Pinchot Poised to Sign Beer Tax Bill This Friday
In a late May update Governor Pinchot prepares to approve a beer tax measure setting a $1.24 per barrel rate. The article notes pending signing, expected delays, and potential impacts on retailers as the bill advances to broader state consideration and a constitutional convention issue.
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Pinchot
Thariesoung
Yoonsytvvall
Gilford Ulrahot
Baer
Counly
Eno
Burlay Lho
Civertael
SIREN
Garden plots and farming notes in local pa newscard
Observations describe garden plots raised by residents and the local reaction to a new garden scene. Mentioned are plots plowed and planted with 16 bushels, a reference to a plate and a doctor’s note, and a woman seen with her husband discussing how to proceed. The piece closes noting shelves in a library and a book title.
Floodlights Help Lost Flier Near Cayéle Airport
Lights at New Cayéle Airport illuminated last night to aid a flyer circling the city. The pilot, reportedly lost, did not land but used the lights to regain bearings. Airport staff and local residents, including Joe Grotefend and Marion J Young, coordinated to assist. A police sergeant and Bill Millsom also contacted the airport as the incident unfolded. The overcast conditions and wind reportedly affected the craft, and the plane did not proceed toward landing.
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Cayéle
Leesburg
Joe Grotefend
North Hill
Marion J. Young
Bill Millsom
Fire at Sayre hospital rescues 226 patients
Sayre Pa May 4 Fire swept the Robert Packer Memorial Hospital trapping 226 patients who were rescued by firemen. Most of the building was destroyed by a fast moving blaze. several firefighters were overcome by smoke. An infant named Charles Mayo was born amid the fire. The death of patient Tioga Hospital in Waverly was not due to the blaze.
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Tatnymulionn News Service
Sayre
Robert Packer Memorial Hospital
Aremen
Moohy
Waverly
Ny Yeeee
Coleman Memorial Parish House
Lled
Ray Lewis
Charles Mayo
Tioga Hospital
N. Y
Swick Opposes Roosevelt Inflation Plan in House
Washington May 4 Representative J Howard Swick was among 79 Republicans who failed to defeat Roosevelt inflation legislation in the House. The plan passed 2007 to 686 with 273 Democrats 30 Republicans and four Farmer-Laborites voting for it. Cochran of Mercer joined Swick in opposing the inflation schema.
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Arthur
Wimner Ayegint Wrehington
Cautle Waws
Washington, D. C
J. Howard Swick
House
Cochran
Mercer
Swick
Washington Visit Recounts Inflation Bill and Treasury Tour
Special to The News from Washington describes a casual day with the Vice President leaving his office for conferences. The piece notes Speaker Rainey, Woodin, and the Federal Reserve Board, with jokes about money as lawmakers push the inflation bill, and Lew Douglas commenting on balancing the books.
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Washington
Rainey
House
Treasury
Woodin
Federal Reserve Board
Lew Douglas
Arizona
Sim Biltion
Bank Robbery in St Louis County by Bandits
Three men dressed in overalls robbed the St John s Community Bank in St Louis County early today. They held up cashier James W Strouse and janitor A E Norris as they arrived for work, forcing the vault to open and stealing 5590.00. The men tied the victims with wire before fleeing.
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International News Service
Lois
St. John's Community Bank
St. Louis County
James W. Strouse
Strouse
A. E. Norris
Business Upturn Noted In Western Pennsylvania District
A district survey shows a strong upturn with full operations at Standard Steel Spring Company and Pittsburgh Workings Company in Cordopolis. Pittsburgh Screw and Bolt at Neville Island reports increased activity, Creighton plant of Pittsburgh Paint Glass Company rehired 600 men, and Pittsburgh Crucible Steel resumes at Midland. Jones & Laughlin opens an old furnace at Aliquippa after 18 months. MacHeth-Evans Glass posts 21 percent gain at Charleroi. About 125 workers recalled at West Penn Cement West Winfield plant idle since December, Wightman Bottles lines expand at Parker Cuy and Knox, Butler plant of American Rolling Mill and Sharon Westinghouse plant show steady gains.
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Maternational News Service
Pennsylvania
Standard Steel Spring Company
Pittsburgh Workings Company
Cordopolis
Pittsburgh Screw and Bolt Company
Neville Island
Creighton
Pittsburgh Pinte Glass Company
Pittsburgh Crucible Steel
Parker Cuy
Knox
Butler
American Rolling Mill Co
Sharon
Westinghouse Elecbric
State Assembly May Be Ready To Adjourn Friday
Harrisburg May 4 The General Assembly weighs adjournment Friday as the Senate moves to pass the general appropriation bill and send it to conference. A potential Governor Finchot compromise could speed final action on the budget to fund state government for the next biennium. Leaders seek agreement to have conference reports approved by both houses Friday along with other measures.
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William J. Keley
Mews Service
Statt
Harrisburg
General Assembly
Sinc
Senate
Gifford Finchot
Broad Powers For Roosevelt At Conference
Washington May 4 A subservient congress empowers President Roosevelt with dictatorial authority on key issues as the U S prepares for the world economic conference Delegation powers extend to currency policy tariff reductions and silver control While the administration pushes to stabilize the international currency that is top priority and may unlock tariff talks Mussolini and Hitler loom as counterweights across Europe
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Congress
Roosevelt
London
Corgress
Al‘ready
Mussolini
Hitler
Hull
Hunt For Kidnapped Peggy McMath Expands Reach
Search for 10 year old Peggy McMath daughter of Mr and Mrs Neil McMath of Harwichport Mass extended from Canada to New York and sea area near Cape Cod. Attempts to contact kidnapers have been made near Cape Cod where Lindbergh sought his son over a year ago. Peggy is granddaughter of Detroit industrialist Francis McMath. photos show Peggy and her parents.
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Canada
New York
Peggy McMath
Neil McMeth
Harwichport
Mass
Detroit
Harwich Center
Cape Cod
Lindbergh
Peggy
Francis
MceMath
Youngstown Girl Feared Kidnapped
Missing 16 year old Geraldine Daniels from Youngstown Ohio prompted her parents to seek help from the missing persons bureau. She left for school Tuesday morning and did not return, with fears she was lured away. Authorities extend search to Pittsburgh after parents appeal for aid.
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Pittsburgh
Youngstown
Missing Persons Bureau
Geraldine’ Daniels
John Daniels
Rway-ox
Sand Washer Pollutes Slippery Rock Creek
Frank Coen, game warden for Lawrence County, investigated alleged pollution of Slippery Rock creek. He stated the condition is the result of a sand washer operation.
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Frank Coen
Lawrence
Slippery Rock Creek
Inaugurate Jameson Aide Society Campaign
The Jameson Memorial Hospital Aide Society launches its annual campaign for memberships and funds to sustain bed linens gowns and related materials. Members meet each Wednesday morning to prepare and donate items essential to the hospital since its opening.
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Jameson Memorial Hospital
Jameson’ Memorial Hospital Aide Society
Nazarene Convention Draws Large Pittsburgh Assembly
The Nazarene twenty sixth annual convention in Pittsburgh filled the First Presbyterian church spaces to accommodate the crowd. The Wednesday evening program extended across the large auditorium and Sunday school room as the evangelistic session continued with strong attendance throughout the day.
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Boord
First Presbyterian Church
Pittsburgh
the United of the Nazarene
Donkey Causes Pittsburgh Trolley Traffic Tieup
A stray mule wandered into downtown Pittsburgh today blocking streetcar tracks. Crews and volunteers wrestled the stubborn animal from the rails, delaying trolley service for about a minute while workers cleared the obstruction and restored normal operation.
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C International News Service
Pittsburgh
Nivuelke
Roosevelt Ready to Submit Temporary Railroad Plan
President Roosevelt’s plan for a temporary railroad reorganization was ready for submission to Congress this afternoon, the next-to-last emergency proposal. A public works program will be sent next week as the final major act requested of the special session. The plan calls for a national railroad coordinator to cut wasteful duplication and will be experimental, based on lessons from live operation. The president aims to draft permanent reorganization recommendations after trial.
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International News Service
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Death Record for June Smith in Yobont LA
June Smith, 69, of Yobont, Louisiana, died recently. The obituary notes the deceased's long career as a laborer. Funeral arrangements were pending.
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Austin Smith
Yobont LA
State Troopers Search For Girl Near Her Home
Harwich Massachusetts May 4 Fifty state troopers began an intensive search for ten year old Peggy McMath heiress reportedly kidnapped. Lieut James Hughes Massachusetts state police notes Lindbergh case similarities while officials withhold details awaiting progress or a possible breakthrough.
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James I. Kilgallen
William Lee
McMath
Pinchot Signs McElwee Bill In Harrisburg
Governor Gifford Pinchot signed several measures in Harrisburg including the Steedle beauty culture bill for registration of beauty workers, the McElwee bill making sixth class county officers members of the salary board when their offices are under review, the Boyd bill allowing corporate stock issuance with transfer rules, and the Rice bill penalizing improper use of state relief food orders.
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International News Service
Harrisburg
Steedle
Pennsylvania
Gifford Pinchot
McElwee
Boyd
State Emergency Relief Board
Peaches Warned Rooted in Seasonal Weather Ruse
An elderly column laments unreliable forecasts for the peach crop. The text notes annual hopes dashed by erratic weather, with peaches found both on branches and the ground each year. It mocks prophets who fail to predict the season's true conditions and implies ongoing frustration with misjudged forecasts.
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Avery
Dorset
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