Birthday Observance Amid Exile as Wilhelm III Lingers
An account from Doorn Castle notes no German visitors for Wilhelm II on his birthday as exile under Dutch neutrality continues. The former Kaiser, 22 grandsons in exile, and Kaiser family members mark the day with gifts and letters while avoiding political discussion.
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Aboarn
Netherlands
Kaleor Tibelm II
Othieoa
Doorn Castle
Hohenzollerns
Adolf Hitler
Prince Oscar
Kaiser
Hermine
Fia Wite
Doorn
Baron von Negell
Germany
Kafeereams
Gale
Cent
Azi
Wilhelm
Holland
Fuehrer
Hitler
International War In Europe And Asia Update
Reports from the European front note intermittent fighting near the Moselle and Rhine with minimal damage. In Finland, four Russian divisions face Finnish ski fighters amid snowy terrain. Japan’s tensions with the United States and Britain intensify over seized seamen, while South Africa rejects Hertzog’s peace plea. Also, a Pittsburgh police dog rescue by Louise Ambrose ends safely after she frees him from a strangling collar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moselle
Vosges Mountains
Rhine
Finland
Red Army
Helsinki
Adhevs
Kitela
Kollaahjoki
Foreign Office
United States
China
Social Mass
Tsingtao
Wang Ching-Wei
Union of South Africa
J. B. M. Hertzog
Germany
Union
Hertzog
Great Britain
Oporto
Wheeler receives thunderous ovation at convention
Officials led Wheeler to the platform as Lewis hailed him as an eminent statesman and friend of labor. Wheeler thanked miners and urged Roosevelt to declare his third-term intentions for party harmony while Lewis urged restraint. The convention will resume with Gen. Hugh Johnson addressing critics of Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
Lewis
United States
Roosevelt
Senate
Hugh Johnson
NRA
Statewide water shortage warnings amid low snow
Officials report streams and water supplies are low across multiple sections. With little to no snow in many areas the forest floor is exposed and dry conditions raise the risk of fires burning quickly in numerous places.
Obituaries for Crusan Smith Gabster noted at multiple towns
Obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs Mary Pearl Crusan 76 of Saltsburg widow of Albert J Crusan born Oct 12 1863 with survivors including daughter Mrs Blair Miller Creekside two sons Edward Blairsville and Harry Crusan at home a brother Homer Stumps Pittsburgh 19 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren Funeral in Robinson Funeral Home Saltsburg at 230 pm Sunday interment Edgewood Cemetery Clint on H Smith age 82 Reynoldsville native Brookville resident 20 years dies at 630 am Friday at Hill Street home married to Hannah McCullough Smith son W Ray Smith PhD Indiana daughter Edith Curry of Elwood and seven grandchildren Funeral at Panic United Brethren Church 230 pm Sunday graveside Panic Cemetery Mrs Anna Gabster late of Ernest services at St Michel Greek Catholic Church Clymar 10 pm Monday burial Grom Catholic Cemetery Black
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Mary Pearl Crusan
Albert J. Crusan
Saltsburg
Thomas
Hannah
Long) Stumpf
Blairsville
Blair Miller
Creekside
Edward Crusan
Harry Crussn
Homer Stumps
Pittsburgh
Robinson Funeral Home
Edgewood Cemetery
Clinton H. Smith
Jefferson County
W. Ray Smith
Indiana
Hill Street
Reynoldsville
Mr. Smith
Brookville
William Smith
United Brethren Church
Hannah (McCullough) Smith
Edith Curry
Elwood Cly
Anna Gabster
Gabgter
Ernest
St. ‘Michel Greek Catholic Church
Clymar
Basil B. Kurtz
Grom Catholic Cemetery
Black
Heavy Industries Predict Good First Quarter Earnings
Executives from railroads and steel firms at a Pittsburgh banquet forecast strong first quarter 1940 earnings and optimism for the year. Leaders including J L Perry and Thomas L Parkinson urged confidence and criticized government regulation while noting improving freight and passenger traffic and carloadings across major lines.
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Pittsburgh
Thomas L. Parklingon
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Patrick H. Joyce
iChicago and Great Western Railroad
Lewis
CIO
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers Convenon
Columbus
Roosevelt
G. A. Blackmore
Westinghouse Air Brake Company
George T. Ladd
United Engineering and Foundry Company
C. E. Denney
Northern Pacific Railway
R. L. Williams
Chicago and North Western Railway
F. J. Gagin
Great Northern Railway
St. Paul
Minn
A. Scandrett
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul
Charles T. O'Neal
Chicago
Ilinois
W. S. Franklin
Pennsylvania Railroad
Charles J. Graham
Pittsburgh & West Virginia Railway
Homer City Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events
Samuel Sickenberger travels Thursday to Blomsburg Indiana to attend the University. Local clubs host dinners and bridge gatherings with honors awarded to several residents. Visitors from Julesburg Philadelphia Seward and New Kensington frequent area homes. Births and civic group meetings noted with multiple names and places across Homer City.
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Samuel Sickenberger
Blomsburg
Ind
Tara Inn
George Schierer
Hale Stimson
Harry Walker
Wilfred Deborney
Lester Tuck
Dan Kunkle
Main Street
Lee Glessner
Julesburg
Colorado
J. B. Tomb
Harold Zinsmerman
Ester George
Nallia Emyfeld
Pennington’s retirement ends long welfare career for boys
Pennington, veteran of 39 years in the navy and later a noted state welfare official at Huntingdon, quits amid debate over punishment cells and reform. He expressed desire to run a home for homeless boys but lacks funds. He served in the Spanish American War and World War I era, earning a reputation in prohibition enforcement and state juvenile work.
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U. S
Prohibition Service
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Huntingdon
Earle
John R. Cranor
Weachers Oppose Wage Tax
A suit by Philadelphia teachers argues the 1-2 percent city wage tax breaches contracts with the school district and lowers salaries set by state law. In Pittsburgh a note left with a dead man near his hotel says he would stop praying and stop working after a hard life and a knife in his heart. A proposed city ordinance would reward police and fire heroes with meritorious service medals and paid vacation.
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Weachers
Philadelphia
American Federation of Teachers
Ebadelpe
Common Pleas Court
Pittsburgh
David Gault
Elna
Axx
Police
Fire Department
Visit to Hendersons Home Mentioned in Derry Area
Mrs. Joan Brown and Mrs. Paul Gromsey attended the SBi County Council meeting held in the Legion Home at Blarsville Wednesday, while a visitor stayed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Henderson of Derry.
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Elmer Henderson
Derry
Joan Brown
Paul Gromsey
Sbi-County Council
Legion Home
Blarsville
Three Democrats Ready to Challenge Guffey in PA
Harrisburg January 27 A trio of Democrats pledge to run against Senator Joseph F Guffey if no other opponent emerges in the April 23 primaries The group includes State Senator Leo C Mundy Monroe County Judge Samuel S Shull and U S Representative Robert G Allen They aim to force a convention clash if needed and recall past party splits in Pennsylvania politics.
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Harrisburg
Joseph F. Guffeys
Guffey
Leo C. Mundy
Luzerne County
Monroe County
U. S
Robert G. Allen
Greensburg
Democratic State Committee
New Orleans Battles Snow Amid Record Cold
New Orleans and the Deep South endured a record snowstorm and frigid conditions for four days. Ice glazed streets disrupted travel, homes and businesses suffered millions in losses, and schools closed while streets and highways remained hazardous. Forecasters expected gradual warming tomorrow as nationwide frigid blasts eased.
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New Orleans
Rockins
Atlantic
Southland
Senate debate hints at delaying embargo actions toward Japan
A Senate foreign relations member near State Department touchback suggested Hull prefer no immediate action on embargo proposals. He urged granting the department power to impose restraints, strengthening its dealings with Japan. Senator Gillette urged applying the neutrality act to Sino Japanese conflict, potentially forcing cash payments and non-American transport for all such supplies. No action followed the treaty expiration.
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
State Department
Hull
Congress
Department
Japan
Gillette
D-Town
Foreign Ralations Committee
China
United States
Foreign born Hollywood stars quiz
A crossword style prompt asks to identify each film luminary birthplace. Mary Pickford Jean Hersholt May Robson Luise Rainer Peter Lorre are listed as born abroad. The answer section is indicated to appear on page 10.
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Hollywood
Mary Pickford
Jean Hersholt
May Robson
Luise Rainer
Peter Lorre
Apawers
Sapeeee “Ea
College Weather Forecast Snow and Warmer Today
Snow and warmer today with clearing tonight. Fair and warmer tomorrow. Reading shows a maximum of 10 degrees and a minimum of 4. Precipitation 0.05 inch. Relative humidity 78 percent. Barometric pressure 29.52 today, 29.65 yesterday.
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Louise Amrose
Toby
Ere
Rostrum
United Mine Workers
Homer City
Elizabeth (Pyeman
Lester Williamson
Indiano
Leroy Kunkle
Faye
Murdock Finley
Blackfick
C. A. Rowe
Charles Cooper
Mary Lou
New Kensington
E. M. Kunkle
John Fulmer
Thimble Bee Club
Howard Snaver
Janet Enaz
B. F. Harriss
Theda Belle Cooper
Ernest Munshower
Seward
Gleaner
Lutheran Church
C. F. Jamison
Balkans
Toly
Hungary
Budapest
Belgrade
Balkan Entente
Aggrestian
Sofii
Lumantay
U.5
Tanaka
Bulgaria
Malkans
Legds Rymanis
Greece
Turkey
Europe
Pennington
Borah
John Thomas Rose
Ida
C. A. Bottolften
John W. Thomas
William E. Borah
Idaho
Gazette
Little Squire
Dinehurst
N.C
W. J
Mundy
John B. Kelly
David Lle
Lawrence
Alabama
Nauvoo
Clyde Short
Mpaburvice, Inc
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Southern Pine
Fas
College
Niemi
Fekka Wismi
Sergenah
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