Chinese Civil Strife Deepens as War Spreads in Provinces
Canton reports General Chen Chi Tang advancing into Kiangsi and Hengchow while Li Tsung Jen forces press Nanking targets in Hunan. Chiang Kai-shek's central government faces a broad rebellion with July 1 looming for combined attacks aimed at toppling Chiang and uniting China against Japan.
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George W. Hawkins
United Press
Canton
China
Chiang Kai-Shek
Kwanglung
Chen Chi- Tang
Ki“angel
Hunan
Kwangal Province
Li Tsung-Jen
Chen
Nanking
Hengchow
Kiangsi
Chiang
Wangtung
Walden
Sewangtung- Agwangsimies
Chen Chi Tang
Chiang Kai-Shey
Japan
Pennsylvania Bar Panel Attacks Workmen's Board as Racket
At Bedford Springs on June 20 the Pennsylvania Bar Association denounced the Workmen's Compensation board as a racket. David W. Wiman of Philadelphia defended the three member board, Ullman urged court collaboration, and the convention voted to expand the board to five and to require that only lawyers serve on the board.
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Bedford Springs
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Workmen's Compensation Board
Way
Pennsylvania
David W. Wiman
Philadelphia
Ullman
Uman
Road To Ruin Hits Western Pennsylvania Business Surge
The University of Pittsburgh's Division of Business Research reports western Pennsylvania business activity at 91 percent of normal, the strongest in six years. In the Pittsburgh area and eleven adjacent counties gains stemmed from seasonal stability and higher steel production, marking a sharp rise since October 1928.
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United Press
Thsburgh
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Union Men Beaten in Alabama
In Birmingham on June 4 a group of United Rubber Workers of America members were badly beaten after resisting an order to serve their own. They were nursed in Gadsden while attorneys prepared criminal action against mob members who attacked them. The organizers had arrived a week earlier with a claim of $100,000 to spend in unionizing.
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United Press
Birmingham
Ali
United Rubber Workers of America
Ptay
Menthers
Gadsden
Ala
Borah Silence Disconcerting to Republicans
Washington June 26 Republicans pressure Sen William Borah to declare his presidential campaign intentions as Sen George Norris supports Roosevelt. Indication that Rep William Lemke may tip midwestern states, boosting Borah's leverage amid White House talks and high level party meetings.
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United Press
Washington
George Norris
Roosevelt
William B. Borah
William Lemke
Union Party
Borah
Norris
White House
Cleveland
Hamilton
Corrys new fire truck delayed arriving Monday
Corry expected new fire apparatus to reach the city Monday but a telegram from Mack Trick Company in Allentown said shipment could not occur until Saturday. A shaft failure had left the First ward truck out of service since the ice incident, but a new shaft is in place and running. No fires occurred while the truck was unavailable. Autopsy ordered in Washington to determine the cause of death of wrestler Michael Romano, 37, after a bout with Jack Donovan.
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Corry
Mack Trick Company
Allentown
Wardire
Corry Ice Company
Washington
Michael Romano
Jack Donovan
Romano
Donovan
Outlaw Act Declared Unconstitutional For Rail Pensions
The District of Columbia Supreme Court Justice Jennings Bailey ruled the railroad retirement act unconstitutional, invalidating the pension taxing mechanism and the related rules for payment. The decision blocks federal funding of rail pensions and extends to prevent information requests, affecting Corry area rail workers awaiting the ruling.
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Justice Bailey
District of Columbia
United Press
Washington
Jennings Bailey
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Bailey
Corry
Open golf leaders shuffled as Luther trails after three rounds
In the Pennsylvania Open late action Ted Luther of Oakmont shot 73 to move to 229 after three rounds, trailing Felix Serafin of Scranton who led with 219 after a 71. Tony Joy of Corry was among others in contention as the event progressed. Edith Quier defeated Mrs Mitchell to claim the Pennsylvania state women's golf championship. In Britain Bill Cox and James Adams shared second round lead at the Open while Sarazen stood four behind at 148.
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United Press
Oakmont
Ted Luther
Felix Serafin
Scranton
Tony Joy
Indrew
Philadelphia
Edith Quier
Reading
J. J. Mitchell
Merion
Pennsylvania
Hoylake
Bill Cox
James Adams
Jead
Sarazen
Early resignation of Farley expected
Washington reports say Postmaster General Farley plans to resign soon, with President Roosevelt noting he will not delay until the convention. Persistent Philadelphia rumors intensify as the cabinet position hangs in the balance.
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Farley
United Press
Washington
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Demonstration Delays Roosevelt Convention Proceedings
A wild demonstration at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia halted business for a little over an hour. Delegates and officials moved through the aisles as banners, signs, and a starry flag were displayed while speakers nominated Roosevelt and Mack led the rostrum during the tense session.
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United Press Convention
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Robinson
William H. Fineabriter
Reform Congregation of Keneneth Israel
Alabama
New York
Joan E
Poughkeepsie
N.Y
Rouwevell
Mack i
Guardians of
State
Mark
New Hampshire Standard
Mack
Menitvid
Albany
Jie
Roogavell
Ufe
al Smith
Hoosewell
Newyah
TWA
Thy
Federal Power Authority
Georgia
Maine
Diamonds Stolen by Four Bandits in Chicago
Four bandits on a Near North Side street robbed New York jewelers sending $100,000 in diamonds. Salesmen Joh Baumgold and Gilbert Lyle were bound and released a mile from the scene. Private detective Carl Rohhid said an illegal car cut off their exit after a loan office visit.
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United Press
Chicago
New York
Apu
Joh Baumgold
Gilbert Lyle
Carl Rohhid
Whhich
Iilor
Clymer Young Men Sentenced 6 Months Each
Henry Jaggi 25 and Harold Warnshouse 21 pleaded guilty to larceny of automobile equipment from a Pennsylvan station. They were fined 25 each and sentenced to six months in Erie county prison by Judge William E. Hirt. John Syllman of Corry was paroled for a theft charge.
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Henry Jaggi
Harold Warnshouse
Path
Erie County
William E. Hirt
John Syllman
Ae D
Corry
Cron
Taggi
Warnshuise
W. W. Waterhouse
Pennzdil
West Smith Street
Lloyd Ruppersberger
John D. Flanigan
Ross Mead
Bach
New York State
Warns Fomse
Tine
Spilman
Hafsid Dundon
Juze Miles R Tits
Morris Chapin
Lehman Denies Resigning If Re-Elected
Philadelphia June 26 Governor Herbert H. Lehman of New York dismissed reports that he would seek re election to aid President Roosevelt’s campaign and then resign after inauguration. Lehman said he would discuss with Roosevelt and would not seek another office if elected, adding he would serve the full term if chosen.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Conor Herbert H. Lehman
New York
Roosevelt
Freight Loadings Show Big Increase in Revenue Cars
Washington June 26 The Association of American Railroads reports freight car loadings for the week ended June 20 at 680,716, up 128,667 from the same week in 1935. The rise mainly reflects reduced coal loading last year after heavy fuel movement in anticipation of a miners strike.
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United Pro
Washington
Association of American Railroads
Three Die in Wilmington Crossing Crash Involving Freight Train
In Wilmington, Delaware a car stalled on tracks was struck by a freight train, killing Virgin Boyen, 16, William Cahail, 28, and Danae Carmivichel, 23. James Cornell, 23, of Wilmington, another car passenger, sustained serious injuries.
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United Press
Wilmington
Del
Virgin Boyen
William Cahail
Old Age Pension Bill Takes Effect July First
Governor George W. Earle signed Pennsylvania's old age pension bill enabling monthly payments up to 80 dollars for residents over 70. The measure, advanced by the special legislature, awaits federal approval for matching funds and is expected to begin around July 1. Notables at signing included William C. Bullitt and State Senator Edward R. Frey. Four other measures were signed, including municipal bond issue validation and transfer of 2 million dollars for relief.
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Pennsylvania
George WH. Earle
William C. Bult
Russia
Edward R. Frey
Allegheny
Prey
Gov
Barle
Landon in Colo for 2 Weeks Rest
Gov Alf Landon begins two week休 vacation at McGraw ranch near Estes Park Colorado after arriving to rest and prepare a notification speech. He says work on his address is paused for two weeks and he plans fishing and horseback riding during downtime with family and reporters noting he has not yet seen the Democratic platform.
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Lewis Larkin
United Press
Mstes Park
Colo
Alf M. Landon
Long House
McGraw Ranch
Colorado Crags
Estes Park
Landon
Coughlin to Spend 500000 for Union Party Platform
Royal Oak Mich February 20 Rep William Lemke pledged himself and ally Charles E Coughlin to spend about 500000 on Lemke and supportive Union party activities The plan includes radio broadcasts and the publication Social Justice The platform calls for protecting private industry an embargo on farm and industrial imports a wide old age pension state relief aimed at self sufficiency Water conservation and avoidance of foreign entanglements A conference in the rectory of the Little Flower church finalized an undetailed program prioritizing these points.
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United Press
Royal Oak
Mich. Syne
William Lemke
Otters
Charles E. Coughlin
National Union For Social Justice
Lembe
Ehlet
HowAcet
North Dakotan
N. Y
Little Power
Tholy
United States
Frazier Lemkt Faton
Fourth of bonus cash payments received here
Local postal officials report steady cash returns from bonus bonds certified for payment. About 26 percent of the hundred or more bonds were redeemed in the past twelve hours, with veterans’ redemptions spurring further expectations. Additional returns were anticipated from the Pittsburgh clearing house as congestion eased. Over $50,000 in bonds were certified for payment in the city, with roughly $12,500 redeemed so far today and last night.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Fliers Wedding Shrouded in Superstition at Port Fairfield
Clarerite D. Chamberlain, trans Atlantic filer, wed Miss Leilie Ashby in a midnight ceremony attended by 13 guests at the bride’s home. The couple cited a superstition tied to the number 13, linked to his monoplane Miss Stratosphere, ahead of a non stop flight to Paris planned next month. Chamberlain said a waiver of the state’s five day storage law was obtained and he will travel to St Louis for a conference on the project.
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United Press
Port Fairfield
Clarerite D. Chamberlain
Trans Atlantic
Leilie Ashby
George Ashby
Chamberlain
Miss Stratosphere
Paris
Ibn
St. Louis
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