Stone Urges Stricter Prohibition Sentences Nationally
Attorney General Stone orders all U S attorneys to push for harsher jail terms for liquor law violators and to pursue second offenses vigorously. He cites a 1922 circular and urges use of all court tools to impose heavier penalties in commercial violations and to verify prior violations for enhanced sentences. Cooperation between state and federal officers is stressed to strengthen enforcement nationwide.
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Washington
Harena
Dune
Harlan Fiske
Stone
United States
Alsa
Aepartment of Justice
Messenger with $43,000 Missing In New York
June 2 report says broker firm Minsch Monell and Co. lost a 22 year old messenger who, carrying $248,000 in negotiable securities, vanished after receiving courier funds from Merchants and Mechanics National Bank for immediate delivery. Firm suspects robbery.
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New York
Minsch, Monell and Co
Measenser
Fim
Mytsis National Banke
Gmornins
University Gets State Cattle Farm Donation
A 580 acre cattle farm in a rising region was donated to West Virginia University. President Fr. B. Trotter announced at the alumni meeting that the farm, pending state board approval, follows prior coal land gifts and aims to support the university’s ongoing agricultural and livestock programs. Albania: Government resigns in Rome reports.
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Trotter
State University
Morgantown
W. Va
West Virginia University
Fr. B. Trotter
Ant “Rs
J. C. White
State Board of Control
Charleston Man Weds In Huntington Dune Wedding Record
Huntington June 2 A dune wedding marked the first of its kind in the area as Don R Thomyur 25 and Ida Kinney 21 were married at 4 25 this morning by Rev Leake County clerk was called at 3 to issue the license C B Curtoe automobile salesman prominent in the tri state region served as best man The couple departed for a honeymoon following the ceremony
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Huntington
Charleston
Thia Aly
Don R. Thomyur
Ida Kinney
Tri-State
Fanorsis
al Honeymeoon
Expect Rap for Balky Senators in Cincinnati
June 2 dispatch from White Sulphur Springs W Va reports strong approval by commercial clubs in Boston Chicago St Louis and Cincinnati of President Coolidge and of party responsibility over factional action. The clubs telegraphed support for the President praising his stance on vital legislation while condemning Republican representatives who hindered his advice.
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Cincinnati
Strong
Coolidge
Boston
Chicago
St. Louis
Springs
W. Va
Coollde
United States
Senate Agricultural Committee opens in U S court
New York June 2 A receiver ship action against the Middlestates Oil corporation was begun in federal court amid charges of fraud and mismanagement by Charles W Haskell chairman of Ai rectora and former Oklahoma governor, with other executives named. Judge ordered the defendants to show cause why a receiver should not be appointed. The suit alleges false stock valuations and misleading statements to the public, with assets claimed at 24.5 million and liabilities at 39 million, and names several officers and brokers including William Shivers.
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New York
Middlestates OU Corporation
Charles W. Haakell
Airectora
Oklahoma
Kie
Charles J. Maskell
2. D. Saklntvaty
BET the Corporation
Nox
William Shivers
Commlatnant
Middle States Oil
Southern States Oil Corporation
Recentiy
Middle Azates
Haskell
Som
Sakinemia
Reliable Securities Corporation
Unity Securities Corporation
Shiver
Witehitn Ta Producing Corporation
Capitel
Taskella
Saklatevala
Charles B. Pore
T. John Leahy
John 3. Caser
John F.stavenson
Joseph de Wyckett
Women Desiring Court Presentation Stir Diplomatic Dilemma
London dispatch reports 32 fewer court presentations than applicants. About 470 American women seek presentation at St James’s Court this season, with only 40 spots. Ambassador Kellogg and staff must choose 30 of the eligible, balancing prestige and diplomacy amid public scrutiny and possible backlash.
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Court of St. James
Rank B. Kellogg
United States
London
Fune
Canada Considers Japanese Exclusion
Ottawa June 2 The government weighing measures to bar Japanese immigrants in Canada the immigration minister said in the house of commons. A form of gentleman agreement limits annual entrants to 160 household servants and farm laborers. last year 48 gained entry.
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House of Commons
Ottawa
Aviator Detained for Air Violation in New Orleans
A man was arrested in New Orleans after violating a city air ordinance by flying below 1,000 feet. He performed stunts over Canal Street, prompting police to intervene as he landed near the business district. The ordinance, in force for ten days, bans flying under the altitude threshold over the city.
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Orleans
Tuna SeThe
New Orleans
Canal Street
Lynch Leads LTU Presidential Race in Late Count
In Indianapolis unofficial results show James M. Lynch of Syracuse leading incumbent Charles YP. Howard of Detroit by over 3000 votes in the race for LTU president. Official tabulation will wait for canvassing board review set for June 7. Large union spending cited with $70,000,000 yearly figure in related reports.
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Syracuse
Charles P. Howard
Indianapolis
Ind
Inno
James M. Lynch
Charles YP. Howard
Detroit
Cornwell Leads Amid Turmoil in Democratic Race Report
Fragmentary results from 1301 precincts show W B Stout and V1 Jarvis contending in the Democratic nomination race with Stout leading and Jarvis at $8,905. A series of violent and unclear details follow, including references to a death investigation in Kentucky and unrelated local notices.
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W. B. Stout
V1. Jarvis
Roporia
Stout
Jarvis
Auto accident fatal to driver in Camron district
Wheeling June 2 A car left Green Valley road near Cameron plunging 79 feet down an embankment. Mathias P B Hartman 58 of Wheeling, chief tool repair for the Union Chesapeake and Potomac Telegraph company, was killed. Investigation showed the steering wheel broke causing the crash and Hartman died from a broken neck and fractured skull.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Green Valley Road
Cameron
Mathias PB. Hartman
Chesapeake and Potomac Velophons Company
Accia Hartepan
Camron
Tax rate table shows new personal income brackets
The article explains a progressive personal income tax for individuals with rates 2 percent on incomes up to 4000, 4 percent on 4000 to 6000, 6 percent on 6000 to 10000, 10 percent on 10000 to 50000, and 40 percent on incomes over 500000, outlining changes to the tax structure.
Baker Ends Endowment to Harvard Business School
New York June 2 George Baker long Wall Street financier and one of the nation’s four richest men has added a 5 million dollar endowment to the Harvard graduate school of business administration. This brings his public benefactions in six years to about 12 million dollars. His fortune exceeds 290 million dollars and he is active in business including chairmanship at First National Bank.
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New York
George ¥. Baker
Troy
Wall Street
Ans
Harvard Graduate School of Business
John D. Rockefeller
Henry Bort
Andrew W. Mellon
United States
Baker
The
First Nations Bank
Man and Woman Attempt Forest Living in New Jersey
A note declaring intent to live off the land was left at Mrs. Crowle’s home by Miss Helen Cole, a weekend guest. Cole and Charles Archer disappeared after the Saturday night family retired, though Mrs. Crowle is shaken and recalls Cole’s California and Greenwich Village art student background.
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Mountain Lakes
N. J
James P. Crawls
Helen Cole
Charles Archer
Crowle
Oligo
Crowls Anja
California
New York City
Greenwich Village
Misa Cole
Derlain
Bhe
Carter
Scouts Reign Continues With City Council Prep
An article details Scout leaders and city officials preparing for control of city government. It lists Mayor Tanner, City Manager Folder Great, Health Officers Haymond ONeill and Shirley Mullina, City Engineer James Seward, and numerous council and staff members, outlining upcoming ordinances, health measures, and infrastructure projects. The piece notes a scientific claim about eastbound ships' electrical resistance, and records a recent council meeting where new leaders observed procedures.
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Sroty Weely
Feree
Okey
William Thornhill
Bernard Selave
Health Officers Act
Haymond Oneill
Hia
Shirle Mullina
Pan- Station
Gus Goldhere
Eug
Takelver
Kanawheatreet
Columbia Boulevard
James Seward
Jamee Sett
Hale
Arliffe Rive
Janter Henry Simmer
Hally Hickman
Pollen Glerk
Ity
Tanner Mesidang
Hove
Evan Mateis
Cily
Edward Spilman
Miter
Orville Ks
Wrlend
City
Cobb
Elie Treamuynr
Warnded Slater
Cole Forter
Karl Matana
Ely Calorter
Horney Fleck
Fuller
Gurtti Halstead
Herbert Wilcher
Bny Scout
Elt
Jain MekKeana
John Frelds
Chirenee Arthurs
Irl
Guirterburys
Hilersuos
Hunling Adiing
Fret Alepharson
Robert Shaphert
Bernard Jove
Wiliam Payne
Traiph Linkynsbiker
Britten Taylor
Sohn Brockman
Robert Stebbins
Dale Morris
Ir. Ek
Retail Men Convene Today In Kanawha Hotel Meeting
West Virginia retailers gather at the Kanawha Hotel for the first convention session with speakers including George L. Coyle I V Sauders Harvey Lass Gov Morgan and James M Guther. Routine business and officer elections follow with notable addresses from W R Wotelhke Lew Helen and others. The Independent Order of Benal will meet at Motel Huffner this evening to discuss charitable matters. Canada forms a department of national defense.
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West Vicginie
Kanawha
George L. Coyle
I. V. Sauders
Retail Passociation
Clarksburg
Harvey Lass
E. ©. Morgan
Alten. R. Finmert
Martinsbore
James M. Guther
Natonal Retail Dry Goods Association
Lemerraw
Whornton
Javeheam
Edgeweed Country Club
Tonerrew
Hume Tavis
Cleveland
Onin
Retaiiers Wasoelalians
St. Rey Yoke
Morgantown
Rotary International
Btnalvith
Huffner
Aralhe
ITIN PLATE WORKERS START WAGE PARLEY
Western Sheet and Tin Plate Manufacturers Association and a representative of the Amalgamated Iron Workers Union began wage negotiations today in Atlantic, N. J. Pittsburgh and western plants seek new wage agreement with raises from 10 to 20 percent depending on work. About 19 branches and nearly 30,000 workers are affected. Employers indicated willingness to agree to some proposals but not all.
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Atlantic
Western Sheet
Tin Plate Manufacturers Association
Amalgamated Iron Workers Union
Pittsburgh
Council Defeats Daylight Saving Proposal In City
City council deferred daylight saving after Emmett Thaxton introduced the measure. Four votes supported it amid petitions from business leaders opposing the proposal. Thaxton said he represented his constituents while Mayor Wertz was authorized to hire a landscape artist to improve the new municipal park on the former Charleston General Hospital site, with work to begin soon. Canada went over 2.9 billion in during the world war.
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Emmett Thaxton
Thaxton
W. W. Wertz
Ecuncil
Charleston General Hospital
C and C Employees Receive Wage Increase
C and C employees, including conductors, switchmen, and brakemen, gain daily increases from 30 to 36 cents retroactive to May 1, 1924. Passenger conductors get 30 cents, freight conductors 60 cents, trainmen and switchmen 32 cents per day. Announcement came from executive offices in Richmond, Virginia, aligning with similar boosts at other railroads.
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Huntington
Chezaneake and Ohio Railway
Richmond
Ailway Company
New York Central
Lehigh Valley
Mechanism Used to Die by Own Action In Dormitory Room
Jane York 52 used mechanical aptitude to commit suicide by contraption with alarm clocks, an attached spring and rubber tube placed in mouth. The device, designed to turn on gas as she slept, apparently killed her with asphyxiation. she was found dead when landlady entered the room today.
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York
Jane
Carl Dormsfeld
Dornfield
Fort A.m
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