New Castle Jury Trial Begins in Schroeder Case
One woman and five men seated in the jury box for the trial of Mary Schroeder charged with killing highway patrolman Brady Paul. Jury selection slowed as prosecutors questioned jurors attitude toward the death penalty. The judge recessed briefly after Schroeder complained of pressure. Four jurors were seated and more were examined as the second day opened. Continued Page Three.
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New Castle
Mrlene Schroeder
Wth
Highway Patrol
Brady Paul
Apentry
Vs. Schroeder
Clue
Schroeder
Joral Brady Paul
Veniremen
Orday
Acea
Philadelphia Senators: Withdrawal Shifts 1900 Race
In Philadelphia on March 11, a candidate for United States senate withdrew and urged friends to back Labor Secretary James J. Davis for nomination. Francis Shunk, former Pennsylvania attorney general and governor candidate, also withdrew citing health. The move leaves opponents of Grundy, appointed by Governor Fisher, facing Brown and Inchot with Lewis in the race.
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Fisher
Senate
Philiphia Organization
Brown
Gifford Inchot
Samuel 8. Lewis
Vk Ty
Merger Plans Discussed by Steel Powers
Cleveland March 11 9 leading figures in the merger negotiations said the consolidation of Youngstown Sheet and Tube with Bethlehem Steel is impossible at present as votes oppose the deal. About 1 200 000 shares exist in the company requiring three fourths for approval while leaders convened to consider interlocking interests and potential conflicts in the large steel combines led by Grace Campbell and Eaton.
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Cleveland
Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Youngstown Concern
Steel Powers Conti
Powers
Steel World
Eugene G. Grace
Bethlehem
James A. Campbell
Youngstown Sheet and Tube
Cyrus S. Eaton
Republic Steel Corporation
French Naval Demands Examined By Experts
British and American experts scrutinize French naval figures as Gondi and Nechoted present data ahead of the five power conference. The aim is to cut the overall navy from 724,000 tons to about 550,000 by late 1936, with parity ideas shaping the talks and Italy pushing for stronger French power in exchange. The debate continues into page eight.
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Gondou
Briand
Italy
France
Great Britain
Nation bids farewell to Taft in grand funeral
Washington March 11 UP the nation paid final tribute to William Howard Taft in a daylong series of services combining military civil and religious rites. Thousands filed past his bier in the capitol Rotunda and the cortege moved from Wyoming Avenue to the White House. President Hoover stood bareheaded as Taft lay in state before a late afternoon burial at Arlington.
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Washington
Mar
William Howard ‘Taft
Arlington
Bourne
Capitol
Wyoming Avenue
White House
Associated Press
Taft
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol Rotunda
William Howard Taft
All Souls Church
Hoover
Mrs. Hoover
Ulysses G. B. Pierce
Power project in Ky routed by state park plan
A five year fight to keep Cumberland Falls free from hydro power exploitation ends as Kentucky lawmakers accept an offer from former Senator T Coleman Du Pont to donate 220000 dollars to buy 2200 acres for a state park. Cumberland Falls, the largest cataract east of the Mississippi after Niagara, is central to the plan amid a legislative clash pitting Democratic majorities against Governor Sampson. The final needed legislation was approved by the Senate after a heated debate.
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Frankfort
Cumberland Falls
Kentucky
United States
T. Coleman du Pont
Delaware
Palis
du Pont
Cumberland
Mississippi
Niagara
Senate
Flem D. Sampson
State Park Commission
Baked Ham Supper at Presbyterian Church
A baked ham supper is set for Thursday March 18 at 5 o'clock at the Presbyterian Church. Tickets are 50 cents. Proceeds support church activities.
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Presbyterian Church
Basketball Tonight at St Augustine Gym Notice
Basketball game at St Augustine Gym starts at 8 o clock. Admission is 26 or 35 cents. Junior team Y. MC hosts the event as listed in the local sport brief.
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St. Augustine
Quarantine Declared In East Tennessee Over Paralytic Malady
A 105 person quarantine is in force in Washington Carter and Unicoi counties as doctors link an unidentified paralytic illness to drinking Jamaica ginger and bootleg liquor. Schoolchildren in affected families are kept home while adults may work with precautions. Symptoms begin with a head cold and throat infection followed by numbness and inability to flex ankle muscles. Dr S S Moody cites drinking history as a likely factor.
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Washington, Carter
Unicoin Counties
Tenn
Mar
Washington
Carter
Unicoi
S. S. Moody
Washington County
Mooday
Major Mine Disaster Averted By Rescue Squad Heroism
Steubenville mine tragedy averted as rescue squads saved 87 of 89 trapped workers. Flames from an electric trolley sparked the fire near Amsterdam, Ohio, with two men dying and others injured. Firefighters and inspectors endured exhaustion in a long search to reach workers, while 70 lives were saved by rapid, coordinated action.
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Steubenville
Wolfe Run
Warner
Amsterdam
Paul Borkowski
Jack Pewoski
George Allman
Taro Reseulers
Sidney Wales
Arnold Horton
Arrests on suspicion of conspiracy shock Los Angeles
Morris Lavine journalist and Miss Leontine Johnson former secretary of Sheridan C Lewis president of Julian Petroleum Corp were arrested on suspicion of conspiring to extort. Chief investigator Blaney Matthews said Lavine carried two entregoe containing 75000 dollars when seized. District Attorney Aaron Fitts said the 75000 was first payment on 300000 sought from Julian company associates.
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Los Angeles
Morris Lavine
Leontine Johnson
Sheridan C. Lewis
Julian Petroleum Corporation
Blaney Matthews
Lavine
Charles Crawford
Aaron Fitts
Julian Company
Labor Chief William J. Davis candidate for Pa. Senate
Secretary of labor James J. Davis announced he would formally declare his candidacy for the Republican senatorial nomination in Pennsylvania this Saturday in Pittsburgh. Davis spoke after receiving word of ongoing developments as the page four continuation note indicates.
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Washington
James J. Davis
Labor
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Davis
William
Taft Funeral Lent Dignity as Nation Honors Leader
The last rites for William Howard Taft reflected national mourning with a Capitol state, All Souls Church service, and a military burial at Arlington. President Hoover led tributes as Taft’s pews and flowers marked decades of public service amid a steady rain and solemn organ music. The old bell tolled and Taft’s church ceremony closed with prayers and scripture.
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All Souls’ Unitarian Church
U. G
P. Pierce
D. D
Arlington National Cemetery
Fort Myer
Arlington
Pierce
Great Revival Begins at West Main Street Church
A revival campaign at West Main Street Methodist Episcopal Church opens with the Rev. JP Hughes preaching on worthiness of living the Christ life. Services run 7:30 p.m. nightly except Saturdays, with congregational singing and special church choir offerings. Assistants include Rev. A M Barlow of Andrews M E Church and Revs French Boone of St Pauls M E Church.
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West Main Street Methodist Episcopal Church
JP. H. Hughes
Hughes
A. M. Barlow
Andrews M. E
Leader of Haiti Opposed to Provisional Government
Cape Haitien March 11 Open conflict grew between the Hoover Commission touring Haiti and Louis Borno president of the Island Republic. The commission urged Borno to allow a provisional government until a constitutional one could be formed. Borno replied he remained president and would do as he pleased. An ultimatum may be issued warning of consequences if he refused the arrangement. Public feeling is intense and Borno told district prefects that the council of State would elect the next president.
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Cape Haitien
Hoover Citions
Haiti
Louis Borno
Hoover Commission
Port- Au-Prince
Borno
Borne
Council of’ State
Miners Conference In Second Day Of Convention
Indianapolis March 11 The United Mine Workers enter the second day of their constitutional convention amid factional splits. Credentials committee report awaited to gauge insurgent strength. Illinois support for the international group cited as high. A rump convention in Springfield had declared Lewis’s tenure vacant and claimed the constitution expired in 1929.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Sprikefield
Illinois
International
John L. Lewis
William J. Sneed
Herrin, II
Soviet
Legislature Reconvenes In Charleston For Code Review
Charleston March 11 Members of the state legislature began assembling for the reconvening extraordinary session to continue consideration of the pending state code. By noon only about six had arrived but most senate and house personnel were expected by tonight for a session resumption at noon tomorrow, continuing last November’s short session.
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Charleston
Mar
Senate
House
J L Waldeck Re elected Mayor of Shepherdstown
Shepherdstown West Virginia reports J L Waldeck was re elected mayor yesterday keeping the town leadership stable. The announcement dated March 11 notes Waldeck’s continued incumbency guiding Shepherdstown’s civic affairs.
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J. L. Waldeck
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Gandhi to Start Civil Disobedience Campaign
London reports Gandhi plans a march to Jalapuri to inaugurate his civil disobedience campaign despite smallpox outbreaks at Sabarmati college. Madeleine Slade, daughter of Admiral Slade, will oversee the college as Gandhi and over 60 followers depart, though she laments staying behind to care for women and children.
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Gandhi
London
Mahatma Gandhi
Sabaramati
Ahmadabad
Jalapura
Madeleine +Slade
Sir Edwara Slade
Wamery
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Tupelo
Steel Powers
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Lincoln
Sol
STATE
St. Augustine High
East Tennessee
Theody
All Souls’ Unitarian Chrisch
W. Main Street
F. H. Hughes
Republic
Commission
J. 8. Ricard
University of Santa Clara
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