Downtown blaze in South Bend destroys Brandon Clothing and more
A major South Bend fire killed Capt. Camille Develeeschmour and injured three others, with property losses estimated at 3 250 000 after a six hour blaze starting at Brandon Clothing spread to nearby shops. Simultaneously a second fire damaged Standard Oil Co. offices nearby. Fire Chief Roy Knoblock suffered a broken arm. Fireman Charles Rupp and Anthony Tarfeerek were seriously injured.
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South Bend
Ind
Brandon
Standard Oil Co
Camille Develeeschmour
Roy Knoblock
Charles Rupp
Anthony Tarfeerek
Mrs Ire Meeks Improves After Hatchet Attack
Slight progress is reported for Mrs Ire Meeks who has been in Memorial hospital since last Tuesday after alleged hatchet assault by her husband. He remains in $10,000 bail on an assault with intent to kill charge. Niece Miss Hlamena Austin, 18, also injured, shows improvement. Both women remain hospitalized for some time per authorities.
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Ire Meeks
Memorial Hospital
Jaion
Governor Donahey Praises OSU Probe Findings
Governor Donahey announced satisfaction with the Ohio State University inquiry which found no evidence of communism at the university. The 25 page report, prepared after a commission review, notes some liquor use among students but says such offenses are declining and negligible relative to total enrollment.
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Columbus. O
Donahey
Ohio State University
OSVU
O. U. Board of Trustees
George W. Rightfire
Lawrence. Layborne
Springfield
Julius F. Stone
Wi $ Atkinson
Had
Columbus
Franklin School Fire Destroys Building in Cincinnati
A major blaze gutted most of the Franklin School in Cincinnati, damaging the basement origin, with the fire reaching the belfry and roof an hour after ignition. Estimated loss runs to about 160000, affecting 150 students and the private institution operated by the Franklin School Company.
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Cincinnati
Franklin School
Franklin School Company
EDITOR OF HUNGARIAN PAPER ADDRESSES FORUM ON FOREIGNERS
Joseph Reninyi editor of a Hungarian newspaper in Cleveland spoke at the Open Forum at the M E Church on Americans views of foreigners. He outlined three types of foreigners laborers skilled artisans and educated visitors urging assimilation and understanding of democracy across the immigrant groups.
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Joseph Reninyi
Cleveland
M. EH. Church
America
Mitchell to denounce Army heads in air power dispute
In Washington on February 1 William Mitchell plans to issue a statement denouncing military leaders after resigning from the Army. He has been in talks with Rep. Frank Reid about the message, which argues the resignation serves the nation by allowing continued push for adequate air power. Rep. Charles Outrey plans to introduce a bill placing Mitchell on the retired list with major general status and pay.
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Washington
William Mitchell
Ewan
Mitchell
Rep
Frank Reid
Illinois
Maing
Charles F. Outry
California
Curry
Farmers Week Attendance Dips at Ohio State
In Columbus on February 1 mild weather reduced turnout at Farmers Week opening at Ohio State University. Acting president George W. Rightmire welcomed about 4 198 men and 149 women, totaling 5 68 masters, down from last year’s 710 attendees. J Taber, master of the National Grange, spoke after.
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Columbus
Ohio State University
George W. Rightmire
J. Taber
National Grange
Rightmire
Banker Gets Six And A Half Years For Embezzlement
Pittsburgh February report: Judge T Henninger sentences John A Bell to six and a half years in county jail after he refused trial and was convicted of embezzlement and conspiracy tied to the Carnegie Trust Company collapse.
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Pittshurgh
Fen
T. Henninger
du Criminal Court
John A. Bell
Carnegie Trust Company
Former Kaiser Visited by His Son at Doorn
The former Crown Prince of Germany arrived at Oldenzaal border town in Holland to visit his father, the former Kaiser, at Doorn. The visit marks a notable royal meeting between generations amid postwar tensions and European diplomacy.
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Kaiser
London
Crown Prince
Germany
Oldenzall
Holland
Doorn
Attorney General Flayed In Report In Aluminum Case
Senator Walsh filed a report with the senate judiciary committee criticizing Attorney General Sargent for delays in the Aluminum Company of America case. The document questions trust status and cites lack of familiarity with prior actions by predecessor Harland F. Stone. A vote on the report was postponed to Thursday.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Aluminum Company of America
Mellon
Senate Judiciary
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Walsh
Sargent
Senate
Tion
Department of Justicced
Harland F. Stone
Martial law in Lexington during trial of negro slayer
Lexington Ky braces for martial law as national guardsmen flood the city ahead of Ed Tiairs a negro who pleads guilty to killing three people and attacking a woman in his family. Past massacre events loom over the current case with warnings of mob violence and deadly force.
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Lexington
Lueaington
Ed Tiairs
H. P. Toll
Will Locket
Harris
Clarence Bryant
Senate Debates Tax Cut Bill for Millionaire Class
Washington February 1 The senate opened debate on a $362,006,000 tax reduction bill the first major contest over surtax relief. Progressives opposed the 1 percent starting surtax at $10,000 with a 26 percent maximum at $10,000 while some Democrats said relief misses those earning between 26,000 and 100,000. Administration leaders plan to whip votes for a quick decision as No. 2 provisions move forward.
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Wasitington
Seuate
Senate Finance Committee
Bill to Oust Labor Board Hits Snag
The railroad arbitration bill to abolish the railroad labor board faced early opposition in the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee. Senators Bruce and Couzens argued the measure failed to adequately safeguard public interests. railroad employers and workers had supported the bill.
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Bill
Labor Board
Washington
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Railroad Labor Board
Bruce
Maryland
Couzens K
Michigan
Work Sin
Warren blaze damages Braden block at $106000
Fire at the Braden block in Warren's business district broke out near 7 o clock causing rapid spread and endangering six adjoining buildings. Firemen fought the flames but the loss to the Braden block and contents was estimated at $106000.
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Warren
Braden Blocks
Braden Block
City Council To Hear Smoke Report And Garbage Talk
City Council meets at seven in the connec chamber in city hall to hear Fire Chief Bates, the city Smoke Inspector, present a summary of his smoke investigations in Elyria. A new garbage contract is on the agenda for discussion.
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City Council
Connec! Chamber
Bates
Elyria
Ocean steamers in danger as storms lash Atlantic
A storm bent on the Atlantic holds several ships in peril. The Alkald and Dylward report distress about 1090 miles off Cape Stare with crews in need. Wesphalia stands by Alkaid while West Tiskip rushes to assist. Caledonia and Olympic captains send distress calls on their routes.
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New York
Atlantic
Alkald
Dylward
Hamburg
Anmonranner
Wesphalia
Alkaid
Cape Stare
Halifax
West Tiskip
Rotterdam
Newport News
Thiadelphia
Pupin Taette Rebum
Woat Phalia
Tramburg
Wailliam Gentnel
Caledonia
Lite Vesterday
Aimnerset
William Marshall
White Star
Olympic
New Farm Problem Solution Proposed at White House
Edwin W. Sims of Chicago and Michigan farm owner urged President Coolidge to back a two part plan. First build large grain warehouses at rail and water hubs like Chicago and Duluth, with smaller facilities in grain regions. Second establish federal grain standards with impartial inspection and testing.
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Washington
Coolidge
Edwin W. Sims
Chicago
Michigan
Sims
White House
McKinley, R
Inols
Dunluth
Battalo
Boston Fire Fatalities and Rescues Across City
Three dead, one injured, fifteen rescued in Boston fires over 24 hours. In Hyde Park a 66 year old woman Mary Chase and relatives Ifelen Chase 21 Wim H Chase 20 died. the son reentered to help. Patrolman Donovan rescued eight at Somerville dwelling. Mattapan two alarm blaze sent families to the street and injured a firefighter.
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Boston
Greater
Mary Chase
Ifelen
Wim. H
Hyde Park
Thomas A. Donovan
Somerville
Mattapan
Postponement of ARNG Disarmament Conference Sought
MUAY POSTPONE ARNG MEETING. Five nations including France Italy Japan Czecho Slovakia and Uruguay request delaying the preliminary disarmament conference scheduled for February 15. A new date to be set by May 15 if the league council agrees with the postponement. notification expected by Wednesday.
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Great Britain
Prince of Wales 1 Making Recovery From Injury
The Prince of Wales left York House for the first time since breaking his collar bone last week while hunting in Leicestershire. He visited his physician for treatment and appeared in excellent spirits and looking well, with only a slight mystery pelier noted.
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London
Prince of Wales
York House
Leicestershire
Tragic Home Scene In Boston Ward Mystery
Boston February 1. Charles Holland and sister Gladys died at Cambridge Hospital amid a Warderly dwelling mystery. The ell of Mr. and Mrs. William Richardson’s home housed the victims. a gas heater and steam rooms formed the scene. Neighbors report sudden illness and unconsciousness among residents and visitors.
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Boston
Charles Holland
Gladys
Canbridge Hospital
William
Richardson
George J. O'Neil
O'Nell
William Holland
Tima
Moody Froth
Kirby to Leave Jail as Grand Jury Weighs Alleged Jury Tampering
Josiah Kirby former head of The Cleveland Discount Company to leave jail briefly as US attorney A E Bernsteen readies a grand jury probe into alleged jury tampering in his mail fraud case. Judge Willitts keeps Kirby jailed until the grand jury hears evidence. Conviction on fourteen counts could bring up to seventy years. The case ties to the 1923 collapse of the Cleveland Discount Company.
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Cleveland
Josiah Kirby
Cleveland Discount Company
United States
A. E. Bernsteen
John M. Willitts
Kirby
Salvation Army Leader Evangeline Booth Resting Seaside
Evangeline Booth national commander of the Salvation Army, in New York, is resting at the seashore after a severe bout of appendicitis. Doctors ordered absolute rest and seclusion due to a turn that threatened a general nervous breakdown.
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New York
Evangeline Booth
Salvation Army
Tugs Reach Dock After Days Locked in Ice
The tug Helen N. tocked in Lake Michigan ice for days and was brought to the Muskegon dock early Wednesday. A second tug broke free from the ice and was towed in, marking a harrowing escape for the crews despite limited damage.
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Muskegon, Mich
Helen N
Lake Michiana
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