Dawson Building Destroyed in Record Cold Fire
In Franklin and Warren Pennsylvania areas, a three story brick Dawson Brothers wholesale specialties building burned in sub zero weather. The blaze swept the block, ice coated walls collapsed, and temperatures ranged around fifteen below zero as firemen fought the fire after late night outbreak. Mercury dipped to 24 below in nearby towns, breaking cold records for multiple years. Fire origin undetermined.
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Dawson Brothers
Fire destroys three story block on First Avenue
A massive blaze at the Dawson Brothers Wholesale building on First Avenue caused about $75,000 in damage and threatened adjacent Franz Block. Fire Chief Paulson ordered multiple alarms as firefighters battled in 15 below zero conditions, isolating the fire to the Dawson block while water supply delays hindered efforts.
Hotel Burns Narrows Escape as Gale Hammers Lewes
A four story hotel in Lewes Delaware owned by Stevan G Pierce was damaged by a forty mile gale with fire spreading to nearby houses. Fifteen guests escaped as water froze quickly, fire crews from Georgetown Milford Seaford Laurel Milton battled blizzards and aided by citizens. The structure valued at 75000 dollars faced destruction.
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Lewes
Delaware
Lane Henlanen
Georgetown
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Seaford
Laurel
Milton
Automs House
Stevan G. Pierce
Fire Destroys Dawson Candy Plant After Old Swift Block Blaze
Smoke and ice coated walls marked last night’s fire at the Dawson firm building once home to Swift block businesses. Ensign John Brunner led Army workers distributing coffee and sandwiches to firefighters. The blaze damaged a candy manufacturing plant, a wholesale grocery operation, and thousands in goods, with insurance covering most losses. Extra police guarded crowds as crews fought flames with eight water streams, and the safe on the first floor was crushed by debris. Dawson plans a new candy plant and shifts focus to wholesale grocery business.
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Frany Fifsek
Frany Fifsek. Immestiately Aujarent Anit
Pearhy
Dawson
Sovdock
Rudolph Bachelwer
Ife
Flurnace
Salvation
John Brunner
Army
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Salvation Army
RG. Wansom
Dunde
Nortly
John Meyers
Staffid Hose Company
Downey Drug Stones
Phoenix
Ah Dawson
Eclipse drives Union man to death after mental break
Rev Horation Care of Union township, age over 70, who had been regarded as peculiar, became violently insane after sighting an eclipse. While en route to a state institution for treatment, his frail condition failed to withstand a severe seizure. he died shortly after at Warren. The body reached the Campbell Crane funeral home in Union City for burial later today.
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Uycles
Horation
Union Township
Lorain
North Warren
Rey Marr
Union City
Aged City Resident Dies This Morning
Jynanda Gpeaman, widow of the late Patrick McMahon, dies at home 614 West Wayne street at 7:25 AM aged 87 or 88. She had lived in the city over half a century and was born in County Kerry. Survived by sons Michael, Warren, John, Thomas, Daniel, Johnny, Jerry. daughters Shaya and others. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Patrick McMahion
West
Wayne Street
Mr. McMahon
County Kerry
Trnland
Coun
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Canada
Conyihig
Enis
Mr. McMahan
Porsy'a
Suns
Michael McMahor Warren
Pa Jories McMahan
Shaya
Thomas McNbihan
Chicago
Daniel
Johny
Jerry
Ab Basic
Fire devastates Port Alleghany hall in Wellman Block blaze
A large fire destroyed business places and a dance hall in the Wellman Block Port Alleghany causing estimated losses near 200000 with damages possibly reaching 300000. Borough fire crews fought the blaze from early evening until they dispatched calls to neighboring towns. No injuries were reported.
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Oleon
Wellman Block
Port Allefany
Noor
Ace Etill
Albrnok Joto
Klan Contends Herrin Murder Result of Plot
United Press reports Herrin murder tied to a hate war. Five state militiamen guarded the courtroom as Deputy Sheriff Ora Thomas and two bodyguards faced the press. Jackie Rowe testified, describing shootings as relatives and townspeople urged calm after the fatal attack. Thomas was buried yesterday as Herrin sought peace.
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United Press
Imprrin
Kive Revel Sbrs
Merrin
Hiilel
R Meamatny
Lewin
Rome
Hale
Thesiiny
Jackie Rowe
Young
Rowe Sud Young
Thomas kMed-vach
Forbes
Duie
Fred
Puesice
Trumer Warner
Dhie
Ying
Herrin
Ora Thomas
John Mesken
Ness
Thomas
Child Labor Amendment Defeated Across Several States
Washington and other states including Oklahoma Kansas Ohio North Dakota and Texas rejected the child labor constitutional amendment hindering ratification by three fourths of the states. Dispatches show opposition in allies that have not acted yet and indicate further action may be deferred to next year.
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You Rice
Washington
Oklahoma
Kansas
Ohio
North Dakota
Yeas
Lfset
United Prose
Texas
South Dakota
South Caroline
Grelahoma
North Carolid
Louiniota
Kansan
France Won’t Repudiate War Debts Says Herriot
Paris framing of a war debt policy unfolds in the Chamber of Deputies as Herriot asserts France has no intention to repudiate its debts. He links debt discussions to reparations and urges Allied solidarity while defending France’s Ruhr crisis stance.
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France
Chamber of Deputies
United Prese Paris
Ferriot
Herriut
Louis DuBous
Reportions Commissas Avhol
Prince
le Ruhr
Ruhr
Jefe Bank of the Rhine
Big British Strike Brings Cabinet to Downing Street
London ministers met at No 10 Downing Street to discuss a strike by 3000 engineers and stokers who keep London’s government buildings warm. The walkout targets volunteer workers replacing them at Parliament and PM residence, sparked by a lamp shade cleaner who allegedly did not pay union dues.
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London
No. 10
Downing Street
New Officers Are Installed by Woodmen Circle
The annual installation of officers by the Woodmen Circle took place in their rooms with Mrs. Cora Colbirn of Os City installing the officers assisted by Mrs. A. W. Rawsoher as Installing attendant. New officers include Guardian Ty Barton past guardian Tryphenix Souths adviser Vinettie Hewitt chaplain Carrie Wilcox clerk Elsie Nichols banker Tda Besson attendant Jessie Hane assistant attendant Martha Barton inner sentinel Clara Landers outer sentinel Neltie Pierce managers Margaret Walters and Luella Gates.
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Cora Colbirn
Oi City
A. W. Rawsoher
A& Innstalling
Guardian
Ty Barton
Tryphenix Souths
Vinettie Hewitt
Carrie Wilcox
Clark
Elsie Nichols
Tda Besson
Jessie Hane
Martha Barton
Inner Sentinel
Clara Landers
Sentinel
Neltie Pierce
Margaret Walters
Luella Gates
Nomination Standoff as Stone Strikes Back
Senate confirms open hearing on Stone's nomination to the Supreme Court amid new evidence alleging efforts to detain U S lands and minerals. Stone defends against charges of pressuring Wheeler for political advantage as Assistant DA DeRoyan handles broader probe tied to Gordon Campbell and Interior Department credentials.
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Washington
Senate Tibetary
Sendthn
Murrongh Wheeler
United States
Stone
Wheeler
Stones
Supreme Court
District of Columbia
Wheal- Ter
Avidéice
Stiné
Gordon Campbell
Montanenil
Campbell
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Déroyan
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Five Best Radio Features Across NY and DC Listings
Radio feature highlights include WEAF in New York and WCAP in Washington with a 2 30 PM start. Programs cover The Arabian Nights recital and a William Van ThuoX Straden coilcieting segment, plus a Pastern Music Appreciation Course and new works at WNYCL Oakland.
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New York
WOAE
Filishare
WGR
Battle
WIAR
Providence
Ans
WCAP
Washington
New York Philhareis He Orchestra
William van Thuox
Straden
Wor
Davenperransi
Gentil
RLS
Oakland
KLX
WNYCL
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