Sparta Road Job Contract Awarded
Contracts were awarded to low bidders on state road projects including the Sparta road improvement south of the city. Hagedorn Construction Company of West Virginia bid 210 528.92 and is expected to begin preliminary work within weeks.
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Harravurg Gimpatenen
Department of Highways
Iptember 12Th
Spurnbiurg
Is City
Hagedorn Construction Coumy
West Virginia
Jelatproverent
Mitua
Highwy
Birle
Crawford
Cord and Spartx
Jowerl
Duniath
Somerset
Bucks
Lehigh
Clearfield
Beaver Butler
Lawrence
Perry
Franklin
Washington Townships
Snyder County
Hagedorn Coast. Company
Sparvansvirg
Senate Tariff Bill Declared Hoover Bill by Fr Mallon
Washington September 16 reports say the White House links a 10000000 tariff revenue bill to farm bloc needs while Hoover reportedly would resist a major revision. Senate leaders Reed Smoot and Watson say the measure follows the President’s wishes and awaits his signature to become law.
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Paul FR. Mallon
Nite Proes Stat
Jashington
Ite House
Seuite
Huaver
Reed Smoot
Rice Committee
Ate
White House
Blue Ridge
Jeader Watson
Watson
New Kensington Dispatch Plant Damaged in Political Violence
A New Kensington Dispatch newspaper plant was damaged when attackers threw bricks through plate glass windows amid political tensions in Westmoreland County. Editor Matthew P. Emdean denied rumors of arson, stating bricks were used by hoodlums, not by the opposing side. Police guarded the plant to prevent further violence as political leaders and candidates are discussed in the coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New Kensington
Westmoreland County
New Keensington Dispatch
Dispatch
Matthew P. Emdean
Vies, Hoyavyr
Toitor Inden
Robert W. Smith
Five Best Radio Entainments Tonight Across Networks
Radio listings show WI Z and NBC schedule Roxy s Gang at 6 30 on WIT NE G network General Moths Hour at 3 30 on DS and NBC. WIZ NBC offers White Hose Concert at 7 20 108T while Panatela Country Club premieres on WABC CBS network 8 00 and United Choral Singers on W8T at 6 30.
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Wiz
NBC
WEAF
NEG
WABC
Panatela Country Club
Premiere
CBS
United Choral Singers
Arabs killed in clash with British troops near Nazareth
London dispatches report 16 Arabs killed and many wounded in a mining fight with Beitlak troops between Lubiyeh and Kattin, northeast of Nazareth. No British casualties. Many Arabs surrendered and were disarmed.
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London
Jerusalem
London Daily Chronicle Today
Beitlak
Lubiyeh Wid Kattin
Nazareth
French Troops Protest Evacuation Plan In Rhineland
Sir William Thwaites was urgently summoned to London to confer with Secretary of War Tom Shaw over complications in the Rhine occupation. German residents in Wiesbaden report indignant at plans for at least two French regiments to enter the area as British withdrawal begins. The Germans fear substantial French military presence in the Wiesbaden district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhineland
London
Webb Miller
United Press
William Thwaites
Rhineland High Commission
Pope Says Young Catholics Welcomed Vigil by Fascists
Rome Sept. 16 The Pope told 18 000 Catholic Youths Association members that he understood and accepted the fascist regime s hostile attitude toward the church citing the 9000 sentinels watching clergy but praising the vigilance as a sign of civilization and unity He said the young Catholics are watched but he remains in accord with them declaring You Are We And we are you.
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Pontiff
Thomas 5
Morgan
United Press
Rome
Popé Pious XT
Tha Catholic Youths Association
Premidi Mussolini
TI Duce
Italy
Navy transport Vega in distress near Virginia Capes
Boston dispatch reports the United States Navy transport Vega with about 200 officers and men on a wireless distress call southeast of Lape Lookcoat off the Virginia Capes. The Vega's trouble nature remains undisclosed as minesweepers Owl and Rall were dispatched from Hampton Roads to Vega's vicinity.
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United Press
Boston
United Suits
Vega
Virginia Capes
Howlin Navy Yard
Vegas
Owl
Rall
Hampton Rous Va
Uke Vega
Wusiytunes
Commander of Penna Knights Templar Dies
Clarence Commandery 41 Knights Templar mourn the death of Bieranke Myers 66 grand commander of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Pennsylvania. Myers died at his Glen Summit summer home after a heart attack. James H Chickering deputy grand commander acts as acting grand commander. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 3 and 8 o clock in Wilkes Barre with Seconda Presbyterian Church services and Wilkes Barre cemetery interment.
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George 5, Peck
Corry
Wilkes-Barre
Clarence
Knights Templar
City
Theveyth
Glen Summit
Bieranke
Myers
Knights Tempter
Pennsylvanis
Luzerne County
Yeir
Iit
James H Chickering
Ol City
Chickering
George S. Peck
Grand Sword Bhearer
Wilkes Barre
Seconda Presbyterian Churh
Grand Commandery
Cleil le Veut
Launch Drive for Band Here in Sharon Pa
Leaders in the movement to form a community band report progress after a drive begun last week to raise funds for instruments. Ross Mead announced more than 100 dollars raised toward the project and leaders expect total needs between 1200 and 1000 dollars for instruments and equipment. Contributions may be sent to the Journal office or to Mead and other band leaders. Shar on Pa Sept 18 authorities stopped several hundred motorists entering Sharon from Ohio last night and arrested nine for transporting liquor and driving while intoxicated. County officers threaten to patrol the border more vigorously.
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Organic
Ross Mead
Mead
Toss Mead
United Press
Sharon
Ohio
Watatl
Hotin
Bard Second Degree Murder Verdict Shot For Patrolman Case
Sam Bard 25 of Minneapolis was sentenced to 10 to 20 years and Joe Invie to 5 to 12 years in Western Penitentiary after Erie County Court found Bard guilty of second degree murder in the slaying of State Highway Patrolman Russell T. Swanson at North East last April. Invie pleaded guilty to second degree murder. jury deliberated about two hours before affirming the verdict amid courtroom tension.
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United Press
Erie
Sam Bard
Minneapolis
Joe Invie
Western Penitentiary
A. P. Rossiter
Erie County Court
Bard
Russell T. Swanson
Invie
Hiie
Joe Angie
Ilg
Connecton
Russell Swanson
Noth East
Tassingine
Ape
Thas le
Sam Hard
Coun
R. T. Swansos
North East
Sie
Tris
Montaves
Mary Watts
John Boers
Ossiir
Explosions injure many in Newburgh business district
Two severe explosions, likely from gas in sewers, ripped through Newburgh New York's business section injuring 15 people. Only one person is considered seriously hurt. Several buildings sustained damage including shattered storefronts and blown windows. The incident disrupted traffic and caused property loss.
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Newburgh
Bnty
Green
Naval Disarmament Parley Faces Delay
Washington September 1 1930 officials said week end developments alter plans for the propagated fire power conference. France Italy Japan Great Britain and the United States will meet in January 1930 instead of December this year. Secretary Simson said Hoover has not indicated personal participation if held outside the United States. Unofficial reports suggest London as venue.
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United Press
Washington
France
Italy
Japan
Great Britain
United States
Simson
Hoover
London
Ninth victim of big forest fire reported in Oregon
Portland September 16 forest fires across the Pacific Northwest claimed a ninth victim this year. William Row, a Clark County farmer, burned to death as flames from the Larch Mountain Elkhorn fires swept toward his home. Mrs Roe and William Jr 11 were seriously burned while trying to escape.
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Portland
Ore
Pacific Northwest
William Row
Clark County
Humes
Ned Elkhorn
Roe
William, Jr
Naval parity accord nears as five power talks loom
London Sept 16 Anglo American naval parity pact nearly reached author said. Premier Ramsay MacDonald will discuss naval issues on his Washington visit. Five power conference to decide cruisers and ratios. US seeks 21 ships Britain 15 or 18. Conference likely mid January, renewal of 1921 Washington limits.
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London
J. Ramsay MacDonald
Washington
United States
Britain
Clinton N Howard to Speak at WCTU Convention
Harrisburg Sept 16 Prominent temperance workers will address the fifty fifth annual convention of the Pennsylvania Woman s Christian Temperance Union at First Presbyterian Church Warren Oct 18 to 22 Clinton N Howard opens the gathering Mrs Lulu Loveland Shepard speaks next evening Congressman M Glyde Kelly addresses the White Ribboners Louie Graham John D Pennington Rev B C Dickson and Mrs Mabel Dallas are among speakers Mrs Azabe Jones national lecturer will oversee devotional periods Mrs Emerson soarn Tyrone will be musical director
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United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Women's Christian ‘Dempcrance
Louie Graham
John D. Pennington
B.C. Dickson
Mabel ©. Dallas
Warren County
Orgenization
Azabe Jones
Johnstown
Emerson 'Soarn
Tyrone
Rev F A Wimer Returns to Corry Church
Rev Frank A Wimer completes two successful years at Lily First Methodist Episcopal Church and is assigned to Corry by the Erie Conference. The conference’s 94th session in Meadville announced appointments, naming Wimer to the Corry church along with other district placements, reflecting a surprise but steady continuity for local church leadership.
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Meadville
Frank A. Wimer
Lily
Erie
Mendystle
Wimner
Corry
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Meedville
Charles L Mesd
Denver Cole
Istist
A. C. Locke
Albion
J. F. Black
Bradton
R. W. Skinner
RC. Merrim
Chery
F. A. Winer
Greatsville
Hendersor
Metn
H. K. Steel
Kingsley
F. S. McHnight
Lawrence Park
J. N. Qroxall
Simpson
Albert Mariott
Tenth Street
C. M. Reed
V F W Circus Continues Amid Weather Delays
Veterans of Foreign Wars decide to extend their circus and frolic a few days this week due to bad weather. Rides, concessions, and contests continue with a popularity contest winner tied for first, prizes awarded, and a bugle corps rumor to assist tonight. Mr and Mrs A M Hess of Brie visited the city.
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Bugle Corps
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Pontiac
Blancherd Mack
Nina Haskins
Registration on Saturday sets local record in voters
Voters lined up at polls on Saturday to help name candidates in the upcoming election. A record 1,854 registrations boosted the citywide totals and tightened precinct enrollments. The piece lists Republican, Democratic, and Prohibition tickets with multiple candidates for mayor city council and school director, plus an unopposed school director candidate.
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Curry
Tomtor
Orhees
Republican
John & Patterson
Alexander Franke
Loveland
P.M. Nithats
Ernest A. Williams
Leo Mulderiote
Raybarrie
Howard D. FE Leneh
IW. Lambing
E.L. Morrow
D. A. Hillstrom
Brown
J.B. Love
Prohibition Ticket
M. Loveland
D. E. Lenely
Howard
IB. Love
Lambing
P. Drown
C. Wales
Edwin J. Lewis
Girl Dies in Auto Crash Near Erin
Erin news reports Alice Carson twenty four of 2504 State street died instantly when the automobile she rode in left the street and crashed head on with a port at 348 West High street. Driver Wallace Boberg twenty three of 129 Stafford Avenue and passenger Viola Roth of 224 Mast 20nd street escaped uninjured.
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Erin
Alice Carson
State Street
Geath
West Highth Street
Wallace Boberg
Stafford Avenue
Viola Roth
Mast 20Nd Street
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Sparta
Senate
AY United
Prac
Penna
Watter
Clinton Howard
W.ct.u
Warren
F. A. Wimer
Corry Church
V.f.w.circus
A. M. Hess
Brie
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