Four Youthful Bandits Given Lengthy Terms
Four youths pled guilty to a string of hold ups and auto robberies in the Mahanoy Valley. Judge Roy P. Hicks sentenced Joseph Kovach the alleged leader to 40 to 80 years in Eastern Penitentiary. Kenneth Pascavage and Joseph Visko to 35 to 76 years. Theodore Shilling to 10 to 20 years. Indicted on 40 counts with fines totaling $1600.
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International News Service
Pottsville
Mahanoy Valley
Roy P. Hicks
Joseph Kovach
Newark
N. J
Eastern
Kenneth Pascavage
Joseph Visko
Lost Creek
Theodore Shilling
Philadelphia
State Grange Hear Secretary On Agriculture and Tax Equity
J Audley Boak presided as Graceful gathering from Meadville Crawford Mercer Butler and Lawrence counties attended a Grange picnic. Speakers urged tax equity for farmers, export bounties, and modernization of agricultural policy while Pan Bounties were discussed. Local farmers cited include J Audley Boak A H Fullerton Everett Boak W B McCurley W H McCullough Wendell Walker J A Weller and James Gilmore.
Mellon Discusses Debt With London Officials Amid Armament Talks
Reports from London say Secretary Mellon is pursuing possible suspension of war debt payments in exchange for deep military cutbacks. He met with Montague Norman of the Bank of England and may see the Bank of France’s governor soon. Mellon plans further talks with MacDonald and Henderson in the House of Commons.
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United States
Mellon
Montague Norman
Bank of England
Bank of France
London
MacDonald
Henderson
House of Commons
Marriage Licenses Issued for Grill and Barris
Lewis A. Grill and Mildred Mae Barris obtained marriage licenses in Poland Ohio. The couple, from Pulaski and Poland respectively, appear in the county records.
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Lewis A. Grill
Pulaski
Mildred Mae Barris
Poland
Pinchot Talks with Coal Strike Leaders
Governor Pinchot conferred with union and producers' representatives about the Western Pennsylvania coal strike. He aimed to bring operators and miners to an agreement and, if needed, to prevent disorders in the strike area.
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Pennsylvania
Miners Union Buttons Up With Picketing Threats
Pittsburgh reports threats by the National Miners Union to violate an injunction against picketing at Butler Consolidated Coal mines. The union also aimed to disrupt Gov. Pinchot's Harrisburg peace talks. A Wildwood mine worker led a resolution affirming rights to strike picket and assemble, while one man was arrested on a suspicious person charge. A Brooke County West Virginia food relief mission meanwhile travels to discuss aid for striking families.
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Pittsburgh
National Miners’ Union
Butler Consolidated Coal Company
Gifford Pinchot
Harrisburg
Central Rang-And-File Committee
Butler Consolidated Company
Wildwood
Frank Rechko
Northside
Brooke County
West Virginia
Wellsburg
W. Va
Mine Workers Meet Governor In Pennsylvania Coal Talks
Representatives of the United Mine Workers and Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Co meet Gov. Gifford Pinchot in Harrisburg to seek a peace agreement for Western Pennsylvania coal fields. A National Mine Workers Union delegation protested the talks as the Inter State Industrial Labor Law conference opened.
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International News Service
Harrisburg
United Mine Workers of America
Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Company
Gifford Pinchot
Executive
Pennsylvania
National Mine Workers Union
Capitol
United Mine Workers
Philip Murray
Patrick Fagan
Frank Borich
Pittsburgh
Fascists Grant Reopenings For Catholic Clubs
In Rome on June 18 the Vatican and Italian government completed notes exchange enabling reopening of Catholic youths clubs in Rome and suburbs. Clergy invited Fascists to attend meetings to show clubs are non political.
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International News Service
Rome
Vatican
Man in Theater Dies During Chicago Showing of Front Page
In Chicago a 63 year old druggist Christ Kelly died during a screening of The Front Page after a shot, mistaken by many as a sound effect. Capt Martin J. O Malley helped manage the scene and initially blocked removal of the body for 15 minutes before coroner arrival as the theater continued the show.
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International News Service
Chicago
Christ Kelly
Martin J. O'Malley
Battery B Day Observance At Mt Jackson
Civil War Battery B Day in Mt Jackson on Saturday June 27 features a joint community and American Legion event led by Earl W. Watt post No 638. Attorney Walter W. Braham will deliver the 2 pm oration, with a 10:30 am memorial service, basket picnic at noon, and extensive Legion decor.
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Mt. Jackson
American Legion
Earl W. Watt
Walter W. Braham
Battery B Monument
Mt. Jackson Road
Harlan Wilson
Mary Kelso
David Woods
Margaret Corbett
Samuel Gibson
Hilda Lago
W.S. Caskey
Lou Geary
Dick Thompson
S. A. Cowden
William Clark
William Emery
George Neill
Verne Cummings
Harrison Pis
Clare Carr
Lou Gwin
William Simpson
Edwin Ball
President Hoover Tours Midwest as Republicans Rally
President Hoover renewed confidence among Republican leaders on a four day Midwest tour through Indiana Ohio and Illinois. He spoke at Lincoln's tomb in Illinois and pressed for support amid concerns over the depression’s impact on next year’s election. The president met with local leaders and held unscheduled stops along the Wabash and C and O routes to maximize public access.
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Ohio
Illinois
Lincoln
Washington
Hoover
Indiana
Middle West
Indianapolis
West Virginia
C. and O
White House
Permit to appeal padlocking of Altoona Eagles club
Pittsburgh June 18. Judge Gibson grants permission to appeal the three month padlock of the Altoona aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles to the U S circuit court. The decree requires a $1000 bond to keep the club closed and cites alleged liquor purchases aided by fake memberships. Attorneys challenge admission of prohibition agents as witnesses.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
United States Circuit Court
Altoona Aerie
Order of Eagles
R. M. Gibson
Federal District Court
Eagles
District Court
The
Aerie
Four Accidents Reported Here
Harriet G Johnston of New Wilmington noted on Wednesday her car was struck as she left a curb on East Washington near Court Street by John Wardley of 1503 Huron Avenue driving west. Frank Wimner of 14 Florence Avenue reported a rear collision at the Pennsylvania crossing as he stopped for the crossing with a car bearing PA RB6. Mrs E Steinmetz of 813 McCleary Avenue said her car on Washington near Croton was damaged by a PA 61012 vehicle traveling north. Henrietta Greer of 1201 DuShane Street said a PA 80674 car hit her westbound vehicle on Court Street as she pulled away from the curb.
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Harriet G. Johnston
New Wilmington
Frank Wimner
Florence Avenue
East Washington Street
Pennsylvania Crossing
E. §. Steinmetz
McCleary Avenue
Washington Street
Croton Avenue
Pennsylvania
Henrietta Greer
DuShane Street
Court Street
Startling Trial Facts See Engle Testimony and Blackmail Claims
In Youngstown on June 18 the second day of the blackmail trial against Prosecutor Ray L. Thomas features John T. Harrington, ex power company head, as first witness. Jerry Sullivan testifies that James Brennan urged Engle’s ouster amid allegations of a $150,000 demand. Prosecutors allege Engle used office for a giant blackmail scheme and Harrington notes a secret salary alongside city pay.
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International News Service
Youngstown
Ray L. Thomas
John T. Harrington
Power Company
Jerry Sullivan
James Brennan
Ohio-Edison Company
Harry Engle
City Traction
Sullivan
Brennan
Engle
Thomas
Fred Heim
Harrington
Deaths of the Day Willis S Shoaf 71
Willis S Shoaf aged 71 died Wednesday morning at his sister Mrs George Byers home in Zelienople after a ten day illness from heart trouble. He had served four years as caretaker at the Lutheran Home in Zelienople and was a former Perry township resident near Portersville. He is survived by daughter Mrs E R Roster of New Castle son E W Shoaf of New Castle sister Mrs George Byers of Zelienople and brother John Shoaf of Edenburg. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 PM local time at Mrs Byers home in Zelienople.
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Willis S. Shoaf
George Byers
Zelenople
Shoaf
Zelienople
Perry Township
Lawrence County
Portersville
E. R. Roster
New Castle
E. W. Shoaf
John Shoaf
Edenburg
Hunger march planned by striking miners in Allegheny County
Striking bituminous coal miners and families will march June 30 in Allegheny County under the national miners union. They expect 15,000 to 20,000 participants. A prior hunger march occurred in Washington County, and leaders did not reveal plans if police intervene.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
Tuesden
National Miners Union
Washington County
Kiddies Day Draws Crowds at Cascade Park
Cascade Park was thronged with children this afternoon for the Kiddies Day celebration. The scene captured local families enjoying activities and games in a lively community event.
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Cascade Park
Two Bicycles Stolen Reported In Local Scene
William Semler Jr of 802 Highland Avenue reported a nighttime theft of his tent and a Deluxe bicycle from his yard. Mrs McFate of 438 Park Avenue said the Pathfinder bicycle of her son Thomas was stolen. Police seek both bicycles and the tent.
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William Semler, Jr
Highland Avenue
McFate
Park Avenue
Thomas
Dairy Plant Tour By Local Club On South Beaver Street
Thirty members and friends of the O. F. B. Club visited the Rieck McJunkin Dairy Company plant on South Beaver Street. Milk foreman William Drevitch guided the group through the departments while Mrs. Howard Barge, club president, joined the tour remarks.
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O. F. B. Club
Rieck-McJunkin Dairy Company
South Beaver Street
William Drevitch
Howard Barge
Vanderbilt Discusses His Troubles
A man reveals a private marital crisis, recounting travels to Sacramento with his stepdaughter for dinner with Governor Rolph while his wife hosted a house party. He references unsettling events from the previous week, contemplates direct action, and admits deep emotional turmoil leading to a reluctantly chosen, calmer course.
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Reno
Sacramento
Rolph
Summer Paper Sale Special Notice
This ad promotes fresh merchandise with paper specials priced at 50 cents 65 cents 85 cents and 1 dollar. Limited to Friday Saturday and Monday with three days only and a reminder not to miss the sale.
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Braham Battery B. Orator
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Formpress
Insurgent Union
Cascade
Castle Motor CO
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Summers
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