West Coast of Ireland Faces Potato Famine Flares
George MacDonagh reports from Dublin that on Ireland s west coast thousands starve as potato crops fail amid incessant rains. Desperate families rely on scarce food and turf fuel as cold, hunger, and disease spread in Connemara Kerry and Fermanagh while the Free State government and Bank of Ireland seek relief funds.
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George Macdonagh
United Press
Dublin
Ireland
London
Paris
West
Connemara
Donegal
County Kerry
Killarney
Fermanagh
Ulster
US Troops Ready to Be Sent to Shanghai on Short Notice
Special News by Associated Press reports the US government has troops ready in the Philippine Islands to rush to Shanghai if needed to protect Americans. Naval vessels and Marines patrol the harbor while foreign and American forces prepare to counter possible anti foreign violence amid looting and disorder as Chinese troops retreat toward the city.
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Shanghai
Aplied Press
Washington
United States
Philippine Islands
Shangha
Ves- Neys
Ejtigeng Volunteer Corps
Oxford student condemns college frats in America
Malcom MacDonald of Oxford on a U S tour criticizes American college fraternities saying they should not form the social core of colleges. He notes similar sentiments about sororities and contrasts Oxford with American club life built around many small eating, coffee, and philosophy clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacDonald
Oxford
One More Juror Sought for Tartman Slaying Trial
One more juror was needed to complete the twelve who will sit in judgment on Philip A. Tartman of Annville for the slaying of state trooper Trosper Francis J. Haley, as court adjourned into Wednesday afternoon. Eleven jurors have been accepted.
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Gettysburg
Philip A. Tartman
Annville
Trosper
Francis J. Haley
State Police
H W Sloyer Reports Freakish Weather Observations
Harold W Sloyer of 317 Park Avenue, a Bethlehem steel plant research chemist, reported abnormal thermometer readings this morning noting unusual weather phenomena in Lebanon.
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Lebanon
Harold W.sloyer
Park Avene
Bethlehem Steel
Sloyer
Car Driver Killed Crossing Tracks at Carlisle
Special to News by United Cross Carlisle today Griffie Griffie a 40 year old Middlesex blacksmith and poultry seller was killed when he drove his car onto railroad tracks in the path of an eastbound train behind a fast coach. A train from the opposite direction did not see him and he died instantly.
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Newa
United Cross
Carlisle
Williams
Griffie
Middlesex
Dager
Crifffle
Chicago Wheat Market Rules Dominates World Prices
London report notes Chicago wheat market rules the world and fixes prices for all wheat. Sir William Nicholas, Britain’s flour king, says Britain must follow the United States and cannot act independently. The Jan 29 dispatch cites Chicago as the leading influence on global grain pricing.
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Chicago
Britain
Newary
United Press
London
William Nicholas
United States
Services Held For The Late Cora E Michael
Funeral services were conducted at 2 PM today for Cora E Michael at Arnold & Son funeral parlors South Ninth Street with Rev Martin of the Brethren Church officiating. Many relatives attended but burial at Fairland cemetery was postponed due to weather and drifting roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eby Michael
Arnold & Son
South Ninth Street
Martin
Brethren Church
Fairland
Storm warning issued for Atlantic coast from Nantucket to Delaware Breakwater
The United States Weather Bureau issued a storm warning for the Atlantic coast from Nantucket to Delaware Breakwater. Conditions over inland North Carolina were reported moving northeast with increasing intensity, bringing strong northeast winds and snow this afternoon and tonight.
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Washington, Today
U. TP
United States Weather Bureau
Atlantic
Nantucket
Delaware
Manlern
North Carolina
Klan Plans Raids to Clean Philadelphia Says Kleagle
Pan Winter, Kleagle of Philadelphia, vows to use raids to enforce law and purge violators including bootleggers and gamblers. The statement promises hooded regalia removal and independent action from police, with enforcement modeled after Illinois methods and a swift, decisive campaign in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Pan IM. Winter
Riegale
Philladelphia
Saviethia Empire
Winter
Polim
Kleagle
Herrm
Llinois
Rural mail routes hit by snow and road blocks
Rural mail carriers faced misgivings as they started out to cover routes. Snow and ice worsened conditions while earlier blockades troubled parts of roads, delaying deliveries and troubling workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hla
Outbreak of Diphtheria Strikes Nome Alaska
Four people have died and several others are stricken as Nome Alaska reports a diphtheria outbreak. The city remains under a light quarantine with public gatherings restricted while toxin supplies are rushed from Nenana. Leonard Seppala departs with dogs to relay anti-toxin to Anchorage for delivery to the hospital system.
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Nomhk
Alaska
Oday
United Dpress
Nenana
Leonard Seppala
Noma Tueesey
Anchorage
Bon Ton Employees Remember Miss Agnes Miller on Birthday
Miss Agnes Miller of 30 North Seventh Street, employed in the infants department of the Bon Ton store, is honored on her birthday by fellow employees. The observance reflects her long service and friendly reputation within the shop.
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Bon Ton
Agnes Miller
Conference in the Trinity U B Church to host Wertheimer
The Trinity United Brethren Church hosts a twenty first Interdenominational Bible Conference with Rev Max Wertheimer Ph D of Ada Ohio, a former Jewish rabbi, teaching sessions on Sunday Monday and Tuesday February 1 2 at Ninth Willow Streets in the city.
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Max Wertheimer
Ada, Oho
Trinity United Brethren Church
Ninth Sul Willow Streets
Mrs David Buck In Serious Condition At Sanatorium
Mrs David Buck of the Snyder apartments North Ninth Street remains in serious condition at Lebanon Sanatorium after Wednesday admission for sleeping sickness with complications. Her husband brothers and friends are deeply concerned as doctors note a rare dreng mslady case in the county. She has been partly conscious for five days, sometimes recognizing visitors and speaking, other times remaining unconscious. Mrs Rick is her former name, her daughter Ming Caryle Walmer is listed.
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David B. Buck
Snyder
North Ninth Stress
Lebanon
Rick
Ming Caryle Walmer
Daniel Walmer
Lehman Strrels
Annual weather prognostication nears as snowstorm routs roads
A tense morning storm disrupts Lebanon as residents brace for the annual forecast. Snow drifts block traffic and mail carriers struggle with hiring sleighs amid lingering cold. Local officials note strained preparations for the upcoming forecast Monday next week, while citizens seek clarity on conditions.
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Lebanon
Hla
Annual Meeting of Trustees of Use Charitable Society
The annual meeting of the trustees of the Charitable Society of the United Evangelical Church was held at the First Church in Reading. Rev. F. Erdman presided, minutes were read, several officers were re-elected for the ensuing year, and the society’s funds total about $30,000. The charter requires trustees be members of the United Evangelical Church, age 21, and active for at least one year prior to election.
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First
Reading
Erdma
Annville
Willer
Wauld Fotter
Houtaih
Petter
Gas disaster wipes out West Scranton family and damages school
Special to News by United Press Stranton reports a gas blast in West Scranton destroyed a four year old school structure and killed an entire Desino family including Louis and wife and four children. Police suspect a gas leak ignited by a broken meter opening. Firefighters from thirteen companies battled frozen lines amid extreme cold. Trustees estimate losses at 100000.
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Sharon Hill
Louis Desino
Neva
United Press
Philadelphia
Dan
Wrhm
Sharon Hl Ia
Alage
Hanna and
Adout
Stranton
West Bertifon
Large scale tree planting orders spread across Pennsylvania counties
Forest tree planters from 23 counties placed orders totaling over 120 thousand trees for next spring. Dauphin County led with 12 applicants ordering 9,825 trees. Cumberland and York counties followed with thousands each. The largest individual planter is Dubendorf of Elizabethville with 35,090 trees, and G. G. Greider of Dauphin R. 2 ordered 12,000 trees.
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Halmishurg
Tritay
Department of, Foroate and Waters
Crawford County
Washington County
Lycoming County
Berks County
Chester County
Dauphin County
Uist
Cumberlandounty
Tancarter County
York County
Dubendorf
Elizabethville
G. G. Greider
Dauphin
Heavy Snow Storm Dampens Western Pennsylvania
A special to News by Unl Pittsburgh reports a heavy snow storm affecting western Pennsylvania. The system is expected to persist through the day with snow accumulations impacting travel and visibility in the region.
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Penna
Unl
Pittsburgh
State Aid for County Fairs Tied to Clean Up
A federal/state news brief reports Secretary Willard Willett promises aid to county fairs only if immoral attractions are eliminated. Inspections will be conducted, and payment is contingent on compliance. Some fairs support past rulings. others may not receive funds unless they meet the standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Harrisburg
Breretary
Woillita
Photographer Baum's Trying Experience
Photographer James Baum from Hershey had a trying ride on a Tuesday afternoon after leaving his studio. He struck a blowout near Fishburn's Curvecoach while en route home. He pressed on despite losing control and a damaged gear, aided briefly by a passing truck before resuming his journey.
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Hershey
James Baum
Imble Auto
Dewdale
Fishburn
Ghureh
Ayer
Washington returns offer final election tally
Special to Newa reports official results from the Honur election showing a total of 28,930,887 votes. Coolidge led with 16,729,448, Doyle 8,317, three, Pollotty 4,817,858, and the senator tally lists 4,063 votes. scattered ballots believed to have been cash.
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Newa
Washington
Coolidge
John
Doyle
Pollotty
Latte
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