Murder charge shocks McKees Rocks justice pair
Pittsburg Aug 8. Dapper Justice of Peace James J Westwood of Mekees Rouke and constable Tint Drexler were jailed for the murder of Magika Weshope last night. County Detective Walter Monaghan and Chief Michael Matsey led the inquiry, claiming three witnesses saw Westwood flee the rear gateway after the wife’s death and that Peggy Moran Belmas initially offered an alibi before admitting Westwood’s half hour absence during the party.
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McKees Rocks
Rath
Justice of the Peace
Westwood
Monaghan
Matsey
Aoar
Peggy Moran Belmas
Westwod
Drexter
Peggy
Ray Toadhouse
First Known Westmoreland Juror Withdrawn In Burglary Case
Greensburg Aug 27 The Westmoreland County commonwealth moved to continue the case of Sophia Smolstock and others of Unity township after a juror was withdrawn, a first in the state's criminal court history. Judge W T Dom granted the motion amid a cross examination dispute with the defense.
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Greensburg
INS
Commonwealth
Westmoreland County
Sophia Smoltock
Unity Township
W. T. Dom
Special W C T U Day Of Prayer Call
The National Woman's Christian Temperance Union urges members and all Christians to a Day of Prayer on Thursday August 29 1835. Pray for spiritual renewal youth idle and liquor influence jobs homes officials and the national convention. Indiana local unit to meet 7 30 Thursday evening.
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National Woman's
Jerasia Temperance Union
Ida B. Wise
Mary Harris Armar
Indiana
Evangelist Herbert Mountain to Lead Salvation Army Revival Meetings
Rev Herbert Mountain, evangelist, will conduct a series of special meetings at the Salvation Army starting tonight and continuing each night through Sunday, September. Meetings begin at 7 o'clock. After the series he will proceed to Tacoa Georgia College. Everyone is invited to attend these services for a profitable time.
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Salvatign Army
Herbert Mountain
Salvation Army
Contine
Mountain
Tacoa
Georgia College
Loyal
Polygamy Colony Defends Faith at Short Creek
In Northwestern Arizona the Short Creek polygamy group faces mass prosecutions. Bishop John Y. Barlow says they will defend religious liberty and claim they are misjudged, detailing family structure and planned 2000 acre settlement as they seek to build an independent community while denying open cohabitation claims.
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Ariz
Arizona
John Y. Barlow
INS
Mormon Church
Utah
John Taylor
Brigham Young
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Oregon
Old West
Inflation NRA and bonus remain big problems
Washington reports unrest over embargoed arms to wary nations and looming fights in January as Democrats and Republicans feud on subsidies and debts. The Bankhead bill proposing a 1 billion government farm buyout faces House delay while Supreme Court rulings could shape the next session. James Buchanan argues the AAA loan policy should help regain world cotton market share to protect southern farmers.
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House
Supreme Court
High Tribunal
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INS
James B. Buchanan
Texas
House Appropriations Committee
Buchanan
Congress
South
Brazil
A Day to Visit School Buildings
Pupils and teachers’ desks walls ceilings and doors have been repaired and reconditioned. New furniture books maps and charts provided. Representatives of the Parent-Teacher Association and teaching staff will greet visitors. Mrs Pearl Bennett pres High School PTA Mrs Paul Munshower pres Horace Mann PTA Mrs James George vice pres Thaddeus Stevens PTA.
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Parent- Teacher Association
Pearl Bennett
Paul Munshower
Horace Mann
T. A
James George
Thaddeus Stevens
Piney Project Cost Slashed by Commission Ruling
The commission says less than 150 percent of the companys claimed Piney project cost is supported by actual cash expenditures. Neither par value nor security value justifies the original cost. The panel must rely on actual expenditures by the licensee and affiliates to determine legitimate cost. Piney project licensed in 1922, ready for operation October 1, 1924.
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Lesshan
Commission
Local Weed Patch Attracts Hay Fever Complaints
A South street resident complains of a weed filled lot once owned by the old ladder company. The article notes owners and borough officials have been notified but no action taken. The suggestion calls for workers to cut and burn the weeds and bill the landowners as fever victims across town react.
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Gazette
South Street
Old Ladder Company
Aod
Annual Picnic of Second United Presbyterian Church
The annual picnic of the Second United Presbyterian Church and Sunday School will be held Thursday afternoon and evening August 29 at Woodlawn Park near Marion Center. Cars leave the church at 2 40 and 6 30 for transportation. Dinner is served at 6 o'clock. Members and friends are invited.
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Second United Presbyterian Church
Woodlawn Park
Marion Center
Coal Control Bill Clears Hurdles and Moves Forward
Operators and miners anticipate wage agreements after the Guffey bill clears a crucial hurdle. Observers expect time is needed to map full program details in Washington, with contracts expiring in three weeks. Fagan praises the measure for enabling better wages, profits, and public safety, while district miners stay active as bituminous fields open the week with optimistic schedules and increased operating activity. P C Thomas of Koppers Coal Co notes adherence to whatever the law requires.
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Washington
Fagan
Skeet Practice For Two Days At Indiana County Field
Skeet practice runs Wednesday and Thursday starting 2 PM at the Indiana County Fish and Game Association field. Beginners and improving shooters attend with a coach, focusing on stations seven and one to build fundamental wing shooting skills. Regular weekly sessions over four weeks promise solid improvement. Separately, coal and energy industry schedules note near-full time work for Coke Company, Vesta Coal, and Rainey Inc, with a Keller forecast on government coal powered electrification plans mirroring TVA.
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Indiana County Fish and Game Association
Oim
C. Frick Coke Company
Vesta Coal Company
W. J. Rainey, Inc
New Steps to Hasten War Across War Zone
Reports Italy plans to search and seize foreign shipping in the war zone if hostilities with Ethiopia begin. Britain plans a Franco British front at Geneva. Italy may act to block war supplies, raising neutrality questions and possible conflicts with Britain. Eden and Hoare return to London to craft a Geneva strategy.
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N. S. Star
London
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Ethiopia
Great Britain
League of Nations Council
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Suez Canal
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Aeef
Britain
Anthony Eden
League of Nations
Samuel Hoare
Paris
Naly
Willingness to Start School Shifts Pennsylvania Youth Outlook
Pennsylvania expects five million students to return next Tuesday with a positive view of school. Improvements in buildings, teacher preparation, administration, libraries, and relevant programs aim to engage children and support lifelong learning through home cooperation and adaptable curricula.
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Pennsylvania
Air raid evacuation orders amid Ethiopian crisis
In a chaotic situation Addis Ababa faced evacuation rumors as Haile Selassie urged protection of foreigners and property. Bank of Ethiopia restricted exchange to three days while rail and trade faced funding strains and a wild cat market flourished.
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Addis Abba
Haile Selassie
Bank of Ethiopa
Addis Ababa
Local florists receive roles at 26th IFDTDA convention
Three Indiana florists are named to key committees for the 26th annual International Florists Telegraph Delivery Association convention in Pittsburgh from September 2 to 6. George D. Leydie joins the convention finance committee, Mrs. Leydie serves on the women’s luncheon committee, and Sloan Beers is on the official reception committee to greet and entertain more than 3000 delegates.
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Indiana
George D. Leydie
Sloan Beers
International Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association
Pittsburgh
Leydie
Beers
No Indictment for Jimmy Walker Ex-New York Mayor
Washington Aug. 27 James J Walker former mayor of New York City will not face indictment for Federal income tax evasion the Department of Justice announced Walker is now in London The self exiled former mayor left the United States while his administration was under investigation by the Segbury committee in New York There has not been found sufficient evidence to justify prosecution for criminal offense.
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Washington
INS
James J. Walker
New York City
Department of Justice
Walker
London
United States
Segbury Committee
New York
Department
Amateur Night At The Ritz Returns For Tenth Week
Ritz Theatre hosts Amateur Night stretching into its tenth week with MC announcing continued shows. Acts include Al Henry, The Boy Tenor, James Walls, a Tap Dancer, Sobtile Trio, Clever Little Singers, Mike Timura, Patricia Creaugh, and Dan cer, plus Norm Park with his distinctive music adding festive flair.
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Ritz
Tommy Ficco
al Henry
Tames Walls
Sobtile
Mike Timura
Patricia Creaugh
Dan
Bill Wall
Norm Park
Auto Driver Held On Drunk Charge
Greensburg barracks and was lodged in the Westmoreland County jail in Greensburg after emergency treatment in Busksville. A passenger, Robert O. Wilson, 60, Pittsburgh, suffered a laceration of the head and body bruises. Highway patrolmen said the McKee car swerved to the other side of the highway and crashed into a truck driven by P. H. Pollock, of Uniontown, Pa. Pollock was unhurt.
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Greensburg
Westmoreland County
Busksville
Robert O. Wilson
Pittsburgh
McKee
P.H. Pollock
Union, Town
Pollock
Zero Hour Drills Mark Indiantown Maneuvers
Citizens and 3,600 U S Army regulars prepare for a large two week exercise at Indiantown Gap with 28th 29th National Guard divisions testing coordination and massing for a 25 mile front. Heavy artillery engineering and communications are set as Gov. George Earle observes and cautions against imperialism.
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Augu
Ins
Pennsylvania
Maryland
29Th National Guard
Mt. Gretna
George H. Earle
Fennsylvania National Guard
Governor Earle
28Th Division
Earle
Tabernacle Union to hold street meeting Wednesday evening
The Tabernacle Young People's Union will hold a street meeting in front of Murphis 5 and 10 Wednesday evening at 7 00. Everyone welcome to come.
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Tabernacle
Tabernacle Young People’s Union
Murphis
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