One Dead Eight Injured In New Orleans Fire
A deadly blaze at a New Orleans waterfront destroyed part of the Charbonne wharf and spread to the Steamer Stantic, killing Joe Brar and injuring eight others. Cotton stored on the wharf exploded, with rescue efforts and dock workers among the burned. Four-year-old Roland Kreker suffered serious burns but is expected to recover.
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New Orleans
Mar
Charbonne
Stre
Andertson Crase R Company
Guickly
Stantic
Stantics
Joe Brar
Vic Fames
Bates
Samson
Roland Kreker
Charles Lund
James Shea
Wage Increase Stand Sparks Cleveland Unions
Economists and labor leaders report two Cleveland unions taking opposing paths over a wage raise. One union refused a jump from 1.50 to 1.55 per hour, fearing wider discontent, while another invoked a threatened strike. The Electricians and local iron workers faced renewed talks as employers offered a three year deal. unions moved to bypass the increase clause. Local matters paused votes to avoid delaying spring construction.
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Cleveland, CO
Cleveland
Jenna H. Fitzgerald
Electricians
Harry McLaughlin
Cleveland and Ohio Federations of Labor
Cir
Vetec
Sfa
City Council to Hear Salary Report Tonight
Council expected to review a Finance Committee report on salary changes for police and fire departments. Four new policeH officers and five new fire department staff were approved earlier, with both units expanding. Minor traffic ordinance tweaks may be discussed. otherwise agenda seen as routine.
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Finance
Clit
Fire and Police Committee
Police
Fire
Berlin Cabinet Considers Concessions to Halt Government Fall
March 3. Chancellor Mueller's cabinet indicates it will yield on unemployment insurance to avert an immediate government collapse. The cabinet may resign if Foreign Minister Curtius and Economics Minister Moldenhauer leave the ministry due to the Folks Partys opposition.
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Berlin
Hermann Mueller
Folks Party
Julius Curtius
Paul Moldenhauer
Tremendous Battle Impending at Tientsin in London Report
Chiang Kai-shek prepares vast Nationalist forces for a major clash aimed at capturing Tientsin. Peiping correspondent reports armored trains patrol the Tehchow corridor as forces mount for the anticipated battle.
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Tients
London
Chiang Kai-shek
Daily Telegraph
Peiping
Tientsin
Tehchow
Over 10 000 Arrested In Chicago Gang Drive
Chicago reports another weekend surge in the police war on gangs. Authorities say more than 10 000 persons have been arrested since the drive began, with jails crowded by suspects tied to gang life, night clubs, hangouts, and hoodlum dens. About 265 were brought before victims at a show up yesterday afternoon.
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Chicago
Xund
U S Wins First Step to Prosecute Liquor Buyers
The government secured a formal Supreme Court review of a lower court ruling that denied prosecuting Alfred E. Norvis, a New York banker, for conspiring with a Philadelphia liquor supplier to violate the Volstead Act, marking a crucial step in the conspiracy case.
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U.S
Washington
Supreme Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
Alfred E. Norvis
New York
Philadelphia Boothgeer
Demand for study of unemployed problem in Senate
Senator Wagner urged the administration to address unemployment noting a 15 percent decline in wages from October to February while debate on the tariff bill paused. He accused the administration of hiding facts from the public in a clouded effort to suppress the truth.
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Washington
Senate
Wagner
Nye proposal seeks wheat price decline probe in senate
A resolution from Senator Nye directs a senate inquiry into the wheat price decline and accuses grain traders of conspiring to defeat the federal farm board. The measure asks investigators to examine Nye's charges and the mechanics behind the drop.
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Washington
Nye
N. D
Federal Farm Board
Nyres
Cold Wave Envelops Ohio Amid Snow and Ice
A frigid weekend left Ohio covered in snow and ice as blizzard conditions battered roads and homes. Two men died from exposure in Youngstown while furnace and stove related fires added to the toll. Temperatures began to rise with a 12 degree low reported in Central Ohio.
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Columbus
Youngstown
Anderson
Ohio
Rise in Auto Sales Reported in Lorain County
February figures from the automobile bill of sale department show Lorain county sold 250 new passenger cars and 28 new trucks in the past month. The report notes a steady rise in auto sales over recent months, reflecting growing demand in the county.
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Lorain County
The
Clerk of Courts Office
No Change in Condition of Taft Reported
Washington reported no change in former President Taft's condition as he neared the anniversary of his 4 March 4 inauguration. Doctors said he remained in a weak state, slept poorly, and showed limited responsiveness while rallying briefly yesterday before relapsing into semi consciousness. No hope for recovery was given, with the end anticipated momentarily.
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Taft
Washington
Tait
Stamiiia
Asheville
N. C
Lehman Faces Charge After Court Appearance
Fred Lehman entered the county court house to address business when a deputy sheriff served him a secret indictment for failure to support his minor child. He pleaded not guilty before Pleas Judge A R Webber and was bound over for trial.
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Fred Lehman
Leaman
Webber
Harold Oids
Lorain
Rodberry
Grand Jarl
Water Tower Contract Set for Grafton Ohio
Columbus Ohio March 3 contract approved for a 25009 station steel water tower at the State Farm near Grafton in Loraine county. The project calls for an expenditure of 4458 dollars.
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Grafton
Columbus. O
State Farm
Lorain County
Bettman
No Damage To Fruit Trees From Recent Weather
Chronicle Telegram reports Amherst township grower H. W. Schmidthkon who oversees a large fruit operation. Inspection shows no harm to trees at his place, and the warm spell has not been long enough to cause damage.
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Chronicle-Telegram
H. W. Schmidtkons
Amherst Township
Teacher in district court over beating of Mary Gerhardinger
Mary Gerhardinger nine was allegedly beaten by her teacher Mrs. Maria Bradley twenty two at New Ob district School. Mary remains in bed under doctor's orders while her brother Francis eleven returns to class. Bradley faces a preliminary hearing in Justice S J George's court with defense counsel Charles Summers predicting no guilty plea.
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Birhal Paddie
Maria Bradley
Tuesder
Ignatius Gerharger
Francis
Bradler
J. George
Hat Reefy
Errrc Gerkerdinger
S. F. Basinger
Ree
Reefs
Francis Gerhardings
R. P. Vaughn
Mary
Gerhardingsers
Bradley
Tomorro
S.J. George
Masonic Temple
Justice Court
Charles KR. Summers
Oberlin
Lorain County
Summers
H E
Eostingec
Proposing Workhouse Custody for Liquor Law Violators
Prosecutor Dorn Waters outlined a plan to shift liquor law violators from county jails to the state workhouse or workhouses to serve fines. Under a new state tax, violators who choose jail time cannot exceed six months, potentially reducing fines collection but increasing county prison costs. Myers noted this would not affect those already jailed and would apply to future liquor law convictions only.
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Dorn Waters
Enor Jaw
Myr
Myers
Common Pleas
Io County
Hoover Completes First Year in Presidency
WashingtonMarch 2 Hoover completes first year in office with a record of new domestic and foreign projects. The year closes amid three major problems disarmament tariffs and prohibition that are center stage in politics and soon to affect campaigns and elections. Hoover faces a shifting Senate majority, business slack from the stock crash, and a watchful public as he pushes a far reaching program built on foundations intended to outlast his term. Political alignments shift, with Democrats and western Republicans forming a paper majority and some allies breaking with him. A business commission and pledges to continue major expenditure aim to stabilize the economy.
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Maroh
Hoover
Java
Rath
Bigfield
Congress
Senate
Borak
Dake
Brookhart
Iowa
Nre
North Dakota
Hoovers Fit After Strenuous White House Year
President Hoover shows no ill effects after a year in office, aided by regular exercise and a strong constitution. Dr. Foss T. Boone notes he is better toned now than at entry and maintains vigor despite long hours and constant Congress activity. Mrs. Hoover also stays healthy with outdoor activity and early 20th century leisure pursuits, including horseback riding and Girl Scout outings.
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Washington
Hoover
White House
Foss
T. Boone
Boone
Nevr Jahacks
Stone
T. S Supreme Court
Congress
Naval Neco
Ergland
Mr. Hayes
Dar
President Hoover Redefines White House Social Life
President Hoover reshapes White House customs in his first year, expanding receptions and social functions beyond tradition. He increases dining guest counts, separates House and Senate receiving times, and invites government departments, diplomats, and prominent professionals to form a political intellectual salon at the executive residence.
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Washington
Maron
Hoover
White House
Tom Rurvy
Sir Hoover
House
Senate
State
War
Navy
Justice
Army
Inter Agriculture
Comme
Ox Rau
Mother Ships to Patrol Lake Erie Smuggling
Cleveland March 5 A cordon of Mother Ships and small patrol craft will line Lake Eries center this spring to stop Canadian liquor before it enters Ohio. U S Customs chief Arthur P. Fenton says nine coast guard districts will unite to form a single front, with 13 foot cruisers and 34 new speed boats, radio links, and a two week readiness plan as ice breaks up. Captain Jonas Daler heads the coast guard unit from Buffalo overseeing Erie Ashtabula Fairport Conneaut Cleveland Lorain Marblehead Vermilion and Toledo stations.
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Cleveland
Erie
Ohio
Arthur P. Fenton
U. S
Coast Guards
Coast Guard
Lake Erie
Canada
Fenton
Ssitty
Great Lakes
Jona Daler
Coas Guard
BR. Rassmussen
secHons Il
Buffalo
Ashtabula
Fairport
Connecut
Lorain
Marblehead
Vermilion
Toledo
Night watchman kills bandit then dies in Toledo gunfight
William J. Malone, 40, a Standard Oil night watchman, shot two bandits last night, killing one and wounding the other before he was slain. A blood trail led from the offices to the curb. Police found a discarded sub machine gun muzzle toward the scene and believe a third assailant fled. Malone’s shot saved thousands in damage inside the offices.
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Toledo
William J. Malone
Standard Oil Company
Malore
Fied
Segur School
Standard
Marcus
Maiine
Do You Have Odd Jobs Planned Soon
A reader asks about any odd jobs available and notes unemployed individuals seek work. They suggest placing two small Want Ads in the Classified columns to reach those looking for employment.
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