Blaze at Ridgecliff Sanitarium Kills Nine Women
State and county investigators opened a dual probe into an incendiary fire at Ridgecliff Sanitarium in Wickliffe near Cleveland. Nine women patients died, 15 others and two nurses escaped unhurt as flames consumed a wing. Names of victims include Isabelle McExide and Jane Dean. missing presumed dead Miss Gladys Fraser.
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International News Service
Cleveland
Attteets Toda
Ridgecliff
Wickliffe
Sabelle McExide
Cleve Jane Dean
Mary Bennett
Lottie Robach
Helen Kovach
Agnes ‘Dorrington
Hitler Enters Reichstag Race Amid Communist Threat
Berlin dispatch reports Adolf Hitler declaring his candidacy for a Reichstag seat in the March election. He seeks a show of strength against communists amid strikes and violence, ordering his name placed on all district ballots to mobilize Nazi followers and prove fear of the polls.
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Edward L. Deuss
International
Berlin
Germany
Adololf Hitler
Hitler
Altier
Fire Threatens Potter's Store
Fire of unknown origin threatened the grocery store of W. O. Potter at 1039 East Washington Street at 1 50 this morning. Loss estimated at 250 pounds to the building and contents. Neighbors across the street alerted Central station and Box 48 No 4 Bluck responded. Firemen arrived as flames worked up the storeroom wall but the blaze was quickly checked. Estimated damage 350 to the building and 3200 to contents, insured.
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W. O. Potter
East Washington Street
Central Station
Tuck
Groundhog shadows weather dampens early spring hope
Pa New observed a gray morning with no spring promise as groundhog shadow suggested. A group of school children exchanged valentines with delight while state police and highway patrol officers reported inactivity in serious matters for weeks. Downtown street lights were reported as being given a health Friday.
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St. Valentines Day
Havel
Pa News
Daily Weather Report Snapshot from Morning Observations
Weather data shows a 24 hour period ending 9 am with a high of 35 and a low of 28 degrees, trace snowfall, and a river stage of 6.1 feet. Yearly date comparison lists a max of 41, min 32, precipitation 0.08 inches, and snowfall.
Changes Likely in State School Code Say New Castle Directors
New Castle school board directors W. Waller Dutt and Roy W Hazen return from Harrisburg after attending the Pennsylvania school directors convention. They report an unanimity that changes will occur in the school code, including likely lowering the Edmonds act minimum. Disagreement remains on how much, with 20 percent favored by legislators and 10 percent by department officials. The annual increment is also unlikely to be discontinued for two years. Continued on page two.
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Pennsylvania General Assembly
W. Waller Dust
Roy W.hazen
New Castle
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Me. Dutt
House
Senate
Department of Public Instruction
Wealthy Chicago Man Found Dead in Rogers Park Hotel
International News Service reports James Carey Davis Jr. was found dead at the Rogers Park Hotel Chicago with the phone cord dangling. Autopsy to determine cause. Davis, 35, son of prominent steel executive James Carey Davis, had just been named in a $100,000 heart balm suit by Chester Lehrem. His second wife, living on a California ranch, sought divorce in Las Vegas.
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International News Service
Chicago
James Carey Davis, Jr
Rogers Park
Davis
James Carey ,Davis
American Steel, Foundaries
Chester Lehrem
Evanston
Louise
Buy American Plan Advanced in Senate
The Senate moved to order government departments to buy American goods only unless cost or public interest prohibits. The plan follows a 5 percent economy drive across treasury and post office expenditures, with potential annual savings around 45 million dollars. Discretionary power granted to cabinet officers but with bans on salary reductions or furloughs.
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International
Washington
Treasury
Post Office
Senate
Treasury-Post Office
Munhall Women Convicted in Schoolboy's Death
Informational News Service reports Mrs. Challa and Mrs. Anna Allis were found guilty in the death of Steve Allis, a six year old boy from Munhall. Defense plans an appeal were discussed, with mercy and sentence details teased as the report continues.
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Munhall
Roy
Pittsburgh
Steve i Allis
Challa
Anna” Allis
Toe
Mercy
Chait Add
Steve
Trial begins for death of Wanderwell
A trial opens over the yacht murder of world traveler Walter Wanderwell. Key witnesses include Willem Curley and others aboard Long Beach Cunly. Wanderwell’s widow Mrs Algha Wanderwell testified about the porthole incident and the fatal shot. Gray asset innocence cited, details murky as proceedings begin.
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Willem
Curley
Long
Prirty
Gray Asset Innocer
Missing Long Island girl found dead with weapon trace
Police secure the Long Island countryside as they pursue a suspected killer after a school girl who had been missing for a week was found beaten to death. Detectives search for the weapon and the assailant linked to the Crime.
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Long’ Island
Injuries Fatal To Robert Callahan in Bicycle Crash
Robert Callahan, 6?, member of the First Class Boy Scout troop, was killed in a motor bicycle accident last fall. He was survived by his mother and two sisters, Jessie and Callahan.
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Judés
Gee
Calahan
Tals
Delphin
iRobert
Jessie
Callahan
Bar To Banquet On February 2
A brief notice announces a bar to banquet event on February 2. The fragment mentions a person Astorme and a reference to next Monday, but details are unclear.
Unclear OCR fragment regarding health and diagnosis
Fragmentary text shows partial phrase about diagnosis and medical terms. No identifiable persons, organizations, places, or events present to anchor a factual news card.
Factory Blast at Providence Fatal For Two
Two others were critically injured today in a Providence factory blast. An enormous explosion released about 200 gallons of imminently inflammable material after a fire apparatus responded to the incident.
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Providence
Gincaenius
Irows
Sanviec
R. Ls
Senate Finance Committee Eyes Economic Recovery Plan
Senate awaits response from leading bankers, executives, and publishers to craft a major program to sustain recovery. First witnesses set for February 13 as Senator Smoot faces criticism over star chamber hearings and invites for 631 prospective witnesses.
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Service Senate
wAmerica’s
Senate Finance Committee
Simoot
Utah
Star Chamber
Smoot
Four Perfect Bridge Hands Delight Local Club
Thursday afternoon at Mrs James Foster home on Winter avenue a bridge party produced four perfect hands. Mrs McConahy held Ace heart, Mrs Myron Rice had Ace spade, Mrs Ate Moore Ace club, Mrs Robert E Plening Ace diamond. Rice won with a grand slam aided by spades.
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James Foster
Winter Avenue
Robert E. Fleming
John Meconahy
Indies
City Asked to Repair Damaged Porch After Accident
A report shows attorney Richard Dana asking the city council to repair the porch of Albert M. Peterson’s home at North Jefferson and West Falls following a department truck crash. The city solicitor noted a recent accident related to Morton Gonkinger.
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Richard
Dana
Albert M. Peterson
North Jefferson
West Falls
Morton ‘Gonkinger
Fire kills nine at Ridgecliff Sanitarium cottage
Eye witness accounts from Ridgecliff Sanitarium Wickliffe Ohio describe nine residents burned to death in a cottage as volunteers and staff fought flames. The fire department arrived late after being summoned by a nurse. rescuers saved four through windows but panicked patients hindered further aid.
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Samuel Brads
Ridgecliff Sanitarium
Wickitie
Relatives of Mrs McBride Among Wicklinc Fire Victims
Mrs Isabelle McBride aged sixty died in the Wicklinc fire early today. She was mother of Harold McBride and sister of George McNally W A McNally Mrs Arthur Surridge and Lilian McNally, all of this city. George and W A McNally were notified by telephone and left for Cleveland. Mrs McBride had been an invalid for years after a paralytic stroke five years ago. Funeral arrangements could not be announced today.
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Isabelle McBride
Wicklinc
Harold McBride
George McNally
W. A. McNally
Arthur Surridge
Lillian McNally
George
W. A. McNaliy
Cleveland
Allot 37380 To Lawrence Co
Harrisburg reports February relief allocations by the state emergency relief board totaling 5 805 662 with Talbot act funds 2 000 000 and federal funds the rest. County breakdown includes Allegheny 1 085 654 Armstrong 15 500 Beaver 129 326 Erie 61 296 Indiana 10 812 Jefferson 46 880 Lawrence 37 350 McKean 28 924 Mercer 59 955 Venango 64 200.
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International News Service
Harrisburg
Sate Emergency Relief Board
Codiy
Allegheny
Armstrong
Beaver
Erie
Indiana
Jefferson
Lawrence
McKean
Mercer
Venango
Groundhog Weather Rides on Soggy Forecast
An imperfect report blends folklore with climate notes as uncertainties about the groundhog forecast persist. The writer bemoans mild weather, minimal snow or ice, and a late spring vibe despite shadow hints. Weather context hints at unsettled seasonal expectations and efforts to interpret signs.
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Teller
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Aloha.“ Wanderwell
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Mrs.Roosevelt
Gifford Pinchot
Harrisbig
Massapequa
Robert Calahan
Phie
Roger
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Teaders
U.S
Cial
Iaretta
Gibgan
Baller Avenue
Sanitar_ium
Samuel Srady
Ridgeclifp Sanitarium
Fire Department
William Glendenning, Jr
Patiesis
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Mrs. McBride
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