Smith and McAdoo Battle Roosevelt in Chicago
Prominent Democratic leaders Smith and McAdoo arrive in Chicago to oppose Franklin D. Roosevelt for the party nomination. The two vie against Roosevelt while Garner supports Roosevelt’s camp, marking a high stakes fight at the looming national convention.
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George
R. Holm
Newt Garvigg
Carreapondout Chigagg
Tung S
Franklin TD. Kensevelt
Presis Lr
Madmen Square Garden
Alfred E. Smith
Willaim Crib McAdoo
Jenet
Roosevelt
Smith
McAdoo
Chicago
Batlin
Spenger
John N. Garner
New York
Platform fights and party divisions before the convention
The article predicts a platform battle over prohibition and the 18th Amendment with Speaker Garner opposing it. It notes dry opponents will push a firm stance while leaders support repeal or softening. Roosevelt's fate depends on preconvention conferences and key regional delegates. It calls the approaching convention a major, dramatic event.
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Garner
Roosevelt
Smith
Mé¢Adon
Weather and local notes from New Castle area
Local reports note moisture for Lawrence county farmers but rain shortages in parts of Monoy county. Pedestrians endure pelting rain while patrons on nights out enjoy pleasant weather for horseback riding near Parkstown and the Harbor bridge. Public square upkeep remains steady as New Castle updates tax payments and a car ice bumper scene near Nor Street Bridge adds a humorous touch.
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Leon
Parkstown Corners
Harbor Bridge
Pittsburgh Pastor Heads Synod Of Pa
Dr. W. A. Jones of Pittsburgh, longtime Presbyterian leader, was elected moderator of the Pennsylvania Synod meeting at Grove City. The session gathered June 21 to 24 with 260 commissioners from 19 presbyteries in attendance at the First Presbyterian Church.
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Nawad Grove City
W. A. Jones
Pittsburgh
First Presbyterian Church of
Pennsylvania Synod of the Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Pennsylvania
Fragmented Trivia Clues From A Marginal Quiz Page
A jumble of decipherable bits mentions Buffalo nickels Juneau as Alaska capital New York City once Amsterdam seaport The Black Sea separates Ireland and Britain Leonard Calvert Maryland Ananias liar Longfellow famous for poem The fairy tale hero Cinderella magenta yellow confusion and a classroom style true false score exercise with answers to be found on page 11.
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Juneau
New York City
Amsterdam
Black Sea
Ireland
Great Britain
Essensien
Atlantic
Leonard Calvert
Maryland
Ananias
Longfellow
Per
Heroing
Mrs Gilliland’s Cactus Blooms In Colorful Surprise
Mrs Mary A Gilliland of 498 Nashpannonk avenue possesses a cactus planted seven years ago that now bursts with many flame colored flowers. The unusual plant shows long sword like spikes with three terminal blooms per spike and bell shaped white inner blossoms. Nearly fifty flowers have opened with many more buds, marking a third bloom since acquisition.
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Mary A. Gilliland
Nashpannock Avenue
Water Carnival at Camp East Brook Tonight
Camp East Brook hosts a water carnival at 7 pm for campers and visitors including parents. Events feature water races and stunts with life saving demonstrations by Anne Cain and Margaret Fischer. Campfire at 6 30 pm, treasure hunt highlighted Tuesday night, with Navajoes arriving and some parents staying for supper at six.
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Camp East Brook
Anne Cain
Margaret Fischer
Tressur
Prisoners Taken To Penitentiary After Sentences
William Thompson and Donald T. Wells were sent to the Western penitentiary this morning by Sheriff Frank Johnson for breaking and entering Haney furniture store with intent to commit a felony. Thompson faces 4 to 8 years while Wells serves 3/4 to 8 years. Difference in sentence likely due to Thompson’s no prior record, per his admission.
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William Thompson
Donald T. Wells
Haney Furniture
Western Penitentiary
Frank Johnson
Thompson
Wells
Hoover sets five point plan at Geneva Conference
President Hoover unveils a five point disarmament program calling for abolition of offensive weapons including tanks chemical weapons and large mobile guns plus a one third cut in naval tonnage with a cap of 35000 tons for submarines. The plan aims at economic relief and would require broad international acceptance before adoption.
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Alust
Hoover
White House
Gireles
War and
Army
United States
National Yard
U. S
Washington
London
Jbwan
Stimson
News Ey Mennto
Geneva
Deaths of the Day Ira Shaffer Funeral
Funeral services for Ira Bradford Shaffer were held Tuesday afternoon at Ritchie Funeral Home with Rev. W. W. Sniff officiating. Burial followed in Valleye view cemetery. Pallbearers named. Interment noted. time of funeral unspecified. Also listed are notices for James McCormick, Joseph D. Gibson, and Mrs Pauline Cohen with details on service times, affiliations, and survivors.
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Ira Shaffer
Ira Bradford Shaffer
Ritchie Funeral
South Milsureet
W. W. Sniff
Madison Avenut
James McCormick
Lawrence County
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
Joseph D. Gibson
Joseph David Gibson
West Sunbury
Musband
Della Gibson
Brian Hill Coal Company
Butler County
Mr. Gibson
Nori Washington
Gii
Emma Elias Gibson
Presbyterian Church
New Castle Lodge
42Nd
George Gibson
North Washington
Plummer Gibeson
Huard
Harry EK
Gibson
Butler
Gertrude McCleland
New Castle
Lois Gibson
Merritt Gibson
Pauline Cohen
Louis I. Cohen
Pollock Avenue
Ata P. m
Cohen
Russia
Independent Order of Brith Sholom
Louis F. Cohen
Ralph Beletsky
Roanoke
Mia
Jesse Hershman
Philip Levine
Samuel Levine
New York
Abe Levine
Saratoga Springs
N.Y
Louis Levine
Pollock Ayenie
Tatermen
Tifereth Israel Cemetery
Kiwanis Lions Fete a Joint Club Success in New Wilmington
A 110 strong crowd from Kiwanis and Lions plus wives and friends gathered at the New Wilmington hotel for dinner and entertainment. Kiwanis leader Clarence M England hosted, with Lions Earl Book directing greetings to the ladies. A New Castle orchestra supplied music, and a humorous skit led by James Mayberry featured Kiwanis Gilbert Long and Samuel Lewis. The event showcased club collaboration with multiple performances by members and a portion of the Sharkey Schmeling fight heard over loudspeakers.
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Kiwanis
Lion's Club
Ki Wanis
Lions Committee
Lions
New Wilmington
Beth Rothcuss
Plfair
Lo Uc
Alfa
Clarence M. England
Toastminster
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Clark
Grace
Lion
W. O
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Earl Book of
William, McCombs
Thomas Blake
Wilfred Thomas
C. D. Parker
J. L. Reed
Reed
Hans Drie
William Hanna
Long
Barry Frank
William McCombs
H. Fenton
Perul _Dingledy
Smith Seeks Own Nomination Amid Convention Uncertainty
In a tense exchange, Smith declares he will not back Roosevelt if neither she nor Roosevelt secures nomination. He hints at preferring personal ambition and declines comment on supporting convention favorites. The report notes insiders discuss Roosevelt possibly fishing during the campaign if nominated.
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Papedus
Gov. Roosevelt
Tam
Rooseval
Clever Racketeer Loots Allen Apartments Claim
Police investigated a ruse at Allen Apartments in Neshannock Avenue and North Street where a man posing as a deaf mute gained admittance to steal valuables. He searched rooms while residents were away, taking about 89 dollars, change, and a five dollar gold piece, then fled as no one answered the door.
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Mpartanenta
Neshannock Avenue
North Street
Ass Hen- Ishaw
Descriptive sketch of a thin man in shabby attire
A fragmented report describes a man who is deaf and dumb, wearing a shabby blue sea chest suit and hat. He is thin, about four inches in height, roughly forty years old, with a noticeable necktie and a vague description of his shoes and overall bearing.
Re Setting Stones At Soldiers Graves
Fragmentary OCR notes describe re setting stones at soldiers graves with foundations laid and work underway at New Bedford. The text mentions Graves and unsteady progress with some work reportedly completed and other tasks pending.
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Graves
Unds
New Bedford
Graduating Class Of 26 At St Philip And James School
Twenty six pupils completed the elementary program at St Philip and James School. Honor medalists include Theresa Janowski and Francis Gircewski with Henry Gadzaleki. Ivar V Davis presented the American Legion medal to Stanley Bukowski and Mrs Gly Wadlinger gave the Ladies Auxiliary Medal to Theresa Janowski. Seventh grade awards went to W Boron Mary Chrobak Agnes Wajers Stanley Goraka and R Semiow. Rev V V Stancelewski delivered the sermon with music by Marie A Duthewicy and the church choir. The Holy Ghost Sisters staff the school with Catherine in charge.
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Menelith
S. S Philip and James School
Hanna and
Chases Street
Theresa Janowski
Prances Gircewski
Henry Gadzaleki
American Legion
Ivar V. Davis
Stanley Bukowski
Gly J. Wadlinger
Theresa’ Janowski
Prade
W. Boron
Mary Chrobak
Agnes Wajers
Stanley Goraka
R. Semiow
V. V. Stancelewski
She ¢Hureh
Marie A. Duthewicy Ovaaniss
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Mrs. Gilliland
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Peggy Fisher
College For Women of the University of Rochester
College Town Lodge
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Smothe Frog
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Leyde Mortuary
Neshannock
Henry Sloan
Finkelstein
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Leslie Hatel
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