Indiana Visitors Pack Wednesday Business in County
A stream of residents and nonresidents including Calhoun Armstrong and Rayne township members transacted county business in Indiana on Wednesday. Notables such as W H McQuicken, J M Weitzel, and J Carson called on friends, with bankers, clerks, and road supervisors noting steady activity across townships and the Court House.
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Ity
Calhoun
Armstrong Townaite
Jane
W. H. McQuiiken
The
Armers and Miners Bank
Jacksonville
W. A. Copenhaser
Pieree
Arniestrong
J. M. Weitzel
Beyer
Indiana
David Naylor
Heath Hastings
Punxsutawney
Mary Kanasha
Wilma Campbell
Ford City
Kline de Haven
Rayne Township
Elmer Spahn
Canoe Township
Umber One
J. N. Langam
Eugene Fry
Herbert Adams
Clymer
Richard Brown
Marion Center
Court House
C. J. Wachob
Brookville
Ralph Campbell
Blairsville
R. G. Trozek
R. R. Hinkle
Hellidaysburg
State Highway Department
Squire Chris Buttersworth
Sheriff’s
Rhine
Brushyyalley Township
Coty
Johnson Moorhead
Cherryhill
Aaron Craven
Joe Faith
White Township
Tra H. Gahagan
Silas Daugherty
J. E. Elkin
West Mahoning Township
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Supreme Court ruling on liquor sale aboard ships debated
The United States Supreme Court has ruled it legal for an American ship to possess and sell liquor beyond the twelve-mile limit. Sheedy says the aim is not financial gain but to grant passengers the same privileges as other trans-Atlantic steamers. The Chapman Company board will meet soon to likely confirm the order.
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United States Supreme Court
Sheedy
Chapman Company
Lindbergh Grants Secret Stop en Route to Washington
Col Charles A Lindbergh landed briefly at Bonita Field Meridan Miss to refuel then continued for an undisclosed destination after leaving Brownsville Texas. He provided no further details and refused to name his next stop as the trip toward Washington proceeds with secrecy.
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Meridan
Miss
TNS
Charles A. Lindbergn
Bonita Field
Brownsville
Texas
Col. Lindbergh
Tornado Toll Mounts Across Northern Arkansas
A high death toll and numerous injuries were reported as tornadoes struck northern Arkansas last night. Swifton and Almond posted multiple fatalities while Guion Moorfield and Calico Rock suffered injuries and damage. the twister moved eastward at high speed, possibly cutting a path up to ten miles wide.
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Little Rock
Ark
Newport
Swilton
Guion
Almond
Moorfield
Calico Rock
Ath
Bate
Stocks Gain in Noon Trading on Strong Earnings Outlook
New York April 11 Industrial stocks rose in early trading on optimistic earnings forecasts for 1928, with gains across steel, copper, oil, and automotive shares. American Can topped 130 amid broad strength in Montgomery Ward Woolworth Sears Roebuck and other mercantile stocks. Copper remained firm while lead and nickel shares advanced, and call money touched 9 percent.
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New York
Montgomery Ward
Woolworth
Sears Roebuck
Mack Trucks
Briggs
International Nickel
St. Joseph
Leviathan Liquor Sales On U S Lines Sparks Policy Shift
James E. Sheedy of United States Lines orders liquor sales beyond the twelve mile limit aboard Leviathan and ten other liners now owned by American Merchant Marine fleet. Chapin opposes sales but expects a 20 percent rise in passenger traffic as policy mirrors other private lines. No public bars, no promiscuous drinking, and a legal opinion deemed no law violated.
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James E. Sheedy
United States Lines, Inc
P. W. Chapin
Leviathan
Chapman
Panama l Pacific
Grace, Munson and Ward
Panama Mail
Government Lines
Mr. Sheedy
United States
American Lines
Sheedy
Torch victim identified in Cranston murder case
The body of Mildred Mowry Campbell of Greenville Pennsylvania was positively identified as the torch murder victim found near Cranford on February 23. Prosecutor John B. Walsh reported the identification after Greenville officials examined the body. Mrs James Jackson, sister of the murdered woman, confirmed the identification and voiced distress at the news.
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Muizarbeth
Nyy
Cranford
Mildred Mowry Campbell
Greenville
John B. Walsh
New Brighton
INS
James Jackson
Mildred Campbell
Fallston
Here
Cranston
Edwards Takes Helm of New Indiana Auto Firm
Mr. Edwards, nine years in Indiana auto trade and last three as Edwards Chevrolet manager, assumes leadership of the new company with community well wishes and confidence in his business record.
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Edwards
Indiana
Edwards Chevrolet Company
Scouting Event Highlights McIntyre Troop Meeting
Scoutmaster W R Davis and Assistant Scoutmaster C Merle Craig hosted a joint visit for Scouts and McIntyre teachers Misses Davis Mountain and Elbel. Coal Run Troop with 13 members, led by Rammell, joined at McIntyre to share hiking stories and praise from Georges Zimmerman and local leaders for improved school conditions and care of equipment. The gathering, praised by Mrs Northover and Mrs Zimmerman, was described as the most interesting and beneficial community scouting event yet.
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Ranced
W. R. Davis
C. Merle Craig
W. D. Northover
Coal Run
Rammell
McIntyre
Georges Zimmerman
Davis
Mountain
Elbel
George Zimmerman
Sealer Directory Entries by County and City
Sealing officers listed by county and city with contacts James Johnstown Uniontown Connellsville and others. Includes Cambria Fayette Indiana Somerset and Westmoreland counties with named sealer contacts and locations for public services.
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Ray
Westmoreland County
Cambria County
Joseph R. Evans
St. Benedict
R. By
Uunsmene
Porpure
FL. James
Johnstown
Fayette County
W. C. Richie
South Brownsville
John Dy Smith
Uniontown
Pay
John Iswin
Connellsville
Indiana
L. Ayers
Tnediana
Somerset County
Paul Ro Baker
Somerset
Westmoreland — County
W. Rhody
Ligonier
Outcry Over Embassy Row Attacks Sparks Demands for Respect
A sharp rebuke accuses consular officials of ignoring U.S. laws and provoking disgraceful incidents in the capital. The speaker demands that foreign diplomats be compelled to respect American sovereignty and legal authority.
Diplomatic corps grant sister status to VPs wife in Washington
The Washington diplomatic corps decided to recognize Mrs. Edward Everett Gann as the Vice President's sister and grant her the status of the Vice President's wife at formal functions. Secretary Stimson declined to define her social rank, prompting a state department shake up in protocol.
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Washington
Charles Curtis
Edward Everett Gann
Diplomatic Corps of
Esme Howard
Esme
Stimson
Mrs. Gann
State Department
Methodist Choir Hosts Boosters and Evening Meeting
A 300 member Methodist choir sang "How Can I Help but Love Him" under Homer Welch, filling the chorus seats. The booster choir will join tonight's meeting. despite bad weather, a large audience attended last night with about 59 conversions since last Sunday and expectations of continued growth.
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Homer Welch
Boosley
Catts Says Arrest Frame-Up Amid Indictment
In Tallahassee on April 11, Sidney J. Catts former Florida governor indicted by two federal grand juries in Jacksonville for suspected involvement in a counterfeit ring refused to comment stating he was the victim of a frame up. He remains free on a 17500 bond posted with the U S Commissioner at Marianna. Bondsman W L Cawthorn, a Spring banker, stands as Catts principal bondsman.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Sidney J. Catts
Plorida
Jacksonville
Fen
United States
Marianna
Jasenieht
W. L. Cawthoen
Defuniah Spring
Cratts
Lawmakers seize control of season and limits in session
Lawmakers take all power over season and hag limits from the commission and advance it for final action Monday night. Schantz says he has lost interest in the measure and the bill is expected to die in Horse committee. The Sterling fuel tax measure returns to the Senate for follow up with a likely report doa passed Tuesday. The House will handle many bills delayed by printer issues. The Harris voting machine bill becomes a special order for final passage next Monday night. The Salus bill would authorize the sentence of those convicted for a second or subsequent offense of certain crimes.
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Schantz
Senate
House
Harris
House calendar sets terms for crimes and life sentences
The House plans to place crimes and life imprisonment on the calendar for a Monday night session. Senator Leake's Metropolitan District bill for Allegheny County is also scheduled. Action was postponed to let all members vote. A bill to make wearing military uniforms illegal was discussed along with township road costs and airport land authority. Senator Schantz’s bill linking counties and cities to airport projects passed the House.
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House
Bualneas
Leake
Allegheny County
Bickett Hill
Citiea
Schantz
Lehigh
Senate
Obituary notices from Saltsburg and nearby towns
In Saltsburg Mrs. Crawford a longtime Presbyterian member dies in her home after a life in the area with funeral services held at the Presbyterian Church Chapel and burial in Edgewood Cemetery. Mrs Anna Catherine Sweitzer of Seward dies at 77 with services at her late residence and burial in Armagh cemetery. George Berringer, 79, dies at his son’s home near Barnesboro after chronic nephritis with funeral at his late residence and interment at Cockport M E Church.
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Samuel S
Sarah A. (Bell) Jamison
Presbyterian Church
Saltsbury
Howard Ryall
Edgewood Cemetery
Salisburg
Anna C. Sweitzer
Seward
Anna Catherine Sweitzer
William Alfred Shipman
Johnstown
Armagh
Sweitzer
Jacob Sweitzer
Charles
Harrisburg
Herbert
Joseph
Ralph
Rose
Homer
Robert Anderson
Canton
George Berringer
Barnesboro
B. N. Berringer
Uniontown
Here
Bert McAnulty
W. R. Grumbling
Dunlo
J. E. Watkins
Pittsburgh
M. T. Berringer
Hallidaysburg
J. W. Garman
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Lloyd Berringer
Spokane
Wash
Cockport M. E. Church
U S Pilot Faces Duty Fight Over Seized Plane
Captain Edward Barber, once with the Mexican rebels air service, may wait a long time to recover his $6,000 owed by General Jose Escobar as his $20,000 plane seized by U S authorities for unpaid duty crosses the border. Agents already flew the craft to Garden City Airport Long Island, Barber warns, fearing possible government confiscation. His citizenship status, shaped by service with Sandino and the Mexican revolutionists, remains a major concern.
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Philadelphia
INS
Edward Barber
Jose Escobar
Soldier of Fortune
Mexico
U. S
Barber
Garden City
Long Island
Camden
Con. Sandino
Nicaragua
Garnishee Bill Debated In Senate Committee Hearings
In Harrisburg on April 11 a public hearing before the Senate judiciary general committee рассмотрed Senator Parkinson Greene’s garnishee bill to allow wage attachments for paid debts. Retail merchants voiced strong support while two labor representatives opposed. Chairman Senator Daix said the committee will not decide the bill until next Tuesday, potentially delaying action. The State Chamber of Commerce also opposed the bill.
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Harrisburg
Senate Judiciary General Committee
Parkinson
Greene
Organized Labor
Daix
Philadelphia
State C
State Chamber of Commerce
Bill proposed on debt attachments faces mixed reaction
The measure would allow attachments up to 10 percent of wages for debt nonpayment, aiming at deadbeats and crooks. Pittsburgh lawyer G R Robinson warned it would tax honest buyers by pass-through price hikes, while opponents said it harms laborers and could empower unscrupulous collectors. Support came from trade groups including medical, dental, hardware, auto dealers and oil dealers.
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G. R Robinson
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Robinson
J. S. Neely
Kittanning
Commonwealth Protective Association
G. B. Rowland
Harrisburg
Charles Kutz
Pennsylvania State Federation of Labor
State Medical and Dental Associations
State Hardware Association
Pennsylvania Automobile Dealers
Western Pennsylvania Implement Dealers
Ind .Endent ‘Oil Dealers
Western Pennsylvania Builders’ Supply
House Defeats Salus Firearms Bill 96 to 93
Harrisburg April 11 The House defeated by 96 to 93 a Salus firearms measure requiring registration of all firearms and weapons in Pennsylvania. The bill, drafted by the crimes commission, sparked heated debate over privacy and home protection with critics calling it un-American.
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House
Salus
Westinghouse Directors Are All Re-Elected
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company reelected all directors at the annual meeting in East Pittsburgh. President BE M Perr noted strong business the past year and a larger volume in the last quarter than 1928. He said inquiries from railroad companies on line electrification indicate a favorable near term.
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Tittsburgh
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing — Company
East Pittsburgh
BE. M. Perr
Directors Re-elected to Terms Ending 1983 and 1932
Directors James D. Callery Paul D Cravath H P Davis and Morrison Nesbit, whose terms expired today, were re-elected for terms ending in 1983 Hi B Rust was elected a director for a term until 1931 A W Robertson chairman of the board was elected a director of the class whose terms expire in 1932.
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Dleation Gara
James D. Callery
Paul D. Cravath
H. P. Davis
Morrison Nesbit
Hi. B. Rust
A. W. Robertson
Indiana and Punxy area bus schedules detailed
Indiana to Punxsutawney and surrounding towns list weekly and Sunday departure times with numerous connections. Buses link to DuBois Reynoldsville Butler Reed, and Lakes-to-Sea routes. cross-town transfers at Clymer and Sagamore noted. schedules show specific morning and afternoon runs and weekday vs Sunday variations.
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McGregor & Thomas
Indiana
Punxy
Big Run Bus Company
Punxsy
Big Run
DuBois
Punxsutawaey
Reynoldsville
Flyer
Osing
Butler
Tus
Mahaipfey
Clymer
Cherry Tree
Barnesboro
Cresson
Sagamore
Arriva
Kittanning
Geechburg
Freeport
In Memoriam for Charles R. Holobaugh
In loving memory of Charles R. Holobaugh who passed away in April 1027. He left his home and was taken by our Maker. We are torn apart yet hope to reunite in heaven. Sadly missed by mother, grandparents, and aunts.
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Charles R. Holobaugh
Heaven
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