Syrup Industry Braces for Strong Season and Higher Prices
Predictions point to a bountiful maple syrup season in the rural district with producers tapping sap early due to mild winter. Prices may rise above last year with sugar content premiums and higher returns for farmers as shipments head toward Vermont and New England markets. North Clymer shipper John Wiggers says orders for steadier tonnage have begun amid overall brisk activity.
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Priven
Distriet
Clymer
Carter Hill
Jeading
Vermont
NRA Wage and Hours Plans May Weather Court Reform
Washington reports the Roosevelt administration has nearly finished a set of NRA wage and hour restoration bills awaiting word from organized labor before action. Talks with AFL CIO leaders and Chamber of Commerce officials shape an omnibus approach. Key measures include licensing of interstate corporations and a 30 hour week with child labor abolition.
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G. L Sulzberger
United Press
Washington
NRA
White House
Congress
Roosevelt
Blue Eagle
American Federation of Labor
Committee of Industrial Organization
William Green
Chariton Ogburn
Federation
John L. Lewis
CIO
Harper Sibley
Brownlow
O'Mahoney
Schwellenbach
A. F of L
FDR Urges House Speed Court Reforms
GLEN SNAPP, OF SPARTA, DIES AT CORRY HOSPITAL after injuries from a collision near Spartansburg. The 43 year old Spartansburg man succumbed at Corry hospital following a two car crash that also endangered the life of a young woman assisting a family. The Meadville and Spartansburg communities mourn his loss as investigations continue.
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FDR
Glen Snapp
Sparta
Corry Hospital
Spartansburg
Merchant's Corners
Snapp
LDR
Beon
Pim Boaudton
Wineas
Enriube
Yartunsling
Philip Norkhoop
Spartanaturg
Uriven Ly
Albert
Snyder
Monlvil
Bi Etward
Gorey Hospital
Snyden
Mudville
Carwin
Gorey
Koapita
Mowlville
Aunday Ani
Nicely
Northrop
Snape
Seelous
Meadville
Blythe
Lott Lund
Northing
Hall
Spartiinsburg
Hele
Nadine
Louise Nd
Joyce
Rings and Watch Stolen at Home
Jewelry valued at 25 to 80 dollars was stolen from Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Mountain at 41 East Church Street between 9 and 10 this morning. Chief John Flanigan investigates the robbery as a transient is suspected. A white gold ring with a special setting and a white gold sapphire and a chromium plated wristwatch were taken. The loss was not found until noon when police were notified. Residents are urged to report any sightings of a transient.
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C. A. Mountain
East Church Street
D'Elocke
John Flanigan
Lanigan
Tday
Peggy Joyce Returns to London on Crutches from Switzerland
Peggy Hopjing Joyce, American actress, arrived in London on February 23 on crutches after a serious injury in Switzerland. She was carried on a stretcher from a Channel steamer at Dover to a train, with Vivian Jackson, British sportsman, reported in attendance amid the accident incident on a hillside.
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Peggy
London
Peggy Hopjing Joyce
Switzerland
Carrie
Dover
Miss Joyce
Ana Bet Fiante
Vivian Tackson
Boss, Girls End Strike At Fry Plant
Detroit February 23 United Press says a crew of about 60 girls swept with brooms and mopped as they prepared to leave the Fry Products plant. Boss Walter Le Fry was present during the strike and negotiations began early today after five and a half hours. Management reported the workers cheerful and optimistic about ongoing talks.
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United Press
Detroit
Fry
Walter le Frys
Probe continues into nationwide punchboard mailings
Investigators review illegal sending of punch boards through the mails after city officials complaints. Chief Flanigan and Mayor Miller led a Washington inquiry, with Postmaster Sullivan alerting authorities. If proven, widespread distribution could trigger arrests and nationwide action.
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Jes Lwegughoul
Big Pit
John Manigan
Peilers
Flanigan
Glen Miller
James Sullivan
Washington
Weneral
Assignment Shifts for State Liquor Post Leader Burgnon
Harold Burgnon of Bre is reassigned from the State Liquor store to the division of the state school of the Liquor department at Pittsburgh for three weeks. He will then perform a surveillance inquiry in Allegheny County for an indefinite period. Burgnon has been succeeded by Diamond Finucane, former staff member at the local store, who has overseen the Union City store since opening.
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Harold Burgnon
Bre
State School
Hqior
Pittsburgh
Allegheny
Burgnon
Diamnd Finucane
Finucane
Union City
Delay Guffey Vinson coal measure action
Washington February 28 House action on the Guffey Vinson coal regulation bill will be delayed until next week. Members of the House Ways and Means Committee named to attend Rep. James P. Buchanan funeral caused the postponement, Speaker Bankhead said action would wait for their return early next week.
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Ay Unney Press
Washington
House
Guffey-Vinson’ Hill
Ie House
Ways and Means Osmimitter
James P. Buchanan
Tex
William B. Bankhead
Millar Will Baby Race Clause Upheld By Court
Toronto Ontario court of appeals ruled the baby race clause in Charles Vance Millar will valid. The ruling also excluded illegitimate children of competing mothers from counting toward the 500000 prize for Toronto’s most prolific mother over ten years.
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Toronto
Ont
Fsle
Ontario, Court of Appeals Today
Charles Vance Millar
Millar
Farnsworth Denied Plea in Naval Secrets Conspiracy
District Federal Court Justice James M. Proctor denied John S. Farnsworth permission to plead not guilty and stand trial on charges of conspiring to communicate U S naval secrets to Japan.
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Sy Anney
Ken Washington
District Federal Court
James M. Proctor
John S. Farnsworth
United States
Japan
Final Witnesses in Trooper Sommreet Trial
The defense called witnesses today in the trial of Trooper Sommreet in Pennsylvania. Testimony focused on challenging evidence and defending the accused, with jurors hearing character and credibility notes. The defense argued the fatal incident resulted from others and sought to cast doubt on the prosecution narrative. Continued on page seven.
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United Press
Sidney Gundenman
Legree
Frank
Mujaeian
Gundurman
Ublins
Uyotle County
Mion
Senate approves state court probe in decisive vote
Harrisburg report says the Senate approved a regulatory investigation of state courts and judicial practices by a 34 to 0 tally. The joint resolution would appoint four senators and four representatives to the investigating panel, and was sent to the House for consideration as part of ongoing oversight from Berks and nearby counties.
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United Press Harrisburg
Fui
House
Convitevence
SHC
Jpraele Wo
Berks
State Loses on Stream Royalty in Damaged Ledger
In Harrisburg, the Earle administration pushes against a stream royalty ruling affecting coal, salt, and dredging debts. Lawyers argue navigable rivers are public waterways and the state may face constitutional issues if restrictions curb private property use or public rights. The case centers on Pennsylvanian dredging and river access investments totaling nearly seven million dollars.
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Unner Ress
Harrisburg
Earle
Raysity
Pennsylvaia
Shedimg
Fprab
Bauiphin County
Ion
Orderednloy Apervins
Dispute Over Pitt Elections Ends Two Year Standoff
Governor George Earle approves University of Pittsburgh plan to elect 12 of the 30 trustees by alumni poll ending a two year dispute with the institution. Alumni association president will conduct the poll and announce results. Nominating committee meets April 1 to fill vacancies as terms expire.
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United Ene Harrisburg
George SM. Earle
University of Pittsburgh
Perat
Almpi
Einy
Alumnasevolatins
Organizie
Sete
11 Hospital Maids Strike at Moose Jaw General
Doctors and nurses returned to Moose Jaw General Hospital while authorities prepared to evict a sit-down strike by 11 hospital maids. The workers barricaded their rooms and refused orders to leave or be dismissed, persisting in their protest.
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Moosejaw
Susk
Moosejaw General Hospital
Pennsylvania legislative district reapportionment fight described
Harrisburg reports on a contested constitutional plan for governing Pennsylvania legislative districts. The piece notes dilution of the constitutional framework, shifts in representation, and a proposed reapportionment bill led by Rep. Rick Franke and a reform committee chair.
Senate Hearing Date Set Amid Judiciary Plan Debates
Washington February hearings date set by Senate as White House sources say Roosevelt’s talks with senators over his judiciary reform have concluded for now. Leaders pledge to press for Senate action as early as possible, signaling continued effort to move the plan ahead.
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House
Senate Judiciary Committee
United Press
Washington
Burmevell
Isusnon
Strates
Willie
Miejurily
Sum
Wallon
Bigunnys
L. Tee
Halenan
Roosevel
Senate
Fire sweeps through Honolulu tenements
Fire swept through a Honolulu tenement district near River and Kuli streets, lighting up a block of frame structures. City fire units rushed to control the blaze and attempted to save the area once popular with tourists. The incident follows prior destruction of nearby buildings in past years. Admiral Mayo struck Portsmouth. Rear Admiral Henry Thomas Mayo USN, retired, died at his home at age 80.
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Ludny
Kuli
Mayo
Portsmouth
Henry Thomas Mays
US. N
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Pennsylvania Senate Proposes Annual Legislative Sessions
United Press reports Senator George Woodward of Philadelphia seeks a constitutional amendment to switch Pennsylvania from biennial to annual general assembly sessions. The plan would reset session start to the first Tuesday of each year, keep salaries and term lengths unchanged, and aim to bring the legislature closer to the executive branch. Democratic leaders oppose the move, asserting it will not advance.
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J. Hugh McNeill
United Press
Harrisburg
George Woodward
Philadelphia
General Assembly
Jane
Woodward
Arle
David L. Lawrence
Lawrence
Senate
J Bill
Leather Workers Ballot to Strike in Lynn Mass
In Lynn Massachusetts 000 members of the United Shoe and Leather Workers Union voted unanimously to strike rather than accept wage proposals. A formal ballot was conducted while the Lion Shoe Company plant faced picketing in the union's drive for open shops. The union is the major focal point for locals in Lynn and surrounding areas.
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Aniea Eres
Lynn
Mass
Albally
United Shoe and Leather Workers’ Union
Lion Shoe Company
Autchers
Lymm
Ares
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