Rail unions call for 10 percent wage cut for year
United railroad unions secure authorization to press for a 10 percent pay reduction for 12 months, with wage scales frozen. Railroads pledge to rehire many of the 600000 unemployed workers and seek employment stability and cooperation on retirement, workmen compensation, and dismissals. Presidents refuse six hour day action despite union demand for joint feasibility study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Miller
Chicago
David O. Robertson
January Spring Ends as Cold Wave Looms
Weather observer E. Lorentz warns January spring will suddenly end with a brutal cold wave this weekend. Today brings rain, then snow with stormy, much colder conditions. Tomorrow turns to snow and deeper cold as a wave hits. Sunday remains bitterly cold, colder than any day this season between Saturday and Monday. Temperatures yesterday reached a high of 45 and a low of 82 with 88 at 8 p.m.
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Lorentz
Century Club Bridge Benefit at Moore Hotel Dining Room
Ely Culbertson notes 20,000,000 play bridge in the U.S. The New Century Club invites all to a Bridge Benefit on February 1 at 8 36 in the Moore Hotel dining room with refreshments and prizes for high scores. Reserve tables by calling Mrs. W. F. Weitzel or Mrs. C. A. Luster.
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Ely Culbertson
United States
New Century Club
Moore Hotel
W.C.T.U. Hall
W. F. Weitzel
C. A. Luster
Izaak Walton League Forms Chapter at Clymer
Izaak Walton League of America organized a new chapter at Clymer Indiana County last night. Forty-one members joined and heard guest speakers H M Smith Curwensville John H Woods Clearfield and J H Blakely Punxsutawney chapter officials. Officers elected included President Fred J Bass First Vice President Lincoln Christie and Second Vice President Harry St Clair with W Earl Oakes as Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Izaak Walton League of America
Clymer
H. M. Smith
Curwensville
John H. Woods
Clearfield
J. H. Blakeley
Pyunxsutawney
Fred J. Bass
Lincoln Christie
Harry St Clair
W. Earl Oakes
Presbyterians Praise at Tabernacle Night Service Notes
A church night program at the Tabernacle features boys and girls events at 4 p m and 2:39 p m on Saturday, with a 7 p m prayer meeting in the annex and 7:15 p m music. Mr Stephens speaks on Whats the Matter With Indiana and Hollor Stephens delivers stirring messages. The Presbyterians filled the center section. the Young People's Chorus led by Miss Lydick sang Fairest Lord Jesus and Open the Gates of the Temple, with the audience joining Let the Lower Lights Be Burning.
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Tabernacle
Tabernacle Annex
Indiana
Mr. Stephens
Hollor Stephens
Rediana
Mr. Storrs
Jesus
Younr
Rev. Fulton
First Presbyterian Church
Henry Taudte Struck by Auto in Pittsburgh
Henry Taudte aged 64 of Indiana was seriously injured when an automobile driven by Mike McKita of Charleroi struck him on Saw Mill Run boulevard. Taudte suffered multiple injuries and skull fracture. McKita held on $1,000 bond as police investigate.
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Pittsburgh
Henry Taudte
South Seventh Street
Indiana
Mike McKita
Charleroi
Taudte
South Side Hospital
C. J. Moye
Mt. Oliver
Saw Mill Run
McKita
Philip Wayne
Correction note on Page The Prince cast change
Publicity staff should state that Robert Meville will not lead the show Page The Prince. The leading role will be sung and acted by Mr. Don Longwill. Longwill has previously performed in the District Atwater Kent Audition at Pittsburgh on KDKA and was runner up in final selections twice.
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Page the Prince
Robert Meville
Don Longwill
Longwill
Atwater Kent
Pittsburgh
KDKA
Fire at Mabon Hardware stores causes minor damage
A. W. Mabon & Sons Hardware Store on Philadelphia street reported a slight fire caused by a defective flue shortly before 8 this morning. A 4 clerk ascending to the second floor found flames and extinguished them with chemicals before the Fire Department arrived.
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A. W. Mabon & Sons
Philadelphia Street
Firemen to Assemble for Moorhead Home Visit
Members of the Fire Association are requested to assemble at the Municipal building this evening at 7 30 to go to the home of our late comrade Thomas J Moorhead. H M Bell president.
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Fire Association
Thomas J. Moorhead
H. M. Bell
Shanghai World’s New Powder Keg and Trade Hub
The text portrays Shanghai as a strategic global trade center with 400 million China and foreign trade ties. It notes Shanghai as the world’s fifth largest port, largest in Asia, linking China’s mills and western markets, with 1.5 million in the International Settlement and French Concession populations and 125000 mill workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
China
Asia
Hess
New York OF China
Opens Way for Invocation of Economic Boycott Against Japan
The article asserts that action, not words, will drive an economic boycott against Japan. It outlines planned steps to apply pressure, including organized consumer actions and coordinated public campaigns. The piece emphasizes strategic timing and broad participation to maximize impact.
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Japan
Abandoned Submarine M-2 Tragedy Shocks Britain
London authorities confirmed there is no hope of saving the 60 crew of submarine M-2 missing in the English Channel near Portland. Admiralty said a search will continue despite recovering two submarine hand flags. King and Queen sent condolence messages to families and comrades. A prior sweep recovered the flags in a portable canvas case as divers mapped an old wreck six miles north and twenty degrees west of Portland.
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London
Howe
Admiralty
Lospenses
Portland
English Channel
Twin Calves Two Months Apart Stir New Bouine Record
Waterloo farmer C Dewey Demarest reports his cow Daisy gave birth to two male calves about 67 days apart. The first calf was born December 1 and died at six weeks. The second calf was born last Wednesday, suggesting a remarkable interval and potential record.
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Waterloo
N. Y
C. Dewey Demarest
Daisy
Pittsburgh promoter John Madill shoots self after financial troubles
Pittsburgh news reports promoter John Madill of Coal and Iron here shot himself today. He was visiting his father in Belle Vue, Pennsylvania, when authorities say the act occurred amid financial difficulties. His body was found at the house by a relative or associate.
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Pittsburgh
Evalice
Madill
William
Bellevue
Thallium Poisoning Toll Rises To Six In Cal Standoff
In FHESNO California a tailed thallium poisoning case claims six lives including Celia Deloa 28 and targets Mexican farm workers. Husband Alejandro Deloa is in coma as seven others remain critical. An 18 year old Siyl is treated at Visalia. Doctors await renowned toxicologist Dr J C Munch from Pennsylvania to advise on survival chances.
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Fhesno
Cal
Celia Deloa
General Hospital
Birley
Alejandro Deloa
Siyl
Visalia
Pr. J. C. Munch
Pennsylvania
Treasury balance and receipts report and class notice
The Treasury on January 27 showed a net balance of 342,158,028.48 with expenditures of 4,811,265.18 that day. Customs receipts for the month through January 27 totaled 24,299,890.22. Members of the John M. Leech Class of First Presbyterian Church are asked to meet at the Tabernacle annex this evening at 8480 to visit the home of devout brother Thomas J Moorheyd.
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Treasury
Washington
Homer City Legion drives to cut unemployment
Cooperating with the American Legion national program Post 43 Homer City forms a local committee led by Merle Lyda to eliminate unemployment in Indiana County. Ralph B. Kunkle appoints the group with members from Hans Adair to Charles Shaskoski and announces employment applications ready for distribution after February 1st with updates at the February 3 Legion meeting.
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American Legion
Homer City
Merle Lyda
Legion
Indiana County
Ralph B. Kunkle
Hans Adair
Lucernemines
Laurence Roser
Brushvalley
T. L. Dias
Dilltown
William Brown
Coral
Harry W. Graten
Blacklick
John H. Good
Waterman
Budd Lightcap
Josephine
D. E. Detwiler
Penn Run
W. O. Wissinger
Graceton
Harry Thurston
Iselin
William McDonald
Aultman
James R. Phipps
Kent
Charles Shaskoski
Tidle
China invokes League articles over Japan in Geneva trial
China uses articles X and XV of the League of Nations to demand action against Japan amid Shanghai tensions. W. W. Yen says the move could extend to article XVI for an economic boycott, though that article has not been invoked. The council meeting was delayed to permit private talks.
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Samuel Dashiell
Geneva
China
League of Nations
Japan
League
League Council
W. W. Yen
Dr. Yen
Shanghai
Finger Almost Lost by Bullet in Accident
Beaverdale June 29. Richard Walters 13, son of Mr and Mrs E C Walters, was shot in the right hand when a revolver he was examining discharged. The wound nearly severed the small finger. An investigation found the shooting accidental. After treatment by Dr A D B Leeca he was sent home in good condition. Ignition points, f es, etc. For all cars and trucks. Auto Parts Co Inc Ritz Theatre Bldg.
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Beaverdale
Richard Walters
E. C. Walters
A. DB. Leeca
Walter
Auto Parts Co, Inc
Ritz Theatre
Doctors weigh 1000 to 1 skull enlargement for infant
New York doctors at the Nor talogical Institute continue study of 13 month old Diane Moore whose skull growth may determine if a 1000 to 1 operation to enlarge skull caps will be attempted. A decision awaits consent from Lilian Moore the 18 year old mother.
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New York
Nortalogical Institute
Diane 3 Moore
Lilian Moore
Armistice Briefly Declared in Shanghai Amid Bombing
Reports from Shanghai indicate an armistice was declared then broken as Japanese planes bombed the city. Casualties were feared to be in the hundreds among civilians and defenders, with fighting continuing near the Chapei district and North Station. Official U S sources noted bombs within the International Settlement and ongoing clashes as the truce unraveled.
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Ekins
United Press
U. P
Shanghai
American Missionary Institution
Young-Allen Memorial
Geneva
Council of the League
Washington
United States Marine Forces
Inghai
API
Shai
Navy
Hooker
Montgomery Meigs Taylor
Commi Asiatic Squadron
Thursda
Two Men Killed Walking Tracks in Pittsburgh District
Two men, George Sharpnack and John Holahan, were struck by trains while walking along railroad tracks in Pittsburgh district. Sharpnack, 41, from Forward Township, died instantly in Jefferson Township. Holahan, 41, a Jones & Laughlin mill worker from Pittsburgh, died at South Side Hospital after being hit on the narrow gauge line at Second Avenue within the company plant.
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Pittsburgh
George '. Sharpnack
Forward Township
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jefferson Township
John iHolahan
Pittsburgh, Jones & Laughlin Mill
South Side
Second Avenue
Children Targeted by Gangsters Fire on Street
In New York on January 29 a racketeer was shot dead by three men in a slow moving car as scores of children played nearby. Thomas Patalino, 28, was struck by five bullets and collapsed. the killers sped away, narrowly missing two policemen nearby.
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New York
Jan
Thomas Patalino
Patalino
Stricken Babe Has Even Chance In Vandergrift
In Vandergrift Pennsylvania a 14 month old girl stricken with pneumonia receives oxygen and a mechanical lung since Tuesday night. Physicians report an even chance of recovery as firemen work in four hour shifts to aid her breathing. The child is the daughter of Hugh Porter of Vandergrift. Also noted is a local ad: last day of a quitting business sale at Homer City Shell Service Station.
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Vandergrift, Pa
Hugh Porter
Vandergrift
Homer City
Police announce crackdown on auto law violators
Chief of Police George announced a crackdown after arrests of 15 violators for illegal parking speeding and running stop signs. He warned motorists to obey speed and parking laws and said enforcement will continue strongly for all residents and borough callers.
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George “At
Anderson
Barney Dreyfuss Ill at Sinai Hospital in Pittsburgh
New York news reports Barney Dreyfuss owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates is seriously ill at Sinai Hospital in New York. Hospital authorities refuse to disclose the nature of his ailment, with officials saying his condition worsened tonight after previously being described as grave.
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New York
Barney Dreyfuss
Oft Burgh Pirates
Sinai Hospital
Schick test results update from a Dr. Rink week
Monday and Tuesday report Schick test outcomes, with positive results among Taino Schag and Parochial Schoat. Of 158 tested, two children show potential diphtheria risk while 154 others are placed beyond toxin exposure. The February timetable includes Thaddeus Stephen and Children School events continuing.
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C. E. Rink
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Century Club
Culbertsons
Izaak Walton
Presbyterian
Mabon Hardware
Beatio
Bhangha! Club
Ngs B. Tenis
W. Ghina
Daily News
Yokohama
Yokoham
U. 8
M-2
John Madill
California Dance
Homer City Legion
Indiana Co
Great Britain
Harbin
Auto Law
Thaddeus Stephen School
Children School
Thaddeus
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