Early revival plans for Western Pa industry amid unemployment
Western Pennsylvania faces jobless ranks as two plans emerge. The Helping Hand Association divides Pittsburgh and Allegheny County into districts to organize neighborhood groups for odd jobs at homes. The Building Trades Employers Association proposes a rotation plan that would place about 5 000 workers in alternating shifts with currently employed workers.
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Pennsylvania
Helping Wand Association
Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
Building Trades Employers’ Association
Wold
Unem
Local Couple Married In Roman Catholic Ceremony
A Losal couple tied the knot today in a ceremony at Bernard's Roman Catholic Church chapel with Father James Brady officiating. The bride, Eleanora May Nes, daughter of Mrs. Clara Ness, wore brown velvet and chiffon with roses. Ray Tail Denning, son of Mrs. Genevieve Denning, was the groom. Miss Grace Sivoney was maid of honor, and Lawrence M. Nibert served as best man. A wedding breakfast followed.
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Eleanora May Nes Dauter
Clara Ness
Ray ‘Tail Denning
Genevieve Dennins
Bernard's
James Brady
Grace Sivuney
Lawrence M. Nibert
Proom
Alfalfa Bill Murray Sworn In as Oklahoma Governor
The article notes "Alfalfa Bill" Murray being sworn in as Oklahoma governor, detailing his $400 monthly expense allowance and $7.60 annual salary, along with campaign rhetoric about occupying the executive mansion and his controversial remarks about living on the State House grounds. It mentions loaned funds and political supporters present at inauguration preparations.
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Oklahoma
William HH
Murray
Oklahoya
Mot Lodey
Mehominge
Te Tiakme
Cauch Apphane
State House
Uly Ponds
Coure
George Zoldy Fatally Injured in Mine Incident
Somersey January 12 George Zoldy 44 of Aiphten died after severe chest injuries from a mine accident at Ralphion owned by Quematoning Coal Co. He previously worked as a farmer then took a mining job removing pillars. Survived by widow Annie and children Mary Moorhead Ind Mia, Charles Moorhead, Anna, Margaret, Helen, Irene, Olive Moorhead. Funeral set for Friday at St Josephs Catholic Church Hualphe ron with burial in Sharon Cemetery. Dr J Juda Grube noted.
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Somersey
Aiphten
Tao
Quematoning Coal Co
Ralphion
Annie Zdhdy
Chidren
Mary Moorhead
Indi- Mia
Harles W. Moorhead
South Seventh Streety
Anna
Margaret
Helen
Irene
Olive Moorhead
Foay Dock
Ri. Josephs Catholic
Ehurcht
Hualpheron
Two Births Reported at Te Hina Hospital Sabbath
The Stork paid two visits to Te Hina Hospital on Sabbath morning yielding a boy for Ma and Mrs. 1B Garbo of Indiana and a girl for Mr. and Mrs. Donald Harbenburg of Indiana. Both newborns and parents are reported as doing splendidly.
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Te Hina Hospital
1B Garbo
Indiana
Donald Harbenburg
Second Street Robbery Victim Abducted at Night
John C. Hoover of LL North Street was robbed on Second Street near the intersection with Water Street Saturday morning. Two masked men jumped him, demanded his money, and fled toward North First Street after taking cash from Hoover and fleeing into bushes. The area lacked lighting and nearby homes.
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John Co Hoover
LL North Sec
Philadelphia
Wattey
Second Street
Midowver
Hoover
Death of Nathan Straus Prompts Wide Tributes
Nathan Straus a noted philanthropist dies at his New York hotel suite after a long illness. He would have been eighty three on January 31. Funeral services planned Tuesday at Temple Emanu El with brief life sketch by Yale professor William Lyons Phelps. burial at Cypress Hills. Honorary pallbearers include leaders from New York University, Rockefeller family, and Warburg family.
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New York
Nathan Straus
All Creeda
Nathan, Jr
Mia
Irving Lehman
Leopold Stieglitz
Try
Stieglitz
Temple Emanu-El
William Lyons Phelps
Yale University
Straus
Cypress Hills
Queers
Elmer Hilsworth Brown
New York University
Arthur Brisbane
Jacob Hillikopf
Adrian la Forge
John A. Holmer
Adolph S. Ovhs
William Lyons Phelns
George Poster Prabody
Judes
William Www
Mack
John DD
Rockefeller
Train Wreck in Japan Kills Many People
Tokyo dispatches report the Tokio Shimonoseki Express derailed into a river at Hiroshima prefecture. The engine and five coaches plunged into the water amid a continuing storm. Death toll remains unreported as bodies are recovered and nationwide casualties rise.
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London
Woman and Man Slain in Pennsylvania Home Mystery
Vandergrift Pa Jan 12 The most mysterious murder in Pennsylvania in recent years investigators probe the slaying of Mrs Frank Jones and Jan Zillefrow 38 in the kitchen of the Jones home on old Leechburg Road Bodies riddled with bullets The scene bears signs of a violent struggle A magazine story titled Love’s Revenge was found fastened to a stake in the garden Police seek motive and a .38 caliber revolver while others recall seeing the pair alive hours earlier and two unknown men leaving the house district detectives aid state police in a wide search for suspects
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Vandergrift
Pennsylvania
Frank Jones
Jan Zillefrow
Jones
Leechburg Road
Zillefrow
Love
John Ciello
Ortin Howe
Harry Rupert
Kidnaping of Mary Susan Reported in Pittsburgh
INS Police investigated the abduction of 22 year old Mary Susan of McKeesport by three unidentified men. Her husband Peter Susan testified that the trio followed them on Grant Street near midnight and a stranger asked for money to buy food before the men vanished after he stepped into a nearby restaurant to purchase a sandwich for one of them.
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Pittsburgh
Inspolice T-Dey
Mary Susan
McKeesport
Peter Susan
Grant Street
Susan
Airman Flies Cop to Court in Miami Flight
In Miami on January 12 pilot James Rae from Philadelphia landed an Autogire aircraft. A policeman directed Rae to police headquarters where Rae offered to drive him. Police chief Guy Reeve dismissed the complaint and warned residents about property theft on South Fifth Street including electrical tools and autos, with warrants possible if further searches are needed.
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Miami
Fla
Puofeo
James Rae
Philadelphia
Rae
Reeve
GANGSTERS AFTER MILLION BOOZE PLOT
Chicago January reports police detectives continue a detour watch over a South Side government warehouse to prevent a reported plot to plunder the building of $100,000 worth of liqueur. Prohibition records show action against Capone and Moran gangs stored in the warehouse.
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Chicago
INS
Prohibition
Ne Capone
Hugs Moran
London String Quartet to Perform at Presbyterian Church
The London String Quartet with John Pennington, Thomas Petre, Warwick Evans, and William Primrose will give a Friday concert on January 16 at the Presbyterian Church as part of the community series. The group, acclaimed by major papers, has a rich European touring history and notable recordings.
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John Pennington
Thomas Petre
William Primrose
Warwick Evang
London String Quartet
Presbyterian Church
New York Times
London Morning Post
Berlin
C. Warwick Evans
Bournemouth
England
Sir
Mob Burns Negro Convict Near Maryville
Reported at Maryville Missouri on January 12 Raymond Gunn a Black man confessed attacker of Velma Colter a rural schoolteacher was burned to death by a mob three miles southwest of Maryville after being chained to the roof of the burned school building where the December 16 assault and murder occurred. The story notes a directors meeting for a local organization and mentions civic thanks and maintenance items for the water utility.
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Maryville
Raymond Gunn
Velma Colter
Here
Gazette Offers A Extra Hundred Dollars In Cash
A local Gazette announces a prize of 1400 dollars for a subscription drive during the festival week. Readers who subscribe are eligible for a cash prize drawn on January 17. The promotion emphasizes new subscriptions and a sweepstakes tied to the Gazette Expansion. Local voters and a candidate are mentioned in context with the promotions and event schedule.
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Gazette
Attempted theft at closed Gordon's Department Store
Four would be robbers were surprised by two youths as they tried to enter Gordon's, a store shut by order of the United States Court amid a bankruptcy sale. The burglars fled through the rear while the youths secured the scene at the locked front door. Authorities traced no names.
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Gordon
Anoa
Gordon's
United States Court
Bridge Luncheon in Getty Home
Mrs Hohte hosted a bridge luncheon at Getty Home for Mrs Preity and guests. Mr Willian Ph fandom attended from Bittshearyh. The event occurred on a Saturday afternoon on Church Street with a small gathering and light refreshments.
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GETTY
Willian
Water Company Improvements
Fragmented OCR text discusses waterworks enhancements and related infrastructure phrases. The readable parts reference municipal water improvements, project mentions, and possible vendor or location names, but many words are garbled. The item appears to be a historical brief noting planned water system upgrades without clear dates or specifics.
Unt Sue Begins Another Year at Pitts
The article recalls longstanding resident Sue, age 38, celebrated for nearly four decades of local work. Family and neighbors from Pitts gathered for a surprise birthday at the Doukeys’ home. The event referenced longtime figures like Wilhard and Theudette, noting joyful wishes and community ties.
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Wilhard
Wiebuig
Wind Weather spike plans of widow ride Tradewind
Mrs Keryl Hart and Lt William MacLaren vanish after taking off from Bermuda toward Paris in the Tradewind seaplane. Severe winds and growing seas threaten the historic flight as searchers scour the 7000 mile Atlantic stretch. An outside chance remains they were picked up by a fishing boat or naval craft.
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Horta
Island OF Payal
Azores
INS
Keryl Hart
William MacLaren
Bermuda
Paris
New York
Hamilton Harbor
Scout Council Meets Thursday in Indiana Pa
Indiana County Council Boy Scouts of America plans an eleventh annual meeting Thursday evening January 14 at First Presbyterian Church Indiana Pa with dinner. Rev Norman Hunter former council president and his wife will be guests of honor and Lee Propa speaker. Troop 3 Scout Orchestra will perform. Officers for 1941 will be announced. A business meeting will follow Friday evening.
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Indiana County Council
Boy Scouts of America
First Presbyterian Church
Indiana
Norman Hunter
Hunter
Avalon
Lee
Taree Scout Orchestra
Willian
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