Two Children And Mother Die In Bungalow Fire
In Tylerdale a cleaning fluid explosion in the cellar transformed a bungalow into an inferno killing a mother Bessie Bubovich and her two daughters Dorothy 6 and Jane 3. Father John Bubovich 38 was hospitalized in critical condition after rushing home to save his family.
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International News Service
Washington
Tylerdale
John Bubovich
Canonsburg
Washington Hospital
Bessie
Dorothy
Jane
Utter Secrecy In Brookville Case
John Becker, 37, held as suspect in the brutal slaying of Kath ire Bracken, 45, at a signal tower near Brookville Pennsylvania. Authorities including District Attorney Robert Morris and state police refused to disclose custody details or Becker statement.
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Brookville
John Becker
Katherine Bracken
Pittsburgh and Shawmut
Here
Robert Morris
Samuel G. Lowry
Becker
Hex Slayer Hangs Self After Slaying Family In Buffalo
John Tryka 39, accused killer of Adolph Boettger 63, hanged himself in a Buffalo police cell using a handkerchief after recounting to officers that Boettger cast evil spells. Tryka had beaten Boettger to death with a wrench in Boettger's home last night and also attacked Boettger's wife Catherine and son William who were hospitalized in serious condition. Tryka claimed Boettger’s treatment worsened his family’s health and finances after years of alleged spiritual healing attempts.
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International News Service
Buffalo
N. Y
John Tryka
Adolph Boettger
Tryka
Boettger
Catherine
William
Magdalene
Boettgers
National Chamber of Commerce backs cooperation over coercion in New Deal policy
Alice Longworth reports that the National Chamber of Commerce and business interests oppose government coercion yet support cooperation. They condemn the economy of scarcity, urge increased production, and call for peaceful reform rather than arbitration or federal planning. Secretary Roper is cited regarding hours cut to spread work.
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Washington, D. C
National Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Roper
Local notes and quirks from a Pennsylvania town
A boy asks who won the U S presidency, a stray angora kitten is adopted, and the dog resents the newcomer. First day of summer arrives June 21 with the longest daylight. Presbyterian missionary women meet at Slippery Rock church near Ellwood City. Rail crossing repairs on South Jefferson Street improve the street. An express office handles a tiny eight ounce parcel and a 1200 pound package. Governor Landon’s strong GOP support shown in Lawrence County primary ballots.
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Landon
Kansas
Lawrence County
Daily Weather Report Summary
U S weather statistics for the 24 hour period ending at nine this morning show a max of 74 and min of 52 with a trace of precipitation. River stage stands at 7.3 feet. Figures from the same date a year ago show a max of 76, min of 34 and precipitation of 0.33 inches.
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U. S
Woman Stowaway To Return Home
London April 30 A stowaway, Mrs Eben S Draper wife of a Massachusetts manufacturer, plans to return to the United States when her condition allows after boarding the liner Georgie in New York. She has been ashore under nurse care at a London hotel and lived in the ship’s tank room during the voyage.
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International News Service
London
Eben S. Draper
Massachusetts
United States
New York
Flames Destroy Church and School in Wilkes-Barre Area
A fire of undetermined origin destroyed Holy Rosary Polish church and damaged the Parochial School and Convent in Duryea, with an estimated loss of 50,000 dollars. Avoca firefighter Edward Dolan was overcome by smoke as units from Avoca, Pittston and Old Forge aided Wilkes-Barre area crews. Telephone service was disrupted.
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International News Service
Wilkes-Barre
Holy Rosary
Duryea
Edward Dolan
Avoca
Pittston
Old Forge
Indianapolis Police Slaying Confession Reported
Al Borden 31 confessed in Chicago that he shot Indianapolis Police Sergt. Richard Rivers during a robbery attempt tied to a bandit gang that had earlier robbed a Lima jewelry store of about $15,000 in gems. Borden and a woman named Margaret were arrested overnight.
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International News Service
Chicago
al Borden
Richard Rivers
Indianapolis
Rivers
Lima, O
Borden
Margaret
State Leaders Look To Fall
Pennsylvania voters returned late results from the Democratic presidential primary showing President Franklin D. Roosevelt leading with an estimated 750000 votes and a 20 to one edge over Col. Henry Breckinridge. Borah neared 300000 as districts reported. Republicans framed Borah’s vote as personal tribute while noting unpledged delegates and write ins for Landon and others.
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International News Service
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Franklin D. Rosevelt
Henry Breckinridge
New York
Roosevelt
William E. Borah
Borah
Alf. M. Landon
New Tax Bill Is Assailed by Critics in Hearings
Secretary Morgenthau opened public hearings on the administration’s $803 million tax bill before the Senate Finance Committee. Critics label it a Blue Bill of Woes saying it would hurt small and big business, prolong unemployment, and benefit lawyers. Morgenthau signaled readiness to propose amendments to clarify and adjust the measure.
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Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
Treasury
Morgenthau
No-Divorce Week Proposed by Indiana Judge
Vanderburgh county superior court judge Benjamin J Buente Evansville Indiana urges a national uniform marriage and divorce law. He outlines 11 provisions including minimum ages waiting periods medical exams and residency rules to stabilize American marriage conditions. He recommends a congressional committee draft the law and declares no-divorce week in June.
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Benjamin J. Buente
Vanderburgh County
Evansville
Ind
U. S
Theories of Roosevelt Attacked By Chamber Of Commerce
Washington April 30 The United States chamber of commerce received a flood of resolutions condemning President Roosevelts new deal. Most resolutions assail federal taxes social security currency policy and spending while few save support for the reciprocal trade treaty program.
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International News Service
Washington
Roosevelt
United States Chamber of Commerce
Four Fishermen Rescued After Foggy Lake Michigan Drift
Four men adrift since Tuesday on Lake Michigan were rescued near Chicago today after a coast guard effort. The H Waterhill tug crew included Ernest Johnson 43 George H Koons 45 and Martin Maklid 44. A newborn son Lynn Wilfred named for Thornton Allen’s family.
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International News Service
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Coast-Guard
H. Waterhill
James A. Peterson
Ernest Johnson
George H. Koons
Martin Maklid
Nuptial Plans Stir Boston Society Amid Protests
Contemplated marriage of Baron William Frary von Blomberg and Mrs. Frederic E. Snow creates society stir in Boston. Snow’s two sons oppose the match while the baron, once known as William Frary, nears adoption by Baroness von Bloomberg.
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William Frary von Blomberg
Frederic E. Snow
Boston
Revenue program for special session not yet completed
Harrisburg April 30 The prospect that federal funds on which officials had counted may not be available looms over the May 4 emergency session. Gov Earle faces 16 subjects needing appropriations valued at about 100 million dollars while revenue officials await federal help for state institution improvements and safety upgrades.
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Arthur H. Wakelee
Harrisburg
George H. Earle
Bank Bandits Seek Loot in Bogota National Heist
Six armed bandits robbed the Bogota National Bank in New Jersey. Five entered, forced employees and patrons to the floor, and took between eighteen and twenty thousand dollars. A sixth member waited in a black sedan as the group fled the scene. Edw ard A. Pierce confirmed the loot amount.
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International News Service
Bogota
N. J
Bogota National Bank
Edward A. Pierce
Motorcycle Rider Killed In Driftwood Collision
Emporium Pa April 30 Harry Morton 29 of Driftwood Pa was killed instantly when his motorcycle rammed a parked truck on Main Street. He was thrown about 15 feet with the cycle continuing roughly 50 feet beyond the impact.
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International News Service
Emporium
Harry Morton
Driftwood
Pennsylvania considers new game birds from India at Jordan State Farm
Five wild Chukor partridges from India arrived at the Jordan State Game Farm near Harlansburg. The birds, shipped from Amityville New York, may become Pennsylvania game birds after study and potential crossbreeding with New Jersey stock. W. T. Warfel oversees operations as 2,500 eggs filled incubators nearing capacity at 10,000.
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Frank
Jordan State Game Farm
Harlansburg
Pennsylvania
India
New Jersey
Amityville
N. Y
W. T. Warfel
Jordan Farm
Death notice for several residents in Ellwood City area
Death record notes Miss Carrie E. Graham of 20 East Street Mrs Antoinetta Nocera aged 43 of Ell Ell Fred F Hahn 71 of Ellwood City listed in notice.
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Carrie E. Graham
East Street
Antoinetta Nocera
Ellwood City
Fred F. Hahn
Italian Advance Near Addis Ababa Reaches Sixty Miles
Ethiopian forces report the Italian advance pushing to within sixty miles of Addis Ababa as Emperor Haile Selassie conceals his exact location. The Ethiopian army appears badly routed and the regime relies on secrecy to guide resistance.
Italian advance nears Addis Ababa as planes strike outskirts
News from Addis Ababa reports 10,000 Italian troops less than 60 miles from the capital with a squadron of planes bombing Akaki airport. British Red Cross units confirm the push toward Debra Brehan and Emperors plans loom as Ethiopian forces retreat.
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Addis Ababa
Akaki
Red Cross
Debra Brehan
Dr. Melly
Tarmadue
Debra Breham
Winter chores vs summer longing in a yard care note
The piece muses on winter furnace work and the desire for warm days. It urges timely yard duties like oiling the mower and tending the rake and hoe to avoid neglect during the long season. It notes a brisk sixty six degree day as motivation.
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