Nationwide plot alleged to destroy public trust in banks
Pontiac dispatch reports prosecutor Clarence L. Smith seeking a warrant for George Rowland alias George Salzman on criminal syndicalism and false rumors charges. Melvin A. Teaylor of First National Bank of Chicago accuses a nationwide conspiracy to erode confidence in the banking system, with letters and telegrams cited as evidence.
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George Rowland
George Salzman
Ira H. Hareman
State Police
Chicago
Melvin A. Teaylor
First National Bank of Chi
Onluy
Gorge Howland
George Satzman
Middlewest
Traylor
Fide ‘Nationati
Traylors
Rowlands
Roosevelt
Pon Lac
Mid
Rowland
Cleveland
Iin A. Mormon
Michigan
United Press
Howland
Detroit
Nimin
Ny Vest
Man Dies From Shotgun Wound Near Erie Home
James Robert Fitzsimmons a 48 year old Ohio steel and real estate man was found dead from a shotgun wound below the heart near his Matn Springheld Pa home. Coroner W G Stroble said the death may have been accidental while bird hunting as Fitzsimmons’ son James found the body in the woods. He formerly led Youngstown Steel Co and Fitzsimmons Realty in Cleveland and is survived by his widow two sons two brothers and a sister.
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James Robert Fitzsimmons
Ohio Steel and
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Springheld
W.G. Stroble
Fitzsimmons
James
Yongstown Steel Co
Fitzsimmons Realty Cleveland
Thomas
Robert
Youngstown
Archie
Laya Cleveland
Russian Submarine Believed Sunk After Collision
Stockholm July 27 reports a Russian submarine likely sank after colliding with the German ship Renate off Gotland. The Renate also sank but all crew were reported saved. The incident occurred about 100 miles south of Stockholm, with survivors brought to Gotland.
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Stockholm
Gotland
Statenholm
Legislators Weigh New Relief Program in Harrisburg
July 27 Harrisburg lawmakers debated funding for unemployment relief tied to the federal Reconstruction Finance Corporation. They considered a fresh program to replace the stalled 14 point plan, while Pinchot criticized the economy plan as insufficient to balance the state budget or fund relief. Speaker Goodnough urged a constitutional amendment to allow state borrowing to reimburse local relief costs, warning taxation is not desirable. The Senate finance panel backed a $29 million bond issue to reimburse past relief expenditures.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Senate
House
Pinckot
Commonwealth
Pinchot
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Ate
Goodnaugh
Goodnough
Senate Finance Committee
McChire
Collection of 1922 school taxes progresses smoothly
George H. Gordon, newly elected school tax collector, reports 1922 tax collections advancing and compares favorably with the 1929 totals. He notes some large accounts remain unpaid but expects many taxes to be paid by the October 1 penalty date, as in prior years.
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George H. Gordon
Dld
Journal
Gordon
Board of Education
Frank B. Westley
Westley
Pennsylvania to tax cigarettes for relief funds
Harrisburg leaders moved to finance unemployment relief by taxing cigarettes and adding levies on cosmetics and soft drinks. The Ways and Means Committee met in emergency session after Governor Pinchot and Speaker Goodnough pressed for action amid a deteriorating relief budget.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Ways One Means
Pinchot
Goodnough
Hermarixen
Stimson Mellon Confer On War Debts In Washington
Secretary of State Stimson and Andrew W. Mellon, U S ambassador to Great Britain, talked for an hour and a half here about war debts. Mellon left to prepare a report for President Hoover and suggested a world economic conference may be held in October in London after the Ottawa imperial conference.
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Stimson
Andrew W. Mellon
United States
Great Britain
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State Department
Hoover
Stimeon
Ottawa
London
Europe
Canadian Idle Are Massing for March
Ottawa dispatch reports groups of two employed men gathering in multiple Canadian cities. Police fear a coordinated “On to Ottawa” protest aimed at pressuring the British economic conference. Authorities plan strong precautions around Parliament, with guards at all doors restricting access to those with cards or demonstrable business.
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Ottawa
1Wo
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Nit
Parliament
Germany Must Redistribute Gold and Reclaim World Role
Chancellor von Papen urged gradual removal of Versailles discriminations to restore Germany’s moral, political, and economic leadership and help world recovery. He backed reducing armaments per Hoover plan, warned of possible Reichstag shifts involving Hitlerites and Hugenbergs, and noted election uncertainty. Troop mobilization was reported in South America as Bolivian forces massed in Gran Chaco.
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United Press Association
Uhe
United Press
Berlin
Germany
Miang You Popen
Ig Com
Vinweil
Im International
Europe
Hoover
Hitlerites
Alfred Hugenberg
von Papen
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Gran Chaco
Villegon
Medcal
Frontier Fonds
Today’s Five Best Radio Ents on WABC and WEAF
Radio listings outline Today’s Five Best programs on WABC with CBS network at 6 15 PM starring Maral Aras and Wad on NBC at 7 30 PM. WABC presents Melody moments at 8 PM followed by Guy Lombardo orchestra Burns and Allen. 8 30 PM concert and 9 15 PM Adventures in health.
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CBS
Maral Aras
Wad
NBC
Guy Lombarda
Burns and Allen
WEAF
Heath
Mayor Ben F Starr Dies After Centerville Auto Crash
Mayor Ben F Starr of Corry dies shortly after a south of Centerville car collision that involved a truck. Mrs Starr, injured with facial lacerations, survived but serious injuries were not fully confirmed. Starr collapsed at the scene, later dying at a nearby farm home. shock and heart trouble suspected.
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Starr
Centerville
Ben F. Starr
Corry
The
Journal
Arrvals
Mark Fullom
Alexander and Company
Pennsylvania Railroad wreck at Millham Junction
A freight tank derailed on the main line of the Pennsylvania Railroad at Millham Junction near Trenton. Twenty one cars left the rails with some piled in a mass, injuring a wife of a victim and two daughters, while reporting the death of Mayor Starr in a separate automobile crash near Centerville.
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Trenton
Ni J
Pennsylvania Railroad
Millham Junction
Cassius L. Alexander
Dunkirk
Probers End Preliminary Investigation in Ainey Case
Harrisburg July 27 The senate committee repots new charges against W. D. B. Ainey chairman of the Pennsylvania Public Service Commission alleging accepting favors from utilities and other improprieties. Ainey’s health and status are noted as investigations continue with an August 8 hearing planned.
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Amony
Penmayivamie Senate Corminck
Thapauwti
Uy B. Ainey
Public Service Commission
Milton Management
Philadelphia
Senate
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Harrisahrg
W. DB. B. Ainey
Pennsylvania Pubs Service Commission
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A .A. Chapman
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Aimey
Alney
Fisher
Nody
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Juniata
Lehigh University
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Lehigh
State Young Men's Christian Association
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