Speaker Rainey and Democratic Leaders Praised in Corrupt Boss Theme
The article quotes Charles Brooks Smith on Speaker Rainey and Democratic leaders writing “recommendations” for members loyal to the president and party line. It mocks the pervasive boss system in Congress, noting 186 roll calls by June 11 and widespread manipulation of votes to fool voters.
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Rainey
Charles Brooks Smith
Congressman Blank
House
Buncombe County
Scuttled Cities and Towns: Bluefield Urges Revenue Sources
A Bluefield columnist argues state revenue centralization harms city finances. Legislation shifted funds to the state, leaving cities unable to pay for police and fire protection. The piece blames lawmakers for creating municipal hardship and calls for local revenue measures.
The Distribution of Cows Opinion on relief plan
The piece critiques a relief scheme that would loan cows to the needy. It cites huge freight costs from the Midwest to Mercer County and high feed, waste, and care needs. It argues many surplus cows exist locally and questions implementation feasibility.
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Middle West
Mercer County
Economic plan debated as relief and waste of funds
The proposal to monitor and fill out paperwork is criticized as an economic plan. It may flop as a plan, be of doubtful relief value, or waste money. Direct aid to the needy is viewed as more beneficial and efficient.
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Roosevelt
Chicago
Congress
A Period of Great Delusion Inflation Debate in France 1789
The article on inflation in France by Robert L. Archer discusses early 1789 financial distress, a push for paper money assignats, Necker's opposition, and Mirabeau’s shift to support monetary expansion. It notes fears of depreciation and the government seizure of church lands to back new issues.
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France
Robert L. Archer
National Republic
Mr. Archer
Andrews D. White
Necker
John Law
National Assembly
DuPont de Nemours
Maury
Mirabeau
Assembly
Narrow Escape for Republicans Over Platform Mention
The Republican party has avoided mention of General Johnson in its platform published yesterday. The Monitor notes this strategic move as a narrow escape that could have led to abolition alongside the Darrow board.
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The
Christian Science Monitor
Republican Party
General Johnson
Darrow Board
Poplar Lane Poem of Quiet Paths and Blooms
A lyrical piece traces Poplar Lane through a brookside walk fringed with mint and June sun. It wanders past blue spruce and mountain crests into a blue cloud realm, then through elm shade and violets to iron gates, hedges, and lilac scents near old blue doors.
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Poplar Lane
Thirty Years Ago and Twenty Years Ago in Bluefield
From The Files Of The Bluefield Daily Telegraph recounts three events thirty years ago including Hufford from Welch resigning as deputy U S marshal to join a Gas City Indiana grocery business a Welch hotel owner Claude Barnett killed by a train at Eckman and B M Greever killed by a train at Williamson. Also twenty years ago marriages of A T Smith and Edith Smith of Morgantown and Walter C Forlines with Mamie Hager both of Bluefield plus the Water Works moving into new offices on Princeton avenue and ten years ago P J Alexander elected president of the Blufield Billy Sunday club and Louis Collings shot to death in Litwar while Princeton voted 100000 bonds for street and sewer improvements.
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Welch
United States
Gas City
Ind
Claude Barnett
Tug River
Eckman
B. M. Greever
Joseph Greever
Wartburg Seminary
Graham
Williamson
A. T. Smith
Princeton
Edith Smith
Morgantown
Walter C. Forlines
Mamie Hager
Bluefield
Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company
Princeton Avenue
P. J. Alexander
Blufield Billy Sunday Club
Louis Collings
Litwar
A Washington Bystander Reflects on Wagner Bill Doubts
KIRKE SIMPSON notes doubts in administration circles about the Wagner labor disputes bill and its constitutional viability. The issue is tied to a steel strike threat and union recognition, with automotive industry pushback and White House timing affecting whether the bill moves. He compares this to Roosevelt drought relief plans that reshaped land use and relief policy with little congressional opposition.
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Automotive
White House
Capitol
Automobile Chamber of Commerce Committee
Broadway Celebrities and the Unsung Odds of Success
New York writer Paul Harrison surveys Jerome Kern George Gershwin and Jason Newell Chase, tracing Kern’s wealth and large I O U collection, Gershwin’s rise from Tin Pan Alley to Rhapsody in Blue, and Chase’s early struggles shaped by a minister father and Purity Federation ties.
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New York
Paul Harrison
Manhattan
Men of Music
Jerome Kern
Roberta
Kern
Germany
George Gershwin
Brushkin
Brooklyn
Tin Pan Alley
Gershwin
Ziegfeld
Victor Herbert
Jason Newell Chase
J. Franklin Chase
International Purity Federation
Boston
Watch and Ward Society
American Mercury
Neweil ‘Chase
The Once Over Fashion Clash at British Presentation
A satirical piece notes King George and Queen Mary banning revealing gowns worn by American debutantes. It mocks court protocol as four conservative gowns are to be displayed and worn to preserve modesty, with warnings about fashion challenging national decorum. It includes unrelated medical advice on poison ivy care and skin treatment.
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George
Queen Mary
Methinks
King and Quest
Earl Carroll
Great Britain
England
Lord Chamberlain
Fairy godmother Uncle Sam Santa Claus Whiskers Quote
A quoted line by Jesse H. Jones contrasts nations wanting U S aid with a caricature of Uncle Sam as a Santa Claus figure. The speaker warns that some opinions demand quick, generous aid, likening it to a Santa like exposure and risk of rebuke if promises are not fulfilled.
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United States
Jesse H. Jones
Uncle Sam
Santa Claus
Song of Merion's Men Opens With Quiet Victory
Open winner Olin Dutra, weighing 230 pounds, is under treatment for stomach trouble. His triumph over dieting proves calorie counting can be secondary to stroke power. Hitler and Mussolini are to hold a conference, signaling a study in restraint and tolerance.
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Song OF Merion
Olin
Olin Dutra
Hitler
Mussolini
Poison ivy oil causes skin irritation risk in warm weather
Dr Morris Fishbein notes vines secrete an irritant oil that can trigger dermatitis in susceptible individuals. Even a tiny amount can cause severe redness swelling within hours to days, typically on hands arms face neck and genitals with blisters breaking after two to four days leaving raw crusted skin.
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Morris Fishbein
Paul Muni Career Reflects Stage Roots and Film Comeback
Hollywood star Paul Muni balances two film yearly commitments with six months stage work between pictures. He avoids acting showmanship, preferring plain clothes and reading scripts aloud into a dictating machine to learn lines. Born in Chicago, he rose from stock company beginnings to film fame with Scarface, while cherishing theater, reading, and quiet downtime on his five acre California ranch.
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Hubbard Keavy
Hollywood
Paul Muni
Muni
Here
New York
Bella
Chicago
Vienna
Russia
Funds Recovered from Closed Banks in West Virginia
Charleston reports the state received 15000 in funds tied up in closed banks. Banking Commissioner W C Given said 10000 came from the Farmers Bank of Pendleton and 5000 from the Franklin Bank both located in Franklin Pendleton county.
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Charleston
W. Va
W. C. Given
Farmers Bank of
Pendleton
Franklin Bank
Franklin
Pendleton County
Modern Art Critique by Thomas Craven Sparks Debate
Bruce Catton introduces Craven’s blunt call that modern art is troubled and often fraudulently praised by Paris influence. Craven faults painters for focusing on technique over life experience, arguing art must speak without medical style propping. Simon and Schuster publishes at $3.75.
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Thomas Craven
Craven
Mr. Craven
Simon and Schuster
Notable Snippets From A Mixed Bag Of 1930s Headlines
A collage of light quips and brief items. References to Dr Hymans inventions, G O P policy debates, a Cleveland piano mover’s fall, Detroit business clubs, Al Capone in Atlanta, Pluto’s marriage, Finland’s debt payment, and the looming end of doubleheaders in baseball.
White House hardens tone on policy and travel plans
Washington reports show the White House adopting a tougher stance on issues such as the NRA and AAA with a strong hand in Congress. Roosevelt plans a six week Hawaii trip with minimal staff and no news coverage, seeking rest away from scrutiny. A Japanese bid to meet Roosevelt during Konoye’s visit provoked swift denials and conflicting statements.
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Washington
Mr. Roosevelt
Black Hills
Hoover
Honolulu
Wilson
Paris
White House
Wall Street
Nourmahal
Prince Konoye
Russia
Hull
Tokio
From Cougars to Braves
Pullman Washington Frank Ingram ex Washington State star will join the Boston Braves in professional football next fall Bade Hollingberry Cougar coach learns
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Braves
Pullman
Wash
Frank Ingram
Washington State
Boston Braves
Bade Hollingberry
Cougar
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Once Over
H. I. Phillips
Buckingham
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Detroit
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Paul Mallon
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