Convicts Unfed as Model Mess Hall Burned at Stateville
Rioting prisoners at Stateville prison caused a massive fire that destroyed or damaged about 2,000,000 in property. Guards patrolled walls as several inmates were wounded and one, Ray Arney, died at Stateville Hospital. National guard and local police aided the response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert T. Loughran
United Press
Jollet
Marco le
Stateville
Gonal
Needel
Henry C. Fon
Tate
Ray Arney
Stateville Hospital
Tomash
Gonaras
Cokeville Man Killed In Freight Car Accident
Clarence Parke 27 of Cokeste near Righsville was killed when he was knocked from the top of a freight car and run over by the train’s wheels. The incident occurred after he and a companion left Blairsville yesterday. Parke, formerly of 128 Ranmaestre, Blew, was a father of four. Railroad police reported no witnesses to the fatal fall.
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Pittsburgh
Clarence Parke
Cokeste
Righsville
Parks
Mar Mie Gaal
Ranmaestre Tf
Bhierswilles Blew
Sam
Blairsville
Treasury net balance figures released for the day
Washington reports a large treasury net balance of about 746.542 million dollars for the day. The update notes the net balances and related figures across several accounts, with a focus on government asset totals and daily changes.
Three Entombed Are Feared Dead
Rescue efforts continue after a cave in at a Western Pacific Northern Junction project site trapped six workers near Keddif California. Two bodies were recovered, including Arvin Falk of Portland Oregon, while three others remained unaccounted for as rescue crews used picks and shovels and feared further collapses. One worker named Swen Thoin survived after three hours of burrowing.
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Keddif
Calif
Arvin Falk
Portland
Swen
Edmondsen
San Fran
Johnson
Weratera Pacific
Refugees fed as seven rescue ships aid relief efforts
Townspeople and students press requests as an art exhibit by Laurelly Gadhi at the Librians Masily library runs through March 23. The show features watercolors and interior decor, drawing strong interest despite a fragile text.
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Larelly Gadhi
Marehy
F Library
Lrese
Petition Demands End to Baker Regime at College
Washington and Jefferson College faces a student strike by about 4300 men residents protesting President Dr Baker. A petition reportedly signed by 40 students seeks his resignation or removal and will be presented to Daniel Brownson, Board of Trustees president. Charges include athlete policy and strict student rules amid expulsions and arrests at a Tuesday dance.
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Washington
UPV
Washington and Jefferson College
Baker
Dr Baker
Daniel 1 Brownson
Board of
Taste Fouls
E Hegil
Agad
Wisad
Rescue Ships Battle Storm For Viking Survivors
United Press reports crews of sea rescue ships rallied today to reach Horse Island off Newfoundland with food and medical supplies for Viking survivors and shipwrecked sailors. Snow and strong northeast winds hampered efforts as ships pushed through worsening seas to avert starvation.
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John T. Meaney
United Press
U. P
Johns
Newfoundland
Maren
Chester
Horse Island
Viking
Belwes
Cox Funeral Hour Change for William Cox
Funeral services for William Cox will be held at his late residence at 1 o'clock, instead of 2 o'clock, as previously announced. The Catholic Church ladies plan a food sale near Stauchurn's meat market on Saturday, March 17, starting at 174-18 DS.
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William Cox
Ladies of the Catholic Church
Stauhurn’s
Yaaa
Small Fire at Homer Storeroom Damages Minor
A small blaze broke out in a vacant store room on Kim Street Homer Cite around 600 oclock. The fire, caused by defective flue and smoking, damaged furniture and caused minor damage to the room. The apartment above was occupied. the building is owned by Mrs Ward Va Gee. The fire was quickly extinguished.
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Kim Street
Homer Cite
Yeeteeday Termine
Ward Va Gee
Fragmented notice hints at community distress and event change
Local text references starvation, elderly residents, and a call for help amid hardship. It mentions Mayhe likely a death or decline and notes a correction for a square dance event titled Dance Correction Anawry Square Dance tonight with music by Lestra. Public invitation remains.
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Lestra
Pyblle
Spring openings delight Indiana stores and shoppers
Indiana stores presented a beautiful display on the unofficial spring opening second day. Windows drew admiring comments on beauty and reasonable prices of early spring garments. Inside, counters showed up to date fashions from American designers and European style centers, with new stock arriving to keep the openings lively today and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Anany
Murdered Girl Betty Mowry Buried After Verbal Confession
In Joanstown the funeral for seven year old Betty Mowry drew about four hundred mourners as Rev H A Buffington led rites at Sand Vale cemetery. Police and traffic officers escorted the cortege from the Mowry home to the burial site while authorities indicated the defendant Harry Sturdick confessed to the crime during a preliminary hearing.
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Joanstown
Marten Kit
H. A. Buffington
Conemaugh
Mowry
Huffington
Sturdick
Clymer Firemen Plan Card Benefit Night
The Clymer Firemen will hold a card party in Ke of Po hall Chyomer Wednesday evening March 25 at 8 0 Fred Hughes chairs arrangements committee Bridge 500 and cinel to be played no charge crowd expected Prizes will be awarded and a bunch served The proceeds go to the Fire Department treasury
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Clymer
Ke of Po Hall
Chyomer
Fred Hughes
Bridge
Cinel
Fire Department
Itinerant Picture Men In Indiana Report
Indiana Chamber of Commerce reports numerous complaints about traveling photographers. Sun-Telegraph solicits business via this paper, which states it has no part in any such enterprise.
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Indiana
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
FL EL Raymomi
Iren
Utenah Saas Bedege Coh
Sun-Telegraph
Leg Fracture Report From Sagamore Mine
A truncated local note describes a leg fracture at Sagamore Mine involving Cadgut and Boog RS. It mentions ages 17 and 62 for two individuals, with unclear details on injury outcome and subsequent actions. The text is garbled and reads like a damaged OCR transcription with numerous misspellings.
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Sagamore
Steve Churney
Fraebarre
Piers Gatlin
Chiba
Guthrie Baby Hospital Notice from Local Clinic
Vague OCR text notes a Guthrie baby at a local hospital with scattered fragments mentioning various names and a general notice. The readable portion references hospital, local announcements, and a page 23 advertisement. No clear event details or dates emerge.
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Guthrie Baby
Two Drowned In Plane Crash Near Manila Bay
In Manilla Pot area two American business men Diekhoff and William Scott are believed drowned after an airplane crash at sea. A pontoon washed ashore near Baganga Davao is identified as part of Diekhoff's plane. Searchers, asked by Simmonds Company New York, continue sea patrols hoping for the boat or survivors.
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Manilla
F.oa Dickhott
William Scott
Baganga Davao
Dickham
San Francisco
Simmonds Saw and Steel Company
Orient
Scott
Port Wimon
New York
Simmonds Company
Diekhoff
Islands
California
Bad Checks Plague Local Merchants At Rossiter
Police chief Anderson reports a wave of bad checks passed on Indiana merchants for small amounts. Perpetrators enter stores, buy goods, then pay with overstated checks drawn on Jacal banks to dodge recall. Merchants urged to lock out such customers and report suspicious activity. Community notices include a box supper and local events at Consolidated School and Indiana Indoor Golf Course happenings.
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Anderson
Indiana
Dalance
Purchgee
Battleship Arizona sails for sunny climes with Hoover
President Hoover travels aboard the reconditioned battleship Arizona as it weighs anchor at Hampton Roads for a vacation cruise to Porto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Salutes echo over the fleet while the presidential party transfers from train to ship. The special train faced a brief delay at Hanover before reaching Old Point. The president reaches the dock at seven, greeted by military aides and photographers.
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Raymond Clapper
Arizona
Hampton Roads
Porto Rico
Virgin Islands
Hoover
Hampton Roads Naval Training Station
Fortress Monroe
Hanover
Old Poimg
Coltnant
Secret Service
Stormy Week End Predicted Across Indiana
A forecast from Lor ey, cooperative observer for the U S Weather Bureau, predicts a stormy weekend with rain in Indiana. Today and tomorrow should see snow and cooler temperatures, with unsettled weather across the region as a cold front moves in. The article notes widespread precipitation, including rain and possible snow in higher elevations, and mentions statewide pressure changes expected to accompany the system.
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Indiana
QO. Lorey
United States Weather Bureau
Loraite
Tobias Rae
Weu
Leoabay Eise
Halliney
Checker matches at Y. M. C. A. tonight
Tonight at the Y M C A a series of checker matches is scheduled with open participation. The event appears to be a local club activity with reserve seating and unspecified entrants.
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Amd
India
Reno Divorce Mill Prepares For Separations in 47 Days
A historical notice describes a rapid divorce process reduction to six weeks residence requirement. Courts plan new schedules and procedures, with references to judiciary officials and legal reforms. The piece notes timing, authority, and potential nationwide implications.
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Reno
Divorce Mill
Tee Vnu
Dee Oa
Comailius
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