Schoolman's Trial Opens in Clarion Case
In Clarion August 20 the Commonwealth opened a trial alleging assault and battery connected to the whipping of a 10 year old pupil who died later. The case names Homer Wiser as mine foreman and references a school principal, with testimony about prior health and diabetes. The defendant Harliet Hloelared proclaims his intent to vindicate himself amid numerous charges.
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Clarion
the Commonwealth Today
Faith
Bartmah
Sburaly
Wiser
Bricks
War Resources Board meets at the White House
President Roosevelt convened the first meeting of the War Resources Board, led by Edward R. Stettinius Jr., to mobilize the nation’s economic machinery for potential emergencies. The White House presses for updates on European crisis and debates over arms embargo repeal continue as senators rail against or back neutrality revisions.
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Washington
Roosevelt
War Resources Board
Natron
White House Oy
Edward R. Stettinit Ira
United States Steel Corporation
White House
Senate
Louis Johnson
Germany
Johnson
Wheeler
D-Mont
Helena, Mont
England
France
Senator Bridge
RNH
Guy Via
Bridges
Charlman Sheppoerd
Confession in Girl's Murder Shocks Camden NJ Parents
A Camden New Jersey confession ties Wanda Dworecki's murder to an insurance scheme. Police say her father hired a circus worker to kill her for life insurance. Investigators focus on multiple suspects amid a sprawling case.
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Camden
N. J
Wanda Dworecki
Waters
Philadelpia
Charles F. Kelley
Philadelphie Usevictney
Wal Dworecki
Peter Shewehin
Dworecki
New Jersey
Wanda
Shewebuk
Lawrence Duran
Saul
Two State G O P Leaders Warn of Bearing on 1940 Elections
In Johnstown August 30 1940 Pennsylvania Republicans warned that this year’s municipal elections forecast the fate of the 1940 state and national contests. Chairs Alpert Moses urged GOP members to run in primaries and pick right candidates while urging vigilance against untrustworthy figures. Hilton warned that local offices affect citizens more than national posts and condemned those who push dirty papers to influence public opinion.
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Johnstown
Pennsylvania Republica
Chaumas Frank
Gilton
Alpert BE
Hilton
Cambria County
United States
Pennsylvania
Hitler and Chamberlain See No Breakthrough On Polish Crisis
Britain and Germany kept to their lines after Hitler pressed claims to the Free City of Danzig and the Polish Corridor while seeking a broader settlement. King George inspected wartime readiness as two German ships vanished after mysterious passengers boarded the Wiegand near Delaware breakwater.
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Ival
Hitler
Chamberlain
Lord Halifax
Hilley-Chamberlain
Danzig
Pomierze
Britain
France
Briain
Polane
George Waite
King
Brother
Duke of Gloucester
Delaware
Hook
Philadelphia
Wiegand
Egan
Norfolk
Johann Herman
Wipgand
A. Raymond Rail
Aachen
Aip
Progreso
Mexico
Raff
Agenst
Gersman Lloyd
Bremen Vessel Saga Sparks U S Shipping Tension
Reports from Philadelphia describe the Bremen line vessel and related inspections at sea ports. Officials including Gregory Keefe and William Dreehsel discuss re inspections and diplomatic outreach as the ship faces scrutiny amid mounting questions over crew and passenger movement.
MussER Given State Position In Harrisburg
Attorney General Claude T. Reig yesterday appointed 20 deputy attorneys general and closed bank counsels with salaries from 1800 to 5000. Two deputies in the Department of Justice were dismissed and two former attorneys reinstated. All changes take effect September. The appointments include George William Masser of Indiana as special deputy attorney general assigned to the Pennsylvania Liquor Central Board.
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Harrisburg
Claude T. Reig
Department of Justice
George Willian Masser
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Central Boars
Roaring Lions In Den Again at Rierie Lodge Meet
Puzzling dispatch reports the Roaring Lions returning to a den at Rierie Lodge after a week in the open. The group held a sevenish night gathering focused on business as plans for a prize drive were set to culminate Friday afternoon at the Fair Grounds. The club then moved to The Fairgrounds to boost attendance.
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Rierie Lodge
Little Leo
Vyhe Faw
Eisaman defies Gov Harrisburg over resignation terms
Howard G. Eisaman who quit the Milk Control Commission says he will withdraw his resignation if Governor James does not conform to the terms he set. Eisaman, a Democratic administration member, asserts he can stay until September 16 and accuses the governor of blocking his authority while a state trooper stood outside the office. The governor had accepted Eisaman’s resignation as a culmination of a dispute over milk prices in the Harrisburg district.
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Harrisburg
Howard G. Eisaman
Milk Control Commission
James
Elsaman
Elsamat
Earle
Commission
Bisanan
Kisvrhan
Eisanan
Eisaman
Nless
Poland States Resolve to Mobilize as German Threat Grows
In London discussion circles Hitler reportedly proposed sending a Polish envoy to Germany for settlement talks. Poland remains firm on negotiated settlement within defined limits. Foreign Minister Beck reiterates Poland’s stance as Berlin escalates threats and border incidents. Poland’s government announces mobilization of additional men and a nationwide war mobilization poster drive in Warsaw.
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Gaiding
London
Hitler
Germany
Poland
Diab
Jozef Beck
Reich
Danzig
Polish Republic
Slovakia
Boverhmerth
Moscicki
Roosevelt
War Office
Warsaw
Markets aavestaen Pittsburgh and Chicago grain notes
Pittsburgh market roundup shows salable livestock and steady to higher cattle and calf quotes with notations on box and hog ranges. Wheat futures in Chicago eased after a prewar scare, with slight gains and slow trade as traders wait on European developments. Produce in Pittsburgh reports dull apples and steady potato markets with assorted regional price ranges.
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Aavestaen
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Employers Back Strike Against Strike in 50 000 Trade Unions
In Philadelphia on August 30 a rare scene emerged as employers join a dispute within the Building Trades and AF of L. The Master Carpenters and Builders Company representing 69 contractors says it backs the strike against a strike called by the Building Trades Council. The council drew 50,000 members from work, halting several major projects including Federal and Municipal Court buildings and hospital and school work. The clash followed the ouster of Steam Fitters and Plumbers unions for unauthorized strikes, with contractors dismissing plumbers and steam fitters as a prerequisite to ending the general walkout.
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Philadelphia
Lodi
Erg Company
Building Trades Council
Couneil
Declan Thomas
Keefer
Contractors
Contractors’ Group
Building ‘Trades Council
Avnth
Stock market list of companies and brands on page
A dense OCR fragment lists numerous corporate names and brands across industries from aviation to steel. It appears as a catalog of tickers or a market page excerpt naming firms such as Beth Steel, General Electric, Ford, General Motors, Reading, Penn RR, United Aircraft, Westinghouse, and Woolworth, among many others. No narrative context or dates are provided.
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Air Reduction
Cai
Alco Am and Fur
and & F
Bald Loco
Ohio
Bendix Aviat
Beth Steel
Beth Steel PI Briges Mig Budders
Bure Add Mach
Canad Pacific
Cerro Ya
Chrysler Carp Column
el Com Solvents
Can Carn Products
Crane Co
del Lack and Weal
Douglas Airerayy
du Pont
Elec
Gen Foods
Gen Motors
Chitlette
Greyhound Carp
Interlake Tron
Int Harvester Int
Nick Can
Cop Kresge
Liggett and Myers Loew's
Lie Monigom Ward Nash-Kelvivator
Nat Biscuit
Nat Dury Py Nat Distillers
Nat
Central RR
North Ameria Packard Motor
Penn’ RR
Phila Read
Phillips
Radio Corp of
Am Reading
Repub
Reynold
Sperry Corp
Stud Brads
Sid Gas
Sid Oil Cal Sta Oil
Texas
United Aircraft United Corp
United Cas
WS Rubber ' S Steel
West Union
West el
Woolworth UF
Vwla
Tokio Reports Quiet Front As War Fears Persist
Tokyo observers note ongoing blackout measures in Mukden Hsinking and Harbin amid a widening border clash with Mongolia and Russia. Kwantung Army leaders suggest little chance of full war, while Russian forces in Siberia expand logistics and manpower. The German-Soviet pact shifts public sentiment as Japan reassesses strategy against Russia.
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Mukden
Hsinking
Harbin
Mongula
Manchoukuo
Tokyo
Khatka River
Ta Hsinking
Rensuke Isogai
Kwantung Ry
Japan
Kwantung Army
Russia
Far East
Red Army
Siberia
Russiow
License actions announced by state police
Revocation of one license and suspensions for three others reported by Harrisburg authorities for August 14 to 18. Martin Conway of Penn Ray R D 1 had license revoked for intoxication, while Joan Dulko, Steve Politski, and J Albert Jacoby faced suspensions for financial responsibility or hearing failures. Samuel BE Stiles had license restored.
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Tadigia
Harrisburg
Martin Conway
Penn Ray R. D
Privi Tates
Joan Dulko
Oiltown R. D
Steve Politski
Blacklick
Tigense
J. Albert Jacoby
Samuel BE
Stiles
Dirttown R. D
Guard orders at Panama Canal amid war scare
Brigadier General Clarence Ridley ordered guards aboard every vessel passing through the canal as precautionary measures. The Canal Zone would see an increase of 272 officers and 7,360 enlisted men, with troops moving toward the zone on Sept. 2.
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Balboa
Panama Canal
Clarence §. Ridley
Canal
Washington
Canal Zone
Blazing tanker explosion devastates Sharpsburg block
Flames from a gasoline truck exploded in Sharpsburg causing two homes to burn and six buildings damaged. Damage exceeds 120000 dollars as the truck’s wheel fell off at an intersection. Firefighters struggled as flames spread and residents lost possessions.
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Pittsburgh
Sharpsburg
W. A. Leib
Leib
Millvalle
Philip A. Grovers
Frank Mathern
Pennsylvania Milk Controversy Over New Tire Order
The administration reshuffles state commissions in Harrisburg as Republican Kee joins, J Twing Brooks resigns from the liquor board leaving a minority gap, and Pepper takes over Use Unemployment Compensation Board of Review. Milk market policy sparks dissent as Wiseman accuses the governor of pushing a ruinous approach. Eisaman resigns September 16 and James accepts it.
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J. Twing Brooks
Pittsburgh
Liquor Control Board
Walter Huehler
Dickinson Law School
Carlisle
W. Worrell Wagner
Philadelphia
Republica
Earle
Board of Review
Benjamin F. Pepper
Jay Cooke
Pepper
Robert L. Myvers, Jr
George Princible
P. Stephen Stahbecker
James
Harrisburg
Wiseman
Pennsylvania
John J. Spyder
Eisuman
Alice
Aisaman
Eisaman
Berlin Leaders Push Britain to Act on Poland Crisis
Berlin contends that while Danzig and the Polish Corridor stay unsettled, Germany seeks peace via Hitler's reply. Officials note the initiative now rests with Great Britain to press Poland toward readiness under Germany's uncompromising terms. Sir Neville Henderson carried the British note to Berlin for talks, but its contents remain undisclosed.
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Danzig
Germany
Hitler
Chamberlein
Great Britain
Poland
Britain
London
Neville Henderson
Berlin
Hiller
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