Death Sentence for Kans City Kidnapper McGee
Walter H. McGee convicted of abducting Miss Mary McElroy daughter of Judge H F McElroy. Jury recommends death under Missouri law first such case in war on kidnappers. U S Atty J A Keenan aided state. McElroy case linked to 24 hour basement captivity while ransom talks proceeded. George McGee trial postponed. Clarence Clicks and Stevens sought by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Kansas City
Axx
Walter H. McGee
Mary McElroy
H. F. McElroy
Kansan City
McGee
Missouri
J. 4
Keenan
United States
Washington
Allen c. Southern
Thal
Mins McHlroy
Hier
Hertinsoin
George McGee
Guards Move In For Simulated Attack At Mt Gretna
Three thousand Pennsylvania National Guardsmen, amid rain, drill at Mt Gretna Lebanon hills in a simulated attack on a mock depot. Units include the 11th Infantry First Battalion from Ottstown Doylestown Chester and engineers from the 103rd Regiment aided by artillery from Philadelphia and western Pennsylvania troops. Reinforcements from Camp Rickards, observation planes from Middletown, and supply trains bolster outposts near Indiantown Gap. Guests include Mrs Warren C Bhaer of Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Rickards
Mt. Gretna
Pennsylvania National
Indiantown Gap
10Ard
Middletown
Freserves
Suv
105Th Field ‘Artillery
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Indictment Seeks Racketeering Leaders in Chicago
Twenty four business political and gang leaders are named in an indictment charging racketeering tied to the cleaning and dyeing laundry and carbonated beverage industries in Chicago. The move follows a joint effort by federal state and local law enforcement to curb crime. Alderman Oscar P Nelson led the political figures named, with De B M Squires also listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
al Capone
Murray Humph- Fils
Inet
Oscar P. Nelson
Lst
de B. M. Squires
Cleaning and Dyeing Institute
Shs
Home Loan Bank Organization Heads Western Pennsylvanians Office
Orson W Ritz, executive secretary, announces the Home Owners Loan Corporation district setup. Baughman named manager for Western Pennsylvania. offices open next Tuesday in Pittsburgh. District staff includes Thomas C Buchanan and James A Murtha. J S Joliante and Charles Schloss named attorneys and appraiser respectively. potential selection of W S Pole hinted. County coverage spans Allegheny to Westmoreland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baughman
Pittsburgh Building and Loam
Manazer
Westen Fennsylysns Aftice
Home Owners Loan Corporation
Orson W. Ritzmian
Hterald
Thomas C. Buchanan
Beaver County
James A. Murtha
Pittsburgh
Mickle
Redford
Allegheny
Armatrong
State workers face salary cuts under re classification
Harrisburg July 27 many state employees faced salary cuts as a new position re classification system was adopted by the state executive board. A governor Pinchot appointed committee completed its report and submitted it to the executive board. some workers will receive increases, but the total affected will be small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pinchot
Pinschot
Coupe Stolen From Near Church Returns to Crime Scene
The Chevrolet coupe owned by Mrs. M. Ferry of West South Street was stolen from near the First Methodist Episcopal church on East Pleasant street last evening. The keys were left in the car, and Mrs. Ferry found the vehicle missing upon returning to the spot.
Rural Road Improvements Advance Across County
Advance work on resurfacing the Sciota stretch and top coat sealing of recently graveled segments from the city Hoe south to Lindsey Hollow begins in days. Material for both jobs has arrived or is en route. Construction of the Concord township road from Casey's to Darwin's Corners is expected within two weeks. The countywide rural road program, part of a $100,001 secondary road plan, aims to add 25 miles of improved roads. Cost averages about $6,000 per mile, with several new routes starting in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sciota
Lindsey Hollow
Concord
Casey's
Darwin's Corners
Bite County
Conedra
Union Livp
Lda
Statfoyrd
Exléason Rove
Riles
Chevy Hill
Albion
Butler Proposes Martial Law Plan to Stop Kidnap Ring
Major General Smedley D Butler details a wartime style solution to combat kidnapping. He urges the president to declare martial law with marshal run sections, allowing arrest on sight and military style trials to curb ransom rackets nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
United Press
Bea
Mershal
Bejfores
Opie
Mas
Hai
Marine Continuea
Pige Avey
Promises Continued Help in World Rehabilitation
London July 27 United Press President Roosevelt spoke at the final plenary of the world economic conference to defend the effort as not failed or dead. Delegates listened as Cordell Hull read a message praising Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald and stressing that progress comes from frank discussion of each nation’s needs. Roosevelt urged continued world rehabilitation, noting gains from open exchange and the need for new adjustments to unprecedented conditions. The Russian delegate warned of possible war and a Dutch delegate contested the conference’s impact while Viscount Tshij announced Japan’s support for trade barrier reduction proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
London
Roosewil
Tor
Ramsay MacDonald
Cordell Hull
Amiricans
Viscount Tshij
Japan
Australian Plane Held Up by Accident at Portmarnoch Strand
July 27 report says the undercarriage of Charles Ain's plane Faith In Australia collapsed during refueling on Portmarnoch Beach en route to Harbor Grace and New York. Ground crew injured as plane moved to dodge tides. repairs expected in a few days before Winn continues toward the Pacific coast and Australia. George Allen and P G Taylor named as crew. John E Deards joins radio operations. Ulm planned direct New York flight but diverted to Harbor Grace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Portmarnock Strand
Charles Ain
Australia
Harbor Grace
New York
Ulm
Seri
Baldonne
Winn
Pacific Coast
Pacific Ocean
George Allen
P. G. Taylor
John E. Deards
Spain Recognizes Soviet Government in Madrid Meeting
Spain moves to recognize the Soviet government. At a cabinet meeting chaired by President Alvarez Zamora, Madrid announced recognition of Soviet Russia on July 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
United Press Madrid
Alvaro Zamora
Strike Pickets Shot in Fayette Co Mine War
Three strikers were wounded today during a coal strike that expanded to five mines in Fayette County. Elizabeth Wight, representing the Pennsylvania Securities League, reported to the Pittsburgh office that operators deny miners the right to organize under the National Industrial Recovery Act. The shooting occurred at H Crick Coal Company's Colonial No 3 mine in Smock, with John Merinigi, Andy Smock, and Mike Rakushin among the injured. About 1,000 miners at W J Rainey Coal Company mines Allison Royal and Slyde Nos 1 2 and 3 walked out seeking organizing rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Uniontown
Favority
Uniti Jabor
National Industry Recovery Act
Elizabeth Wight
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Securities League
Pennsylvania
Misa Wight
Pittsburgh
Secretary of Labor
Frinces Perkins
Washington
Nie
Awigs Wight
H.crick Coal Company
Colonial No. 3
Smock
Sone
John Merinigi
Andy Smock
Mike Rakushin
Miss Wight
W. J. Rainey Coal Company, Inc
Allison, Royal
Slyde
Erie man loses hand in auto crash with pole
Clayton Whittlesey, 49, of Erie, suffered amputation of his right hand after a car driven by Norman D. Wilson, 16, collided with a pole near Erie. Wilson and passenger were reportedly uninjured beyond shock. the crash also involved a real estate broker allegation later deemed unfounded. The victim was treated at St. Vincent's Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Whittlesey
Erie
Eastsound
PR. R. Flier
St. Vincent's Hospital
Hunters Lodge
Norman D. ‘Wilson
Hammermill Road
Norman W. Wilson
Hammermi Paper Co
Cranb
United Press
Whittinsey
Philadelphia
Wilson
Loan Corport
Marie Modsour
Wil- Home Loan Office Sim
Monsour
Lehigh Valley Men Start Four Day Week After August 1
Sayre Pa July 27 One thousand Lehigh Valley Railroad shopmen now working two days a week for over a year will start four days a week after August 1. B Loomis president announced that an 80 percent rise in company business made possible the increased employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unitedress
Sayre
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Otart
Loomis
Milk Licensing Plan Aims to Curb Cutthroat Deals
United Press reports that farm recovery experts moved to implement a blanket license to end racketeering and cut-throat competition in the milk industry. The Chicago area will be targeted first, with potential court power questions under recovery acts. Licenses require compliance under threat of up to 1000 dollars in daily fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John A. Reichmann
United Press
Washington
Fuilk
Lgomerat
Industrial Recovery Administration
Harrisburg Man Heads Pennsylvania Sheriffs Association
Harrisburg's Gen. WN Barnes was elected president of the Pennsylvania Sheriffs Association at the closing session of its 11th annual convention. Pittsburgh was chosen for the 1934 convention. A $50 award went to former Sheriff Charles Darke of Towanda for perfect roll-call attendance. Elected officers included F. T. Ludwick Heat vice president Frank Robinson second vice president Dallas C. Shober t secretary treasurer reelected and Lloyd A. Bender Cumberland county trustee for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jy Unites Press Ubbanon
WN. Barnes
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Dallas C. Shobert
Wilkes-Barre
Lloyd A. Bender
Cumberland County
Pinchot halts central Pennsylvania milk strike
Governor Pinchot called strike leaders and retail dealers from Harrisburg into his office and ordered arrests to stop hostilities while awaiting a federal milk code. A heated exchange occurred between John Méti honey Bailth, attorney for retailers, and Stewart Senft, York County farmers chief, before calm talk resumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sy Annon
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Pinchot
Hartsburg
John Métihoney Bailth
Lors
Labor drives urge faster reemployment across nation
United Press reports voluntary agreements circulated by employers to shorten hours and set minimum wages as part of a wartime driven effort. A presidential appeal accompanies printed forms urging prompt signature and compliance with the re employment drive now underway. Postmen were assigned to deliver the materials nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Local Post Office Aids National Recovery Drive
Postmaster Auer and members of the city post office force today cooperated in the administration's re employment drive. Agreements and pledge materials were distributed through carriers as they arrive. The aim is to rapidly deploy 5 to 6 million workers nationwide by enforcing 40 hour weeks and minimum wages around 12 dollars weekly, with five to six week signature periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auer
Memitera
Luvil Post Olive Force
National Industrrial Recovery Administration
Couney
Wup
High S. Johnson
Roosevelt
Johnson
Pygram
Worl
Also Mentioned on This Page
Midwest
CORRY
National Guardsmen
Farc
V. Stewart
Hinéald
Warren C. Bhaer
Detroit
Miceli
Tle
Home Loanbank
J. S. Baughman
Penn’a
Coupe
Darrow’s Corners
Batler
Paul
Newtown Square
Smedley D. Biter
Mdonald
Sec’y Hull
Fayette CO
Union
Lehigh Valley
H. C. Thompson
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!