Direct Charges Arise Against Walker in City Contract Probe
In a heated inquiry, Samuel Smabure alleged Mayor James F. Walker violated law by owning stock in firms with city dealings. Evidence suggested dividends from Reliance Bones and Steel were paid to Walker’s account at the Federation Tank and Trust in December 1930, the following month marking the bronze fighting standards contract on TIL Avenue awarded to Reliance Company. Continued on page two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Kulgallen
Atoll
Cole Hout
Seabury
Reliance
Walker
Ue Federation Tank and Trust Company
Reliance Company
Til Avenue
Harry J. Rosenbloom
June roses and bridges draw PA Newg readers attention
Alderman Willigim Marshall Washington street window displays a large stuffed jeepers end. June, the mouth of roses and brides, arrives amid blooming roars. News notices rising. rose bushes near. On Washington Street bridge two wallowing dogs distract crowds while a boy named Nowe grows skilled at wrestling in tall grass near old Civil War debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willigim Marshall
Washington Street
Daily Weather Report for Test Locale at 9 Oclock
Weather statistics show a maximum temperature of 80 and a minimum of 48 with no precipitation. River stage reported at 4.5 feet. For the same date another reading lists 64 as high, 7 as low, and 0 inches of precipitation.
Haven Is Appointed Police Force Member
John F Haven of 317 Namwood Avenue was unanimously elected a policeman in the city department after the council reconvened in city hall. Mayor C B Mayne recommended Haven, with Councilman Treser and Genkinger backing the motion, adopted unanimously. The civil service board had named four eligible candidates. The mayor indicated more eligibles may be named soon as the police department may be reorganized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Haven
Namwood Avenue
C. B. Mayne
Haven
Treser
Genkinger
Cougci Mes
Civil Service Board
Daniel T. Willams
Ross H. Guthrie
John FP. Haven
Jack Mr. Dunlap
Geén‘Kinger
Mayne
Poice
Million Witness Derby Day Race
The Five April the Fifth, outsider owned by Tom W Walls, won the Derby at Epsom Downs before 1,000,000 spectators. Jockey Lane rode Apult the Fifth to victory over H. H. and Lord Roseberry's Miracle, as favorite Qewell failed to place. Royal onlookers included King George V and the Prince of Wales amid a record crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Smitt
Efsom Downs
Eng
Tom W Walls
H. H
Aga Kahn
Lord Roseberry
Miracle
Qewell
Washington Merril Grant Sinker
Lane Pilot jApult
Geo Quren Mary
Prince of Wales
Royal Fame
No Hearing Held In Lumber Company Equity Case
Judge James A. Chambers was at the courthouse ready to hear the equity case of the New Castile Lumber and Construction Company where an operating receiver was sought. Attorneys announced the case would not be taken up as other arrangements are pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Chambers
Court House
New Castile Lumber and Construction Company
Death Record for James Casey in Oakland and others
Partial death notice lists names James Casey and John Ray Preston with addresses in Oakland California along with ages and scattered street entries. Other names include Antone Ehart Jesse M. Rice and a 1915 reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Casey
Oakland
Calif
John Ray Preston
Lincoln Avenue
Antone Ehart
Dewey
Jesse M. Rice
Richelieu
Garner Hoover clash signals swift relief talk
Special to The News reports Garner and Hoover prepared to clash over relief plans now rather than wait for November. Hoover labels Garner's relief as pork barrel while Garner counters with criticisms of both programs, noting political pressure as conventions approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Hills
Cal
Garner
Hoover
Senate
Walker brother testifies as Seabury focus widens
Dr William H Walker brother of Mayor James J Walker expected to testify as Samuel Seabury's inquiry into the mayor’s finances resumes in New York. Walker had visited Yonkers with Mrs Walker and attended Marymount College commencement for daughter Patricia. State Senator Hastings and ex secretary L Stanton slated to testify, while Seabury seeks links to Russell T Sherwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Kilgallen
Patricia
John A. Hastings
L. Stanton
Seabury
Russell T. Sherwood
Forest Fire Rages Across Allegheny National Forest
Kane and Ridgway crews join two hundred workers to halt a two mile front blaze in Bear Creek area amid the season’s largest forest fire. Fire destroys second growth timber and burns leases as danger is declared temporarily over. Capital-bound New Castle committee men O C Davies and L G Genkineger plan to aid waterways movement in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny National Forest
Bear Creek
C International News
Kane
Ridgway
New Castle
Washington
O. C. Davies
L. IG. Genkineger
Hoover Opposed to Wet Plank in Republican Platform
President Hoover rejects adding a full prohibition plank to the Republican platform and leans toward a law enforcement stance, similar to 1928. Dry forces press him through conferences and letters while Senator Borah remains consistent in opposing the re submission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
George R. Holmes
Braft
Br International News
Steviee
Washington
Posmaster
Walter F. Brown
Oth
Mr. Hoover
New Agreement On French Tariff
Ambassador Walter E. Edge and Premier Andre Tardieu completed a most favored nation style pact to ease France's new tariff quotas. The accord removes handicaps on U.S. imports and raises duties on radios and radio tubes prunes asparagus canned goods leather rubber shoes and electrical machinery. Edge left Paris soon after, marking the last official act of his tenure and Tardieu’s interim government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arno Dosch
Tardieu
United States
Paris
Four Prisoners Escape From Sunbury Jail
Sunbury Pennsylvania June 1 state police issued a wide lookout for four prisoners who escaped from Northumberland County Jail during the night. A fifth, Donald Bastress of Trav, is captured after fracturing his ankle in the escape dash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hateenstrom
Sunbury
Northumberlandounty
Donald Bastress
Trav
Orlon
Hayrn
Prisoner Taken From Kentucky Jail And Hanged
A mob seized Walter Merrick from the county jail in Trinctor Kentucky before dawn and hanged him from a tree two miles from town. Merrick, 45, was to stand trial June 13 on dynamiting charges linked to an attack on J M Pool’s store at Hopson. Pool was injured, and a 13 year old bystander Harold Nabb was near the blast. Six automobile loads of men participated, entering the jail after setting its doorbell ring, binding the night watchman, and seizing Merrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull Tim
Trincetor
Walter Merrick
Enanty
Merrick
Jack P'Pool
Penern
Hopson
P'Pool
Harold Nabb
Fig Jones
House Sends Tax Bill To Conference
Washington dispatch reports the House sent the tax bill to conference amid cheers. Acting Chairman Crisp of Georgia refused to enter with strings on the conference committee. He pledged speedy agreement with the Senate to resolve points of difference so the bill could go to the White House promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lews Service
Washington
House
Crisp
Georgia
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
White House
Description Of Abductor In Lindbergh Case Emerges
A new teletype release from Colonel H Norman Schwarzkopf details a man sought in the Lindbergh kidnapping case. The description lists an 80 to 35 year old, 5 feet 9 inch athletic man with a Scandinavian accent, weighing 150 to 160 pounds, light complexion, light hair, almond eyes, and wearing a brown hat, black overcoat, and feather shoes last seen. The note follows Dr John F. Condons payment of 50000 dollars to an intermediary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Daindbergh Iy K
John F. Condon
Jassie
H. Norman Schwarckon
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Jol
Qgondon
Budget Balancing Tax Bill Passes in House
The budget balancing tax bill, capable of raising 1.115 billion dollars in new revenue, passed the House and will go to conference with the Senate. If approved by the Senate, it would wipe out a 1.226 billion dollar deficit and enable governmental economies, with further economy measures anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William K. Hutchinson
Washington
Senate
Von Papen to Form Cabinet in Transitional Move
Berlin reports say Lieut. Col. Franz von Papen, former U S military attaché, is tasked by President Hindenburg to head an eight member transitional government. He would hold power to dissolve the Reichstag, easing the chancellor-designate’s task amid political crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. Deus
Ginge
Drowned: Three New Castle Brothers in Chesapeake Bay Rescue Fails
Four young men from New Castle attempted to cling to a submerged canoe in Chesapeake Bay near Seven-Foot Knoll after an all night wait for rescue. George Gillespie 23 Paul Gillespie 22 John H Mouchens 23 perished with Lawrence Thine 22 surviving after being picked up unconscious. The tragedy reached the Gillespie family via a relative in Chesapea Park Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Chesapeake Bay
George Gillespie
Chesaca Park
Paul Gillespie
John H. Mouchens
J. Forrester Powell
West Wallace Avenuue
Gillespie
Lawrence Thine
Paul Ellesple
George
Urechers
American River Pilot Released Amid Bond Issue Debate
A contested plan to put a county bond question for a new courthouse to voters in November draws mixed reactions. A survey of public sentiment shows partial support while county associations weigh options. The article notes continued discussion and references to ongoing coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County Bat Association
Second Special Session Call Is Believed Certain
A second extraordinary session of Pennsylvania's General Assembly began with administration and Republican conferees departing a meeting and announcing a tentative program. Harmony reigned as conferees met behind closed doors in Governor Gifford Pinchot's office. The governor said publication would follow once a proposed program was completed by General Edward Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William RB. Brown
Warrisburg
Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Gov
Edward Martin
Repebte
Jone
Fight Kidnappers Given Long Terms in Peoria Trial
In Peoria County Court eight of eleven defendants in a ransom kidnapping case were sentenced. James W. Betson Cecil Menninger Alice Stoops and Claude Evans each received 25 year terms. Ray Shlaapa and Dean Stoops faced 15 and 17 year sentences respectively. Several others acquitted or released on state’s evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foy
Peoria
James W Parker
Pooria County
James W. Betson
Cecil Menninger
Alice Stoops
Claude “Red” Evans
Dwight Bardeth
FT Owers
Joseph Tursifull
Lwyrr
Ray Shlaapa
Tarker
Ray Stoops
Re Stoops
Dean
Edward Woodford
M Ceci Menninger
Fragmented scribbles reveal a weathered page note
Readable lines show a stream of garbled phrases about a person named Arthur Mometer and a change of mind. The text jumbles actions, body parts, and vague weather references, ending with a vague note about a cob head and sausages and a weather remark about eighty two.
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Pa Nene
Washington Street Bridge
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Pach
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da Nowe
Daily Weather Report
Epsom Downs
Rogers
LPH
McMaaghi Syndicate
Ime
Dr. Win. Walker
Battle Forest
Borah
U.S
Kentucky
Farmer
Princeton
Jones
Cet
von Papen
Hindenburg
Paul and
Marlon Read
San Francisco Smitty
Alfred C Read, Jr
Placie
Cis
American River Pilot
Baker Ts
Pal News
Wis
State Capitol
Ilinois
Arthur Mometer
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