Camp Life at Mt Gretna Shows Busy Training Drills
Local National Guardsmen settle into Mt Gretna Camp with tents, kitchens, and mess routines as they begin camp duties. Heavy pontoon bridge work across Lake Dougy, rifle practice, and signaling operations unfold while units coordinate meals, organization, and preparations for upcoming maneuvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K&pt
Mt. Gretna
Lake Dugy
Combat Engineers
Aladelphie
National Guardsmen
Jackson W. Study
Lake Shore
Harris J. Watkins
Adam H. Plaskett
Perpany
Militia Bureau
Washington
Hicks Farm
108Rd Motorcycle Company
Jack Y. Hherry
George M. Harvey
Pittsburgh
Edward Martin
Luxuries For Employes While City Near Bankrupcy
Detroit auditors report city welfare funds were spent on cosmetics silk stockings and other luxuries for unemployed families as the city neared bankruptcy. City Controller G Hall Roosevelt blamed the council for insufficient funds while prosecutors prepared charges against several persons in the embezzlement scandal. Auditors noted Pullman berths parlor car chairs and private compartments were provided at city expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Public Welfare Department
G. Hall Roosevelt
Harry S. Toy
Welfare Department
Roosevelt
Heat Soars to Record Heights Across Midwest
Summer heat pressed across the middlewest sending temperatures near 100 degrees and into record ranges in multiple cities. Aberdeen South Dakota hit 114, Pierre 111, St. Cloud 102.5, Ortonville 105, Fergus Falls 104.5, Minneapolis 102, Fargo 102 as heat wave warnings warned of continued high heat. Meanwhile in Holbrook Massachusetts a 12 year old girl survived being buried in tar after a barrel burst and tar flowed up to her neck before rescuers freed her with no lasting injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Middlewest
United States Weather Bureau
Plain States
Aberdeen
S. D
Pierre
St. Cloud
Minn
Ortonville
Fergus Falls
Minneapolis
Fargo
N. D
Tar Holbrook
Mass
Marion Beagler
Marion
Ape
Hungarian flight to Budapest probes Atlantic toward 26 hour crossing
The Hungarian crew Capt. Alexander Magyar and Capt. George Endres began a transatlantic attempt from Newfoundland toward Budapest with 630 gallons of fuel and 8000 pounds load. They planned a 26 hour crossing beyond Fastnet aided by wireless KHNZA signals while promising to report hourly. Backed by Emil Sualay of Flint Michigan, the mission aims to draw attention to alleged Hungarian injustices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
English
Alexander Magyar
George Endres
Kennebec
London Daily Mail
Justice For
Hungary
Fastnet
Ireland
Harbor Grace
Newfoundland
Endres
North Atlantic
Magyar
Emil Sualay
Flint
Mich
Adventists Camp in Fair Grounds
The local conference lists numerous officials and speakers, including H. E B. Garrarde, R. E. Crawford, R. H. Fickling, J. W. Ridenour, Co. B. Newmyer, C. B. Reichenbach, T. M. Rowe, C. W. Webber, Quackenbush, H. B. Clifford, C. K. Russell, H. H. Hamilton, C. W. French, and B. G. Wilkinson. The cafeteria is run by an expert dietitian and the book tent is noted for beauty. all features are open to the public with evening services being arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E B. Garrarda
R. E. Crawford
Greensburg
R. H. Fickling
J. W. Ridenour
Co. B. Newmyer
Erie
C. B. Reichenbach
DuBois
T. M. Rowe
Pittsburgh
C. W. Webber
Quackenbush
New Jersey
H. B. Clifford
South Africa
C. K. Russell
Takoma Park
D. C
H. H. Hamilton
Washington Missionary College
Washington, D. C
C. W. French
B. G. Wilkinson
Washington, D. A
H. EB. Garrarde
Strikers Rally As Three Governors Discuss Coal Plan
At Fort Henry Club a tri state competitive district proposal was debated by George White Ohio Governor William G. Conley and Governor Gifford Pinchot. A tonnage allocation system would be run by a committee named by the three governors with copies sent to Hoover Lamont and Doak. Extra state troopers remain as eviction notices go out at Costanzo Coal Company mines Elm Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George White
Ohio
William G. Conley
Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Fort Henry Club
Harry Jungling
National Resources Committee
Wheeling Chamber of Commerce
Hoover
Lamont
Doak
Coa
Conley
American Legion
Citizens Committee
Ohio Valley Trades and Labor Assembly
Col
R. L. Osborn
West Virginia State Police
O. A. Pryor
Valley Gamp
Elm Grove
Goldie Ocher
Costanzo Coal Company
Fugitive Colored Man Escapes Jail Through Skylight
A prisoner named Davis escaped from a county jail by breaking a skylight and climbing to the roof. The escape, aided by a blanket muffling, involved potential use of a lightning rod or rain spout for ground access. Davis, jailed for illegal license and tied to a Philadelphia robbery case, remains at large as authorities sweep the county. This was his fourth jail break in 22 years with prior escapes ending in capture and execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Squire C. C McLain
State Motor Patrolman Corp
Harry Fulton
Indiana- Salinburg
Philadelphia
Jon Veltra
Edmo Corbain
Sheffer
Chester Fry
Miller Firs
William Campbell
Ma Kennedy Defends Husband in Los Angeles
Minnie A. Kennedy mother of evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson defends her new husband Rev. G Edward Hudson amid accusations from three other women who say they believed they married him or were to wed him. Kennedy dismissed the women and urged trust in the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Minnie A
Ma” Kennedy
Aimee Semple McPherson
G. Edward Hudson
Aviator Father Fights to Bobby's Side After Operation
Herbert V. Shebat, an aviator, flew from New Orleans to Buffalo to reach his 3-year-old son Bobby who remained critical after an appendicitis operation. Bobby was hospitalized at Children’s Hospital with condition still described as poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Herbert V. Shebat
National Air Tour
New Orleans
Bobby
Shebas
Children's Hospital
Identify Slain Woman Near Marsh Creek
In Downingtown Pennsylvania on July 16 authorities narrowed the case of a murdered woman found partly buried near Marsh Creek after a Jersey City man reported a matching description. He said a ring on the finger matched the missing daughter’s ring triggering expectations the husband would be arrested. Exhumation plans were made to confirm identification by the man and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downingtown
Marsh Creek
Here
Chester County
Jersey City
Herbert C. Ford
Coatesville
Mrs Kennedy Responds To Remarks At Rally
Mrs Kennedy dismisses critics saying she would avoid any association with the figure if there were no ties, indicating a firm stance amid ongoing controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Kennedy
Wickersham Commission Table Put In Storage
The $900 table that framed the Wickersham Commission deliberations has been stored for future Hoover commissions. Leather-covered furniture used by the commission remains at the White House, described as the finest ever there, amid a history of congressional concern over expenditure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingdon
Wickersham Commission
Hoover
Congress
Commission
White House
Hoover Faces Busy Season
Washington July 16 President Hoover plans a strenuous summer schedule with many officials resting or traveling. He will abandon air travel for a vacation and stay at his desk most days, with only brief visits to his Virginia mountain retreat. Some aides urge relaxation, but he remains firm. Camp Rapidan for a week or ten days is hoped for by allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pnashington
President Hoover
Sud
Virginia
Hoover
Ten Cent Booze Fatal to Seven Found Dead in Woods
A wave of alcohol poisoning overwhelmed seven men after consuming cheap liquor. Caghman Davis and Murton were found dead, Murton a mile from the scene, Evans died in Tamaqua jail, and Sweeney and Slavin were in hospital. A renewed search near the camp looked for an eighth victim, but police suspected he had not ingested the drink or may have escaped fatal effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caghman
Davis
Murton
Evans
Tamaqua
Sweeney
Slavin
Obituary for Jennie Bell Gallagher
Miss Jennie Bell Gallagher 12 of Iselin died at home from complications of diseases. Daughter of Daniel and Cleora McClure Gallagher, funeral 2:00 p m Saturday at parental home led by Rev J W Mountain. Burial Edgewood Cemetery Salisbury. In Ocean Grove New Jersey Catherine Gill urged W C T U members to pledge abstinence from cider saying it is or will be alcoholic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Bell Gallagher
Jennie Belle
Daniel and
Cleora McClure Gallagher
Iselin
J. W.mountain
Edgewood Cemetery
Salisburg
Ocean Grove
N. J
New Jersey
Catherine Gill
Morristown
Europe on Fire Berlin Visit Postponed in Paris Plan
Berlin announces the visit of British officials is delayed and that Foreign Minister Curtius likely to go to Paris with Chancellor Bruening. Ramsay MacDonald and Henderson planned to return to Chequers. Paris hosts world leaders meeting with Stimson in talks. Italy to attend minister conference. Zamora signals cabinet resignation. Vatican-Fascist clash deepens as Balilla plans widen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Foreign Office
Julius Curtine
Wth
Henrich Bruening
Paris
J. Ramsay MacDonald
Arthur Henderson
London
Curtius-Bruening
Chequers
Atlantic
Henry L. Stimson
Stimson
Pierre Laval
Rome
Italy
Great Britain
Dino Grandi
Railroads warn curtailment may be required
Polley warns present rates fail to cover fixed charges and maintenance costs. Railroads say only minimal freight-rate increases are needed to survive the emergency, while stressing voluntary drought relief and future capital spending. In a separate filing, Mrs. Lindsay S. Stott seeks divorce alleging her husband sought multiple love affairs due to financial limits and wanted a harem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polley
Washington
Lindsay S. Stott
Hoover After Wheat Crisis
Raymond Clapper reports Washington sees the domestic wheat crisis drawing President Hoover's attention away from Europe as wheat prices fall to record lows while Midwestern farmers harvest, with talk of private moratoriums and a possible law to ban short selling. Vice President Curtis and Senator Capper explore relief proposals amid farmer distrust of policymakers. Kansas harvest sets records as grain speculation sparks concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Clapper
Washington
Moorer
Bac
Congress
Middle West
Europe
Charles Curtis
Arthur Capper
Farm Board
Kansas
Hoover
Miracles At Shrine Of Slain Archbishop Began Canterbury Pilgrimages
NEA Service notes Canterbury pilgrimages grew from Becket shrine veneration after his murder in 1170s. Describes shrine history, miracles at his crypt, destruction in 1538, and later restorations including wall windows. Mentions Henry II penance, Decker murder site, Black Prince tomb, and cathedral rebuilding by Lanfranc and Willan through 1184.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEA
Canterbury
Chaucer
Becket
St. Thomas of
Henry II
England
Trinity Chapel
Ita Vaat
Henry VII
Decker
Edward
Henry IV
St. Augustine
Avery
Odo
Lanfranc
Wilany of
Bens
Willan
Also Mentioned on This Page
110Th Infantry
Brypany I
Cotton Valley
C. A. Sandifer
First Baptist Church
Bankrupcy
Budapest
Adventists
Fair Grounds
Mcintyre
Federal Radio Commission
J. W. Baldwin
C. B. Jolliffe
The
Radio Commission
CS Ased Wickersham
Madrid
Nicete Alcala Zamora
Cortes
Vatican
Pius XI
Balilla
Azione Cattolica
Azione
Canterbury Cathedral
Nienne
Christ Church Gate
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!