Newsman Alfred Lingle Killed in Crowded Subway Strike
Chicago mourns after Alfred Lingle Tribune reporter is slain in a crowded subway by a gunman amid a surge of gangland murders. Rewards totaling 30 000 plus 10 000 from the Press Club and others await the killer and accomplices as the city demands swift arrests.
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Will Rogers Notes on Washington Tariff Bill
Special to The News from Washington reports enforcement progress amid social crusaders. Mrs McLean announces no drinks at breakfast at her home with lunch early. Seven hundred legislators have forged a tariff bill no one thinks good, yet they expect passage.
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Washington
Tariff Bill Close Vote Favored In Senate By Week End
Washington reports Republicans expect final Senate passage of the tariff bill within 48 hours with Senators Reed and Grundy back in the fold. If approved Thursday, the measure would move to the House for a Saturday vote and on to the president for signing. The outcome hinges on GOP support and a minority of Democrats and insurgents.
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Norbeck
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Congress Aroused By Gang Slayings and Prohibition Debate
The assassination of Alfred Jake Lingle by Chicago gangsters shocks Congress and spurs debate on legal enforcement and a possible repeal of Prohibition. Key lawmakers warn that gangster warfare threatens city governance, with Rep. Johnson arguing for either reform or revolution risks, while Rep. Sabath cites bootlegging profits fueling crime.
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Washington
House Immigration Committee
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Illinois
State Bodies Begin Sessions Of Conventions
Delegates from the Ladies of the G A R Women's Relief Corps Daughters of Veterans and Auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans pour into the city for convention sessions. Registration shows well over a thousand visitors with about eight hundred delegates expected by Wednesday noon. The Castleton ballroom hosts the encampment led by Samuel P Town with local assistants as the conference opens amid rising veteran attendance.
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Norristown
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Philadelphia
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Roxborough
Pa Newc Observes Encampment And Local Happenings
The weather dampens state G A R encampment but rain helps farmers after a dry month. 51 survivors recall Civil War service from Lawrence county. New Castle children send 36 Friendship Treasure chests to Philippines. Night tennis, flood lights on a north hill court, Boyles Field courts await update. A hollowed City Hall sign was cleaned and rehung. Continued on Page Ten.
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Philippines
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New Castle
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City Hall
Daily Weather Report
Weather statistics for the 24 hour period ending at 9 o clock this morning show a high of 72 and a low of 53 with precipitation totaling .84 inches. River stage stands at 3.8 feet.
New York Dentist Killed In Crash Near Gettysburg
A New York City dentist identified as Dr. McCarthy was killed in a car collision south of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, early today. He was en route to Gettysburg after attending commencement events at Mt. St. Marys College in Emmitsburg.
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Emmitsburg
Air Circus Eyes 20 Planes For Wednesday show
About 20 planes are expected for the air program at the G. A. R. encampment with two U.S. Army planes among the lineup. Parachute jumper Joe Crane and formation and stunt flying are featured. dirigibles are not available due to prior commitments. Weather is forecast clear, but bad weather could alter plans.
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U. S
Roumanian Royal Affairs Put Under Rigid Censorship
Roumanian royal affairs face strict government censorship as authorities restrict public discussion. Officials state wartime security measures aim to control information and prevent sensitive disclosures.
Princess Helen defies king in Romanian royal crisis
Reports from Berlin describe a censorship blackout as King Carol II presses an ultimatum to Princess Helen over their son Crown Prince Michael. Carol claims control of Michael's education while threatening to bring Mme Lupescu to Bucharest. Helen reportedly refuses conciliation.
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Cars Needed for Wednesday Parade Support
Automobiles are needed at 2 45 p m Wednesday at The Castleton to care for Civil War veterans and parade participants. More cars are required at all hours to serve encampment visitors across the city. Report to chairman Rex L Patch at The Castleton.
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Tragic Quarry Car Wreck Claims Seven Near Souderton
A car carrying seven Philadelphians fell 30 feet into a deep quarry near Souderton Pennsylvania while en route to Teleford. Rescue work recovered three bodies including Mrs Emma Wisham and her daughter in law Ella Wisham and Harold Wisham 11. Ralph Cupitt driver and Thelma Nabors 3 remain missing. The fate of others remains unknown as divers continue search efforts.
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Philadelphia
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Teleford
Parade Street Car Ban Ordered by City Officials
Mayor W H Gillespie and Police Chief Horner issue parade day orders banning parking along the line of march from 2 50 until parade concludes. Cars must vacate West Grant to Jefferson Diamond Washington Croton Produce East Washington Mercer Falls and related streets for the Wednesday event.
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Pittsburgh Man Dies From Auto Injuries
John Lemon, 38, of Westland, died in Mercy hospital from injuries suffered when struck by a car on Boulevard of the Allies Sunday. Driver Dr. John Heberling will face the coroner’s inquest after posting bond. Lemon was a convalescent at the hospital at the time of the accident.
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Pittsburgh
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Westland
Mercy Hospital
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Rain Ends Severe Drought in Western Pennsylvania
A steady downpour from the South Atlantic states drenched Pennsylvania and ended a severe drought in the western part of the state. Weather forecaster W. S. Brotzman said fair and moderately cool weather was expected later today.
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Col Stevenson Announces Big Parade Lineup For Encampment
Col W W Stevenson announces the G A R encampment parade lineup to form at North Jefferson Street led by staff on horseback. Troop F 103rd Cavalry U S Reserve Officers Sons of Veterans Reserve and G A R Post 100 will compose first and second divisions with bands and flag escorts.
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North Jefferson Street
U. S. Reserve
Sons of Veterans Reserve
G. A. R. Post
West Grant Street
William H. Dunlap
Duke of Abruzzi
103Rd Cavalry
U. S
Sons of Veterans
6Th Reg
Prittie
Three men injured as truck plunges onto railroad tracks
A truck carrying three men crashed from Washington boulevard down a 60 foot embankment and burst into flames on the Pennsylvania railroad tracks at Brilliant. Edward McAuliffe 24 Daniel Paul 22 both of Ligonier Pa and Gene Cirvi 19 of Wierton W Va were taken to Pittsburgh hospitals with serious burns and injuries. A lock master sounded an emergency siren and the Allegheny river squad extinguished the blaze and aided the injured.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Railroad
Brilliant Cut
Washington Boulevard
Edward McAuliffe
Daniel Paul
Ligonier
Gene Cirvi
Wierton
W. Va
Edward S. Crowley
Dam No 2
Allegheny River
Nancy Nesbit Brooks dies at 80 in Coal Town
Mrs. Nancy Nesbit Brooks aged 80 of Coal Town died recently. Survived by two children and several grandchildren, funeral arrangements to be announced by the Brooks family.
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Nancy Nesbit Brooks
Coaltown
Four Injured As Taxi And Ambulance Crash In Pittsburgh
Four people were injured when an ambulance collided with a taxicab on a rain slick street in Pittsburgh. Attendant Neil O Connell suffered four fractured ribs, driver James Huff had spinal injuries, cab driver Fred Rose and passenger William Carter were cut and bruised. the taxi skidded into the Fifth Avenue Cafe, breaking a large plate glass window.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Neil O'Connell
James Huff
Fred Rose
William Carter
Fifth Avenue
Weather Poem by Arthur Memeter
A verse offers optimism on rain and drought with hopeful lines about brighter days ahead. It describes rain, wet streets, drying sidewalks, and stored rain benefiting crops like potatoes and radishes while noting temperatures dropping to thirty five degrees.
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