Great Britain Sees General Strike Enter Seventh Day
Reports say the government contacts coal operators to urge subsidy terms while wage cuts remain the sticking point. Trade unions plan a further action labeled Second Line as talks with press trades attempt an armistice for newspaper publication. No halt to the dispute is evident as May 10 advances.
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H. K. Reynolds
Btoversae
Sponden
London
Great Britain
Trades Union Congress
Newspaper Proprietors’ Association
Proposed New Castle Gift to Westminster
Lawrence county will see a modern dormitory at Westminster College as New Castle funds the men’s building. Architects highlight efficiency features reducing wasted space while housing 90 men on three stories with no corridor within the walls.
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New Castle
Westminster
Lawrence County
Westminster College
Young Men’s College
New Castle Architects
Forty Two Delegates At Local Conference
The Western Pennsylvania conference of painters decorators and paperhangers held its first meeting at the Trades and Lako Assembly hall with 42 delegates from 5,000 locals in western Pennsylvania. Officers were elected led by Thomas W. McKee of Pittsburgh as president and John S. Swan of New Castle as secretary treasurer. The next meeting is set for Pittsburgh July 31 to August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Pennsylvania Conference of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers
Trades and Lako Assembly Hall
Pennsylvania
Altoona
New Castle Cathedral
Tri-State
Ohio
West Virginia
Western Pennsylvania
Thomas W. McKee
Pittsburgh
R. T. Noonan
Erie
John S. Swan
New Castle
RL C Jones
A. W. Madge
Grove City
Stanley Kitha
Uniontown
C. J. Riggs
New Kensington
Thomas W. Phillips
Congress
26Th Congressional
International News Service
Secretary of the Treasury
Andrew W. Mellon
Mellon
George Wharton Pepper
John S. Fisher
Indiana County
Byrd Reaches North Pole by Air. Washington Hails Feat
Lt Com Richard E Byrd becomes first to reach the North Pole by aerial route aboard the Mayflower. President Coolidge and Secretary Wilbur extend congratulations as Navy and nation celebrate the aviator’s historic record. Byrd’s boyhood dream fulfilled, tracing back to Winchester and Annapolis days.
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International News Service
Washington
National
Richard E. Byrd
North Pole
Potomac
President Coolidge
Navy
Secretary of
Wilbur
Byrd
Winchester
Naval Academy
Dicky
Peary
Annapolis
American Airmen Establish Record In Polar Flight
Commander Richard Byrd and pilot Floyd Bennett completed a non stop flight from Kings Bay Spitzbergen to the North Pole and back. The crew plans a Greenland base on Peary Land and future flights into the Arctic as they seek new lands for the United States.
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Tar News
Arctic
Richard Byrd
Kings Bay
Spitzbergen
North Pole
Returmm
Byrd
Floyd Bennett
Peary Land
Greenland
United States
Bvrrd
Alaska
Memorial service and Mothers' Day gathering at Eagles Home
Several hundred Fraternal Order of Eagles members families and friends attended a memorial and Mothers Day service at the Eagles Home at South Jefferson and South streets. Attorney J Howard Devy lin gave the main address on Mothers Day fraternalism and old age pensions. Rev R G Roscamp led the memorial for departed members David Conn Griffin Gibson H C Druschel Daniel Kane Samuel H Webster and William Rigby with vocal selections by Harry Evans George Anthony and Mrs Hopkins at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eagles
Eagles
South Jefferson
South Streets
J. Howard Devylin
Pittsburgh
R.G. Roscamp
David Conn
Griffin Gibson
H. C. Druschel
Daniel Kane
Samuel H. Webster
Wiliam Rigby
Harry Evans
George Anthony
Mrs. Hopkins
Missing millionaire banker Ward headlines New York mystery
Walter S Ward, president of Electruck Corporation, vanished after leaving his New York office on Wednesday. His automobile was found in Trenton with a broken windshield and a stone in the seat. police say no signs of foul play and imply he may have left voluntarily. His family and authorities consider foul play possible, with prior murder acquittal in 1923 clouding the case. Towns including Baltimore are being checked as the search widens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Walter S. Ward
Ralph
Walter
Ward
Trenton
N. J
Clarence Peters
Haverhill
Mass
White Plains
N. Y
Peters
Electruck Corporation
West 45Th Street
Forty Injured as Communists Stage Meeting in London
May 10. In Camdentown Northwest London clashes between strike sympathizers and police left forty people in hospital. Police dispersed a Communist meeting last night. two Communists were arrested during the disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
London
Camdentown
Death Record for John Layton and Others in PA
Death notices for John Layton of Laurel Avenue and for Mrs. S. WW. McGranahan of Sheakleyville and Louise Richards of Chewton list ages 75 and 16 respectively. (Source fragment includes names and locales with ages.)
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John Layton
Laurel Avenue
S. WW. McGranahan
Sheakleyville
Louise Richards
Chewton
Attended Centennial Is Going To Sesqui
W A Love of 111 Pine Street recalls the Philadelphia Centennial of 1876 and hints he may attend the sesquicentennial celebration this summer. He says the 1876 trip was a wonderful experience and doubts another fifty years will pass before such a second big event.
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Centennial
Sesqui
New Castle
Philadelphia
W. A. Love
Pine Street
Quaker City
Love
City council tightens parking rules on Washington street
The Pittsburgh city council moves to curb overnight and extended on Saturday night parking on Washington street to end car camping and blocking shoppers. Mayor Dunlap notes motorists repeatedly violate the one hour rule by moving cars briefly.
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Washington Street
Dunlap
Start Probe In Detroit Crash Fatal To Three
Inquest opens in Detroit into the deaths of three men burned when their car burst into flames after being struck between a Detroit United Interurban and a city street car on Woodward avenue. One victim remains not positively identified. tentative ID is Leo Conway, 22. Identified dead are Frank Steinke, 30, and Oskar Walters, 25.
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International News Service
Detroit
Detroit United Interurban
Woodward Avenue
Leo Conway
Frank Steinke
Oskar Walters
Hen Lays Egg With "3" On It
Mrs. A. J. White of 507 John street reported to The News today that she has in her possession an egg laid by a hen named Feather Roll imported from France. The egg bears a plainly formed figure "S" at one end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. White
John Street
News Today
France
France Sets Three Cardinal Points For Disarmament
Paris May 10 France outlines three cardinal points for proposed disarmament at the Geneva conference beginning May 18. The plan covers security measures, and arms control of land sea and air. The program was prepared by the superior council of national defense chaired by President Doumergue. Delegates include Socialist Paul Boncour and M Clauzel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry RR. rLonky
International News Service
Paris
League of Nations
Geneva
Council of National Defense
Doumergue
Paul Boncour
M. Clauzel
Marriage Licenses Granted in Various Cities
Several marriages are listed with license holders including William Stewart and Franklin Lorrine Sheaff in Franklin, John Lee Bennett in Zelienople, Anna E B Goodhart in New Castle, Max Shelley in Pittsburgh, Josephine Johns in Pittsburgh, Charles R eeltes in Ellwood City, Alice J Boobs in Rochester, James L sea in New Castle, and Ella May Donley in New Castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Stewart
Franklin Lorrine Sheaff
Franklin John Lee Bennett
Zelienople
Anna EB. Goodhart
New Castle
Max Shelley
Pittsburgh
Josephine Johns
Chas. R
Eeltes Ellwood City
Alice J. Boobs
Rochester
James L. Sea
Ella May Donley
Belgium Cabinet Resigns Amid Financial Struggles
The cabinet led by Brunet resigns after internal disputes over finances. Brunet, a Socialist and seven year president of the chamber, accepted the king's invitation to form a government. Three members previously resigned, triggering the general withdrawal today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National New Service
Brussels
Mile Brunet
Chamber
British Government Foods Warning Amid Distribution Struggles
London May 10 The British government warned against complacency as food distribution remains crucial and prices may rise. The statement notes no marked shortages but cites increasing hardships and the need to prevent disruption as large scale efforts move flour and food to bakers and retailers with military guards in London and across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Smueth
International News Services
London
Lyde Park
Great Quartermaster
France
Opposition Forces Gain in Strength in Senate Rail Mediation Bill
Washington May 10 The Watson-Parker railroad mediation bill faces opposition from farm groups western railroads and business lobbies amid a push for Senate enactment within hours Advocates say the plan creates public oriented mediation boards while critics warn of higher rates and potential carrier bankruptcy Delegates including Senator Watson LaFollette Wheeler defend the measure Barber Fred Llewellyn will attend Pennsylvania labor federation and journeymen barber conventions in Erie Pa for four days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington
Western Railroads
Friends of
Senate
Curtis
Kas
Reed
Interstate Commerce Commission
Friends
Watson
Indiana
LaFollette
Wis
Wheeler
Mont
Fred Llewlellyn
Erie
Pennsylvania State Federation of Labor
American Flag Raised at North Pole by Byrd and Bennett
London reports that for the second time in history the American flag was unfurled at the North Pole. Lt. Cmdr. Richard Byrd and Floyd Bennett circled the pole three times and returned to Spitzbergen after a 17 hour flight in a Fokker exploration plane.
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International News Service
London
North Pole
Richard F. Byrd
U. S
Floyd Bennett
Pole
Spitzbergen
Oslo
Byrd
King’s Bay
Final Week Before Election Campaign Push
The piece reflects on the final week before voting, noting candidates race to persuade, advertise, and warn voters. It suggests pre election promises may drift as campaigners redouble efforts amid weather conditions described as sixty eight.
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Ays Safes
Secretary OF Navy
Fokker
New Jersey
City Council
Mellor Knaakc
Secretary of Treasury
Pepper
Fisher
Mr. Mellon
Coolidge-Mellon
John McKeever
Delaware Avenue
Pittburgh
L. J. Snyder
Ask Brunet
Belsium
Watson- Parker
Arthur Memeter
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