Lobbyists’ Probe Tales Hint at Missing Witness and Big Payouts
Senate investigators tie a $25,000,000 siphoned sum from Associated Gas and Electric to campaign expenses. Missing witness Hoe was key in the Patton Texas Power & Light case as House conferees clash over excluding an administration aide. New records raise AG&E outlays to $605,000, with officials denying improper ties and committee probes expanding.
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Washinetan
Sphonad
Associated Gas and Electric System
Senate
Senate Committee
Howard C. Hopson
Associated Gas and Electric
House
BE. Y. Sellers
Patrick J. Hurley
Hoover
Claypool
Ohio Fuel Gas
Ay Teaser
Southern Ohio Electric Company
House Committee
Ohio
Chandler
Tennerace
Black
Democrat
Alabama
Stuart C. Ross
New York State Legislative Committee
Ross
Wopson
Investigation of Mysterious Dog Deaths in Barboursville
Mayor C G Swann reports 20 dogs owned by Barboursville residents have died in a span from Saturday to today with 417 total. A G Blackwell of Marina Harvey College leads tests to determine if poisoning caused the deaths.
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Barboursville
W.va
C. CG. Swann
A. G. Blackwell
Marina Harvey College
Snee
Federal Reserve Reports June Business Liabilities Rise
Richmond bank notes June liabilities rise in the Fifth District with a sharp month over month increase. Survey data show improvements in gas building permits and coal production driven by strikes, while overall manufacturing activity colors the June report.
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Richmond
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Monthly Business Review
Ipailon
Heat wave toll climbs across Midwest states
Death toll from the midwest heat wave rises beyond 100 with states reporting fatalities in Wisconsin Minnesota South Dakota Nebraska Oklahoma Illinois Kansas Missouri Texas Arkansas and Illinois city deaths. Temperatures hit new highs including 106 in Topeka and 105 in Lincoln with few regional cooling breaks and scattered rains.
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Associated Press
Mid-West
Wisconsin
Minnesota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Hilnole
Chicago
Kansas
Missouri
Texas
Lower
Arkansas
Mercury
Topeka
Lincoln
Neb
Pierre
St. Louis
Carbondale
Oklahoma City
Kansas City
Eury
Thompson to die in electric chair for Peoria murder
Gerald Thompson, 28, was convicted of the murder of Mildred Hallmark, 19, in Peoria Illinois. The jury fixed death in the electric chair after a nine day trial marked by lurid testimony and Thompson's lack of counsel at sentencing.
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Peoria
Gerald Thompson
Mildred Hallmark
Circuit Court
Joseph B. Dally
Springdale
Peers
Ren
Thurman
Sounwal
Dally
Thompson
Mildred
Bostees
Thompson Way
Outelda
John Hallmark
Nig Call
Erwin Champion
Champion
Pocahontas County
Four States Join in Hunt for Slayer
Chicago scene reports a nationwide manhunt for a slayer after the mutilation death of Walter J. Bauer a 38 year old bridegroom killed near his car in a south side area. Bauer said in a dying statement he was kidnapped in Ann Arbor Michigan and forced to drive his abductor to Chicago. Police in Michigan Missouri and Illinois coordinate the search for a Kirksville Missouri man described as jeaous of Bauer and linked to the attack.
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Chicago
Walter J. Q Bauer
Bauer
Jackson Park
Ann Arbor
Mich
University
Michigan
Missouri
Dr. Bauer
Louise Bchaffer
la Grange
Grace
Western Reserve
Moyerelty
Tax drafters back corporate deduction for charity gifts
Washington July 31 Democratic tax drafters pressed to allow corporations a limited income tax deduction for gifts to charitable organizations despite President Roosevelt’s mild critique. The plan, opposed by Senator Robinson, aims for a House floor amendment Friday or Saturday and hopes to finish by August 20, with leaders eyeing August 20 24 as the target.
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Roosevelt
Wirewlse
Avadera
United States
Tha
House
Ways and Means Committee
Doughton
D-Nc
Robinson
Arkansas
Congress
Sitol Baba Ie
Watchace
Consumers sales tax yields two millions more than estimate
Charleston W Va July 1 The state consumers sales tax yielded 8 615 845 60 in a six month period 2 115 845 55 more than the estimates made by legislators who sponsored the levy bill They had placed the estimated total at 4 500 000 The tax department reported June night collections totaled 676 265 55 The recent legislature reenacted the tax.
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Charleston
W. Va
Blue Ridge Division Holds Annual Reunion
In Wheeling West Virginia on July 31 members of the Blue Ridge division the doughboys of the tri state area arrived for their annual reunion marking the Argonne Meuse offensive era. The gathering opens tomorrow and runs through Saturday amid greetings and veteran telegrams from national officers including Major General Adelbert Cronkhite. Mrs Margaret Waldron of Martine Ferrey Chicago asked attendees to watch for her missing son Francis Pete Waldron a war amnesia case.
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W. Va
Blue Ridge
Tri-State
Soa
Kalaer
Ross
Mra
Margaret Waldron
Martine Farry
Chic
Arnia
Francis
Pete) Waldron
Pete
Adelbert Cronkhite
Pittsburgh
NEW TROOPERS URGED TO USE THEIR HEADS
Charleston W V July 41 Fifteen newly recruited state police officers started to their posts with the chief urging them to use their heads and avoid relying on dramatic arrests. Colonel D S Shingleton praised the recruits as a fine bunch and noted company B headquarters in Charleston. Swearing in for company C troopers begins tomorrow after company B enlistments finish.
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Charleston
W. Va
Atata
Gol
D. Shingleton
Kump Urges Units Find Work Funds
West Virginia Governor H G Kump calls tax officials to urge levying bodies to tap all resources for public works to boost employment and gain broader federal grants, while not relaxing efforts for outright grants for schools and secondary roads.
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Charleston
W. Va
H. G. Kump
Fred L. Fox
West Virginia
Eest Virginia
Boards of Education
State police to closely inspect school buses in West Virginia
Charleston July 31 state police will inspect school buses at any time and require drivers to show credentials. Troopers will conduct rigid checks of mechanical parts, cooperating with county boards to improve transportation safety as 900 and more schools have closed in five years due to road development. The session also heard officials on proper reporting methods. Buckhannon road supervisors injured as truck overturns on Hodem mountain. Lloyd Bickel and Marvin Anderson suffer brain concussions but are expected to recover.
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Charleston
W. Va
Chiff Hamilton
Hamilton
Avery
Harry ©. Myers
Countly Board
State Department of Education
Buckhannon
Lloyd Bickel
Repleta
Marvin Anderson
Hacker Valley
Estate Road Commission
Hodem Mountain
Webster County
Army Officers Believe New Mystery Plane Lost At Sea
Army officers fear a low wing combat plane has vanished after disappearing off the coast near Point Vicente. Lieut William Van Dusen led the airborne search as fog and rough seas hindered recovery efforts. Pilot Lieut Arthur H Skaer Jr from Walnut Park and team faced heavy conditions while boats scoured the area for wreckage.
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Army
of Pools
Point Vincent
William van Dusen
Tieut
Akethur H. Skaer Jr
Yeasterday
Gogat Rugrd
Lieut
van Dusen
Skaer
Walnut Park
Yeubarda
Palos Verdes
Santa
Waa Auto
Miners and Operators Deadlocked Over Guffey Bill Impact
July 21 report from Washington states a coalition of coal producers opposes the Guffey Snyder bill fearing it would not stop a strike and might prompt miners to believe Congress approved their demands. Miners seek a 30 hour week and 10 percent wage increase while operators want an 85 hour week and current wages. Supporters see the bill as necessary to stabilize the bituminous industry amid broader NRA alignment. Representative Snyder calls the measure constitutional and essential to lifting the country out of a low mood.
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Minera
Congress
Jask
Ways and Means
Snyder
D. -Pa
Deputy Sheriff and Youth Wounded by Miner in West Virginia
In Williamson West Virginia a deputy sheriff Brooks Scntt and 18 year old Roy Jacobs were wounded when miner Frank Gooslin opened fire during an attempted arrest for fighting. Gooslin fled as searchers pursued him. Scott reported the deputy was shot in the left chest and Jacobs in the left arm.
Submarine B-3 Sinks. 56 Seamen Die in Baltic Collision
In a Soviet Baltic Fleet incident, the submarine B-3 sank after a collision with an unidentified surface vessel near Finland Bay during maneuvers. Fifty six Russian seamen perished, including several naval cadets. Kronstadt will host a mass funeral. Families will receive ruble aid and pensions. Ernest L Bailey plans to return to the coal business amid reports of Marmet holdings.
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Moscow
Finland Bay
Runglan
Ernest L. Bailey
Britain Italy Clash Over League Council Topics
Reports from Trenton and Geneva describe Britain and France seeking a common basis for League of Nations council action on the Italo Ethiopian dispute. Ethiopia declares arbitration failed and warns war preparations will continue. Mussolini tightens wartime control and industrial monopolies as diplomats clash, with Eden, Laval, and others pressing for arbitration-based solutions.
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Mussolini
Geneva
Great Britain
France
League of Nations Council
Anthony Eden
Pierre Laval
Eden
Associated Press
Italy
Britain
League Council
Hapeleas
Addis Ababa
Tribe chiefs sit in war council in Ethiopia stand
Emperor Halla Selassie convened Ethiopia’s kings and chieftains in Addis Ababa amid secrecy to discuss possible hostilities with Italy. A Foreign Office communique refused any surrender of independence while signaling unity in defense as troop movements continued and the meeting pledged loyalty.
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Addis Ababa
Ethionia
Halla Selassie
Italy
Ethiopia
Rolena
Foreign Office
Enmipbatien
Naruial
Steel Production Near 43 Percent Capacity in Fourth District
Cleveland Federal Reserve’s monthly review shows fourth district activity at about 43 percent of capacity with June to mid-July operations easing modestly. Demand for tinplate and steel for agricultural goods remained strong while auto steel inquiries rose. glass output stayed solid but pottery and china plants cut back. The June to early July trend was a mild upturn after earlier declines in major industries.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank
Jeyal
Senate Passes Bill Restoring Veterans Pay
The Senate voted 74 to 1 to reenact pre Roosevelt economy act benefits for veterans of the Spanish American War, Boxer Rebellion, and Philippine Insurrection. The measure would reinstate pensions for about 60,000 veterans at an estimated first year cost around 45.68 million dollars, with House approval already secured.
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Senate
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Delaware
House
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