Hoover to Take Active Part in Fall Elections
Former President Herbert Hoover said during a stopover in Pittsburgh that he would actively participate in fall campaigns. He confirmed plans to speak in state races but declined further details. Hoover said he is currently on vacation and intends to fish, while noting potential business improvement after the election if it goes right.
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Pittsburgh
Herbert Hoover
New York
Chicago
Arthur NH
James
Pennsylvania
Hoover
Congress
California
Roosevelt Reform Theme Echoes in Graduation Address
The speech links postwar reforms to ongoing economic recovery and urges students to advance democratic ideals. It notes a circulation problem in wealth production and distribution and cites the need for a method to end recessions and improve living standards. Morgenthau and Cornelia Otis Skinner receive honorary degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgenthau
Cornelia Otis Skinner
James expense report shows large loans and major gifts
The James committee reported 390857 in expenses with 190830 in contributions and 177522.08 in loans including 85000 advances by Joseph N Pew Jr. Gifts included 2700 from Pew and 5000 from Jay Cooke and his wife. Pinchot’s committee filed parallel figures with loans and gifts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph N. Pew
Oil Company
Pew
U. S
Joseph R .Grundy
T. Weir
Steel Company
Jay Cooke
Philadelphia
Richard P. Brown
M. L. Annenberg
Winkster H. Annenberg
Sony
Sadie
E. Annenberg
Ra ‘Haupt
Joseph Mazen
Phila“mon Dickinson
William Adamson
Atwater Kent, Sr
Public Works Administration Sets New Billion Dollar Program
The Public Works Administration marks its fifth anniversary with plans for a new 965 million dollar allocation pending Roosevelt’s signature. The program aims to total 1.866 billion dollars in two years, mostly for nonfederal projects like schools, waterworks and sewers. All states receive initial allotments, with about 600 projects daily until 2,000 holdovers are approved.
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Washington
Public Works Administration
Roosevelt
PWA
Campaign Finances Show Pittsburgh Ties and State Spending
Details reveal Pinchot and Davis campaigns pooling large local donations from Philadelphia Swarthmore Wilkes Barre and Bradford contributors. Davis led spending 8081 with 1829 in unpaid bills while Owlett reported 13064 spent and 2200 owed after a loan from R L Salyer. Pittsburgh figures show heavy receipts from national committee and a 103093 total receipts with 60545 expenses. Margiotti ran unsuccessfully for governor with 842 spending and 9003 receipts. Pittsburgh backers included Pugliese Adonizio Rossi.
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State Committee
Harry Kalish
Philadelphia
D. R. Goodwin
Swarthmore
Robert M. Green
Herman Goldberg
Wilkes-Barre
P. Stephen Stahmecker
Harry E. Robinson
B.C. Emory
Bradford
HL. W. August
U.S
James J. Davis
G. Mason Owlett
Davis
R. L. Salyer
St. Louis
Jay Cooke
Republican Finance Committee of Pennsylvania
National Committee
Charles J. Margiotti
New Deal Main Issue Opinion Heals Party Rift
A breach closed as Senator Guffey joined State Chairman David L. Lawrence to campaign for the ticket opposing Jones and Larte for U.S. senator. Labor leaders John L. Lewis and Thomas Kennedy have not commented on their positions amid a pending grand jury probe into Earle administration campaign charges. The state supreme court will hear arguments Friday on allowing the probe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guffey
David L. Lawrence
Jones
Larte
U.S
Organized Labor
John L. Lewis
CIO
Thomas Kennedy
Earle
State Supreme Court
Funeral planned for Kruchic amid community shock
Neighbors recall Kruchic as troubled by long hours in a hot home workshop described as a barrel like space with constant hammering. A tale ties him to an imperial honor from Emperor Franz Joseph after saving a princess during a riding accident. He later emigrated, prospered, and faced reverses before tragedy.
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Kruchic
Ain
Karl FE. Hewitt, Sr
Dias
Kruchie
Franz Joseph
Austria
Krughie
Hapsburgs
Convict Local Tavern Keeper Under Liquor Act
Jurors directed that the defendants pay costs after being accused of selling liquor to an intoxicated person, selling liquor to a minor, and selling liquor for consumption off the premises.
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State
Indiana man’s bail forfeited in attempted trial escape
Judge Creps today ordered the $500 bail of Ralph Rager of Indiana forfeited after he failed to appeal for trial on a Tweedle charge. He was arrested weeks ago at a college construction site by officers disguised as laborers, and the court issued a bench warrant for his arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creps
Ralph Rager
Indiana
Senate Debates Funds Use in Elections Probe Amid Veto Clash
The Senate and House held sessions as Roosevelt faced a veto showdown on farm loan rates, later overridden 244 to 87 in the House. Senate votes favored a flood control bill 51 to 32 amid land rights concerns and approved unemployment compensation for tall workers. A rail crisis hinted a special session may be needed.
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Senate
WPA
House
Roosevelt
John
Nathant
Mass
Garner
Bankhead
Congress
White House
O'Connor
House Rules Committee
Doomed man McCall receives death by electricity
McCall was sentenced to death by electric chair for a $10 000 ransom abduction in Princeton on May 28. He confessed to the crime, called it the most cold blooded act with no mitigating circumstances, and heard his doom without flinching before being escorted back to his cell.
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McCall
Princeton
Floods and war push Yangtze crisis toward Hankow
Steady rains worsen flood risks as dikes across Kiukiang to Hankow deteriorate. A fresh Yangtze advance by a Japanese force threatens Hankow, risking a repeat of the 1929 disaster that killed 4 million. Cholera erupts in Shanghai with 123 hospital cases and eight deaths in occupied Soochow.
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Yangtze River
Hankow
Kiukiangami
China
Shanghia
Soochow
Treasury balance and oil association meet in Pittsburgh
Washington June 16 The Treasury report shows June 14 receipts 22 885 411 64 expenditures 14 940 217 48 working balance 1 861 506 005 89 and custom receipts for the month 9 469 216 62 OFL meeting Pittsburgh PAP The Pennsylvania Grade Crude Oil Association held its 13th annual session with discussions on technical commercial and legislative problems scheduled through tomorrow.
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Washington
The
Treasury
OFL
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Grade Crude Oil Association
Toynor
Camp Kitt Opens Saturday at Camp Corbly
Camp Kitt, of Kitanning Presbytery, will run June 18 to 24 at Camp Corbly Mahaffey with sixteen churches registering 73 delegates. Rev. S J Regester of Rural Valley directs, assisted by a team of clergy and lay leaders from Appleby Manor Elderton Leechburg Rural Valley and Cowansville hosts. The Young People's League session in Cowansville featured Merle Schall as president and officers installed by Rev Samuel D Regester. the convention included a play, a cafeteria supper, and a worship service concluding the gathering.
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Camp Kitt
Kitanning
Camp Corbly
Mahaffey
S. J. Regester
Rural Valley
Harry Burton Boyd
D. T. Scott
John Walker
James Bair
Cable Scott
Janet Bair
Irene Owens
Margaret Davis
Alice Stewart
Louise McMillen
Evelyn Judson
Jamés Regester
Wallace Morgan
Edward Warner
Young People's League of the Presbytery
Cowansville
Glade Run League
Merle Schall
Young People
Presbytery
Samuel D. Regester
Elderton
Joe Wray
Leechburg
Board of Christian Education
Elderton League
Tubbs
Saltsburg League
Obituary for Charles A Little of Conemaugh Fire Company
Charles Alonzo Buck Little 45 Conemaugh resident and longtime Fire Company member died at Memorial Hospital after a illness complication. He lived at 248 Second street with his parents and had been hospitalized since June 10. Born November 9 1892 in Robinson Indiana County he moved to Conemaugh years ago. Surviving are his parents a sister Leona Ballman and another sister Gertrude Long who died March 17 1086. Funeral 2 pm Saturday at the Little home with Rev E E Ormston and interment Forest Lawn Memorial Park. S. Fred Clark Esq president of Armstrong County Bar Association died at 9 30 am in Freeport at 73. He leaves a widow two daughters C K Murray of Pittsburgh and Margaret Bruce Clark at home a stepson Maj J R McDowell US Army in Chicago and eight grandchildren. Funeral services incomplete.
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Charles A. Little
Johnstown
Charles Alonzo
Buck”) Little
Conemaugh
Conemaugh Independence Fire Company
Little
Second Street
Indiana County
Mr. Little
Robinson
William H
Sarah
Lille) Little
E. E. Ormston
S. Fred Clark
Armstrong County Bar Association
Fourth Street
Freeport
Clark
Harvard names Earle aide for commencement day
Cambridge Mass June 16 Announcement by Harvard University selects Governor George H. Earle of Pennsylvania as a commencement day aide for June 23 from the 28 year class of 1913. Included in the group is G Hall Roosevelt of Jackson Michigan brother in law of the President. The state tower of Pennsylvania 18 mountain laurel.
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Cambridge
Mass
George H. Earle
Pennsylvania
Harvard University
G. Hall Roosevelt
Jackson, Mich
Dime Novel Death Threats Shake Easton Nursemaid
An 18 year old nursemaid, Betty Lou Tipton, confessed to sending an anonymous note to her employer D. C. Bur roughs threatening his three children with death unless paid for wedding clothes and money. Police cited crime stories as influence. no charges filed, and Bur roughs plans to keep her on the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Paul Randall
Betty Lou Tipton
D. C. Buroughs
Burroughs
Randall
Blackmail Ring Broken in Pittsburgh Case
Pittsburgh authorities report the break up of a blackmail ring after weeks of inquiry. John Patterson is jailed on charges of blackmail robbery larceny and impersonating an officer with bonds set at 10000. Windhorst says at least 20 victims including a minister were targeted by two youths and two mock detectives who staged arrests for immoral acts and demanded cash bonds or payments to drop charges. Patterson was nabbed at the courthouse posing as a county detective after a victim identified him to a city officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Peter A. Conners
John Patterson
W. F. Windhursts
Windhorst
Canners
Patterson
Frank Dobson
Bodies Found Of Drowned Boys Near Ten Mile Creek
Firemen using grappling hooks recovered the bodies of Paul Simpson, 16, and his 10 year old brother Andrew from Ten Mile Creek near Washington. The boys had wandered from their Lone Pine home while parents were visiting neighbors. Andrew's clothing was found on the creek bank as rescuers arrived.
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Washington
Paul Simpson
Andrew
Little Ten-Mile Creek
Here
Lone Pine
David Simpson
United States to propose world disarmament moves
London June 16 Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain disclosed to the House of Commons that the United States government had intimated it was preparing definite proposals for a secure world disarmament. He noted Manchuria as the Far East’s favored agricultural area.
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London
Neville Chamberlain
House of Commons Today
United States
Shelley Quiet on Earle Letter Amid Jury Probe
Harrisburg June 16 DA Carl B. Shelley refused to discuss a public letter quoted by Governor Earle. The note claimed Shelley spoke of a law case opportunity amid a grand jury probe into Pennsylvania state officials and Democrats. He cited court order restraint and would not comment further.
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Shelley
Earle
Harrrisburg
Dauphin County
Carl B. Shelley
H. A. Gray
PWA
Washington
General State Authority of Pennsylvania
McCloskey
McShain
Auto Used By Slayers in Get-Away Found at Mahanoy City
A 1937 sedan tied to the Flag Day roadhouse massacre near Tamaqua was found on a Mahanoy City street. Police say ignition keys and papers link Gustine Starace and co defendants to the case, with two more suspects in custody awaiting further actions. Detectives traced plates to a Baltimore bombing vehicle, intensifying the homicide probe.
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Mahanoy City
Tamaqua
Louis Buono
Mahanoy
Buono
Gustine Starace
William ¢. Santore
James M. Coyle
Philadelphia
Starare
Tamaqua-Hagleton
Starace
Peter Bisciotti
Leonard Pugliese
Buone
Star
Coyle
Max Berg
Steel industry firmer with brighter prospects this summer
New York June 16 The steel industry reports a more cheerful week with June business ahead of May and operations at mills averaging 26 percent. Regional centers show gains and the auto sector plans continued summer operation, while demand grows for various steel products.
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New York
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Cleveland
Youngstown
Buffalo
PWA
Maritime Commission
Navy
Indiana Evening Gazett e county marble finals set at fairgrounds
Seven Indiana County youths reach the first annual county wide marble finals at the fairgrounds Saturday at 2 30 p m. The winner earns a bicycle and, if nationally ranked, a radio. Participants include Laird Braughler arcadia Merle Resides Samuel Blattenberger Albert Cocovich Francis Grabosky and John Miller among others from districts such as Marion Center Arcadia Armagh Elder's Ridge and Brushvalley. Blairsville and Ernest failed to name titlists.
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Indiana County
Fairgrounds
Indiana Evening Gazette
Laird Braughler
Floyd Braughler
Rochester Mills
Marion Center
Hellwood
Albert al" Cocovich
Philip Cudvig
Iselin
Elder’s Ridge
Freddie Buttkevitz
Salisbury
Francis ‘Grabosky
Rudolph Grabosky
Clymer
Commodore
John Miller
Brushvalley
Mario Stefanii
Hamer City
Indiana
Blairsville
Ernest
Stork Visit and Wedding Tidings From Alverda Area
Alverda notes report a stork visit to Mr and Mrs Lewis Shabbick resulting in a baby girl named Adelaide Naglich. Adelaide is visiting relatives in Waymart. A miscellaneous shower honored Miss Louise Donahue at her parents home with a hearty lunch and many gifts as she prepares to wed Wilbur Shaffer of Penn Run on June 18.
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Stork
Mrs. Lewis Shabbick
Adelaide Naglich
Waymart
Louise Donahue
Pat Donahue
Miss Donahue
Wilbur Shaffer
Penn Run
John J. Williams
Elmira
Martin
Conemaugh
George i Martin
Leland Thorburn
Clymer
Don Martin
Indiana
Joe Ballar
Tarrytown
N. Y
Betty Javier
Alma Leone
Muriel Smith
Ebensburg
John Davis
Lewistown
New Action On Traffic Jams In Pennsylvania
Harrisburg June 16 The state urges truck drivers to pull to the roadside when fines stack up behind them This appeal will go to the Pennsylvania Truckers Association at Bedford Springs early in July Revenue Secretary J Griffth Boardman says the move could calm traffic and reduce passing dangers The plan aims to test the idea during July and August with the association’s cooperation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Fomo
Pennsylvania Truckers’ Association
Griffth ‘Boardman
Governor's Highway Safety Council
Bedford Springs
Boardman
Jbig
Stock market list of corporate tickers and percent figures
A dense OCR style compilation of company names and share or percentage figures across many industries. It reads like a stock market summary with mentions of Bethlehem Steel, Chrysler, General Motors, Radio Corp of America, United Aircraft, Texaco, Standard Oil affiliates, and numerous others, interspersed with percent values and partial tickers. The fragmentary nature makes precise events unclear, but the page centers on market activity and corporate names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rad
St.s
Loco Ct
Bendix Aviat
Beth Steel
Burr
Nile Calumet
Canad Pacific
Ches
Ohio
Chrysler Corp
Colum
Nat Biscuit
Nat Dairy
Nat Distillers
Central RR
North Amer Cap
Packard Motorwyy
Penn RR
Phillips
Radio Corp of Am
Repub Steel
Sears Roebuck
Socony-Vacuum
Southern Pacific
Sperry Corp
Gas and Flan
Gil Cal
Complete Meal by Hypo Needle
A complete mixture of amino acids given by needle is used more rapidly and efficiently by the body than when proteins are eaten in foods. The claim, reported by El men, notes that direct amino acids rebuild body proteins faster than traditional meat and eggs intake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ir. Elmen
Mobilize Army at Gettysburg Observance Nears
Gettysburg prepares for a seven anniversary of the 1863 battle as about 3000 troops display historic weaponry and replica cannons in a wheat field near the old battlefield. Officials describe artillery roles and the 83 battle context as visitors tour long-range rifles and military equipment.
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Gettysburg
Lee
Meade
Paul
Roy
Pickett
Markets Produce Pittsburgh Apples and Potatoes Steady
Markets from Pittsburgh report produce prices with apples and potatoes showing little change. Illinois, New York, Virginia, and Maine lots are listed with varying prices for Baldwins, Rome Beauties, Winesaps, and cobblers, while freight and stock levels appear steady amidst regional listings. Chicago grain prices edge higher on easing demand and a potential drop in July crop output, with July wheat at 80 3/8 to 7-8 and September around 81 1/2 to 7-6, reflecting a mixed market after Federal relief buying.
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Pittsburgh
New York
Virginia Cobblers
Old Stock
Maine G. Mts
Chicago
United States
Boy Pirates Hunt Wealth
Continued from page one. Crew James Henniger 17 and Bill Grace 16 likely faced trouble only for navigation aboard the Tara a 52 foot sailing craft stocked with six weeks provisions 300 gale tons of water and fuel for 300 miles. Foote would not press charges if found with the yacht. Also notes gravel ranges seas and a termite queen laying 80 000 eggs daily with buffalo herds estimated near Tay 000 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Henniger
Bill Grace
Tara
Foote
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State Tower
Mountain Laurel
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Far East
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