Republicans Split Over Prohibition Plank For Chicago Convention
Washington reports a split Republican party over a prohibition plank with White House and Capitol aides denying any plank approved by the president while Brown Garfield and others reportedly carried text to Chicago. The Senate dry bloc failed to reach consensus on any move to halt a wet plank as delegates prepare for the convention.
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House And Senate Conferees Tackling U.S. Economy Bill
Congress medial omnibus economy bill sent to conference with predicted $120 million in federal savings. Conferees face conflicts over payroll cuts for next fiscal year while Washington state furlough plan gains support. Senator Jones resists a 10 percent pay cut. House backs an 11 percent cut with $2,500 exemption amid a fraught path.
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Detroit Gangster Fleischer Surrenders Over Lindbergh Case
Harry Fleischer known as the Purple Gangster surrendered to Wayne County prosecutors. He faces murder charges in the Collingwood Manor killings and denies involvement in the Lindbergh kidnapping. His arrest ends a long cross country manhunt spanning Canada to Mexico.
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Lindbergh
Harry Leischer
Wayne County
Harry S. Toy
Little Navy
Izzy Lutken
Hymie Paul
Joe Revoziz
Fleischer
Edward Kennedy
Collingwood Manor
William Freedman
Edward H. Kennedy
Purple Gang
Wall and Park Construction Improves City Scenery
Gaston Park Jameson Memorial hospital park and Neshannock creek walls rise under Councilmen Treser Genkinger and Foreman J K McQuiddy. Citizens notice cars parked facing traffic at North Mercer and Croton Ray intersections. Charles Settle now enforces leash rules as dogs threaten gardens and flower beds.
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Genkinger
J. K. McQuiddy
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Croton Avenue
Ray Street
Highland Avenue
Charles Settle
Daily Weather Report Summary for the Morning
U S weather statistics for the 24 hour period ending at 9 this morning show a high of 68 and a low of 40 with trace precipitation. River stage stands at 4.1 feet and is falling. Year ago the high was 62, low 50, with no precipitation recorded.
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Rural Home Is Razed By Fire
A rural home was destroyed by fire at midday. Firefighters battled the blaze but the structure couldn't be saved. No injuries were reported. The cause remained under investigation by local authorities.
Three Dead In Gun Battle At San Francisco
A gunfight in San Francisco leaves three dead and three others injured after a firefight at an unspecified location. Initial reports indicate a chaotic exchange with multiple shots fired and law enforcement investigating to determine motives and connections.
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Gun Duel Kills Three in San Francisco Home Invasion
Police battled bandits in a residential district as three men were killed and three wounded. Patrolman Mervyn Reardon died, while Ben Moore alias Muir and Harry Darling a bystander were fatally struck. Patrolmen Bell and Loftus were wounded. Dixon alias Glenn Johnson was captured after firing on officers.
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Ben Moore
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Andrew J. Bell
Frank Loftus
R. V. Dixon
Glenn Johnson
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Reardon
Darling
Bell
Baby Revives After Reported Death Sparks City Search
Pittsburgh police sought Walter Greene after he took his two day old infant to a funeral director claiming death. The baby revived at Mercy hospital where doctors say the child is improving and likely to live.
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Wife Of Southern Congressman Held As Drunken Driver
Washington June 9 Mrs Bertha Huddleston 40 wife of Rep George Huddleston Democrat of Birmingham Ala was released on 500 bond charged with operating an automobile while drunk The Huddleston car collided with a parked car owned by Mrs J K Moore Kenilworth Md Huddlestons companion who identified himself as Mark M Penn salesman was charged with drunkenness Neither sustained serious injury.
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George Huddleston
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Kenilworth
Mark M. Penn
Hitler Fined 250 Dollars for Contempt of Court
Adolf Hitler, leader of the National Socialist party, was fined 250 dollars in Munich for contempt of court after refusing to answer questions about alleged campaign funds during the trial of German author Werner Abel on charges of perjury. Hitler was called as a witness in the case.
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Three Suspects In Slaying Here Face Charges
Three Pittsburgh men Edward Humprey 34 Vincent Ruggen and John Ralko were remanded to the county jail in 3000 bail each after arrest in a stolen Munhall car. They face four charges in connection with a New Castle policeman’s killing during a 23000 bank holdup. Firearms including revolvers and a sawed off shotgun were found in the car. Photographs sent to New Castle police remained unidentified.
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Mayor Walker Case Put In Roosevelt's Hands
Albany report says Governor Roosevelt waited to respond to Samuel Seabury's analysis of Mayor James J. Walker's administration. The release occurred before official publication, fueling capital politics and calls for Walker's removal.
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Raymond I. Borst
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James J. Walker
New York
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Bankers Institute convention in Beverly Hills noted
Special To The News reports a Beverly Hills gathering of the Bankers Institute saying members carry express money orders instead of checks. The piece critiques banking during crises, contrasts with Canada’s decade without bank failures, and offers a satirical view of lenders and borrowers.
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Bankers Institute
Educational End of Banking
Canada
Rural Legislators Call for Salary Cuts and Job Reductions
A group of legislators meeting in Harrisburg urged lowering salaries for public servants and cutting political jobs, roads, and even license numbers as rewards for loyalists. The discussion focused on reducing government expenses and refuting excess spending amid public pressure.
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William B. Brown
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Fess Denies Hoover Endorsed Resubmission Plank
Chicago June 9 Senator Simeon D. Fess Republican national chairman denied President Hoover endorsed a resubmission plank for the party platform. He said Hoover has not sent any message through him and has not indicated support for such a plank. He added the President wants the convention to act as it sees fit.
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Simeon D. Fess
Ciry
Hoover
Fess
Four Women Die In Latrobe Airport Crash
Police investigate a collision at Hill Airport Latrobe near here that killed four women and injured two men. The dead are Dorothy Miller 19 Rosella Miller 25 both of Anita Mrs Rose Fritz 25 Gravel Hill and Margaret Burd 25 Kingston. The injured are Robert Freeman 27 Greensburg and Theodore Ziegenfus 26 Latrobe. The Millers were relatives. Dorothy and Rosella were guests in Ziegenfus vehicle while the other two women rode with Freeman.
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Robert Freeman
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Dorothy
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Freeman
Bradford Man Held In Death Of Youth
Elwood L. Mix 27 of Bradford is free on $1,500 bail after a coroner inquest found probable cause for involuntary manslaughter in the death of 12 year old Dalton Thomas. Mix allegedly drove 35 to 40 mph when Thomas darted from behind a truck into his path in Erie.
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Six Injured When Machines Collide
Six persons were injured, two seriously, in a head on collision at Cross Keys near Altoona Pennsylvania. Drivers Charles Stevenson and Miss Lulu Rorabaugh were taken to Mercy hospital. Also injured were Edwin Clapper Mrs R E Seylar her daughter Evelyn and Herbert Schmidt.
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Cross Keys
Charles Stevenson
Lulu Rorabaugh
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Edwin Clapper
R. E. Seylar
Church of God
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Herbert Schmidt
Johnstown
Russian Railway Employes Put On Trial In Deadly Wreck
Moscow reports sixteen railway workers face trial at Dnepropetrovsk for the May 15 Zelenaya collision that killed scores. Among defendants are the Zelenaya station master and signalman accused of signal errors while intoxicated. Heavy sentences expected for those convicted.
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Dnepropetrovsk
Zelenaya
Offer to Carry Men Homeward by Edward B. Lockett
Washington June 9. The Bonus Army rejected a 50 mile ride home. Leaders said marchers would not ride and worked to form a new national organization. About ten thousand veterans remained, demanding cash payment of the soldiers bonus. Mr. and Mrs. W R Campbell and daughter Betty returned from Warren Ohio for a relative's funeral, joined by Clyde Campbell and wife from West Middlesex Pennsylvania.
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Betty
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Hugh Love
Clyde Campbell
West Middlesex
Weather affects crops and golf in strange season note
The farmer seeks rain to rescue potato and apricot yields while veggies stall, yet golfers relish cooler, sunnier days. The piece links wet weather to higher prices for oats and hay, and notes golfers endure long days, swinging, swearing, and pushing through daylight.
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