Brother and Sister Perish in Fire at Chicago Home
A two story Victorian house near the University of Chicago on Chicago's south side burned early today. Neighbors knew the Pratt siblings as recluses. Celesta Pratt, 62, died possibly trying to rescue her brother Richard Pratt, 70, who was bed confined on the second floor. Another sister escaped with firefighters and was rescued from the blaze.
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Chicago
University of Chicago
Iremen
Celesta Pratt
Richard
Fire claimed lives in a crowded house blaze on Chicago’s North Side
Jeanette, 60, woke to flames in a paper pile near her brother Richard’s room. Firemen rescued her and a heavy water filled antique vase used in a bid to fight the fire. Three people died on the second floor while Jeanette escaped unhurt. Local officials note a hot plate may have started the blaze. The Pratt family, once wealthy, faced losses from the 1929 crash. fire damage estimated at 5 000 dollars.
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Jeanette
Celesta
Richard
Chicago
Capitol Hotel
Victoria Hotel
Pratt
George
Jeannette
Wellington society notes and engagement announcements
Fifteen members of the Past Noble Grand Association of Lillywood Rebekah Lodge held a Christmas turkey dinner at the hall with gift exchanges and Mystery Sisters reveal. Engagement announced for Miss Mary Ann Hubbard to John Francis Smolko, marriage planned January in Cleveland. Various clubs hold meetings, beekeepers and literary society events scheduled, and local residents noted returning to work and hospital visits.
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Wellington
Noble Grand Association
Lillywood Rebekah Lodge
Miystery Sisters
Paul Dague
Wade Rogers
Robert Lewis
van Carmen
van Barber
Taylor Street
iEngagement
Howard Lehman
Herrick Avenue East
Mary Ann Hubbard
John Francis Smolko
John S. Smolko
Cleveland
Our Lady of Good Counsel Church
Wellington High School
Kent State University
Smolko
Benedictine High School
Windham
Smotko
Kent
Sorosis Club
C. V. Lashiey
Sara Curtice
South Main Street
Temple Chapter
CBS
Star Brothers
Mystery Sisters
Sara Binder
Wallace Bear
Lorain County Beekeepers’ Association
Vernon G. Stevens
East College Street
Oberlin
Literary Society
Robert Dkkason
Cecil Dickason
W. A
Bennett
Woman's Association
The
First Congregational Church
Wiliam Bennett
Lawrence W. Baker
Wiliam S. Bennett
Mirs
Sam Terry
Kelley Street
Lakeside Hospital
Wanda
South
Grove Campbell
U. S. Navy
Great Lakes
C Grove Campbell
Kes
Philip Casler
Welington
Wilhiem Campbell
Adams Street
Lorain County Agricultural Society Board
Hill
Seex
Fred N. Pitts
Pritfield
Theo Camp
LaGrange
C. L. Finl
Weston
Denver hunter fined for wandering with rifle in city
Claude W Burkhart was cited after police found him dressed in a red cap plaid shirt breeches and boots carrying a rifle through Denver streets He said he was waiting for his wife when the hunt urge struck He faces discharge of firearms within city limits violation in police court.
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Denver
Claude W. Burkhart
Alumni Back School Board In Twinsburg Controversy
Frederick Witt reported 98 former students signed a statement of confidence in the Twinsburg school board amid ongoing controversy. He said others wished to join but had not yet signed.
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Twinsburg
Frederick Witt
School Board Recall Demanded Over Powell Row
Real Estate Owners Association pushes for school board recall amid dispute with Superintendent Glen Powell after his resignation and staff walkout. A blast at Fellows' home at 3:52 am damaged the front and windows. detectives investigate. Two east-side homes damaged last August in suspected open warfare among policy operators.
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Real Estate Owners Association
Powell
Fellows
Central Police
East Side
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Herbert Thompson
Norwalk
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Boston
Mass
Melvin W. Hyde
Mt. Union College
Wellington First
Hollywood
Lovely, Sleadee
Yvonne DE Carlo
Universal- International Pictures
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J. Spang Baking CO
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Telechron Electric
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Peach Muiker
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Westminster
Harold Foster
Hal Foster
Prince Valiant
Elyria Chronicle-Telegram
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University of California
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