Sade to Governor Albany Delays Mercy Plea in NY Electrocution Case
Ruth Snyder and Henry Judd Gray face execution at Sing Sing next week after last-ditch clemency hearing with their attorneys and mothers present. Gov. Smith planned to announce his decision on a 30 day stay while alienists assess Snyder, with Gray accepting fate. historic precedent cited from Theodore Roosevelt on Martha Place case.
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Albany
U. P
Ruth Snyder
Henry Judd Gray
Sing Sing
Edgar F. Hazelton
Snyder
Gray
Sam‘uel Miller
Margaret Co. Gray
Josephine Brown
Muller
Smith
Explosion wrecks factory in Berlin with eleven dead
Firemen searched the ruins of a central Berlin sausage factory after a heavy explosion last night. Eleven people were believed killed with twenty seriously injured and several missing. The blast collapsed three upstairs bedrooms and two firemen were hurt during rescue efforts. Police recovered a man, his wife, and daughter. The building was torn from cellar to roof and many victims were hospitalized.
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Berlin
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Relief for Rheumatic Pain
An older advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless liniment that instantly relieves rheumatic pain and stiffness when rubbed into joints. It claims most cases avoid internal treatment and encourages readers to try a small trial bottle from any drug store for immediate relief from rheumatism, neuralgia, and backache.
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St. Jacobs
St. Jacobs Oi
Sealed bids sought for 1,00234 feet of fire hose in Sheffield
Sheffield Township Warren County seeks sealed bids by Friday January 43 1928 at 7 pm for 100234 feet of 24 inch double jacket fire hose suitable for use with a fire engine. Bids must meet U S Rubber Co Ulysses Grant specifications and ready delivery. Contracts may be rejected in whole or part. Signed by W J Wright W T Hart and H A Gibson December 20 1927. Communications to W Hart Sec Board of Supervisors.
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Sheffield
Warren County
U.S. Rubber Co
Ulysses Grant
W. J. Wright
W. T. Hart
H. A. Gibson
Sheffield Township
Heffield
W. Hart
Sec. Board of Supervisors
Kinzua Five to Meet Sheffield in Big Season Game
The Kinzua Five hosts Sheffield at the Community House Friday night at eight. Also notes a New Year party, church services, and local social items including watch parties, entertainments, and several residents' visits and trips. Rod La Rocque film Brave Heart to be shown Saturday.
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Kinzua
Shoa
Rod la Rocque
plan to mobilize labor with miners
Pittsburgh dispatch reports a meeting of International unions of the American Federation of Labor to back United Mine Workers in the bituminous coal service. Organizers from across the country plan to address Pennsylvania meetings, renewing efforts to unionize unorganized workers.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
United Mine Workers of America
American Federation of Labor
Umion
Woman 78 Struck by Train Engine in Pennsylvania
Mrs. John Derr of Farwell near Williamsport, age 78, was struck by a train engine while crossing tracks at Westport and thrown aside. A special train brought her to Lock Haven hospital, where she remained in a dangerous condition. The incident occurred as she attempted to board the car, with details from the U P report.
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Williamsport
U. P
John Derr
Farwell
Lockhaven
Westport
Watch Night Party Held at Tidioute
Tidioute news notes a watch night party hosted by Mrs L L Hunter at Main street home with bridge games from 8 30 pm to midnight. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Marshall Bucklin Mr and Mrs Walter Murphy and others from James town and surrounding areas. The piece also lists numerous personal updates and upcoming events in the community.
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Tidigute
L. L. Hunter
Lois
George Clinger
H. Smith
Lyle Briggs
Marshall Alf
J. A. Hunter
J. Johnson
Jamestown
Grand Valley News Briefs and Local Notices
Mr and Mrs Robly Peck welcomed a son Harper Fred born December 29. Ruth Sullivan returned from Duke Center for the holidays. School opened after a two week vacation amid mild mumps cases. Ralph Thompson and family visited the Thompsons at Christmas. Rev Pattison announced revival meetings starting Tuesday. Madeline Loomis visited friends in Youngsville last week. Mrs D L Hamm and daughter ended fragment.
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Grand Valley
Robly Peck
Harper Fred
Ruth Sullvan
Duke Center
Ralph Thompson
T. A. Thompson
Pattison
Madeline Loomis
Youngsville
D. L. Hamm
Batty fest and visits note community events
Last week residents attended a batty fest with Miss Kenneth Morris and others visiting Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Chapel. Guests included Mrs. Albert Young of Youngsville, Mr. Carl Wheelock, and Mr. Percy J. Lanning of North Warren. Music, games, and lunch followed.
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Kenneth” Morris
Arthur Chapel
Albert ‘Young
Youngeville
Carl Wheelock
Percy J. Lanning
North Warren
Bovee
Marshall Marrow
Rochester
N. Y
Ptt
W. Wood
Ongley
L. A.tubbs
Wood
Fire Routs 50 From Beds In Pittsburgh Blaze
A Pittsburgh fire at the Colonial Upholstery Co. top floors drove more than 50 residents from brick row houses in freezing weather. The four story building was ablaze on the upper floors, spreading to the third floor before crews could contain it. Police ordered evacuations to prevent suffocation as smoke filled the street and residents fled in night attire. Firemen faced icy water and heat as they battled the flames.
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Pittsburgh
Colonial
Fire Devours Ossining Hotel Believed 3 Died
A blaze at the Old Weskoras hotel on Albany Post road in Ossining early today likely killed three. Eight firemen were overcome. a waiter named Albert is presumed dead. Sheriff and Mrs. McKenna, registered from Connecticut, are reported missing. A man and woman were seen at a window engulfed in flames. The four story hotel had suffered three prior fires this year and is suspected incendiary.
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Ossining
Albany Post Road
Albert
McKenna
Connecticut
Eenneague
Excelsior Christmas program noted by spring Creek readers
The Excelsior school presented a Christmas entertainment at the Excelsior church to a large audience. Hazel Walters, eldest daughter of C L Walker, passes away at home, mourned by family and neighbors. Nearby residents and relatives from Erie, Buffalo, Ashtabula, Dorset and Delkirk joined in Christmas visits and funeral arrangements.
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Excelsior School
Excelsior Church
Norman Cordullo
Emma Belknap
Florence Anderson
C. L. Walker
Hazel
Milton Ongley
Dana Larimer
Hydetown
Garnet Walker
Erie
Gus Gahm
Buffalo
R. Knapp
Ashtabula
Ohio
Myron Kelly
Dorset Ohio
Hazel Walters
Vanguilder
Delkirk
Daugher Bertha
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