Ramifications In Morgan Financial Activities Revealed
Senate investigators outline how J. P. Morgan and Company financed profits exceeding 20 million dollars by selling stock at below market prices to prominent customers. Names include Senator Hamilton Rose and Senator McAdoo among United Corporation and Allegheny holdings. weiteren details to follow.
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Washington
J. P. Morgan and
Senate
George Whitney
United Corporation
Morgan Utility Holding Group
Morgan Company
Repeatedy Whitney
Banking Committee
Hamilton Rose
RK. N. 3
United
Kean
Keel, Taylor & Company
Senator MclAdoo
Callz
Mile
McAcao
Alleghaty Corporation
Standard Brands, Inc
McAdoo
Drexe & Company
Morgan
Philap Selphia
Aro
Court Salaries Voted by House
The delegates moved to provide compensation for county court members in West Virginia under the new road law. They set a per day rate, but some salaries are lower than prior road inspection pay. The bill fixes monthly stipends by county population, with specific figures listed for numerous counties, and Ohio county excluded by separate statute.
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Batiss
Aoe
West Virginia
Ohio County
Kanachis
Harrison
Logan
Monoagalia
Marion
Faysite
Cabell
Wayne
McDowell
Marshall
Berkeley
Raleigh
Previob
Lincon
Hancock
Webster
Greenbrier
Meson
Braxton
Morgan
Summers
Jettercot
Clay
Wyoming
Michningsha Putpaim
Handolph
Menroa
Willie Willis By Robert Quillen
A fragmentary note attributes a line to Robert Quillen about Willie Willis and a forthcoming visit. The text references a family, a cousin or uncle figure, and a casual remark on not sharing much with the poor, reflecting social commentary tone. The readable portion hints at personal dialogue and rural conversational style from a bygone era.
Bachelor Tax Bill Advanced in House
The House of Delegates advanced a bachelor tax bill amid laughter and confusion. Representative Jones and Smith of Wet County discussed a proposed 27 year $3 annual tax on bachelors, with Smith admitting a joke proposal. The House rejected the measure for now and planned a final vote this afternoon.
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Fouxe
Dulegates
No Favorite Smith Asserts No Favorite in Postmaster Row
Representative Joe L. Smith of West Virginia says reports he would back Julius W. Singleton for Charleston postmaster are false. He has not committed to any candidate and decisions will wait on civil service exams. M. R. Matthews remains the incumbent postmaster, while a list of three finalists is certified to the Postmaster General. The committee’s endorsement speculation and “star chamber” talk are denied.
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Washington
Joe L. Smith
West Virginia
Charleston
Julius W. Singleton
Ciddler
People’s Exchange
Cliginia
Purley
M. RR. Matthews
Eiri
Yoome
Woshington
Singleton
Star Chamber
Farley Seeks Indiana Repeal Support From Leaders
New York May 31 The Post reports that General James A. Farley chair of the Democratic National Committee wrote to about 3000 Indiana state and local party leaders urging active cooperation in a militant campaign to elect delegates favoring repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment at the ratification convention next Tuesday. He cites administration support and Indiana leadership under Governor Paul V. McNutt, noting early momentum could secure 25 percent of the states needed for reform.
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New York
James A. Farley
Democratic National Fominities
Indana
Pred van Nuys
Isp
Paul V. McNutt
Sam
Rapea
Majoritien
Indiana
Fayetteville Physician To Head Health Association
Richmond May 31 AP Improved employment in the fifth federal reserve district is noted in the Richmond monthly business review. Gains began in April and continued through May with wage increases in some industries. Box makers and glass plants added workers amid seasonal boosts, while forestry and public works reduced reemployment totals. Bevan in April, continued. Puckett of Fayetteville elected president of the West Virginia Public Health Association at the statewide conference. Dr. John Thames and Miss Kathryn Trent chosen for key posts as the group, affiliated with the American Public Health Association, advances state health work.
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Richmond
Federal Reserve District
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Monthly Business Review
Giass
Br. A. H. Puckett
Fayetterville
West Virginia
White House
American Public Health Association
John Thames
Kanawha
Morgen Gwen
Charleston
Olandus West
Clarksburg
Stte Federation of Women’s Clubs
W. F. Beatty
Parkersburg
State
Parent-Teacher Council
Kathryn ‘Trent
State Nusses’ Association
BR. Co. Boud
Clemsbury
D. Prades W. Turner
State Department of Public Welfare
Department of Public Welfare
Coal Men Seek Uniform Scale In Kanawha Field
Kanawha Coal Operators association urged uniform wage action. They proposed posting notices of increases only by companies with lower wages while higher wage payers would not be required to adjust. In Logan West Virginia and Harlan Kentucky fields raises range from 10 to 18 percent.
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Kanawha
Kanawha Coal Operators Association
Kanawhe Hotel
Appalachian Coals , Inc
West Virginia
Virginia
Kentucky
Ternessee
Logan, W. Va
Harlan County
Kanawhs
Kanewha
Six Hostages Tell Of Convict Escape Ride
Six hostages describe their harrowing experience with escaping convicts near Pleasanton Kansas. A group forced a farmer’s wife to cook breakfast, cut phone lines, and stole clothing while the escapees terrorized the group.
Railroads oppose Kanawha river development plan
The Chesapeaks and Ohio and New York Central railroads filed a brief with the House Rivers and Harbors Committee opposing a 12 million Kanawha river project. They call it unnecessary and harmful to rail service, arguing water transport would displace permanent railroad jobs and misprice waterway costs.
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Washington
Chesapeaks
Ohio
New York
Central Railroads Today
House Rivers and Harbors Committee
Konawhs
Interstate Woemerce Commission
United States
Army Engineers
Bief
Chesapeake and Quio
New York Central
Kanawha District
Truck Taken Without Permission, Says Chief
Morgantown reports Chief W H Inpron says a tire truck wrecked yesterday was removed without permission. He claims driver Clyde Dotuon, 46, was speeding when crushed to death. four other firefighters were injured.
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Morgantown
Fita
W. H. Inpron
Babs Raton
Clyde Dotuon
Realignment Bill Passes Reapportionment Bill Advances in House
The West Virginia House approved a realignment bill by 46 to ten to reapportion the 94 member delegation after the latest federal census. Changes increase Mingo to two delegates, add seats to Cabell, McDowell, Mercer, Raleigh, Logan, and others, while reducing Benni je w, Jackson, Braxton, Mason, Priston, Randolph, Roane and Watvel to one each. A debate over governoral call and constitutional authority preceded the vote.
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House of Delegates
House
John J. Pelter
Jackson
Braxton
Mason
Priston
Randolph
Roane
Watvel
Mingo
Logan
Mercer
Releigh
Cabell
McDowell
Robert B. Goodwin
Pelter
Gootwie
Goodwin
Hense Tuwn
Fleeing Convicts Slay Policeman Near Lansing Kansas
News reports say two groups of convicts escaped from Banyay Penitentiary and sparked a wide manhunt across Oklahoma Arkansas Missouri and Kansas. Otto Durke a 42 year old night policeman was killed at Chetopa Kansas as authorities pursued the fugitives. A second group freed Warden Prather and guards then released seven captives including Mrs Wood and two girls near Pleasanton Kansas before slipping away.
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Lansing
Kan
Dasperndove
Banyay
Hull
Northeastern
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Missouri
Kansas
Otto L. Durke
Chetopa
Welen
Okla
Wilsur Underhill
Harvey Bailey
Kirk Prather
L. A. Laws
John Lerman
Lwo
Kansas City
Pleasanton
Banker Shifts His Testimony In Tax Trial
New York AP report on May 31 notes Charles E. Mitchell’s 1929 income tax return was examined by the internal bureau with no fault found. Prosecutors argued an agent transfer and reporting gaps in 1923 and 1930, while the defense claimed an advance of expected profits.
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New York
Charles E. Mitchell
Internal Bureau
Max Steuer
Ambrose Hussey
Uptown
Mitchell
Fifth Avenue
Hisross Street
Lone
United States
George Z. Medalle
National City Company Management Fund
Economic Pact Early a Goal for London Conference
The American delegation to the World Monetary and Economic Conference sails for London with a goal to complete work within eight weeks. Secretary Hull emphasizes urgency for a fundamental program to address the global economic crisis. The party includes President Roosevelt, Senator Pittman, Rep. McReynolds, 43 advisers, and 19 relatives. Cox, Cauvenes, and Morrison will follow.
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Roosevelt
London
Hull
Vhatrman
Hulle
Rey Pittuiah
Nevada
Rep. S. D. McRegoolda
Tennessee
James M. Cox
Ohio
James Cauvenes
Michigan
Ralph W. Morrison
San Antonio
Mnet
Governor Invited to Talk at Democratic Banquet
PHEVEBURGH May 1 Gr Ierman G Kump of West Virginia tonight was added to the list of speakers for the democratic banquet in honor of Postmaster James A Farley and Secretary of Interior Harold L Ickes Saturday night. Avid L Lawrence Allegheny county chairman announced. Other speakers include Joseph F Guiley state leader Mrs J Wood Clarke vice chairman Rev Agnes R Cox pastor St Patrick s Catholic church and Rev Edward M Whison of Trinity cathedral.
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Pheveburgh
Gr. Ierman G. Kump
West Virginia
Laeist
James A. Farley
Harold L. Ickes
Avid L. Lawrence
Allegheny County
Joseph F. Guiley
J. Wood Clarke
Agnes R. Cox
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Edward M. Whison
Trinity Cathedral
E M Keatley Taken by Death
Edwin Miner Keatley aged 65 former speaker of the West Virginia house of delegates died of heart disease at his home on Charrier street after falling ill at his Kenawha Valley Hank building He had suffered heart attacks in recent years Funeral services set for nine o clock tomorrow at St Johns Episcopal Church with burial at Ravenswood Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers listed including state officials and local leaders The deceased is survived by his widow four sons two daughters and several grandchildren Born in Barton Tioga County New York May 12 1789 the article directs readers to continue on page 7
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Edwin Miner .Eatley
West Virglna
House of Delegates
Chuarrier Street
Keatley
Kenawha Valley
Hank
St. John’s Episcopal Church
John Gass
Ravenswood
John Morgan
Bobbitt
Daniel Matthews
Samuel Stewart
Robert 4. Kelly
M. Stanley Hodges
Maron Orickata
A. D. Crummitt
Z. W. Knight
W. C. Abney
S. F. Puffer
Clyde B. Johnson
John L. Dicktasm
W. F. Fiexlen
W. G. Conley
Harold Rite
George W McClintic
Col. C. B. Fortney
C. K. Payna
W.L. Alston
Dean P. Reed
Charleston Shaver of Commerce
Yes Men
EH. M. Keatley
Lenore Gosling Keatley
Richard Keatley
Gordon Keatley
Ghameston
Joan Keatley
Ann Arbor
Mich
Kawix E. Keatley
United States Army
Philadelphia
Hilaebeth Keatley
Charleston
Kenneth E. Kauff
Man
Seymour
Rutherford, Swathmore
New
Flier May Starts Solo Flight Around the World
New York May Sla favorable winds along Great Circle routes to Europe offered promise that Jimmy Mattern could begin a solo flight around the world tonight or tomorrow. Forecasters said weather may improve and Mattern planned to take off from Floyd Bennett Field between four and five o clock with Harbor Grace, Newfoundland, as a bearing point before crossing the sea to set a course for the return. His maximum cruising radius is about 4 000 miles.
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New York
Great Circle
Europe
Jimmy Mattern
Mastern
Floyd Bennett Feld
Attempt to Place Wets On the Defensive Fails
West Virginia moves toward ratification of the repeal amendment as campaign efforts intensify. Prohibition opponents report setbacks while repeal supporters organize county volunteers and press ahead toward the June 27 vote, despite new anti prohibition speeches. Critics doubt any speech can sway voters away from repealing national prohibition as sentiment has grown over years.
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West Virginia
Prohibitioniats
Houll
Budget Details To Be Explained by Governor This Afternoon
Governor H G Kump will explain the biennial budget provisions in skeleton form to a joint session of the house and senate this afternoon. The budget shows allocations totaling about 320,000,000 to be raised by revenue measures enacted last week. The governor stated informally that the budget is balanced, with anticipated increases in school aid and funds for road and state department needs. A six-member legislative committee was proposed to investigate public utility rate reductions, with authority to hire counsel and pay from legislative funds. Two investigations were approved, including one into a gas rate decision by the Public Service Commission. Page 7.
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H .G. Kump
House
Senate
Hie
BBC
Kump
R Honsure
Ththa
Sng
A. C. Herold
Braxton
More Power For Governor Sought
A bill to authorize the governor to redirect appropriations and maintain a balanced budget was prepared in the house by Delegate W. M. Lavon. Lavon seeks revenue and budget reforms while limiting increases or new items. A forestry board bill by Delegate John ZL Marsh proposes state lands for reforestation with cities paying, trees planted, and lumber sold for revenue. A county board of trustees to run the Whales MeLibrary was passed and sent to the governor.
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W. M. Lavon
Metros
Lavon
Metarestry Board
John ZL. Marsh
D. Onio
County Board of Trustees
Will Says It Takes Courage to Admit It
Beverly Hills calls reveal six weeks of effort to find a Republican ally for Roosevelt. Senator Jim Courts of Detroit finally admitted to Benny One that a trip was bought with bribery to secure a Republican endorsement. High hopes ride on delivering the name.
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Beverly Hills
Roosevelt
London
Jim Courtns
Detroit
Benny
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Robert Quillen
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Farrier
George M. Lyon
Huntington
West Virginia White House
B. S. Tistisle
Littlejohn
H. E. Gidley
State Health Department
R. H. Paden
Atte Health Department
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Guv
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Janich
Martha Fulton
Pittsburgh
Hire Prather
Chris Wears
Washether
Billy Woods
Lowise Wood
Louise
Rails
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Flier
F Scott McBride
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