No Change in Brooklyn Trolley Strike Sparks Disorder
Brooklyn reports no near end to the trolley strike as line crews face wire cuts and mobs. President Lewis claims reinstatement of old workers while strikers deny a break. Police and militia guard lines. incidents include car arsons, mob attacks in Ridgewood and Maspeth, and a priest aiding order.
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Militia Conduct and Detentions Face Official Denial
Fragmentary text cites criticism of militia behavior amid attacks on civilians. Superintendent Hall of the Halsey Street station denies that any man is detained against his will, asserting none are held there beyond their own wishes.
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Papal Encyclical On Its Way To America
The Latin encyclical from Rome sailed on the Bourgogne and reached New York last Saturday. It was delivered to Pitt Scott of New York, attorneys for the Papal legation, and officials expect two weeks to translate the bulky document.
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Tragic Philadelphia murder suicide by William McGrath
In Philadelphia Hythe Dintredt Pens area William H McGrath aged SL shoots his eight year old daughter Lillian then kills himself in the cellar at 122 South Thirty-sixth Street. He dies at University hospital an hour later. He previously sent his son Lawrence to fetch a letter for his mother before firing two shots. The disaster follows a note to his wife about illness and mental deterioration.
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Sleighing Party Struck by Freight Train at Crossing
Middleburg Pennsylvania January 23 a sleigh carrying fifteen partygoers returning from a dance at Stella Grove was struck by a freight locomotive at the Kreamer crossing. Teage D Front and his son Charles were killed and seven injured including A W Potter Mollie Burns Annie Potter and Mrs Charles B Uirich. The accident occurred as Romig drove onto the track with bells merrily ringing and no warning given.
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Murderer Hanged in Roanoke After Hymns on Scaffold
Robert Robertson sang hymns as The Murderer of Jere Barbour was executed at Rocky Mount Virginia for a murder three years earlier. William Thobertsom, wife, was hanged today. Barbour, aged 68, was robbed. Robertson was 18 at crime. He admitted guilt and blamed whiskey for the trouble.
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Frozen to Death Near Newark on Springfield Avenue
James Gavan of Irvington was found frozen to death on Springfield avenue four miles from Newark at about 10 this morning. He had been released from a state activity and was walking home when the cold forced him to lie down, his coat serving as a pillow.
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New Hope Cotton Mill to Be Sold Next Week
Reports say the New Hope Cotton mill, shut down some time ago, will be sold next week. A list of scattered OCR fragments mentions Freddie Morgan a four year old boy from Williamsport who choked on grain, dynamite used to start an ice gorge at Logansport, a 1000 share stock drive for a monument, a Luverne county deputy revenue collector estimating locals must pay income tax, and a Crabbtree near Greensburg case of Anna Grafton who went blind after striking a lamp.
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Canal bill passes Senate amid Hawaiian clash over sugar
In Washington on January 21 the Senate approved the canal bill by a 31 to 21 vote after hours of debate. Amendments shaped construction funding up to 70 million dollars with stock and government guarantees. The measure also touches treasury notes and sugar import duties, as well as naval funding.
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Postponed Inquest Into Holliday Death
Mrs Holliday, wife of a Broad Pool miner, was found dead at The Narrows Cannellaville. Coroner J G Hutton ordered an inquest. Deputy Coroner Janes Beherd delayed until morning. A noisy scene erupted as jurors were sworn. Holliday reportedly overdosed after a Sunny afternoon drink. The coroner ruled the proceeding necessary and she was returned home with expected recovery.
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The Yellow Fighters Ready to Wipe Guatemalans Off Earth
A United Press report from Mexico City notes the army is mobilizing with 15 010 troops on the frontier and several brigades ready to move within a day. Gunboats Zara Rosa and Oaxaca will land troops at San Jose or another coast point to push toward Guatemala City amid expected hard fighting.
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Drayton Divorce Case Postponed On Counsel Motion
The hearing in the Drayton divorce case before Master Knight at Bernardsville was postponed at the request of Mrs. Coleman Drayton’s counsel. Mr. Drayton’s desire to amend her answer prompted the delay. the Tuesday hearing in Newark remains as announced. Objections to M Ribot in Paris cloud cabinet prospects as Ribot likely forms a new government amid opposition coverage.
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Prince Ferdinand's Scalp Triggers Revolt at Deposition
The St Petersburg core respondent to the Frankfurter Zeitung reports a revolution sparked by the deposition of Prince Ferdinand. The movement claims momentum as events unfold in the wake of the prince's ouster.
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Mixed Local News Briefs From Across The Nation
The item reports a Chicago women’s club dissolving its color line in membership, Whitelaw Reid’s health in North Africa, Columbus detectives locating a Rochester defaulter, and a New York mother Kate Gill case. Michigan labor wages at two cents a day, a Newport Jail escape by William Lathe, a Sugarland Texas raid for $1000, Nebraska lawmakers to probe Barrett Boott’s lynching, and Idaho Springs mining tension over Chinese labor.
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Woodring bill targets scandal mongers in press
Northampton lawmaker Woodring introduced a measure punishing willful statements to editors or reporters aimed at publication. The bill sets a fine up to 500 dollars and two years imprisonment or both. The session also covered local education and public works bills and a horse tail docking prohibition.
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Starving family found in Wilkes Barre sheltering in cold
Report from Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania describes Sam Nichols and his five children aged 2 to 12 living without clothing. A Humane Society visit revealed them eating sorer oxen turnips around a stove with a cow and oxen barely alive in the stable. Captain Dewitt arranged sleigh loads of provisions and clothing after Nichols claimed eight months of unemployment.
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O Donnell Aims for Deputy Factory Inspector Post
Hugh O Donnell the former Homestead strike leader has toured Pennsylvania labor centers seeking legislative support for a deputy factory inspector job under Governor Hastings. A close friend says he is likely to be appointed, given his ties to Governor Campbell and their five year friendship.
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Insolvent Banker K Smith Found Guilty in Columbia Case
Lancaster Pa Jan 25 1938 K Smith once a Columbia banker was found guilty of receiving deposits while knowing his bank was insolvent. The sentence was suspended pending a new trial. He is released on bond. The bank had been insolvent for twenty years with $200000 in liabilities to depositors and only $5000 in assets. Smith 74 years old is described as very feeble. Twenty nine other indictments are listed.
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Train Robbery in Arkansas Near McNeil
Two masked men held up a south bound cotton belt train near McNeil in Pine Bluff at about 7 05 last night. They boarded an empty gondola car and seized twenty five thousand dollars before escaping. Authorities investigated the holdup and sought suspects.
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Trade Review notes demand weakness and price declines
Dun's Weekly Review warns industries lack sufficient demand, prices fall to new low. Gold withdrawals surpass 10 million, reserve around 58 million, with thirty nine trading days of losses. Brooklyn strike halves business, federal treasury not replenished, varied bond remedies offer little hope.
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Quigley Sentenced to Fifteen Years and Six Months
In New York the court gave E C Quigley a total of fifteen years and six months in state prison after pleading guilty to two indictments. He threw chimes on the court as part of the act. Recorder Goff presided and set ten to twenty five year ranges for the related sentences.
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FATAL EXPLOSION IN MINE KILLS YOUNG WORKER AT WESTMORELAND
A deadly blast at the Westmoreland Fire Pitch mines Hunter's Station killed a young man named Albright and possibly Elmer Kaufman, with serious injuries to Frank Kaufoen and others. The explosion followed ignition of a twenty five pound can of powder among the group.
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Westmoreland
Hunter's Station
Albright
Elmer Kaufman
Frank Kaufoen
Boy Charged in Assault Case in Trenton
Police Justice Crossley held Albert Holland, age 6, in $1,000 bond on a charge of assaulting Lillie Wilthaw, 9, daughter of Thomas Wilthaw. The families reside in adjoining houses. Holland denies the accusation.
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Boiler Explosion Rocks Mendota Brewery Fatalities Reported
A terrible boiler explosion at the C. Henning & Bons brewery in Mendota shakes the city and surrounding area. Six are dead and seven injured as rescuers search the wreckage.
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Vatican Librarian Casini Dies During Service
Monsignor Casini Dend Nome, librarian of the Vatican, died suddenly today during a service in St. Peter's. The pope was greatly shocked by the news of his death.
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Civil Service Commission and Hawaiian Notice Absent Warships
The civil service commission discusses disputes with the post office department over outsider appointments when only one candidate passes exams. Secretary Gresham received Minister Willis's January 1 letter confirming his telegram on Hawaiian trouble. Willis says the attorney general assures prompt, just handling of American citizens, and notes President Dole’s satisfaction at no warships being present.
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Weather Gleams Warm Southwest Winds Over Far East Pennsylvania
Far eastern Pennsylvania sees milder temperatures with precipitation from snow or rain. Southeast winds bring warmer air as current conditions shift, forecasters say.
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