Explosion at Parco Refinery Triggers Large Fire
A devastating explosion at the Producers and Refiners plant in Parco Wyoming caused a massive blaze. Seventeen known dead with several seriously injured, flames fed by two oil tanks, property damage around 500000 dollars, and volunteers plus nearby lines aiding fire crews.
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PARCG
Wye
Iedts
Iiv
Prodigers and Refiners Company
Belus
Dubbs Press
Qoontrol
Voelunteer
Oil Company
Stuntink
Dannee
Busi
Rawlins
Servic
Parro
Wyoming
Jury slowly names panel in Hewitt murder trial
Jefferson April 10 jury selection in the Hewitt case moves forward with a new panel of 50 names after the initial 75 depleted. Eleven tentative jurors announced as court opened, defense holds fifteen peremptory challenges. Hewitt faces charges for killing Fred Brown and the Brown family tragedy at Comneunt last February.
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Tiernazion! News Serva
Jefferson
Transcau
Pleyvd Hewitt
Chareea
Fred Brown
Mrt
Hewitt
Little Imy
Worn
Weing Naugee
Sladining on Removal Delays at Roantoned Camp
A garbled OCR item notes delays in removing rails and tenting equipment at a Roantoned camp. It references Sharon and New Cyestly Bore Bodiwas and Peeedoer Masex with an estimated time and duties, but the text is largely unreadable.
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Pno
Sharon & New Cyestly
Bodiwas Cauppany
Peeedoer
Sapiro Forced His Own Terms
Aaron Sapiro, cooperative king, secured his terms with the American Farm Bureau Federation after the 1923 contract shown in evidence, granting $700 a month plus expenses and special fees for litigation and acts, as trial details unfold in a federal libel case.
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William KK
Hutchinson International News Service
Petrail
Aaron Sapiro
Co-Operative King
American Farm Libureau Federation
Ford-Sapire
Sapire
King
Virtualis
Supira
Legion Luncheons Discontinued by Local Legion
The Afi can Legion forwards notice that weekly luncheons will end starting next month per District Commander Pat Dempsey. No luncheon at Legion Home on Thursday will occur, with plans for a May gathering and a future announcement. The program had been well received and efforts to resume next year are noted.
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Afican Legion
Pat Dempsey
Legion
Janeheen
Owith
Death Record Teen Mrs Stith Davis 39
A death notice lists Mrs Stith Davis aged 39 at 30 Winter Fewerurt. The terse entry records the deceased and the address associated with the death.
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Stith Davis
France Ten Years After War The Change On Anniversary
A nostalgia laden piece by Frank Allan White recalls the U.S. entry into World War I on April 6, 1917. It contrasts the perilous convoy and crowded ships with today’s peaceful Atlantic lanes, recounting names, places, and scenes from Indianapolis and Paris as it notes calmer seas, refitted ships, and cheerful life ashore.
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Central Press Association
United States
Frank Allan White
Central Association
Tor
Onney Island
the Legion
Bordeaux
Riley
Maddemoiselle Gissaile Moulin
Moose Lodge Elects Officers in New Castle No 5
Loyal Order of Moose lodge in New Castle elected officers for the year. Harry T. Wright named dictator. Charles Seigfried vice dictator. Fred J. Davis prelate. Thomas M. Moore secretary. James J. Dunn treasurer. Trustees include Jacob Co. Shook Amos Snyder and Henry Warnock. Andre Soutern chosen delegate to the supreme convention in Philadelphia this August. M. G. Hebhardt alternate. 435 votes cast amid lively contests. the lodge reports a drive adding 200 new members since February.
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New Castle Ludge
Order of Moose
Harry TL. Wright
Henry Warnock
Andre Soutern
Supreme Convention
Philadelphia
M. G. Hebhardt
Anti Foreign Sentiment In China Grows Amid Propaganda Battle
International report notes rising anti foreign sentiment in China with Nationalists countering opposition from the Shan tungese near Pukow on the Tsinan railroad. Chiang Kai Shek tightens civil control, arrests in Peking, and plans to lead offensives from Nanking while forces disrupt Canton supply lines and air raids target fronts.
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International News Service
China
Pukow
Tsinan
Shanghai
Chiang Kai Shek
Nationalist Party
Chiang
Wong Ching Wei
Kong Kong
Han Khow
Canton
Hankow
Peking
Nanking
Miners Leaders Visit Governor in Harrisburg
Philip May vice president of the United Mine Workers and F P T Wagan president of the Pittsburgh district met Governor John Fisher in Harrisburg to discuss the bituminous strike situation. All three declined to discuss details after the conference. Fisher had said there was no current reason for state intervention.
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Victorme Mens News Services
Harrisburg
Philip May
United Mine Workers
F P. T. Wagan
Pittsburgh
John
Fisher
Father Claims Daughter Is With Him In Johnsonburg
In a letter from Johnsonburg Pennsylvania Patsy er oni says the report that six year old Delores Ferenti was kidnapped by an unidentified man while returning home from actionl in this city last week is false He states he visited New Castle last week and that Delores pleaded to go with him He says he phoned her step grandmother that he had the child and did not conceal his identity His address is 415 1 2 Centre avenue Johnsonburg The letter implies the daughter is now with him at that address
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Johnsonburg
Patsy Eroni
Delores Ferenti
Jeter
Five Die as Japan Floods Drownings and Displacements
Tokyo reports five people drowned and about 1590 driven from homes as floods after heavy rains inundate several prefectures. Drownings occurred in Tochigi and Fukushima, with Ashikaga and Matsuyama areas hardest hit. Rail service disrupted and farm property damaged across Miyagi Fukushima Tochigi and Akita. Flood refugees total about 6600, with 5000 from Matsuyamamachi and 1600 from Ashikaga.
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International News Lattice
Tokyo
Tock Prefecture
Fukushima
Toming
Ashikaga
Miyagi
Tochigi
Akita
Matsuyamamachi
City plans repaving after owner signs release on Mill Street
A council member said once the property owner returns from California and signs a damages release for the grade change on South Mill Street, the city will proceed with repaving South Mill from East Washington to Water streets. CG Coulthard, local superintendent for the PO company, said the company is ready to start work as soon as the city gives the word.
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California
South Mill Street
South Mill
East Washington
Water Streets
CG. Coulthard
PO Company
Ten Years Ago News Of War Declared Sparked City
Memorial of a wartime anniversary recalls New Castle and Lawrence County reacting to the United States declaring war on Germany. Extra editions burst into morning streets as crowds discussed conscription, flags, and looming participation in the World War. Rumors of U boats added to tension while civic events organized patriotic gatherings and preparations to support the war effort.
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New Castle
United States
Europe
Starr
Tf Aih
Osoley
Wil
Lawrence County
Campaign for Y M C A Drives 500 New Members
About 120 men and women attended a YMCA banquet launching a drive to recruit 500 new YMCA members. General chairman J Glyde Gilillan presided as Rev S L Maxwell led devotions. Eddie Brubbaker's Entertainers provided jazz while Dick Johns led the chorus. George Lyon outlined membership benefits and costs. Gilfillan urged team members to solicit new members, while R M Meermans explained campaign rites. Continued on page two.
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J. Glyde Gilillan
S. L. Maxwell
Eddie Brubbaker
Dick Johns
George Lyon
J. Clyde Gilfillan
Iman
Ber
R. &. Meermans
The
Chicago Voters Name Thompson Election Quiet
Chicago voters named Thompson as next mayor with a wide plurality over William B. Dever in a bitter contest. Independent Republican candidate Robertson finished a distant third as police reported no major rioting and voting places were orderly despite anticipated tensions.
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Chicago
Thompson
Ghent Hopefman International News Service
Statt
Checago
William Hale ‘Thompson
William B. Dever
John D. Reobertson
Dever
Robertson
Ami Robertson
Mii
Aml
Sev Red Sons
No 7 Engine In Accident While Going To Fire
Fire engine No 7 overturned on Swansea avenue near North Cedar street while racing to Shenango Tin plant. Fireman Harry Malley seriously injured along with driver Frank Gorley who suffered back and limb injuries but could return home. another crewman also hurt. Vehicle damaged, hospital treatment ongoing.
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Frank Gorley
Swansea Avenue
North Cedar Street
Alam
Shenango
V. Cireman
Ampu
Shenango Valley Hospital
Frank EF. Gorley
No. 7 Company
Sheneange
U Gorier
Maller
Che
North Cedar Ala
Gorier
Florida Slayer Confesses Crime
Memphis report says Clayton HH Collins confessed to the murder of Ei Ward Nevers, a business partner, and denied a separate accusation. An officer will escort Collins for trial while another suspect, Cullins, was detained as a suspicious contractor tied to the case.
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Memphis
Tenn
Clayton HH
Collins
Ei Ward Nevers
Heer
Hess
Mrs Eye
Mian
Miami
Tate Qenighe
Cullis
Cullins
Cona
Everson Mirteh
Iad
Teld
Ben
Unclear fragmented text outlines town concerns and weather
The readable lines describe a chaotic scene with mentions of people preparing, lawsuits possibly looming, a house and yard cleanup, street activity, and a weather note indicating sixty degrees. Names and precise details are obscured, but the item reads as a miscellaneous local brief with no clear event.
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Jewitt
Seatie
Wash
Verona Pressley
YE Wothats
Miss Pressley
Sapiro
Detroit
Ford
France
Hoseph Marentia
Wesale
Silas MM. Kirker
Duydre
Flaven
Fareean
Indiana
Dakotas
Nebraska
Bordeux
Paris
Air Express
Mademoiselle Moulin
Seine
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Trocadero
Montmartre
Ste. Anne
Moose Lodge
Murray
Fagan
Governor Fisher
Japan
Shermian LL Weaver
M- Richards
Cunningham
Emwood
Hetnon
Reed City
Chareaen
Parker
Willing
B. Beas Stroll
Shoate
Margaret J. Mnehune
Slippery Boek Waller
William Hale Thompson
Cedar Street
Harry Malley
Florida
Tennessee
Slayer
Arthur Mometer
Flipper
Cecline
Hart
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