Electorate Witnesses Old Time Interest in Indiana Primary
The state-wide battles for U S Senate General Assembly and other offices unfold in Tidiana and Jefferson counties as voters face a record contest. Women play a strong role in campaigns while camps and workers mobilize to pull turnout for the primary Tuesday April 26 with polls open 7 a m to 7 p m. Ballot lists show Republican and Democratic candidates for Representative in Congress and state offices, with results hoped for early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
James Davis
Smedhey D. Butler
Autor
Supreme and Superior Court
Indiana
Sifferson
Senate
General Assembly
United States Congress
Tidiana County
Congress
State Committee
B. and O. Head Sees Business Improving Soon
Daniel Willard, president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, said in his annual report that business and railroad traffic should rise once government construction measures take effect. The 1931 balance sheet showed current assets of 42,040,956 dollars and total liabilities of 64,894,637 dollars with net income after fixed charges at 3,802,078 dollars, down 17,620,692 from 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Daniel Willard
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Road House Bandits Net $4,000 In Pittsburgh Robberies
Masked bandits robbed two establishments near Pittsburgh, escaping with about $4,000 after slugging founder Feart Slagic, 56, owner of the Fountain Arm Roadhouse at Allison Park. The Pleasant Hills Country Club was the second site visited before the trio fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Feart Slagic
Foundtain ‘Arm
Allison Park
Pleasant Hills Country Club
Mercy killing ends two Brooklyn lives in gas tragedy
In Brooklyn, Mrs Harriet Quinn age sixty five turned on the gas to end her life and that of her husband Joseph age sixty. A note blamed money troubles and mercy for the act stating she could not bear to see him suffer. The couple had undergone two recent operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harriet Quinn
Joseph
New Hope for Drug Addicts Cures Craving With Sodium Rhodonate
Dr Wilder Bancroft of Cornell announced at the National Academy of Sciences that sodium rhodonate cured a long time drug addict by restoring nerve and brain cell balance. Experiments on animals showed cravings faded after treatment, and the human patient reportedly became free from nervous low mood and drug-seeking behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leigh Matterson
INS
Washington
Wilder D. Bancroft
Cornell University
National Academy of Sciences
Bancroft
Freo
Tarzan at the Ritz stars Weismuller in jungle tale
Edgar Rice Burroughs famed jungle adventure Tarzan the Apa Man plays at the Ritz Theater today and tomorrow. Johnny Weismuller, noted swimmer and famed physique, stars as the title character with continued coverage on Page Two.
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Tarzan
Apa
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Ritz Theater
Johnny Weismuller
Jungle Terrors Kill Student
A mining expedition in Peru ends in tragedy as Thomas J. Walsh Jr. 26 a Chicago based chemist and University of Illinois graduate dies from fever and starvation after a wreck left the party without food or water. Harold Foard, Walsh's companion, buried him and later wandered until a friendly Indian guided him to civilization after five weeks in the jungle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Walsh, Jr
Peru
Harold Foard
Walsh
University of Illinois
Foard
Mrs Pratt Voices Conservative Mood Ahead of Election
In Washington Ruth Pratt New York congresswoman says nations turn conservative during crises and the United States will be conservative minded in the coming elections Women and men will act thoughtfully to improve economic conditions She will attend the Republican convention as a delegate at large to back a strong leader to steer the country from economic turmoil The economic issue is vital though prohibition remains prominent in public discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Ducas
INS
Washington
Ruth Pratt
New York
House of Representatives
Hanover
Garden Meeting at Graceton Debates Voter Tactics
At Graceton M E Church on Saturday evening a capacity audience heard two ministers and lay speakers discuss the issues facing voters. Speakers included Father Yanichek and Rev. Trimmer from Blacklick, Ed Minn of the Highway Department, John Woods of Indiana, N Dewitt Ray of Indiana and Rev. Davis of Blacklick. The event highlighted community cooperation and led to the formation of a Community Garden Club under W R McMillen and Rev H G Trimmer. A political notice condemns a vile pamphlet aimed at candidate Edward B Bennett, urging voters to reject such tactics on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.ef
Graceton
Father Yanichek
Blacklick
H. S. Trimmer
Blackick
Ed. J. Minn
Highway Department
John Woods
Indiana
N. Dewitt Ray
Davis
Kummer
Bennett
W. R McMillen
H. G. Trimmer
Philippi
William McMillen
Savings Bill In House Today From Economy Committee
The House considered a 200 million dollar savings bill from the Economy Committee with a aims to cut government costs. Leaders aim for passage by Saturday amid strong opposition though broad demand for spending cuts supports partial adoption of the measure. The bill blends Hoover suggestions with objections from the president, centering on proposed furloughs and pay cuts for federal workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
House “Economy Committee
House
Hoover
McDuffie
Alabama
Rep
Ramseyer
Town
Congress
Rent Quarrel Ends in Two Deaths
In Garrett Maryland on a quiet Sunday Allen Christner 28 killed his uncle Mahlon Christner 66 then killed himself after a rent dispute over a house once part of the Western Maryland railroad station. The uncle had served notice to vacate for a prospective tenant who would pay rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett
Somerset County
Allen Christner
Mahlon Christner
Allen
Western Maryland Railroad
Christner
Blairsville Girl Student Honored at Muskingum College
New Concord April 25 Miss Velma McChesney of Blairsville was among 11 students awarded a medal for scholastic attainment at Muskingum College. Recognition cited scholarship and participation in extra curricular activities during the college's first annual scholastic day held last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Concord
Velma McChesney
Blairsville
Mubkingum College
Muskinggum
Revival of dowries urged by Will Durant in New York
In New York on April 26 INS reported De Will Durant, author, urged reviving dowries as an aid to successful marriages. He said dowries would empower women as economic factors in the home and restore health to the institution of marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
de. Will Durant
Kidnap Case Spurs Fresh Moves and Hints of Clues
April 25 report from Tren Kuns New Jersey details new arrests in Downingtown and Philadelphia connected to the Lindbergh baby kidnapping. Edith Grebbe allegedly mailed a letter claiming knowledge of the child’s whereabouts. Norfolk negotiators, led by Jonn H. Curtis, make sea trips aboard the Macon seeking direct contact with abductors. police consider potential moves by Col and Mrs Lindbergh amid ongoing estate security at Sourland mountains.
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Tren Kun
N. J
Downingtown
Edith Grebbe
Detroit
Albert Lacher
Philadelphia
Miss Grebbe
Charles A. Lindbergh
Pennsylvania
Norfolk
Jonn H. Curtis
Macon
Ihe
Col. H. Norman Sehwarakepf
New Jersey
Good Roads for Indiana County
A Harrisburg letter from Governor's Office dated April 15, 1932 informs Indiana County will receive 43.47 miles of rural road construction under a 20,000 mile state plan for the next fiscal year starting July 1. Road designations will be decided in May after county consultation and approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
Indiana County
Harrisburg
Edward B. Bennett
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Lewis
Four Pennsylvania crude oil grades raised by 20 cents
The Joseph Seep Purchasing Agency of the South Penn Oil Company announced price boosts in four Pennsylvania grades. Southwest now 1.75, Eureka 1.70, Buckeye 1.55, Tidewater 2.02 per barrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Joseph Seep
South Penn Oil Company
Southwest
Eureka
Buckeye
Slidewater
Tidewater
Communion Services at First Presbyterian Church
Culminating a splendid season of preparation communion services were held yesterday at the First Presbyterian Church. There was unusually large attendance as forty one new members were received. The pastor, Rev. Robert L. Clark Jr, expressed encouragement for the church's progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Clark, Jr
Jury Venires Drawn For Term Of Court
Jury Commissioners Sean Chambers and William George and Deputy Sheriff H Kilmer Borland began drawing the juror list for the term. They will select 24 grand jurors 48 petit jurors and 48 traverse jurors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sean Chambers
William George
H. Kilmer Borland
Election Returns Supplemented by Telegraph Printer
Supplemented by the tele graph printer, election returns will be received at the Gazette Office all of Tuesday night until sufficient returns make nominations a surety. Judges of election boards in Indiana and Jefferson county are urged to telephone results to the office by tomorrow night. Polls close at 7:00, no returns before 9:00 at the earliest. Those seeking information should not telephone before that time. Visitors are welcome during the airing of the returns.
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Gazette Office
Indiana
Jefferson County
Nazis Rise in Prussia as Elections Shake Germany
Berlin reports Adolf Hitler's Nazi party becomes the strongest force after yesterday's votes in five provincial Diets. Nazis tally over eight million in Prussia, near an absolute majority, while Socialists lose ground. Communists may swing power by abstaining. In Vienna, Austrians see gains for fascists and shift in municipal outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward TL
Deuss
Prussia
Socialist Party
Otto Braun
Braun
Liberaliam
Weimar Coaltion
Germany
Bavaria
Wurttemberg
Hamburg
Anhalt
Plaece
Inveterate jail breaker scores escape from police
Pittsburgh reports Donald Doane a 26 year old from St Louis who escaped Massachusetts penitentiary last July and walked to freedom from Central Police Station today. He earlier broke four bars of his cell and strolled past homicide detectives before police broadcast an alarm.
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Pittsburgh
INS
Donald Doane
St. Loui
Massachusetts Penitentiary
Tioane
Massachusetts Institution
Wildwood Captain Reports Fish With Band On Mouth
Captain Frank Mayers of the Grace F. reports a mackerel carrying a band around its mouth. The band stretched as the fish grew, suggesting it was placed when young. The incident occurred as the vessel sailed from Gloucester, Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wildwood
N. 1
Frank Mayers
Grace F
Gloucceter
Mass
Walch
Six Killed in Dam Cave-In at Kanawha River
At Kanawha River dam near Marriett West Virginia on Saturday night a cave-in buried a night shift crew of 115 men. Five bodies were recovered and a sixth is presumed dead as rescue teams battle rain softened mud to search for more victims. Victims named include James Collins Albert Bowich Delbert Gordon Lewis Thornton and Harry Coleman. Two slides followed the initial collapse pulling down a tool house and a temporary office and injuring four more workers as spectators joined the rescue effort.
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Marriet
W. Va
Asis
Kanawha River
Charles Ryan
James Collins
Albert Bowich
Delbert Gordon
Lewis Thornton
Harry Coleman
Local Couple Married Feb 5 in Greensburg
Miss Wilma Robinson daughter of Mrs Patrick Robinson Midland Pa a student at Indiana State Teachers College and Lawrence Larry Fisher son of Mr and Mrs William Fisher Second Street this city were married February 5 at Greensburg according to an announcement. The bride graduated from Midland High School and was in her second year at STC when married. Larry is a clerk at Trainers Drug Store graduated from Indiana High School in 1931. The couple reside at 620 Church Street.
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Wilma Robinson
Patrick Robinson
Midland
Indiana State Teachers College
Lawrence
Larry") Fisher
William Fisher
Second Street
Greensburg
Fyas
Larry
Trainer’s Drug Store
Indiana High School
Two Hearts Doubled In A Bizarre Bridge Contract
Oswald Jacoby, a New York bridge expert, teams with Mary Zita McHale of Dallas to save a contract as they plan to be parked at an early Gate. The pair announce a tour amid a week of events, while the other side discards cards and becomes vulnerable in a chaotic play.
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Oswald Jacoby
New York
Mary Zita McHale
National Public Parks
Dallas
Tex
Sec
Eanmie Dave Two
Tle
Death Calls Saltsburg and Homer Women
Mrs Wthel Flora Randolph Guthridge age 68 of Saltsburg dies at home from a complication of diseases. She leaves husband C H W Guthridge four sons Mark Homer Frank Charles and three daughter Mrs Mary Ragen Mrs Myrtle Donaldson Merle Sanders and Anna Guthridge. Funeral at Saltsburg United Presbyterian Church with Interment at Edgewood Cemetery. Also obituary for Miss Emma Torrance of Homer City noting long life near Latrobe and family ties with Crawford and Prugh families. Funeral in Homer City at 1:30 PM Wednesday. Burial Unity Cemetery near Latrobe. Mrs Ruth Hill Young Pittsburgh native and Indiana born mother of Walter Young dies. burial in Greenwood Indiana. Rodkey funeral services for Isaac N Rodkey in Spangler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wthel Flora
Randolph) Guthridge
C. H W. Guthridge
Saltsburg
Saltsburg United Presbyterian Church
J. Stanley Harker
Saltsburg Presbyterian Church
Edgewood
Salisburg
Emma Torrance
W. C. Crawford
Kunkle Avenue
Homer City
Latrobe
Jas
Rev
D. M
Cford
H. T. Crawford
Amdam
J. le Crawford
Detsink
Bek Ge Migg
Wg. Crawfords
City
Mary ~ Belle
MH. M. Fowler
Latrol
Hom City
H Prugh
Ruth Hill Young
Eftie Lewis Young
Indiana
Pittsburgh
Walter Young
Greenwood Cemetery
A Young Voter Appeals To Indiana County Youth
An appeal urges Indiana County and Pennsylvania voters aged 21 to 30 to vote in the upcoming primary. The message emphasizes that youth with no prior turnout should exercise their privilege and duty, and that every vote carries equal weight with older voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Geesey Couple Welcomes A Fine Boy In Indiana
Me stark paid a visit to Mr and Mrs Simon Geesey of Indiana and left with them a fine boy who weighed nine pounds. Simon Frank lin and his mother the former Helen Stuchel are getting along nicely.
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Me Stark
Simon Geesey
Indiana
Simon Franklin
Helen Stuchel
Pickpocket captured after crowd riot at St Mary's Clare
April 23 in VEULLADELPHEA a crowd pursued a pickpocket hiring services in St Mary's Clarehouse of the Loimity. Two policemen saved him and fled with him to a nearby house to escape the mob until reinforcements arrived. He claimed to be Harry Simous at the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veulladelphea
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B. & O. Head
Road House Bandits
Cornell
The
Ritz
Margaret Cetrino
Liberty Cetrino
Stella
Mrs. Pratt
N. Y
Jefferson
Veterans Welfare
Capitol Notes
Boy
Sourland
Stalbecker
Communion OF Presbyterians
Berlin
Vienna
AusteHan
Vienne
Rodalkts
Armature Exchange Service
Pall Cars
Auto Parts Co
Homer
C. H. Guthridge
Rodkey
Spangler
Isaac N. Rodkey
Bigler
Geesey
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