Stock Parade Opens 22nd State Farm Show in Harrisburg
Early-rising farmers parade livestock as 22nd annual State Farm Show opens in Harrisburg with 400000 expected visitors by Friday. Judging of fat wethers merinos and milk testing begin as experts inspect livestock poultry vegetables and schoolboy and schoolgirl oral talents amid a wide range of farm activities and exhibits. Governor Earle to break ground this afternoon for an arena building adjoining the exhibition hall.
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Harrisburg
Farm Show Commission
Boam
Society of Farm Women
Horse and Mule Association
Earle
Earle Voices Coal Freight Bias Hurts Pennsylvania
Governor Earle cites higher wages and safety costs in Pennsylvania as fueling higher coal freight rates. He details price differences from Westmoreland to New York, West Virginia to Hampton Roads, and Boston, linking them to reduced Pennsylvania soft coal output and regional shifts in production. He threatens a special session to curb freight discrimination and notes long term economic decline in the anthracite region.
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Pittsburgh
Northwest
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Westmoreland
New York
Hampton Roads
Virginia
Boston
Earle
United States
Delore
New England
New York Harbor
Farle Gaid
Court order for delivery dispute over birth gender misentry
A court order addresses a contested birth record where a nurse allegedly marked the baby’s sex as male, though the hospital reportedly has no such misprint on the birth certificate. The matter involves Que Sanders and hospital staff with the lieutenant suggesting a clerical error.
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Sanders
Lieutenant Maller
Fae
Kentuckian to Head Military Committee
Kentuckian Andrew Jacks son May Pres Tonsburg Kentucky named House Military Affairs Committee chairman succeeding Representative Lister Hill. He has served in the House since 198% and is noted as a caustic orator for whom he was named president.
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S Caustic
Andrew Jacksson May
Prestonsburg
House
Lister Hill
Franklin Network Honors Ben Franklin Birth in Philadelphia
Philadelphia marks the 232nd anniversary of Benjamin Franklin's birth with a May shrine dedication. 700plus attendees assemble at Christ Church and its graveyard while Col. Melliroy and Maj. Gen. Shannon represent federal and state officials. A Franklin memorial at Franklin Institute will open in May and a life size statue may be unveiled by President Roosevelt.
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Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
Christ Church
Roosevelt
Col
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George H. Earle
Edward C. Shannon
Pennsylvania National Guard
Franklin Institute
Delaware
Boston
France
Police Probe Continues After Abduction Report In Shamokin
Patrolman Forrest N. Priest nicknamed Solomon by state police buddies, sent to Shamokin by Governor Earle to investigate an abduction, filed a preliminary report today. Lieutenant Keller said the case hinges on a fingerprint examination before a final ruling.
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Sanders
Forrest N. Priest
Solomon
Shamokin
Earle
Keller
Proposal to Buy Utilities and Holding Companies Clash
A debate over government use of utilities continues as Willkie criticizes prices utilities demand while Roosevelt contemplates selling systems to cities. Administration aides doubt broad abolition of holding companies and discuss stabilizing business with a council of diverse industry leaders, labor and public reps.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Alilties Holding Company
Business Advisory Council
Ins
Tabor
Bus Nees Council
White House
Commerce Department
Roper
Meny Ivpas
All Chances for Peace Continues With No Major Developments
Continued from page one, the report notes no major developments on any front. The United States cruiser Marbles head stood by at the North Ching port of Chefoo in Shantung Province to protect lives and property.
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North Ching
Chefoo
Shantung Province
Pen Prisoner Seeks Damages After Fatal Bar Fight
Anthony Danna of Monaco, serving six to 12 years for a beer salesman slaying, asked 87500 State Compensation for injuries alleged from a fight with Tripoli outside a deer tavern. Danna says his leg was broken in the clash, occurred while at work, and left him permanently disabled. Tripoli and Danna, employed by a son, argued over the tavern’s bill before the fatal stabbing outside.
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Anthonys Danna
Monaco
Western Penitentiary
Re Val
Danna
Dames
Tripoli
Dann
Anti-Saloon League Plans Philadelphia Meeting
The Pennsylvania Anti-Saloon League, with its board of trustees meeting tomorrow in Philadelphia, outlines the 1938-1939 program focused on education and mobilization. It calls for more meetings, organizing for the May 17 primary and November election, backing county option routes in several classes, residence and total options for counties, prohibition of certain alcoholic products, suppression of liquor advertising, dry zones around schools and churches, elimination of one man clubs, church voting efforts on election days, and cooperation with allied groups locally and in Harrisburg.
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Philadelphia
Penneylvania Anti - Saloon League
Dyune
Nto
Iitepedard
Harrisburg
Proposal for a new Central Chinese government in Shanghai
Reports from Tokyo indicate Japan seeks a pacification of East Asia by establishing a Shanghai centered Chinese government as recognition of Chiang Kai-shek is withdrawn. Kawagoe suggested a provisional North China authority while observers note peace talks collapse.
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Shanghai
Chiang Kai-Shek
Shigeru Kawagoe
China
Japan
Fast Asia
Peiping
North
Foreign Office
Kawngtoe
al Hankow
TI Kung
Dr Kane
Chiane KareShek
Twelve Die In State Mishaps Reported Across Counties
A string of fatalities from accidents and violence is reported. Moses Co Nellore, 60, suffocated in a sugar mill incident. Lock Haven area sees William Lee Adams, 14, killed by a rifle wound during play. Bedford County farmer Theodore Pletehar, 61, dies in a carbide explosion near a farm. Nurses elect Harrisburg officers, naming Dorothy Reesor Graham as president with Wilfred Moore and Vin Ya Hahn in top posts. A Dallas burglar is restrained after a man with a heavy breath assists police.
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Lock Haven
William Lee Adams
Altoona
Theodore Pletehar
Bedford
Harrisburg
Dorothy Reesor Graham
Polvelinie Hospital
Harerivburg
Ofivers
Wilfred Moore
York
Vin- Ya Hahn
Williamsport
Dean Noel Noe Teaches Spiritual Perfection Beyond Food
Memphis dated report profiles Dean Israel Harding Noe of St. Marys Episcopal Cathedral on his 16th day fasting, declaring no turning back from pursuit of spiritual immortality. He cites energy from faith, rejects oranges, and warns the church to demonstrate living gospel or close its doors.
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Tam
St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral
Dr. Fishbein
American , Medical Association Journal
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Church of Jesus Christ
Deanstael H. Noe
Memphis
Tenn
Dean Noe
Philadelphia Budget Fight Resumes in City Council
Philadelphia city council returns to close an $8,000,000 1958 budget gap amid Mayor S Davis Wilson’s assertive health claim that he is very much alive. With 19,000 city employees unpaid since December and no budget funds for payroll, council debates eight proposed taxes or selling city-owned gas works and municipal authority for up to 50,000,000, while officials review the legality of new taxes including a sales levy.
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Buelet
S. Davis Wilson
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Go Works
Anglo Irish Peace Parley and Ulster Tensions
The piece contrasts Protestant Ulster dominance with Catholic Southern Ireland under a backdrop of tension. It cites economic rifts, Ulster Scots English descent, border patrols, and militia readiness. In Wisconsin, deputies seek a master thief who stole windfall towers and pipe materials from Hens Jorgenban near Union Grove.
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Ireland
Racine
Wis
Hens Jorgenban
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Suspect Held in Two Deaths on Long Island
John Reo 54, once a Lyndhurst filling station operator, was held after an all night questioning in a motive lacking murder case concerning two Long Island women. Sought for questioning in the deaths of Mrs. Lenida Waite and Miss Jeanne Schuellein, both found shot in Waite’s Montauk home last Wednesday. Reo, also known as Renviten, was picked up in New York. police say he denies involvement.
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N.Y
John Reo
Lyndhurst
N. J
Long Island
Rea
Renviten
New York
Lenida Waite
Jeanne Schuellein
Reed Confirmed and Court Gambit Rumors
President Roosevelt appoints Reed solicitor general as Senate debate over court resignations looms. Cardozo in frail health stirs retirement talk while court reorganization plans fade. Crime brief notes stolen shoe consignment abandoned test footwear. Ghost tale details a mother and two daughters trapped in a graveyard prompting a call to guardians.
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Senate
Reed
Irene
Justice Cardoza
Yee
Valion
Death by Own Action Letter Explains Motive
A pencilled Pittsburgh letter by 8 year old Mitchell Mavis outlines his reason for suicide after his wife left him. He claims denial of access by her father at the farm and expresses continued love, noting the marriage lasted 14 months before separation.
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Dan
Today
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Jester Inn
W. L. Ante Hrose
Davis
George Hardin
CHAUTFMPS TO SEEK PEACE
The Bank of France allowed limited foreign exchange deals for legitimate business needs. Communists backed Blumen's plea if the new government adopts the People’s Front program. They urged a government in the image of the People’s Front to resolve the ministerial crisis while ending strikes and stabilizing finances.
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Blium
People's Front
Pene
Germany
Italy
Newspaper stock market roundup and treasury balance note
The page lists numerous company and stock tickers across industries from AmChem to Woolworth, reflecting a broad market snapshot. It also records Treasury receipts and expenditures with balance figures for Washington on January 17, noting totals of 86,327,420.21 and 3,947,963,262.12 respectively.
Hugh Johnston Hits Proposal in Washington Forum
Former NRA central figure Hugh Johnston attacked the President's holding company pronouncement calling it a folly that makes "pikers and amateurs" of Hitler Stalin and Mussolini. He told a Washington town hall audience that the people had not demanded holding companies.
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Ftugh
Johnson
NRA
Hitler
Stalin
Mussolini
Community Forum
Washington Town Hall
Carlerene
Modern Trail Blazers Near Somerset Trail Blazers Reach End Of 650 Mile Journey
A caravan of 36 college men tracing an Arst settlers trail neared the end of a 650 mile land journey from Massachusetts in southwestern Pennsylvania. Descendant George Young of Mellon Institute welcomed the group as they halted for a banquet and Pageant in Somerset. They plan to travel 40 more miles to West Newton before rafting the Monongahela and Ohio to Marietta two months hence. The voyage marks the 1300th anniversary of Northwest Territory settlement.
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Northwest Territory
Massachusetts
Harmon Husband
Pennsylvania
George Young
Mellon Institute
Pittsburgh
Husband
West Newton
Monongahela River
Monongahela
Ohio
Marietta
Hamsdton
Mass
Obituary notices for Mrs. Mary George and Mrs. Susan Little
Obituary notices report funeral services for Mrs. Mary Edith Yingling George, 60, of Cherry Tree, held at East Ridge Church with burial in the church cemetery. She died after a long illness and was survived by a large family, including husband J L Gromley and many children and grandchildren. Also noted is the death of Mrs. Susan Matilda Wolf Little, 85, of Rayne Township, with funeral services at Grove Chapel Lutheran Church and burial in Grove Chapel Cemetery. She was survived by husband William S Little and daughter Mabel, with other relatives and a foster daughter.
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Mary Edith
Yingling) George
East Ridge
George
Reuben George
Jacob
Miranda (King) Yingling
Mary Elizabeth Gromley
Green Township
Cockport
King Thomas
Margarett Bishart Shephard
Burnside Township
Clearfield County
George Shephard
Beam Shephard
Lilie Leamer
Cherry Tree R. D
Charles Shephard
Emeigh Run
Ada Leame
Hastings
R. D
Gromley
J. L Gromley
Ethel Sinclair
Lee
Beam Gromley
Glen Campbell
Edna Blick
Barnesboro
James Ord
Murray Gromley
Clymer
Blair Gramley
Cherry Tree
Elmer
Ira
Flora
Arthur
Charles
Sarah
Cockport M. E. Cemetery
Susan Matilda Wolf Little
Rayne Township
Old Little Homestead
David and
Catherine Horrell Wolf
Little Homestead
Elizabeth Winger
Indiana
Grove Chapel Lutheran Church
Ladies Bible Class
Women's Missionary Society
Little
Charles T. Schlotter
Grove Chapel
Grove Chapel Cemetery
Pennsylvania relief rolls surge as old boards end
Harrisburg January report shows 56 004 added to relief rolls the first week of 1937 raising total to 638 003 and costing 536 778 for the period. Allegheny County adds 1 624 cases while Beaver leads in percentage gain at 15 1 percent. Counties delay in taking over duties as 1927 relief act faces constitutional questions and reorganizations continue.
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Pennsylvania
Arthur W Howe
Howe
Allegheny County
Beaver County
Franklin County Board
Erie
Northampton
Somerset
Schuylkill
Adams
Luzerne
Fayette
Markets Produce PITTSBURGH Jan 17 Livestock and Cattle Report
Pittsburgh markets report strike by handlers, with livestock prices up to 20 cents higher on good and heavy cattle, calves steady, and sheep up around 25 cents. Cattle: top steers 8.25, heavies 8.00 down, bulls 7.00 down, fat cows 6.00+. Calves steady around 12.50 to 14.00 for good and choice. Sheep 5.25 down, 25 higher on some notes. Chicago wheat futures opened steady to higher on strong Liverpool quotes and poor domestic crop prospects, May around 97 3/8 to 97 1/2, July about 92.
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Pittsburgh
Graina
Chicago
Liverpool
Yesxead
Cor
Revival at Indiana Tabernacle Draws Crowds for Service
Rev Culp preached on Romans 1 26 declaring I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ and Paul’s conversion as proof of gospel power. He warned modernism in worship and urged a return to the Bible. Evening services at 7 30 invite the public.
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Indiana
Paul
Culp
God
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