Politicians tied to Civil Works graft exposed by Hopkins
The United States Employment Service reports political influence being used to steer Civil Works jobs. Hopkins vows prosecutions for grafters and removal of political meddling from relief posts as relief funds tighten and millions seek work. Continued on Page Two.
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United States Employment Service
Civil Works Administration
Washington
INS
Harry L. Hopkins
Federal Relief and Civil Works
Hopkins
Big Boy Brady Slain by Posse in Paola Gun Battle
In Paola Kansas a gun battle left notorious outlaw Dot Dig Boy Brady dead after a posse and National Guard deputies overtook seven convicts. Three fugitives were captured and two remained at large. Brady fired first and cried out Let’s fight before he fell. His companions were Ted Cody Yommy McMaghan and Benjamin Young.
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Lansing
Kan
Paola
Dot "Dig Boy" Brady
Brady
National Guard
Ted Cody
Yommy McMaghan
Benjamin Young
Pennsylvania Railroads 77 Million Bond Plan Approved
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved the Pennsylvania Railroad plan to issue 45 million dollars in 30 year 4 percent secured bonds and 32 million dollars in equipment trust certificates. The proceeds back a 77 million dollar loan with the Public Works Administration as collateral to finish electrifying the New York Washington line and to buy equipment.
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Washington
INS
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania Railroad
PWA
New York-Washington
J W Sutton Undergoes Cataract Removal Before Birthday
John W Sutton of Water Street was successfully operated on this morning for the removal of a cataract in one eye. He will be 82 tomorrow, and the procedure was performed on the eve of his birthday.
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John W. Sutton
Mr. Sutton
Restaurant Men Convene In Pittsburgh Meeting
Pittsburgh January 28. Western Pennsylvania Restaurant Association discussions focused on NRA restaurant code regulation of liquor sales and operations. Officers were expected to be elected after noon. A Cander of Chicago and Ray Fling of New York headlined talks joined by Rev William Bern Edwin J Tobin W C Davis and Dr Ben Graham from local and national bodies.
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Pittsburgh
NRA
Western Pennsylvania Restaurant Association
Tony
Cander
Chicago
National Restaurant Association
Ray Fling
New York
William*Bern
Cincinnati
Edwin J. Tobin
Syracuse University
W. C. Davis
United States Department of Agriculture
Ben Graham
World's Largest Union Opens 38th Constitutional Convention
The biennial convention of the United Mine Workers of America opened in Indianapolis with 1,500 delegates from 550,000 members. Governor McNutt and Mayor Sullivan welcomed attendees as John L. Lewis, Philip Murray, and Thomas Kennedy read the joint report. For the first time an operator will speak to the convention, B. Huptress of the National Coal Association. Speakers include Frances Perkins and possibly General Hugh Johnson.
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Indianapolis
Ind
INS
United Mine Workers of America
Paul V. McNutt
Indiana
Reginald H. Sullivan
John L. Lewis
Philip Murray
Thomas Kennedy
Tiger Virtu
B. Huptress
Washington
National Coal Association
Frances Perkins
Hugh 8. Johnson
NRA
Edward A. Hayes
American Legion
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Aluminum Set-Up to Be Revamped
Pittsburgh date Jan 23 unionization of the aluminum industry is the goal of the New Kensington Aluminum Workers Union led by president Karl Quincy The union will seek a national charter from A S of L officials in Washington and may align with rubber and electrical unions if refused Basic pay rates target about 1 06 an hour with a six hour day and five day week
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Pittsburgh
New Kensington Aluminum Workers’ Union
Karl Quincy
Tiake
A. S. of L
Washington
Guiney
Rubber
Hunger marchers move on London in January display
An army of 700 Scottish hunger marchers heads toward London to join unemployment protests planned for next month. Glasgow contingent of 400 led by John McGovern, a radical MP who recently heckled King George at Parliament opening.
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London
Glasgow
John McGovern
Parlament
George
The Continuing Need Of Temperance And Instruction
Address delivered to the Indiana County W O G T U on January 16, 1934 by Rev W Shane, minister of the Second United Presbyterian Church. The text reflects on Prohibition repeal, the 18th Amendment, and temperance amid liquor stores and beer gardens, noting ongoing concerns and a promise of moderation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
W. Shane
Second United Presbyterian Church
Democratic House Cleaning Moves in Washington and New York
Washington drives a broad house-cleaning in the Democratic Party with expected resignations from D N C members in executive posts. Officials named include Nellie Taylor Ross W A Sulian J C Adams Horatio Abbott Dudley Doolittle W W Howes and Farley aims to replace the national chairman. In New York the administration seeks to shrink Tammany influence, opening a path to new Brooklyn leadership allied with Roosevelt forces.
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George BR. Holmess
Washington
White House
Democratic National Committee
Nellie Taylor Ross
Wyoming
Mint
W. A. Sulian
Ohio
United States
J. C. Adams
Texas
Federal Board of Tax Appeals
Horatio Abbott
Michigan
Internal Revenue
Detroit
Dudley Doolittle
Federal Land Bank
W. W. Howes
South Dakota
Farley
Arthur Mullen
Nebraska
Ormon Ewing
Utah
New York
John H. McCooney
Brooklyn
John F. Curry
Tammany
Roosevelt
Bronx
Plan Centenary of Pa Education Observance
Indiana citizens gathered in the high school to plan the centennial observance of Pennsylvania public schools. The April 6 1834 act establishing free public schools is cited as the milestone with events planned for the week of April 17. Norman Koopis chairs the committee with Frank L Neff as vice chair and Marian Bath as secretary.
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Indiana
Pennsylvania
Norman Koopis
Frank L. Neff
Chamber of Commource
Marian Bath
Grandson of H. R. Dill Killed in Auto Crash
Indiana friends report the death of Burtis Dill 23 son of Roy and Mrs Dil of Evanaville after a car collision near his home bound for Chicago. Funeral services were held January 17 and H. R. Dill, once a Dilltown merchant, has since moved to Chicago.
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H. R. Dill
Indiana
Burtis Dill
Dilltown
Dill
Roy Dil
Evanaville
Chicago
Tragedy Strikes Funeral Party in Ohio Family Loss
Mrs. Annia Valentine of Warren Ohio injured en route to Apollo for funeral services for her mother Mrs. Mary Klingensmith who died in a separate accident near Warren. Klingensmith’s services postponed. Apollo Free Methodist church to host with Rev. Harry L. Speer in charge.
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Annia Valentine
Warren
Apollo
New Castle Hospital
Valentine
Mary Klingensmith
Avonmore
New Castle
Klingensmith
Valentino
Apollo Free Methodist Church
Harry L. Speer
Vandergrift
C. H. Miller
Shay
Hyde Park
Wiliam Klingensmith
Court Orders Drawing of Juries for March Term
The Court has issued an order directing the County Jury Commissioners to draw names for jury duty for the March term. Twenty four grand jurors forty eight petit jurors and forty eight traverse jurors will be called. This panel will cover grand jury week and one week of criminal and civil court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flayey
Workers Meeting in Indiana County Convention
The regular convention of the Workers Federation of Indiana County will be held Friday January 26. The agenda includes full reports and reorganizations.
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The
Workers Federation of
Indiana County
Ill Dr Wynekoop Foe to Stand Trial Faces Death
Chicago Jan 28 physicians report Dr Alice Lindsay Wynekoop very ill with angina and heart pains in county jail cell. Her murder trial for the operating table slaying of Rheta Wynekoop was halted as she weakens, with doctors saying she may die within days or weeks and unlikely to face a jury again.
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Chicago
Alice Lindsay Wynekoop
Rheta
Wynekopp
Constantine Theodore
Joseph B. David
Birth control bill fate discussed by House committee
Washington hearing notes say the birth control bill sponsored by Rep. Pierce of Oregon will die in a pigeon hole. The bill would permit licensed medical authorities to disseminate birth control information and devices. Committee evidence suggested it is unlikely to receive a favorable report after hearings.
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Washington
Rep
Pierce
Oregon
House
Sloan Brosser Thrilling Sale Announcement
Sloan Brosser issues a notice announcing a thrilling sale starting Thursday at Prennig's site with promotional events and limited offers.
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Sloan Brosser
Prennig
U S prepares big New Deal for Cuba under Mendieta
Washington reports that formal U S recognition of Cuba's new government under President Carlos Mendieta is near. The administration plans an economic and political package including a reciprocal trade agreement, regional sugar controls, debt reorganization, and land allotments for sugar and tobacco workers to grow subsistence crops. Jefferson Caffery signals readiness to start trade talks once recognition is formal and functioning. The initiative follows Roosevelt's Hyde Park four point plan. Consinted on Page Two.
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Washington
Carlos Mendieta
United States
Cuba
Island Republic
Cube
Jefferson Cuaffery
Roosevelt
Havans
Mendieta
Hyde Park
Mexico
Congress
Senate
Three-State Police Net For Pretty Boy Floyd
New York, Jan. 23. Police from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut spread a wide surveillance net for the outlaw Charles A. Floyd known as Pretty Boy Floyd. He and three companions were reportedly seen in a large sedan crossing the Delaware river bridge between Morrisville and Trenton as authorities raced to intercept him.
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New York
INS
New Jersey
Connecticut
Charles A
Pretty Boy
Floyd
Oklahoma
Delaware River
Morrisvile
Trenton
Hot Dog He Has Chance to Be King
John Kelly declines the Swahilis chieftainship in Nairobi to stay in New York. The hot dog stand owner fashioned his bid through two visiting natives tied to explorer Martin Johnson. Kelly earned princely status by sharing ice cream peppermint candy and hot dogs.
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John Kelly
Nairobi
British East Africa
Kelly
Gentral Park
New York
Martin Johnson
Johnstown Passes Buck by Enforcing Sunday Blue Laws
Johnstown on January 28 tightened Sunday restrictions. Mayor Ruddie McCloskey said the council would enforce all blue laws, while Councilman Griffith claimed the city officials bore no responsibility. Twenty four alleged violators faced potential prosecution as police prepared filings.
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Johnstown
Ruddie McCloskey
Java
Griffith
Elty Scions
Brotty
McClosky
W Nair Says It Is Not Whiskey In Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh January 23 INS mayor William N McNair denounces the new liquor as not whiskey and will discuss with safety director Ralph E B Smith. He had freed John Block on liquor control charges and voiced concern as three North Side women faced police court over sweepstakes liquor.
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Pittsburgh
William N. McNair
McNair
Ralph EB. Smith
John Block
Aa Block
Pennsylvania
North Side
Eleanor Petrulis
Ahmed Osman Executed for Christmas Day Girl’s Murder
In Charleston state prison, Ahmed Osman, 89, was executed in the electric chair after a May conviction for the murder of nine year old Nellie Keras on Christmas Day. The condemned man maintained his innocence and faced death with calm, following a final protest.
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Boston
Ahmed Osman
Charleston State Prison
Nellie Keras
Glen Campbell Man Sentenced For Assault Plea
Judge J N Langham sentenced C C Steffy of Glen Campbell to three months in county jail after his guilty plea to assault and battery and aggravated assault and battery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Langham
C. C. Steffy
Glen Campbell
Treasury Balance Figures and Club Dinner Notice
Treasury balance reported as $537 356 084 78 as of January 20 with customs receipts of $17 515 and related figures. No Country Club Dinner there will be no Wednesday evening dinner at the Indiana Country Club this week. starting next week dinners resume as usual.
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Treasury
Washington
INS Treasury
M. I. Si
Indiana Country Club
Bremer kidnapping story stirs fear and hope in St Paul
Edward Bremer, wealthy St Paul banker, remains missing six days after his abduction as authorities wrestle with conflicting reports of contact and ransom. Family and officials weigh possible deals while federal agents search for the gang behind the $200000 ransom plot.
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Thomas F. Cuon
Sta Correapo
St, Paul
Minn
Edward’ S
Mer
Bremer
Nnfl
St. Paul
Adolph Bremer
Vietin
Banke
Sii
Jie
Federal Department of Justicials
Pert
Bremer Fami
Nippert
Thomas Cahill Aik
Harold’ Nathan
Mental Justice
Dan
Insect tails and trial seek retrial in Kochalski case
A damaged clipping reports Kochalski seeking a retrial after a jury verdict related to a horse incident. The text mentions four inches of horse tail valued at $28 and a neighbor Joe Smith connected to the case. The motion asks judges to reconsider the verdict amid ongoing dispute over damages and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bialalski
Joe Smitl
Kochalski
Patterson School Director Named in West Lebanon Board
Judge J N Langham named J R Patterson a director for the Independent's District of West Lebanon succeeding Alex Ruddock in a signed regional action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Langham
J. R. Patterson
The
Independent
District of West Lebanon
Ceeds
Alex Ruddock
Rac
Indiana County Shared Wet At Pennsylvania Farm
Indiana County residents attended the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg, billed as the nation’s greatest winter Farm Show. Attendance reached about 276,000, up from last year, with the Gordon Dramatics Club of Blacklick township taking third in its Western District competition.
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Indiana County
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
America
Gordon Dramatics Club
Blacklick Township
Stsres
Brst
Beaver
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J. W. Sutton
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Capitol Notes
Marjoris Giddens
Winter Haven
Mr. President
Warm Springs
Armory
Wayne Avenue
Norm Park
Tolpiano
Houk
Miller,Morton, Widmann & Teah and
Daugherty Drug Stores
J. M. Stewart & Coy Hall
DR. Wynekoop
Hot Dog
Buck
W’nair
Girl
Ibremer’s
Cullen
Thom Cullen
Departme Justice
Intern
2 News Service
Iaith
Jamson
Edward G
Banké
Patterson
Pennsylvania Farm
Divrie
Clarion
Clearfield County
Leland Pfeiffer
Pfeiffer
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