New York widower loses control of fortune in Sanatorium case
A New York man aged 51 with a $15 000 000 fortune has been set to a sanitarium after his mother filed a complaint. He is declared incapable of managing business affairs and faces a hearing, with his wealth described as potentially as large as a Rockefeller in the event of further instability. Campaign funds in prohibition times are noted as heavily spent on publicity, contrasting with past charity at corner groceries.
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New York
Rockefeller
Shadows We Pursue Echo in Burke Verse
A fragment from a Burke meditation wonders what shadows we are and what shadows we pursue in a reflective Wednesday note.
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Burke
The Automobile and the Deflation Plan Analysis
A historical editorial argues the motor vehicle industry fuels the U S economy with vast sales and employment. It warns deflation policy should not indiscriminately curb auto production as it would hurt rural buyers and practical life. The piece endorses careful, selective action by central banks and the Fed.
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United States
Federal Reserve Board
National Banks
Mining Institute Holds Semiannual Session in Huntington
Fifty members of the West Virginia Mining Institute met in Huntington on June 1 for their semi-annual session. Mayor Campbell gave the welcoming address, followed by a response from association president J. Z. Cameron. Notables in attendance included J. R. Cameron of Bluefield, R. K. Sherwood of Charleston, secretary treasurer. Frank Haas of Fairmont. J. Dawson Tait, editor of the Coal Age. F. B. Fohl of Pittsburgh. and J. G. Vaushan of Charleston.
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Huntington
W. Va
West Virginia Mining Institute
Campbell
J. Z. Cameron
Association
J. R. Cameron
Bluefield
R. KB. Sherwood
Charleston
Frank Haas
Wairmont
Kk. Dawson Tait
Coal Ase
Brooklyn
W. FB. Fohl
Pittsarge
FD. Woods
J. G. Vaushan
Charlesion
Darst Lakin Gaines and White Lead Republican Delegates
In Charleston West Virginia on June 1 Joan Darat Lakin Gaines and White lead the race for at large Republican national convention delegates. Four delegates are to be chosen with Swisher close behind former Governor White as votes from forty two counties tally.
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Charleston
W. Va
Joan
Darat
James
Lakin
Joseph Vt. Gaines
A. B. White
Chas. W. Swisher
White
Unclear names and figures listed in fragmented data
The source shows a string of numeric values and surnames including Darst Lakin Gaines White Swisher Cooper Long with figures beside them. The fragment lacks context, dates, locations, or events to form a complete news item.
Agreement on Army Bill Reached by Conferees
Washington June 1 house and senate conferees reached a final agreement on the annual army appropriations bill After cutting 24 million from senate appropriations the bill totals 594,029,000 and will be reported to both houses tomorrow This agreement sets the main funding levels for the army for the coming year.
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Washington
Senate
House
Conference Report Adopted on Naval Appropriation Bill
The conference report of the 420000000 naval appropriation bill including inspections for Pacific coast naval bases was adopted today and sent to the senate where it will be called up tomorrow.
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Washington
Legislative
Congressional
Pacific Coast
Senate
Fraternal Lodges and Social Orders in Bluefield Area
A catalog of lodge meet dates and venues in Welch and Bluefield West Virginia lists Bluefield and area groups including Bluefield Lodge No. 269 B P C E and Summit City Lodge I O O F. It notes meeting nights, buildings, and inviting visiting members, with details for each group such as location and time.
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Doowell Lodge No
Welch
W. Va
Masonic Temple
Sluefleld
Red Men's Trail
Bluefield Ave
Woodmen OF America
Beechwood
Woodmen of the World
Eagles
Princeton Avenue
Welccome
Mountain Lodge
International Association of Railroad Supervisory
Eagle's Hall
Summit Constellation
Order OF S'Raks
Bluefield Avenue
No Man's Port Opens Marvin Bross's Road to Recovery
Marvin Bross drifts from a quiet town to the city where indolence and temptations tempt him to abandon steady work. He finds a harbor in Old Salty a one‑handed benevolent former mariner who offers shelter and guidance. A return letter to Lucy Davenal signals his decision to restart life back home and pursue honest work.
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Bross
Ralph Warren
Marvin. Bross
Mr. Warren
Marvin Bross
Marvin
Salty
Old Salty
Pretty Lucy Davenal
Secretary Daniels Proposes Joint Oil Investigation Committee
The secretary suggested forming a three senator and three representative panel with two naval officers to investigate all phases of the oil shortage deemed of transcendent importance. The group would also include other officials as needed to address the crisis.
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Daniels
Senate
Eme
Ford Maintains Narrow Lead In West Virginia Guber Race
Charleston June 18 B Montgomery Republican nominee hopeful says ballots were short causing about 2000 votes to be lost statewide. Official returns from 20 counties show contests unresolved between Bond and Moore for state auditor and Marsh and Ford for state superintendent of schools with Ford leading Marsh by several hundred.
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Charleston
W. Va
B. Montgomery
Secretary of State
John C. Bond
At. Moore
J. F. Marsh
G. M. Ford
State Department of Schools
Ford
Marsh
Clerks Strike Not Sanctioned by Union Says Fitzgerald
Chicago June 1 A grand force officer was sent to Atlanta to compel striking members of the union back to work BE Fitzgerald president of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Freight Handlers box and Station Employes said no strikes are now on with union authorization. He spoke while attending a session of the United States Railroad Labor Board and said they abide by the law and have their case before the board.
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Chicago
Atlanta
BE. H. Fitzgerald
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
Bkxpress
Cost of Living Declines. Rail Workers Demand Higher Pay
Chicago June 1 The cost of living is falling yet railroad employees press for higher wages. J T Whiter for the roads tells the railway labor board that workers earn insufficient amounts and calls for a minimum wage of 2500 dollars a year for common railroad labor.
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Chicago
J. T. Whiter
Railway Labor Board Today
Triple Tragedy in West Grove Area Fatalities Reported
Mrs. Mary Frances Dunlop shot and killed J Leroy Fischelberger in bed with his wife and infant near West Grove Pa then killed her own eleven year old daughter and herself. Dunlop age thirty six, Eichelberger age thirty.
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Philadelphia
Mary Frances Dunlop
West Grove
J. Leroy Fische
Berger
Moonshine Still Captured in Clarksburg
Federal agents captured the largest moonshine still found in central Virginia. Johnet of Clarksburg was arrested and charged with owning and operating the still. The copper apparatus holds two columns and can produce seventy five gallons in a day.
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Clarksurg
W. Va
Federal Prohibition
Centralist
Virginia
Johnet
Newberry Leads in West Virginia Democratic Delegate Race
Based on official returns from twenty counties filed with the secretary of state Huntington's Je Newberry leads other candidates for delegate at large to the Democratic national convention.
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Je Newberry
Charleston
W. Va
Secretary of State
Jeyl Newberry
Huntington
Larg
Navy oil supply probe panel formed for December report
Washington June 1 a joint congressional and naval committee is appointed to investigate the navy's future oil supply and report to the December session of Congress. The move aims to secure long term fuel resources for naval operations.
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Washington
Congressional
Naval
Navy
Congress
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