New York Gang Blamed for Palm Beach Jewel Heist
Palm Beach Fla Mar 1 United Press a reward of 85000 for tips leading to the arrest of a New York gang blamed for a theft of more than 1 million dollars in gems from Chariton Co international jewelers. Detectives fanned the area as police seek the robbers who entered quietly with keys and combinations, a crime described as the biggest jewel robbery in Florida history.
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United Press
Palm Beach
Fla
Pain Beach
Chariton &Co., International, Jewelers
Florida
R. C. Balet
New York
Ure Wang
Otte Wegener
Auledmat
Palm Bedel
Hoover Plans Eight Speeches Before June Seventeen
President Hoover outlined an eight speech schedule from now until June 17 ending with the Lincoln Memorial dedication in Springfield Illinois. He will also dedicate Hardin Memorial in Marion Ohio and review the Grand Army in Columbus. Early talks include April 12 Red Cross convention and April 14 Pan American Union with other dates in May and Memorial Day at Valley Forge PA.
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United Press
Washington
Hoover
Nowy
White House
Indianapolis
Lincoln Memorial
Springfield
Illinois
Hardlig
Marion
Ohio
Grand Army of the Republic
Columbus
American Red Cross
Pan-American Union
International Chambér of Commerce
Valley Forge
Walter Newton
Nine feared dead in nitroglycerin blast at glycerin plant
Investigators believe at least nine were killed when 400 quarts of nitroglycerin exploded at the American Glycerin Company warehouse in MolsA Oklahoma. The blast crater and shattered windows were reported 70 miles away, with no automobile wreckage found nearby. A suspected thief carrying a container of explosives was implicated. a laundry tag and other clues were recovered.
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United Press
Olsa
Okla
Mar
Sempa
Tulsa
Bearmeytte Harte Tomui Gulltoyle
Prisoner Substitution Case Plea Guilty in Erie Conspiracy
James Patjone, Jarvis Tarvis and four others face charges for conspiring to substitute Jarvis in a claim connected to a whiskey tattoo or illegal liquor operation. Erie residents including an automobile dealer Lester Beals and Stanley Wells, a reputed liquor dealer, are named. Wells remains at large. Sentencing for Jarvis was postponed as other defendants proceed.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Mare
James Patjone
Fias
API
Aluiney Sam
Youths Under Arrest Here For Thievery
Three youths under 15 confesses to thefts from multiple city stores over several months. Bond set at 300 each pending further hearing before Alderman Porter. Police recovered loot from homes and at the boys’ residences, with other items still to be identified.
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Staton
Aldeeman
Porter Uit Witrges
Tarcuny
Brown
Mannigan
Uosta
Contra
Kelly's
Woostwerti
Payer's
Rex
Finch Billiard
Radio entertainment lineup on NBC and CBS networks
Tonight schedule features Maurice Chevalier on WIEAF at 8:00 p.m. CBS program includes New World Symphony at 8:45 p.m. on WABC and NBC. Radio Luminaries airs at 3 p.m. on WiZ and WABC. Jesse Crawford performs at 10:00 p.m. on WEAF, NBC. Russian Cathedral Choir closes at 11:00 p.m. on NBC.
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WIEAF
NBC
Maurice Chevalier
WABC
CBS
New World Symphony
Jesse Crawford
WEAF
Appeal for Old Shoes and Clothing Led by Police Chief
Chief of Police Ruppersturg asks Journal readers to donate old shoes and clothing for the needy in the city and surrounding area. A heavy demand for wearables, especially children's shoes, has risen in recent days. People may leave items at the police department or with Mrs. Ward, the Community Nurse, in hopes of another generous response.
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Ruppersturg
the Journal
Icent
Mother Hurls Tots Into Sea and Jumps to Death
In Mattapoisett a mother, Mrs. W Chester Allinson, 35, allegedly drowned her three children Hope 3 Dwight 7 and then leapt after them. Wayne Allinson eight of Saylesville reportedly fought his mother in the water and swam to safety. A New Bedford man Frank Harrington found Wayne and took him to safety as police documented the grim scene of a family outing near Barstow's landing.
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United Press Mattapoisett
Maryid
Wayne Allinson
Saylesville
W. Chester Allinson
Hope
Dwight
Frank Harrington
New Bedford
Jim
Harrington
Mister
New York
Cape Cod Canal
Barstow's Landing
Cuban Jail Delivery Plot Frustrated Revealed in Havana
Havana reports a bold plan to arm political prisoners and stage a mutiny in a local jail. Col Erasmo Delgado said 67 inmates including students were set for transfer to Pines prison after the plot was uncovered.
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United Press
Havana
Cuba
Erasmo Delgado
Deigsac
Tslé of
Pines
Business gains amid easing slump in early spring
New York March 14 Improving business conditions were noted as the downward trend in unemployment moderates and credit lines loosen. Steel and automobile output rise, housing shows normal activity, and $40 million plus loan activity boosts investment hopes. Retail trade remains solid with February chain store sales near last year. Optimism centers on autos as production and prices climb.
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United Press
New York
Wie West
Pennsylvania Faiiroad
Automobile Idustry
Hoover Optimistic Over Oil Outlook
President Mowyer comments on oil import restrictions amid a bitter dispute over protecting independent producers. After interior secretary Wire announced successful negotiations to curb imports, the president urged cooperation with a government promotion plan to revive the oil industry.
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Hoover
United Press
Washington
Sur
Mowyer
Secretary of the Interior
Chicago gangster found guilty of policeman murder
Chicago racketeer William J. Three Wingered Jack White was convicted of murder and sentenced to 14 years in prison. The verdict, delivered by a jury in Judge Joseph Sabath's court after extended deliberations, marks a rare state court murder conviction for a Chicago gangster.
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Chicago
United Press
William J
Jack White
Public Enemy
Joseph Sabath
Wealthy Norristown man disappears in Pennsylvania
United Press reports a $10,000 reward for information on Thomas A. Wentz a 49 year old retired automobile dealer of Norristown who vanished near Alumenda about a week ago driving a new $16,000 car and carrying $1,800 in cash. Police also search for three youths who robbed Chalfont National Bank of roughly $2,000 in Doylestown on March 11.
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Iy United Press
Norristown
Thomas A. Wentz
Aluminda
Went
Doylestown
Chalfont National
Prison Riots at Joliet Threaten Prisoner Safety
Rioting convicts broke out in Joliet Illinois during mess at noon in the old Winois penitentiary. Guards fired on fleeing inmates while others returned to cells smashing windows in the yard. Officials said prisoners were unarmed and expect to restore order without casualties.
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United Press
Joliet
Mar
Winois
St Mar
Illinois Penitentiary
Roosevelt as 1932 Choice Gains Favor
United Press reports rising momentum for Governor Franklin D Roosevelt as a Democratic presidential hopeful. A bipartisan Progressive conference signals caution toward Hoover, while independents drift to Democrats if Roosevelt is nominated. Republicans counter with an advisory council to push farm relief and pressure Hoover, amid mixed signals from Senator Norris on support.
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Raymond Clapper
United Press
Washington
Mar
Franklin JD Roosevelt
New York
Geo. W. Nostis
Nebraska
Hoover
Rpublican National Committee
Arthur Capper
Kansas
L. J. Dickinson
Towa
Simeon D. Fess
Republican National Committee
Republican Organization
James Francis Burke
National Committee
Norris
Roosevelt
WARN WAR VETERANS AGAINST SWINDLERS
In Phoenix on March 14 war veterans were warned by American Legion headquarters about circular letters soliciting former soldiers to invest their government bonus loans in the robe market. In Canton the Canton Repository announced price changes: weekday editions three cents, Sunday eight cents, with delivery rates up to 23 cents daily and Sunday by carrier.
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Union Pross Phoenix
Ariz
Mar
American Legion
Arobe
Canton
Canton Repository Today
Fan Repository
Pennsylvania National Guard camps at Mt Gretna and Tobyhanna
Adjutant General announces summer encampments for 1931. Units from the 28th Division including Headquarters, engineers, MP Company, coast artillery, medical, motor transport and field artillery prepare at Mt Gretna from July 11 to August 1 and 25 to August 8 with other stations at Middletown and Tobyhanna. dates vary by unit and include aviation and artillery brigades.
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National Guard
Davis
Pennsylvani National Guard
Anni
Mount Gretna
Pennsylvania National Guard
David
Mt. Gretna
Haley
Tess
Soun Brigarta
Ward
Jess
109Th Motor Transport Company
105Th Wagon Company
Uly
28Th Military Police Company
212Th Coast Artillery
50Th Brigade
108Th Medical Regiment
109Th Mator Transport
Aid Imix Wegon
92Nd Varsity
Recovery of former Corby girl expected
Miss Mary Masterson, 28, formerly of Oil City, suffered severe burns after falling against a stove at Hamilton Brothers paint store on Wednesday afternoon. She remains in Oil City Hospital with no complications noted and recovery is expected.
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Wuonge
Mary Masterson
Hamilton Brothers
Ol City
Cleveland man admits killing wife in quarrel
Leo Yaratch, 24, told Cleveland police he accidentally discharged a gun during a struggle with his wife Margatet, 27, after seeking to take back a wedding ring. He claimed she grabbed the firearm and died when he struck her, then hid until confessing later. Police found him wandering city streets before his arrest.
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Leo
CleVelind
Ruppersburg
Flanni San
Columbus
Fecal Police
Yaratch Aril
Leo Yardten
Margit
Tye
Trisketh Row
Mae Meltel
Simon Savage
Patrilman Payl
Fornmasen
Appretwsley Yaratenh
Yarateh
Wis Wite
Yaratch
Yarathh
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Pied Artillery
Wield Artilery
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