Eighteen bodies recovered after Utah mine blast
Twelve hours after an explosion at Standard Coal mine in Standardville Utah eighteen bodies had been taken from the No 1 and No 5 sections. Three workers remained missing with little hope of survival while nine were saved. Sparks from a mine cutting machine were blamed for the disaster as after damp filled the workings and spread from No 3 to No 1 more than a mile away. A six-man rescue crew pressed on to reach ten unaccounted miners.
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International News Service
Standardville
Utah
Standard Coal Company
No. 1
No. 5
Coal Company
City Employees Face Forfeit of Court Fees If Ordinance Passes
Council debates a proposed ordinance by Louis Genkinger requiring city officers and staff summoned as witnesses to sign over their court fees to the city or forfeit pay during non duty hours. Refusal or failure to sign could lead to immediate dismissal.
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Louis Genkinger
Gillespie
Genkinger
Pear
Hughes to be confirmed as chief justice next week
U S Senate expected to confirm Charles Evans Hughes as chief justice despite Senator Cole Blease demand to return his nomination. Leaders expect no obstruction and plan to ignore Blease's call to also urge Taft reappointment amid resignation controversy.
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International News Service
Washington
Charles Evans Hughes
Senate
United States
Cole Blease
S. C
Hoover
Blease
Stakes All On Sex By Central Press
San Jose school teacher Bessie Steen plans a spring expedition to locate a legendary lost tribe of Indians in Brazil. She cites deadly Karaja arrows as a key obstacle while recalling a past explorer death and a captured white woman now married to a Karaja. Continued on page two.
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Central Press
San Jose
Cal
Bessie Steen
Faucett
Five Local Youths Confess to Town Robberies Barracks
State police report five youths and the father of one held at Butler barracks in connection with about a dozen robberies in New Castle over two months. Edward Gardner and Edward Kline, both 20 and 21, led the confessions. Names and addresses of suspects and the stores robbed are listed, with loot estimated at 800 dollars.
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Butler
New Castle
Stat
Steinett, Shuliffe
Ellison
Brien
Edward W. Gardner
R. D
Nestor Guglielm
Shaarside
Henry Schuffert, Jr
Milton Street
Newastle
Edward Kline
Jackson Avenue
Gardner
Kline
Henry Schuffert, Sr
Parley Underlines National Pride Over Naval Tonnage
A New York dateline notes the conference highlights national prestige rather than ship tonnage. The writer argues nations care about status and visibility, not mere fleet size, warning that public display of power impacts how countries view each other.
Pa Newc Observes Winter Conditions And Community Notices
Pedestrians slid down hills after a light drizzle on snow from yesterday. Highway grading advances noted on Perry Highway and Enon Valley to Beaver County line. Local Spanish War Veterans report strong interest in the Americanization school in Lincoln and Garfield buildings. A letter recalls February 1899 cold spell between Newport and Lawrence Junction. Fire prevention week warnings cited, with causes including rusted heater pipes and unattended furnaces. Pa Newcis also mentions chipped dishes as germ carriers and a large Shepherd dog at the Lamb.
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Pa Newe
Perry Highway
Enon Valley
Beaver County
Lincoln and Garfield
Wampum
New Castle
Penna. R R Co
Newport
Lawrence Junction
Weather statistics for the 24 hour period ending at nine
Daily weather report shows a maximum temperature of 34 degrees and a minimum of 20. Precipitation totals 0.05 inches and snow depth is 6.3 feet.
Stimson disarmament plan meets British admiralty pushback
London reports Britain challenges Stimson tonnage figures for York and Exeter eight inch cruisers, arguing 8 400 ton displacement vs 10 000. Admiralty warns the plan faces obstacles despite potential fleet adjustments.
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Harry R. Flory
International News Service
London
America
Henry L. Stimson
Great Britain
United States
Col. Stimson
Admiralty
York
Exeter
Stimson
Britain
Road Supervisors Meet At Lawrence County Convention
Sixteenth annual convention of Lawrence county road supervisors and auditors associations convened in the courthouse. Judge R Lawrence Hildebrand lauded the work on unpaved roads and praised supervisors for good service amid public criticism.
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Lawrence County Road Supervisors and Auditors Associations
Court House
Milo D. Paden
R. Lawrence Hildebrand
Hildebrand
Pennsylvania
Lawrence County
Death of girl in unavoidable accident verdict announced
Esther Louise Bohlman a nine year old girl of Wampum died after being struck by Dr A R Daleys car of Sharon in what a coroner s jury at Wampum ruled an unavoidable accident The inquest conducted by Coroner J P Caldwell and Justice of the Peace James Glover heard witnesses describe the scene on Main street where parked cars limited crossing space and the girl began to cross from west to east just after emerging from behind a vehicle
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Eather Louise Bohlman
Ot Wampum
A. R. Daley
Sharon
Wampum
J. P Caldwell
Justice of the Peace
James Glover
Justice Glover
Dr. Daley
Esther Louise Bohlman
Mexico City President Ortiz Rubio Recovers From Wound
President Pascual Ortiz Rubio rests and recovers from a jaw wound after an assassination attempt. Detainee Daniel Flores says he acted alone but authorities suspect a broader plot. A second minor operation removed a bone splinter and he recovered well.
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Daniel Flores
Gunman Fred Flood to die in electric chair in Bellefonte
Fred Flood alias Fred Wilkins, 25, Detroit, was found guilty of first degree murder for the December 27 gas station holdup killing of Joseph Pollard in Wilkes-Barre. He faces execution after prosecutors urged the extreme penalty as Flood claimed intoxication.
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International News Service
Wilkes-Barre
Fred Flood
Fred Wilkins
Detroit
Murderers Row
State Penitentiary
Bellefonte
Joseph Pollard
Flood
Another Death May Be Charged To Bandit Pair
International News Service reports Irene Schroeder 22 held in New Castle Pa for trial in Corporal Brady Paul slaying. Deputy Sheriff Joe Chapman in serious condition after injuries from a fight with the Schroeder bandit trio at Chandler Arizona on January 13.
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International News Service
Phoenix
Ariz
Irene Schroeder
New Castle Pa
Brady Paul
Joe Chapman
Tucson
Schroeder
Chandler
Harrisburg Man Severely Wounded In Domestic Shooting
John Endress a 30 year old state property and supplies employee lay between life and death in a Harrisburg hospital from a bullet wound in the abdomen. Police say it may be self inflicted or tied to a domestic rift at Garrison Plaine’s home. A 38 caliber revolver owned by Plaine was found at the scene. Plaine, detained for hours, and his sister in law were questioned. his wife reportedly planned to move to St Louis for work.
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International News Service
Harrisburg
John Endress
State Department of Property and Supplies
Garrison Plaine
Endress
Plaine
Baltimore
St. Louis
Taft Holding Own Despite Brief Health Relapse
Reports from physicians say former president and Chief Justice William Howard Taft, aged 72, is holding his own after a suspected relapse. Latest bulletins note improved nourishment, better rest due to sleeping potions, and no sign of uremic poisoning, though recovery remains unlikely and weeks or months may pass.
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International News
Servic
Washington
William Howard Taft
Alness
Taft
Death notice for Ramus Shatter at 71 on South Walnut Street
Ramus Shatter, 71, died at his residence on South Walnut Street. The obituary notes his age and location with no additional details provided.
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Ramus Shatter
South Walnut Street
Outdoor man Arthur Mometer battles cold weather
A rugged outdoorsy man named Arthur Mometer shrugs off coats and braves the chill. He has a cough and sneeze, doctors say he will likely recover, though pneumonia danger looms as winter tightens its grip. Mustard wrap on chest and hot water on feet accompany his treatment.
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DR. A. R. Daley
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Mexico
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