Holt Proposes Ballot Form for Eighteenth Amendment Repeal
Attorney General Hamer A Holt proposed a uniform ballot form for the West Virginia ratification election on June 27. Clerks across counties received sample ballot text noting options for rep ratification and repeal of the eighteenth amendment. Holt says the form clarifies terms and aims for statewide uniformity.
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Governor plans study of state deficit and staff cuts
Officials estimate a six million dollar deficit as the governor plans audits and outside help to review finances. The Senate approves a fund, the House adds pay for legislative days, and a five member appraisal panel is created to review bank closures. The 1921 legislature previously appropriated 620 million for the biennium with 34 million in salaries.
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Repeal Election Instructions Mentioned Amid Classification Heads
The article notes the repeal election opening in June and states Attorney General Holt recommended inserting the Seplacattes matter directly above the candidate classification circles. It explains that voters may mark to vote for repeal of the 11th amendment.
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Holt
Indirect Tax Plans Move Forward into May and June
Tax actions move toward June as indirect levies are applied to May and June. Tax Commissioner Fred L. Pax notes focus on the budget bill but will decide soon on the indirect tax collections for this sale.
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Fred L. Pax
Withrow to Celebrate Dight at Union Mission
Readable text notes Withrow to celebrate a light, spiritual event at the Union Mission on July 2 at 7 o clock. A male quartet from Davis Creek will provide special music for the service.
Voter Ballot Instructions for Ratification and Retention
The text explains how to vote on the 21st and 18th amendments with columns for Ratification and Retainment. It notes a 3 percent mark in the ratification column, and allows writing names in a separate column for write-in candidates. It cautions against voting for more than a single person.
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Secretary of State
Morgan Financing Hearings Reveal Stock Underwriting Claims
Testimony at the Morgan hearings shows attempts to allocate risk in stock subscriptions tied to the Alleghany and Mohawk Hudson Power deals. Whitney defends transfers before Morgan’s collapse, citing educational and charitable trustees and a series of stock sales that critics deem underwriting in nature.
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Costigan Questions Rickard Hoover Link and Public Officials
In a New York session, Costigan pressed about Edgar Rickard and his ties to Mr. Hoover. Whitney denied public official status for listed figures, citing prominence but denying official roles while noting past ambassadors and Morgan partners. The discourse touched on who qualifies as public official and the influence of wealth in policy.
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Coal Wage Boosts Amid Regional Miner Dispute
Western Pennsylvania West Virginia and Ohio coal operators and miners discuss stabilization plans as a wage increase moves forward. Logan County operators plan a 10 to 18 percent raise affecting about 10,000 miners starting tomorrow, lifting daily pay from 2.68 to 3.85 and tonnage rates. In Morgantown and Columbus, wage scales are debated with 30 day extensions and arbitration talks. Legislative action on four stabilization bills stalls, while state and federal officials consider recovery plan measures to fix minimum wages and hours.
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Stores to Close Earlier in Charleston This Summer
Beginning this summer many Charleston stores will close at five o clock on Saturday evenings, instead of staying open until nine. The earlier hours apply through June, July, and August, marking a seasonal shift from autumn, winter, and spring closing times.
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Economic Pact Contiroversy and Currency Stabilization Plan
A draft summary of a conference plan cites a push for gradual tariff reduction and currency stabilization. It envisions a de facto exchange-rate arrangement among major currencies led by the pound, dollar, and franc to create a foundation for tackling trade barriers and global finance. Delegates aim to limit speeches and set forums for formal addresses, with White House guidance on concise proceedings.
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Basie
White House
France
District Gains Need for Public and Private Funds
District officials report rising employment with wage hikes across textile mills and other industries, no wage cuts, and improved business in areas where gains occurred. Building trades show some improvement though worst conditions remain. Bank deposits and securities rise while loans lag. coal output declines offset by lower stock levels. Retail trade improves, wholesale and farm prospects look firmer, construction permits stay small but district totals rise in major cities. Washington debate intensifies on national recovery act and industrial regulation with a $3.3 billion construction program before the senate.
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Wagner-Peyser bill gains House rules committee favor
The Wagner-Peyser bill to create a federal employment service aligned with state efforts to place workers won legislative preference in the House rules committee. Secretary Perkins anticipates easier employment flow, especially for public works, amid improving industry conditions and favorable responses from trade associations.
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Keatley Remembered as Leader in Law and Legislature
The obituary sketches E M Keatley a Charleston civic leader, mining engineer, and lawyer who served as assistant clerk and later speaker of the West Virginia House of Delegates. He studied under Attorney General Eagar P Rucker, practiced law in Charleston, and held federal clerk roles from 1902 to 1918. He chaired the southern West Virginia draft board during World War I, led various business ventures, and was active in the Chamber of Commerce, Masonry, Rotary, and church activities. A memorial was adopted by both houses, with a funeral committee named.
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Wyoming Seminary
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New York
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Ohio County
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Kanawha College Summer Session Promoted to Charleston High
Dr. L. McDaniel, president of Kanawha College, spoke to Charleston high school seniors about summer school offering a college trial opportunity. He urged students to test how they will fare in college and noted that summer registrations are now open for the Kanawha College summer session.
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Prison guards endure brutal prison mutiny escape
Warden Birk Prather and two guards were brutalized as convicts seized control, forcing officers to act as shields riding commandeered cars toward the Osage hills. Prather, L A Laws, and a third guard endured cuts and wounds while police repeatedly halted pursuit, as the convicts declared death before capture during the Oklahoma escape.
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Realignment Vote Sets 62 to 25 Outcome
The measure passed 62 to 25 amid debate. Delegates L and Ranta and J L Smith opposed, arguing constitutional constraints require a 1 cent levy to create delegate districts. Lantz claimed reapportionment after each census is the governor’s concern for the first regular session, not a later legislature’s prerogative.
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J. L. Smith
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Lantz
Birth of daughter announced for Mx and Mia Weiner
Hymen Weiner of Summers Street welcomed a daughter born Tuesday Ming 20 at Kanawha Valley Hospital.
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Kanawha Vailey Hospital
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