Gompers Warns A F of L Against Govt Owned Railroad
Gompers cautions the American Federation of Labor against government ownership of railroads. The text also covers Louis Samler buying the Bon Ton department store building, with the sale value noted as a point of reference in ongoing local commercial real estate activity. Samler plans extensive improvements and expansion of the enterprise, pending court confirmation due to a minor owner involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samler
Bon 'Ton
Meglres
Huber Chie
William K. Uber
Charles GQ
Huber
Yate
William H Linder
George W. Lingle
BUI
Miss
May Huber
Whey
P. S. Keiser
Walter C. Graeft
Henry
Orphan's Court
Bon ‘Ton
Pennsylvania
Fire Destroys Large Barn on Jacob Hess Farm
A big barn burned at the Jacob Hess farm near Palmyra, with livestock largely saved. The fire, likely sparked by a bolt around 3:30, destroyed extensive equipment. horse, chicken houses nearby escaped damage, with total losses estimated at not less than 2000 dollars. Jacob Hess, Hershey garage operator, owns the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Hess
Panon- County
Palmyra
Brehm
Banda
Sonce
Tate
Hershey
Myerstown Fire Co. Extinguishes Blaze at Saw Mill
Myerstown firemen answered a call early Wednesday morning to a blaze near A. M. Blocker’s property northwest of town. Sparks from a running engine ignited bark and nearby cordwood, spreading to the saw mill yard. Firefighters saved the wood but the mill suffered damage. losses are placed in the hundreds with limited insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myerstown
Bremen
Gompers Warns Against Government Ownership of Railroads
June 17 at Montreal AF of L convention, Samuel Gompers denounces plans to endow government with ownership and operation of railroads. He cites acts by Cleveland Roosevelt and Taft to argue government employees lack certain political rights and warns such endorsement would grant the government excessive citizen power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor Convention
Gompers
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Taft
Republic of the United States
America
Bergdoll Seen at Canastota
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll a draft dodger was at Canastota twenty miles east of Syracuse on Wednesday report to New York state police from Farr garage owner. A man and woman bought 15 gallons of gas at 6230 p.m. Parr later identified the man from a Legion Weekly photo as the person who stopped at the garage.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Canastota
Here
New York
Austigat Legion Weekly
Levedoll
Bristol and Tyrone Population Increases Unveiled
Special to Newa by United Press reports the 1920 census figures showing Bristol, Pa., at 10,227, up 1,017 or 11.0 percent, and Tyrone at 9,084, up 1,208 or 26.6 percent.
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Newa
United Press
Washington
Census Bureau Today
Bristol
Tyrone
Two Die In Ebensburg Auto Crash Near Sargent Hill
Two people were killed and three severely injured in a morning auto accident on Sargent Hill, three miles east of Ebensburg. The incident occurred at 6 o'clock today, near Ebensburg, according to United Press reports from Johnstown.
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Ebensburg
United Proes
Johnstown
Sargent Hill
Meads student held for murder at Dartmouth College
Special to Newa by United Press. Hanover N H June 17 Robert T Meads a Dartmouth College junior from LaGrange Indiana was held without bail on first degree murder charges in the fatal shooting of Henry E B Maroney a Medford Mayo senior The elder Meads counsel for the National Cash Register Company of Chicago arrived to defend his son and a freshman G N Wise from Akron Ohio who fled with Meads but later returned was held as well
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Newa
United Press
Hanver
N. H
Robert T. Meads
Dartmouth College
LaGrange
Henry EB. Maroney
Medford
Mayo
Albert A. Meads
National Cash Register Company of Chicago
Meads
G. N.wise
Akron
Ohio
Wal Ea
Coughlin paid $12,000 in kidnap swindle case
Special to News by United Press. Philadelphia June 17 police pursue the swindler who extorted 12000 from George H. Coughlin father of 13 month old Blakely kidnapped from Norristown June 2. Coughlin waited for the self confessed kidnapper to return the child as police fear Blakely is dead. The five letters signed by the kidnapper were turned over to postal inspectors.
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United Pres
Philadelphia
George Y. Coughlin
Blakely
Norristown
Coughlin
Umtil
Binkely Ih
Yorty Twin Brothers Leave $4000 Estate
The Yorty twins, noted local figures, left an estate of about $4000 with $1250 personal property and $760 real estate each. Sallie G. Youtz was granted administration for both estates, with Dawson W. Light, Esq. acting as attorney. One brother died March 31 in Harrisburg, the other this month, according to court statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorty
Teft
Sallie G. Youtz
Ragitier
Willis Joseph M. Hoke
Charien Yarty
Grant
Harrisburg
Dawson W. Light
Miner Trapped Alive After Several Days In Coal Mine
Scranton June 17 Louis Bitsanline of South Scranton remained alive and holding his nerve at 2 p m in a coal mine after being imprisoned since Wednesday. He is described as alert and expecting rescue. Local officials report ongoing efforts to reach him.
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Anedal
Ens
United Peemes Scranton
Louis Bitsan
South Scranton
County officials inspect Cold Spring coal lands
Lebanon County Commissioners with clerk Robert B Light and special solicitor F Light plus citizens visited Cold Spring township to view the coal lands. They anticipate court actions soon over proposed agreements and are preparing to counter the county’s case as they travel the property by train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
Lebanon County Commissioners
Robert B. Light
Paul G. Adams
Bay
5. P.light
Cold Spring Township
Fire Threatens Lancaster Business Section
Special to News by United Frees reports a fire of unknown origin today in Lancaster's business district. The Eagle Wheel plant and the Red- Ging works were destroyed, with losses estimated around $22,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Frees
Lancaster
Eagle Wheel
Losyie
Auto Trip to State College Next Tuesday
More than thirty Lebanon county residents have registered for the auto trip to State College, leaving Tuesday morning from the Firm Bureau at the Chamber of Commerce. The group will tour farm displays and college demonstrations, with meals and lodging arranged at the campus. Officials expect over fifty participants, with daily preregistrations continuing. The Warmers' Week at the college promises notable educational value and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Pryles
State College
At & O
Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Menberg
Eifty
Imas
Little Lad's Lucky Escape on Runaway Horses
North Tenth Street residents witnessed a runaway driven by two grey horses belonging to Harvey Steckbeck. A small boy clung to the wagon as the team dashed toward a stable, colliding with a post and tearing off the rear of the wagon. the lad escaped with painful injuries but no broken bones.
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North Tenth Agtreet
Withersead
Harold Merch
Harvey Steckbeck
Tha ‘Drayman
Elsvyonth
Mifflinphreete
North Tenth St
Lfe
Hoy
Hawae
Harding declares all Republicans look alike
A campaign quote attributed to Harding states that all Republicans resemble each other. The remark reflects a critical view of party unity and contrasts with rival party messaging during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Explosion isolates area as bridge collapses in Pittsburgh
A mysterious explosion lifted a bridge or structure near McKeararocks and Esplen MeKkeesrocks, isolating surrounding boroughs in Pittsburgh today. Debris and damaged edge walls disrupted traffic as an intended line of transportation was cut. Details are unclear. investigators assess the event and its cause.
Von Schlegel Examined For Elwell Murder
Special to News by United Press New York June 17 Victor Von Schlegel, former husband of Viola Kraus, was examined in the Elwell murder case as the district attorney questioned him about his movements after leaving a Friday night event. Witnesses included Philip Bander, driver, and Frit Edson, attorney. Von Schlegel said he borrowed Edson’s car Friday morning to go to Atlantic City for a convention finding his own car out of order.
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United Beens
New York
Victor von Sehlegel
Viola Kraus
Miwell
Swannguld
von Sehlegal
Hitz
Misa Kraus
Linksha
Viwall
Wnn
Philip Bander
Frit Edson
von Schlegel
Edson
Atlantic Cuy
Fourth of July Celebration Committee Meeting Tonight
The Chamber of Commerce general committee arranging the Fourth of July festivities at the Fair Grounds will meet this evening at the Chamber. Citizens are invited to the free entertainment planned, with several members reporting important updates and announcements expected during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Fely Grounds
Waka
Grand Jury to Probe Negro Lynchings in Duluth
A Duluth grand jury was to convene to investigate the lynching of three Negroes by a mob of about 5,000. The incident followed an alleged assault on a 17 year old white girl. Two companies of troops had guarded the city to avert race clashes, and were withdrawn with order prevailing. Further trouble was not expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
Aaoaglas
Shamokin Couple Wed in City by Rev Bayshore
Shamokin pastor Rev Harry F. W. Bayshore united two Shamokin parishioners at Greelock on a Wednesday evening. Elaworth B. Spotty and Emma Nokes, visiting from the couple’s home, were wed in the presence of friends. Lunch followed and the couple planned to travel to their first stop before settling in Shamokin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry FW. Bayshore
Shamokin Second United Brethren Church
Greelock
Shamokin
Elaworth B. Spotty
Emma Nokes
Otheir Pdelor
B. Light Basehore
North Hlevwnth Street
Heng Cearemeny
Jequple
Zotar
Walts
Stanokin
Montreal convention approves government ownership resolution
A two day convention in Montreal Quebec passes a resolution backing government ownership. The vote totals reported were 29 058 to 834 in favor in a decisive end to debated measures.
Heavy selling on the market extends in Chicago trading
Heavy selling pressed toward the close as corn dipped to 178 142 and oats to 102 1 4 109 1 on the Chicago Board of Trade. Prices moved sharply with declines seen across futures amid unsettled market conditions and selling pressure.
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Ai Chicago
Jane
Chicago
Storm Destroys Buildings and Drowns Man Near Staten Island
Special to News reports June 1947 storms sweeping through New York cause widespread damage around Tottenville and Staten Island. Vessels in Staten Island Bay are torn loose and razed, with several structures toppled. One man, Wilbur Gr, is reported drowned as winds drive debris and flooding across the shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Staten Island
Tottenville
Staten Island Bay
Wilbur Gr
Reverend Grin Day Observed by Community
A fragmented note recalls Rev. Harry Grin and a church event. It mentions gratitude from the church for support and an unspecified $100 purse tied to a local appreciation. The readable text suggests a religious observance with community involvement and fundraising.
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A. F.of L
Louis Samler
Hubert
Abner Brehm
Tyrus Schoener
Granger
Miller’s
Grove
Rire
A. M. Blocker
Levi Rittle
Samueh
T. Meads
Geo. H. Coughlin
Yorty Twin Brothers
Harper’s
Little Lad
Bpocia
Neve Oy
United Vretsy
Wae
Esplen-McKeesrocks
Chartiers Creek
Nowa
Pittsburgh
McKerarocks
Aubird
Agee
Grand Jury
Rev
Basehore
Harry Grinday
Than Salvation
Kodaks
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