Uncontested Occupation of Barcelona Reported
The insurgent command announced Barcelona fell with little resistance, ending a two year campaign. Dispatches say legions entered through suburbs and the city, population over 1.5 million, stood quiet as government ministries fled toward Girona near the French border. Madrid and Valencia remained under Republican control as relief trucks moved in behind occupation forces. The Omaha and a US destroyer head to Marseille with embassy staff and evacuees from the conflict zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendayye
France
Barcelons
Francisco Franco
Spain
Franco
Gerona
Sfrench
Svar
Madrid
Valencia
Barctelona
Qmaha
United States
Marseilles
United’ States
Barcelona
Red
Cald Vel
George Tennis
Fed Asurer
aTile
States
Cnger
Obituary notices describe Stewart family and local deaths
The obituary lists the late Mr. Stewart a hospital administrator active in First Presbyterian, Rotary, and Elks. his ties to doctors, Indiana Pa birth on April 20 1884, and family details. It also covers the death of Ruby Mae Campbell of Johnstown at 18, burial in Ruffner Church cemetery, and Wayne Lee Earl McCreary four months old who died of influenza with surviving siblings, within Orr Funeral Home notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prk
First, Presbyterian Church
Rotary Club
Elks Lodge
Stewart
National Hospital Administrators’ Association
Pan
Wimeolt
Phonville
Indiana County
Dom R
Avie Robinson Stewart
Echnol
Flis
Tridiana State
Allegheny General Hospital
Grace Speedy
Joly Lave
Alsone Prother
Frank
Pittsburgh
Cora Stewart
R. V. Kerr
Indiana
Iva
Altoona
John Lave
Florida
Orr Funeral Home
Orr
Howard D. Talbott
Ruby Mae Campbell
Benscreek
Memorial Hospital
Johnstown
Moxham
John R. and
Mary (Meats) Campbell
Johnstown High School
Edward DeFrelin
Irvin Campball
Irvin Mears
Tanoma
Ruffner Church
Rayne Township
Church Cemetery
Wayne Lee Earl M’creary
My. Anad
Samuel McCreary
Char
Senate Searches For Henney Resignation Amid Patronage Talks
Harrisburg reports an investigation into the missing resignation of Senator P. Heeney of Allegheny as senators debate his official status. Governor James takes control of the revenue department by replacing the secretary and deputy, while relief bills pass and others fail amid administration pressure.
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Senate
Henney
James
Revenue Department
Patronage plan to distribute jobs by party majorities
State Republicans say patronage will be allocated according to party majorities in November with Philadelphia likely to receive more than its quota while Allegheny and rural counties gain favored status. Governor James aims to bolster machines and key counties such as Allegheny Blair Bucks Chester Dauphin Delaware Lancaster Lehigh McKean Montgomery Philadelphia Venango Fayette Cambria Berks and Schuylkill.
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Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Quaker City
Arthur H. James
Anxiong
Allegheny County
James
Allegheny
Blair
Bradford
Bucks
Chester
Dauphin
Delaware
Lancaster
Lehigh
McKean
Montgomery
Venango
Fayette
Cambria
Berks
Schuylkill
Earle
Coal
Luzerne
Refugees Rescued as Bombardment Fades Over Barcelona
Refugees from Calderas in the Wic village near Barcelona were ferried to a ship under guard. Sailors at sea kept watch for raiding planes as dawn broke over their fragile motorboat crossing. An American embassy clerk spoke of a sense of safety under the American flag amid disorderly scenes as Franco’s forces were believed to move toward Barcelona.
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Calderas
Barcelona
Spain
William Krieger
Etauiea
Barceloana
Geneissima
Francisco Franco
Franco
Filibuster Tactics Hinted Denied in Senate Relief Bill Fight
In Washington on January 26 Senator Adams hinted some colleagues used filibuster tactics to shape the relief bill votes while Senator Reynolds spoke for hours on foreign affairs. The Senate debated amendments to limit WPA dismissals and authorize new funds, with both sides predicting victory amid tight margins. Rep. Halleck blasted a transportation bill as a major shift in ICC control, while hearings on Thomas R. Amlie’s ICC nomination and Perkins impeachment resolutions continued.
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Washington
Adams
Cole
al Teak
Senator Reynolds
DNC
Adcanis
Vorces
WEA
Appropriations Committee
WPA
Roosevelt
Senate
Hadge
Perkins
Interstate Commerce Commission
Halleck UR
ICC
House
WCC
Thomas R. Amlie
Wheeler
Mont
Interstate Commerce Committee
Wisconsin
Amlie
House Judiciary Committee
Rep. Thomas
Chile Death Toll Update and Funeral Details
A radio update reports about 80 dead in Chile amid a tense crisis. The body will be taken to the James Moore home with services at 1 30 p m Saturday in the Glen Campbell Methodist Episcopal Church officiated by Rev F Hing. Interment follows at Urey Cemetery.
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Indiana
Streams Funeral Home
Oakland Cemetery
Es Samuel
Bernard McCreary
McCreary
John Pierce
Philip Pierce
Burnside
Clearfield County
Pierce
D. Croson
Church of Christ In
East Ridge Cemetery
Barnesboro
Oseph Moore
William James
Lucerns
Staffordshire
England
Glen Campbell
Church of the Nazarene
Homer City
James
Charles Clifford Moore
Carralltown
Joseph Moore
Bell
James Moore
Glen Campbell Methodist Episcopal Church
Moore
F. Hing
Urey Cemetery
Relief measures in Pennsylvania budget fight
Harrisburg reports detail the state relief bill cuts and WPA funding struggles. Governor James pushes direct state control of WPA funds to curtail waste, seeks economy in relief and federal programs, and outlines moves to reorganize county relief boards. Secretary Russell notes a final-February stopgap of 12 million and rising relief rolls as federal work programs retreat.
James conducts swift control of revenue department in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on January 26 the Republican administration assumed command of the Revenue Department by requesting and receiving resignations of Secretary Grimth Boardman and Deputy Secretary H Eyckstein. Walter J. Kress was named deputy secretary to run the department pending William J. Hamilton Jr.’s confirmation as secretary. The move follows debates over WPA funding and state relief, with James seeking to curb waste and political manipulation. James also sought control of Pennsylvania’s WPA share and plans a 7:45 pm radio address on state fiscal affairs.
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Harrisburg
Senate Democrats
William J. Hamilton, Jr
Revenue Department
Arthur H. James
J. Grimith Boardman
H. Eyckstein
Pennsylvania
U. S
James J. Davis
Washington
Roosevelt
WPA
J. Banks Hudson
Wwe
James
Earle
Aftershock Devastation Strikes Chile City Concepcion
Reports from central Chilean agricultural region center describe widespread destruction and mounting casualties. In Concepcion and nearby towns, authorities report scarce water and power, limited food, and overwhelmed hospitals. Carabineros and soldiers remove debris as six planes bring medical supplies. some estimate deaths near two thousand.
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Talcahuano
Fence
Parval
Cesar Mendila
Concepcian
Associated Press
Concepcion
Carabineros
Debates Club Progressing with No Regular Rebuttal
An unusual feature of these debates will be the absence of a regular rebuttal. Instead, rebuttal time will be given to club members to question the speakers by name. The club has held two contests here and away with Van dergrif and Ligonier. Nanty-C'o will be met tomorrow January 27. Lambert Joseph, faculty adviser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandergrif
Ligonier
Nanty- C'o
Indiana Business and Professional Women’s Club
Lambert Joseph
Eve Curie Is College Guest at Geneva College
Beaver Falls January 26. Geneva College students plan to invite Eve Curie daughter of Marie Curie to speak March 26 after President Pearce canceled a Labor Secretary Perkins visit. Pearce faced criticism from Joseph Timka of the Steel Workers Organizing Committee over the invitation. Pearce said Curie could be seen as controversial due to labor turmoil in the region. Scranton report notes John Hamblin and family investigated a long horn honk suspecting a fire. house suffered little damage.
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Beaver Falls
Geneva College
Eve Curie
Madam Curie
M. M. Pearce
Francis Perkins
Pearce
Joseph J. Timka
Steel Workers Organizing Committee
Women's Committee
Indiana County Dog Check In Warns of Fines and Jail
A local notice from Indiana County enforcement warns dog owners who did not license pets this year face penalties. Violations may bring fines up to 100 dollars, costs, or up to 60 days in jail, with the possibility of further penalties for noncompliance.
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Indiana County
Didtey Bahsberg
Doe
Treasury Balance and Receipts Report
The Treasury on January 24 reports receipts of 7.6 million dollars and expenditures of 18.99 million dollars. Net balance stands at 2.937 billion dollars with customs receipts at 18.94 million.
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Washington
Treasury
Stock Market Averages and Abbreviations Briefly Listed
The snippet lists numerous stock tickers and percentages for a wide array of companies and sectors, resembling a broker’s tape. Amid the financial figures, a short obituary notice notes Mrs. Mary Taylor of Schellsburg, widow of Dr. T. B. Taylor, sending a Miami postcard dated April 2, 1939, to O. M. Stineman in Johnstown. card arrived days later, postmarked January 1, 1939.
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Johnstown
Mary &, Taylor
T. 8.Taylor
Schellsburg
Miami
Fla
O. M. Stineman
Park Avenue
Stineman
Minor Judiciary Fights Against Reform Leader Says Law Inadequate
FITTSBURGH January 26 The Minor Judiciary and Constables Association of Western Pennsylvania defends the activity of justices of the peace and constables arguing existing laws should be enforced rather than new reform. They deny an arrest racket claim, defend the fee basis as economical, warn against reducing the number of justices, and oppose reform backed by the State Bar Association and Western Pennsylvania Bar Council. The group cites supervision by quarter sessions district attorney grand jury and county controllers over fees and costs. The stance follows recent arrests over extorted fees and the death of Dr. Charles C Stanton amid rent disputes. Attorney John W Cost urges a six point reform program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fittsburgh
Minor Judiciary and Constables Association of
Western
Pennsylvania
Justices of the Peace
Association
A. M. Maloney
Pittsburgh
State Bar Association
Minor Judiciary Committee
Legislative Council of Western Pennsylvania
Fgke
Charles C. Stanton
John W. Cost
Bar Association
Farce Fight Lets Louis Shine Over Sham Challenger
New York January 26 Joe Louis dominated challenger John Henry Lewis in a display critics call a farce at Madison Square Garden The Brown Bomber retained his heavyweight title for the 15th time after a one sided beating that ended in 2 29 with Lewis battered and unable to offer real resistance Louis avoided punishment while Lewis walked away claiming no injuries amid a room full of fans and reporters
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New York
Joe Louis
Dowlright
the Garden
John Henry Lewis
John Henry
Lewis
Joe
Arthur Donovan
Louis
Max Schmeling
Arct ic cold grips the state amid winter snap
The region endures subzero readings and single digit lows with Pittsburg at six above and Harrisburg at 12 as a Hudson Bay high drives a late winter cold wave. Fires, frozen rivers, and disrupted service mark the stretch while skiers and students adapt usefully.
Menuhin to Perform at Syria Mosque Pittsburgh Jan 20
Famed violinist Yehudi Menuhin headlines a Pittsburgh concert at Syria Mosque on January 20. He will play the 290 year old Khevenhuller Stradivarius, once owned by Princess Khevene huyellev of Vienng, and now tied to a $75,000 endowment from Henry Goldman. A new Bloch work, Gord’s Worship, is set for Menuhin’s program on the 29th. Marian Auderney also appears in the engagement under May Berghe’s management.
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Yehudi Menuhin
Syria Mosque
Pittsburgh
Yehudi
Khevenehuyellev
Vienng
sike—Bohm
Yoachim
Popoff
Menuhin
Henry Goldman
New York
Penius
Tebuci Menuhin
Bloch
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Paget
Moorhead
P. A. Heeney
Heeney
Shariff William Hatillon
Thomas Kennedy
Hamilton
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Lynn G. Adams
J. Grimt Boardman
Walter J. Kress
Motor Fund
W. W
Davis
Tiro
W. W. Davis
Tiro World
Hathe Alexander
Blacklick Township
Chile
Santiago
Chilean
Howard L. Russell
Russell
Relief Administration
Civil Service
Luzerne County
Scranton
John Hamblin
Redutation Bay
Atco
Rad & St
Streit & R
Tel
T& F
Atl Refining
Balt & Ohio
Bendix Aviat
Beth Steel
Bet Steel
Calumet & Hee
Canada Pacific
Ches & Ohio Blty
Chryslér Corp
Colum G & el
Cornwith & Solith
Cons Edison
Consol Gil
Corn Products
Aly Crane Co
Dei Lack
West
Douglas Aircraft
du Pont de N
Eastman Kodak
Studebaker Corp
Texas Corp
United Aircraft
United Corp
United Gas Imp
Indus Alco
Steel Bay West Union Tel
West el
Woolworth
Ama Ate
Brown
Bomber
Seems
Invincible
Pittsburg
River Valley
Ebensburg
Erie
Kane
University of Pittsburgh
Susquehanna
Lancaster River
Robert Partington
College
Allentown
Crononer
Anthony McVey
Lawrenceville
Stow
W. D. Brotzman
Hudson Bay
Arctic Circle
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