Appeal to Hoover for Aid in NYC Cleanup Drive
A Hoover intervention was sought to speed a general legislative inquiry into New York City administration as officials investigate a vice scandal. Macy traveled to Washington to push Republican state senators who control the measure's fate. Autopsy ordered for Georgia Gray, a dancer who died in Bellevue Hospital. her autopsy follows her identification by a district attorney investigator. Gray had testified in the Halperm framing case and was linked to the vice squad probe.
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United Press
New York
Hoover Wa
New York City
Ei . W. Kingsland Macy
Washington
Benetors
Seabury C. Mastck
Walter W.westall
John Maynes” .Holmes
Walker
Roosevelt
Georgia Gray
Bellevue Hospital
Aa Dilnags
Oi Violet Smith
Thomas A. Gom
Miss Gray
Vice Squad
Cor Wigan
Harry Gibson
Baltimore
Leigh Halperm
Daniel Sullivan
Augusta
Survivor Gives Graphic Description of Viking Disaster
Henry Brown survivor recounts the Viking sealing ship explosion off Horse Island Newfoundland on March 17. All hands were asleep when a roar shattered the vessel, lights failed, and the ship broke apart on the ice. Survivors describe aft sections blown away, wreckage strewn, fires starting, and men crying for help amid chaotic scenes on the ice.
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Henry Brown
United Press
Horse Island
Newfoundland
Taiko
St. Jonas
Viking
Warns Against Belittling of Progressives
Senator Hiram Johnson urged Republican leaders not to mock the Progressive conference in Washington on March 17 1912. He praised open debate on economic issues and warned against pretending loyalty to the party while ignoring radical problems, calling for thoughtful study of defeats and policy.
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Hiram Johnson
Washington
Mar
Cal
Theodore Roosevelt
Cad
Launch 30 day drive to collect taxes here
Corry city officials announce a 30 day tax collection drive as thousands of dollars in city county and school taxes remain unpaid. B Westley, tax collector, says delinquents will be pursued by lawful measures after the period and a ward by ward list will track payments.
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Corry
B. Westley Totidy
Westley
The
Journal Today
Collec
Tor & Day
Conemaugh mob targets alleged child slayer in Johnstown
Harry Starchok 28, held in Johnstown jail after allegedly confessing to choking and killing seven year old Betty Mowry of Conemaugh. Betty disappeared last Friday as police, residents, and Boy Scouts scoured the area. her body reportedly found in an attic beneath a burlap bag.
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United Press
Johnstown
Harry Starchok
Betty Mowry
Conemaugh
Here
Betty
J. P. Welter
Cambri County
Starbhok
Carl Davis
Starbok
Hishore
Starchok
Conémaugh Jal
Ayay
Johns
Starwick
Margaret
George Starchol
Fastavant
Autopsy Planned After Two Deaths In Powder Draught
In Scranton Pennsylvania physicians prepared to perform an autopsy on Michael Collner of Kingston and Michael Bur Ett of Simpson after they died from effects of a powder mixed with Neuer. Police report both deaths appear connected to the same draught.
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Ey Uniten
Scranton
Mar
Michael Collner
Kingston
Michael Burett
Simpeon
Neuer
Ter
Rotary Club Delegation Heads to Erie Meeting
Corry Rotarians plan to attend a large inter-city gathering at the Erie Masonic Temple hall Wednesday evening. More than 100 reservations are on file for clubs from Corry, Jamestown, Meadville, Westfield, Andover and Oli City, with Dean Miller of Bradford as district governor and C P McGeary as general chairman overseeing arrangements and speakers.
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Corry
Rotary Club
Eric Elit
Lawrence Bevins
R. L. Rodgers
Erie Rotary
Dean Miller
Bradford
C. P. McGeary i
Stanley Thompson
Gandhi heckled at labor gathering in Bombay crowd clashed
In Bombay on March 17 Gandhi faced heckling at a labor meeting as workers raised red flags above the Nationalist Congress emblem. Extremists criticized his peace with the British and his plan for a federal government, calling his stance capitalist influenced and urging rejection by Nationalists.
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Wansy
Bombay
India
Mahatma Gandhi
Gandhi
Nationalista
Radio entertainment lineup sparks network schedule mix
NBC and CBS networks present evening programs with top shows at 7:40 and 9:30. WABC airs a CBS program while NBC features a symphony. WJ and MBC networks also broadcast corresponding acts as listed, reflecting a diverse broadcast slate for the night.
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NBC
WABC
CBS
MBC
Sandor
CBS Rene
Five Juveniles Paroled After Theft Ring Probe
Five boys about 14 years old were released on parole after hearings by Alderman C B Porter for a months long theft and shoplifting spree. Two youths linked to a $12.60 library theft were arraigned. three others tied to break in attempts at the telephone booth caseload were arraigned later. Property was recovered and parents will reimburse owners. authorities will monitor youths and consider stricter school terms if needed.
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C. B. Porter
Corry Public
Bad Weather Delays Wilkins Start To Pole Expedition
Philadelphia March 17 Bad weather forced Sir Hubert Wilkins submarine Nautilus to turn back from Marcus Hook Pennsylvania and tie up at the Philadelphia Navy Yard It is expected to resume its cruise to the Brooklyn Navy Yard to be christened The voyage aims for the North Pole The crew plans to save provisions for 50 days and proceeds with gyro compass tests and route details reported by the press release from the voyage planners
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Philadelphia
Sir Hubert Wilkins
Arctic
Trn
Marcus Hook
Philadelpha Navy
Brooklyn Navy Yard
North Pole
Damien
Crey Ut 13
Sir Hubert
Jean” Verne
Tiles Verne
Tiagliorg
Advance Yaratch Hearing in Cleveland Grand Jury Case
The county grand jury in Cleveland heard evidence today against Leo Yaratch, 25, once of Corry Pennsylvania, who allegedly confessed to killing his estranged wife Margaret 28 in a jealous rage. Prosecutor Ray T. Miller issued subpoenas for witnesses including the defendant's brother Adam Yaratche to appear before the grand jury.
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United Press
Cleveland
Leo Yaratch
Corry
Margaret
Ray T. Miller
Grant
Adam Yatatea
Adam
Yar _ailch
Local interest in Rossiter case grows in Erie trial
Federal case in Erie involves three men accused of substituting James Patrone for Statley Wells. Testimony to start today with jurors sequestered after a completed trial day. Defendants are Lemuels Rossiter Lester Beals and Joseph Donovan, all of Erie plus Wells. Prosecutors Louis B. Graham and Jones Marsh, and defense lawyers Richardson Gifford and others, expect about 40 witnesses. Jury expected by Thursday or Friday.
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Erie
James Patrone
Joseph Jarvis
Statley Wells
Lemuels, Rossiter
Lester Beals
Joseph Donovan
Wells
Patrotie
Waa
Jarvis
Louis B. Graham
Jones 2.Marsh
Joseph Richardson
Pitt Gifford
Brie
Deputies Duel With Strikers In Heated Clash
Law enforcers grapple with striking workers in a spirited altercation that left officers exchanging blows and weapons briefly as protesters pressed a standoff. Deputies ultimately drove off the crowd amid chaotic melee and injuries reported.
Hearing in Gas Rate Fight At Erie Tomorrow
Solicitor Blaine Kincaid will represent the city of Corry and the municipalities of Corry Erie and Warren in a Public Service Commission hearing in Erie tomorrow against the Pennsylvania Gas Company. The hearing will likely focus on completing evidence for the utility with the municipalities possibly presenting their side depending on witnesses. The company is expected to reply to twenty five specific data requests from residents.
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Blaine Kincaid
Public Service Commission
Corry
Erie
Warren
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Public Service ‘Commission
Kincaid
W. Pitt Gifford
Eri
Sam ¥. Rossiter
Erieltes
Rotary Club Hosts Irish Program For St Patrick Day
The Rotary Club in Erie featured James English as speaker on Ireland and St Patrick. An Irish jig by Hele Gumbleton and Amelia Christensen brightened the meeting, with additional songs and a lively cultural presentation. Plans previewed a literacy meeting Wednesday evening at Erie, with attendees invited.
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Service Club
Erie
St. Patrick's Day
Rotary Glun
James English
Ireland
St. Patrick
Grin
1. W. Owens
Cmb
Emerald Isle
Hele Gumbleton
Amelia Christensen
Miss Gonnet
F.A. O'Hare
Todey'a
Americans Missing As Sealing Vessel Explodes On Ice
Surviving crew of the sealing ship Viling report 118 rescued after an explosion tore the vessel apart off Horse Island. Of 143 aboard, 25 are missing and feared dead. Among the missing are Americans Variok Frisell Henry J Sargent and A B Penroad. Captain Abram Kean Jr says explosion in the magazine likely caused the disaster as rescue ships and doctors race to the scene.
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Fissels
Sargent
Penroad
John T. Meaney
United Press
Johns
Variok Frisell
New York
Henry J. Sargent
Boston
A. B. Penroad
Connecticut
Ottis Bartlett
Abram Kean, Jr
Viking
Kean
Prissul
Frisell
Gifford Pinchot
Pennylvania
Aq Meimin
Seeking Tools in Mine Ends in Father and Son Death
A mine accident leaves a father and his son dead while seeking tools, with reports noting the young victim and their grieving family. Rescue teams recovered the bodies after hazardous cave conditions, and investigations begin to determine the cause.
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