Bishop Carothers to Lead Three-Night Meet at Underc Church
The Rev J M Carother 14 1D D bishop of the United Holiness Tabernacle Work Butter arrives with Mrs Carothers for three nightly meetings at Chevy Chase Underdominational Church Indiana tonight and a general invitation is issued to all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Carother
United Holiness Tabernacle
Chevy Chase
Indiana
Care Others
Brother Carothers T
Holinese
Buller
Revenge Shotgun Slugging In Bloody Ward Linked To Gang War
The 17th District representative Bolton was shot at his home in the Bloody 20th Ward last December as part of a gang war following Prignano’s unsolved killing. February saw Jack McGurn killed and March Anthony De Mary, all tied to gambling interests. Police found powder marks on a car window and multiple bullet holes near the front and rear. Bolton, a married foster father of two, lived in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erat
Prignano
Jack McGurn
al Capone
Mcurn
Anthony de Mary
McGurn
Bolton
Vacation Trip In Cab Of Engine Heads West
Harrisburg July 9 An attorney G R Hafer began a 6000 mile vacation to see the country through an engineer s eyes. Friends gave him a lunch box and he departed for New York in a Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive cab. He will travel to New Orleans by conventional routes then to the Pacific coast and back to Harrisburg riding in engines with permits from two western railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
G. R Hafer
New York
Hafer
New Orleans
Pacific Coast
Erigines
Western
Drought Inflicts Wide Crop Losses and Heat Toll
Nation faces severe drought with 120 heat deaths reported. Reed notes oats and barley losses near 50 percent in southern and western regions. Grasshoppers damaged corn as moisture remains scarce. Federal statistician A J Suratt warns daily conditions deteriorate amid critical moisture shortfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal
A. J. Suratt
Vast Drought Ravages Midwest and Eastern States
The nation endures a sweeping drought with temperatures near 100 across the midwest to New England. Deaths, crop losses running into millions, and warnings that only long term water conservation can avert financial ruin in states from Montana to Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Midwest
Atlantic Coast
Mid-Continent
New England
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
North Dakota
Montana
Pate
Owosso
Mich
New York State
J. B. Hutson
AAA
C. A. Russell
South Dakota
Wyoming
Elmer Holt
Havre
Wisconsin
Department of Markets
Eat - Tennessee
Miracle Man Meighan Dies After Illness in Long Island
New York July 9 Thomas Meighan renowned silent film star and former top paid actor died at his Great Neck Long Island home after over a year of illness. Born in Pittsburgh he pursued medicine before becoming a stage and screen icon. He peaked in 1924 25 and starred in The Miracle Man and Peck s Bad Boy his farewell film. He is survived by his widow Frances Ring and a brother James Meighan. Funeral plans pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas Meighan
America
Tad
Great Neck
Long Island
Meighan
Pittsburgh
St. Mary's College
Baltimore
Filmdam
Peck
Jackie Cooper
West Coast
Frances Ring
Blanche Ring
James Meighan
Being A Fish Story in Swansboro Georgia
In Swansboro Georgia Will McMillan relates a fanciful tale of a pond goldfish trained to haul in predatory fish by following a harnessed line. A Columbia South Carolina offer proposes using such a goldfish to remove voracious fish from his waters, with a Red Bank New Jersey contact noted for the harness method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swansboro
McMillan
Columbia
S.C
Charlie Hooper
Red, Bank, Ny J
Drought, Fire and Storms Dominate 1930s Weather Crisis
Reports from multiple states detail grasshopper threats, fires in the Big Horn area, and relief efforts for stricken North Dakota families. Officials call for emergency relief, crop insurance ideas, and drought cattle purchases as 55,000 farmers face hardship. Washington notes a year of extreme weather with record cold and heat, floods, dust storms, and numerous tornadoes. Local council approves paving costs for West Water and Thirteenth streets with upcoming asphalt work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Minnesota
R. L. Cochran
Nebraska
South Central
Big Horn Mountain
Wyoming-Montana
South Dakota
Frayne Baker
North Dakota
Ohio
Ilinois
Montana
Lusk
Wya
Planning Board
Dakotas
Northwest
Washington
Green Mountain Falls
Colo
Wallace
Weather Bureau
Devils Lake
N. D
Bureau
Atlantic Seaboard
Ohio Valley
Great Plains
Florida
Tupelo
Miss
Athens
Borough Pays 5 for 5 Cats and City Fines Collected
Borough reports June fines totaling 595 dollars from squires and six cents from Burgess court. Burgess B H Lichleberger notes 10 residents fined for illegal parking 11 overloaded truck drivers fined 50 dollars each and nine more five dollars each for stop sign violations. Council approves contract with Pennsylvania Electric Co for stop light current at The Point priced at 97.20 dollars per year and orders streetlight on 8th street between Church and South. J Roy Maloney named to Board of Health to fill vacancy.
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Burgess B. H
8Th Street
Church
South Streets
J. Roy Maloney
Board of Health
Obituary Highlights of Murdock Lumber Leader
Johnstown's Harry B Murdock president of Murdock Lumber died at Memorial Hospital at 7 45 last evening at age 55 following a major operation. His wife was at his bedside as physicians cited coronary embolism as the cause. George Wilson aged 74 a Patton mine foreman and former United Mine Workers official died after a long illness. Surviving relatives are listed from several towns. Funeral services for multiple local residents follow in Punxsutawney and Patton with Circle Hill Cemetery as burial site.
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Harry B. Murdock
Johnstown
Murdock Lumber Company
Memorial Hospital
George Wilson
Patton
Scotland
Wilson
America
United Mine Workers of America
Pennsylvania Coal & Coke Company
Margaret (Howe) Wilson
John Bogus
Windber
John Jones
I. S. Raymond Rhue
Thomas Wilson
Altoona
John George Wilson
Isabel Weasel
Gertrude
Robert Wilson
Wilson Home
Kenneth Grove
Patton Presbyterian Church
John W Hines
Patton Baptist Church
Fairview Cemetery
Mary E, Barr
Punxsulawney
Mary E. Barr
Samuel P. Barr
Torrence State Hospital
Morrison Chapel
Circle Hill Cemetery
North Point
Samuel Drummond
Punxsutawney
Elwood City
Barr
M. E. Church
James Chapman
A. C. Schlemmer
John Atkinson
Charles McCartney
Orrie Styers
Ernest
Martha Styers
Eleanora
Ann Jack
Fred Rhodes
Lads,n
Sarah Jane Torrence
Silas Torrence
Punxsulvaney
M. D. Cutler
Union Street
Buffalo
Cutler
East Union Street
H.C. Humke
Presbyterian Church
Italy Germany Agree On Three Year Pact In Austria
Vienna reports a Heimwehr spokesman disclosed a four point accord with Germany to block Habsburg restoration in Austria for three years. It includes Germany recognizing Italian sovereignty in Ethiopia, guaranteeing Austria's independence, Italy ensuring no Habsburg return, and a joint pre September 15 pact to reconcile differences with Nazi influence limited to Nationals or Liberals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Heimwehr
Geremany
Austria
Germany
Ethiopia
Ausria
Italy
Legation
Ace Riflemnen of Nations Big Shoot at Camp Perry
The Ace Riflem en from the nation arrive for a major shooting event with revenge in mind. An entertainment program includes Pe aney tricks and displays between matches. Last year's film highlights shown at the Eld tonight or tomorrow. Officials will be present and a banquet at Moore Hotel honors Canadian guests. Governor Earle and Attorney General Margiotti may attend if time allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aney
Aeld
United States Army
Moore Hotel
George H. Earle
Chas. J. Margiotti
Indiana Rifle Club
Legislature Struggles to Fund Relief Initiatives
The legislature debates a relief package aimed at funding through early July, with bills recommitted to raise the total to 5 million dollars. Pending changes would drain fire insurance and liquid fuels funds, leaving limited reserves, while transferring about 15.5 million from special funds since May 4. Senator James J. Coyne signals action on an unemployment insurance bill in the Senate, but notes it reflects plans rather than committee consensus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
James J. Coyne
Allegheny Republican
Poor Directors Gather to Discuss Relief Issues in Somerset
In Somerset County Western Pennsylvania 17 counties met at the Somerset County Home and Hospital to discuss direct relief problems. County Commissioners Menniken Campbell and Jouck attended with their Solicitor John Le Getty. The meeting aimed to familiarize directors with questions facing the Legislature on the work of the poor directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unitéd
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Somerset
John 2. Menniken
C. L. Campbell
Levi Jouck
John le Getty
Somerset County
Somergat
Relief funds stand at fifty five million plea
A committee led by Dean Herbert F. Goodrich urged Governor Farleap to approve an estimated 55 million dollars as the minimum relief amount to cover needs through year end. The panel warned further cuts would lower relief standards or cut off aid to thousands lacking essential subsistence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farleapholfled
Herbert F. Goodrich
University of Pennsylvania
Acting college head at Capitol in Harrisburg meeting
Dr. Thomas J. Walsh acting president of Indiana State Teachers College left for Harrisburg to attend the regular meeting of the Board of Presidents of State Teachers Colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Walsh
Indiana State Teachers College
Harrisburg
Board of Presidents of
State Teachers Colleges
Edward Finn Named Assistant Engineer in State Highway Dept
Edward J Finn of Indiana was appointed assistant engineer of the State Highway Department District No 6. He succeeds Michael J Canneen of Philadelphia who was elevated to district engineer in charge of Bucks Chester Delaware and Montgomery Counties. Canneen succeeds John A Stinson whose dismissal was announced yesterday by Secretary Warren Van Dyke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Finn
Indiana
State Highway Department
Finn
Warren van Dyke
Michael J. Canneen
Philadelphia
Bucks
Chester
Delaware
Montgomery
Conneen
John A. Stinson
van Dyke
Hamilton to Launch Campaign in Pennsylvania Picnic
Hershey July 9. M Harvey Taylor Republican State Chairman said John Hamilton, newly announced Republican national teacher, would give a pep talk and start the hall rolling at the formal opening of the Pennsylvania campaign July 18. Attending will be party nominees for state offices and the Legislature, county leaders, vice chairmen, State Committee members, and delegates and alternates to the national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey
M. Harvey Taylor
John Hamilton
Pennsylvania
Taylor
CCC youths paid with silver dollars in Towanda
In Towanda Pennsylvania on July 9 youths from the CCC camp received their wages in silver dollars. The coins sold at 14 to 15 cents above par briefly as locals bought them, attracted by novelty. The payment aimed to show merchants the monthly value the CCC youth group brings to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towanda
CCC
Barn Fire Destroys Millard Farm Hay and Wheat
An explosion and fire at H. E. Millard’s barn west of Hershey destroyed part of the roof. The blast, likely from spontaneous combustion of stored wheat or hay, caused a loss estimated between four and five thousand dollars for ten tons of hay and ten tons of wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey
H. E. Millard
Hesshey
Jack Boyer
H. D. Seazers
Sewzers
Aged kin of Louis killed by beam in barn accident
New Castle July 9. Rev John Lauderbury a 75 year old retired Negro minister died after being knocked from a hay load by a low hanging barn beam. He was riding on a truck driven by Peter Wright who says he is an uncle of Joe Louis the Negro heavyweight fighter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
John Lauderbury
Peter Wright
Joe Louis
Treasury balance and July receipts report
Treasury balance stands at 2,499,960,128.27 with receipts of 19,511,435.53 and expenditures of 70,132,839.64 for July. Customs receipts for the month total 5,962,246.30. Washington date line noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Parker Attend Birthday Fete Amid Kidnaping Drama
Parker Jr. reunites with family after three months in hiding and celebrates his child's second birthday as New York authorities move to extradite him on kidnaping charges in the Wendel case. Governor Hoffman previously refused to extradite the senior Parker, fueling speculation of a potential exodus. Indictments name Parker Sr., Parker Jr., and others for abducting Paul H. Wendel and pressuring a confession linked to the Lindbergh case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MTM
Holly
Ellis Parker, Jr
Katherine
New York
Paul H. Wendel
Young Parker
King's County
Brooklyn
Ellis Parker
Harold G. Hoffman
Parker
Hoffman
Parkers
Harry Bleefeld
Murray Bleefeld
Martin Schlossman
Harry Weiss
Mt. Holly
Wendel
Trenton
Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr
Mercer County
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Finds Large Indian Mound in Southwestern Pennsylvania
Carson of Fallowfield township reports discovering a large turtle back shaped Indian mound near Van Voorhis in Washington County. State experts will assist excavation and confirm if it is the Pigeon Creek Delaware Chief burial site mentioned in early county history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KL. W
Carson
Fallowfield Township
Pennsylvania
Pigeon Creek
Washington County
van Voorhis
Tenant Farm Union Strike Victory Claims Pay Increases
Mitchell hailed a successful strike by the Tenant Farm Union claiming a new pay scale brings 25 percent increases in many cases. He insisted the most exploited workers gain by united action and said the strikers refused violence to defend themselves against planter violence and political aides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Ohioan Fined for Reckless Driving
Albert T. Koren age 25 of Byesville was fined ten dollars and costs on a reckless driving charge by Justice J. D. Hill yesterday. Borough police arrested him after his truck struck the rear of a car stopped at the light at Philadelphia and Sixth Streets. The other driver, W. W. Cangney of Toledo, suffered a sprained back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert T. Koren
Byesville
Justice of the Peace
J. D. Hill
Koren
Borough Posice
Philadelphia
Sixth Sts
W. W. Cangney
Toledo
Taylor to Meet With Candidates in Harrisburg Dinner
Republican candidates for the Legislature will meet with State Chairman M Harvey Taylor Monday night to discuss the campaign. Senate seats and the entire House are at stake in the November election. An informal dinner will precede the opening of the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
M. Harvey Taylor
Senate
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