Collapse at Cape Breton mine factory rail disaster
Forty to fifty injured and thirty men killed when the steel hawser linking the mine train to the surface winch snapped at Princess Colliery. The day shift of 440 men rode the down shaft as cars plunged and workers were crushed in wreckage. Officials reported multiple fatalities and many injuries.
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Sora
Teedyna Alsu
Maine
Princess
Dominion Coal Company
Cape Breton
Hunters warned on deer season rules and permits
County Treasurer V. Mandich notes hunters must keep deer killed in season for thirty days without a game commission permit unless they obtain a free permit by writing to the commission. The burden of proof rests with the hunter if questions arise. Transfer of two peeps ture between rail lines is mentioned with no signficant impact noted.
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Mandich
Vale
Daily Weather Report For Soom Monday
Weather data from the United States for the 24 hour period ending Monday includes temperature 39 degrees with possible frost, precipitation 2 inches, and snow. Additional readings cite winds and barometric trends for the date.
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United States
Wether
Soom
Old Martin Gantz School Site May Sell Pending Bid
The New Castle School Board plans to sell the old Martin Gantz property at Jefferson and Grant streets if a proper bid is received. Two offers exist at 23 000 and 40 000 dollars, with bids due by noon Wednesday December 14 to Secretary John B Bechtel with a 1000 dollar good faith check.
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Martin Gantz
Jefferson and
Grant Streets
New Castle
Techis
John B. Bechtel
Jefferson Street
Grant Street
Huge German Plane Sinks In Manila Bay
International News Service reports a German Condor airliner, on a Berlin to Tokyo return flight, sank in Manila Bay near Cavite after running low on fuel. The crew were rescued by fishing boats. The aircraft had departed Tokyo at 5:37 a.m. and reached northern Luzon before diverting.
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International News Service
Manila
P. I
Manila Bay
Pan American Airways
Cavite
Hte
Berlin
Tokyo
Luzon
United States Army
Navy
New Castle School Board Names Officers for Coming Year
The New Castle School Board organized for December naming Daniel B. Woolcock president for the tenth year Clyde M Whittaker vice president Willan J. Moffatt solicitor though ill Charles H. Young acted in his absence Garvin Ligo re elected superintendent of buildings and grounds Roy W Hazen to Sinking Fund Committee A G Hyde W D Cleland and W Fulton Jackson to Athletic Council with alumni J Dike Blair Carl W. Paisley and Joseph R. McFate reaffirmed. The meeting day remains the second Wednesday after the first Monday each month.
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New Castle
East Street
John B. Bechtel
A. C. Hyde
Daniel B. Woolcock
Clyde M Whittaker
Pesident
Atorney Willan J. Moffath
Mrr. Moffatt
Charles H. Young
Garvin Ligo
Roy W. Hazen
Sinking Fund Committee
A. G. Hyde
W. D. Cleland
W. Fulton Jackson
J. Dike Blair
Carl W. Paisley
Joseph R. McFate
Hitler Reprimands Mussolini Over Colonial Plans
London dispatch reports from Rome that Hitler issued a diplomatic reprimand to Mussolini amid Franco Italian colonial disputes. German Ambassador Von Macrensen conveyed dissatisfaction, signaling strain in Franco Italian talks over territorial ambitions.
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Mingermitiosar
London
London /Daily Mail
Rome
Hitler
Mussolini
von Macrensen
Vonterepes Wade Perera
Teun Galearwy Clano
Tie Nant
Traby
Tb Acte deLaute Leubl
State Cabinet Not To Be Named Before Holidays
Governor elect Arthur H. James plans an inventory of Pennsylvania assets income and liabilities before detailing administration goals. He will not name cabinet members before Christmas and will remain a superior court judge until taking office next January 17.
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International News Service
Philadelphia
Commonwealth
Arthur H. James
Pennsylvania
James
George H. Earle
Harle
Demonstration at French Embassy in Rome Demands Corsica
About 600 Italian students in black shirts protested outside the French embassy in Rome. They chanted for Corsica and Tunis and urged cession of French territories to Italy. Police with cordon of patrols and infantry stood by in case of riot.
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International News Service
Rome
Corsica
Tunis
France
Andre Francoisponcet
Italy
Decorative Lights For South Side
For the second straight year the South Side business district features festive lights for the Christmas season. The display mirrors the downtown lighting, and officials expect the lights to be turned on later this week.
President Roosevelt Returns to White House After Rest
President Roosevelt resumes duties in Washington after two weeks at Warm Springs. He defends the planned economy and pledges to continue liberal reform, addressing UNC speakers and planning new legislation with allies including Hopkins Eccles Jones and Williams. Further state of the union talks and minority persecution focus loom in early January
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George Duano
Washington
Roosevelt
White House
National Capitol
Warm Springs
Union Station
Deep South
Carolina Political Forum
University of North Carolina
WPA
Harry Hopkins
RFC
Jesse Jones
Federal Reserve
Murriner S. Eccles
Will Alexander
Aubrey Williams
Mr. Roosevelt
Congress
Hugh FR. Wilson
French Navy To Operate Liner Paris For New York
Paris December reports that under Premier Daladier the French navy will sail the liner Paris to New York from Cherbourg to avoid strikers and possible riots. 250 sailors and naval technicians boarded the ship as reinforcements will patrol Cherbourg to prevent disruptions seen in Le Havre.
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International News Service
Paris
Edouard Daladier
New York
Cherbourg
Daladier
le Havre
Two Teachers Lose Appeals in State Supreme Court
Philadelphia dated report states Bert S. Walker of Berlin High School Somerset County and William Ganaposki of Farrell Mercer County lost their appeals to the state supreme court. The court found Walker’s contract terminated by forming a consolidated wet district and Ganaposki’s dismissal for failing to coach the basketball team was upheld.
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Cinternational News Service
Philadelphia
Bert S. Walker
Berlin High School
Somerset County
William Ganaposki
Farrell
Merset County
State Supreme Court
Walls
Gabaposki
Jepal
Mazzone Held For Court After Monday Hearing
Two witnesses testified at the Monday hearing for Frank Mazzone charged with murder in the Crescentdale shooting of Mike Mihilkovich. Alderman L C Mantz ordered Mazzone held for the December term of court. Autopsy showed four bullet wounds and a pulmonary hemorrhage caused by a chest bullet severing a pulmonary artery.
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Frank Mazzone
Paul A. Welsh
Mike Mihilkovich
Crescentabale
L. C. Mantz
Alderman Mantz
Mazzone
Samuel W. Perry, Jr
Marshall
Wampum
Barly
Joe Miller
Crescentcale
Allen
Creescentdale
Miller
Big Home
Theft Report Details From North Beck Street Burglary
Police report thefts from a residence at 227 North Beck Street. A skeleton key opened the door. a Watlum white and gold wrist watch, $40 in stamps, insurance policies, and an Eastman Kodak item were stolen. A man named Edward Kennelly reported parking his trunk for 10 minutes on Lawrence Street. upon return at 1 39 a.m. today a voice had been stolen.
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North Beck Street
Waltham
Guffey backs Roosevelt third term amid party rift
Senator Joseph F. Guffey of Pennsylvania urged nomination of Roosevelt for a third term provoking sharp rebuttals from Senator Burton Wheeler of Montana and Edward Burke of Nebraska. Wyoming’s O’Mahoney recalled his warning that Guffey could harm Democrats in his state. Wheeler called Guffey’s remarks asinine while vowing to support the president’s agenda.
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Washington
Joseph F. Guffey
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Burton K. Wheelers
Montana
Edward R. Burke
Nebraska
Gilfey
Senate
Supreme Court
Joseph ©. O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Guffey
Wheeler
Gufffey
Thad
Suspect in brutal Pittsburgh slaying sought by police
Pittsburgh police hold 45 year old homeless man Pat Burke and question him as a possible suspect in the death of Mildred Palkusch, 28, whose mutilated body was found in the lover's lane with about 50 stab wounds. Investigators link the case to the so called Dissection killings in Cleveland and slayings in Newark and other cities. A rusty knife and burnished clothing fragments were recovered near the scene. Witnesses described a man nicknamed Hawk-nosed seen with the victim earlier.
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Interrnational News Service
Pittsburgh
Mildred Patkusch
Pat Burke
Burke
Cleveland
Newark
New York
Mae
Ina
Herman L Richards Elected President of Local Police Frat
Herman L Richards was named president of the Incal branch of the Fraternal Order of Police at an annual officers election held yesterday in the city building. Other officers elected include chem president Traiffe, treasurer Thomas Jones, secretary Grover C Syl ing, trustee D J Thomas, conductor Jack Thompson, inside guide Carl Lockhard, outside guard William Shaner Syling who was also re elected as secretary and police representative on the police pension board.
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Syling
F Police Pension Board
Rotary Toys Gift Drive Planned for Local Children
New Castle Rotarians will donate Christmas toys for Margaret L. Henry Home youngsters and hospital patients. Secretary Carl F Paisley said each member must bring toys to the December 19 club meeting for collection and delivery by a committee.
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New Castle
Margaret L. Henry
Te City
Carl F. Paisley
Rev McLean Chosen For Y Club Christmas Party
Pastor W. V. McLean of the First M E Church was selected as principal speaker for the YM YMG A Christmas open house. The event is set for Thursday evening December 18 with a special gathering arranged for attendees.
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W. V. McLean
M. E
YMGA
Death Record Tutsdily Hoetliber 6 Ets Jon Mareis
Obituary notice lists Jon Mareis aged 66 from Mes John Hugh McPhilhips and Marcha Bo Adkissima in Bay Vie Road Urgent family notices and death record details appear in the fragmentary entry.
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Jon Mareis
Catsun
Mes
John Hugh McPhilhips
Juffala
N.Y
Marcha Bo Adkissima
Bay Vierdant
R. da
Treaty Signed In Paris Renounces Alsace Lorraine
German Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop and French Foreign Minister Georges Bonnet signed a three paragraph treaty renouncing all claims to Alsace Lorraine in exchange for central Europe freedom. The ceremony at the Quai d Orsay unfolded in complete silence with no smiles or cordial exchanges.
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Lf ranon-Cermak
Paris
Germany
Alsace Lorraine
Europe
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Ainister
Georges Bonnet
Quai di Orsay
Bonnet
von Ribbentrop
Father Of Park Avenue Resident Dies In Scranton
Mr and Mrs Leonard Kisthart and daughter Winifred Jane of 210 Park Avenue learned of John Kisthart death in Scranton shortly after midnight. Kisthart had been in failing health, recently traveled to Hazelton, and had lived in Leran on for 40 years.
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Park Avenue
Scranton
MM Leonard W. Rkisthart
Winifred Jane
John Rkischart
Kisthart
Hazelton
Leranon
Christmas Prayers and Joyful Hopes for the Season
The text expresses a wish for simple Christmas comforts such as wrapped presents, neckties, socks, and gatherings. It envisions bright children, festive sounds, and the warm cheer of Santa Claus, praising the day’s joy and communal happiness.
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Santa Claus
Clurtaimas
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