21 Mar 1931
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1931
Page
1
Reports describe connecting the Lucerne mine with the Penny Nosparatu line near Yellow Creek and extending spur tracks to reach Roelester and Coat Campane. Completion expected to boost coal output and rail access, with obstructions and costs noted as builders advance toward full operation.
Hill, held without bail on a murder charge in Barnesboro, denies guilt as Chief County Detective G. E. Whited of Cambria County leads the case. Frank DePetro, owner of a Barnesboro lodging house, was sent to jail after a preliminary hearing. Witness Tonsimilians and other details emerge as investigators seek the weapon and motive amid a violent, high-tension daylong incident surrounding the shooting of Joseph Sacetic, a boarder.
President Hoover rests during a ten day Porto Rico voyage aboard the battleship and plans to keep the trip observational rather than decision driven. Officials note Roosevelt’s Porto Rico role as a benchmark for federal aid and island welfare while Hoover avoids official acts.
A garbled relic story references Marie Tagsert guiding an event in Pittsburgh. The fragmentary text mentions bearings, a parade, and a voice asking what to do next. Names and specifics are unclear due to OCR errors.
The Nautilus expedition vessel slips cables and moves toward the Delaware breakwater. Sir Hubert Wilkins, expedition leader, says it will take at least ten hours to reach the Delaware breakwater and expects to reach the Brooklyn Navy Yard in the next phase of the voyage.
A garbled OCR style item mentions Pinchot and Jones with scattered names and places. It references Harber, Pera Grater, Atty Pederra Departueene, Ariusiteny god Buel, and Hadinngy State Vise, with dates like 10 1S dimderetood, though details are unclear.
Cambridge defeats Oxford in a close race with a brilliant final push. Cantabs led most of the contest and surged ahead around the oars, maintaining a steady edge over the ancient rivals.
In a murky description residents voice outrage over rising taxes to fund public works while small businesses struggle. The note cites unaffordable fees, calls for tax relief, and mentions efforts to curb perceived government overreach. Local merchants report hardship from levies.
United States prosecutors seek to prove Goodyear rivet inspector Paul F. Kassey, under arrest for plotting to destroy a giant airship then under construction in Akron for the Navy, has Soviet ties. Fellow workers describe him as dangerous to any war effort. Yetta Land, noted attorney, arrives to assist in his defense.
An elderly resident, Mary Maasdeall Phiscon wife of Daniel Dixon, died at her home in Clarkburg this morning. Funeral arrangements were not announced. She is survived by her widow and two children, a son in Dayton and a daughter in St Clairsville, along with several brothers and sisters. The obituary notes ties to local churches and mentions a mixed list of relatives.
A local Life Underwriters Association held a meeting discussing joint efforts, membership engagement, and future activities. Attendees addressed organizing efforts, a potential speaker lineup, and plans for community outreach.
Berlin reports former Socialist coalition chancellor Herman Mueller died after a long illness following an operation on Saturday. Mueller, 55, was a leading postwar statesman who helped shape Republican Germany and gained wide recognition for signing the Treaty of Versailles.
Mary Theodore Dreiser criticizes Lewis and the Nobel prize, joking that he would repeat past actions. He praises Lewis's books but disputes their fame and impact. The interview, conducted by a European correspondent, touches on authors and literary awards while Dreiser reflects on past incidents and opinions.
A damaged report notes a youth offender sentenced to life imprisonment after a brutal act. The piece mentions appeals and the possibility of testing or reviewing the case, with references to a court or county seat and a local service department.
Eleven colored residents, supposedly from southern states, departed for their homeland yesterday. Tickets were provided by the County Commissioner. They had been separated earlier and were now given the chance of return, feeling welcomed as they left for home.
Jonny R. Sylvester of Derry renewed his bid for a Westmoreland County broadcasting station by filing three exceptions with the Federal Radio Commission to a Pratt recommendation against his application. He argues 100 watt operation at 140 kilocycles would cover 3 to 6 miles, benefiting a 300,000 population area and reaching 400,000 in the region, while noting current Pittsburgh forecasts may not apply.
Mrs. Nuehola Rouse of Clarksburg Wy Van Mare endures severe burns and ten days of suffering while clinging to faith that God will heal her injuries. Relatives say she has refused medical aid, trusting in prayer and the Church of God for relief and strength. Her husband Rev Kool Reuse tends the parish in nearby Churksburg.
The report notes 6815 dogs officially licensed in the year, with licenses issued on a monthly basis. It comments on a surge in licensed dogs and includes a quip about fishing tackle items and related gear in the same period.
Late bulletins report the loss of contact with the schooner Sagona and most survivors after the Viking vessel exploded off Horse Island. Rescue ships rushed supplies but thick ice conditions threaten any breakthrough. New York explorer Varick Brissell and navigator Penrod are among the missing. weather hampers renewed search.
A damaged, fragmentary report notes Southeast gale along the South Coast near Pensacola. Wind speeds and speeds remain unclear, with scattered lines indicating a spring weather shift and unsettled seas.
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