Relief Funds in State Work Program Face Shortfall
Harrisburg known funds gap widens as January allocations total 14.58 million with 4.5 million shortfall. Eric H. Biddle to seek federal aid while three state leaders exit. about 150000 moved from direct to work relief. five day work weeks start next week. resignations affect Monroe and Perry county boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Eric H. Biddle
Pennsylvania
State Emergency Relief Board
Philadelphia
Allegheny
Gifford Pinchot
Edward C. Shannon
Grover C.talbot
Charles A. Waters
Frank E. Baldwin
Biddle
Chester H. Rhodes
Stroudsburg
Relief Board
Monroe County
Perry County
Ransom Note Details Tie Bruno to John Intermediary
Testimony identifies Bruno as John the intermediary in the Lindbergh ransom case. Condon recounts notes guiding box construction and police warning, plus a letter to Colonel Lindbergh and a meeting with Al Reich. Condon describes sleeping in the baby's nursery after speaking with Lindbergh and Breckenridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruno
Hauptmann
Émile
Condon
Wilentz
Monu
Lindbergh
Taisie
al Reich
Henlleman
Hopewell
Condon Testimony Details Stone Note Trail to Woodlawn Cemetery
Condon recounts following a letter's instructions to a hot dog stand and a stone note found beneath it. He describes driving to Woodlawn Cemetery with Reich, reading the note, and locating a triangular opening near the gate as directed.
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Wilentz
Condon
al Reich
Hauptmannn
Jassie
Toa
Holt Dog Stand
Witenis
Witenz
Woodlawn Cemetery
Reich
Wartime Lindbergh case witness Condon testifies on cemetery meeting
Dr Condon described a tense gallery scene as Attorney General and defense counsel sparred over admitting a photo. He recounted Hauptmann's cryptic talks at the cemetery near 283rd Street and Jerome Avenue, the ransom notes, and his later handling of the sleeping suit envelope and threatening letters from the kidnapper. Colonel Lindbergh and Breckenridge observed the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miun
Jonny
Bruce Richard Hiemplincaat
Condit
Condon
Lindbergh Nursery
Colonel Lindbergh
Jersey
Australia
Conlan
Lindbergh
Hauptmann
John
Wilentz
Wileniz
Breckenridge
Reilly
Dr. Condon
Canaan
Pardy
New York
Mr. Lindberg
Amandus Hochmuth
Bruno Hauptmann
Flemington
N.d
Hopewell
Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr
Massacre at Mt Vernon Family Home Ends In Fatal Shootings
Police hunt George Callett after a midnight shooting at his father in law’s house leaves four dead and two wounded. The victims include Mrs George Callett and Mrs William Helton, with Julian Border among the dead. One survivor, a relative, provides the account. Police suspect a property dispute led to the killings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Vernon
INS
George Callett
William Elton
Collett
William Helton
Julian Border
George Collett
Callett
Auto and Drivers Permits Increase in 1934 Receipts
Harrisburg reports 1934 receipts from automobile licenses and drivers permits totaling 30,744,688 dollars, up 1,818,795 or 6.3 percent from 1933. Auto registrations rose by 75,774, adding 1,216,846, with 1,792,191 licensed autos paying 23,477,411 in licenses. Driver fees also rose by 124,870, yielding 4,060,838 for 1984.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Department of Revenue
Crosby Family in Screen Novelty
Hollywood report notes Bing Crosby Dixie Lee and their three children may appear together in The Big Broadcast. Paramount seeks the family shot with Bing singing while holding twins Gary Evan Crosby and Dixie with the Crosby first-born nearby. Dennis Michael and Phillip Ling Crosby are about six months old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Bing Crosby
Dixie Lee
Paramount
Bing
Dixie
Crosby
Gary Evan Crosby
Dennis Michael
Phillip Ling Crosby
18 Arrested On Swindling Charge In Philadelphia
Philadelphia January 9 federal grand jury indicted 18 local men for operating a massive securities and land swindle with alleged reach across 13 states. Two defendants were arrested in New York yesterday and bench warrants have been issued for the remaining 16 by US marshals.
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Philadelphia
Maui
Federal
New York
Treasury balance figures from early January report
Treasury balance stands at 2,524,431,265.08 with January 7 data showing internal revenue receipts of 10,420.40 and previous totals of 2,424,431,265.08 alongside other receipts of 5,967,140.50 and related figures.
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Treasury
Washington
Jan
Meanderings on Broadway Prosperity and Dempsey Legend
In New York Paul Harrison notes a brighter year as scribbles on Lindys and Sardi's tablecloths grow bolder than in 1934. Watcher Jack Dempsey eyes a restaurant near Madison Square Garden where his historic gloves are embedded in the cornerstone. Sullivan, Corbett and Pop-Em-Paul Berlenbach once ran similar eateries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Harrison
New York
Marin Greene
Lindy's
Dave's
Blue Room
Sardi’s
Broadway
Eariy-Corner
Madison Square Garden
Jack Dempsey
Sullivan
Corbett
Publication to Resume as Police Gazette Editor in Chief
The Police Gazette plans to resume publication with a woman as editor in chief. The column notes satirical barber shop ads, theater comings and goings, and social register quirks among New York and national venues, including mentions of Broadway plays and notable personalities.
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Astoria
Manhattan
Yorkville
Milton Berle
Police Gazette
Eighth Avenue
Liza Greg Chaplin
California
Charlie
Geraldine Farrar
Qua Farrar
Sister Mary's Kitchen on Meringue Making Note
The article offers kitchen guidance on making perfect meringue. It stresses beating with a whisk to introduce air, warns against gy churn methods, and notes eggs aged three to five days yield stiffer whites for angel food cake.
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Greg
Simple Meringue and Dessert Ideas for Valentine Menu
The article provides step by step meringue recipes using whites and yolk control tips, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla, plus methods for meringue shells and a festive serving idea. It ends with a sample tomorrow's menu featuring breakfast, luncheon, and dinner courses including meringue shells with pineapple sherbet.
10000 Bids To Governor's Ball Inaugural Night
Paul Specht's orchestra will provide music for dancing from 9 p m to 3 a m at the Governor's Ball. The large ballroom will be decorated with State and National colors. The Young Democratic Clubs of Pennsylvania will present a gold inaugural badge to Governor-elect Earle this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Specht
Washington
Young Democratic Clubs of
Pennsylvania
Earle
Betty Gow's Friend Found in Oslo
Henry Red Johnson ex sailor and Betty Gow friend located in Oslo. His appearance denied reports he would sail to the United States aboard the Ile de France to testify in the Hauptmann trial. He lived there under the name Hendrick Finn Johanneson and spoke with ISN after earlier finds.
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Oslo
Jan
Henry “Red" Johnson
Betty Gow
United States
Ile de France
Hauptmann
Johnson
Hendrick Finn Johanneson
International
Ingot Output Surges for 1934 Across Steel Sector
The American Iron and Steel Institute reports 1934 steel ingot output at 26,260,570 tons, up from 22,594,079 tons in 1933. December capacity use ran at 45.28 percent, with 1934 annual average capacity utilization at 36.88 percent, improving from 33.53 percent in 1933.
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New York
American Iron and Steel Institute Today
Revolt in New Jersey CCC Camp Ends in Restorations
In West Orange New Jersey the CCC camp revolt concluded with 118 workers reinstated after a 3 fine and 12 others dismissed as alleged ringleaders. The walkout began when 125 workers marched out over grievances.
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West Orange
N. J
INS
CCC
Orange Mountain
Success Grange Lamb Roast and Officer Instalation Jan 3 1935
Members of Success Grange and families held their annual covered dish supper on January 3 1935 followed by officer instalation. About eighty people enjoyed a lamb roast funded by Dick Stephens newly elected master. A rising vote of thanks was given to Stephens. New officers were installed Dick Stephens master H W Leech overseer Mrs H M Brown lecturer J A Warner steward Edward Henderson assistant steward Mrs M C Stewart chaplain Howard Park treasurer E Faye Trimble secretary Stewart Mahan gate keeper Mildred Shearer Ceres Mabel Brown Flora Ruth Kanaar Pomona B B Fleming executive committee. Retiring master M C Stewart thanked all old officers and committee chairs.
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Success Grange
Dick Stephens
Mr. Stephens
H. W. Leech
H. M. Brown
J. A. Warner
Edward Henderson
M. C. Stewart
Howard Park
E. Faye Trimble
Stewart Mahan
Mildred Shearer
Ceres
Mabel Brown
Flora
Ruth Kanaar
Pomona
B. B. Fleming
Grange honors Stewart with deputy appointment
Hack report s showed careful preparation and a prosperous year under Mr. Stewart who declined credit. Stewart named deputy for Indiana and Armstrong counties by state master J. A. Boak. December 20 new members were initiated by the degree loan of young ladies coached by Mrs. Edward Henderson. Stewart presented a 7th degree pin to E. Faye Trimble for ten years as secretary. she thanked the group.
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Stewart
Indiana
Armstrong Counties
J. A. Boak
Edward Henderson
My. Stewart
E. Faye Trimble
Gas collections at a new high in 1934
Harrisburg January 9 Department of Revenue figures show gas line tax collections in 1934 reached a record $33,356,295 under the 3 cent levy. The figure nears the all-time high of $33,511,514 set in 1930 when the higher four cent rate was in effect. 1933 collections totaled $31,059,378.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Department of Revenue
N B C Plant Closes In New York In Sympathy Strike
The National Biscuit Company huge West Side plant covering four blocks shut for 10 days as 3,000 workers walked out in solidarity with Philadelphia plant workers. William A. Galvin, head of the Inside Bakery Workers Union, predicted Buffalo and Atlanta plants would likely close within a week due to the spread of the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Biscuit Company
Philadelphia
William A. Galvin
Inside Bakery Workers’ Union
Buffalo
Atlanta
Obituary notices for Mary Catherine Wadding and Stiles family
Change of service for Mrs Mary Catherine Wadding due to impassable roads relocates services to the home of her daughter in Indian R D 7 with a 2 am service led by Rev Charles Hildebrand and burial in Oakland Cemetery. FRANK L STILES of Center township dies at Indiana Hospital after a heart attack aged 58 born Brockville June 23 1876 leaves a large family and twelve grandchildren with services at his son Ernest Stiles home Homer City. MARGARET A SIMONS 80 widow of Horatio Simons dies in Cleveland after a long illness, formerly resided in Colver.
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Mary Catherine Wadding
Rayne Township
A. R. Salsgiver
Indiana
R. D
Charles EF. Hildebrand
Grove Chapel
Oakland Cemetery
Frank L. Stiles
Center Township
Indiana Hospital
the Decessed
Brockville
Jair
Mary (Wilson) Stiles
Margaret Stiles
Lloyd Stiles
Conway
Ernest
Elvie
Mary Walker Stiles
Delton
Blair
Dorothy
Ralph
Viola
Jennie McGeary
Seward
Minnie Biffle
Hillside
Charles
Hugh
George Stiles
Cramer
Lt Pr.m
Ernest Stiles
Homer City
Mr. Shaffer
The
Nazarene Church
Margaret A. Simons
Horatio F. Simons
Youngstown
Homer F. Slmons
Cleveland
Simons
Colver
France Plans Hands Off Idea In Abyssinia Policy
Rome reports predicted France will maintain a hands off policy toward Italian penetration in Abyssinia. Pierre Laval and Benito Mussolini conferred yielding concessions. Central European nations to sign non intervention pact. Franco Italian ties strengthened. Austrian independence stance noted. funeral services for Miriam Chapter member in Youngstown.
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Rome
INS
France
Abyssinia
Italy
Pierre Laval
Benito Mussolini
Africa
Libya
New York State
Germany
Hungary
Griffiths of Plumville Rites Set for Friday
GEORGE SYLVESTER GRIFFITH SR. of Plumville died at 1 30 p m Tuesday at age 74 from complications. Survived by four children and siblings in several states. Body to his Plumville home for 1 30 p m services Friday then to South Mahoning Church for 2 pm funeral and church cemetery burial officiated by Rev John Adams. Also Roy Cunningham, former Indiana resident, died in Youngstown City Hospital at 10 05 am today. interment in Indiana planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sylvester Griffith
Plumville
B. W. Griffith
South Mahoning Township
D. C. Griffith
Curwensville
G. S. Griffith
Pearl Wolfe
D. W. Griffith
Smicksburg
Philip Griffith
Nebraska
Mary Fitzgerald
Kansas
Roy Cunningham
Indiana
J. Witbur Cunningham
R. D
City Hospital
Youngstown
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Moorhead
Uauptmann
23Rd Street
Tome
Sam
Den
Mrs. Lindbergh
Hunterdon County
Tess
D'Ubervilles
Anna Christie
Blanche Sweet
Broad Way
Leslie Howard
Baltimore
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Chicago
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Boston
Zemong
England
Ruth Draper
Cornelia Otis Skinner
Social Register
Motion Picture Club
Guy Loomis
Enoch Johnson
Loomis
Erskine Gwynne
Paris
Sister Mary's
New Jersey
N. B. C. Plant
Presbyterian Church
Miriam Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Alison Mortuary
D. M. Lyle
Johnstown
Lake Park Cemetery
Clara Toohey
Elizabeth Grice
New Yorrs
Margaret Sanderlin
Calvert Homer F. Simons
Tracy W. Simons
Baxter Kipp
da Vidsville
Dan
Pillsbury's
Fancy
U.S
Haddock
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