Fear Utilities May Profit by New Valuation
Western independents push to curb rate hikes after the O Fallon rail case. Senators Brookhart and Dill seek new valuation rules to restrain five and one half percent railroad profits. Norris prepares power trust evidence as secrecy and court rulings entwine with tariff debates and farm talks.
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Paul R. Mallon
United Press
Washington
O'Fallon
Senate
Supreme Court
Brookhart
Town
Dill
Washinngton
In & Move
Holater Hye
Federal Trade Commission
Senate Init
Trvine v. Lenrcot
Wisconsin
United Sates Court of Customs
Lenrcot
Thelright
Norris
Federal
Otters
X Ray Films Removed After Clinic Tragedy
Greensburg Ps May 21 all treomtee of Weatmoreland team and hepa Haye removed all x ray films from the main hospital building after the recent Glyatind Clint Alcaster clinic tragedy. Other Weatmoreland County hospitals are taking precautions to prevent recurrence.
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Greensburg
Weatmoreland
Radio schedule highlights from Todays airings
Radio listings show W E A F NBC 9 00 HDT old time melodrama Wer the dastight W 32 NBC 9 30 Minstrel W A B C CBS 9 100 MDT Fau Wailerin s orchestra W A B C and G B S 19 100 SobT Curtis Institute convert WE AF NBC rework 11 00 HDT Vaiutevitte hot
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WEAP
NBC
W32
WABC
CBS
Fau Wailerin
GBS
Curtis
WEAF
Threat to Morrow daughter triggers wide blackmail probe
United Press report from Westwood Massachusetts notes Constance Morrow daughter of Ambassador Dwight W. Morrow received a life threatening blackmail letter demanding a $50,000 payoff to be placed at a specified spot. Police chief Peter Driscoll said several other letters were sent to wealthy residents, with Burns detectives aiding the investigation.
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United Press
Westwood
Mass
Constance Morrow
Dwight W. Morrow
Peter Dris
Miss Morrow
Milton Academy
Charles Sumner Birt
Walpole
Larz Anderson
Brookline
Mra
Curtis Guild of Boston
Guild of Massachusetts
Bortoz
Burns
Murrow
Joseph Butch
Driscoll
Auto collision leaves Warren man in serious condition
Harold Swanson of Warren is in serious condition at Warren hospital after being struck by a car driven by Warren Ross of Corry. The accident occurred Saturday night near Starbeck during a repair call. Ross faces reckless driving charges and will be arraigned before the Warren justice of the peace later this week.
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Harold Swanson
Harold
Swanson
Corry
Fross
Warren Justice of the Peace
Smith praised for truth on power trusts by Pinchot
In Balboa on May 21 United Press reports former Governor Gifford Pinchot lauding former Governor Alfred E. Smith of New York for telling the truth about the power trusts. Pinchot noted he did not vote for Smith in the last presidential election but praised his straightforwardness in discussing the control of electricity by six companies across the United States.
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Pinchot
N. Y
Power Trust
United Press
Balboa
Gifford Pinchot
Alfred E. Smith
New York
Colon Rotary
Chile
Pawer
Smith
United States
Stamford
Conn
Gene Tuneney
Mary Josephine Lauder
Katherine King Fogarty
New York and
Fort Worth
Kwangsi Troops Leave Canton After Capture
The victorious Kwangsi troops, who on Monday seized Canton from government forces, withdrew from the city the next day. Nationalists were reported to reenter Canton as the withdrawal occurred amid unclear reasons.
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Canton
Shanghay
Way
Caneton
Secret vote on Lenroot nomination revealed in Senate
Washington May 2 The secret executive roll call on Irvine Lenroot Wisconsin to be a customs judge was obtained for publication. The vote split along party lines with 43 for Lenroot and 27 against as 9 Democrats bolted, 11 Western Republicans and 16 Democrats opposed. Paired and senator-for-a-day notes noted. The outcome reflects a clash over the 150 year old executive confirmation rule.
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Paul R. Mallon
United Press
Washington
Senate
Irvine L. Leninor
Wisconsin
Jones
Hoover
Lenroot
Fletcher
Harris
Henin
McKeller
Sheppard
Smith
Thomas
Okla
Trammell
Wagner
Walsh
Mont
Wheeler
Brooks
Pagalet
Keys
Patterson
Sackett
Schall
Idaho
Watcott
Warren
Hratton
Broussard
Gopéland
George Glass
Harrison
Haven
Kendrick
Pittman
Robinson
Ark
Simmons
Swanson
Tydings
Tyain
Farmer
Shipatend
Man Held Responsible for Cleveland Chain Disaster
United Press reports in Columbus May 21 that the decom position of x ray ims created a gas which exploded and was driven through the building. 126 persons lost their lives in the Cleveland Chain disaster. a local party official was held responsible today.
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United Prete
Columbus
Cleveland
Erie Limited Visited by Large Throng in Corry
Corry inspectors stamp approval on the Erie Limited 25 hour New York to Chicago flier set to operate June 2. The luxury car train drew thousands at Jamestown and will stop in Meadville and other cities, featuring Pullman sleeping cars, dining car, observation lounge, and bright interior finish. Officials, including C C Howard and Edmonds, highlighted comfort and modern equipment as the train makes series of exhibitions before its official runs No 1 Westbound Corry to Chicago 849 PM No 2 Eastbound to New York 730 PM. Six injured in a Greyhound bus crash near Lawrenceville, Ohio today.
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Corry
Erie
New York
Chicago
Bain
First Avenue
Center Street
Jamestown
Maton City
Oz City
Franklin
Meadville
Bre
C. C. Howard
New York City
Sdmonds
West Columbus Avenue Oiling Closure Planned Tomorrow
East Columbus avenue between North Center street and the city line will be closed to permit oiling the stretch. An improved unt paved gap has a layer of gravel and the oiling will be distributed Wednesday. Motorists should detour via East Main street and Scott's crossing.
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Columbus Avenue
North Center Street
Ciiyine
MOTOR TROUBLES ON ZEPPELIN ARE STILL UNSOLVED
German authorities mobilize all technical resources at the Zeppelin company and Maybach Motor Works to solve the engine problems that forced Graf Zeppelin to make several forced landings in France last week. Commanders stress safety and plan long distance flights only after verification of flawless operation.
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Graf Zeppelin
Mauritz Hallgren
United Press
Friedrichshapen
Germany
Zeppelin Company
Maybach Motor Works
France
United States
Briga Eckener
Atlantic
Friedrichshafen
Wekener
der Erkener
Toulon
Herr Maybach
Bokener
Driver Fined After Crash In Stamford Connecticut
Peter Urbanek of North Central Street Stamford was fined 10 plus costs in police court for driving without a license after a Saturday crash on North Center Street. His car on a learner’s permit was not with a licensed driver. Lloyd Schuler of Oil City owned the other vehicle, which was badly damaged.
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Peter Urbanek
North Center Street
Urbanek
Lloyd Schuler
Oil City
Hint Urbanek
Indefinite Delay in City Street Improvements
City Council heard that street improvement work may be delayed indefinitely due to unresolved bonds and state legislation. Solicitor Kincaid reported League of Third Class Cities guidance on funding, with Governor vetoes blocking measures despite legislative majorities. Residents petitioned to defer paving East Bond Street another year and to cap assessments on East South Street. A West Main Street resident asked for a new sidewalk outlet near Gates Street. matter sent to the street superintendent for study.
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Biaie Kincald
Altomey Kincald
League of Third Claeg Cities
Ingy
Wher
Couiwell
Department of Mternalada
Kincaid
Lendhan
Harrington
Leonard Christopner
West Main Street
West Main Stret
Gates Street
Bethesda Home Superintendent Speaks at Rotary Club
Ralph W. Yeany of Meadville, superintendent of the Bethesda Home, addressed the Rotary Club on the institution's work and achievements. He noted 140 children are being educated at the home. Arrangements were made for a joint meeting with Kiwanis next week, with Samuel Carlson as speaker and other service clubs invited.
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Ralph W. Yeany
Meadville
Rotary Club
Kiwanis Club
Ralph W Yeany
Bethesda
Regulyr
Rotary Clb
Mr. Young
Boa. Hillstrom
Spencer
Samuel Carlson
Jamestown
Spoaker
Grand Army
A. J. Sherwood
Union City
Dusty" Rhodes
Detroit
Ing
Two Airmail Attempts Set to Challenge Lindbergh
Unsettled Atlantic weather delays two separate efforts to beat Lindbergh’s 1927 solo flight. Roger Williams and Lewis M. Yancey prepare a Green Flash from Old Orchard aiming Rome, while French trio Rene LeFevre Jean Asseburg Armen Lotti Jr test the Bernard monoplane to match or beat the New York Paris record, with takeoff possible in days.
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Antico Press
Cal Charles A. Lindberg
Paris
Lindbergh
Roger Willams
Lewis M. Yancey
Old Orchard
Atlantic
Rome
Atlanti Ocean
Sager Q. Williams
Devis M
Bellanca
Gweather Hyiresuit
Williams
Yancey
Jean
Teterboro
Wiliams
Prop
Hiinswick
Roosevelt Field
L. 1
Charles Lindbergh
New York
Tig Berard
Rene LeFevre
Jean Asseburg
Armen Lotti, Jr
Atlantic Ocean
Pittsburgh Chamber Leaders Launch 700-County Tour
One hundred businessmen from Pittsburgh led by James Rae new chamber president and Harry W Neely general chairman begin a 700 county tour of Pennsylvania departing today They plan to visit 18 towns across 10 counties in a broad outreach effort to promote commerce and regional ties.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
James Rae
Pittaburgh
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Lauds Smith
Erie Limited
New Beautiful
Toledo
South Lawrencesville
Zeppelin
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