Coal gas blast causes $18,000 loss at Smarte Shoppe
An explosion in the furnace basement of the Smarte Shoppe at 562 Philadelphia Street sparked a fire torn through the two story frame building. Firefighters saved adjoining properties while Koontz Meat Market suffered rear damage. Mrs Rosina Horn, owner, and family were away in New York City. awaited return to decide reopening.
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Philadelphia Street
Mra
Rosina Horn
Van
Attil
New York City
Kees
Indiana
Koontz
Ross
Lemme
Death of Mrs Alice Houston After Long Illness
Mrs Aloe M. Houston aged 67 died at home on South Seventh Street after a long illness. Born November 17, 186?, in Marysville Ohio, she had lived in Indiana four years. Her daughter Grace Houston is an instructor in Indiana State Teachers College art department. Survived by her only near relative. Funeral arrangements at Robinson Funeral Home with services Tuesday at 4 pm conducted by Rev J C Mellvaine of Port United Presbyterian Church.
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Aloe M. Houston
Grace Houston
Indiana State Teachers’ College
South Seventh Street
Marysville
Indiana
Robinson Funeral Home
Ratinson Funeral Home
J. C. Mellvaine
Pirot United Presbyterian Church
Sage
Smicksburger Assault Report Tells of Robbery
Donahue of Smicksburg reports being assaulted and robbed Saturday afternoon near the Indian Brewery back lot. He identified two assailants as Charles Wyce Palmer of Indiana and Walter Blystone of Homer City, with Palmer jailed and Blystone to be pursued. Donahue left with facial cuts and bruises after the incident. Sam Byers aided officers in taking him to the police.
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Donahue
Smicksburg
Indiana Police Department
Charles
Wyce) Palmer
Indiana
Coupty
Walter Blystone
Homer City
Sam Byers
Dunahue
Levi
Justice Holmes Summarizes Life and Death On Radio
On his 90th birthday Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes spoke briefly from his Eye street home marking a valiant farewell. Chief Justice Hughes Yale Dean Clark and ABA President Boston paid tribute in a radio program broadcast via Columbia networks. Holmes said little beyond a finishing thought as he reflected on life.
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Washington
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Holmes
Eye Street
Charles Evans Hughes
Charles B. Clark
Yale Law School
Charles A. Boston
American Bar Association
Columbia
Clark
Boston
New York
Hughes
Suspect to be Taken to Carney Store for ID
Local and state police pursue a robbery at J. R. Carney store on Wayne avenue. They plan to bring a suspect to the store this afternoon for Mr. Carney to identify. Police expect further clues to surface as the investigation continues.
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Carney Store
J. R. Carney
Wayne Avenue
Mr. Carney
Spanish Princess Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Princess Christinia had an appendectomy at noon today at Suburban Red Cross hospital where she trained as a nurse. An official bulletin reported a successful operation and the Princess was recovering nicely. Princess Beatsloe also visited.
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Madrid
Former Homer Man Dies As Machine Hits Bus
Pittsburgh police report a misfired gun incident at Federal Street station where Sam Huggins, 24, of Pittsburgh and former Dixmont patient, brandished a revolver. A weak firing spring prevented discharge. bystanders, including women and children, fled as railroad police disarmed him.
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Homer
Pittsburgh
Federal Street
Pennylvania Railroad
Sam Huggins
Dixmont State Hospital
Chips Elk
Coog
Ath Kdiene
Prize Winners at Dodge Bros Show
Ten Dodge Bros trucks from half ton to five and a half ton were exhibited at Mc Gregor and Thomas. Ira A. Myers and Ralph W. McCreary conducted a prize drawing. Winners included C. C. Gacebart from Indiana with $25, J. M. Ramilton from Gipsy with $15, and Z D Millen from Indiana with $10.
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Dodge Bros
McGregor & Thomas
Ira A. Myers
Ralph W. McCreary
C. C. Gacebart
Laura Bash Hit by Automobile on Oakland Avenue
Miss Laura Bash was struck accidentally by a car driven by R W Ross of Indiana while crossing Oak land avenue from Third Ward school to her home. She was taken to Indiana Hospital shortly before noon. An x ray will determine injury extent. the car did not run over her.
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R. W. Ross
Indiana
Oakland Avenue
Third Ward
Laura Bash
Indiana Hospital
Twins Brighten Local Dentist Home in Philadelphia
Dr Joseph W Kinter a prominent Philadelphia street dentist and his wife welcomed twin boys at Gates Hospital arriving around 10 pm Saturday The couple and the newborns are reported to be doing well and surrounded by friends who congratulated them The twins and Mrs Kinter are all observed to be in good health
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Joseph W. Kinter
Philadelphia Street
Man with Slashed Throat Recovering at Indiana Plant Hospital
Michael Santi aged 85 is under treatment at an Indiana hospital after being found with a slashed throat in an abandoned Blairsville plant building of the National Plate Glass Company. He is reported improved and is believed to recover.
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Michael Santi
Indiana Hospital
Blairsville
National Plate Glass Company
Will Rogers Reading Letter From Santa Barbara
Will Rogers writes to the editor mentioning Arthur Huwbane and a charity relief pull game scheduled for this afternoon on the bank of the Santa Ynez. He notes the ages of participants totaling about 80 years for youth groups and 900 for their team, naming Max Pleischinean Jim Wigmore and Davy Kuker as involved players and describing Australia’s famed all around athlete among them.
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Eining
Santa Barhara
Cal
Mar
Arthur Huwbane
Murbia
Vaudity
Max Pleischinean
Serena
Hbuater
Jim Wigmore
Davy Kuker
Australia
Man 25 Dies In icy William Penn Highway Crash
Russell Booth 25 of New Kensington died when his car skidded on an icy stretch of the William Penn Highway near Blairsville and struck a Greyhound bus. His wife Kathleen Booth and their baby were seriously injured and taken to Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg. The collision occurred about 8:30 a.m. four miles west of Blairsville. Booth’s body was taken to Felton undertaking establishment.
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Russell Booth
New Kensington
Homer City
Blairsville
Kathleen Ete Leilly
Donald Booth
Westmoreland Hospital
Greensburg
Booth
Fred Booth
Greyhound
Greensburg Hospital
Felton Undertaking Establishment
Will Lecture on Soviet Russia by Dr. Weller
Punxsutawney resident Dr. W. Waldo Weller will speak on Russia and the Russian People tonight at 8 15 in the High School Auditorium. He served with the American Army in Siberia during 1919 and 1920 and studied Russian characteristics, habits, and the economic and political factors shaping the current Russian scene.
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W. Waldo Weller
Punxsutawncey
Russia
Weller
Siberia
Rusia
First Bonus Check Sent to Graceton Vet
A likely first bonus check arrived for Williaa Kenly of Graceton. Kenly, a member of Homer City Post, appears on an envelope addressed to Mr. Kenly, entre of The American Legion in Plumer City.
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Didiana
Williaa
Kenly
Graceton
Homer City
Two Hundred Hired After Year of Idle Labor
Western Pennsylvania brief reports say 200 workers will be employed today as the Emerald Ming Coal Company resumes operation after a year’s idle period. The plant’s reopening includes job protections for office staff and other workers, marking a shift from layoffs to renewed production in the region.
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Brownsville
Pal Mure
Benerall Coal Whl
Pbdraan
Drunken melee at Pittsburgh confectionery ends in arrests
In a chaotic scene described by police, a dozen men plus two white men caused a disturbance at a Pittsburgh confectionery. Two men slept on a table after stripping shoes and lighting socks on fire, while others were taken to a police station and two to a hospital.
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Pittsburgh
Mar
Gamd Tully
W. J. Short Honored Guest on Birthday
W J Short was the honor guest at a family and friends birthday party at his home 559 East Oak Street on Saturday afternoon. Despite being 73 he was active as guests enjoyed a 73 candle cake, music, and games. Attending were his children Rain and Elmer from Indiana, Mrs Grave Dick of Clymer, and Mrs Matry Smith of Clymer R D, with 23 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren present.
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W. J. Short
East Oak Street
Mr. Short
Elmer
Indiana R
Grave Dick
Clymer
Matry Smith
Clymer R. D
Paying the Fiddler church play soon
The King’s Daughters' Class of the United Presbyterian Church rehearses the comedy drama Paying the Fiddler. Cast includes Lucy Oatman Grandma Joe Shane Mrs H Emory Boyle Wilms Fulton Robert Skelton Louise Hankin David Pollock Willian Short. Miss Sophronia Hill directs. Save March 16 or 17 to see the performance.
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United Presbyterian Church
Lucy Oatman
Grandma
Wise
Joe Shane
The
Law
Sophronia Hill
Maren
Two New Patients At Indiana Hospital
Two new patients are listed at the Indiana Hospital. Miss Naomi Kehne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Jed Kahne of North Sixth Street, was operated yesterday for appendicitis. Her condition is favorable. Paul Neal, son of Mr. and Mrs Clark Neal of Clymer, was admitted as a medical patient. His condition is not serious.
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Indiana Hospital
Naomi Kehne
Jed Kahne
North Sixth Street
Paul Neal
Clark Neal
Clymer
Machine Gun Stolen From Armory in Bank Pa
Bank Pennsylvania reports a Browning machine gun was stolen from the Armory. Justice Department agents investigated. police say no other items were disturbed. The incident occurred March 9 and is being pursued as a possible theft by panoosters.
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Bank
Department of Justice
Mrs McGregor Recovers After Illness
Mrs Jans McGregor of North Sixth Street Wheeling is recovering after a recent illness. Medical staff report steady improvement and expect a full recovery with continued rest and care at home.
New Arrival at Clyde Donahey’s Home
Mr and Mrs Clyde Donahey announce the arrival of their daughter at their residence on Weer Site Street. Roberta Jean and her mother are reported to be doing well. Local business Burpee Seeds offers bulk seeds and promotional items.
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Clyde Donahey
Clydu Duonativy
Weer
Che Ate Kiva
Moreing
Roberta Jean
Noted Valparaiso murder case nears verdict in blizzard
Virgil Kirkland faces four counts in the killing of his 19 year old sweetheart Arlene Kaves at a drinking party. He and his defense express confidence as prosecutors vow to prove guilt on at least two counts and seek the death penalty or life imprisonment. Snowstorm crowds keep trial encamped viewing limited.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Virgil Kirkland
Arlene Kaves
State
Diene
Kirkland
John Underwood
Hink
Fit
Pilot Prentice At Airport Review Unclear Event
Fragmentary OCR text references Pilot Prentice at an airport near Indiana with aviation experts and plans for training. Mentions Indvana Airport, Navy Air Training Station, and personnel changes. Details are garbled with several names and locations, unclear outcomes or dates.
World wide natural disasters torment inhabitants
Earthquakes gales snow and rain battered regions from the United States to Europe and Asia over the weekend. Macedonia suffered severe temblors with about fifty deaths and over a thousand homes destroyed while Japan reported extensive damage on Honshu. Belgrade reports Macedonia’s rough mountain frontiers heavily devastated.
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United Press
United States
British Isles
Europe
France
Macedonia
Japan
Honshui
Belgrade
Jugoslavia
Yugoslavia
Greece
Bulgaria
Sweeping probe into New York crime
New York Governor Roosevelt appointed Judge Samuel Seabury to probe alleged neglect of duty by District Attorney Thomas Crain as part of a broad inquiry. Seabury also leads the Appellate Division probe into Manhattan magistrates. The case widens as Pierre Franklin, brother of a key Seabury witness, suffers a psychopathic crisis after his sister and niece die. Calls for action intensify amid the crisis.
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New York
Mar
New York City
Roosevelt
Samuel Bsea- Wury
Thomas C. T. Crain
New York County
City Club
Judgy Seabury
Manchattan
Neon
Pierre Franklin
Montréal
Vivian Gordon
Seabury
Psycopathic
Bellevue Hospital
Cit
Hoover Visits His Ill Son in Asheville
President Hoover returns to Asheville for a weekend visit to his ill son. He meets Captain Joel T. Boape and Dr. Peroctt, with personal physician Dr. Bernard R. Smith supervising convalescence near the Haver hataianh camp. Citizens’ support and progress notes accompany the visit.
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Hingson
Hoover
Peroctt
Ashville
Joel T. Boape
Iersort
Lima
Asheville
Coor- Heaven
Hate
Saitter
Haver Hataianh Camp
Eahoood
Bernard R. Smith
Ashevile
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