Lemke Heads Third Party As Coughlin Backs Bid
Rep William Lemke of North Dakota announces a third party bid for the 1936 presidential race opposing Roosevelt and Landon. Support comes from radio priest Father Coughlin and his National Union for Social Justice, with Dr Francis Townsend expected to join as backers.
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John A. Reichmann
United Press
Washington
William Lemke
N. D
Roosevelt
Alf M. Landon
Charles B. Coughlin
National Union For Social Justice
Francis B. Townsend
Huey P. Cong
Lemke
Coughlin
Just
Frazier-Lemky
Mortgage
Landon
Roosevelt signs Robinson-Patman chain store bill
President Franklin D. Roosevelt affixes his signature to the Robinson-Patman bill aimed at curb ing price discrimination between buyers of different quantities and quality of goods from manufacturers. The act seeks to aid independent merchants against chain stores and includes provisions against false brokerage and misleading allowances. It follows House inquiries into the American Retail Federation and chain store operations, pushed by Senator Joseph T. Robinson and Representative Wilhelmin Patman.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
American Retail Federation
Senate
Joseph T. Robinson
House
Welgh Patman
Tex
Standard Oil of Ohio directors approve resumed common dividend
The Standard Oil Go of Ohio board voted to resume common dividends after a lapse. They declared 75 cents per common share and the regular 1.25 on preferred, payable July 18 to stock of record June 86. The 758/741 shares determine the common dividend payment.
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Sloveland
Standard Oil Go
Ohio
Stakk Af
Standard
Baldwin Seeks U S In League For Security
In a June address in Wishaw Scotland Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin urged United States membership in the League of Nations as essential to maintaining collective security. He argued that with the United States, Japan and Germany back in the league collective security could be effective tomorrow and urged continued hope for their return and for possible disarmament.
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United Pres Wishaw
Lanarkshire
Scotland
League of Nations
Stanley Baldwin
United States
Japan
Germany
Bawlwin
Belief Grows Mother Killed Tots Suicide Theory Advances
Pittsburgh dispatch reports growing opinion that Mia Eleanor Feely, 30, mother of two, killed her children Robert, 5, and Janice, 8, then herself in an apparent act of momentary insanity. Authorities find no evidence of an outsider or motive. Professor Martin J. Feely, husband, returns from camp amid family distress.
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Pittsburgh
United Press
Mia
Eleanor Feely
University of Pittsburgh
Feely
Robert
Janice
Martin J. Feely
Pottersville
Youth Rescued From Lake Chautauqua After Boat Overturns
A youth riding in a rowboat on Chautauqua Lake near Point Stockholm was rescued yesterday afternoon after the boat overturned. He was fully clothed and sinking fast before rescuers brought him to shore, where he was revived after nearly drowning. His father, Edward Godfrey, was killed in an automobile accident at Warren on April.
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Withtan Wuusey
Jamestown
Chautauqua Lake
Point Stockholm
Edward Godfrey
Warren
Apri Yard
Man Arrested for Theft of Automobile
John Spitmar of R. D. 1 will be given a hearing before Alderman Porter this afternoon on charges growing out of the theft of an automobile owned by Morris Chapin of East Main street from in front of the ML Brown residence last Saturday night. The car was found abandoned near Pope's Grove southeast of the city two days later. Spitman was taken into custody late Friday.
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John Spitmar
R. D
C. 2
Porter
Morris Chapin
East Mainstreet
ML. Brown
Pope's Grove
Spitman
Democrats expect at least 2 million for Roosevelt campaign
Postmaster General James J. Farley said in Philadelphia that Democrats will spend about 2 million dollars to re-elect President Roosevelt, with the 1932 platform likely echoed and a brief, tight convention document. He noted unity within the party, anticipated support from Gov. Lehman and Gov. Talmadge, and denied soliciting funds from postmasters while outlining a nominators plan to raise funds. John H. Garner would be the sole vice presidential presenting name.
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Lyle C. Wilson
United Press
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
James J. Farley
Parley
William Lemke
Northwest
Lemke
Robert
Wagner
New York
Farley
Eugene Talmadge
Georgia
Lehman
Postal Bulletin
John H. Garner
Four Gunmen Rob Jewelry Firm in Brooklyn Heist
Four gunmen trapped six workers at Newman Jacobs and Levinson jewelry firm in Brooklyn. They escaped with jewelry and cash totaling about $20,000. The incident occurred on June 20 and is being investigated by local authorities.
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United Press
New York
Newman, Jacobs and Levinson
Brooklyn
Smithfield coal control bill in doubt as vote eyed
John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers voices hopeful support for the Guffey coal control bill with plans for a vote on a compromise tax measure at 2:30 pm in Washington. Senate leaders show skepticism about timely action as discussions proceed amid uncertain prospects.
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Lewis
Guffey
Bill
United Press
Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Exoneration in Maine picnic boat tragedy as 12 children drown
Washington county officials clear Calvin London of criminal negligence after a boat capsized during a birthday picnic in Lubec Maine. Sheriff James Cummings says the investigation is closed. Victims include 12 Lubec children aged 8 to 17. Danel McCordy recalls it as an accident and defends London. Dr De Costa Bennett heads a committee to arrange community funeral services.
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United Press
East Maghias
Washington County
Calvin London
Jardiner
James A. Cumnings
New England
Vrami McCordy
Danel
JBL
London
de Costa Bennett
Litbeo
Flood Control Bill Faces Pocket Veto Fears
Pittsburgh dispatch reports flood control advocates warning that Congress may adjourn and President Roosevelt could pocket veto the omnibus flood control bill. If signed or session extends, the measure could fail or become law depending on timing as the two day window for executive action nears expiry.
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Eittsburgh
Roosevelt
Congress
Spanish War Veterans Seek Pennsylvania Bonus
Spanish Veterans from across the state urged the Pennsylvania department of United Spanish War Veterans to lobby for a state bonus for service between April 21, 1898 and July 4, 1903. Edward G. Jenkins of Cheswick was named departmental commander at Bethlehem, defeating Capt. William Conrad of Tamqua for the post.
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Pennsylvania
United States
Edward G. Tenkins
Cheswick
Bethlehem
Wiliam Conrad
Cliaen
Whitman
Wilkes-Barre
Harry Buehler
Philadelphia
Martin Kamel
Scranton
Chaplin
Carl Armstrong
Pittsburgh
Governor backs Pennington in drive to clean up state institutions
Harrisburg dispatch reports Governor Earle renews support for Pennington in a campaign to purge state hospitals and offices. A Sunbury trustee resolution asks for an investigation of cabinet actions involving hospital space and Dr George Reese. Earle vows to publicize details of alleged graft and irregularities, backing Pennington’s efforts.
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United Press
Harrisburg
John 1 Pennington
Sides
Shamokinstein Hospital
Earle
Pennington Tee
Herbert W. Cumatings
Sunbury
Board of Trustees
Pennington
George W. Reese
George G. Reese
Fam
Tadge Cummings
Dr. Reese
Judge Cummings
Corry BPW Club Members Plan Great Lakes Cruise
Corry members of the Business and Professional Women's Club look forward to the Pennsylvania Federation state convention aboard the S S Octara Fa on the Great Lakes from June 24 to 28. Cruise chairman is Mrs Helen M Schluratt of Erie. Members include Mrs Myre Thomas club president Miss Inez Fitch Violet Raeke Blanche Toveland Mrs 8 H Skinner Jr and Mrs Mildred Denton. Annual election of officers and federation matters will be discussed during the cruise with Mrs Helen Kidd Thompson of Greenville serving as president.
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Corry
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Pennsylvania
Great Lakes
Helen M. Schluratt
Erie
Myre Thomas
Misaes Inez Fitch
Violet Raeke
Blanche Toveland
8. H. Skinner, Jr
Mildred Denton
Tch
Cruse
Helen Kidd ‘Thompson
Greenville
Deportation Looms After WPA Plan To Purge Aliens
United Press reports that the Works Progress Administration will purge 128,000 aliens from federal work relief rolls after June 30 as new funds are spent. President Roosevelt endorsed a nationwide survey to identify employable needy and determine citizenship declarations by June 14. The Labor Department will cooperate with WPA, with deportations likely concentrated in New York and the Mexican border southwest, under a policy mandated by Congress.
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Richard L. Harkness
United Press Star
United Press
Washington
Works Progress Administration
Harry L. Hopkins
WPA
Allend
Hopkins
Roosevelt
Department of Labor
New York
Congress
County Firemen Meet Here at Stanford Home Company
The Erie County Volunteer Firemen's Association will hold its regular meeting Friday, June 26, hosted by The Stanford Home Company. About three hundred firemen from the county are expected to attend. Officers will be elected, with Stanley Benton of North Girard likely chosen as president. Vice Chief Andrew Paulsch of Carry declines reelection. The session will be in the Municipal building, followed by lunch.
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Stanford Home Company
Erie County Volunteer Firemen
Stanley Benton
North Girard
T ‘He Association
Andrew Paulsch
Carry
Sion
Find
Blatt Brothers Add 12th Theatre to Western PA Chain
Blatt Brothers announce the acquisition of the Arcadia theatre in New Bethlehem and plan to add it to their western Pennsylvania chain. James Varfoos shifts from Youngsville theatre to manage the Arcadia unit. Paul Mulheim, tied to Rex theatre in town, moves to Youngsville to oversee its theatre, while Rudolph Appel replaces Mulhelen at the Corry theatre.
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New Bethlehem
Paul Mulheim
Youngsville
Blatt Brothers
Pennsylvania
Arcadia
James Varfoos
Pail
Senate approves tax compromise and ship subsidy action
Washington faces a tense adjournment as Congress battles over the New Deal tax measure and the ship subsidy bill. Senate action on the 800 million tax plan is paired with continued fights in the House over the subsidy, amid warnings of filibusters and accusations of hurried passage. The result hinges on votes later today as leaders seek to end the session.
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Senate
United Press
Washington
Seite
Lelay
Ue Tabuconga
Congress
Guffey
Hows
Ge Senate
Democrats
Treasury Post Office
House
Harry P. Byrd
Lax Will
Schuyler
Bland
House Merchant Marine Committee
Iam
Secretary of Commerce
Hill
Oor
Robbery at Columbus Party's Place Involves $300 Loot
The owner Ferry Lines says about 300 dollars in value was stolen from a Columbus establishment. Thieves took cigars, candy, beer, and slot machines. Warren County authorities are investigating the Thursday night theft.
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Columbus
Grey
Warren County
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