President Hoover Urges Nation On Flag Day Unity
President Hoover urged Americans to stand fast and keep the flag as a symbol of national unity and determination amid the economic crisis. The message, read at ceremonies marking the 155th birthday of the flag during the Washington bicentennial, called for renewed faith, fortitude, and resolve to preserve the American system for future generations.
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International News Service
Washington
Hoover
George Washington
Continental Congress
State Delegation Declines Dry Law Repeal Support
Pennsylvania’s delegation at the Republican national convention adopted three anti Prohibition resolutions. No call for repealing the eighteenth amendment. One resolution urged early modification of the Volstead Act. A special committee vote was three to two for modification and resubmission, with resubmission carried 49 to 15 under Gen. Edward Martin.
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International News Service
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Allegheny County
Edward Martin
Prohibition Question Pushed To People Under Constitution
Charles A. Dorrance of Scranton voices satisfaction with a resolution as the best expedient under article five to ascertain the will of the people on the subject. The remarks indicate a push to settle the prohibition issue through constitutional provision and public will.
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Charles A. Dorrance
Scranton
Two Unidentified Vagrants Die on Bridge Tragedy
In Hammond Indiana on June 14 two unidentified vagrants were killed when swept from a Michigan Central freight train crossing a bridge. Michael Broderick of Erie Pennsylvania escaped serious injury. he did not know the names of the companions and said they were bound for Michigan.
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Michael Broderick
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Michigan Central
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Greyhound Bus Service Discontinued Between Bulls Mills And Williamsport
Harrisburg report states the Pennsylvania Greyhound Bus Company received permission from the public service commission to discontinue its route from near the New York line at Bulls Mills McKean County to Williamsport. The operation’s certificate was canceled.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Greyhound Bus Company Today
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Public Service Commission
Pennsylvania New York State Line
Bulls Mills
McKean County
Williamsport
Four Die and Many Injured in Spanish Train Wreck
Four people were killed and about sixty injured when a train derailed near Bilbao Spain today. The accident occurred close to San Sebastian and involved multiple passenger cars.
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San Sebastian
Spain
Bilbao
Household Loan Plan Offers Small Confidential Advances
Local program advertises loans of 300 dollars or less under the Household Loan Plan. Benefits include low cost with large volume management, confidentiality for married couples, 20 month repayment with interest only for time used, and quick service with loans completed in 24 hours. Visit 14 N Mercer St New Castle or call New Castle 1357.
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Convention Split Over Prohibition at Chicago GOP Meeting
Leading wets and dries assemble at the Republican national convention in Chicago to decide the party line on prohibition. Figures include Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia University and Mrs. Sabin among wets, with Major Curran and Warren Bayley among anti prohibition advocates and League officials opposing the Eighteenth Amendment.
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Charles H. Sabin
Courtland Nichol
Archibald Roosevelt
Henry H. Curran
Warren Bayley
Illinois
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F. Scott McBride
George H. Wilson
Trained Nurse At Buffalo Examined Tells Wild Story
Patricia Kelly a 25 year old Buffalo resident described as a trained nurse is under mental observation at City hospital after telling police she rode with Violet Sharpe and Ernest Brinkert near Englewood New Jersey the night of the Lindbergh kidnapping Police are scrutinizing the tale while doctors run psychopathic tests She said she met Sharpe five years ago in Toronto and saw her again at Englewood March first.
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Lindbergh
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Rivalry Turns Fatal in Wilkes-Barre Ice Cream Business
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania on June 14 Vaso Radulovich a 45 year old Greek shot and killed his business rival and then died by his own hand. Police said the two men contended over plans to open ice cream stores in the Parsons section with the other man’s identity not yet learned.
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Missionary Society Meets in Edenburg Home
Edenburg Young Women's Missionary Society met at Mrs. Hannah Phillips house with officers elected for the coming year. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs. I. S. Leeper. The next meeting will be a picnic dinner at Mrs. Shaw’s with the senior society in July.
Mental clinic session postponed in Associated Charities rooms
Conflicting arrangements force the cancellation of the mental clinic session scheduled for Tuesday June 21 in the Associated Charities rooms. Attendees are reminded to note the postponement for future sessions.
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Associated Charities
Vets Corps to Hold Practice in Armory
Harry L. McBride post bugle and drum corps invites new members to attend Thursday eight o clock rehearsals in the armory. The group aims to expand its well drilled organization and plans Armistice Day events.
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Harry L. McBride
Realty Transfers in City and Nearby Areas
Realty transfers list several transfers for $1 including M. K. Gilliland to Howard Geary in the 2nd ward, George M. Stuart to James Walter Johnston in Hickory, Thomas A. Long to Charles B. Long in Shenango, and R. D. Reed to Delbert F. Reed in the 3rd ward.
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Howard Geary
George M. Stuart
James Walter Johnston
Hickory
Thomas A. Long
Charles B. Long
Shenango
R. D. Reed
Delbert F. Reed
Number of Days Conventions Lasted Across Years
The table lists convention lengths by year, showing Republican and Democratic nominees. Entries include 1928 with Hoover and Smith for about 4 days, 1924 with Coolidge and Davis for 17 days, 1920 with Harding and Cox for 9 days, 1916 with Hughes and Wilson for 3 days, and prior years with similar figures for Taft Parker Roosevelt Bryan and others.
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Republicans at Chicago Convention Debate Wet Plank
The Chicago gathering faces a hard line over prohibition with Newton showing concern over progress and Dawes Curtis support. Notable absentees include Jim Watson and Mabel Willebrandt while Dr Nicholas Murray Butler urges repeal. Delegates fill a tense hall as Fess moves to order and honors Lincoln era flag and anthem.
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Curtis
White House
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