Pittsburgh Blackmail Ring Exposed by City Detectives
Seven members posing as detectives blackmailed Pittsburghers amid a nationwide scam. One man jailed on 310,000 bond. victims unnamed. Ring used fake arrests in public county and federal buildings to seize money. two youths acted as decoys. arrests and charges filed by county and city police.
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Seppe
Pittsburgh
Sunelt
W. F. Widdlehorst
Nunes
Ioorine Zenkeitan
T2e 1
Tim
Theo
Ber Om Padieg
Frank Dodson
Frank Ritz
Art Qi
President anxious as Congress delays travel and wedding plans
The president hovers over Congress as delays mount. Roosevelt contemplates finalizing last-minute bills while awaiting clearance for a presidential train and presidential special. Several actions pass. others vetoed or rejected, including labor and justice measures long stalled.
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Delire
Washington
White House
Moresevelt
Ans Nahant
John
Labor and Justice Department
Mr. Roosevelt
Fragmented Notice of Dental Appliance Wear Guidance
Partial OCR text discusses wearing false teeth and comfort, with garbled phrases suggesting guidance or a public notice. Entities are unclear due to corruption. no definite dates or organizations are identifiable.
James Campaign Expenses Revealed in Primary Race
The James for governor campaign ran $408 261 with Arthur H James securing the Republican nomination by a large margin. Treasurer William Potter Wear filed the expense report from Philadelphia noting a $77 404 unpaid deficit and county chairmen receiving $185 000 of the total.
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Philadelphia
Superior Court
Arthur H. James
Republical
Nemion
Williat Potter Wear
Dibes-For-Governo cCimbree
Hacksbyre
Gifford Pinchot
PA Newc Observes Preparations and Camp Details
Evening report notes welcome signs on college grounds and proper designation of a church area. Euclid Avenue paving begins between Highland and Delaware. A 1000 fish shipment, bluegill perch and blue pige, was released into Lakewood with 50 observers. Troop K members finish prep as they depart for camp for 17 days, serving as advance and real detail units for rivalry camps.
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Euclid Avenue
Highland Avenue
Delaware Avenue
MRA
Lakewood
John Ring
Esiip
Inhancawn Gaps
Floods Thwart Japanese Push in China Amid Yangtze Rise
Reports say the Yangtze river rise floods Kiukiang where an American gunboat is believed stationed, submerging a third of the city while thousands of Chinese face watery death. In Henan and Shangtung, hundreds of thousands are homeless as both sides withdraw from the Yellow River flood region, with derailed supplies and aid efforts continuing.
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Kiukiang
Henan
Kinkiang
Hrankow
Chiang Hoai-Shek
Yellow River
China
Shangtung
British Ship Bomb Damage Report From Valencia Raid
The report notes the Lucky Was safe at Gran after days of attack. In the Valencia raids two French ships the Ganois and the harbour were sunk. British merchantmen Thurston and Scafar ah damaged. MacGregor Was damaged at Barcelona at 3 am. Five hours later insurgent planes bombed northern and eastern suburbs of the government capital with unknown casualties.
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Gran
Valencia
Thurston
Scafarah
MacGregor
Barcelona
Marmola Ad Promises Quick Weight Loss For Wealthy Women
An assay of a Marmola weight loss ad targets affluent women with hypthyroid related conditions. It touts a “cure-all” pill, claims safety under physician guidance, and encourages readers to purchase Marmola to remove unwanted fat.
Florida Kidnapper McCall Sentenced to Death
Florida court sentences McCall to death for kidnapping a child and collecting ransom. Judge Atkinson orders transfer to Ratford State Prison awaiting execution date set by Governor Cone. McCall remained calm during sentencing despite graphic testimony and guards restricted courtroom access amid security fears.
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McCall
Atkinson
Florida
Dale
Balford
Pal
Deaths of the Day Funeral for Miss Mary Lizzie Davison
Funeral services for Miss Mary Lizzie Davison of North Beaver township were held Wednesday at 2 30 PM at Mt Jackson United Presbyterian Church with Rev. Ray Woodburn and Rev. William Chambers officiating. Interment followed at Mt Jackson cemetery.
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North Beaver Township
Ray Woodburn
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William Chambers
Chester Kyle
Mary Alice Craig
Craig
Agnes Davison
David
William Gilmore
Harry
Charles Chambers
Norman
Davison Graig
Mt. Jackson Cemetery
Caroline Miller
Caroline Miller Book
Charles C. Book
M Book Wisdorn
Worth Township
Butler County
William
Hillsville
Samuel
Bessemer
Paul
Mercer, Russell
Ada Koch
Mazel
Sapper
Ellwood City
Estelin Hoffman
Enon Vatey
Mary Davis
Colorado
Samul Miller
Ellwood Cry
Eiglit
Union Church of God
Russell Book
Franklin Avenue
E. A. Shoemaker
Westfield Presbyterian Church
Wall
Locust Grove Cemetery
Elmer Matehner
Elmer Hatchner
Harrison Street
The
Castle Hospital
Clark
Mr. Tatehner
Jann Hatehner
Elizabeth Fultz Matcher
Ni Castle
Nesbite
Pentecostal Church
Mr. Hatehner
Wis
Pulte
New Carle
Wiill
First Pentecostal
Greceland Cemetery
Congress May Be Adjourned During Day
Congress eyed possible adjournment as Senate deliberations stretched over relief and recovery bills. Pittman and Reynolds opposed or supported measures while talks continued on a $3.75 billion package and related issues. An expected brief session after November elections drew speculation on post‑vote activity.
State I. O. O. F. Installs Officers at Bedford
The Pennsylvania Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows closed its 18th annual convention in Bedford with officers installed by mail ballots. B J Jankin becomes deputy grand master, S I Ko grand warden, Frank Shannon grand secretary, John N Mack grand representative, Louis J Suess grand treasurer. Suess won the vacancy caused by Fred G Hangen's death. Archibald A Grant contested. Wilkes-Barre selected as next year's conclave site.
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Ienarrativa
Bedford
Pennayivania Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
B. J. Jankin
Shillington
Prank Shannon
Pit
John N. Mack
Louis J. Suess
Philadelphia
Suess
Fred G. Hangen
Archibald A. Grant
Stranton
Wilkes-Bal
New Association Maps Its Course To Greater City
Universal Sanitary Manufacturing Company and chairman of the formation committee announce five main goals for the new body. They aim to publicize New Castle to the nation, cooperate with industries, promote industrial progress, foster agriculture and dairy farming in Lawrence County, and advance local business development. A subcommittee has prepared recommendations and will report to the formation group after a meeting tonight at 7:50.
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Universal Sanitary Manufacturing Company
New Castle
Wiiln
Lawrences County
Rye
New Association
Sclruelure
Muse Tells About Academy Graduation and Ceremony
Report describes a graduation at the academy as CPOs attend a Wednesday commencement meeting. Mention notes Mr M’s reduced grade after observing his son, with details of the event at the Frazected Home Chr ef in O Q.FL hall.
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Cpos
Aradea
Local Circle Attends Grand Convention at Hazelton
Members of the local circle P. H. C. attended the grand convention held in Hazelton on June 27. Notable attendees included Mr. Frang Hernnedy Mrs. David rue Mrs. Mar Patterson and Mrs Hoeler Ray. Mrs Kennedy served as vice president.
Haggerty State Police Chief Nomination Reported
Uniontown Pa June 16 Bert of Erie today headed the Fraternal Order of Police contingent here yesterday as secretary treasurer, conductor, and C A Spicer were named in a party lineup.
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International News Services
Uniontown
Bert
Erie
Neie
Seateen
Charis
C. A. Spicer
Aitaon Wuard
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