Hoover to urge relief tariff revision in special session
Washington April 2 United Press reports President Hoover will send a brief state message to Congress for the upcoming special session, focusing on relief measures and tariff revision. He may also address immigration census and reapportionment, with actions postponed or repealed quotas and a plan to reorganize the 1980 census machinery affecting about 100,000 workers.
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Washington
Hoover
Congress
White House
House
Senate
Capitol Hill
Lie House
Clifton Howard Addresses Rotary Club on Service Duty
Clifton Howard president of the Kiwanis Club spoke at the Rotary Club noon luncheon at the Hotel Corry to urge cooperation on community projects. He noted the death of Col Clyde D Wilcox and welcomed guests including Dr Crawford from State Teachers College at Edinboro and Franklin Babbitt.
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Kiwanis Club
Clifton Howard
Roe]tury Club
Hotel Corry
Howard
Clyde D. Wilcox
Dr. Crawford
State Teachers’ College
Fdinboro
Glenn Mead
Rotary International of
Philadelphia
Franklin Babbitt
Newark Gun Rampage Ends in Two Deaths
In Newark New Jersey on April 2 two white men were killed and two injured when a man identified as James Bell a crazed Black man named Willidin Bell armed with a shotgun and revolver ran amuck in a residential area. Patrolman Thomas Hackett was wounded in the arm and leg as he confronted Bell. Hackett then shot Bell at close range, killing him. Bell did not survive.
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N. J
Willidin Bell
Bell
Hiner
James Bell
W. Rumsberg
Thomas Hackett
Hackett
Proclamation on Col. Blyde D. Wilcox Death
Corry residents honor Colonel Blyde D. Wilcox who served the city through numerous civic projects. The proclamation, signed by Mayor Olin W. Bracken, praises his lifelong efforts to improve local enterprises and community welfare.
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Blyde D. Wilcox
Vivie
Corry
Olin W. Bracken
Easter Monday Ball-Concert Delighted Local Crowd
The 39th Easter Monday Ball and concert, sponsored by Corry Branch No 5, Ladies of the Catholic Benevolent Association, drew a large audience. Miss Florence Lynch led the program with a pleasing concert prior to dancing, opening with The Tin Soldiers performed by a quartet and others.
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Corry
Ladies of the Catholic Benevolent Association
Armory
Florence Lynch
Missea Mary Smith
Elizabeth Roach
Winifred Gauteher
Marie Lucy
Florencé Bachomner
Winifred Laird
Miss Marie
Inquest Opens Into Dry Raid Killing at Aurora
Geneva reports the first public inquiry into the dry raid killing of Mrs. Lillian D. King by Deputy Sheriff Roy Smith. The inquest starts in Geneva under Coroner Herman Voorke to determine if charges should be filed. The case involves the King family and the couple’s 12-year-old son as witnesses amid political tensions over wet and dry policies.
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Geneva
Lillian D. King
Roy Smith
Aurora
Smith
de King
Hushand
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
Lillian de King
Aurore
Webb
California
Parsons
Mesabre
Tha Jonos
Prohibition Laws Spark Debates Across States
United Press reports a flurry of Prohibition activity from Wisconsin voters considering a repeal of enforcement act to New York officials examining Rep Morgan’s alleged liquor import plot. Trials loom for Rep Michaelson of Chicago with three charges, a Stuyvesant Wish yacht search over liquor, and Senate talk of heavier penalties for habitual violators.
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United Press
Wisconsin
U.S
Tuttle
New York
Representative Morgan
Ohio
Port Nquor
Rep. Michaelson
Chicago
Stuyvesant Wish
Coast Guarda
Jones
United Presa
Appropriation Measures Rapidly Advancing in Harrisburg
Harrisburg April 2. Two new cases on their way to final signature as Gov. Fisher pursues quick action. Legislature pushes bills through with large votes and swift passage toward adjournment on April 18. Appropriation measures totaling over 5 million seek rapid second and third readings amid ongoing code debates.
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House
United Press
Harrisburg
Gov. Fisher
Pennsylvania
Senator Baldwin
Benator Mansfield
Department of Public
Kirknride
Gasoline tax boost scored by PMLF head
Harrisburg, April 2. S Renard Gable, president of the Pennsylvania Motor Federation, denounced a proposed one cent increase in the gas tax as a toll on motorists. He argued Pennsylvania should drop toll-like road costs and keep fuel prices free from added charges, comparing past tolls to today’s gas station collection.
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Pose
S. Renard Gable
Pennsylvania Motor Tederation
Jhiead
Three Uruguayan Aviators Escape Fire in Bogota Flight
Three Uruguayan aviators who began from Montevideo March 17 to fly in 16 stages to New York arrived in Bogota after escaping a burning plane. The Arme, a 450 horsepower craft with a Lorraine engine, burned after landing. Lieut. Col. Cesario Berlang and Major Roget Otero were unhurt aside from minor burns, while mechanic Dagoberto Moll was badly burned and rushed to hospital in critical condition.
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United Press
Bogota
Colombia
Montevideo
New York
Guayaquil
Eenador
Mornig
Arme
Syistars
Cesario Berlang
Roget. Otero
Dagoberto Moll
Pennsylvania House approves four cent gas tax proposal
Harrisburg April 2 The House passed the administration’s four cent gasoline tax bill and sent it to the Senate after a brief debate. Sponsor Philip Sterling of Philadelphia defended the measure noting its need to fund the expanded highway program for the next biennium and urged adoption of the four cent rate to meet highway revenue demands.
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Harrisburg
House
Senate
Philip Sterling
Philadelphia
Way and Means
Sterling
Maple Syrup Season Falls Short Of Expectations
Prospects for a strong maple syrup season collapsed due to warm spells in March. The 1929 season, nearing close, will be one of the shortest in history with sap runs and extra quality limited. John Wiggers, in charge of shipments to New England plants, notes shipments will drop well below 1928 levels and prices are expected to rise.
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John Wiggets
New England
Wiggers
Embezzler Is Under Arrest in Pittsburgh Case
Philadelphia April 2. U S District Attorney Joseph A Richardson described a rotten mess of racketeering and gambling as three Pittsburgh men nicknamed Mickey and Gussie Meyers and Martin Grady face racketeering convictions. Bail set at 10000 for the Meyers brothers and 15000 for Grady as they are under police protection.
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United Press
Philadelphia
U. S
Joseph A. Richardson
Pittsburgh
U. Si Cmenit Court of Appeals
Hie Hall
Mickey
Gusslé
Sau Meyers
Martin Grady
Strip Distriet
Plane search continues for trans Pacific Southern Cross
Sydney police at Sydney New South Wales report ongoing search for the trans Pacific monoplane Southern Cross. No word has been received about the flyer since Sunday afternoon when the craft was to make a forced landing.
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United Press
Sydney
S. W
Alrs
Southern Cros
Op Loco
City Council Holds Regular Meeting Last Evening
City Council met in regular session at the municipal building with all members present led by Mayor Olin W. Bencken. Topics included routine bills, March finances, a sidewall use petition for Brown Block repairs, Holden property discussions, sidewalk construction advertising, and sidewalk hazard complaints prompting continued investigation and action.
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Olin W. Bencken
Frank Jones
North Center Street
Henry Bachomer
Maple Avenue
Holden
Bachomer
Polyvention
East South Street
Colincil
Starr
Odd Fellows At Columbus Have New Home
Columbus Lodge I O O F installed new officers at their newly acquired home last evening. Verne Smith became noble grand with Mrs Cartier as vice grand and Frank Holter led the installation. A supper followed as members of the Columbus Three Linkers reported an enjoyable gathering.
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Columbus Lodge
Frank Holter
D. D.G.M
Lottsville
Verne Smith
Cartier
Rebel Fliers Clash as Mexican Civil War Battles Rage
Reports from Nogales and the Pacific coast frontier describe rebel air attacks near Naco and Nasal Mexico, with multiple casualties. Federal forces claim key victories at Timines and Quelite, capturing rebels and seizing the coast base, while prisoners include Cristeros. In the US, a congressman faces a preliminary examination after customs officers seize no liquor in a Panama-bound shipment.
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Agaph
Nace
Soap
Mexico
Amerieda
Neco
Arizona
United States Post Office
Wester Union
American Express
Amer- Wah
GF Fine
Mexico Ofty
Amer
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Ghihuabwa
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Pacific
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Five Best Radio Entainments and Concert Highlights
Radio listings detail today’s prime programs across WEAP NBC and WABC GBS networks. Belvard Werrenrath tenor, Paul Whiteman orchestra, Pan-American Union concert in Washington DC, vaudeville hour, and a formal dinner honoring Hon. William Redfield with speakers James J Walker and Parkes Cade among others.
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Belvard Werrenrath
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Paul Whiteman
Orchasetre
GBS
Pan-American Union
Washington, D. C
NBC
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