Gotham Murder Mystery Solved Wife Confesses
New York police report Mrs Ruth Snyder confessed to killing her husband Albert Snyder in their Queens home. Prosecutors say Henry Judet Gray, a Corset firm salesman, strangled Snyder and was later arrested in Syracuse. Gray allegedly attacked after a party, then fled as the wife described the events to detectives. Lorraine Snyder, the couple’s child, is mentioned in the family timeline.
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United Prom
New York
Ruth
Snyder
Albert ‘Snyder
Motor Mentingy
Henry Judet Crys
Shier
McLaughlig
Gray
Shyder
Syracuse
Risbeiter
Byraviseries
Ojiondayo
Thera
Rumor Legal Action To Halt Ballot Probe
Reported moves by a political committee to impound ballots in Pennsylvania amid an election probe. The committee asserts authority to count ballots while others question the legality and demand counsel.
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RUMOR
United Pro- Washington
Pennsylvania
Mie
Ndt
Jury South
Senate
Ann Barry
Wilson
Anvicipateet
Barry
Reed
Com-Mitter
Butler will head U.S. force in Shanghai mission
General Satediey Butler arrived aboard the SS Pierce en route to Shanghai to command the U S marine corps force. The dispatch notes his arrival and imminent leadership during wartime operations in the region.
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Butler
U.S
United Proar
Satediey Butler
Pierce
Shanghai
Ha ‘Will
Governor insists on gasoline tax boost in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg reports Gov Gaye por Pither, urging a gas tax increase from two to three cents per gallon, stating the administration seeks public consideration and disputes misinformed figures. He says the public knows the consequences of any action.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Gaye Por Pither
Adinistration
Rains Flood Nearby Creeks and Lowlands
Spring rains flood earby streams and flats east of the city with lowlands inundated though no damages yet. Train delays occur from a slide east of Ridgway on the Renovo division while Pittsburgh fears a rise in river stages near the Allegheny and Monongahela confluence.
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Renovo
Ridgway
Pittsburgh
Allegheny and
Monongaheli Rive
Weather Bureau
Pennsylvania
Allegheny
Mononga|e Whela
Warren
Browning Wins Case in Westchester Court
Edward West Browning a 52 year old millionaire won an absolute separation from his wife Princes Peaches Heenan 36 after a sensational trial before justice I F Seeger in Supreme Court Westchester County March 21 The judge dismissed Mrs Browning’s alimony claim and her cross complaint was discarded The pair married less than a year ago and the case centers on marital difficulties and separation terms.
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White Plains
N.Y. Mar
Edward West Browning
Peaches Heenan
Divier
Supreme Court
I. F. Seeger
Westchester County Court
Daddy Brownlige
Justice Seeger
New York Show Producer Sentenced to Prison
The United States Supreme Court denied Carrolls petition for review and upheld a one year and one day sentence in Atlanta prison for perjury stemming from a June bath party on his center stage. Chief Justice Taft announced the decision without comment, ending Carrolls chance of relief beyond executive clemency.
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Washington
Mar
Fort Caroll
Atanta
United States Supreme Court
Carroll
Sristiee Taft
Carrolls Weonpling
Auto Crash Injures Wagon Team West of City
A Saturday evening accident on the Union City carry highway involved an automobile colliding with a wagon carrying local youths. The wagon horses were injured but the occupants escaped unharmed though shaken. driver attempted to pass a slower car and the wagon allegedly failed to see the approach. Names and some details could not be confirmed.
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Union City
Srdaop Mjirh J
Eid. Leesney
Essex Street
Watkins Company
Buich
Italian Flier Resumes Trip Across Atlantic
United Press dispatch notes Italian aviator Princ Sesto dé Pinedo resuming his trans Atlantic flight. From Rio de Janeiro on March 21 he headed toward Manaos and Para, Brazil, after weeks of uncertain communication over the unexplored air route.
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United Press
Rio“De Janeiro
Princ Sesto Dé Pinedo
Tafian trass-Atlantic
Tele Manaos
Para
Braxil
de Tineda
Muli Grosso
San Luis de Cavers
Governor Election Bills eyed by Senate committee
Mareh 31 Abert Davis leading a committee hearing on election policies expected to influence legislators. Seventy three Senate bills on the calendar include constitutional amendments and voting registration measures with final action anticipated tonight.
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United Press Warrishurg
Mareh
Abert Davis
Elinieyesis
Republi
Mier
Hiealls Sur
Senate
Fas
Tomsher Lancaster
Marti
Allegheny
Davis Lackawanna Othue
Seaglee Lambs
Vensayo
Sisté Banking Department
Semifor Leslie
Turner
Delaware
Cockaveinna
Fiyzemne
Westmoreland
Chmtiria
Bela- Mart Erie
Fayetts
Lancaster
Meat Femers
Northampton
Schistall
Washington
Virth
Heart
Blair
Chestery Cluarfiald
Lehigh
Nurumberland
Department of Aysernul
Pair of suspects sought after leaving trail of unpaid bills
Police hunt two men identified as Hassett and Flaherty who allegedly operated a city delivery service and fled Saturday night leaving a trail of unpaid bills. They face larceny charges tied to a clothing theft from a residence on West Wrastlington Street. Hassett, a family man, is described as unsettled with wife and three children staying behind. Flaherty’s whereabouts are unknown with possible destinations California or Florida.
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Thomas Hassett
Leo Flaherty
Tarlay
Aasett
Tlaherty
West Wrastlington
Paulson Wis
Wie
Pain
Hassett Seaves
Galfornia
Florida
Fatal Auto Crash on Warren Highway
An auto crash on Warren Highway killed Margare Steinkamp and Miss Henry Steinkamp in War rett area. Ler mule William Steinkamp, driver, reportedly lost control causing a table-like overturn. The young Warren incident occurred Sunday near Youngsville with bystander injuries and an inquest by Appraiser Ed Livere at Warren. Local reporting notes a deadly collision and fatalities including a child.
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Warret
Margare Steinkamp
Duvalier
Henry Steinkamp
Warrett
William Steinkamp
Warren
Youngsville
West DE Warren
Boise
Abolish Crossing Ordered for Bessemer and Lake Erie Line
The Police Service Commission ordered the abolition of a three track grade crossing at Sadsbury township Crawford county by building a bridge and viaduct on Route 83. The project cost is estimated at 153, which includes property damages. The line runs from Chix near Ammonie Lake to the Perry Highway between Pittsburgh and Erie and carries heavy traffic. Construction is planned to be completed this year.
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United Pros
Pennnyylvania
Devenshes
Columbus Township farmer hangs self Saturday
A 72 year old Columbus Township farmer died by suicide Saturday night, hanging himself in his home. He had faced long illness and business troubles, with family discovering the body around 1 AM. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 1:15 PM at Mrs. Charles Wylster’s home, with interment at Pine Grove cemetery.
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Civils
Cottbus
Nidrie
Ue Joos
Alesander Company
Seis
Ed Lowrs
Warren County
Lowry Sfit
Charles ‘Wylster
North Genter Street
Glock
Rundle
Pine
Grow
Prince William Returns to Sweden After U.S. Tour
Prince William of Sweden completes a feature tour of the United States and will sail home tonight on the German liner Koenigsberg. Returning to home land, the royal visit concludes as he departs from New York.
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Home Land
New York
Mar
Prince Wiliam
Sweden
United States
Germany
Flipship
City Council awaits state action on North Caister road
City officials expect state approval before resurfacing North Caister Street. Council members note plans hinge on Governor Disher’s support for state highway maneuvers and local borough projects. A small crew will tackle surface work while broader initiative awaits information on Goldsborough Avenue improvements.
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City Cine
Resistar
Evenig
Scani
North
Caister Street
Columbus Wenge Projet
Citar Vouneit
Asin
John S Disher
Pris Mare
Uilley
Will Bee
Toby
Goldmburs Avenue
Deaieray Imbroverenl
Gale Lace
Believed Joliet Fugitive Held After Jail Scene
A Joliet incident led to the arrest of Martin Montintegty, 29, of Mexia City, linked to a Mexican suspect in a jail scene. Police followed a developing tip after a railroad search and identified Montintegty as the man aiding authorities.
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Pennwt
Iin
Can Dow
Joli
Ion
Juliet
Pyilice
Martin Montintegty
Mexia City
Ihicayy
Fire destroys five story Wheeling business building
About 200 used automobiles were burned when a five story structure in Wheeling was destroyed. Loss is estimated between 75 and 100 thousand dollars. The fire started at the Alto Staley Company.
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Wheeling
Wy Va
Alito Staley Company
Canton Forces Move to Defend International Settlement
Armed foreigners including 1500 U.S. Marines prepare to defend an international settlement as Canton faces a city crisis. An estimated 5,000 Americans are reported endangered amid escalating tensions and potential conflict.
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U.S. Maines
Shanghai Strikes Paralyze City As U S Marines Arrive
Thousands of Chinese workers flooded streets in Shanghai while a general strike halted life. The United States landed Marines to protect American citizens and property in the international settlement amid rising tension and gunfire.
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United Press Shanghtay
United States
Shanghai
Ueir
Gilly
Ly. Lypes
Shanehat
Wasindir Martisan
Hm UN
Washington
Stan Base
Armareyit
Sind
Vail
Herd
C. S. Williams
Pereral
Coopers
oficTals
Sai
Hankeiy
Ferein
River yields nude woman's body found in river
The nude body of a woman about 5 feet tall was recovered from the river near Pittsburgh. The body showed no obvious wounds and appeared submerged for some time, with preliminary examination by officials.
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River
Wayen
Pittsburgh
Dhla
Prantl Bargret
C. W. Lighthill
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Taft
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Meadville
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Columbus
John Oppewall
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