Girl Passenger On Morro Castle Describes Fire
Miss Dorie Wacker, 23, Roselle Park New Jersey, told the Department of Commerce board she saw the fire in the writing room. Three stewards battled flames with buckets but did not close fire-screen doors, which might have prevented spread. She said doors were not closed and the smoke worsened as she tried to seek help. Page Two continuing.
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New York
Federal Forries
Morro Castle
Dorie Wacker
Roselle Park
N. J
Department of Commerce Investigating Board
Dickerson N. Hoover
Hoover
Asbury Park
Miss Wacker
Troop F prepares for New Castle rodeo crowds
Pedestrians on Washington street watched as Troop F riders trotted to the New Castle Fair grounds for the rodeo each evening. A tomato plant grown by Fred Findley yields a 9 12 foot vine while potato plants in his garden reach four and a half feet tall. Indications suggest paving work on Highland avenue between Grant and Lincoln may start soon with bricks hauled to the site.
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Washington Street
New Castle Fair Grounds
Fred Findley
Etna Street
the News
Highland Avenue
Grant
Lincoln
Daily Weather Report U S Weather Stats Summary
Daily weather report shows a 24 hour period ending at 9 am with a maximum of 71 and a minimum of 46 degrees. River stage recorded at 4.9 feet with no precipitation. Year earlier data lists a 69 degree high and no precipitation.
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U. S
Bricks Smash Emery Wall Paper Store Windows
A vandal hurled bricks at Emery Wall Paper, 114 North Mill Street, twice in recent weeks breaking large plate glass. Police investigate with no suspects. damage estimated at 160 dollars, bricks found inside the store.
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Emery Wall Paper
North Mill Street
Myron Rice
John Emery
Emery
Purchase of Chemical Plant by George B. Smith Colors
George B. Smith Colors Inc announces a 60 day experimental operation of the former Westmoreland Chemical & Color plant. The real estate plant and equipment have been purchased by the Smith concern for production of pure red oxides turkey reds Indian pigments and metallic browns. The plant is operating and will run continuously while trials assess adaptability of equipment to Smith products.
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Westmoreland Chemical & Color Company
George B. Smith Colors, Inc
Smith Concern
George B. Smith
Smith
Father on trial for murder in Emma Snyder slaying
Bedford Pa September 19 Accused by his son of firing the shot that killed Emma Snyder 22, the youth’s fiancée, Marshall Steele 65 sits a dejected figure in court. William Steele testified he saw his father with a rifle by the highway before a car flashed headlights and a shot struck Miss Snyder.
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International News Service
Bedford
Marshall Steele
Emma Snyder
William
Anam
Miss Snyder
Lloyd Steele
Hopewell
Safecrackers To Go On Trial In Pittsburgh Court
Pittsburgh report says district attorney plans to try William Cullen and Lawrence O Leary on safe cracking charges. Edward Arnold and Martin Farrell were convicted by a criminal court jury. Thomas Talbot, leader, testified via state’s evidence while watching a drug store robbery of 525 dollars.
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Cindernational
Pittsburgh
Tottering Talbot
William Cullen
Lawrence O'Leary
Edward Arnold
Martin Farrell
Thomas Talbot
Arnold
Farrell
Will Rogers in Edinborough Reflects on Scotland Visit
Special to The News. Edinborough September 19. Rogers recalls coming over since 1906 and his stage years in London. He jokes about Scotland, Glasgow, Loch Lomond, and the Queen Mary launch next week, noting class tension and his charm with locals.
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London
Scotland
Glasgow
Loch Lomonds
Queen
Mary
Man Sanctioned for Involuntary Manslaughter in Dilley Case
Mercer PennsylvaniaSeptember 19 Homer Sanders former Sharon engineer and school teacher must serve two to four years in Western penitentiary on involuntary manslaughter and destroying a body to prevent a coroner s inquest linked to Leah Mineral Dilley a four year old girl Sanders last June confessed he found the body dead on a fumigated house floor and burned the remains to cremation while his two children toasted marshmallows in a bonfire The judge noted no evil intent but called the act terrible Sanders received a one to two year term on each count to run consecutively after three months already served
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International News Service
Mercer
Homer Sanders
Sharon
Western Penitentiary
Leah Minerva Dilley
J. A. McLaughry
Sanders
Textile Strike May Extend To Allied Workers
Textile manufacturers were given until week end to accept arbitration with four allied industries as CTS leaders urge rayon carpet rug and dyeing workers to join the strike. The United Textile Workers of America council drafted a call while Winant led a board of inquiry drafting a report for the president on findings of refused arbitration.
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International News Service
Washington
United Textile Workers of America
John G. Winant
NRA
Nome Fire Loss Near 3,000,000
Nome Alaska September 19 Every residence escaped the Nome blaze which leveled 30 blocks. About 400 homeless and destitute await aid as three coast guard cutters head here and relief ships from Seattle bring food. Governor Troy plans federal relief. city officials seek direct aid as the business district is burned except for a hospital and a few warehouses.
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International News Service
Nome
Alaska
Arctic
Coast Guard
Bering Sea Patrol
Dutch Harbor
Victoria
Fox
Return From Canal Hearing Defends Beaver Valley Route
L G Genkinger D O Davies and Alfred W Chifton returned from Washington where they aided in defending the Beaver valley route as a proposed canal from the Ohio river to Lake Erie. The Army Board of Engineers had designated it route No 1 and no change in the recommendation was indicated. Local proponents suggested adding Shenango river development using the Pumatuning dam for navigation when the through canal is built.
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L. G. Genkinger
New Castle
Suicide verdict in detective Barry death
Pittsburgh news reports a coroner's jury returning a suicide verdict for John W. Barry, a former police detective, whose body was found in his garage after a fishing trip. The jury ruled the fatal head wound self-inflicted during August. The finding cites a personal safety related bullet as the cause.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
John W. Barry
A .Corner
Barry
Former Butler County Home Head Exonerated
Fred Herold, who resigned amid abuse accusations at the Butler County Home, was exonerated by a criminal court jury on charges of mistreating inmates. The verdict ended the case tied to a state welfare inquiry into the home’s conditions after allegations of a torture cell and other mistreatment. District Attorney Edgar HD Negley helped press the case, but the jury cleared Herold of all counts.
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International News Service
Butler
Fred ©. Herold
Butler County
Criminal Court
Herald
State” Welfare Department
Herold
Edgar
HD ‘Negley
Ie Piss Alter
A. Brand
Erald
Inspection Of Ruined Ship Gives No Clues
Asbury Park, Sept. 19. United States commerce inquiry head Dickerson Hoover and four officials inspected the Morro Castle wreck to determine fire origin. He said the rusted hulk shows the interior burned throughout from library to records, giving no clue where the blaze started or how it spread.
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International
Asbury Park
N.J
Morro Castle
Dickerson N. Hoover
United States Department of Commerce
New York
Officciais
Hoover
State To Finish Repaving On Highland and East Washington
The state highway department will continue repaving Highland avenue from the curve below Lincoln avenue and East Washington street. Brick is being hauled to the Highland site and work will start in a few days with cement procurement. East Washington repaving will resume when federal funds become available. Several workers will gain employment on both projects.
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State Highway Department
Highland Avenue
East Washington Street
Lincoln Avenue
H.W Lightner
Bilbo Wins In Mississippi Primary Runoff
In Jackson Mississippi Theodore G Bilbo, twice governor and staunch ally of Huey P Long, secured the Democratic primary runoff victory by about four thousand five hundred votes amid a bitter four month campaign in the Delta region where cotton remains dominant.
Harris Heads Senior Class at West Wirtster College
Special to The Mews reports student council directed elections at West Wirtster College. Harris of New Castle elected senior class president. Lillian Baird of Carnegie named secretary. William Staples of Butler elected vice-president. Donald Kellett and Dale Galbreath fron New Wilmington to serve as treasurer. Junior and sophomore officers also chosen with multiple contests pending further ballots.
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New Wilmington
West Wirtster College
David Harris
New Castle
Lillian Baird
Carnegie
William Staples
Butler
Donald Kellett
Preepart
Dale Galbreath
Anyother
Richard Reniers
Ben Avon
Evelyn Wilson
Cleveland
Wilson Myers
Beaver
John Auld
Allison Park
Treasuer
Albert Smith
Pittsburgh
George Mitchell
Dormont
Wase
Alex Brineko
Aileen “Pleister
Lakewood
Elizabeth Cone
Crafton
Farrell Man Fatally Injured in Auto Collision
Anthony Dubrowalski, 45, died after being struck by a car in Farrell. Police say the vehicle, driven by Mike Bobby of Farrell, struck him. Bobby was questioned and stated he did not know his car had hit the man.
Death notices from Chicago and surrounding areas
Fragmentary death records list Minnie Hathaway of Chicago Mary Elizabeth White aged 61 of North Beaver township Michael Blega infant Chewton Martin K Caldwell of Newport Charles Lones 61 of 22 South Mill Street and Leyenia J Kconse 76 of 618 East Washington Street.
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Mary’ Elizabeth “White
North
Beaver Township
Michael Blega
Infani
Chewton
Martin K. Caldwell
Newport Charles
Lones
South
Mill St
New Castle Fair Exhibits Surpass Former Records
The New Castle Fair showcases vast exhibits and improved midways. Manager A Clyde Shoat has secured fast horses and expanded displays, with beef cattle and dairy stock praised. The fair runs through Thursday night, drawing city visitors to cake barns, livestock shows, and midway attractions.
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New Castle
Hot Dog
Hamburg
Pinchot Nominees To Be Confirmed By Senate
Harrisburg dispatch reports Gov. Gifford Pinchot poised for victory in a 12 year effort to overhaul the public service commission. Five executive appointments were set for Senate confirmation during a special relief session expected to adjourn tonight. The move marks the first Pinchot nominees to gain Republican party support in this administration.
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Internations
Harrisburg
Gifford Pinchot
Senate
Astuntior
Autumn Pleasures and Political Speeches in A Rusted Note
A fragmented autumn scene blends frost, leaves, cider, sauerkraut, and laments. The writer notes harvest treats and nightly chill while mentioning speeches from a trusted candidate, with a weathered, sentimental tone and a sense of approaching elections.
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Rogers
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Virginia Ewing Gates
Tom Cribbins
Boise, Idaho
Wyoming
Thomas 8. Gates
University of Pennsylvania
J. P. Morgan
McCafferty
California
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Bilbo
Mississippi
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Westminster College
Minnie Hathaway
Chicago
Leyenia J, Kconse
Pinchot
Arthur Mometer
Southland
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