Ten Die as Chicago Apartment Fire Ravages 36-Unit Building
Ten people perish and several injured when a 36 apartment building in Chicago’s south side burns from an overheated furnace. Fire and police believe a rapid blaze trapped residents. many jumped from windows. Rescue efforts continued amid heavy debris as authorities confirm multiple deaths including women and a child. hundreds affected.
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Teidy
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Palive
Anthony Marding
Fife
Hiranil Yoris
Scure Tanne
Loretta Bray- Up
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City Council to Hear Annual Report and paving project updates
Council will hear Chiy Wengera and Lyckson present the annual city report. An extensive review of the year’s work is planned, with a 30 day window for paving project readings and bids. The session aims to move ordinances to a second reading and push spring construction forward.
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Bank Robber Holdup in Forton Net Stolen Amount Unclear
A bank robbery at the National Bank in Forton left the culprit with an uncertain sum between 2500 and 610,000. No witnesses saw the bandit enter or depart, and the assailant fled after being confronted by a teller with a revolver. Meteoric weather notes follow in the next item.
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Good Roads Boosters Seek Highway Funding Action
Wrightsville road improvements push for passage of the enabling act releasing 50 million dollars for mass transit and road building. District reps urge favorable action and supporters contact Senator Griswold and Representative L G Raymond to back the measure.
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Griswold
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Open Bids Planned For Warren County Road Projects
Bids will be opened next Friday evening for highway improvements linking Corry with Warren and points east, including paving unfinished Roosevelt Highway segments from Sheffield east. Projects in Freehold and Columbus townships of Warren County aim to connect the city via East Columbus Avenue, with further bids set for February 27 on a large pavement section along Route No 1. The final Roosevelt Highway link to Port Jervis continues toward a spring award.
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Community Plays Please Crowd at Corry High School
Corry's Community Players pleased a fair sized audience last evening at the high school auditorium. Four Morganette productions were presented and The Valiant, successful a night earlier, was repeated. The program included The Casnel and the Vampire The Madonna The Prev ing Eagazement and The Ten Si ten. The varied program was much enjoyed by all present.
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No Defense For Slayer Of Trooper
Gettysburg Pa Jan. No defense was offered for Philip A. Hartman charged with the slaying of State Trooper Francia Haley. Prosecutors rested and defense counsel Benner announced no witnesses. After closing speeches Judge McPherson will charge the jury tonight.
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Gettysburg
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Philip A. Hartman
Francia Haley
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Haley
Benner
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Nome Relief Trip Drives Through Harsh Ice Route
A relief effort arrives to combat a diphtheria threat in Nome as teams led by Leonard Seppala and Gunnar Kuusen race 100 miles west of Rultag and 207 miles east to Unalakeet. Emily Monta, under Red Cross, aids victims while plans shift to accelerate antidote delivery across the treacherous arctic trail.
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Forbes Convicted to Seek New Trial and City Scandal
United Press reports former Veterans' Bureau head Charles R Forbes and John W Thompson were found guilty of conspiring to defraud the government in bureau hospitalization contracts. An appeal process is planned with hearings next week, potentially advancing to the U S Supreme Court if denied. In Conneaut, Chief Beardsley faced pressure to resign after affidavits alleging a licensing scandal and other charges surfaced, though Mayor Brice refrained from direct accusations.
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Cal Charles R. Forbes
Veterans’ Bureau
John W. Thompson
St. Louis
Bureau
United States Supreme Court
Conneaut
Hert “Beardsley
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DL S. Brice
Ioler Himeeltne
Vet’s Interpretation of Obligations Confirmed
The piece notes an American doughboy interpretation of international obligations confirmed by President Covtidge. It describes a wartime scene in Paris with a truck and a harsh quote about debt and gratitude to Pravis for World War I aid. The report references the peace conference and the evolving postwar sentiment.
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Razing of Dawson Block Continues After Fire
Fire-damaged Dawson block on First Avenue remains smoldering as crews water ruins for over 72 hours. Superintendent L. J. Kelly directs safety operations while a weakened north wall is toppled with dynamite and a pulling rope. Two windows at Heston House were shattered. rear wall to be razed later. Commissioners Weaver and Howard observed as work aimed to fully extinguish and end the blaze.
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Derry Brick and ‘Tie Company
Pirst Avenue
Weaver
Howard
State Highways Paralyzed by Massive Snow Storm
Snow storm halts 920000 miles of state highways as drifts reach up to eleven feet. Crews began work Thursday and are not expected to clear roads until Monday, officials said. Strong entities include Harris, UKG, and the state highway department. The blanket closure affects routes across the region.
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Youths Held for Theft of 40000 Dollars in Jewels
New York police arrested Milton 19 and Harold Crosby 18 for allegedly stealing 40000 dollars in jewelry from Mrs. Dorothy Clendenning of Kansas City at the Hotel Plaza on October 1. About 7000 dollars worth of the loot was recovered.
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New York
Tred Milton
Harold Crosby
Dorothy Clendenning
Kansas City
Brooklyn confectioner slain in botched robbery
The body of Martin Carlsen, 20, was found with a bullet wound in the head behind his Brooklyn deli. Investigators believe a failed holdup led to his death as the assailants attempted to steal money and daybooks.
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Brooklyn
Martin Carlsen
Carlen
East Coast Storm Deepens Death Toll Across States
News report details rising deaths in New York and neighboring states from a severe winter storm. Incidents include exposure deaths in East Syracuse and East Poestenkill, a freight locomotive wreck near Sanunga Springs, and widespread train derailments. Coast guard efforts and ship distress noted as cities bury under heavy snow.
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East Syravem
East Poestenkill
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Chaplin Estranged From Recent Bride in Hollywood
Reports of a rift between Charlie Chaplin and Lita Grey Chaplin grew as negotiations toward a financial settlement appeared under way. Chaplin, living apart from Grey, remains linked to Hollywood’s notable romance era while public attention shifts to other familiar figures.
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Mary Pickford
Armed bandits rob paymaster for 5000 in cash
Two gunmen held up Paymaster Art Kaufmann of E. Kaufmann and Company in New York. They escaped in an automobile with about 5000 dollars in cash.
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New York
Art Kaufmann
E. Kaufmann and Company
Pennsylvania crude oil prices rise amid agency purchase
Pennsylvania crude oil jumped to 26 verla and 450 a barrel as the Seip purchasing agency reported the price increase. Analysts noted the rise followed two days of gains with several operators predicting continued higher prices into April.
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Boldness of tramps prompts police alert in city
Reports describe bold tramp activity across the city with intrusions into Fourth Ward homes. One incident had a stranger entering, demanding money and causing distress before residents expelled him. Police seek the panhandler and urge residents to call immediately for aid.
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Train wreck on Irish line leaves three dead
A Londonerry to Hurtonport train was hurled from its rails during a violent Donegal storm. Three people were killed and ten injured when the Londonerry press toppled over a parapet and held from the river bed below.
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Today’s Five Best Radio Features Tonight
WEAP New York presents Madge Kennedy in a stage and song recital at 7 P M. Also WIP Philadelphia hosts a Passion play. WCCO Minneapolis feature the Metropolitan Life Banquet at 8 15 P M. WGR Buffalo coverage and other stations join the Automobile Show opening at 8:30 P M.
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Greece Breaks Ties With Turkey Over Patriarchate Expulsion
Greece severs diplomatic relations with Turkey after Ankara expelled the Orthodox Patriarchate of Constantinople. Indignation sweeps Athens as deputies shout protest, while Greece contemplates appeals to the League of Nations and potential mobilization amid regional tensions. The expelled patriarch arrives in Greece and seeks refuge possibly at the Holy Mountain in Macedonia.
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Oklahoma Buildings Collapse Through Mine Tunnels
Haileyville residents report a structure collapse as subsidence from mining tunnels below the city causes a three story building to crumble. Over 80 tenants fled the W M A building as ground cracks widened. authorities fear the entire business district may be endangered and are taking precautions to prevent disaster.
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Fred Rheberg of Clymer Dies
Fred Rheberg a well known Clymer resident died at Corry Hospital this morning around 1 30 o clock after a two week stay as a surgical patient. He is survived by his wife and three daughters Mrs John J Keers of this city Miss Get Rheberg and Mrs Gilbert Tinhorn of Clymer and sons Clarence William and Jay Rheberg. The body was taken to his home in Clymer by his daughters for burial arrangements.
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