Mines disaster in Alabama claims 27 lives at Mossboro
Helena Alabama January 30 decision reports 27 miners 11 white and 16 negroes recovered from Premier Coal mine Mossboro after an explosion. About 50 men were inside when blast hit and rescuers say most escaped but 27 victims were found 1500 feet from shaft mouth. Rescued workers re entered to help with search and recovery.
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Helena
Ala
Premier Coal Company
Mossboro
Wniters
Ivainas
Prohibition Chief Foster Assigned to New Post
John A. Foster, New York prohibition administrator, to lead a war against industrial alcohol. General L. C. Andrews takes charge and coordinates with William G. Murdoch to reorganize Philadelphia office permit handling. About 5 million gallons diverted annually to bottlers in Philadelphia.
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Foster
Prohibition
New York
Robert 8. Thornburgh
Ceaneneae
Washington
Pinchot
Pennsylvania
William G. Murdock
Philadelphia
Andrews
Rum Trust
East
Middle West
South
Treasury
Man Dies as Five Burned in Damaging Fire in Home
John Stergelas dies in a blaze that also leaves five people burned and twenty five homeless. Authorities estimate damage at $160,000 as they investigate the fire’s cause.
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John Stergelas
International News Service
Pittsburgh
New Proposals Placed Before Coal Delegates
Explosions in downtown East Pittsburgh kill one man and injure many as a gas main leaks. Firefighters suspect natural gas ignition after blasts at the Farr restaurant and George Ballass building. Debris and flames force evacuations while relief and rescue efforts continue.
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Bae
Farr
George Ballass
Stergelas
Pittsburgh
Braddock
North Braddock
East Pittsburgh
Senate Debates Publicity Clause in Tax Reduction Bill
Senate Progressives press for full public access to tax returns amid a heated fight to amend the 360 million dollar tax cut. Senator Norris backs the publicity measure, urging fraud prevention, while Democrats favor keeping current provisions and discuss broader rulings transparency. A split over surtax rates adds to the likelihood of a close vote.
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Senate
Bill
William K. Hutchinson
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
House
Norris
Nebraska
Internal Revenue Bureau
Sudden Thaw Ends Severe Cold Wave
After three days of deep winter confinement, warm sun melted snow drifts easing blocked country roads. Temperatures rose from near 1 below zero to 46 by noon, streets becoming mushy and buildings dripping. Street and highway crews continue clearing snow as the cold snap loosens.
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New Castle
Sailors Marooned as Ice Traps Lake Michigan Vessels
In Muskegon Michigan a third storm strands 115 sailors on boats in Lake Michigan. Rescue planes drop fuel and food while fishing tugs Helen N and Indian trap three and two crew members respectively. Grand Haven and Milwaukee ferries with 20 men each and the steamer Alabama with 70 crew are also trapped.
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International News Service
Muskegon
Mich
Lake Michigan
Helen N
Indian
Grand Haven
Milwaukee
Alabama
Weather outlook for February week in mid Atlantic and Great Lakes
Forecast predicts snows or rains midweek and late week for the Middle Atlantic States with cold overall temperatures. Great Lakes region expected snow or rain in the early and late parts of the week with near to below normal temperatures throughout.
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International News Service
Washington
Middle Atlantic States
Great Lakes
Always Your Friend Pup Adopts Homefront Cheer
A cheerful note invites readers to visit local pet shops and pick out a dog as a warm greeting after a rough day. The ad emphasizes a regular dog welcome and urges choosing a companion from available puppies or adult dogs.
New Tax Bill Also Discussed At White House Meeting
President Coolidge convened a breakfast session with Senate leaders to discuss American participation in the League of Nations disarmament conference and gauge support. Attendees included Curtis, Robinson, Swanson, Lenroot, Borah, and other administration allies. tax legislation and other matters were also reviewed.
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International News Service
Washington
White House
Coolidge
Senate
Curtis
Kansas
Robinson
Arkansas
Swanson
Virginia
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Borah
Idaho
Foreign Relations Committee
Noted English Novelist Dies In London Home
London January 30 W. S. L. George, prominent English novelist, died today in his London home from heart failure. He was forty three years old.
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London
W. SL. George
Death notices for Martha Haren Mary Kwolek and others
The town obituary column lists Martha Haren 72 of Wilming ton Road Robert Totten 21 of Sharpsville Pa Mary Kwolek 37 of 1608 S Jefferson Street infant Mildred Lucinda Wolford 1710 Hamilton Street and Wm J Wolford 53 of 400 Neshannonk Avenue with ages and addresses.
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Martha Haren
Wilmington Road
Robert Totten
Sharpsville
Mary Kwolek
S. Jefferson Street
Mildred Lucinda Wolford
Hamilton Street
Wm. J. Wolford
Neshannock Avenue
Cleveland Police Probe Strange Deaths in Fulvi Family
Cleveland police awaited reports from city chemists analyzing the vital organs of Arthur Fulvi and four children to decide if a murder plot or accidental poisoning caused their deaths. Mrs Vera Fulvi and daughter Jeanne survived, while son Victor was visiting grandparents.
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International News of Ice
Cleveland, O
Arthur Fulvi
Fulvi
Vera Fulvi
Pt Maine
Freak Weather Brings Out Crowd In New Castle
After days of isolation by snow New Castle enjoys spring weather as stores decorate for warmth and residents venture out. Shoppers flood the central district while men keep chains on autos and snowbanks melt under bright sun.
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New Castle
East Street
Sten
Death of William J. Wolford Noted Newsroom Figure
William J. Wolford, longtime The News composing room member and prominent local printer, died at 1 o clock at his home on Neshannock Avenue after a sudden indigestion attack that began with a seizure around 11 this morning. Born December 8, 1873, he lived in the city most of his life and reported for duty earlier today.
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William J. Wolford
the News
Neshannock Avenue
C. A. Reed
Mr. Wolford
Miss Irene Meermans Vacationing With Parents
Miss Irene Meermans a Carnegie Teach student spends mid semester vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs R L Meermans at Winter Avenue.
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Irene Meermans
Carnegie Teach
R. L. Meermans
Winter Avenue
Broken Hip Death of Woman in New Castle Area
Mrs. Martha Haren aged 72 died in Shenango Valley hospital after fracturing her hip in a fall about a week ago at her home on Wilmington road. She was wife of Adam Haren and mother of two granddaughters Fauve Miller and Helen DeFalen. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Wilmington Road
Martha Haren
Adam Haren
Shenango Valley Hospital
Downtown Curb Horse Refuses Line of Autos Stirs Sidewalk Debate
A horse tied near Washington and Mercer streets parks on the sidewalk five feet from the curb. It chats with reporters, defends its value amid cars and trucks, boasting a 2:48 mile pace and pride in old time transport. The owner drives off as onlookers joke about modernization.
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Dobbins
Washington Street
Mercer Street
Jack
Doroth y Pegran Remanded From Shenango Valley Hospital
County Detective Kennedy announced Dorothy Pegran was moved from Shenango Valley Hospital to Lawrence County Jail after the shooting of Sgt. Phillip L Tulley. She has recovered from a shoulder bullet wound and will await murder trial at the March term. no local defense yet appointed.
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Kennedy
Dorothy Pegran
Shenango Valley Hospital
Sergt
Phillip L Tulley
Lawrence County
Plans for The Convention Concert at First Baptist
Prof John W Owens prepares a program titled The Convention Concert to be staged at First Baptist church on March 11. The event mirrors the acclaimed McAllister concerts with proceeds aiding the Pennsylvania State Sabbath School association convention in New Castle next year. Local talent will headline and committee chairs include Owens as program chair with McGrath decorating Reebel ad space Brothers publicity Miner finance.
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John W. Owens
First Baptist Church
McAllister
Pennsylvania State Sabbath School Association
New Castle
C. B. McGrath
D. J Reebel
Miss Cassie Brothers
C. E. Grafton
J. C. Miner
Percy Ll. Craig
Homer B. Davis
H.L. Marvin
Co. J. Williamson
Homer C. Drake
J. L. Stratton
Robert M. Strickler, Jr
C. A. Patterson
This City
C. A. Martin
Ellwood City
W. D. McKnight
Eastbrook
George R. Allen
Lowellville
P. W. Griffin
Bessemer
S. H. Shaw
Princeton
Anderson
Plaingrove
D. M. Marshall
P. FE. Coulter
Wampum
Union Baptist Ushers Banquet Plans Chicken Supper
Usher group from Union Baptist church will hold a chicken supper at the church tonight.
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Union Baptist
Union Baptist Church
Motorcycle Patrols Start In City On Monday
The Police Department to begin motorcycle patrols in the North Side and East Side districts and other sections due to limited staffing. One officer on duty 9 PM to 6 AM, another 8 AM to 6 PM, with sidecars on Indian motorcycles. Officers Richards and Augustine to alternate two-week periods starting Monday.
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North Side
East Side
Richards
Charles Augustine
Blizzard Ends as Roads Open After Snowbound Days
For three days open space residents stayed home as high drifts and stalled buses trapped city folk in town. The sun melted heaps and returned travel, ending the blizzard siege and letting farmers and drivers resume road use. temperatures reached forty two.
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Metropolitan Opera House
Little Rock, Ark
Charles Woodhead
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John Woodhead, Jr
Louis Painter
Sohn Davis
Ballass
Bailass
Union Railroad
Electric Appliance Manufacturing Company
David P. Sentner
Anthracite Committee of
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Roosevelt
Charles Evans Hughes
Board of Conciliation
Charles E. Hughes
James J. Davis
DR PV
M. W. Mayfield
Mena, Ark
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