The Evening Standard from Uniontown, Pennsylvania • Page 1

URRENT OMMENT THE WEATHER Rain or snow tonight or a Slightly warm er tonight. FISHER ON GRVNDY WE ARE LEFFSNOt WATCH MAY PRIMARIES By our constitution, the governor ot Pennsylvania cannot succeed himself in office. John S. Fisher made this doubly certain: so far as ho is personally concerned by his appointment of that eminent' statesman, Arch-iobby- 1st Joseph R. Grundy, to the United States Senate to take toe place refused by that body to Gangster King BUI Vare of Philadelphia.

And -Governor Fisher triple-checked himself Saturday night by his pean of praise for this same Grundy on the occasion of the testimonial dinner In Grundy's honor given by the plutocratic Manufacturers' Club In Philadelphia. --It- Is no more Fisher, after that baloney barrage and no more Qrundy after the May primaries. PAPER THAT GOES INTO THE HOMES" INAL EDITION MAM ftJTI VOL. 42. 7 NO.

36. UNIONTOWN, MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 27, 1930. TWO CENTS. "You above all others, are qualified to pass upon his fitness for the station which he has lately assumed," said Gov. Fisher in his Introductory paragraph.

chuckled his hearers. We'll say the bloated jianufacturers of Pennsylvania, with their ill-gained Bullions wrung from the underpaid factory hands and the extorted from the public at large by reason of the protective tariff, we'll say they ought to be to judge. A very good servant has Grundy been for the manufacturers. And a very good master he will make once Tie gets his feet well In the stirrups rides ahead along the road he knows so well. "I think I may say to you that his appointment has been one of the most popular acts of my continued our great governor.

Yes, so popular that Bill Vare's tens of thousands of ward heelers will plunge the May primary polls Into one of the nicest little G. O. P. scraps It has ever (Continues on Page Four.) KWKH Gets 30 Day Permit If No Cuss Words (By United WASHINGTON, Jan. Henderson, turbulent owner of KWKH, Bhreveport, radio station, was a license for 30 days Saturday by the Federal Radio commission on receipt of promises from Henderson that "cuss" words would be omitted from any future program of KWKH.

Senator Dill of Washington had (ought to have Henderson put off the air because of alleged profanity used. Henderson must apply for a new license when his 30 day permit expires. Coal and Iron Police on Trial In Franklin, Pa. G.O.P. Makes Football Of Prohibition, Claim Patronage In Selecting Dry Leaders JUSTICE BEPT.

SQUARE. (By United Press.) WASHINGTON, Jan. Justice department 'stands for lawful methods of law enforcement. Attorney General Mitchell told members of the House Legislative committee today In discussing transfer of Prohibition enforcement from the Treasury to the Justice department. His remark came in answer to a question as to whether the Justice department would countenance illegal search and examination.

(By United Press.) WASHINGTON, Jan. complete breakdown In Prohibition enforcement because of political influence in the appointment of agents to support the-dry laws was claimed today by Senator Wheeler, Montana, Prohibition has become political football. Republican National commlt- tecmen are called Into conference when Federal Prohibition executives are selected, Wheeler said. four Steamers In Distress On Atlantic, Said LONDON, Jan. steamers are In distress in the Atlantic, messages to Lloyds from the Land's End wireless station said today.

The British steamer Armadel Castle relayed an 3, O. S. from another British vessel, the Everlolgh, cnroute to Santos, Brazil, from Barry, Wales. The position of the Everlclgh was given as 25 miles west of Finlsttrre on the northwestern coast of Prance. The vessel was badly damaged and out of control, the wireless said.

Pretty Shaky It might be Honolulu, but it Isn't. They might be Hawaiian belles, but they arent. And the cameraman, com ing upon this entrancing scene at Miami Beach, might have hurried away--but he didn't! So here you see the hula hula as It was done in a truly tropical setting--with grass skirts, leis, palm trees and everything--by a troi of fair Florida dancers. Left to right are Mae Rose Jones and Gloria Become. Elman and Lindbergh Invited To Birthday Party Here Feb.

4 The News Standard has the names some twenty local people whose birthday anniversary falls oil February 4. For several years those names have been published on that the list I constantly increasing. This year tome the "Fourthers" have a somewhat more elaborate celebration of the day, with a turkey dinner party at trie White Swan. As gucit of honor Mlscha Elman, world famous violinist scheduled to Car United Press) PITTSBURGH, Jan. Michael A.

Musmanno, 15 witnesses and others Interested In the triad of three former industrial policemen in connection with the death of John Barcoskl last February 10 at Imperial, were to leave today for Franklin where the case will be called tomorrow. Musmnnno, sponsor of the statehouse coal and Iron police bill which Governor Fisher vetoed last year, will Seek Damages For Death Of Clyde Hurst A damage suit was started this morning before a Jury by the widow and two children of Clyde Hurst, a prominent Unlontown man, against Charles H. Eicher of Scottdalc. Mr. Hurst was killed In an auto accident on August 5,1928 on the National pike Just beyond Grave, while the Hurst family were on the way to Ohiopyle In the Eicher car, which the defendant was driving.

The accident happened when Mr. Eicher attempted to pass two other cars going In an easterly direction and the Eicher machine overturned, throw- Ing" out aU of the occupants. Mr. Hurst was said to have been killed in- stantly. The plaintiffs claim that the accl- i dent would not-have occurred If Mr.

Eicher hadn't been operating his machine in a reckless manner. play here that night, has already been invited and accepted. A similar Invitation Is out to Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh, who was also born on February 4. All those who have birthdays on this date, one week from tomorrow, are asked to notify the Editor of the News Standard if they can be present at the big birthday party.

This goes for all and everyone, men and women, boys and girls. Please attend to this matter 'at once. FLOOD OF ADVANCE SALES MAKES HARPER'S POSTPONE JOHN GARR'S BOOK THREE DAYS Publication date of John Dlckson Can's detective-mystery novel "It Walks By Night" has been postponed three days, according to official announcement today by Harper New York. Instead of next Sunday, February 2, the book will be released for public sale on Wednesday, February 5, it was stated. The reason for this slight delay Is the best in the world--extraordinary advance sales to retailers, necessitating approximately double the usual shipments to key cities in the East and Middle West.

It is no secret at Harper's that the local man's story in expected to tic the big mystery sensation of the year, but even at that no such pre-rcleaso demand was anticipated. Actual sales to retailers started last Wednesday and Harper representatives are breaking all records with their advance orders. Mr. Carr is In New York assisting in the formal launching of his Initial book and completing the second of the series of three already contracted for by Harper's. He expects to return to Unlontown some time late next month.

MARRIAGE LICENSES. William Lulls Fayette City represent Mrs. Barcoskl, widow of the Frieda Kuhn Belle Vcrnon dead man, at the trial. I Charles R. McNatt Mt.

Braddock I Elisabeth Mt. Braddock For Your Protection-The Service of the Yeo Rotary NIGHT DEPOSITORY Arcade Entrance This convenience is offered to thoso of our customers who feel the need of protection for their funds after banking hours, Sundays and Holidays. National Unlontown, Pa. AT THE SIGN OF THE CLOCK WORK ON NEW BELL BUILDING STARTED Henry C. Brooke, who has the contract for excavating for the new Bell Telephone building, started work this morning dismantling the frame and brick dwelling on the new building site.

AU materials from the old structures will be sold to first bidders and arrangement for purchase of same can be made by inquiring of Mr. Brooke who Is located on the grounds. TRUCK SLAMS POLE IN AVOIDING TRAIN Paul Lloyd, driver of a TJnlontown Sanitary Dairy truck, narrowly escaped serious injury this morning when he dashed Ills truck into the curb, striking a telephone pole to avert running into the early morning Pennsylvania passenger train at the Pittsburgh street crossing. No one was injured, but some damage was done the truck. SUITS SETTLED Asaumpsit suits of Joe Stuletz vs.

Mike Vedonovlch and M. J. McMahon vs. Rankln Construction company which were listed for trial today were withdrawn, both having been settled by agreement. TUNE IN AT 8 P.

M. on Lowe Brothers Famnns Profmn) Over K. D. K. A.

1-27-U THANKS I BRIGHTON, England, Jan. Annie Pearson, who kept a vow not to speak for 10 years, broke her long silence today. "Ten years ago I promised myself to remain silent period because scandal I repeated about a young girl was taken to seriously by her that she committed suicide," Mrs. Pearson explained. Two Officers Let 12 Rum Runners Escape Capture DETROIT, Jfcn.

whisky laden boats were seized by Federal customs patrolmen on the Detroit river and burned. Twelve men operating tho boats escaped as them were but two officers. Tho cargo of 300 cases of liquor was taken and confiscated by the patrolmen. FOR SALE-HURRY! All the material, brick, lumber, doors, window glass, in the buildings now being dismantled on the site of the new Bell Telephone building. Inquire at the job, opposite Beeson Hotel.

H. C. BROOKE, Contractor. Adv. It Downing Nabs 5 More In Raids Through County Over Sunday Punch Boards, Booze Nabbed By the Raiders "Dollar Days" Coming Thursday and Friday Today's issue of the News Standard carries announcement of a most remarkable array of wonderful values offered to the thrifty as part of the tremendous two-day program of economy sponsored by the merchants and business men' of Uniohtown.

Annual Dollar Days this year will be Thursday and Eriday of this week. The committee in charge announce that everything is In readiness, the weather man predicts cool, clear weather and every Indication points to a great crowd of bargain seekers attending this splendid saving event. Dollar Days this year are unique and outstanding in a series of most wonderful annual events of this kind spon- (Continued on PUge Ten.) Battling To Save Blonde From 'Chair' (By United Press) NEW CASTLE, Jan. lawyers began a fight today to save Irene Schroedor from the electric chair when she is brought to trial In connection with the killing of Corporal Brady PwiL The attorneys are K. H.

Powell, former chief of police at Youngstown, W. P. Barnes, former Ohio judge, and Oscar Stevens. Powell came to New Castle to interview Mrs. Schroeder today.

It was indicated the first move of the defense after the preliminary hear ing will be to seek a change of venue. If necessary, the case for a change of venue will be carried to the Supreme court, it was said. Although the preliminary hearing was expected to be held tomorrow or Wednesday the exact time and place was to be Iccted today. RUFF TO PROSECUTE JEANNETTE, Jan. Frank F.

Ruff, Jeanncttc, has been retained by the fajnlly of Corporal Brady Paul of the Pennsylvania state (Continued on Page Five.) Are Hurt AM Sleds Crash Into Car Two boys were injured during tho weekend when their sleds struck automobiles. Joe Kolck, 14, house 112 Filbert, was seriously injured yesterday afternoon when his sled struck a car owned by Wesley Matthews, Filbert, while the youngster was coasting down a hill in the Filbert "patch." Thomas Marshall received a fractured left arm and lacerations Saturday night when his sled struck an automobile in Berkeley street He and other boys were coasting on Blercr avenue at the time. Thomas is 13 years of age and lives at 75 West Main street. Herbert L. Pratt, of the board of the Standard Oil company of New York, is accused of having paid $14,000 to have $25,000 worth of champagne smuggled into the United States.

The charge was contained in a letter sent to President Hoover by O. Rowland Munroe, counsel for the Anti-Saloon League of New Jersey, as part of the league's campaign to pre- the reappointment of Colonel Arthur F. Foran as comptroller of customs at New York. persons were arrested by County Detective A. A.

Downing and a detail of state and, county officers Ing under his direction -in a countywide drive against liquor and gambling devices Saturday. George and Harry Anderson were nabbed near Chalk Hill when stationed at a still noticed the pair approaching with a keg of shine in 1 sack. A 30 gallon still and eight gal- Ions of liquor were confiscated. The Andersons were' lodged in JaU pending a hearing before Alderman McClelland when neither of the two" could post $1,000 bail. Tony Murro.

Belle Vernon barber, combined the barber business with selling liquor. It is claimed. When tho officers visited him they found 45 Ions of booze, they declared. Murro in-Jail In default of $1,000 bail pending a hearing before Alderman McClelland. William Sylvester of "Seldom Seen," Belle Vernon road ordered to appear before Alderman William McClelland to answer charge that he was operating' punch boards and other gambling devices la his establishment.

This order followed a raid by the officers. Joo Bosenach, Wick Haven, WM taken to the county jail when he failed to post $1,000 bail with Squire J. Eckart pending a hearing for possession of a quantity of liquor when thr officers visited his home Saturday. State Cops Gone, January Is Crime-Free Hereabouts Summit Pike Grading Now 90 Per Cent Captain O'Hay Lectures Here February 6th Within the enviable and unequal rep utatlon as a speaker, Captain Irving O'Hay, United Army (Retired) will be Sn Unlontown, Thursday evening, February 8, when he will deliver one of his antlmated and impressive alks in the Unlontown high school auditorium at o'clock. Captain O'Hay Is returning by special requests of a host of people who were unfortunate In not hearing him on his last visit He Is brought here by the American Legion Post 51, of Unlontown mid the committee in charge the program on Pane Ten.) Grading contract on the mountain pike from the Turkey's Nest to the Summit is now 90 per cent complete, it is stated today by executives of the Williamson Construction company.

The finishing touches will be put on just as rapidly as weather conditions permit, work having continued straight through the winter to date. By March 1 the grading will be finished, it is believed. This will clear tho way for the letting of the paving contract some time that month. The entire Job should be completed by July 4, It is figured. By that date the pike will be a solid ribbon of concrete from the Summit to Brownsville, with most of the distance from Brownsville to Washington also finished in hard pavement.

Although the experiemcntal dctaa of state police was withdrawn from Fayette county January there been no outburst of crime. In fad January has been one of the quietest months for Coroner S. A. In some time. Not nn inquest has been held by the coroner with the exception of the Donohoe murder probe and that murder took place last July.

Few suicides and a sparslty of accidental deaths will make the monthly report of Baltz's office, to be compiled this week by Mrs. Kvelyn Crago, one ot the shortest slnco she took her position as secretary to Dr. Baltz. National Bank Moves Into Its New Quarters The National Bank of Fayette County moved this morning into the front part of its fine new building. Workmen are finishing the rear part or the rear part of the fine big banking room where temporary quarters have been occupied for the past months.

Several weeks will be required to complete the work yet the opening of the main room this morning indicates what spacious and beautiful quarters the new bank will present when completed. Claims He Gave Son-In-Law Too Much In Loan HEAR THE NEW GREBE Newer than screen grid. Wonderful tone and beautiful cabinets of mahogany and walnut. PORSB0RG ELECTRIC CO. 94 South Gallatln Ave.

Phone 375-J. (Adv) mon tf Did Joe Thomas of Youngstown, overpay his son-lnlaw, John Romanchek of Grindstone, $136.21 in final settlement of a loan which was applied on a mortgage on Thomas' property. This is the question the jury, assigned to the case today will have to determine. Mr. Thomas claims that hepurchased a house In Youngstown, for $3,800 but was unable to meet the and his son-in-law came to his rescue and loaned him $2,200 in 1925.

He and wife then transferred the deed of i the property to Homanchek, which wai to be re-transferred again when loan was prepaid. In 1928 the house was destroyed by fire an dthe insurance company settled the claim for $2,730. The mortgage then held by Romanchek was Thomas stated, and that he paid Romanchek $1,587,11. Part of tills $136.31, Included expenses, taxes, paid by the son-in-law. Thomas claims that $41.21 charged up for taxes was paid by himself and cxlilbltcd receipts and further the pcnses were excessive.

He said Romanchek charged him MB for eight trips made from Brownsville to Youngstown to consult with a of attorneys in straightening out insurance after the fire. PHONE 2807 CHAS. F. EGGERS CO. Lumber Builders' I PHONE 2807.