England Named Mayor in Corry as Vacancy Remains Unfilled
Corry council named England as mayor, to serve the unexpired term after the death of Mayor Starr. The council did not fill the vacancy on the council, may discuss filling next meeting. England has long served in city government and will lead through January 1934.
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Corry Evening Journal
Gix
Begin
Gerry
Ben F. Starr
Centerville
Starr
C. L. Alexander
Dynkirtk
England
LGA
Slocvssi Uy
Resi-Dent
Corry
Las
Englund Serverl
Alexander
Bigland
City Cotnofian
Flannigan Named Head of Police Department
John D. Flannigan was sworn in as chief of police in Corry after unanimous city council approval led by Mayor Frank T. England. The longtime officer, former patrolman, succeeds the late John M. Ruppersburger, following the mayor’s first acts in office.
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John D. Flannigan
Lie City
Frank T. England
Flannigan
Cor~ Ry
Plannigan
England
Taglund
Williams
Mulderick
John M
Ben F. Starr
Ernest A. Williams
Seven Dead From Ritz Hotel Fire
Symnee Press reports in New York that seven people died and thirty four were injured in an explosion and fire in the sub cellar paint shop of the Ritz Tower on Park Avenue. Fire crews salvage the wreckage as officials assess damage estimated at two hundred thousand dollars and jewels valued at one hundred thousand were recovered.
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Symnee Press
New York
Ritz Tower
Park Avenue
Todal
Stamp Talk Delights Rotary Club Members
Merrill Doolittle of Bridgeport spoke at the Rotary Club luncheon on the History of Stamps. He traced stamps from early use, noted the Britain Guinea stamp as highly valuable, and shared a prized stamp collection with curious postmarks and a race cancellation specimen. About thirty members attended.
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Merrill Doolittle
Rotary Club
Bridgeport
Doolittle
Second Victim of Veterans Clash Buried at Arlington
A second victim of last week's bonus march clashes died today. Mere Carlson, 28, from Ostland California, succumbed to gunshot wounds in Arlington National Cemetery as mourners prepared for the interment of William J. Hushka, a Chicago veteran killed in the same confrontation. Soldiers from Fort Meyer planned a rifle salute at Hushka's funeral.
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United Press
Washington
Arlington National Cemetery
Mere Carlson
Ostland
Calif
William J. Hushka
Chicago
Hushka
Peacefu
Arlington
Fort Meyer
Bonus Army
Two youths held for attempted abduction in McKeesport
McKeesport Pa August 2 two Duquesne youths await hearing after allegedly trying to abduct Patrolman William Connelly who halted the car and nabbed the suspects after skidding away. The men identified as Wim Shaffer 22 and Rey Crawford 23.
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Unites Press
Mckeesport
Duquesne
William Connelly
Connelly
Joseph Hopkins
Hopkins Connelly
Wim. Shaffer
Rey Crawford
Veterans Hope To Establish Maryland Camp
Washington reports Commander Waters of the bonus expeditionary force believes Governor Ritchie will drop objections to a Maryland camp after further study. In Johnstown, illness and sanitation concerns prompt a health sweep as 68,000 residents and 5,000 dorm users face food shortages and aid from donors amid reports of hijacked food shipments by communists.
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Washington
Walter W. Waters
Bonus Expeditionary Force
Albert @. Ritchie
Maryland
Pennsylvania Health Department
Eddie McCloskey
Johnstown
Waite
Detroit
Reynolds Kin May Force Probe Into Death
R K Reynolds Jr brother of Zachary Smith Reynolds arrives in Miami by Pan American flight to join an inquiry into the July 6 death at the Winston-Salem estate. He learned of the tragedy while at sea aboard a freighter yacht and heads home from African waters. Libby Holman Reynolds, once a Broadway torch singer, is linked to the affair as the coroner's jury noted possible involvement.
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Fis
R. K. Reynolds, Jr
Zachary Smith Reynolds
Reynolds
Winston-Salem
N. C
Miami
Pan-American Airways
Ils
Aiteton
Toetsteeho Gs
Libby Holman Reynolds
New Charges Against Ainey to Be Probed in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on August 2 the state Senate moves to investigate alleged misconduct by W D B Ainey chair of the Pennsylvania Public Service Commission. Ainey may resign or face dismissal as investigators proceed, with Attorney General Schnader asked to prosecute the charges. The seven Senators conducting the inquiry were empowered to report to a potential special session after adjournment.
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United Press
Harrisburg
W. D. B. Ainey
Pennsylvania Public Service Commission
State Senate
Rainey
Alney
Ainey
Armett
Senate
Pinchot
W. D. B. Amey
Sen. Rial
Westmoreland
Storm Lash Cincinnati Area Causes Heavy Flood Damage
A six hour downpour drenched southeastern Ohio and parts of Kentucky, flooding towns and decimating power lines. In Jessamine County a flooded stream reportedly swept away a house, killing six people including Mrs. Eddie Bryant and her children. Lexington reported near a million dollars in damage and three feet of water in main streets. A lightning strike toppled stones at Covington federal building, stunning a postman.
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United Press
Lexington
Jessamine County
Eddie Bryant
Jesse
Willard
Mary Ison
Geneva
Herschel
Cincinnati
Ohio
Kentucky
Covington
Federal
William Eifert
Counties to share in relief distribution
Harrisburg report notes a $12,000,000 relief appropriation includes amendments by Rep. Albert Stewart to let county court commissioners allocate funds for work relief and designate highways for improvement in cooperation with the state highway department. Counties would select workers from relief-organizations lists to be paid from the fund.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Talbot
House
Senate
Turn
Albert Stewart
Clearfelit
Pulhot
Delaware
Severs
State Highway Department
Stewart
Stite Highway Department
Pennsylvania Legislature Receives Luxury Tax Proposals
Harrisburg Aug 2 The Pennsylvania legislature considered sales taxes on cosmetics and soft drinks to fund unemployment relief. Rep Hermannsen Luzerne sponsored companion bills to a cigarette tax bill as Ways and Means expects action on revenue plans Wednesday. The plan projects about 11.5 million in revenue with relief funds totaling 12 million from Talbot appropriation. Critics urge deeper department cuts and question economy program effectiveness.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Hermannsen
Luzerne
House
Ways and Means
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Ep. Peeler
Ind
Rep
Patterson
Beaver
Pinchot Heads to Washington to Push Relief Aid
Governor Gifford Pinchot left Harrisburg for Washington to consult Reconstruction Finance Corporation officials about the $45,000,000 federal relief aid sought for Pennsylvania. He aims to avoid delays and will report what Pennsylvania has done and what remains needed to expedite action on the state's application.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Giffory Pinchot
Washington
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Pennsylvania
Iam
Pinchot
Veteran buried at Arlington honors fallen bonus force
The bonus expeditionary force buried its first dead today in Arlington National Cemetery. William J. Hushka of Chicago was shot in a Thursday afternoon battle with police and laid to rest with the Lae salute by the United States Army.
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Wss
Washington
United States Army
William J. Hushka
Chicago
Arlington National Cemetery
Governor Ely warns radicals after protests filed in Boston
In Boston on August 2 Governor Joseph Ely met with two Communist party representatives amid stormy talks. The group complained police denied them the right to speak and threatened revolution. Ely said he had no control over police and urged court recourse if grievances persisted.
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Massachusetts
Communist Party
Boston
Joseph Bly
Samuel Bramhall
Ely
Bramhall
Bramball
Oil Strike At Union Plant Sparks Local Interest
Union City residents report a small oil discovery at Charles Hastman’s South Main street plant while drilling a water well near 87 feet depth. About two barrels siphoned. a promising oil sand is noted. Hastman plans to continue drilling as local interest grows following prior gas vein findings.
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Union City
Charles Hastman
South Main Street
Hastman
Chaco Dispute Sparks Major Regional Conflict
Neutral representatives urged Western Hemisphere nations to join in a collective effort to mediate Bolivia Paraguay. Francis White announced the move, calling on all American republics to empower their Washington diplomats for peace. The Bolivian Paraguay conflict looms as troops mobilize and talks continue under League of Nations arbitration efforts.
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United Press
Washington
Jin
Bolivia
Paraguay
Francis White
Asungion
Wadeta
National Military Academy
Aulbovi
Wenern Mabilizawnn
Shea
Willy
Grau Chaco
Maymay Uhur Bray
Phe Ecat
Gion
Guggaria
Thay
Military Ataieny
Cadeta
Lac Chaco
Republic
Uulletin
Chaco
Foreign Office
League of Nations
Guggiari
Smith kin held in killing
New York August 2 Deputy Sheriff Vincent Glyzin nephew of former Gov Alfred E Smith was arrested on a horione charge after killing Walter Edward Webel Jr 22 while attempting to serve a contempt of court warrant Webel allegedly failed to pay 10 4 a week for child and former wife support Glyzin said Webel struck him prompting a pursuit and three shots with Webel dying from a head wound Glyzin was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead
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All Uince
New York
Vincent Glyzin
Alfred E. Smith
Horione
Brooklyn
Glynn
Walter Edward Webel, Jr
Webel
Glyn
Webel Bheo Fied
Today’s Five Best Radio Entertainments
Radio listings show the CBS NBC and WEAF networks with segments including Edwards and Edwards, Anderson & Crumit, Wynn and Hand, Fast Freight, and a symphony orchestra scheduled across the day. Programs air on WAEE WAEC and WEAR, detailing multiple hour slots and network affiliations.
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CBS
Edwards
NBC
Sanderson & Crumit
Wynn
Hand
Symphony Orchestra
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