Huge crowds back Democratic ticket at Erie rally
Reported large turnout at Grand Theatre as Charles Alvin Jones and Dr Leo Mundy spoke to crowds in Corry and Erie. speakers attacked Judge Arthur H James over Romig ruling and alleged corruption, praising Jones Mundy Logue ticket amid heavy rain and radio overflow.
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Erie County
Arthur H. James
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Drie
Publi
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Corey
Grand Theatre
Ble
J. Frederick Kinley
Young Democrat Club
Arthur Colegrove
Public Utility Commission
Colegrove
Werthout
Democratic Party
Pennsylvania
Leo ©. Mundy
Romig
Leo Mundy
Supreme Court
James
John J) Dando
Luzerne County
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Dando
Domes
Dan O
Heven
Tuzerne
Trave
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Jamies
Drop Charge In Gas Death
United Press reports Huntingdon Pennsylvania where Superintendent John D Pennington of the Pennsylvania industrial school was found not guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the tear gas death of an inmate last December. Judge John H McCann concluded the testimony did not prove the defendant guilty and ordered his discharge.
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United Press
Huntingdon
John D. Pennington
Pennsylvania Industrial School
Hief
John H. McCann
Cabra County
State Supreme Court
Tuntingdon
Missing note enters hearing over gravel scandal
Harrisburg report of Oct 2 states Karl V. Compton Dauphin county assistant district attorney surprised lawmakers by presenting a missing letter from Arthur Colegrove former property and supplies secretary. The letter to Charles Margroth concerns the Brie gravel scandal and was admitted into the record.
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Harrisburg
Karl V. Compton
Dauphin County
House Committee
George H. Earle
Arthur Colegrove
Charles J. Margiot
Compton
Carl B. Shelley
Herbert B. Cohen
Abram Salaburg
Margroth
Ellwood J. Turner
Delaware
Turner
Cohen
Golegrave
Pioneer Materials Company
Screen Actor Hurt Seriously in Leap From Beverly Hills Fire
Beverly Hills police report Lyle Talbot and Franklin D. Parker were injured after leaping from a second floor of Talbot’s home to escape a fire. Talbot sustained burns to scalp hands and face while Parker suffered burns to shoulders and arms after landing on a patio. Both were treated at the emergency hospital.
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Hollywood
Lyle Talot
Franklin D. Parker
Talbot
Beverly Hille
Beverly Hillis
Parker
Andrews says outbreaks are very scattered
Washington reports scattered shutdowns in low-wage industries and a slowdown protest in communications as wage hour rules begin. Elmer F. Andrews asserts the fair labor standards act will become a national cooperative movement, with governors and firms adjusting as agencies rule on pay cases across New York San Francisco and Pennsylvania.
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Washington
Elmer F. Andrews
NEW York — Postal Telegraph Company
Andrews Ha Sot
Western Union
Andrews
San Francisco
American Communications Association
San Antonio
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Labor and Industry Department
U.S. Department of Labor
Tralph M. Bashore
Probe of Race Question Sparks Harrisburg Court Battle
Harrisburg report says the legislative commission investigating gambling devices will ask Dauphin County Court to dissolve a ban on further expenditures from its 25000 appropriation and to enforce its subpoena against M. L. Annenberg and Walter Annenberg of the Philadelphia Inquirer, along with John M. Annenberg, in a taxpayer suit. Arguments completed yesterday for continuance of the court’s preliminary injunction to prevent irreparable damage to the client.
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Harrisburg
Legislative Commission
Dauphin County
M. L. Annenberg
Philadelphia Inquirer
Walter
Coungel
John M. Annenberg
Thautts
Guffey to Speak in Pittsburgh to Rally Democrats
Sen Joseph Guffey will address Pittsburgh Friday night amid a revolt against the Democratic party aimed at bolstering statewide Democratic candidates in the November election. He travels to counter Robert L Vann who urged Black voters in Pennsylvania to back Republicans to help the party’s lead candidate.
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Pittsburgh
Jones
Joseph ¥. Guffey
Robert L. Vann
Penu
Tests Right to Draw Payment Case of Illness
Pennsylvania's superior court held cases on right to unemployment benefits for illness related resignations. Elbert Bush, Corry route operator, quit November 26, 1937, due to physician concerns about conditions. John Priest of Evie resigned from General Electric, awaiting dismissal. Issues center on voluntary unemployment and eligibility for compensation. Board upheld initial denials. appeals progress with state and defendants opposing.
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Corry
John Priest
Evie
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Linn
Japs Push Into Hankow as China War Escalates
War front reports Japan has captured the inland city Hankow and drives Chinese forces deeper into the interior. In Spain, Loyalist hopes are dampened as international talks press to ease war limits and allow insurgent forces to advance, signaling broad Allied concerns over the conflict's trajectory.
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Opyright
United Pless
China
Spain
Hankow
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Himalaw
Yumplae
Tony
Cane
Probers to Go West to Investigate Charge
Washington Oct 25 The senate campaign investigating committee planned dispatch of agents to North Dakota to probe charges that WPA workers were coerced and absentee ballots misused in the primary. The panel also extended inquiry in Kentucky where two months earlier conditions allegedly violated the right of the people to a free and fair ballot.
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Senate
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James Says He Will End Politics in Relief Bureau
Philadelphia Oct 2 1938 Jude Arthur James vowed to end the political use of relief and threatened to personally punish anyone offering or accepting favors in exchange for registration for relief WPA or PWA employment He urged voters to elect a governor who will act as an impartial arbiter between labor and industry and promised swift action against those campaigning use of relief. A second report notes Joseph Farrell 33, insurance agent and father of three, died after being struck by a freight car while attempting to ride it to Washington for work.
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Philadelphia
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Baris
Pennsylvania
WPA
PWA
Curthouse
Pennsylvan
Joseph Farrell
Jablous
Washington
Civic Association Formed by Local Workers
Jorgenson of the Give im phhynes Association of Corry organized a meeting at the Municipal buildings with about thirty workers from city plants. The group aims to improve industrial relations and employer employee cooperation. Carl Henton was elected president, with Carl Taylor, Alfred Morrison, Thomas Rovlofs, and Paul Steono as officers. A committee is drafting bylaws and objectives for members to approve. The effort operates with community group support to develop local projects and benefits.
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Give Imphhynes' Association
Corry
Varios
St Or
Carl Henton
Healtd of Education
Raymon Manufacturing Company
Carl Taylor
Alfred Morrison
Thomas Rovlofs
Paul Steono
Axaveilon
Elvie
McSparran to Speak at GOP Rally Tonight
John A. McSparran, former Democratic candidate and Pennsylvania Site Grange figure, will headline the GOP rally at Grand Theatre on Tuesday evening at 7:30. Walter Te Peale, chairman, says other Republican speakers and a film show will highlight the program. The party extends an invitation to veterans and residents of the city to attend.
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Grange
John A. McSparran
Pennsylvania
Otter
Apentecra
Lahese
Me Spurrin
Donation Days Set for Corry Hospital Drive
Chairs named for Thursday and Friday Donation Days at Corry Hospital with ward leaders Kirks, including Mrs N Troy and Mrs Sam Irvine, plus Mrs Luke Graham in the third ward. Vicinity chairs named for Corry and surrounding towns. Trucks offered by Bracken-Keating, Aer Supply, and Merry Page. Donations of canned goods, vegetables, and money welcomed.
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Corry Hospital
Firaward
Mis
Paylor
Maude Keefe
Joe Guignon
Mra
Loveland
Mers. N
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Sam d. Irvine
Green
RB. Monier
C. M. Howard
Luke I. Graham
C.H. Halden
C. W. Bruelen
Corry
Carre Eldred
Mem Morris
Spartanaburg
Perry Mead
Merle Page
Cor Jumbun
Mint
Glen Donaldson
Spring Creek
Clarke McCmy
Elgin
Gerald Bagley
Beaverdam
C. Christensen
C. Ie. Apitzer
Clymer
Bracken-Keating Company
Aer Supply Corporation
Merry Page
Columbus
Ladies Auxiliary of the
Survey into Egg Auctions Prompts Local Inquiry
A local committee conducts a survey to study egg auctions and market potential. Farmers, poultrymen, and the Agricultural Extension Bureau discuss improving the industry, with Butler cited as a leading auction site and hopes for a regulated market. A questionnaire is distributed to large flocks’ owners and a Journal ad offers a copy for convenient data submission.
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