Corry Labor Figure Guffey Profiles in Trade Union Support
The piece profiles Joseph F. Guffey highlighting his labor record and views on the Wagner Act, minimum wage, and workers' compensation. It traces his rise from Pittsburgh post office supervisor to Equitable Gas Company executive, his Wilson ties, New Deal alignment, and advocacy for strong labor rights, pensions, and union democracy.
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Joseph Guffey
H. G. Andrews Aschtor
Johnstown Democrat
Wegner
Senate
Joseph F. Guffey
United States
Guffey
Lin
Guiyy
A. Hawkeound
Luftry
Pittsburgh
Joe
Nike
Sabl
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Jefferson
Jackson
Lincoln
Allegheny County
Pennsylvania
Frank
Alfred ©. Smith
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Xtair Vitvisiar
World Law After Japanage Statement Urges Compliance
The American reply to Japan’s April 17 statement asserts that international law exists and must be observed by all nations. It emphasizes treaties bind governments and, over time, create guiding principles. Secretary Hull notes the United States seeks Japan’s observance of the law as a basis for relations.
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Guifey
Trey
Harding
Coolinge
Hoover
Whithey United States
United States
China
Japan
Janavit
Hull
Caine
Star signals and career hints in a 1935 column
The page blends horoscope style notes for Gemini born individuals with cautions about accidents and favorable periods through October 1935. It mentions a birthday plan for new clothes on June 14 15 and warns of hazards May 1 and 12. A Buffalo Bill showman, John Howard, dies in Cadiz Ohio after years with the Wild West show.
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Pebry- Sry
Buffalo Bill
Cadiz
John
Howard
Paria
Parley Bets On Green-Mashed Irish Names At Derby
United Press report from Washington details General James A. Parley relying on a horse with an Irish name and a jockey wearing green in Derby betting. An assistant placed the wager, Parley preferred certainty, and the winning horse De Valera paid $18 to win. The piece also notes a photo of Senators Glass Harrison Robinson and Huey Long, with Robinson misidentified as the Kingfish.
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United Press
Washington
May
James A. Parley
Farley
Havre de Grove
Bet Parley
de Valera
Parley
Atu
Carter Glass
Pat Harrison
James FP
Byrne
Joseph
Robinson
Glass
Huey P. Long
Harrison
B¢nes
Robingo
Huey Long
Kingfish
Burke's rise in Hollywood from Shakespeare to film director
Ed win Burke, son of an Albany grocer, pursued Shakespearean work, formed his own company, faced bankruptcy, wrote 80 one act vaudeville pieces, and later shifted to feature films. He directed Now I'll Pell adapted from Mrs Rothstein’s book, after long search for the right project. Burke helped write Bad Girl and other Fox pictures and seeks a directing career.
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Albany
Burke
New York
St. Louis
Bard
Robert Martell
Florence Reed
Violet Heming
William Faversham
Fox
Hollywood
Paddy
Iile
Arnold Rothstein
Sud 20
Amos Rothstein
Stavisky Scandal Touches Paris Judge Prince Death Mystery
Paris May news recounts the Stavisky affair and the murder of Judge Albert Prince who was killed by the Riviera Express near Dijon after exposing court records. The piece details the alleged corruption, the missing documents, a staged illness, and a mysterious meeting before Prince vanished with his briefcase.
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Samuel Dashiell
Thomas Cope
United Press
Paris
Riviera Express
Albert Prins
Dijon
Prince
Stavisky
Albert Prince
Serge Alexandre Stavisky
France
Stagisky
Georges Pressard
Cremer
Samille Chautemps
Pressard
Monsieur
Twenty Years Ago Notice From Journal Files May 5 1914
May 1 receipts from school play grounds ticket sales totaled 151.40. A lease dispute under surveillance in Beaverdam noted. Jacob S Shield lectures at Library Theatre under Christian Science Society. Derride mishap at Federal building roof caused near-miss for two workers. Road impassable between Horns Siding and Garland. Federals lose bowling match to Brokers by 24 pins led by Pauloon with 161 156 189. Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce advance guard plans trip arriving May 27 for town tour.
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Jacob S. Shield
Christian Science Church
Library Theatre
Christian Science Society of
Corry
Pauloon
Chamber of Commerce of
Pittsburg
Died Digging Grave in Hardy Va
A. G. Spradjin collapsed from a heart attack while helping ten people dig a grave in Hardy Virginia and died at the scene according to local reports.
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Hardy
A. G. Spradjin
New York Fashion Tip From Paris in 1934 Wardrobe Picks
Mrs Harrison Williams, stricken by illness in Paris, ships a Parisian spring and summer wardrobe back to New York. The collection features blue gowns and accessories including several blue dresses, a pale blue taffeta evening dress, a blue suit, and a Horizon blue top coat, highlighted by a petitié bleu palette and chic layerings.
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Paris
Harrison Williams
Ehic
Sehitiparelli
New York
Pneumatiques
France
Polly
Rattler Sandwich Prompts Opening Day At Witte Museum
In San Antonio Texas the Witte Memorial Museum drew visitors on opening day of the Hept e Garden with rattlesnake meat sandwiches. Harvey Dunbar had the first serving to prove the dish delicate and tasty as a local novelty.
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San Antonio
Texas
Witte Memorial Museum
Harvey Dunbar
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Thomas Jefferson
Rom
Auscess Guffey
Equitable Gas Company
Company Jrolled
Wnions
Company Priv
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Tomes Betiutse
Pennsylvaniia
Chica
William Maclay
Sgn
Weitton Steel
National Labor Board
Robert F. Wagner
Calif
Edwin Burke
Bea
Pring
M. Let Couve
Shail
Riviera
Journal
Beaverdam
Gigin
Toay
Federal
Horn's Siding
Garland
Mary Knight
Rattler
Florance Lindquist
Ina Austin
Lillian Zalzainte
Frank C.chapin & Sons
N. Center St
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