Palmer McCormick faction moves to block Bonniwell grip on state party
In a high stakes Philadelphia meeting the Palmer McCormick leadership outlined plans to prevent Judge Eugene C Bonniwell from taking control of the Democratic state committee. They seek to install George R McLean as state chairman and block a wet plank, with a 14 member campaign committee and key posts kept by their faction. Sedgwick Kistler slated for treasurer and Warren Van Dyke for secretary.
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Eugene C. Bonniwell
Philadelphia
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Democratic State Committee
State Committee
McCormick- Palmer
State Democracy
J. Washington Logue
Bonniwell
Asher R. Johnson
McKean County
Secretary of Internal Affairs
George R. McLean
Wilkes
McCormick-Palmer
Palmer
Mr. Logue
Williams. McLean, Jr
McLean
Sedgwick Kistler
Warren van Dyke
Salmon Cannery Fleet Stranded in Behring Sea Ice
The first Seattle to Bristol Bay merchant fleet is icebound in Behring Sea with the Tacoma sunk. Roosevelt rescues Tacoma survivors and four ships to safety as a camp is located. The fleet numbers unknown but casualties seem limited to crews and passengers from five ships. NEVADA DRY IN 1920 Reno and Las Vegas discuss a 1920 prohibition bill. The plan includes a constitutional amendment ratification and a 75 percent stock loss and 40 percent fixture loss compensation for liquor dealers.
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Nevada
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Nev
Liquor Dealers’ Association
Antiliquor
Well made of wear resisting fabrics dependable pants
An item describing durable service pants crafted from wear resisting fabrics. The note emphasizes reliability and sturdy construction suitable for heavy use and long wear. The description highlights fabric quality and practical design for work or outdoor tasks.
Steelton Red Cross praised for knitting output and service
Officials of the Pennsylvania Red Cross Division laud Steelton chapter headlined by Mrs. Chick for seven months of work and rapid adoption of new knitting rules. The Junior Auxiliary reported 1592 pieces including layettes, wristlets, scarves, quilts and cloths from March to May. Proceeds of a Wieger recital totaling 150 dollars support materials, with officers thanking Mr Wieger and his pupils.
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Steelton Red Cross
Chick
Pennsylvania
Knitting Bulletin
Washington
O. K
Frank Wieger, Jr
Red Cross
Wieger
Council Elects Treasurer and Assistant Secretary
In a special session last evening George Bolton of the Steelton Trust Company was elected borough treasurer and Miss Honora Gaffney of Second and Pine streets was chosen assistant secretary to fill vacancies from Roy A. Snyder’s resignation. Snyder joined James Black Construction Co in Middletown. Bolton is long with Steelton Trust. Gaffney is a former teacher and Steelton High School and Bloomsburg State Normal graduate. GOES TO WILDWOOD Miss Hettie Devlin of Swatara street will spend the summer in Wildwood NJ, with Edith Dunner heading to Philadelphia from the State Health Department. State Examiner L E McGinnis serves as a state examiner at Bieragill State Normal this week.
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George Bolton
Steelton Trust Company
Honora Gaffney
Second
Pine Streets
Roy A. Snyder
James Black Construction Company
Middletown
Bolton
Gaffney
Steelton High School
Bloomsburg State Normal School
Wildwood
Hettie Devlin
Swatara Street
N. J
Edith Dunner
Philadelphia
State Health Department
Miss Devlin
Get Together Meeting of Plant Railroad Men
About 300 workers of the Steelton and Highspire Railroad met at Frey’s Hall to stress wartime cooperation in the steel industry. Speakers included F. A. Robbins Jr., J. H. Mullingen, and E. F. Entwisle, outlining parallel aims with a prior plant wide gathering.
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Steelton and Highspire Railroad
Transportation Department
Frey
F. A. Robbins, Jr
E. F. Entwisle
Robbins
J. H. Mullingen
Bethlehem
Corporation
Highway Committee Inspects Borough Sewerage System
Highway Committee and borough officials toured the new intercepting sewer and related facilities.Chairman B C Henderson and councilmen Vanbaugh Blackwell and Reisch joined the inspection of catch basins reported for repairs. A long-awaited wide tour marked the committee's first in years.
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Highway Committee of Council
B. C. Henderson
Vanbaugh
Blackwell
Reisch
Camp orders for first Pennsylvania Militia encampment
General orders prepared by Adjutant General Frank D Beary for the first encampment of the Pennsylvania Reserve Militia at Mount Gretna from July 13 to 20. The camp grounds near the guardsmen site have been prepared with officers using part of it for training last week. The brigade is expected to assemble in full, with recruiters forming companies statewide. Special trains will be provided and the Governor and other officials may visit, along with army officers.
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Frank D. Beary
Pennsylvania Reserve Militia
Mount Gretna
Fisher's Ferry Case Heard by Public Service Commission
The Keystone grange of near Herndon pressed a complaint over Pennsylvania grade crossings near Fisher's Ferry in Northumberland county. Everts and school house crossings were reviewed today by Chairman Ainey of the Public Service Commission.
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Keystone Grange
Herndon
Pennsylvania
Northumberland County
Everts and Schoolhouse
Ainey
Public Service Commission
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