Republicans Rally at Idlewood Park Picnic
Western Pennsylvania Republicans gather August 25 at Idlewood Park near Ligonier for a big rally and picnic. Speakers include Judge Arthur H. James U S Senator James J. Davis Samuel S. Lewis and William Livengood with daylong entertainment vaudeville music and a fireworks display. The Westmoreland County committee sponsors the event with added participation from Allegheny and other counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Idlewood Park
Ligonier
Westmoreland County Republican Committee
Indiana
Armstrong, Cambria
Somerset
Fayette County
Allegheny County
Arthur H. James
U. S
James J. Davis
Samuel S. Lewis
William &. Livengood
James P. Torrance
Westmoreland Committee
Westmoreland Young Republicans
Park Pavilion
Bodies Discovered In Dump Traceable Victims
Police describe two female victims found in a dump as likely murdered within six months for the first and much earlier for the second. Hairpin found with bones, remains segmented and hidden under stones wrapped in paper. Coroner estimates ages 30 to 40 for the first, other victim possibly a negro. fingerprints sought for identification. Authorities suspect a strong, possibly male suspect with medical or butcher skills, with emasculation noted as a possible motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerber
James T. Hogan
Guffey Campaign Letter Probe Delayed
The Senate campaign expenditures committee halted its probe into a Pennsylvania Democratic letter allegedly signed by Senator Guffey seeking state campaign funds. Guffey's secretary denied authorizing the letter and the panel said it would wait for Guffey's return from Europe as talks with Bailey continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee
Pennsylvania Democratic Campaign Committee
Guffey
D-Pa
R. H. Bailey, Jr
Sheppard
Europe
State action funds for relief and school financing
Two of 27 Earle points note a 25 million dollar unemployment relief appropriation for Oct to Dec, a 750 thousand dollar rental payment from the General State Authority, workmen's comp updates, and Philadelphia tax validation. The measures, passed by the Senate and pending in the House, include state participation in a 75 million dollar federal state financing program for new school buildings by the General State Authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General State Authority
Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Senate
House
On Fina
Civil service clash in Pennsylvania relief fight
Harrisburg reports a heated dispute between the General Assembly and the Federal Social Security Board over a $1.5 million monthly relief contribution. Lawmakers push a merit system, while federal officials demand universal eligibility tests. the impasse threatens the state’s relief funding and prompts new bills to fund salaries and administer the civil service structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Civil Service System
Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Federal
State Relief Administration
Social Security Board
Ieliet
William A. Shaw
Allegheny
Assembly
Department
Relief Administration
Shaty
Hugh FP. Dolan
Employment Board
Dolan
Erle Biddle
Philadelphia
Pinchot
Biddle
Arthur W. Howe
Public Assistance
Earle
Treasury
General Fund
Department of Public Assistance
Roosevelt on Vacation Heads to Kingston Ontario
President Roosevelt travels by special train from Washington through Baltimore Harrisburg Renova Emporium to Kingston Ontario arriving around 9 a.m. EST tomorrow. An honorary degree from Queens University will be awarded then. Premier McKenzie King accompanies him for the ceremony and the bridge dedication. He plans a fortnight at Hyde Park on return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Canada
Baltimore
Harrisburg
Renova
Emporium
Buffalo
N. Y
Kingston
Ont
Queens University of Canada
McKenzie King
Myr
Hyde Park
Pennsylvania legislature actions in idle session notes
A compiled rundown of bills and appropriations stalled or pending in the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Items include water pumping funds for mines, salaries and penalties abatement, and various tax and regulatory measures tied to oil, coal, and public services.
Legislature Delays Actions Amid Governor Absence
Bills auto enacted would become law in ten days without the governor, recalls for amendment occur before signing, and Assembly recess stalls investigations. A House Senate subcommittee delays welfare merit system probe until September as two governor investigations await Supreme Court ruling after Dauphin County Court validity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly
House Committee
House
Senate
State Supreme Court
Dauphin County
High Court
Obituary notices from Valley Hospital and local deaths
Obituary notices list Myrtle Bath Wood sister of John R Bath and former Indiana resident, died at Valley Hospital New Brighton. Joseph McAdoo widow Leah McAdoo, 64, died at her Oak Street home after prolonged illness. Jacob Getty 54 of Wilmerding, native of Montgomery Township, died at home, services held, remains to Indiana County for burial. Earl J McQuown of Punxsulawney near Walston killed in mine fall. coroner reports no inquest. funeral set near Walston with interment at Oak Lawn Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle (Bath) Wood
John R. Bath
Indiana
Valley Hospital
New Brighton
Robinson Funeral Home
Joseph M’adoo
Leah (Fink) McAdoo
Joseph McAdoo
Oak Street
Elderton
Jacob and
Elizabeth (Horner) Fink
Harry Myers
Eugene Myers
Pontiac
Mich
Russell. Myers
Cleveland
Jacob Getty
Montgomery Township
Wilmerding
James A
Lavina
Bostoc) Getty
Getty
Catherine Getty
Clark Getty
Hillsdale
Imogene Johns
Cherry Tyee
Indiana County
R. M. Txsan
Thompson Cemetery
Earl J. M’quown
Punxsulawney
Harl J. McQuown
Walston
McQuown
Gilbert Hulme
Jefferson County
Walson
Oaklawn
Clee
Ambrose
Clark M
Ea (Hamilton) McQuown
Lena McKee
Frostburg
United Brethren Church
Progressive loss mourned in Punxsutawney for Mrs Sarah Kenney
Mrs Sarah Kenney widow of John Kenney died at 320 Pine Street in Punxsutawney after a short heart illness. Born March 30 1873 in Scotland she leaves several children including Agnes Newman Catherine Goodrich Vesta Shof Stak Helen Martin Robert Frank Martha Vaskovich and Elva Henry. She belonged to the Presbyterian Church and funeral services will be at Mrs Martha Vaskovichs Dixonville home Thursday at 1 pm with burial at Circle Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Kenney
Punxzulawney
John Kenney
Helen Boskavich
Pine Street
Scotland
Robert and
Agnes (Moorehead) Cameron
Punxsutawney
Dixonville
Agnes Newman
Brooklyn
N. Y
Catherine Goodrich
New York City
Vesta Shof- Stak
Helen Martin
Robert
Revlac
Frank
Houtzdale
Martha Vaskovich
Elva Henry
Stafford
Presbyterian Church
Circle Hill Cemetery
Roosevelt Faces Republican Opposition Over Court Plan
The article outlines President Roosevelt’s clash with Senator Tydings and Senator O’Connor as opposition to the New Deal. It notes Tydings’ chairmanship enabling block of legislation and his long stance against Roosevelt reforms, including crop control and government reorganization. Roosevelt defends against claims by saying the court bill was not in the platform and most of its goals were achieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Tydings
O'Connor
Tules Committee
Dewey accuses protection racket links to campaign funds
In opening remarks at Hines trial on conspiracy charges, Dewey said gangsters met and showed the policy racket's supposed effectiveness with raids dismissed and cases thrown out. He charged the Schultz racket funded former District Attorney Dodge and claimed Dodge was influenced or bribed by the mob.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hines
Dewey
Schultz
William Copeland Dodge
New Teacher in Canoe Township Appointed at High School
J. M. Cassel announces that the Canoe Township school board elected Mrs. Mae Strachan of Rossiter to the high school faculty, succeeding P. F. Pugliese who resigned to study law at the University of Pennsylvania. Schools open September 6 with customs receipts totaling $14,053,115.24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Cassel
Canoe Township
Mae Strachan
Rossiter
P. F. Pugliese
University of Pennsylvania
Labor Czar To Cooperate In Wage Hour Plan
Elmer F. Andrews, new wage hour administrator, urged patience at his Washington press conference. He said cooperation with business will guide his actions to avoid confusion and pledged to appoint industry committees, starting with textiles, with tobacco and cotton garment sectors next. The act takes effect October 24 requiring 25 cents an hour and a 44 hour workweek in interstate commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Elmer F. Andrews
New York
Andrews
Cooperatin
Textiles
Developments In War Tactics Tested By National Guard
The Pennsylvania National Guard reports progress in its 1838 summer camp with new weapons and tactics. Units practiced in dribs, testing light tanks from Norristown, a 50 caliber heavy machine gun, and armored vehicle vulnerabilities. At Indiantown Gap cavalry units tested heavies on steel caissons, with armor piercing bullets revealing hit locations at long range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Pennsylvania National Guard
Harrisburg
28Th Division
Edward C. Shannon
Robert Morris
28Th Tank Company
Norrigtown
Anvil Chorus Sparks Noise Clash In Sharpburg Valley
Sharpsburg artisan Henry Hofer plays a dawn 5 am to 7 pm hammering schedule that rouses Pleasant Valley residents. Neighbors complain of noise while Hofer cites business needs and legal protection for his smithy. County detectives plan a peace talk to resolve the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharpsburg
Pleasant Valley
Henry Hofer
Hoter
Allegheny County
WPA
Hofer
Modern tanks described as fast yet vulnerable
The article quotes Morris and the chief of staff describing new tanks as fast and maneuverable but highly fragile. They note light missiles can bypass armor, andPennsylvania fields four tanks—the most of any guard unit—built slowly and requiring aviation gasoline, a point underscoring their delicate construction. Tomorrow’s piece promises more on cavalry in modern warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Pennsylvania
National Guard
United States
Franco stalls on plan to withdraw as war drags on
Reports say Jose Antonio De Sangroniz persuaded Franco to seek British goodwill even if it costs Mussolini troops. Observers note Franco’s slow London reply and fresh Italian reinforcements imply he may delay. planners foresee a winter campaign and unlikely quick end, despite new government forces showing strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose Antonio de Sangroniz
Generalissimo
Mussolini
Franco
London
Senate considers motor fees amendment for highway use
The measure, backed by Senators George A. Rupp and William B. Rodgers, would restrict motor fees and taxes to highway and bridge construction if approved in the 1839 regular session, with potential voter consideration in November 1999. Rupp’s family ties to motor groups are noted as backing the act in Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
George A. Rupp
Lehigh
William B. Rodgers
Allegheny
Rupp
Lehigh Valley Motor Club
Pennsylvania Motor Federation
Harrisburg
Transfers Lead to Pounds as Buyers Take Three Tracts
Multiple property transfers list Klingensmith, Blairsville Sayings and Trust Co, and Bridge with buyers including Harry E. Pounds and others. Election tangle looms in Lancaster as Swarr’s royal Oak bid faces a state decision. Firefighters injured in Philadelphia blaze at a Raymond Pitcairn property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Klingensmith
Harry E. Pounds
Young
Samuel T. Klingensmith
L. W. Klingensmith
Blairsville
Lancaster
Samuel
Swarr
Royal Oak Party
Chester County
State Election Bureau
Philadelphia
Raymond Pitcairn
Laurel and Hardy duo faces split amid contract dispute
Hollywood August 17 Stan Laurel accused of breach of contract by Mal Roach Studio in a dispute over his absence during blockhead retakes. Attorney Ben W Shipman says Laurel notified readiness to fulfill obligations. If unresolved, rumors say Harry Langdon could replace Laurel as Fat Oliver’s partner.
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Hollywood
Stan Laurel
Mal Roach
Oliver
Babe) Hardy
Ben W. Shipman
Laurel
Roach
Mirana
Laurel and Hardy
Harry Langdon
Stan
Fat
Markets Report From Pittsburgh and Chicago Grain News
Markets cover Pittsburgh produce and livestock demand with bagged apples and potatoes moving modestly, hogs and cattle priced steady to slow, vealers and sheep mixed. Chicago wheat and corn futures edge higher then pull back as traders weigh acreage outlook and crop prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Virginia
New Jersey
Earle Busy In Mexico City On Central America Trip
Governor George H. Earle of Pennsylvania, on a flying vacation with his wife and Captain A. M. Banks, visited the foreign office and had luncheon at the U S Embassy in Mexico City. He declined to comment on a demand for explanation about using a state plane. The party plans to proceed to Guatemala.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
George H. Earle
Pennsylvania
Foreign Office
United States
Earle
A. M. Banks
Pennsylvania State Police
Central
South America
G. Mason Owlett
Guatemala
Judge Warns Grand Jury Probe In Earle Case
Harrisburg August 17 Judge Faul N Schaeffer told the State Supreme Court that a grand jury probe into campaign charges should continue despite efforts to shift the inquiry to the General Assembly. He argued the moves were unconstitutional and valid and refused to lift an order impounding material collected by District Attorney Carl B Shelley. The Supreme Court issued a rule to show cause why the grand jury proceedings should not be halted and noted the high court would not rule on constitutionality until late September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Faul N. Schaeffer
State Supreme Court
General Assembly
Schaeffer
High Court
House
Carl B. Shelley
George H. Earle
Schaefer
Supreme Court
Shelley
Dauphin County Court
John W. Kephart
Special House
Berks
Kephart
Wall Street Ticker List of Major Corporations and Utilities
A dense roster of prominent companies spans the stock market section including Anaconda Bethlehem Steel Chrysler General Motors General Electric IBM and United Aircraft among others. Utilities and rail firms like Southern Pacific Southern Railway Pennroad and New York Central are noted along with consumer brands such as Procter Gamble and Sears Roebuck. The list highlights widespread industrial and corporate names active on the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Redu Am
Can Am
Caml
Ales Am
Rad & St
Smell & R
Tel & Tel
Anaconda Atch
T & SF
Adl Refining
Bald Loco
Balt & Ohio
Bendix Aviat
Beth Steel
Beth Stee
Pta Briggs Mfg
Mack Calumet & Hee Canady Pacific Case
Cerro de Pas
Ches & Ohio Chrysler Carp Colum G. & el Corl Solvents
Cornwich & South Consali
Edison Corn Products Crane Co
Douglas Aircraft du Pont de N
Eastman Kadak
Etec
Gen Foods
Gen Motors
Gillette
Hard-Walker
Hudson Motor Interlake Iron
Int Harvester
Int
Nickel Can
Kennecott Copper
Kresge Lehigh Port
Loew's Inc
Mack Trucks
Mantgom Ward Nash-Kelvinator
Nat Biscuit
Nat Dair Pr
Nat di
el and Mig
Woolworth
Curb— Ark
Nat Gas “A” Cities Service
el Bond and
Share
Pennroad Corp
Three Buddies In Race For State Legion Head
Three candidates vie for the State Legion head as Guest with Army Engineers experience leads. Officers will be nominated Friday and elected Saturday before a parade expected to draw 20 000 participants and thrice that many spectators. Mrs James C Casey Jr of Philadelphia and Mrs Paul Line of Perkysie seek presidency of the Legion Auxiliary now led by Mrs Clarence V Homer of Gregaville. Hippopotamus tusky were once in demand for fake teeth.
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Guest
Central District
Army Engineers
France
James C. Casey, Jr
Philadelphia
Paul Line
Perkysie
Legion Auxiliary
Clarence V. Homer
Gregavillé
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Idlewild
James
Guffrey
Richard H. Bailey, Jr
Pittston
Moorhead
State Assembly
Fred Bane
Assistance Department
Federal Board
Thomas B. Smith
Richard Weglein
Delaware” River
Old Oil Industry Investigating Commission
Anthraite Coal Industry Commission
Stlll
Anthracite Industry Rehabilitation Program
State Turnpike Commission
Ruth Commission
State
Byberry
Civil Service Oy
Overnor Earle
Dodge Auto
Laurine McDonald Dodge
Daniel Dodge
Georgian Bay
Young Dodge
Little Current
NEW Blast
Labor Czar
L. G. Betler
Cora A. Bridge
Burrell
Lisley
Piper
William R. Sluby
E.G. Potts
Samuel Runzo
Dorothy T. Turner
James M. Torrance
Gazette
Roach Studio
Chicago
Earth
State Legion
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