West Virginia's near default of 1933 now balanced
The 1933 fiscal crisis recurs in memory as West Virginia’s treasury moved from danger to solvency. A new administration rebuilt the sinking fund, raising a balance of 695,899.73 dollars in the general revenue fund and enabling multi million dollar appropriations for social security, road building, relief, and schools amid past financial collapse.
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West Virginia
Statehood
Contey
Kump’s
Kump
Edgar B. Sims
Homer A. Holt
R. FE. Talsbot
William 3. O'Brien
J. B. McLaughlin
W.W. Trent
Zioncheck Quits Congress Contest in Seattle
Seattle Aug 2 Hep Marlon Zioncheck a playboy Democrat quit the race leaving nine candidates for his office after announcing his mother’s illness. His withdrawal follows prior escapades in Washington D C and elsewhere fueling calls for his replacement.
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Seattle
Marlon Zioncheck
Zinncheck
Willie Willis by Robert Quillen quarrels in New York
A fragment notes a quarrel in New York involving Willie Willis and a girl. The speaker offers moral advice warning that striking a woman leads to worse thoughts than a gentleman would admit. The text reads like a column snippet with incomplete phrases.
Very Sick John J Raykub Sent From Los Angeles
John J Raykub former treasurer of the Democratic national committee, injured his leg near Virginia City Nevada while visiting Consolidated Mining properties. He was described as very sick due to a leg infection that developed during the trip and was moved from Idaho Falls to Los Angeles and then placed on the Fifth Avenue Limited toward New York.
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Chicago
John J. Raykub
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Los Angeles
Northwestern
Fifth Avenue Limited
New York
Democratic National
Virginia City
Nev
FDR to Host Conclave as Drought Talks Rise
Hyde Park dispatch says President Roosevelt will host a Democratic National Committee gathering with James A. Farley and other leaders at his home. Awaited topics include the president’s role in politics and drought relief measures from Wallace and Davis. Plans include drought area tours and potential early trips to preview food control in Ohio.
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Chester Davis
Federal
Reeserve Board
Wallace
Davis
Farley
New York
Ohio
Rebel Labor Unions Face Trial Today
Washington reports on the AFL executive council preparing to try 12 unions for insurrection amid a struggle over industrial organization led by John L. Lewis. The case pits Lewis against craft-dominated leaders like William Green and George Harrison, with possible outcomes including suspension, acquittal, or postponement until November.
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Washington
IAP
American Federation of Labor Unions
Federation
Executive Council
John L. Lewis
United Mince Workers
Fuction
William Green
A. FP
Yastlints
Wis
Lewis
Tle
American Iron and Siret Institute
Stewes
John P. Frey
Frey
George M. Harrison
Enrneil
Harrison
Irving
Frey Fins
Baims
Fede Gration
Tampa
Fla
Carder Tomar
G Men Capture Last Bank Robbing Gang Member
Washington Aug 2 J Edgar Hoover announced the arrest of Jol Jip Sullivan last of a quartet that robbed the national bank at St Charles Missouri January 31. Sullivan was taken at a Cedar Lake Indiana hotel under the alias John E Summers. A federal complaint charging him with the St Charles bank robbery was filed at South Bend Indiana. Sullivan allegedly offered resistance.
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Washington
Usi
Jol “Jip Sullivan
National Bank
St. Charles
J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Tnyvestitution
Sullivan
John E. Summers
Cedar Lake
Ind
Hoover
Sullvan
United States
South Bend
St Charley Bank
Robeberg
Jesus Attitude Toward Wealth Examined Sermon Text
The sermon by Rev. Howard C. Dobbs of Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church surveys Jesus stance on wealth from Luke 12 19. It notes the parable setting and the MS message for readers today urging restraint of material abundance.
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Jesus
Howard C. Dobbs
Ier
Demands of Astor career may halt custody hearings
In Los Angeles on August 2, 1950, Mars astor demands to continue her film work while custody hearings proceed over her four year old daughter Marylyn with ex husband Dr Frank Thorpe. Lawyers discuss postponement and the studio offers about potential income loss as the judge weighs possible delays.
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Mary Astor
Los Angeles
Astor Hearings
Mars Astor
Marylyn
Wieband
Frankly Thorpe
Merritt Huburn
Samuel Guldwyt
Galtwen
Woul Counfer
Miss Astor
Dr. Thorpe
Bys
Taeiey
Tortune
Holburd
Juige Goodwin J
Knight Tomar
Hoth
Judde Knight
Astur
Marvisa
Dune Roinst
Astor
Throp
Hit
Adamant
Joseph Andean
Nine Men Die From Mine Gas Disaster at Dowell
Aug. 2 Dowell mine disaster claims nine miners in the Union bakeries region fire and gas buildup. Officials say a concrete coal seal will be set tomorrow as crews work to control burning sections while mourning the victims, including managers Forrest Towers and Steve Hit. Locals report the blast and subsequent blaze trapped workers in the Dowell area mine.
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Dowell
Central
Forrest Towers
Munanee
Steve Hit
Ater
Charmee Canvey
Nine Injured In Bus Crash Near Delbarton
A bus wreck near Delbarton injures nine people including Fidel McCoy the driver of the Red J Tran party. Marcus Hyer states victims’ injuries range from fractures to head lacerations while two are hospitalized for chest injuries. A pedestrian Frankie Gand is killed in a separate dawn collision on Lanestreet. police charge Homer Smith with manslaughter and drunken driving.
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Rente 5Avier
Meloy
Coon
Cho Real
Yavetss Hospital
Marulet Holloway
Read
Daciket
Walter Daniels
M. F Daniels
Hoxpital
Minie Syyereies
Chith
Willeamson Ang
Frankie Gand
Lanestreet
Cay
Ahd Nope
Trompyr Ma
Myer
Pole Sud Smitho
Fi Smith
West Woods Fire Threat Grows Across Region
Fires in the West Woods escalate with two blazes burning for eight days. Timber losses mount near Lewis and Clark National Forest and Fort Medicine reservation. Incendiary origin suspected as fires spread through the Bittle Rockies and toward Dakota and Minnesota. Four men die in the west’s battle against flames as smaller blazes burn near Crosby and in northeastern Minnesota. A shower eases threat to homes, but overall danger remains high.
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Nave
Mont
Dee
Squire Miles
Mouontain
Lewis and Clark National Forest
Forts Weking Mdian
Rockies
Dakota
Minnesota
California
Arivana
San Francis
Tsty Nosate
Kate Supering
Corthiwestern
Wisconsin
Conridge
Tadger Wood N. 1
Crosby
Minn
Spanish Loyalists Bombard Insurgent Strongholds Near San Sebastian
In Spain, General Emilio Mola leads a determined drive on the northern front aimed at wiping out government forces south of San Sebastian. Rebel troops march toward Pamplona with 10,000 men en route to reinforce Duarzun and prepare the assault on San Sebastian and Rentaria, while Leftist sharpshooters contest progress and government artillery harasses rebel positions.
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Madrid
Pamplona
Duarzun
Sebastian
Renteria
Guadeloupe
Sans Sebastian
Rentecia
Burgos
Catanellas
National Defense
Leon Yegion
Drelaring
Madra
Drought Maintains Grip on Midwest
Chicago August reports drought entering its third month with rising food price fears. Dry weather hit the Iron Belt except for Nebraska and Wyoming. Corn prices soared to record highs while wheat and grain futures stayed above last year. Canned goods faced heavy demand in hard‑hit areas as forecasters predicted farm prices would rise further.
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Chicago
Iron Belt
Sun Dakota
Wyoming
Bert
Malis
Midwest
Liatula
Neb
Coyalist Leader Foresees North Drive Ending Strife
Julio Alvarez Delvayo, aide to Francisco Lato Caballero, predicts a smashing offensive from the north to drive rebel forces back under loyalist command at the Guadarrama Pass. He says a wide royal-wing push is ready and may start imminently as loyalists concentrate at San Sebastian.
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Copsright
A. P. Madrid
Uns
Guadarrama Pass
Julio Alvarez Delvayo
Francisco Lato Caballero
Socialist Defense Forces
Delvayo
Spain
AL Ww
San Sebastian
Radical Regime Warns Europe to Stay Hands Off
Madrid battles intensify as radical government bombs insurgent positions in Palma, Valladolid, Segovia, Granada, and Madrid outskirts. trains thought carrying munitions blown up near the Guadarrama mountains. Premier Barrio warns international powers to refrain from intervening in Spain’s civil war.
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Karl H. von Weigand
U.S
Madrid
Spain
Palma
Huesta
Valladalid
Segovia
Granada
Ask
Guadarrama
Valladolid
Medina
Tavoli
Europe
Martine Barrio
Burget
Civ
Carrio
Valencia
Barrie
Jos
Giral
Maderid
Dentes Mary
Tetuan
Spanish Morocco
Francisco Franco
Ttalys
Armada
France Presses Neutral Pact in North Africa Crisis
A secret report on Italian fliers forced down in French Algeria reaches Paris via General Denain. The radical government seeks Mussolini’s backing for an international neutrality pledge to aid Britain and France amid the Sahelian insurgency. The document reportedly details Malian pilots captured in Algeria en route to Morroccan insurgents and notes papers found on slain airmen.
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U. S
Paris
Algeria
Denali
France
Mussolini
Gerard
Skalins
Denain
Britain
Universal
Service
Renain
Syumish
Morocco
Page five brief item hints at continued coverage
A concise note references further detail on page five column six, signaling continuation of a local news item. The brief suggests readers turn to the specified column for the full update, preserving the newspaper’s forward-leaning reporting style.
Foreign Unrest Sends Gold Here
Secretary Roper attributes 1395's large gold deficit to foreign financial and political instability and better business conditions at home. He summarizes the department’s annual review of international payments, calling the gold movement the year’s outstanding factor with America’s net imports around $1.7719 billion despite ongoing worldwide trade deterrents.
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Washinton
Reaterica
Roper
United States
Tia
Department
America
Tomboy Slayer Trial Draws Crowds In Bayonne
In Bayonne a sensational murder trial unfolds over the hatchet death of a mother. Gladys Mace Knight and her frightened suitor Donald Wightman face possible self defense pleas as prosecutors outline the brutal attack in the family home. The MacKnight residence in Park Slope draws thousands of curious spectators amid police traffic control.
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Travonne
Gladys Mace / Knight
Donald Wightman
Cnandabrel Muta
Barnard W. Macknight
Taseyh Wikhinat
Donald
Gladys
MacKnight
Park Slope
Stetina
Bayonne
Prison Rebellion Ended by Fast at Oregon State Prison
Salem Oregon August 2 A two night and day hunger strike by 700 convicts ended after they defied a court ruling on automatic parole. They waited for food then ate at mess hall breaking a 36 hour siege. One inmate was killed and two wounded during clashes as state police maintained guard lines around the prison.
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Salem
Ore
State Valley Aid
James Lewis
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