Alcatraz convicts strike smashed by warden attack
A rebellion of 100 strikers at Alcatraz ended when Burton Philips, a Kansas kidnapper and bank robber, slugged Warden James A. Johnston in the prison dining room as officials escorted the inmates who refused to work. Johnston was taken to the hospital with non serious injuries. Johnston had previously crushed a 1936 uprising by solitary confinement.
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Alcatraz
Island Fortress
James A. Johnston
Burton Philips
Kansas
Philips
Johnston
Local events mix warmth with schedules and milestones
The week blends warming notes with civic duties and plans. Regimental Day dinner at the State Armory. voter registration at the courthouse. Jamestown Furniture Market opens Oct 27. Moody Bible Institute welcomes Miss Ethel Mekkuhn. a lucky key contest at J H Collin’s store. the 87th annual Pennsylvania Medical Society meeting in Philadelphia. several drunkenness arrests. health reports show best city health in months. cigar tax funds Pennsylvania most. licenses revoked for intoxication. Pittsburgh area employment and payroll trends. John D M Hamilton to speak on WJZ. new Pontiac Buick neon sign at Waterhouse Garage. NA of Cost Accounts meeting in Ariel building. steel capacity at 74.4%. Erie hosts Osteopathic Association Oct 5–6. city tax deadline approaching.
Prevent Boost In Coal Price Report
Washington reports the National Bituminous Coal Commission pledged to prevent a winter price rise while hearings set minimums under the Guffey Vinson act. It notes household coal is a small share of demand and that major users buy in summer, potentially holding down costs. For sale: Minnwood four cord hardwood load $7.00 delivered to Corty or Columbus. Contact B L Carlisch, Clymer NY. Primitive tribes used sanitation engineers and moved sites when debris accumulated.
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Washington
National Bituminous Coal Commission
Commission
Corty
Lumbus
B. L. Carlisch
Clymer
N.Y
Big Tupper Lake Adorns Adirondack Heartland
Big Tupper Lake sits in the Adirondacks as one of the larger lakes in a region famed for scenic beauty. The description highlights its size and prominence among the many water bodies in the area.
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The
Adirondacks
YE Leaders and Sunday School Teachers Meet
The annual YE leaders and Sunday school teachers gathering features Rev Jedward Wagner pastor of the St Paw Lutheran Church speaking during the devotion al program. Rev F G Haines speaks on The Need of Christ in Leadership and has ties to the Brookville YMCA. B S Dewey outlines The Latest Views on Character Building in Schools with other speakers including J Donald Watson Armour Hillstrom and M Hengsl in The Organ ed Sunday School program.
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A. Spayers
Lakeberg
Lee Alten
CMAN
Ghia Mat
Teal
ML CA
Tie Stile Committae
Jedward Wagner
Devuliunat
Wagener
Si Paw Luthier Anch
Elaines
Haines
Brookville
Armour Hillstrom
Hi Y Club
M. Hengsl
Montgomery Ward Store Changes Manager
W. Sunder, longtime manager of the Montgomery Ward and Company store, has been transferred to a larger store within the company. He will depart Wednesday morning, accompanied by Mrs. Sunder, to begin his new duties, with M. Latison of Warren, Ohio handling arrangements.
Willis Blocks Audit at Erie Eyewitness Report
Erie county officials faced disruptions as Willis blocked an audit at Erie. The report notes suspended pay and a proposed daily wage change to 20 dollars, plus ongoing inquiries into county budgeting and staffing. Local commissioners are reviewing conditions and potential impacts on public services.
Man Held For Attempted Attack On Child
Erif, a 3 year old, is held on a charge of attempting to commit a criminal attack on a seven year old girl. Hearing set for next week before Peace Justice Fred Fisher at Lawrence Park. Constable Chaple also brought Earl Warren and R. D. Brie from Warren, charged with burglarizing Thomas Curls residence at 48011 Bell Avenue, Lawrence Park. Warren will face a hearing before Peace Justice Gowawlin at Wedleyville.
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Erif
Tin Yates
Lawrence Park
Perlie Chaple
McKean Constanle
Fred Fisher
Chaple
Warren, Ps
Earl Warren
R. D. Brie
Thomas Curls
Bellaivent
Lawrence Parr
Warren
Goouwin
Wedleyville
True Cockney Birth Rule Mentioned in Local Quip
A fragment notes the old saying that a true Cockney must be born within the sound of Bow Bells at St Mary le Bow in Cheapside, London. The text oddly references a misnamed or spoofed locale and dates, indicating a casual or humorous item about the traditional definition.
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SteBay
Cheanside
Condon
Mar
Retired Justice Refuses To Address Lawyers
An aged jurist declines to speak with lawyers at a regional gathering. The incident occurs amid broader discussions of judicial conduct. Local officials and attendees noted his absence as a symbol of ongoing tensions within the legal community.
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Court House
Junean Phyfe
Sheraton
Hepple, White
Jamestown
Ethel Ruth MekKuhn
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Moody Bible Institutes
Chicago
J. H. Collin
North Center Street
Medical Society of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Bellevue-Stratford Hotel
John D. Flanigan
Internal Revenue Bureau
Pennsylvania
State Safety Bureau
University of Pittsburgh Bureau of Business Rsearch
Pittsburgh
John D. M. Hamilton
Ational
Republican Party
WJZ
W. W. Waterhouse
West Main Street
Brie
National Association of Cost Accounts
Ariel
Firie
Willliam F. Marsh
Stuart C. McLeod
American Iron & Steel Institute
Erie
Kennayvania Osteopathic Association
Lawrence Hotel
Hazard Sweet
Irene Mutlen
Coal Commission
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
Mies
GEO
Huepstickle
Dear
Noah
Gare Stubbs Straus
Minh
D. A. Hillstrom
WARD
Willis
Wwe
Revordis
Jay
Cnnirallen
Ulus
Racayde Coulily
Eees
Q. E. Doane Hardware
H. E. Bingham
Rte
Calyi
Cmc
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Uing
Willy
LoUay
Aires
Philco Prem
Root’s Furniture Store
Member
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Ins. Corp
Washington, D. Cc
Ann Page
Sultana Red Beans
A & P. Bread
Ambertan
Montgomery Ward
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