Possible replacements eyed for Hastings and Burns deaths
Observers name James J. Davis and Pat Buckley Boland as leading contenders for key Senate and House posts after Speaker Burns’ death and Senator Hastings resignation. Boland, Scranton Democrat and House whip, urged for majority leader to succeed Bankhead. Davis noted for political clash with Senator Guffey if chosen. Rankin signals Pennsylvania delegation unity for Boland. O’Connor may head Rules Committee temporarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Burns
Hastings
R. del
James J. Dass
Pittsburgh
Pattek J. Boland
Scranton
Bankhead
Byrne
McNary
Ore
Townsend
Del
Jo Hastings
Senate
Davis
Pennsylvania
Joseph F. Guffey
O'Connor
Rules Committee
Ranking
Miss
Boland
Peaker Burns
Rankin
Presidential convention reports stir speculation and strategy
The article describes chaotic convention activity as delegates, alternates, and press swarm the London venue. Rumors claim Col Frank Knox may arrive. Herbert Hoover could address on Wednesday. Leaders weigh constitutional wage plank, vice presidential prospects, and balance between Western Progressive and anti New Deal factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Il Am
London
Frank Knox
Ilinois
Herbert Hoover
Kansas
John D. M. Hamilton
Hoover
William Allen White
Roosevelt
Borah
Anne
Hamilto
George Moses
New Hampshire
Paris Strike Ends as Workers Win All Demands
Labor secured five major gains in France ending the long strike. Construction workers on the left bank and others from textiles and paper sectors participated, with 1,500 to 1,800 workers involved. Wages up 7 to 15 percent, union rights recognized, collective bargaining, 49 hour week, and paid vacations were agreed. The government sponsored arbitration to resolve remaining issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
al. Bowen
Baventin
Pavilly
Rouen
Dunkerque
People's Front
Sarraut
Hall
Blum
Platform Struggle Dominates Cleveland Republican Convention
As Borah arrives he pushes against gold standard and constitutional minimum wage planks. Landon supporters steer negotiations with Vandenberg Dickinson cautious on constitutional amendments while eastern Republicans split on money and relief questions. Local leaders Davis Reed Taylor Owlett monitor the platform talks amid tense sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Robertson Cleveland
Senator Borah
Washington
Idaho
Alf Landon
Kansas
London
Roover
Vandenberg
Michigan
Dickinson
Iowa
Borah
Supreme Court
New York
David Reed
Pennsylvania
Platform Committee
Wadsworth
Reed
Cleveland
U. S
J. J. Davis
U.S
David A. Reed
M. Harvey Taylo
G. Mason Owlett
Pennsylvania Preview of Political Debates Flows On
Fragmentary notes list names such as N Few Jr former U S Senator Joseph R Grundy Marian Margery Scranton John Siggins Sr and Robert B Greer. The discussion mentions proposed farm relief a federal social security overhaul and concerns about invasions of individual rights.
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N. Few, Jr
U. S
Joseph R. Grundy
Marian Margery Scranton
John Siggins
Anger
Robert B. Greer
Direct Relief Load Changes in Indiana County May Week
In the final week of May the direct relief load declined by 1083 cases due to private employment effects and rose by 1377 cases from the Works Program. Indiana County reports 209 relief applications, 1020 on relief rolls representing 4118 people, weekly expenditure 6763.85 dollars. Net case load rose 91. openings include 38 private employment losses, 109 WPA losses, 10 other. closings include 56 private employment gains, 4 WPA gains, 6 other. Direct relief grants totaled 1,248,305.10 dollars, down 11,147.10 from the prior week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Obituary notices for Tomb Duncan Kerin Braughler and kin
Obituaries note the deaths of Robert Bruce Tomb of Armagh and Harry Tomb of Philadelphia, with preceding relatives Samuel Ray Tomb Cornelius Ray Tomb and Tillie Jane Tomb. Mrs Tomb survived by James J. Hutchison, three grandchildren and a great grandson, with church ties and Sunday school work noted. Also reported are MISS MARY LORETTO DUNCAN of Blairsville died of a heart attack in New Mexico, ANTHONY KERIN of Hillside died after five months illness, CARL BRAUGHLER of Rochester Mills died after a heart attack at 33, with service details and family listings.
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Omb
Johnstown
Robert Bruce Tomb
Armagh
Harry Tomb
Philadelphia
Samuel Ray Tomb
Cornelius Ray Tomb
Tillie Jane Tomb
Mary Loretto Duncan
Blairsville
Sesponale
N. M
Indiana County
Clara Duncan
Morrow Street
R. P. Duncan
W. H. Duncan
P. M. Duncan
Vera Phillips
W. F. Abbott
Sargent
Neb
Q. Bombeck
Farrell
Clarence Brenizer
Pittsburgh
A. C. Weaver
Butler
Norman Benner
Johannesburg
Anthony Kerin
Hillside
Europe
Matthew
Helen
Carlin} Kerin
Maryerln
George
Gray Station
John
Peter
Anna Bush
Mery Noss
Torrance
Rose Bucar
Trafford
Christina Carlson
Alma
Catherine
Wayne Kevin
Evie
SS. Simon and Jude
Church
Carl Braughler
Rochester Mills
Norman
Emma
Barrett) Braughter
Othe
Presbyterian Church
Sevan Grange
Misa
Gas Fatal to Monessen Man
Former Monessen mayor Carl Woodward died of carbon monoxide poisoning in a garage behind his Grandview Heights home. The 63 year old real estate dealer was found by his wife and daughter after he failed to return from a trip to the garage. He served three terms as mayor until 1933. He is survived by a son.
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Carl Woodward
Monessen
Grandview Heights
Woodward
Eleanor
Westmoreland County
James Gold
Family rites mark burial at Pine Grove Cemetery
Chlorice Wolfgang and his wife were noted as interred after a marriage in 1935. His mother Mrs Homer Pifer and brother Paul Braughter, Rochester Mills, were cited. Interment occurred at Pine Grove Cemetery with Revs Jordan and Davis officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chlorice Wolfgang
Homer Pifer
Paul Braughter
Rochester Mills
Pine, Grove Cemetery
Messrs. Jordan and
Davis
New Tips On How To Bid In Series WM BE McKENNEY
This first of four articles summarizes Goren’s bidding ideas from Winning Bridge Made Easy. It explains misfits and fits with partner, values trump support, and when to jump the bid for slam prospects. Includes example hands and cautions about voids and singletons in partner’s suit. Deaths and local notes follow with names and places. Fisher won nomination by 18 420 plurality, official figures.
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BE. McKenney
American Bridge League
Charles H. Goren
Philadelphia
Goren
Margaret Dickson
Indiana
William W. Milley
Kittanning
H. H. Long
Orion
Tis
Cherryhill Township
Elizabeth McIntosh
Yatesboro
Harry Ralsh
Evan Harrold
Homer City
John Uncapher
Fort Meyer
Fisher
Seven Die in Frisco Hotel Fire
Seven people died and about 30 were injured in a four story hotel blaze in San Francisco near Market Street. Police held Raymond Searles, a WPA instructor, who denied starting the fire as investigators probe possible incendiary origin amid recent Nacht club fire echoes. Victims identified include Rev F C Clark and Mrs Clara Roland with two more unnamed.
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San Francisco
Raymond Searles
Ed Flynn
Flynn
F.C. Clark
Cheyenne
Wyo
Clara Roland
Joe Carmona
Fred Seiler
George Eng
R. P. League Saturday results and home run hitters
Dixonville beat Indiana 10 to 9 while McIntyre topped Coal Run 6 to 4 Yatesboro won 9 to 1 over Heilwood Clymer defeated Ernest 5 to 3 Lucerne and Aultman each scored 3 points Yatesboro also beat Clymer 6 to 3 yesterday Joe Marken led Yatesboro with home runs along with Smith for Clymer The Leaders G Clipper Coal Run
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Dixonville
Indiana
McIntyre
Coal Run
Yatesboro
Heilwood
Clymer
Ernest
Lucerne
Aultman
Joe Marken
City Softball League Action Moves Across Town
Today Esso Marketers clash with Firemen at West End while Dairy Dell plays Stuchells Garage at East End. Stewart s Hardware meets Electric Co at Electric Field with an exhibition game on tap at East Exhibition.
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Esso
West End
Dairy Dell
Stuchell
East End
Stewart's Hardware
Electric Co
Electric Field
Elks Club
Par-Quil
CCC
Hess Bros
Dairy Delli
Studell’s
Imberlakes Con
Dixonville Edges Indiana 10-9 In Turbulent Finish
Dixonville defeated Indiana 10 to 9 before 300 fans in a wild game marked by contentious umpiring and a near brawl. G. Magas and M. Sivulich pitched key innings as Indiana threatened in the ninth before Dixonville held on for the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixonville
Indiana
Gesster
Cramer
Sawyer
Vinton
Dallasora
E. Grosklos
Gessler
Gesstec
Herman Davis
Brother George
Herman
G. Sivulich
G. Magas
M. Sivulich
Congress Battles Over Tax Proposals Before Conventon
Washington dispatch reports the House and Senate clash over undistributed profits taxes and graduated rates as Congress gears to recess for the Republican national convention in Cleveland. Roosevelt and Ickes prepare for travel and speeches while Ship subsidy and housing bills face hurdles amid GOP opposition.
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Washington
Congress
Cleveland
House
Senate
Black
D-Ala
la. Follette
New York
Little Rock
Ark
Dallassee
Vincennes
Indy
Ickes
William Randolph Hearst
Abspies Bees
Earle Blames Black Legion On GOP Doorstep
Governor Farle of Pennayivatta, addressing a Democratic tally, called the Black Legion un-American and linked it to Wall Street and Republican leadership. He urged that wealthy industrialists behind the Liberty League bear responsibility for the movement and warned of a fascist trend tied to the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty League
Washington
Défenseleds
Iinet
WPA
Michigan
Republican Party
United States
Black Legion
Charles Poole
Supreme Court
Both Sear
Yatesboro wins two games to stay tied for second place
Yatesboro split a weekend league set beating Heilwood 6 to 1 and Clymer 6 to 3 to remain tied for second. Four hits, two errors, a walk and a fielder’s choice fueled five first inning runs against Heilwood while John Marken homered to pace the win over Clymer. Frank and John Marken hit triples in the fourth, followed by Constantine’s single to push the tally to six.
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Yatesboro
James Patterson
Boys
Heilwood
Clymer
John Marken
Joe Marken
Goliat
F. Marken
Witherow
Markens
Frank
John
Constantine
SullJa
Holuta
R. Gance
G. Gane
Salley
Bellas
Gonerby
Saran
M. Souchak
J. Marken
Nn Constantine
Aoe Marken
J. Fekete
S. Goliat
C. Marken
Bosak
M. Souchat
Constantino
Elsiott
Sutila
Souchak
Saltey
J. Souchak
Edwards and Davis duel in Dixonville game recap
In Dixonville, Edwards goes 0 for 3 with 2 errors while H Davis beats G Davis in a pitching duel. Sivulich earns the win over Davis as sawyers and Magases pace the offense in a compact box score featuring doubles by Sawyer and James, with multiple stolen bases and a late rally. Umpires Vinson and Gessler.
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Cramer
Sawyer
Dallafioria
E. Grosklos
Catdemone
Edwards
Col Barry
McDowell
H. Davis
G. Davis
P Lo
James
xxKirker
Yateshoro Ab
Ry Hy
Souchak
T. Ko
J. Marken
P Hayduk
N. Siyulich
Maruschak
M. Sivulich
Clymerah
B. Patsolle
Macanos
Witherow
Shaheen
Smith
Bistok
Tomayko
C. Marken
M. Souchak
Constantino
Fabian
Davidson J
Whiteman
S. Goliat
Sth
Dixonville
Indiana
P. Magas
A. Magas
Dalla
Fierla
Cardomone
Barry
King
S. Sivulich
N. Sivulich
Vinson and Gessler
European success creeps up on you imperceptibly
A quotation by Suzanne Fisher discusses how success in Europe often arrives quietly, while American success is a sudden roar that can feel overwhelming. The text contrasts European and American trajectories and touches on democracy as a measure by available alternatives rather than unachieved ideals. It ends with a note on the value of personality in motion picture stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
America
Suzanne Fisher
Orators for Commencement at Dickinson College
Carlisle June 8 Charles R Gay NYSE president addressed 146 Dickinson seniors at the 153rd commencement urging old fashioned values like integrity frugality and industry facing a world of shifting theories and frenzied reformers. He warned against new devices in taxation currency and political trends while urging straight thinking and adaptable minds. At Bucknell University Roger Williams Straus urged recognition of individualism in democracy and warned against reducing people to robot like entities.
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Dickinson Carlisle
Charles R. Gay
New York Stock Exchange
Dickinson College
Gay
Bucknell Lewisburg
Roger Williams Straus
National Conference of Jews and Christians
New York
Bucknell University
Straus
American Smelting and Refining Company
Newton D. Baker
Wileson
John C. Hosteller
Corning Glass Works
Corning
N. Y
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Bankhead Post
Moorhead
Hamilton
Col
Illinois
Moses
Knox
Edward A. Hayes
Carl Bachmann
Dickingon
Fas Moses
Roemer
R. & P. League
Earle
G. O. P Doorstep
James Montgomery Flagg
Harry Emerson Fosdick
New York City
U.S. Department of Commerce
Feinle Hindenburg
Wa Grigd Veodar
Joseph M.M. Gray
Amer_ican University
Washington, D. C
New Christian Conference
Bucknell
Fooder’s Service Co
Hare
Arthur James
Couny
Guest
Kin
Fey
Village Inn
Jimmy Spear
Bis Orchenre
Lynch
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