Socialists open convention amid labor unrest and new deal critique
DETROIT May 31 The socialist party opened its biennial convention with a pledge to gain strength from labor unrest. Norman Thomas warned of scarce prosperity under the new deal and NRA, urging farmers and workers to see capital planning as cause of scarcity. Milwaukee Mayor Hoan and S Woodsworth spoke on mobilizing socialist influence to curb violence and advocate socialist administrations.
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Detroit
NRA
Norman Thomas
Thomas
Daniel W. Hoan
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Woodsworth
Caneden
Young But
Cooperative Commonwealth
Milwauker i
Fire Damages Monastery and Stained Glass
A blaze at a monastery caused substantial damage estimated around five hundred thousand dollars. Several burns were treated at scene or nearby hospitals as firefighters battled flames. Clergy, parishioners, and local companies assisted, while an inventory was underway to determine final losses.
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Pr. Behelp
Ua West
New York
Mnamiths
Damian
Rourks
Birth announced for Heather Kemble on Wednesday
Mx and Mrs. lan Price of Res poke announce the birth of a daughter, Heather Kemble, on Wednesday.
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Lan
Challen
Yas
Heather Kemble
Mathews Printing chief honored on birth anniversary
Harold S. Mathews of Charleston marked his birthday as Mathews Printing and Lithographing chief. A Philadelphia native and long time public servant, he has 27 years in business and held roles from state legislator to city official. Married Irene Taylor in 1909, they reside at 2003 Quarrier Street with three children. Horoscope notes on born leaders born on this date.
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Mathews
Mathews Printing and Lithographing Company
Allison Gas Works
National Tube Company of
Philadelphia
E and M. Railway
Kelly's Creek Colliery Company
James M
Elizabeth (Thompson) Mathews
Pennsylvania
Harold S. Mathews
Eanawha County
Republican Committee
State
Patrick Street
Spring Street
City Hall
Charleston Elks Lodge
Pythias
St. Johns
Elizabeth
Harold 9
Rachard
Quarrier Street
Charleston
Rank and File Warns of Bloody Strike Preparations
Washington May 31 The rank and file committee of the steel workers union told the national labor board that steel companies were arming deputies with machine guns test gas and steam pipes in preparation for a threatened general strike. The statement signed by Earl J Forbeck Clarence Irwin and William Pang warned of bloody warfare and urged government action to avert a crash on June 16.
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Washington
Steel Workers’ Union
National Labor Board
Tule
Earl J. Forbeck
McKeesport
College President Dies in Virginia
The college president dies and his service will be held in the college chapel at 3 pm Saturday before the body is moved to Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond for interment. Tributes from Governor Feery and J. H. Dillard reflect on his leadership and the college’s remarkable growth under his administration.
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Richmond
Hollywood Cemetery
Feery
J. H. Dillard
Ear of Visitors of
William and Mary
Charlottesville
Chandler
College of William and Mary
Young Democrats Form Malden Organization
About 100 people attended a Malden meeting to organize a Young Democratic club. Jock Dickson of Dane was elected president and Mrs Roba Blake of Malden was named secretary. State organizers attended, with next meeting set for June 16 at Belle to finalize officers.
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Malden
Bb Young Democratic Club
Jock Dickson
Dane
Roba Blake
Belle
Chubs
Navy salutes FDR at impressive review on Governors Island
The Navy honors President Roosevelt during a grand review as ships led by the Pennsylvania, Indianapolis, and Lewisville sail past the Battery. Crowds around 100000 gather amid heat and a bay haze while police manage hundreds of boats and a large civilian delegation watches.
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Pennsylvania
Indianapolis
Lewisville
Henry L. Roowvelt
Sellers
Roosevelt
Indianapolie
Gsilors
Charles A. Lindbergh
Faris
Governors Island
Crulger
Manhattan Island
Reusnia
Mne
Marine Police
West Sixteenth Street
Mrs. Roosevelt
Plorello Ja Giardia
Roosevelt Town Bance
Dern
War Department
Mej
Dunnln Solan
Second Corps
Stock Bill Reveals J. P. Morgan Co Deposits and Bank Ties
A Senate banking committee briefing shows J. P. Morgan Co and Drexel and Co deposits totaling 340 million and assets around 424 million as of December 1992. New York banks led by Chase and First National Bank report large gross deposits while many banks extend public business. Washington reports the FTC’s stance on securities issuance and when issued trading, noting registration as a prerequisite and suggesting changes in market practice.
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Drexel and Company
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
New York
United States
First National Bank of New York
Chase National Bank
J. & Morgan and Company
Washington
The
Trade Commission
Baldwin &. Bane
Commission
Chicago Exchange
Tow bid for Vicksburg towhart contracts record set
A Marietta Manufacturing Co bid of 914750 for construction of towhart for the United States engineers district at Vickaburg Mississippi was submitted. West Virginia branch of the United National Association of Post Office Clerks elected Bot of Huntington as president succeeding Clyde McKinley of Weston. New River State College will hold commencement exercises tomorrow night with eighteen graduates. Follansbee city council offered a 1000 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of monument dynamiters targeting former Mayor A C Diller. The blast occurred before the monument was wheeled and the council urged better protection for civic monuments.
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Ute
Associated Press
Point Pleasant
Towhart
United States Engineers District
Vickaburg
Mixs
Marietta Manufacturing Company
Bluefield—I, MM. Bot
Huntington
West Virginia
United National Association of Post Office Clerka
Clyde McKinley
Weston
Montgomery
New River State College
Follansbee
A. C. Diller
Gulard
Grand Naval Review Impresses in New York Harbor
The December 1928 naval review in New York showcased growing strength in cruisers and aircraft carriers. Veterans recalled Langley’s role in 1918 while praising modern aviation progress and the impressive handling, trim vessels, and high efficiency of the fleet.
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Navy
Roosevelt
Naval Aviation
New York
Langley
Gary
Baratogs
Texington
Lexington
Saratoga
Sears
Republic
Madman Ends Life Plot In Explosive Act
A former World War II veteran and retired Marine officer, once an interpreter for Major General Smedley Butler, attempted to end his life by blast. Neighbors recall his wartime service as a Mexican campaign veteran as his daughter watched in fear, his voice breaking with sobs as he spoke of past adventures.
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Smedley Butler
Marine Corps
Bennett
Poller
Nudist Colony Inquiry Sparks Md Deputy Investigation
In Upper Marlboro Maryland a nudist colony report near Woodyard prompted Deputy T. Quigley to investigate after notices of a woman in a bathing suit observed in her garden. Quigley consulted Sheriff C W Hopkins and States Attorney A Bowls amid a troubling backdrop from the World War era. A child told officers Daddy hasn’t wed anything to eat since breakfast yesterday and I’m afraid here hungry.
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Upper Marlboro
Woodyard
Sheriit A. T. Quigley
Quigley
Curtin W. Bopkins
Allen Bowls
Aince
Lew Cody Actor Found Dead In Bed
Lew Cody, actor, found dead in his bed after returning home in his car. Elmer Fry, the assistant butler, witnessed the car, with Cody stricken in his usual sleeping position and no sign of disturbance in the room. Cody had recent Paramount studio work with Ben Bernie and had a long stage career from Berlin to New Hampshire, including owning five stock companies.
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Buster Keaton
Elmer Fry
Cody
Ben Bernie
Paramount Studio
Berlin
N. BH
Jattenden New Hampshire
McGill College
Wheat Prices Skyrocket Amid Heat and Drought
Wheat futures soared as heat and drought devastated the Midwest with grasshopper swarms and forest fires adding to crop losses. Prices rose in Chicago and Minneapolis with July contracts and options showing sharp gains while widespread aridity and record highs pressed markets.
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Board of Trade
Minneapolis
Chicago
Minnesota
Dakotas
Montana
Witermain
Michigan
Chinos
Dakotas and Sons
Rockford
Mercury
Kansas
Enthusiastic NRA Celebration Plans Unfold in West Virginia
Johnson and McCullough discuss NRA anniversary events set for June 16 in Charleston with R. J. Parsley and H Megill. They aim to attract national attention and secure an airplane squadron and army band for the celebration.
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Hig
Henry
Megill
Washington
Ee Hugh 8
Johnson
National Recovery
McCullough
NRA
National Capital
Amalgamated Association Denounces Communist Pressure
The organization rejects communist influence aimed at undermining its half century of loyalty to country and institutions. The international executive board repudiates these advances and will not permit disloyal elements to seize control or compromise the union's integrity.
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Haw
International Executive Board
Gas War Reaches National Board Over Price Discrimination
In Huntington area coal mountain service stations reportedly faced uniform fuel prices after a local representative noted the price parity. J M M McCormick of St Albans threatened a court suit for an injunction against wholesale distributors if dealers in his town did not receive the same pricing, alleging discrimination.
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Huntington
Coal Mountain
J. M. M McCormick
St. Albana Denier
Swaden
Roosevelt Proudly Leads Gray Armada Afloat
A partial transcript describes President Roosevelt aboard a warship during salute ceremonies. He, Mrs Roosevelt, and three companions stood on the forward gun turret as salutes thundered. Cabinet members and their families joined the voyage, with servants clearing the forecastle for the ceremony.
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Navy
Bur
Daniela
DOW
Mexico
Swanson
Senate Naval Comm
Roosevelt
Indianapolie
Wallace
Engineerrs Department
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Herold
Matthews
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Paget
Young Democrats
Malden Organization
Savings Club
I. Vacation
Kanawha Banking & Trust Co
Member
Federal Reserve System
Capitol Street
Fdr
Norris Dam
Knoxville
Tenn
J. P. Morgan Co
Daniels
Madman
Lew Cody
S. Miluticense P. A. Co
Federal Gold Refining Co
Quarrier
Charleston, W. Ve
Earl Carroll
Vanities
Pittsburgh
Amalgamated Asociation of Iron, Steel and In
International Executive’ Board
M. F. Tight
Louie Leonard
Treasury
Hve
Piteburgh
National Board
Tage 1
KOTEX
Woodbury’s Soap
Clapp‘s Foods
Johnson's
EPSOM
Listerine Large
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Les
Nervise
Pinkham
LILLY
Seagram’s VO
Wascara
Sherbrook
Anchorage
Rite Club
Willow Springs
Tom Hardy
Paul Jones
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Este
BOND
Walker's de Like
Jones
Bowes
Henarve
Andrews
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Cheney
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