Morgan Bank Chief Granted Expression of Sympathy
Charleston West Virginia May 25 The House of Delegates voted unanimously to grant J P Morgan head of the New York banking house an expression of sympathy because he has not enough money to pay his income tax The resolution was introduced by Delegate J Shirley Ross and sent to the Senate for concurrence.
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Charleston
W.va
J. P. Morgan
New York Banking House
West Virginia House of Delegates
House
J. Shirley Ross
Senate
Mothers' Fund Bill Is Signed In Harrisburg
Gov. Pinchot signed the Harris bill appropriating 4 115 938 dollars to county Mothers' Assistance Fund boards in Pennsylvania for the 1983 35 fiscal year. He also signed the Scott bill setting a licensing fee for picture projectionists and approved the McClure measure requiring county commissioners to furnish office supplies for county officers out of county buildings. The Ruth bill granting a 20 dollar minimum monthly pension for certain retired teachers was vetoed.
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Harrisburg
Pinchot
Harris
Pennsylvania
McClure
Vacuum Oil Plans Advertising Drive for New Gasoline
Vacuum Oil Company announces a major advertising push to introduce a new regular price gasoline called the pasoline. Officials, including W J Sherman, claim it offers a higher anti knock rating and retains Mobilgas exclusive weather adapting feature. The campaign promotes a Majestic Refrigerator deal with a free Mixmaster worth 18.75 dollars as part of the promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vacuum Oil Company, Inc
Pasoline
W. J. Sherman
Mobilgas
Majestic
Potatoes In Society Demonstration Planted In East Wheatfield
A potato variety demonstration was planted yesterday morning at Dayle Stutzman farm in East Wheatfield Township by County Agent J. W. Warner. The project aims to compare varieties and seed sources with field days planned in August to observe the trial and to weigh rows at Rigging time. One bushel per row of each variety was planted in the order Tens 1 to 8, Check-1 year from Michigan Russell, Rows 9 and 10, Certified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayle Stutzman
Wheatfield Township
J. W. Warner
Michigan
Russell
Training School closes with Scout program and notes
The William Penn Council Boy Scouts last evening held a three hour Training School close in Mrs. Wachob's dining room. Fifty men including students, faculty, and council officers attended. The Pine Tree Patrol from Heilwood performed Hill Billy guitar songs and their singing was a highlight. Scout Commissioner G G Kanshle acted as toastmaster and praised the faculty and leaders. Matthew D Shields received a Knot Board prize for best knot board in the Elements Course. Scribe Ray Slick earned strong praise as the best scribe the school ever had. The class poem by A N Gressley covered a wide range from sublime to humorous. Assistant Scoutmaster Lynn Washington delivered the salutatory address.
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William Penn Council
Boy Scouts of America
John Molnar
Tide
Pine Tree Patrol
G. G. Kanshle
Kanable
Matthew D. Shields
Ray Slick
Scribe Slick
A. N. Gressley
Crow Patrol
Lynn Washington
McIntyre
William R. Davis
Five Die in Philadelphia Storm Toll Mounts
Five persons were killed and about $2,000,000 in damage attributed to a tropical storm with lightning and strong winds in the Philadelphia district. Victims include Caroline V. Gross 64 electrocuted while storm raged, Lawrence Rothenberger 89 killed turning off power, Joseph Stanatte 45 crushed by a collapsing music pavilion, Estelle Kerney 25 reportedly frightened to death, and Levi Beiler 65 fatally injured in a storm related car crash.
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Philadelphia
Caroline V. Gross
Lawrence Rothenberger
Joseph Stanatte
Estelle Kerney
Levi Beiler
Kiwanis International Secretary Guest At Greensburg Meet
Kiwanis international secretary Fred C. W. Parker of Chicago was the guest of honor at an inter club meeting of Southwest District Kiwanis clubs in Greensburg. About 210 Kiwanians from 21 clubs attended with notable officials including James Logan McKeesport district governor and Dr John Madden Mt Pleasant lieutenant governor. The Greensburg club committee in charge was led by Jen B Keck with Frank C Turney Lou J Borstelman and Elmer J Evans. Dr John W Fairing Greensburg club president welcomed guests and introduced Keck who introduced Parker and other notables.
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Fred C. W. Parker
Chicago
Kiwanis
Penn Albert Hotel
Greensburg
James Logan
McKeesport
John Madden
Mt Pleasant
Frank Finley
Wilkinsburg
Neulongst
Myers Horner
Washington
Jack Norton
Arme
Mary Glover
Charles Donnelly
Pittsburgh
Greensburg Club
Jen B. Keck
Frank C. Turney
Lou J. Borstelman
Elmer J. Evans
John W. Fairing
Keck
Three Innocents Hurt in Gangsters War on Broadway
New York May 25 Two women and a man were shot and seriously wounded as gangsters used Upper Broadway as a battlefield. Wagons ploughed from 81st to 84th as theatres emptied, causing panic and a scramble for shelter. The victims were Miss Irene Savage 24, Sadie Fortine 35, and Walter O'Donald, all listed in critical condition. Police rounded up three suspects after abandoning cars left near the scene.
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New York
Upper Broadway
Broadway
81St Street
84Th
Irene Savage
Sadie Fortine
West End Avenue
Walter O’donald
Hornell
Miss Savage
Miss Fortine
Bills Signed Trim Pennsylvania Economy Across Counties
Governor Pinchot approves a slate of measures aimed at saving costs. Sterling Philadelphia reduces traveling judges pay from 30 to 20 dollars daily starting June 1. Scott Centre cuts one polling place registry day and trims jurors and witnesses fees. Coyne Allegheny provides pensions for county workers and poor district staff, with a retirement board consisting of the County Commissioners, County Treasurer, County Controller and two employee-elected members.
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Pinchot
Sterling
Philadelphia
Scott
Centre
Coyne
Allegheny
Treasury balance report shows May 28 total
Washington May 25 INS reports Treasury balance as of May 28 at 373,508,119.90 with expenditures 20,400.18 and customs receipts 15,800,448,095.00.
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Washington
INS
Treasury
First Lady Is the Belle of the Ball in New York
Mrs Roosevelt appears in white chiffon at a benefit affair in New York. The first lady, greeted by attendees, added charm to the charity event and drew attention for her attire and demeanor.
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Belle
George H. Dern
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Seventh Regiment Armory
New York
R. ©. Tobin
Double murder at Ridley office baffles police
New York May 25 Ridley real estate magnate 88 and his secretary Lee Weinstein were slain in Ridley’s Allen Street office. Police note odd clues and a past secretary’s murder at the same scene as they pursue leads in the ongoing investigation.
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James I. Kilgallen
U. S
New York
INS
Jekyl Hyde
Edward A. Ridley
Lee Weinstein
Ridley
Weinstein
Allen Street
Lower East Side
Herman Moench
Erie County Milk War Rages Amid Threats and Vandalism
In Edinboro on May 25 INS reports police and county authorities brace for further violence as Erie County milk tensions escalate. Harvey Spath, Erie milk plant owner, sought state police protection after milk intended for consumption was dumped near town by a group of forty who poured 200 gallons into ditches following his refusal to raise prices. Spath says he was warned trucks would be wrecked and lives endangered unless prices rose. A separate notice seeks daily delivery bundles to Sagamore Plamville or Beyer, with delivery by 3 PM DST, urging interested parties to contact the Gazette Office.
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Edinboro
Erie County
Harvey Spath
Erie
Spath
Sagamore
Plamville
Beyer
Gazette Office
Chicago 100th anniversary fair readies for opening
Carl L. Turner reports that the Century of Progress exposition in Chicago advances toward a scheduled opening next Saturday. Despite three years of adversity and a planned 27 million dollar project, organizers say the fair signals a revival in business as 12 000 workers finalize preparations. Rufus Cutler Dawes, former vice president, hails the courage and faith fueling the undertaking.
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Carl L. Turner
N.S
Chicago
Rufus Cutler Dawes
Apollo girl Elizabeth Davenport dies at 24
Dr. R N Lewis investigates cause after Elizabeth J Davenport of 125 Warren Avenue Apollo Miss Davenport aged 24 born February 16 1909 dies at 6 50 this morning survived by mother Elizabeth sister Myelyn brother Alligon funeral at home 2 pm conducted by Rev C W Cochran Apollo First Presbyterian buried Apollo Cemetery. Also notices: Vandey Ge Tomorrow Night U V Aux Memorial Hall 25c program on Page 3 Pine Flat 1 0 0 F Hall hosts Safety First play May 26 at 2 45 40 admission
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Apollo
Elizabeth J
Bess) Davenport
Warren Avenue
C. W. Cochran
Apollo First
Presbyterian Church
Morgan Words Almost Wreck Tax Measure
A report highlights admission by multi millionaires who paid only 48000 dollars in income tax over three years. The disclosure shocks Congress and raises questions about the tax measure.
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Congress
Morgan Tax Scandal Stuns Congress in Tax Debate
Washington May 25 The revelation that J P Morgan and nineteen partners paid no federal income tax in 1930 32 and only 48000 over 1930 32 turns Congress against higher rates and fuels calls for broader taxes as public protests mount and Wall Street influence faces renewed challenge from a coordinated Republican opposition and rural Democratic leaders.
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George R. Holmes
J. N.S
Washington
J. P. Morgan
Congress
Wall Street
Senate
Morgan
Charles E. Mitchell
New Butler Store to Open Today in Indiana
Indiana's newest market by the P. H. Butler Company at 654 Philadelphia Street, formerly Rep logle billiard parlor, opens for public inspection 5 to 10 p.m. daylight time, with regular hours starting at 7 a.m. tomorrow. Ira J. Martin directs the new store with Raymond Chrisman as manager.
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Indiana
P. H. Butler Company
Philadelphia Street
Ira J. Martin
South Seventh Street
Raymond Chrisman
Ig Mana
Japanese Renew Peiping Offensive On Peiping Tientsin Road
On May 25 Japanese troops renewed their dawn offensive against Chinese defenders along the Peiping Tientsin road, aiming to seize the vital north China thoroughfare. Fierce fighting reported near Tungshaw as Chinese units rushed to reinforce the sector. Peiping’s garrison continued entrenching along city walls to deter a broader Japanese advance.
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Peiping
Peiping-Tientsin
China
Tungshaw
Grosses En Tour! Grosse Brothers Lead Western Tour
Frederick W. Grosse of Wan dergrift Pennsylvania Edmund F. Grosse of Pittsburgh and Robert S. Grosse of Indiana Pennsylvania start a three month tour of the western United States on May 29, with a route including Yellowstone Salt Lake City San Diego San Francisco Portland Seattle and Chicago where two sisters reside They will spend a week at the Century of Progress Exposition and return home for the fall business rush William F Grosse will run the Grosse Print Shop during their father's absence.
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Frederick W. Grosse
Wandergrift
Edmund F. Grosse
Pittsburgh
Robert S. Grosse
Indiana
Los Angeles
California
Ida J. Smith
Yellow Stone Park
Salt Lake City
San Diego
San Francisco
Portland
Seattle
Chicago
Century of Progress
William F. Grosse
Grosse
Commencement Play Delights at College Training School
The College Training School held its Wednesday May 24 commencement in the auditorium. Ninth grade pupils wrote and staged The Wooing of Princess Vanita, based on The Princess and the Swineherd, with Miss Gray directing. The cast featured Mary Ruth Glassford Olive Martha Playfoot Margaret St Clair Ermmett Stewart Louisa Sutton and many others, with costumes by Mrs Gasslander and lively performances throughout.
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College Training School
Princess Vanita
Miss Gray
Mary Ruth Glassford
Olive Martha Playfoot
Ermmett Stewart
Louisa Sutton
Skitter
A Page
LaRue McFeaters
Swatter
A Pare
Jane McQuilken
Amaryllis
Gentiana
Martha Vinton
Violetta
Mary Clare Winger
Primrose
Margaret St. Clair
Azalea
Jean Lanich
Mignonette
Betty Roberts
Marigold
Doris Rud
Rosabel
Imogene Nicely
Japan parity plea deadlocks disarmament session
In Geneva on May 25 INS reports Japan proposed a new naval agreement to replace London and Washington treaties. Naotake Sato urged virtual parity with Britain and the United States, seeking a 5 5 3 base ratio shifted to a future convention.
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Geneva
INS
Japan
America
Britain
Naotake Sato
London
Washington
Break over moderator pits Presbyterians in session
INS report from Columbus May 25 notes a split between fundamentalist and modernist factions at the opening session of the 145th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States. Delegates and visitors watch for a showdown in electing a moderator among J McDowell Booth Smith and William L McEwan, while Machen calls for action against modernism amid Pearl Buck controversy.
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Alvin Krieg
INS
Columbus
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
United States
Charles W Kerr
Tulsa
Oklo
J. McDowell
Pennsylvania
Chu
Board of National Missions
Hubert Booth Smith
Los Angele
William L. McEwan
Pittsburgh
J. Gresham
Philadelphia
H.lister Griffiths
Philadeltaunch
Hever
Machen
Pearl
Buck
Heri
the of Foreign Missions
Burial plot dedication for 80th Division in Pittsburgh
Memorial Day ceremony in Pittsburgh will dedicate the 80th Division plot owned by the 6th Division Veterans Association. Maj General Adelbert Cronkhite, who organized and commanded the division overseas, will dedicate the plot at 4 PM. The event will be broadcast to hospitalized veterans over KDKA radio.
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Pittsburgh
American Expeditionary Forces
6Th Division Veterans Association
Adelbert Cronkhite
KDKA
Pitt National Bank to Open June 12 in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh May 24 The new Pitt National Bank formed by the merger of Diamond National and Monongahela National banks will open on June 12. Federal Judge R M Gibson approved moving assets from Diamond National to the merged institution, clearing the final obstacle to opening on the Diamond site.
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Pittsburgh
Diamond National
Monongahela National Banks
Amon
Pitt National Bank
R. M. Gibson
Nes
Fisher Now 66 and Happy in Retirement
Former Governor John Fisher, 66, says he is content to stay out of politics and will spend his birthday at the National Fire Insurance offices. He was elected president of the Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce and is linked to a possible Fisher for Governor movement. Born in Indiana, he recalls Civil War era memories and early career as a lawyer after Indiana Teachers College.
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Pittsburgh
John §. Fisher
Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce
Crafe Fisher
National Fire Insurance Company
A Fisher
Honing Township
Indiana
Indiana Teachers College
Fisher
Alwaya
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J. P. Morgan and Company
Senate Banking Inquiry
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Russell C. Leffingwell
House of Morgan
Vacuum Oil
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