Trading in Wheat Leads Furious Page of Market Upswing
Wheat crossed a dollar a bushel at Chicago and hit 1.06% for May delivery as grains led a broad rally. Stocks rose with many shares up 1 to 5 dollars while profit taking trimmed gains in cotton and other grains. Dollar and euro exchange rallied on gold standard optimism, with National Distillers surging to 102 dollars and rails and textiles showing strength on the New York exchange.
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New York
Chicago
Wall Street
Associated Press-Standard
England
London
New Stock Exchange
Job Service To Be Established Across States
Miss Perkins outlines a new labor program where individual state employment offices join a national network with federal matching funds for compliant offices. She notes definite signs of improvement in the overall business situation and an improving employment outlook.
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Miss Perkins
Alice Morris
United States
Belgium
David Henne Morris
Plymouth
England
Brussels
Legation
Frankfort Suspends Securities Dealer License
Frank C. Toombe and company of Louisville had its securities dealer license suspended until further notice by deputy banking and securities commissioner Evalyn Clifton. A hearing was set for tomorrow. evidence was presented to the grand jury in Louisville as the firm serves customers in Kentucky and other Southern states. The firm faced issues over calls for accounting that led to customer payments stopping on checks, with hopes to liquidate accounts.
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Frankfort
Frank C. Toombe
Committee Recommends Arms Conference Recess in Geneva
The steering committee advised adjourning the world disarmament conference until October 16 with private talks among powers continuing. Britain and France favor pausing until major problems are settled, while some smaller nations fear objections when discussed next Thursday. Arthur Henderson will oversee the private conversations with governments.
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Geneva
Great Britain
France
Arthur Henderon
Benwood Votes for Repeal by Wide Margin
Benwood residents approve repeal by a 1,371 to 79 vote after full counting, making the town the wettest municipality in West Virginia.
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Wheeling
Benwood
West Virginia
After Tonight No More Burning Feet Radox Bath
An ad promotes a foot bath using Radox to relieve foot distress by soaking feet for 20 minutes. It claims cleanses poisons and acids from pores and promises refreshed feet and a better mood. Available as a big package for 45 cents at Goodykoontz Drug Co and other druggists.
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Goodykoontz Drug Co
Community Notices and Local Sales
Ey city and goalfield items advertise repairs by H. Looney and Co. at 209 Bailey Building. College Avenue Baptist church to hold a 6:30 pm Thursday supper with 25 cent tickets. Organdles in plaids and dots offered at 25 cents by Fretwell's. New Rainbow Cleaners advertises individual laundry at 315 McCulloch Ave. Fried spring chicken supper at Raleigh Hotel Wednesday 6 to 8 pm for 50 cents.
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College Avenue Baptist Church
Raleigh
Little Fellows Score Triumph in Oil Code
New York reports the oil industry backs a national recovery code aimed at eliminating price cutting. Leaders like Hugh S. Johnson prepare sanctions, while Small operators led by Barney Majewski demand fair margins and set price rules to prevent large firms from undercutting profits.
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New York
Wall Street
Hugh S. Johnson
Co. E. Arnott
Socony Vacuum Company
American Petroleum Institute
Barney Majewski
Deep Rock Oil Company of
Chicago
Emergency National Committee
United States
Two Women Sentenced to Life in Poisoning Case
Mrs. Mary Chalfa and Mrs. Anna Allas, both about 40, received life terms for poisoning 12 year old Stephen Allas in an insurance scheme. They were also connected to a second poisoning charge involving Andrew Allas, 16, with over $20,000 in life insurance.
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Pittsburgh
Mary Chalfa
Anna Allas
Allas
Stephen Allas
Chalfa
J. Frank Graff
Armstrong County
Muncy
Andrew Allas
Rs. Gizella Young
Fair Grounds A Stage For Human Interest At Chicago Fair
A roving reporter notes Century of Progress crowds marching through Chicago lakeside exposition as turnstiles log about 100000 daily. The scene unfolds with sentimental vignettes and dramatic touches amid vast audience participation.
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Fair Ground
Chicago
Lake Front
Hungarian Countess Weds in London
Countess Cornelia Szechenyi daughter of the Hungarian minister to Great Britain and Eugene Bowie Roberts of St. George's Maryland were married today at the Church of Our Lady of Assumption in London.
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London
Cornelia Szechenyi
Great Britain
Eugene Bowie Roberts
St. George's
Maryland
Church of Our Lady of Assumption
Trial postponed as witnesses fail to appear in war risk case
Due to absent witnesses the trial of Onie Kester Canterberry for war risk insurance guilt was postponed in U S district court and reset for today Judge George W McClintic issued attachments for June 28 to compel appearance Witnesses named include Okey Brooks Nida Brooke F M Canterberry Durst Bailey Arthur Canterberry H G Shrewebury and J E Shrewebury The judge also moved other criminal docket items forward and several inmates were sentenced Zada Casady and Laura Kelly received one year and a day terms to start after current terms three men Blanken ships Howard and Jenins were sentenced to two years and six months each for liquor charges
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Onie Kester Canterberry
Princeton
United States District Court
George W. McClintic
Okey Brooks
Nida Brooke
Logan County
F. M. Canterberry
P. G. Durst
Oceana
J. F. Bailey
Arthur Canter
Zada Russell
Alderson
Laura Kelly
Chilicothe
Warl Blankenship
George Howard
Isom Jenins
Workmen File Claims for Difference in Pay at Langley
About 295 workers filed pauperie petitions through Federal Judge Luther B. Way seeking roughly $40,000 in unpaid prevailing wage differences on two Langley Field government contracts. The Townsend Lumber Company Inc. and the bonding contractor are named defendants. Each worker seeks the gap between what was paid and the wage rate fixed by the labor department.
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Norfolk
Langley Field
Luther B. Way
Townsend Lumber Company, Inc
Department of Labor
Fog Delays Roosevelt Amberjack II at Bay
In Lakemans Bay Maine on June 29 a heavy fog traps President Roosevelt aboard Amberjack II delaying naval talks and Geneva arms conference reports. Norman H. Davis rides in through the mist to brief Roosevelt while a $238,000,000 construction program proceeds.
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Lakemans Bay
Roque Island
Maine
United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Norman H. Davis
Geneva
Mr. Roosevelt
Seventeen State Police Officers Demoted in WV Cutbacks
Charleston June 27. Seventeen state police officers including two captains were demoted by superintendent P D Shingleton as a cost saving move. Captains Thomas Barton and Frank Gibson become lieutenants, remaining in command posts. Other reductions downsized ranks from first sergeant to trooper across multiple towns, with a planned reorganization to keep two companies headquartered in Charleston and Shinnston.
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Charleston
W. Va
P. D. Shingleton
Department of Public Safety
Shingleton
Department
Thomas Barton
Williamson
Frank Gibson
Beckley
E. B. Stout
Elm Grove
Jay Rowe
Rainelle
Seaman Martin
J. M. McClothin
C. W. Carman
New Martinsville
A. Marshall
Huntington
L. L. Waugh
Gauley Bridge
Paul Thompson
Ripley
R. D. Tu
West Virginia Repeal Vote Marks Historic Referendum
West Virginia counties shift toward repeal with large majorities in coal and industrial regions. Kanawha leads with a 12,075 margin. dry strongholds are few, mainly rural or timber counties. The state becomes the first below the Mason Dixon line to vote on repeal as crowds turn out under the old prohibition issue.
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Barbour
Doddridge
Gilmer
Grant
Jackson
Lewis
Lincoln
Mason
Monroe
Morgan
Nicholas
Pleasants
Putnam
Ritchie
Roane
Tyler
Upéhur
Webster
Wirt
Pendleton
Harrison
Jefferson
Berkeley
Taylor
Brooke
Panhandle
Kanawha
Mingo
Logan
McDowell
Ohio
Cabell, Harrison
Marion
Monongalia
Ohio Valley
Mercer
Virginia
Old Dominion
West Virginia
Prohibition
Campaigns Over Repeal Ascend in State Debates 1934
The United Dry Forces brought national figures to campaign against repeal and staged a one act drama on alcohol effects. Speakers included Bishop James Cannon Jr and Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes with F Scott McBride leading the Anti Saloon League. Both major parties urged repeal in a joint statement but Governor Kump stayed silent.
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United Dty
James Cannon Jr
Edwin Holt Hughes
F. Scott McBride
National Anti-Saloon League
Kump
Capitol
Elkins
Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Hunter at Grace Methodist
Impressive last rites were held at Grace Methodist church for Mrs. H. R. Hunter who died Sunday at her home on Bluefield Avenue. The Rev. J. R. Brown conducted the service with assistance from Rev. C. W. Kelley of Graham Methodist. Interment followed at Monte Vista Park. Dozens of friends attended as a profusion of floral tributes signaled the esteem in which she was held.
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Grace Methodist Church
H. R. Hunter
Bluefield Avenue
J. R. Brown
C. W. Kelley
Graham Methodist Church
Monte Vista Park
Chamber Chooses New Directors in Bluefield
Nine directors elected for two years and two for one year by the Bluefield chamber of commerce from eighteen nominees. Holdovers include J. J. Alexander and others. Election committee members listed.
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Bluefield
R. EB. Lazenby
E. A. Leonard Jr
C. E. Lilley
FE. J. McQuail
Walter Perkine
George Richardson Jr
Hugh Ike Shott
W. O. Tracey
W. S. Anderson
Julius Hall
Robert Hart
B. T. Selman
Princeton Cottage Destroyed by Fire
A three room cottage in the Hearn addition near Princeton was totally destroyed by fire last night. Owner Lee Keffer occupied the dwelling and was eating supper when the blaze was found. The fire likely started from a defective flue. Keffer carried $500 insurance on the property.
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Hearn Addition
Princeton
Lee Keffer
Keffer
Purification Promises Health with Calotabs Course
A health ad urges readers to purify the body using Calotabs with a normal weekly schedule. It claims the product cleanses the blood by stimulating the liver kidneys stomach and bowels and notes 10 cents and 35 cent package prices across dealers.
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Nature
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