Remembering Mario Izzo the Humble Street Sweeper
In Aliquippa Pennsylvania Mario Izzo a 63 year old street sweeper who earned a $2.60 weekly relief check died after his bathrobe caught fire. His funeral drew over 700 mourners at St Johns church and St Josephs cemetery. Townspeople plan a memorial in August using his own words It work makes my bread taste sweeter I am a man.
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Aliquippa
Mario Izzo
Potter's Field
Mario
Aligappa
Maria
America
Old Maria
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
St. John’s Catholic Church
Marion
Roosevelt to House on farm aid battle and wage rules
The story outlines lawmakers clashing over cutting 283 million added by the Senate to the Agriculture department bill and pressure for a 1.75 billion relief fund next year. Administration leaders expect House approval of Senate totals while wage hour exemptions face a dispute with farm groups. The Senate ends a three day rebess to resume debate on the Florida canal bill.
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Roosevelt
House
Senate
Agriculture Department
Marcantonio
Norton
Case Labor Committee
Medics Study Free Service for the Poor at One Million Daily
Medics examine the practice of providing free medical care to patients unable to pay. The article notes the tradition of charity in medicine and its impact on patients and the health system, highlighting ongoing discussions about funding and access.
Russia Displays Might in May Day Parade
Reluctance to fund care for indigent sick cited as critique of medical charges. Four arguments surfaced linking opposition to Wagner Act, calls for revision, House of Delegates review, and a plea for direct Roosevelt funding. Ottawa visit trimmed. Queen and royal party tour altered. quintuplets to Toronto. Indigenous protests over route space. tax loopholes to stay closed per current law.
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House of Delegates
Roosevelt
Royal Couple Arrives In Canada After Two Day Delay
Harried Quebec officials rushed to resolve last minute issues as the royal tour is shortened due to fog and ice on the Empress of Australia. Charles and Gwendoline plan to spend June 8 to 11 in the United States with official functions limited. Authorities tackle political, social, and logistical complaints as they adjust schedules for dignitaries and public engagements.
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Quebec
Australia
United States
Miners resume non union work across region despite reopenings
E. E. Chidister of Newburg opera tor reported loading coal at his non union mine as major non union operations including Stanley Coal Terra Alta Tunnelton cooperative and Ruthbell near Kingwood ran daily through the shutdown. Operators foresee a slight dip but expect continued above average production for a year or more. State Trooper Davis noted withdrawal of detachments after patrols at picket sites as no serious disorders occurred and no further trouble is anticipated.
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E. E. Chidister
Newburg
Stanley Coal Company
Terra Alta
Tunnelton
W. C. Davis
Kingwood
Davis
Senate Bloc Says Revenue From Taxes Must Not Be
Roosevelt factions oppose federal revenue figures citing corporation taxes totaling 1.3 billion dollars and argue against raising or allocating those funds to additional programs.
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Senate
Roosevelt
Hearings on Jobless Pay Postponed by Agreement
Charleston May 16. The Unemployment Compensation Board of Review postponed hearings at Logan until Saturday after operators and union counsel asked for a continuance to avoid inconvenience to miners who returned to work. The department ruled miners were ineligible for jobless pay because of a wage dispute. Hearings had already been held at Montgomery and Beckley.
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Charleston
Unemployment Compensation Department
Board of Review
Logan
Montgomery
Beckley
Funeral Services Today For Flemington Resident
Funeral services for Mrs. Louisa Robinson aged 68 wife of Alonzo Rob inosa were held today at the home in Gates addition Flemington The Rev G H Snyder pastor of the Flemington Methodist Protestant church officiated with burial in Baileytown cemetery.
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Louisa Robinson
Alonzo Robinosa
Gates Addition
Flemington
G. H. Snyder
Flemington Methodist Protestant Church
Baileytown Cemetery
France Tries to Forge Pact with Allies
Paris reports France seeks to bridge Britain and Soviet views for a three power pact. London and Moscow reportedly offer flexible stances, with Daladier and Bonnet set to meet in Geneva. Britain wary of a hard Soviet alliance and possible shifts, while Germany’s Danzig move looms.
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Russia
Britain
Paris
France
Great Britain
Foreign Ministry
London
Viscount Halifax
Daladier
Bonnet
Geneva
Poland
Romania
Moscow
Baltic States
Japan
Spain
Portugal
Germany
Danzig
Webster Man Ordered To Stay Away From Parents
Elzie Posten of Webster must stay away from his parents home after a peace bond was issued for one year by Justice of the Peace Hoye G. White Sr. If Posten returns the bond will be considered violated.
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Elzie Posten
Webster
Justice of the Peace
Hoye G. White, Sr
Posten
Good Jewelry for Graduation a Lifetime Gift
Skaggs and Co markets graduation jewelry as a lasting keepsake for milestones. The ad highlights selection, brilliance, and gift appeal aimed at graduates and their families.
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Skaggs & CO
Railroad Officer Nab Drunk Man at Baltimore Station
Railroad policemen arrested Vincent Williams for drunkenness at the Baltimore and Ohio passenger station. He pled guilty before Justice Hove G. White Sr yesterday and paid a $5 fine plus costs.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Vincent Williams
Justice of the Peace
Hove G. White, Sr
Palmer Heir to Half Shares Dies at Hospital
The man identified as Palmer died at a hospital Saturday with his parents Mrs and Mr Honore Palmer of Sarasota and Chicago present at his bedside along with his bride Louise Lowery Abatieiro a former waitress. Palmer had recently reconciled after a prior alienation suit initiated by her against his parents.
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Manate County
Grand Jury
Palmer
Honore Palmer
Sarasota
Chicago
Louise Lowery Abatieiro
Nosworthy
Palmer Estate Litigation Involves Potter D Orsay Heir
The estate of Mrs. Potter Palmer of Chicago funds a trust for sons Potter and Honore, father of Potter D Orsay. On death the estate would pass to their heir, with the share of Mrs D Orsay Palmer to depend on litigated outcomes. Honore Palmer Jr. died last year from a cerebral hemorrhage after an injury in a New York gym.
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Potter Palmer
Chicago
Potter
Honore
Potter D’orsay
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