Mellon Illegally Holds Office Claims Spark Senate Report
Washington April 27 A sharply worded report by Chairman Norris contends Secretary Mellon is holding office illegally. The Judiciary Committee split over whether a Treasury secretary may own stock in Gulf Oil, Aluminum Company of America, and National Banks in violation of a statute. Norris urges Mellon to divest and cites President Hoover on law enforcement.
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Swashington
Norris
Mellon
Senate Judiciary Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Senator McKellar
Tennessee
Judiciary Committee
Hoover
Mr. Mellon
Gulf Oil Corporation
Aluminum Company of America
Daylight Saving Time Tomorrow in New York and Beyond
About 25 million people in New York New Jersey Philadelphia Pennsylvania New England Chicago and parts of Ontario will observe daylight saving time by clocks set forward one hour at 2 am tomorrow. The change affects many inland cities and provinces and will extend through September 29. A separate notice promotes a Bingo Benefit hosted by the Gateway Klan at 35-87 N Mulberry St on Monday April 29 with all games priced at 1 cent and groceries as prizes.
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New York
New York State
New Jersey
Philadephia
Pennsylvania
New England
Chicago
Quebec
Ontario
Gateway Klan
Mulberry St
Mon
Deaths and funeral notices from Waynesboro and vicinity
Obituary notices record William Addlesberger of Waynesboro dying of mouth cancer, plus multiple local deaths. Helen Brown and Gerald Omer die in Brownsville and Boonsboro respectively, with services and burials noted. Additional items cover Luiz Kendle Ditto, John E. Grove, and extended survivors and funeral details at local churches.
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William Addlesberger
Ringgold
Waynesboro
Frick Company
Margaret Addlesberger
Leitersburg
Benjamin
Frank
David Bare
Frank Hughes
Omar Justice
Wayne
Card of Thanks for Mrs. R. S. Aukeney
Sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of daughter and sister Mrs. R S Aukeney. Appreciation for floral tributes and use of cars. Adv S E Baechiel and Son. W G Vance at home 239 S Potomac St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.S. Aukeney
S. E. Baechiel and Son
Film romance on the rocks in Los Angeles
Actress Blanche Sweet announced she and director Marshall Neilan separated and would file for divorce. Neilan said grounds were undecided but no sensational case expected. The couple married in 1922 in Chicago. Neilan was named a divorce correspondent, while Jim Tulley’s suit faced withdrawal talk for $25,000. The Tulleys had reconciled previously.
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Los Angeles
Blanche Sweet
Marshall Neilan
Neilan
Miss Sweet
Chicago
Jim Tulley
Tully
Tulleys
Pottery Merger Formed Largest Pottery Group In World
Cleveland April 27 The formation of the American Chinaware Corporation, merging properties valued at 25000000, was completed under Louis M Porter of Chicago the merger organizer and leading potters. The new company unites major potteries in East Liverpool Ohio and 12 of the region’s largest potteries to create one of the world’s largest potteries. Colonel J C Heckman formerly of Cheney Bros New York was elected president.
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Cleveland
American Chinaware Corporation
Louis M. Porter
Chicago
East Liverpool
Ohio
J. C. Heckman
Cheney Bros
New York
Sinclair Told to Stay as Sinclair Chairman
The New York Times reports Harry F. Sinclair was urged by Sinclair Consolidated Oil directors and officers to retain the chairmanship despite a 90 day jail term for contempt of the Senate. Sinclair has shown no plan to resign, and associates expect him to keep the post.
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New York
The
New York Times
Harry F. Sinclair
Sinclair Consoliated Oil Corporation
Senate
Sinclair
Baby chicks survive after tornado lifts chicken house
A miniature tornado near Gettysburg carried a chicken house with chicks inside about a mile. Several newly hatched chicks were found on the Gettysburg battlefield bewildered but unhurt. The gale also unroofed houses and destroyed sheds, sweeping a path fifty feet wide and two miles long.
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John Thomas
Gettysburg
Queen Shenandoah VI Receives Movie Offers
Miss Mary Matthews of Mannington West Virginia who reigned as Queen Shenandoah VI at the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester last week has received several offers to appear in talking pictures. She is a senior at the University of West Virginia and will decide after completing her college course this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Matthews
Mannington
W. Va
Winchester
Morgantown
University of West Virginia
Textile Industry Probe Proposed By Wheeler
Senator Wheeler of Montana will propose on Monday a Senate inquiry into conditions in the North Carolina textile industry where workers have been on strikes, requested by the American Federation of Labor.
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Washington
Senate
North Carolina
Wheeler
Montana
American Federation of Labor
Big Buck Runs Self to Death in Wa nesboro Mountains
A large buck chased by a dog in the mountains near Wa nesboro collapsed in a field and died. The deer appeared weakened by lack of food after the pursuit.
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Big Buck
Wanesboro
Relief Efforts Rally Across Georgia After Tornado Toll
South Georgia communities in the path of Thursday night tornadoes mobilized relief crews from the State Board of Health and doctors from other cities to aid the injured and prevent disease. In the worst hit area between Statesboro and Metter, 56 died and about 100 were injured while extensive property and livestock damage disrupted roads and communications. The Georgia militia was placed on standby to shelter and feed homeless refugees as bedding and cots were sent to Dublin for Dexters homeless residents.
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Atlanta
South Georgia
Atlantic Seaboard
State Board of Health
Statesboro
Metter
Hardman
Dublin
Dexter
General Motors Pays Off Debts
General Motors Corporation has liquidated 20 million dollars of the 30 million dollars in bank loans outstanding as of March 31. The remainder is expected to be paid in May. The move comes as the firm, with cash and marketable securities near 182 million dollars, faced criticism for borrowing to fund investments in Opel and Aviation Corp. A Williamsport meeting on ground rents was postponed until Tuesday night at 7:50 in the town hall.
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New York
Financial
General Motors Corporation
Lfride
Opel Company
Bendix Aviation Corporation
Swanagy
Williamsport
First Arrival Butter Fish at Shipp's Fish Market
Butter fish arrive at Shipp's Fish Market as new stock. Phone 2470 is listed for orders and inquiries. Adv.
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Shipp
Potomac
Shipy
Students Vote Tuition Raise at Garrett Institute
Evanston April 27 The students at Garrett Biblical Institute the largest Methodist theologian school voted to raise the annual fee from 45 to 70 dollars after learning the school faced financial strain from depleted income from real estate endowments. The trustees approved the proposal. Garrett Institute is a unit of Northwestern University.
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Evanston, II
Garrett Biblical Institute
Garrett Institute
Northwestern University
Bandit gang tied to robberies to be shown
Baltimore officers announced that Rawlings V Whittemore Jr and Robert Minner will be brought from St Louis and placed in a police lineup. Sheriff Fowble and Deputy Lang join Baltimore detective Roche en route to seize suspects tied to the Farmers and Mechanics National Bank hold up at Westminster.
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Baltimore
Rawlings V. Whittemore, Jr
Robert Minner
St. Louis
George C. Fowble
John Eb, Lang
Carroll County
Cornelius Roche
Farmers & Mechanics National Bank
Westminster
To Press $60 Million Claim Against U.S.
Reginald Sutter, grandson of General John Sutter, and other descendants announce they will press a $60 million claim against the United States. They seek compensation from an 1879 Congress agreement linked to the gold rush era that crippled the pioneer’s fortune.
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Sacramento
Calif
Reginald Sutter
Johm Sutter
California
United States
Congress
Sutter
U.S. Cruisers To China Recalled
The three light cruisers sent to Shanghai to protect American life and property during the Chinese Civil War are returning to their regular station with the scouting fleet at Hampton Roads.
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Washington
Shanghai
Lfe
Hampton Roads
Stock Market Regains Poise After earlier volatility
New York stock activity firmed after a unsettled session with 9 to 16 per cent call money swing. New Haven rail crossed 104, a post 1913 high, while money mattered little as weekend rates persisted. Auto accessory and United Aircraft issues led gains. total volume about 1.5 million shares.
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New York
New Haven
Wall Street
United Aircraft
Marriage Licenses Issued in Local Listings
Four couples received marriage licenses in the region. Cecil L. Grimes, 21, and Sarah J. Herr, 18, of Shippensburg. Brooks C. Vaughn, 21, and Margaret Haltry, 18, of Shippensburg. Charles E. Brandt, 21, of Middletown, and Sarah E. Book, 32, of Highspire. Richard W. Ivey, 62, and Dora B. Hudson, 55, both of Richmond Virginia.
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Cecil L. Grimes
This City
Sarah J. Herr
Shippensburg
Brooks C. Vaughn
Margaret Haltry
Shlippensburg
Charles E. Brandt
Middletown
Sarah E. Book
Highspire
Richard W. Ivey
Dora B. Hudson
Richmond
Markets furnished by W R Sherman Co Shad sale at docks and shad prices
Markets list futures for wheat corn and shad. Special shad sale advertised for Friday and Saturday at Shad Fish Market stall 117. Prices shown include Potomac shad roe and roe in various forms with wholesale and retail emphasis. Ad inserted by Shinp's Fish Market, phone 2470.
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W. RF. Sjterman & Co
Reams
Wareham
West
Washington St
Potomac
Fruit Growers Win Against Mice in Orchard Fight
County Agent Moore notes poison has aided mouse control in orchards while one grower praises snakes for limiting damage. The orchard on the mountainside avoided heavy losses as others suffered. Grafting replaced bark loss and new root systems saved many trees in damaged plots.
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Moore
Edsewout
Sunday Services at St Pauls M E Church
All services at St Pauls M E Church tomorrow follow usual hours. At 11 o’clock Rev Dr Gillam will preach on Consecration and at 7 30 in the evening his subject will be Man and His Mission.
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St. Paul's M. E Church
Dr. Gillam
D A R Forest Dedication Draws Statewide Delegation
Daughters of the American Revolution from Baltimore Frederick and Hagerstown and other parts of Maryland journeyed to Fort Frederick for the dedication of the D A R forest. The pilgrimage by bus and car reached the fort in time for luncheon with Karl E. Pfeiffer assisting state forester. Local arrangements included Chamber of Commerce Boy Scouts and a detachment of the First Regiment.
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Daughters of the
Baltimore
Frederick
Hagerstown
Fort Frederick
D. A. R. Forest
Fort
Karl E. Pfeiffer
Chamber of Commerce, Boy Scouts
First Regiment
Pastor Elected at Mercersburg Lutheran Church
The St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Mercersburg voted unanimously to hire Rev. H. L. Ritchie of Homer City as pastor. He will begin duties on June 1, and is married with three children.
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St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Mercersburg
H. L. Ritchie
Homer City
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Norris’ Sharp
H. L. Mills
Baltimore St
E. Waak
Pheur
Helen M. Brown
Adam Brown
Benjamin Ridenour
Brownsville
Church of the Brethren
H. Harley
BE. HE. Burress
Episcopal Church
Gerald Omer
Omer
Myers
Boonsboro
Elmer Keadle
Preston Myers
G. C. Carpenter
Luiz Kendle Ditto
E. W. Ditto
Frieldar
West Washington Street
Ditto
Christ Reformed Church
Edward Ditto, Jr
Mary IE. Carnes
W. H. Kendie
S. M. Kendle
Conrad Clever
Rose Hil
John E. Grove
Indian Springs
Charles R
Bruce W
H. H. Kretzer
W. A. Bepper
H. Repp
Parnausus
Harry C. Grove
Gussie
W. G. Vance
S. Potomac St
Pa Lee
Federal Reserve
Nicodemus National Bank
U. S
Textile Industry
Georgia
General Motors
Triestate
Windon-Strip Co
Metal Weather Shipping
Caulking Point
Contie
Weatherst St
Jonathan Street
HOTEL
Hamilton
Coffee Shop
Tomcross
Great Reductions
W. Franklin St
Children’s Exclusive Shop
Penn Ramblers of
Edward Oswald
U.S
China
D. A.R. Forest
Parkview Tea Room
Virginia Ave
K. T. Hager
Church and
Prospect Streets
Florida Oranges
Orororororo
Square Dance
Joe Mills
Thur
Round Dance
Haymakers Orchestra of
Hallas
Hagerstown Bank & Trust Co
Hagerstown, Maryland
Washington Square
Maugansville
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