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9 THE INQUIRER'S SUNDAY PAGE COVERING POLITICS IN PENNSYLVANIA THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, SUNDAY MORNING, JANUARY 3, 1932 STAND BY PRESIDENT SCHOBLE, WAR VETERAN, REVEALS CALL TO CONGRESS either former Chief Justice Robert Von Moschzisker or former Director of Public Works George H. Biles for Republican Mayoralty nomination. Vare described as advocating either' Edwin R. Cox, president of Council, or William H. Wilson, former Director of Public Safety, SETBACKS FOR GOVERNOR i MARK YEAR'S ACTIVITIES I IN POLITICS OF STATE IN LUZERNE such a situation, would rely on regulars of the type of Sheriff George hearing of Earnest Committee, accuses Commiaioner Benn of "unethical conduct'1 in handling Daix bill in 1927 with its "all or none" clause in reference to condemnation of Philadelphia underlying traction companies.

Says Benn was known as "Mitten's errand boy." Probe of traction interests forecast as committee decides to call General W. W. Atterbury, president of Pennsylvania Railroad; Mayor Mackey. Councilman Cox and P. R.

T. officials. 23. Benn questioned by Gray on Yellow Cab and other P. R.

T. deals. Commissioner and Mayor Mackey deny attempt at "secrecy" In meeting In General Atterbury's office on Sunday, September 30, 1928. 24. General Atterbury tells of Sunday meeting in his office with city officials and P.

R. T. representatives at which condemnation of underliers was discussed as a step In connection with work on West Philadelphia station project; says Pennsylvania railroad does not cater to politicians by awarding cost plus contracts to favored concerns; admits advocating election of Daix as president pro tem. of Senate, but insists no orders were issued: declares he accepted place on Republican National Committee as pompromise in him for causing resignation of Harry C. Davis as Director of Public Safety during Grand Jury investigation in 1928.

Judge Smith says he is not a candidate for District Attorney. CuiinlnKhani-Varo pew move re. vives reports that C. F. Kelley will be slated for prosecutor.

AUGUST 1. Vare's attack on Monaghan worries lenders as impression grows District Attorney will run in defense of record. 2. Edward A. Kelly pushed for District Attorney as organization leaders meet Vare.

Monaghan's petitions circulated. 3. Monaghan returns Vare fire, defends action In Davis case and places future In hands of people. Edward A. Kelly, presumably with Vare's consent, announces for District Attorney at big rally in Elk's Hotel.

Moore says he "understands" neither Harry C. Davis nor Director Schofield aspires to head Safety Department in new administration. 4. Vnre blamed for paving way for bitter fight because of attack on Monaghan. Roper definitely leaves Mayoralty field, but faces fight to hold Council seat in Sixth district.

Logue wing of Democratic Party announces slate George Douglas, for Mavor; James McGrannery, District Attorney; Margaret C. Rahtlly, recorder of deeds; Edward S. Morris: sheriff; Thomas Oavigan and Mrs. Marie A. O'Connell coimty commissioners; Robert B.

Bolger, clerk of Quarter Sessions Court. 5. Edward A. Kelly slipping as Charles F. Kelley and John J.

McDevltt are reported out In front in District Attorney race. Vare leaders, working on slate, seek Moore's approval before announcing lineup Former service men move to form new party. 8. Charles F. Kelley picked for District Attorney by organization forces.

Director Weglein for sheriff; Haslett for Recorder; Arthur D. Brenner for Receiver of Taxes; Mc-Caughn for Quarter Sessions Clerk; Director Dugan and James C. Clark for county commissioner. Report revived organization plans to fight Judge Gable. 7.

District Attorney Monaghan announces he will not run in primary. Edward A. Kelly slated for Council in West Philadelphia district. Slate officially announced by City Chairman Hazlett. Delegation of veterans headed by General Smedley D.

Butler asks Governor Plnchot to appoint Theodore F. Rosen to vacancy on Municipal Court. 8. Vare grip oh organization strengthened as slate meets with little opposition. Hazlett says all sitting Judges are to be indorsed.

10. Council fight in Eighth district outstanding lively spot as Vare backs new lineup, while Campbell supports sitting members with John Contello, Forty-first ward, on ticket for additional place. O'Don-nell Democrats announce slate Former Congressman Michael Dono-hoe, for Mayor; Robert J. Stcrrett for sheriff; Edgar A. Lank for District Attorney; Hugh F.

Quinn for Recorder; John A. Gargan for Receiver of Taxes; Paul Reilly for olerk of courts; John O'Donnell and C. H. Hersch for county commissioner. John J.

Fennan elected to Republi SLOGAN h'ftrial to The H'utrer. WILKES-BARRE, Jan. 2. No foes of the President nor political allies thereof shall be permitted to go as delegates to the Republican National Convention is a slogan that is being voiced in every corner of Luzerne count y. A hard and fast declaration of loyalty to the principles of the Republican Party, it is declared, will be exacted from every man or woman who files nomination papers to have a place on the primary election ballot to run for national delegate.

Friends of President Hoover will vote only for those who also Indicate their purpose, if elected, to favor his renomination. There is to be no quarrel with any Republican who shall indicate a desire to favor someone else for the Presidency, but those active in this movement for the renomination of Mr. Hoover, it is stated, will insist that anyone who shall seek their support must come out unequivocally as pledged to vote for the President to be the party's standard-bearer to succeed himself. There is no disguising the fact that Dolklcal adherents of Gilford Pinchot are not being encouraged to look for any support from this contingent of Luzerne county Republicans as aspirants to go to the national convention. At a gathering of Old Guard Re to provide for election of one member in each district, with thirteen to be chosen at large.

21. Vare "still leader," crowd shouts at dinner to Magistrate Thomas A. Connor. 22. Pinchot signs bill making separate Judicial districts of Bradford and Mifflin counties.

25. Senate confirms Public Service Commissioner Walker, 42-2, Howell, of Lackawanna, and Pethlck, of Wayne, providing only opposition. Benn resignation received. House, by 128-72 vote, passes Howell bill with amendments giving Governor power to remove Public Service Commissioners without consulting Senate. House investigating committee, in final report, calls commission "negligent and Indifferent.

Election code defeated In House 89-104. V. 8. Supreme Court decrees Sheriff Cunningham must stand trial for contempt of U. a Senate.

State Senate passes Aran bill authorizing Philadelphia to borrow $3,000,000 for relief work. House defeats legislative redistrlcting bill, 78-122. 27. All legislation affecting Public Service Commission dies in committee as session nears end. Pinchot names Superior Court Judge James B.

Drew, Pittsburgh, to vacancy on Supreme Court caused by death of Justice 8ylvester B. Sadler. Minority report of House probing committee says Pinchot failed to prove charge P. S. C.

is "Cat's-paw" of utilities. 28. Philadelphia bills permitting loan of $3,000,000 for relief and another in same amount for payroll passed finally. House accepts conference report on Congressional reapportionment. Senator Boyd, Montgomery county, elected president pro tem.

Legislature adjourns sine die. Special session threatened. JUNE 1 Harmony prevails as forty-eight Republican ward committees organize. Edwin R. Cox, president of Coun cil, chosen to succeed Dr.

Arthur P. Keegan, resigned, as city committee man from Thirty-sixth ward. 3 Sheriff Cunningham hailed as leader of Philadelphia organization at reorganization meeting of City Committee. James M. Hazlett reelected chairman.

Washington observers regard Pinchot speech at French Lick as bid for Presidency. 6 Signs of friction in organization on makeup of primary ticket. Vare inclined to lavor Moore lor Mayor. Hall-Cunningham group, opposing former Mayor, reported favoring Von Moschzisker, Biles or Weglein. Hall and Cunningham move for early so lution of problem.

13 Early puncturing of Pinchot boom forecast by Sheriff Cunning ham. 14 Governor Pinchot vetoes bill creating two additional judgeships in Delaware county. Approves measure creating joint port authority. 16 Former Chief Justice Von Moschzisker, in statement, removes himself from list of Mayoralty possibilities. 22 Sheriff Cunningham reported grooming Judge Lamberton for Mayor.

24 Organization deal with Pinchot hinted as Vare and Cunningham pay surprise visit to Governor at Harrisburg. Allegheny county Grand Jury recommends Indictment of Mayot Kline, Pittsburgh, on "misdemeanor in office" count. 25 No deal with Pinchot. says Cunningham, after visit to Harrisburg. Governor was "very courteous," says Vare.

Mackey sees Governor on Philadelphia bills still waiting action. 26 Governor approves Sterling bill authorizing city to borrow $3,000,000 for payroll of police and firemen, but raps financial methods of municipal ity. Senator Salus' new Council bill vetoed. 27 Congressional reapportionment bill signed by Governor as "lesser of two evils." Plnchot vetoes bill appropriating $1,000,000 for Philadelphia port improvements. 29 Hall says he will seek new term in Council from Second district if "man of vision" is slated for May or.

30 Hall and Register of Wills Campbell in alliance for primary battle. Northeast Councilmen stand uj wpoiipuciA luita to invade Eighth district. JULY 2. First day for taking out nominating petitions in county commissioners' office. Republican' Mayoralty papers lifted for Moore, Judge Bluett and Controller Hadley.

8. Davis Wilson takes out Democratic papers. General Martin urges Philadelphia factions to settle differences. 3. Nominating papers circulated for Charles Edwin Fox for District Attorney.

Monaghan silent on plans. Vare reported favoring Judge Frank Smith for prosecutor. Hall shouting for Biles for Mayor. Miss Gertrude MacKinney, former member of the House, from Butler, named by Pinchot to succeed Frederic A. God-.

Charles as State Librarian. Pinchot appoints to Board of Motion Picture Censors Samuel D. Schwartz. Philadelphia, chairman, and Mrs. J.

F. Kerr, Connellsville. secretary. Harry T. Farrell, Nantlcoke.

succeeds Frank 1 Weincr as chairman of 6tat Athletic 1h Inquirer. NORRISTOWN. Jan. 2. Lieutenant Frank Schoble, of Wyncote, nationally known blind World War veteran, blazed the way for discussion of the Congressman situation In the Montgomery county district when he Indicated this week that he might take the field as a candidate at the spring primary.

"I have been approached and urged by men whose influence and Judgment I respect tremendously, to be a candidate for the office of Congressman from Montgomery county," he said, "And, I am frank to say, the suggestion appeals to me very strongly; for I feel that I could do excellent work in Washington. The things I have accomplished, or have tried to accomplish, since my retirement from Army service speak for themselves, 1 think." No Intimation was given by Lieutenant Schoble concerning the identity of his sponsors, but it was presumed by observers he is dangling the ex-soldler vote before the eyes of the several factions In the county. His reference to his possible candidacy was only one of the factors hat signaled the advent of the Congressional campaign In the county. It, was followed during the week by the opening of an ollicn In Nor-listown by the Women's Organization for National Prohibition Reform and the Association Against the Eighteenth Amendment. Meanwhile, the regular Republican organization appears to be holding forth in a strongly fortified position.

Charles Johnson, the veteran leader, has given no intimation of a possible organization candidate and It Is not likely he will do so until after he shall have carefully surveyed the field. The approaching election finds the Johnson forces seemingly advantageously situated to meet any emergency that shall arise. The Johnson adherents say they are not concerned about any candidate for Congress stampeding the soldier vote. The organization, no doubt, In Commerce announces referendum shows 95 per cent, of members op pose Plnchot proposal for extra session to again consider utility legisla tion. 14 Primary election day.

Moore and all other organization candidates nominated on city-wide ticket. Judge Gable defeated, Stokes beats Coles in Second district. ODonnell group route Loeue faction in Demo cratic balloting. Judge Drew wins both nomination for Supreme Court. Armstrong and Coyne lose to Mc Govern and Mansfield in Allegheny.

Johnson forces victors in Mont Komery county. McClure organiza tion sweeps Delaware. Clark element wins in Chester county. Antl-Plnchot forces carry Dauphin. Campbell can didates- win in Northeast and Roper breaks Vare slate In Sixth district.

18. Judge Gable, with Democratic nomination, says he will carry fight Into November election. Mayor Mackey names Dr. Orlando H. Petty, Director of Public Health.

21. Vare leaders decide to drop fight on Gable; Judge to be nom hinted by City Committee. 28. Republican City Committee nominates Gable for Municipal Court as Salus assails court politics. 29.

Councilman Hall suffers stroke while watching races at Aquaduct track; removed to Jamaica, L. I hospital. Governor Pinchot promotes Mrs. Llverlght from deputy to Secre tary of Department of Welfare. OCTOBER 3.

Councilman Hall, in serious con dltlon in Long Island hospital, says "I know I'm going to die." Plnchot and Vare reported as possible contenders for United State Senate nomination in spring. McOovern and former Senator Cadwalader Barr head third party ticket in Allegheny county to halt move of Republican organization to elect David Lawrence, Democrat, to minority place on county commission. 10. Undercover agitation in organization to halt reputed leadership drive of Senator Salus. 15.

Governor Plnchot fixes November 9 for opening of special session on unemployment relief. Moore promises economical administration and clean politics at dinner In Belle-vue-Stratford. 16. Moore and all other G. O.

P. candidates indorsed at meeting of Republican City Committee. 22. Council adopts resolution urging Plnchot to Include in special session call legislation to help city In financial crisis. 24.

Philadelphia organization leaders hear Pinchot is preparing for Senate fight. Governor says fiscal legislation for Philadelphia will not be Included in call. 26. Independent Republican women rap Pinchot for failure to give them consideration in patronage matters. 29.

various groups or independent Republicans Join Democrats in effort to el. rt Mrs. Marie A. O'Connell to minority place on board of county commissioners. NOVEMBER 1.

Governor Pinchot calls special session of Legislature for November 9 to consider programme for unem ployment relief. 3. Election day. J. Hampton Moore for Muyor, Charles F.

Kelley for District Attorney and all other Republican nominees receive tremend ous majorities. John O'Donnell de feats Mrs. Marie O'Connell for min- der Barr wins minority berth In Allegheny; fusion ticket of Republicans atid Democrats routs Socialists In control of Reading. 5. "Right of Way," organ of Penn sylvania Threshennen, attacks Pin chot as extravagant and demands "drones" be driven from Capitol Hill.

Frederick P. Gruenberg, Philadelphia, named by Governor to fill vacancy on Public Service Commission caused by resignation of James Benn. 9. Special session of Assembly opens at Harrisburg with bills calling foe $120,000 000 relief programme submitted. Hazlett on deck as chief of Philadelphia delegation, succeeding the late Sheriff Cunningham in this capacity.

10. Opposition to increase in gasoline tax and proposal to tax cigarettes and billboards takes shape as Plnchot tells of programme in message to Legislature. 16. Mayor-elect Moore tells Philadelphia lawmakers he is opposed to new taxes as Senators and Representatives unite at Capitol to give battle to Plnchot plan. 17.

Pinchot, after conference with, legislators, stands pat on programme publicans at Freeland this week dec laratlons were made by well-known party men that two Hoover delegates must be sent from the Lu zerne district to the Chicago couven lion. Members of the Lower Luzerne Republican League are advocating the indorsement of Dr. H. M. Neale, prominent surgeon and friend of the late Senator Penrose, ana Dr.

donn son. of Hazleton, has also been dis cussed as available timber for the national convention. Arrangements are being made for a meeting of active Republicans to be held in Wilkes-Barre early this month to discuss the situation. General Edward Martin, Republican State chairman, and others are to be invited to attend. Old Guard leaders in Luzerne say that Governor Plnchot has lost much local prestige as a result of the special session fiasco.

While neither Senator Andrew Sordoni nor Judge John S. Fine has formerly announced for delegate, It has been reported from time to time that they will do so. Judge Fine is leader of the Pinchot forces in Luzerne county. Senator Sordoni has recently been outsixik-en in his opposition to the State administration policies. He is counted upon to support President Hoover should he be elected a delegate.

Commission. Havey J. Boyle, Pitts burgh, dropped for Dr. W. P.

Mc-Clellan, of same city. 6 Hall in Council flays Pinchot as "faker" for veto of $1,000,000 Port bill and "dares" Governor to run for President. Report Hall-Cunningham group slates Moore for Congress vacancy In Second district. 7 Hall, Hazlett and Cunningham meet Vare in Atlantic City for conference to prevent split in organization. Pinchot names former Attorney General George W.

Woodruff to Public Service Commission, succeeding C. H. Young, whose term ended July 1. 9 Biles boom grows. Cunningham sends out feelers on Assistant District Attorney Charles F.

Kelley for prosecutor. Edward A. Kelly reported as Vare's choice for this post. Judge McDevltt says he won't run for Mayor as Councilman Crossan shies his hat into ring with support of Register CampbelL 10 Mayor Mackey reported backing Director Weglein for Mayor as Hall group forecasts bolt of leaders to Biles. Campbell reported in Biles camp as Judge Lamberton says he prefers bench to Mayor.

11 Vare shows fight to head off Biles. Fresh boom launched for Charles F. Kelley for District Attorney. Plnchot names to Registration Commission James K. Shields, chairman; Mrs.

Mararetta M. Scott, Thomas McDermott and C. Burgess Taylor. 13. Biles announces candidacy for Republican Mayoralty nomination on platform of "economy and sanity." Hall approves statement; Trainer raps it.

15. Biles supporters predict "rout" of Vare a tetter's followers turn to Moore as only hope for victory in primaries. Petitions in circulation for Dr. Edwin C. Broome, Superintendent of Public Schools, as candidate for Mayor with District Attorney Monaghan as possible running mate.

16. Vare-Moore agreement reported reached as Mayoralty candidate meets organization chief In Atlantic City. Cunningham tries band at patching up truce. 19. Vare and Cunningham In long pow-wow at Atlantic City, but harmony still lacking.

Municipal Court Judge James E. Gorman dies. Former Democratic National Committeeman Joseph F. Ouffey predicts Governor Roosevelt of New York will have sixty-six Pennsylvania votes in National Convention. 20.

Cunningham tells Vare he is allied with Hall and Campbell behind Biles-Kelley ticket. Vare men press Moore for early announcement. jonn M. Hemphill, Democratic candidate for Governor in 1930 says Guffey spoke "without authority" in estimating Governor Roosevelt's strength in Pennsylvania. 21.

Sheriff Cunningham declares for Biles for Mayor. Campbell quickly follows example. Vare leaders Implore Moore to get into race. John J. McDevltt, announces candidacy for District Attorney.

Vare silent on Cunningham statement as Moore sees Mackey and Salus blast Biles. 23. Biles shows signs of weakening under terrific fire of Vare lead-' ers, but Hall denies report Mayoralty candidate will quit race. Councilman Roper assails Moore as Vare-Mackey candidate. Auditor General Charles A.

Waters urged to run for Mayor. Edward Lowber Stokes, investment banker, files nominating petitions as candidate for Congress in Second district. Republicans and Democrats In Berks county launch fusion movement for fight on Socialists controlling Reading. 24. Withdrawal of Biles forecast as some of his early supporters among wara leaders turn in for Moore.

E. A. Kelly for District Attorney, Weglein for sheriff, Director Dugan and David T. Hart for commissioners reported on Vare slate. ueorge w.

Coles enters field for Second district Congress nomination, with Cunningham support. 25. Moore announces candidacy for Mayor, pledging "civic decency, clean-up of organization and end oi boss rule." Biles reported ready to quit, county commissioner Harry 26. Biles quits race, assailing "malicious and untruthful attacks." "The Vares have landed and the situation is well In hand," says Councilman Trainer. 27.

Vare on front porch of Atlantic City villa waits for Cunningham to make first peace move. Compromise niniea. junge Drew, judge Albert Dutton MacDade, Delaware county, and Graham C. Woodward, Philadelphia, file as candidates for Supreme Court. Henry C.

Niles. York, and Charles r. Uhl, Somerset, file Dem ocratic papers. Superintendent Broome. In telegram from Maine to editor of Inquirer, says he never desired nomination for mayor and use of name had not been authorized.

28. Councilman Roper hauls in flag as mayoralty candidate and Indicates willingness to aid. Moore. Leaders jockey for position on rest of citv- county ticket. Hall announces he will not seek new term in Comicil, leaving field in Second district to Trainer.

29. Vare and Cunningham declare truce at Atlantic City meeting. I 31. Vare issues vicious attack on Lusuicv Aiufroey monagnan. Blames APRIL 7.

Elective school board for Phila delphia and Pittsburgh opposed at puouc hearing In Harrisburg. 8. General Butler says he is "con. sidering" running for Senate. Wit.

ness before Houscommittee charges P. 8. C. helped P. R.

T. gain bus monopoly in Philadelphia area. 9. S. Davis Wilson tells House probers Philadelphia is "dominated" by group of utility heads 13.

Sub-committee of Senate Ju diciary General Committee in report urges ousting of Public Service Commission and appointing of new body oy superior court. 14. Three reports from probers sub mitted to Senate. Majority findings ciear v. s.

c. of "venality" and urge amendment to Public Service act giving Superior Court, rather than Governor, power to name commissioners. Minority report says P. S. C.

has "lost confidence" of people. Second minority report declares en tire membership of commission should not be thrown out of office and agrees with minority findings that no proof of "venality and cor-ruption-' has been found. 15. Hall-Trainer battle for Council seat looms as revision under new census gives Second district only one member. 17.

Chairman Ainey and Commissioner Brown examined by House Committee on Scranton-Spring Brook water case. 20. Congressional reapportionment bill, cutting districts from thirty-six to thirty-four, introduced In Senate. 21. House by vote of 101 to 99 defeats amendment to Sunday milk bill intended to permit baseball on the Sabbath.

Election code killed by Elections Committee, 14 to 11. 23. Utility officials on stand tell House Committee they favored Hemphill over Pinchot In 1930 Gubernatorial fight. 25. Vare reported ready to back J.

Hampton Moore for Mayor. 26. Philadelphia organization drafts bill changing Senate districts in manner to prevent Hall-Trainer Council fight. 28. House passes Fair Rate bill, 128 to 61; approves local option Sunday baseball bill, 103-99; passes Public Service Commission ripper, 129-64.

30. Governor Pinchot announces he will make a ten-day swing around State in behalf of his utility bills. MAY I 2. Maior Milo J. Pickering, mana ger of St.

Louis Arena, appointed by Mayor Mackey director of Convention Hall. Pennsylvania Elections Association starts State-wide drive to save election code at Harrisburg. 4. Schwartz bill to legalize Sun day baseball on local option basis defeated in House, 102 to 98, lacking three votes of Constitutional ma- Irtritir fVincrrBslnnn 1 rponTTOrt.inn- ment bill reported to Senate. Mayor Macney cnarges uovernor rincno.

blocks funds for needy by. hostility to Philadelphia borrowing bills. Salus measure increasing membership of Philadelphia Council from 22 to 24 passes Senate 4ti-2. Sen- hearings on Fair Rate and other bills as Plnchot prepares to invaae districts of nine solons in behalf of tions Committee votes to report out election coae. 5.

Councilman Hall assails Pinchot as Governor serves notice he will veto bill increasing city's borrowing capacity by $6,000,000. Governor says he is willing to sign measure for $3,000,000 for relief purposes only. 6. Pinchot carries out threat and vetoes borrowing capacity bill. Repeats he is willing to sign relief bill and says he has open mind on similar measure covering payroll deficiencies.

Councilman Hall and Horatio Gates Lloyd, chairman of Committee on Unemployment Relief, call on Legislature to pass measure over Governor's veto. Renomination of President Hoover urged at meeting of Council of Republican Women in Scranton. 7. Pinchot at Towanda opens Stale tour with threat of special session if Assembly refuses to enact utility measures. 8.

Leonard H. Kinnard, president of Bell Telephone Company, in letter to Senators, objects to P. S. C. ripper and other pending bills affecting commission and utilities.

Pinchot at UimMnvrinn renaofa t.hrpflt. of Ktie- cial session. Federal Judge Dickin son names nowara Dfuwu iajwui acting United States District Attorney for the Philadelphia district. 9. Plnchot and Senator Charles H.

Ealy engage in heated tilt as Governor carries fight into Somerset county. Mayor Mackey asks Legislature to pass bill increasing city's borrowing capacity notwithstanding Governor's veto. Pinchot reported mar-chaiincr fnrip fnr rfrlvp. for dele gates in Presidential primaries. 12.

Denning measure for referendum in municipalities on Sunday hacahnll nnsKPS House. 106-98. Pin- chot announces plan to study Phila delphia finances wim view oi aewr-mining necessity of $3,000,000 for Vnrmpr Phtpf Rh- ert Von Moschzisker boomed for mayor. 13. James S.

Benn resigns from Public Service Commission. Pinchot receives news pleasure" at meeting in Greensburg. 14 iihort OrppnflpM tells House Committee Thomas E. Mitten received $736,000 casn in P. i.

Cab deal. Dr. A. A. Mitten says he can account for only Calls father "lone wolf during testimony.

President Hoover ap- States Attornev for Eastern district. Pinchot at Pittsburgh launches attack on General Martin. Coroner Fred Schwarz, boomed for mayor at testimonial dinner In Elks' Hotel. Judge Eugene C. Bonniwell Joins Pinchot in State tour and is reported as having quit Democratic party.

"Good," says Democratic State Chairman Collins. 16. S. Davis Wilson resigns as Deputy Controller after controversy with Controller Hadley. Pinchot, ending tour in Bellefonte, says he is confident of outcome of drive for utility legislation.

18. Senator Parkinson, Greene county, in Senate speech, denounces Pinchot utility fight as part of Nation-wide movement to bring about Government control of Industry. In- feronre nf RfDUblican women indorses Hoover for another term. Vare says pariy cnieis nav- i not agreed on candidate for Mayor. 19 Senate Law and Order Com- i mittee kills bill providing for reler- endum on Sunday baseball.

20 Pinchot forces win on three tests of utility legislation In House. Salus Council bill amended in House Stewart Nase to keep stalwart Republican soldiers In line for a party organization favorite. Sheriff Pratt, a veteran of two wars, has connections of long standing with the soldiers, and in the recent election young Nase was supported by many members of the American Legion, the same oinani-zation that Lieutenant Schoble would probably look to for indorsement. While he has not said he will be a candidate, former State Representative Franklin Silencer Edmonds continues to be mentioned as a possible aspirant for Congress and has a number of Republican women of prominence advocating his nomination. Pittsburgh Council Slashes Pay Rolls, But Saves Own Salaries tyrrfnl ttl Tim littlitiirr.

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 2 Only one member of Pittsburgh's Council, Charles Anderson, voted against the resolutions adopted this week In carrying out a programme for wholesale reductions of salaries, as well as a material reduction of the personnel of the city pay roll. The measure carries with it provisions for salaries roughly estimated to total $11,100,000 as compared with an approximate total for the current year of $12,900,000. The difference represents the downward revision worked out by tlie budget committee. Final action on the bill was characterized by an effort on the part of Councilman Robert Garland to have council commit Itself to a reduction of 10 per cent.

In Its own salary for the new year. His motion failed to receive a second, however, and was lost. and says he will maintain that attitude until "something better" is offered. 18. Oovernor, addressing Council of Republican Women, defends programme as Mrs.

Plnchot resigns from board of directors, claiming organization is "machine controlled." 23. General Martin, Republican State chairman, leading fight on Pinchot programme as Oovernor stands by all demands and Dr. King, Secretary of Revenue, tells Ways and Means Committee State faces deficit at end of biennlum. 24. Mayor-elect Moore designates David J.

Smyth to be City Solicitor, and Frank H. Caven to be Director of Public Works in new administration. Each served in same capacity in last Moore regime. 30. House, Ways and Means Committee votes to report one cent tax on gasoline; kills cigarette and billboard levies.

Martin and associates fighting Pinchot bond issue proposal DECEMBER 1. Pinchot at conference with-Oeneral Martin and group of Senators agrees to compromise programme Involving outlay of with bond Issue eliminated. House group pushes own plan. 3. Council's finance committee recommends increase of 35 'i cents increase in tax rate.

4. Mayor-elect Moore picks Harry T. Baxter for his secretary. Pinchot calls on people to support his direct relief proposals. 7.

House rejects Ptnchot-Senato compromise and by vote of 143 to 50 defeats amendments to gasoline tax bill. Advances Talbot $10,000,000 di rect relief measure despite veto threat of Governor. Schnader de elares unconstitutional two Trainer bills to defer payment of $8,000,000 Philadelphia loans. Senate confirm Registration Commissioners Shields, Scott, Hassrlck and Taylor, but take no action on Commissioner McDermott. Charles A.

Snyder, district attorney of Schuylkill county, former State Treasurer and Auditor General, and prominent political figure, found dead in office at Pottsvllle. 8. Philadelphia citizens In monster rally demand Council backtrack on move to increase taxes and water rate. House passes Talbot bill. Moore designates Charles C.

Davis to be Director of Transit. 10. Lashed by public opinion Council takes to woods and drops scheme to increase taxes and water rates. General Martin starts poll of State Committee to elect Jay Cooke, Philadelphia, to Atterbury vacancy on Republican National Committee. 14.

Senate, by 48 to 1 vote, passes Talbot bill. Registration Commissioner McDermott confirmed. 16. Legislature leaves Talbot and Trainer bills and other measures on Governor's desk and recesses until December 28. Salus deal with Pin chot on harmony plan rejected and Senator leaves capital in huff blaming Philadelphia members for break down.

Moore names Dr. J. Norman Henry Director of Public Health. 17. Senators Reed and Davis pen alize Congressman McFadden, Fift eenth district, for attack on Hoover by denying him patronage.

Moore appoints Jacob J. Seeds Director of Wharves, Docks and Ferries. 18. Mavor-elect Moore designates Joseph G. Hagedom to be Director of Supplies and Purchases.

22. Mrs. Cornelia Bryce Pine not takes field as candidate for Congrrjss in Fif teenth district as Postmaster General Brpwn tells McFadden he will not be considered in patronage. 23. Plnchot permits Trainer bills to become law without signature; says he will follow same course on Talbot measure.

25. Plnchot vetoes two bills appropriating $2,350,000 to Philadelphia for road work. 26. Council slates for Civil Service Commission William H. Kreider, Herbert W.

Salus, incumbents, and Miss Marlon L. Pyle. 28. Fighting over, Assembly returns to Harrisburg and prepares to adjourn. All executive nominations held up by Senate Committee.

Moore names Kern Dodge Director of Public Safety. 29. Clinton Rodgers Woodruff named Director of Welfare by. Mayor-elect Moore. Report Pinchot may call another special session for next March.

30. Legislature adjourns sine dip. Members blame Puichot for failure to enact comprehensive relief programme. Pinchot blames Legislature, calling session "Martin's Two resolutions to probe utilities defeated in House as final gesture. 31.

Mrs. Sarah S. McNeil, former Registration Commissioner, named Assistant Director of Welfare. Continued Frtt PW ni, after senator" Mansfield, Pin-candidate for president pro hits Philadelphia: entry for porting HemphlU in Ouberna-EE battle. Plnchot names Samuel iZ, York, Secretary of High- Governor'' Fisher appoints Rob-.

Lamberton to vacancy on fer caucus, wmtt Blair-Huntingdon dis-)S deciding vote. A. Boyd ul'ilton nominated for Secretary H.4? E. McKirdy, Pitts- 91 Be Democrats Warren W. Rob Northampton county, for preset pro tem.

House caucus noml- White. mei cier Sntsn Burgner, resident clerk, rtverncr' Fisher appoints Vivian Gable to Municipal Court, ad-SL place being available increase in populatkm. Both branches of Legislature or-ni without trouble, all candi-Kl chosen in Republican caucus elected. Plnchot, commenting election of Daix, president pro tern." says "public utilities have won designates James F. Maione, of Pittsburgh, to be of Property and Supplies in new administration.

Plnchot name John L. Hanna, Venango, Secretary of Welfare plnchot names Richard J. Beamish, Secretary of Common-STLouIsK. Staley, Franklin county. Secretary of Forests and Waters; Charles F.

Armstrong, Arm-rtroni county, Insurance Commissioner; Oliver Deibler, Westmoreland Fih Commissioner. 14. Colonel David J. Davis, former lieutenant Governor, oi ocranum, named Adjutant General by Plnchot. 18.

John A. McSparren, Lancaster eounty "dirt larmer," and Plnchot opponent lor Governor in 1922, named Secretary of Agriculture. 11 Speculation at Harrisburg on probable action of Senate on nominations of Public Service Commissioners Benn and Walker sent in by Governor Fisher. Assembly returns to Harrisburg with war talk filling air. 19.

Plnchot, on eve of inauguration, rips out old Workmen's Compensation Board Paul W. Houck. Schuylkill countv, chairman; Joseph VE. Fleltz, wilkes-Barre, and John L. Morrison, Mercer county.

Appoints former Judge Arthur C. Dale. Belle-fonte. chairman; Edward J. Hunter, Philadelphia, and W.

J. Burchinal, Faveue county. Dr. A. M.

Northup, named Secretary of Labor and Industry; Peter C. Cameron retained as Secretary of Banking: Lynn O. Adams as Superin- radent of State Police; Representa- live Turner of Delaware, introduces in House resolution proclaiming James J. Davis to have been "legally ana honestly to United States Senate. 20.

Plnchot Inaugurated Governor; declares war on public utilities; aims to, oust Public Service Commission and establish elective Fair Rate Board; calls Philadelphia organization declares against any new. taxes. 21 Senator George Woodward sponsors bill for three-way referendum on prohibition repeal of State law, repeal of Eighteenth -Amendment and modification of Volstead Act. Senator Salus Introduces resolution calling for investigation of Plnchot charge that utilities seek to control Senator Earnest introduces resolution to determine truth or falsity" of Government's charge the Public Service Commission is "catspaw of utilities." 2T. Senate Judiciary General Committee has stormy session on Earnest resolution for Joint Senate-House investigation of Public Service Commission.

Salus resolution demanding proof of Plnchot allegations lost in Jhuffle. Committee adjourns without wing any action. M. Plnchot, addressing State Chamber of Commerce, again flays Philadelphia organization. Says realty assessment in city is "botched by Political hacks." Calls for end of waste in government." Dr.

William p. Gordon. Drexel Hill, named deputy Secretary of Banking by Governor, I FEBRUARY i- Judiciary General Committee 'eports to Senate Earnest resolution probe Public Service Commission determine its relations with utilises. Representative Moore introduced in House resolution for investigation of commission and utilities cL members of House, three of hte Qand three to be named by 3. House passes Moore resolution vote of 121 to 70.

Pinchot. inbudg-" ttessage, criticises predecessor, ywernor Fisher, for encumbering aa funds to May 31. Submit W47.425.251 for fiscal blen-mum. Governor, in speech, raps Investigation by Earnest Committee; it "stupid politics." estate Senate, by 30 to 20 votes, recommits Earnest resolution to Ju-KryGeneral Committee to pre-fnfc? to amend by Pinchot "wa. Moore House resolution sent tir committee for pickling.

Elec-Leode' introduced in both branch Hno mbly- Representative bill enabling $8,000,000 against unpaid lrinnt t. -u-ut etui vows, nnvEr resolution for P. 8. C. invites Pinchot to appoint Nlnta0ve to attend all hearings.

tPrJ. n0 designated "mana-i or Investigation. Oovernor. Pinchot, in IMCS? mands abolition of Commission, creation of SW7e Fair Rate Board; addition of 'L 0 township roads to Bf'fhway system and relief i5ate Prohers hold first meet-ins "House gets resolution indors-n toll "PP chamber. Gover-rmohot announce resignation of iorthlngton Scranton, member Emnil nal Committee, from State T2ees: Retirement Board.

forces win House tilt lufifeatm 133 to 6- Turner reso- oa supporting Senate probe of P. nn Fo Weiss, chief coun-ErnSl P- S- c- at first hearing of H-st cotnmiltee. sbvs commission liiinatei" by James S. Benn. in il Shelby running second Weiss informs -I not "controlled" ai u8.

but It ought to be "more in pUbhc interest. oensior George Woodward, at deadlock between Vare and Grundy; relates he opposed Pinchot for Governor "because he is not a Republi Ellis Ames uaiiara, counsel for P. R. also questioned by committee. Pinchot in speech raps Benn and Atterbury.

25. William A. Oray, counsel for Pinchot at Senate hearings, accuses Public Service Commission of "favoritism" for failing to prevent P. R. T.

purchase of Yellow Cab for after appraisal fixed value at Commissioner Benn grilled by Committee; Coleman J. Joyce, counsel for P. R. tells of getting 150,000 for "extra work" in 1924; says own salary is Dr. A.

A. Mitten gets Vice Presidents Queeny and Myers $40,000 each. 26. Rev. J.

J. Curran, Wilkes-Barre, witness before Earnest Committee, predicts revolution in Lackawanna Wyoming valleys because of Increase in water rates. Secretary of Commonwealth Beamish examined by committee. 28. Peter C.

Cameron resigns as Secretary of Banking because "the present administration and I are not in full accord with regard to departmental policies." Dr. W. W. Gordon, Drexel Hill, first assistant, placed in charge of department. MARCH 2.

Pinchot on stand at Senate committee hearing calls Public Service Commission "cat s-paw" of utilities, but refuses to submit to questioning. Senator Earnest says Governor fails to prove charge. Salus, in Senate speech, says Governor is playing politics; accuses him of employing unfair tactics. Chairman Ainey denies Pinchot claim utilities are earnng from 28 to 67 per cent. 3.

Senate committee decides to look into private bank account of Coleman J. Joyce, counsel for P. R. T. Stern opposition to election code as Senate and House committees hold Joint hearing on measure.

5. House probe of utilities opens with big crowd on hand to hear Rev. J. J. Curran.

Wilkes-Barre, charge "deal" between P. S. C. and Scran-ton-Spring Brook Water Company in rate increase affecting Lackawanna and Wyoming Valleys. Senate committee threatens contempt proceedings against John K.

Farr, Scranton, former 8peaker of House and former Congressman, when he refuses to reveal source of authority for charge "Wall Street interests" had advance Information on water rate increase. 9. Coleman Joyce, quizzed by Gray at Senate committee hearing, tells how salary from P. R. T.

Jumped from $5000 to $40,000 in eight years. Received $456,000 during that period. Senate confirms Pinchot appointments to Workmen's Compensation Board former Judge Arthur D. Dale, Bellefonte. chairman: E.

J. Hunter, of Pliiladelphia, and Walter J. Burchinal, Connellsville. House gets bill to abolish magistrates in Philadelphia. 11.

John R. Farr forcibly removed from stand at Senate hearing when he again refuses to name informant on leak to Wall 8treet in water rate Increase; placed under technical arrest for contempt. House committee hears protests on utility rates from several cities and boroughs, 12. Councilman Charles B. Hall calls on Lemuel B.

Schofield to resign as Director of Public Safety because of policy of raiding private homes in search of liquor. Albert Greenfield, on stand at Senate utility probe, tells of getting commission from both sides in purchase by P. R. T. of Yellow cabs.

House committee gets report showing large number of utilities making more than 7 per cent. 14. Councilman Hall, looking ahead to Mayoralty campaign, calls for candidate who will "rid city of Schofield fanaticism." Hints Councilman Roper fills bill. 15. William 8.

Vare. starting home from Florida, reported to have candidate for every office for which nominees will be chosen in September primaries. Vare's friends say his first job is to head off Hull's drive for organization leadership. Former Mayor J. Hampton Moore reported grooming for Mayoralty canvass.

16. Senator George Woodward. In letter to Senate Utilities Committee, urges- "firing" of Public Service Commissioner James S. Benn. John R.

Farr finally released from Senate subpena, but is rebuked by probers for failing to produce desired information. Governor Pinchot names Dr. W. D. Gordon Secretary of Banking.

Thirty-three Philadelphia ward leaders reported ready to break from Vare to Hall as latter demands "liberal" ticket for primaries. 23. Administration bill confiscating earnings of utilities in excess of 8 per cent, abolishing Public Service Commission and substituting elective Fair Rate Board, introduced in the House. Plnchot asks recall from desk of Philadelphia $8,000,000 emergency loan bill. Vare back from Florida is met at station by thirteen ward leaders.

"There is no fight as far as I can see." he says, denying split in organization ranks. 25. John E. Zimmermann, president of V. G.

1 tells House committee he believes 8 per cent, to be fair return for utilities; urges suspension of rates for "reasonable time" when increase is a.sked. House Law and Order Committee, by 18 to 8 vote, kills three liberal Sunday bills. 31. Albert M. Greenfield quizzed by Senate probers on P.

R. T. bus deals. Councilman Hall repvted favoring can City Committee in Forty-seventh ward, succeeding the lute James A. seiDerncn.

12. David T. Hart, Twenty-third ward leader associated with Vare forces In Northeast Council Unlit apiminted Mercantile Appraiser by Auanor uenerai waters and city tiemp. Blienrr Cunn nc ham reported In serious condition from heart attack. 13.

Sheriff Cunningham dies In Atlantic City Hospital exactly one month from the day George W. Biles launcnea nis ill-starred candidacy for Mayor. Coroner Fred Schwarz, becomes acting sheriff. John R. K.

Scott, Fourteenth ward chief tain, reaches out for leadership of inira senatorial district, where he is candidate for Council. 19. Governor Pinchot appoints ineoaore r. Rosen to Municipal Court bench; names William J. Ham ilton sheriff.

Expresses hope independents will "redeem city." Candidates draw for place on primary ticket. 26. Mayor Mackey refuses to try nana as peacemaker in Northeast. Governor Pinchot transfers John L. Hanna from Department of Welfare to head of Department of Property and Supplies, a post made vacant when James F.

alone quit because he refused to follow Plnchot orders to support "Buck" McGovern in commissioner fight in Allegheny county. 28. Report revived of ouoosition to Judge Gable despite statement of Hazlett that all sitting judges are to De supported. Papers filed by three sitting Judges, with only two nominations, to be made in nrimarles. Third to be made later by City Com- nuuee.

29. Representative Edwin C. Em- hart writes Governor Plnchot asking him to call' special session of Legislature for unemployment relief. Suit filed in Common Pleas Court to oust Magistrate Evan T. Pennock as Thirty-fourth ward city committeeman for failure to sunnort Pin chot in 1930 election.

SEPTEMBER 2 General Martin and other State organization leaders reported boom ing Senator Frank Baldwin, Potter county, for State Treasurer in spring primaries. 3 Board of Judges appoints City Committeeman John J. Fineman, Forty-seventh ward, to vacancy on county commission caused by death of Kuenzel. 4 City party title pre-empted as vehicle for Judge Rosen. Plnchot names Mrs.

Alfred Livcright, Philadelphia, Deputy Secretary of Wei-1 fare. I ports final returns show 501,000 Philadelphians qualified for prima riej. 8 Organization chieftains say Vare has informed Oeneral Martin of Intention to support Auditor General waters lor State Treasurer In April primaries. 11 Vare leaders drop Coles, back Stokes in Second District Congress fight. Prepare to slaughter Judge Gable in primaries and indicates Judge Walsh may be opposed.

In Northeast Council fight Vare forces are on run with Campbell group claiming everything in sight. 12 Sheriff Hamilton charges Vare leaders violate pledge of Hazlett that all sitting Judges will be supported by Organization. Judge Rosen says he Is not active candidate in primaries, prefers to wait for nomination at hands of City Committee. Bloodshed feared at Alleseheny polls as factions launch final drive in battle for control of county. Arm strong, Coyne, McGovern and Mansfield central figures in co'itest.

13 Vare chiefs decide to support Judse Walsh, but refuse to relent on Judga Gable. State Chamber of.