House to probe Communist activities in United States
United Press reports Speaker Longworth will name a five member House committee to investigate Communist organizations the Communist press and Amtorg Trading Company of New York City. The vote to authorize the inquiry passed 210 to 218 amid opposition urging restraint and warnings of public scrutiny.
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United Press
Washington
Longworth
House
United States
Communist Press
Amtorg Trading Company
New York City
Russian Purchasing Agency
New York
Snell
Rules Committee
Ramyseyer
Rep. Ia
Woman Saves 200 Elected Chief at Murat Temple Luncheon
Miss Sophia Andretski and companions aided by drivers and officers as fire broke out during a luncheon at Murat Temple. A woman heroically helped evacuate about 200 orphan boys and staff from the building in St. Francis suburb near Lake Michigan. Officers listed include Homer L. Cook and Ralph G. Elvin. Sophia Sime Sney credited with alerting responders.
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St. Aemil
Lake Michigan
E. B
Hisey
Homer L. Cook
Sophi Sime Sney
Arthur S. Kimber
Sophia Andretski
Andretski
Ralph G. Elvin
St. Francis
Geant-At-Arms
Whitaker Named President of Murat Temple Caravan Club
In Milwaukee on May 23 a sharp eyed woman driver spotted the time and place as the Murat Temple Caravan Club announced the election of Tracy W. Whitaker as president. The notice notes Whitaker’s selection and outlines the club leadership in a brief local report.
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United Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Tracy W. Whitaker
Murat Temple Caravan Club
Orphans March to Safety Through Fire Untouched Stairway
Orphans sheltered as flames engulfed the building, marching to safety down a single stairway that remained intact. Fire crews fought the blaze, coordinating evacuation and securing residents amid dense smoke and chaotic scenes.
Soldier Hartt and waitress Libka identified in record
Michael T. Hartt a 25 year old soldier from Pt Benjamin Harrison and Lula B. Libka a 19 year old waitress from Lawrence are listed. George P. Boncher 36 from 2014 West Morris and Helen M. Koerner 29 of 32 West Kelly are also named in the same entry.
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Michael T. Hartt
Benjamin Harrison
Lula B. Libka
Lawrence
George P. Boncher
West Morris
Stockman
Helen M. Koerner
West Kelly
Infant’s body found in Lake Michigan near Hammond
The two month old baby was found wrapped in Chicago sport pages with a tight string around its neck. Police say the infant had been dead about a week before being recovered by two Whiting boys while fishing. They deem the death a likely strangling and are investigating.
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Hammond
Ind
Chicago
Lake Michigan
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