New admission rules for State Teachers Colleges in Western PA
A letter from Indiana Teachers College announces new admission standards starting September. Top half graduates admitted after interview and health checks. bottom half may be admitted on probation with regular application, principal recommendation, medical examination, college aptitude test on July 15, and a repaid $10 fee returned if not admitted or withdrawn by August 22.
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Trsident C. R. Foster
Surte Teachara College
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Train crash leaves fifty injured in passenger derailment
An engineer sustained compound fractures of both legs after a collision. The crash involved a Worcester to Portland freight and a passenger train, with several cars destroyed in a fire and an explosion near Gooch Lace Pond. No crew injuries reported.
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Scheer
Col. Scheer
502Nd Anti Aircraft Artillery
New York
Clinton
Mass
June
INS
Gooch Lace Pond
Worcester
Portland
Boston and Maine Railroad
Paroled convict gets short shrift in court twist
Wilbur Umnitz, 31, paroled convict, enjoyed a brief escape before being sentenced by Judge William S. Hirt on charges including stealing a diamond ring from a woman he ravished. He received 10 to 20 years after capture by a sheriff’s deputy near the officer’s home. Also charged were attempting to escape, staging a robbery, and previous eight years served. Harmon School Reunion scheduled for June 18 invites all alumni.
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Ease
INS
Wilbur Umnitz
Umnitz
William 5. Hirt
George Hanson
Sheriff’s Office
District Water Meet June 11 at North Mountains MC
The North Mountains district swimming meet will be held at the George Brown community swimming pool at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 11. Several towns in the district are expected to participate and prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third places. Swimmers are urged to register. age divisions include junior and senior events with a 28 cent entry fee. Relays, diving, and medley events are offered with specific yard distances and board diving options. Open to all swimmers in Indiana. check in at the local YMCA if interested.
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North Mountains
MC. A
George
Brown
Janvier
Senor
Anter
Indiana
Bankers Urged to Sympathize at Institute Convention
Los Angeles June 8 In a call for more liberal credit and understanding of community needs the 30th annual American Institute of Banking convention urged bankers to serve with high purpose and courage Governor James Rolph Jr told 1400 students from across the nation that bankers must shed cold calculation for kindness and sympathy Henry J Mercer of Cincinnati echoed a demand for bankers to reach new heights of service during the current economic conditions.
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Los Angeles
INS
Bankura of America
American Institute of Banking
James Rolph, Jr
California
Henry J. Mercer
Cinecinnati
National Institute
Incendiary blast destroys home near Punxsutawney
June 8. Mrs. Anna Sidelli of Sykesville and her five children were awakened by an incendiary explosion that partly destroyed their home ten miles north of Punxsutawney. Police believe a passing car threw at least twelve sticks of dynamite. no motive or threats were found against Mrs. Sidelli.
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Punxsutawney
INS
Anna Sidelli
Sykesville
Here
Sidelli
Scout Council at Brush Valley meets for quarterly session
The Wilshior Penn Council invites scouts and leaders to Thursday June 9 at Brush Valley for the quarterly meeting. Harry C. Fleming will preside as president reports from committees are promised, and a pre meeting dinner and entertainment are planned for attendees and guests.
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Wilshior Penn
Brush Valley
Coynell
Coun Ri
Fta
Gounell
Ehlekay
Harry C. Fleming
William Penn Council
Stanley Allen
Reop
Neighborhood Rats Urge Alley Opening Contested by Borough
Citizens sign a protest to open an alley from Fifth Street to Blairton Avenue. Borough consent must come from abutting owners as ground isn’t owned by the borough. Items discussed include sidewalk work at 646 Maple Street, sludge bed cleaning at the disposal plant, and acquisition or discontinuance of the South Second and Washington Street intersection. Council reviewed May receipts and street department expenses, plus sewer plans for Nixon alley, with construction costs borne by interested property owners.
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Fifth Street
Blairton Avenue
Maple Street
Council
South Second
Washington Streets
Washington Street
Fourth Street
America Gets Ultimatum From Rank and File Veterans
A page one continuation reports World War veterans marching in Washington in orderly ranks, banners reading We Want The Bonus, and a calm parade intended to press for a bonus. The display drew little dignitary attendance, avoided banners beyond patriotic ones, and ended with veterans returning to their camps amid rumored far-left trouble not materializing.
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Washington
Paris Bound Witnesses Describe Hotel Shooting Incident
Witnesses at a Pittston inquest testified about a hotel gathering including Mrs James Custey and others. They recalled multiple gunshots during an evening at Amela Lizzo resort near Daisy Town and Seward hotel, with accusations of drinking and a tense quarrel preceding the burst of shots.
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James Custey
Leupia
Ics
Cacy
Mes. Wilson
Res
Custer Gall
Bally
Caster
Charles R. Hoffman
Johnstown
Therd
Custer
Anmela Lizzo
Daisytown
Seward Hotel
Litzinger
Wits
Kershenstein
Wenet
Hitzinger
Camps Held, Naysayers Target Congress as Bonus Vote Looms
After weeks of unrest, most demonstrators remained in camp while a chosen faction pressed congressional offices for votes in favor of bonus payment. Rank and file were ordered to stay out of town as a Communist group with a parade permit was set to march.
Jobless Relief Plan Moves To Senate After House OKs Bill
Washington June 8 The jobless relief drive shifts to the Senate after the House passed a 2.3 billion program. Senator Wagner proposes 300 million for immediate loans to states and cities. Senate leaders plan to treat loans via the Reconstruction Finance Corp as emergency aid and seek quick action.
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William S. Neal
N. S
Washington
JINS
Senate
House
Jno. N. Garner
Wagner
New York
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Senate Democrats
Detective Release on Recognizance in Seward Shooting
Unshaven detective released on recognizance after last night’s Seward shooting. Witnesses describe injury from a broken glass window. Sworn statements allege weapons loan between Kershenstein and Liteinger at a Woodvale carnival, with conflicting testimony at the inquest held in the Public Safety Building.
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Kershenstein
Litvinger
Woodvale
Liteinger
Seward
Public Safety Building
Litzinger
Rath Wilson
Wet Plank in G. O. P. Platform of 1932
A chaotic preview of Republican platform battles in 1932, with wets pushing for repeal of prohibition and drys resisting. The piece notes Rockefeller’s influence, Rockwell’s legalism, and key GOP delegates and senators from Iowa and North Carolina shifting toward a wet stance as convention day looms. It cites Senator Brookhart’s renomination defeat, Morrison’s wet challenge, and academic figures voicing positions amid hotel lobby chatter.
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Hoover
Curts
Curtis
John D. Rockefeller
Col Ion Thal
Iowa
North Carolina
Sarith W. Brook. Hart
Cameron Morrison
Nicholas Murray Utler
Colombia University
City Four
Rockefeller Invited to Wet Prohibition Rally in Chicago
John I Rockefeller Jr was invited to an anti prohibition rally in Chicago next Monday night near the Republican National Convention. Invoker Ira J Reeves of the Crusaders sent the invitation after Rockefeller backed prohibition repeal. Speakers include Nicholas Murray Butler and Mrs Charles I Sabin at the meeting organized by the Republican Citizens committee for repeal of the eighteenth amendment.
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Chicago
John I. Rockefeller, Jr
Cal
Ira J. Reeves
Central Divi
Lion
The
Crusaders
Rockefeller
Republican Citizens
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Charles I. Sabin
Women’s Organization For National Prohibition Reform
Weir stand and battle over prohibition plank begins
Democrats agitated on Capitol Hill as pro repeal protests flare within the party and Republicans. Borah and eight GOP senators oppose a resubmission plank calling for constitutional action. Borah argues conventions lack power to decide on a amendment. Democrats warn they will press repeal at the convention if resubmission is blocked.
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William K. Hutchinson
INS
Washington
Capitol Fall
Borah
Idaho
Capper
Kansas
Howell
Nebraska
Vandenberg
Michigan
Steiner
Oregon
Thomas
Maho
Smoot
Utah
Robinson
Indiana
Country Club
Senate
Congressional Country Club
Congress
Thys
Ohio Guard aviator bombs strike crowd at Warrier mine
In Cambridge Ohio a National Guard aviator dropped gas bombs onto rioting strike pickets, forcing a retreat after deputies arrested two women for stoning cars. deputies, militia, and authorities pursued the disorder. Lt Carl Bushong flew from Cadiz to the mine, ending the clash.
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Cambridge
Ohio National Guard
Guarney
John Gratey
Warrier Mine
Sherif
Cadiz
Carl Bushong
Fife and Drum Organizing At Washington Court House
A local notice invites all ages to join a fife and drum gathering at the Court House in Washington, Pennsylvania on Saturday June 25 at 2 PM. The group, signing as The Phe Dioneers, aims to preserve the old martial music and the “Spirit of 1766” with participants bringing fife and drum and forming a plan to keep the tradition alive. Descriptive names include B05 Renshaw Ride and Pittsburgh W A Young, secretary, with committee members Pentaman and Frank Reynolds.
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the Gazette
Court House
Washington
Phe Dioneers
Renshaw Ride
Pittsburgh
W. A. Young
Rank Pentaman
Frank Reynolds
Father of American Surgery Keen Dies at 96
Philadelphia June 8 Dr William Williams Keen 96 once called the father of American surgery and one of two surgeons performing an obscure operation on President Goveland in 183 died here early today His death marks the passing of a world famous surgeon Though retired from practice he pursued science and was honored by leading universities monarchs Belgium France and the Legion of Honor Plans are underway for a civic funeral.
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Philadelphia
INS
William Williams Keen
Fatcher
Goveland
Dy. Keen
Albert
Belgium
France
Mwade
FRE-Convention Battle Wages Between Smith and Roosevelt
Open battle for the Democratic presidential nomination rages as former Governor Alfred E. Smith and Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt contend for supremacy at the national convention. Smith allies from Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New Jersey and Pennsylvania press Jouett Shouse as permanent chairman while Roosevelt backs Senator Thomas J. Walsh of Montana. The vote will likely indicate initial strength in the contest.
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New York
Alfred E. Smith
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Smith
Machusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Jouett Shouse
Roosevelt
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Post
Thieves Ransack Rees Apartment in Carpenter Avenue
Thieves looted the apartment of William Rees on Carpenter Avenue during the weekend while the residents Mr and Mrs Ken Rutherford and daughter were away. Many items were stolen including Mrs Rutherford's belongings and two automatics. Police are investigating the burglary and a prior attempted break in at neighbor Marvey Gehr's home occurred a week earlier.
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William Rees
Carpenter Avenue
Rees
Ken Rutherford
Suburban Day Sales In Indiana Thursday
Philadelphia street will be roped off in front of the Municipal building for a concert by the Municipal Band. The block from Church to Philadelphia will host a drum corps drill and exhibition as part of Suburban Day. Benefits will accrue to merchants and buyers as twelve purchasers are promised unusual happiness.
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Philadelphia Street
Municipal
Church
Local Boys Seek Radio Licence Test in Pittsburgh
Leonard Fy. Starry, Robert Reed, Selvin Griffith and George Schwab, four Indiana youths, recently took their amateur first class radio license exams in Pittsburgh. Reed sought a second class commercial license. Starry and Reed belong to the local U S Naval Reserve Unit. Results won't be known before June 26. If they fail, transmission is suspended for three months pending another test.
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Leonard Fy. Starry
Robert Reed
Selvin Griffith
George Schwab
Indiana
Pittsburgh
Reed
Starry
U. S. Naval Reserve
Rurals Oppose Extra Session In Harrisburg Meeting
A rural bloc of two assemblymen led a planned meeting with rural district lawmakers to draft views on convoking a second legislature session to aid the jobless. Gov Pinchot denounced the bloc and urged focus on relief, while Rep Richards declined to attend and criticized a special session.
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Harrisburg
House
George N. Warey Cumberland
A. L. Sheffer
Mifflin
Guv
Giffard Pinchot
Paul B
Rice
Dauphin
Bart Richards
Lawrence
Richards
Illinois Vets Stop Off Here
Illinois veterans marching from Rockford to Washington are slowed by discipline rules. The 73 men started with 73, three discharged in Cleveland for intoxication, rest returning home. captain says provisions are sufficient and no foodstuffs are supplied here. Akron, June 8. Mrs Vera Perata leads 375 California bonus marchers toward D.C. urging immediate payment. she recalls 1918 France box car army days and expresses strong sympathy for their aims.
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Rockford
Cleveland
Akron
INS
France
Vera Perata
Pacific Coast
Perata
Europe
Treasury balance shows 288 million as of June 6
Treasury balance as of June 6 stands at 288,096,305.05 with expenditures of 34,221,851.52 and customs receipts of 3,279,080.41, reported from Washington dated June 8.
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Washington
INS
Treasury
Welsh Bus Schedules and Routes
Bus routes listed include Indiana Daly to Brust Valley and Johnstown with a $30 fare. Daily departures to Slo am, with return times, and thursdays only services. Additional loops cover Worthington Cleveland Detroit Chicago and numerous towns with varying times and city names. Details include agent contact and rate inquiries for Tow rates and details.
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Ladge Indiana Daly
Brust Valley
Arma
Award
Johnstown
ATO Om
ASO
Guiatayn
Ind
Slo Am
Rathrdays
DO P
Twavo
Indiana Daily
Sclitentne
Worthington
Buller
New Costly
Youngstown
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District Water Meet
Moorhead
Scout Council
America
Rank and
Paris
Pershing
Mary Virginia Louis
Omaha
John J. Pershing
Henry L. Stevens
American Legion
Louis
White House
Moses
Weir
Capitol
Illinois
St. Rus
Telephone
ROD
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