Labor Day oratory fuels talk of third party shift
On Labor Day in Washington and across the nation politicians and labor leaders urged a stronger labor voice in government. Donald Richberg predicted labor dominance to guide policy while Wisconsin Governor Philip La Follette framed a progressive realignment. John L. Lewis urged labor strength at industry and national councils, with CIO leaders claiming a record Pittsburgh turnout.
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Washington
Donald RB. Richberg
NRA
Duluth
Philip la Follette
Wisconsin
Omaha
la Follette
Progressive Party
Robert M. la Follette
John L Lewis
CIO
Pittsburgh
Leechburg
Council
Philip Murray
Lewis
United Mine Workers
M. A. Musmianna
Allegheny County
Machine Workers of America
Philadelphia
William Green
A. F
Dallas Tex
American Federation of Labor
New York City
America
Baal
Copeland
Perkins
Fair Purchase Will Be Sought at County Fair
The fair association plans a fundraising drive to balance finances after a prior deficit. Proceeds will buy the fairgrounds and fund repairs, improvements, and permanent title to the lane so the event can recur annually. The rain paused the carnival after the first harness heat. crowds returned once weather cleared to view exhibits and livestock shows.
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Sheriff's Care
Fair Society
Hieeka
Bowser
Roy Bowyer
Ford City
Lady Direct
Mallalien
W. Wright
Federalsburg
Ari Morley Volo
Emerick
H. E. Stutzman
Ebensburg
Princess Helen
Ke'kel
J. A. Weikel
Spring City
Anthracite and WPA Relief Roll Increases across Counties
The week ending August 28 saw Pennsylvania direct unemployment relief rolls rise by 1 462 cases, totaling 150 820 in public assistance for 464 110 people. Net county changes show 42 increases, 21 decreases, and 4 unchanged as private industry slackened, mainly in anthracite coal areas. Federal Works Program effects and agricultural reports accompany the state totals.
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Pennsylvania
Department
Carbon
Lackawanna
Luzerne
Northumberland
Schuyl
OBITUARY: Albert Cutterman dies at 70 in Greensburg
Albert Cutterman husband of Jeannette Hopkins Cutterman died in Westmoreland County Hospital Greensburg at age 70. Burial was in Greensburg cemetery. Also noted is an obituary for an unnamed Ruddock family member with long residence in Ernest and Homer City who worked for Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Company and was active in the United Mine Workers and several local organizations. Funeral services for the Ruddock figure were set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Samuel Hill officiating and burial in Greenwood Cemetery Indiana.
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Ernest
Center Township
Rochester & Tittsburgh Coal Company
Tags Mines
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Homer City
Homer City Lodge
Junior Order American Mechanics and Local Union 488
United Mine Workers of America
Mary Ruddock
Hugh Ruddock
Aultman
David Ruddock
Johnstown
William Ruddock
Marie Aultman
Dorothy Bley
Robert
Betty Ruddock
Alexander Ruddock
Reynoldsville
Andrew Ruddock
Lucernes Mines
Tide
Elizabeth
Albert Cotterman
Westmoreland County Hospital
Greensburg
Albert Cutterman
Jeannette Hopskins Cutterman
Cutterman
Brady dies at 73 prominent merchant and school official
George McLelland Brady 73 a well known merchant and township school board member died at his Gipsy home after a paralytic stroke. Surviving are his widow two daughters and several sons and grandchildren. Funeral services were held at his residence with burial in Frye Cemetery. Martha Lewis 63 dies at Memorial Hospital. services set for 3 pm tomorrow at Lewis home with interment in Grand View Cemetery. She was born in Bloomsburg and moved to Johnstown in 1917. daughter Bertha Lewis is personnel director for Glasser Bros. Also noted: A Gorsuch 88, Beaver Falls retiree, dies after two months illness. funeral today in Beaver Falls.
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George McLelland Brady
Gipsy
Rose E. (Buchanan) Brady
Ernest Brady
Baltimore
George Brady
Morrstown
N. J
Harald Brady
Russell Brady
Bertha Bartlebaugh
Darrell E. Davis
Los Angeles
Charles M. Davis
Indiana
Leslie Warden
Pittsburgh
Charles Conner
Cleveland, O
Frye Cemetery
Martha Lewis
Johnstown
Memorial Mospital
Lewis
George Haden
Grove Avenue M. E
Harry Smith
Armagh
Grand View Cemetery
Bloomsburg
James
Mary (Reese) Cawthorn
South Fork
Oseph Cawthorn
A. Gorsuch
Beaver Falls
C. H. Butler
Oakland Avenue
United Presbyterian Church of
Butler
Allegheny
Beaver
Hill Creek
County Toll 1 Dead 7 Hurt
A Detroit man, 42, identified as Corporal Loughner, died and seven were injured in multiple traffic incidents on Route 56 and surrounding roads. Crashes damaged a restaurant in Strongstown, and a milk truck fire along the William Penn Highway near the Cambria County line led to extensive losses.
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Detroit
Loughner
Strongstown
Crimo Zorella
G. K. Lodge
Andrew M. Glasgow
Louis Oshall
Oshall
W. J. Lambert
Pittsburgh
William Penn Highway
Clyde
Lambert
John &. Hurlhurst
Mich
William Penn
Cambria
C. T. Sieber
Bre
Armagh
Wetter Water Promises Clear Air for Workers
In a hazy work room, a spray of Wetter Water soaked dust instantly, clearing the air and reducing health hazards. Wilkes asserts the invention outperforms ordinary water which merely glanced off dust particles. The report notes worn or broken panning hoards may cause injuries and surface fraying should be repaired.
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Wilkes
Chinese Hold Japs At Bay In Shanghai War Front
Shanghai reports show renewed fighting along the Yangtze and around Paoshan as Chinese forces push Japanese lines. British customs chief Sir Frederick Maze cited bombing of two British boats near Ningpo with casualties. US evacuations are planned aboard the Chaumont and tenders to move civilians and naval families from Shanghai, Tsingtao, and Chefoo.
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American Chamber of Commerce of
Shanghai
Roosevelt
United States
China
Cordell Hull
Atetican
Chaumont
Marblehead
Canopus
Tsingtao
Ningpo
Chekiang
Frederick
C. K. Yui
Wooaung
Paoshan
Yangtze
Yui
Tax fairness debated as tax amendments loom
Administration leaders criticized the tax system as unfair to laborers and small homeowners while wealth in stocks and bonds enjoys immunity. Van Dyke cited about 838 million dollars in annual local tax support in Pennsylvania, of which 328 million comes from real estate, arguing homeowners pay far more per dollar than securities owners. He stressed the upcoming tax amendments referendum as a major statewide issue.
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Ford City
van Dyke
Hedons United
Pennsylvania
Markets report from Pittsburgh and Chicago grain futures
Markets report from Pittsburgh dated Sept 7 shows prices for produce including apples in No 1 baskets at 69-90 cents and Alexanders at 65-75 cents, with potatoes and cobblers listed. Hogs cattle and calves traded with steady to mixed demand. lambs and sheep prices noted. Chicago futures opened higher for wheat and corn amid Liverpool quotes and political tensions. a fire port authorization on Staten Island by Congress is mentioned.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylva
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Maiden Blush
Alexanders
New Jersey
Long Island
Chicago
Liverpool
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American Institute of Laundering
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Whangpoo River
Hanken
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Jist
J. W. Loughry & Sons
Marion Center
J. N. Blose
Dorsey
Kunkle
Creekside
Fiscus & Nichol
Ass’n
C. W. Long
J. S. Mack
Brushvalley
E. Kuntz
Valier
S. E. Kuntz
S. E. Lightcap
Marion
Wm. Kunkie
C. L. Long
C. W- Long
Mack
Produce of
Blair A. Nelson
Hamer City
Ord
Wm. Kunkle
R. H. Thompson
Virginia Farms
Livermore
Myers Kimmel
Shelocta
J. A. Simpson & Son
R.N. Coleman
R. G. Wood
Sheloca
Fiscus & Nichal
I. S. Mack
Blair
Harriet Kunkle
Wm. W. Wrigley
J. G. Jones
J. M. Keeley
Saltsburg
Foster Park
Clarksburg
J.S. Mack
Jim Edminston
Idana
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G. C. Swan
Bert Coleman
R. D. Nichol
Turkey Farm
A. McMillen
C. S&s
D. Bence
E. D. Bence
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Shropshires
Stahl & Hoffer
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Oxfords
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W. H. George
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Elmer Short
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Dick Stephens
Nichol Turkey Farm
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Ewe Lamb
Southdown Ewes
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Harry W. Leech
Dale Short
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Blairsville
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Xenia
Miami, Fla
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