Frisco mayor jokes frame city’s humor in a crowd scene
Special from Beverly Hills reports on Frisco’s mayor Ralph guiding police to keep order during a march. The note, dated March 8, highlights humor in public office, contrasting Frisco with other big cities and noting Ralph’s long tenure since Balboa’s Pacific stumble.
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Snowfall Quick Melt Sparks Surges In Local Streams
Weather observer Johnson reports about 3 inches of snow fell and melted quickly after stopping. Heavy rains over the past two days pushed local streams higher with Shenango River rising nearly 2.5 feet since yesterday morning. Pa Nene noted cart ridges on East Washington street bridge sidewalk.
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Intoxicated man steals street car in Pittsburgh
Henry Mulholland, 30, drove a trolley from the car barn to 50 blocks away before being halted at a busy corner. Patrolman J T Jones found him in the motorman seat. He admitted taking the car and was pronounced intoxicated by the city physician at the police station.
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Man Struck by Car on East Washington Street
Walter Hoskins reports he was driving a car owned by Margaret and Arthur Hoskins on County Line Street toward East Washington Street when a man stepped from the curb into the vehicle. The pedestrian did not fall or require medical aid, took the car number, and would not provide his name.
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Daily Weather Report Summary
Weather statistics for the 24 hour period ending at 9 this morning show a maximum of 41 degrees and a minimum of 4. Precipitation totals of 0.85 inches, including a portion as snowfall. River stage stands at 10.2 feet and rising.
Body Found in Ruins of Deep Lake Cottage Fire
Firemen recovered a mutilated young woman's body from the smoldering ruins of a Deep Lake cottage near Lake Villa. The victim's limbs and head were missing and investigators suspect incendiary use possibly linked to gangster-run resorts in the Lake county area. Edward Schram, 49, reported the blaze after an automobile sped by.
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Crowds Greet Coolidges At Pittsburgh Station
Hundreds gathered at Pennsylvania station to glimpse former President Calvin Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge as their train stopped en route from the Pacific coast to Massachusetts. They stood in their private car from 7 45 to 9 10 unable to exit. Secretary James J. Davis arrived from Philadelphia to pay respects to his former boss.
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Philadelphia
Earthquake Shakes Panama Canal Zone Area
The Isthmus of Panama was rocked by a severe quake lasting about 45 seconds. No casualties or material damage were reported though many residents were frightened and ran to the streets. This was the strongest tremor felt in the zone since 1914.
Hoover sees dip ending as construction leads recovery
President Hoover bases his upbeat forecast on a survey of industry reports. He notes unemployment is waning and building activity is strong, with January and February contracts up 40 to 45 percent and total 1930 construction likely to exceed 1929. The boom could lift related trades and ensure jobs as policies aid the turnaround.
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West Philadelphia Officer Kills Bear During Encounter
A large bear was killed by a police officer in West Philadelphia early today while the animal was wandering near a garage at 40th and Ogden streets. The bear charged workers, drawing a crowd as residents watched the dramatic incident unfold.
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Davis and Pinchot Expected in Pittsburgh for Pre Primary Events
Secretary of Labor James J. Davis and former Governor Gifford Pinchot arrive in Pittsburgh as William S. Ware's expected withdrawal from the U S Senate race looms. Philadelphia leaders reportedly back a Davis ticket, with Francis Shunk Brown for governor, amid pre primary maneuvering and talks of Vare's possible withdrawal.
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Naval Delegates In Session Today Work
Naval delegates meet in session today to discuss ongoing work and maritime policy details. The gathering focuses on coordination, defense readiness, and port operations as part of broader naval oversight.
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Woman Unconscious Forty-Five Days
Mrs. Lilian Fields aged 52 remains unconscious at Bradford hospital after January 23 auto crash that fractured her skull and caused serious injuries. Doctors say she has not regained consciousness and is not expected to recover after forty five days.
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Bradford
Lilian Fields
Bradford Hospital
France Presses for Security Pact at Naval Talks
The London naval conference shifts to political disarmament as France seeks a security pact in any naval treaty. Briand signals the US may stay out, while Briand discusses navy demands with Briand’s delegation. Reed meets Matsudaira on cruiser questions as Stimson and Morrow confer with MacDonald.
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Three In Duluth Burned To Death
A fire at a 35 family apartment building in Duluth, Minnesota killed three people namely Theresa Todd, her seven year old daughter Helen and her five month old baby. Mrs Thomas Whitakker is near death and ten others were severely burned and taken to hospitals. Loss is estimated at 100000 and the cause is not yet determined.
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Minn
Theresa Todd
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Thomas Whitakker
New Castle High Scores May Be Found Via Pittsburgh Call
The score for the New Castle high game in Pittsburgh tonight will be available through the News telephone exchange. Day calls will be used and calls before 8:30 PM are discouraged.
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News
Justice Edward Sanford Dies Sudden in Washington
Associate Justice Edward Terry Sanford of the Supreme Court died suddenly at his home in Washington today at age 64. He was appointed by President Harding on January 24 1923 and seated February 19. Death followed complications from a tooth extraction and excessive bleeding. Sanford, born July 23 1865 in Knoxville Tennessee, had just finished a week of hearings. The shock came as news of Taft's adverse health reports circulated.
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Double Killing In Peru Ind A Suitor Kills Then Self
At a Peru Indiana home a date with a brother in law sparked a double tragedy. Mrs Edith Floor 33 mother of two was shot and killed by Walter C Kennedy 36 her suitor who then shot himself. A stray bullet wounded Harold Floor 10. Kennedy fired at the residence after a dispute over a brother in law taking Mrs Floor to a movie.
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Detroit Officer Slain By Thugs
Patrolman Dayhon Winegar aged 29 was shot and killed while pursuing two bandits who had stolen 5600 from a haberdashery. He was killed when shot through the brain after leaping from a commandeered car as the officers closed in. Police surrounded the area as they hunted the pair.
Wounded Carnegie Tech Instructor Shot in Squirrel Hill
Newell Gibson, chemistry instructor at Carnegie Tech, was seriously wounded by a stomach shot in a bedroom at Walter O. Krebs’s home in Squirrel Hill. Krebs, a night instructor at Carnegie Tech and a research engineer, and G. H. Bane of Uniontown, were held for questioning.
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Purchase Of Boyles Property Discussed
County Commissioners P C Bidet T J McCullough and Calvin Boyd met with David Boyles regarding buying the Boyles property for a new courthouse. Boyles, executor of his father’s estate, said he must consult all four heirs before any price is set. The parcel is just over an acre, facing Court East Washington and County Line with an eastern alley, adjoining county property where the courthouse and jail sit.
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T. J. McCullough
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County Line
Weather Outlook For March 10 to 15
Weather outlook for March 10 to 15 shows generally fair conditions in the North and Middle Atlantic states. Temperature rises in the first half of the week then turns colder in the latter half with showers possible Wednesday or Thursday.
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Bodies of three airmen recovered from canyon crash
The bodies of Pilots James Coles A W Bieber and Steward John Slaton were recovered after a thirteen day search. A search party located the tri motor airliner in a deep San Bernardino canyon following a crash after leaving Kingman Arizona. The crew were extricated from a crushed fuselage as rescue crews cut through cabin walls with saws.
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Youth Dies From Fractured Skull in Car Crash
Archie Chapman aged 19 of Newmatamoras died at Marietta hospital after his automobile crashed into a tree that fell on the highway near his home. He suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries. A group of Newmata Moras high school basketball players found him and rushed him to hospital where he died shortly after.
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Death notices for Neal Perrino and Suchanan infant in Edenburg area
Rebecca F. Neal of Tulask township is listed with address at 505 South Walnut Street. Assendra Gloria Perrino, infant, Edenburg, Pa. Raymond Laverne Suchanan of West Pittsburg, Pa.
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Tulask Township
John Cylvester
Walnut Street
Assendra Gloria Perrino
Edenburg
Raymond Laverne Suchanan
Pittsburg
Irene To Face Jury First In Trial Of Two
Believed Irene will be first to face a jury in the trial of Trene Schroeder and Glenn Dague. Spectators limited. defense changes, preparations complete, jury panels to be drawn Monday morning after checks.
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Charles J. Margiotti
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Glenn Dague
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Commonwealth and Defense
Babe Ruth Signs Yankee Contract
Babe Ruth, famed home run slugger of the New York Yankees, today signed a two year contract with the club at eighty thousand dollars per season, a figure described as the highest salary ever paid to any man connected with baseball.
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Garden Hose Returns To Duty In Spring City
Arthur Mometer notes the garden hose waking from winter storage and rejoining daily chores as tulips rise and the shovel rests. He predicts warmer days ahead with the hose’s hum returning to water spuds lettuce and beets near the house spigot.
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