Senate Budget Clash Over Utility Rate Probe
The Senate blocked the budget bill until the utility rate reduction plan was acted on, as Senator Herold pressed for a six-member committee to investigate rate proceedings. Debate centered on funding for the investigation, with House Republicans resisting the Senate’s move and arguing over fiscal limits and state authority.
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Marald Mesuutlon Nefestee
A. C. Herold WD. Braxton
Public Service Commission
Herold
Itl
Dt Pissea
JF Tts
County Board of Education
Detroit
Ita
Thea Senate
Iamother House Bil
Alao
Phygiciens
Public Service Commission members debated appointment method
The article notes a Senate discussion over who appoints PSC members. It covered a Herald clarified resolution permitting the governor to name committee members, which was defeated. Senator George C. Ronk, of Ohio, backed Berl, arguing the voters’ investigation warranted action and cited alleged misuses tied to a 50-cent rate in Wheeling.
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Public Service Commission
Herald
George C. Ronrke
Ohio
Berl
I Publie Service Commission
Wheeling
Fire gutts garage injures man in early 1993 blaze
David Griffith of Third paventic was burned yesterday when a fire gutted a Spring Street garage owned by Joseph Jeffries and used by T. a Christatie. Griffith was treated at Stasis hospital for non life threatening burns. Damages were estimated at 400 for the building 300 for tools and 250 for a car owned by J. C. Hoover. The fire occurred after a bucket of gasoline was accidentally overturned.
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David Griffith
Third Paventic
Artes Aid Ceel
Spring Street
Joseph Jeffties Sud
T. A Chirtatie
Griffith
Stasis Hospital
J. C. Hoover
Princeton President Dodds Chosen By Trustees
Princeton University trustees selected Professor Harold Dodds to become president succeeding John Grier Hibben who died in retirement. Dodds, 40, a political expert and adviser, will assume the administrative chair from acting president Edward D. Duffield. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Grove City College in Pennsylvania in 1909.
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Princeton
Harold Wilia Dords
Princeton University Board of Trustees
John Grier Hibben
Dodds
Grove City Coege
Pennsylvania
Edward D. Dufield
Dr. Hibhen
Saint Albans Alumni Reunion and Banquet Held
Saint Albans School alumni association gathered about 190 members for its annual reunion and banquet in the Baptist church recreation room. James G. Treanor led the event as toastmaster, Major Francis W. Pirnet spoke on public welfare, and state education official W. Rene planned to address but was blocked by Capitol duties. The program featured class-song selections by Willin Black, Wilkie Pauley, Margery Foster, and Virginia Robinson, followed by dancing at the armory with the year's largest graduating class.
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St. Alans High School
Baptist Church
C.fenice
James G. ‘Treanor
Francis W. ‘Pirnet
Ww. W .Rene
Alans
Hhis
Capitol
Clusa
Misa Willin
Wilkie Pauley
Margery Foster
Virginia Robinson
Armory
Bone
Homer Rodinsom
George Bugnert
Marzueliso Ransom
Harvey Burkner
Railroad Bill Seeks Rates Reform and Jobs Protections
The House opened debate on a railroad bill to place molding firms under the Interstate Commerce Commission and repeal the 1820 recapture clause. Chairman Rayburn urged railroad reorganization with capital scaled down for fair returns, claiming rates could fall through other economies. Senate labor amendments would restrict dismissals but allow vacancies to remain filled. about 60,000 workers drop out yearly, with contention over employment protections amid anticipated 25% growth in railroad business.
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Interstate Commerce
House
Rayburn
Heting Commerce Committee
Senate
Raybard
Fechner Takes Responsibility for Kits Purchase
Washington report shows Fechner, conservation director, took full responsibility for buying 200,000 forestry kits from Bovier Corp. DeWitt, quartermaster general, cited presidential order via Roosevelt and Howe approving the purchase. Howe testified Fechner had authority to buy and to file a budget bureau approved letter.
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Fechner
Budget Bureau
Rouseuelt
Former Senator Reed Unhurt in Air Mishap
Former United States Senator Jamen A. Reed and three others were injured when their plane dived from altitude to crash near Tulsa. Reed sustained cuts while others, including pilot BR Lee, suffered injuries from glass. R Grisham, 90, was uninjured as Bowen line reported motor failure during takeoff from Dallas.
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Tulsa
Chin
Jamen A. Reed
United Staten
Sadom
Reed
Brukes
W. E. Gregory
Kansas City
BR. B. Lee
R. Grisham
Dalia
tYatsport Winna
Bowen
Linea
Iaj Dallas
Corey Faces Penalty and Colonial Trade Woes Mentioned
Corey among 43 prisoners taken to Moundoville penitentiary and sentenced to hang June 23 for murder. Article links alleged witchcraft acts to social unrest and notes disease impacts on the engine industry in the British West Indies.
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Jon Corey
Pileontta
Moundoville
Fentorgey
Kanawha
Jar
Corey Iy
British West Indies
Governor Silent Likely Retains Post Amid Board Debate
The board discussed potential appointees for a vacant public reserve post. Names like May Romain Jobin Baker White and Frank Hill from Pocahontas were considered. chairman I W Coffman suggested a six month term for Harry S Hensnaw, with possible shift to D H Stephenson of Kanawha after a year. Jamar Chambers of Huntington also appeared in rumors as a candidate amid county real estate intrigue.
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Wits
Romain Jobin Baker White
Frank Hill
Pocahontax
I. Waco Coffman
Harry S Hensnaw
Will Poth
Sherif D. H. Stephenson
Kanawha
Air
Stephens
Jamar Chambers
Huntington
Roy
Contro
Mr. Chambers
Morgan and Lamont Face Tax Inquiry Testimony
The testimony centers on J. P. Morgan partners and David Davis as they recount the 1930s stock purchases, forged through Morgan company pools. Lamont and Pecora clash over notice and procedure while Whitney details stock movements and the 1889 market plunge.
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Davis
Pecora
de Ponic
Fletcher
Rujed
Petora
Lamont
J. &. Morgan
Banking House
Fletcher Inter
Lin
Morgar
Morgan
Thomas W. Lamont
Arthur M. Anderson
Harold Stanley
Wiliam Ewing
George Whitney
Whitney
Morgan and Company
Junius S. Morgan
J. B. Morgan
Charleston Charter Bill Stirs Senate Debate
Senator Neain protests that governor proclamation omits Charleston session matters while Senator Johnson urges a vote on a local charter bill. The bill would submit the question to Charleston voters, use wallet boxes, and likely minor election costs. A bi partisan four member board would rule over the city with a 34 member council split 27 Democrats and 17 Republicans.
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Neain
Charleston
Johnson
Charlestan
Johnson Slea
Feprelal
Mathews
House of Delegates
Senate
Ross
Taree
Rose
J. A. deGmayter, Jr
George D. Moore
James Kay Thomas A
D. H. Guees
Delagete
Culvert
Cabin Creek
Imaver
Jos
U S Ends Its Part In Bank Testimony
Testimony described alleged asset write downs to one dollar and failure to pay interest or principal on collateral notes. Witness Maguire claimed the National City bank controlled stock and held all camping assets, with officers not reporting health expenses.
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Mitchell
Thas
Mir
Maguire
Stener
Witcheas
Doe
Natorial City Bank
Dallas
Linb
National City Banc
National City Company
National Lify Bank
Sige
Glass Industry Sees Jobs Rise Tied to Beer Amendment
Owens-Illinois plants spark job gains across West Virginia as orders surge and payrolls rise. Local mills, coal mines, railroads, and suppliers report higher activity while Fairmont and Huntington facilities expand capacity. Officials claim beer repeal will boost state prosperity and tax revenue.
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Denelepeck
Owens-Tlinots
Charleston
Mir
Famideon
Morgan Lumber and Manufacturing CO
Sys
Whittaker
R. E. Whittaker
Eanawh
Oxcar Henry
West Virginia Sand and Gravel Co
Supa
Fem
G. Trusiow
Pratt and Smith Land and Grave Company
Hies
Owens Ilinois
H. Hizerman
Kanawha Valley Lumber Company
Owens-Illinois Company
Trojan Steel Company
Frankenberger Company
Stewart- Calhoun Motor Company
Capital City Supply Company
Lewis Mubbard Company
Owens-Ilinois
W. 2
Baldwin
Baldwin Supply Company
Owens-Lill- Dols
Ti Fairmont
Kinite Tron Foundry
Owens-Thinols
Deckes
Crock Sand Company
Morgantown
Math Owena Tillnois
Pennsylvania Sand Corporation
Hancock
Fairmont
Bingmont
Virginia, Pittsburgh Coat and Coka
Huntington
Indvatrina
Bonatit Thera
Ginee Contilmer Tantoriog
Radmitactuyera
West Virginia
Danalabeos
Owene-Hitnote
Huntigton
Eand
Unie
Tofet
Municipal Bankruptcy Measure Aids Refinancing Plan
Foreclosure concerns prompt call for mortgage relief with a public appeal to mortgagees. A proposed municipal bankruptcy measure would let a city refinance with 90 percent creditor consent and court approval, proceeding only with majority support from each creditor class.
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Uartley
Taay Yeptilon
Stocks Rally Across the Nation on Gold Value Proposals
Reports say American delegation proposals at the monetary gold readjustment conference were not taken seriously in most financial circles yet raised stock prices. Homentakis mining led, rising 47% to 230. Allied Chemical jumped to 117.87, with other gains in Consolidated Gas American Telephone and more. The Associated Press-Standard Gratiaties composite edged up 3.10 to 80.40, a fresh peak since 1931. Industrial production trends show steady growth through the year.
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Homentakis Mining
Allied Chemical
Consolidated Gas
American |Telephone
International Telephone
Postal Telegraph
Public Service of
New Jersey
Dalton
Associated Press - Standard
Senate Repeal Bill Author Speaks at Hamlin Meeting
Hamlin speaker Senator Jones of Soone county argues against the state dry amendment and supports national repeal. He cites beer’s regulated control, price effects, and farm income, claiming drunkenness falls where sales are permitted and predicts a future prohibition repeal vote.
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Senate
Hamlin
Jones
D. Soone
T Bonetoy Jones
West Virginia
Posse Presses On In Hunt For Fugitives In Arkansas
SILOAM SPRINGS Ark June 2 Posses hunting fugitives from the Kansas penitentiary pursued a group near Dripping Springs Oakiahoing country after capturing one of eleven who fled the prison wall Lewis Bechtel a term for bank robbery was taken at a farmhouse near Dripping Springs Officers surprised Bechtel and he offered no resistance He was jailed at Jay Others trailed two companions believed to be hiding in nearby hills
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Siloam Springs
Ark
Poraes
Taculus
Kansas Penitentiary
Lewis Bechtel
Beryl
Hoon
Dripping Springs
Oka
Bechtel
Jay
Explosion rocks refinery area injuring many and causing damage
A massive blast at an oil refinery sent shock waves through Long Beach causing walls to collapse and glass to shatter. Howard Hargrove, 46, was critically injured as workers and Marines aided victims and construction crews rushed to contain spilled crude. Red Cross mobilized to aid families and calls for assistance mounted as the toll rose.
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Howard Hargrove
Long Beach
Becks
R. B.C
Reconstruction Finance Sorpers
Alon
Long Beach City
Iremen
Serosa
W. Richardson
Red Crone
Worthere
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Nowse
State Board of Education
Com- Regroes
Ponate
Maine
Bamator Herald
Baas
Agnate
Jdelegate Bott
Scnator
J. A. Benderson
Sdoddridge
Henderson
Holt
Heane
Hope “Natural Gas Company
Lewis County
Keamawha
Hendorenn
Ben H. Butcher
Wood
Blueticia
Jaerbentern
Amore
Boise
Solty
Andes
N.Y
Helen Warker
Betty Treat
Hird
Mary McGann
Clearpeter
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Saint Albans School
Washington
Robst't Pechner
Gennta Military Affairs Committee
Corey
John W. Davis
Pecera
Davie
Zia Pere
Almelt
Mule
Wityieas
Persohn
Frank W. Stearns
Garvin Coalldts
E. W. Mallaud
Oklahoma
Marland
Newep Apay
Southland
Bankers Pool
Chioe
The
Stock Exchange
Richard Whitney
Morgan & c Company
Prosser
Bank Era Trust
Potter
Guertaty Trust
Wiggin
Chase National
Mitchel
National
Sly
George
Baker, Jr
Pirsh Geeuritica Company
Chusa Bovutitles Corporation
Gquaranty Company
Bankers Company
Guggenheim Brothers
One 'd
P. Morgan & Company
Pocdra
Reynolds
Tha Cing
Morgan, Landon
Farin
Albert
Prria
Heynalda
Gnorge
Rugs Lane
Stadlad
Coy
Cendeny
Nate Arenes
Chicago
Lake Merhligah
Associated Press
France
Prom
U. S
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Glass Industry
Cilities
Rigen
Pranee
John Nalliday
Charlie Ruggles
Neil Namilton
Shirley Orey
Jack Larue
Verree Teasdale
Ches Davis
Sment News
Rock Lake
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