Times Have Changed 1874 to 1935 in Pennsylvania
Governor George H. Earle argues for constitutional revision to align Pennsylvania with modern social and economic needs. He cites expanding infrastructure, labor protections, and federal social programs, warning the current charter hinders unemployment relief, pensions, and tax equity. He warns against radical change, urging careful, targeted revisions to improve efficiency while preserving government fundamentals.
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George H. Earle
Pennsylvania
United States
Abraham Lincoln
Sam
Philadelphia
Commonwealth
Star Signals Not September 1 Armored Ones Horoscope
Horoscope notes for those born Feb 20 to Mar 1 and readers in early 1936. It calls today mixed morning afternoon and evening moods, with cautious optimism and uncertain forecasts. It warns of fatigue April to June 1936 and money spendthrift trends Feb 1–27 1980.
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SAME OLD TORYISM Pennsylvania Chamber Amid Charges
The Pennsylvania State Chamber of Commerce faces criticism for refusing to disclose poll details on a proposed constitutional revision. Governor Harte accuses a biased, hand picked referendum, noting 87 percent opposition but lacking voter participation data. Skepticism grows about Chamber ties to manufacturers and elitist influence.
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Pennsylvania
State Chamber of Commerce
George H. Harte
State Chamber
Carle
Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
Pennsylania
Good News To Unemployed In Northwestern Pennsylvania
The Works Progress Administration in northwestern Pennsylvania announced a major push against unemployment to begin Monday September 16. Newly organized staff under Bernat Cochran and state administrator Jones will launch ready projects across counties to provide work, reduce dole dependence, and involve municipalities and schools in cooperative aid.
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Berard Cochran
Works Progress Administration
Northwestern
Guvyimertsl
Award Jones
Bernat Cochran
Cochran
Gerry
Wna
Corry
Hollywood Film Shop Hears Water Diet Trend On Screen Set
A Hollywood film crowd shifts from heavy drinking to water as a daily habit with stars like Herbert Mundin and John Gilbert praising hydration for health and stamina. Socials feature grape juice punch bowls and tea as cocktails decline, while Iowa bans whiskey tasters and adopts chemical testing for liquor sold in state stores.
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Hollywood
Scven
Willandly
Herbert Mundin
John Gilbert
Raoél Tordres
Stephen Ames
Seventeen Bridges Planned After Flood Damage Action
Seventy years ago, plans and authorizations were received for building seventeen bridges countywide damaged by the flood a month earlier. Local works crews and Jamestown experts connected a city water main for a sprinkler system. A stolen Erie car was found after an all night search. Birth announced for Harold and wife Hasbrouck’s son. The Bicks held a large dam bake at Recreation Park Columbus. Dutchess the Percheron mare, shown by A H Barlow, won at Warren Fair. The Conlin family returned from Baltimore. North Dakota reports Lars Helseth family of seventeen children on a farm near Herdlai.
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L. ©. van Vleck
Highway Department
Recreation Park
Columbus
A. H. Barlow
Shirtless Hopkins and a misfired vest joke stir Washington
United Press reports Washington gossip as Works Progress Administrator Harry Hopkins is humorously nicknamed Shirtless Harry after a press conference reveal shows his initials stitched on a shirt borrowed in Detroit. The piece dwells on White House car tags, traffic cop woes, and a bizarre chicken story from Cincinnati.
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United Press
Washington
Works Progress
Harry L. Hopkins
Harry
Hopkins
HL L. P
Detroit
Michigan
White House
Hya
Paris Styles Paris Wardrobe Dual Dresses For Dinner Or Evening
Dorothy Diskvon, a chic London actress, showcases a practical wardrobe with a tomato red printed gown that doubles as dinner or evening wear. The bodice features white dice, with white chiffon trimming, a red and white print glove ensemble, and a chiffon underslip revealed by a split skirt. A second chartreuse option offers a high V neck and tailored pockets, paired with a brown suede belt and accessories.
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Paris
Dorothy ‘Diskvon
London
Nome Gets Bus Line Noms In Alaska Move
Nome will begin a motor stage service linking the city with mining districts at Lil Ne Greek and Center Creel. The line, a reply to last year’s disastrous fire, marks Nome’s first bus operation.
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NOME
Noms
Alaska
Lil- Ne Greek
Center Creel
Ancient Names From Ocean Quest by Captain Cook Memoir
Fragmentary OCR recounts Captain Cook’s voyage along Australia’s coast hunting provisions. It notes an arcane encounter with locals and a peculiar name origin story for a sea creature, Kasigitton, linked to native syllable repetition. The piece references New South Wales in 1889.
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Cook
Australia
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