Rescue of Willbaboo freightership crew at sea
Boston dispatch reports the Willbaboo of the Williams Line was pounded and leaking 200 miles off Cape Hatteras during the Florida hurricane. The Guayaquil towed the crew to safety as other ships aided, while tolls of dead and missing rose in West Palm Beach and Belle Glade districts. Relief efforts intensify with 1000 potential deaths feared and massive housing and food shortages across South Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
S. C
South Bay
West Palm Beach
S. W. Wiatt
Palm Beach
Everglades
Lake Okeechobee
Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
J. E. Younng
Red Grass Relief Committee
Belle Glade
A. B. Chalk
Canal Point
Young
Pahokee
Lake Worth
Delray Beach
Deerfield
Three Dead After Florida Hurricane Blasts Harrisburg Area
Heavy losses were reported by orchard owners in Dauphin Adams and Cumberland counties as a tail end of the Florida hurricane struck the Harrisburg district. The storm toppled branches, blew in plate glass windows, with wind peaking at 42 miles per hour. No injuries were recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Dauphin
Adams
Cumberland
Weather Bureau
Smiths Brown Derby Tour Stresses Personal Campaign Image
Al Smith continues a two week tour visiting Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma and other states leaving the Brown Derby hat behind in public appearances. He insists on being himself with no back platform speeches, despite pressure to address crowds from the train. Governors and campaign veterans doubt he can avoid giving speeches at stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Albany
al" Smith
Bryan
Smith
Death toll in late storm tops figures from Miami area
Dr A W Ziebold estimates 500 deaths in the storm region with relief workers tallying 406 in Belle Glade and others placing total regional deaths well over 1,000. H O Bassett reports 300 bodies recovered at Belle Glade and morgue counts show 38 whites and 68 Negroes pulled from waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Ziebold
Miami Chamber of Commerce
Lake
Belle Glade
H. O. Bassett
Ziebald
Hoover Speech Plans Stir South Campaign Trail
Two possible Hoover speeches emerge as a key moment in the campaign. One may be in Elizabethton with a historic figure, the other likely in Johnson City Tennessee where Hoover leaderships gather after the Elizabethton address. The Weaver board pushes to boost the campaign’s strategic push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabethton
Johnson City
Tenn
Hoover
South
Elizabeth
Weaver Board of Strategy
Woaver
Basement Dance Room and Theater Plan for Compact Homes
An illustrated Holland Institute plan shows a combined basement music radio and movie space in a smaller home. It features a low performance platform, waxed linoleum floor, centered heating, and a large coal bin for winter supply with a vapor air plant for efficient warmth. The design aims to keep upstairs quiet while offering entertaining space downstairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyne
Hoover Eyes South for Electoral Victory Tour
Hoover advisers see chances to carry Texas North Carolina Florida and Virginia while Tennessee could fall to his visit He plans to rally Republican and anti Smith Democratic leaders at Elizabethhton and meet them at dinners and conferences He may visit Arizona Texas and the southwest and votes at Stanford University Cal late in October Officials report Tennessee leaders promise victory with Borahs Knoxville speech and Hoover trip Likely fishing trip to Chesapeake Bay planned afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
North Carolina
Florida
Virginia
Tennessee
South
Elizabethton
Hoover
Cedar Rapids
Southwest
Arizona
Stanford University
Cal
New Jersey
J. Will Taylor
James A. Fowler
Marion Richardson
William F. Borah
Idaho
Knoxville
Chesapeake Bay
Murder Farm Horror Powers Riverside Case Developments
Riverside case unfolds with a misidentified boy confessing he is not Walter Collins and cannot name his real identity. Mrs. Winifred Clark, missing wife of Sanford Clark’s mother’s associate, is feared harmed. Northcott, in custody, threatens Mrs Clark’s daughter. Los Angeles chemists confirm human blood in graves at Winesville ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tity
Northcott
Calgary
Sarah Louisa Northcott
California
Winesville
Cal
Los Angeles
INS
Riverside
Dekalb
Walter Collins
Walter Calling
Winifred Clark
Sanford Clark
Winesville Chicken Ranch
Obituary Notices for Harry P Wetzel and Thomas J Shaffer
Funeral services were held for Harry P Wetzel at Marion Center with interment in Marion Center Cemetery. Wetzel died suddenly Monday from heart trouble at 67. he was a merchant, wool dealer, cattleman, bank director, and longtime Marion Center resident. Surviving family includes widow, daughter Stella, sons Noble TH and Frank H, and brothers John R of Marchand and Wilbert of Homer City. Thomas Joseph Shaffer, 65, died at home near Elderton after a stroke last year. He leaves a widow, three daughters, one son Walter, three brothers, two sisters, and was a longtime Mt Union Lutheran Church member with services Friday at Mt Union Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry P. Wetzel
Marion Center
Mr. Wetzel
Henry
Mary Wetzel
Clearfield County
Wetzel
Noble TH. Wetzel
Frank H. Wetzel
Thomas Joseph Shaffer
Elderton
David Shaffer
Iain McMillen
Dawson
Guy Liverline
NuMing
Edgar T. Kimmell
Shelocta
Walter Shaffer
Lewis Shaffer
Butler
Award Shaffer
Toronto
Canada
Austin
Ella Shaffer
Harry Thompson
Mt. Union Lutheran Church
Mt. Union Cetheran
Daniel Katterman
Institutions continued as hospital overcapacity sparks concern
Hospital houses more than 500 patients in excess of capacity and proposes mingling violent patients with those afflicted by a miller form of insanity. A three story apartment building will be built on State Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos
Metlia
State Street
Convention features Dean Athearn addresses in Indiana
Wednesday afternoon session showcased Dean Walter Athearn of Boston University School of Rel Ed with two themes on child development and democracy. Evening talk highlighted character building. music by First United Presbyterian Church choir. worship led by Dr A B Van Ormer. closing benediction by Rev Dr Bieber. Indiana County delegates awarded to state convention in Philadelphia. resolution urged stricter civil law enforcement and harsher penalties for repeated offences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter 5. Athearn
Boston University School of Religious Education
Pennsylvania
Dean Athearn
First United Presbyterian Church
S. Ben Pollock
A. B. van Ormer
Juniata College
Jesus
B. E. Bieber
Zion Lutheran Church
Indiana
Indiana County Sabbath School Association
Indiana County
Philadelphia
Fire in La Mantia garage destroys truck and merchandise
Fire damaged the La Mantia garage on East Market Street at 4:10 pm, melting 18 feet of cable and cutting toll service in Placklick. The blaze, started in the 24 by 80 foot building built in 1924, destroyed a truck valued at 2000 and 2000 in merchandise after two hose lines were directed into the garage. La Mantia slept on the second floor and offered no motive or fatigue for the fire. Fire officials reported no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Placklick
Homer City
Indiana
la Mantia
Tirebug
Blairsville
Harold E. Monheimer
Chicago
Western Pennsylvania
Jamison Hotel
West Market Street
William T. Domn
Westmoreland County
Greensburg
Nervous and
Pennsylvania Hospital
Philadelphia
Penn Albert
Manheimer
Pittsburgh
C. R. McKinniss
Torrance State Hospital
John R. Keister
McKinniss
Theodore Weisenhere
Pennsylvania
Troop A
State Police
D A R Luncheon Attended by Daughters From Chapters
Mrs Ellis Mrs Hamilton and Mrs Sutton contributed to the luncheon enjoyment. Mrs M C Watson spoke for the purchasing committee presenting a beautiful silk lag to the chapter. Visiting daughters arrived from St Louis Missouri Brokenstraw Valley and Conejammugh Chapters Pennsylvania. Attendees pledged renewed allegiance to Columbia the Gem of the Ocean emblem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis
Hamilton
Sutton
M. CO. Watson
St. Louis, Mo
Brokenstraw Valley
Conejamaugh
Pennsylvania
Columbia
Ocean
Kidnapped Lad Leads Armed Men in Chicago Dragnet
Billy Ranigri a 10 year old Italian boy freed after thirteen days as a ransom hostage led detectives in a massive Chicago dragnet. A farmhouse on the Fox River 40 miles from Chicago matched his description as the captors lair while the Mafia spoke through threats demanding silence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jins
Billy Ranigri
Fox River
Stock Quotations and Market Movers From Pittsburgh PA
New York stock quotations show Am. Sugar, Am. Tel and Tel, Am. Loco, and others advancing with percentages listed. Major rail, steel, oil, and utility names such as Bethlehem Steel, U.S. Steel, Consolidated Gas, Colgate, and Westinghouse are noted with varied gains and losses. The column also mentions several Canadian and international firms alongside local Pittsburgh references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.Y
Soco Co
Dav
Sceeeres
ION Hudson
St BI Int. Nickel
Kans
Kelly
Kon
Vices
ICOMH
Lehigh Val
Oioo
Cece Csaee
MRK Ant Tv
Nynh Andh
Nor Pac
Otis Stel Oe Cw Ee
Pan Aman Pete B
Jor
Phil Pete
Pierce Arrow
Marquette
Tron and Steel
Cece Eae
Royal Dutch
Abs
Rock Island
Sinclair Oil
Sthrn Tae
Studebaker
Stan Oj
Cal
Stern Rails
St Louis and Woo
Stewart-Warner
Tim BR Bear
Ces
Tex Pac Coal and
Union Pacific
US Steel
West
Prominent Chicago extortion ring figures linked to kidnapping
The investigation into a kidnapping led to two more Sicilian suspects being arrested and brought to the assistant state's attorney for questioning. Authorities refused to disclose identities but indicated the men hold prominent roles in Chicago's Little Sicily extortion network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Chicago
Sicily
Gene Polly Wed in October in Italy
Polly Lander will sail tomorrow night to meet Gene Tunney in Italy for a first week of October wedding at Sorrento. She travels with her mother Mrs George Lander and sister Mrs Edward Storrs Dewing. A wedding trousseau valued at 40000 includes a 10000 mink coat and a cap of pearls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Polly Lander
Gene Tunney
Italy
Sorrento
George Lander
Edward Storrs Dewing
Also Mentioned on This Page
Willbaco
AY Mellon Institute OF Industrial Research
REX Research
Home Theatre
Slayer OF Boys
Tery
Indiana County Sabbath “Book Association
South 7Th St
Indiana, Pa
J. 3. Mumphrey
R. M. Offutt
Zoo
Lyon
Greensburo, Export
Cangruity
Here
William Penn Highway
B. ¥. Henry
Gene
Polly
Vail Halse
Phila. St
Murrays Dyeing & Cleaning Co
Distrib
Beb Cleanser
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!