Personal friend of British premier to speak at Corry club
Rotary Club of this city will host Rev. Ren. F. Wilson pastor of Erie Unitarian church next Tuesday at the Hotel Corry. He will address the club on My Personal Observations of the Labor Movement in England. Wilson is a close friend of Ramsey MacDonald and has campaigned for the premier. His talk promises insight into the English labor regime for American listeners. Endeavoring to draw a large turnout, officers greet his visit to the Corry club.
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Ren. F. Wilson
Unitarian Church of
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England
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United States
Great Britain
Ramsey MacDonald
Pua
MacDonald
Probers Into Enforcement Deprived Funds
Washington inquiry into Hoover era enforcement commission may end over funds. Senator Glass plans to block restoring the $250,000 appropriation, arguing it is waste. a count of the year's spending is sought while few session days remain. The fund lacks a new authorization as balances drift to treasury. Senate leaders aim to revive the line in the next week, but optimism is low.
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United Press
Washington
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Law Enforcement Commission
House
Glass
Dem
Virginia Dry
Congress
Senate
Commission
Treasury
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Senate Appropriation Committee
Sheppard
Tex
Voting machines would deny Allegheny voters say Lessleapid
State Senator Max G. Lessleapid warned Pittsburgh crowds that plans to allocate only one voting machine per district would prevent most voters from casting ballots, especially in primaries. He called the plan a colossal blunder and predicted crowded districts with uneven access to machines.
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Ey Wince
Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
Max G. Lessleapid
Leslie
Bank cashier abducted by gang in Reading, Ohio
Henry A. Green, cashier of the Bank of Reading near Cincinnati, was kidnapped from home by robbers last night. He was found bound and gagged in the bank hours later. the mob had not robbed the bank and left after binding him, implying a vault demand. Mrs Green freed herself and raised the alarm. He was unharmed.
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Cincinnati
Henry A. Green
Bank of Reailing
Reading
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Jim
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Look to Bishop for next move in Tinkham fight
Washington June 21 Followers of Bishop Gannon and Rep Tinkham's Senate lobby dispute await action from the Methodist prelate after Tinkham abandoned congressional immunity to repeat charges against Bishop Cannon under his signature. He alleges Cannon violated the federal corrupt practices act, received 68 300 from a New York capitalist in 1928, and illegally canceled the receipt until 1929, while refusing to account for 48 800.
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Washington
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Canmon
Congress
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Nashville
Tenn
Catinon
House of Representatives
Tinkeram
New York
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Jameson
Ilegally
Youth claims he is murderous maniac in Boston arrest
A 15 year old boy, claiming to be the murderous maniac from New York, was arrested in Boston after shooting a pawnbroker during an attempted holdup. He gave his name as Prank G Page of 48 Lincoln Street, Long Island City, NY, saying I am the murderous maniac I wanted is New York. Police doubted the claim but he persisted.
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United Press
Boston
New York
G. Page
Lincoln Street
Long Island City
Pige
State declines citys request for patrolman
State authorities rejected Corrys bid for traffic lights at Smith Center intersections and declined a highway patrol substation here City Clerk B Porter reported a letter from W Price highway patrol superintendent noting limited personnel and no authority to promise a sub station Engineers had no power to authorize such a sub station Corry's highway was transferred to the Department of Revenue and no longer part of the highways area The nearest patrol sub station will continue patrols to cooperate with local officers
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Center Street
Columbus Avenue
Kiaye
B. Porter
W. ©. Price
Highway Patrol
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Highway Department
Corry
Department of Revenue
Reynoldsville Entry Winner in Erie Oratorical Contest
Miss Mary Ressler of St Edward's High School earned fifth place in the Erie diocesan oratorical finals held in the Erie Biks auditorium yesterday afternoon. Santo Perry of St Mary's Reynoldsville won first place and $100, with fourth place going to William Collins of St Titus High, Titusville, who received $15. Ressler received $10. Judges were Miss Marie Demuling, Miss Joanne Connell, and Rev. Victor Miller. Mrs Theo P Williams plans to travel to Erie today.
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St Edward's High School
Erie
Hrie
Santo Perry
St. Mary's School
Reynoldsville
Ridg-e Way Clatricl
William Collins
St. Titus High
Titusville
Miss Ressler
St Howard's
Erie Biks
Marie Demuling
Belo Academy High School
Joanne Connell
Erie Central High School
Victor Miller
St. Honiface’a
Hammett
Enroute to Russia Threat Letter Ties Case to Red Diamond
United Press reports a final bravado note from a fugitive who evaded police for over ten days. He claims to head to Russia by air and vows revenge via a secret order called the Red Diamond of Russia. The missive references murders of Noel Sowley and Joseph Moyzinski, police pursuit, and cryptic mentions of documents, a German officer, and a monoplane sighting.
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New York
Russia
Noel Sowiey
Joseph Moyzinski
Dr. Williams
Moyzinski
Lowley
Order
Wilhelm Street
Berlin
Red Diamond
C. P. Flushing
Baystae
Catherine May
Elizabeth Ring
May
Ani Sowley
FL P. W. A
Coal magnate dies in Jefferson after short illness
N P Rogers aged 71 a pioneer in Eastern Greene county coal development died at his home in Jefferson Pa after a short illness on June 21. He built major mines and influenced regional coal production and local industry. Rogers was known for his long service in the area and leadership in local business circles.
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Waynesburg
N. P. Rogers
Greene
Jefferson
Five Best Radio Entertainments Listed for Tonight
United Press listing outlines today's top radio programs across networks. Ted Husing presents sportslants at 5 50 p m on WABC GBS, DelMonte at 7 30 p m on WEAN, a Chde serioes at 7 50 p m on WABC, Cub reporter with Aline Berry and Pete Dixon at 8 15 p m on WIZ, Burly Vallee's orchestra at 11 30 p m on WEAF.
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WABC
GBS
Ted Husing
WEAN
NBC
DelMonte
WIZ
Aline Berry
Pete Dixon
WEAF
Burly Vallee
Tragic family plunge at West Rock Park near New Haven
Raymond Sprang hurled his wife and four children from a 400 foot ledge at West Rock Park then leaped to his death. Mrs Sprang and two children died at once. another boy aged about eight died later in hospital. A fireman pursued Sprang as he descended the cliff and Sprang leapt to death after firing a shot at onlookers.
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New Haven
United Press
Conn
Raymond Sprang
Sprang
Connecticut
Westville
Strike of Miners Fails to Materialize in Pittston District
June 21 report from Pittston notes a general grievance committee ordered 5000 men to stop work to protest alleged equalization grievances but officials did not sanction the action. All four collieries in the district were operating.
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Isto Yeaterday
Funign
Frogs Bring Fines for Offenders at Clear Lake
Four Titusville men were fined 70 dollars each and 250 cents costs after being caught with seven frogs at Clear Lake in Spartansburg. The incident occurred Friday afternoon while officer A McGill arrested them in the act of catching bullfrogs. The total fines and costs came to 290 dollars, with payment arrangements made and liberty restored. The frog season in Pennsylvania begins July 1, and catching frogs before then risks additional expense.
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Clear Lake
Titusville
Spartansburg
McGill
Blasting Endangers Pedestrians Hurts Children in Brentwood
A fresh protest surged at Brentwood authorities after blasting on the Clairton state road last night. A 25-pound boulder was hurled over Lanmers avenue, damaging property and endangering lives. Two small children were injured by the debris.
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Brentwood
Clairton State Road
Lanmers Avenue
New York Stocks Fall Sharply Amid Commodity Slumps
Stocks slide to new lows as the market ties the drop to a severe wheat and cotton rout. Steel, Westinghouse, Standard Oil and other leaders weaken, while most issues close near intraday lows after widespread selling and a cautious rally toward the close.
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New York
Jung
Wose
Chitazo Board of Trade
Gredh
Uckers
New York Central
Auburrn Auto
Eastman Kodai
J.T. Case
Gy and
Loew's
Identify Pistol Used In Single Slaying
Chicago June 21 The revolver used in the assassination of Alfred Jr Lingle has been traced to Frank Foster a top Capone gangster. Authorities say Foster is sought not as the killer but to identify the murderer among rival gangs Moran and Alello. Ballistics experts linked the short barreled 33 caliber pistol to Foster who allegedly owned it and left near the victim.
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United Press
Chicago
Alfred Jr
Lingle
Chicago ‘Tribune
Haseen
Geores “Boga Moran
Joe Alello
Capone
Toster
Body of unidentified man pulled from Allegheny River
Pittsburgh June 21 The body of an unidentified white man about 70 years old was recovered from the Allegheny River near 2st street local today. He was five feet tall, about 170 pounds, wearing a dark blue coat dark trousers and a gray sweater vest. A white badge, likely identified was found.
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Alelegheny
Ioale
Ole Melsey
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