Report blames derailment on excessive speed near Pittsburgh
John F. Dehoney reports that a Pennsylvania Railroad wreck on February 26 at Federal Street Station killed 15 or more and injured 46, attributing the disaster to the train taking a sharp curve at excessive speed despite signals. The coroner’s inquest heard engineers may have been incapacitated, with no clear cause for brake failure. Automatic speed control and cab signal systems are urged to prevent future incidents.
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Brisburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Federal Feet
Pittsburgh
Public Service Commisson
John F. Dehoney
Doheney
Alty
Mnsylvania
Federal Street
Enomar
W. M. Shaw
New Castle
Douthitt
Ritz stage and screen show with local talent
A stage and screen double feature at Ritz promises a lively program led by Kert Armstrong James Gleason Joscoe Korns and Toby Wing. The plot follows two Olympic champions exploited by racketeers who prove to be better comedians than criminals. Extra acts include Hal Beach Caroline Gessler and Dutch Campbell with Kenny Walter Jim Buchheit Betty Gessier Mabel Fiscus Jimmy Tucci and Glenn Wells in a varied program of music comedy and novelties. No advance ticket prices. Continuous shows include a midnight Sunday and 8 45 pm Monday and Tuesday with new acts and a sensational finale not to be missed.
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Kert Armstrong
James Gleason
Joscoe Korns
Toby Wing
Hal Beach
Caroline Gessler
Dutch [Campbell
Evangelist J LeRoy Muirказывает Revival in Roscoe New York
Evangelist J LeRoy Muir, visiting Dixonville friends, held a pro phetic conference at Grace Gospel Fabernacle Roscoe NY Sunday. He speaks tomorrow evening at Cockport Baptist on The New Heavens and the New Earth. A large chorus and special music are on the program.
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Muir
J. LeRoy Muir
Dixonville
Grace Gospel Fabernacle
Roscoe
N. Y
Treasury balance and revenue figures reported from Washington
The Treasury reports March 26 balance at 4 887 666 100 16 dollars with Internal Revenue 4 850 378 47 and Customs receipts 21 590 733 94. The Workers Federation of Incheng County plans a Creekside convention tomorrow with sessions at 1 and 7 p m. Music by the Chaubersville Ramblers and other speakers are listed. all are welcome. Express total for 1933 was 2 452 818 pounds, down from 3 600 821 in 1932.
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Washington, Mar
Workers Federation
Workers’ Federation of
Incheng County
Creekside
Chaubersville Ramblers
Syria Mosque Circus Planned for Week of April 30
Plans for a big Indoor circus at Syria Mosque Pittsburgh the week of April 30 by the Shriners progress rapidly James N McGrath Jr chairman says it will be the best in Western Pennsylvania in years. About Miss Mickey King Orton Davenport troupe Albert Powell Hangenback elephants and the Acrobatic Bellfords plus Violetta Hauser Wright Duo and forty clowns are booked. Two opening night performances then matinees at 3 p m and shows nightly at 7 and 9 tickets ready with 210000 provided for the week Dancing in the mosque ballroom nightly.
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Syria Mosque
Pittsburgh
Shriners
James N. McGrath, Jr
Violetta Hauser
Rink Wright
Syrian Temple
Syria
Mosque
Old Robin Redbreast Contest Opens With Fresh Craft
The Home Construction contest opens with improving craftsmanship and vivid Scout imagination. New ideas surface as the event grows, with the closing date set for Saturday, April 21.
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Robin Redbreast
Obituary Notices From Apollo Area Wide March Deaths
Obituary items report Mahion B Nanamaker of North Apollo aged 7 11 17 and others from Apollo and surrounding towns. Survivors include siblings and extended family across Dayton Cleveland and North Apollo. Services at Cecil W Nunamaker residence with Rev Gilbert officiating and interment at Anal Lo cemetery.
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Mahlon
Nanamaker
Apollo
Congress Veterans Veto Override Debate Spreads
Senator Russell of Georgia says he will vote to override the president's veto on amendments linked to fair funding and veterans concessions. Other Democratic veterans privately back the override, criticizing the president for credit-seeking and Congress for the economy act.
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Russell
Georgia
Congress
International News Service
Homer's Life of Faith Traced Through Cookport Church Service
Homer City resident born 1883 aged 61 died after long farming life near Cookport. Married Rennie Stumpf in 1909, with four children Irene, William J, Paul F E, Maybelle. Devout Baptist, served as deacon and preacher, last sermon Jan 14. Funeral March 26 at Cookport church. buried in Methodist Cemetery.
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Duced Stonebraker
Jacob Stonebraker
Grant Township
Decker
Zaarriangs
Elizabeth Replogle
Annie (Stonebraker) Kelly
John Stonebraker
Maude Masters
California
Kathryn Gallagher
Nevada
Rose McQuown
Hillsdale
Sharp
William Stonebraker
Decker’s Point
David Stonebraker
Indiana
Jennie Douglas
George Stonebraker
Dayton
Rose Adams
Marion Center
Louis Decker
Glen Campbell
Shiloh Baptist Church
van Wormer
Berrie
Homer City
Sid Bialavidla
Cockport
Rennie M. Stumpf
Irene
Frank Kemp
Appelachin
William J
Paul FE
Maybelle
Renate M
Mary
Catherine Stahl
Lord Jesus Christ
Baptist Church
Binksville
Cookport
J. P. Tampt
Methodilal
Wirt Ready for Publicity Brain Trust Faces Inquiry
Dr William A Wirt Gary Indiana school superintendent says brain trustees proposed a new form of government and replace Roosevelt with a Stalin The House rules committee considers a special inquiry to name witnesses and identify those he talked to last summer while some Democrats call for a brief probe and a summary summons to brain trust members warned by Foulkes of possible administration source involvement but he declines to name individuals or confirm their status
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William A. Wirt
House
House Rules Committee
Rep
Bulwinkle (Db
North Carolina
Wirt
Gary
Ind
Roosevelt
Stalin
Brain Trustees
Mich
Dr. Wirt
Foulkes
Political Spotlight on Philadelphia G O P Primary Choices
In Harrisburg 18 gubernatorial prospects were pared to six as party leaders seek a harmony candidate. Lieutenant Governor Edward B Shannon former Congressman Thomas W Phillips of Butler Judge Marion D Patterson Martin and William A Schnaer linger as hopefuls amid debates over party control and primary timing. Phillips argues the committee should elect nominees, not dictate voters.
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John M. Flynn
Harrisburg
Harmony
Edward B. Shannon
Thomas W. Phillips
Butler
Marion D. Patterson
Blair County
Martin
Lamberton
William A. Schnaer
Phillips
Oi Man
Republican State Committee
Phillips Welcomes Multiple GOP Nomination Candidates
Thomas W. Phillips Jr a Butler candidate for the Republican nomination welcomed the many opponents and warned the State Committee to avoid crowding out lesser hopefuls. He said the committee should back nominees after selection and not before and warned against plucking all but one candidate.
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Thomas W. Phillips, Jr
Butler
Philips
Phillips
Halt Insull at U S Border
The Idittia Greek freighter Majotis carrying Samuel Insull was reported to pass the Dardanelles heading for Istanbul as he fled American law. A passenger was on board and one report said he remained aboard while authorities pursued his extradition implications.
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Dardanelles
INS
Idittia
Majotis
Samuel Insull
Black Sea
Chicago
Istanbul
Insull
Mediterranean Sea
Rhodes
Port Gaid
Egypt
Suez Canal
Red Sea
Romania
Greece
United States
Rumania
Leaders urge senators to back veto amid Capitol Hill clash
Leaders press Democratic senators to sustain the veto to block a Republican move to embarrass the President. They urge to stand by the President as he faces Congress in his first major clash, citing executive orders aiding veterans. The House vote 310 to 72 overruling the veto marks a stunning rebuke.
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Congress
House
Senate
Raidengtor Clark
Missouri
Petitions Filed For County Committeemen In Various Districts
Additional persons filed for county committeemen across Republican and Democratic lines. Notable names include L Hudson Washington A M Shulick Burrett Homer S Stephens Green R J Hood Wheatfield and Mrs J W Meanor Marion FE Wowk Grant, Morton McLaughlin Banks H M Walker Indiana J F Wilson Creekside George Adamson S Mahoning Kerr Mahoning W G Stewart Buffington W A Buyers Armstrong J C G Bender Banks Lewis Weiss Armstrong W Treeee Clymer Democratic members include Wm Buggey Hee Ree Brown McGillick Steve Fuleki James L Kinter Mrs Bessie Trimble Nee Woods W G Troxel Pine Mary Pine D J O Brien H L Finkcom Armagh John Murphy Cherry Tree BSheaffer Shelocta John W Mock Indiana Gyne H Bra th Indiana
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S. Mahoning
JS . Hubbert
F Kerr
W. G. Stewart
Buffington
W. A. Buyers
Armstrong
J. CG. Bender—Banks
Lewis Weiss
W. C. Treeee
Clymer
Democratic Wm, Buggey
Hee Ree
Brown
McGillick
President Deliberates On Dollar Revaluation Amid Gold Profits
The article reports Roosevelt weighing another dollar devaluation while fishing off Florida. It notes gold stock profits from prior revaluation reaching $2,805,512,000 and total value at $7,018,263,000, with experts split on further changes as commodity prices remain stable.
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Florida
Roosevelt
Federal Reserve
Paris
London
Sorority Exile Drives Wisconsin Student to Vanish
CHICAGO March 28 A search for Eunice Pollock a UW Madison student who vanished after being expelled from Alpha Chi Omega is underway Pollock 20 wrote a bitter farewell letter to her parents saying she would sever every bond and flee the town She was last seen at a Chicago railroad station and police are tracing her as she attends pre Easter church services in the city
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Chicago
Madison
Alpha Chi Omega Sorority
Farley outlines air mail bid rules and reforms
Postmaster General Farley signals upheaval in air mail bids with a plan to bar firms tied to fraud or collusion from temporary contracts. Firms must meet strict standards, including clean hands, proper officer conduct, and NRA code compliance, with bonds and certificates required. He foresees a permanent air mail law and future bids for lasting contracts after temporary ones expire.
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Walter F. Brown
Farley
American Airways
National Air Transport
Western Air Express
Boering Air Transport
Pacific Air Transport
Northwest Airways
Kohler Aviation Corporation
Pennsylvania Air Lines
Eastern Air Transport
National Park Airways
United States Airways
Transcontinental
Department of Commerce
Postmaster General
Secretary of Commerce
E? General
Rooseevlt
NRA
Congress
Post Office Department
Plan to boost wages early April sparks steel industry optimism
Industry leaders in Pittsburgh anticipate a wage rise will trigger more orders, raise production, and trim overhead. Under the steel code a 10 day notice precedes price changes and contracts may ease the transition. The 40 hour week is seen continuing and some sectors expect a 23 percent wage rise from prior levels. A 10 percent wage increase and 10 percent hours cut were also reported to take effect soon.
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Pittsburgh
Waas
Government policy to buy newly mined pro items
In the fragment the government policy aims to purchase newly mined products. The text mentions official intent and possible procurement plans, reflecting state involvement in securing newly mined goods.
Triangle Fraternity Essay Contest for Pennsylvania Seniors
Penn State Chapter of Triangle Fraternity invites Pennsylvania high school seniors planning engineering to submit essays on Why I Choose to Study Engineering. Rules require one 500 word essay, typed or ink, by May 4 1934, with a guest trip to State College May 26 1934 and a copy of Engineering A Career.
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Penn State
Triangle Fraternity
Pennsylvania
Dean Sackett
Penn Jetate Chapter of
Triangle Fraterny
State College
Dean R. L. Sackett
Washington Parade by Karl M Kahn shows debt fraud indictments
Washington scribe Karl M kahn reports on looming DOJ prosecutions of mortgage bond frauds from the 1930s mortgage era. Indictments target major banking houses as federal investigators press cases against Sallingford and others amid political commentary on Hoover era figures and New Deal debates.
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Washington
Karl M. Kahn
N. S
I. N
Department of Justice
Cummings
Sallingfords
Homer Cummings
Hollywood’s Cupid King Desylva Guides Movie Marriages
In Hollywood, producer and songwriter Desylva is praised as a matchmaker who pairs unknown beauties with studio stars. The piece cites Paterson, Edwards, Shattuck, Pine, and others entering marriages or screens, while noting Hollywood’s supposed domestic culture and focus on beauty for film success.
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David BP
Sentner
York
Mar
Hollywood
New York
Movie Stata
U. S
Buddy Desylva
Desylva
Pat Paterson
Marcelle
Manville
Jane Shattuck
Jack Kirkland
Nancy Carroll
Virginia Pine
Dezylva
Virginia
George Raft
Broadway
Hollyw
Ollywood
Rand Opposes Stock Regulation Bill Amid Crisis Voice
While the Wirt letter triggered a noisy explosion, Senator Rand openly condemned the stock exchange regulation bill as unfair, drawing attention to Corcoran of the REC who helped draft it. Corcoran, tied to Felix Frankfurter and Harvard Law, is linked to New Deal legal craft and influence.
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Rand
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Thomas G. Corcoran
REC
Corcoran
Dr. Wirt
Felix Frankfurter
Harvard Law School
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Supreme Court
Wrestlers Clash Across Borders In Turbulent Bout Notes
Wretling match results feature international and intercity rivals. Browning and Coleman from Missouri and California newcomers, Raff from Georgia, Dusek from Omaha, and Giglio of Italy battled in a chaotic card. Fischer of New Brunswick and Davie of Virginia earned decisions, Columbo of Italy defeated Piers of Holland, while Zarynoff and Wilson from Washington University sparked a rout with decisive wins.
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Im Browning
Wreslex
Missouri
Gefenes Coleman
California
Sam Cordovano
New York
Bill Middlekauf
Forida
Hans Steinks
Germany
Tony Raff
Georgia
Pudy Dusek
Omaha
Mario Giglio
Italy
Eli Fischer
New Brimgwick
N.J
Wilde Davie
Virginia
Casey Columbo
Henry Piers
Holland
Alvert Lion
Fight Recap Los Angeles Bout Barret Ross Retains Title
Last night in Los Angeles Barney Ross retained the lightweight title by outpointing Bobby Pocho. Chicago fighter Dave Day knocked out Kenneth Read of Los Angeles. Al Romero of Los Angeles weighed in at welter, and Mel Brown from Los Angeles is listed here as well.
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Los Angeles
Barney Ross
Chicago
Bobby Pocho
Dave Day
Kenneth Read
al Romero
Mel Brown
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