City executives to attend Governor's conference in Harrisburg
Mayors from Harrisburg to Reading and beyond prepare for a governors conference in Harrisburg on Wednesday. Governor Abr Pinuling aims to address state police relations and enforcement while city officials seek explanations and cooperation.
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Haston
Chester
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Cornélie
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Lewes
Congress Eyes Navy Strength Inquiries And Spending
United Press report from Washington states congressman proposals urge a full investigation of the Navy’s status and construction needs. Bills demand official reports, a wide set of questions to the Navy Department, and a review of whether American sea power lags behind Britain and other powers in battleships submarines and torpedo protection.
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Washington
Navy
Aoet
Britten
Miinnis
Rogers
Republic IN
Navy Department
Thy Aly
America
United States
Great Britain
Approve Arms Sale to Cuba Report Shapes Policy
War Department approval of Cuba government arms request anticipated as President Meadville reports progress. May 11 Mrs Mayle returns home as Cuba policy moves, with weeks in transit and no special measures required for the sale. General port aims to secure new shipments amid ongoing deliberations with Cuban authorities.
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Washington
War Department
Sipplien
Ps Mayle
I Meadville
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Socre
Inya Vinit
Wari
Selste
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Wismelon
Ts Jigward Company
Imi
N. Lye Ponseit
Germany votes on Dawes Plan amid split Between moderates and extremists
German ballots total about 28 million as moderates appear to win while extremists gain ground. Nationalists and Communists clash in several regions with fatalities in Berlin amid a tense national mood. Government likely to form a coalition or new alignment, shaping Dawes Plan adoption prospects as returns come in.
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Dawes Young Plan
Germany
Whistler
Geel Hui
List Bein
Steent
Ins
Berlin
Buffalo Trade Boosters Visit City May Fourteen
Promoters and business men plan a spring excursion to Buffalo to visit local trade houses. The program includes a brief stay in the city with a 10 minute stop then on to Titusville for further stops.
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Wed
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Iron Union City
Titusville
McAdoo Leads Texas Democratic Pref Race in Early Returns
In Dallas May 6, Texas precinct returns show Willis G. McAdoo atop the Democratic presidential race with about a four to one lead over Setar Underwrnes. Coolidge leads among Republicans. Neff trails in the Democratic contest. About 200 precincts reported, with delegates to county conventions to be chosen and state conventions set for May.
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Texas
Hay
Willis G. McAdoo
Prey
Coolidge
Pac Nt
Neff
State to vote on bonus in November
Harrisburg report notes a proposed $6,000,001 soldier bonus for Pennsylvanians. Ballot issue may be printed after Dauphin County and state court actions. The measure, tied to highway funding amendments, faces legal debate across state courts and constitutional drafting.
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Douglin County
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Pennsylvania State Grange
Clarke
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Tag Day For Playgrounds Set For May 24
At a May 1 meeting the Parent Teachers Association discussed a Stag Day in May to raise funds for playgrounds. If enough money is gathered, permanent workers funded by Community Service will staff each playground from July 1 for five to six weeks. Logs will be distributed across Wario schools with prizes for top fundraisers and for the winning school. A benefit picture for actual children is planned on a future date. The event moved from May 9 to May 24 due to a hospital drive.
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Texehtors
Contnuuity Service
Wario
Uening
Ark
Hye Wh
Progress on New Junior High and Fire Station Construction
Construction progresses rapidly on the new Junior High school and the city fire station. Structural work advances with wing sections and sidewalls nearly complete, while architects oversee the pace. Both projects are supervised by Architect A. P. Mount, with the fire station aiming for early summer completion.
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Weloel
Sumer
A. P. Mount
More rigid day enforcement advocated in meeting
A resolution urging stronger federal enforcement and opposing the 60 tiner title was presented to the Methodist Episcopal conference in Springfield. It calls for reinvigorated prohibition policing under Civil Service oversight, deportation for persistent violators, and tighter narcotics control, led by F A Haverton and supported by Dr Samuel A Height. Chief Dunkle audited security after the train incident. Deputy Rob Randel remained unavailable.
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Springfield
Mase
Tnner
Civil Service
Methodist Episcopal Conerence
F A. Haverting
Warren
Congress
Samuel A. Height
New Mexico
Hazeltine
106 Victims Identified in Banwood Mine Disaster
In Banwood West Virginia the Henwood sill mine disaster claims 106 identified victims. Officials of Wheels Steel Corp report the death toll may reach 120 with several unaccounted workers. Rescue efforts continue as funeral services are arranged for the fallen. Relief funds total about 15000 to aid affected families.
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Banwood
Henwood Sill
Wheels Steel Corporation
Vreméti
Wheeling
Henwood Reliet
Uncle Tom's Cabin Comes to Town This Week
Advance mailer announces Charles Wax arranging a visit by the Uncle Tom's Cabin company in the city. The show is scheduled for Tuesday, May . The venue is the East Washington Street community center.
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East Washingtontrent
Five Best Radio Features Listed Across Stations
A cluttered radio guide lists programs at Adka Pittsburgh Jefferson City and Portlands with Harvey B. Gail hosting Chamber of Commerce features on WOS WBAP WHN and other outlets. It notes showtimes around 8 to 10 pm including central and midnight slots with various stations and sponsors.
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Pittsburgh
Caxterm
Chamber of Commerce
Harvey B. Gail
WOS
Jefferson City
Central
Missouri State
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RGA
Portlands
Association
WBAP
Fort Worth
Centeal
Mostah Tempe
New York
Aeronauts Aboard Search for Major Martin Near Aleutians
United Press reports Alaska search for Major Frederick L. Martin and Sergeant Alyn Harvey after their May 9 takeoff from Dutch Harbor toward Japan. Planes and ships scour the Behring Sea and Aleutian coast from Chignit toward Attu, hoping for word on the missing crew.
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Insien
Wil Wagon
Attu
Tlands
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Behring
Martin
Alyn Harvey Af Clebuene
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Harvey
Chignite
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Marti
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Tt Fins
Dutch Harbor
Fredericks L.martin
Hag
Pacific
Behring Sea
Chignile
Arce
Fight at Corry restaurant leads to arrests in police court
Olson was arrested after a Saturday altercation at the Corry restaurant. Giron, identified as a resident and riral proferent of The git, paid a fine of 110 and costs in police court yesterday. The report notes attempts to ket in a battle all night and a beating endured by witnesses before police intervened.
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Hinds
French flier at Calcutta arrival after Paris to Japan attempt
Lt Pelletsby O'Oisy, a Monch airman, arrived in Calcutta at 1 pm after covering 750 miles from Agra in six and a half hours. He leads an eastward route toward India and Japan with British and Portuguese aviators in pursuit. In Meadville, Mr and Mrs Tank Miller and 49 guests stayed at Spring Street home before returning this afternoon.
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Utta
Thdia
Pelletsby O'Oisy
Paris
Japan
Calcutta
Agra
Jewayy
Tank Miller
Slack
Mery
Spring Street
Meadville
Open Bids On Park Fountain This Evening
City Commissioners meet tonight to open bids for the park fountain and associated street work. Proposals include widening of White Smith Street and removal of dirt, with preliminary work for pavement linking to a proposed state highway. Sewer ordinances and May council items receive attention, with a 30 day lapse before final action.
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Bnew
Smith Street
Lion City
Gonie
Warn Against Growing Klan Power in State
May 5 Philadelphia report warns that the Ku Klux Klan’s influence in Pennsylvania is rising to dangerous levels and could trigger a tragedy similar to the Lilly riots. Thomas J. Culhane, state director of the National Vigilance Committee, says Klan activities loom across counties and threaten legislative action to ban masks on highways.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Thomas J. Folhane
National Vigilance Committee
Culhane
Werause
AWG Klay
Argentina enters third day of general strike over pensions
In Burnosires May 5 report Argentine workers extended the general strike into a third day in protest of pension laws. Reports from Buenos Aires mention adherence by bakers and others, with the stock exchange holding and the board seeking a temporary suspension of the law. President Alvear prepared a congressional message on the crisis.
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Plass
Congress
Scores Hurt In Coast Wreck Near Lordsburg
May 5 report from San Francisco says a Golden State Line passenger train derailment near Lordsburg New Mexico left several passengers shaken. One named victim, GAL Thumb of Eravo Texas, was killed as the train ran into an open switch en route from Los Angeles to Chicago.
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San Francisco
Golden State
Southern Pacific
Lordsburg
Gal Thumb
Eravo
Texas
Ginger
Lee Aa
L Goles
Chicago
Church May Lift Ban On Cards And Dancing
A Methodist Episcopal church assembly in Springfield weighs relaxing or lifting its long standing ban on cards dancing and theater amusements. Bishop Berry of Philadelphia presented a plan suggesting greater freedom could aid the church work across the country amid varied regional opinions.
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Mast
Christ
Berry
Philadelphia
United States
Anid
South
Half-Holiday Closing Opens This Week Citywide
Beginning Wednesday of this week a majority of the meat markets and retail establishments will observe a walk holiday closing. The opening follows a seasonal pattern with shoppers and workers noting reduced hours and altered scheduling during the province’s midweek break.
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