New Utility Drive Planned Around Public Ownership
President Roosevelt weighs neutrality act use after the bombing of the U S liner President Hoover as discussions rise on public ownership of utilities in New York and Pennsylvania. Public Utility Commission leaders tour British and Scandinavian models seeking broader municipal control.
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Hoover
Public Utility Commission
Direct Drive
Europe
Pon- Inguls
Commission
Denis J. Uriseaveyeales
Haglan
Caneissioner
Riehl Jeuness Uniter Bry Seyniten Wiscoll
Bewinash
Sweet
AUC de Wulilll
Swanlingvian
Roosevelt
Richard L. Harkness
United Press
Ton Park
N. Y
U. S
Rotary Club Plans Indoor Fair Bigger Year
Xx Horton J. Davis as general chairman reports plans for the annual fair to be held in late April on October 6 7 and 9 concessions already signed and more expected. Local businesses and manufacturers are anticipated to enter with an expanded midway and a larger display than last year. Entertainment features and novel presentations are planned across the evenings with improved air plane cooperation and strong community support urged.
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Horton J. Davis
Fisher
Rotary c
Kell
Corry Gringe
Davis
Missionaries Stay Behind as U S Consulate Closes
Advices from Tsingtau report the United States consulate there closed after evacuation of all Americans except 100 missionaries who refused to leave. Dispatches note 20 Americans at Chefoo University and 80 at Tsingtao and inland towns remain.
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United Press
IMP
Fromi Tsingtan
United States
Chefoo University
Tsingtao
Rebel Troops Revolt Amid Siege at Boichim Foye
Rebels attack the strategic town of Boichim Foye as government forces endure a long siege. An imperial unit with five officers and troops advances through trenches, displaying white flags and handkerchiefs.
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Nationmllal ¢Eupps
Boichim Foye
Forestry talk at club dinner outlines conservation efforts
At Spring Creek last evening the Allegheny Na tional Forest official Hurd Bovilen Borden spoke on forest conservation origin and the Pennsylvania program. He described the administrative setup and plans for timber and game conservation with an invitation to Corry residents to join the Fall inspection events. Richard Rossticher named chairman of the September dinner committee.
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Hurd Bovilen
Forestry Service
Spring Creek
Borden
United States
Sayly Pennsylvania
Allisheny
Westen
New York
Pennsylvani
Corry
Somme
Trent
Richard Rossticher
Chaiirman
Governor Murphy Confined to Hospital in Ann Arbor
Lansing Aug 21 Governor Murphy will enter University of Michigan hospital in Ann Arbor for observation due to throat difficulty after illness in California. Executive secretary Norman H. Hill announced the governor will be admitted today and he returned to Detroit last night from a fortnight on the Pacific coast.
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United Press
Lansing
Mich
Frank Murphy
University of Michigan Hospital
Ann Arbor
California
Norman H. Hill
Detroit
Motor Carrier Group Sues Over Railroad Rates
The Middle Atlantic States Motor Carrier Conference appealed to the Interstate Commerce Commission arguing that rates charged by four railroads in Pennsylvania and New Jersey are unjust and unreasonable. The names cited include Central of New Jersey, Reading Co, Lehigh Valley, and the Pennsylvania Railroad with shipments between Philadelphia Jersey City Philadelphia Newark Jersey City Easton Bethlehem Allentown and Reading involved.
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Ey Unhew Rress
Washington
Middle Atlantic States Motor Carrier Conference Today
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Central of New Jersey, Reading Co
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
Jersey City
Newark
Easton
Bethlehem
Allentown
Redding
U S May Dispatch Cruiser to China
United States may send a cruiser to the Far East to aid evacuation of Americans from China. Chinese officials conveyed regret over the Presid ent Hoover incident and offered protests to the Nanking government. The report notes possible shifts toward war state rhetoric and a new unemployment census launched to count the jobless as relief efforts continue.
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United Pras
Washington
United States
Far East
China
Chengting T. Wang
Cordell Hull
Johnson
Te Nanking
Finnver
U.S
Augusta
Hoover Boundiary
Japan
Dallas
New Deal
Department Sub Divisions Reveal Labor and Industry Plan
Labor and Industry Secretary Ralph M. Bashore announces a four division reorganization of the department in Harrisburg. Divisions include Unemployment Compensation, Workmen's Compensation, Standards, and Research and Statistics. He did not submit the proposal to the executive board.
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Unites Press
Harrisburg
Aus
Labor and Industry
Ralph M. Bastore
Bashore
Seven killed as bus overturns near Soshèn
A Greyhound bus carrying 36 aboard overturned in a ditch north of Soshèn. Seven people died and at least 20 were injured including passengers from Chicago Iowa City St Louis and Chicago. Rescue teams searched for additional fatalities.
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United Press
Soshen
A. G. Carpenter
Iowa City
James Kelleher
Chicago
Raymond Bufkin
St- Louis
Porter
Barn Fire Destroys Structures In Valley Town
Fire damaged a barn and surrounding outbuildings after a threshing machine sparked the blaze. Much of the structure and numerous farm implements were destroyed. only a few tools were saved. No department was alerted initially.
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Bart Bushgame
Two Erie Firemen Hurt In Blaze At Plant
Erie Pa Aug 31 Two firemen suffered injuries in a blaze that caused about 16500 in damage. The American Womand Metal Company plant was destroyed with a 7500 loss. Dense smoke and flying sparks hampered crews while Charles Wagner and Lawrence Meagher assisted. The fire swept into Vincent Veenshoten’s residential area.
Pennsylvania launches long range housing program
Harrisburg August 31 The State Housing Board began its long range plan to provide clean adequate dwellings for about 300 000 ill housed families. George Evans of Pittsburgh was named chairman and George Koln of Allentown secretary at the organization meeting. Municipal housing authorities are planned for Philadelphia Pittsburgh Scranton and Allentown as plans near completion.
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United Fyus
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State
George Evans
Pittsburgh
George Koln
Allentown
Philadelphia
Scranton
Bids Sought for Route Resurfacing Projects
Bids for pavement improvements across multiple townships and counties are due September 3. Projects cover 1598 miles on Route 6 from Pittsfield to Corey, 4.15 miles of upgrades in Melton, and 24.8 miles on Route 6 between Corry and Union City.
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Gorey
Hshivmys
Prilay
Telus
Wieron County
Piktysield
Corey
Columbus
Meshell
Pittsfield
Working Conditions 0 Be Probed Soon Harrisburg
August 31 in Harrisburg Labor and Industry Secretary Ralph M Ba shore announced investigations will open into complaints of oppressive and unreasonable working conditions under the new minimum wage act for women and children Claims were filed by women workers in tobacco and cigar manufacturing and the sample bookmakers industries in Philadelphia seeking determination of fall minimum wages.
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United Press Harrisburg
Labor and Industry
Ralph M. Bashore
Tobacco
Cgar
Philadelphia
Colegrove Among Prospects in Democratic Gubernatorial Field
A list of potential successors to Gov. Georgy M. Taurie appears in Harrisburg with names from the Democratic side including Lawrence Days Ly, Charing J. Margiviti, Thoms Kennedy, Ralph M. di shore, Thomas A. Loguies, Arthur Colegrove, Listher A. Harr, and Thomas Cy Buchanan among others. The Novem municipal vote looms as parties weigh candidates for the next year’s race.
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Ross Downing
United Press
Harrisburg
Aug
Ieaders
Buoma
Georgy
Taurle
Jabiury
Joseph B Gillfey
Hot Hill
Te Fale Lowlng Prosperta
Commonwealth
Days Ly Lawrence
Democrati
Charing J. Margiviti
Gavernlor
Thoms Kennedy
Labayani Industry
Ralph M. Dishore
Man and 40 dogs killed in holiday blaze
A man and 40 dogs died in a fire at a property in Pennsylvania during a dramatic incident described in witness accounts. Authorities say the blaze began early in the morning, with firefighters extinguishing flames as bystanders watched in shock. The victim’s identity and the exact cause of the fire remain under investigation.
Test Sanity of Irwin Following Rampage
New York authorities report Robert Irwin, a confessed triple slayer, underwent a sanity examination by a commission after a rampage at Combs Prison. Warden John Bowker stated Irwin threw a cup of water and attacked Deputy Keeper Michael OConnell during the incident.
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Irwin
New York
Robertr Win
Tovay
Combs
John Bowker
Urwin
Department of Correction
Michael O'Connell
Small investor still contributes capital to American industry
Washington reports analysis of SEC records shows that the small investor who trades under a hundred shares at a time continues to contribute capital to American industry. New York Stock Exchange statistics for the last two months suggest the little fellow remains unmoved by market trends. Dies while working brig, Pa., Aug. 31. John B. Olduch, 60, interior decorator, died yesterday of a heart attack suffered while at work.
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United Press
Washington
Securities and Exchange Commission
New York Stools Exchange
Brig
John B. Olduch
Plan to Close Canton Port in Japanese Drive
Shanghai dispatch reports Japanese forces pushing to seal off Canton, a key entry port for Chinese military supply lines. The offensive aims to choke southern China, with further operations across Shanghai and other major cities as Japanese troops advance toward Peiping and Tientsin regions.
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Canton
H. R. Ekins
United Press Ff
United Press Shanghai
Japan
South China
Uleerath Carelor
Davyn
Uni
Luinee
Swale
Shanghai
Wayslew
Wiley
Abel
Ghilti
Siengigi
bAmbing Ar
Angurdd
NPN
Jan Becawsis
Amirberitionad
Anilish Satsaitley
China
Hughie
Li. S
Peiping
Peipings
Saiyuan
Chahar
Shansi
Peiping-Bankow
Tientsin
Shansitung
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U. S. Forestry Service
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Motor Carrier Union
PRR
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Barl Burlingame
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Highway Department
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Nanking
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