Peek Resigns Expected Amid State Farm Funds Probe
Washington reports indicate George N Peek farm administrator faces strong move to resign amid internal disputes over funds in banks. Roosevelt, Wallace, Tugwell and others hold conferences as Davis emerges as potential successor. Peek denies interest in NRA transfer and avoids discussion of quitting.
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George XII
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George N. Peek
Chester C. Davis
Tugwell
Farm Administration
Jerome Frank
Colimbie
Mordecai Dockiel
Fred ¢. Bewe
Inflation Trend Bemoaned by Reed
In Philadelphia Senator David A. Reed warns against unrestricted inflation as he backs President Roosevelt’s plan to stabilize the dollar. Speaking to a joint Philadelphia board of trade and bankers, Reed says he would support strong action if inflation risks rise and expects Republicans to join in the fight, stressing unity over partisan politics.
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Roosevelt Welcomes Edmiston to Capital
President Roosevelt welcomed Edmiston to Washington signaling satisfaction with the victory in West Virginia's Third District. Edmiston will replace the late Lynn Horner in Congress and the president noted cattle industry relief being considered for the district. He was joined by Representative Randolph.
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Halt Reported In Gold Buying
Washington reports a temporary halt in the administrations gold buying program as only negligible foreign purchases were made for domestic needs. Treasury officials closed a 950 million offering of 2 1 4 percent certificates due to heavy oversubscription while defending the Roosevelt monetary program and the plan to support prices and a managed currency.
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Touhy Returned to Chicago for Ransom Kidnap Trial
Touhy and three gang members were escorted by 16 armed officers and welcomed by ten detective squads in Chicago after transit from St Paul. The high security escort included machine guns as authorities prepared for possible attacks by rivals.
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Chicago
St. Paul
Roger” Touhy
John “Jake
Agriculture Quiz Opens as Probe Seeks State Funds Return
The House Finance Committee plans to open an inquiry into the Department of Agriculture with aims to abolish the wait and review possible recovery of funds tied to closed banks. A resolution proposes appointing an assistant attorney general to probe the banking issue, funded from the governor’s reserve. About 1.2 million dollars in state funds are believed trapped in the closed banks, with the state as preferred creditor seeking return of assets. The committee members push for action on whether efforts are being made to recover these funds.
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Department of Agriculture
House
Wages Raised On Road Work
Wages for state highway project workers rise to 4 1/2 and 1.10 per hour for unskilled and skilled labor respectively, with hours cut from 40 to 30 per week. The change follows Washington orders and an agreement among the U S Bureau of Public Roads the federal Civil Works Administration and state officials.
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Ernest L. Bailey
Reod
Charlies K. Payne
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Bailey
Washington
Public Works Administration
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Federal Civil Works Administer
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W. M. Bechter
Coroner’s Jury Exonerates Man in Mercy Slaying
ATLANTA coroner’s jury exonerated 32 year old Johhi Stephens in the death of his aunt Miss Ablle Stephens after he admitted striking her with a flower pot to end her cancer pain. Police called it murder while the jury found the blow did not cause death.
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Atlanta
Johhi Stephens
Ablle Stephens
Stephens
Watt
School Aid for Teachers Pay Assured by Christmas
State officials say school aid to pay teachers for the third month of the term will be sent out before Christmas probably next week. The Board of Public Works will authorize aid once figures are ready, with a total of 1,255,000 sought. Taxes and tax collection laws are under review as the legislature weighs the funding.
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Edgar B. Sime
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Charleston Charter Bill Refused Calendar Place
The Charleston city charter debate intensified as Senator Johnson moved to dispense with reference and place the bill on the calendar after a House passage of 43 10 40. Henderson opposed, noting a petition and calling for committee input, while Johnson and others pressed for a public vote amid district opposition and intra delegation splits.
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Senate
Johnson
Kapewhs
Clyde
John
E. A. Barnes
J. Bastley Ross
House
Joh~son
Henderson
Louis Henderson
West Union
Bhi
Luther R. Jones
Benater Johnson
Kallanhi
Db Inet
Johbreon
Lindy Prepares For Another Hop
In Natal Brazil Colonel Charles Lindbergh and Mrs Lindbergh plan a non stop flight to Belem tomorrow praising Natal as a good landing port. They dined with the British Consul, with the waiter noting they declined wine and spoke of important matters in limited English.
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Brazil
Charles
South Atlantic
Europe
Americas
Lindbergh
Death story told by Corey at Moundsville jail
Joe Corey a Charleston merchant convicted of murdering Katherine Ghiz, a cousin of his estranged wife, spoke to a reporter from jail stating he will be hanged tomorrow night at nine at the state penitentiary. Three nerve specialists were sent to the governor after examining him. he asked that the story not be printed until after Friday, hoping for a possible reprieve.
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Dee
Joe Corey
Corey
Charleston
Katherine Ghiz
Low State Penitentiary
Curry
Shriners Gather Here Tomorrow in Charleston
Shriners of West Virginia prepare for the annual ceremonial session in Charleston and to greet Imperial Potentate John N. Sebrell of Norfolk. A seven man committee led by Dr. C. A. Ray will travel to Parkersburg for a banquet and escort before tomorrow’s parade. The day includes a reception, dance, and a schedule of band concerts, patrol drives, and memorial service culminating in a banquet and continued festivities.
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Charleston
Order of North America
Imperial
John N. Sebrell
Norfolk
Van
Ben Kedem
C. A. Ray
Parkersburg
Dr. Ray
S. G. Savage
F. Armitage
BH. M. Anderson
W. T. Willamson
Pat Br. Wilson
D.H. Gates
Imperial Potentate
Walter
Sugden
Sistersville
Imperial Oriental Guide of the Order
Sebrell
Three Men Die Importation Permit To In Liquor Row Regulate Whisky Flow On Texas Line
Guns blasted along the Texas Mexico border as rum runners tried to move liquor into Texas still dry after repeal. Three dead and one wounded reported, with searches for two additional victims. A border patrolman and two smugglers were killed at Rio Grande crossings, while four Mexicans attempting to smuggle liquor were routed at Laredo in gunfire as they fled through swampy waters.
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EL Paso
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Texas-Mexico
U. 8
Rio Grande River
Font of Park Street
Big Grange
CWA Will Pay Men Tomorrow in Kanawha County
Civil Works Administration to issue checks for part of first week’s work to 700 CWA laborers in Kanawha County. Payments average about 10.50, roughly double old weekly wages. County-city project committee approves 50 new projects including 12 in Charleston, several at West Virginia State College, one from Clendenin, and about 95 school projects. City projects include zoning data collection for Columbia Boulevard and related street work. sewer laying on First Avenue and improvements along nearby blocks.
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Kanawha
Civil Works Administration
Ostar H. Urang
Cranz
United States Treasury
Crang
Charleston
West Virginia State College
Clendenin
Columbia Boulevard
First Avenue
Sixth Street
Sixth Avenue
Oakland Walk
Hickory Avenue
Third
Fourth Avenues
Counterfeiting Ring Seized in Chicago Raid
Federal agents in Chicago arrested members of a counterfeiting band described as one of the most complete plants found in the Midwest. The group operated for over a year, producing $5, $10, $20 and even $100 notes, including high denomination bills for longer use, with the operation expanding across months and locations.
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Middle West
United States Secret Service
Thomas 4
O'Callaghan
Secret Service
Turer
Passage of Tax Bill Seen Today
Legislative circles foresee the House approving the tax collection bill today, with hope the Senate will suspend rules to follow. The measure aims to secure property tax revenues and direct state payment of county debts, while limiting excess levy and maintaining local debt responsibility.
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Senate
Judiciary Committee
Ford Faces Probe Over Bargaining With Strikes
Washington December 7 Henry Ford, victorious in the fight with the NRA over his refusal to sign the blue eagle code, now faces a national labor board attack for failure to bargain collectively with striking workers in two plants Edgewater New Jersey and Chester Pennsylvania Senator Robert F Wagner chairing the board announced plans to take action shortly in the Ford plant strikes Buy Now.
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Washington
Henry Ford
NRA
National Labor
Robert F. Wagner
Ford
Edgewater
N. J
Cheater
Relief Fund Grants Totals 14.8 Million For Three States
Washington dispatch reports federal relief administrator Harry L. Hopkins announcing grants totaling 14 803 808 to Massachusetts Georgia and West Virginia. Massachusetts receives 35 003 809 with a matching federal allowance of one federal dollar for every three from all sources. Georgia and West Virginia receive from the discretionary fund.
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Washington
Harry L. Hopkins
Massachusetts
Georgia
West Virginia
West
Fugitive From Chain Gang Wins Sympathy of Jurist
James A. Larue, a 27 year old awaiting extradition from Chicago to Florida, testified about chain gang torture including the hog box and sun blistered days. Judge Alfred Q Erickson paused the ruling until Gov. Holder acts on Florida authorities request, promising Larue “every break in the world.”
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Chicago
James A. Larve
Florida
Toley
Larue
Alnfred QO. Erickson
Criminal Court
Dade County
Lartte
Uberty
Nang
Alberta Clawson
Misa Rheda Forbes
Esn
Jim Larue
Grenville Beardsley
Kite
Neal evasive on liquor stand portents change in state law
In a Washington dispatch, U S attorney George G Neal stated after talks with the justice department that he would wage a vigorous war on liquor importation into West Virginia for sale while noting the personal use issue remains unsettled He indicated no final opinion on transporting liquor from wet to dry areas for personal use and said West Virginia Attorney General Homer A Holt may have issued an opinion on liquor entry He will turn to Page 15 Part D for continuation of the story.
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House of Delegates
Rails Road
Xprena
Wiliter
Bailiten
D. Wayne
Genereral Homer A. Holt
High Court
Ferguson
State Supreme Court
Hunter
Senate
House
Howard
Assembly
Washington
George 7. Neal
United States
South
West Virginia
Neal
Homer A. Holt
Igner
Roosevelt Steals The Show On Radio
Bryverly Hills dispatch notes President Roosevelt dominating radio remarks as crowds cheer for stabilization and the gold standard. The report hints at national political noise and a looming conference, with the president delivering a confident, clear message despite adversaries.
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Bryverly Hills
Gil
Roosevelt
U. S
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