Trial in Greene County plots death and fake holdup case
San Nebr March 16 headley 40 year old gas station worker faced trial on plotting the death of his wife Ada Headley in a fake holdup at Pine Bank last August 14. The prosecutor said he wanted to free to marry Mrs Cumberledge. He and sisters in men’s clothes allegedly staged the holdup during which Mrs Headley was shot five times. later she died January 18 after drinking poison. Sisters denied intent. trial dates delayed but judge ruled delays unavoidable and ordered continued custody. Nichols said the sisters’ trial would follow Headley’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Nebr
Tobett
Headley
Reerie County
A. M Nichols
Nettle Hill
Otio Cumberledge
Elizabeth Pettit
Ada Mubb Headley
Pine Bank
Henry W. Flowers
Greene County
Raymond Adamson
Challen W. Waychott
Nichols
New York Bus Strike Shuts 27 Routes Citywide
New York ended pre dawn on March 10 as 27 bus routes operated by Fifth Avenue Coach and New York City Omnibus were halted by a CIO Transport Workers Union strike. About 3,500 drivers demanded a 25 percent wage rise and better conditions, with 600 police deployed to guard 12 company garages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Manhattan
Queens
Austin Hogan
John E. McCarthy
Fifth Avenue Corch Company
la Guardia
Michael J. Quill
National Transport Workers Union
New York City
Britain to Receive U S Aid Under Lease-Lend Plan
The plan envisions aid to Britain and other vital allies through a lease lend program. Authorities estimate costs could top 10 million dollars over three years. Weapons include Navy mosquito boats and riged chasers, plus foodstuffs and transport for delivery, with ships built under recent congressional funding to be released to Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
United States
Greece
China
Canadian
Congress
Officers To Attend Three Day Training At New Cumberland
Continued from page one the dispatch notes 15 officers from each regiment will depart tomorrow for the New Cumberland reception center near Harrisburg for three days of instruction in recruit classification. Charles A Read Indiana headqu arters special troop will join. Artillery units begin drills and the plan includes reduced number of weekend recruits. Capt John Lee Dressler public relations officer will attend a Washington conference this week led by Major General Robert C Richardson Jr chief of public relations for the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Cumberland
Harrisburg
Charles A. Read
Indiana
John Lee Dressler
Leo McMahon
Washington
Robert C. Richardson, Jr
Army
British Aid Policy Question Panelled by Cabinet
Continued from page one, the article notes that broad policy questions will be decided by a cabinet committee comprised of Secretaries Hall Stimson and Knox. The phrasing signals a wartime or diplomacy context with key U S and British figures involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Stimson, Knox
Adam Eats Apple Tale With Ulcer Pain Advice
A dubious ad suggests Adam faced stomach ulcer pains after eating a tan apple. It touts a 2ic box of idea for relief of indigestion gas pains heart burn and other excess acid conditions. Udga Tablets offered with refund if not helped and promoted at drug stores everywhere.
Brown Resignation Inquiry to Be Considered by Caucus
Harrisburg March 10 Members of both parties opened the ninth week of the session with a mounting list of problems. They discussed an investigation into Commerce Secretary Richard P. Brown’s resignation and heard bills on defense, dairy inspection, farmers, teachers and liquor control. Brown cited a Texas publisher’s request to shift state publicity, while critics raised questions about governance and expenditures. The House prepared votes on payrolls for teachers and a driver license system with a Turnpike speed raise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Harrisburg
Commerce
Richard P. Brown
Assembly
House
Senate
Carl L. Estes
Texas
Jamey
John M. Walker
Allegheny
Pittsburgh
James
Mark
State Defense Council
State College Extension Service
Bilia
Roosevelt Aides Move On Cash Aid For War Effort
The bill would let the President release up to 1.3 billion in equipment and seek 1 billion cash and 1 billion contract authority from Congress. Opponents warned the propaganda campaign for “all out” aid to Britain could push the nation toward war. President Roosevelt, on the AAA birthday, said the country must bear collective responsibility for the looming world crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Roosevelt
Wheeler
D-Mont
Britain
AAA
Fire tragedy at theater as priest aids injured
Rev Lawrence Morrison of St Patrick’s Catholic Church entered the burning theater to administer last rites. The balcony collapsed under the snow laden roof trapping victims. Fire Lt John Carroll and Fireman William Murphy were seen among those leaping through the balcony floor. Fire Lt John Buckley survived the collapse. Later the bodies of Daniel O’Brien Henry Sullivan Malcolm McNeil and Mathew Geary were recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Morrison
St. Patricks Church
Cornelius T. Lyons
Brockton Enterprise
John F. Carroll
William Murphy
John Buckley
Daniel O'Brien
Henry Sullivan
Malcolm McNeil
Mathew Geary
SWOC talks hinge on Carnegie-Thomas steel unit
SWOC negotiator Murray says talks with U S Steel may focus on the Carnegie-Thomas Steel Co unit. He notes a standard contract could set terms for other firms like Jones and Laughlin and Crucible. Union and industry remain far apart on several program points as a 1 April deadline nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
SWOC
U. S. Steel
National Tube Company
American Sheet and Wire
Tennessee Coal and Iron
Columbia Steel
Virginia Bridge
Murray
Carnegie-Tmlinais Steel Company
Clinton 8. Golden
van A. Bittner
William Mitch
David McDonald
Jones and Laughlin Steel
Ion
Crucible Steel
Fairless
Benjamin Fairless
UMW
Great Ladies of the Stage Leader Ethel Barrymore Tops Series
Ethel Barrymore, hailed as The first lady of the American Theater, heads a six story series on Great Ladies of the Stage by Vesta Kelling. The profile notes her forty years on Broadway, family links to the Colt legacy, and her quiet, orderly life in Mamaroneck. It covers her views on motherhood, writing, favorite pastimes, and career milestones from Captain Jinks to The Corn Is Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Barrymore
New York
American Theater
Vesta Kelling
Special News Service
Indiana Evening Gazette
Katharine Cornell
Lynn Fontanne
Helen Hayes
Jane Cowl
Gertrude Lawrence
Washington, D. C
Ethel
Jackie
Sam
Miss Barrymore
Capitol Dome
John Drew Colt
Colt Arms Company
Connecticut
Barrymore
Colt
John
Samuel P. Colt
Anna Held
Hew
Ian
Broadway
Mary Pickford
Charles Frohman
Captain Jinks of
The
Horse Marines
London
Russell Griswold Colt
Marguerite Gautier
School For Scandal
Lionel
Georgiana Drew
Maurice Barrymore
Ethel Barrymore Colt
Coal contract expires as union seeks steel policy guidance
Murray disclaims responsibility for dates possibly overlapping and blames Steel for tagging action since November 8. SWOC says the policy is for the union to decide while McDonald in New York suggests federal intervention may be needed to avert a stoppage. CIO leaders hope strikes are unnecessary amid steel and coal contract talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Steel Corporation
SWOC
McDonald
New York
CIO
FATALITY OF LATROBE WOMAN ANDREW BRALLIER FAMILY NOTES
Mrs. Brallier a Latrobe resident and Presbyterian Church member. survived by husband Dr. Brallier two daughters Mrs Allison and Mrs Roland Cook of Wilkinsburg formerly Indiana. son Dr. Jean Brallier Pittsburgh. four grandchildren four brothers Albert A Ralph Moorhead Indiana Frank Moorhead Hugh Moorhead Eric. two sisters Mrs D K Hill Ann Arbor and Mrs Eva Lininger Detroit. Funeral at 1 30 p m Wednesday at family home 138 Weldon Street Latrobe. burial at Geakland Cemetery.
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Indiana Normal School
Johnstown
Brallier
Latrobe
Presbyterian Church
Women’s Club
Allison
Roland Cook
Wilkinsburg
Indiana
Jean Brgllier
Pittsburgh
Albert
A. Ralph Moorhead
Jndiana
Frank ¥. Moorhead
Hugh M. Moorhead
Eric
Mra
D. K. Hill
Ann Arbor
Mich
Eva Lininger
Detroit
Weldon Street
Geklend Cemetery
Obituary notices from a Saltsburg area newspaper
Obituaries list multiple local residents with detailed family ties and funeral plans. Notable entries include Burl Engle Jr of Lucernemines and James S. Smith of Scenery Hill, with services pending or scheduled in Beallsville and Indiana. The column also notes John T. Johnson, Mrs. Jean Prothero, and Cornelius Jankosky among the deceased, with burial and church affiliations indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burl Engle, Jr
Burl Engle
Lucernemines
Indiana Hospital
Axis blockades threaten England as French resist
The axis tightens sea control to bar supplies to England while Italy eyes a spring offensive. In Greece heavy losses amid a three day push by Greek forces while Athens vows defiance. France and London clash over blockade and convoying with plans to arm French ships. Singapore warns residents to be ready within 48 hours of potential sea attack. Admiral Darlan calls the blockade imbecile and France seeks 18 million bushels of US wheat to feed occupied zones.
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England
Italy
I Duce
Athens
Greece
Korizis
France
London
Far East
Singapore
Jean Darlan
Jean Achard
United States
Darian
Europe
Funeral rites for Harvey Kelly held in Pittsburgh church
Harvey Kelly, oldest resident of Big Run and father of Blaine Kelly of Indiana, died at his Big Run home. Funeral services were held at 11:00 am today at his late residence with burial in McClure Cemetery. He was born September 9, 1850, in Perry township Jefferson County and married December 34, 1873 to Sara Jameson. Surviving are his widow and children James Kelly, Mrs. Gertrude Hineman, William Kelly, Blaine Kelly, Mrs. Wilda Clark, and Jonagh Kelly. He was a lumberman and a member of the Presbyterian Church and Knights of Pythias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James 5S. Smith
Oakland Avenue
James W
Jane
Rainbird) Smith
Washington County
The
Baptist Church
Etta (Clark) Smith
J. Bradford Smith
Union
J. Howard Smith
Scenery Hill
Streams Funeral Home
McDonough and Greenlee Funeral Home
Bealisville
Calvary Cemetery
Beallaville
Harvey Kelly
Big Run
Blaine Kelly
Indiana
McClure Cemetery
John Talbot
James Kelly
Perry Township
Jefferson County
Sara Jameson
Kelly
Presbyterian Church
Knights of Pythias
Gertrude Hineman
William Kelly
Barberton
Ohio
Wilda Clark
Toledo
Jonagh Kelly
West Virginia
Kansas City Murder Victim Miss Welsh Slain At Home
The 24 year old Leila Adele Welsh, a former beauty contestant at the University of Kansas City, was found slain in her bedroom at 6109 Rockhill Road. Police say a bedroom window was entered and a mason's hammer and butcher knife used in the attack. Her body showed severe head injuries and throat slashes. A missing section of flesh was found in the backyard and a blood stained glove found nearby. Police note robbery not the motive and linked no criminal assault finding. Richard Funk, a longtime date, had last seen her alive during a night out with friends.
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Kansas City
Mier
Leila Adele Welsh
Mason
Marie FY. Welsh
Welsh
University of Kanaes City
Rockhill Road
Miss Welsh
Richard W. Funk
Funk
George
Davenport
Greeks Rout Italian Forces In Albania And Other War News
Greek troops press the offensive in Albania smashing two Italian divisions and taking 2,350 prisoners while inflicting heavy losses on Mussolini’s family. Mussolini reportedly inspected defenses prior to the attack as generals shifted commands. In the Caucasus region Russia concentrates troops near Turkey. In Africa British forces push toward Ethiopia from Fer Fer, aided by Ethiopian allies, while Cheren remains defended by Italians. Meanwhile the cruiser Leander sank the 3,670-ton Italian raider Rambo in the Indian Ocean after the Italian ship falsely flew a British flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Tepelgni
Albania
Mussolini
Uga ‘Cavallero
Carlo Gelloso
Ith
Balkans
Belgrade
Russia
Caucasus
Turkey
Asiatic
Africa
Ethiopia
Fer- Fer
Italian Somaliland
Gabre-Darra
Ogaden
Lake Tana
Burye
Eritera
Cheren
Leander
New Zealand
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M. Y
LaGuardia
Morgenthau
Harry Hopkins
Commerce Secretary
Office of
Product Lion Management
Army and Navy
Arrow
Moorhead
Arvow
House Liquor Committee
Liquor Control Board
Charles Malchiore
D-Phila
Leo A. Achterman
Monroe
Communist Party
Superior Court
Capitol
Liquor Board
Howard W. Hughes
Taprooma
Oxford
Hallabaluo
Mamaroneck N
al Blazil
Visteg
Karis Meadows
John Berry
Bika
New York K
Triin
Anna (Grimm) Gransell
Lancaster
Saltsburg
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Carrie (Warden) Grassell
John W. Grassell
Tarentum
Joseph Howard Grassell
William K. Grassell
Ammin Leason
Dorothy Atkinson
Vandergrift
Helen Heard
Alyce Grassell
Columbia Hospital
Walter Grassell
Joseph Grassell
Lewis Grassell
Youngstown
Charles Grassell
Florida
Eugene Grassell
William Howard Ryall
Edgewood Cemetery
John T. Johnson
Arthur J. Pfohl
D. D
Zion Lutheran Church of Indiana
George Wiesen
Lutheran Church of Home
Home
Greenwood Cemetery
Jean (Jones) Prothero
Harry Burton Boyd
First Presbyterian Church of Indiana
Oakland Cemetery
Cornelius Jankosky
Greensburg
John Jacoby
South Seventh Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
Panhandle
Comptroller
Philadelphia
Rosetta (Jacoby) Jankosky
Minnie Jankosky
Slater Mary Grace
Marie Therese
AL Lee Wee
Ated
Otic
Miariggs
Ion Chrysler Corp
Edison
Consol
Curtiss Wright
Wastman Kodak
el Auto Lite
Gen Blue
Gen Fonda
Gen Motora
Greyhound Corp
Int Harvester
Nick Can
Int Tal and
Tel
Johns Manville
Kennecott Cop
Kresge
Loew's Inc
Montgom Ward
Nat Biscuit
Nat Dairy Pr
Nat Distillers
Nat Pow
NY Central RR
North Ameria
Northern Pacific
Packard Motor
Param Pictures
Penn RR
Pub Soc NJ
Pullman
Radio Corp of Am
Repyb Steel
Reynolds Tob B
Sears Roebuck
Socony Vacuum A
Sperry Corp
Brands
Ofl Cal
Stand Oil Ind
Stand Oil NJ
Studebaker Corp
Swift and Co
Texas Corp
United Aircraft
United Corp
United Gas Imp
Warner Bros Pict
West Union Tel
West el
Mtg
Sacred Heart College
Cullman
Alabama
Annunciation Church
Orv
Young Beauty
Baer
Wee Devenore
Oram Bros. Center
Ciiz
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