Wagner bill gains broad amendments as Guffey bill looms
Washington reports that broad amendments to the Wagner labor disputes bill were written into the measure with presidential backing. The AFL and leaders like John L. Lewis warn only the Guffey coal stabilization bill can avert a 450,000 mine strike, while the textile workers study a Guffey-like bill. The NRA collapse prompts AFL policy talks and court considerations of constitutional issues.
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John L. Lewis
Guffey
AFL
Connery
Washington
Roosevelt
United Mine Workers
Frances J. Gorman
United Textile Workers
American Federation of Labor
NRA
William Green
Federation
A. F. of
Congress
Supreme Court
F. D
Richberg quits NRA post by June 16
Washington reports that Donald R. Richberg plans to leave the National Recovery Administration as soon as possible after June 16 after a White House talk. He expects to return to private law practice while NRA workers face mass furloughs and a skeleton staff.
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Washington
NRA
Donald R. Richberg
White House
Roosevelt
Fuchs family survives flood after long ordeal
Gai and joy mark the reunion of Charles Fuchs of Oxford Nebraska with son Herman and grandson Howard after rescue from a disastrous flood. A fourth son kneels beside the exhausted farmer, four of thirteen in the family survived as nine perished. Herman and the boy were saved after spending a day and night on a tree while the Republican river rose.
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Gai
Joy
Charles Fuchs
Oxford
Neb
Herman
Howard 2
Fie States
Herman Fuchs
Republican
Oakvale Elects Boyd as Mayor in Landslide Victory
Oakvale voters chose Dr. J. R. Boyd Democrat as mayor by a large margin over L. Ll. Vaught with about 130 to 9. D. H. Tiller was reelected recorder with no opposition. New council members were elected on the Democratic ticket: B. F. Baugess Blair Honaker W. R. Remedy J. C. Price Charles Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakvale
J. R. Boyd
L. Ll. Vaught
D. H. Tiller
B. F. Baugess
Blair Honaker
W. R. Remedy
J. C. Price
Charles Smith
Honaker
Vaught
Boyd
A. B. Davis
Mitt Tracey
John St. Clair
Pete Harry
Athens
Citizens’ Committee
Frank Cutright
R. R. Sage
A. B. Moore
T. A. Barberie
Fred Rogers
Fred Cooper
L. B. Parker
A. A. Hartmann
State results outline Wheeling election under new charter
The Associated Press reports that Wheeling and other towns completed first elections under the Cincinnati charter plan. Ambrose Habig led Wheeling council race as 121 candidates competed. women fared poorly overall. In Rainelle Elizabeth Simpson was defeated, while J. W. Legg won the Rainelle mayorship. Other towns listed include Romney Capon Bridge Fayetteville Matewan Gilbert and more with various mayors recorders and council members elected.
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Associated Press
Wheeling
Ambrose Habig
Ohio County
Cincinnati
Amanda Thompson
Glenville
A. L. Cottrill
Recorder
Council
J. W. Legg
Citizeno
Rainelle
Romney
David Shear
Capon Bridge
J. W. Hutchinson
J. FP
Bramsburg
Fayetteville
Frank H. Brazie
John L. Rhan
George Myles
Matewan
Dan Chambers
G. T. Blankenship
Kermit
R. M. Akers
Archie Endicott
Gilbert—Rush Trent
A. L. Cunt
Counceil
Whitney Reelected Head of Trainmen
The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen reelected A. F. Whitney president by acclamation at the quadrennial convention in Cleveland. G. W. Anderson was reelected secretary treasurer and S. R. Harvey named assistant to the president. Whitney has led since 1928, after succeeding William G. Lee, and has been a member since 1896.
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Cleveland
A. F. Whitney
G. W. Anderson
S. R. Harvey
Whitney
William G. Lee
Wallage drafts revised AAA bill prompts legal safeguards
Secretary Wallace sent a new administration bill to Congress to ensure continued processing taxes on farm products and align marketing provisions with Schechter decisions. It includes a clause to shield the government from suit if taxes are struck down and to freeze tax rates through December 31 1936 if authority is challenged.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Congress
Wallace
AAA
Capital Hill
Roosevelt
Lions Close 13th WV District Convention Select Charleston 1936
The thirteenth annual convention of the twenty ninth district of Lions International adjourned with C G Peregoy elected district governor and Charleston chosen for the 1936 meeting. Awards praised clubs with best attendance and registrations. resolutions urged an annual host-club assessment and support for the U S Constitution while opposing changes to fundamental law.
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Charleston
U. S
A. G. Fox
Bluefield
Morgantown
Parkersburg
Beckley
Mader
C. Loring, van Camp
Wheeling
C. Guy Musser
Clarksburg
Herbert D. May
van Camp
West Virginia
Romney
Braille Magazine
United States
Bluefield Club
Vincent Hascall
International Association of Lions Clubs
Three killers lose plea for reprieve and face death
Boston reports Morton and Irvin Millen and Abraham Faber failed to obtain a reprieve. They prepare for execution likely tomorrow night for the murder of Patrolman Forbes McLeod during a February 1934 Needham Trust robbery. Supreme Court Justice Qua refused to stay the sentence after Governor Curley declined to intervene.
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Boston
Morton
Irvin Millen
Abraham Faber
Forbes McLeod
Needham Trust Company
Supreme Court
Stanley Qua
James M. Curley
Faber
Philip Faber
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Prisoners Escape From Springfield City Jail
Five men escaped the Springfield city jail cutting a block and descending from the roof on ropes fashioned from their clothing. Four of the escapees were federal prisoners. The event occurred tonight in Springfield Illinois.
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Springfield
Ill
Springfield City
Peregoy Elected West Virginia Lions District Governor
G Peregoy of Peckley was elected district governor of West Virginia Lions clubs at the thirteenth annual convention closing session. Peregoy is principal of Woodrow Wilson High School and president of the Beckley Lions Club.
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G. Peregoy
Peckley
West Virginia Lions Clubs
Peregoy
Woodrow Wilson High School
Beckley Lions Club
Kidnapping case drives boy to aid search with agents
Tacoma June 5 A 9 year old George Weyerhaeuser joined federal agents on a secret journey into the wooded foothills near Jesaquah in a search for kidnap hideouts amid a ransom of 200000 dollars. Deputy sheriffs reported fruitless gun powered searches and a list of six men named for questioning including Jack Bailey Elliott Michener Richard Franseen Milo Eggers Herbert Johnstone and Harold McAfee.
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Tacoma
George Weyerhaeuser
Jesaquah
Seatttle
O. K. Bodin
King County
Little George
Joseph Keegan
Portland
Jack Bailey
Bottlegger
Elliott Michener
Richard Franseen
Michener
Milo Eggers
Harold Osborne
Bob Sorley
Salt Lake City
Herbert Lester Johnstone
Harol McAflee
St. Louis
Large Industries Back NRA Standards Amid Mixed Views
Major industries signaled intent to keep NRA wage and hour rules, with firms like steel and textiles participating. U S Chamber head Harper Sibley backed a codeless NRA, while Gen Hugh Johnson urged stricter enforcement, warning many promises could last only until Congress adjourns. The National Association of Manufacturers reported widespread commitment to maintain code provisions, with few deviations and calls to avoid labor unrest.
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C. Head
New York
NRA
United States Chamber of Commerce
Roosevel
Harper Sibley
Chamber
Rochester
N. Y
Hugh 8. Johnson
Johnson
Swampscott
Mass
Congress
National Association of Manufacturers
C. L. Bardo
Supreme Court
Woman Freed of Charge Kills Her Husband Suspect
Alma Rattenbury, 88, acquitted of slaying her husband, fatally stabbed herself and drowned in the Stour after the verdict. An autopsy confirmed the self-inflicted wound. A final letter to her lawyer urged seeking a reprieve for George Stoner, 18, convicted of the mallet slaying of her employer Francis Rattenbury, 68. A handbag and six letters were found on the river bank.
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Christ Church
Eng
Alma Rattenbury
George Stoner
Francis Rattenbury
Stoner
Stour
William Mitchell
Minister Cleared Of Love Piracy Charges
Camden verdict finds Rev Neal Dow Kelley innocent of love piracy claims by John B Cramer who asserted the pastor stole his wife Hazel May. The jury of eleven men and a woman ruled there was no cause for action after a brief deliberation, Kelley stating an acquittal and vindication. He denied any relationship beyond pastor and congregant and said no kissing or misconduct occurred before his departure from Camden to Long Branch.
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Camden
N. J
Neal Dow Kelley
John B Cramer
Hazel May
Mr. Kelley
Kelley
Cremer
Long Branch
Toledo Striker Calls Mass Meet for Return to Work
In Toledo Ohio striking electrical workers held a mass meeting to vote on halting the walkout pending talks in the East. Union secretary Otto Brach said a 34‑member committee recommended returning to work immediately while negotiations proceed. The city remained well powered as Toledo Edison officials restored feeder power.
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House Labor Committee
Connery
Massachusettes
Roosevelt
O'Connor
New York
Green
House Rules Committee
House
Labor Committee
Senate
Congress
Toledo
Ohio
Otto Brach
Toledo Central Labor Union
Oliver Myers
Arthur Bennett
International Union
Myers
Bennett
Toledo Edison Company
Strike Settled in Illinois After 64-Day Utility Lockout
Springfield reports the 64‑day Illinois utilities strike ending after service curtailments in 53 downstate communities. A joint statement by Allen Van Wyck of Illinois Power and Light and Michael J. Boyle of the International Brotherhood of Electric Workers announced the settlement but gave no details.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois Utilities
Allen van Wyck
Illinois Power and Light Corporation
Michael J. Boyle
International Brotherhood of Electric Workers
Havana Kidnapping Shocks Millionaire Antonio San Miguel
Antonio San Miguel, an 78 year old Havana financier valued at 4 to 6 million dollars, was abducted with three companions after their car was stopped near his country home. The army commander in the 6th district was ordered to use all facilities to locate the five men, with police and secret police pledging cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
San Miguel
Voluntary Code Plan Advances With Appalachian Coals Support
Cincinnati June 6 leaders of southern coal regions back a voluntary code system to stabilize prices and practices. Appalachian Coals Inc a sales agency argues its experience supports code compliance aiding recovery. John L Steinbugler credited as key advocate shaping coal market reforms.
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Cincinnati
Appalachian Coals, Inc
Roosevelt
Kentucky
Tennessee
Virginia
West Virginia
Appalachian Coals Inc
Supreme Court of the United States
Sigantic
John L. Steinbugler
New York
William C. Atwater and Company
Appalachian Coals
Steinbugler
Congress
South
Kump Confers With Washington Officials On Work Relief Funds
West Virginia Governor Kump met with Harry Hopkins and Frank Walker to push for outright grants for schools roads and health projects under the works relief program. He urged a West Virginian to administer the plan and cited a desire to receive about 80.9 million dollars for the state.
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Washington
Kump
West Virginia
Harry L. Hopkins
Works Progress Division
Frank C. Walker
Adminster
Walker
Body Identified in Ohio River Identification Made
Ashland Kentucky June 5 police said the body pulled from the Ohio river was identified as William Humphreys aged 48 of Huntington West Virginia. He had been missing since February 28 and was found late today.
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Ashland
Ohio River
William Humphreys
Huntington
W. Va
Republican Leader Snell Calls NRA Proposal a Surrender
Senate Democratic leader Robinson predicted no further NRA legislation this session as Roosevelt moves toward quick congressional approval. NRA chief Richberg plans to quit by June 16 while Snell deemed the proposal a surrender and cited concerns over preserving beneficial parts within court limits. Proposals from Nye and King and from Perkins backed labor pact treaties offer continuance of NRA principles.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Kaw Valley
Topeka
Kas
North Topeka
Jess Haney
Hermann
Kansas
Platte
Nebraska
Republican River
Snell
White House
Richberg
Washington
Roosevelt
Robinson
Arkansas
Donald QR. Richberg
NRA
Representative Snell
Supreme Court
Nye
North Dakota
King
Utah
Federal Trade Commission
Perkins
Senate
City employees warned as rum edict hits Bluefield dispensary
Bluefield city directors through the city manager warn municipal workers that patronage at the new Bluefield dispensary will not be tolerated. With salaries cut for economic reasons, officials urge employees to fulfill financial obligations and avoid liquor spending. The store opened at 10 am yesterday amid modest initial patronage. R B Hudson was first customer. Princeton store to open at 10 am today.
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Bluefield
Municipal Corporation
ABC
R. B. Hudson
Princeton
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C. G. Peregoy
Lions International
Wiliam H. Mader
Shirley Morton
Summersville
Paul Summers
T. S. McFarland
Summers
Fairmont
Com
Lad
Large Industries
NR. A
Ballahoo
Sibley
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