7000 Miners Back at Work in This Section
Seven thousand coal miners resumed work in the Indiana Jefferson coalfield today reporting 100 percent cooperation with strike terms. Mines at Helvetia Clearfield county Big Soldier Adrian Yatesboro Ernest Lucerne McIntyre Iselin in Indiana County operated without trouble. Several independent mines also resumed production as frontier coal fronts wavered following a peace plan endorsed by Governor Pinchot, President Roosevelt, the UMW, and operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana- Jefferson
Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Company
Indiana
Helvetia
Clearfield County
Big Soldier
Adrian
Jefferson County
Yatesboro
Armstrong County
Ernest
Lucerne
McIntyre
Iselin
Indiana County
Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation
Clymer, Rossitey
Commodore
Buffalo and Susquehanna Coal Company
Northwestern Mining Exchange
Half Cuban Army in Big Revolt Flares in Havana
A military uprising against President Machado broke out in Havana involving half the army. Reports say coup leaders trained in the United States staged the action at 9:30 a.m. with gunfire heard from Cabana fortress during the subsequent hour.
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Havana
Machado
United States
Cabana
Fire Destroyed J Blose Farmhouse in Montgomery Township
Fire gutted the J Blose farmhouse near the Blose schoolhouse in Montgomery township yesterday morning due to a defective flue. The second floor blaze began around 8 a.m. and overwhelmed efforts to stop it. the family and neighbors saved first floor furnishings. Loss estimated at 5000 dollars as the family prepared to visit relatives elsewhere.
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Montomery Township
Blose
Hunt Slayers Aged Brother and Sister Murder
In Eri on Aug 7 police seek killer of Johanina and Albert Blegert aged sister and brother of Girard. Fingerprints sent to Butler for comparison with State Police records yielded no clue. A former farmhand is being sought as a suspect in the case.
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Eri
INS
Stll
Johanina
Albert Blegert
Girard
Butler
Angie Cardemone Weds Veronica O Hara at Assumption Church
The quiet nine o'clock wedding joined Veronica O Hara daughter of Mrs James O Hara and Angie Cardemone baritone of Ernest and Indiana. Reverend Father Emilio Facri officiated. The bride wore white satin and Joanna Hill roses. Attendants were Vinton O Hara and Miss Mary O Hara. After a reception the couple left for a week eastward and will reside in Ernest where Cardemone works for the coal company shops.
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Joanna Hill
Vinton O'Hara
Mary O'Hara
Ernest
Cardemene
Miss O'Hara
Woman Resigns as Miners Return to Work Fight
John L. Lewis orders miners to resume work in Pennsylvania bituminous mines while recovery chiefs win concessions from operators. President Roosevelt pledges federal contract adjustments to cover price rises under recovery act. Administrator Hugh E. Johnson warns against misusing the NRA Blue Eagle and threatens removal from stores. NRA says permanent codes cover cotton textiles woolen textiles coats and suits electric manufacturing and shipbuilding with 21 more under temporary agreements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
John L. Lewis
Pennsylvania
NRA
Arizona to Be 21st Repeal State
Arizona today was nearly certain to vote for repeal of the 18th amendment in tomorrow s statewide election. Dry leaders conceded defeat due to lack of petition signatures. The ballot lists 14 repealist candidates and a successor to Lewis W Douglas who resigned to head the federal budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Aris
Arizona
Lewis W. Douglas
Woman, 77, Killed by Hit and Run Car
Bain Aug 7. Lawrence Warren 23 of Linesville sought by police in death of Mrs Nellie Hesselink 77 run down Saturday night. Reports say the speeding car with Warren’s license paused briefly and a passenger discarded two moonshine bottles to the curb.
Retail Code On Unfair Tactics Warned By Admin
The tentative retail code details unfair competition provisions to be reviewed in hearings starting August 15 by the National Recovery Administration. Hugh S. Johnson approved temporary wage and hour rules for several retail trades. the code awaits official approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Recovery Administration
Hugh S. Johnson
Vanigua National
French fliers Rossi and Codos push non stop distance limit
Paris reports Maurice Rossi and Paul Codos, French aviators, nearing Beirut after passing Aleppo on a non stop flight record attempt. Air Orient lines warn report disputed, previous record stood at 6,349 miles. latest telegrams say they’ve logged about 5,100 miles with about 240 miles to go to prior mark.
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Paris
Mairise Rossi
Paul Cados
Mme. Rossi
Air Oriane Company
Aleppo
Syria
E.C.T
Air Orient Company
New York
Paul Codos
Maurice Rossi
Beirut
Air Orient Line
Mediterranean Sea
Gyprus
Rossi
Codos
Jews Plan Run German Products Boycott Movement
Samuel Untermyer returned home to a welcoming reception and immediately began organizing a national move endorsed by the Amsterdam boycott conference. He was elected president of the World Jewish Economic Federation to pursue punitive measures against the Hitler regime and protect Jews in Germany amid a large crowd at the pier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Samuel Untermyer
Amsterdam
Germany
World Jewish Economic Federation
Plor
Parts
Untermyer
Treasury balance report and church class notice
Treasury balances as of August 4 show 798 645 196 14 dollars with miscellaneous income and customs receipts listed. A church notice invites Helping Hand Bible Class and the Men s Bible Class of the 2nd U P Church to meet with Mr and Mrs Jack Smith Tuesday evening leaving the church at 7 o clock sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. P. Church
Jack Smith
Constable Richardson sentenced in Manorville case
William Richardson, Manorville police officer and Armstrong County Constables' Association president, was sentenced by Judge William Carr to three months in county jail and costs for assault and battery. His constable office was terminated and discontinued after a late summer incident involving Richardson and the Cowan family.
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Kittanning
William Richardson
Manorville
Armstrong County Constables’ Association
William Carr
Brookville
Richardson
Luther Cowan
Ford City
Carl
Edward
Mirror Works
Cowan
Lee Stricken With Apoplexy Funeral for Railroad Leader Announced
Wlhisha Lee, 62, vice president of the Pennsylvania Railroad and a widely known railroad official, dropped dead Sunday night after being stricken with apoplexy while crossing New York Central tracks returning from Saratoga. Funeral in Philadelphia未 set. he leaves Mrs. Leon Mera of Jenkintown and Dr. Max F. Verman.
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New York
Wlhisha Lee
Pennsylvania Railroad
America
Philadelphia
Yee
Max F. Verman
Lee
Saratoga
N. Y
Grand Central Terminal
Tec
Ifo
Pr. Hernan
Todman
Conductor is killed in coal yard accident at Coral mine
William Franklin Henderson 53 of Blairsville died at the Coral mine yard in Center township Indiana when crushed between two loaded coal cars. The Blairsville constable was found by crew after he failed to signal. Coroner’s office announced no inquest. Henderson born February 14, 1880 in Derry.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Indiana
Coral
Potter Coal and Coke Company
Center Township
William Franklin Henderson
Blairsville
Ferguson Funeral
FY Beatty
Frederick W. St. Clair
Ferguson Mortuary
Henderson
Derry
Implicates Man in Baby Murders in Jefferson Ohio
Mrs. Oleeta Fleming, 28, recanted her first confession and said her 5 1/2 year old husband Mertis killed two infant boys. Police reported she told Sheriff Blanche she feared him would kill her and now accuses him of strangling Mortis, four months old, after a failed ammonia potion attempt.
Drum Corps Urges Members to Attend Armory Meeting
All Drum Corps members with their drums and instruments are urged to attend a special business meeting in the Armory Tuesday evening at 8 oclock.
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Drum Corps
Treasurer’s sales postponed again by county officers
Indiana County Commissioners and County Treasurer postponed the Treasurer’s Sales to 1:00 PM Monday, September 4, due to many delinquent tax payers partially paying and seeking loans through the Home Loan Fund. The initial list showed 2949 properties. many have since been paid in part or entirely, and further postponements may be avoided if conditions improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Government moves to ease mortgage crisis with OLc bonds
Washington says Home Owners' Loan Corporation certificates are being distributed as 80 percent mortgage exchanges. Bonds will mature in 18 years at four percent, guaranteed by the government, with printing by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Exchange anticipated as soon as bonds are available, despite some lender hesitance nationwide.
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Washington
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
All Owners Loan Corporation
Home Loan Bank Board
Cuban Congress to suspend constitutional guarantees
Havana Aug 7 Cuban Congress will meet to authorize suspension of constitutional guarantees after President Machado proclaimed virtual martial law to quell a nation wide strike. Riots rise with at least seven dead in five days and many wounded as government acts to quell unrest. Cookpart Meeting Green Township Tax Justice League adjourned meeting at Cookpart Community Hall Aug 10 at usual time. All members urged to attend.
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Havana
Gerardo Machado
Machado
Hfe
Green Township Tax Justice League
Tragic Jersey Driver Dies On Devills Elbow Hill
A 23 year old New Jersey man traveling to visit his mother was killed when his car swerved on the Benjamin Franklin Highway near the Devil's Elbow hill and overturned into a small stream. He was identified by license and clothing, and his mother in Ironton Ohio was notified. Coroner said no inquest would be held. Four Philipsburg women were injured in a separate crash. Continued on page two.
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New Jersey
Fronton
N. J
Indiana
Tim
Ironton
Jersey
Streams Undertaking Estate
Thiing
Frederick Clair
Swim Teacher and Pupil Drown in Aliquippa
In Aliquippa two girls were drowned while swimming. Adell Yates, 16, and Rose, 18, were found submerged in a water-filled area. A teacher and pupil attempt to rescue failed as both disappeared beneath the water. Bodies removed to the Aliquippa mortuary for investigation and identification.
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Aliquippa
Adell Yates
Rose
Adell
Aliquippa Mortuary
Company F Benefit Dance at Indiana Armory Fires Up Square Dance
Company F Benefit Dance featuring the Weedy Brothers will be held at the Indiana Armory on August 10. The program includes square dancing and a floor show with Jack Lee, a Broadway performer, and promises to entertain square dance enthusiasts.
Postal Employes Banquet Set for Thursday in Indiana
The ninth annual banquet of postal employes from the 27th congressional district will be held at First United Presbyterian Church in Chorechsy Indiana on Thursday evening August 5, 1954 at 7 15 PM standard time. Speakers include E Matthews Superintendent Money Order Division Washington DC representing the Post Office Department and N S Strong of the 3st Congressional district, with Hore Clyce Kelley of McKeesport also listed.
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First United Presbyterian
Indiana
E. Matthews
D. C
Hore Clyce Kelley
McKeesport
Public Work Program To Reach Peak Nov
Washington August 7 The extensive public works program under Roosevelt aims to peak around November 1 and stay high through winter. The public works council led by Roosevelt and Ickes studies employment statistics to steer the program toward industrial recovery and prevent a repeat of last winter’s unemployment. The plan uses over a billion dollars of a three and a third billion fund already approved by Congress, with execution adjusted to smooth business recovery.
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William 5. Neal
N. 3
Washington
Public Works Council
Roosevelt
Interior Ickes
Iion
Congress
Public Works Board
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Western Pennsylvania
Gifford
U. M. W. Union
Angie Cardemone
Benedict
Then. R. A
Hugh E. Johnson
Johnson
National Retail Furniture Association
National Retail Hardware Association
Mail Order Associaton of
Amerca
National Association of Retail Clothiers and Furnishers
National Retail Dry Goods Association
National Shoe Retailers Association
Blue Eagle
Bagdad
Atlantic
Europe
Treasury
Northwestern
Juneau
Eagle River
William F. Henderson
NEW York Stock Exchange
Wss
Eugene S. Daniels, Jr
Harvard
Boston
National Independent Party
Politigg
William Overton
Paul Palaczi
Clarence Lyons
Otto Keferle
Cuban Congress
Benefit Dancey
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