Roosevelt Plans Three NRA Divisions Under Richberg
President Roosevelt discussed reorganization of the NRA with Richberg and Johnson. He proposed splitting NRA into legislative judicial and administrative divisions with Richberg likely to head the legislative unit. Johnson would head the executive division, while Richberg’s star potential rises amid the shifts.
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Hugh Johnson
Roosevelt
NRA
Johnson
Richberg
Bethany Beach
Delaware
Congress
Jesse Jones
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Jones
John H. Fahey
Home
Hoosevelt
Orlando Weber
Allied Chemical Company
Owen Lovejoy
Children’s Aid Society
Platt K. Wiggins
Solons Propose Ten Dollar Daily Pay For Assembly
The General Assembly debate centers on adopting a ten dollar per day pay for lawmakers. Governor cites correspondence with President Roosevelt and Harry Hopkins regarding Pennsylvania relief needs. He argues continued federal relief is unlikely and Pennsylvania must borrow up to twenty million dollars to cover the burden.
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General Assembly
House
President Roosevelt
Harry L. Hopkins
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Oil Boom Marks Early Industry Growth
Recent dedication of a state park near Titusville reminds readers of the Drake oil well of 1859 the first in Pennsylvania. Secretary of Internal Affairs Dewey notes growth from 100000 producing wells to thousands drilled since. Historic production figures show volumes from 9200 barrels in 1839 to about 72000000 barrels in recent years amid a shift toward the Republican plan supporting Governor Pinchot.
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Pennsylvania
Philip H. Dewey
Titusville
Dewey
Pittsburghers Visit Indiana for Sept 20 Tour
After lunch the Pittsburgh party will travel to Rdensburg for an informal meeting and a dinner hosted by the Johnstown Chamber of Commerce. The Goodwill Tourists include leaders from Pittsburgh’s wholesale retail financial and industrial sectors bringing greetings to Indiana and surrounding areas.
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Pittsburgh
Rdensburg
Johnstown
Convention Program Details Urge County School Delegations
Worcester parents and teachers gather for a convention program featuring Miss Zee Lyons, H. Myers, Mrs. Templeton, Miss Agnes St. Clair, and Dr. Richard Madden. The event includes a leadership and teacher training banquet at 5:30, a business session, and an evening worship led by Rev. J. J. Mellvaine with Rev. Arthur J. Pfohl. Every school in the county is urged to send a delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
J. J. Mellvaine
Arthur J. Pfohl
Zion Lutheran Church
Indiana
Walter F. Myers
Sayles plant workers return as guards tighten grip
More than 200 workers resumed at Sayles finishing plant while Brigadier General Herbert R. Dean declares all guardsmen will be quartered in the state. Militia, police, and troopers move to clear riot debris in Central Falls as streets reappear under machine gun and searchlight surveillance after clashes with a crowd of up to 4000.
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Sayles
Herbert R. Dean
National Guardsmen
Moshussuck
Central Falls
Riots Halt Textile Mills Warily Across Pennsylvania
Rioting at James Loeg woolen mills near Bridgeport left over twenty injured as state troopers dispersed crowds and arrested ten alleged ring leaders including Frank Marinari of Philadelphia. A motor caravan of strikebreakers sparked clashes. 19,000 workers reportedly quit in Philadelphia with 6,000 more to follow. Hazleton and Allentown saw general strikes and mill closures as union action spread.
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Plangs
James Loeg
Bridgeport
Frank Marinari
Miladelphia
Montgomery County Hospital
Norristown
Frank Kirsch
John Bodber
Philadelphia
American Federation of Hosiery Workers
Pennsylvania
Hazleton
Central Labor Union of
United Mine Workers of
District No. 7
H Beaston
Stewart Silk Mill
Phillipsburg
Lancaster
Stehll Silks, Inc
Allentown
Duplan
Slatedale
Obituary notices of Mansfield Stuchell and Stuchell descendants
Obituary notices list Frank M Mansfield former superintendent of the State Employment Office Johnstown died at his daughter's home after health issues. Surviving widow Clara E Mansfield five sons and a daughter. Alonzo Stuchell 82 native of Rayne township died near Greensburg with burial at Oakland Cemetery. The notices name many relatives and reflect local families including the Stuchell and Gillingham lines with multiple siblings and descendants.
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Frank M. Mansfield
State Employment Office
Johnstown
George Tressler
Mansfield
Clara E. (Mlardman) Mansfield
Clyde
Kring
Tressler
George C. Mansfield
Schellsburg
Bedford County
Henderson Company
Church Grove
Windber
Alonzo Stechell
Rayne Township
John
Nancy
Bartlett) Studhall
Greenalurg
Indiana
Vivlie A. Stuchell
Wieren Road
Panera
Free Methodlat
G. W. Kyneh
Roger Williams
WW. Armstrong
Greensburg
Oakland Cemetery
Sturhell
Blacklick Township
Ina (Frye) Burchell
Tarry Stuchell
Brafford
Loyal Stuchell
Louise
Ray Stuchell
Alvie Stuehell
White Township
Richard Prat
Greensburyg
Steck Kunkle
Blairsville
Wilson Kunkle
Annie Stuchell
Pillshurel
Beste Stuchel
William
Dale Gillingham
James Counor
Hillsdale
J. JA. Stuchell
Brownsville
Margiotti bolts GOP to back Democratic ticket at Harrisburg
At the opening of a special session in Harrisburg the lawyer Charles J. Margiotti declared he would support the Democratic party, a move that collapsed the GOP drive and left Democrats jubilant. Margiotti polled 498,523 votes in the GOP primary and had been pressured by county leaders to join the Republican ticket.
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Ag Whs
Pinchot
Susston
Public Service Commission
Harrisburg
David L. Lawrence
Pennsylvania
NRA
Joseph G. Steedle
Allerheny
John J. McClure
Eugene F. White
House
Delaware County
Senate
Charles J. Margiotti
Capitol
Margiotti
Pittsburgh
Punxsutawney
Reed-Schnader
Margioslii
Margiosti
Morro Castle Disaster Details and Passenger Testimony
Passenger Liebler recounted how she escaped from the Morro Castle after fire broke out, sliding a rope to safety and lasting about ten minutes in the water before rescue. Chief radio operator George Rogers testified about smoke in the radio room and attempts to broadcast distress while coordinating with ships. Casualty tallies showed 187 total dead or missing, with 224 survivors and 50 still missing among passengers and crew.
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Liebler
Miss Liebler
Junckenbach
George Rogers
Bayonne
N. J
Morro Castle
Rogers
Charley Mackey
George Alagna
George
Mackey
Algana
Tuckerton
U. S
Andrea Luckenbach
Jersey
Ward Line
Federal Grand Jury
Louis Perrine
Pennington
Giao
Margiotti to Be a Democrat in State Move
The article notes Margiotti will become a Democrat, arguing party support offers the only path to decent and economic relief. He criticizes the Republican platform as lacking. The piece references statewide outreach via radio and public meetings to persuade voters.
Michigan Democrats Choose New Leader In Surprise Upset
Detroit reporting shows Judge A. D. Lacey leading the Michigan Democratic gubernatorial race with 2,763 precincts counted, holding a 5,500 vote edge over Governor William A. Clements. Republicans award Frank I. Fitzgerald the nomination for governor, with Frank A. Picard winning the Democratic senatorial bid. Vermont and Arizona results follow, indicating broad primary movement nationwide.
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Michigan
Detroit
A. d. Lacey
Lacy
William A. Come Stock
Frank I. Fitzgerald
Frank A. Picard
State Liquor Control Commission
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Arizona
Phoenix
Ariz
B. B. Moeur
Rawleigh C. Stanford
Stanford
Mocur
U. S
Henry F. Ashurst
Sidney P. Osborne
Isabella Greenway
Congress
Frank Hilge
Morro Castle Fire Probe and Fire Chiefs Meeting
A Morro Castle crew member told federal investigators of a talk on pump failure between Acting Captain Warms and another officer before the disaster. Warms denied the incident. Officials of the International Fire Chiefs' Association meet in Asbury Park New Jersey tomorrow to decide on extinguishing methods for the bulk of the blaze.
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Ber
Morro Castle
Federal
Warms
Captain Warms
Pervine
Asbury Park
N. J
INS
International Fire Chiefs’ Association
Burning steamer off the coast a great menace
Firemen report a burning steamer lying about 100 feet from the shore here posing a serious danger. The vessel’s blaze threatens nearby shores and prompts immediate emergency response. Details on the ship’s name and cause are not provided in the fragment.
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Heach
Gapshes jury case details surface in local report
Attorney reported names including Mike Vannatlis an Indiana State Teachers College employee charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence and failing to stop after an accident causing property damage. Also listed is F. J. Williams of McKees Rocks Pa operating a motor vehicle under similar circumstances.
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Torney
Mike Vannatls
Indiana State Teachers College
F. J. Williams
McKees Rocks
What You Should Know About the Constitution
A compact overview tracing the Constitution’s origin from the failed Articles of Confederation. Key figures such as Washington Franklin Madison are noted along with three major compromises creating a bicameral Congress, three-fifths slave counting, and navigation/slavery terms. The document’s signing date and ratification path are outlined.
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James Madison
Virginia
Senate
House of Representative
Congress
New Hampshire
United States
Deer Sentences Fined After Wardens Arrive in Clearfield
In Clearfield County, five game wardens arrived after the State Board of Game Commissioners increased protection. Twelve alleged deer killers were arrested. four Clearfield men were jailed 105 days for fines of 100 dollars and five dollars costs. Eight others faced hearings and were fined 100 dollars plus 3.75 costs, posting bonds to pay within 30 days. Wardens named Grover Condon, William Keeler, Gordon Price, Floyd Morrison, John Gansberg, James Ardery, Jerry Woo, Joe Kanouff and Earl Kanouff.
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Dubois
Sportsmen’s Association
State Board of Game Commissioners
Clearfield County
Clearfield
Squire C. D. Johnston
Woodland
Squire R. CG. Shaw
Grover Condon
William Keeler
Gordon Price
Floyd Morrison
John Gansberg
James Ardery
Jerry Woo
Joe Kanouff
Earl Kanouff
Presbytery of Kittanning Holds Fall Session at Slate Lick Church
The Presbytery of Kittanning met in fall session at Slate Lick Presbyterian Church with Rev O Anderson delivering the opening sermon. Missions in India, ministerial student intake, retirements, and greetings from missionaries in China and Elderton church seventy-fifth anniversaries were noted. A noon dinner followed, honoring historic churches dating back to 1799.
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Presbytery
Kittanning
Slate Lick Presbyterian Church
O. Anderson
Cherry Tree
D. T. Scott
Ford City
Robert L. Glarken
Indiana
Dwight Nichol
Presbyterian Church In
Elderton
Whitesburg
Curry’s Row
R. M. Offutt
D. D
McClelland
Hooker
Butler County
John P. Irwin
Tung Hall
China
Irwin
D. J. Lewin
Ebenezer
Indiana County
Rey J. Werner
Committee On Pensions
R. M. Offut
D. Dy
Charles G. Boving
Pittshugh
Board of Pensions
Board of Christian Education
Bf. G. Good
G. A. Waltman
Marion Center
8. D. Register
Rural Valley
M. D. McClelland
John D. Anderson
Leechburg
Union First Church
Cowansville
Walter Kennedy
Local man charged with liquor influence and license revocation
E. J. Foreman of Black Lick charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence and driving after revocation. Steve Brasyda of Blacklick Township faces assault and aggravated assault charges. Harry Williams of Indiana charged with felonious entry and larceny.
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E. J. Foreman
Black Lick
Steve Brasyda
Blacklick Township
Harry Williams
Indiana
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William A. Schnader
M. R. O'Hara
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Charles A. Waters
Frank A. Baldwin
Walter Kress
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Daniel Kelly
Gereure Little
Vermont
Montpelier
Warren R. Austin
Austin
H. BR. Amey
Fred C. Martin
Internal Revenue
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G. M. Smith
Rutland
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James P. Lemay
Washington
Olympia
Wash
John C. Stevenson
Seattle
King County
Lewis B. Schwellenbach
U.S
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Charles H. Leavy
Spokane
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Ralph Horr
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John L. Sullivan
Manchester
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Laconia
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Jaffrey
Baron B. Sargent
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Spartanburg
Cale J. Blease
Colorado
Denver
Cols
Ed. C. Johnson
Josephine Roche
Nate Warren
Fort Collins
Louisiana
Robert G. Nixon
New Orleans
Huey P. Long
State Supreme Court
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T. Semmes Walmsley
Senator Long
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