Pinchot praises Legion peace law at state convention
Governor Gifford Pinchot lauds the American Legion push for a national peace law to remove private profits from war. He cites profits of Duponts Mellons Morgans Bethlehem Steel and coal companies, urging conscription of capital and warning of war profits during World War I. The Legion is expected to denounce Hitler and back old age pensions and unemployment insurance.
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Pres Erie
American Legion
Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
State Légion
Vention
Duponts
Mellons
Morgans
Bethlehem Steel Company
Briey
Dombasle
Prencn
Senate
Legion
Adolf Hitler
Ofl Sge
Lone Burglar Surprised by Patrolman in Sault Street
Police report a lone burglar entered the Franz Furniture store on First Avenue around 1:30 AM and escaped through the front door as Patrolman McEvoy approached from the rear. Other nearby businesses were primed but no entry gained, and no clear suspect description or items stolen were found. Chief Burlingame continues the investigation for clues to identify the intruder.
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J. L. Spiesman
George Stockton
McEvoy
Ube Tmene
Beliaf
Tot
Chispuzio
Spring Street
Franz
Spiesman
Stockton
Burlingame
Nhone
Corry Woman Honored at Erie Republican Luncheon
Mrs. Frank S. Austin of Corry, vice chairman of the Republican county committee, was honored as a guest at a Kahkwa Club luncheon in Erie. General Edward Martin and Mrs. Worthington Scranton spoke, praising her abilities and urging support for Erie county Republicans. About forty attendees, including prominent men and women, attended.
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Frank S. Austin
Corry
Emmity Committee
August Brown
Fleming
Erie
Edward Martin
Worthington Scranton
Austin
Erie County
Argeing
Creighton
Tiege
Score Hurt In Chicago Riots
United Press reports a riot by sympathizers of striking bus drivers in Chicago. About a score of people were injured as 30 police squads fought a crowd of about 9 000, arresting leaders of a small faction that hurled bricks and vegetables at several buses. One detained man was a motorman from the elevated lines, linked to the strike from the American Federation of Labor. Handbills had circulated urging operators to join a citywide walkout.
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United Press
Chicago
Chicago Motor Coach Co
American Federation of Labor
Howia Ag
United Press Reports Channel Mark Attempt by Mrs Faber
Austrian Mrs Bima Faber reportedly attempts a channel crossing with a long held record in sight. She swims from Cane Grismez toward South Fore land aiming to beat the 10 hour 44 minute mark set by Wenceslas Spacek. The best women’s mark remains Gertrude Ederle’s 1926 crossing from Cape Loris Nex to Dayer.
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United Press Sonth
Rblaind
Eng
Bima Faber
Enlist
Irs
Faber
Cane Grismez
South Foreland
Wenceslas Spacek
Prague
Spacek
Romain Point
Calais
Cape Gris Nez
Dover
Gertrude Ederle
New York
Cape Loris Nex
Dayer
Messenger delivers life saving serum in record time
A medical supply messenger from Erie sped via Smith Center and Center Street to Warren to treat a rattlesnake bite victim, covering the route in 21 to 27 minutes. Patrol officers cleared traffic to ensure swift passage. The courier, Joe Skokum, was en route from Corry when the mission began and remained in stable condition upon arrival at Warren General Hospital.
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Yeame
Ue Smith Center
Center
Columbus Avenue
Warren
Erie
Joe Skokum
Chemical Woods
Morrison Run
Warren General Hospital
Winam Heye
Wesxe
Medical — Supply House
Trafic
Ross Mead
Heyle
Smith and
Center Strets
William
Hileman
Fiie
Corry
Skokum
Japanese Ired by Russian Propaganda
United Press reports Tokyo reacting to Russian propaganda criticizing Japan over Manchukuo and the Chinese Eastern Railway. Moscow papers claim Japan seeks the railway and is starving Russian workers by restricting train food deliveries. The Japanese foreign office spokesman dismisses the charges as propaganda.
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United Pres
Tokyo
Japan
Manchukuo
Russia
Open Bids For Route Six Short Cut Paving
State Highway Department opened bids in Harrisburg for 4.31 miles of 20 foot concrete highway between Smethport and Port Allegany. Tri-State Engineering Co of Waynesboro with bidder Wayneshure offered 134 184 dollars. Project spans Keating and Liberty townships and will pave about half the distance on grade completed last year. Construction may start soon and Port Allegany opposes routing that bypasses the business district.
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Roosevelt Highway
State Highway Department
Harrisburg
Smethport
Port Alleginy
Tri-State Engineering Company
Wayneshure
Keating
Liberty Townships
Kane Advices
Port Allegany
Isherwood Elected Commander of Pa American Legion
Sy United Press reports Isherwood of Waynesburg Pa was elected commander of the Pennsylvania department of the American Legion at the convention closing session on the first ballot. He defeated Walter Kress of Johnstown and Jack Watson of Pittsburgh who backed Isherwood after ballots showed insufficient backing for rivals.
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United Press
SAIF
Tampes
O Connor Seen Likely To Head Federal Reserve Board
Washington August 18 Comptroller of the Currency J F O Connor may become governor of the Federal Reserve Board with Roosevelt undecided among several candidates. O Connor is viewed as the leading choice though others include Marriner Eccles James M Cox Tom Smith and B A McKinney. Selection expected in about a week with no clear indications of prior approaches.
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Richard L. Gridley
United Press
Washington
Coreney
J. F. O.connor
Eugene R. Black
Federal Reserve Board
Roosevelt
White House
Reserve Board
O'Connor
Marriner S. Weeles
Treasury
Morgenthau
James M. Cox
Ohio
Tom Smith
St. Louis
B. A. McKinney
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
New Democratic Group 15 Named for Erie County Campaign
Announcement by Arthur Colegrove, Erie County Democratic chair, of a new executive committee to direct the Fall campaign in Erie county. Members include John Balzer, August Schlandecker, Arthur Palmquist, Frank McCarthy, and five at large appointees A. J. Loach, Mayor James P. Rossiter, Miss Markley, Mrs G A Sulesky, Dr M M Mazanawsil. Early meeting planned. Also notes Dr G G Boughton and his campaign committee to continue as auxiliary for the coming Pull campaign.
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Arthur Colegrove
Erie County
Democratic Committee
John Balzer
August Schlandecker
Arthur Palmquist
Frank McCarthy
A. J. Loach
James P. Rossiter
Miss Markley
G. A. Sul
Third Class Cities Close 1934 Meeting Harrisburg
The League of Third Class Cities of Pennsylvania re elected Will B Greenwood as president at its annual convention closing in Harrisburg. Williamsport will host the 1935 gathering. officers include K R Schropp Lebanon vice president Byron C Hauck Williamsport secretary Herman A Barry Harrisburg treasurer and mayors Geo K Harris Williamsport Harry M Yost Greensburg and J Fred Thomas Sharon as trustees. Delegates urged federal relief, opposed a special state session, and backed budget trimming and Works Progress funding for incal projects. They also backed tax reform on municipal bonds, permanent voter registration, and changes to the motor code to curb expenses and parking issues. Safeguards for municipal funds and city ownership of utilities were endorsed.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Will B. Greenwood
Coatesville
League of Third Class Cities
Pennsylvania
Williamsport
K. R. Schropp
Lebanon
Byron.c. Hauck
Herman A. Barry
Geo, K. Harris
Harry M. Yost
Greensburg
J. Fred Thomas
Shar=on
Eric H. Biddle
Stratosphere Flight by Two Belgians Reaches Extreme Height
Belgian balloonists Max Cosyns and Neree Vanderjal ascend in a stratosphere balloon to about 22 000 meters 72 180 feet, nearing the unofficial record by Russian fliers. The ascent aims to study cosmic rays and aid future science, with landing planned in Bavaria after drifting southeast. The craft uses a seven foot diameter gondola, a replica of the 1891 Piccard ascent.
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Fress
Haverne
Belgium
Max Cosyns
Neree Vandertist
Paul Fedecsenio
Ilya Gasuskiy
Andrey Vasenio
Havenne
Neree Vangerjal
Cosyn
Max Piccard
Vanderelst
Brussels University Engineering
Bavaria
Piccard
Cosyns
Completion of Columbus Dam Nears Tonight
The Columbus dam will be complete by midnight with only the apron remaining to be poured this afternoon. Once finished the big structure should be in use later tonight after final cleanup and additional construction in the basin area.
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Columbus
Hitler's Last Minute Appeal to German Voters
Berlin August 18 Hitler urged Germans to mass at the polls for a referendum to confirm his rule and unify leadership under the Nazi party. He spoke in Hamburg and addressed about 20 million listeners on radio pledging to relieve agriculture and unemployment and to lead Germany to its former glory through sacrifice.
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United Press
Berlin
League of Nations and Disarmament
Hamburg
Hitler
Nazi Party
Germany
Radi
Countney
Eclixe
Johnson will stay with NRA in Roosevelt's view
Washington August 18 President Roosevelt told Gen Hugh S Johnson he must remain with the NRA and the administration after a one hour White House conference. Johnson said the president reiterated he could not get away from the NRA or the administration and that he would stay with his feet nailed to the floor.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Mary
Hugh S. Johnson
NRA
Johnson
White House
Nother Brewer Threatened Labatt Silent in London
London Ontario April 18. The violent death of Labatt employee Gordon McKenzie at a London street and kidnapping threats against Toronto brewer Harry C Hate prompt police to widen their search for Labatt kidnapers. In Toronto detectives question a note as hoax while Labatt officials deny any press contact. A taxi driver found McKenzie near Victoria Hospital and he died without regaining consciousness. Labatt’s silence is explained by a demand from abductors not to reveal settlement details.
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London
Veetoria Hospital
Toronto
Crane
Hatch
Pote
Sirqugh Fn
Hilam Walker and Gonderman and Worts Inc
Witge
McKenzee
Iter Goronts
J.C
Lord Latatt
McKenzie
Lasbatt Company
MekKensie
Coast girl Celia Cota found slain near Balboa Park
San Diego August 18 an all night search for 6 year old Celia Cota ended with the discovery of her body behind a shed near Balboa Park. Authorities say the girl was strangled after a assault and that she had failed to return from a short walk the prior evening.
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Unites
Yes
San Diego
Cal
Celia Cota
Balboa Park
Sili
Badly Hurt in Fall At Pittsburgh Scaffold Incident
James Crawford, 35, of Irwin, suffered internal injuries fractures of both wrists and a possible skull fracture in a fall of 85 feet from a scaffold at Mt Washington church. He was listed in critical condition at a local hospital.
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Pittsburgh
James Crawford
Irwin
Grawford
Mt. v Washington
Pneumonia Vaccine Efforts Center On Kolmer Work
Philadelphia August 18 Dr John A Kolmer, famed for paralysis virus research, shifts focus to pneumonia vaccine development. He declines to reveal progress, stating only that some progress seems within reach. The veteran scientist, long involved in infectious disease work, remains modest about his claims.
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Unttea
Philadelphia
John A. Kolmér
Kolmer
Roy
Wiverty Yee
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Labatt
First Avenue
Tall Before Legionnaires
Ntruder
Franz Furniture
F. 5. Austin
Erie Club
Pany
Waynesburg
Isherwood
New PA
Eugene Black
NEW Democratic Group 15
League— Middle
Nother Brewer
Brewer
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