Employment shifts in Pennsylvania show mixed gains
Reports from the PHIK Reserve Bank and Department of Labor indicate varied payroll changes across cities. May to June 1928 shows employment rising in Williamsport and Scranton while Pittsburgh area declines. wage earnings also rise in Williamsport with notable drops in others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polphia
Pennsylvania
Wake
Phik'-Reserve Bank
Department At Labor
Hie
Ita
Williamaport
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
Williamsport
Lantaster
Johnstown
Treaty debate hots up as senators fear secret pact
Proponents claim nearly half of the 49 senators attend a weekly session as debate on a treaty resumes. Critics say Dover’s refusal to reveal administration’s secret agreement could endanger a pact with Britain. Opposition argues the administration must address the issue to avoid an unthinkable escalation and threaten bases in Canada and the Pacific. Louise Replogle visits Springdale relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wed‘r
Cal
Mo‘Tann
Britain
Eeaa
Éhallar
Great Britain
Pacific America
London
Pra
United States
Grant
Jona
Canada
Mass meeting size up of industry by Kilgallen
New York July 17 aviation faces the recession but shows constructive momentum says Thomas Hill president of the American Society for the Promotion of Aviation He urges government support for a $40 million annual grant to furnish planes to flying clubs nationwide and argues this would bolster defense and industry He predicts broad pilot growth within five years and a strong future for commercial air travel amid a shrinking market for individual plane purchases
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Kilgallen
INS
New York
Thomas Lill
American Society For the Promotion of Aviation
Hill
Gil
Thomas B. Schall
Minnesota
Congress
Mr. Hill
International News Service
United States
Army
Navy
American Air Transport Association
Much Praise From Local Lady for Old Herb Medicine
Mrs. Paul Lower of Jand Avenue Indiana Pa reports relief from pains tests constipation and indigestion after using an herbal extract sold at Trainers Drug Store in Indiana Pa She credits improved digestion sleep and energy to the remedy and says free samples are available through Collier's Old Herbs distributors in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Lower
Jand Avenue
Indiana
Trainer's
Gople
Herke
Paulace
Trainer's Drug Store
Collier's
Daugherty’s
Homer City
Neal
Clymer
Griffith
Marion Center
Blaine Ne Pharmacy
Montana Senate race heats up as Galen vs Walsh nears
In Montana the Republican nomination goes to Judge Albert J. Galen, a prohibitionist firebrand, setting up a November contest against Democrat incumbent Thomas J. Walsh. The dry-wet battle shapes a national test as Walsh shifts toward a possible national referendum, while Galen gains support from anti prohibition groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Holmes
INS
Washington
Montana
Albert J. Galen
Galen
Thoms J. Walsh
Walsh Haa
Senate
Yo! Galen
Isa Ve Fg Ao
Walsh
Jones
Anti - Saloon League
Judge Galen
Association Against the
Henry H. Curran
Senate Lobby Committee
Curran
Drys
Illinois
New York
Massachusetts
Pennsysvania
New Jersey
Air passenger routes expand amid growing miles flown
The report shows passenger airlines stopping daily at 161 points with 39 companies operating regularly, up from 219 years ago. Airway network length rises from about 26 000 miles to 42 803 miles, with added lighting boosting passenger and air mall operations to 16 000 miles from 12 000 two months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora
United States
Canada
Milam
Fla
Browneville
Tex
Los Angeles
Calif
Standard Oil of Pa expands Waverly reach in Pittsburgh district
Waverly Works Company now operates 46 service stations in Pittsburgh area under Standard Oil of Pennsylvania, supplying about 400 dealers after absorption. Standard plans nearly 100 stations in the region by 1981. Local visitors include Abe Marks of Homer City and J A Huey of Banks Township among recent callers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Standard of Company of Pennsylvania
Waverly of Works Company
Waverly
Standard
Pennsylvania
W. Hipak
Standard Branch
Abe Marks
Homer City
Indiana
J. A. Huey
Banks Township
W. A. McCormick
Trade City
B. A. McCormick
Akron
Ohio
Frew W. Keene
Wayne County
Bethlehem Steel President Faces Cross Examination In Merger Case
Youngstown July 17 Bethlehem Steel president Eugene G. Grace prepared for cross examination in the Sheet & Tube merger suit in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court. Questions focus on Bethlehem property values merger contracts and stock purchases during the consolidation battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burl‘a
ilNs
Youngstown
Eugene G. Grace
Bethleem Steel Corporation
Youngstown Sheat & Tuba Company
Mahoning County
Bethlehem
Proxica
Nevers
Grace
Aatletarget
Bheet & Tube
Grice
Frank Parnell
Sheet & Tube
Parnell
Harry J. Crawford
Purnell
Newton’ D. Baker
Promerger
Bethleham
Hill
Jenkins
Baker
Purnel
Eaton
Waterhouse
May
Moore
Stocks Edge Higher on Copper, Amusement Shares Rise
New York July 17 Stocks moved irregularly but advanced modestly as copper and amusement issues led gains. Anaconda Copper and American Can boosted activity while oils and motors lagged. notable performances included vanadium and Simmons with price jumps and a large block trade of American Steel Foundries at 88. The market showed mixed breadth with Call money ample at 2 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stok
Cups Ag
Amusement Sharea
Fox Jilm
General Theatres
Loew's
Paramount
Warner, Bros
John D. Ryan
Anatonda
Anaconda
American Smelting
International Nickel
Kennecott
American Can
UI S
Steel
General Electric
Radio
Westinghouse
Indiana
Auburn
Vanadium
Simmons
New York Central
American Steel Foundries
Atchison T. S
Bethlehem Steel
Canadian Pacific
Ghes
Ohio
Seveceens
Chrysler J
Grigsby Granoissiseuvivess
Kalvinator Jj
Yectsieereneye
Konnacatt
Ciseeesvense Ai
Seeveeges Dd Citron Service
Payierseerrese
Pennroad Corp
St. PL
Cieersseeee
Germany Parliament Debates President Decree Response
Germany’s Reichstag convened to consider the President's decree with Dr. Rudolph Breitscheid proposing that the chamber reject the measure. Observers warned the cabinet might dissolve parliament unless assured by a clear motion, signaling a tense constitutional confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Breitscheid
Reichstag
Raid on Amen Club Reveals Prohibition Officials Present
Federal agents led by Harold D. Wilson conducted a raid at the Amen Club picnic revealing notable attendees including District Attorney Andrew T. Park, John S. Herron, State Senator Frank J. Harris, and several Allegheny county officials. Witnesses described beer barrels and cooling apparatus as the minerals of interest, while officials claimed they observed no wrongdoing and left before the raid concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee Prohibition
Harold D. Wilson
Andrew T. Park
John S. Herron
Allegheny County
Herron
Frank J.harris
Public Works
Edward G. Lang
Local Picnic Sparks Discussion and Photos
A fragmentary report notes attendees at a picnic including John F. Cavanauni of Homestead. It mentions arrival at the pier and a photo scene with a brief description of the event and a reference to medical or security considerations.
Buffalo Pittsburgh Highway Spur Opens In Indiana County
A spur of Route 110 reaches the main seal producing area in Indiana County and a 20 foot concrete highway segment from the Reed Station area to the Indiana Borough line is now open. Plans to eliminate three grade crossings on Butler Plank Road prompt counter proposals from companies citing fire hazard and property impacts. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad would split costs with the state and county with a two mile relocation of the highway proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Department
Butler
Wittmer
Mt. Royal
Glenshaw
Glenshaw Glass Company
Chemical Company
Baltimore, and Ohio Railroad
State Highway Department
Allegheny County
Flower Garden Club talk on Display and Arrangement tips
Flower Garden Club members missed Mr A L Cooke speech but receive key notes on exhibition blooms. Tips cover protect blooms with frames and shade, proper dishudding, cutting early, using sharp knives, water depth, cooling periods, avoiding drafts, dipping juicy stems, trimming stems, matching foliage to flowers, and vase weight guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L.cooke
Flower Garden Club
Transportation route changes for oil city area proposed
OCR fragment outlines bus permits and route proposals between Barnesboro, ERAS, Route 219, Franklin, Cranberry, Oil City, DuBois, Kane, Route 819, and Warren. Mentions certification and public needs, with unclear wording and multiple locations, date lines, and routing notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesboro
Eras
Franklin
Cranberry
Oil City
DuBois
Kane
St. Wena
Ean Vaadenes
Explosion At Hetch Hetchy Tunnels Kills Forty
An explosion in the Hetch Hetchy tunnel area causes severe casualties as workers, led by a white supervisor, struggle through smoke and fumes. Rescue teams descend into the tunnel amid emergency alerts from federal and state authorities. Fourteen men are pulled from the eastern end, with many bodies recovered later in the tunnel. Investigations by the U.S. Bureau of Mines and the State Industrial Accident Commission are activated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tascue Aras
Tha Hetch Hetchy
Edhippéed
Kasmaska
Weatsun
Wheeler
United States Bureau of Mines
State Industrial Accidunt Commission
Hatch Hetchy
Flying Note lente Mexicoe record and marine crash lore
A report cites a record flight by Tex Rankin’s team near Mexico at 150 mph, with a 4:14 pm landing. Separately, a Marine Air Forces search recovered two crew near Managua after a plane crash. one killed, one injured. Also, Graf Zeppelin passes Arctic air route with Americans aboard, and Maurice Graham’s body found near Cedar City after a blizzard wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Managua
Nicaragua
INS
The
United
Marine, Air Forces
Mount Whitney climber How ard Lamel found after 300-foot fall
How ard Lamel an 18 year old Los Angeles climber was missing since July 5 and presumed dead after his body was found in a 300 foot crevice on Mount Whitney eastern slope at about 19 500 feet. Veteran climbers Robert Evans and Norman Clyde located the body yesterday while several days of recovery efforts were planned with airplanes and hundreds of volunteers helping search for Lamel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar City
Utah
Maurice’ Graham
Western Air Express
Los Angeles
Graham
Here
Lone
Pine
Cal
Howard
Lamel
Mount Whitney
Robert Evans
Norman ‘Clyde
Powell murder case figure visits amid local chatter
Bruce Solothi esq returned from Ebeneburg where he represented the defendant in the Powell murder trial. Charles Prothoro of Cleveland formerly a Rayne resident called on India and friends. Claude Bath county clerk left for Brookville to attend the State Convention of County Clerks of Courts. Charles Richards assessor Blairsville joined Wednesday visitors and talks of civic business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Solothi
Ebeneburg
Powell
Charles Prothoro
Cleveland
Rayne Yownahiyy
Claude
Bath
Brookville
Charles Richards
Blairsville
Amon
Fmaiph McIlwain
Saltsbury
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Louise Replogle
Mra
Fea
Springdale
MASS
Prohibition
Aleh
S, O
Germany
Bevyora
Severa
Esko
Nadine
Buchheit Bros
Gazetta
Rankin
Graf
Arctic
Friddrichshafen
Bastion
Faroe Islands
Hornmost
Scotland
Iceland
Boy
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