Donora Girl From Donora Is New York City Murder Victim
Donora Pennsylvania waitress Rove Grygill age 20 was shot and killed in a midtown rooming house as she and two roommates resisted two intruders. Suspect Jack Miller captured, wounded hand, identified by Anna Perdok. roommates Rose Minette and Anna Perdok both 21 also from Donora. The body found on the second floor landing. story continued on page two.
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International News Service
New York
Rove Grygill
Donara
Broadway
Anna Perdok
Rose Minette
Conor
Jack Miller
Perdok
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Grygill
Rose
Donora
Inmate Dies After Fall From County Home Window
John Robinson aged 64, a former resident of R F D No 3 Wilmington road, died at New Castle hospital at 12:30 this afternoon from injuries after falling from a third floor hospital window at the county home. He suffered a broken leg, dislocated shoulder, and fractured skull. Superintendent Snyder noted recent mental decline. Robinson’s brother and sister in the city have been notified and will arrange the funeral.
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Wilmington Road
New Castle Hospital
Perry D. Snyder
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Speaking of rattlesnakes in Pane Wc district
J Dick Gook of the second ward district comments on a forestation camp report about a rattlesnake found in a tree sixteen feet high and killed. He notes he has killed many rattlesnakes but never higher than a berry bush and jokes about a new kind of rattlesnake.
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J. Dick
Second Ward
Robbery Strips Home Of L F Royston On Clenmore Boulevard
Lafayette F Royston a Pennsylvan ia Power official with residence at 212 Clenmore boulevard was robbed while the family visited Berryville Virginia. Entry gained by cutting kitchen window glass then unlocking door. Loss likely hundreds of dollars including rugs drapes silverware clothing and valuables. Discovery made by Lewis J Lewis another Penn Power official.
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Lafayette F. Royston
Clenmore Boulevard
Pennsylvania Power Company
Bery
Royston
Lewis J.lewis
Pennsylvania Power Com
Coal Code Threat Drives Recovery Officials Pressure
Washington August 26 Union operators and mine workers representatives clash over a coal code. Industrial recovery chief Hugh S Johnson warns of imposing a code if talks fail. Operators demand a clause barring union membership as a job prerequisite, citing coercive recruitment. John L. Lewis and others continue negotiations, pages to follow.
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International News Service
Washington
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Johnson
Organized Labor
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Mortal remains laid to rest for Kerr at Grandview Cemetery
Edward V. Kerr a New Kensington druggist who poisoned two young mothers and killed himself was buried in a private graveside service at Grandview Cemetery Johnstown with family present including his widow Mrs Margaret Kerr whose whereabouts had been unknown since the tragedy.
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International News
Johnstown
Edward V. W Kerr
New Kensington
Kerr
Grandview Cemetery
Margaret Kerr
Believe Croton Viaduct Would Meet U S Plan
Washington officials indicate the Croton viaduct project would fit the national recovery act and be eligible for federal aid. State advisory board will handle the matter as officials note the likelihood mirrors other approved projects and potential government support.
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Croton Viaduct
U.S
Arthur
Wimer
Washington
New Castle News
Washington, D.C
Public Works Administration
Croton
Pennsylvania State Advisory Board
Yellow River Flood Worst In 50 Years
Shanghai dispatch reports the Yellow River bursting its banks near Keansu, described as the worst flood in 50 years. Honan Province officials mobilize emergency preparations as the river nears critical levels threatening Tsinan and surrounding areas.
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Yellow River
International News Service
Shanghai
China
Keansu
Honan
Tsinan
Shangtung Province
Legion Parade Ends Convention In Philadelphia
The fifteenth annual Pennsylvania American Legion convention ended in Lancaster Philadelphia with a four hour parade. Paul H. Griffith of Uniontown retired as commander, leading a large column through downtown amid civil and military dignitaries.
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International News Service
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Department of the American Legion
Paul H. Griffith
Uniontown
Democrats Gather Tonight for Western Pennsylvania Recovery Convention
Dr John A Meehan as general chairman predicts a large Democratic Recovery Convention at the Cathedral in Western Pennsylvania. State Chairman Warren Van Dyke and Col Joseph Guffey among others pledge attendance. Lawrence County locals note such a gathering has not occurred in years.
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John A. Meehan
Pennsylvania
Warren van Dyke
Joseph Guffey
Clinton B. Eilenberger
Lawrence County
Man killed in auto crash near Altoona
Forrest Myers, 37, a Huntingdon businessman, died from a fractured skull after his car left the highway at Gross Keys south of Altoona. His companion Miss Bertha Krenlaman, 33, of Lewistown, was instantly killed.
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International News Service
Altoona
Forrest
Myers
Huntingdon
Gross Keys
Here
Mercy
Bertha Krenlaman
Lewistown
Executions planned for three condemned in Hitlerian order
A 26 Aug report notes a woman and two accomplices sentenced to be beheaded as per a custom linked to Adolf Hitler. The item sits among a bulging press wire of wartime events and public notices.
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Vesmany
Save
Adolf Hitler
Tot's Leg Broken By Falling Cement Block in Highland Heights
In Highland Heights a cement block toppled onto Wesley McConaghy aged years injuring his right leg below the knee while he played in his cellar. He was taken to Jameson Memorial hospital where doctors reduced the fracture before he returned home.
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Highland Heights
Wesley McConaghy
Melvin McConaghy
Jameson Memorial Hospital
More Than 1 600 000 Firms Sign Blanket Recovery Code
Washington Alg 26 More than 1 600 000 business firms have signed the President s blanket code calling for higher wages and shorter hours Officials estimate the drive will reach 2 000 000 firms by Labor Day with 75 to 80 percent under the blue eagle within 10 days The Recovery Administration notes a 30 000 daily signing rate and plans a Labor Day finish
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International News Service
Washington
Alg
National Recovery Administration
Recovery Administration
Thomas C. Hammond
Roosevelt
Hugh 5. Johnson
Testimony Of Doctor Favors David Lamson
In a San Jose murder trial of David Lamson, former Stanford publishing executive. Dr. Blake Wilbur, son of Stanford president, testifies as a medical expert and character witness. The case depends on medical findings and loyalty to oath amid personal ties.
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Blake Wilbur
Stanford
Fall
Ernestine Ball
Wewa
San Jose
Cal
David Lamson
Stanford University
Allene
Ray Iyman Wilbur
Sanford University
Hoover Cabinet
Wilbur
Allene Thorpe
Jeremiah Blucher Taken By Death
Jeremiah Blucher retired business man and prominent city citizen died Friday evening August 25 at his home 314 Park avenue after a long illness He was born October 16 1866 in West Middlesex Pa and spent most of his life in the city His active participation in business civic and religious life made him a highly respected figure in the community Continued on page two
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Park Avenue
Blucher
Mr. Blucher
West Middlesex
Thomas J
Jane Butler Blucher
Faye
Death Notices for Six Local Residents
Jeremiah Blucher age 66 of 314 Park venue Yva died. Walter Taylor 607 West Madison Avenue. Eugene Cain 34 Youngstown. D J Wilbert Yeuay 74 Buch. Mrs Aretla Ellen Hovis 77 New Wilmington. John Robinson 64 of county home.
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Jeremiah Blucher
Parkvenue
Yva
Walter Taylor
Madison
Eugene Cain
Youngstown
D. J
Wilbert Yeuay
Buch
Aretla Ellen Hovis
New Wilmington
John Robinson
County Home
Lindberghs Welcomed In Copenhagen
Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh arrived in Copenhagen from the Shetland Islands this afternoon to a reception described as among the most remarkable in the world. The welcome featured a large crowd and official honors reflecting the high esteem in which the aviator and his wife are held abroad.
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Lindbergh
Serwice
Shetland Islands
Gol
Charles A. Lindbergh
North Atlantic
Copenhagen
International News
Col
Storm Abates On East Coast After Destructive Storm
New York report details a week of sunshine as the eastern seaboard begins recovery from a major storm. Death toll reaches 48 with property damage in the millions as coastal areas commence damage assessments and rehabilitation efforts. The tempest moved into Canadian territory, its force waning.
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International News Service
New York
Will Rogers Will Rogers murder trial tone Beverly Hills note
Special to The News notes Beverly Hills California carries a murder trial involving a professor accused of killing his wife while poking fun at national affairs. The writer riffs on government figures and national issues, then steers back to the local murder trial and general ignorance.
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Beverly Hills
Cat
California
Hugh Johnson
Sfiss Perkins
NRA
Tral
Tham
Super Board To Check On Price Raises
Internations News Service reports that National Recovery Administrator Hugh S. Johnson plans to create a super board to monitor codes and prevent runaway price increases. The move comes as prices in many lines rise and as the NRA aims to mobilize business for shorter hours and higher wages under the recovery act.
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William S. Neag Internations
Taft Wash
National Recovery
Hugh S. Johnson
Tsuper Aoard
Johnson
NRA
Winter Forest Camps In State Being Planned
Washington Aug 26 Robert Fechner head of the federal forestation program asks Governor Pinchot to outline forestry work profitable in Pennsylvania this fall and winter President Roosevelt extends civilian forestry camps and Fechner seeks guidance on which camps stay in Pennsylvania or move south barracks may be built for winter encampments army officer advice sought most Pennsylvania camps likely kept in state during cold months
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Arthur C. Wimner
Washington
New Castle
D. C
Robert Fachner
Federal Forestation Program
Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Fechner Isow
Fechner
Dawn Greeting and Morning Routine Reflected in Verse
Fragmented OCR style lines describe waking at dawn, greeting the sun, and a daybreak scene. It mentions rising east, morning glow, and hay loading imagery with a humorous, reflective voice about daily tasks and quiet routines.
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