Secrecy shrouds Detroit promoter murder inquiry
Michigan police pursued clues in the killing of a Detroit promoter shot after a hitchhiking ride. Investigators questioned business associates and Ruby Doty, who described the fatal trip before leading to Hall's body found behind a bush near Laingsburg. No arrests announced as officers sought new leads.
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Lansing
Mich
Detroit
George G. Hall
Ruby Doty
Marmon
Miss Daly
Grand Rapids
Luzerne payroll scandal trial moves toward verdict
Testimony described guards placed at Scranton highway offices in 1938 to protect records as part of Luzerne County payroll padding allegations. District Attorney Shelley seeks charges linking millions in transfers to an election period, with Brownmiller and Keeley figures central to the investigation.
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Torney
Luzerne County
Schwartz
Brownmiller
Miller
Wilhelm
Scranton
Armand E. Keeley
Keeley
Highway Department
Luzerne
Carl B. Shelley
Commonwealth
Benjamin R. Kaufman
Cumberland County
Carlisle
George T. Farle
Illneses
Brownmilller
Mughes
Coursel
Bechtel
Jornjey Schusski
Budget Office
Hughes
Failen
Official recalls payroll probes in Luzerne County case
Brownmiller testified he learned of mounting payrolls in Luzerne County on October 14 and acted quickly to review facts. He sent Samuel Marshall Armand Kelly and Edward Finn to Wilkes-Barre for an inquiry, stating they were experienced and that payrolls for 11,400 workers were correct. An assistant DA called the move a transparent effort to shift burden.
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Brownlee
Luzerne
Brown
Barl V. Compton
Kelly
Marshall
Finn
Brownmiller
Trustee and church member dies after long service
Trustees for 31 years and a member of the Men's Bible Class, he is survived by his wife Myrtle M. Lemon, daughter Mary Gladys Lemon, son Harlan Lemon, brother Joh G. Lemon, sisters E C Shups and Ira Alcorn. Friends may visit at the family home then Robinson Funeral Home Salisbury. Services Monday at 2:30 p.m. conducted by Rev William Howard Ryan and Rev Dy J R E Craighead. Interment at Saltsburg.
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Myrtle M. Lemon
Mary Gladys Lemon
Harlan Lemon
Joh G. Lemon
Arnold
E. C. Shups
Derry
Ira Alcorn
Salina RD
Robinson Funeral Home
Salisbury
William Howard Ryan
Dy. J. R. E. Craighead
Saltsburg
Obituary notices from Punxsutawney and nearby towns
Obituary items report the death of Mrs Mary E Hunter Humphries of Bolivar, widow of S J Humphries editor of the Bolivar News, born 1866 in Marion Center. Other notices include D Lee Simpson of South Gilpin street who died suddenly in Dayton at 31 serving with Punxsutawney Hardware Company, aged 63, leaving a widow and children. and Jacob Martin Baun, 74, with service details at Pine Church Cemetery.
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Mary E. (Hunter) Humphries
Mary E.hunter Humphries
Marion Center
S. J. Humphries
Bolivar News
Bolivar
John Hunter
Vida Foster
Wharton
Potter County
Huntley Humphries
Johnstown
A. J. Wyncoop
Vandergrift
Susan Bailey
George D. Hunter
Derry
D. Lee Simpson
Punxsutawney
South Gilpin Street
Harry Simpson
North Main Street
Dayton
Punxsutawney Hardware Company
Punssulawney Hardware Company
Neula McAlbete
Anice
Elks Lodge
Jacob Martin Baun
Rossiter
Lola
Muis- Margarey Soni Masel
Fred
Wien
Pearl Cary
Leovat
Mabel Wil- Ward
Roostter
Widay Allen
Pine Church
Gatland
James W. Lemon Dies at 65 in Loyadhanna Township
James W. Lemon, aged 65, died at 8 45 p m Thursday in Loyadhanna Township near Saltsburg. Born February 14, 1874, he was a farmer who lived his life in Loyadhanna. He was a member of the Saltsburg Presbyterian Church and served on the board of…
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James W. Lemon
Miedae
Loyadhanna Township
Saltsburg
IMG
Sears
Luin
Bor
Willian
Nancy Jane Jong Lemon
My Lemon
Salisburg Presbyterian Church
Ube Bouid
Globe Glimpses: Sino Japanese battles and political moves
Reported air battles over outer Mongolia and Manchoukuo with Japan claiming 12 Mongolian aircraft shot down, totaling 61 since Thursday. French cabinet meets Daladier Lebon to review international tension amid pressures on Russia joining the Anglo French bloc. Le Brun signs decree banning foreign tracts near borders. Washington forecasts quick passage of cotton rubber barter deal while Hungary jails 21 Nazis linked to Ferenc Szalasi plotting to overthrow the state.
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Ningpa
Hye
Foochow
Tokyo
Outer Mongolia
Manchoukuo
Daladier
Leboun
Tailore
Russia
Lebrun
France
Washington
Netherlands
Hungary
Ferenc Szalasi
Little Hitler
Garner Deficit Spending Pressure Aims at Budget Balance
Congress faces pressure from Garner and Roosevelt to broaden the tax base and cut spending. La Follette's proposal to reduce exemptions failed in the Senate as leaders plan a social revolt committee to study the tax system. Demolays elect leaders for a Pennsylvania conclave, with Charles Jones of Altoona named Master Councilor and Kenneth Singer of Harrisburg as Senior Councilor.
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Garner
Congress
Roosevelt
Senate
la Follette
Barkley D-Ky
Stas
House Cou
White House
Johnstown
Pi— Poomylvania
Charles Jones
Altoona
Kenneth Singer
Harrsburg
Cilor
Hugh Wintersteen
Homestead
Pease
Harela Zimmerman
Wilkes-Barre
James Beaver
St. Marys
Scribe
York
Leaders Predict Quick U S Great Britain Cotton Rubber Pact
Washington reports administration leaders expect swift congressional approval for a historic exchange with Great Britain trading 600000 bales of surplus U S cotton for about 175000000 pounds of British rubber. Ambassador Kennedy said similar deals with the Netherlands are under way and Britain weighs tin for wheat. The pact aims to relieve surpluses and holds reserves for seven years, with mutual safeguards against market disruption. The plan includes an export subsidy to push 6000000 bales of cotton into foreign markets next year.
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Great Britain
Washington
Congress
United States
London
Joseph P. Kennedy
Netherlands
Britain
Capitol Hill
Cote
Killer of Two Eludes Posse Killer Near Hayward
In Hayward Wisconsin on June 24 deputies fired at a man believed to be Ray Olson, a fugitive accused of killing two officers. He fled into the northern Wisconsin woods after an attempted arrest for automobile theft. Deputies Carl Johnson and Free Scult were among those involved in the pursuit. Bloodhounds were rushed to the scene. The fugitive remained at large as of the report.
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Hayward
Wis
Ray Olson
Bill Hall
Olsey
Wisconsin
Carl Johnson
Free Scult
Sheryl
Ruth Pedals Merrily On Way
Ruth Orkins, a 17 year old Los Angeles City College freshman, pedalled through Philadelphia on her bicycle journey to Northfield, Minnesota. She said she had lifts in duta mobiles and planned to reach the American Youth Hostels movement headquarters, which provides stopping places for young travelers.
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Philadelphia
Cpj
Ruth Orkins
Los Angeles
Duta Mobiles
VFW urges amendment to drop protection for anti government groups
ERIE June 24 The Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars endorsed a constitutional amendment to withdraw protection under the bill of rights from individuals or groups seeking to overthrow the American form of government. The 20th encampment approved a plan, urging peace authorities to curb actions and arrests of such individuals. Governor James urged to reappoint Al J. Kane and Dr. N. A. Conway to the board. The encampment also approved higher dues to aid veterans orphans, and redistricting to create separate Philadelphia and Allegheny districts with state-wide realignment.
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Erie
Pennsylvania
Yearsley Post
Philadelphia
United States
James
al J. Kane
Wilkes-Harre
N. A. Conway
Earle
Philadelphia County
Allegheny Council
Sunday School convention attendees and visitors listed
Names of locals and relatives visiting, hosting and traveling to events around town are listed. Attendees include Miss Jennie Gourley, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Hamilton, Mrs. Arthur Olson, Mrs. Cecile Palmer, Elmer Shields, and many others visiting kin in Big Bush, Hartsburg, Mechanicsburg, Youngstown, Elderton, Plumville, and Dayton. Also notes a separate crime item about John T. Fanellle preferring jail over cooperation.
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Indiana
Jennie Gourley
Jay Hamilton
Arthur Olson
Cecile Palmer
Elmer Shields
C. EL Tugus
Alex Ruffner
Big Bus
Jesse Beer
George
Calmer Beer
Hartsburg
Harold Guy
Esther Sprankle
Mechanicsburg Arte
Air
Earl Beck
G. B. Warhole
Fred Wachon
Luthersburg
Clyde King
DuBois
Grant Vanbeer
Co. Cc. Vanleer
Southmore
Calif
Vernon van Leer
Marion Center
James Thomas
Punxsutawney
Mary Nelson
Sportsburg
Norma Jean McCormick
Elderton
Blair Beck
Clare Bowser
Joe Slower
William Sloniger
Dayton
Chiford Sutter
Richard Sinler
Pittsburgh
Mauretania Delivers Maiden Atlantic Voyage To New York
Mauretania, 34,000 tons, arrives in New York Harbor on maiden voyage from England. Six days, 18 hours, 18 minutes from Liverpool. Vessel carries both stars and stripes and union jack, greeted by ships whistles and circling aircraft including TWA transports.
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New York
New York Harbor
England
Liverpool
TWA
Earthquake Shocks Northeast Alabama Residents
An earthquake of slight intensity woke residents in Northeast Alabama at 6:00 A.M. EST. No damage was reported. The tremor struck New Market Scottsboro and Jeff areas, causing frightened residents as houses shook.
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Runtsville
Ala
Alabama
Ares
New Market
Scottsboro
Jeff
Treasury balance shows slight dip on June 22
Washington June 22 Treasury data show receipts of 16 899 417 89 and expenditures of 24 149 762 13 leaving a net balance of 2 979 872 052 19 with a working balance of 2 304 143 340 95. Customs receipts for the month total 17 65 973 45.
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Washington
The
Treasury
Market notes on produce and grain prices turn sluggish
Markets show slow demand for apples and potatoes with mixed stock entries and few sales. Livestock sales are sparse with limited salable cattle calves and sheep. wheat prices edge higher amid stronger European markets and domestic mill activity reports.
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Jllinnis
Tenn Lessee
Georgia
Hou B
Alabama Bliss Triumphs
Noth Catalina Cobblers
Virginia Cobblers
Gralua
CPNL
Enor
Political battle kicks off in Pennsylvania primaries
Harrisburg June 24. Candidates circulated nominating petitions for the September 12 municipal primary. The race features a potential Philadelphia mayoral successor to Davis Wilson, state and county posts, and debates over city finances and a city manager charter. Filing closes July 24.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
Superior Court
State
Philadelphia
Davis Wilson
U. S
William H. Keller
Lancaster
J. Harold Flannery
Luzerne County
E. J. Thompson
Centre County
Herbert F. Goodrich
University of Pennsylvania Law School
John W. Kephart
Cambria County
Marion D. Pailer
Blair County
Sara M. Soffel
Pittsburgh
Elwood J. Turner
House of Representatives
Scranton
Fragmented OCR shows numeric codes and symbols
Readable elements include percentages and numbers scattered with no clear names or events. No identifiable persons organizations places dates or actions emerge from the fragment to ground a coherent item.
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August Urban, Jr
Nugust Urbanain
Blairsville
Treheng
Route 22
Jim
Pri
Stafs
Albert Garland
South Fork
Enlias
Garland
Ee Fondiana
Mildred Davis
Edith June
Clarence June
June
Columbiaville
GLOBE
Ruth
VEW
Covode
John McCormick
Whitaker
Plumville
Vance McCormick
John Lougley
Lee Kuntz
Tvu
JH. Milley
Joe Sloniger
J. H. Miller
Marion’ Center
John T. Fanelle
George A. Welsh
Percy
University OF Edinburgh
Mator
Mesthe
Mauretania
Allied
Army
Auburn Auto Aviation
Cory Bald Loco
Ball and Ohio
Barnsdall Oil
Bendix Aviat
Beith Steel
Beth Steel
Blaw-Knox Bay Borden Ca
Briggs Mfg
Calumet and
Hee
Caterpill Tractor
Celanese Corp
Cerro de Pasabo Ches
Ohio
Chirysiery Corp
Coca-Cola
Colgate-Palm-P
Colum G
Cor Investor
Canmwlth and
South
Cons Edison
Corn Motors
Crane Co
Curtis Publishing
Curtiss-Wright
Ihe
Aay
Chanliss W. A
Deere & Co IB
Lack & West
Distil Corp-Seag
Eastman Kodak
el Auto
North Amer
Northern Pacific
Alythia Oil Packard Motor Ayy Param Pictures
Penn RR
Pitt Ser and Bolt
Procter and Gam
Sve NJ
Pullman
Pure Oil Radio Corp of Am
Reming Rand i Repab Steel
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