Bar Polish Punch Fatal To Two At Gilberton Wedding
A wedding party in Gilberton, Pottsville area, drank punch laced with bar polish causing two deaths and several others to fall ill. George Vinehis, the host, allegedly sent for “ingredients” and supplied a can of bar polish instead of real flavoring. Ivergo Athemas and Joseph Lorella died soon after, with remaining guests treated at home by physicians.
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Pottsville
Ivergo Athemas
Minersville
Joseph Lorella
Gilberton
George Vinehis
Vinehis
Vinchis
Alhemas
Lorelia
Animal trainer dies after leopard attack in circus cage
Mrs Dolly Hill, 2 circus animal trainer, died from wounds after a leopard she was taming in a cage leaped at her. An assistant subdued the animal, but the injuries proved fatal. The incident occurred in BAY CITY Michigan on January 15.
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Bay Gity, Mich
Dolly Hill
Aly
New Castle Man Dies in Pittsburgh Hotel Room
Michael O Connor aged 40 of Castle was found dead early today in a room at the Sherman Hotel 2 Grant Street Pittsburgh An autopsy indicated death likely from a hemorrhage and the body was sent to the morgue for examination
Humble Street Cleaner Quietly Keeps City Moving
In a quiet corner of city life Arthur Mometer Ho works unseen. While rarely in the glare of headlines, the man who cleans the ice off sidewalks and keeps streetcars and buses running is essential. His modest, diligent service sustains daily transit without fuss.
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Totley
Senate Backs Jones Muscle Shoals Bill in Senate Vote
The Senate substituted the Jones Muscle Shoals bill for the Underwood plan, creating a three member commission to study the Muscle Shoals issue and report to Congress by next December with recommendations on disposing of the 150 million dollar power and nitrate plant. The vote was 46 to 33 with cross‑party support and defections. Also reported: Officer Jones found ladies pocketbooks discarded in a waste container, containing a small amount of money and sewing needles. theft suspected.
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International News Service
Washington
Senate Today
Jones Muscle Shoals
Muscle Shoals
Congress
Norris
Mhan
Administration
Mariner-Laborite
Thomas Jones
Eaat
Washington Streets
Wreck at Cologne Kills 22. 60 Injured in Fogged Stop Signal
A Berlin Cologne express crashes into a second train at Herta station near Cologne in dense fog. Twenty-two people die, sixty injured, and forty four lightly hurt as four cars of the passenger train are demolished while the express suffers limited damage.
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Cologne
Gapress
Bulletdnh
International
Berlin
Arrests Reported in Disorderly House Case at Moravia Street
Several arrests were made today in a disorderly house operation at 1013 Moravia Street and a pool room on the same street. Among those taken into custody were Thomas Sheppard and George Gabrile, both listed as keepers of disorderly houses. Two visitors were also arrested at the pool room location. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Frank Booker of R D No 6 at Shenango Valley Hospital.
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Thomas Sheppard
Moravia Street
George Gabrile
Frank Booker
Shenango Valley Hospital
Butterfly Display On Front Porch Draws Attention
Former Officer Harry Nelson found a light yellow butterfly with black spots fluttering on the front porch at 1212 South MN Street. He placed it in a ventilated bottle, attracting local interest as the insect drew curious onlookers and speculation about its timing of appearance.
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Harry Nelson
City Fell
South
MN Street
Nelson
Herriot Cabinet Overthrow During Session Expected
Paris January report says members forecast a cabinet overthrow during the current session. Predicted allegations target Premier Herriot and ministers over Vatican ties Alsace religious education friction Franco German talks and Soviet recognition. Herriot aimed to appear publicly after more than a month as parliament convened to elect officers and handle routine matters.
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Marriot
Vatican
Alsace
France
Herriot
No Move Made To Raise Rental For Space In Conduit
Council discussion confirms no action on conduit rental. Burns notes he would raise charges if asked, citing historic rate of cents per linear foot when conduit was built. Cables have grown in size but current price remains unchanged.
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Conduit
Burns
Cate
Officer Responds To Burglar Call: Officer Shot And Killed
Wheeling West Virginia police report Motorcycle Officer Ray M Jazeur aged 24 was shot and killed responding to a burglar alarm. Suspect Cohenson Crouch, 20, an oil driller, was arrested and charged with manslaughter after claiming a prior armed threat by a man who disappeared. The officer was mistaken for a burglar.
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International News Service
Wheeling
W. Vadan
Othe Darghar
Ray M. Jazeur
Cohenson
Reach
Crouch
Tokio Hospital Burns Death Toll Noted In Fire
Fire today completely destroyed St. Luke hospital in Tokyo, the oldest foreign hospital in Japan. All 150 patients were saved by heroic doctors and nurses. The temporary building, in use since the earthquake, was founded in 1895 and operated by the American Episcopal church. Estimated loss stands at $200,000.
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Tokio
Jun
St. Luke’ Hospital
Japan
American Episcopal Church
Military Barracks At Nanking Burned In Revolt
A telegram to the American Legation from Peking reports the burning of military barracks in Nanking amid a revolt by Chi Hsieh Yuen and Sun Chaou Fang against the Peking government. Troops reportedly disbanded by Lu Yueh Hale. situation ashore quieting per Shanghai consul general report.
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International
Sercica
Peking
Jan
Chi S Wateh Yuan
Lu Yues
Chi Hsieh Yuen
Sun Chaou Fang
Shanghai
Boy From Homestead Found In Box Car
Mike Catshaw aged 15 of Homestead Pennsylvania was found in a Baltimore and Ohio box car after three days and nights locked inside. He told officers he feared an operation at home and fled to avoid it. He was taken to New Castle police station and later returned home by B and O railroad officials.
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Mike Catshaw
Homestead
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Harp and Roth
New Caste
Wright
Death Notice for John Wool and others
Death notice listing John Wool aged 24 of 1001 Dushane street and Mary Millman aged 60 of Slippery Rock township along with Mary Ellvabeu and Qowhottow a month old at Harbor Read.
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John Wool
Dushanestreet
Mary Millman
Slippery Rock Township
Mary Ellvabeu
Qowhottow
Harbor Read
Ouster Suit Brought Against Kansas Bank Commissioner
Attorney General Griffing files an ouster suit against State Bank Commissioner Carl J. Peterson after Peterson declined to resign amid pardon bribery probes tied to ex Governor Davis and son Russell Davis. An affidavit from A L Ogwsald alleges a deal to obtain Walter Grundy’s pardon, prompting further inquiries into Davis administration conduct and a concurrent legislative investigation.
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Charles Leavelle
Stall _ Gorrespondent
Topeka
Kan
C. B. Griffing
Carl J. Peterson
Jonathan M. Davis
Russell
Bankine
Griffith
Peterson
A. L. Ogswald
Tutchinson
Walter Grundy
Hutchinson
James Finley
Da‘vis
Ibis Ufernoan
Cascade Park in Winter A Glimpse of New Castle
A New Castle reporter visits Cascade park in deep snow to contrast summer vitality with a quiet, frosty landscape. Snowbound paths, frozen water, and abandoned rides create a stark, haunting beauty as Italian children play circle tag and the Gorge ride stands silent. The scene echoes Alpine shelter and park gardeners’ empty beds, ending with a plea for residents to visit this winter wonder.
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New Castle
Cascade
Parle Venacular
Cascade Park
Planie Grove
Gooia
Sufmer
Mike
Gardner
Cuscade Park
Submarine S-16 Seeks Aid After Grounding Off Coast
A United States submarine S-16 grounded on a shoal five miles off Netset Beach Light. The vessel rests upright except for the conning tower with seams holding but aid urgently needed. The crew of about 17 is reported safe though the hull is submerged. Navy and revenue cutter Ashburnnet race to assist. weather winds southerly with rough seas.
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Aulletia
Pelam
Unitedding Tay
Nedtset
Charlestown Navy Vars
Tamparaevy Ug
Aschushnet
Woods Tole
Neuser Beach
Grent
C. F. Martin
Nantucket
Rainy Weather to Bring Cold Wave After Storm
Pittsburgh forecaster W S Brozeman says a new cold wave will follow an ongoing rain and sleet storm that dumped four inches of snow over the weekend. The wet spell moves in from Canada and the northwest, with the storm expected to lift this morning.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Canada
W.S. Brozeman
Pittsburagh
News Snapshots from a Fractured Day
Fragmented clipping recounts rough notes on local injuries and unusual incidents. References to wheat pricing, Titusville bakers, a seven year old with facial and leg injuries, a Washington Virginia medical stay, a Christmas bat bite, and a sidewalk fall that broke a patient’s leg.
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Tokio Hospital
St. Luke's Hospital
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Walter S. Bethel
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Ayise Young
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