Strikers Ask Premier Quit
Strikes and labor unrest sweep Britain and France as economic fears mount. Daladier faces opposition over the 40 hour week while Amiens workers seize factories and raise red banners amid calls for Daladier to resign.China sees 5000 Japanese troops land on the Yangtze bank, and in Spain the southern army renews an offensive with little progress as the civil war stalls.
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Préas
Great Britain
France
Europe
Hiller
Czechoslovakia
London Exchange
United States
Edouard Daladier
Daladier
Amiens
Adolf Hitler
Konrad Henlein
Henlein
Hitler
Hen- Jein
F. T. A. Ashton-Gwatkin
Praha
Marienbad
China
Yangtze River
Kiuklang
Spain
Estremadura
Civil Service Demand at PUC Amid Discharges
Public Utility Commissioner Richard J. Beamish urged civil service protection for the PUC technical staff after 11 employees were dismissed. He criticized abrupt firings and pledged hearings for those accused, while Commissioner Donald M. Livingstone defended the actions as for cause and the service's overall good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Public Utility
Richard J. Beamish
Utility Commission
Prouts Neck
Beamish
Donald M. Livingston
Earle
Public Service Commission
Mrs. Margaret A Nagle Obituary Delay in Funeral Arrangements
Mrs. Margaret A Nagle 82 died at her home 49 North Bixth Street at 4 am Friday. Funeral plans paused pending arrival of her only daughter from West Virginia. She was born to Michael and Elizabeth Caroline Metz (Raymond) and leaves other family awaiting details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret A. Nagle
West Virginia
Margaret Nagle
North Bixth Street
Michael
Elizabeth Caroline
Raymond) Metz
Labor Sees Big Gains as We Enter New Year
Washington reports Labor Day reflections on a year of progress. Enactment of the Federal wage hour law, higher union power in politics, and 16 straight Supreme Court labor rulings mark gains. Labor factions AFL and CIO remain divided over Wagner Act amendments as unemployment climbs and relief rolls rise.
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Washington
Supreme Court
American Federation of Labor
Committee For Industrial Organization
A. F. of L
William Green
John L. Lewis
Labor Board
Homer Martin
United Auto Workers
Uu. A. W
Lewis
Martin
Capitol Hill Rumors and Political Quips in Harrisburg
On Capitol Hill in Harrisburg the slate of candidates includes Dr. Leo C. Mundy Democratic lieutenant governor nominee and Judge James Republican gubernatorial hopeful. The piece notes past claims about mining, party figures, and a cross country flight by Governor Earle, plus colorful remarks about Utility Commissioner Richard Beamish and colleague Arthur Colegrove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrisburg
Leo C. Mundy
Judge James
Arthur H. James
Lucerne
Tackawanna
Arthur James
Earle
Camille Vinet
Marle
Philadelphia
Richard J. Beamish
Maine
Prouts Neck
Utility Commission
Arthur Colegrave
Pennsylvanians in 1938 political battles in other states
A Washington report notes three former Pennsylvanians active in national politics in 1938. David John Lewis remains a Roosevelt backed rival in Maryland for the Democratic nomination to the Senate. Ex-Pennsylvanians John Steven McGroarty and Z. S. Leymel, now Californians, faced defeats in attempts for state offices and gubernatorial nomination respectively. Leymel, Roosevelt’s ally in Spanish American War, held multiple roles in Fresno and Darby and led a varied career from teacher to mayor to legislator. Lewis, age 60, seeks reelection to Congress from Pennsylvania roots in Center and Lackawanna counties.
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Joseph L. Loftus
Associated Press
Washington
David John Lewis
Tydings
Maryland
John Steven McGroarty
Z. S. Leymel
McGroarty
Luzerne County
House of Representatives
Leymel
California
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Wilkes-Barge
University of Pennsylvania
Penneam
Pennsylvania
Leymer
Fresno
Calif
Darby
Slave¢e Alliance of
Davey” Lewis
Center County
Lackawanna County
Clearfield County
Deceased Born Allegheny County Had Indiana Marriage
Biographical notices reveal a woman born May 5 1856 in Allegheny County who moved to Indiana after marriage to John Nagle and later died. Surviving relatives include daughter Estella Garrett of New Martinsville West Virginia a sister Mrs George T McHenry of Florida a brother William Metz of Indiana and a grandson Raymond Crisman Latrobe. Mrs Elmer H Weaver 60 former Indiana resident died at City Hospital in Binghamton NC born Burnside April 8 1878 raised in Burnside lived in Indiana 23 years Johnston City NY and later San Diego California with several children and a husband and funeral services planned for Johnston City with interment at Endicott Cemetery.
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Allegheny County
Indiana
John Nagle
Zion Lutheran Church
Estella Garrett
New Martinsville
George T. McHenry
Florida
William Metz
R. D
Raymond Crisman
Latrobe
Elmer H. Weaver
City Hospital
Binghamton
N. C
Isaac
Hannah J. Bennett
Burnside
Johnston City
N.Y
Hazel
Lilian
Gordon
Mildred
Lawrence
San Diego
Calif
Edna
Horace Ellenberger
St. Charles Street
Endicott Cemetery
Dam Projects Curtailed in Western Pennsylvania
Dr Temes F Bogardus secretary of forests and waters said the federal flood control program in western Pennsylvania would drop from seven to four dams under current appropriations. Col W B R Covell Pittsburgh district chief of U S Army Engineers informed Bogardus the present 22000.00 appropriation probably would not allow further work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Temes F. Bogardus
Forests and Waters
Bogardus
W.B. R. Covell
U. S. Army
Pittsburgh
Roosevelts Liberal Favor Sparks Cross Party Talk
President Roosevelt signaled support for “liberal” candidates even if Republicans, prompting GOP and Democratic critiques. He said the good of the country rises above party and favored electing a liberal Republican over a conservative Democrat in some cases. Senator Logan urged sticking to party lines, while Roosevelt planned trips to Maryland and New York to rally opposition to Tydings and shore up Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Logan
D-Ky
MN Roosevelt
Maryland
Millard E. Tydings
Tydings
Rep
David J. Lewis
Potomac
Wabor
Salisbury
Denton
Lewis
Uyde Park
N. Y
America
Republican National
John Hamilton
France
China
Hold Warden and Officials Extend Heat Cure Probe
After 18 hours of investigation in the Klondike, officials extended the inquiry into a revolt that led to four deaths and 21 participants. The guard, deputy, physicians, and warden face continued scrutiny as the search for answers continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engard
Klondike
Proposal for More Reservoirs on Allegheny River
The plan calls for the construction of more than four proposed reservoirs along the Allegheny River. It also includes protective developments at Johnstown, a site twice struck by severe floods.
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Allegheny River
Johnstown
Bureau to be streamlined in Philadelphia marriage bureau
Sept 3 Philadelphia reports a $70 000 WPA project will renovate the tiny city marriage license bureau once called Cupid’s headquarters for over fifty years. A clerk lamented the waiting room is depressing and chairs are hard, noting couples nearly broke up after long waits and suggesting upholstered chairs magazines paint and private booths to shield applicants’ blushes.
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Philadelphia
Cupid
Fair Weather On Its Last Day At Fair
The final day reports bold pacing and trotting events with drivers protesting pay, Billy XX and Shamrock Dean among winners. Morley Vole and Sidney Star placed in early heats while a hot, controversial atmosphere surrounded the events and outcomes.
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Billy
H. Cook
Johnston
Sidney Star
Cook
Moriey Volo
H. E. Stutzman
Johnstown
Shamrock Dean
Clack McCoy
Imperial
Billy XX
H. Agoor Johnstown
Laura B
Saunders
DeWolf
Chicora
Matheu
John Mathew
Mary’s
Patterson
City
Nicholson
H. P. McCoy
Pittehureh
Morley Vole
Reed
H. &. Stutzman
Logan
Lesetta
Bowser
Roy Bowser
Ford City
L. DeWolf
Richardson
N. M. Weller
L. R. Roffe
Cuylerville
Tommy F. J
Applegate
W. H. Broach
Saint Stephen's Church
Kylochie
Finney
Ononcock
McCoy
Clark McCoy
T. Patterson
Homer
Non and Porter
Orange
Rosedale Direct
Moore
Dr. Mier
State develops wireless system for forest fire defense
Harrisburg Sept 3 A wireless system to flash word of approaching danger across Pennsylvania will be built to forecast rising waters and report forest fires. Centered in Harrisburg, shortwave low power transmitters will link 249 watershed towers, with reports from weather instruments aiding forecasts and fire alerts. Estimated cost for the Susquehanna area is about 125000 with annual maintenance around 5000, replacing higher phone costs while keeping forest rangers on duty year round.
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Harrisburg
Dangdée
Pennsylvania
Atwork
James .F. Bogardus
Forest and Waters
Union
Bogardus
Federal Communications Commission
Allegheny
Susquehatina
Pittsburgh
George Wirt
Welser
Pottsville
Williamsport
Hie
Susquehanna
Kidnapping Case Secrecy Drives Search for Mrs Meeks
Sheriff Bert Allrey leads the hunt for 55 year old Mrs. Meeks amid a ransom demand of 15000 dollars. Desperate suspects may hold her, with fears voiced that the wife could be dead. Marks and shoe prints under a bridge prompted investigation into transfer to a second car after the Meeks vehicle was abandoned. Federal agents would not confirm fingerprint findings on the recovered ranch car.
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Bert Allrey
Meeks
Stocks Edge Higher In Broad Market Rally
New York September 3. Closing stocks show gains across sectors led by industrials and autos with notable up moves for American Can Consolidated Gas and General Motors while Coca Cola and Coca Cola seek steady demand amid mixed earnings and inflation concerns. Among high movers are Caterpillar Boeing and Air Reduction with gains persisting into the late session as investors weigh industrials and consumer names.
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New
York
Armstrong Cork
Ches and Ohio
Chrysler Corp
Coca-Cola
Colgate-Palm-P
Calum G
Coml Investor
Com! Salvents
Comwith
South
Cons Edison
Consal Film
Consol Oil
Container Corp
GAL Crane Co
Curtiss
Curtis Pub
del Lack and
West
Hecker Prod
Houd-Hershey B
Houston Oil
Hudson Motor
Tlinois Central
Indust Rayon
Int
Harvester
Nick Can
Johns-Manville
Kennecott
Lehigh Port
Liggett and My
Loew's Inc
Macy (Rh) Co
McCrory
McIntyre
Murrey Corp
Nash-Kelvinator
Earle frames New Deal test in Pennsylvania Senate race
Pennsylvania Governor George H. Earle told a Jeannette mass meeting that the Davis race is a clear New Deal test. He labeled Davis a do nothing senator and criticized past Republican labor policy. He pledged punishment for Philadelphia prison deaths and said state police would inspect prisons weekly.
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Earle
Jeannette
Govenor
George H. Earle
James J. Davis
Davis
U. S. Senate
Pennsylvania
Senate
Harding
Coolidge
Hoover
Philadelphia
Jeannette Elks Club
Lost keys found in Gazette rear
Bunch of keys are missing from the rear of The Gazette and were found in the open this morning. Please return to Gazette Office for retrieval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Gazette Office
Trial unfolds in Dewey racketeering case against Hines
New York reporting on the ongoing Dewey case against Tammany leader Timothy Hines as 39 witnesses testified over three weeks with 10 more scheduled. Rose Wendroff testified delivering funds to Hines and a $500 check made out to cash appeared as new evidence linking Hines to the racket in court. Wendroff to resume cross examination Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dames J. Hines
Thomas H. Dewey
Tamsmatty
Nedin
Yasters
Wilt, Hinds
Rose Wendroff
Dixie Davis
Hines
Davis
J. Hines
Dewey
Hitler Ultimatum and Sudeten Crisis Seen in Turmoil
Readers face no clear answers as Germany debates an alleged Hitler Henlein accord on Sudeten German demands. A secluded meeting between Hitler and Henlein raised questions about potential moves toward peace or further rearmament and territorial shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plete
Praha
Hitler
Sudeten
Czech
Czechoslovakia
Germany
Europe
Descendants of John and Ann Coon Invited to Picnic
All descendants of John and Ann Coon are invited to meet relatives at Irvin Park in Darwinsville Pennsylvania on Sunday September 4 1938 for a picnic dinner.
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John
Ann
Irvin Park
Darwinsville
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Karl de Schweinitz
Guy K. Bard
PUC
Emily Bradshaw
Guffey
James 8. Bradshaw
Charles H. Hersch
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Phillips Pet
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Pullman
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Tex Pac
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Union Pac
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