Powers extend war rules to surface ships and planes
Geneva dispatch reports the major powers, led by Britain and France, agreeing to extend naval warfare limits under the Nyom accord to include surface ships and aircraft along with submarines. The decision, aimed at the Mediterranean, bans attacks on protected vessels within the designated zone and requires immediate fire on attackers. The conference adjourned to sign a formal accord later that evening.
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Mediterranean
United Press
Geneva
Spain
Britain
France
Alvorsfi
Asford
Jiasyat
Beaverdam District To Be Energized In October
About 2,000 laborers are to energize the Beaverdam district in north west Pennsylvania Rural Electrification area on Friday. Bruce Hecker Suerintendent said the system will bring power to homes in Saegertown and surrounding townships as the line from Teepleville to Gunton county is completed. The project began months ago and includes new wiring, poles, and substations in the North Hast to Corey region.
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Beaverdam District
Uwe Beaverdam
Permaylvania
Fiklay
Bruce Hecker
Biatyky
Suerintendent
Suegertown
Beaverdam
North Am
North Hast
Corey
Waterford
Wrightsville
Teepleville
Gunton County
Pantie
Copeland Defeated in Municipal Primary by L. Guardia
United Press reports Sen Royal S Copeland Tammany candidate for both major parties defeated in New York municipal primary. Fiorello La Guardia led Republican tally, Jeremiah Mahoney led Democratic race. write-in La Guardia showing significant support. Mahoney credits Roosevelt era liberal policies and vows to support party goals in November.
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Ronald G. van Tine
United Press
New York
Sen
Royal S. Copeland
Tammany Hall
Fiorello W. Ls
la Guardie
Elyeawiy
Copeland
Alfred Jamits
Ntapaignedd
Mahoney
Island in Grand Canyon Hints At Hidden Animal Life
A party of explorers reports finding animal signs on a Grand Canyon island named Shive Temple. They say the island rises from the canyon floor, with deer shed, tracks, and possible wildlife established to endure the arid climate and scarce water. Scientists note extreme adaptation may exist for such isolated life.
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Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon Island
United Press
Grand Canyan
Atiz
Aimal
Grand ‘Canyon
Shive Temple
M. R. ‘“Ilolyon
Grand Canyon National Park
Snow Fails To Endure As First Flurries Hit Kane
Kane Pa Sept 17 The town reported the season's first snowfall with light flurries and persistent cold as a sign of a wintry period ahead. Local residents noted low temperatures lingering for days and the onset of wintry conditions in the area.
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Kane
United Press
Kanepa
Penn
Massacre Reports Reach Chinese Embassy in Washington
Washington dispatches cite the Chinese embassy in Nanking reporting Japanese forces killed hundreds in two villages. An estimated 500 residents of Yungchang were murdered in cold blood, and the fishing population of a three hundred strong islet near Hingsha suffered mass slaughter after occupation.
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United Press
Washington
Juda Poany Nanking
Yungchang
Hingsha
Yangixe
Pues Satu
Penalty on 1937 school taxes in effect Oct 1
City treasurer Irene Mullen reports a five percent penalty on 1937 school taxes starts October 1. Through September's end taxpayers rush to pay before penalties apply, many using the quarterly plan. Collectors note tax payments for city and other taxes show improvement, though school taxes draw focus as the deadline nears.
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Irene Mullen
Musi
Break between Roosevelt and Lewis Averts Big Labor Rift
Washington dates show a cooling of tensions as President Roosevelt and John L. Lewis appear to ease fears of hostile shifts in federal policy toward the labor movement. Sources say Lewis remains wary of administration attitudes while seeking to preserve leverage in the ongoing AFL conflict. Mrs. J A Cassidy returned from a five day visit with her son William Cassidy in Brie.
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United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
John L. Lewis
Uhak
Thew . O
Fa Hor
Lewis
C. CO. Teaters
Wiice House
J. A. Cassidy
William Cassidy
Brie
Court Asked to Decide Hugo Black Seat Dilemma
Washington report notes Patrick Henry Kelly urges Supreme Court to appoint a committee of lawyers to determine Hugo L Black’s right to sit on the bench. The proposal follows rapid second inquiry calls amid political debate over Black’s Senate confirmation and the Court’s October 1937 session.
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Wheeler
United Press
Washington
Patrick Henry Kelly
Boston
Charles Evans Hughes
Supreme Court
Hugo L. Black
Kelly
Black
Len Burton K. Wheeler
D. Mont
Roosevell
Roosevelt
Tetley
Homey
Olint Imings
William
Borah
Senate
Willis van Devanter
Mugio le Blagie
Chinese Counter Attacks Near Shanghai Front
Shanghai report says Chinese forces launch strong counterattacks along the Loden, Liumang, and Alkue sectors, using heavy fires to immobilize Japanese aircraft and tanks. Fierce close combat continues as Chinese withdraw to a new defense line with apparent planned timing and coordinated rear-area redeployments.
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United Press Shanghai
Shanghai
Loden
Liumang
Alkue
Man Injured As Fire Extinguisher Explodes in Demostration
In Erin Pennsylvania Segi hospital 62 year old engineer Twiss suffered blast injuries when a fire extinguisher exploded while he demonstrated it to student nurses. He sustained eye and facial injuries but doctors said only a slight chance of full recovery. None of the nurses were hurt.
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Erin
Segi
Rysnoe ‘Twiss
Hamot
Twles
Sharonite Again Heads Laymen Of M E Conference
Sharonite A Gains Presidency of Layman's Division of the Mine Conferene or he Methodist church at Westfield New York. About 100 men answered roll call for Laymen's Day. Edgar T Welch Westfield vice president L B Yule North East Pa secretary Guy L Mita Mayville Pa assistant secretary W D Higby Meadville Pa treasurer J B Wilkinson Clarion Pa named head. Ministers attending received appointment offers and pensions were discussed. The conference closes Monday with ministerial appointments read.
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Leo H. McCay
Sharon
Westfild
N.Y
Edgar T Welch
Westfieli
L. Bi Yule
North East
Guy L. Mita
Mayville
Aasistant
Higby
Meadville
J.B Wilkinset
Clarion
WHS
A. Regiis
Supply Pasta LC
Hankey
Sinclairville
Stivian
Aunkeey
Hay
Harold Paul Sloan
Northwest District Meeting Of Hotel Managers Organized
Northwest Hotel Managers Association met yesterday at the Hotel Bartlett Cambridge Springs. After business, members planned monthly gatherings and a dinner for attendees from Cambr idge Springs Meadville Warren Greenville and Corry. The next meeting was set for Wednesday October 18 at the Hotel Corry.
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City
Northwest Hotel Managers’ Association
Hotel Corps
Garry
Cambridge Springs
C J. Hartsop
Estehante
Frankin
Thomas Morgan
Bartlett
C. R. Kepler
Kepler Hotel
Meadville
B. L. Swank
Riverview
Greenville
G. A. Wallace
Carver House
Warren
H. G. Oswalt
Ralph Flrss
Hotel Corry
Mie
Supreme Court Issue Revival Likely in Talk
Roosevelt and critics mark Constitution Day with speeches on the judiciary crisis. Senator Borah urged independent judiciary defense as key to democracy while the nation awaits President Roosevelt at the Washington Monument for a Constitution Day address. The speech signals no clear pledge on future court plans, leaving uncertainty about moves to reshape the Supreme Court.
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Supreme Court
United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Hurdle L
Poverill
Supeene Court
Willian E. Borah
St. Ida
Washington Monument
Queen Qi
Columbus man unhurt in dramatic road crash
Red Wilson of R. D. 6 Columbus escaped serious injury when his car overturned after leaving the road on the Columbus Clymer road late yesterday. He was shaken and suffered minor bruises as the auto was practically demolished.
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Red Wilson
R. D
Columbus
Columbus Clymer Road
Wilson
Parade Talks Feature Event Here Tomorrow
City hosts Labor Day parade and rally organized by Agra Supply Association at Machinsta. speakers include Noruer J. Pittageraid of the State Compensation Board and visiting union officials from Jamestown Erie Warren Titusville and Corry. crowd expected 1500 to 2500 as parade routes through central streets conclude with remarks by labor leaders.
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Lomurrong
Agra Supply Oval
Noruer J. Pitageraid
State Compensation Board
Rie Brotherhood
Fedex
Ib Ingolly
Ng Ny 1
Jamestown
Erie
Warren
Titusville
Ol Waly
Althy
Melouk Mba Wily
Mein
Wyanue
Concord
Malm
Qost Inn
Maine
Genter Streut
Aml
Paris
USA
Dria Cors
Pesment
Apra
Pilzeerald Lime
Echous Alreles
Bete Am
Utter
McLean
Jamestown Central Laboy Union
Nh VY
Pittsburehy
Extensive Improvements At Rex Theatre Progressing
Extensive improvement work at the Rex Theatre is under way, with carpenters, painters and electricians remodeling inside and out. The project, costing over 915,000, features new interior lighting, marquee illumination, and velvet-covered sidewalks, with weeks of work ahead.
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Rex Theater
Rex V Well Advanced Theater Upgrades At Rex
The Rex theater on West South Street undergoes major interior improvements including new leather seating and plush upholstery. Plans call for a modern lobby tile floor enhanced ticket booth and upgraded furnace and ventilation. The program, costing over 15000 dollars, aims to make Rex one of the finest venues in northwestern Pennsylvania despite minor shipment delays.
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West South Street
Rex
Call Town
Pennsylvania
Vocational heads discuss night classes in city
A council of thirty vocational leaders and state officials met in the city to outline plans for adult night instruction in vocational courses. Superintendent Walter Bi Jon announced no district costs for the classes as state and federal funds will cover expenses. The group praised the new vocational school building opened at the start of the school year and urged interested citizens to contact local officials to join the program.
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Pirty Vocational Sulguet
Suhbo
Suginia
Ovbr
Pensylvania Atenitet
Aerioni
iSlar
Walter Bi
Jon
Noha Ellucatien
Pesaris
Teporkad
Ralph “S Dewey
C. F. Hoffmaster
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LaGuardia
DEM
Tion
Sharonite
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Westfield
Sinclairville Supply
Ickes
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