Veterans seize train in bonus crusade on way to Washington
About 400 World War veterans, marching to demand immediate $9 bonus payments, commandeered five freight cars in Council Bluffs and later joined a Baltimore and Ohio freight train to resume their trip to St Louis and on to Cincinnati. W. W. Walters of Portland led the group as field commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
ST. Louis
Washington
Senate
House of Representativs
Council Bluffs
Cincinnati
W. W. Walters
Portland
Ore
Baltimore and
Move to Extend Aid to Smaller Banks
A coalition of financiers plans to deploy billions in credit to regions not reached by Reconstruction Finance Corporation or Federal Reserve programs. The effort aims to relieve small borrowers in rural and isolated areas by reallocating freed funds to support loans for industries, homeowners, and farmers. Owen D. Young chairs the committee formed to accelerate credit expansion and broaden price stabilization amid criticism that top financiers favor large institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unica Reese
New York
Olace
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Federal Reserve
Frm
New York City
Owen D. Young
Campaign for Lower Utility Rates Appealed to Public Service Board
Business Manager R. B. Scobell of the Bris card of education appealed to the public service commission for reduced beat light power and telephone rates. He was directed by the board to inform school districts statewide of the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uinee Press
Eri, Pa
R. 8. Scobell
Bris Card of Education
Oday
Public Service Commission
Scobell
Erie
Free pre school age clinic to be held next week
City doctors and dentists volunteer for a two day free clinic for pre school children. The program runs Wednesday and Thursday with examinations at the Municipal building and Library, under school nurse Eva Kepler. Parents are urged to bring children entering school next fall for free examinations and reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayins
Eva Kepler
Sal
Two Men Held for Passing Counterfeit Money
Dante Molil and Angelo Gasperi of Butler County are held for federal court on charges of passing counterfeit fifty cent and one dollar coins. A U S commissioner set bond at 1500 dollars each after state police arrested them following the circulation of bogus coins to Butler County farmers buying eggs and produce. Moll previously served a term in California detention on a similar charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyained
Pittsburgh
Dante, Molil
Angelo Gasperi
R. D
Sarger
Butler County
U. S
Moll
Secret Service
Pisula Pleads Guilty To Bank Embezzlement in Latrobe
Frank V. Pisula former assistant cashier at Peoples National Bank of Latrobe pleaded guilty in federal court to embezzlement and misapplication of about $0 in bank funds. Judge R M Gibson sentenced him to one year and one day in a federal penitentiary. Attorney John J Kennedy argued the funds were used to shield the bank during the 1923 stock market crash and not for Pisula or his relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Pittsburgh
Frank V. Pisula
The
Peoples National Bank of
Pisul
Kennedy
Pisula
Kennedy Aid
Ater
Lindbergh Flight Five Years Ago Today
New York May 20 five years ago today February and March 1927 reports note the entry of Charles A Lindbergh to fly the Paris prize. The Spirit of St Louis took off from Roosevelt Field at 7 04 am and landed in Paris after 33 and a half hours, making him a national idol and aviation hero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anpes Frese
New York
Byrd
Floyd Bennett
Wonek
Paris
C. A. Lindbergh
Cal
Lindbergh
Roosevelt Field
St. Louis
Morgan Protest on Stock Implications
Washington May 20 The J. P. Morgan and Co. protested to the Senate Banking and Currency Committee against implications about its relation to financial transactions of United Food Corporations in Canada and the United States. Senate witnesses were named as missing in the stock market investigation as counsel began outlining the public stakes in the alleged bankruptcy of a company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Py United
Washington
Bani
House of J. P., Morgan and Co
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
United Food Corporations
Canada
United States
Norteck
Morgangid Co
Cbsiinutes
Senate Stock Market
Wm. A. Gray
City to Enforce Parking Rules With Fines and Arrests
Mayor Ben F Starr and Mayor Blair announce rigid enforcement of downtown parking regulations after an educational campaign. Police will arrest violators and issue fines for continued offenses while drivers are urged to obey stop signs along through streets and red lights at Smith Street and Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fic
Ben F. Starr
Journal
Blair
Bette
Smith Street
Columbus
Roosevelt May Obtain 65 Votes From Pa Delegation
Pennsylvania Democrats show strong Roosevelt support as Warren Van Dyke is elected state chairman. The vote for chairman was 65 to 46 for John R. Collins. Delegates to Chicago may reflect Roosevelt strength with Van Dyke leading a Roosevelt friendly committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic State Committee
Warren van
van Dyke
John R. Collins
New York
Roosevelt
Sanite
Workers Limited to Residents of Corry
Mayor Ben F Starr and Corry Relief Fund chairmen clarified that only Corry residents are employed on the East Columbus Avenue pavement project. A card system allocates jobs to those most in need with about OTS registered at the Relief Pond headquarters for forty positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Avenue
Ben F. Starr
Corry Relief Fund
the Journal
Corry
OTS
Relig Pond
East Main Street
Advance Plans for Boys Week Observance and Activities
Local committee advances Boys Week observance with events from May 26 to Memorial Day. Activities include factory tours under Edward Felt, civic day selections by Supt. Dewey, Rex Theatre program, field day at Junior High, Western Pennsylvania marble championship, church services, a parade flag award, and Rotary Club guest events for student city officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Felt
Ralph S. Dewey
Harold Powell
Manager Blatt
Rex Theatre
G. Mc Hengst
C. F Bennett
Rex _theatre
Pennsylvania
Marbles
Lutheran
St. Thomas
Methodist Episcopal
United Brethren
St. Elizabeth's Church
Hotary Club
Dudges
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Kiwams
Jafsie Reveals Waiver Signings in Lindbergh Case
New York reports John Condon known as Jafsie signed a waiver of immunity before the Bronx grand jury, detailing his experiences in the Lindbergh kidnapping saga. Authorities note the waiver permits fuller testimony while Lindbergh and officials praise Jafsie’s efforts amid ongoing investigations. Meanwhile Norfolk links a Curtis theory to possible Lindbergh kidnapper dealings and new suspects emerge as federal agents review activities since 1831.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
John ¥. Condon
Jafsie
Lindbergh
Bronx
Condon
Col. Lindbergh
New Jersey
Istrict
Charles BE. McLaughlin
Jatsie
Norfolk
John Hughes Curtis
Fone
Curtis
Haveeen
Rea
Raners
Lewis Defends Pinchot Rural Road Program in Pa
Secretary of Highways Lewis defended Governor Pinchot's 20 000 mile rural road plan at the Pennsylvania Motor Federation convention in New Castle. He argued low cost roads relieve mud and that some weak spots will appear but are fixable. He also denied payroll padding, noting reductions from 2 500 workers to about 2 083 by May 1 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Gifford Pinchot
Lewis
Pennsylvania Motor Federation
Eiow
Fire Department of Highways
Earhart to attempt Atlantic solo flight from St Johns
May 20 in St Johns Newfoundland favorable weather looms as Amelia Earhart Putnam prepares in a Lockheed plane for a solo crossing of the Atlantic from St Johns to Europe. Also present is the Dornier DC-X on a 1900 mile North Atlantic test return to Germany after landing at Aooly rook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
ST. Jouns
Amelia Earhart
St. Jol
Europe
Yraman
Putnam
Bal
North Atlantic
Amores
Germany
New York
Aooly
Rook
St. Johns
Dildo
Iran
Nowsturt
Atlantic
Rae
Butler Urges Liberals of Two Parties Unite
New York May 20 Liberal Democrats and Republicans should form a new party with a National program to end old labels. Butler Columbus University president says a coalition of former party liberals would push repeal of the 14th amendment and other reforms including war debt revision and global cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unied Press
New York
Democratic Am
Nibbins Murray Butler
Columbus University
Butler
National Organization For Emergency Relief
Permanent Court of International Justice
League of Nations
Senate
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Probe into Lobbying Resolution Sparks Senate Debate
May 20 Washington Senator Wheeler of Montana introduced a resolution in the Senate seeking a formal inquiry into lobbying activities in Congress. The move follows a denunciation by President Hoover and aims to address concerns over influence and access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Hoover
Wheeler
Deryl Mont
Five Best Radio Entertainments Listed
A listing from WHAF NEC network highlights five top radio entertainments. Programs include concerts from the orchestra and Columbia Symphony along with CBS and WABC network schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEC
WABC
CBS Network
Wsiwore
Whiteman'e
Oréuestra
CBS Neteatic
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grand Jury
Second Ward
Asd
Lucile Murray
M. Agnes Connell
Donald Watson
Gerry Bennett
Dewey
Prischpal Wolfe
Miss Murray
Reuben
Rachel
Carmela
Mary Frances Brooks
Dorotha Mae Rickers
America
Bowmanville
Harvey Ogden
Chirtiss Airplane Company
Bia
India
Start Campaign
Latrobe Bank
Morgan
Starr
Motor Federation
Dox
Ocean
Azores
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!