Mayor Asked to Bar Union in Johnstown
Mayor Daniel J Shields disclosed that leaders of two workers organizations petitioned him for protection during unrest The mayor said they oppose outsiders and pledge to continue collective bargaining The petition was signed by Clare H Williams and John M Wilson Also noted is activity by the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers in Johnstown seeking to enroll mill men
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Johnstown
Daniel J. Shields
Clare H. Williams
Cambria
Bethlehem Steel Company
John M. Wilson
Lorain
Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corporation
Steel Workers Organizing Committee
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel , and Tin Workers
Weather Cites Rains to Save Corn Crop Levels
Desert theory notes the corn belt faces a potential drought with rains needed now to avert the smallest harvest since 1881. If rains fail, the crop could fall short of 1934's 1.386 billion bushels, with a normal yield around 2.55 billion bushels.
Governor Landon Defends Free Speech Amid Tri State Strike
Governor Landon asserts action protected workers' right to free speech and assembly during the Tri State strike spanning Kansas Missouri Oklahoma. He cites a full letter responding to criticism on labor rights and mentions sending troops in Cherokee county in 1935 to restore order and disarm armed guards at mines and smelters.
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Landon
Tri-State
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Thomas
American Labor Movement
National Manufacturers’ Association
Cherokee County
Adjutant General of
Governor Landon Declares Kansas Troops Protect Labor Rights
Governor Landon announces that Kansas troops will enforce state laws while preserving peace and protecting free speech. Troops are to keep out gunmen from other states and not interfere with lawful labor meetings and picketing, ensuring peacful conduct during strikes.
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Kansas
Alt M. Landon
Maid Held Cont. From Page One in Wilkes-Barre Area
Mark reports Mrs Hankey estranged from her WPA husband Raymond Hankey 29 living at Nanticoke near Wilkes-Barre Pa The husband sent word I won't do a thing for her I haven't heard from her since last year and don't care what becomes of her.
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Mark
Ford Observes Contincu On His 73rd Birthday
Ford appears in good health and active on his 73rd birthday. He spoke at length about staying interested, denying fatigue while recounting early days at Detroit Edison and his first motor car. He joked about being called the old man behind his back but noted his enduring vigor.
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Contincu
Ford
Motor Magnate
Detroit
Detroit Edison Company
Snare Foreman Nabbed For Improper Licenses
A. H. Dorsey, foreman for Frederick Snare at the Tygarts dam, was arrested by State Trooper W E Murphy for driving with improper license plates. Dorsey reportedly used Ohio plates since arriving in Grafton over six months ago and will be arraigned before Magistrate Ona C Jefferys tonight at 0 o'clock.
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A. H. Dorsey
Frederick Snare Company
Tygarts Dam
W. E. Murphy
Murphy
Dorsey
Ohio
Grafton
Neighbors Find Charles Cook Unconscious From Stroke
Neighbors broke into Charles Cook's home on July 30 and found him unconscious on the floor. Doctors diagnosed a stroke as the cause of his condition.
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Wheeling
Charles Cook
New Truck Used By Fairview Firemen at Chapel Blaze
Volunteer firemen debuted a new truck in Fairview on July 30 to extinguish a lightning sparked fire at Haught Chapel church.
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Fairview
Haught Chapel
Cause Sought In Mine Blast At Cannelton Coal
Inspectors looked for the spark behind a gas ignition that caused a blast at Cannelton Coal and Coke No 6 mine in Montgomery County. One man, Walter Wolfe, 45, died. Three others burned, including James McKenna, Charles Singleton, and James Foster, with serious injuries. Six rescue workers exposed to carbon monoxide gas. Doctors report improvement but severe condition for the injured. Director N P Rhinehart said equipment may have sparked the ignition.
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Montgomery
Cannelton Coal and Coke Company
Walter Wolfe
James McKenna
Charles Singleton
James Foster
N. P. Rhinehart
Department of Mines
Miner Hurt After Fight in War Sunday
Hospital attendants report Stanley Hardin a 43 year old miner remains unconscious from wounds suffered in a Sunday fight at War. The incident occurred near Welch and authorities continue to investigate the assault.
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Welch
Stanley Hardin
Elks Invite State Association to Meet in Fairmont
Elks lodge officials in Fairmont invite the state association to hold its 1937 meeting in Fairmont. The announcement appeared in the local column dated July 30.
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Fairmont
The
Elks Lodge
State Association
14 Year Sentence Sparks Parole Plan in Omaha
Delbert Flynn of Omaha Neb received a seven to fourteen year term in the Nebraska industrial school for petty thefts. Officials have arranged parole to the Omaha Child Welfare association amid protests over the case.
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Delbert Flynn
Omaha
Neb
Nebraska Industrial School
Omaha Child Welfare Association
Delbert
Destruction of Ragweed Would Prevent Hay Fever
Logan Clendening argues ragweed destruction could curb hay fever, urging widespread reading of Oren C. Durham's Your Hay Fever and urging public action. He details ragweed pollen’s role, seasons in Chicago and Houston, and proposes hiring crews to cut and burn ragweed before pollen peaks.
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Logan Clendening
United States
Oren C. Durham
Durham
Mir
Wyman
Chicago
Houston
Empire State Building
Central Park
Bosa
Townsend Quizzed On Funds In Pension Suit
Dr Francis E Townsend founder of the old age pension movement is pictured in Cleveland giving a deposition in a suit brought by Rev Alfred J Wright deposed for mer Ohio area manager of the group. Townsend seated left while Benjamin Sacharow Wrights attorney stands questioning him. Wright petitions for an accounting of the organizations funds.
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Francis E. Townsend
Old Age Pension Movement
Cleveland
Alfred J. Wright
Ohio
Dr. Townsend
Benjamin Sacharow
Wright
Cornucopia and Capper Answers in One-Minute Test
The page lists a literal meaning of cornucopia as horn of plenty and identifies Kansas as Senator Capper's state. It notes the mongoose is valued in India for its ability to confront venomous snakes, especially cobras, with a few hints and a horoscope snippet about quiet, secretive people likely to be leaders.
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Arthur Capper
India
Horn of
Plenty
Kansas
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Mildred Ward
Asheville
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New York University
Ward
Mark Wollner
Barcelona
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Tral Press
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Madrid
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R. J. Scot
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