Bank Sold Out Customers But Helped Heads
Senate inquiry heard National City Bank set aside a 2.4 million loan fund to aid officers during the 1929 crash period. President Gorton S. Rentschler testified loans were interest free and sometimes unsecured to sustain morale, with only about five percent repaid and transferred to the bank’s security affiliate.
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Washington
National City Bank
Senate
Gorton S. Rentschler
Great Banklog Institution
National City Company
Rentschier
Securi
Pecora
Rentechier
National Bank
Rentechler
Cermak Endures Health Struggles After Attack
Mayor Cermak remained heavily restricted by intestinal illness and exhaustion as doctors warned of slow recovery after the attempted assassination of President-elect Roosevelt. A bulletin at 6 30 p m noted a slightly better day for the mayor and the other shooting victim Mrs Joe H GM as she showed signs of improvement and was no longer in immediate danger.
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Ina Iite
Joe H. GM
Giuseppe Zangara
Roosevelt
Vallie Willis by Robert Quillen at Tid No Wonder Pup
A quirky regional item notes Vallie Willis in a column by Robert Quillen. The piece humorously depicts a lively exchange about a pup, family affection, and a sister’s dislike of hugs, ending with a church reference.
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Ehurch
Favorable Reports Highlight January Building Spending Rise
Washington reports from 51 towns with populations over 25,000 indicate a 0.6 percent increase in building expenditures for January. Department data show total building operations at 49,826,707 dollars, up from December. Chicago notes continued gains in electric power production for the nation ended February 8. Dun & Company observes improving Chicago merchandising ahead of Easter.
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Washington
Department of Inbar
Chicago
United States
National Electric Light Association
Thurston Boy Convicted of Voluntary Manslaughter
A jury in Kanowice County Intermediate Court convicted 18 year old Ralph Thurston of voluntary manslaughter for the killing of Denver St Clair, a 32 year old city fireman, at the Thurston home after October 2. The verdict followed a dramatic trial with defense claiming sanctity of the home and the right to defend, while the prosecution argued the fatal blunt force used with a sewing machine fly wheel crushed the victim's skull. Sage Henry EK Black set next Saturday for sentencing, with a minimum term of one year in the state penitentiary.
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Ralph Thurston
Kanowice
Uty
Thurston
Denver St. Clair
Taurston
Greendale Drive
St. Clair
Clair
Arice Yeaterday
Lilla Robertson
Henry EK. Black
Atnta
Few Clues Help Bomber Chase
Federal agents hunted an unknown would-be assassin who sent an explosive to President-elect Roosevelt in Washington. The crude device, placed in a post office sack, used a shotgun shell wired with an “A” cap. Postmark traced to Warsaw. Navy ordnance officers to dispose after other agencies finish.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Secret Service
Postal Inspection Service
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Washington, D.C
Washington Post Office
Watsrzow1
Navy Department
Turi
Hitler Opens Disarmament Drive in Public AP Interview
Berlin February 22 Chancellor Adolf Hitler declared support for universal disarmament while demanding parity with the Allies. He urged ending armies entirely if others would scrap theirs and insisted debts owed abroad must be fulfilled.
Utilities Valuation Committee Examines Worth Of Utility Properties
W S Buxton of the state tax office explains factors for valuing utility property for assessment. The board of public works uses bids to set assessments. Buxton testifies the typical rate is about two thirds of market value, and a true value assessment would have raised revenue to about six million. The committee notes downward revisions occur, with stocks and bonds as minor valuation factors and fair return guiding assessments of utilities.
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House Utilities Investigating Committee
W. S. Buxtono
Tax Commissioner's Office
Board of Public Works
Rush D. Hott
Buxton
Holt
George D. Moore
Beer On Sale July Fourth, Busch Predicts
ST LOUIS Feb 22 The owner of the world’s largest brewery, August A Busch Jr, predicts real beer will be legally on sale by July 4 as preparations continue at the Anheuser Busch plant. He says shipments will start as laws permit and notes beer has long been brewed privately in homes despite prohibition.
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St, Louis
A. Busch
Busch
Anheuger-Busch, Inc
Congress
Brer
United States
Bargain Sales Begin Today in Charleston
Bargain sales kick off today as merchants prepare extensively for the semi annual event proclaimed by Charleston's mayor. The Charleston Chamber of Commerce retail division sponsors, with banners and posters across participating stores. Thousands are expected, hours of free streetcar and bus rides from 9 to 11 as cars and buses are leased for the occasion.
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Chirisston
Charleston
Jnitl
Gale
Charleston Interurban Railroad Company
East Avenue
Kanawna City Bridge
Stockton Street
Conley Receives Repeal Measure From State Official
A certified copy of a resolution proposing repeal of the eighteenth amendment was received by Governor W. G. Conley from Secretary Henry L. Stimson. The letter urged submission to a convention and requested acknowledgment. Conley’s office was notified as he left Frederickaburg for late tables in George Washington.
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U. S
W. G. Conley
Henry L. Stimson
Stimson
West Virginia
Secretary of State
Henry L. Stimeon
United States
Cluke
Congress
Covernoy Conley
George
Cabinet Shakeup Signals New Administration Plan
Washington reports an imminent new administration with a cabinet crafted for balance. Among announced picks are Daniel C. Roper of South Carolina as commerce secretary and Homer Cummings of Connecticut as governor general of the Philippines, with Frances Perkins slated for labor and others from various states filling agriculture and commerce roles. Norman H. Davis will head the American Geneva delegation, as the cabinet lineup coalesces amid ongoing reshuffles.
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Hale Bross
Washington
Turner
Burrifig
White House
Lieniel G. Roper
South Carolina
Homer Cummings
Connecticut
Philippines
Theodore Roosevelt
Norman H. Davis
New York
Lsh Beer —Venden Atl
Tennessee
Weesuery
Tit Hasn
Woudhr
Xanin
New Sark
Merman
Utah
Austlee—Thomas Ft. Wak
Montana
Saciatice
Janius A. Farley
Nayyes Chude AL Suita
Firsginia
Titerley
Harald Tekes
Harald Tekes Ar Alli«Algriculture—Emey A. Wallace of Town, Gcommearce-Danigh C
Roper
Mins Frances Perkins
Capitol Hill
Lst
Measure Aims Four Year Terms for City Officials
A bill introduced by Delegate George D Moore in the South Charleston House seeks four year terms for municipal officers, shifting from two to four years with effect from the next municipal election in April 1946. The sponsor says current officials are unaffected. neighboring cities reportedly favor the change. A separate measure proposes moving automobile license year to July 2 to boost revenue by reducing loss from three months without plates, citing losses in registration and gasoline taxes.
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South Charleston
House of Delegnos
George D. Moore
Kuminha
Moore
Denguie
Marliner W. Savith
D. Mawes
Bill
Kay
Graft Charge Sparks House Fight Over Beacom Bill
A legislative uproar erupted in the house over Beacom purchasing a rent bill with a proposed dormitory project. The measure aimed to borrow from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to fund dorms and revenue bonds for payment. The move passed 81 to 1 despite a minor protest, while an initial attempt to kill it failed 74 to 11.
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House of Delegates
Beacom
Te Scanll
Price
B. M. Hiner
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Hiner
Department of Public Welfare
Ory
Twa
F. C
County Commission
Veterans
Loan Shark Bill Passes With Limited Opposition
The loan shark bill cleared the senate yesterday with three dissenters, setting a maximum interest rate at 1.5 percent per month and banning other rates. Senator Wiseman offered to raise the cap to 2 percent but was defeated. Additional measures approved included strengthening special constable powers, recording U S military discharges locally, and funding for teacher and janitor salaries in Hinton.
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Irs
Wiseman
D.nicholas
Cub
Agate
House
Taylor
Calhoun County
United States
Ber County
Hinton
Senate
Board of Education
Offvey
Martinsburg
Roosevelt to Continue Hoover Policies Abroad
President-elect Roosevelt presses forward with international aims, ordering continuation of Hoover era policies on disarmament and Geneva talks. He names Norman Davis to chair the delegation as acting head and stays in New York for key consultations with Davis Woodin and Jones. The plan includes cabinet decisions and economic policy discussions ahead of a full announcement.
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Hyde Park
Roosevelt
Geneva
Norman H. Davis
New York City
Air
Davis
New York
Dervis
William K. Woodin
Jesse H. Jones
Texas
Hee Construction Finance Corporation
Woodin Pariey
Mr. Roosevelt
Uttlehamist
Auden River
Newark
Youth Stabbed to Death in Crescent Fight
Leroy Cantrell twenty was stabbed during a late night fight in Crescent, Lord, and died hours after arrival at Mountain State hospital from a deep chest wound. Police questioned seven witnesses as investigation continued under Chief John Sritton. Cantrell, recently released on bond, had returned to the county jail for clothes. he died at 12 30 am after an emergency operation. Surviving are his mother and three sisters and a brother. Body moved to Owen and Barth mortuary pending funeral plans. No arrests reported.
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Leroy Cantrell
Crescent
Lord
Mountain State Hospital
Cantrell
Crescent Road
John Sritton
D. Boone Dawson
Margret Roberts
Elizabeth, Lowsa
Fanny May Cone Crell
Carl Cantrell
Qwen and Barth Mortuary
Seal
Senate Votes Money To Further Inquiry
Washington Feb 38 Senator Norris of Nebraska assailed the power trust and the Edison Electric Institute as the Senate voted to increase federal trade commission funding. The appropriation rose from 790000 to 2120000 without a record vote, approved on the recommendation of the Appropriations Committee and Democratic leader Senator Robinson of Arkansas.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
Norris
H. Nebr
The
Power Trust
Edison Electric Institute
Trade Commission
Nou
Senator Robinson
Ayxarsns
Huey Long Praises Louisiana Governor as Great Man
Senator Huey Long delivered a brief, admiring speech in Washington on a former Louisiana governor's life. He called him the greatest governor of Louisiana, a political economist and road-builder, and explained the identity of Horace as a reference from 2,000 years ago, prompting laughter from the Senate.
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Louisianan
Faragon
Bar Romans
Washington
Huey Long
Douisiana
Glan
Fils
Louisians
Ned
Heir Dais
Horace
W. H. White
W. H White
Maine
Joe E Kingfish
Senate
Two States Join in High Tribute to George Washington
Frederickburg, Va. Feb 22 governors and officials of Virginia and West Virginia joined in a program marking the 201st anniversary of George Washington s birth in his boyhood town. The day opened with thanksgiving services at his childhood church and closed with a double reception at Kenmore, home of Washington s sister Betty Lewis. Luncheon for dignitaries from both states followed at Kenmore. Governor William G. Conley of West Virginia dedicated a tablet marking land between Washington s sister s home and his mother s home, a purchase funded by the Kenmore Association of West Virginia.
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Fredericksburg
George Washington
Boyland
Virginia
West Virginia
George's Church
Washington
Kernmore
Betty Washington Lewis
Kenmore
William G. Conley
Tennessee Finally Rewarded Says Will Tennessee Finally Rewarded
Beverly Sills reports three new cabinet officers in Beverly Hills California. Cordell Hull is named secretary of state with support from many factions. The article mentions Hopkins and others and hints at Navy and other posts. The tone reflects political shifts following conventions.
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Beverly Sills
Calif
Cordel Hull
Wilson
Smith
U. Ty
Switson
Navy
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Ferdinand Pecora
Rentachier
Cermak
Maami
Cermax
Agsagsin
Vallie Willis
Robert Quillen
F—R, G. Dun Aad Company
Neds Teylow Today
Thurston Boy
Bomber
Hitler
America
Associated Press
Berlin
Adolph Hitler
Plesse
Germany
Big Brewery
August A. Busch, Jr
Cerise Puree
Lindsay
Ronald Windsay
Rath
Or. Roosevelt
Avsoriated Press
Conley
Pits
Tim
Ile
Vini
Phin Fs
Hoover
Treasury
Senator Hull
Woodin
Harold Ickes
Terior
Tekes
Paniel Roper
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Huey
West Virginia and Virginia
Mark
Will
Tare
Raper
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