Vera Stretz Admits Jealousy Murder Trial Set
Vera Stretz, 31, a former New York schoolteacher, admitted involvement in the murder of German importer Dr Fritz Gebhardt, with authorities aiming to prove first degree murder. Police found her on the building stairway after the Nov 12, 1935 shooting. a note with her will expressed despair. Attorney Samuel Leibowitz will defend her as prosecutors outline a jealous motive.
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Vera ‘Stretz
Ifées
New
University of Frankfort
Beckman Towers
Gebhardt
Miss Stretz
New York University
Dr. Gebhardt
Dr. Gebhart
Dr. Gebirdt
Canel
Pr. Gebhardt
Samuel Leiboitz
Pertas
Geb Nardt
Goer
Skiller
Johnstown Flood of 1936 Destruction Across Town
Eyewitness account from Johnstown shows eight foot mud lines on homes along the highway after the flood crest Tuesday night. Homes were ripped from foundations, railroad cars toppled, and the Pennsylvania Railroad main line undermined through Conemaugh Gap as residents fled to higher ground amid rain and rising waters. A destitute widow described losing her cottage and rushing her children to safety while refugees faced cold, hunger, and uncertainty.
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Pennsylvania R. R
Conemaugh Gap
Coopersdale
Quemahoning
Grand Jury Probes Dam Collapse Tragedy at Rossiter
The flood at the Francis Mine dam killed four in the Saye home as the house shattered. Witnesses told of a frantic escape to the roof before the river swept away the structure. Coroner Woods ordered an inquest and a jury to investigate with district attorney and mine inspectors urged to report findings.
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Mr. Saye
Lillian
Ethel Mae Saye
Donna Jean
Kostie Oshanic
Saye
Francis Mine
Oshanie
Floyd Bast
Thomas Dolan
Woods
Thomas White
Foreman
Valgene Cassidy
Richard Krode
Charles Sutton
John Oship
Carl Stamler
Oshenic
James Hunter
Parry
Thomas Etherson
John Herrock
Thomas Basil
Fred Kellar
Eugene McFarland
Cormer Woods
Sheriff Koozer
Rossiter and
Vicinity
Water safety notice urges boiling private water supplies
Dr. G C Martin urged boiling water from springs cisterns and other private sources for at least 29 minutes under State Health Department guidance. The advisory warns of flood-related contamination from thawing snow and rain and directs boards of health to warn the public via newspapers radio theaters churches and multilingual notices.
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G. C. Martin
Clymer
State Department of Health
Boards of Health
Pennsylvania
Flood relief urged as Johnstown area endures disaster
Public health and relief leaders warn of disease risk in flooded districts. Advice covers boiling water, disinfecting wells, cleaning cellars, and sanitizing privies. Salvation Army and Red Cross mobilize amid shortages of food and clothing.
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Pennsylvania Department of Health
Edith MacBride-Dexter
Salvation Army
Johnstown
Gibson
Punxsutawney Loss Mounts as River Flood Displaces Residents
Floodwaters from the Kiskiminetas River swept down the river and struck eight houses near the Vandergrift bridge, connecting North Vandergrift to the main borough. One resident was rescued while another disappeared. About 1,500 people are estimated homeless by the Vandergrift Red Cross chief F D Newl.
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East Vandergrift
Kiskininetas
Conemaugh River
Beaver Run
Paulton
Fower
Oklahoma
Westmoreland County
Vandergrift
Kiskiminetas
Vandergrift Bridge
F. D., Newl
American Red Cross
Six Drownings Reported in Lock Haven Flood
Reports from Lock Haven on March 19 said six people drowned as floods swelled the area. With telephone service down and half the city waterlogged, confirmation was pending. Two victims reportedly swept by the Susquehanna while clinging to a ruined roof as rescue boats capsized.
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Lock Haven
Susquehanna
Mill Trace
Pittsburgh River Flood Immense Destruction Strikes City
The flood left hundreds of homes without heat as the One Hundred and Seventysixth Field Artillery joined rescue efforts. Policing and mayoral orders deployed extra personnel while water soared to historic levels. Drownings included McKeesport officer John Seliman and others. Thousands faced homelessness as downtown businesses suffered, and relief efforts mobilized via Red Cross across Hazelwood, Neville Island, Coraopolis, Northside, and surrounding neighborhoods.
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Aremert
McNair
Goiné
Pittsburgh
Golden Triangle
Pennsylvania
Monongahela
Allegheny
Johnstown
West Virginia
Ohio
John Seliman
McKeesport
Monongahela River
Second Street
Joseph Hopkins
Robert Caughlin
Christopher Braun
West Elizabeth
Coraopolis
Red Cross
Saline Street
Hazelwood
Neville Island
Turtle Creek
Homestead
McKees Rocks
Riverside
English Conference at Indiana State Teachers College
Teachers of English from Indiana Somerset Westmoreland Cambria and parts of Armstrong Allegheny Blair will attend a Saturday conference at the college with Dr Ida Jewett of Columbia University as principal speaker. An exhibit of current textbooks and teaching materials will accompany the event aimed at enhancing the English curriculum across the service area.
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State Teachers College
Indiana
Pennsylvania
National Council of Teachers of English
Somerset
Westmoreland
Cambria
Armstrong
Allegheny
Blair
Ida Jewett
Teachers College
Columbia University
Indiana Unsider
C. R. Foster
New Indiana County Law Affects Witness Notice System
A recent Indiana County law allows the district attorney to notify witnesses about court appearance dates by postal card, reducing witness attendance expenses. Justices of the peace must list potential defense witnesses on case transcripts for grand jury action, enabling precise scheduling. County officials expect modest tax savings though impacts may vary.
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Indiana County
Grand Jury
Armstrong County
Flood Toll Hits Three In Downtown Drownings
From a damaged page report, three people are confirmed dead after floods swept through downtown streets. Russel Delisha, 18, was carried from a bridge on Tuesday. Danny dallacher, 37, a sawmill worker, drowned when his canoe overturned as he tried to rescue his father and mother. F. W. Buchanan, former grand exalted ruler of the Elis in Pennsylvania, was swept away while police attempted rescues.
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Red Cross
Commonwealth
Gomer Lewis McCroskey
McCroskey
Norman Glasser
Gazette
Associated Press
Pennsylvania
Torrance
Punxsutawney
Russel Delisha
Danny Dallacher
F. W. Buchanan
Elis
Alvay
Flood Victims Flee to Fern Dale in Indiana Night
Residents fled in fear as the swollen river roared through the hills. Mr McGlaughtin and Johnstown figures described a eerie scene with scattered power lights and widespread crowding in higher residential areas as families from the flats sought shelter together.
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McGlaughtin
Johnstown
No Casualties In Brownsville Flood Crest Signs Big Damage
The Monongahela Valley flood crest at 42.3 feet, near the 1888 record, inundated West Bronsville Belle Vernon Fayette Cip and Fredericktown. Firemen conducted a long rescue vigil as hundreds of homes and businesses flooded with property damage in the hundreds of thousands. No casualties were reported.
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West Bronsville
Belle Vernon
Fayette
Cip
Fredericktown
Spring Arrives In The Garden Amid April Rain
The Kitlarming Leader Times editor urges cheer as spring nears with vernal signs. Readers are told Miss Spring will be greeted by bursting leaves and awakening nature, with early green shoots seen in local gardens two weeks ago.
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Kitlarming Leader- Times
Merger Notice for Indiana Presbyterian Congregations
Notice of intended merger between The Second United Presbyterian Congregation of Indiana and The First United Presbyterian Church of Indiana under Pennsylvania nonprofit law. The surviving church will assume all assets and liabilities, with a $20,000 subscription to be raised by July 3, 3037, and proceeds from the second congregation's property sale applied to debt reduction. Court hearing set March 23.
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Presbyurrian Con Vnegneion Vendiasa
Con-prant Corporation
sMie
Vannsylvania
Pndlana
Indiana
North Seventh Strete
Muisy Iad, and “ the First Unter. Presbyterias Avauach
Church Street
Indians
Pennsylvania
Hpbrias Church
Indana
UK Church Street
Www of
Second United Presbyterian Wwongregavation
First United Presbytenian Church OF Indians
Uslped
Presbyterian Church OF
Ite
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