Pennsylvania Political Convention Opens with Multiple Candidacies
Delegates from Lancaster Reading Philadelphia Altoona and other cities convene to nominate candidates for master of form guard conductor and inspector positions. Incumbent treasurer Invin S. Smith seeks another term as wife delegates tour Heinz plant Carnegie Institute and river trip. Two business sessions planned with final officer installations Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Fox
Lancaster
Nathaniel Gring
Reading
Charles B. Helms
Philadelphia
Y C. L. Nonemaker
Altoona
David Davis
Summer Hill
Warren Roberts
Whitley
Oscar B. Myers
Doylestown
H.R. McBride
Auckland
Harry J. Farr
Sayre
Chester H. Rhodes
Stroudsburg
Invin S. Smith
H. J. Heinz Company
Carnegie Institute
Eleven continued suspensions from liquor case notes
Several defendants in a liquor case are listed with suspensions on payment of costs. John Pish faces manufacturing and possessing intoxicating liquor with suspension on costs. Mrs. Anna Felix is noted for possessing and selling liquor with suspension on costs. Mrs. Mike Hritsko is cited for possessing and selling liquor with costs. John Lee Sr. is listed for possessing intoxicating liquor with suspension on costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pish
Anna Felix
Mike Hritsko
John Lee, Sr
Ailerons Fail In Philadelphia Cleveland Air Derby
J L McGrady in a Cessna monoplane was grounded after judges found two ailerons broken on arrival. Devereaux cabin monoplane crossed the finish line as wing wire broke during wing manipulation, delaying the field in this leg of the national air races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.L. McGrady
Devereaux
Deveraux
Philadelphia
Camden
N. J
INS
Central
Cleveland
Boston
Albany
Syracuse
Buffalo
Lloyd O. Yost
Conyngham
Jos. Garretson
Howard Young
New Castle
Del
Henry A. Little
Norristown
E. J. Dexereaux
New York
Everett Williams
Greensville
S. C
Bob Hewitts
Travelair
Frank Cartright
J. Wesley Smith
Bellanca
Sidney A. Riley
Allentown
A. L. Atwell
Charles R. Stewart
Joseph L. McGrady
New York City
Stewart
Bordentown
Here
KIWANIANS Curtain Raiser Shows Local Talent
The program opened with lively selections and a dialect rendition of Tony at the Ball Game by Herbert Wardrop, whose facile tongue drew roars of laughter. Miss Teddy Mc Mahan of Alexandria entertained with vocal numbers, guest of Miss Mary St. Clair King, who accompanied at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Wardrop
Tony
Teddy Mc+ Mahan
Alexandria
Mary St. Clair King
Miss King
Hoover proposes nine member lands commission plan
President Hoover suggests a nine or ten member commission to study public lands with half representing states bordering most lands. He indicates time for states to administer lands within their borders while the federal government retains sub soil rights. The omission of timber and power rights raises concern among conservationists.
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Hoover
Federal land policy provokes mixed reactions in Washington
A 1920s debate over federal control of public lands draws attention from Wet and Dry factions in Congress. The Hoover proposal is seen as a potential shift after twenty years of current policy, with governors and public opinion closely watching reactions from both supporters and opponents.
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Congress
White House
Hoover
Washington
Loyal Order of Moose Leaders Praised in Atlanta Gathering
Walter P. Andrews of Atlanta AG and Charles H. Grakelow of Philadelphia served as grand exalted ruler and past grand exalted ruler with the secretary praising Elks spirit and efforts during the event.
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Loyal Order of Moose
Walter P. Andrews
Atlanta
Charles H. Grakelow
Philadelphia
Davis
The
Elks
Stocks at 1:30 Am Bank Note
Market quotes from Hemphill and Noyes Co. list numerous stocks with varying gains or losses, including Allegheny Corp, Am Can, Am Tel and Tel, U S Steel, General Motors, Packard, Radio Keith Orpheum, and Warner Bros, with percentages showing daily changes and closing values. The note covers industrials, utilities, oils, and manufacturing firms across multiple sectors, reflecting a volatile early session.
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Albany W. Paper
Amerada Corp .Csres
Iscseeesees
Andes Copseteesesee Anaconda
Atlantic
Barnsdall
West Elec
West Air Brake
US Steel
Yellow Truck
Beth Steel
Chi-Ot West
Chrysler
Esee
Calumet-Hecla
Col. Graph
Col. Gas
Pivesessereee
Eng. Pub. Serv
Fisk Rub
Fox Film
Graham Paige
Gen. Motors
Hupp
Hayes Body
Ind
Kelly Springfield
Ken
Cop
Vissersee
Golster Radio
Loft, Inc
Siveeseeeeee
lLou Gas-Elec
Man
Elec
Sup
Kami
Icse
Mid - Oil
Marmon Motor
Nat Dairy
BEN N. Am Corp
NY Central
Nat Cash Register
Nat Power-Light
Nevada Copper
Nat Bellas Hess
Path Ex Inc
Packard
H Penn RR
Public Service NJ
Radio
Keith O
Remington Rand
Roy Shell On Oil
Skelly Oil
Pennsylvania Elks Aid Crippled Children Convention Opens
One casualty marred the convention opening as Charles I. Staving exalted ruler of Allegheny lodge was dragged along the ground while trying to board his delegation's train at Williamsport. He was cared for by a physician at his hotel.
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Pennsylvania
Elks
Charles I. Staving
Allegheny Lode
Williamsport
Staving
Spectators Airshow Opens With Army Navy Jets
Spectators witnessed a Sunday airshow as army navy and marine units perform formation flying and dramatic rescues. High Hat squadron dives over the grandstand prompted wide eyed reactions while Miss Louise Thaden and Amelia Earhart earned top Derby attention. Today features the Miami to Cleveland and Rim of Ohio derbies and the possible Graf Zeppelin appearance, with prize awards totaling around $14,000 for Thaden and others.
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Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Conrol
Santa Monica
Cal
Cleveland
Mis
Louise Thaden
Pittsurgh
Portland
Ore
Hugo Eckener
Thaden
Giddys O'Donnell
Long Beach
Amelia Ear
National Exchange Clubs
Fort Worth
Tex
Graf Zeppelin passes over multiple Arizona towns
Graf Zeppelin reconnaissance reports show the airship crossing Arizona towns from Yuma Mohawk and Jacumba to Mine Field in Los Angeles before continuing toward Lakehurst. The craft logged brief altitude notes and times, with observers noting west to east progression across the Southwest on its round-the-world flight.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Yuma
Ariz
Pacific
Los Angles
Mohawk
Arizona
Sentinel
INS
GILA_ BEND
Maricopa
Casa Grande
Graf- Zeppelin
Mines Field
New Mexico
C. T
Lakehurst
New Jersey
Hugo Eckener
Oklahoma
Kansas City
Chicago
New York
Japan
Eckner
Karl von Weigand
Zeppelin
Grace Drummond-Hay
Eckener
T. G. W. Settle
Hugo Erkener
Settla
Fess
Jover Jacumba Hot Springs
Calif
el Centro
San Diego
Mexico
Mexicali
Ari-Zona
Jacumba Hot Springs
el Paso
Texas
Dr. Eckener
St. Louis
Atlanta
N. J
Friedrichshafen
Tilsit
East Prussia
Dwinsk
Kizel
Urals
Siberian
Saghalien
Gulf of Tartary
Kasumigaura
Tokio
California
San Francisco
Municipal
Tukio
Jacumba
Hot Springs
New Haven Railroad Raises Common Stock Dividend
The New York New Haven and Hartford railroad increased its common stock dividend by one dollar per year. Directors declared a quarterly dividend of 1.26 dollars per share to be paid October 1 to stockholders of record September 6. The existing 1 dollar rate becomes 1.26. A regular preferred stock dividend of 1.75 dollars per share was also declared, payable October 1 to stockholders of record September 6.
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New Haven
Conn
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Hera
Jewish Deaths Pass 100 in Arab Attacks Near Jerusalem
Inter racial tensions rise as Arab raiders assault Jewish villages around Jerusalem and strike a British troop train near Jaffa. The violence, marked by a bombing and body-removal practices, complicates casualty estimates due to poor communications between Jerusalem and outlying areas.
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Jerusalem
Holy City
Palestine
Jaffa
Palestine Riots Stir Debates as Rothermere Press Attacks Policy
London dispatch says Jerusalem is practically quiet but disturbances flare in outer districts. Lord Rothermere owned papers launch a sharp campaign against British policy in Palestine, rebuking the Balfour Declaration and urging a change while criticizing effort to create a Jewish state at British expense.
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Harry R. Flory
International News Service
London
Jerusalem
Holy Land
Colonial Office
Palestine
Lord Rothermere
Rothermere
Britain
Lord Balfour
Points on People in Williamsport and Nearby Visits
Local notes report Mr and Mrs John Reed iadge and son visiting relatives in Williamsport. Mrs W H Miller of Salisburg visits Indiana friends. Engineers A M White and C R Forbes of Hollidaysburg district tour the area. Families Reed, Leech, North, Manner, and Farren move or visit homes across Creekside Marion Center and Altoona. Bernadine Livingston returns from Columbia University visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Reed Iadge and Son
Williamsport
W. H. Miller
Salisburg
Indiana Friends
Richard Manner
Marcella
Marion Center
Daniel Manner
West Philadelphia Street
K. C. Farren
Altoona
G. E. Chatam
H. F. Culbertson
Bernadine Livingston
Columbia University
New York City
Alex Wissinger
Indiana travels and local visitors noted in weekly roundup
Residents and visitors pass through Indiana PA and nearby towns. Families return from trips to Harrisburg New York City Atlantic City and Newark while Justice Doyle Solder recovers from a sprained ankle. Various professionals and guests from Dayton McKeesport Washington D C Scranton and Pittsburgh are listed with motor trips, visits, and hotel stays.
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Walls
Floydnee
Charles Walls
Betty Jean
Harrisburg
New York
Atlantic City
Newark
N. J
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MEN
Hoover's
Hemphill and Noyes Co
Indiana Theatre
Mellon Institute OF Industrial
Rex Hesharch
Wright
Tha Bex Oo
Zeppelin Company
Germany
Jack C. Richardson
Lieut
Richardson
Pine Avenue
U.S. N
Ur Evening Gazette
N. Y.N. Hi
A. M. White
C. R. Forbes
Hollidaysburg
State Department of Highways
George Reig
Chattie
Frank Daugherty
Althea Leech
Norfolk
Virginia
M. Graham
Jr. C. Farren
Niagara Falls
New York State
Robert North
Creekside
Clarence Spence
Maurice Leech
Jerome
Robert
Doyle Solder
Montgomery Township
Bowdertown
J. F. Travia
Dayton, Pa
Moore Hotel
J. Ralph Smith
Clymer Water Company
Points
Canada
Toronto
Cangas
M. C. Watson
American Legion Auxiliary
Scranton
American Legion
Auxiliary
Roger Gharnock
South Ninth Street
Harry Nixon
Mrs. A. Ju
Wipey
Washington, D. C
Indiana
Jay Klingensmith
Progressive School of Music
Fanny
Carrie Gessler
Millbank
Virginia Freed
Pittsburgh
Watson Hone
North Seventh Street
Oil City
J. B. Freed
Albert Rambo
James
Josephine D’andra
8. J. Telford
North, Seventh Street
J. B. Troutman
H. A. Weston
Smicksburg
Marton D. Weston
C. H. Kirk
Homer City
J. M. Brown
White Township
Pearl Walker
Thompson's Insurance Agency
Glen Campbell
Burnside
James Bothel
Wilber Bothel
Court House
Walter Stuchell
G. S. Griffith
South Mahoning Township
H. Tyger
Canoe Township
al Capone
Napoleon
Murphy’s
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