PS Business activity quickens as week ends
Pittsburgh week sees production rise with steel and coal output reaching new highs amid Christmas hiring. Electric power gains reflect rising steel and coal activity while car loadings improve and railroad figures stay above last year. Rubber code victory shores up auto sector demand as Gr eighton plant expansion hints at safer future for manufacturing.
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James C. Kinkain
Pittsburgh
Rec
Civil Ties Administration
Tee
Algo
Pennsylvia Railroad
Thei Ag
Ardent Roosevelt
CWA
Prijay
New York Board
Pyegt. Mont Roosevelt
Roosevelt Eyes World Bimetallic Money Standard
President Roosevelt hopes for an international agreement to adopt a bimetallic money system with silver tied to gold as the world wrestles with monetary chaos. He notes France and a few countries remain on gold, while Britain and the U.S. have shifted policies. The piece discusses silver monetization, gold prices, and possible moves to depose gold to 60 cents, with debate over the Thomas bill to impound Treasury gold for government profit.
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Georgh R. Molmes
N.S
Corresponendt
Washington
INS
Roosevelt
France
Holland
Switzerland
Britain
United States
Europe
Congress
Elmer Thomas
Oklahoma
Carter Grags
Virginia
Thomas
Cummings
White House
Federal Reserve Board
Eastern Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Banks
Sixty Taking Liquor Job Test In Harrisburg
Harrisburg dispatch reports on December 23 that retail liquor sales were legal in 4168 hotels clubs restaurants and dining cars in Pennsylvania as the liquor board issued 80 more licenses and took options on 211 sites for stores to take over all bottled trade January 2. New options covered multiple towns and streets including Westmoreland Allegheny Beaver Cambria Fayette Washington and others as the board expands state liquor stores.
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Harrisburg
Westmoreland County
Ailreensburg
Pittsburh
Mt. Pleasant
Main St
New Kensington
Pitt St. Jeannette
Clay Ave
Latrobe
Ligonier Street
Allegheny-Clairton
State St
Pittsburgh
Boulevard of the Allies
Bavnn Houlevard
Butler St
West Homestead
West Highth St
Oakmont
Allegheny Ave
Sharpsburg
Beaver
Beaver Falls
Savigate Ave
Ambridge
Merchant St
Local street listings for Erie to Windber areas
Street addresses listed include Erie Girard at 68 East Main St Lawrence Ellwood City at 724 Lawrence Ave Mercer Greenville at 132 Main St Somerset Somerset South Center Ave Myersdale at Clay and Center streets Windber at 1304 Graham Street.
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Erie
Girard
Main St
Lawrence
Ellwood City
Lawrence Ave
Mercer
Greenville
Somerset
No Rest for Legislators Continues with Budget Woes
The piece notes looming financial handicaps for state subdivisions by March, urging quick remedies. It suggests the governor could recall the general assembly to push readjustment plans, amid proposals killed at the recent session. Republicans anticipate another session near May primaries as Governor Pinchot seeks the U.S. Senate nomination. Lawmakers expect to return before May.
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General Assembly
Pinchot
United States
Peldled State Scholarships Scandal Echoes in Court
Frank Smith urged order in the quarter sessions court as officials probe alleged official involvement in a scholarship racket. An attempt to subpoena Senator Krause failed. Witness Snow admitted listing his employer on 10 or 12 applications but denied compensation.
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Frank Smith
Senator Krause
Snow
Charge of leak in silver trade shocks Washington
Congressional circles focus on alleged leaks surrounding President Roosevelt's silver buying program. Senator Thomas urged White House investigation after a New York broker manager hinted at big silver moves, while Spokane brokers allegedly alerted customers hours before the official proclamation. Roosevelt defended tight disclosure as inquiries widen into possible administration secrets tipped to speculators.
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Washington
Dev
INS
Roosevelt
Congressional Cireles
Senator Thomas
Oklahoma
White House
Thomas
New York
Spokane
New
Treasury Department
London
White House Christmas Will Be a Gala Affair
The White House is overwhelmed by a flood of Christmas gifts and greetings as President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt prepare a festive schedule including a White House reception for staff families, a Santa visit for children, and a community Christmas tree lighting at Sherman Park. The period also features a broad civic push with a $7 million CWA payroll and a new highway survey project to map 36,000 miles of roads. Dowager Queen Marie of Romania and Pope Pius XI issue Christmas messages emphasizing peace and prayer.
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America
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White House
Roosevelt
Clericus
Roosevelts
Dickens
Tiny Tim
Santa Claus
Christemas
Evening Gazette
Civil Work Administration
Eivil Works
CWA
Queen Marie
INS Bucharwst
INS
United States
Marie
Romania
Signead
Guglielmo Emanuel
LN. S
Vatican City
Pope Pius XI
Sacred College of Cardinals
Pope Pius
Vatican
Cardinal Granito
Sacred College
Curia
Christmas to Have New Deal for Indians in Indiana
Christmas plans in Indiana include holiday dinners and programs for patients at the county hospital and County Home residents, Willard Home kiddies, Girls Training School misses, and county prison inmates. Festival events at Ritz and Indiana theatres will feature Mr. Skitch with Will Rogers and The Chief with Ed Wynn, plus newsreels. Santa Claus visited Indiana venues Friday night and again Saturday morning, welcoming children and hoping to provide equal access to entertainment.
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Indiana
Willard
Ritz
Mr. Skitch
Will Rogers
Ed Wynn
Santa Claus
Treasury to Begin Domestic Silver Purchases Soon
The Treasury plans to pay 645 conte per ounce for newly mined domestic silver and start operations by Tuesday under President Roosevelt’s speed orders. Treasury experts drafted necessary regulations, with ten federal mint service offices and multiple mints and assay offices across the nation ready to handle the silver purchases.
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Treasury
Roosevalt
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Denver
New York
New Orleans
Carson City
Nev
Boise
Idaho
Helena
Mont
Seatle
Wash
Salt Lake City
Utah
Noted financier latest on world uncertainty
A speaker recalls a financier approached for his opinion on the financial and world situation. The financier declined to offer an opinion or even to think, remarking that no one can say much beyond what has already been said amid mass interests and new history shaped by contrasts and conflicts.
One to Die One to Go Free in Reichstag Fire Verdict
An international jury in London acquits Torgler and three Bulgarians, while the Reichstag fire trial seals guilt as a Nazi crackdown on communists. The acquittals mark a bold Nazi claim of justice against foreign insinuations, and a pivotal moment in Germany’s slide toward dictatorship.
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Reichstag
London
Torgler
Leipzig
Young van der Lubke
Hail Throne Heir Praises Spread Across Japan Parades
Public buoyed by radio bulletins as details of the throne heir unfold. Colorful parades sweep cities towns and villages and the nation remains informed minute by minute.
Notice of Letters of Administration for Mabel Hiner
Letters of administration granted for the estate of Mabel Hiner of Minerva Anetg omer City. Heirs and creditors are notified to present claims with proper identification for settlement. Debtors are urged to make prompt payment. Dated 23 40 0 12 20 27x.
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Minerva Anetgomer City
Administrators Notice for Estate of John Wise
Wn W Pierce attorney administers estate of John Wise late of Creet ownership. Creditors must present claims duly authenticated for settlement. Those indebted are urged to make prompt payment. J Harvey Wise Everett J Wise Sommodore Pa Administrators 29-90 6-18-20-87x.
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Wn. W. Pierce
Hotio“ Tutters
Joh Wise
Stock At Closing Radio Aids Cross Country Flight
Aty.1 planes use a radio direction finder to aid average citizens in flying cross country even without map reading skills. The invention promises simpler navigation by relying on radio signals rather than requiring formal map literacy.
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Aty.1
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