Overcrowding in Penn prison system eased by welfare program
A Pennsylvania report cites minimal crowding across Eastern State, Western State, and Rockview facilities. On July 21, Eastern housed 1,381 of 960 cells, while Rockview, with 600 two-inmate cells, held 517 plus a 40-bed psych ward. The Rockview farm program reduces overnight lodging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Department of Welfare
KE. S. J. McCauley
State Secretary of Welfare
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Rockview Farm
Rockview
Western Penitentiary
Western State Penitentiary
Rockview Farm Prison
Eastern State Penitentiary
Graterford
Eastern Penitentiary
Riots in Jerusalem Leave Dozens Dead, UK Ships Deployed
British warships Barham and Sussex were ordered from Malta to Pale stine after violent clashes between Moslems and Jews at Jerusalem. At least 12 people died and more than 100 wounded in the fighting around the Wailing Wall and other areas, prompting the British High Commissioner to request naval intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Palestine
Jerusalem
Admiralty
Wall
Barham
Sussex
Malta
Carnegie Boy Campers Are Lost
Carnegie Pa August 24 County and state police joined the search for three boys aged 12 to 15 who ran away from home with camping gear. Darrell Arnold 12 Arthur Lewis 13 and Robert Treat 15 are believed to seek adventure away from Carnegie. They raided dime banks and ice boxes before leaving. Mrs J Grier Clark is visiting in Indiana before returning to Johnstown.
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Carnegie
Ins
Carnegie Police
Darrell Arnold
Arthur Lewis
Robert Treat
First Oil Well Found At Rock Depth
Grant Smith recalls his father Colonel Drake guiding the drilling project to strike rock at 45 feet. A wooden conductor topped the final pipe and at 69 feet the flow began, yielding the world’s first oil well. Smith tends a garden and avoids sweets, tea, and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Drake
Eric
U.S. Senator Tyson Remembered as War Veteran Leader
A U.S. Senator active in military affairs and veterans relief is profiled. A Spanish American War Colonel and World War I Brigadier General, he served 12 years in the Regular Army before practicing law. Born July 4, 1861 in Greenville, North Carolina, he lost his son Charles McGhee Tyson in an airplane crash during wartime. his widow and a daughter survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
France
The
Point
Senator Tyson
Greenville
N. C
Charles McGhee Tyson
Motors Roar At Cleaveland Sky-Q-Balies Meet
The big nine day aviation classic opens today with thirty five closed course events and nine distance derbies. Crowds will view three million planes motors and accessories as Cleaveland hosts a vast public exhibition in a new ten million dollar auditorium. Memorial exercises may mark the nose of the women’s derby after Marvel Crossan’s death in Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Oto
Carl Epge
United States
All Mail Serviee
Mices
California
Cleveland Gouin
Marvel Crossan
Arizona
Philadelphia
Portland
Oakland
Gene
Glider Contests and Graf Zeppelin Flyover Featured Attractions
The event slate includes glider contests, Army and Navy maneuvers, relay races, parachute jumps, and balloon bursting. Graf Zeppelin under Commander Eckener is expected to fly over Cleveland on its third globe-girdling leg, then head to Lakehurst on the fourth leg, in a gesture to aviation interests. Blanche Noyes leads the women’s air derby from Wichita toward Kansas City while a license dispute for Miss Rasche is resolved. several other female pilots follow in order. Snyder Hall leads the Portland to Cleveland derby traffic from Felts Field with Major Eckerson close behind as early starters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckener
Pacific
Cleveland
Los Angeles
Lakehurst
Wighita
Kas
Blanche Noyes
Kansas City
Department of Commerce
Miss Rasche
America
May Haizlip
Tulsa
Mary von Mack
Opal Kunz
New York
Edith Foltz
Portland
Vera Walker
Keith Miller
Australia
Neva Paris
Great Neck
Rosehe
Gladys O'Donnell
Felts Field
Spokane
Wash
Snyder
G. H. Eckerson
Springfield
Ore
Hall
A. M. Eckerson
Legislative brinkmanship on tariff and reform agenda
In the coming session Republicans threaten to delay the tariff bill to press agriculture and industry protections while preparing for debates on a broader package. Democrats push industrial schedule amendments supported by Senator Simmons and Republican insurgents Borah and others eye a strike on industrial increases, aiming to leverage a coalition after Senate debates begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsay MacDonald
Great Britain
Watson
Senate
Senate Finance Committees
Senator Simmons
North Carolina
U. S
Borah
Idaho
Graf Zeppelin Nearing Los Angeles in Pacific Flight
The Graf Zeppelin, en route from Tokyo to Los Angeles, reports position around 44.0°N 175.3°E and speeds about 70 mph. Commander Hugo Eckener maintains the route south of storm lanes to reduce hazards, with all 18 passengers well and fuel-saving motor adjustments in effect.
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Graf Zeppelin
Zeppelin
Tokio
Beckener
Graf
Pacific
Aleutian Islands
Los Angeles
New York
Hugo Eckener
America
Asia
Eckener
trans-Pacific
Alaskan Peninsula
Atlantic
Aeppelin
Fay
Friedrichshafen
Greenwich
Tokia
Zeppelins Night Communications Reported By Radio Watch
Night operators copied six messages to and from the Graf Zeppelin as it traversed the Pacific. The airship reported position at 43.80 N 171.10 E and weather from Cordova Alaska with signals strong enough to be heard without earphones.
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San Francisco
Ati
INS
Dollar Steamship Line
Mussel Rok
Here
Graf Zeppelin
Cordova
Alaska
David B. Yeager Dies at 83 in DuBois After Long Illness
DuBois resident David B. Yeager died at his home on South Main Street Friday evening after years of infirmities. Born February 17, 1846, he moved to DuBois from Curwensville in 1883. Survived by wife Kathryn, daughters Mrs. Jerry Bowser and Mrs. Tone Olson, four sons in Ohio and Pennsylvania, thirteen grandchildren, eight great grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at 11 at the Evangelical church with Rev. T. J. Barlett officiating.
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David B. Yeager
Dubois
South Main Street
Yeager
Curwensville
Kathryn Yeager
Jerry Bowser
Philadelphia
Tone Olson
William
Charles
Orvis
Youngstown
Ohio
Edward
Arlington
Stocks At 1 30 Am Bank Note Prices Mixed
Quotations from Hemphill and Noyes Co. show mixed stock results across many industries. Major movers include General Motors and General Electric with notable price levels, while metals and energy issues such as Anaconda, Westinghouse, and Sinclair Oil exhibit varied activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Corp
Canway
Albany Pref
Andes
Atlantic
Barnsdall
Beth Steel
Chrysler
Csesceneee
Calumet-Hoeda
Col. Graph .Sreerere
Col. Gas-Elee
Eng Pub Serv
Eeeeees
Fisk Rubber
Eesrees Oy
Fox Film
Sisssue
Graham Paige
General Motors
Elec
Hupp Motor
Ceseeee
Dil Hayes Body
Ind. Oil and Gas
Int
Tel and Tel
Kelly Springfield
Ken
Cop
Ceeeeerees
Kreuger
Kalster Radio
Texas Gulf , Utilities
United Corps
Teather
Warice Bros Eves W. Dairy
U. S. Steel
Hemphill and Noyes Co
Indiana Theatre Building
Miami Copper
Mid S. Oil
Marmon Motor
Nat. Dairy Pro
N. Am Corp
N. Y. Central
Nat. Cash Register
Nat Poker-Light
Nevada Gop .Cs
Indiana Visitors and Local Business Listings Mix
Attorney and Mrs. James Jack and family visited Pittsburgh today. Indiana residents Mrs. Elmer Campbell and daughter Helen stay with Allie Jones in Oak street. James Jeffries of Rochester and Pittsburgh Cal Company mines in Lucerne visited town. Chuck Shaffer and Jack Whitmore returned from the 80th Division convention in Washington. Merle Neal and W. W. Timblin noted locals in town on business and return from Florida. Philadelphia area visitors Milton Guthrie and family arrived, while Walter Kissinger called on friends from Kittanning. Various other locals and visitors including Gill McCrea, Thomas Frantz, Irwin Smith, Grace Fleming, and Dale Douds were recorded in Indiana business and social notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Jack
Pittsburgh
J. KE. Clark
Glen Campbell
Woodward
Indiana
Elmer Campbell
Helen
Allie Jones
Oak Street
Thomas Jeffries
Siariendens
Rochester
Pittsburgh Cal Company
Lucerne
Wriday
Charles
Chuck) Shaffer
Jack Whitmore
Washington, D. C
Merle Neal
North Mahoning Township
W.W. Timblin
W. H. Timblin
Florida
Milton Guthrie
Philipsburg
New Jersey
W. Guthrie
Walter Kissinger
Clair Getty
Gill McCrea
Brushvalley
Thomas Frantz
Rosmayne Milling Company
Irwin Smith
Punxsutawney
J. T. Mahan
Mary
Bea
Grace Fleming
Scranton
Eric J. Sylvis
Armstrong Township
Dale Douds
Flumville
Emma J. Henry
Cherryhill Township
George Edwards
Plumville
Sam Cassel
Fred Houk
Clymer
Walter Wetterhoff
A. Davis
Ernest
Anglo American naval talks eyed before 1930 accord
The piece argues that publicity around an Anglo American agreement could pressure other powers, noting President Hoover’s move to curb misreports from London and Washington. It suggests a deal before Premier MacDonald’s October visit to set a five power framework for late 1930, warning Geneva failures showed Britain and the United States must align on naval limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
London
Washington
MacDonald
United States
Geneva
Great Britain
Local Insurance Man Honored at State Convention
Gilbert Parnell, Esq., president of the Parnell-Cowher Insurance Company, was honored at the Pennsylvania Association of Insurance Agents convention in Altoona. He was re-elected to the board of directors and to the Legislative committee. He also responded to welcomes by Altoona Mayor John J. McMurray and Blair County association president John N. Diass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Parnell
Parnell-Cowher Insurange
Pennsylvania Association of Insurance Agents
Altoona
J. Parnell
John J. McMurray
John N. Diass
Hollidaysburg
Blair County Association
Hearing Set On Stocked Liquor Case Before Judge Jackson
Defendants face a preliminary hearing on stockpiled liquor items including 1 to 2 gallons of lidkdr 81 quarts of bear, 2 barrels, two 10 gallon kegs of wine, and numerous empty pint and quart bottles. The proceeding before Sv Walter H. Jackson is scheduled for the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Jackson
Man Killed by Lightning Near Vandergrift
Frank Pearson forty painter near Vandergrift was struck by lightning yesterday while painting a house on the second floor. The bolt entered above a door cracking plaster and knocked him to the floor before he died at an undertaker’s.
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Frank Pearson
Neay Apollo
Lightni
Vandergrif
Pearson
Vandergrift
Inquest Re Feels Death of Pittsburgh Teen Rose Makary
An inquest in Greensburg into the death of Rose Makary 15 of Pittsburgh follows injuries from a crash on the Willian Penn Highway three miles east of Blairsville. Makary died August 14 at Latrobe Hospital from a skull fracture received on August 13. The coroner's jury referred the case to Dr. Fred W. St. Clair Indiana county coroner after testimony by Dr. James M. Harkins Westmoreland county coroner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Makary
Pittsburgh
Latrobe Hospital
Kenneth Kinkead
Derry
Blairsville
Greensburg
James M. Harkins
Westmoreland County
Fred W. St. Clair
Indiana
Indiana County
Church Notes Weekly Parish Services and Programs
Local churches in Bing hamton N Y report a schedule of services and events. Evang Rev A B Hosbach Morning service God’s Challenge to the Church at Union St Bernard’s Catholic Masses 7 30 9 00 10 30 Benediction morning. Christian Science Community Hall Mind. Salvation Army Hall Prayer service at pastor’s home. Homer City Methodist Rev R H Ling Sunday School 9 30 Morning 10 45 Epworth League 6 30 Evening 7 50 Prayer 7 40 Wed. Wesleyan Rev A D Fero Sabbath School 9 45 Sermon 10 45 Class 7 15 Sermon 7 45 First United Presbyterian Rev John J Mellvaine Morning Worship Union Evening Salvation Army Ensign Mrs Paintes Tonight 8 Song and Praise Sunday School 11 00 P L 6 30 The Price leader C C Floyd WeeHenry Street service near Moore Hotel 7 30 Salvation Meeting 8 00 Life of Christ in Song and Scripture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ning
Students’ League of Many Nations
Binghamton
N. Y
A. B. Hosbach
Union
St. Bernard’s
Catholoc
N. P. McNelis
D. D
Ithaca
M. Y
Homer City
Jesus
Epworth League
G. W. Wakefield
Wesleyan Methodist
A. D. Fero
First United Presbyterian
John J. Mellvaine
Salvation Army
Ensign
Moore Hotel
Salvation Meeting
Christ
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Albert Snyder
Jane
Ife
Dane Gray
Norwalk
Comn
J. Grier Glark
Lois C. Armstrong
Charlotte
Sheloca
Johnstown
Wills
Kaeslin
Paris
Gail Gabr
U.S
San
Los Angeles Herald
Tokyo
Gref Zeppelin
Wwe Angelo
Feral
Noah Boyer
Frank Barr
McMillen
Greenwood Cemetery
Brom
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