Testimony on Vestris Disaster Distorts Earlier Accounts
United Press reports from New York describe conflicting testimony about the Vestris sinking off the Virginia Capes. Chief officer Frank Johnson contradicts prior witnesses, saying conditions were normal until Sunday night and detailing a violent list and bulkhead failure before the vessel went down.
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Frank Johnon
Vestris
New York City
United Press
New York
Lamport & Holt
Frank Johnson
Johnson
U. 5
Francis O'Neill
U. 3
Tuttle
Vestria
Virginia Capes
T P. mi
William J. Carey
Lamport & Holt Line
Y Johnson
Johnon
Carey
Washington
Navy Department
Navy
Vestatt
Wyoming
Frenzied Trading On Hoover Market Triggers Break Talk
Brokers face a volatile New York Stock Exchange after a nine day surge that saw 45,703,700 shares traded in the resealed Hoover market. Holes in the market heighten risk as gains remain thin beyond dividend plays, with calls for caution and a shift toward intrinsic value over speculation. Blue chips test limits while high priced issues rise amid intense activity.
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Stock Exchange
Hoover
Elmer Walzer
United Press
New York
New York Stocks Exchange
Herbert Hoover
Wall Street
Slas
Shanen
Isaacs
Paibase
Ite
Today’s Five Best Radio Features
NBC WIEAN at 10:00 EST features Lucky Strike Orchestra. NBEC WJ2 at 1:00 HST presents Philco Hour. NBC WJZ at 11:00 EST covers a football game Town versus Wisconsin in Iowa City. NBC WHAF schedule unknown. BAT Football and Yale Princeton listed. WOR Columbia Network 2:30 BST airs football Tinos ya Chicago.
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NBC
WIEAN
Lucky Strike Orchestra
NBEC
WJ2
Philco
WJZ
Wisconsin
Towa City
Towa
Yales
Princeton
WOR
Columbia
Tinos
Chicago
Six Boys Held for Questioning in Pabich Shooting
United Press reports six boys under 16 were taken into custody today by Allegheny county detectives in the fatal shooting of 18 year old Michael Pabich of Morgan Hill. Pabich’s body with a temple wound was found yesterday in bushes near Bridgeville. detectives recovered the weapon used. Names of the six boys were not released.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Allegheny County Deectives
Michael Pabich
Morgan Hill
Bridgeville
Tnder
Dynamite incident at Pittston coal scene shocks town
Explosion triggers unrest at Butler colliery area on South Street in Pittston. A miner, reportedly intoxicated, fell from a wagon during a dispute with others, injuring a companion and prompting police and mine officials to move the wounded. The event follows ongoing tensions amid violent episodes connected to the Butler colliery and Hillside Coal and Iron Company.
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United Press
Pittston
Slo
Pir
Butler
Mast South Street
Min
Roy
Jacob Loynck
Michael
Ant
Hutler
Hieelty Jill
Hillside Coal and Tyon Company
Council May Fix Tax Levy Monday Night
City Council plans to review the 1929 budget and tax levy at Monday night’s meeting. Officials expect forthcoming appropriations and property assessments to be presented for first reading, with a possible discussion of budget reductions and tentative figures.
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Chy Council
War Memorial Fund Drive Seeks 178 For Dedication
A balance of 175 is needed by the Uent Archie W. Thompson Post of the Veterans of Foret Wirs to cover the cost of purchase and erection of the war memorial unveiled in City Park and the dedication ceremonies. Additional subscriptions were reported from Kiwanis and local residents including Ralph S. Dewey Harriet R. Bliss A. Andrews Corry Baking Co. Mr and Mrs Pred Losee JW Lambing Dy J Ellatt Mrs Harold Gilbert and others to meet expenses for radio coverage and related events.
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Uent
Archie W. Thompson
Veterans of Foret Wirs
Rciaes
Pais
Kiwanis
Ralph S. Dewey
Harriet R. Bliss
A. Andrews
Yao
Ru HL Palmer
Corry Baking Co
Pred Losee
JW. Lambing
J. Ellatt
Harold Gilbert
Four Missing UC Students Found in Mountain Cabin
Four University of California students missing for a week were found safe in an isolated mountain cabin in California. One student, John H. Dempater, telephoned a ranger from Wik mountain to report they all were safe after beginning a hike in the Snow mountain district.
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United Press
Burkeley
Calif
University of California
John H. Dempater
Wik Mountain
Snow Mountain
Japanese ship sinks leaving many missing in storm collision
In Tokio a framing of a naval disaster reports 16 crew members missing after the Nagasaki Maru sank Thursday following a collision with the Shinosen Maru during a snow storm. The steamer Nagasaki Maru sank in heavy seas, with rescue efforts underway and inquiries opened into the incident.
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Tokio
Nagasaki
Car Hits Logs West of Union Wrecks Chrysler Coach
Don Nantes of East Main Street drove the Chrysler when it crashed into a log load two miles west of Union City on the Honsevelt highway. Poor visibility and a rear-lightless logs load contributed to the collision. Nantes’ front end was damaged but no injuries occurred. The truck was driven by Ivan Burlingame near Wattsburg. The car was towed to town for repairs. May get vacation Pottsville Pa November 17 Four hundred New Philadelphia students face late wake Monday unless teachers strike ends and funding resumes.
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Chrysler
Donald Nantes
East Main Street
Inlun City
Honsevelt Aghway
Nantes
Twe
Ivan Burlingame
Wattsburg
Pottsville
New Philadelphia
Here
Who Will Sit In Hoover's Cabinet Speculation Rife
Speculation runs rampant over Herbert Hoover's choice of cabinet members to advise the new administration after his election to succeed Calvin Coolidge. Prominent Washington correspondent Charles P. Stewart discusses possible nominees in a notable story in today's edition.
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Herbert Hoover
Calvin Cooldza
United States
Charles P. Stewart
Washington
Girl Brutally Slain Body Found in Creek Near Home
Emma Atay, a Shenango township girl, was found beaten and drowned four miles from her home in a creek. She left with an automobile after a horn sounded, and authorities question several local youths as detectives trace footprints from a nearby road.
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Sy United Press
New Castle
Emma Atay
Shenango Township
Patenta
Lawtene
Bugle and Drum Corps Formed by VFW Post Members
The Archie W. Thompson Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars organized plans for a bugle and drum corps. A regular meeting was held last evening to advance the project and the first rehearsal is set for next Wednesday afternoon. Most instruments have arrived and officials expect a successful squad, attracting interest from members and local residents.
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Archie W. Thompson
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Veterans’ Post
Record Day on Wall Street as Tickers Stay Busy
A record day was reported on the New York Stock Exchange with tickers remaining active past noon. The Journal close was around 12 50, and trading continued as the market logged two weeks of the largest bull run in exchange history.
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New York
Exchange
Glee Clubs and Orchestra in Fine Concert
Senior High School glee club and orchestra presented a joint concert in the high school auditorium under Miss Lucife Murray. Max Harvey the violinist delivered notable solos as the boys and girls choral groups offered selections, including Camp Song, Liza Jane, and Victorious. The program highlighted strong training and the development of both orchestra and glee club with floral tokens to Miss Murray.
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Corse Puptie
Kenplas
Lucife Murray
Miss Murray
Rotary Club
Christiy
Tachascott
Saint-Saen
Keister
M. Rayscher
McGrath
Kamps
Manson
Merrick
Messrs
Sears
Auer
H. Lane Wilson
Offenbach
Anid
Sonny Boy
Boys’ Glee Club
Harling
Counney
Fen
Liza Jane
Rauscher
Papison
Boland
Rubinstein
Baswett
Ome
Lee
Widescale Shipping Losses From Atlantic Gale
London reports devastating storm impacts with millions in property damage. Seventeen Rye Harbor men perished aiding a sinking liner in the English Channel as several ships wrecked or in distress. Telegraph and telegraph lines nationwide were disrupted, and lifeboats battled heavy seas to rescue crews and passengers.
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London
Southampon
Farma
Rye Harbor
England
Alice
Raglieh
Newport
Catlins
Germany
France
Smteeland
Jaly
Poland
Belglum
Plymouth
Kentish Coast
Plymoull
Assielane
Linaria
Garman Wer Lueweck
Greetz
Atmatoa Nbir
Brest
Rimsgaté
May Barrow
Ethel Everad
Maid of Orleans
Folkestons
Boulogne
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