Unaccounted for in early morning Ellington Hotel fire
Cleveland June 7 An explosion and fire at the Ellington Apartment Hotel left at least four dead with 18 unaccounted for as firemen recovered two more bodies from the ruins and rescuers searched the blackened six story building. Aged victims identified include Anna Mitchell 70 and C W Wernick 64. two other bodies were found but not yet named. Rescue work saved over 50 people despite heat and imminent collapse. The blast likely stemmed from a gas leak and shattered windows blocks away.
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Cleveland
INS
Ellington
Anna Mitchell
Charwoman
C. W. Wernick
Salva , Bradley
Cleveland Indians
Peril in Cleveland Hotel Fire Prompted Daring Rescue
In Cleveland a hotel blaze trapped guests on the Ellington. Desnoyers, a fifth floor tenant, refused to jump as a fire net was held. Mickey Cochrane of the Philadelphia Athletics climbed a ladder to aid him, then oddly saved a Stradivarius violin valued at $60,000.
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Cleveland
Damag Desnoyers
Ellington
Mickey Cochrane
Philadelphia Athletes
Desnoyers
Musical Library
Scott Roberts Clymer Heads Grand Jury Action
Judge Langham ordered Scott Roberts Clymer to head the grand jury after waiving grand jury action and pleading guilty. Defendants include William G. Thomas fined 100 dollars and jailed days for possessing intoxicating liquor. Sarah Convyerse fined 100 and jailed 30 days. Joseph Capitosti ordered costs and payments to Rankin. Thomas O Connors jailed for assault and battery with 10 dollar fine. Mary Galock fined 100 for possessing and manufacturing intoxicating liquor. Broadway shows largely absent from the street, with only three on Broadway while others sit on nearby streets.
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Langham
William G. Thomas
Commodore
Sarah Convyerse
Indiana
Joseph Capitosti
Homer City
David A. Rankin
Freda Rankin
Thomas O’connor
Chambersville
Mary Galock
Dilltown
Britain May Forewear Debt in Commons Debate
In London June 7, the House of Commons openly debated the possibility that Britain will not renew war debt payments to the United States. Conservative Samuel Hammersley pressed Chancellor Neville Chamberlain on why Britain pays 4 percent on suspended Hoover moratorium instalments. Chamberlain replied the rate was authorized by the U S Congress in 1931, and the question of protest was not raised.
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London
Britain
United States
House of Commons
Samuel Hammersley
Neville Chamberlain
Chamberlain
United States Congress
Jrimmersley
America
William Craven- Ellis
House Battle Set Over Relief Plan Continue
Republicans label tactics to secure Hoover relief Garner plan passage as gag moves. A rule blocks floor amendments but allows Republicans to move to recommit the bill in a party conference. Rep Rainey forecasts bill passage with some GOP votes and Democratic backing.
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Hoover
Rep
Rainey
Ilinois
Governor opposes new taxes amid tax relief push
The governor reversed earlier support for broad new taxes aimed at unemployment relief, citing a worsening economy and federal tax programs. He proposed measures to cut local tax costs, remove mercantile tax collectors, reform levies, and a graduated state income tax to shift school funding from real estate to higher incomes. Rural counties plan a conference to oppose extra taxation and bond issues. General Martin urged immediate elimination of frills and said he would cooperate for Pennsylvania’s welfare, with details pending from the attorney general.
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Congress
Edward Martin
Martin
Pennsylvania
William A. Schnader
Clyde L. King
Revenue
A. Boyd Hamilton
Chicago
Jay Cocke
Philadelphia
Hoover Hunts for Dawes Post in Relief Call
Dawes expresses optimism on national budget balance and prosperity, stating the corporation is ready to carry on. Police reserves were needed to manage crowds at a Capitol theater opening, where Fifi D Orsay Weddie Lowe and Viv McLaglen drew big crowds and Lupe Velez stars in Ziegfeld show.
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Jorney
Strawn
U. S
Chamber of Commerce
Dawes
Fifi D'Orsay
Weddie Lowe
Viv McLaglen
The
Capitol
Amos
Ali
Lupe Velez
Ziegfeld
All New York
Gloria Swanson
Ambulance And Auto Collide in New Jersey Disaster
Six persons die and one injured in a collision between a police ambulance and an automobile in Collingswood New Jersey. Victims include Patrolman John Knorr of Haddonfield and Richard Bloemker and his infant child. Frank Tucker suffers a fractured skull. The wreck sparked a fire that burned the sedan occupants beyond recognition.
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Collingswood
N. J
John Knorr
Haddonfield
Richard J. Bloemker
Wryddonfield
Emma Bloemker
J. A. Kodecker
Perth Amboy
Frank Tucker
Knorr
Bloemker
West Jersey Homeopathic Hospital
Tucker
J. A. Rodecker
Kitty
Georgetown University
Washington, D.C
Protesting Army Parades Amid Shelter Struggles and Tensions
Three hundred veterans in camps near Cleveland and a growing Washington march face food shortages and shelters rising hourly. Govern ors in Pennsylvania and Michigan halt free truck transport to bonus marchers as internal discord surfaces over leadership and strategy led by Portland comrade George Alman. The scene blends ordered protest with looming economic strain and political friction as thousands converge on the capital.
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George Alman
Portland
Oqie
Marten
Castla
Cleveland
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Washington
Gifford Pinchot
State Highway Department
George White
Ohio
Obituary notices in Indiana County obituar y column
Several local obituaries report J A Chesley of Covade dying of heart disease at 9 A M after a week of illness. He leaves a wife Wilda Holman of Marchand, a daughter Charlotte Willy, a son Jamar, and siblings in Altoona and Pittsburgh. funeral at M E Church in Covade with burial in Marchand Cemetery. James C Hilton, 70, formerly of Heshbon, Indiana County, dies in Hooversville after heart trouble. survived by widow and daughter Mrs C H Lohr. funeral in Hooversville. Mrs Sarah Findley dies after heart ailment at 880 Maple Avenue. services at Brushy Alley Lutheran Church. Mrs Bella Moore Barrowman, 77, daughter of William and Elizabeth Gray, dies at 460 Elm Street. funeral at Immanuel Street home then burial in Rumberger cemetery. survived by children Myrtle Lydick, D D Barrowman, Frank Moore, Nellie Barrowman, and 7 grandchildren 10 great grandchildren. She moved from DuBois to Indiana 19 years ago and was a member of the Evangelical Church. Rev Hogbach to conduct services.
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J. A. Chesley
Covade
Homer City
Edward
Logan Chesley
Wilda Holman
Marchand
Coyade
Altoona
Charlotte Willy
Pittsburgh
Jamar
J. R. Chesley
Acpinwall
A. A. Long
M. E
Cevode
James C. Hilton
Ileshbon
Indiana County
Somerset County
Hilton
Heshbon
Tooversville
C. H. Lohr
Jerrome
Hooversville
Sarah Findley
Maple Avenue
Brushyalley Lutheran Church
Indiana
Church
Ceemetery
Bella Moore Barrowman
William and Elizabeth Gray
DuBois
Elm Street
Myrtle Lydick
Frank Moore
Langley Field
Nellie Barrowman
A. B. Hogbach
Thelm Street
Rumberger Cemetery
Three Held in Policeman's Death
Photographs of three men held by Pittsburgh police were sent to New Castle police as they hunt gang members tied to the shooting death of a policeman in New Castle during a bus station holdup attempt. Edward Humphey, Vincent Rug gert, and John Balko were captured in a stolen car in Pittsburgh area. Rugert identified as a man linked to a earlier failed gas station hold up by Officer Cowan.
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Pittsburgh
New Castle
Needoward Humphey
Vincent Ruggert
Youngstown
John Balko
Miunthall
Ruggert
Cowan
Manchester
Daluier
Rockefeller Calls for Prohibition Repeal in Party Platforms
Rockefeller announced in a letter to Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler that he now favors repealing the Eighteenth Amendment and returning liquor policy to the states. He argued the harms of prohibition outweigh its benefits and urged both major parties to adopt repeal planks, while noting support from wet leaders and cautious approval from Dr. Butler. He recalled his past ties to temperance and placed emphasis on restoring respect for law and better control of the liquor trade. Anna Palenik of Mentele, Indiana County, died at Spangler hospital aged ? funeral set for 9 am tomorrow at Weilwood Catholic Church.
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Fnee
Teetotaler
Anti- Saloon League
Rockefeller
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Republican Party
Chicago
Butler
Dr. Butler
Anna Palenik
Mentele
Indiana County
Spangler Hospital
Weilwood Catholic Church
Cameron's Bottom
Flowershow Points Given for Preparing Entries
Flower Garden Club guidance from Mr. A L Cooke on display and arrangement outlines best practices for exhibitors. Tips include protecting blooms, proper disbudding, cutting times, using a sharp knife, deep water receptacles, cooling before display, avoiding drafts, scalding juicy stems, removing excess leaves, daily water changes, matching foliage to flowers, and sizing bouquets to vase height. Watch the Evening Gazette for more show details.
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A. L. Cooke
Flower Garden Club
Evening Gazette
Suburban Day sales offer prizes and draws in Indiana stores
A Suburban Day promotion across Indiana stores features 50 cent purchases earning numbered coupons. Fill the coupon with name and address, place in a box, and a drawing will select twelve winners: two receive 25 dollars and ten receive five dollars. Events include Legion Drum Corps and Indiana Municipal Band concerts Thursday evening.
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Indiana
Diana
Legion Drum Corps
Indiana Municipal Band
Dreamland Pool Reopens With Modern Improvements
Repairs and improvements completed at Dreamland pool. Seven hundred thousand gallons needed to fill the pool, accommodating many bathers. Lifeguards on duty, season tickets available. Summer amusements include square dancing on Wednesdays, moonlight swimming on Thursdays, and ballroom dancing Fridays from 8:30 to 1:30 with a reconditioned floor and good orchestra.
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Dreamland Pool
Lois Moran Leads In Thee I Sing Roles In Town
Lois Morant notes show Lois Moran, Fit D Orsay and Lupe Velez as top names in town. Moran has earned praise for her feminine lead in the musical comedy Of Thee I Sing, which has run for months. Her performances are described as splendid and widely acclaimed.
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Lois Morant
Picture Gang
Lois Moran
Fit D'Orsay
Lupe Velez
Lois
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