Pinchot presses reform code in pivotal election debate
Governor Pinchot urged rapid action on a reform election code to ensure honest elections in Pennsylvania. He warned the code's fate remains uncertain as committees hold it and supporters push for speedy consideration. He signaled possible amendments while emphasizing the need for a square deal for the voters.
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Spain Becomes Republic as Exiled King Flees
Spain returns to normal life under a republican government after Alfonso XIII departs by cruiser Prince Alfonso with plans to reach England. In Barcelona riots leave three dead and dozens injured while exiles pour back into Spain. Finance Minister Prieto confirms a $60 million credit from New York and European bankers. Queen Victoria and royal children depart Madrid for Paris en route to London as Exiled King Alfonso XIII sails to England amid widespread cheers for the republic. Avila and Saburdy plant workers resume operations at Medusa Cement, ending a four month idle period.
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Mining experts join probe of tunnel blast
Mining experts joined city county and state officials in a probe to determine the cause of a tunnel disaster that trapped 12 men. A coroner’s inquest was adjourned to April 21 to perfect reports. One firefighter, Captain E. O'Neill, was among the dead as smoke-filled tunnel passageways hindered rescue efforts. Four men were seriously injured. others suffered minor injuries. The incident prompted ongoing safety reviews and legislative actions in Harrisburg including Wheeler highway funding bills and related measures.
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Selling Drops Stock Prices Across Industrial Leaders
New York April 15 Renewers weakness in industrial leaders pushed many to new lows for the year. Morning dealings showed firm activity in Steel, Vanadium, Westinghouse Electric, Texas Gulf and Transamerica, all sliding to annual lows. Afternoon selling hit car maker shares with New York Central down nearly four points to a year’s low, along with Southern Railway, First Pennsylvania and Northern Pacific. Vanadium and Allied Chemical led losses in the industrial group, Vanadium plunging over six points after news of the company’s annual dividend omission. Pennsylvania rallied after maintaining its $4 annual dividend.
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Corry Delegates Travel to Kane District Meeting
Seven Corry Woman's Club members will join the Northwestern District of the State Federation of Pennsylvania Women at Kane for a full day spring meeting. Mrs. E. C. Barnes will present "Circuit Program Building" and William J Luther will preside. speakers include Arthur Gutterman and other state club leaders.
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B. C. Bates
E. C. Barnes
Corry Club
Northwestern Pennsylvania
James B. Luther
DuBois
Northwestern Disrit
Chub
Arthur Gutterman
Henge
Funeral attendees leave city for Titusville
Nelle Cummulalisy and Mrs. Winifred Reese, in the city for funeral services for Donald Morrell, departed last evening for their homes in Titusville.
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Salesman robbed of gems in Cleveland hotel
Jewelry salesman Susman was held up at a Cleveland hotel and robbed of about 28 000 dollars in gems by two bandits who gagged him and fled. Officers reported the incident as hotel officials debated how the robbers gained entry.
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Unemployment Relief Bills Move in State Assembly
In Harrisburg on April 15, the House moved two constitutional amendments authorizing emergency bond issues for road and building construction up to 100000.00 and allowing counties to issue bonds up to 10 percent of assessed value. The utility investigate committee prepared a preliminary report while a tax survey resolution passed to the Senate. Blair County reapportionment legislation was sent to the House committee for review.
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No Early Relief Seen For Oil Industry
Washington April 15 The voluntary committee on petroleum economics reports that the oil industry will feel the business downturn through April and May. They predict gasoline demand will fall about eight tenths of one percent over the next six months, compared with the same six months last year.
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Plane Crash Kills Indianapolis Man Pilot Near Death
A Curtiss-Robin monoplane departing Curtiss Airport New York crashed near Beacon New York injuring three men. A. Stein of Indianapolis died, R C Winslow also of Indianapolis was near death, and George Benton of Minneapolis was lightly hurt. The crash occurred after takeoff when a water line clogged and the plane struck a pine tree.
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Superior Court urged to name new utility tribunal
Legislation to remove Crow drive High in the present feube le Seugie commAssan tial absLDuses Qppulmement of a neve Goimmtalssion pu lle tate Superior court was being prepared today by several qnembits of the Pennsylvania general assem . Decision to seek this drastic no ton followed the report of the ate utilikty investigating committes which declared such areas we necessary in order to have an independent and unfettered agency completely divorced from politics. The report signed by Senator Sarnest, Dauphin Rial, Westmoreland, Perkinson, Winshington, and McChire, Delaware, also recommended that the public utility laws be revised to give the new comp pasaion greater powers. Two minority reports differed widely from the adopted majority recommendations. Senator James A. Norton declined to sign any reports. Senator Frank Baldwin did not participate due to illness. The report received majority approval by the Senate judiciary general committee.
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Dismissals Warned After Refusal to Aid Probe in Pittsburgh
Public Works Director Edward Lung warned that employees who refuse to testify in the fraud probe would be dismissed. Testimony showed inspectors declined to answer about a contractor gift and materials sourced for an inspector William Hoegel’s home. Evidence included lumber and paving materials hauled to Hoegel’s property.
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Public Works
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Hoegel
C. A. Cummings
Sandino Force Advances Toward Puerto Cabezas
Reports from Managua indicate Sandino forces pressing toward Puerto Cabezas as U.S. Marines and National Guard units brace for a possible confrontation. The Rochester cruiser will not reach the area before Friday night, with Assistant Secretary Payne arriving by air from Managua to assess the situation.
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Darrow Prepares Reissue For Evolution The Mystery Of Life
Clarence Darrow pursues a new Universal film The Mystery of Life advocating evolution. He again targets fundamentalism and hopes the picture will premiere in Dayton where his famous Scopes trial clash occurred with William Jennings Bryan.
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Five Best Radio Entertainments Listed Across Networks
NBC and CBS programming highlights include the WEAF and WABC networks presenting theater bits and Rambler segments. Listings note 6:30 time slots for WEAF and NBC activities, with NBC networks also featuring Hosteribea and joBe.
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