State Women Organize in Harrisburg for Landon Campaign
In Harrisburg forty women formed the Pennsylvania unit of the Independent Coalition of American Women to oppose Roosevelt and back Alf M Landon and Frank C Knox. Mrs Richard E Hanson of Philadelphia was named temporary state chairman. Mrs William Mahn Prizer, also of Philadelphia, treasurer. Delegates named Mrs N Myers Fitler of Philadelphia as southeast district chair and Mrs John R Metcalf of Erie as northwest leader. other chairmen to be named later.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Independent Coalition of American Women
Toledo
Roosevelt
Alf M. Landon
Frank C. Knox
Governor Feels Pressed by a Blowout on Philadelphia Pike
The State Highway Patrol stopped a man fuming over a tire blowout east of Reading. He rushed to Shenandoah for a speaking engagement and feared lateness due to bad weather. Highway Patrolman Joseph Delaney offered a ride, allowing Governor George H. Earle to reach Shenandoah briefly late.
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Reading
State Highway Patrol
Philadelphia Pike
Tye
Shenandoah
Joseph Delaney
Delaney
George H. Earle
Roosevelt Dedicates Giant Bridge
Roosevelt dedicates a colossal bridge linking Manhattan, the Bronx and Queens with ramps to Randall’s Island and a flying junction center. It rises 80 feet to 135 feet above water, costing 94 million dollars, funded by land purchases, a federal grant, and a loan. work began 1929, paused 1932, resumed 1934 with extensive PWA labor and material estimates.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
Randall's Island
Rom
PWA
Chinese and Japanese Clash in Naval Case Trial
Japanese naval warrant officer Nakayama is tied to a deadly incident in the same locality as a prior Kayak attack. Proceedings indict that pressure from Japan led to the slayers’ trial. Judgment not yet pronounced. Kondo warns the case’s seriousness may invite similar incidents and calls for vigilance by navy officials.
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Nakayama
Kondo
Rifemen Made Merry At Banquet In New Orleans Flair
The banquet celebrated riflemen with a nod to New Orleans firefight and independence. Congressman highlighted the rifle’s role in liberty while Thurman Randle of Dallas spoke as the Old Man of the Mountains. Alan Salkeld of the Indiana Rifle Club introduced Randle after the dinner.
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New Orleans
Alan Salkeld
Indiana Rifle Club
Thurman Randle
Dallas
State Agriculture Head Gives Optimistic Conditions Report
Harrisburg July 10. Secretary J Hansell French declares Pennsylvania agriculture in a more favorable condition than in years. He cites rising farm incomes, increased land values, rising livestock prices, and growing bank lending as signs of a new era, with AAA and farm credit aid boosting farmers' security and prosperity.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
J. Hansell French
Keystone
French
Federal
Farm Credit Administration
AAA
Indiana shoot praised by leaders at NRA event
The event featured toastmaster Randle and remarks by Major J M Watson and C W Bickerstaff. Salkeld received thanks as honors went to Helen Hale and Bickerstaff for trophy wins. Leaders praised NRA aims while relief funding debates stalled in the House and Senate over unemployment relief.
Boring Lass Rescued After Devastating Home Fire
A young girl identified as Boring Lass was trapped when a kitchen door bolted and flames blocked the front entrance. Firefighters arrived late and limited their work to nearby structures as the blaze consumed the home. Loss was estimated at 3300 dollars.
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New Florence
Legislators Clash Over Relief Funding Standoff
Earle pressed for fifty five million dollars while the Senate Republicans demanded twenty five point nine million. The House, led by New Dealers, backed the governor in the crisis, signaling a deep split over relief appropriations.
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Earle
Senate
House
Two Children Offered Water Amid Hot Room Testimony
Walker testified that two children begged for water as they were held in a room so hot it was nearly unbearable. John gasped and cried for a drink while the single small window, barely open and covered with chicken wire, limited airflow.
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Walker
John
Grocers Carry Aid Load as Assembly Fails to Fund Relief
Pennsylvania towns and counties rushed to aid half a million unemployed after the legislature failed to appropriate relief funds. Berks County launched a direct relief vouchers system to reimburse grocers, while Reading and Luzerne counties reported hungry residents.
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ERA
Harrisburg
County Poor Board
Pennsylvania
House
Senate
Assembly
Berks
County Relief Board
Poor Board J
Berks County
Reading
Luzerne County
Steel Labor Split Deepens Across AFL Factions
An emergency report to the President by Labor Expert McGrady warns the split in the American Federation of Labor is worsening. The industrial faction led by John L. Lewis and the craft faction with William Green show little prospect of reconciliation. The AFL executive council debates suspending 12 unions backing Lewis. Meanwhile Wheeling Steel Portsmouth mill workers vote on ending their seven week strike in a secret session.
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Associated Press
McGrady
Roosevelt
American Federation of Labor
John L. Lewis
Craft
William Green
John P. Frey
Lewis
Wheeling Steel Company
Portsmouth
Fighting Tenth reunion set for Mt Pleasant coast area
The Brust Run Club near Mt Pleasant will host the Fighting Tenth Regiment reunion from the Spanish American War and Philippine Insurrection era on Saturday August 8. Mt Pleasant Company members will be hosts with the Ladies Auxiliary aiding the dinner. Mt Pleasant veterans committee leaders are Charles Clark chairman Joseph Whalen secretary and Bert Mason treasurer.
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Mt Pleasant
Tenth
Mt. Pleasant
James A. Lear
United Spanish War Veterans
The
Mt. Pleasant Veterans’ Committee
Charles ¥. Clark
Joseph Whalen
Bert Mason
Relief Efforts Surge as Luzerne County Feels Crisis
Emergency relief actions spread across Pennsylvania as Luzerne County residents face severe shortages. Officials report over 50,000 people lack aid for a week and plan a march on Harrisburg to demand swift action. Philadelphia distributes food baskets to 450 families and unions plan protests at lawmakers’ homes.
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House
Senate
Luzerne County
A. L. Wills
County Emergency Relief Board
Harrisburg
Harold Spencer
Workers Alliance
Philadelphia
S. Davis Wilson
Pittsburgh
James J. Coyne
Allegheny Republican
York County
Easton
Service Club
Hazleton Security League
Hazleton
Karl de Schweinitz
Emergency Relief Board
de Schweinitz
International match delayed by C N Moore at small bore tourney
In Indiana the Canada versus United States event shifts to Ontario and Pennsylvania, with Major Watson fielding six Americans to ensure Canadian participation. O Hares wins the Camp Perry Special with 369, perfect at 100 yards, while Charlton Munhall takes second. A L Darkow tops the 50-Meter event with 199 as Ohio and Pennsylvania shooters perform strongly.
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Tan
Canada
Watson
Indiana
United States
Bickerstaff
Camp Perry
F. J. O'Hare
Patty” O'Hare
T. T. Charlton Munhall
O'Hare
Maplewoo
N. J
Alan Salkeld
Bill Patriquin
Pennsylvania
Ontario
Miles Altimus
Nanti-Glo
Indiana Rifle Club
Winnie Mae
Ray Louden
Helen Hale
Akron
Ohio
Heat wave and fires devastate towns in storm across Pennsylvania
A heat wave and storm caused widespread damage across multiple Pennsylvania towns. Captain Chester A. Coen of Mt. Joy Fire Police died in a truck crash while racing to fires. four blazes destroyed barns garages and a shanty with property losses around 34000 dollars. Other towns reported house and farm damage, power plant outages, and minor injuries while temperatures reached historic highs.
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Scranton
Lancaster
Chester A. Coen
Mt. Joy
Aremen
Hazleton
Slatington
Columbia County
Bloomsburg
York
Philadelphia
Williamsport
Allentown
Harrisburg
Smith resigns as trustee at local college
Report says Smith resigns from the college trustee post amid ongoing talks among two other board members. No confirmation yet for Mr McMaster by the governor, though President Sutton expects word next week.
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Smith
Fecsamni
McMaster
Sutton
Truck Drivers Fined Fifty Dollars Each
Two truck drivers were fined 50 dollars and costs by Justice of the Peace J P Hill today on charges they operated overloaded trucks. Arrested by Patrolman Frank Mc Gregor and Edward Allen, the drivers identified themselves as Thomas Dean of Buffalo N Y and Charles H Adkins of Laurel Delaware.
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Justice of the Peace
J. PD. Hill
Frank McGregor
Edward Allen
Thomas Dean
Buffalo
Charles H. Adkins
Laurel
Delaware
County Alfalfa Tour Heads Through Indiana County
Alfalfa growers and families are invited to a county tour next Wednesday July 18 with crop extension specialist J Walter from Penn State discussing alfalfa problems. Stops include Wood farm near Shéloda Speedy farm near Clarksburg and Livermore Graff farm west of Blacklick. Lunches, possible swim at Camp Rest-a-While, and a bulletin on alfalfa culture will be available at the County Agent’s office.
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J. Walter
Fenn State
W. H. Wood
Shéloda
Wood
Indiana County
Relda
Irvin M. Speedy
Clarksburg
Livermore
Indiana
J. B. R. Dickey
J. W. Warner
Court House
Stock Market Snapshot of Major U S Companies
An aligned list of prominent corporations across oil, automotive, steel, chemicals, and utilities appears, signaling market breadth. The ledger includes Am Can, Chrysler, General Motors, Ford, Du Pont, Goodyear, IBM, Reading, Penn RR, and several others with percentage figures indicating shifts or values.
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Alaska Jun Allied
Stra Allis
Anaconda
Atch
Au Refin
Atlas Tack
Auburn Auto Aviation Corp
Baldwin Loc Balt
Ohio
Barnsdall Bendix Aviat
Beth Stl
Blaw-Knox
Borden Borg-Warner Briggs Mtk Burr Ad Mach
Chrysler City
Colgate-Palm Colum G
Container Corp
Oil de Curtis Pub
Curtiss Pub
Curtiss-Wright Curtiss-Wr
A Deere and Co
del Lack
Douglas Aire du
Tex Gult
Tex Pat Ll
Endeavorers Adopt Five-Point World Reform Program
Hershey July 11 7 The Pennsylvania convention of the Christian Endeavor Union adopted a five point program for action by members in building a new world. The 17th biennial session closed drafting resolutions on liquor Sabbath observance war and peace cigarette advertising gambling and lotteries.
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Hershey
Pennsylvania
Francis B. Clark
Fatalities Toll Tops 445 On Ninth Day In Drought
The article notes 106 deaths in Minneapolis and 98 in Erie, with Philadelphia and Richmond also setting new July records. Amid drought and heat, efforts focus on preserving human life, with WPA workers affected nationwide. Governors appeal for aid while crops suffer and water scarcity grows across the Midwest and Northwest.
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Minneapolis
Erie
Philadelphia
Richmond
Troy
New York City
LaGuardia
Milwaukee
WPA
Janesville
Wis
Washington
St. Louis
Kansas
Wyoming
Montana
South Dakota
Upper Michigan
Walter Welford
North Dakota
Roosevelt
Ruth
M. D. Hollis
Mitchell
S. D
Vinell
Dakotas
Minnesota
Upper
Michigan
National
Utah
Iowa
Chicago
Joe Humphreys Die Narrator of Prize Ring Voice
Joe Humphreys, famed referee and longtime sports announcer known for the cry The win nah and new champion, died in Fair Haven New Jersey at 63 after two years of ill health. He collapsed in heat while remaining a dominant figure in American boxing broadcasts for over four decades.
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Haven
N. J
Joe Humphreys
Humphreys
Obituary notices for Henry Startzell and extended family
Two obituary notices detail the deaths of Frank Startzell a Sprankle Mills resident aged 89 and his life long community ties. The piece lists his survivors including sons Raw and Perry and several sisters and a brother with services held at Barton Chapel Church and Startzell Cemetery.
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Frank Startzell
Sprankle Mills
George Startzell
Martha Hawthorne
Devault
Methodist Church
Raw
Punxsustawney
Perry
Martha Schaffner
Laura Thompson
Falls Creek
Belle Startzell
Dayton
John Startzell
Barton Chapel
Startzell
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C. W. Bickerstaff
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Salkel
Major Trull
Westchester Trading Post
P. J. O'Hara
Maplewood
A. E. Hart
Cleveland
Frank Wyman
Tampa
Florida
J. M. Watson
Toronto
T. T. Chalton
John Hessian
Winchester Munitions Co
Hession
Randle
C. B. Lister
National Rifle Association
Gest
Fighting
Art
T. T. Chariton
Munhall
Virgil Canfeld
Wm. E. Kelly
Minnie McCoy
W. G. Patriquin
Ernest
Darkaw
Thurman Ranche
R. D. Berheiser
Dave Bashline
Jack Bradley
C. C. Harmer
Butler
R. D. Barkheiser
Palmyra
C. N. Moore
George J. Christoph
Altoona
Catfish Ridge
Meadville
Hazel Biddle
Fourth Avenue
Grant Street
Mercy Hospital
Daniel E. Sable
Greensburg
Westmoreland County
New Alexandria
Tyrone
Jacob Wilcox
Thomas A. Dunn
Transamerica
Trans and Weat
UN Carbide
Air Lines Vic
Alrer Corp
Corp
Gas Imp
US Steel
Warner Pier
West Mary West UN Tel
West el
Wilson and Cooth Woolworth
iConvention
Ite
Edith Stigers
Beaverdale
Grace Stigers
Halston
Elk County
Olon Henry
Tamaqua
Harry Henry
Youngstown
Warren Henry
Kittanning
Milton Henry
Portage
Beulah Collins
Commodore
Lloyd Henry
Washington, D. C
J. Frank
Walter F. Henry
Maine Memorial
New York
Leydic’s
Geo. D. Leydic
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