City debate routes North Mercer Street for improvement
Local residents urge the city and township to study paving a direct northbound route along Mercer Street and Wilmington Avenue. The plan would ease travel to the northern city line, enable development, and serve areas around the river and Gateway District. Separate notes describe a public parade, stray horses, and a pet procession as city life and concerns spill into the page.
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Motor Club
North
Mercertreet
Sheridan Avenue
Neshannoes
Beer Mercer Street
Wilmington
Daily Weather Report
A brief daily weather summary notes conditions and timing. Readings show general patterns for the day with temperature trends and precipitation likelihood. Local observations highlight cloud cover and wind shifts affecting outdoor plans.
Right Of Bard To Have Charge Of Probe Argued
Harrisburg June 24. The court delay stalls the grand jury probe into the Earle administration as Attorney General Bard and District Attorney Shelley clash over who directs the inquiry. Judge Schaeffer adjourned until Monday with Bard asserting an unconditional claim to lead the probe while Shelley argues Bard has qualified himself and is subject to judicial review.
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Bard
Harrisburg
Earle
Atorney
Guy ‘K. Bard
Carl B. Shelley
Paul N. Schaeffer
Marrisburg
Guy Ky Bard
Dauphin County
Mayle
Carl B. Sheley
Hundred Japs Mine Victims and Swatow Bombings in Yangtze Action
Nearly 100 Javanese sailors and marines were killed when their launch hit a submerged mine in the Yangtze upper reaches, with reports noting the craft was blown apart. Japan continued air and sea attacks on Swatow amid flood-driven tension, as forces eyed Canton and Hankow operations.
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International
Sepuler
Shanghai
Yangtee River
Sday
Anking
Alateng
Japan
Swatow
Canton
Canyon
Yangtze Valley
Hankow
Post Office At Enon Valley Advanced To Third Class
Washington D. C. June 24 The post office at Enon Valley is advanced to third class status effective July 1 Increased business during 1937 totaling more than 1500 dollars led to the promotion The change will affect the postmaster who will be appointed by the Post Office Department officials
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Washington
Enon Valley Sill
Post Office Department
Narher
State Insurance Commissioner voices federal probe concern
State Insurance Commissioner Owen B Hunt warned at a three day convention banquet that life insurance faces a federal investigation for drifting from its original purpose. He urged delegates and guests to avoid repeating past errors as the event closed with an illustrated address by Cy Hunterford and remarks by toastmaster George W Muse.
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Life Insurance
Owen B. Hunt
Pennsylvania State Association of Mutual Insurance Companies
Castleton
Hunt
Dinerner
Cy" Hunterford
Pittsburgh
George W. Muse
Pet Parade Awards Hit Downtown Amid Laughs and Pets
A hot Monday morning event drew nearly 700 pet owners and crowds as the Educational Recreational Council organized a lively parade through downtown. Mayor McGrath led the march with 15 judges, two bands, and a diverse lineup of pets from dogs and cats to rabbits and a snake, with spectators lining East Washington and South Jefferson streets.
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New Educational Recreational Council
Rosena Furnace
Jefferson Streets
East Washington
Mill
South
Pent
Charles E. McGrath
Richard E. Rentz
Rotary Field
American Legion
J. P. Replogle
Wag
Steve
WPA
Lithe Dogs
New Deal To Be Defended Fireside Broadcast Planned
President Roosevelt returns to Washington to deliver a major fireside chat at 9 30 p m broadcast across networks from the White House diplomatic room The address aims to defend the New Deal restore prosperity and challenge opponents Corcoran in conference with the White House’s so called myst figure indicated in the draft of tonight’s radio set.
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George Duano
Washington
Roosevelt
White House
S&t
Corcoran
Myst
Report Two Are Bitten By Dogs
Two persons were attacked by dogs yesterday, according to police reports. Raymond Peluso of 236 West Moody Street said a dog owned at 230 West Moody Avenue bit him on the street. Harriett Rosenberg of East Reynolds Street reported a dog owned at 17 East Reynolds Street bit her in front of her home.
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Prsons
Raymond Peluso
West Moody ' S Avenue
West Moody Avenue
Harriett Rosenberg
East Reynolds Street
Plas
al Oz
East Reynolds Detreet
Tin Workers Prepare for Big Day at Cascade Park
New Castle readiness surrounds the fifth annual tin workers outing as thousands gather at Cascade Park on Saturday. Committees report final arrangements after weeks of planning. Tonight at 7 39 oclock a final meeting of sports ticket committees will be held in the Clendenin building. The program includes a variety of prizes and contests to start at 1 oclock.
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New Castle
Cascade Park
Clendenin
Howard Reed
Louis Baer Fight May Be Taken To Western Coast
A proposed Joe Louis Max Baer heavyweight title bout could move to California next spring. A California committee and promoter Mike Jacobs launched the plan with West Coast supporters including San Francisco police commissioner Charles Traung and state fair commissioner James B. Howell.
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Conternational News Survivn
New York
Joe Louis
British Steamer Sunk by Bombing Near Valencia Harbor
Cinternesianal News Service reports another British merchant ship sunk by insurgent war planes off Valencia harbor. The Linaria captain said a ship flying the union jack was bombed and sunk by a large plane. he could not confirm the vessel's name.
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Cinternesianal News Servicay
Barcelona
Stear Linaria
Valencia
Sanuk
Montana Flood Toll Grows as Deaths Reported
Northern Montana faces a mounting death toll from floods with 10 confirmed in Thursday’s disaster and 26 families displaced. A wall of water swept through Laredo Coulee near Havre and through the Zurich mining district near Chinook, isolating Big Sandy as searchers recovered bodies including Emile Dehaan, his wife and four children, and Charles Pratt.
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International
Great Falls
Montune
Montana
Laredo Coulee
Havre
Mont
Zurich
Chinook
Big Sandy
Emile Dehaan
Charles Pratt
Eight Die in Blast at Monument Oil Field
An explosion at the Monument Oil Field near Hobbs New Mexico killed eight men and injured several others while nitroglycerine was being prepared for a well shot. Victims include George A. Caseman 70 president of National Trust and Savings Co and J Starkey superintendent among the deceased. Injuries to J B Headley Roswell NM attorney and others. Witnesses said the crew handled nitroglycerine near the well and the cause may be unknowable due to uncertain explosive properties.
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National News
Hobbs
N. M
Monument Oil Field
Hore
American Glycerine Company
George A. Caseman
Qle Johnson
Rigman
Berman Crile
Roswell
Peck
Strike Ends For Pittsburgh Office Workers
Pittsburgh June 24 International News Service reports the strike of office workers at the two afternoon papers ended today but publication will not resume until wage disputes with other unions connected to the companies are settled. A contract was signed after concessions, with publishers agreeing to a general pay increase and the union agreeing to return to work without the closed shop.
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International News Service
Pittsburgh
Sim Telegraph
Press Management
Ithe
Democratic Party Peace Not Yet Established in Pa
June 24 Harrisburg. A disputed peace pact among Pennsylvania Democratic leaders continues to trouble party chiefs. Public Utility Commissioner Arthur Colegrove criticized patronage tied to the party organization, prompting a quiet conference in Harrisburg between U S Senator Joseph F Gaffey and Democratic State Chairman David L Lawroner. Gaffey and Jones discussed restoring harmony as Lawrence and the senator pursue unity amid primary tensions.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Arthur Colegrove
Patrenace
U. S
Joseph F. Gaffey
David L. Lawroner
Guffey
Jones
Gulfey
Edward K. Jones
Washington
Lawrence
Colegrove
Medill McCormick Search Expands Across New Mexico
Medill McCormick, heir to the Chicago publishing family, remains missing after a planned 18 mile drive into the Sandia Mountains followed by a hike toward the rim. His mother Mrs Red Hanna McCormick Simms and stepfather former Congressman Albert G Simms express concern while rescue services widen the search amid a storm. Richard Whitner of Albuquerque accompanied the youth during the outing.
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Posteo
Albert G. Simms
Yo Medill
Armick
Richard Whitner
Alibuquerque
Enil
Sandla Range
Japanese Try A Test Landing At Swatow Port
June 24 report says a small Japanese landing force attempted a shore attack on Swatow in motor boats but withdrew under strong Chinese resistance. Chinese reinforcements are being rushed by rail, while the American gunboat Asheville stands by.
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Teres Gawgt News Service
Swatow
South China
Ashe Ville
Heavy Guard For Countess Barbara
FATH LONDON June 24 Special security measures surround Countess Kurt Wa witz-Reventlow at her London estate Field House. Visitors blocked, yellow passes issued to residents as advisers discuss a growing financial dispute and strained relations with her Danish nobleman circle.
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London
Copyrigk
Kurt Wawitz-Reventlow
Astiglation
Ane Cermin Advisers
Delay Extradition For Slaying Of Officer Chapter
Deputy Attorney General John P. Warner announced the extradition delay for a man charged in the slaying of a patrolman. Olaia officials reported renewed evidence after Charles Ford identified a photograph of Servin as present at the crime scene. Levine's attorney challenged the warrants in the wake of the delay.
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St By
Peter Lermoster
Alleghe caUniy Yy
Servin
Levine
Perth
Wake Island
Death notice records list local residents’ deaths
Frank Detprincipe of West Washington Street Extension, Eugene Hy Ray aged 53 of 842 Use Avenue, and Jay Lincoln Brown of Lew Washington are recorded as deceased in the Friday, June 74, 1935 death notices.
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Aes
Frank Detprincipe
Washington Street
Eugene Hy Ray
Use Avenue
Jay Lincoln Brown
Lew Wusanington
Japan Tightens Treaty Rights Clash Across China
Japan asserts control over occupied Chinese areas and abolishes extraterritorial rights for foreigners. U S and British protests rise as incidents flare including a U S consulate guard and threats against American workers. Washington pressured as Tokyo moves to strict occupation policy.
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Hangidat
Japan
United States
Great Britain
Tarifs
China
Japanssei
Strike tightens grip on Tionesta project site
A large strike halted work at the Tionesta dam project as about 80 percent of workers walked off. Union grieances cited open shop policy and wage tensions while inspectors surveyed diversions and tunnels. Company figures indicated wages from 90 cents to $1.90 per hour and continued activity at other project parts.
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M. C. Seelig
Pe My
Hie
Newmalle
Weathered Words From a Frantic Night
A garbled storm of phrases and jumbled lines reflects a chaotic weather night. The voice wanders through misheard notes and partial memories, hinting at rain, wind, and unsettled nerves while seeking clarity and calm.
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