Death Toll Rises In Romanian Easter Church Fire
Reports from Choesli near Pitesti, 65 miles northwest of Bucharest, say at least 150 people died or were badly burned when a church fire broke out during an Easter vigil. Many trapped inside. wind spread flames from candles to altar and wooden panels as worshippers struggled to escape through blocked doors. Among the dead are two priests, a notary, and the church organist.
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Bucharest
Rumania
Choesli
Pitesti
Chocat
Meninaltna
Notary
Hurgmoasisr
Choestl
Four Die As Plane Crashes Into Power Line
Four people including Count Henri De Lay Vaulx, president of the Federation Aeronautique Internationale, were killed when a Canadian Colonial Airways passenger plane struck a high tension wire near Newark while attempting to land from Albany. The crash at about 6 40? m occurred 11 minutes before the aircraft would have departed Newark airport. Also killed were Mrs. Marie Williams of Providence and A H Conklin of New York, with pilot John Salway of Albans. The wreckage burned as the craft swooped over Jersey City, drawing heavy police and press attention.
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Jersey City
Henri de Lay Vauls
Federation Aeronautique Internationals
Paris
Canadian Colonial Airways
Albany
N. Y
Newark
N. 1
Crete
Purnes
Marie ¥. Williams
Providence
Th. L
AP Message Sent Around World Twice In Hours
A greeting message from New York circled the globe twice in about 2 hours and 5 minutes. It made quick calls to 18 key foreign AP bureaus and four Reuters bureaus, then was withheld from public release until the annual meeting in New York.
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Associated Press
New York
Mercury
Retuers
San Francisco Bombers Stage Theoretical City Attack
San Francisco witnessed a simulated air raid as five Army bomber planes flew over the city for nearly an hour. The exercise aimed to show potential wartime destruction to railway terminals docks skyscrapers city hall and other vital points. The maneuver was part of broader air force drills with Mills Field and Mayfield to host a demonstration.
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San Francisco
Demand for Palmar Canfield resignation in bribery probe
Wantington April 18 news reports a call by Seymour Lowman for the resignation of Palmar Canfield northern New York prohibition administrator amid testimony on possible bribery linked to beer permit grants. Also notes a separate boxing result in Tampa where Manuel Quintero defeated Peawee Jarrell.
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Wantington
Aril
Palmar Canfield
New York
Menancy Department
Coutters
Seymour Lowman
the Treasury
Tampa
Fla
Manuel Quintero
Peawee Jarrell
Grand Rantilas
Mitch
D A R D DODGES PROHIBITION AS CONTROVERSIAL SUBJECT
The Daughters of the American Revolution reaffirmed a 15 year old resolution labeling prohibition a controversial topic and pledged support to ROTC while opposing moves to teach un American doctrines. The ruling settled the issue raised by honorary president general Mrs. Anthony Wyn Uonk and faced debate over amending the platform.
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Daughters of the American Revolution
Reserve Officers Training Corps
Ainglad
Anthony Wyn Uonk
Cook
Sugevetad
Cuttorsa
Probe of P O Leases to Begin Monday in Senate Inquiry
Washington April 18 A men ing investigation of govern ment pant office hildingn was ordered by the Senate and will start early next week. Senator Blaine Republican Wisconsin author of the resolution calling for inquiry over 1200 long standing charges of fraud and corruption the five member panel will conduct the study. Vice President Curtis will name the other members on Monday. Postmaster General Brown welcomed the investigation stating his administration not involved. No opposition was voiced in the Senate when the regulation was adopted with a record vote.
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Kent Cooper
Freas
New York
Keutener
Keneral
Oehtch
Washington
Jeanne
Senate
Blaine
Conan
Committee of Five
Curtis
Brown Han
Thieves Lift Gems From Edna Purviance
Two California women suspected in a jewelry theft at a home once occupied by actress Edna Purviance. Authorities report rings valued at several thousand dollars were taken, with each item described in the early-posed incident.
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Edna Purviance
Venalli
Tadec Id Inday
Mies Edan
Young Son of Bishop Murderer In Drunken Fray
The son of an Episcopal bishop, James Matthew Maxon Jr., 21, reportedly drunk, was taken to an uptown police station accused of killing a stranger in a West Ruu Avenue incident. The teen aspiring detective writer is tied to a mystifying case involving a man he had never met.
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New York
James Matthew Maxon, Jr
Fel Weath
Young Maxon
Winhon James Mathew Mayo
Chaltinough
Mishwa
Tennestern
Missing Sheriff 15 Feared foul play in Georgia
A sheriff at Seminole County Georgia is missing with authorities suspecting foul play after his bloodstained automobile was found near the Ocmulgee River. The case involves Georgia and Florida counties and mentions a possible link to a Donasonville trip and a suspicious scene with handcarts and a blanket.
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Vallatnsige
Amsaranie
Seminole County
Georgia
Uladst Sheriff's
Florida
Donasonville
Arcadia
Pysouvr
Riot in Calcutta District Sparks Major Unrest in Bengal
Reports from Palentta Bengal on April 19 describe unprecedented police action in Chittagong area as armed patrols and armored cars move through the city. Authorities fear further violence as protests and demonstrations intensify with a large turnout on Thursday and possible detentions of many involved.
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Palentta
Bengal
India
Chittangong
Wlrategie
J. M. Ben- Ambla
South American Cardinal Passes in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro reports the death of Cardinal Joaquin de Arroverde de Albuquerque, archbishop of Rio, the first South American cardinal created by Pope Pius X. The aging prelate, noted for decades of service, died today in April 186F, amid a church leadership that mourns his long tenure and historic milestone.
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Rio Janeiro
Joaquin de Arroverde de Albuquerque
Rio
Janeiro
Tope Mun X
Wickersham urges temperance education to sustain Prohibition
Washington April 18. Chairman Wickersham of the Prohibition enforcement commission tells editors that while modification of the amendment may be desirable he offers no opinion on that point. He insists the nation must educate the public about liquor evils and urges continued enforcement of the liquor ban as long as it stands.
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Washington
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Wickersham
Moorer An Enforcement Commission
Senator Vandenberg
Michigan
Toseah Tostatler
Cleveland
Juaice Ernset
University of Chicags
Nm- Uanal Temporanen
Antova Ta 'St
Wright Held on Murder Charges in Dunn County
Lyall T. Wright, 30, nicknamed the hay sheriff, was held on murder charges connected with the slaying of district attorney Civilon Tr. Price at Minnston. He was noted as the youngest sheriff in the county’s history before his ouster.
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Lyall T. Wright
Dunn
Win
Civilon Tr. Price
Mnnston
Wright
Arrest Salesman in Baker Murder Case
Warsaw Virginia April 18 CAP in Maryin Bisenn a traveling salesman was taken into custody here late today by Washington and Arlington county officers in connection with the killing of Mary Trier whose body was found near Arlington. The arrest followed inquiries and statements to newspaper men. A deputy sheriff identified the suspect as Mel jwarkinl, with officers noting a prior residence in Marathon Gardens. He reportedly told reporters where he would go next, and papers noted his husband was at home.
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Warsaw
Washington
Arlington
Trier
Sion Wax
Mapiahanneck
Arlington County
Nok Binitn
Eusteds
Jones
Inis
Mel Jwarkinl
Williath
C .Gloth
Arington Equints
Serna
Hohanni
Boy of 2 Dies in Prairie Dog Hole
In Mkalaka on April 28 a two year old boy, Tommy Kennedy, died after falling into a prairie dog hole in a farm yard. His mother could not rouse him. after neighbors searched, his body was found wedged in the hole, choking on dirt blown into his mouth.
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Mkalaka
Prairie Dog
Ute Tatemy Kennedy
Gonoef
Wilfred Kennedy
Lera Yeaterday
Tommy
Lahin
cM IN A NAME Houston April 18 report on ancestry
Houston Texas April 18 an enumerator reports today that he found a man with the name vonidta born in a town called Muleshas whose mother was born at Muckndie and whose father was born in Wildiarse.
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Houston
Tex
Vonidta
Muleshas
Mnther
Mucknnddie
Wildiarse
Domestic heir sues magnate over arranged marriage claim
In New York April a 22 year old heiress, Catherine McCormack, sues William Willock Jr of Byonett seeking damages over an alleged promise to marry her within a reasonable time. The case notes Willock wed Mira Adatatin in Norway, after plans for a match and a townhouse settlement collapsed. The suit reveals family tensions and social positioning amid confected alliances.
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New York
Matt Rervante
Catherine Atr
Cormack
William Willock, Jr
Byonett
N.Y. San
Amy
Willock
Mira Adatatin
America
Prohibition Enforceability Hint Shocks Hoover Doubt
A letter from William Stayton, chairman of the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment, read to the Senate lobby committee, suggests President Hoover is beginning to doubt whether prohibition can be enforced. The letter was addressed to Philadelphia official Charles Wood and linked to efforts urging repeal.
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Wet Chief
Pres. Hoover
James W. Doutbat
Lancclaim
Washington
William HH. Stayton
Association Against the Prohibition Amendment
Hoover
Senate Lobby Committee
Seary
Curran
Association
Actieletea
Repea
Charles S Wood
Representative Rw Lee of Texas Dies at 77
Washington April YA reports the death of Representative Sh Q Lee of Plan Texas at age 77 after five weeks of illness. The Texan delegate who served in the west Texas plains region passed away in a local hospital.
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RW. Lee
Texas
Washington
Sh Q. Lee
Plan
Tex
Focal
Nis Wan
Texey
Robbery on Eastbound Motor Bus By Iowa Thugs
Unclear OCR text describes a motor bus robbery attributed to Iowa assailants. Passengers were reportedly relieved of money or valuables. Edgar Sehledun of Omaha is named as a cashier handler, with armed assailants present. The event concerns a confrontation during the robbery.
Illinois coal miners riot injures six in clash at Royalton
In Royalton on April 7 a riot broke out between rival Illinois coal miners as about 500 people gathered to hear UMW leaders Alexander Howat and Adam Germer. About 31 shots were fired. Barney Dario of Zegler was seriously injured and hospitalized at Begler. Other wounded included Constable John Wicks and Adam Tranich of Royalton, Toy Graves of West Frankfort, and Ray Filemondaan. Warrants were expected to be sought. Germer warned his attorneys would file charges. The incident began when Howat and Germer arrived to address the crowd at the hall.
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Royalton
Barney Dario
Zegler
Begler
John Wicks
Adama Tranich
Rayalton
Taney Adaleh
Toy Graves
West Frankfort
Ray Filemondaan
Tranfch
Norriw
Graves 1
Alexander Howat
Adamy Germer
Manrgent Rroun
Weeling
Nutmansie Landa
John Te Lowte
WU. M
Weermer
Bernier
Harel
Franklin
Germer
Get Rr
Mowat
Termer
Eamonds von
Paul Regan
Lewin
Amare
Autoviobila
Joadw
Ade
Final touches on naval treaties reach accord in London
London reports indicate the committee drafting the Tonian naval treaty completed key provisions and sent the document to the five great powers. The delegation previously promised to present the accord by Tuesday, though no new prospects emerged for any party.
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London
Great Grain Corporation 10 Carry On
Ty Morris Watson Associate Press Staff Writer Chicago April 18 President C E Huff of the Warmers National Grain Corporation said the organization would keep right on marching through the wheat and the campaign against the agricultural marketing act continues. The $20 090 109 marketing organization led by Huff remains under the Federal Farm ward tutelage and plans to press its activities at the Farmers National Grain Corp. The corporation defends the act and rejects calls to slow its marketing work.
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Ty Morris Watson
Associatret Press
Chicago
C. E. Huff
National Grain corPoration
Tutt
Ita
Paris
Han
Thutt
Joan Thay Twe
Sonia Poluta Om
Parmera
Judge Parker to be Gwen hearing before judiciary committee
A report from Washington notes Judge Parker faces a Senate hearing as the senior judiciary committee considers protest against him. Republican leaders weigh the party's unrest while Senator Watson of Indiana urges inviting the committee to assess the nominee's suitability and potential bias.
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Judge Parker
Gwen
Whehington
Juden
Parker
North Uaroley
Supreme Court
Juda Parker
Republivan
Watson
Indiana
Republian
Momluco
Frigady
Senate
Chicago Criminals Enter Into Piracy In Chicago
A Chicago piracy incident reports two masked men boarding the vessel Werman at North Wells Street and Wacker Drive. The crew captain William Bloom and others were robbed of $80 as a crew member escaped. Police vow to pursue the culprits.
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Chicago
Autiaery
Ture
Sip “Werman
North Wells Street
Wacker Ariva
Aga Foons
Wiliam Bloom
Frank Jenson
United States of Europe plan revived by M Briand
Paris Apr 18. Le Matin reports Foreign Minister Briand supports reviving a United States of Europe plan. A questionnaire is sent to 20 European states on a European restoration, with a note from J. Sauerwein defending London's naval conference and Finland’s initiative, urging France to lead a movement toward removing regional tensions.
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United States OF Europe
M. Briand
Paria
le Matin Wald Tay
Wefan Wand
Europe
Juton Sauerwain
London
Finland
Atticus
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