Federal Inquiry Into Washington Disaster Starts
Washington today saw a federal grand jury begin work on the Knickerbocker theatre disaster as the death toll reached 95. Officials expect at least three more deaths and plan funeral services while coroner picks a jury to consider the case. The Senate is expected to act on Capper’s resolution ordering an inquiry into the construction of large Washington buildings.
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pCinitennati News Service
Washington
Federal Grand Jury
Gordon
Clyde Garhart
Caroline Tipshaw
Edward
Williams
E. H. Shaughnessy
Senate
Canper
Kansas
Knickerbocker Theatre
Requests Council To Fix His Sidewalk
Ralph Gilliland and attorney A. Winternitz appeared before council regarding damages to Gilliland's sidewalk at Shaw and Hast streets. They claimed street paving altered grades caused the damage. The city engineer will investigate and report back, after which the council would consider adjustments.
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Ralph Gilliland
A. Winternitz
Still Operator Sold Product Is Arrested
Prohibition officers arrested Alex Zackowski in Reading Pennsylvania for operating a still at his home and illegally selling liquor. A complete still, 50 gallons of whiskey and fresh mash were found in the bathroom of the Zackowski residence in the foreign section of the city. The case highlights ongoing enforcement against illicit distilling and sale.
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International News Service
Reading
Dan
Prohibition Enforcement
Alex Zackowski
Zackowski
Erty
Weather Feels Warm Amid Spring Fever Claims
A reader notes how days feel dull and tiring, attributing it to warm weather and early spring fever. The piece references yawns and fatigue from dusk to dawn, suggesting a seasonal malaise rather than illness.
Record of Severe Quake Hits Multiple Cities Worldwide
Vans of tremors reported today across Georgetown Cleveland New York Cambridge and San Francisco with estimates locating origin in Mexico Central America Alaska or Aleutians. Observers describe strongest shocks lasting hours and dislodging needles from seismograph drums.
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Tnternational News Service
Washington
Georgetown University
Cleveland
St. Ignatius College
FP. G.oderbach
Central America
Mexico
Alaska
Aleutian Islands
Odenbach
New York
National Museum of History
Fordham University
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
J.B. Woodworth
Aeureea
Cak
San Francisco
Cal
Kenyon to quit Senate for U.S. Circuit Court post
Senator William S. Kenyon Republican of Iowa resigned from the Senate to accept appointment as judge of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. A leader of the agricultural bloc and a prominent figure among the progressive group, his nomination was sent from the White House and confirmed minutes later.
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International News Service
Washington
Capitol
William S. Kenyon
Towa
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Eighth Judicial Circuit
Kenyon
Senate
White House
Policeman Held For Auto Thefts
Charles Murray a Radnor township motorcycle policeman was held in 600 bail by Magistrate H C Hunter on auto accessory theft charges. A Wayne search found stolen blankets robes tool kits tires at his room. Murray confessed at the hearing implicating his brother in law George Greear and said he protected robberies while on guard.
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Cinternational News
Wayne
Charles Murray
Radnor Township
H. C. Hunter
Murray
Lanarch
Jedward F. Sweeney
Radnor Po- Mee
John J. McDermott
Wayne Motor
Chim
Hunter
George
Greegar
James Nugent
Radnor
Nugent
Delaware County Court
Navy Fuel Ship Arethusa In Tow Making Port
The navy fuel ship Arethusa, with 69 men and 12 officers, is 160 miles southeast of Cape Hatteras and being towed into Hampton Roads. Tow lines parted three times, and the flotilla reports great difficulties to the Navy Department.
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Navy
Arethusa
International News Service
Washington
Cape Hatteras
Hampton Roads
Navy Department
Horse Slips On Icy Street In Town Report
A horse owned by James Walters of near Hast Brook fell on North Mill Street near Sycamore alley as he pulled a light wagon into town. The animal slipped on the icy surface and several men had to lift it to its feet. Poor shoes and bad street conditions were blamed for the mishap.
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James Walters
Hast ‘Brook
North Mill Street
Sycamore Alley
Walters
Mill Street
Marriage Licenses List From Local Registries
John W Stone and c Youngstown paired with Bama Turnereo Titusville. L Shiber Beaver Falls and Helen M Jobé Beaver Falls. Amos R Byler and Leah D Byler New Wilmington. The fragment cites couples and towns without further details.
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John W. Stone Io
Youngstown
Bama
Turnereo
Titusville
L. Shiber
Beaver Falls
Helen M. Jobé
Amos R. Byler
Wilmington
Leah D. Byler
New Wilmington
Indictments From Lockwood Housing Inquiry
In New York on January 31, justice Waspervogel heard twenty indictments against corporations and 29 individuals in the heating and ventilating trade. The charges stem from the Lockwood housing investigation of New York City building trades.
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Canternational News Service
New York
Justice Waspervogel
Allprems Court
Grand Jury
Lockwood Housing
Second Blood Transfusion at Shenango Valley Hospital
Another blood transfusion from Claude Spurrier to Freeman Hess was performed at Shenango Valley hospital on Monday January 30. It was the second transfusion and appeared to be successful.
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Claude Spurrier
Freeman Hess
Shenango Valley Hospital
Westminster Gridders Pine and Make Plans
Westminster College officials and boosters gathered at the Hotel Neshannock in New Wilmington for the annual football banquet to discuss elevating Westminster athletics. Athletic Director D. Q. McLaughry summarized the college’s stance on professionalism in college sports amid constructive criticism from players, faculty, alumni, and supporters.
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Joke Girram
Te Eo
D. QO
Tus
McLaughry
Westminster College
IML
Neshannock
New Wilmington
Ffty
Prussy
Westminster
W. C. Wallace
Six Miners Die in Layman Mine Blast In Kentucky
International News Service reports six coal miners were killed and two others in serious condition after an explosion at the Layman Calloway Coal Co mine near Layman between Harlan and Pineville, Kentucky. Details were scarce and officials expected 24 hours for full information.
Fifty Cent Royalty On Each Ton Of Coal
Pottsville Pennsylvania January reports that a coal contract shift by Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company would raise royalties by 30 percent for mining on Turge tract land. United Mine Workers oppose the change, arguing royalties should be reduced for landowners, warning the new terms threaten heavy investments and landowner figures. A damaged item shipped to Cleveland for repair was being evaluated by City Mechanic McMinn to decide if repair or replacement is needed.
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Cintaronwann News Service
Pottsville
Jan. St
Newus
Philadalphia
New York
Philadalphia & Reading
United Mine Workers
Digeta Girard
Bes L. Lusk
Department of Public Safety
Cleveland
City Machanic McMinn
Blaze Wipes Out Six Buildings In Claysville Business Block
A large fire swept through Claysville Pennsylvania damaging six adjacent buildings in a single block along Main and Green Streets. Firemen from Washington and nearby towns aided after the blaze began early today. By midmorning the flames were checked but total losses ran into thousands.
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International S Serviee
Claysville
Janales Mire
Earlie
Washington
Poon- Talien
Main
Green Streets
Fire damages Campsey business in Claysville blaze
D M Campsey owner of the fest score burned in the Claysville fire this morning is a brother in law of H To tey of New Wilmington. Gotey said Campsey reported a loss around 10000 with a large quantity of wool and feed stuffs stored in the warehouse burned. Much of the loss is covered by insurance.
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D. M. Campsey
Claysville
H.totey
New Wilmington
Gotey
Mr. Campsey
Campsey
Sokh
Baltimore and Ohio rail line to Farmers National Bank building fire
Fire damaged a two story frame complex spanning the Baltimore and Ohio rail line to the Farmers National Bank building. Anthony Klock housing and multiple shops occupied first floor while Moeuly's restaurant Wieder's pool hall and other warehouses occupied the second. Fire started at Marine grocery with undetermined cause. Wind drove flames along Main Street despite firemen. brick Bank wall checked spread.
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Anthony Klock
Mare Ple
J. G. McCartnesy
Moeuly
Wieder
T. W. Armstrong
Frank Lennard
D. W. Rasel
M.D. M. Campsey
DB. M. Campsey
Dr. 5
St Eawt
Farmers Bank
Long Main
Green Street
Famous Shantung Question Settled
Washington officials announce the Shian Lung controversy is settled with an agreement on the Tsingtao to Tainan railway and other points. Delagations will meet this afternoon to draft a treaty. Dr A A Bilis of the First JM Church is in Rochester for a church directors meeting and will return to the city Wednesday.
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Suitamani
Wash Ngton
Dan
Olter
UN Brie
A. A. Bilis
Fi JM. B
Rochester
X. l
Church Isurance Assoc
One Killed Four Wounded In Duel In Chester
A gun duel at the home of Bessie Cooper in Leiper's Flats Eddystone Chester suburb left George QO Jones dead and Calvin Cooper Lucy Cooper Isaac Ingram and Howard Hilly seriously wounded. Jones fired five shots at Lucy Cooper before being killed by Cooper.
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International News Service
Chester
George QO. Jones
Calvin Cooper
Jucy
Isaac Ingram
Howard Hilly
Bessie Cooper
Leiper’s Flats
Eddystone
Jones
Cooper
Lucy Cooper
Rotarians Host Seniors Banquet at Local High School
Rotarians and seniors gathered Monday evening at Sew Caarle Wigh high school for a banquet served at 6 PM followed by entertainment. The High School orchestra directed by La Verne Tr performed as Rotarian Parcy P MacNaty led in pop singing. John Ray, seniors president, thanked the Rotarians and spoke for the high school in a brief address about aspiration and success.
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Ford
Caarle
Catteria
la Verne
Parcy P MacNaty
William K. Hugs
Glyde Kinter
James Albert
Larson
Romina
Chiss
City Firemen Seek Reimbursement After Suspension
Viveh Llorton and Gears Harper request repayment for time they were suspended by Mr. Vike at the department of public safety. Vike claimed suspension for reckless driving while the men alleged misuse of funds. The solicitor filed a formal written request.
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Llorton
Harper
Eicy
Vike
Museondimet
Gona Iit
Muratore Rests Well Following Operation
Muratore remains in stable condition after an emergency appendectomy reported yesterday. Doctors say he is improving and recovering in hospital as details of the operation and current status are released by the hospital and family.
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Muratore
Ak News Service
New York
Huelen
Muratara
Wight
Tate
Hospital Toatay
Iday
Powers Achieve Two Vital Aims in Arms Parley
International News Service reports Washington talks near a fourth plenary session as Japan weighs announcing Group Five of the 21 Demands. The powers have achieved two major aims and the conference focuses on treaty work and proportional progress.
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Ty George RL Wolsees
Stazf
Washington
Tan the Jong
Tadar
He- Ahinaich
Simone Tha Werhi
Police Rescue Six From Fire After Quick Actions
Six people were rescued from a blaze as firefighters battled a warehouse fire. Teams evacuated occupants on two floors while delivering first aid and securing the scene. The warehouse building suffered significant damage though all six evacuees were reported safe.
Train collision and other local items in a fragmentary report
Fragmentary article reports a passenger train side collision near Williamsport injuring twenty three. It also mentions preservation efforts for a Prince Street house, fox farming pozes at Parker’s Landing, and a shopyard incident with a man leaving work.
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Lockwood
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Shantung
Rotarians
Rotary Club
H. S
Mayth Morten
Geer Hayger
Japan
Prince Street
Mane Vou
Firth
Archie Beuer
Che
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Yasterdia
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Taster
Steee
Taney Peesstsarer
Clas
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