Pennsylvania Adopts One Percent Sales Tax to Finance Relief
Governor Pinchot signed the 12 million unemployment relief appropriation the sales tax bill and the Woodward relief board plan after a special legislative session that adjourned sine die. The one percent levy on gross business will run six months and aims to fund relief with a state board oversight.
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James A. Sullivan
United Press
Harrisburg
Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Woodward Relief Board
General Assembly
Senate
Allegheny County
Spiesman Named to Fill Council Vacancy in 1933 Term
J L Spiesman, longtime Corry businessman, was named to fill a City Council vacancy at a special meeting. He will be sworn Sept 1 and serve until January 1934. Spiesman, who runs Avenue Shoe Shop, has been active on local boards and is described as a conservative, with nomination by Councilman Nichols.
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Joseph L. Spiesman
Corry
Municips
Spiesman
Cony
HL Spiesman
Coby Building and Lawn Association
Nichols
May
Ben F. Starr
Mulderick
Williams
Chris Moran
Ruppersburger Promoted to Regular Patrolman Honor
City Council promoted Ruppersburger from extra patrolman to regular patrolman. He will assume duties immediately after resigning from the Fourth Ward position he now holds. Mayor Bugland, Councilman Williams supported the action at a special meeting, with unanimous confirmation.
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Lloyd Ruppersburger
Tate
Jonn ML Ruppersburger
Polie
Constapla
Fourth Ward
Ruppersburger
John D. Flanigan
Bugland
Roepperrburger
Williams
BuMingame
Algainseen
Pstrolman Ruppersburger
Pinchot Signs Bill 10 Finance P.S.C. Inquiry
Governor Pinchot signs a bill appropriating 100000 for a state Senate inquiry into the public service commission since 1913. He asserts the public deserves to know which Senate members are retained by utilities and who has told or not told. the measure also funds veterans and air field maintenance.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Pinchot
Senate
State Public Service Commission
Vom
Mnittee. E
Rial
State Veterans Commission
Department of Property and Supplies
Pennsylvania
Delay in State Aid Hampers Corry Hospital
Receipt of word today that the state appropriation to the Royal Institution faced an indefinite hold-up worsens the financial plight of Corry hospital. Directors met in the Library Building last evening as more time was granted to discuss the funds needed to keep the hospital operating. The board, alarmed by the financial strain, plans a special meeting next month to explore fundraising and other measures to avert closure. Two doctors will aid in the effort with another meeting slated for the afternoon to push the drive further.
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Mane
New York
Deadwin
Molton
Amay Johnson
Jeff Parkmarnock
Stead
Ireland
da. m
Molson
Harbor Grace
NPD
Hett
Mollison
Newfourndlne
Mollicon
New
Lantic
Ascan
United Presa
Toate
Portmarnock
Ling
Holm
Acing Corry Hospital
Yulding
Lindbergh Baby Born in New York City
The second Lindbergh baby was born in a New York apartment at No.4 East 66th Street, according to the birth certificate. Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh is listed as 80, and Anne Morrow Lindbergh as the mother. The birth occurred in the grandmother's residence, not Englewood.
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United Press
New York
Lindbergh
Dwight Morron
Engleywend
Thirtty
East 66Th Street
Charles A. Lindbergh
Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Walker Probe Delayed On Validity Of Ouster Charges
Governor Roosevelt pressed formal hearings into ouster charges against New York Mayor James J Walker as court rulings on the validity of the proceedings were postponed to Monday. Attorney John J Curtin argued motions to dismiss the 15 counts, contending the charges do not allege official misconduct while detailing links to a joint brokerage account and payments traced to the mayor and his family.
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United Press
Albany
Franklin D. Roosevelt
James J. Walker
New York
Walker
Supreme Court
Ellis J. Stalay
Executive Chamber
Paul Block
John J. Curtin
Rhasell T. Sherwand
Curtin
Sherwood
Nan Walker Burke
Corry Driver Exonerated In Auto Fatality
Deputy coroner ruled no inquest needed after eyewitnesses generally agreed Lee Young entered the through highway safely while David B Frost and Lucille Frost were involved. Frost, 6 died, Frost granddaughter survived, Miss Lucille Most improved in Union City hospital, Mr Love uninjured but shocked.
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Lee Young
John E. Love
C. H. Danner
Linconville
David B Frost
Pigeon
Morest County
Riceville Corners
Lucille Most
Union City Hospital
Love
Corry
Miss Frost
Danner
Love Couper
Bo Frost
Frost
Tat County
Walter H. Merrick
E. Doane
Senator Davis Denies Guilt Seeks Immediate Trial
New York Aug 19 Senator James J Davis of Pennsylvania denies guilt and seeks an immediate trial on lottery charges. Indictments allege fraternal lotteries over two years yielded more than 5 million dollars from lodge members. 226 thousand distributed as prizes. Other defendants include Kansas City executives and college professors. Davis telegraphed intent to fight the charges and asks for counsel and speedy proceedings. Herring declined to comment.
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United Press
New York
James J. Davis
Penmsylvania
Pedera Court
George Z. Medslie
Senator Davis
Westerninion Company
Conrad H. Mann
Kansas City
Kangles
Commaree
Bernard © McGuire
Aurora
Th. Raymond Walsh
Philadelphia
Theodore Milter
Modoseheart
Frank &. Herting
Notes Dame University
M. J. Rivis
Western Union
Shrmors
Shrmors, the Legal Order of Mose, the Fngles
Knights of Colimobws
Davis
Senate
Pennsylvania
South Bend
Ind
Bodine aided rise linked to United Gas and rail electric plans
Samuel Taylor Bodine, longtime figure in Philadelphia’s United Gas Improvement Company, died after months with heart disease. His career began as a boy clerk and culminated in chairmanship of the UGI board. His life paralleled industrial growth in early 20th century Philadelphia. The report also covers Pennsylvanian rail electrification plans and highway bids in Galeton and Edinboro areas, listing firms Smouse and Kreemer as low bidders and noting acceptance of alternate bids.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Samuel Taylor Bodine
United Gas Improvement Company
Villanova
Stoneleigh
Bodine
U. G
Wiliam Warden
New York
Warden
Sylvania Railroad
Accordnanciat World
Ing
M. W. Clement
U.G. 1
Greater
Harrisburs
Edinboro
Union City
Albion
Edinborn
Washington
Ik Creek
State
Smouse
Kreemer
Galeton
Caleron
Harrisburg
Unlop City
Mill Village
Pollock's Pidge
Binitoro
Uriders Construction
Violence Renewed as Mine Guards Beaten Near Langlayville
Violence flared in the Christian county coal trouble zone today. Two mine guards were beaten from their autos near the Pea body mine at Langlayville and told to get away at once. Unoccupied miner homes were destroyed by bombs or incendiary fires.
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United Press
Taylorville
Christian County
Peabody
Langlayville
Miny
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Ray Goodwin
W.james A. Moll
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Fotum
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David E. Frost
J. J. Davis
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