Five Die In New York Lum's Restaurant Fire
Fire at Lum's Chinese American restaurant on 50th Street and Lexington Avenue killed five, with fears more deaths as doctors treat over 30 burn and smoke injuries. The blaze trapped diners, many from Holy Name Society, ignited after a haberdashery below caught fire.
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Holy Name Society
Arline Benjamin
Harry M. Chu
John J. Cardella
Martin
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Cahoon Files Nomination Papers for 62d Term
Harwich Mass life long civic figure Emulous Cahoon, age 90, files nomination papers to seek his 62d term on the town hearing committee after turning 89. Cahoon has long served in local governance and is known for persistent public service.
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Harwich
Mass
Emulous Cahoon
Van Wert Sees Five Inches Of Snow Deepest Of Winter
Last night five inches of snow covered Van Wert County as ice lingered on roads. State and county crews worked from 3 a.m. to clear highways while buses slowed by slick conditions. The storm followed a record cold snap and icy conditions persisted despite light wind and limited drifting.
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Toll of Hotel Fire Increases Death Toll in Inquest
Coroner Raymond A. Taylor led an informal inquest as police and firemen searched the ice bound wreckage of the hotel. He tentatively identified seven burned bodies, including four children under seven. Five bodies were recovered after nightfall by volunteers under floodlights. Police predicted seven more deaths. Names include Romyn Feldman, 4. Robert Eller, 4. Florence Eller, 14 months. Charles Abramowitz, 6. Harry Ehrlich, 29. Mrs. Ruth Sherman, 28. Mildred Fischer, 22, all New York City residents.
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Walter A. Curtis
Romyn Feldman
Robert Eller
Florence Eller
Charles Abramowitz
Harry Ehrlich
Ruth Sherman
Mildred Fischer
New York City
Florence
Irene Eller
Caroline Sommer
Jerry Abramowitz
Charles
Armand Marko
Halperin
Benny Kellman
Louis Kellman
Meeting Called to Accept Charter for Van Wert
Stockholders of the Van Wert Building and Savings Company meet next Tuesday to accept the new federal charter. The re organized firm will become Van Wert Federal Savings and Loan Association. B C Conn states the reorganization moves toward the federal plan and a precise start date will be announced later. London. A south coast auction sale bought a picture for 15 dollars and sold it at Christies for 14 700 dollars identified as Franz Hals Two Fisher Boys.
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B. C. Conn
van Wert Federal Savings and Loan Association
London
Christie's
Franz Hals
Dividend Checks Begin For Bank Depositors In Fort Wayne
Distribution of 3 100 000 dollars in dividend checks to 25 000 depositors of the Old First National Bank and Tract Company began today in Fort Wayne Indiana.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
First National Bank & Tract Company
Social Security Bills To Be Debated By Ohio Assembly
The Ohio legislature plans to reconvene February 25 to tackle unemployment insurance and related social security measures. The Boyd bill sets eligibility rules and benefit limits, tying state rules to the federal act and the fate of the federal payroll tax.
Dollar Day extended as stocks linger at reduced prices
Dollar Day continues with remaining merchant stock offered at sale prices until supply runs out. Retail Merchants Bureau, via executive secretary E C Humphreys, notes many nearby residents were unable to attend in Van Wert and extend opportunities to non residents. The piece also outlines federal aid plans boosting old age pensions from 25 to 30 dollars monthly, with a 15 dollar cap and extra five percent for admin costs. A separate bill would expand pensions to dependent children under 16, funded by state and federal sources, with 2 tenths mill county levy retained for mothers pensions and about 2 million dollars already spent yearly.
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E. C. Humphreys
van Wert
Ohio
Blizzard threat fades as temps rise across Midwest
Brisk winds whip fresh snow in Iowa Minnesota as forecasts of rising temperatures ease blizzard fears. Mayors brace for rationing food and fuel while ski planes supply Cooper Advance Red Owl communities isolated by 40 foot drifts. Marcus Black Hills residents endure cold and scarcity. 27 children moved from Milwaukee area hospital home. Winds 12 to 20 mph, north plains hit 20 below. relief seen as Arctic air breaks up per forecaster Donnel.
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Cooper
Advance
Red Owl
South Dakota
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Black Hills
Milwaukee Children's Hospital
Mercury
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Farm Bureau Meeting Draws Crowd Despite Snow
A district farm bureau meeting at the YMCA today drew a large turnout as snow kept some attendees in their home counties. Perry L. Green of the Ohio Farm Bureau and H. L. Gartner, district field manager, spoke during morning and afternoon sessions led by local manager W. D. Brentlinger.
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Perry L. Green
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H. L. Gartner
Home Made Cannon Sparks Neighborhood Alarm
Two 15-year-old boys built a small home made cannon and fired at an automobile and a garage in Toledo. Neighbors complained, police quickly disarmed the device, and the boys’ parents settled damages financially.
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Republicans Sketch Rough Platform for Lincoln Speeches
United Press dispatch from Washington outlines a GOP preview of the 1932 platform as Lincoln Day observances sweep the nation. Hoover, Borah, Vandenberg, Knox, and others press a anti New Deal message while inviting Democratic defection. Hoover signals a full platform draft and asks Roosevelt to clarify budget, constitutional changes, and policy aims.
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Mich
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Troops surround bandits holding Ohio missionary
In Manchukuo forty two Japanese gendarmes and 30 Manchukuoan soldiers close in on bandits who kidnapped Rev. J Clarence Burns of Toledo Ohio from the Tunghua mission station Feb 5. Communication is hindered by rough terrain as contact efforts continue.
Roosevelt Name Filed For Illinois Primary Ballot
President Franklin D Roosevelt had his name filed for the Illinois April 14 primary ballot as a Democratic presidential preference. In Washington the Republican chairman Henry P Fletcher noted talk of a coalition cabinet if the New Deal is defeated later. In Columbus the Armbruster Lawrence road bond refunder act faced state supreme court challenge by former Attorney General Gilbert Bettman arguing it infringes county rights and benefits a few property owners.
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Cincinnati
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Hauptmann Irked by New Lawyer in Death Row Case
Trenton New Jersey February 13 Samuel Leibowitz a famed criminal lawyer may meet his new client Bruno Richard Hauptmann in the death house Hauptmann who was convicted of kidnapping and murder expressed that his new counsel must hear the truth Leibowitz may resign if Hauptmann refuses to speak plainly C Lloyd Fisher Hauptmanns lead counsel said no change in story Leibowitz would serve only if Hauptmann reveals the whole truth Mrs Hauptmann pressed for Leibowitz to represent the condemned man on recommendation of Washington investigator Robert Hicks Governor Hoffman approved the appointment Leibowitz expected to visit in coming days Hauptmanns reprieve expires Saturday and a new death sentence likely to be imposed within four to eight weeks under New Jersey law
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N. J
Samuel
Leibowitz
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Carpenter
Lindbergh
Hauptmann
C. Lloyd Fisher
New Jersey
Harold G. Hoffman
Foreign trees exchanged in seed shipments
Harrisburg Pennsylvania reports exchange of seeds from 20 native trees with Soviet Russia and Korea. The action aims to share forestry genetics and expand plant resources across nations amid ongoing scientific cooperation.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Russia
Korea
Norris Leads Drive to Curb Supreme Court Power
Washington February 13 1936 United Press reports a coalition of young senators led by George Norris Neb in pressing Congress to curb Supreme Court power to strike down acts. The drive centers on farm relief measures amid the Bankhead Jones bill and Pope proposed changes to require larger majorities and broaden government oversight. Norris asserts constitutional authority to limit court rulings while backers push for a 7 to 2 or stronger threshold to overturn acts and for popular input on constitutional changes.
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United Today
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Supreme Court
George W. Norris
Congress
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James P. Pope
Ida
Sherman Minton
Ind
Judiciary Committee
Lewis B. Schwellenbach
Wash
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High Tribunal
Henry F. Ashurs
Aris
William H. King
Utah
King
Norris
Weather Outlook Snow Tonight and Friday Morning
Snow is forecast tonight and likely continues into Friday morning. Temperatures will drop, bringing colder conditions tonight and Friday. Local readings show recent highs and lows around 13 degrees in the latest hour window.
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