Mellon Denies Report That He Has Resigned
Washington dispatch reports circulating January 17 claimed Andrew W. Mellon would resign as secretary of the treasury effective March 4 and that Henry M. Robinson would replace him. The White House and State Department flatly denied the rumors, confirming Mellon has not resigned and no appointment to replace him.
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Andrew W. Mellon
Treasury
Henry M. Robinson
Los Angeles
White House
Mellon
Charles G. Dawes
Great Britain
Republican National Committee
State Department
Ambasasdor Dawes
Resignations and expected changes at top Hoover administration
Washington sources report Andrew Mellon will resign as secretary of the treasury with a successor likely Henry M. Robinson of Pasadena California. Charles Dawes to leave ambassador post and Charles Francis Adams to replace him in London. Raymond Benjamin of Vallejo California named to replace the president’s secretary and Hoover to convene a special session of Congress after adjournment to lift the mood domestically and abroad.
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Washington
Washington Herald Today
Andrew W. Mellon
the Treasury
Congress
Henry M. Robinson
Pasadena
Calif
Washington Herald
Charlies D. Dawes
Court of St. James
Republican National Committee
Dawes
London
Charles Francis Adams
George Akerson
Raymond Benjamin
Vallejo
Hoover
Spring air amid city as wrecking crew hauls three cars
A sense of spring returns as a large auto wrecking firm transports three cars likely headed for the scrap yard. A year ago Irene Schroeder and Glen Dague were to be repatriated from a January 14 capture after a nationwide manhunt. Now plans for their last stand against execution loom while East North street residents hear the can truck arrive.
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Arizona
Irene Schroeder
Glen Dague
Daily Weather Report from U S Weather Bureau Notes
The 24 hour period ending at nine this morning shows a maximum temperature of 37 degrees and a minimum of 2. A trace of precipitation is reported and the river stage stands at 42 feet and is falling.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
West Virginia prisoner pardoned after 15 months
Frank Howell was released from Moundsville State Penitentiary after a 15 month sentence for a crime in West Virginia involving Mrs. Irene Schroeder and W. Glenn Dague. He returned to New Martinsville and a governor issued pardon spurs talk of compensation.
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West Virginia
Irene Schroeder
W. Glenn Dague
Frank Howell
Howell
New Martinsville
Moundsville
W. Va
Arrest Gibson At Campbell O Friday Evening
Attorney Clyde Gibson a former Lawrence county bar member, arrested in Campbell Ohio on embezzlement by agent charges. He is jailed in Mahoning awaiting requisition to Lawrence county jail. Indicted March 6 1930 for 1700 stolen from Elizabeth Spence, a fugitive then. Discovery placed in Campbell after family moved near Youngstown. Continuous story on page two.
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Lawrence County
Campbell
Gibson
Mahoning County
Elizabeth Spence
Frank N. Johnston
Washington
Youngstown
Ohio
Campbell, O
Sher
State Farm Show Opens In Harrisburg Monday
The fifteenth annual State Farm show opens in the new State Farm Show building in Harrisburg Monday night with Gov. John S. Fisher expected to dedicate the facility. Attendance is forecast at 150000 for the week and 25000 to 30000 for opening day, with daily judging and sales concentrated on the final day. Featured events include a State championship horseshoe pitching tournament a dramatics tournament and vocational school demonstrations.
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International News Service
Harrisburg
State Farm Show
John S. Fisher
R. G. Bressler
Bressler
Wet President Warns Audience At Prohibition Meeting
Dr. Clarence True Wilson, head of the national temperance group, warned a large Friday night crowd at First Baptist Church that a wet president cannot be elected in a dry Christian nation. The talk focused on Prohibition progress and ongoing opposition, with remarks about the judiciary and national press coverage.
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Clarence True Wilson
Board of Temperance, Prohibition and Public Morals
Methodist Churches
Washington D. C
E. A. Crooks
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Reform Committee
New Castle
Wilson
President Opposes Federal Red Cross Funding
A Special To The News report from Washington notes a long talk with the president who believes federal aid to the Red Cross would set a bad precedent. He argues relief should come from private generosity, not government appropriation, while a separate $25,000,000 humanitarian bill faces Senate passage and House opposition.
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Washington
Red Cross
American Red Cross
Barton Payne
Senate
Robinson
House
Pedestrian Struck by Car at Jefferson and Grant
William Lloyd a 56 year old resident of 1202 Wilmington avenue was injured when a car driven by Al Lesher 102 Grand River Detroit struck him on the North Jefferson Grant street corner as he stood on the sidewalk. He was taken to Jameson Memorial hospital with injuries to the left arm both sides and shock. An X ray was taken later to assess wounds. Lesher is held in county jail on a reckless driving charge prompted by the district attorney.
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William Lloyd
Wilmington Avenue
Jefferson Street
Grant Street
al Lesher
Grand River
Detroit
Michigan
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Lloyd
William E. Marshall
John S. Powers
John P. Brinton
Leo
McSparran Named To Cabinet Post By Pinchot Today
John A. McSparran of Lancaster county, a farmer and long-time state Grange leader, was named secretary of agriculture in Governor-elect Gifford Pinchot’s incoming cabinet. McSparran, a lifelong dry Democrat who supported Pinchot, said the Democratic party has shifted.
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International News Service
Harrisburg
John A. McSparran
Lancaster County
Gifford Pinchot
Philadelphia
McSparran
Grange
Pinchot
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania
State Grange
Roosevelt
Mexican Towns Appeal For Aid After Quake Toll Rises
Fears of further shocks grip Mexico after a one minute tremor matched the previous quake's devastation with at least 51 dead. The observatory reports 14 total quakes since Wednesday, with epicenters near Guatemala. Oaxaca city and surrounding villages suffer vast destruction and many injured, with unconfirmed reports of a church collapse in Guetalva killing a priest and injuring worshippers. A train near Mexico City is feared derailed as tracks shifted by the tremor.
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International News Service
Mexico City
Mexico
National Observatory
Guatemala
Oaxaca
Guetalva
Death notices collected for several individuals in multiple towns
Michael Jesse Fox of Slippery Rock aged 72 James A Stephenson 74 of Boerne Texas Olive Marie Brundert 45 of 1005 Wilmington avenue H G Lowash 60 of 609 Spruce street Fred Untch of New Castle Robert Leroy Sutton 13 months of 838 Galbreath avenue
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Michael Jesse Fox
Slippery Rock
James A. Stephenson
Boerne
Texas
Olive Marie Brundert
Wilmington Avenue
H. G. Lowash
Spruce Street
Fred Untch
New Castle
Robert Leroy Sutton
Galbreath Avenue
Hudson Tube Train Derailment Blamed on Signal Error
Investigators say a mis taken signal or faulty switch caused the Hudson tube derailment that injured 19 yesterday. The crash occurred as the train struck a wall with three cars telescoped and glass shattered. about 500 passengers were aboard. The switch at the New York terminal entrance was reportedly malfunctioning and the signal maintainer directed the train forward by hand.
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International News Service
New York
New York Terminal
Hold Sanders In Roux Robbery Case In Youngstown Hearing
John Sanders also known as John Sankert of Youngstown faced a county court hearing in Alderman W E Marshalls court on alleged involvement in the December 13 holdup at the J B Roux feed and coal store in New Wilmington. Co owner J Klumph testified Sanders was the drunken robber identified in a Youngstown standup. The cashier estimated the loot at 162.43 after the suspects and a customer were tied up.
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John Sanders
John Sankert
Youngstown
W. E Marshall
J. B Roux
New Wilmington
Co. J. Klumph
Beachwood Drive
Roux
John S. Powers
Byler
Francis Desmont
Sanders
Klumph
Supervisors And Auditors Hold Sessions In YWCA Hall
Lawrence county Supervisors and Auditors meet in the YMCA auditorium with about 100 attendees. State Senator George T. Weingartner and Assemblyman William McElwee address duties of auditors and township law findings. Weingartner notes 25 miles of road built in two years and plans to add 20 000 miles to the state system, affecting local roads.
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Larence County Supervisors and Auditors Association
Y W.C. A
George T. Weingartner
William McElwee
John P. Lockhart
Milo Paden
Mahoning Township
John P
Weingartner
Pinchot
Pinchot Family Moves Into Capitol Mansion
Governor elect Gifford Pinchot announced no new appointments will be made over the weekend as his family begins moving into the executive mansion in Harrisburg. Governor Fisher will host a dinner tonight in honor of the incoming administration.
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Fisher
Pinchot
International News Service
Harrisburg
Gifford Pinchot
Johns. Fisher
Fifty Die Daily in Tokyo From Spanish Influenza
Tokyo reports fifty deaths daily from influenza as doctors compare the outbreak to the 1918 pandemic. The epidemic spreads rapidly nationwide with renewed virulence since December. Authorities push measures to curb transmission. Okayama prefecture closes all schools as a precaution.
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International News Service
Tokyo
Okayama
Hoover Faces Dilemma Over 25 Million Relief Rider
Congress tacks a 25 million relief fund onto Interior Department bills, replacing the 15 million food-purchase aid. President Hoover threatens a veto to block the rider, risking a possible special session of the 72nd Congress as administration supporters push for passage. The measure enjoys strong Senate backing and appears likely to pass.
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Washington
Sime
Congress
Senate
Red Cross
House
White House
Hoover
Drouth
Panama Installs Alfaro as Nation's 15th President
Ricardo J. Alfaro, former minister to the United States, assumed the presidency of Panama in a brief two minute ceremony marking the start of a new era in Panamanian government. Alfaro becomes the 15th president of the republic.
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Ricardo J. Alfaro
United States
Ornational
Panama City
Republic of Panama
Central American
These are days of income tax and chilly weather
A reflective piece notes weather cool at thirty six degrees and taxes loom as people calculate income or visits, gift spend, and possible refunds while commenting on the enduring humor and frustration of tax season.
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