Withdrawal signals end of strike leadership in Passaic mill dispute
Passaic New Jersey April reports a proposed leadership withdrawal by Albert Weisbord as textile mill strike enters its thirteenth week. The United Front committee signals a shift to the American Federation of Labor to organize mill workers and open negotiations, with attorney Tenny Want hired to represent strikers. Governor Moore and other labor leaders weigh mediation and the effect on wage talks.
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United Press
United Pront Committee
Weiford
Tenny Want
New York
Moore
Ter Menry
Th Willers
Noweres State Federation of Labor
Gneral Frederick W. Glikerson
Ay Hild W. Spencer
Patersin Hillans
United
Gover Fir Moore
May Party Plans Set by Women Helpers
Elaborate plans for the annual May party organized by the Ladies in charge at the State Armory. The event, Monday evening in May, will be under the auspices of the Women’s Benevolent Association of the Maccabees. A concert precedes the dance with the May Pole winding and other entertainments. Roy Larney’s orchestra will provide music with help from out of town musicians. Dancing runs from 1 until 1. Mrs Mayme Mitchell is chairwoman, Mrs Chris Stewart decorates, and Mr Kinley Daye handles the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Armory
Womans Henevotent Association of the Maccabees
Roy Larney
Five Best Radio Features Highlighted in This Guide
A compact rundown lists stations and times for notable radio features. Gilbert and Sullivan’s Gondoliers performance at Schenectady, WGN Chicago and WOR Newark are noted, with staff names and frequencies. The guide emphasizes program variety across multiple markets and meters.
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Hostern
WEY
Schenectady
M. Easter
Kithoumy Quay
WOR
WLS
Chicago
WLS Music Pestivaly
Prohibition enforcement promised by July first
In early 20th century notes from western Pennsylvania the article reports that Baird and leaders promise strict enforcement by July first. It cites speeches about a national push and the focus on enforcing dry laws as the Penspévivania region moves toward summer. The text is fragmentary but indicates organized pro prohibition measures and public expectations.
Leslie Supports Mellon Group Amid Senate Fight
Pittsburg April 21 Leslie announces support for the Mellon group as a candidate slate. The veteran politician backs Wharton Pepper ally and Senator Leslie signals a potential gubernatorial bid while praising Mellon’s integrity and national and international stature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Pittsburgh
Max G Leslie
Mellon Jvfny
Consillatess Autalies
Teielleman
Harry Baker
eMairsan
Beilui
Murbery
Joseph R. Griesi
Ae Wetton
John Si Visher
Indiana
Mellon
Peslie
Secretary of the Treasury
Audra
Miners Back Beidleman in Pennsylvania Race
Miners backing Beidleman amid UMW endorsements for gubernatorial bid and U S Senate contest. Tension grows with Pinchot camp in Republican primary battles as miners rally for Beidleman and Beidleman aligns with Beidleman faction.
Spanish Aviators Arrive at Rangoon in Night Flight
Spanish aviators Captain Lor Higa and Gailares landed at Rangoon on April 2 after departing Madrid via a route that included Alan and Caleytt. The journey faced threatening conditions over the Bay of Bengal but started at 7:40 am from Hslentty despite unlavie able clemence.
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United Press
Rangoon
Lor
Higa
Gailares
Madrid
Tabio
Alan
Iin
Tay
Bengal
Hslentty
Clemente
Ager
Pinchot cites "dry statistics" on law enforcement in Pennsylvania
Governor Pinchot argues in letters that Prohibition enforcement has proven effective in Pennsylvania. He cites three years of police activity from 1925 to 1928 showing totals of arrests, seizures of liquor, moonshine stills, and whiskey operations, claiming enforcement strength and public safety gains.
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United Press
Marrismirg
Pennsylvania
Pinchot Tofay
R. W Means
Sete Juilickars
Vammiere
United States
Front Penrsyl
Tudor
Bolte
Itr
Briand Seeks Confirmation of French Debt Settlement
Paris reports Premier Briand told the Senate foreign affairs committee that an accord to settle France’s 200 million dollar debt to the United States has been reached. He cited Treasury Secretary Mellon and French Ambassador Herrero as endorsing ratification before Congress.
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Prench
Paris
Bela Tn Day
Senate Committee On Foreign Affairs
United States
Lie
Treasury
Sandrow Wo Mellon
Henri Herenzer
Washington
Phinekee
Clymer Woman Badly Burned
Clymer on Monday morning Mrs. Guy Bennink suffered severe burns while removing a boiler from a stove. Steam blinded and burned her arms and body. she was taken to Dr. Guster’s office where injuries were dressed. Her condition was described as painful but not life threatening.
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Clyner
Guy Bennink
Guster
Tie
Hennink
Gpasies
Meadeville Train Loot Report Leaves Mystery Unsolved
Police pursue a $1200 train robbery near Meadville after a bag containing cash vanished from a baggage car as the train halted at Mendile. Initial reports claimed passengers were robbed of about $400. Investigations focus on identifying the thief and locating the missing package.
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Bessemer
Fie Vestiganlnje
Sie Bessemer Carlron
Mendile
Mie
Aeeng
Bherke
Haggavenmster Belden
Helden
Janes
Change to daylight saving time affects big cities Monday
The article notes a broad shift to daylight saving time next Monday affecting major cities including New York City. It mentions schedules, business adjustments, and the printer telegraph machine changing opening times to seven o'clock, replacing the 9:00 or previous hour, with regional markets and daily routines adapting accordingly.
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New York City
Corry
Journal
Starke
New York
Wreck on Chicago Elevated Train Strikes Deaths and Injuries
An April 21 Chicago wreck on the elevated system left passengers injured and at least ten dead. Crowded express trains collided with a local, shattering glass and hurling riders to the floor as brake failure allegedly prevented deceleration before the rear car collided with the station train.
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United Press
Chicago
Chi
Astop
Dempsey to Defend Title in Next Championship Bout
Tex Rickard announced Jack Dempsey signed his contract for a championship bout in the coming months. Details and the exact date were not released. The defense will take place under Rickard’s management in Port Worth, Texas.
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Unitea Press
Port Worth
Texas
Jack Dempsey
Tex Rickard
Rickard
Wireless transmission of picturegrams latest
A New York report dated April 21 describes the first successful wireless picturegram transmission. General J Harbord, president of the Radin Corporation of America, announces the achievement as a pioneering feat in long distance message transmission using the new apparatus.
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United Press
New York
Atlantic
Alr
J. Harbord
Radin Corporation of America
Child Health Day Program Set At City High School
A community Child Health Day program is planned at the city high school with Dr Mary Riggs Noble, head of PreSchool Division at the State Health Department, speaking on child health. The event, hosted by local PTA units, will feature Miss Connell and Miss Murray describing work with children and involving health activities for the lower grades.
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Mary R. Noble
Harrisburg
Milton Spesie
Department of the American
Mary Riggs Noble
Eliet
State Department of Health
Tarrishuet
Jiiar High School
Tr Nehiles
Ques Boris
Ty Hey
Antoni Lion
T ‘Oil Madertol
Otheu
Miss Connell
Miss Murray
Aluie
Scivnls
Bairds case explained raises questions of conflicts
Washington April 2 The Treasury Department explained that a prohibition administrator in Western Pennsylvania may hold a government post while earning 30 000 a year from prohibition work and 12 000 annually from a railroad, provided the roles do not interfere with government duties. Some officials doubt the precedent is advisable. Assistant Secretary Arndt noted other cases include a retired officer receiving 700 annually as a railroad receiver.
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United Press
Washington
Jong
Treasury
Tolay F. Baird
Western Pennsslvania
Gary
Bessemer and
Lake Erie
Carnegie Institute Head's Apology Not Accepted
In Pittsburgh Pa the Carnegie Institute of Technology faces student anger after Col Samuel Churchrefuses the apology offered following his Washington testimony. The student council, led by Liv E Yoder, calls for Pharel to appear and withdraws support as it questions the sincerity of his statements and the impact on future students.
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Thitsburgh
Pamugie Institute of Tech
Samuel Hi. Shureh
Senate
Norniy Sai
Church
Chilneil
Pharel
Washington
Carnegie
Ip Finske
Apeni
Aveelty
Tnis
Aohe
Liv E. Yoder
Student Council
Anjoy
Junior Class Parade Delights Town With Theatriacal Float Show
The junior class staged a parade through the mall streets featuring ringling acts, acrobats, clockwork pages, and a forthcoming high school auditorium show. Performers including fairies and equestriennes drew attention as the procession rolled through the business district, ending in a celebrated class event ahead of Friday and Saturday performances.
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Ringling Brothers
Barjum
Bailey
Hagenhaen
Wallace
Haber Sirens
Justin
High Schuol
Cys
Fair -Equestriennes
Aife
Complaints About Panhandlers Rise In City
Citizens report growing panhandling in the city with incidents of being stopped by two men en route from home in the business district. Offenders increasingly bold, with refusals of assistance and offensive remarks. Police urge anyone with information to call authorities about these errant cases and seek patrols.
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Panhanners
Anyo
Gah
Amis Williams
Akpon
Dry and Wet Clash Over Prohibition Policy In House Debate
Washington reports a heated clash between dry and wet factions on prohibition policy as committee members spar over reminders, adjournment, and the Volstead Act. Witnesses including Sen Jim Reet and farm representatives from the National Grange push for stronger enforcement and express concerns about labor and farming interests amid political maneuvering.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
Hearnes
Aitenides
Hilthwish
Julien Padma
Oliver W. Stewart
Chicago
Fying Supadron Powadla Hon
Indiana
S. L. Strivings
Fastile
N.Y
New York
Strivings
L Ll
Codman
Firho
National Grange
Atrons of Hastindry
Kiwanis Delegation to Northwestern Pennsylvania Conference
Orry will send about ten Kiwanis members from Corry to the conference of presix dems trustees and secretaries of sixteen Kiwanis clubs in northwestern Pennsylvania. Attendees include RW Brown, Dy N Gillette, Shoop, Charles Mauss, Charles Sélis, James Condra, and I. Warren DeRosay. Representing clubs include Titusville, Warren, Meadville, Erie, Grove City, Franklin, Clarion, St. Marys, Reynoldsville and others. The meeting, chaired by Lieut. Gavnet De Mefllan of Meadville, will be at Christ Episcopal parish house. J WW Masterson travels to Harrisburg for remarriage plans.
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Erie
Duar
Punseswsawney
Grove City
Franklin
Clarion
Wheockville
Ridgwor
St. Macys
Reynoldsville
Gavnet de Mefilean
Meadville
Christ Episcopal Church
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Baird
Penspévivania
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West
Leslie
Mellon Group
Allegheny County
Mellon State —Lands
Secretary of Treasury
Beidleman
Pinchot
Pao
Hirst
Briand
Clymer
Dempsey
Dry Administrator Department
Carnegie Tech
Oil City
Northwest District
J. WW. Masterson
Tase
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