Coroner's Jury Finds Railroad Negligent in Harvey Death
A coroner's jury at the Municipal building found the Pennsylvania Railroad crew negligent for Ford Harvey's death when a light truck was struck at a crossing in Wheelock. Witnesses said no whistle warning was heard and speed may have been excessive. Damages suits are being prepared for Harvey and Miss Alice Wetmore.
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Ford Harvey
Wheelock
Pennsylvania Railroad
Laurence Davison
James Lewis
Elmer Gilbertson
Glenn Dickson
Bruce Smith
Lyle W. Foster
Harry Spicer
William Sullivan
Fay Hipwell
Harvey
Gerald Kelly
Washington Street
Davison
Sam Y. Rossiter
Railroa
Thompson
Charles. Perkins
Grey Sheldon
Franklin St
Hubert Heerlein
Prierly
B. Porter
Tie Cily
Norew
Blaine Kincaid
Fife
Alice Wetmore
Elks Welcome New Members At Beaver County Lodge
Beavertown Elks held a regular meeting at the ninth home on North Center Street with several candidates initiated. Guests included E M Perez of OL City and T F Miansit of Beaver Pops, as the lodge prepared for future ceremonies.
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E. M. Parez
OL City
Rediscovery of Legendary Gold Mine Sparks Excitement
A 110 year old famed gold mine thought to hold vast wealth has been rediscovered by Englishman Jay Norman Kourt in Mexico. The mine, once among Spain's richest in Golonia Hines, was abandoned during Mexico's fight for independence and its location had been lost, prompting hundreds of prospectors in Zacatecas and nearby regions to seek it for years. The find ignited great excitement in mining circles as news spread of the legendary mine akin to the lost Aztec and Inca treasures.
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United Press
Mexico
Clr
Jay Norman Kourt
Golonia Hines
Zacatecas
Iconrt
Fires Destroys House and Barn on Slinger Farm Near Spring Creek
Investigation into two fires at Norman Slinger’s farm near Spring Creek continues with Sheriff Hubert Riley visiting the scene and planning a talk with Slinger. Both structures burned simultaneously, loss estimated around 4000 dollars, with insurance covering less than half.
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Spring Creek
Norman Slinger
Hubert Rilehie
Warren County
Joural
Slinger
James
Clearing land for home sites in Morgantown West Virginia
Morgantown West Virginia on November 3 details the start of a land clearing project under Civilian Conservation Corps supervision. Twenty five men will clear land for federal grants rehabilitations, eat in a mess tent, and await housing arrangements for their families beneath the project. Thomas Skuce, extension forest director at West Virginia University, leads the effort with future family placements planned as space becomes available.
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United Press
Morgantown
W. Va
Civilian Conservation Corps
Artifiral
Thomas Skuce
Extension Forest
West Virginia University
Prayers For Retention Of 18th Amendment Observed
Prayer services will be held all next Sunday at The Grave City Presbyterian Church to oppose repeal, inviting Pennsylvanians from all denominations to join in the long prayer for the retention of the 18th Amendment and the Blue Law.
U S Gold Purchases Boost Prices in Domestic Markets
U S government through the Reconstruction Finance Corporation sets a price of 32.57 per ounce for newly mined gold, pushing domestic and world markets higher. London prices rise to 32.29, while American notes of 2,128,744 in REC notes trade at a 3 percent discount. Paris reports U S banks buy 10 million francs of bullion as the dollar weakens. France braces for a gold backed currency defense as Sarraut outlines plans to inform deputies.
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Richard L. Gridley
United Press
Washington
Nov. d
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
London
Iumorent American
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
New York
Paris
United States
Roostvelt
Bank of France
United States Treasury
Federal Reserve Banke
York
Federal Reserve Bank
Albert ‘Sarraht
Chamber of Deputies
France
Interna
Rooseveluls
Nazi Germany
League of Nations
Bartaut
Raymandee
Tonjehi
Ford-NRA Rupture Settled Quietly By Auto Magnate
Washington November 3 The Ford-NRA dispute appears settled with Ford agreeing to abide by NRA provisions. He accepts collective bargaining as allowed by the National Recovery Act and will provide wage and hour reports from his plants. Wagner of the Shewater labor board calls this a clear recognition of collective bargaining rights. Administrator Johnson in New York was expected to back Wagner on the matter. Forti would gain eligibility to bid on government automobile contracts meeting NRA specifications.
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H. C. Thompson
United Press
Wasndngton
Hogry Bluzil
NRA
Ford
Edgewater
N. J
Edge
Wagner
She Water Labor Board
New Jersey
Hugh ”. Johnson
New York
Restoration of Gold Standard Demanded
New York Chamber of Commerce at a special meeting urged the administration to restore a permanent gold standard. The resolution reaffirmed support for a gold standard as the best monetary system and warned against delays in adopting a definite policy. It urged the government to avoid commodity dollars or currency experiments and to pursue a policy directing return to gold.
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United Press
York
Fia
New York State Chamber of Commerce
McKee Elated By Promise Of Farley Vote
New York report says Postmaster General James A. Farley pledged his personal vote for Joseph V. McKee, Recovery party candidate, boosting McKee supporters and signaling Roosevelt wing backing. McKee aides stress Farley endorsed McKee as an individual voter, not as a party official. Flynn, a long-time Democratic boss, backed Roosevelt for the nomination at the national convention.
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Medge
Roosevelt
New York
Hymitea Press
Cheral James A. Farley
Joseph V. McKee
Recovery Party
McKee
Demsowratlh
Wilk Fafiky
F Ninja
Pot
Democratic National Committee
Mr. Roosevelt
Robbers steal 15000 cargo and toss driver into lake
Philadelphia November report says Phillip Wolf, 82, Baltimore, told police robbers boarded his truck in Chester, tossed him into a deep lake after grabbing a 15000 cargo. Wolf survived the fall by clinging to a guardrail as the vehicle went into the water.
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Philadelphia
Phillip Wolf
Baltimore
Wolf
Hla
Smu
Poly
Chester
Licensing Farm Product Buyers Considered By Governors
Washington November 3. The plan to license all buyers of farm products to fix prices faced legal hurdles as mid western governors and officials from the farm adjustment administration met to seek emergency relief. Secretary of Agriculture Wallace and George N. Peelle outlined a scheme requiring licenses for buyers, with penalties including revoke of license for paying less than a minimum price, as talks continued with hopes of narrowed differences.
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Byumen Press
Washington
Peuffort
Wallace
George N. Peell
Mystery girl identified by morgue as slain wife
In Pittsburgh on November 3 authorities Identified the unknown woman found on Allegheny Boulevard as 24 year old Joseph Ezolt’s estranged wife. Detectives pursue motive in death and the slayer as county officials confirm the identification at the morgue.
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Pittsburgh
Allegheny Bounty
Allegheny Boulevard
Mongsnen
Joseph Ezolt
Moon
Graduated Fee Scale Debated for Sunday Games
Philadelphia city council scrapped a flat $50 Sunday game fee amid protests from athletics and businesses. A new graduated schedule would charge $6 to $60 based on venue capacity, with ranges for under 1000 up to 9000 seats, and a $10 fee for mid sized fields. The plan aimed to soften Blue Law tensions while balancing event access and city revenue.
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Wilted Press
Philadelphia
Athletic
Businesd Organiaz
Mons ‘Ag
Bames al Fieles
Brooklyn Fire Kills Nine in Tenement Blaze
Nine Black residents perished as a three story Brooklyn tenement burned in a crowded area. Fire swept the building quickly trapping occupants, with only three escaping. Fire officials reported all victims severely burned and not expected to survive.
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Ly United Press
New York
Brooklyn
Topito Otto
Milk Shortage Fears Rise as Wisconsin Dairies Strike
Wisconsin towns report threatened milk and produce shortages as dairy farmers, allied with the Farm Holiday Association, block highways into Milwaukee Madison and Minneapolis. Pickets spread to Minnesota and Iowa with armed guards and sheriff surges to keep roads open. milk trains move guarded, but no serious unrest reported yet.
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United Press
Milwauker
Wis
Wisconsin
Paint Holy Day Association
Wisconsin Fil Pool
Milwaukee
Minnneapolis
Madison
Milwauke
Minnesota
Farm Holiday Association
Milo Reno
Lowe
News vendor held for threats against mayor
In St Louis a news vendor, George Meyers, 35, was arrested and charged with sending two threatening cards through the mails. One targeted Mayor Dickmann and the other officials of Angelica Jacket Company amid a strike. Inspectors intercepted the messages before mailing. Meyers admitted the offense.
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Stesesens Reso
ST. Louis
George
Mayers
Dickmann
Angelica Jacket Company
Meyers
C&es Wer
Aud
U. S
J 0. Statler
Electrification of Eastern Line Advances Big Rail Plans
Washington reports the Pennsyvania Railroad completes electrification between New York City and Washington and will buy 7000 freight cars and 12 locomotives. Public Works announces loans totaling 51 million dollars to 20 railroads for steel, fastenings, and equipment. Key steel firms named include Bethlehem Steel and U S Steel. President Roosevelt and steel executives discussed price reductions, with officials praising the accelerated construction and employment impact.
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United Press
Washington
Ping
New York City
Public Works Administration
Alems
Preelyendler
United Stites Lives Corporation
Bethiehen
Tastmin
Reduiul
Roosevelt
Bie Depils
Pubtie Works
Cdoriors
Public Works
Waite
Tete
Night Classes Arranged for Parents Visit
Superintendent Ruth S. Dewey announced evening classes for parents to visit city schools. Scheduled for Nov 8 to May 10 the program invites fathers and mothers to observe students in operation at multiple elementary and high school sites with a special enrollment day at the administration buildings.
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Ruth S. Dewey
Sui
Tuner Ass School
Concord
Harding
Fallview
Washington
Arichtiedn Agsees
Rpm Funetiocs
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