International Labor Day clashes spark violence in cities
Harrisburg report notes sharp criticism of holding companies by the House Utility Investigating Committee. Witnesses from Associated Gas and Electric fail to answer questions about their financial setup and no Pennsylvania official could name a responsible executive. Committee counsel says invitation extended to H Hobson, vice president, to testify but there was a refusal to appear. Rep Rhodes remarks that heads of holding companies seem unwilling to assist.
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Harrisburg
Howdy
House
Wday
Ting
Wading
Hdison Go
Asated Gas and Electric
Jing
Associated Gas and
Eleatric
Pennnsylvania
Herold Ryans
Man of Visions killed at post in Ligle case
United Press report from Chicago details the killing of Anthony Ruthy, famed as the man of visions, at a post. Prank Jordan, 85, confessed to the murder, wounded Officer Durkin, and caused a public panic before being captured. Mayor Cermak led rapid action, questioning Jordan as a coroner's jury was to hear the murder charge.
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United Press
Chicago
Anthony Rit Thy
Ig Post
Daneil
Sae
Ruthy
Lingle
Jordan
Patrinis Durkin
Ernest Schoeublin
Anton J. Cermak
Cermak
Jordan Wa
Youthful Driver Held for Auto Fatality in Cumberland
Jas A Skelly aged 19 was charged with operating a motor vehicle that struck and killed a 17 year old Western Union messenger boy Cecil V Henry late last night in Cumberland Maryland. Henry died while riding his bicycle. The case follows other local fatalities and legal actions including Lawrence Hayes held on manslaughter charges related to Clarence Patterson's death and Claude A Kimmel exonerated in a separate track collision involving six year old Richard Kinlerem.
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United Press Cumberland
Jas
A. Skelly
Western Union
Clarence Patterson
Frostburgh
Claude A. Kimmel
Richard Kinlerem
Stocks Crash Again as U S Steel Falls Below 115
United States Steel slid to a new low for four years after a rally, with shares dropping 1 to 5 points from early gains. The market overall weakened while leaders like American Can and Westinghouse Electric fell sharply, and Worthington Pump, J I Case, Radio, and Vanadium also posted significant losses.
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Elmer C. Walzer
United Press
New York
United States Steel Common
Stock Exchange
U. 9
Ust
Gan
Westinghouse Electrica
Auburn Auto
Worthington Pump
J. 1. Case
Radio
Vanadium
Pittsburgh to Buffalo plane service begun
Bettisfield McKeespport, Pa May 1 Cabin airplanes opened service between Pittsburgh and New York City and Buffalo New York not adding fast air links The New York bound plane left at 9 22 a m with a two hour Atlantic to arrive Newark The Buffalo flight departed at 9 10 a m expected in Buffalo 11 30 a m Return trips from Buffalo at 4 40 p m Regular Pittsburgh New York departures listed at 9 a m noon 2 p m and 5 p m EDT
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New Air Line
New York
Pittsburgh
Buffalo
United Press Bettisfield
Mckeespport
New York City
N. Y
Newark
York
Hearing in gas rate case continued to June 20
The Pennsylvania Gas Company finished presenting its side at yesterday's session before the Public Service Commission. The hearing in the gas rate contest brought by the municipalities of Corry Erie and Warren was continued to June 20 as engineers from the commission and the three municipalities plan next week to review a SBC survey into holdings of the gas company for final presentation at the June hearing.
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Penn'a Gas Company
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Public Service Commission
Corry
Erie
Warren
Sutility
Blaine Kincaid
The
Bellet
Kincaid
Woodward Funeral Rites at Pittsburgh
State Secretary of Internal Affairs James I Woodward will be honored at a home service Monday hosted by his daughter Mrs W S Slone. He and his wife had lived with her for two years after 25 years in McKeesport. Funeral details to be set after body arrives from Harrisburg where Woodward died yesterday.
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Pittsburgh
Paty
James I. Woodwar
State
Internal Affairs
MS W. Slone
Woodward
McKeesport
Harrisburg
DO-X Starts Westward Flight From Las Palmas
The giant German flying boat DO-X began its journey today from Las Palmas toward Rio de Oro on Africa’s coast. The route then heads to Bolama in Portuguese Guiana before crossing the Atlantic toward South America, with a 248 mile leg to Rio de Oro marking the initial stage.
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Las Palmas
Canary Islands
Rio de Oro
Africa
Brazil
New York
Bolama
Portuguese Guiana
South America
Governor pledges funds if state revenue rises in budget drive
Harrisburg May 1 Governor Pinchot promises to allocate 650000 for state aid hospitals and 350000 for mothers assistance beyond budget if legislature enacts measures to boost state revenue. He writes Rep Steedle urging passage of eight bills to clarify tax laws and improve collection as income forecasts rise only slightly.
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Finchot
United Press
Harrisburg
Pinchot
Rep
Steedle
Allegheny
House Appropriations Committee
Commonwealth
Today’s Five Best Radio Entertainments Highlighted
A compact schedule lists programs on major networks including Major Bowes Family at 6:00 on WABC, Morton Downey and Orchestra, Mme Alda and Leforge, Theatre of the Air, and March of Time on CBS and NBC networks, with times noted for each show.
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WEAF
NBG
Major Bowes Family
WABC
CBS W Network
Morton Dowbey
Orchestra
WIZ
NBC Network
Hundreds of Arrests Mark Labor Day Riots Worldwide
Reports from London Paris Moscow Berlin Madrid Barcelona Vienna Capetown Melbourne and Adelaide describe May Day unrest with hundreds detained. Demonstrations faced police clashes as authorities in New York Oklahoma and other cities mobilized troops and guards to quell disturbances amid a global labor day observance.
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Moscow
United States
Comaunists
New York
United Press
London
Hyde Park
Paris
Mance
Russia
Berlin
Lustgartet
Mettinan
Gerbiany
Madrid
New Republic
Barcelond
Melbourne
Kolling
Germany
Ligpatch
Japan
Adelaide
Austratis
Communista
Union Square
Oklahoma
Murray
Kiwanis Pool Plan Hindered by State Health Ruling
Kiwanis Club faces added costs and delay as state health rules require pool water to be emptied every two days or a recirculation system installed. Recirculation equipment would run into thousands of dollars. The club deferred final action until next Thursday's meeting to decide whether to proceed with the pool project.
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Kiwanis Club
State Department of Health
Service Club
One on the Judge as Wife Pleads Guilty
Shenandoah May 1. A woman pleaded guilty before Judge Frederick Fischer to a traffic offense after the judge asked for the required stop and he finally looked up to see his wife in the courtroom. The courtroom scene ended with the standard fine and costs.
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United Press Shenandorf
Frederick Fischer
Board of Fish Commissioners Meet in City
State fish commissioners gathered in the city after lunch at the Hotel Corry to inspect the State Hatchery near town. Attendees include O M Deibler Harrisburg John Hamberger Hiré Dan Schnabel Johnstown Leslie Seylar McConnellshore Charies Reitell Pittsburgh C H Biller Pleasant Mount Hatcher Feed Stackhouse Tom O Hare and others. The meeting was delayed by late arrivals and was moved to this afternoon with tours to nearby hatcheries and facilities. Peter Braniwof of Eris joined visiting friends in the city.
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Corry
State Board of Fish Commissioners
State Hatchery
A. G. Buller
State Commission
O‘m. Deibler
Harrisburg
Fisheries
John Hamberger
Hiré
Dan Schnabel
Johnstown
Leslie Seylar
McConnell
Carry
Tnion City
Mle
Tionesta
King and Queen of Siam End Capitol Visit in Washington
King Prajadhipok and Queen Rambhai Barni concluded their official visit, departing by special train to Purchase, N. Y., after a farewell ceremony with American officials. The king thanked the U S for hospitality and noted the long friendship between Siam and the United States during their Washington stay.
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Joseph H. Baird
United Press
Washington
Siam
AE Hays
Hing Prajadhipok
Romai Burni
Massachusetts Avenue
Pinchot urges voters to fight utilities and reform Senate
Harrisburg report says Governor Pinchot accuses utilities and lobbyists of pressuring Pennsylvania lawmakers to block a PSC reform bill. He vows a public fight, urging Pennsylvanians to push their senators to oppose high rates and back abolition of the Public Service Commission. The governor warns hidden forces use paid lobbyists to defeat votes that public support in November.
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Harrisburg
Guyerano
Gydin
Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Public Service
Conuniksim
Pinetioe
Novas
Lis
Billy
Willy
Srmate
Finebot
Senate
Erie County Firemen's Assn Meeting at Albion
Seven members of the Stanford Jose Company attended the Erie County Volunteer Firemen's Association meeting held last evening in Albion. Attendees from the city included Andrew Paulson, Charles Kinley, Bill Becker, Leon Brown, Richard Rassacher, C. A. Pain, and Frank Kinley. Plans were made for a county banquet at North East on Thursday evening, May 28. Committees were named to arrange the event. Short talks were given by Robert Firman of Harbor Creek and Rollo McCray of Walnut Ford. The Albion Sremen provided entertainment for visiting delegates while a supper was served. The men discussed the mascelakion and future activities.
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Stanford Jose Company
Erie County Volunteer Firemen
Allen
Andrew Paulson
Charles Kinley
Bil Becker
Leon Brown
Richard Rasssacher
C. A. Pain
Frank Kinley
County Association
North East
Saneeeagy
Robert Firman
Harbor Creel
Rollo McCray
Witer
Ford
Albion Sremen
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White House
Uie
Board OF Fish Commissioners
C. M. Deibler
Peter Braniwof
Eris
Ray Blanding
Ashtabula
Arthur J. Helle
C. A. Gatley
Fred Cauley
Oil City
Sam Cauley
Hipley
Edward Cauley
State Senate
Will Cary
Fair Rate Board
Committee
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Erie County Firemen’s
Albion
Stanford Hose Company
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