Jacksonville wage scale to be abandoned plan outlined
The United Mine Workers of America authorize districts to enter wage negotiations with operators in central fields and approve contracts by district members. Jacksonville’s $7.50 daily and $1.08 per ton scale may be replaced as districts gain autonomy. The policy aims to cope with weak conditions while preserving member oversight. Continued on Page Five.
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Indianapolis, Inc
United Mine Workers’ of America
John L. Lewis
Jacksonville
Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Prohibition Party Split Shapes Hoover Support in 1932 Race
The Campaign Log notes William Varney withdraws and would shift Prohibition votes to Hoover if he proclaims prohibition. Democratic chair John Raskob continues talks, while women leaders group under Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt forms advisory committee. WCTU plans bulletins on Smith’s voting record and prohibition views. Southern Anti-Smith Democrats in Asheville pledge to back Hoover under a set of principles. Hoover outlines a definite farm relief program dubbed Hooverized economy for his August 11 acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William FP. Varney
Prohibition Party
Herbert Hooer
Hoover
John J. Raskob
Democratic National Committee
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Asheville
N. C
Herbert Hoover
Hickman Backing Sparks California Rent Scandal
A rough town tale centers on a bank examiner's backing of Hickman in California. The piece likens the scandal to a story about Mrs Rip Van Winkle paying her rent, drawing a sharp parallel to hidden influences and local personalities. The language evokes a breezy, slangy regional tone and hints at broader social intrigue.
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Buddy
Buddy Elea
Hickman
California
Rip van Winkle
Boy Scout Hitch-Hiker Averages 200 Miles Daily
Charles W. Romaine 16 of Brooklyn on a summer trek from New York to Kansas City averages about 200 miles per day. He began with $42, sleeps outdoors, cooks most meals, carries scout credentials and a letter from his father. He has completed nearly three weeks on the road and has $2 left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitch-Haker
Warren
New York
Kanseas City
Charles W. Romaine
Arligton
Brooklyn
N. Y
Romaine
Sheffield
H. S. Keck
Warren-Kane Highway
River Road
Keck
New England States
Canadas
Jamaica Avenue
If. C. Roud
Warren County Council
Obregon's Assassination Shocks Mexico and World
Obregon, newly elected Mexican president, survives an assassination attempt at a banquet as five bullets strike him. The article notes violent times ahead in Mexico, outlines Obregon's stance on religion and capital's responsibilities, and questions whether assassination alters history as Europe signs the Kellogg peace treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goosright
New York
Almericna
Tar
Obregon
Mexico
Cailes
Isbor
Noday
Mercury Hits 83 Here Wednesday
A heat wave in Warren eased briefly as temperatures peaked at 83 degrees Wednesday afternoon, with 80 degrees earlier and 66 at midnight. A cooler Thursday morning rose to 75 by mid afternoon, with thundershowers predicted tonight and Friday.
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Warren
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Republic Steel Shows Big Earnings in Latest Quarter
Republic Iron and Steel Company including Trumbull Steel reported a net profit of 1,053,855 for the quarter ended June 30, up from 288,115 in the prior year. Regular quarterly dividends of 1.00 on common and 1.75 on preferred were declared. Unfilled orders as of June 30 stood at 324,515 tons, versus 170,671 tons at month end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U. P
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Trumbull Steel Company
One Man Cars Sought for North Warren Line Hearing
Petition to operate one man street cars on the North Warren Electric Railway was heard by the Public Service Commissioner in Erie. PennElectric officials Fenstermacher and Krieble presented the case while New York Central opposed citing crossing visibility concerns. Warren officials argued trolley feed wires prevented pole issues and stalls at crossings.
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North Warren Electric Railway
Public Service
Erie
Street Railway Company
John Fenstermacher
Pennsylvania Electric Company
W. J. Krieble
New York Central Railroad
Sessler
Warren Railway
Woman Leads Mex Bandits In Raid Near Rincon
Mexican federal troops hunt a woman bandit leader and about 200 rebels after they wrecked and looted a Laredo to Mexico City passenger train. Seven passengers were injured. Three bandits were captured and executed as the rest fled. Passengers reported the gun battle and raid near Rincon, 275 miles from Mexico City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Tex
U. P
Mexico City
Rincon
Three Weeks Late But His Tomatoes Uphold Reputation
J H Perks, borough council president and grocer, reports his tomatoes ripened late yet still lead in the borough. On Wednesday three medium fruits showed red and ready for picking, with two more nearby at comparable maturity. The annual pattern of early ripening was delayed by about three weeks this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Perk
Perks
Mr. Perks
Warren County Soldier Train Heads to Mt Gretna Camp
About 60 to 65 members of Company I Warren unit Gretna prepare for an annual summer training camp. The special train departs Warren around 10 20, with initial assembly at the Armory on Hickory Street and a noon lunch break. Spectators barred until seven pm, then relatives may bid farewell before the men en train for Mt Gretna. MFA units from Meadville Kane Bradford will also join at various stations. Local officials express confidence in a creditable showing at the camp.
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Warren Unit
Gretna
Warren
Charles G. Pearson
Pearson
Hickory Street
New York
State Armory
Kane
Bradford
Johnsonburg
Warren County
Mt. Gretna
Father of Mrs Hoover to be buried Friday
Charles Delano Henry 84 father of Mrs Herbert Hoover dies after weeks illness from heart disease and paralysis. Body to be taken to Palo Alto for burial Friday as Republican nominee and Mrs Hoover arrive around noon.
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Placerville
Calif
Charles Delano Henry
Herbert Hoover
Palo Alto
Henry
Passion Play Town Damaged by Flood in Berlin Bavaria
Berlin July 10 The Bavarian town famous for its passion play was partly demolished by floods after cloudbursts caused the Lalmi river to overflow Bridges were swept away and torches were used in relief work until dawn as the power plant area flooded. Nearby forests were threatened by rising waters. In Mount Kisco New York John Magee swallowed three false teeth and fell ill after an X ray confirmed the loss.
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Berlin
Obertammagny
Lalmi
Oberammagan
Teleberg Forest
Fuespen
Shlage
Calles seen likely to stay president two more years
Obregon's body travels to Sonora as Obregonista leaders urge Calles to remain. A constitutional amendment would extend Calles term to six years, delaying Dec 1, 1930, election to appoint a successor after a regular vote. Permanent parliamentary committee to address succession holds meetings in September.
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Mexico City
U. P
Calles
Obregon
Congress
Calley
Sonora
Cotgrens
Caltes
Prosecutions rise in county for dog law violations
A six month county report shows Warren county had 105 prosecutions for dog law violations. Statewide prosecutions reached 3,589 while Warren county issued 3,722 licenses out of 433,872 statewide. Other counties with over 100 prosecutions include Allegheny Armstrong Erie Fayette Luzerne Northampton Schuylkill Washington Westmoreland.
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Warren County
Pennsylvania
Bureau of Animal Industry
Allegheny
Armstrong
Erie
Fayette
Luzerne
Northampton
Schuylkill
Washington
Westmoreland
McKean County
After Six Croan Word Puzzis and Local News
A local newspaper page overview lists sections from late local and telegraph news to society items and obituaries. It mentions various locales including Youngaville Russell Chandlera Valley Garland and Irvine with pages for sport, society, and classifieds.
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Telegraph and Society
Cole Hill
Society
Eyutsel
Youngaville
Russell
Chandlera Valley
Garland
Irvine
Sugar Grove
Duten Hill
Ewctre
NATS OFFICERS OF W F W AUXILIARY IN WARREN TODAY
Mrs Florence Stark national president from Camden Nova Scotia and Mrs Dora Raffensburger national treasurer from Harrisburg Pa attended Northwestern Pennsylvania council meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars The event included a 11 30 dinner for seventy in Dejuanity Memorial church dining room with red white and blue decor and summer flowers Guests received a sofa American flag A business meeting followed with Bertha Lyons presiding and remarks by council president Corry Tineville Kane Bradford and Warren Auxiliaries Continued on Page Two
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Florence Stark
Camden
N.S
Dora Raffensburger
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign Eeaoon
Ineheld
Phursatay
Mra
Strs
Rattensburger
Roouncil
Bertha Lyons
Eric
Corry
Tineville
Kane
Bradford
Warren
Anne Chadwick
Gaston B Means Ends Term in Pen
Gaston B Means, former Department of Justice investigator, walked from Atlanta federal penitentiary a free man after completing two two year terms for accepting money from Creager Systems Inc, a glass casket maker, while the government pursued the firm for alleged mail misuse. He was met by his wife and planned to go to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Gaston B. Means
Department of Justice
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
Means
Creager Systems, Inc
Washington
Amelia Earhart Back in Chicago to Rousing Welcome
Amelia Earhart, first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic, returns to Chicago amid a citywide celebration. A crowd gathered at Union Station as Earhart, joined by Wilmer Stults and Louis Gordon, arrived by train at 9:65 A.M. with flags decorating the Loop district and a formal welcome led by Alderman Leonard J. Grossman.
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Chicago
Amelia Earhart
Atlantic
Miss Earhart
Wilmer Stults
Louis Gordon
Union Station
Loop
Leonard J. Grossman
Mina Earhart
Italian survivors ordered to Rome abstain from statements
Premier Mussolini instructed Italia disaster survivors to return to Rome at once and refrain from any further messages or interviews while authorities plan further action. Seven more survivors arrived at Kings Bay aboard the Krasin, while Umberto Nobile was reportedly preparing to depart for Rome amid heavy criticism.
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Rome
Italia
Mussolini
Citta di Milano
Narvik
Kings Bay
Talia
Beach Kings Bay
Spitzbergen
North Pole
Adalberto Mariano
Italy
Umberto Nobile
Telephone Poles Set On Pennsylvania Avenue
Dispute over 17 wooden poles on Pennsylvania Avenue nears resolution after talks between Dr. C J Frantz representing owners and Borough Council President J H Perks. Installation resumed after objections were raised. a circulating petition remains unsigned. Frantz warns sidewalk placement could make the city liable for accidents. owners prefer poles within a six inch strip between sidewalk and property line.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
C. J Frantz
J. H. Perks
Conewango' Avenue
Prospect Street
Pennsylvania Electric Company
D. L. Lewis
Public Service Committee
Frantz
Dr. Frantz
Plana
Weather Forecast for Western Pennsylvania
Partly cloudy with local thunderstorms tonight and Friday. Temperature little change. Observations show 69 at 2 pm and 75 at sunset, river level one foot. No significant precipitation reported. Sunrise 4 45, sunset recorded.
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Penna
Smith
Coolidge
Arthur Brisbane
iOthers
Mercury
Republic Steel CO
North Warren Line
Public Service Commission
Claude L. Ensign
Sixteenth Infantry
France
Mrs. Hoover
Passion Play
MT. Kisco
U.P
Tohn Magee
Capital
the Tribune Tonight
Edith M Atkinson
Dade County, Floriida
Phi Delta Delta
Woman's Law Fraternity
Seattle
W. F. W. Auxiliary
Gaston B
Justice Dept
Nobile
Krass
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