Bulkley Proposes Council of All Groups to Aid Business
Senator Bulkley D-OH proposes a national council on economic problems drawn from business labor agriculture and sciences to advise Congress and the President. The plan includes engineers historians and other professionals, with formal organizing calls to go out soon as part of a broader bid to temper the recession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulkley
Washington
Jan. JA
Bulkley D-Ohin
Ieneers
Congress
Fouidey
Coopera Hva
Efors
Roozevelt
Arrangs
Commerce Department
Civil service exams and party influence questioned
Senvior Cavalcante wrote Governor Earle claiming proof that a Democratic County chairman manipulated exam administration. He asserts the county chairman arranged examinations and assessed examiners political ties to determine job appointments, citing Democratic rules governing names for filling positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senvior Cavalcante
Earle
Wold
Hatchery scheme and auto agency man faces warrants
A man linked to a hatchery and an auto agency failed to appear before the commission. Warrants allege issuing a $274 worthless check for renovation, writing a $50 short check for $25 down pay, and taking $25 in change. He allegedly bought $800 furniture with a bad check, shipped to Toledo, with police seeking him. He also allegedly hired staff, bonded workers, and did not deliver two cars after taking $860 and $1,100. Last seen in Pittsburgh with checks drawn in West Virginia banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Best
Toledo
Kenneth Steward
Steward
Pittsburgh
West Virginia
Senators Seek Vote On War
The Senate considers a war related measure amid debate on a government funding bill for 1939 independent agencies. Senator Van Nuys promotes a substitute resolution praising states for reducing lynchings while Senator Austin warns the filibuster could stall the government reorganization bill. In the House, final action nears on the Treasury Post Office appropriation bill as the Ways and Means Committee studies tax changes and invites railroad input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Nuys D-ond
Senate Appropriations Committee
Austin
R-Vi
Senate
House
Treasury
Ways and Means Committee
Japanese advance claims in China across multiple fronts
Japanese officials reported progress along the Tientsin Pukow line, saying the detachment gained ground in a new offensive. Nanking forces moved toward Linhkwaikwan after advancing through villages, with earlier claims of Linhkwaikwan's occupation. Shantung railway links to Tsinan and Tsingtao were said to be secured, while heavy fighting raged near Hangzhou as Japan faced resistance inland from the seaport. Chinese forces were unsure about reports of Chwansha captured near Shanghai, and Sichuan’s Hankow defense drew up plans as thousands of Yon Nan troops gathered at Nanchang to defend Hankow and the Yangtze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tientsin-Pukow
Nanking
Linhkwaikwan
Shantung Province
Tsinan
Tsingtao
Sutherland Leaves Bench for Retirement
Justice Sutherland retires from the Supreme Court with a smile as Solicitor General Stanley Reed is nominated to replace him. Reed arrives at the court, receives greeting from Justices, and both parties exchange good wishes. Senate action on Reed's nomination pending, with indication of possible confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George Sutherland
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Stanley Reed
Fd Mings
Dak
Austice Sutherland
Japan to recall ambassador as China crisis continues
Tokyo reports Shigeru Kawagoe will return home and the Chinese ambassador will sail to China January 20. Embassy and consulates will remain in Shanghai and Tokyo. Foreign Minister Hirota to issue a clarifying statement on Japan’s policy toward China, with no war declaration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Tokyo
Shigeru Kawagoe
Domei
Shanghai
Koki Hirota
Japan
Chiang Kaishek
Far East
Penning
Asahi
Yomittri
Fire tears through Gately & Fitzgerald store in Johnstown
A three alarm blaze at 137 Clinton Street in Johnstown caused about $9,000 damage to the Gately and Fitzgerald Furniture Company store. Five firefighters were injured, including Emmett Reed, 36, who was pulled from a hose line and taken to Mercy Hospital with serious injuries. an operation was expected the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gately & Fitzgerald Furniture Company
Clinton Street
Johnstown
John A. Moran
Rames
Emmett Reed
Wonday Street
Reed
Mercy Hospital
Earle to Tell Operators Miners of Conference
Governor George H. Earle disclosed discussions with President Roosevelt on anthracite industry woes. He indicated plans to amplify remarks and described efforts toward a remedy for rising costs and job losses. Earle spoke at a Washington meeting and planned a Harrisburg conference with operators and miners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle
Harrisburg
George H. Earle
Roosevelt
Whie House
Washington
Pennsylvania
Farle
Intertate’ Commerce Commission
Hararisburg
W. Jilack
Cummings
Avstas
Farmers Need Pay Raise Ignites State Farm Show
Harrisburg January 18 Edward A O Neal president of the National Farm Bureau Federation urged higher income for farmers linking wage parity to broader prosperity He blamed labor and industrial groups for distortions while noting farmers face low purchasing power The opening of the Pennsylvania State Farm Show drew large crowds and featured cattle sheep and swine judging demonstrations and meetings of farm groups with state officials and industry representatives listed among attendees
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Edward A. O'Neal
National Farm Bureau Federation
O'Neal Biarused
George H. Earle
Tomas
Future Farmers of America
Society of Farm Women of Penneyolvania
Wheeler Receives Certificate for Safety Milestone
James Elliott of Gwensburg accepted on behalf of 24 district members as Rear Admiral Percy W Foote and officials from Bell Telephone honored long term safe driving achievements. The mileage club celebrates 100 000 mile safe driving with members spanning decades and regions in a ceremony acknowledging accident prevention on highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Elliott
Gwensburg
Percy W. Foote
Pennsylvania Motor Police
Harrisburg
Herbert ©. Badger
BE. M. Frisk
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
7 Mas
Bell Telephone
Thousand Mile Club
Obituaries for Mrs D J Bender and Samuel Bell
Mrs D J Bender dies Sunday afternoon with funeral 2:30 pm Thursday at Steffey Church. An obituary to follow. Samuel Bell of Natrona, former Pennsylvania Salt employee, dies Friday. noted for Civil War memories and Allegehny Valley progress. Survived by widow Sophia Beecher, daughter Mrs J H Bissel, granddaughter. services held in Natrona. William Meale London of Dayton dies Saturday at 37. survived by Vera and three children. funeral in Dayton with Rev W A Thornton and burial in Hamilton Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Bender
Steffey Church
Mr. Bell
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mid Canal
Natrona
Allegheny Valley
Sophia Beecher
The
Salt Company
William Meale London
Dayton
Vera
Lilly Louise
Robert Meale London
Butler A. London
Pauline London
Clearfield
Virginia London
Lucille Brodgus
Margaret Lawhead
W. A. Thornton
Brookville
Hamilton Cemetery
Campus Class Schedule For January Saturday Sessions
Indiana State Teachers College announces Saturday classes starting January 22. From 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm courses include History of Mathematics for math majors LeRoy Schnell American History to 1865 Ralph Heiges Modern European History Ethel Belden History of Education 2 credits Paul Riehberger Civil Education Ralph Beard World Literature Louise MacDonald Problems in Ji Si High School Harold Camp and 11:60 am to 1:00 pm Trigonometry Mathematics I LeRoy Schnell Science I Physical Science Karl Oerlein History of Civilization C Ernest Kinsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Teachers College
LeRoy H. Schnell
Karl £. Prugh
Ralph E. Heiges
Ethel A. Belden
Paul A. Riehberger
Ralph B. Beard
Louise A. Macdonald
Harold L. Camp
LeRoy W Schnell
Karl F. Oerlein
C. Ernest Kinsey
Memphis Dean Discourages Fasting Immortality Claim
The Very Rev Israel Harding Noe at Marys Episcopal Cathedral urges parishioners not to imitate his abstention from food and water to seek earthly immortality. He notes some members reportedly contemplate meat abstinence as faith expression but says individuals must choose their own path. He maintains his course relies on faith and spiritual strength beyond the natural plane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Israel Harding Noe
Mary's Episcopal Cathedral
Dean Noe
God
Ross Kidnapping Confession Sheds New Light
Hoover says a man named Anders confessed to abducting Ross Seppi and taking part in about 20 bank robberies. He traveled across Spokane Seattle Portland Chicago New York City Philadelphia Washington Miami and New Orleans with federal agents behind him. A ransom of 50000 was demanded in October and a $10 bill was found in Chicago on October 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Hoover
Anders
Chicago
Ross Sepi
Ander
Ross Kidnepag
Aew
Charles Brewster Ross
Ross
Ilinais Prairie
Mise Florence Freinage
Rock Island Railroad
Kiwanis Education Night Delights With Local Playstudents
Kiwanis Education Night at Rustie Lodge offered a pleasant tangent as Carroll Rupp presented a scene from Smiling Through by High School thespians. Cast included James Craig Donald Cassel Maxine Seanar Patsy Fausold Robert Jones Leonard Litzinger Benjamin Hill Alma Lydick Evelyn Hughes Dorothy Benes and Marjorie Cassel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rustie Lodge
Carroll Rupp
High Schant
James Craig
Donald Cassel
Maxine Seanar
Patsy Fausold
Robert Jones
Leonard Litzinger
Benjamin Hill
Alma Lydick
Evelyn Hughes
Dorothy Benes
Marjorie Cassel
Miller freed after lack of evidence in larceny case
KITTANNING January 18 The claim that Leonard Miller of Shelocta was involved in a trespassing and vagrancy charge in Mahoning township is corrected. Records show Miller was detained January 5 and appeared before Justice Harry G. Luker, where he was discharged for lack of evidence and released from all complicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittanning
Leonard Miller
Shelocta
Miller
Mahoning Township
Harry G. Luker
Education and Literature Courses Listed for PA History Program
The catalog lists courses and instructors including Philology and Grammar by Bernice Qrndorff, History of Education in Pennsylvania (2 credits) with Paul A. Rishberger, Children's Literature by Marga A. Lemon, Literature II American Literature with Mrs. C. Parks Norton, Geography of the Eastern Hemisphere taught by Dr. Norgh E. Zink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Qrndorff
Pennsylvania
Paul A. Rishberger
Marga A. Lemon
C. Parks Norton
Norgh E. Zink
Socialists Back Chautemps to Form French Cabinet
Paris dispatch reports Camille Chautemps, backed by tentative Socialist support, beginning cabinet talks to end a five day crisis. Socialist interior minister Dormoy warned the Socialist Council would not join a cabinet without Communists but offered votes in the Chamber under the Peoples Front accord. Daladier and Delbos named to key posts as the franc steadied near 29.90 per dollar amid a Socialist leadership split.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Chaulemps
Chamber of Deputies
Chautemon
Georges Bennett
Finance
Edouard Daladier
National Defense
Yvon Delbos
Socialist Party
Leon Blum
Paul Faure
Airat
Speeding Drive Shows Results Across Year’s Police Efforts
The annual report shows 348 drivers ordered to report for license IDs, 1,222 regular patrols and 1,053 special patrols. A total of 2,726 oral warnings, 4,704 information requests answered, and 343 revoked Revie dents investigations. Seizures include 19 stolen cars valued at 7,078 dollars and valuables worth 60 dollars. Examining 490 operator license applicants with 404 failures. 258 filling stations inspected for pump licenses. 45 warrants served and 27 drunken driving charges issued. Officers listed include Corporal Leighney and Privates McDonough Rugh Stephensoon Wagner Wood Packler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ava
Police Department
Tte
Couny
Ineal
Leighney
T. B. McDonough
C. F. Rugh
E. H. Stephensoon
H. G. Wagner
A. C. Wood
Louis Packler
Catholic Boys' School Burned in St Hyacinthe
Provincial Police reported four members of the Order of the Sacred Heart among the dead after a fire at the Catholic boys' school. About 24 were missing, with 16 students and five brothers in St Charles Hospital, many injured from jumping or exposure as a four story brick building collapsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Hyacinthe
Order of the Sacred Heart
Col. Paize
St. Charles Hospital
Market notes from Pittsburg and Chicago crops report
Pittsburgh markets show no market day due to strike with hogs 500 head down 9.00 on top, cattle and calves mostly steady, sheep higher for lambs, vealers mixed while sows and throw nuts show declines. Chicago futures slump with wheat opening down and corn near unchanged before retreating as forecasts hint rain and snow in Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Kansas
Mystery airmans tale in Nanchang under wartime rumor
An American aviation mechanic named Alabama describes Japanese raids in Nanchang China. He claims Chinese crews set up wooden dummy planes at airfields and perfume fluids to mislead Japanese bombers, resulting in many explosions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanchang
China
Alasbema
Alamada
Dormitory Fire Ravages Institution in Frigid Night
A blaze swept through a dormitory as students and teaching staff slept, many in nightwear. Firefighters faced blocked access due to snow delays and efforts spread as floors and roof collapsed. Origin undetermined, flames erupted about 20 minutes before a passerby alerted authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamec
Jessi
Deen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vsary Council
Wich
Vnden
National Association of Manufacturers
New York
Michigan
Hatchery
Sutherland
High Court
Blaze
Moorhead
Genuine B. V. D
Ing
Indiana
Mao
Washington, Dan
Wallace
Intrstate Commerce Commission
Altoona
Allentown
Chester
Greensburg
McKeesport
New Castle
Norristown
Rochester
Pottsville
Reading
Scranton
Warren
Weal Chester
Wilkes-Barre
Williamsport
Wilmington
Delaware
Maynor
7. C. Mauk
Paul M. Robinean
Earle's Safety Commines
James Loughrey
George West Tyer
Richard TD. Laid
Common Pleas Court
Westmoreland County
Telephone Company
Apeake Hrezens
W. C. St Clan
M. B. Cas Wl
CW. Wise
G. H. Biller
C.F. Grauber
E. J. Westover
F. FE. Dunn
Wayne G. Sperrow
Greensburs
J. Williamson
Gears Anplesate
Blairsville
F. J. Haberfard
Union‘own
Wheeler
Samuel M. Bell
Samuel Bell
Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company
Dean
Kiwanis
Chautemps
Alabama
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!