
City Hospital
Britain and Japan back U S plan at naval talks
Secretary Stimson urged the London naval conference to place limitation of cruisers, destroyers, and submarines ahead of other issues. The United States argues that battleship limits are done and focus should shift to reducing auxiliary warships, with Britain and Japan signaling support and France yet undecided. Talks proceed among the five powers to set the agenda for the big five plenipotentiaries.
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London
Webb Miller
United Press
London Naval Conference
Henry L. Stimson
France
Stimson
Georgia's Felton, first female U.S. senator, dies at 94
Rebecca Latimer Felton, Georgia's famed "giant old woman" and the first woman to sit in the U.S. Senate, has died at 94 after a long illness. The pioneer Republican era figure had entered the Senate in 1922 for a brief session to fill a vacancy caused by the death of Thomas Watson. Felton's life followed a public career marked by reform efforts and a notable collision that contributed to her later years.
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Georgia
United Press
Atlanta
Rebecca Latimer Felton
United States Senate
Curtisville
Guy
Area
Pittsburgh
Tan
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Felton
Catherine Viasitls
Sions
Swissvale
Peter Viasitls
Thomas W. Hardwick
Crash
Vlasick
Thomas E
Watson
Braddock
Siona
Anhered
Winsler
Boom in steel and auto industry signals revival
United Financial Writer Richard Gridley reports early 1930s growth in steel and auto sectors. Hoover notes falling unemployment while business activity rises. Bethlehem Steel posts record 1929 earnings. Ford and Chevrolet lift production. steel capacity nears 73 percent with rising orders and Auto firms expect stronger sales and profits in early 1930.
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Richard Gridley
United Financial
New York
Steel
Hoover
White House
Bethlehem _Steel Corporation
Chevrolet
Dodge
Ford
Bethlehem Steel
General” Motors
United States Steel Report
Wall Street
Five Die In Alpena Fire At Mrs Kant Home
In Alpena Michigan on Tuesday a fire consumed a small frame house killing Mrs William Kant and her five children. The mother, 13, and the five youths aged 14 to 41 were reported burned to death as flames swept through the dwelling early Tuesday. Police and fire officials investigated the blaze as neighbors tried to aid the family.
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Eres Alpena
Mich
Jan
William Kant
Altaris
Mion
Pie Dad
Kenl Ard
Onelli
Tom
Blizzard Hits City as Cold Snap Returns Tonight
A severe winter storm brought heavy snowfall up to a foot in some streets and hazardous travel. Winds created drifting and train delays while highway crews kept roads open. Forecasters expected colder temperatures tonight with a potential end in sight by Sunday.
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Highway Department
Corry Couple Observe 50th Anniversary in Erie
Golden wedding and birthday congratulations go to Mr and Mrs A E Johnson of Corry Pa as they celebrate a 50th wedding anniversary and a joint birthday at their daughter’s home in Lawrence Park The couple were born in 1864 and 1854 in Spring Creek and Columbus Pa respectively They have four grandchildren and children Glen Gaurfreau in Corry and J Johnson in Erie Their leisure includes square dances with Mrs Johnson at the melodian and Johnson on violin The couple spend winters with their daughter and son in law in Lawrence Park.
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Erie
A. E. Johnson
Corry
H. Martin
Mowe Avenue
Lawrence Parle
Jonson
Spring Creek
Johnson
Columbus
Columbus Township
Warren County
Carry and
Wwarce
J. Johnson
Glen Gaurfreau
J Spon-Ialaw
Lawrence Park
Philip Hayes Killed in Colza Crossing Tragedy
Farm hand Philip Hayes employed by V E Triscuit died after a westbound Pennsylvania Railroad freight train struck his tractor at Colza crossing. The vehicle was hurled, Hayes crushed, and the wreckage scattered along the tracks. Coroner Lowrey planned to investigate in Warren.
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V. E. Triscuit
Westhound
Colza
Philip Hayes
V E. Triscuit
Prissenger
Pennsylvania Ratons
Cala Vrossing
Couy
Fara
Dearing McCormick
Hayes
J. W. & A. P Howard Co
Skinner
Columbus Avenue
Head
Trisewit
Qd Lowrey
Warren
Junior High Students Attend Erie Y Conference
Fifteen Junior High students attend the first Northwest District Junior Hi Y conference hosted by the Erie Y M C A. The day includes inspirational talks forums and devotional sessions with State Boys Work Secretary Charles Ford. Attendees from local clubs include Harold Wolfe principal and numerous named students.
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Harold Wolfe
Arnaut Hillstrom
Oxle Ewing
Howard Robins
Hi Ames
Victor Dietzel
Wilbur Bickers
Bob Fleming
Billy Jewell
Arthur Crowell
Bob Franz
Georgie Rogers
Aland Briggs
Dick Harries
John McLaughlin
Guy Butters
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Siland Sunwomanh
Chicago
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Pennsylvania
Smith
Great Britain
Japan
U.S
Man
James P. Crown
Colza Crossing
D. A. Aillstrom
Gendt
Cleveland
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