Items of Interest on Capitol Hill
AP reports election upheaval in Harrisburg shifts power in the Pennsylvania House and the State Authority Board. Democrats win strong representation while debates over speaker and clerk roles unfold. Also notes tax and windshield sticker enforcement, and a reform drive in state agencies. A separate item profiles Harry Cohen returning to detective work after a stint as a spiritualist.
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General State Authority Board
Internal Affairs
Citzens
Senate
Bank Scandal in Bradford Revived by U S Court
Philadelphia November 14 The Third United States Circuit Court of Appeals ruled six former officials of the closed Commercial Bank of Bradford liable for 91 249 000 embezzlements by five clerks unless proven innocent of negligent management Five directors are dead and the order affects their estates The ruling also allows possible liability for 120 000 in delayed dividends while the bank was insolvent The Pittsburgh district court had earlier dismissed a suit by the FDIC as receiver seeking director liability for shortages The circuit court found evidence of negligence and questioned directors actions as they continued their perfunctory duties
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Philadelphia
Third
United States Circuit Court
Fof
Commercial Bank of
Bradford
United States District Court
Pittsburgh
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Pittshareh
Te Receiver Bank
Albert B. Marish
Untilis
Preparedness debate tied to Britain and defense unity
The piece argues for a stronger American defense posture, urging dedication to an alld-out national effort. It stresses faster, harder mobilization, broader teamwork, and a 40 hour week in prep for potential conflict, warning against complacency and urging decisive action.
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Britain
Boston
Rimultess
Kermere
Varios Giber
Minor party vote listed in Erie election results
Erie voters saw minor party candidates listed in the November 6 general election revised by county commissioners. Babson led Prohibition with 10 votes for president while Socialist Norman Thomas had 260, United States Senator David H. A. Felix 294, and other minor party totals included Industrial Government candidates and Communist contenders. Audits later noted bulk account shortages of 240,167 and an alleged rise to 289,000 by 1935 due to further embezzlements by clerks.
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Erie
Gene Jeral
Roger W. Babson
Babson
Norman Thomas
Fair Browder
John W. Aiken
United States
David H. A. Felix
Socialis
H. B. Munsell
Prohibition
Carl Reeve
Frank Kurtell
J. J. Lindsey
Bertjamin Carefeathers
Mary Gesenway
Wiliam
Miller
Peter Joseph Paul
George Taylor
400 Miles New Road Paving In Harrisburg Report
In Harrisburg in October the highway department announced contracts for 31.90 miles of roads and bridges at an expenditure of 2 610 208 45 dollars. Contractors on department projects reported an average weekly employment of 9354 men, not counting those in nearby plants producing materials. Department engineers predict the new pavement under contract will exceed 400 miles.
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Harrisburg
Inti
Department
Election Myths and Messages Across the Voters’ Gate
The piece surveys American electoral history, noting that presidents have been chosen through the electoral college while popular will sometimes diverges. It cites 1926 and 1860 examples, mentions Grover Cleveland and other figures, and discusses mechanisms of the electoral system and public debate.
Wider and Higher Cost Highways Urged by Secretary Hughes
Harrisburg reports Secretary Hughes calls for wider heavier pavements and improved grades to meet rising traffic. He cites 1920s and 1930s shifts to three and four lane roads, wider shoulders, and greater safety needs, with extensive state and national examples and policy suggestions.
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Harrisburg
J. Laemont Hughes
Ald
Amermaty Association of State
Siehwes
Pennsylvania Department of Blehways
Daily Quiz Challenge on Historic Names and Trivia
A scrambled dated quiz page tests knowledge on world capitals Smyrna Ankara world war enlistment names list Nobel prize office for refugees 1999 hydrogen gas helium chemistry Patrick Henry Liberty or death speech location and famed footprints. It seeks answers to questions about Turkey capitals, film stars, common surnames, and landmark historical phrases.
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Chase
Aspiral
Turkey
Tetabel Smyrna
Ankara
Deanny Durbin
Mickey Rooney
Smith, Jones, Johnson
Williams
Brown
Natien International Office For Refugees
Geneva
Patrick Henry
Richmond
Williamsbirg
Philadelphia
Footie Croeby
Outer Diamond Shoals Lighthouse Efforts Fail Twice
The Diamond lightship guards the Outer Diamond Shoals near Cape Hatteras as two attempts to erect a permanent lighthouse on the outer reef failed. The garbled text mentions weighing gold and other unclear terms, but the main readable fact is the unsuccessful lighthouse construction attempts.
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Cape Hatteras
Soybeans touted as versatile food and industrial aid
The article extols soybeans for centuries of use by the Chinese, noting 4 percent protein, 20 percent fat, and 200 percent carbohydrate content. It highlights industrial uses in paint, varnish, and plastics, and mentions Central European powers feeding soldiers with soy. A slogan urges farmers to sow more soy as national attention turns to its utility. The piece also notes a grand jury probe that revealed five corrupt officials.
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He Chui
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