Grand Jury Questioned In Illegal Proceedings In Uniontown
District Attorney James A. Reilly charged that last December’s grand jury was drawn illegally after dismissing it over a bill against Sheriff Tom Aubrey. Reilly found tampering with the Number One jury wheel, broken seals, and mishandled keys, with access by a single commissioner in a room with a rock to open the cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniontown
James A. Reilly
Dumhauld
Reilly
Tom Aubrey
Fayette County
Tan
Alex Gabler
Elizabeth Brownfeld
King Wirkus of La Gonave Returns to New York Life
Former island ruler Faustin Wirkus reflects on his years as king of La Gonave Haiti, recounting how he managed a fledgling economy, taught rifle skills, and watched the island prosper from $2,000 to $40,000 in bank funds. He recalls the people, his creole dialect, and farewell as he left by motorboat.
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Faustin 1
Kirkus
Denant
Lazertie County
Wirkus
Yula Fuller
Atlanta
New York
Congress
J. Harold Flannery
D-Pa
Bell 100000-Milers Honor Safety Record Sons and Officials
The Bell Telephone 100000-Mile Club recognizes drivers with ten or more accident free years. Mayor Harry M. Yont lauded the members for highway safety. FF J Chesterman noted 600 drivers in Pennsylvania and Delaware now hold the honor with 100 new members added in 1998.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Bell Telephone
FF. J. Chesterman
Pittsburgh
Harry M. Yont
Chesterman
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Commonwealth
Italian forces in Balearics report insurgent victory
Italian Spanish insurgent victory noted as observers say reservists are called for winter training. A communique states the first group, now 38, was ordered to report on February 1. Previously officials denied men were being called up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Balearics
Mediterranean
Engineers Test Coal Dirt For Use In Reducing Skidding On Ice
MAUCH CHUNK PA January 25 Engineers and Lehigh Navigation Coal Co officials tested coal dirt as an ice braking aid on a 200 yard concrete stretch. Three thousand gallons of water froze, then cinders and three vehicle types measured braking and skid distance. The process repeated with coal dirt to compare performance, aiming to cut winter road hazards. Similar tests occur in Cambria County with bituminous culm mixes.
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Mauch Chunk
Dan
Highway Department
Lehigh Navigation Coal Company
Whyter
Cambria
Italy warns against French intervention in Spain
Italy warns that French intervention in Spain would trigger Italy to claim liberty of action. Paris fears border traps along the French Spanish border as dangerous, according to Informazione Diplomatica, the Italian foreign office bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Barcelona
Italy
France
Informazione Diplomatica
Thetalian Foreign Office
Insurgents tighten grip near Barcelona in waning front
Military observers report insurgent superiority as the front narrows around Barcelona. The government reportedly left only a covering force to protect retirement and prevent collapse. The city may fall after Madrid’s siege in November 1998.
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Barcelona
Martrid
Wealths seal on threats and tax payment duress sparks bills
Representatives H. G. Andrews and Walter Rose Jr both Cambria County lawmakers sponsor measures to force third and fourth class city and county collectors to accept installment payments of at least two dollars toward penalties and interest on delinquent taxes.
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H. G. Andrews
Walter Rose, Jr
Cambria County
Germany Austria debt talks strain U S German notes
The article outlines German efforts to justify unequal treatment of American creditors while noting U S objections. It covers Senate actions on confirmations, state budget cuts, and relief funds, plus Austria's debt negotiations and U S positions on indemnities, trade balances, and bond servicing.
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Reich
Germany
United States
Obituary notices from a Pittburgh area page
Obituary continued listing several local names including Lucy Mileesell, Marian Hileman, Esther Jewart, Leota Kelly, and Lynn Kelly nine, with survivors and church affiliations. Other obituaries include W. Frank Anderson of Mars with family ties, John Pierce of Burnside, and Myrtle Applin Henry of Cherry Tree. Funeral arrangements note services in Mars and Penn Run, with church and cemetery details.
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Lucy
A. B. Mileesell
Livermore
Marian
L. H. Hileman
New Kensington
Esther
BE. C. Jewart
Port Allegheny
Leota
L. M. Kelly
Blairsville
Lynn M. Kelly
United Presbyterian Church
Zion Lutheran Church
Women's Missionary Society
Ladies
Pasion
Arthur H. Pfohl
Greenwood Cemetery
Mercantile Tax Debate and Tax Collector Proposals
Pennsylvania annual report challenges the mercantile tax based on total sales, taxing merchants even without profit. House committees consider reforms including a Downey and Schuylkill measure to bar nonresident deputy tax collectors in boroughs or townships. Attorney General Margiotti previously flagged an illegal tax racket with outside tax collection agencies.
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Pennsylvania
Wilkinson
John
Downey Wd
Foner
Charles J. Margiotti
Odds Rise as Louis Faces John Henry Lewis at Garden
New York January 25 As usual the Louis odds lengthen toward the heavyweight title bout with John Henry Lewis in 16 rounds at Madison Square Garden. Promoter Mike Jacobs targets 17,000 spectators and $100,000 at the gate as Louis seeks another victory while skeptics note the rival’s speed and past form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joe Louis
Louis
Schmeling
John Henry
Lewis
Jim Braddock
Maxie Baer
Maxie
Jim
Mike Jacobs
Understanding Talking Wires and Quartz Crystals
The article explains how lines carry up to 140,000 frequencies. A small quartz crystal acts as a filler to convert voice currents into a narrow frequency zone. At the receiving end another crystal picks out the voice currents and translates them back into speech.
Woman’s car skids into fence. man dies at 78
JOSEPH MOORE aged 78 died at 545 A M today in his daughter’s home in Lucernemines. An obituary will be published tomorrow. In a peculiar exchange at the Elizabeth substation of the State Motor Police an accident report was filed after a woman’s reply to an officer. The interment will be in Manor Cemetery.
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W. Frank Anderson
Mars
Aaron M. Anderson
Arnold A. Anderson
Gibsonia
Myral 5. Burns
Avalon
J. Reed Anderson
Pittsburgh
Walter Funeral Home
John Pierce
Philip Pierce
Burnside
Indiana County
Fred Mill
Indiana
Joseph Moore
William James
Lucernemines
Americans Run Gauntlet Aboard U S Omaha
Fifteen Americans escaping the Barcelona area fled to the Omaha to board the U S ship as insurgent planes bombed Calderas. A bomb landed 100 feet from the refugees while a small boat carried them to safety two miles offshore. The Omaha readied anti aircraft guns as seven insurgent planes targeted Calderas and shots were fired to protect the refugees awaiting rescue by the two warships.
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U. S
Omaha
Barcelona
United States
Badger
Caldatas
Calderas
Celdelas
Villefranche
France
Francis G. Coggswell
United States Naval Atttache
Paris
Spain
Henry B. Cheadle
Coggswell
Quake toll rises in Chile region with multiple deaths
Reports from Talca and surrounding towns detail eight killed and twenty injured midway between Santiago and Concepcion, with Angol five dead and Talcahuano seven killed and widespread damage elsewhere. Chile, prone to earthquakes, last saw a major disaster on Aug 16 in Valparaiso with 1,400 deaths and $100,000,000 in damage.
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la Be
Biobio
Malleco
Concepcion
Carapineros
Talca
Santiago
Angol
Talcahuano
San Carlos
Chillan
Parral
Cautin
Chile
Andes
Valparaiso
Legislators Go to School in Harrisburg T
Freshmen Republican representatives attended a legislative procedure session led by House Speaker Ellwood J. Turner. He outlined a plan for minimum legislation to avoid useless bills and said a similar session for the Democratic minority would be held. The note mentions ongoing earthquake activity affecting the region.
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Harrisburg
Ellwood J. Turner
Delaware County
Turner
House
Fuel engineer warns attention to furnace boosts heat
Pittsburgh January 25. P Nichols supervising fuel engineer of the Bureau of Mines says furnace efficiency hinges on attention. He compares bituminous, semi bituminous and coke costs and urges staged firing, hollow bed method, and use of coal size by season. Any fuel works if furnace gets enough attention.
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Pittsburgh
P. Nichols
Bureau of Mines
American Society of Heating and Ventilating
Columbus
Nichols
Nicholls
Civil Service Probes Expand In Pennsylvania Inquiry
Harrisburg officials disclosed that a legislative inquiry may resume into civil service appointments in the Department of Public Assistance. Representative Shaw and Representative Acherman led earlier investigations, criticizing the merit system and calling for records of past hearings. Gov. Mc responses remained cautious as the administration faced requests for renewed probes and potential WPA case rechecks.
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Harrishurg
Dan
Uste Civil Sérvice
Weather and Traffic Toll Mounts in Cold Snap
Weather continued with injuries and fatalities across the Pittsburgh area as snow and ice snarled roads. Dr Jack Greenlee and Peter Cosaline are named among victims. James Merenak and Andrew Bednar died from exposure or related accidents. The Pittsburgh Motor Club urged motorists to stay off roads unless travel was imperative as US Routes 22 and 30 and routes to Erie and Buffalo grew hazardous.
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Cherry Tree
R. D
Pittsburgh Area
Jack Greenlee
Gus Greenlee
John Henry Lewis
Joe Louwis
New York
Madison Square Garden
Peter Cosaline
Wilmercing
James Merenak
Imperial
Pittsburgh
Andrew Bednar
Aield
Dunmore
Frank W. Gearhart
Lancaster
Media
Pittsburgh Motor Club
U. S
Women Want Judge Soffel to Superior Court Post
A resolution urging Judge Sara M. Soffel of Allegheny County to fill the state superior court vacancy left by Governor Arthur H. James was presented to the governor by 27 women from the Pennsylvania Federation of Women's Clubs executive board. The governor called Soffel a splendid jurist and said he would consider the recommendation.
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Harrisburg
Sara M. Soffel
Allegheny County
Arthur H. James
Toflay
Pennsylvania Federation of Women’s Clubs
Softel
Pennsylvania
Horne Estate Over Million
Pittsburgh January 25. The will of Elizabeth M. Horne daughter of B P F Jones founder of Jones and Laughlin Steel, leaves an estate over 1.2 million dollars to her children and employer. Daughter Eliza Horne Voss of Monkton Maryland receives 600 000 and son Franklin Jones Horne of Pittsburgh 500 000. Executor William C Moreland of Pittsburgh is left 50 000 and several employees 1 500 each.
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Pittsburgh
Elizabeth M. Horne
B. P F. Jones
Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation
Eliza Horne Voss
Monkton
Franklin Jones Horne
William C. Moreland
Kalodner Griddle Inquiry Delays Judge Nomination
In Washington on January 25 a Senate committee investigated campaign charges against Judge Harry F. Kalodner, recently named to the federal bench in Pennsylvania. The panel, led by Senator Hughes, will review the charges with a grand jury in Harrisburg involved in probing Kalodner and others tied to the Earle administration.
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Washington
Harry F. Kalodner
Pennsylvania
Senate
Kalod
Ner
Hughes
Del
Harrisburg
Earle
Relief Bill Arguments Stir In Senate Fight
Anti New Deal senators pressed to curb a White House effort to raise relief funds from 725 million to 875 million dollars. Lawmakers in cloak rooms rallied as administration allies led by Joseph B. Keenan argued for the larger appropriation. Democratic Leader Barkley voiced optimism for approval, with a poll showing a two vote edge for the proposed rise.
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Washington
Patn Grops Button
Joseph B. Keenan
White House
Capitol Hill
Barkley
Kentucky
Roosevelt
License Applications From Multiple Filers
Applications for licenses listed include Alexander Moucheron and Mary I C Clark of Shamasln Albert F Kearney of Homer City Anna M H DeVinney of Indiana Herold J Yoynkins of Vandergrift with additional details unspecified
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Alexander Moucheron
Mary I. C. Clark
Shamasln
Albert F. Kearney
Homer City
Anna M. H. DeVinney
Indiana
Herold J. Yoynkins
Vandergrift
State Supreme Court Weighs Intervention In Compensation Act Case
Philadelphia January 25 The State Supreme Court today permitted 85 labor organizations to intervene in a challenge to Pennsylvania 1947 workmans compensation acts and the accompanying occupational disease act filed by 43 coal mining concerns. The court heard arguments earlier this month and has the case under advisement. Late yesterday counsel for William Smith general secretary of the American Federation of Hosiery Workers filed the petition to intervene.
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Philadelphia
State Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
Eourt
William Smith
American Federation of Hosiery Workers
Markets Mixed as Produce Demand Rises and Wheat Prices Climb
Pittsburgh reports demand for produce fairly active with apples and pears steady to higher across varieties. Potatoes steady as New York and Pennsylvania stocks move. Chicago wheat prices rise on renewed buying while corn climbs slightly. Pittsburgh hogs and cattle show limited gains. lambs and sheep sluggish amid mixed livestock activity. A Beaver case features Mrs. Bessie Dando Porter testifying in a damage suit following a bus collision. A beaverite auto crash near Rose Point injures driver H B Clements and damages three new cars.
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Pittsburgh
New York
Kings
Rome
Idaho
Pennsylvania
Florida
Beaver
Bessie Dando Porter
Beaver Valley Motor Coach Company
Dominick Cascio
Transfers and sales across Indiana County and nearby areas
The report lists transfers involving Indiana County Commissioners to Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corp for 90 acres in Green and other transfers: Marion A. Crossman to Elizabeth B. Dormire 161 acres in West Mahoning. Farmers and Miners Trust Co Punxsutawney 19 Monroe B. Postle wail 43 acres North Mahoning. J C Serene to Mario Bucco house and lot Salisbury. Burton N. Crossman to Olive Dormire 161 acres West Mahoning. John A. Adams to Homer U. Flickinger 78 acres South Mahoning. Margaret E Stewart to Mary C Hill house and lot Indiana. John P Martin to Emma M McMillen 124 acres South Mahoning. Esther L Dixon Vandergrift. Flashes of Life items note detectives reversing a process and getting answers to burglaries via a microphone stolen from a church, and a Burlington, Ya blotted theft involving burial clothing for Robert Donaldson.
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Indiana County
Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corp
Green
Marion A. Crossman
Elizabeth B. Dormire
West Mahoning
Farmers and Miners Trust Co
Punxsutawney
Monroe B. Postlewail
North Mahoning
J.C. Serene
Mario Bucco
Salisbury
Burton N. Crossman
Olive Dormire
John A. Adams
Homer U. Flickinger
South Mahoning
Margaret E.stewart
Mary C. Hill
House and Lot
Indiana
John P. Martin
Emma M. McMillen
Esther L. Dixon
Vandergrift
United Sects Aim at One General Christian Church
Bishop G Oldham urged Pittsburgh at the Episcopal Diocese convention for a united church embracing all sects except Roman Catholicism. He likened it to a symphony orchestra of many instruments, saying unity will conquer pagan idols and ease sectarian battles while preserving essential freedom on non essentials.
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Pittsburgh
Aishop
G. Asiton Oldham
Episcopal Diocese
Albany
N. Yu
Episcopal Diocese of
Church of God
Episcopalian
Christian Church of Tomorrow
Canada
United States
Europe
Alexander Mann
Brent
Jesus Christ
Stock Market Roundup of Mergers and Dividends in 19th Century Style
A sprawling list of major corporations and sectors appears in a stock market summary, naming firms from Am Air Reduction to Woolworth and facing varied percentages and prices. The fragmentary OCR suggests a dense securities page with tickers, par values, and dividend statements alongside railroads, steels, oils, and consumer goods giants.
Indiana Board of Education Meets at High School
The Indiana Board of Education held its regular meeting in the High School building last night. Routine discussions and actions occupied the session as members reviewed standards and district updates.
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Indiana Board of Education
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Ewi
Telephone Company
Raymond W. Fillis
Greensburg
Edwin WM. Clark
Moorhead
Austria
Hamilton
Haluska
Adams
Tamiltan
Adam
James
Shapiro
Anthony J. Cavalcante
Ian
Throuegh
Leo ©. Mundy
William Jie Ebroe
Lawrence County
Frederick Gelder
Howse
America
Greater
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Myrtle Apuilawson Henry
Newman Henry
James Ad
Catherine Putt
Cherry Int Lawnship
Penn Run
RD. 2
Zoe Buella
Jacob Varl
Zena Max
Mary Jane
Bud Edward
Gladys Raceil
Grant Kanon
Lawrence Clawson
Meadville
Rank Clawson
Cresson
Co Kelly
Pine Flats
Lincoln Adams
Belsano
Streams Funeral Home
Harry Trimble
Spruce Grove Wesleyan Methodist Church
Mercantile
Manor Cemetery
Aly
John &. van Allebuig
Rerie
Welffare Committee
House Spanks
Illwood
Soffel
Horne
Kalodner
Chicago
Piffsburgh
New Castle
Detroit
Tyrone
H. B. Clements
Rose Point
Bridge
Clements
Con- Wal
Oklahoma City
Walter Acord
J. L. Hilbert
Burlington
Robert Donaldson
Poy
Otto Schmaltz
Robert
Oldham
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Smelt & R Am
Tel
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T& SF
Adl Refining
Bald Loco Balt & Chio Bendix Aviat
Beth Steel
Briggs BE
Budder Burr
Calumet & Hec -Cadana_ Pacific
Cerro de Pagres & Ghio Chrysler Corp
Column & el Com Solvents
Comwieth & South
Cons Edison
Consol Oil Corn Products
Crane Co
del Lack & West
Douglass Aircraft
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Elec
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Greyhound Corp
Hath-Walker Hudson Motor
Interlake Iron
Int Harvester Int
Nick Can Int
Tel & Tel
Kennecott Cap Lehigh Part
Val BR Loew's
Ine
Mack Trucks
Montgom Werd
Nash-Kelynator
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Nat Dairy Pr
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Central RR
North Ameria Packard Motor Penn RR Phillips Pet Pub
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NJ Pure Gil Radio Corp of Repub Steel Reynolds Tob
Sears Roebuck Socony-Vacuum
Southern Pacific Southern Ry Sperry Corp
Oil Cal
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Studebaker Corn Texas Corp
Timken
United Aircraft United Corp
United Gas Im US Indus Ale
U & Rubber
Steel Wear Union Tel West
Woolworth AF
Fl Bond
Sir Penmoad Corp
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