No Program For Extra Session In Harrisburg
Harrisburg reports indicate a special session program remains uncertain as lawmakers clash with Governor allies over relief funding. Attorney General Schnader proposed three funding paths including expanded bonding, new taxes, or a bond-backed repayment plan, while viewing none as favored. A parallel power inquiry by the Public Service Commission plans informal talks with Duquesne Light and West Penn Power on potential rate cuts amid ongoing reviews of other utilities.
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Harrisburg
INS
William A. Schnader
Schnader
Public Service Commission
Commission
Bureau of Accounts and Statistics
Duquesne Light Company
West Penn Power Company
George W. Woodruff
Samuel Walker
B. Frank
Gibbons Entrains For $350000 Conventions
Observers forecast sharp contrasts at the forthcoming presidential conventions with Republicans and Democrats facing uncertainty on candidates and shared promises. Veiled wagers on pace and surprises mix with questions about reform issues and party unity as a new political season looms.
Truck Driver and Helper Die in Town Crash
In Johns town two men Norman Ballard and Harry A Kesler were fatally injured when Ballard’s truck crashed from a two mile run into a meat market a barber shop and a residence early today Wesley Banks a relief driver escaped injury Mrs Margaret Cupper of Johns town suffered nervous shock and Daniel Diamond survived as fire swept the truck and both victims died at Memorial Hospital
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Jounstown
Dune
Norman Ballard
Harry A. Keasler
Whiladelsphia
Ballard
Wesley Banks
Margaret Cupper
Johnstown
Lee Pameopathic Hospital
Daniel Diamond
Kesster
Memorial Hospital
Convention Chaos Ahead as Delegates Brace for Battle
The piece frames the 1930s political convention scene with fear of upheaval as 8,000 veterans pressure for bonuses and Rockefeller opposes prohibition. It notes anxious delegates, jobholders awaiting campaign outcomes, and looming clashes in Chicago and Washington, ending with a quip about relaxing during conventions.
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Betsy Ross
Washington
Congress
Potomac
Monus Army
Chicago
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Alark Hanna
Tom Taggart
Boise Penrose
Lake Michigan
Obituary of Thomas Maher coal operator long-time Western PA figure
Thomas Maher 75 president of Maher & Graff Coal Co Blairsville and secretary treasurer of Maher Coal & Coke Co Leechburg died at home 71 South Negley Pittsburgh after 50+ years in coal industry. Born Blairsville, educated Pittsburgh 1901, Catholic Church member active in charity. Survived by three daughters two sons four sisters and eight grandchildren. Funeral plans noted with services at Sacred Heart, burial at Calvary.
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Thomas Maher
Maher & Graff Coal Company
Blairsville
Maher
Wallace Langston
Benjamin Cooper
Pittsburgh
Henry Rowe
Bostony
Robert Campbell Maher
Lecchbure
Paul
Mary Barr
S. M. Cornell
Irs
Ight
Ualgaty Cemetery
Lindbergh Club fadeout sparks little progress in case
DETROIT June 10 INS report the Lindbergh kidnapping case stalled as Warr y Fleischer leader of the Purple Gang surrenders to the county prosecutor. Authorities doubt he knows anything about the crime but plan to arraign him on first degree murder charges. Fleischer claims alibi for the time of the kidnapping and faces charges in three murders tied to alcohol warfare. His three associates remain jailed for similar crimes awaiting appeals.
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Fleischer
Baby
Carl L. Turner
INS
Detroit
Col
Charles
A. Lindbergh
Warry
Jeader
Purple Gang
Hyimie Pau
Joseph Lebovity
Joseph Suiker
Ray Bernstein
Irvin Milberg
Harry Keywell
Lfe
Marquette
T Fleischer
Edward Kennedy
Bonus Army Organizing Amidst Washington Turmoil
Father Charles E. Coughlin donated 5000 to feed the Bonus Army in Washington, with the condition to avoid communist influence. Detroit INS correspondent George W. Welsh recalls the veterans’ steady, hopeful camp life on the Potomac and argues for government relief as the camp endures hunger and public scorn.
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Detroit
INS
Charles E. Coughlin
Washington
Father Coughlin
H. R. Burton
Coughlin
Burton
George W. Welsh
Grand Rapids
Potomac
Congress
Owe Vel
Buddy
St Hng
Red Cross Work Among Us Highlighted At Local Court House
A local Red Cross office near the courthouse, led by Miss Evelyn Armstrong, is shown aiding ailing families and veterans. The piece urges readers to learn the Red Cross purpose from its handbook and to visit the chapter to see mercy in action and the Community Chest’s role.
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Die Red Cross
Red Cross
The
Evelyn Armstrong
Wonan
Sameone
Red Cross Handbook
Ed Cross
Veterans Relief Fund
Philadelphia
Soeal Red Cross
Miss Armstrong
Brush Valley Scouters Dinner Highlights Council Actions
Brush Valley hosts the third quarterly William Penn Council meeting with Scout leaders and wives attending. Harry C. Pleming presided, Walter George received the Eagle Scout badge, and plans were made to hold the September meeting in Clymer. The assembly urged repeal of the Wright act and discussed political shifts among wet Republicans. William S. Vare will skip the Chicago convention but will push a wet plank by telephone from Ventnor New Jersey.
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Brush Valley
William Penn Council
Boy Scouts of America
Harry C. Pleming
J. C. Stewart
Stanley Allen
A. A. Simpson
Court of Honor Committee
Scout
Clymer
Walter George
Walter
Simpson
J. L. Nix
Homer City
James McKensie
Punxsutawney
Chicago
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
East
Hoover
Straddle Fatal They Tell President Hoover Through Indiana
Roosevelt advisors urged nominating speech by Bowers after developments listed. Bowers rose to prominence with works on the Democratic Party’s history from Jefferson days and gained recognition by thrilling a Jackson Day banquet in 1928 amid broad interest in Republican scandals.
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President Hoover
Indiana
Roosevelt
Bowers
Republican push for repeal plank heats up at national convention
CHICAGO June 10 incoming delegates swell revolt against prohibition as GOP split over repeal gains momentum. Indiana Republicans go wet with no bang as dry state stands by strict enforcement and resubmission doubts at next week's convention.
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Chicago
Ghorge R. Holmes
Indiana
Hard Times A Knockin In Hoover Rise Inside
Chicago June 10. Hard times hit southern colored delegates as they bring squabbles to the Republican national committee. Only one presidential candidate this year, Hoover and Curtis, with Georgia Louisiana Mississippi and South Carolina contests. Delegates seem unified, comments note fading inducements and rival factions.
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George Barry
Chicago
South
Republican National Committee For
Congress Hotel
National Committee
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
South Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
Hoover
Curtis
Grand Jury Dismissal Highlights List of Indictments
The document enumerates members indicted on charges including assault and battery, aggravated assault, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, larceny, receiving stolen goods, felonious entry, false pretenses, fraudulent conversion, and murder. Scheduled sessions note June 15 and June 16 at 9 a.m. with names such as Vendl Obinek, William Marcus, Ben Coy, Luther Lydie, George Rickard, John Watkins, Ralph Lowman, Manius Geisel, Andrew Jakab, Reuben Johns, and John Senato among others.
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Vendl Obinek
William, Marcus
Ben Coy
Luther Lydie
William Chesnick
D. B. Carnahan
Clyde Boring
George Rickard
John Watkins
Ralph Lowman
Manius Geisel
John Senato
John Gibbart
Agron Hawk
M. M. Kotly
Andrew Jakab
Reuben Johns
U S furloughs likely to be adopted in final bill clash
Washington June 10 The proposed furlough plan to cut government costs without cutting salaries appears likely to be adopted in the final Senate House clash over a 130 million economy measure. House backs a pay cut, Senate favors furloughs saving 75 to 26 million, with conference committees seeking agreement.
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William 3. Neal
INS
Washington
Senate
House
Rep
McDuffie
Alabama
Jones
Congress
Mystery in Burned Car Near Fulton Run
Katherine Rowe of Anita, Jefferson County near Punxsutawney reports a car fire believed to have occurred late last night or today. Police launched a vigorous investigation to determine location and shooting circumstances after a farmer found the car at about 8:30 am and alerted Chief George Anderson. The chief and Patrolman F. B. Clark of the local state detachment assisted, calling in troopers from Punxsutawney and Du Bois to investigate the Anita district.
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Katherine Rowe
Anita
Jefferson County
Punxsutawney
Indiana
George Anderson
F. BR. Clark
State Highway Patrol
State Police
du Bois
Ridgeview Park Conference Nears in July
Local and county women, including delegates from 11 counties Greene Washington Fayette Somerset Bedford Westmoreland Cambria Indiana Armstrong Heaver and Allegheny, will attend a regional conference at Ridgeview Park Westmoreland county July 14 15 chaired by Mrs Ed Gibson Pittsburgh. Programs include addresses and discussions on pressing issues by state and local WCTU leaders from the southwest.
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Ridgeview Park
Westmoreland County
Ed. Gibson
Edgerton Avenue
Pittsburgh
Greene
Washington
Fayette
Somerset
Bedford
Westmoreland
Cambria
Indiana
Armstrong, Heaver
Allegheny
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
St. Stephen’s Community House
Philadelphia
State Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
John S Clarke Receives Diploma at Wenonah Military Academy
John Sergivon Clarke son of Mrs Bertha Clarke 722 Philadelphia Street Indiana was among 24 cadets to receive a diploma at Wenonah Military Academy twenty eighth commencement Clarke earned an English degree Dr Harold Fr Carr Philadelphia delivered the address Maj C Meade Lorence superintendent awarded diplomas Captain IL L Lammert presented medal winners The ceremony capped a week of events with a final parade and reviews Clarke spoke at Class Day and played in school drama and athletics
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Wenonah
ON. J
John Sergivon Clarke
Bertha Clarke
Philadelpha Street
Indiana
Wenonah Military Academy
Clarke
Harold Fr. Carr
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
C. Meade Lorence
Death by Own Action Ends Vilas Honeymoon
Royal C Vilas a 56 year old retired manufacturer killed himself with a revolver in his Glenview Illinois home. A note to his wife Myrtle Hoglund 27 indicated he planned the suicide for her to gain 310000 from an insurance policy. He had wed secretly ten days earlier after serving as secretary to the bride. This marked his third marriage and the second death in the Vilas family circle following his first wife Mary Armstrong Vilas who died in 1928.
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Chicago
INS
Royal C. Vilas
Anne
Hig
Glenview
Myrtle Hoglund
Frank Walsh
Vilas
Walsh
Mary Armstrong Vilas
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