Lightning Kills Two In Crawford County Storm
A severe electrical storm swept Crawford County yesterday afternoon striking two people. R Arthur Careless of Summerhill Township was killed instantly while harvesting corn four miles south of Connellsville. Mrs Florence Cooper of Harmonsburg died at her home after being struck while picking strawberries and remaining unconscious for about an hour.
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Crawford County
R. Arthur Careless
Summeehill Township
Florence Cooper
Harmonsbturg
Boeing
Conneatttyilie
Cooper
Alton Cooper
Cooper Brothers
Harmonsburg
Battle Over Democratic Chairmanship Begins In Chicago
United Press dispatch from Chicago on June 18 outlines an impending intra party struggle at the Democratic convention. Roosevelt campaign manager James A. Yarley builds headquarters. Shouse fights for permanent chair, with Walsh as a rival, while Prohibition plank debate looms and Alfred E. Smith arrives to help organize.
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Raymond Clapper
United Press
Chicago
Ray
Congress Hotel
John N. Garner
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
James A. Yarley
New York
Jouett Shouse
Democratic National Executive Committee
Shouse
Washington Park
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Smith-Raskob
Alfred B. Smith
Raskob
Platform Committee
Shonse
Senator Walsh
Hoover Plans No Part In Campaign
President Hoover announced a formal statement that campaign headquarters will be set up in Chicago and New York and that he will not take part in the forthcoming campaign for re election. He added he may deliver a few major addresses outlining administration policies and probably cannot attend the opening of the Olympic games in Los Angeles in July.
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Hoover
United Press
Washington
Chicago
New York
Wall
Hoovey
Los Angeles
Erie County Firemen Name New Officers
George H. Clavin, chief of the North East fire department, was elected president of the Erie County Volunteer Firemen's Association at the annual meeting held last evening at Waterford with about eighty members present. Corry was represented by Fire Chief Andrew Paulson and other officials. Chief Clavin succeeds Chief Paulson as president. vice president is B. T. Cherry, Albion. secretary Rolla McCray, Waterford. treasurer H. J. Nonomague, Har Dorcreek. Paulson joins the board of directors for a three-year term. A big August Lake Erie outing is planned, with a committee from the twelve affiliated companies handling arrangements.
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George H. Clavin
North East Fire Department
Erie County Volunteer Firemen's Association
Waterford
Corry
Andrew Paulson
Frank ‘T. England
Charles Kinley
Leon Brown
Earl Munn
Thomas Garrity
Edward Becker
Jamés Sullivan
Charles Craker
Wesley Pearce
Clavin
Paulson
County Association
B. T. Cherry
Albion Department
Rolla McCray
H. J. Nonomague
Har Dorcreek
Association
Lake Irie
Four Held as Guns Found in Auto at Roadhouse
Pittsburgh dispatch reports four suspects arrested after police found a shotgun and two pistols in a car at a road house. Suspects include Opal Dowler 19 and Hezel Dowler 19 from Washington Courthouse Ohio, and Charles McCoy 20 and James McFeeley 25 from Bridgeville, Pennsylvania. Officers say the youths carried a blackjack in their possession.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Washington Courthouse
Opal Dowler
Er Cousin
Hezel Dowler
Charles McCoy
James McFeeley
Bridgeville
Night club raid shocks Chicago crowds
June 18 federal agents raided Colosimo's restaurant in Chicago’s South Side stopping liquor activity. More than 60 people left in evening attire as agents searched for unlawful liquor and took control of the premises. Authorities say several thousand dollars of liquor were seized and the restaurant may face closure. An unrelated Cleveland case saw James Jordan of Lock Haven, Pa., fined and workers charged after a beer shipment incident.
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Sy Uniter
Chicago
Colosimo
South Side
Prohibition
A. E. Aman
Agenta
Cleveland
James
Jordan
Lock Haven
Lleyaland
Locke Haven
Overnight guest itinerary with Campbell family
Mrs. D. HL Martin was an overnight guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Campbell and family, and they returned home today.
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D. HL
Martin
J. W. Campbell
Family Therie
St Edward's High to Hold Commencement at St Thomas Church
St Edward's High School will hold commencement exercises Sunday at 7 30 pm in St Thomas Church for nine teen graduates. Rev Dr Raymond McQuillan will give the baccalaureate address and diplomas will be presented by Rev Francis J Graves P R. The program includes a high school chorus and soloists with hymns and benediction.
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St. Edward’s High School
St. Thomas Church
Paes
St. Edward's High School
St.Thomas Church
St. Edward's High
Voral Solo
Paris
Anna Shields
Francis J.graves
P. R
St. Thomas
S1. Edward's Achuol
American Legion
Wealthy Woman Helen English Prince Dies in Accidental Overdose
In Los Angeles on June 18 authorities ruled the death of Mrs. Helen English Prince accidental after an autopsy showed she had overdosed on a sedative. The wealthy wife of a noted newspaperman died days after being stricken in a hotel room and rushed to a hospital. Her origins include being a Lima Ohio native and widow of an Indianapolis capitalist.
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Ly United
Eres
Los Angeles
Calif
Helen English Prince
Indoianapolis
Prince
Rs. Price
Lima
T He
Indiana
Two Die Walking on Highway After Car Crash
Brownsville Pennsylvania notes two youths and a girl died when three cars struck them walking home from a dance near Malden Inn. The dead are Anna Bence 16 from Crewstown Wilbur Sword 17 from West Brownsville Anna Denjock 15 from Denho, with severe injuries to others. In McKeesport Pennsylvania councilman Frank Hacket 58 of Versailles Borough killed himself in his sister’s basement.
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Brownsville
Brownsville General Hospital
Anna Bence
Crewstown
Wilbur Sword
West Brownsville
Anna Denjock
Denho
Malden Inn
T. Anderson
Brownagile
Mckeesport
Frank Hacket
Varsailles
Here
Piciself
R. B. Montgomery
Veranilles
Earthquake Strikes Central Mexico West of Capital
Reports from Mexico City indicate a strong earthquake with three violent shocks centered west of the capital. Damage described in Colima and Tecoman, with Colima City said to be heavily affected. preliminary messages note possible extensive casualties and widespread destruction though official confirmation is unavailable. Meanwhile a San Francisco radio relay reports a tremor felt near Manzanillo and Danzanillo with adobe homes collapsed and rails twisted. No casualties confirmed due to communication loss with the fishing vessel Chicken of the Sea.
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United Press
Mexico City
Mexico
Colima
Teoman
Colima City
Pacific
Tecoman
Isan Francisco
Mackay Cadio
Danzanillo
Manzanillo
Guild Carnival a Fine Social and Financial Success
The Emmanuel Episcopal church guild carnival drew a large crowd last night with strong earnings. Booths sold home baking candy pop ice cream and novelties while a Parish hall vaudeville program showcased local talent. A picture show by El Ames featured Europe scenes Cleveland air races and local subjects. About seventy five dollars was raised for the heart of the Immanuel church. Mrs B Shoop travels to Warren this morning.
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Manuel Guild
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
C. A. Pain
el Ames
Tates
Europe
Cleveland
Inez Mecusker
Bernice Belknap
Irene Mahle
Many Roberts
Merrill Wilcox
Ruth Sheen
Charlotte Bachelmer
Mary Frances Rank
Frank Brooks
Mia
C. M. Stewart
Harry Rhodles
W. A. Steen
Elwyn Alverson
Harry Rhodes
Prank Brooks Hi Storer
Ray Renskers
Hugh ‘Mosher
Immanuel Churets
Dawes Sees Turning Point in Low Mood
Charles Dawes, retiring head of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, said the country has reached a turning point in the low mood based on improving fall business prospects. He spoke in Chicago as he stepped from the train, noting smaller business gains and expected improvement in larger sectors.
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United Frese Chicago
Charles (. Dawes
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Dawes
R. F Is
Washington
R. F.C
Mit
State leaders resume relief financing talks in Harrisburg
Harrisburg June 1. Governor Pinchot named three main questions for state unemployment relief and a special legislative session. Decide whether to fund relief, restore welfare abated appropriations, or authorize state bonds. Bond issues urged as primary funding, with tax collection reforms and spending cuts also proposed. Republican chairman Gen Howard Martin opposes bond issues at present.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Giffard Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Finchot
Howard Martin
Two Youths Killed as Auto Runs Wild
Two Canonsburg youths, Benjamin H. Friel and Filthard Gondesn, both 18, died at Canonsburg hospital after an automobile ran out of control and swerved into a group of 12 young men at the Washington county Sunday school convention in Union. Andrew Chirilla and his sister Mary, Canonsburg, were injured.
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Union Jess
Anonsburg
Canonsburg
Washington County
Benjamin H. Friel
Filthard Gondesn
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Andrew Chirilla
Mary
Mother of Actress Seeks Big Damages in Libel Suit
In Los Angeles on June 1s a grand jury of film notables is expected to testify Monday in a $1,000,000 libel suit filed by Mrs Theresa Rubens mother of the late actress Alma Rubens against Photoplay Publishing Co and James R Quirk editor. The suit contends Photoplay Magazine claimed Alma Rubens husband Ricards Cortex was not informed of her illness before her death. London writer Keith Jones dies in London from a Stanford illness. Jones formerly served on the Chicago Daily News and Chicago Record Herald staffs and had been in London for several years.
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Rose
Los Angeles
Calif
Theresa Rubens
Alma Rubens
London
Keith Jones
London Craft
Limited Press
Chiedeo
Jones
Wade
Chicago Daily News
Told Chicago Record Herald
Pennsylvania Relief Bill Tops Eighty Six Million
Pittsburgh welfare officials estimate Pennsylvania relief for 1932 at 86 million dollars at today’s disbursement rate. The state has allocated 410 million for relief so far, with the balance to be raised locally or by voluntary contributions. Rev Templeton Smith, president of the fund, predicts another relief crisis by August, more severe than the last.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh Welfare Fund
Templeton Smith
Death toll soars after Cymbeling blaze in Drydock Montreal
June 18 Montreal divers and firemen battled smoking wreckage of the British tanker Cymbeling after three explosions killed a growing tally of at least 26 with 15 missing. Officials warned the number could rise as some bodies may never be recovered. Four Montreal firemen died, including Fire Chief Raoul Gauthier, and six Vickers workers died in hospitals. Thirty seven injured remained in care with 13 in danger.
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Montreal
Canadian Vickers
Vickers
Raoul Gauthier
Martin Extradition Hearing In Indiana Robbery Case
Hearing on extradition of Hyman Martin, known as Pittsburgh Hymie, to Indiana to face bank robbery and automobile banditry charges in Gas City will be held in Columbus next Wednesday. S. P. Dinkle will present to Governor White the extradition request and recommendations. Martin was convicted of slaying former Cleveland Councilman William Potter, served over a year of a life sentence, then acquitted in a new trial.
Fox 100 Ili 10 Attend Senate Stock Probe
The Senate banking and currency committee again was denied a chance to examine motion picture pioneer William Fox on his short selling operations as Fox’s physicians said he was too ill to appear. The postponement delayed Fox’s nomination hearing.
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FOX
ILI
Senate
United Free Washington
Senate Baniing and Currency Committee
Williamt Fox
Massive rally as veterans press for bonus relief
Washington June 13 A big rally of veterans gathered near the Anacostia flats to demand the bonus bill’s passage after the Senate defeated it. Walter Waters, leader of the 16 000 veteran marchers, called for staying in Washington until the bonus is approved. Police ordered evacuation of a government building as demonstrators urged the Treasury to grant the bonus.
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Washington
Bill
Senate
Tieir
Anacostia
Walter W. Waters
Glaexford
Glassford
Treasury Department
Cihisi
Ford
Corry area highway projects advance with one finish and bids due
A state highway program near Corry sees Pinchot rural type road in Wayne township completed and opened over five miles to traffic. Concrete pouring on East Columbus avenue is nearly finished with Monday as target. Bids for East Mainstream resurfacing and new concrete pavement from Shady avenue to Warren county line, plus Union street extension, are set to be opened in Harrisburg on Friday July 8.
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Pinchot Road
Wayne Township
Columbus Avenue
Harrisburg
Aly Sthof
State Highway Department
Corry
Corry Water Company
New York State
Shady Avenue
Warren County
Union Street
Five Best Radio Entertainments of Today
Radio columns list top programs across NBC CBS and ABC networks. Vincent Lopez leads a dance hour on NBC with lively orchestral sets while Tony Martin hosts talk segments on CBS. Listings note WEAR and WABC schedules and a variety of evening entertainment choices.
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Unitail Press
NBC Network
Vincent Lopez
WABC
CBS
Thonyma
Drites H
Duan
Wiz
NBC
Lewin
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