Prosecution and defense rest in Creekside murder trial
Cross examination of Everett Wilhelm ends. Defense and prosecution prepare closing arguments. Wilhelm, 57, a former Creekside postmaster, denies killing John Warden, a Creekside church official, and claims he slept through the blaze. Ballistic testimony links a shotgun shell to Wilhelm's gun. Continues on page two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Mack
Everett G. Wilhelm
Creekside
John Alexander Warden
John L. Getty
Richard J. Hogan
Wilhelm
Commonwealth
Hogan
Slde
Ballistician
Warden
John Funck
Harrisburg
Chevaliers Reunion Seen In Paris Return
Maurice Chevalier, French film star, plans a sudden rush trip to Paris amid reports of a mutual consent divorce from his wife. The couple contrasted affectionate notes in Paris, as Chevalier considers returning to see Mme Yvonne Vallee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holly Wood
Maurice Chevalier
Paris
Chevalier
Ollywool
Parce
Mme
Yvonne Vallee
Earthquake Tales From Monterey Park Survivors
Charles McKain of Monterey Park recounts escaping the quake with his family as aftershocks rattled Long Beach area. He describes outdoor cooking, a bonfire, and guards at Emma’s place while relatives returned home. Kenneth in Pine Avenue witnessed buildings swaying and bricks tumbling during the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McKain
Monterey Park
Calif
Indiana
Fee
Pen
Long Beach
Emma
Kenneth
Pine Avenue
J. M. Marshall
North Ninth Street
Zelda Marshall Anderson
Congress debates beer limit in Roosevelts beer bill
Washington March 18 a clash between House and Senate over the kick in beer and wine rules delays final action on President Roosevelts modification of the Volstead act. The House backs 3.20 per cent beer while the Senate seeks 3.05 per cent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. K. Hutchinson
INS
Washington
House
Senate
Roosevelt
United States Brewers’ Association
Jacob Ruppert
New York
Anheuser-Busch
St. Louis
Great Britain
Senate Judiciary Committee
Quake Pictures at Ritz Theatre Showings Begin
First images of rain and destruction in southern cities after the night upheaval will be shown in the Fox Movietone News at the Ritz Theatre Monday and Tuesday. Also featured is President Roosevelt speaking from the White House addressing motion picture audiences about emergency measures and urging confidence in banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Fox Movietone News
Ritz Theatre
Roosevelt
White House
Painless Dentistry Has a Reverse
In May 18 report from WRS Wesley Cooke attempted a painless dentistry procedure on a patient, grabbing the tooth and pulling hard. The tooth shattered, splinters hit the dentist in the eye, risking sight, while the patient lost one tooth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WRS
Wesley Cooke
Hoe
Named Pilot as Cord Wins Fight for Aviation Corp
L Cord clinches control of Aviation Corporation one of the nation’s largest air firms and elevates J B Manning to the presidency succeeding F R Hoyt. The company plans to move offices from New York to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cord
L. Cord
Victory For Control of Aviation Corporation
J. B. Manning
Manning
Ff. R. Hoyt
Frm
New York
Chicago
Tragic family murder reenactment shocks Pittsburgh area
In Darby and Charleroi a grim INS report details a father killing his three children and himself at Fernwood Cemetery after planning with a note found in a car. The incident follows a separate reenactment of Huck Finn passage on the Monongahela River with a boy named William from Roscoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper
Darby
Gilbert
Friend
Fernwood Cemetery
Kenneth
Robert
Helen
John Bowers
Bowers
Mrs. Friend
Howers
Ceemetery
Charleroi
Huckleberry Finn
Monongahela
Matehwand
William
Roscoe
Faith Enters Anniversary at United Presbyterian Rally
The Rev Archibald R Robinson of Pittsburgh preached at the first United Presbyterian Church on the eve of the congregation’s 125th anniversary. His sermon drew on Daniel Chapter 3, focusing on the But of heroic faith the But of simple faith and the courage to stand firm in God. Continued on Page Three
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
Shadrach
Meshach
Abednego
Archibald R. Robinson
Sixth United Presbyterian Church
Pittsburgh
First United Presbyterian Church
Red Cross Launches $500000 Quake Relief Drive
The American Red Cross, designated as official agency for Southern California earthquake sufferers, begins a $500000 relief fund drive. Indiana County residents are urged to contribute to the national chapter in Washington or to the Indiana County American Red Cross chapter in Indiana, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern California
Indiana County
American Red Cross
Washington, D. C
Indiana
Community Church On Air and Anniversary Observances
Community Church on Air outlines tomorrow’s services featuring a 125th anniversary of the First United Presbyterian Church, a bishop visit to the Methodist Episcopal Church, and Loyalty Day observances across churches. A three o'clock Sunday broadcast from WRG Ritz Theatre includes Rev. John Melivaine and a full sermon by Rev. Robert Charnack, with choir anthems and interfaith participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Church
First
United Presbyterian Chirch
Presbyterian Church
Arthur J. Pfoht
Alan Lutheran Church
David Murgatroyd
The
Salvation Amys
Jober Charnack
Christ
Episcopal Church
John 8. Scott
First Fregular Baptist Colourch
First Presbyterian Church
Moslem forces besiege Chinese garrison in Turkestan
German pilot John Kathje reports moslem hordes besieging the thin Chinese garrison at Vramet, capital of Chinese Turkestan. They are armed with latest British rifles and have captured Turfan and Hami along the Our South Road trade route between China and the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taiping
Thinvege
Vramet
Chinese Turkestan
John Kathje
China
Turfan
Hami
Our South Road
Mellon Begins Sea Voyage With Breakfast in Bed
Andrew W. Mellon, retiring American ambassador to London, starts his return voyage aboard the SS Leyclathan by taking breakfast in bed after an exhausting day of leave-taking at Southampton. The notice hints at a bustling business schedule ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leyclathan
Andrew W. Mellon
London
Southampton
Pittsburgh Mayor Hopes to Trade Resignation for Jail Stay
INS dispatch from Pittsburgh reports Mayor Charles H. Kline seeking release from a six month jail term due to ill health by resigning. Judge Finnetter in Philadelphia weighs the petition as Pittsburgh’s mayoralty race heats with Republicans divided and Democrats energized. Independent tax-cut movement grows amid council tax clashes and fiscal battles shaping the fall contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Averett Doying
INS
Pittsburgh
Mitteburgh
Thomas D. Winletter
Philadelphia
Charles H. Kline
Andrew S. Park
Finnetter
Kline
Citizens Committee
William P. Witherow
Council
Second Gas Co Announces Cut
Pittsburgh area residents were informed of a new gas rate reduction to be issued soon by Manufacturers Tight and Steat Company president George W. Ratcliffe. A 24 percent cut for customers using more than 15,000 cubic feet monthly was previously announced by Peoples Natural Gas, and the forthcoming Manufacturer Tight and Howl Company adjustment is expected to be similar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Mar
George W. Ratcliffe
Tiarht and Steat Company
Peoples Natural Gag Company
Tight and Howl Company
Peoples Natural
Treasury Balance Report Shows Large Federal Outlays
Treasury balance as of March shows 457 million dollars with expenditures totaling 16.68 million and customs receipts 4.48 million. Washington reports ongoing fiscal activity with detailed ledger figures for March.
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Washington, Mar
Treasury
Hollywood Splits Joan Crawford and Doug Fairbanks Jr
Hollywood figures Douglas Fairbanks Jr and Joan Crawford announce separation amid reports of a potential divorce. Fairbanks vows to win back Crawford while denying links to a spurious alienation suit and calling the action an extortion plot. The couple’s West Los Angeles home stands as a quiet reminder of their once happy union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Mar
Douglas Pairbanks, Jr
Ane Crawford
Fairbanks
Idorgen Diety
Los Angeles
Fairbanks, Jr
Truckload of Puzzles Burned Near Tidiana
A truck carrying a cargo described as puzzles was destroyed by fire shortly before one o'clock this afternoon. The vehicle was traveling from Roundbeant, New Jersey to Chienga, on the Benjamin Praklan Plighwas, east of Tidiana. Details are unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilzsaw Bazales
Roundbeant
N. J
Chienga
Benjamin Praklan
Tidiana
Capitol Notes On Congressional Pace Slowdown After Emergency Bills
Washington March 18 Congress slowed its rapid passage of major bills after a week of swift action. Republicans and critical Democrats warned that more deliberation is needed. The Roosevelt program includes farm and unemployment relief, banking reform, railroad legislation, and carbon speculation measures, with a prolonged session likely beyond June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R Holmes Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Federal Reserve System
Pinchot Receives Texas Ranger Commission
Harrisburg dispatch reports Governor Gifford Pinchot accepted a Texas Rangers commission on unsolicited kindness from Governor Miriam A Ferguson of Texas. Pinchot said he admires the Rangers and values the association, recognizing distant ties though the men are far away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Gifford Pinchot
Miriam A. Ferguson
Texas
Texas Range
Ferguson
Pennsylvania
Pinchot
Texas Rangers
Italian Duce in Impressive Welcome Rites
The article reports on a grand welcome for Italian leader at a momentous gathering. It outlines the disarmament and other peace affecting issues to be discussed, signaling European stability concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald Arrives in Rome
J Ramsay MacDonald and his daughter Ishbel arrive at Ostia then Rome for conferences on disarmament and European peace. Premier Mussolini heads a grand reception with General Balbo and a large military group. The visit includes a seaplane arrival and cordial exchanges at the dock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arno Dosgh-Fleurot
INS
Rome
Mussolini
J. Ramsay MacDonald
Great Britain
Europe
Ishbel
John Simon
Ostia
Il Duce
Genoa
Italo Balbo
Mullini
Pla
Balbo
Bea
Attenti
Msolini
Miss MacDonald
MacDonald
MacDo1
Geeral Balbo
New Century Club Meeting Announces Directors and Program
Mrs. George Robeson will direct the New Century Club meeting with music by Mrs Mary St Clair King. The topic is The Functions of the Interstate Commerce Commission and will be discussed by A B McElvaney traffic manager for the Rochester and Pittsburg Coal Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Robeson
New Century Club
Mary St. Clair King
Interstate Commerce Commission
A. B. McElvaney
Rochester & Pittsburg Coal Company
Elmer Smith Injured Riding Horse In Armstrong County
Elmer Smith of Indiana, longtime borough street employee, lies in Indiana Hospital with a fractured pelvis after a horse he was riding near South Bend reared and fell, pinning him beneath the saddle. He had been visiting relatives at his brother’s home. The accident occurred while returning from Sugar Run to his brother’s home. He was treated locally and sent to the hospital. His condition was reported as good this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Smith
Indiana
Borough Street
Pasient
Indiana Hospital
Mr. Smith
South Bend
Smith
Freud
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M’donald
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Capitol Notes
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Woodin Money
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
William H. Woodin
J. H. Douglas
A. W. Hall
Huckleberry Self
Finn
Faith
RED Cross
Leonard
M. E. Church
U. P
Mellon
Stehjing
Second Gas CO
Joan, Doug Go
Gov. Pinchot
Texas Ranger
Bichi
Hotel Indiana
Montana
Frank H. Gooney
John E. Erickson
Thomas J. Walsh
U. S. Senate
NEW Century Club Meeting
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