Death row couple denied commutations in Bellefonte case
Irene Schroeder, a gunwoman, and W. Glenn Dague, a Wheeling auto salesman, were told by the state board of pardons in Harrisburg that their petitions for clemency were denied. They were condemned for shooting Corporal Brady Paul during a store holdup investigation. Relatives appealed to Governor Pinchot.
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New Castle
Irene Schroeder
Bellefonte
State Board of Pardons
Harrisburg
W. Glenn Dague
Wheeling
W. Va
Young page wins dog tax victory in Arkansas House
Fourteen year old Neale Stinner, a house page, spoke at the Arkansas House rostrum to oppose a proposed $10 license tax per dog. The bill failed amid applause as he argued teachers pushed the measure. He said he has two dogs and cannot afford the taxes.
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Little Rock
Ark
Neale Stinner
Stinner
Nealey
Oyster Supper at Trinity M E Church Tonight
Society reports an oyster supper to be hosted by the ladies of Trinity M E church starting at 6 o clock this evening. Proceeds support church activities. Attendees are invited to attend and enjoy the meal and fellowship.
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Trinity Chu
the Trinity M. E
Long dry spell is now broken in drought regions
Rainfall breaks long drought as scientists seek causes. February totals reached an inch or more across much of the South and a broad belt from New York to Oklahoma. Some states report near normal to above normal rain while plains and upper Mississippi valley show little precipitation. Heaviest rains hit Kentucky Tennessee Arkansas Missouri and eastern Texas.
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Washington
J. B. Kincer
Weather Bureau
New York
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Oklahoma
Kansas
Geeral
Ohio
Indiana
Illlinois
Tennessee
Kentucky
Arkansas
Texas
Missouri
Maryland
Virginia
Carolinas
Plains
Mississippi Valley
Mississippi
Louisiana
Illnois
Chaplin Returns Home After Twenty Years Away
London reports Charlot Chaplin, England's famed comedian, back in the capital in a holiday mood. He paraded with Captain Campbell and jockey Steve Donoghue at Plymouth as reporters note his four month visit plan likely including Paris Madrid and Berlin.
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London
England
Charlie Chaplin
Chaplin
Plymouth
Captain Campbell
Steve Donoghue
Paris
Madrid
Berlin
Campbell
Southampton
Red Cross drought relief surpasses all prior disasters
The American Red Cross reports a relief effort larger than the Mississippi flood of 1927 with over 800,000 cared for across 20 states. One hundred seventy five regional representatives supervise 735 chapters as Hoover urges a ten million dollar fund. Seed packets, garden plots, hot meals, and food orders reach families, schools, and rural communities in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and beyond.
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Rought
American Red Cross
Mississippi
Red Cross
Hoover
Arkansas
Louisiana
Alabama
Illinois
Georgia
Indiana
Kentucky
Maryland
North Carolina
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Virginia
West Virginia
Missouri
Montana
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Texas
Brilliant Golf Victory By Helen Hicks
In Palm Beach on February 19 AP reports Helen Hicks of New York defeated Diana Prishwick British champion six up with five to play in the Florida women's championship semifinal. Hicks advances to meet Virginia Van Wie of Chicago, who beat Peggy Wattles of Buffalo six and five in the other semi final.
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Palm Beach
Helen Hicks
New York
Diana Prishwick
Florida
Hicks
Virginia van Wie
Chicago
Peggy Wattles
Buffalo
Fishwick
Chaplin Arrives Amid Crowds at Paddington Station
A tumultuous Paddington crowd greeted Charlie Chaplin on arrival as policemen protected him from enthusiastic admirers. He proceeded to his hotel where a royal suite awaited.
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Daytona
Paddington
Chaplin
Oil Strike Reported in Columbia by Dealer says oil has been dis
Columbia dealer W. E. Evans told The Columbia Record that oil has been discovered in the state. The report, datelined Feb. 19, cites Evans as asserting the find in the South Carolina region and discusses potential implications for oil development.
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Columbia
S&s. C
Columbia Record Today
W. E. Evans
Columbia Automobile
Oil Seepage Found Near Allendale in Coastal South Carolina
Certified tests at the University of South Carolina show five grades of lubricating oil four grades of kerosene and a good grade of gasoline from a seepage discovered nine miles southwest of Allendale. Oil is in a two inch pipe bored about 100 feet into soil at the former J L Box plantation. Further boring is planned from an organized business basis. Traces were first found while sinking a pipe for an artesian well. Evans cites no rock yet drilled.
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Allendale
University of South Carolina Laboratory
Eays
J. L. Box
South Carolina
Evans
Rise of English magnate Sir Harry McGowan
London chronicles describe Sir Harry McGowan rising from a Nobel’s explosive factory worker earning about 2.25 dollars weekly to chairman of a major English company. His fortune surpasses 10 million dollars and he controls a combine with about 1.4 billion dollars in capital.
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London
Harry McGowan
England
Nobel
Hotel Fire Kills Guest in Madison Wing
A wing of the Madison hotel in Jefferson City Missouri burned today sending about 100 guests fleeing. J M Schiltz of Wichita Kansas died in the blaze which caused an estimated fifty thousand dollars in damage.
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Jefferson City
J. M. Schiltz
Wichita
Kas
Madison
How Iron Sinks or Floats in Squid Mercury
This note states iron has a density far below squid mercury which has a specific gravity of 13.9, so iron will float in it.
Tony Marko Faces Psychology Ward After 30 Years’ Unemployment
Chicago police found more than $9,930 hidden in cans, under carpet, and in Tony Marko’s pillow and mattress while searching his room after he lost his job of 30 years. They also recovered over $1,950 sewn into clothing linings.
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Chicago
Tony Marko
Tony
Inony
Rainfall Record Falls in One Minute at Opid's Camp Cal
The fastest rainfall ever measured occurred at Opid's Camp in California on April 5 1926 when 1.02 inches of rain fell in one minute.
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Opid’s Camp
Cal
Witness promises immunity to reveal bank funds manipulation
A secret witness offered to expose the loss of state funds in bank failures if granted immunity. The unnamed informant described sensational information involving high-level figures behind the financial wreckage. No decision on immunity was reached after a private session, with another conference expected in coming days.
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Nashville
Tenn
Mount Rose Top Weather Station Tops U S Elevation
The loftiest weather station in the United States sits atop Mount Rose Nevada at 10 300 feet. It is equipped with an automatic weather indicator capable of running for months without attention.
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United States
Mount Rose
Nevada
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