Big Companies Holding Back On Coal Industry Reform
Washington June 22 Hugh S Johnson administrator personally undertakes bringing the bituminous coal industry under the national recovery act after prior efforts failed. He plans further conferences with operators to organize fix minimum wages and hours of work while Pittsburgh Coal and Consolidated Coal, two Mellon and Rockefeller giants, resist proposals.
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International News Service
Washington
Hugh S. Johnson
Johnson
Mit
Pittsburgh Coal Company
Mellon Company
Consolidated Coal Company
Rockefeller Company
Congress
Carter's Little Liver Pills Ad Promises Quick Bile Flow
An early 1931 Carter's ad touts liver pills as a remedy to boost bile production and relieve symptoms of digestive distress. It claims two pounds of bile daily, warns against laxatives, and promotes Carter's Little Liver Pills as a gentle vegetable extract remedy sold for 26 cents.
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Carter
C. M. Co
Coal Industry Faces Codes and Roosevelt Licensing Debate
Johnson pledges fair treatment for unions while resisting bituminous field unionization. Operators eye a giant selling agency after Supreme Court support, hoping to curb industry woes. Some congressmen press for a coal code under the recovery act, threatening licensing if not formed. Rep Turpin urges embargo on Russian imports to protect prices, but action hinges on industry organization under the act.
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Johnson
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Rep. Turpin
Pennsylvania
Government funds eyed for district public works plan
Officials consider federal aid to accelerate local projects with low interest loans after a letter from Governor Pinchot urged immediate mapping of eligible initiatives. Attending the meeting were Dr. Bennett, Mayor Mayne, P. O. Elder, J. P. Lockhart, R. McK. White, Louis B. Round, Harry Hoskins, and A. W. Chilton.
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Bennett
Gifford Pinchot
Charles B. Mayne
P. O. Elder
John P. Lockhart
Robert Mc
Congressman survives after bomb found in auto
Congressman Eaton, long time representative since 1925, faced a near deadly incident when a bomb was discovered under his car hood in a garage. He removed the wires and placed the device in water before notifying police, saying he had no threats or suspects.
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Eaton
Congress
Eastern End of State Ends Sizzling Heat Wave
Central Pennsylvania recorded two heat deaths as temperatures neared 100 degrees. George Kline, 58, died in Bloomsburg hospital after a recent heat wave, while Thomas Berry of Wilkes-Barre died at a Spanish-American War veterans gathering in Williamsport. Pittsburgh area expected to stay under 90 as yesterday hit 95, matching a June 21 record.
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Pennsylvania
George Kline
Bloomsburg
Thomas Berry
Wilkes-Barre
Williamsport
Pittsburgh
Truce Claim Sparks Doubt Over War Termination
A report questions whether Japan and China agreed to a peace that would end hostilities. Observers note continued killings may be part of the terms or a misreading of the accord, casting doubt on a real cessation of fighting.
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Japan
China
Local Notes On Warm Weather And Paving Progress
The piece notes record heat, a haystack in a vacant lot near Garfield avenue, and grass being cut. It mentions the Highland Heights to East Brook Station road paving nearing completion, linking East Brook to Walma and Pulaski. Also observed are a shifting Englewood avenue sidewalk and a library shelf book about birds that hunt. An Ontario plated car with a PA trailer was spotted on North Jefferson street.
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North Hill
Garfield Avenue
Highland Heights
East Brook Station
Pa Nene
Lawrence County
Walma
Pulaski
Englewood Avenue
Nellie Blanchan
Ontario
Pennsylvania
North Jefferson Street
Al Smith Receives Harvard Honorary Doctor of Laws
At Harvard's 297th commencement in Cambridge Alfred E. Smith known as Al Smith received an honorary doctor of laws. President A Lawrence Lowell praised his governorship of New York and his willingness to speak unpopular truths amid national troubles. Also honored were Andrew De Laboulaye Sir Ronald Lindsay Lewis Douglas and Wilbur Cross.
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International News Service
Cambridge
Mass
al” Smith
Fulton Fish Market
Harvard University
New York
Alfred Emmanuel Smith
A. Lawrence Lowell
Harvard
Andrew de Laboulaye
United States
Ronald Charles Lindsay
Lewis William Douglas
Wilbur L. Cross
Connecticut
Rural Electrification Talks In Harrisburg
John McKee executive secretary of the Pennsylvania joint committee on rural electrification met Wednesday with the rural electric service representative of the Pennsylvania Power company in Harrisburg to discuss electrification plans for Lawrence County. The outlook appeared brighter as many youths leave cloistered life behind.
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John McKee
Pennsylvania Joint Committee On Rural Electrification
Harrisburg
Rural Electric Service
Pennsylvania Power Company
Lawrence County
Graduation of 20 Nurses at Jameson Memorial Hospital
The Jameson Memorial Hospital held a graduation for twenty nurses, the largest class in its history and the fourth to graduate from the hospital in Shenango Valley. Elizabeth F. Miller of Harrisburg spoke, praising the community hospital, duty, and opportunities for nurses, and diplomas were awarded to the graduates including Martha Carolyn Book and Bertha Marie Douglas, with a reception and reception dances to follow.
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Jameson Memorial Hospital
Jameson
Shenango Valley
Jarhegon Memorial
David Jameson
Nurses Examination Board
Harrisburg
Elizabeth F. Miller
Miss Miller
Sturges
Miss Douglas
Martha Carolyn Book
Bertha Marie Douglas
Margaret L. Evans
Elizabeth Shirley Gibson
Dorthea Louise Homer
Katherine Elizabeth Jones
Elizabeth Winifred Kendall
Thelma Elizabeth Kennedy
Helen Lucille Locke
Goldie Lucille McKee
Dorothy Volaire McMillen
Elma Elvera Nelson
Grace Lucille Parker
Margaret Roberta Shelenberger
Harriet Pollyne Simison
Virginia Lenore Smith
Matilda Cecila Sobeski
Mary Tressa Stambaugh
Eleanor Mildred Stewart
Virginia Isabell Weyman
Robbers Try Night Break-In At Moravia Street Meat Market
Sam Levine, operator of the meat market at 907 Moravia street, reported to police that suspects attempted a nighttime entry. Officers found pried strips on the front door frame and a forced entry attempt with a picked lock. No loss occurred beyond property damage.
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Sam Levine
Moravia Street
Car collision on East Long avenue near Belmont avenue
Laura Martin of 414 Electric Street reported a slight accident Thursday on East Long avenue near Belmont avenue. A Pennsylvania registered car 409H, traveling behind her in second gear, struck and damaged the rear of her vehicle while trying to crest a hill.
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Laura Martin
Electric St
East Long Avenue
Belmont Avenue
Pennsylvania
Study Plans for Canal Project in Pittsburgh District
Major W D Styer of the U S engineers office says six river projects in the Pittsburgh district costing 8 million dollars will start soon. Plans rush to completion, Congress appropriated funds, and three additional improvement plans are under study. Projects include Allegheny river dam number three at Cheswick and a new Ohio river dam near Industry, plus work on Monongahela wall, Youghiogheny navigation to West Newton, and Emlenton dam alternatives.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
W. D. Styer
United States Engineers Office
Congress
Styer
Allegheny River
Cheswick
Jock
Ohio River
Montgomery Island
Industry
Monongahela
Beaver-Mahoning Valley Canal
Youngstown
West Newton
Emlenton
Roosevelt stance shapes world conference outcome
President Roosevelt on his vacation yacht off the New England coast stated the United States would not back any temporary currency stabilization agreement. The American delegation issued the formal position at 3 p.m. defending price-raising measures as the path to world economic recovery. Prime Minister MacDonald and French Finance Minister Bonnet were informed prior to the release.
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Geological Museum
London
New England
Roosevelt
United States
Washington
Hull
International
J. Ramsey MacDonald
Britain
Georges Bonnet
France
Deaths of the Day: John W Shaffer and local notices
John Wesley Shaffer aged 81 of Princeton Slippery Rock township died at 4 55 this morning at Jameson Memorial hospital after four months illness Born January 12 1852 he spent life in the township He taught school and for 28 years ran the Princeton telephone exchange He belonged to Oak Grove United Presbyterian church and the Odd Fellows Survived by two daughters Daisy Myers Martha Houk three sons Willard Roy Shaffer Glenn Shaffer nineteen grandchildren two great grandchildren a brother Sylvester Shaffer Funeral Saturday June 24 at 1 30 p m from Princeton residence Interment Hermon cemetery Anthony Moran died at his Rochester home June 20 Survived by his parents Funeral Friday in Rochester Interment there Mrs Byersley funeral held at 316 West Wabash avenue with Rev W W Sniff Interment Franklin Square Ohio.
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John Wesley Shaffer
Princeton
Slippery Rock Township
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Mr. Shaffer
Abraham
Martha Kildoo Shaffer
Princeton Telephone Exchange
New Castle
Sylvester Shaffer
Walma
Hermon Cemetery
Stabilization Is Side-Tracked At London Parley
The United States today urged world economic conference participants to pursue steady tariff barrier reductions and removal of artificial trade restrictions. Secretary of State Cordell Hull introduced a resolution backing gradual tariff cuts and elimination of quotas and embargoes to restore free trade and world recovery. The measure aligns with U S aims and follows adjustments after a prior, disputed 10 percent proposal.
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Geological Museum
London
United States
World Economic Conference
Cordell Hull
Merchants Set Dinner Meeting At Y W C A
Arrangements are completed for a 6 30 dinner in the Green room at the Y W C A under the retail merchants division of the New Castle Chamber of Commerce. A post dinner discussion will cover several topics and reservations show record attendance.
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Retail Merchants
New Castle Chamber
Commerce
Plan Amiesite for Railroad Crossing
Director of streets 5S. W. Treser stated today the P. and L. E. railroad company proposes to remove the plan and put in amiesite at the railroad crossing in South Jefferson Street.
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W. Treser
P. & L. E. Railroad Company
Jefferson Street
Picnics Planned Across Gaston Park On July 4
Miss Susan Wallace, secretary to the recreation board, says Gaston park will host nine or ten church picnics on July 4 with various city churches assigned to different park sections for their outings.
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Gaston Park
Susan Wallace
Recreation Board
Charter Filed for Kappa Phi Lambda Fraternity
A charter for the Kappa Phi Lambda fraternity at New Wilmington was filed at the register and recorder’s office. The charter names founder trustees for the first year including Judge James A. Chambers R. Don Wilson Attorney Joseph R. McFate James R. McGeorge and Fitch Mc.
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Kappa Phi Lambda of
New Wilmington
Register and Recorder’s Office
James A. Chambers
R. Don Wilson
Joseph R. McFate
James R. McGeorge
Fitch Mc
SCRAPE STREETS OPERATIONS CONTINUE IN CITY DISTRICTS
Director of Streets S. W. Treser said today that street employes are operating the scraper and roller in different dirt streets. Other employees are removing weeds between the curb and sidewalks.
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Scrape Streets
Streets
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Central Press
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Germany
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P. J. Moran
Newell Avenue
Rochester
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W. W. Sniff
Madison Avenue
London Parley
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Oman
Gaston
Lewis E. Phillips, Jr
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