Gibbsboro Fire Destroys Paint Plant Threatening Town
Gibbsboro New Jersey faced widespread danger as a massive blaze at the Jon Lucas and Company paint plant consumed two large buildings. Over a thousand firefighters battled the flames, with explosions and dense smoke forcing residents to flee, while Mayor Lucius Parker helped direct efforts.
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Washington Worried By Slow London Naval Conference
Washington expresses pessimism over the London naval talks as French demands and delays threaten any real reductions. Administration fears a harsher Congress debate, with the initial 200000 dollar appropriation nearly exhausted and the delegation nearly broke.
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George R. Holmes
Washington
Congress
London
Capitol Hill
Senate
Estela Carranza to Wed and Pioneer Flight Ambitions
Estela Carranza sister of Emilio Carranza vows to continue her brother’s work in aviation. She studies at the Emilio Carranza School of Civil Aviation with four fellow students aiming to become Mexico’s first woman pilot, following her brother’s bold legacy.
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Mexico
Emilio Carranza
Estela
Hannah Confesses Slaying Melvin Horst in Orrville Case
In a renewed grilling Hannah admits killing Melvin Horst and absolves Tony La Facia and Charles Tressko from involvement. He claims sole responsibility and details of disposal remain undisclosed. A 1925 sedan with James Zarello license was found near the burning building where remains may be incinerated. The fire, worsened by gasoline cans, hampered immediate notification.
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Edenburg
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Hannah
la Facia
Tressko
Akron
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Melvin Horst
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Hillsville
Rogers and Coolidge Dinner Conversation Teases News
Special to The News reports a Beverly Hills dinner at Harry Chandler's with Mr. and Mrs. Coolidge. Rogers notes general conditions, disarmament, tariff tinkering, Senate obstruction, prohibition, Hoover term, and possible biscuit.
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Cal
Harry Chandler
Mrs Coolidge
Mr. Coolidge
Pa Newc Observes A Warm Day Then Uncertain Spring Hint
Yesterday reached 67 degrees while this morning dropped to 30, a 37 degree swing. Foggy roads puzzled travelers and a contrast to last year's deep snow was noted. A butterfly appeared at 1322 East Washington, and Postmaster Crawford explained the flag absence due to a broken pole. Y M C A games kept courts busy as summerlike weather persisted with no colder forecast.
Daily Weather Report of Temperature and River Level
The 24 hour period ends at 9 this morning with a maximum temperature of 67 and a minimum of 30. No precipitation is reported. River stage is 6.4 feet and falling.
Oil City leaders plan state encampment in New Castle
Department Commander Phil Engelskinger of the G A R with Mrs Emma J McClintock and Mrs Margaret Schwing visit Oil City. They arrange headquarters at The Castletown and Cathedral for the June state encampment to be held in New Castle June 8 to 14.
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Oil City
Emma J. McClintock
Women's Relief Corps
Margaret Schwing
Johnstown
Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War
New Castle
Castleton
Cathedral
Engelskinger
Lehigh Portland Cement Plant to Resume Operations
The Lehigh Portland Cement plant will resume production within weeks as manager William H. Kleckner announces a start on clearing and repairing work. Cement industry foresees a bright year with many road projects and booming construction, suggesting New Castle will benefit from the upswing.
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Lehigh Portland Cement Company
William H. Kleckner
New Castle
Los Angeles Man Kills Wife And Paramour
Los Angeles reports that August Gingell 37 shot and killed his wife Vera Gingell and Sigurd Bjorneby 36 in his wife's apartment. He surrendered after stating he found them in the bedroom and ordered them to stand at the foot of the bed before shooting. Police described the victims as found in scanty attire. Gingell had been estranged from his wife for weeks.
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Gingell
Washington
Vera “Gingell
Sigurd Bjorneby
Two Fliers Die In Curtiss Hawk Crash Over Potomac
Marine Corps said two Curtiss Hawk planes crashed into the Potomac River near Quantico at about 1000 feet killing First Lieut. Joseph L. Wolfe of Virginia and Second Lieut. William R. Ostertag of Pennsylvania. Wolfe was instructor. both graduates of the Naval Academy.
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International News Service
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Marine Corps
Potomac River
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Coeburn
William R. Ostertag
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Naval Academy
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Woman Dies From Gas Fumes in Scranton Home
In West Scranton a main gas leak caused by mine shaft movement killed 70 year old Mrs. Peter Rupp and seriously poisoned four others. Her husband Peter and son John were found unconscious, while neighbors including Mary Armfield and her son Sidney were overcome. Police and residents aided in escapes as fears of explosion faded.
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West Scranton
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John Rupp
Rupps
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Sidney
South Siders Banquet Marks New Trade Group Start
About 75 men attended the South Side Board of Trade banquet at Central Christian church basement. Mayor Gillespie praised merchants and promised city officer cooperation while D. O. Davies guided a varied program with three speakers including Attorney Harry Frank stressing teamwork and collective support.
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Board of Trade
Alec Samuels
D. O. Davies
William H. Gillespie
New Castle
Harry Frank
Snakes to Star in Talking Films
Pittsburg report says the next talking film will feature rattlesnakes and other reptiles with claimed beautiful voices. Raymond L. Ditmars of the New York Zoological Gardens will supervise the photo shoot of the snakes for the feature.
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Pittsburg
Raymond L. Ditmars
New York Zoological Gardens
Arthur Mometer Orders Spring Cleaning Rush
The janitor Arthur Mometer spurs a spring clean as he orders everyone to clear desks and discard junk. He plans a larger, faster cleanup, noting there is no time for chats while he pushes for a thorough, freshly spotless result.
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