Marooned by Floods as 4000 Await Rescue in South
A southern region deals with rising rivers and fears a heavy death toll as thousands await rescue. Fire devours a farm near Cuttings N with Felden Garfild about 75 escaping smoke and flames by waking in time. The blaze is blamed on an overheated chimney and little household content is saved. Garfild, who lived alone, suffered smoke effects but is not expected to fail recovery.
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Felden Garfild
Garneld
Nome
Heath Held for Grand Jury on Collusion Charge
Ralph Heath was held for the next term of the county court grand jury on a collusion charge connected to Mae Gates case. Gates herself was held for court earlier for removing and concealing property to defraud creditors. Heath appeared before Alderman G H Gordon, witnesses testified, and he was bound over on a $50 bond. The case involves alleged aid in removing household goods from J B Patterson’s East Main Street apartment, with Gates owing over $140 in rent.
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Ralph Heath
Trie County
Mae Gates
Heath
G. H. Gordon
Gates
J.B. Patterson
East Main Street
Patterson
Gang Leader Escapes From Maryland Penitentiary
United Press reports Norris gang leader escaped from the Maryland penitentiary today. He reportedly picked three locks and passed through two doors overnight, leaving an empty cell. Officials are split on whether he remains inside or is already outside the walls. Police say he will likely flee to underworld haunts while authorities watch. Mrs. C. Th. Shoop departed this afternoon for a visit in Warren.
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United Press
Baltimore
Mar
Hacker
Norris
Today's Five Best Radio Entertainments
Broadcast listings show WRAF NBC Network at 2:00 with Bourdon's orchestra and Cavaliers Luce. WIZ NBC Network at 0:30 with Hour of Theatre Memories starring Jessica Dragonette. WOR CBS Network at 10:00 with Old Photograph Album. DST 10:80 Hellhouse with the Senate dispensing pending legislation.
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WRAF
NBC
Hellhouse
Senate
Local butcher ends life by hanging at West Main Street
Theobald Isatner a well known city butcher who ran a market at 22 West Main Street hanged himself in his family apartments at 46 West Main Street shortly before noon. His wife found the body. Deputy Coroner Mark Pullom ruled death a self inflicted act believed caused by excessive drinking and business reverses. He leaves a widow and two daughters Mrs Larry Sandstrom and Miss Hazel Pittner. Funeral arrangements not yet set.
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West Main Street
Cde
Ransom
Pitter
Antmore
Sinie
Flittner
Lata Ablock
Mark Pullom
Larry Sandstrom
Hazel Pittner
Bill provides for rebate on county taxes in Erie county
Erie county taxpayers will receive a five percent rebate on county taxes paid within ninety days of receipt of the tax card under the Davis Bill signed by Gov Fisher in Harrisburg. A five percent penalty applies after the period. County tax collector Emmett Parker says the measure will expedite collections and boost revenue, with two thirds of taxes expected to be collected during the rebate period. Newton named Washington third Secretary to Hoover.
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Corry
Hele
Niktety
Diliya
Lietas
County
Erie County
Parker
Jap City Destroyed in Fires Across Ishida Prefecture
Tokyo dispatch reports Ishida prefecture as a blaze center with twelve hundred Widnes noted in burning areas. The post office burned, troops assisted in firefighting while an ancient wind aided the flames as the city caught fire last night.
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United Press
Hundreds Escape As Plant Blast Rocks Brockton Factory
United Press reports a cylinder head explosion at the M. A Packard Stee Co plant in Brockton Massachusetts injuring over 100 workers and three others. The blast sprayed steel fragments and shattered a large area while a steel door prevented more fatalities. Engineer Richardson Shut and John F. Kent helped evacuate frightened employees as others fled through broken windows.
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United Press
Brockton
Mass
M. A Packard Stee Co
Gt. Richardson
John F. Kent
Prises
Public Tax Refunds and Sentences in Pittsburgh Conspiracy
Federal Judge Nelson McVicar sentenced and fined numerous alleged members of the North Side conspiranacies in Pittsburgh. Fines ranged from 1,000 to 10,000 dollars with prison terms up to two years at Atlanta. Several defendants received new trials or stayed sentences pending appeal.
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McVicar
Pittsburgh
United Press
Nelson McVicar
North Side Commat Soday
Atlanta
United States Circuit Court
Philadelphia
Pred Stratman
Ingspector
Prohibition Department
Daniel McLaughlin
Went First Ward
Joseph P. Hilldorfer
North Side
Union Fishing Clb
Union Fishing Club
John Coney
Treasury to publicize tax refunds over twenty thousand
Washington reports the Treasury will publish all tax refunds exceeding 20 000 once approved by the commissioner of internal revenue. The policy extends the McKelvin amendment, using 15 000 for publicity and making it permanent. An executive order by President Hoover takes effect now, amid Senate protests for broader prompt disclosure. Attorney S B Skinner of James Town Visiln to Tetds in the city today on business.
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United Press
Washington
Treasury Department
Treasury
Hoover
Senate
Neily
S. B. Skinner
James
Sherine
Frost Delays Unpaved Street Repairs Here
City street repairs wait for frost to leave as property owners press for faster graveling and resurfacing. Superintendent Lynch said work on dirt roads will begin soon, with permanent paving planned once weather allows. residents hope for relief from impassable streets amid recent mild days.
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Motors
Lola
Patien
Reson
al Nout
Lynch
Rata Tbaassssas
Leach
Frent
World Protests Grow Over Proposed American Tariffs
Foreign nations including Great Britain Italy France Cuba and Canada join protests against the contemplated tariff increase as the House Ways and Means Committee moves toward drafting a new bill. Diplomatic concerns rise as governments urge reconsideration and push for alternative arrangements to avoid disputes.
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Paul A. Mallon
United Press
Washington, Mar
United States
Hoover
Britain
Italy
Franco
Cuba
Canada
House Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Rence
Pupusnea
Suscestiae
Bas Feilo
Prange
Smbassacor
State Department
Tommmitter
Italian Chamber of Commerce
Raid Uncovers Large Rum Syndicate Across Seas
Federal officials opened sealed indictments against 18 men tied to a vast rum-smuggling ring. The syndicate allegedly used ocean vessels to bring liquor from Europe and Canada to the coast, with small boats ashore and transfers to warehouses. The principal figure is Rudolph Turh, among five arrested in a dramatic raid on an oceanfront estate near Hempstead.
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United Press
New York
Frank J. Coleman
Syndicaw
Europe
Canada
Lincks
Tansport
Rudolph ‘Turh
Hempstead
Wife of rebel chief in Juarez for supplies
Senora J V Escobar, wife of the rebel commander in chief, arrived in Juarez with a large gold shipment to fund revolutionary forces. She traveled by special train from Torreon and will buy supplies in Juarez and El Paso as federal troops advance toward Torreon and Durango. The exact amount of gold was not disclosed.
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A. Frederick C.othman
United Press
Juarez
Chihwahua
Mexico
Senora J. V. Escobar
Mry- Ioan
el Paso
Torreon
Hscobu
Durango
Dulles
Toreon
Nehting
Mexico City
Galles
Mirreon
Death Claims W. E. Bricker Auto Dealer
W. E. Bricker head of Corey Motor Sales in Corry died after a relapse at St Vincent’s in Erie. He was 45, born in Greencamp, and left a widow and daughter Miss Marjerie Bricker. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs S. E. Bricker and two brothers Pred and Paul, services planned in Greencamp with body brought to Corry for viewing.
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Erie
Walite
Bricker
Corey Motor Sales
Uni
Fmuws
Thouieh Mir
Greencamp
Corry
Rotary Club
Usis City
Marjerie Bricker
Als
E. Bricker
Pred
Paul Bricker
Nuri Center
Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh Seeks Lease of 11‑Mile Line
Washington March 19 The Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh requests Interstate Commerce Commission approval to lease the 11 mile Reynoldsville and Falls Creek Railway between Reynoldsville and Falls Creek in Pennsylvania. The BR and T says lease would ensure continued operation of the smaller line as part of its system.
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Washington
Buffalo
Rochester
Pittsburgh
thisWwWay
Inerstate Commerce Commission
Lolay
Reynoldaville
Falls Creek
Pennsylvania
Corry School District Receives State Aid Payment
D B Leach treasurer reports Corry School District received 9043.12 in state aid for the rural district. The apportionment is the fourth semi annual reimbursement of the 1927 29 biennium under the Timonds act.
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D. B. Leach
Corry
Flooding Sweeps Southeast as Homes Go Under Water
A massive Alabama flood traps thousands on rooftops and upper floors as Elba and surrounding towns endure rising waters. National guard units and volunteers rescue victims by boat and plane while reports of ruined homes and missing residents mount.
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United Press
Troy
Ala
Alabama
Elba
National Guard
Margaret
Fluine
Wiha
Kirmingham
Sam
Alephonstinéhan
Ely
Mobile
Ale
Preston
Geneva
Als
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