No Substitute for the Railroads in Mass Movement
The article champions railroads as essential for rapid mass transport in emergencies and sustained operations. It cites Civilian Conservation Corps movement in spring and summer, with 400,000 men transported by rail without disruption, and notes a train from Camp Knox to distant points every two hours. It argues railroads’ advantages outpace airplanes buses waterways or trucks and cites rising railroad business and earnings as evidence of sound gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civilian Conservation Corps
Camp Knox
Kentucky
Vancouver
Washington
World Wheat Conference Resumes in London
The wheat conference resumed in London with a pessimistic tone similar to the World Economic Conference. Thirty-one countries invited, about half accepted. the four largest exporters United States Canada Australia Argentina near a tentative agreement to limit acreage and exports, contingent on Italy France and Germany. Frank Murphy notes Europe tires of nationalism and optimism remains that local disputes can be overcome. The piece also discusses the cash value of safety and accident prevention, tying lower accident rates to higher efficiency and profitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
Canada
Australia
Argentina
Italy
France
Germany
Frank Murphy
Murphy
Europe
Hollywood Car Graveyard of Screen Stars Autos
Hollywood film shops reveal how celebrity cars drift from luxury to resale with owners of modest means. Listings show Tom Mix, Fatty Arbuckle, Mary Pickford, Rudolph Valentino and others selling prized rolls for a fraction of original prices, while some cars like Harvey’s Mercedes remain unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alanson Edwards
United Press
Rollywood
Callf
Hollywood Boulevard
Tom Mix
al Jolson
Joseph Schenck
Daddy Browning
New York
Browning
Fatty Arbuckie
Mary Pickford
Rudolph “Valentino
Nina Wilcox Putnam
Valence Rolls
Lord Northcliffe
Harvey
Mercedes
Howie’s economic reorganization plan faces GOP sway
A fragmented national snapshot shows President Roosevelt's economic reshaping plans sparking conservative backlash. Details touch on processing taxes, NRA costs, and industry impacts, with figures like $55 million in processing tax proceeds and a $14 million annual AT&T figure cited amid broader retail and executive shortages concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Stew
Gentral
Washington
Tholgressman Hamilton Mah
Unis
New York
Hoowavellle
Budget battle and mysterious signs at NRA offices
United Press reports Secretary Ickes faced a bizarre reimbursement request for a rug and tapestry as he pushes a 3.8 billion dollar public works plan. Plaques reading It can't be done, but here it is appear at NRA offices. Cuban ambassador gossip centers on Don Oscar Cintas's resignation and Don Manuel Marquez Sterling's arrival as ambassador amid intrigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Ickes
National Recovery Administration
Navy Department
NRA
Don Oscar B. Cintas
Don Manul Marquez Sterling
Sterling
Twenty Years Ago From Journal Files August 1913 Headlines
-Ree aN James Harwood of Columbus hurt in fall at his farm barn. Knights of Columbus plan Columbus Day ball. committee named for arrangements. NuBone Corset Company suffered heavy loss as Erie plant damaged by morning fire. Friends of J B Patterson circulating petition about mayoral candidacy. First long distance wireless station demonstrated in Corry with time signal from Arlington across the Potomac. Heavy downpour at 2 o'clock flooded basements and damaged business district. Twenty fifth anniversary of Mr and Mrs D Nast marriage observed with a large family dinner on West Pleasant Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ree
James Harwood
Columbus
NuBone Corset Company
Erie
Corry
Robert
Desmond
United States
Arlington
Potomac River
Washington, DG
D. Nast
West Pleasant Street
Paris Styles and Dewey Family Reunion Dominate Local Notes
Aug 22 report details Schiaparelli collection and fashion items with new textured fabrics while noting postwar employment efforts to put people to work. Also mentions the Dewey family reunion, 1825 settlers, and a San Francisco gown reference amid a parade of unrelated regional items and a rabies incident in Visalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Schiapsrelli
Hhurope
Amerie
Life Insurance Payouts Reach Billions in 1932 Across US and Canada
In 1932 life insurance paid about 4.01 billion dollars to policyholders in the United States and Canada, up from 1931. Doubled indemnity claims reached 24.89 million, with permanent total disability claims at 80.41 million. Over 491 death claims were for 30 thousand dollars or more, including several above 1 million. New York led with 628 thousand in payments, followed by Pennsylvania and Illinois, with Erie branch showing notable activity among cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Life_imsurance ponicynorgers
United States
Canada
Ted
Nate
New York
Pennsylvanus
Ilinois
Erie
Bradford
Sharon
Oil City
Warren
Franklin
Meadville
Greenville
Corry
Kane
Clarion
Coudersport
Clintonville
Questions on local church histories and a temple shine detail
The note asks when St Thomels Academy was conducted and when thet B Church on the turnpike was destroyed by fire, and when Rev J W Campbell and Rev Mr McDaniel served as pastors at local churches. It also records Temple Shine Boys in Temple Texas adopting an NRA code and a shoe shine price of 10 cents, reflecting the era's recovery context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Thomels' Academy
J. W. Campbell
Mr McDaniel
Temple Shine Boys
NRA Temple, Tex—Shine Boys
Vagrant Disrupts Train Stop Arrest in St Marys
At St Marys Pennsylvania railroad station a New Jersey man, John Miller, was arrested after attempting to steal a ride on an eastbound train. He was removed four times, fought crew members, and damaged a sighted train window. Police held him for railroad authorities. no charges filed yet. A separate note describes Antonio Genovesi catching his hat in midair during a gust, causing his car to crash into a tree in Plymouth Massachusetts.
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Ridgway
Considey
Pennsylvania Railroad
St. Marys
John Miller
New Jersey
St Marys Bastile
Miller
Chist
Goetz
Jersey
Hastile
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Corry Evening Journal
South Street
Colegrove
Colemrave
Fred Kimball, Inc
46Th St
Tribe Tower
Chicago
Cory
Tharp
Buelyestie
Hollywood Film Shop
Enfety
Whatsoe Ala Clangg
Nwiulentil Hsyybtian
Sadie
Cornu Rian
Leseie
Eichel Gentral
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
Co 80
Western Electric Co
Ota Lrade
Knights of Columbus
J. B. Patterson
Mary Knight
United Press Star
Colimbus
Dewey
Calais
Hun- Aran
Rev. M. ©. Crowley
Ganonomie, Sanada
George Capwell
Mm Schiaparelli
Ince
Visalia
Uhal Moore
Ban Quentin
Utah
BOIAR
Dridiea
Idaho
Ineer
Plymouth
Mass
Antonio Genovesi
Genovesi
Mode Odel Dairy Co
K Qua
Corry, Penna
Frank C.chapin & Sons
North Centar Street
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