Legislators Prepare New Pennsylvania Special Session
Harrisburg reports lawmakers ready to open a second extraordinary session with economy as the focus. Senators and representatives plan broad cuts to state government expenditures including proposed $500 salary reductions for legislators. Budget balancing and unemployment relief bills are expected to be introduced tonight.
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Joseph A. Loftus
Atari
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
House
General Assembly
Caplin
Gas tax signs mark state line as patrol duties rise
Pennsylvania and Ohio underscore a new gasoline tax with checks on all fuel entering or leaving the state. The highway patrol gains extra duties to enforce the tax. A large SLOW sign on the New Bedford curve is being obscured by vine. Croton Avenue park benches draw more visitors. Auto travel warnings report two vehicles involved in a recent collision on the Slippery Rock to Franklin highway. Councilman Genkinger questions on Alghest Lawrence County knob altitude. US Geological Survey sketches suggest otherwise.
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Pennsylvania
Ohio
Highway Patrol
New Bedford Curve
Slippery Rock
Franklin
Genkinger
Alghest
Lawrence County
U& Geological Survey
Daily Weather Report for June 26–27 in Region
The daily weather summary reports a 24 hour period ending at 9 am with max 8F and min 71F, precip 0.84 inches, river stage 4.6 feet and rising. Year-ago figures show max 85F, min 63F, precip 0, river 4.9 feet. For June 27, max 64F, min 64F, precip 0.63 inches.
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U.S
Felow
Democrats At Convention Divided Into Snarling Factions
Chicago June 27 The Democratic National Convention opened divided into factions with anti Roosevelt allies rushing to preserve their aims while Roosevelt supporters sought a two thirds rule or a majority vote. Missouri's 36 votes held key sway as Reed backers faced pressure from Roosevelt camp as day broke on the convention floor. (Continued On Page Winn)
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George R. Holmes
International News Serviee
Chicago
New York
Heaven and Earth
Roosevelt
Missouri
Tssull
James A. Reed
Page Winn
Underwood Boomer In 1924 Is Back, Likes Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt is the favored candidate among a Women’s organization for national prohibition reform poll of Democratic hopefuls including Smith, Ritchie, Taylor, Byrd, and Reed. W. W. Brandon of Alabama backs Roosevelt as Underwood plans to lead his state delegation at the convention. The New York delegation reportedly will back two men. Mayor Jimmy Walker refutes anti-Roosevelt rumors in Tammany Hall.
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Underwood
Roosevelt
C International Laws Service
Chicago
Voice
W. W. Brandon
Alabama
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Womans’ Organization For National Prohibition Reform
Smith
Ritchie
Traylor
Byrd
Reed
New York
Jimmy Walker
Tammany
Resume Fill On Perry Highway Near Sheakleyville
Work on the Perry highway fill near Sheakleyville resumes this week after Ortale Construction Company award. W L Dunn Cochranton sublets, engineers estimate 35 000 yards minimum, possibly more, with 200 000 yards already dumped and sinking halted. Contractor aims to unload about 1090 yards daily, may add night shift to speed progress.
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Sheakleyville
Perry Highway
Ortale Construction Company
Pittsburgh
W. L. Dunn D. Cochranton
Governor Ritchie Loses $300 From Coat Pocket
Governor Albert C. Ritchie of Maryland misplaced $300 from his wallet after hanging his coat on a chair during a hot Chicago day. The loss occurred as he resumed wearing the coat, the wallet not recovered.
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Ritchie
Maryland
International News Service
Chicago
Albert C. Ritchie
Woman Delegate Declines Vp Post at Democratic Meet
CHICAGO June 27 A Philadelphia delegate and distant cousin of Gov Franklin D Roosevelt Mrs Emily Sharton Roosevelt says she is old fashioned and believes men are Lords of creation. She declined the unanimous offer of vice chairman of the Pennsylvania delegation stating a man is better fitted for the position.
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International News Service
Chicago
Emily Sharton Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Mercer County Man Ends Life After Multiple Attempts
Felix R. Kerns, 25, of a Greenville area farm in Mercer County, died by self-inflicted gunshot after three suicide attempts. Moments earlier, his mother and stepfather thwarted two gas inhalation attempts, and he used his stepfather’s .32 caliber revolver to shoot himself in the barn, his body found by his mother.
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International News Service
Greenville
Felix R. Kerns
Kerns
Osgood
Schooner Burns Yachtsman Dies in Atlantic Blaze
New York report says well known yachtsman Clarence Kozley of Orange New Jersey drowned after leaping to rescue 10 crew members from the burning schooner Adriana 80 miles off Montauk Point. The Adriana’s distress signals drew the English sloop Jelle Brise into the race toward Bermuda. Survivors reached port this morning.
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International News Service
New York
Montauk Point
Bermuda
Clarence Kozley
Orange
N. J
Sportsman
Adriana
Jelle Brise
Adrian
State Delegation At Chicago Backs repeal efforts
Pennsylvania's delegation at the Democratic national convention backed repealing the 18th amendment and altering the Volstead Act. They instructed their resolutions committee member to file a minority to clarify the state's stance. The caucus showed Roosevelt support weaker than claimed, with Curtis Gregg chosen to the rules committee over Whitmer.
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Chicago
Pennsylvania
National Resolutions Committee
Roosevelt
Joseph F. Guffey
Pittsburgh
New York
Curtis Ot. Gregg
Greensburg
Gregg
George F. Whitmer
Clarion
Alfred E Smith
Rev Landis Is Asked To Stay At First Baptist Church
The Men s Bible class in Youngstown s First Baptist Church honored Rev George M Landis pastor, with 356 men gathering as flowers decorated the auditorium. Rev Frederick McAlister and the Youngstown Baptist Temple group attended, plus the Harlansburg male chorus and Harry Turner s orchestra. A resolution noted the class s regret at Landis resignation after ten years and endorsed by the congregation.
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First Baptist Church
George M. Landis
Frederick McAlister
Youngstown Baptist Temple
McAllister
Harlansburg
the Baptist Church
Harry Turner
Bombs Drop Near British Gunboat Near Hong Kong
A Chinese airplane dropped six bombs close to the British gunboat Moor Hen near Hong Kong, with a Central News dispatch noting the craft may have mistaken the vessel for a rebel ship. The incident occurred as tensions rise in the region with ongoing conflict.
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International Nova Service
London
Hong Kong
Ganton
Day's Program for National Democratic Convention
National Democratic Convention session at Chicago stadium opens with noon call by National Chairman John J. Raskob Invocation by Evangeline Booth Salvation Army Star Spangled Banner sung by Rose Zulalian Reading of Jeffersons first inaugural address by Isadore Deckweller California committee man Elect temporary officers Keynote by Senator Alben W Barkley permanent organization credentials rules and resolutions platform reported
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Nternational News Service
Stadium
Chicago
John J. Raskoh
Evangeline Booth
Salvation Army
Mme
Rose Zulalian
Massachusetts
Jefferson
Isadore Deckweller
National Committee
California
Alben W. Barkley
Hentusky
State Springs Surprise Move In Curtis Case
In Flemington New Jersey June 27 the Curtis trial opened before Judge Robbins as the defense faced possible admission that John Hughes Curtis engaged with Lindbergh kidnapers. General Lindbergh was slated to testify first, with Curtis possibly charged for hindering the search if his negotiations were found to be a sham or coerced.
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International News Service
Flemington
John Hughes Curtis
Norfolk
Adam ©. Robbins
Old Court House
Harry Stout
Curtis
Golenel Charles A. Lindbergh
Siamese King Pleased by Constitutional Turn
In Bangkok on June 27 the organization of a new Siam progressed peacefully. The princess of the blood ruled from the royal palace while King Prajadhipok was stripped of absolute power and aided leaders of the people's party in forming a constitutional monarchy with united powers of the throne. Diplomatic circles believed the king was pleased with the turn of events and harmony prevailed between him and the revolt leaders.
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Bangkok
Siam
Prajadhipok
People's Party
Death Records From Local Notices Carry Unreadable Listings
The clipped obituary fragment lists numerous individuals with scattered ages and vague addresses such as Mrs Nannie Imbrie Clark 78 Mississippi and Miss Rebecca E Jackson 78 Sheridan Avenue. Other names include Verna May Mathieson 1 year and James Monroe Zeltler 11214 Walnut Street.
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Nannie Imbrie Clark
Vty
Verna
May Mathieson
Gaura Rushan Brown
South
Jefferson
James Monroe Zeltler
Walnut Street
James Bellaverson
Jefferson Street
James Warner Green
Belt
Fred Gallo
Grisville
Rebecca E. Jackson
Eass Sheridan Avenue
Wiliam A. Ross
Enon Valley
Compromise debate over two thirds rule at Democratic convention
Reporting from Chicago on June 27 describes conflicting signals about the party rule governing nominating votes. Roosevelt supporters favored keeping the two thirds requirement for several ballots before a majority vote, while others insisted on a straight majority. Officials and anti Roosevelt camps warned against abrogation though analysts expected a tight vote with likely anti Roosevelt opposition totaling under one hundred delegates.
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George E
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Organization
Hoover
New York
Graduation exercises for Jameson Memorial nurses
Fourteen student nurses from Jameson Memorial hospital will receive diplomas in graduation exercises Friday night at the First Christian church after a three year course including six months at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. The class roster includes Reamer, Donnell, Santum, Uber, Patterson, Adams, John, Ralston, Weaver, Allen, Renick, Barvis, Thompson and Swisher. relatives and friends are expected to attend. The notice also reports continued improvement in Miss Helen Allen of Chestnut Street after an operation at Jameson Memorial Hospital last Tuesday.
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Fourtean
Jameson Memorial Hospital
Gook County Hospital
Chicago
Mte
Helen Swisher
First Christian Church
O'Cleak
Ray in 6 Rose: Democratic convention critique from Chicago
Special report from Chicago dated June 27 describes a Democratic national convention in turmoil. The writer criticizes internal bickering over the two thirds rule, noting air travel from California and disdain for the process, while contrasting with the Republican convention.
Young Man Killed When Autos Crash in Erie
Erie, Pa June 27 One man is dead and four others are injured in a two car collision here. The deceased is Lee Lucore 21 of Ripley New York. Injured are Walter Ottaway 22 his wife their one month old son Gordon Florence Tracey 16 and Fred F Morgan all of Ripley NY Morgan was the driver of the car that struck Lucore's vehicle. Alice Hennon of East Washington steel underwent tonsil removal at Jameson Memorial Hospital and has returned home.
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Chicago
Calfornia
Sion
Cinternational News
Erie
Hamet Hospital
Lee Lucore
Ripley
Walter C. Ottaway
Gordon
Florence Tracey
Fred F. Morgan
N.Y
Morgan
Lucore
Democrats Conventions Showdown In Chicago Stadium
In Chicago June 21 the Democratic convention opens amid hot debate over two thirds rule and Prohibition. Nominees remain uncertain as Roosevelt camp contemplates abolishing the century old requirement while factions maneuver for advantage in the big arena.
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George R. Holmes
Wawa
Chicago
Anid
Roosevelt
Stouly
Two Southern States Stand For Two Thirds Rule
Alabama and North Carolina backed retaining the two thirds rule while Arkansas sided with its repeal. Alabama voted 16 to 6 for retention, North Carolina 21 55 to 126 against, and Arkansas 15 to 3 in favor of the majority nomination.
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Bulletoy
Cinternational News Service
Chicago
Ahern
Alabama
Moonlit Lake Glampus Charms Holders of Seventy Miles
A poetic reminiscence praises Lake Glampus and its serene moonlit beauty. The speaker extols the state’s landscapes, bright skies, and distant suns, asserting the area’s incomparable allure. The note ends with a personal claim that nothing can rival the charm presently felt, noting the time as seventy minutes past.
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Anna Roosevelt
Iate
Jameson Hospital
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Erie Hospital
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East Washington Steel
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