Blast rocks Homer City garage injures no one
A late Saturday blast on Main Street Homer City damaged the garage of Peter Veschin, storing 36 dynamite sticks. Neighbors reported shattered windows up to two blocks away and a Blairsville bound Indiana Street Railway car rocked by the explosion. No injuries were reported, and the garage was uninsuranced.
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Main Street
Homer City
Quiel
Wnh
Peter Veschin
John Yates
Lou Yates
Campbell
Beech Street
Blairsville
Mrs Borah Slightly Better As Psittacosis Worsens
Boise Idaho Sept 26 Mrs Mary Borah wife of United States Senator William E Borah gained slightly but then worsened in her battle with psittacosis or parrot fever Her heart action which had become normal after a serum injection weakened again and showed toxication of the disease according to a bulletin issued by her physician Dr Ralph Falk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho
Mns
Mary Borah
United States
William E. Borah
Lsmises
Ralph Falk
Riot in Illinois capital as miners clash and guard patrols rise
In Springfield Illinois armed police with machine guns guard the capital amid a mine workers riot. One man acting Chief of Detectives Porter Williams was killed and several wounded as 1000 Progressive Miners of America clashed with 300 United Mine Workers of America members over a wage scale. Twenty four suspects are jailed as authorities probe the upheaval and its origins within the mining ranks.
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Springfield
INS
Illinois
Porter Williams
Progressive Miners of America
United Mine Workers of America
Garnett Smith
Herrin
Dominick Digironano
Smith
Digironano
United Mine Workers
Sangamon County
Leland Hotel
Williams
Fred Roerfler
Herb Doctor Asks New Trial In Kittanning
H. il. Allison, a self styled herb doctor, filed a petition in court at Kittanning seeking a new trial on charges of practicing medicine without a license. He was convicted last week. The petition, filed for argument in the November term, cites his treatment of patients with massages and herbs under supervision after his medical certificate was revoked. He charged $16 for the first treatment and $5 for each subsequent treatment, with four witnesses testifying for the commonwealth.
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H. Il
Allison
Kittanning
State Medical Department
The
Commonwealth
Bennett horse wins at Gratstown fair pace record
Margaret Hedgewood owned by W Bennett of Indiana won the 2 37 Pace at Gratstown fair last week pacing three of the fastest years on the track record. Her a0 were 2:08 1 2, 2:07 1 2 and
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Margaret Hedgewood
W. Bennett
Indiana
Two men charged in cat boiling sorcery ceremony
In NEW KENINGTON Pennsylvania two men Thomas Christman and Russell Batteog faced charges after a late night ritual by the Allegheny River. They boiled a brindled tomcat in a cauldron hoping to cure cancer and tuberculosis by boiling flesh, drying bones, and casting them upstream for pulverization. Police were drawn to the fire and the men defended their theory of medical science. The defendants argued the cat may not have been alive during stewing but acknowledged at least one life was taken.
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New Kenington
Thomas Christman
Russell Battlect
Allegheny River
Russel Batteog
Negheny
Community Chest Drive Opens in Indiana with Urgent Appeal
The Community Chest campaign begins as leaders urge local contributions to avert hardship and support welfare and character training groups. The kickoff meeting at First United Presbyterian Church sets volunteers on task, linking relief with broader health and youth services nationwide.
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First United Presbyterian Church
America
Ernest Wins Series First in A and P League Playoff
Adrian leads early as Ernest bats spoil Ryba’s start. Ryba strong six innings before Adrian errors and timely sacrifices by Mylant and Cardamone spark a late rally. Ernest offense then bats around to upend the Houston star and seize momentum in the 1932 championship series opener.
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Adrian
Pernest
McIntyre
Ernest
Indiang Council No. 598 entertaining Pennsylvania officers
United Commercial Travelers Indiang Council No 598 will host at its October meeting next Saturday evening several Pennsylvania grand officers. Guests include Past Grand Counsellor H Bakerton Wilkes-Barre Grand Secretary Roy R Rowles Philipsburg Grand Senior Counsellor W C Percy Connellsville and Grand Executive Committeeman J H Boyd Sharon.
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T Indiang Council
United
Pennsylvania
H. Bakerton
Wilkes-Barre
Roy R Rowles
Philipsburg
W. C. Percy
Connellsville
J. H. Boyd
Sharon
Arm Injured When Car Upsets On Sidewalk
Edward Hoffman 41 engineer at Indiana Hospital was hurt about 6:45 am when his car swerved to avoid a machine and overturned on the sidewalk at Fifth and Church streets. He suffered lacerations to the left arm and a probable left shoulder fracture and was taken to the hospital.
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Edward Hoffman
Fifth Street
Indiana Hospital
Fifth
Church Streets
Hoffman
Reward for Armagh school burglary suspects
The Armagh-East Wheatfield Township school board offers 50 dollars for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those who broke into the Armagh school last Wednesday night stealing more than 100 dollars in supplies. State Police and county officers join the investigation but have no leads on the robbers or the stolen property. Entry was gained by forcing a basement door and four storage rooms were ransacked for items including pencils stationery brooms brushes mops electrical supplies and garden hose.
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Armagh-East Wheatfield Township
Armagh
Mrs Grimm Writes On Baseball Insight Series
Chicago dispatch notes the start of a series by Mrs Charles Grimm wife of the Cubs manager. The article highlights her as a former girls team player and close observer of the game. It marks the first installment in a syndicated international news service column.
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Cubs
International News Service
Charles Grimm
Hy Ins
The
Chicago Evening American
Chicago
INS
Morganti Car Stolen Here In Indiana report
A 1932 eight cylinder Ford coupe owned by Alfonso Morganti of 335 Church Street was stolen from the Morganti garage between 10 30 p m yesterday and 9 a m today. State police and the Indiana highway patrol broadcast a description of the car bearing license VN 814.
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Alfonso Morganti
Church Street
Morganti
Indiana
State Highway Patrol
Unemployed Fall in August in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania unemployment dropped 2,714 from July to August, from 1,267,606 to 1,264,892. The drop follows gains in textile, quarrying, and hard coal counties while 28 other counties see increases. Governor Pinchot faults RCF for relying on county data and notes relief figures will be delayed due to incomplete statistics.
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Harrisburg
INS
Pennsylvania
State Department of Labor and Industry
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Gifford Pinchot
Atlee Pomerene
R. F. C. Board
Hoe
State-Emergency Relief Board
Pinchot
Indiana Community School of Leadership Training Opens
The Indiana Community School of Leadership Training will open tomorrow night at seven in the Methodist Episcopal Church Educational Department. Officers promise a strong faculty and valuable courses and invite Sabbath school teachers, church workers, and officers to participate. Registration runs 7:15 to 8, devotional 8 to 8:20, first period 8:20 to 8:50, second period 8:50 to 9:30.
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Indiana Community School of Leadership Training
Methodist Episcopal Church Educational Department
Indiana
Japanese goodwill plane unreported after long flight
Tokyo dispatch notes the goodwill airplane bound from Samashiro to Nome Alaska on its first leg to the United States remained unreported at 9 a.m. The Hochi Shimbum sponsor had only word of the fliers after more than 61 hours since takeoff as Japanese officials urged American and Russian agencies to search following the fuel deadline at 5 a.m.
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Tokyo
INS
Samashiro
Nome
Alaska
United States
Hochi Shimbum
America
Russia
Government rests Davis case in New York trial
The government rested its case at the Davis jury trial in New York as of 11:40 a.m. today. The report mentions the U S Senator James J Davis and a routine note about maintenance for a G E Refrigerator, with a stray line about Auto 9 Fas Inc. and unrelated items.
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New York
INS
U. S
James J. Davis
At 84 He Still Runs for Office
George W. Gamble, aged 84, conducts a lively re election campaign for clerk of the circuit court in Moline Ill. He has held the post for 48 years and shows no signs of slowing down his political activity.
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George W. Gamble
Circuit Cour
Moline
Dorrance Estate Owes Pa Millions Inheritance Tax
Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules the late Dr John T Dorrance of Radnor owed about 21 million dollars in Pennsylvania inheritance tax on a 145 million dollar estate with New Jersey tax claims. Chief Justice Frazier writes. Kephart and Shaffer dissent. Attorneys expect U S Supreme Court review.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
John T. Dorrance
Radnor
Commonwealth of
Dorrance
Campbell Soup Company
New Jersey
Frazer
Dr. Dorrance
Cinnaminson
N. J
Pennsylvania Ballas
U. S. Supreme Courr
Pennsylvania High Court
Wiliam A. Schnader
Birth of Nancy Jane Higgerstaff in Homer City
Mr and Mrs Robert Higgerstaff of Homer City celebrate the birth of a daughter on Sunday September 26 weighing eight and a half pounds Nancy Jane the baby will be remembered as the former Cleda McNutt both mother and child are doing well and are progressing nicely
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Robert Higgerstaff
Homer City
Nancy Jane
Cleda McNutt
Gandhi ends fast to death with orange nourishment in Poona
Poona India Sept 26 Mahatma Gandhi ends his renowned fast unto death after 145 hours, taking two ounces of orange juice as British and Indian governments approve a settlement on the Hindu problem. He resists provisional release until the fast ends, then faces possible continued imprisonment under civil disobedience. Outside, thousands cheer the revival of hope for India's 60 million through a joint political settlement with the British government.
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C. S. Deandrade
I. N.S
Poona
India
Ieni
Mahatma M.K. Jar
Gandhi
Mathua
Ganddi
Yeravda
Miss Winton Returns to New York City
Miss Dorothy Winton, vacationing with her mother and aunt, Mrs Louise Winton and Miss Laura M Ansley, departs for New York to join the Waldorf Astoria Hotel personnel. During her break she led the organ at the Ritz Theatre. Workers League Tuesday at 7:30 features speaker Wo Stouppe of Craftonburgh.
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Dorothy Winton
Louise Winton
Ming Laura M. Ansley
New York City
Waldorf, Astoria Hotel
Miss Winton
Ritz Theatre
Nine Found Out Harvest Days Are Coming
The Fall Opening Days contest in Indiana awarded $2.50 to seven correct winners and $1.25 to two who missed one word. Winners are local Indiana residents listed with street addresses. awards paid at the Chamber of Commerce office.
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Indiana
Chamber of Commerce
Candace Weamer
Church Street
Austin RK. Drew
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HOMER
Mrs. Borah
Ohio
Bennett
Gratstown
Mrs. Grimm
DAVIS
Auto “9 Fas Inc
State Supreme Court
Workers League
Speaakel Wo Stouppe
Crafton, Burgh
Pitt
I. W. Hammers
L Street
Marie Allison
Aliss Eleanor K. Hufebingo
North Fifth Street
Ernest McLuckie
Sixth Street
Margaret BK
Wile
Folla Atthe Ace. Ag
Third Street
Dorothy Waban
Big Street
Homer Orye
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