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Newspaper

Indiana Evening Gazette

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1939

Page

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Third Circuit Rules Picketing In Labor Disputes Not Enjoinable

Philadelphia July 11 The Third Circuit Court of Appeals held peaceful mass picketing and strikes for a closed shop cannot be restrained by Federal courts even if illegal under state law. Judge Francis Biddle wrote the opinion upholding a lower court ruling in favor of unions and against Wilson and Company meat packers. The decision limits federal injunction power to acts of violence or fraud.

Philadelphia Third Circuit Court of Appeals Francis Biddle Albert B. Maris William Clark William H. Kirkpatrick Wilson and Company American Federation of Labor Wilson Sui and Appeal Pennsylvania Biddle Circuit Court Kirkpatrick

Pittsburgh Gang Cleanup Ends Major Crime Ring

District Attorney Andrew T. Park announced six arrests that solved 50 robberies in Pittsburgh. Higgins confessed to the May Carrick bank holdup with $11,250 loot. Roberts led detectives to additional loot. Raids spanned petty thefts to large-store holdups totaling thousands, ending in the gang’s dismantling.

Pittsburgh Andrew T. Park Detroit Robert Higgins Carrick Higgins Frank Roberts Park Roberts Blaine McLaughlin

Obituary notes for Mary Crooks and Mary Zimmerman

Mary Crooks died at 2:00 a m in Clymer after residing with her sister Mrs Samuel Cramer. Survived by daughter Helen Bruces of Uniontown, brothers John and Joseph Davidson of Erie, sisters Mrs Cramer of Clymer and Mrs Agnes Evans of Buffalo, N Y. Services Friday at 2:00 p m at the sister’s home in Clymer, interment Reynoldsville. Mary Catherine Zimmerman, 66, died at 9:00 p m Monday at 6528 Winslow Street Pittsburgh. Born September 2 1872 in Plumville to Elias and Elizabeth Zimmerman. Survived by sisters Mrs Elia Andrews and Miss Odie Zimmerman of Plumville, Mrs Mire Kelly of Indiana, brothers Martin and Charles Zimmerman of Plumville. Rev J E Gifford to officiate at Plumville Presbyterian Church services.

Mary (Davidson Samuel Crame Clymer Crooks Eastern Star Lodge Kittanning Helen Bruces Uniontown John Joseph Davidson Erie Samuel Cramer Agnes Evans Buffalo N. Y Reynoldsville Mary Catherine Zimmerman Winslow Street Pittsburgh Miss Zimmerman Plumville Elias and Elizabeth Zimmerman Elia Andrews Odie Zimmerman Mire Kelly Indiana Martin Charles Zimmerman J. E. Gifford Plumville Presbyterian Church

Anthracite Opposes Delaware River Dams Hearing

Pennsylvania hard coal interests unite to oppose hydroelectric dams proposed along the Delaware River. Delegations from Scranton Pittston Wilkes Barre Hazleton and other cities head to a July hearing to weigh federal participation and potential effects on coal markets. Mayor Morrison of Easton notes water supply concerns as officials consider the plan.

Philadelphia Delaware River Reciprocal Trade Association Army Delaware New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Anthracite Reciprocal Trade Group Easton Delaware Water Gap Joseph Morrison Observ Morrison Scranton Pittston Pottsville Wilkes-Barre Hazleton

Obituary notices: Nathan Jennings and Anna Pennington

Nathan Jennings 70 a Negro funeral set at Duncard Cemetery after 8:30 p.m. death at Indiana Hospital from complications. Survived by son Nathan Jr. and six daughters. services at AME Zion Church with interment Oakland Cemetery. Anna Pennington 66 wife of Francis Pennington dies after months illness at Indiana Hospital. funeral arrangements to follow.

Nathan Jennings Farmers Bank Perples Gas Co Indiana Hospital White Township Zio Nathan Jr Coral Sehofield Lideana Agnes Jennings Charleston W. Va Margaret Ellen Jeannings DeFrancis Jennings Violet Jennings Emime Jean ‘Jennings Huyvende Weler Street A. M. E. Zion Church J. W. Coward Oakland Cemetery Anna Pennington Francis Pennington Glen Campbell

College staff listings and guest star tease

College continues page one with staff names from social studies and library departments including W. M. Whriyte, Estella Slaven, Nellie Wren Avers, and Ethel Cough ly. Guest star George Trevor of the New York Sun jokes about a dramatic sit down strike by golf pros on high tees.

George Trevor New York Sun Mubny

Mackenzie Explains Value of Plump Burgher of Baltic to Powers

Dewitt Mackenzie reports Britain would defend Poland if Danzig threatened its independence, with France and Poland approving. The piece explains German aims to reclaim Danzig and Poland’s stake as a trade and security corridor, framing Europe’s pressure points in the looming crisis.

Mackenzie Dewitt MacKenzie Associated Press New York Chamberlain England Poland Germany Danzig House of Commons Reich France Diehard Herry Hitler Europe Balkans

Patton Mine Fire Threatens Nearby Properties

In Patton Pennsylvania officials warn an old mine fire burning in abandoned tunnels risks undermining homes in Patton and Elder Township. Experts push for a WPA project to drill test notes and trench to contain the blaze while State Senator Burgess Haluska seeks $3,000 in materials to secure approval.

Patton Elder Township WPA John J. Haluska Burgess

Consolidation of Pennsylvania Highway Safety Units

Harrisburg July 11 officers announce the merger of the speed enforcement unit with the Bureau of Highway Safety hearing and investigation section. The combined staff drops from 94 to about 20, with estimated annual savings of 60 000 to 70 000 dollars.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania William J. Hamilton Secretary of Revenue Bureau of Highway Safety

Squalus Lift Plans Delayed While Testing Be Complete

Naval officials in Portsmouth New Hampshire said the first efforts to raise the sunken submarine Squalus with 26 dead would likely not begin until Thursday. The $4 million craft lies in 40 fathoms of blue mud and will be moved once pontoons are in place and lifting gear tested before the operation.

Portsmouth N. H

Benes: Democracy Safe In United States

Dr Eduard Benes former president of Czecho Slovakia says democracy is secure in the United States thanks to its press described as the best and most free in the world. He sails with Mrs Benes and Bohus Benes to London tomorrow.

Chicago Eduard Benes Czecho-Slovakia Europe United States America Benes

WPA Gold Find Found Foolish Motive at Maide

In Maiden Massachusetts thirty WPA workers on a road project secretly hauled home bags of suspected gold after a night strike. A foreman later analyzed a sample, revealing the rock contained chalcopyrite, a copper fool's gold of little value, ending the hoax.

Maiden Mass WPA Hugh J. Cleary

Townsend Talk Here Thursday

Dr Joseph E Robb of Lewistown will speak at the Courthouse Thursday evening July 13 at 8 00 o clock as national representative for Pennsylvania of the Townsend National Recovery Plan He will also show the picture It Can Be Done a visual education production

Joseph E. Robb Lewistown Pennsylvania Townsend National Recovery Plan Robb

Brady Township Farmer Killed By Reaper Accident

Harvey McGaughey a 78 year old Brady Township farmer died in a hospital after a reaper on his farm severed his left arm at the shoulder. He fell into the machine and was badly injured in the fatal incident reported July.

Dubois Harvey McGaughey Brady Township

Mongolian Frontlines Fuel Soviet Aid and Anniversary Celebrations

Red Star reports Soviet troops assisting Mongolian forces along the Manchukuo frontier as fighting with Japanese Manchukuoan troops continues. It notes Mongolia’s 15th founding anniversary and 18th Soviet aided revolution, highlighting land nationalization, state banking, and foreign trade monopoly under Soviet protection.

Red Star Red Banner Vladivostok Russia Far Eastern Far East Soviet Union Outer-Mongolia China Mongolian People's Republic

Colleges Weather Record Sparks July Heat Spike

At 8:00 a m the temperature reached 52 while the day’s high rose to 76 with a low of 48, setting a new July record. Humidity stood at 63 percent. barometric pressure shifted from 28.05 yesterday to 28.09 today. Forecast calls for fair skies and warmer conditions today and tomorrow. Boston papers question if the Yankees remain in the League.

Old Gladiator Now in Stands

Milford July 11 Former Governor Gifford Pinchot, a longtime political figure, sits in the stands as campaigns form for the fall and the presidential year. The 73 year old forester, retired from Pennsylvania governorship in 1935, spends summers at his Pocono estate and Washington home. He narrowly escaped a January auto collision in Washington and has since felt lingering effects. Pinchot, who will be 74 in August, works with two men on a book about forestry and conservation and has no other definite plans beyond finishing the volume.

Milford Gifford Pinchot Tall Forester Theodore Roosevelt

Wheat markets rise and fall amid heat and crop hopes

In Chicago markets on July 1, wheat opened up as much as 7/8 cent before retreating. gains driven by short covering and heat across the grain belt. Government crop reports expected after yesterday’s close, with Liverpool bids higher. July wheat at 65 7/8-06 and September at 66 7/8-67 1/8. Corn opened unchanged to 1/4 up. In Pittsburgh, cattle steady with mixed prices, hogs lower, and sheep steady. Produce demand active with apples and regional transparents quoted. potatoes mostly steady with regional cobblers priced by weight.

Chicago Liverpool Pittsburgh West Virginia Maryland Indiana New Jersey Virginia Cobblers North Carolina Cobblers

Insurance Men Lead V. F. W. Loop in Big Win

The Insurance Men defeated the hardware team 19 to 1 as Castillo earned his fifth straight victory with only three hits. Rosyz Violi starred for the Insurance Men who topped the Shamrocks 71 to 2. Other scores included A. B. 5 52 Gangbusters 5.2 Planks 1 25 Coca Cola 25 Hardware 18. President Roosevelt should assist hamburger stands amid Hyde Park picnics favoring hot dogs.

Hardware Castillo Rosyz Violi Insurance Men Coca Cola

Relief Problems Highlight WPA Relief Strain

Harrisburg July 11 An unnamed budget bureau official says the Works Progress Administration is creating havoc with state relief and warns of strikes forcing a return to feeding programs. He notes relief rolls rose by 1 400 last week and predicts more cases next week as WPRA programs roll out. He estimates state spending at 10 500 000 monthly and says the 121 000 000 relief fund could be exhausted by next May. The rate of expenditure helps decide if a special legislative session will be convened.

Harrisburg General State Authority Public ‘Works Administration Noarristown State Hospital PWA Matthew H. McCloskey & Co Philadelphia McCloskey Roger W. Rowland Authority Washington Ickes U. S Rowland Norristown McCloskey & Company State Authority Andhat McCloskey remaVa McCluskey Varios Works Projects Administration WPA WPRA

Fragments of 20th Century Stock Listings and Firms

A dense OCR fragment lists numerous companies and tickers across industries. Entries include Am Can, AmRad, Anaconda, Chrysler, Edison, Eastman Kodak, Ford, General Motors, IBM, Kennecott, Levi Strauss, Loew’s, Packard, Penn RR, US Steel, Westinghouse, and Woolworth among others, with partial percentages and misread names. The text mixes corporate names, stock symbols, and apparent share figures, resembling a historical market page or directory excerpt.

Powaby AmRad St S Atchland SF Ball Loco Ct Ball and Ohio Bendix Avrat Beth Stee Briges Budd Aly Burr Canad Fae

Storm signs up on lending bill in Congress fight

Washington July 11 Senate and House push brief hearings on President Roosevelts 2 8 billion lending program. RFC would finance projects toll roads public works rural electrification self liquidating. Opposition cites few self liquidating projects and calls legislation pork. Senate focuses on Social Security Act amendments as major debates loom.

Washington Leutenants Roosevelt House Senate RFC Congress Wagner D-Ny Senate Banking Committee Barkley D-Ky Glass D-Va Martin Senatz

Regulating Anthracite Industry Trial Starts

Wilkes-Barre July 11 A one month trial plan of self regulation took effect among independent producers seeking to stabilize the anthracite industry. The plan calls for voluntary curtailment of work schedules as an eight day July limit was proposed by independents who control over 18 million tons output. Major firms Glen Alden Coal and Susquehanna Collieries refused to join. Details remain undisclosed.

Wilkes-Barre Glen Alden Coal Company Susquehanna Collieries Company Independents’ Committee

Wrestling Match Verdict Ends Evening Card

In Portland Maine last night Curly Doneh defeated Ted Germaine of New Jersey in two straight falls in a best two of three, as reported by The Associated Press.

Associated Press Portland Curly Doneh New Jersey Ted Germaine Boston

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Allegheny Duce Alps State Hospital Phanville Duncard Cemetery DR. Benes Townsend Mongolian Pays College Yankees Bridges Carol King San Francisco Harry Bridges Pinchot Hyde Park Ark Nat Gas Cities Services Bond and & Pennford Cor Storm G.O.P Style Shop Phila eStrawa Toyos
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