Diamond Glass Works Production Grows After Tariff
The Diamond Glass Works uses soda ash from Michigan and nitrate of soda from China, with natural gas as the heating agent. Output rose from 260000 in 1920 to 465000 last year, signaling a potential half million dollar year ahead. Payroll advanced from 115864 in 1920 to 240795 in 1926, with about 250 workers and operations spanning eleven months. Seventy five percent of output is sold in the United States, the rest abroad to England, South America and Australia.
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Michigan
Chini
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United States
Diamond Glass-Ware 9 Company
England
South America
Australbe
Sprig Poem Celebrates Nature and Spring
An ornate verse celebrates the sprig as a symbol of nature and spring. It envisions albatrosses, brooks, leaves, and streams inviting readers to enjoy a sunny, cheerful season, while urging moderation and friendship as winter departs. The piece ends with a playful exhortation to cherish blossoms and spring's beauty.
Ballot Box Trip Begun By Reed Campaign Group
Washington reports Arm ed with the Reed campaign fund investigating committee Jerry C. South and the committee's counsel prepared for a new invasion of Pennsylvania to seize election parity and oversight.
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Washington
Reed Campaign Fund Investigating Committee
Jerry C. South
Pennsylvania
Autoists Slightly Hurt In Wet Highway Crash Near Blairsville
Five persons were slightly injured when a sedan driven by entry Davidson of Edwards skidded and overturned on the Whitam Penn Highway ten miles west of Blairsville in a heavy rainstorm. The hydrautic four wheel brakes failed on the hill, the car finally stopping at the foot of the grade. The wreck was towed to a local garage.
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Meyers Rocks
Mystery in Artist's Slaying Nearing Retirement Noise and Bindings
A female artist near retirement heard a hall noise and confronted a masked man who seized her. She fainted andAwakening she found herself bound. Her daughter found Snyder dead in the bed. Police remain mystified on motive and possible romance as a factor. Mrs Snyder, 45, and her daughter provided unclear details about a second man.
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King
Sapiro Loses The First Move In Libel Suit
March 21 Aaron Sapiro lost the first move in the million dollar libel suit against Henry Ford. Sapiro sought to prove Ford attacks were inspired by hatred for Jews. Ford's team argued Dearborn Independent files would be prejudicial if admitted. A subpoena demanded copies of all Ford attacks on the Jewish race.
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Federal Building
Detroit
Aaron Sapiro
Wheat King
Tlenry
Dearborn
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Auto King
Contested Ware Wilson Senate Contest Heads for Supreme Court
Phernalia seized in four counties for the Ware Wilson senatorial contest. His expected arrival in the Keystone State on Wednesday signals a legal battle to the Supreme Court. Questions of constitutional law arise as South attempts to impound ballot boxes and voting lists in Delaware Lackawanna Schuylkill and Berks.
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Sc Ruliny
Ware Wilson
Keystone
Supreme Court
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Delaware
Lackawanna
Schuyhill and
Tavernes
Peder
Licenses Revoked From 32 Drivers In Week
Thirty two drivers' licenses were revoked this week and many more placed on the blacklist by the Department of Highways. Eight revocations stemmed from intoxication and eleven blacklistings for the same reason. Thirteen licenses were revoked for larceny with eight from Pittsburgh. Six licenses including J H Drice of Huntingdon were revoked for transporting narcotics. Other intoxication revocations included Edward Kiernan of Warren H W Siegrist of Lancaster and Charles Godwill of Shamokin. Stanley Falchek of Wilkes Barre lost his license for physical incapacity to drive. Intoxication blacklistings included Walter Yuczek of Wilkes Barre and Alex Blazevich of Punxsatawney.
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Department of Highways Today
Pittsburch
J. H. Drice
Huntingdon
Nanar
Edward Kiernan
Warren
H.W. Siegrist
Lancaster
Charles Godwill
Shamokin
Stanley Falchek
Wilkes-Barre
Walter Yuczek
Alex Blazevish
Punxsatawney
Civil War veteran dead in New Castle and Plumville
David Jameson 71 noted banker and philanthropist dies after months of illness in New Castle Pennsylvania. He funded a hospital with a gift exceeding 600000 pounds and will be honored with funeral services soon. Survived by widow and daughter. Funeral plans for Jameson and other related notices are noted.
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Plumville
Burt
Morrow
Ligonier
John M. Lydie
Jacksonville
Art Walker
Altoona
Cora Bauer
Millvale
Presbyterian Cemetery
David Jameson
New Castle
Wcitizen’s National Bank
Western Pennsylvania
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Allegheny College
American Automobile Association
P. R. R. Officials Honored With Farewell Testimonial
A group of P. R. R. officials and staff from Blairsville Blawnox and Pittsburgh gathered to honor retiring superintendent Mr Sinclair. Speeches by F S L Graff A G Reiber and others praised his service as the staff presented a black timepiece gift. The event featured fellowship and a special train return to Pittsburgh after the Indiana gathering.
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Blairsville
A. G. Reiber
Blawnox Steel
C. A. Beener
Er Tasiank
E. A. Waters
Hicks Coal Co
Leesburg
W. A. Walkinshaw
Tom” Blakely
Pittsburgh
Howard Mellon
J. W. Carr
J. N. Langham
Sinclair
Conemsush
Indiana
Oistock
C. A. Beemer
T. E. Nester
T. M. Blakely
I.E. Brower
Z. W. Carr
Dy F Fagen
J. B. A. Tracey
Miners and Owners Readying for Major Struggle
A stalled wage contract looming since 1924 threatens a shutdown by March, with both miners and owners preparing for long idleness. The central coal field in Haols, Indiana, Ohio and Western Pennsylvania controls over 45 percent of soft coal, while the anthracite sector stays under a five-year deal. Prices may spike as speculators move in, but no plan exists to avert disruption.
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Jacksville
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
Electricity Brought Before Country Folks
Indiana County farmers and rural communities discussed General Order No. 28 detailing agricultural rate reductions for high usage and options to contribute poles or dig holes to lower extension costs. Speakers noted milk coolers and electric appliances as benefits, with plans for petitions to extend lines, surveys, and meetings once the order takes effect April 1.
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Miles Horst
National Stockman & Farmer
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Orators to Compete in 6th and 7th Zones
The Sun outlines district groupings across counties for the 6th and 7th zones, Philadelphia none. It details districts including Cambria, Indiana, Allegheny outside Pittsburgh, and the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh as zones. The finals set for Carnegie Music Hall Pittsburgh on April 29, with the Sun champion earning a national semi finals in Birmingham and a 10 week Europe tour leading to the Washington DC national final.
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Coal reserves and union impact on national supply
The report notes roads utilities and manufacturing rely on bituminous coal and 95 percent of U S coal is soft coal. It forecasts 90000 tons of soft coal above ground on April 1 and says the non union and outlying fields will cover several months. It warns that breaking the Pennsylvania union could embolden operators in other states to break with the union.
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Pennsylvania
Guerrilla Warfare Now A New Menace
Guerillas operate across Chinese territory near the city hampering Shangtungites retreat. Reports describe engagements with civilian-clad fighters, with many killed or wounded. Guerillas now control virtually all police stations in the Chinese territory.
Senate Setups 73 Bills for Final Action in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on March 21 the Senate prepared to act on 73 bills with ten election measures leading the list. The Harrisburg effort on clean elections faces stiff opposition from critics, while voting machine reform and companion bills stir debate among independents and party factions. The agenda also includes Branch Banking and stock broker inspection measures, with the Senate yet to defeat a single bill.
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Department of Banking
Chaos and Battles Near Shanghai International Settlement
Violent clashes erupt as guerillas clash with troops at Jess Field Park police station. American Marines guard the settlement while British, Japanese, and Portuguese forces bolster defense. Reports say north soldiers killed at Dixwell Road and snipers wounded multiple nationals amid a wide scale strike and disruption.
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Detroit-bound bandit suspects face remaining gang members
Pittsburgh dispatch notes John Geisler and Joseph Weckoski, bandit suspects, expected to return to Detroit late today or tomorrow to aid in apprehending the four remaining members of the bandit gang. The report mentions a $194.00 loss tied to the Foibhiry incident and Coverdale.
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Joseph Weckoski
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Indiana News Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Trades
Local notes show Mr and Mrs Harry Shrader and son Edward of Nemacolin visiting Indiana and staying over Sunday. Numerous residents including S S Conner and Mrs G F Mack travel for business and family visits. Busy week end with Rossi, Ayers, Carlson, Stennett and others in town. stock listings and market quotes intersperse with social rounds and local commerce.
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