Roosevelt hosts cabinet in push to curb summer retail slump
President Roosevelt met with his senior cabinet to accelerate programs widening job opportunities and wages to lift consumer buying. Public Works Administration released 115 million for national and royal construction as part of the recovery drive aiming to boost spending from the bottom despite weak department store sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sy Lyle c. Wilson
United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Public Works Administration
Phila
Walker Named New Liaison Officer for Roosevelt Cabinet
Frank C. Walker treasurer of the Democratic National Committee becomes executive secretary of Roosevelt's super cabinet. He will act as the link between federal recovery units and the president, reporting to the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Walker
Democratic National
Roosevelt
Walker
White House
Special Court Planned In Election Fraud Case Involving 100 Defendants
A federal court may hold a special term in October to try more than 100 defendants tied to election irregularities from a month long grand jury sitting. Indictments name Dr Joseph G Steadle and others including State Senator James J Coyne and local GOP figures. Bonds are set at 3500 dollars for most indicted and 2500 for election board officers.
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Pittsburgh
Erie
Joseph G. Steadie
McKees Rocks Burgess
State House of Representatives Appropriations Committee
Election Board
Dr. Steedle
James J. Coyne
Cal
B. Robert Auerbach
Republican Organization
Thomas Coyne
Squire James J. Westwood
Mokkees Rocks
Thomas Saunifers
Stowe Township
Officer Slain in Bank Payroll Heist at Quaker City Morocco
Philadelphia police say officer Charles Stockberger was killed in a gun battle with five bandits who robbed a payroll at the Quaker City Morocco Company on Ath and Huntingdon streets. The robbers escaped with about $6,000 as Stockberger was fatally wounded before firing. Police rushed to the Mill area to pursue the suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Charles Stockberger
Fve
Quaker City Morocco
Ath
Huntingdon
Stockberger
I8lr
Two Notes From Luer Kidnapers Reported
Alton, July 14. Receipt of two notes purporting to be from the kidnapers of August Luez the 77 year old banker and packer was announced today by intermediaries appointed by the Suez Penily. The intermediaries said they were not satisfied the notes were genuine and did not reveal their contents. Luer, a wealthy bank president and owner of a packers company, was abducted Monday evening by two well dressed men and an attractive woman. No authentic word has been received since.
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United Press
Alton
Doles
August Luez
Packer
Firibe
Suez
C. S.catt
Lawrence Keller
Iuer
Packus Company
Typhus Strikes Santiago Shantytowns Amid Citywide Panic
Typhus fever spreads through Santiago Chile hitting the capital’s poorest districts and tented slums. Police barricades and a state of siege are proclaimed as 20 deaths occur and 326 cases are reported. Sanitary squads disinfect transit hubs and homes to curb the outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Chile
United Press
Indian Congress vows to press civil disobedience campaign
The Indian National Congress voted to continue the struggle for independence from Great Britain through the civil disobedience campaign led by Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi had urged peace and proposed terms of honor if the viceroy meets him by August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Congress
United Press
Poona
India
Indian National Congress
Great Britain
Congress
Gandhi
Milk price rise shown for June in local district
Dairymen's League Cooperative Association announces June milk price is 14 cents above May. Farmers will receive $1.01 in cash and certificates, plus seven in certificates and a 10 cent plant differential premium, totaling $11 for mille milk at the local plant. Officials expect further improvement and a bright outlook for dairymen in Corry and vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairymen's League Cooperative Association
Corry
Dairymen's League
Pric
Approve Projects to Give Thousands Work
Secretary of the Interior Tekes announced federal and municipal works projects totaling 4115,019,610 to employ about 1,060,000 men by October 1. The plan funds federal 64,581,542 municipal 952,088 and a 50,000,000 reserve for road building and public lands recovery, aiming for permanent social value.
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Unites Pro
Washington
Tony
Interior Tekes
Tite Keen
Tuis
Jokes
Intel
Congress
O'Donnell OK as Kidnappers Demand New Intermediaries
Albany dispatch reports the family of kidnapped John J. O Connell Jr as receiving a fourth letter from abductors. The note asks for a new list of intermediaries and urges an advertisement in the New York Sun or Journal naming prospective emissaries. The letter again assures the youth is all right. A fresh list was drafted by the O Connells and sent to New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniteo Press
Albany
John J. O'Connell, Jr
O'Connells
New York Sun
Duke Seeks City Council Seat In Local Petition Drive
West Smith street plumber CA Duke enters race for City Council. He is the third candidate to announce, joining incumbents A Williams and M Leo Amulterick who plan re election bids. Voters will name three councilmen this Fall to fill two four year terms and one two year term to complete Joseph L Spiesman’s unexpired term. Spiesman has not announced re election though reports say he plans to seek it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CA. Duke
West Smith Street
Roetor City
Duke
Meat A. Williams
M. Leo Amulterick
Interno
Joseph L. Spiesman
Spiesman
Seventy Lost as Steamer Sinks on Volga River
Seventy perished when an excursion steamer carrying 250 workers and families overturned at Jaroslav on the Volga. A Jaroslav trades unionist who organized the trip faced trial in the supreme court for mismanagement of the voyage.
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Moscow
Jaroslav
Volga
Supreme Court
Stabilization Efforts Blocked at World Economic Conference
London July 14 The world economic conference struggles to progress as the United States stalls currency stabilization, prompting the steering committee to plan July 27 plenary action while two major committees review subcommittee reports. The US push wins a hollow victory by urging resumption of talks on tariffs quotas and creditor finance, despite objections from Senator Couzens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
London
World Economic Conference
Little Bureau of
United States
James Couzens
Mich
Lt H H Jones Receives Special Appointment at Camp Rickards
July 14 report from Camp Rickards Gretna Montana notes First Lieutenant Hastings Jones of Corry as Brigadier General Martin’s aide and camp inspector. Jones tours kitchens mess halls and camp areas rating sanitation while serving as only Corry National Guardsman in camp. Captain William S Houghton leads Company A 112th Infantry training at Mt Gretna starting July 22.
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Rickards
Mt, Gretna
Sot Infantry
Brigaede
Edward Martin
Corry
Hastings Jones
Park Place
Siie-De-Camp
Martin
Jones
Willian Wagoner
Corry National
General Pershing
Company A
112Th Infantry
William S. Houghton
Mt. Greta
Large Rivers and Harbors Public Works Plan Approved
A broad rivers and harbors flood control program worth about 3.3 billion dollars was approved by the cabinet advisory committee and sent to President Roosevelt for final approval. Interior Secretary Ickes declined to disclose details or totals pending the president's consent.
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Washington
Cabinet
Roosevelt
Tckes
Ex-Draftsman Now Heads Aviation Co
Meet the head of the world largest aeronautical concern. He rose from draftsman in an airplane factory to president of United Aircraft & Transport Corporation. PG Johnson of Chicago leads United Aircraft subsidiaries including United Air Lines Boeing Sikorsky Young & Stearman Pratt Whitney and other accessory companies.
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United Aircraft & Transport Corporation
PG. Johnson
Chicago
United Aircraft
United Air Lines
Boeing, Sikorsky
Yougnt and
Stearman
Pratt « Whitney Engine Works
Club Women Of District Meet In City Today
The Northwestern District of the State Federation of Pennsylvania Women met at the Corry Woman's Club on Mott Street with 10 80 o'clock opening led by Mrs E C Barnes president. Luncheon followed at the Brie House. Attendees included Mrs Westley Howard and many district chairmen from Kane Linesville Ridgway Erie Union City and other towns. Raymond left for business in Cleveland and Balroy Bele.
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Geveration of
Pennsylvania
Qerry
Woman's Club
Mott Street
E. C. Barnes
Titusville
Brie House
Federation
Westley Howard
Corry Woman's Clin
Fye, Austin
J. A. Cassidy
Mary Condra
Jessie. K. Newton
Hila Cram
Citizenship
Linesville
Harry McCluskey
Kane
David Reed
The
American Home
Ridgway
George Fr. Mohr
Hiney
Anna Friedman
Fiterature
Pramielin
William Morrow
Erie County Federation
Unionity
Charles St. Clair
Jefferson County Federation
Ida Ley
Welfare
Pinxsutawney
Arthur Leberman
Meadville
William Nelson
McKesn County Federation
Bradford
J. C. Lynch
Wikt
Cameron County Federaton
St. Marys
Cora Rickett
Conteryation
Frank Vierling
Internations
ro‘Igtions
Knox
Robert Stanton
Publicity
Oil City
W. m. Drake
Oluih Institute
Smettsport
Guy Atbey
Milnic
Corry
Clough
County Service
Union City
Thomas Giblin
W. T. .Ryman
Girird
E. A. Yewton
Government seeks milk market control with licensing pull
The administration moved to force dairy industry compliance by licensing powers under the Trade and Industrial control acts. Secretary Wallace said the action followed talks with President Roosevelt and Attorney General Crummmings and aims to secure fair returns to farmers and fair prices for consumers.
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John A. Reichmann
United Press
Awaishington
Qveanon
Wallace
Roosevelt
Crummmings
Chicago
Italian Seaplane Fleet Leaves for Montreal En Route to Chicago
Italian air fleet of 24 seaplanes began a 6100 mile journey from Italy to the Chicago World Fair with Balbo’s group leading. Seven aircraft were airborne by 9 55 a m and the squadron progressed toward Montreal expected around 2 p m MDT. Weather was clear with a southwest wind, and the vanguard reportedly passed near Moncton at 100 miles west of Shedlet.
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Chicago
Italy Balbo
Threks
Monreal
Montreal
Mackay
Rail magnates urged to cut salaries to aid carriers
Washington reports General Rail Coohimator Hastman urged railroad executives to reduce their own salaries as a measure to improve economic conditions for the carriers. A separate London item notes a step toward a Wheat Agreement as major producers press toward a tentative accord with the United States, Canada, Australia, and Argentina.
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Wey
Sccm
Washington
General Rail
Hastman Iay
London
Rupresaiite
Priducine Lettes
United
Camar
Austral
Angentina
Oub
Sanobe
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O'Donnell
O.K
C.A. Duke
General Staff of Economic Conference
Aecess
H.H. Jones
Aviation CO
Northwestern
District OF State
Federation of Penn'a
Raymond
Cleveland
Balrolty Bele
HOPE
Farm Control Act
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