Pinchot Urges Legislature to Provide Sixty Million Relief
Roosevelt’s surrender on the two thirds rule sparks a convention deadlock watch as favorite son contenders hope for a break. Governors Roosevelt and Ritchie are among the leading names discussed with Albert Gore in the Marylands circle and Buen Island cited as a potential compromise choice. The mood is jubilant among supporters fearing a prolonged stalemate.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Justine
Mary Albert G. Buenisland
Newwa Js
Ritchie
Roosevelt forces concede on two thirds rule in convention fight
United Press reports the Roosevelt camp faces defeat as the majority two thirds rule for the first six ballots is abandoned in favor of a majority vote. Kremer announces the change after a minority report favors keeping the two thirds rule, signaling political maneuvering ahead of the 1936 Democratic convention.
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United Press
Chicago
Rules Committee
J. Bruce Kremer
Montana
Roosevelt
Kremer
Atlee Pomerene Ot Ybig
Janes ‘A. Parlay
Roosevilt
Yesteray
Farley
Roosevelt Torres
Parley
Ten Americans Held by Chinese Communists
Washington June 28 The American consulate general at Hankow China reported to the state department that ten Americans were captured by Chinese immunists at Kilungshan Hunan Province last Sunday. The consulate requested protection for the captives and asked the Han provincial government in Henan to make representations to Peiping and the national government.
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Ey Area
Washingdon
Han- Keow
China
State Department
Kiltungshan
Hotlan J Province
Henan
Peiping
Six Deaths Due to Floods Reported Across Kansas and Surrounding States
Heavy rains caused floods across Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma with six deaths attributed to the deluge and four people reported missing. One fatality occurred west of Tishomingo near Gov. Murray’s home, four deaths in southwestern Oklahoma, and further losses in Missouri as crops near harvest were damaged by the storms.
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Kansas
Glijx
Eld
Missouri
Oklahoma
Ern Olaloms
Cox City
Tishomingo
Bill) Murray
Union City takes steps to reopen Home National Bank
Union City reports definite steps toward reopening the Home National Bank, closed January 15, as a rehabilitation committee canvasses creditors to restore solvency. The opening date depends on creditor signatures, with an intensive campaign planned to prevent delays. The committee will meet depositors at City Hall from nine to nine for four days to explain the plan and gain cooperation.
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Home National Bank
Union City
Dalay
U S Liner Figures in Shanghai Crash
United Press reports the liner President Jefferson of Dollar Steamship Lines crashed into a Shanghai pier while berthing without a pilot. The ship penetrated the wharf about 30 feet, causing a buoyant bow damage. No injuries were reported.
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Shanghai
Jefferson
Dollar Steamship Lines
Lindbergh Reopens Story in Curtis Trial at Plemington
Col Charles A. Lindbergh testified for the prosecution in New Jersey, recounting his contact with Norfolk ship builder John Hughes Curtis who allegedly pulled a cruel hoax in the kidnapping case. He described trips, sleepless nights, and growing confidence as Curtis’ tale grew more circumstantial while Curtis listened closely.
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Norfolk
Lindbergh
United Press
Plemington
N. J
Charles A. Lindbergh
John Hughes Curtis
Curtis
Long Island
Kdnapers
Remembering Corry High School Entertainment Tonight
Sixty years ago tonight an ad advertised a Corry High School entertainment at Wrights Opera House. The program listed orations, recitations, duets, declamations and songs by George Holden Bina Rittenhouse Nettie Conner Ima Spencer Mattie Lint Nannie Lafferty Mary Salisbury Frank Puller Harrie Bonn Tatelle Conner Harmon Linseatt Kalle Hall Frank Wilson Clara Wilson Dwight Hitt Elma Spencer Bila Hil and Holph.
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Frank T. Babont
Corry High School
Wright's
Opera House
George C. Holden
Costanza
Bina Rittenhouse
Nettie Conner
Ima Spencer
Mattie Lint
Asay
Nannie V. Lafferty
Nesay
Amacy
Mary d. Salisbury
Frank J. Puller
Esday
Harrie Gonn- Bon
Esay
Tatelle
Conner
Pyramus
Harmon C
Linseatt
Kalle M. Hall
Unemployment relief in Pennsylvania faces funding crunch
Governor Pinchot urges a four week special session to raise at least 60 million for unemployment relief and 15 million to restore welfare, warning revenues and employment are collapsing. He cites 1,115,000 unemployed and their dependents, and calls for rapid action before March 1933. The House appropriations committee begins its own finance inquiry asiks.
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James A.sullivan
United Press
Sta
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Appropriations Committee
House
Talbot
Delaware
Pinchot
Pinchott
Receivers Appointed for Erie Malleable Iron Co
In Pittsburgh on June 28 Judge Nelson McVicar appointed A. W. Mitchell of Erie and A. Watts Bowker of New York as receivers for the Erie Malleable Iron Company. They stand bonded at 326,000. The move follows a June 2 equity suit by stockholders claiming the company cannot meet obligations. The complaint cites assets and debts totaling about 1,324,600 with a plant valued at 1,700,000 and capital at 1,200,000 since a 1914 increase from 400,000.
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United Frese Pittsburgh
A. W. Mitchell
Erie
A. Watts Bowker
New York
Rie Malleable Iron Company
Nelson McVicar
Equity
Jngiar Stockdholders
Fetcharidge
Wateriag
Frances P. Preston
Huxton
Mery M. Rovinson
Weabury
Huth M Roehling
Margaret Mt
Agreement on repeal plank reported at convention
Chicago June 28 Repeal of the 18th amendment immediate modification of the Volstead Act and return to complete control over the signan traffic were agreed upon today by delegates. Senator David I Walsh announced the agreement noting a substantial block of delegates already committed to a wet plant and that the plank could form part of the Democratic national convention program.
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Thomas L. Stunes
United Press
Chicago
White House
Democratic platform planks proposed in Chicago
The Democratic platform drafting committee outlines tentative planks including unemployment support with federal loans to states and public works, government economy through abolishing unnecessary bureaus and consolidations, tariff reform with Hawley-Smont reductions to revenue levels, and calling for an international conference to lower global trade barriers.
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United Press
Chicago
Democratic Platform Drafting Committee
Hawley-Smont
Rumor Gannon Named Archbishop Surfaces in Erie Diocese
The Meadville Tribune Republican reports a circulating rumor that Rt Rev John Mark Gannon of the Erie diocese may be elevated to Archbishop. Born 1877 in Erie, he advanced from parish priest at Cambridge Springs to pastor at St Brigid Meadville, then coadjutor bishop and successor, noted for church and school projects and ecumenical regard.
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John Mark Gannon
Erie
Meadville Tribune Republican
Gannon
Cambridge Springs
St.Anthony's Church
St. Brigid's Church
Meadville
James J. Dunn
St. Brigid's Parish
Liberty Street
Chestnut
Grie
Jonn ‘R. Pitzmaurice
Doctor Charged in Hospital Fire at Hammond
Dr William Estabrock head of Florida Parish hospital was jailed without bond as investigators probe Saturday night blaze. Officials found 200 gallons of liquid explosives among the wreckage, said to be enough to wreck the town. no patients were present during the fire as authorities reported high emotion and numerous findings from the investigation.
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United Press
Hammond
W. E. Estabrock
Florida Parish
Th Hospital
Rhatshal
Crash victim found without driving license
Authorities report Harold K. Miles died in a single vehicle crash after a rear tire blowout caused the car to overturn on a highway. Miles, of R D 2 Spring Creek, had not renewed his license this year, and John Christopher of West Main Street may face charges for permitting an unlicensed person to operate the vehicle. The investigation by state patrol at Corty and Columbus has focused on Miles and the car owner.
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John Christopher
West Main Street
Harold K. Miles
Spring Creek
Miles
B. B. Ging
L. ©. Linder
Warren
State Highway Patrol
Corty
Columbus
Christopher
Miless
All Kiwanis Night Observed by Corry Club
Corry Kiwanis members and guests at the Corry Country Club joined the worldwide All Kiwanis Night observance last evening. About thirty attended a chicken dinner before hearing Erie’s David W. Harper discuss Homes Loan Banks and related legislation. The program, directed by Asy L Yount, featured several musical selections by the Kiwanis Club orchestra.
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Corry Country Club
David W. Harper
Erie
Corry Kiwanians
Kiwanis Organization
Ray Greene
Chris Christensen
Corry Club
Kiwanis International
Detroit
Ansembly
Kiwanis Club
Cheatra
Walsh Backed by Roosevelt Favored to Win
Roosevelt backs Walsh in a convention contest with swift tactic shifts causing confusion. The article notes a big rift and the election of a permanent chairman as a key outcome, highlighting intra party struggle and leadership moves. The piece references Roosevelt, Walsh, and the convention’s uncertain path toward leadership.
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Roosevelt
Big Irue
Roosevelt Faction Scrambles For Nomination at Platform Debate
Confusion marked the Roosevelt forces as the Democratic convention opened. A tense battle for the permanent chair between Joulett Shouse and Senator Thomas Walsh unfolded while Roosevelt plans to allow majority nomination if no candidate is chosen after six ballots prompted rapid rule changes. The credentials report moved first, exposing a heated fight over the Huey Long and Einar Holmdal delegations as the convention shifted its ordering.
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United Press Convention
Omego
Roosevelt
Joulett Shouse
Thomas Walsh
Walsh
Franklin R. Roosevelt
Shouse
Rules
Ritchie
Newton D. Baker
Credentials Committee
Huey Long
Louisiana
Hoidal
Minnesota
Two Admit Part in Ohio Bank Robbery
Roy Greenawalt and William Alves of Kittanning admitted involvement in a robbery at the Miners and Merchants Bank of Smithfield, yielding 1365 dollars. They are jailed in Butler awaiting extradition to Smithfield as two other suspects remain at large. The men had been questioned over a separate theft from Adam Johns in Armstrong County and admitted securing the wire money from the bank raid.
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United Press
Butler
Roy Greenawalt
William Alves
Kittanning
J Miners and Merchants Bank
Smithfield
Steubenville
Adam Johns
Armstrong County
Farmer
Today’s Five Best Radio Entertainments
Radio listings show multiple network pairings with hosts Reis Dunn Sanderson Crut Wynn and a poet act. Programs include WEAF NBC WHAF NBC WABCO CBS and WZ NBC with time slots from 7:00 to 9:30.
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WABCO
CBS
Reis and Dunn
WEAF
NBC
Sanderson
Crut
Wynn
Band
Poet Freight
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