Doctor returns from Arctic voyage with specimens
Dr E C Boyer of Johnstown Penn arrives in Winnipeg after a 3000 mile Arctic cruise aboard the Nascaple and a 10 day hunt on Southampton Island. He will donate polar bear, walrus and seal skins to a museum and transport a live polar bear specimen to study its venom. Diaphragm, liver and lungs sent to McGill for trichinosis research. Carnegie Museum extends Arctic Labrador expedition a month to verify reports of a possible new freshwater seal species.
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E. C. Boyer
Johnstown
Winnipes
Arctic
Nascaple
Southampton Island
McGill University
Pittsburgh
Aus
Carnegie Museum
Labrador
J. Kenneth Douti
Berlin Diplomacy Moves in Turbulent Far East
Berlin reports indicate Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop seeks to unite Soviet Russia and Japan to pressure Great Britain. In Turkey, Ambassador Franz von Papen allegedly persuades Ankara to rethink its alliance with Britain and consider aligning with another power.
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Joachim von Ribbentrop
Soviet Russia
Japan
Great Britain
Turkey
Franz von Papen
Roosevelt appeals to Hitler seeks world peace in late 1930s
The article outlines President Roosevelt's repeated messages to Adolf Hitler and Polish leader Ignace Moscicki urging restraint and a peaceful solution to growing European tensions. It notes four appeals within a year, the latest urging a pause in hostilities and non aggression pacts to foster trade and disarmament while avoiding another Munich outcome.
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United States
Hiller
Italy
der Fuehrer
Munich
Roosevelt
Czecho-Slovakia
Ignace Moscicki
Poland
Germany
Europe
Hitler
Mosaicki
Germaiy
White House
Washington
Pittsburgh Business Up Fractionally Amid Steel Power Rise
Pittsburgh area business showed a small uptick last week led by gains in steel and power output. The University of Pittsburgh index rose 0.4 points to 92.6 percent of the 1923-25 level, while Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates reported year end net income of 425000 dollars, or 1.73 a share, with coke tonnage up seven percent, gas sales up three percent, coal transport up one percent, and water gas sales up two percent.
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Pittsburgh
University of Pittssburgh
University
Eastern Gas and Fuel Associates
Koppers Company
Coronation chair moved from Westminster Abbey
The coronation chair used for King George VI's 1937 coronation was removed from Westminster Abbey and taken to an undisclosed hiding place outside London. The move mirrors wartime precautions.
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London
George VI
Westminster Abbey
Foras
Obituary for L. Couch with Couch family heirs
The obituary lists four brothers J B Couch of Cloe Guy Couch of Worthington Dartmouth addressed as Mississippi David P Couch of East Butler and Wade H Couch of West Sunbury Pa and two sisters Mrs Lavina McGee of Cloe and Mrs Leon Flick of Pittsburgh Friends may gather after 130 pm Saturday at Streams Funeral Home with services at 2 30 pm Sunday led by the Rev The men will be buried in Oakland Cemetery Chloe
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J.B. Couch
Cloe
Guy Couch
Worth Dartmouth
David P. Couch
East Butler
Wade H. Couch
West Sunbury
Lavina McGee
Leon Flick
Pittsburgh
Streams Funeral Home
Oakland Cemetery
Chloe
College Weather Update Orients To Cooler Day Ahead
A weather note reports reading 61 degrees with a 83 degree high and 60 degree low over the past 24 hours. Precipitation is trace and barometric pressure today 28.06 versus 28.03 yesterday. No Congress special session unless war breaks out.
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Congress
Hail Appeal and War Tensions Rise Across Europe
Great Britain hailed Roosevelt peace efforts as a beacon amid growing European tensions. Parliament passed a defense bill amid civilian preparations, while Poland support remained firm. Ambassadors urged Americans to return home and London prepared shelters as Danzig tensions mounted. In Tokyo, Japan signaled potential isolation from Germany, and Mussolini indicated possible restrictions on arms production. Reports of Soviet pressure and diplomatic maneuvers circulated as nations weighed responses before a broader conflict.
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Landul
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Bussapest
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Congress
Europe
Partitioning Poland Seen as European Powers Sport
London reports in diplomatic circles say Adolf Hitler summoned British ambassador Sir Nevile Henderson to the Berlin chancellor's office. The meeting signals intensifying German aims as Europe weighs the fate of Poland amid rising tension and signs of possible cooperation or conflict among major powers.
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London
Adolf Hitler
Nevile Henderson
Berlin
Reorganization of Relief Coined By Legislative Leaders
Harrisburg reports a plan to revamp Pennsylvania relief administration, spending over 100 million yearly. Republican Rep Woodside, floor leader, says the idea could cover next year's relief costs without a new tax, but details await full review.
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Woodside
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General Assembly
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Department of Public Assistance
Pennsylvania
Jones
Obituaries From Rural Valley and Indiana Area
An obituary notes Robert Lias died Wednesday morning at his Rural Valley home. Survived by sisters Nora Peoples of Pittsburgh and Mable Peterson of Florida and brothers W. C. and A. Lias of Rural Valley. Funeral 2 p m at his late residence with services at Glade Run Presbyterian Church Dayton officiated by Rev G W McIntyre Interment in church cemetery. Also listed is another local obituary for an Indiana hospital death. survivors include Edward Aul of Homer City Clark Aul and Mrs Lynyan Martin of Indiana R D , Mrs George Wetzel of Marion Cer jer and Miss James Piler of Ana hei, Cail. Funeral arrangements announced in Saturday’s issue.
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Edward Aul
Homer City
Clark Aul
Lynyan Martin
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R. D
George Wetzel
Marion Cer
Robert Lias
Rural Valley
Nora Peoples
Pittsburgh
Mable Peterson
Florida
W. C
Revolt in Santiago Cracks Chilean Government
In Santiago on Aug 25 a regiment of infantry revolted against President Pedro Aguirre Cerda’s left wing government. Reports say four to five regiments of artillery may have joined. Only a few shots were fired as authorities rushed to preserve order.
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Santiago
Cnile
Pedro Aguirre Ceida
Not Guilty In Indianapolis Malicious Trespass Case
Lloyd Watson, 33, a bakery worker, admitted tearing down a tinted photograph of Adolf Hitler from a friend's wall. In city court Judge John L. McNvelis acquitted him, noting Watson’s temper and the remark about the picture. Edward Lueken testified he filed the charge.
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Adolf
Lloyd Watson
Edward Lueken
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Lucken
John L. MeNvelis
Prank Wrecks Two Airplanes At Bettis Airport
Two boys sneaked into the Bettis airport hangar, boarded one airplane, and while pushing a gadget caused the plane to lurch and crash into another. Both ships were wrecked, owners face at least $1,000 in damages, and airport manager A. G. Becker said the youths were unhurt.
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Pittsburgh
Bettis
A. G. Becker
Wall Street Holds Steady Amid European Crisis
New York stock market opened calmly as prices were unchanged to slightly higher. Traders favored metal and other shares likely to profit from war demand, signaling restraint amid fears of new hostilities and reluctance to be stampeded by quick shocks.
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New York
Wall Street
Three Killed in Windstorm Across Oklahoma and Texas
In Miami Oklahoma a destructive windstorm killed three people and injured others as it toppled buildings across northern Oklahoma. A 12 year old, Lee Floyd, was killed near Wilnta when blown from his home into a meadow. Clyde Shover, 22, died in a collapsing barn near his work. M B McVadden, 70, a Lake Powew caretaker, died as a concession stand was swept away. A separate death in McKinney Texas occurred when John Fisher, 61, was struck by a falling tree during the storm.
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Okla
Oklahoma
Texas
Lee Floyd
Wilnta
Clyde William Shover
M. B. McVadden
Lake Powew
Starny
McKinney
Tex
John B. Fisher
Atoka
Mechanicsburg man recovers after Adrian Hospital operation
Harold Guy Sprankle of Mechanicsburg undergoes surgery at Adrian Hospital and is recuperating at his aunt Mrs. C E Pilmer’s home. The notice lists numerous social visits, dinners, and gatherings involving local families including the Dormire, Sutter, Shields, Cowie, Barrett, Moore, Hoover, Gaul, Sprankle, Alter, and Beck households with travel and event details across Mechan ic sburg, Marion Center, Indiana, Massena NY, Johnstown, Trade City, Painsville, and Walier.
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Harold Guy Sprankle
Mechanicsburg
Adrian Hospital
C. E. Pilmer
William Dormire
Groundhog Park
Lester Sutter
Milton
Wayne
Massena
N. Y
C. G. Stewart
Buffalo
Jay Hamilton
Grant Baun
Marion
Don Shields
Elmer Shields
Tom Cowie
Akron
Rene Barrett
Covode
Marion Center
Indiana
Marie Moore
Olson
New York
R. C. Hoover
Large
Blair Gaul
Fern Barr
Musrray Swisher
Byron Sherry
Sportsburgh
R. H. Knox
Marchand
C. E. Palmer
Jay Alter
Ross Berkepile
M. R. Sprankle
Esther
Harold Guy
Ernest Alter
Roaring Springs
Malinda Sprankle
Kemp
Minta
Anna
Gertrude Beck
Trade City
C. Jessie Beck
Johnstown
E. Palmer
Thomas Williams
Grange
Frank Beck
Mary Jane
George Gaul
Wm. G. Dormire
Ross Weis
Archie Means
Zella Dormire
Walier
Craig Whitaker
Niles
Ohio
Lack Of Jobs Keeps State High School Enrollment Up
Harrisburg Aug 25 1937 High school enrollment in Pennsylvania remains around 1.8 million as job scarcity keeps older students in school. Officials note rising high school attendance while elementary enrollment falls. Labor Day openings planned. births in 1933 cited at 157 046. Teachers face tenure changes with individual efficacy ratings affecting job security.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Department of Public Instruction
Carl D. Morneweek
Flo
Dr. Mornweek
Market and Industrial Names From Historic Listing
A fragmented OCR snippet lists numerous companies and brands such as Alcoa, Anaconda, Bethlehem Steel, Chrysler, Edison, Consol Oil, General Motors, Eastman Kodak, Dow DuPont, and Boeing affiliates. It resembles a markets or industrials ledger with percentages, stock terms, and cross references to multiple manufacturers and suppliers. The text is a garbled, dense inventory rather than a cohesive article.
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Alco
Balt
Ohio
Beth Steel
Canad
Gillette Saf
Greyhound Carp
Interlake Ivan
Int Harvester Ag
Nick Can
Wind Kerehoo Spreads Hay Fever Across The Skies
Pittsburgh report on hay fever and ragweed pollen shows high altitude pollen clouds at 5 000 feet over Lake Erie and up to 9 000 feet. Dr O C Durham aero biologist travels 10 000 miles to study pollen, using a skyhook device to collect samples from a plane cabin window.
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O. C. Durham
Chicago
Dirham
Pennsylvania
Lake
Cal
Charles A. Shudlbergh
GOP Campaign Tour to Start Soon for 1940 Ballots
Washington dispatch says Republican campaign committee will launch a three month tour in September to back 1940 House candidates. J William Ditter of Pennsylvania and secretary Earl Venable will visit states with Republican prospects, excluding the solid South. Ditter expects a House majority and notes good signals from Indiana Illinois Ohio Iowa and Kansas. A party rally is planned near Dexter Maine during Hannibal Hamlin Day with House minority Leader Martin of Massachusetts to speak.
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Republican Carigies Signal Campaign Committee
House
J.william Ditter
Pennsylvania
Earl Venable
Solid South
Ditter
Indiana
Illinois
Ohio
Iowa
Kansas
Arrow
Dexter
Hannibal Hamlin
Hammlin
Maine
Lincoln
Martin
R-Mass
Market reports from Pittsburgh and Chicago augment dull produce trade
Markets UULES Pittsburgh August 25 reports good demand for produce though apple and potato markets show dull trading with varied price ranges for several varieties. Livestock prices in Pittsburgh reflect steady to higher tones with hogs, cattle, calves, sheep, and lambs listed across multiple weight classes. Chicago wheat and corn open with nervous sentiment but settle near prior closes after initial declines and a sterling-driven price drop in the British market.
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Pittsburgh
Gratog
Chicago
Liverpool
Roosevelt approves WPA road project in Cherryhill Township
Washington August 25 Pennsylvania WPA projects and allotments approved by President Roosevelt include the extending reconstruction and improving of township road Route 622 in Cherryhill Township totaling 5450 dollars.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
WPA
Roosevelt
Cherryhill
Township
Incognito at Death Switch in Queens Man Executed
Arthur Perry, 24, a Queens man, was executed in Bing Sing's electric chair for his wife’s murder. The executioner, masked as an incognito, carried out the sentence as Robert Eliott, the longtime official executioner, was absent due to illness, marking the first time in 13 years.
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Ossining
Arthur Perry
Queens
Treasury balances and maritime news from August reports
Treasury data shows receipts 9.42 million, expenditures 24.14 million with a net balance of 2.96 billion and a working balance of 1.66 billion. In Southampton 77 year old Charles M Schwab chairman of Bethlehem Steel, assisted aboard the Washington liner and sailed for the United States after a heart attack and recent recuperation in London with plans adjusted due to European outlook.
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Treasury
Southampton
Charles M., Schwab
Bethlehem Steel
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Schwab
London
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