S Davis Wilson Dies After City Mayoral Term
Philadelphia remembers S Davis Wilson native Bostonian who became mayor in 1936 and left office to acting mayor George Connell. He died at his home at 10:30 a.m. after eight months out of office due to illness. His son Woodrow Wilson and wife were present. He retired last week amid political controversy.
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Weekend Heat Sparks Beach Dreaming and Toe Fashion
The week’s record heat prompts talk of seashore escapes and mountain trips while fashion notes cite open toed shoes showing all five toes. Morning Glory vines threaten garden plants as officials plan a cost and wage survey on government housing.
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Daily Weather Report for Friday in the United States
The 24 hour period ending at p.m. Friday recorded a maximum of 90 and a minimum of 60 degrees with 0.69 inches of precipitation and a river stage of 4.6 feet. A comparison to the same date four years ago shows a maximum of 40, a minimum of 56, and no precipitation.
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German Military Domination Of Slovakia Now Achieved
British observations say a German Slovak military pact completed domination of Slovakia, enabling a German mission in Bratislava and potentially pressuring Hungary toward alliance while easing access to Poland for German forces in future war. The British government maintained calm amid continental tension.
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Britain Warns Guarantees To Poland Will Be Carried Out
Britain in London declares that Anglo Polish mutual assistance guarantees will be codified in a near completed treaty with Poland. Great Britain and France have pressed Germany to respect Danzig and consult the United States and other powers on any China settlement. Wladislaw Kulski arrived in London to confer with Polish ambassador Raczyński as talks near conclusion.
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Carson Residence Fire Destroys Frew Mill Road Home
A midnight oil stove explosion at the Louis Carson home on Frew Mill Road destroyed the six room bungalow with all furnishings. Loss about 4500 dollars, largely uninsured, seven people escaped uninjured as family members seized a few clothes and fled.
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New York Milk Supply Cut Down by Strike
New York's milk supply fell by 40 percent amid a higher price strike by the dairy farmers union in upstate New York milkshed. International News Service reports the reduction affects the city and surrounding districts as farmers protest pricing.
Pin Ball Machines Burned After Court Order Issued
County Detective Paul A. Welsh oversaw the disposal of eight pin ball machines seized by authorities. Following a court order granted today, the machines were burned at the city dump amid debris removal in New Castle.
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Polish Troops Fortify the Jablunka Pass Front
Polish forces are fortifying the Jablunka pass on the Poland Slovakia border with machine gun nests and mined roads and tunnels. Germany denies sending new troops to Slovakia despite reports of German Slovak military protection deals and the White Carpathians defense posture.
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Farley Recalled By Pope Pius XII In Audience
CASTEL GANDOLFO Italy August 19 Pope Pius XII held a ten minute audience with Postmaster General James A Farley. Farley said the pope is striving for world peace and acknowledged the difficulties of his position. Farley and his two daughters and private secretary Edward A Roddan were received. The pope gave Farley a blessed medallion and rosaries to the girls.
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Death Record for August 1 1939 Warrendale and Monrovia
Tia M Fowler aged 55 from Warrendale Pennsylvania appears with Kellweg? line showing M Nail Monrovia California. Mrs Geraldine Rishe aged 132? 1105 West Washington Street Gahagan listed. This death notice summarizes names and locations from the dated record.
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Dramatic Peace Appeal From Pope Pius XI Issued
The pope appeals directly to European leaders to avoid war and seek mediation over force. He urges justice liberty and nations' honor while noting efforts with Berlin Rome Paris and London. The Holy See hopes rulers act to prevent a conflict that would surpass past destruction.
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Pennsy Calls More Trainmen To Duty
The Pennsylvania Railroad resumed calling back furloughed workers as freight volume from the Erie and Ashtabula divisions stays encouraging. Officials said many furloughed men have returned this summer and more may be summoned as the outlook remains optimistic.
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Bandit Death Shrouds Harrisburg Hold Up Tale
An unidentified hitch hiking bandit died of a brain wound after a failed Berks county insurance agent robbery near Harrisburg. A partner fled as Albert H. Moorshend of Reilstown with injuries fought off the assailants. Guardsmen pursued through brush as police ponder a possible accidental shooting by the partner.
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Weather Outlook For Coming Week
Weekly weather outlook outlines a cloudy warm start with scattered showers in the North and Middle Atlantic states, then generally fair and warmer midweek, with near normal temperatures Tuesday to Thursday and a warmer end of the week. In Ohio Valley and Tennessee, scattered showers appear early and late, followed by warm then near normal conditions through the week. Man dies from crash injuries in Beaver Falls. Paul Cox of Cannelton dies from viral fracture and crushed chest. Eleven other bus passengers injured in the head-on collision.
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President Not Commenting On European Situation
Aboard the Tuscaloosa off Newfoundland August 19 President Roosevelt offered no remarks on world affairs while cruising and fishing with his party. He praised a 18 pound salmon caught by a secretary and described the fish as the perfect Adonis of a salmon, debating whether to stuff or eat it.
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Thaddeus Stevens Pupils Reunion At Cascade Park
Former students of Thaddeus Stevens school gathered at Cascade Park for the first reunion. Over 300 registered, about 600 including families attended. T Humphrey Richards chaired the effort. election of officers postponed. Attendance prize went to May Amos Gooper from Gary Indiana. Continued on Pace Two.
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Message as Threat to 13-Year-Old Brooklyn Girl
Helen Vooris testified before the Dies Committee on alleged immorality in the German American Bund. She later received a coded threat in a restaurant from an eight-year-old boy. a newspaper clipping on her Washington testimony contained an iodine bottle label marked with skull and crossbones and a shorthand farewell note.
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Mrs Bob Burns Hurt Aboard Cruiser The Robin
Hollywood August 1 Mrs Bob Burns wife of the comedian was hospitalized with injuries from a mishap aboard Burns cruiser The Robin She suffered a fractured spinal vertebra when a control seat tipped over and hurled her to the deck They were fishing off Catalina Island when the accident occurred Burns transported his wife home for X rays and diagnosis
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Breach Of Promise Suit Involving Stroud Radio Star
Hollywood reports actress Meredith Da blond seeks 350000 in a breach of promise suit naming Clarence Brigsby Stroud of the Stroud twins as the child's father. She alleges Stroud wooed her in Philadelphia in December 1936 and proposed marriage before deserting her when she became expectant.
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Dauphin County Jurors Given Case in Trial
Dauphin County jurors hear a ten day conspiracy trial against three men tied to western Pennsylvania highway bidding. Judge Fred S. Reese charges the panel to decide as asked, with possible verdicts of guilty or not guilty for Kirk Skok and Tertole.
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Alabama Flood Damage Mounts
More than 4,000 people homeless in flood-ridden Alabama valleys of the Cahaba and Alabama rivers. A coast guard pilot reported 300 homes marooned on high ground as torrential rains from 4 to 18 inches caused extensive property and crop damage. The Gulf disturbance is blamed for the heavy rainfall and near-record flooding.
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Arthur Mometer Delivers quirky thoughts on sport and fishing
Every man to his own geriie and every man in his sport. Some like to sit and watch, claiming to be sportsmen. Others try new things like fishing, while some prefer cards or tennis in seaside weather of seventy degrees.
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