Party Chiefs Expect President to Appeal For Dry Law's Repeal
Democratic leaders expect President Roosevelt to appeal nationally for ratification of repeal of the prohibition amendment as several states ready votes next week. Midwestern and Southern factions urge him to speak, while Anti-Saloon League figures warn to keep the line against repeal. Michigan and Wisconsin are cited as states already voting.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Postmaster General Aid National Committee
James 4. Farley
Ac Tives
Inelaza
Alabume
Wlaola
Inelana
Prohibition
Boott Mowride
Anti-Saloon League
Syn Tadione
Jeet Canpon, Jr
Methodist
Episenpsl Church
South
Hera
Michigan
Wisconsin
McGee Confesses Kidnapping of Miss McElroy
Walter McGee, an ex convict, confesses to kidnapping Miss Mary McElroy, daughter of City Manager H. McMar es, amid federal indictments against eight others. Police and agents trace plot from Amarillo arrests as McGee and Clarence Stevens claim motive was a quick payoff.
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Fernsas Gity
Walter Ate
Oregon
Rehght
Dev
Mery McElroy
Anid
H. McMares
Amarillo
Texi
Thomas J. Higgins
Moses
Ararulo
Ammaugine
Chrence Stevens
Mise McElroy
McGee
McElroy
Enny
Stevens
Henry FP
McBl
Roy, Jr
Clarence Click
Po- Hee
Clarence Stevens
George McGee
Windell Johnsen
Hazel Johnson
Gilbert
Benora
Amari
Sohanan
Misa McElroy Eng
Ycitle
Miss. Caton
Abe Starr
Leavenworth
Grand
Butcher Makes Final Motion Victory for State Leaders
A weary session ended with the Senate adjournment after a final motion by Butcher and quick passage of an amendment. Delegate Marsh sought delay but was overruled amid cheers as Governor Bump called the session to order. The extraordinary session, lasting five months with little recess, completed a sweeping administrative program without parallel in the state’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Fee
Wind County
Peti Mk Weta Mnek Wits
Marsh
Chin
Hiwec
Bump
Apel
Wee
Improvement Seen in Trade and Business Revival
The article reports a noticeable six week rise in business activity in Charleston with bank debits up 40.7 percent from the prior year and increased hiring reported by the Chamber of Commerce. Dry goods wholesalers anticipate further price rises as demand strengthens and retailers note improved sales in March and April.
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Wes Continuime
Ravenloc
Charleston
Janey
Wdo Abted
S. P. Puffer
Cherleston Chamber of Commerce
John A. Fitié
Thomas, Peta and Company
Field
Yeasl Woodrum
Woodrum Home Outfitting Company
Senate weighs limits after Morgan inquiry
Washington June 3 AP lawmakers on the senate banking committee study measures to curb concentration of industry and finance following the J P Morgan investigation. Some members say action will be considered while noting no proven violations of law. Committee counsel Pecora plans a comprehensive report.
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Washington
Senate Banking Committee
J. P. Morgan and Company
Steelf
Chatman Fletcher
Ferdinand Pecora
County Relief Allocations In Kanawha Largest In State
Kanawha county leads West Virginia with the biggest share of the 949,438 emergency relief grant, to be distributed by the Governor among counties for June. Other counties follow with varied allocations, including McDowell and Berkeley, while a large portion remains reserved for emergencies.
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Kanawha County
West Virginia
State Welfare Department
Kump
Kanawha
McDowell County
Fanawha
McDowell
Berkeley
Braxton
Brooke
Cabell
Catrhoun
Gray
Doddridge
Fayette
Gilmer
Grant
Greenbrier
Hampshire
Hancock
Barcy
Harrison
Jackson
Lewis
Line Cold
Logan
Marlon
Marstell
Mason
Mercer
Minera
Mingo
Monroe
Morgan
Nicholas
Ohio
Pendleton
Pleasants
Parahontis
Preston
Putnam
Raleigh
Randolph
Ritchie
Romie
Summers
Taylor
Tucker
Tyler
Upsbur
Wayns
Webster
Watzel
Wirt
City of
Parkersburg
Wyoming
Lack of Space Complaints Are Heard at New Capitol
Complaints over insufficient space in the 42 acre capitol complex are rising as regulators settle matters and patronage eases. The mining department, largest in state records, is cramped to five rooms on the original capitol unit while the compensation division fills much of the fourth floor. Critics say growth in taxes and new laws will demand more sub departments and space.
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New Capitol
Department of
Minao
Ieto
Capitol
Fuet
Department of the Etale Tax Commissioner
Royal Station Lost When German Prince Weds a Common Maid
Bonn reports that Prince Wilhelm, eldest son of the former crown, married Dorothea Fon Sairuth, a commoner, violating hanse law. Louis Ferdinand Hohenzollern, a globetrotter and potential heir, is linked as the groom for succession considerations. Wilhelm is set to become monarch after cultural rites and royal accords. Louis Ferdinand’s role aligns him with the Hohenzollern dynasty’s future, as the administration signals acceptance and duty to the throne.
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Bonn
Gerimtag
Wilhelm
Dorothea Fon
Louis Ferdinand Hohenzallern
Dearborn
Miedt
Louis Herdingudt
Wilhela
Siasty
Hera Inn Andonot
Lalely
Hohenzollern
Louis Ferdinand
Tormer Kaiser
Bottle Plant Expansion At Owensell Umots Ba Nowke City
The Owensell Umots bottle plant in Ba Nowke City will expand with a new beer crate division. Installation of packaging machinery progresses, with production possibly starting Wednesday or Thursday and a goal to yield 97 crates within a week. About 225 additional workers will be needed on three shifts, most to be retained from the current staff. Local labor and increased car shipments by the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad reflect peak activity as the plant grows.
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Owensell Umots
Ba- Nowke City
Owens- Tineis
Crac
Chesapeate and
Ohie Railroad
Kump Backers Win Long Fight Over West Virginia Plan
Gov Gump solidifies reorganization with three core measures a 610.9 million indirect revenue plan including broad taxes a county school unit to replace magisterial districts and a secondary road system shifting road maintenance to a share road commissioner plus related administration moves and funding efforts.
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West Virginia
Teachers Protest as NAE Convention Set for Chicago
Dr Joseph Huesel president of the National Education Association announced that the annual convention will be held in Chicago on July 17 despite widespread protests. Critics argued teachers in Chicago had not been paid and urged reconsideration, but the board of directors in Atlantic City backed Chicago by a large majority.
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Fairmont
Joseph Huesel
National Biducation Association
Officina
Direktors
Chicago
Rosler
Atlantic City
Resehiers
Dinote
Solons Approve $24,400,000 Budget After Long Debate
Legislation ends with a two year general revenue and expenditures total of 24,400,000. A compromise kept the house utilities investigating committee for two years. Dana extends funding with 250,000 from its own contingency. Senate approves 81,760 for expenses. agriculture gains 625,000. State aid to schools totals 21,000,000 with 8,609,000 for highways and 99,801,000 for other purposes.
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Dana
Senate
Agriculture Department
House
Conservation Commission
Many to Build Water Plants in New Federal Program
E H Tindale chief of the sanitation bureau says surveys will show at least 15 towns and cities in the Iss. plan to borrow from the Reconstruction Finance Corp for sewer and water works. Wheeling and Clarksburg show interest in plants as others pursue sewage disposal systems badly needed in some areas. Proposed projects could total 3 to 4 million dollars. Officials are urged to act to take advantage of the opportunity.
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Eoate Health de~ Pirimont
Sanitation
Finwhee Corporation
Tindale
Sald
Iss
Wheellog
Cnn
Clarksburg
Tisdale
Drowning death of Harvey Chapman at local river
Harvey Chapman, 20, of Greseeuh road, drowned while swimming in the Mx river near Connery greenherge yesterday afternoon after about an hour in the water. First aid and county coroner Dr We FP Work declared him dead. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Edwin L Chapman, five sisters and two brothers. Funeral set for tomorrow at 2 PM at home, with Rev G M W Jarrett and Rev W A Blas Burlai jy, burial in Spring Hill cemetery. Chapman served in Company D 160th infantry and led Wesley M E church youth class. First aid squad from Charleston fire department assisted.
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Harvey Chapman
Greseeuh Road
Connery Greenherge
We FP Work
Chapman
Lewis Stubbard and Company
Imimatine
Edwin L. Chapman
Virpia Harrison
Stella Spradling
Ethel Keston
Ruby
G. M W. Jarrett
W. A. Blas
Charleston Fire Department
Krouse
Thee
Odoye Gallon
Charter Bill Defeated As Legislature Quits
Governor Kump made four major appointments to the public service commission board of control health department and state board of education and four road commission advisory members. Senate quickly confirmed John J. Preston James A Chambers A Spates Brady Arthur H B McAhue Cheriee G Gain and W F P Roberts to various terms with terms expiring 1935 or 1933.
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Kump
Public Service Commission
Board of Central
Health Department
State Board of Education
Road Commission
Road Department
Senate
John J. B. Preston
Charleston
Curcesding I. Wade Coffman
James 5
Henson
Martinsburg
W. FP. Roberts
Buckhannon
Trent Acts Under New County School Units System
State Superintendent W. W. Trent said county superintendents meet June 11 and 15 to discuss the new county school units system. The May 28 act abolishes local magisterial and independent district boards, invalidating their authority after May 22. He noted contracts made before May 22 may require further action after Attorney General opinion.
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Focal Boards of Education
W. Trent
Trent
Treat
Homer A. Holt
Department of Etinenthain
Road Names Confederate General Stonewall Jackson Highway Debate
The state senate rejected a House resolution to designate U. S. highway No. 19 as Stonewall Jackson Highway. Senator J Braxton Herald reminded colleagues he proposed the same designation six years ago, noting the long history of the name on road records.
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Jackson
A. ©. Herald
J. Braxton
Stonuwall Jackson Highway
Gold Substitute Measure Passes
The Senate approved by 43 to 20 a resolution allowing payment of all contracts in legal tender, removing the gold payment requirement for public and private obligations. The House had already passed it. final steps include signatures before going to the White House. Debate highlighted party splits and questions of constitutional validity.
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Washington
Senate
Zinal
Alraady
Garner
Rainer
White House
Congress
Reed
Borah
Ida
Glass
Virginia
Treasury
Barkley
Shipsteads
Minnesota
Sapper
Kansas
Frazier
North Dakota
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Morris
Nebraska
Bulkley
Ohio
Gore
Oldubbins
Neddy
Hatfield
Bank bailout in Cleveland aids three trust firms
Deposites in the closed Union Trust and Guardian Trust were released as the Reconstruction Finance Corp agreed to help finance a plan. The plan would transfer the two banks to the National City Bank of Cleveland.
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Cleveland
Union
Trust
Guardian
Finante Corporation
Claveland
Ward Clubs of Old Hickory Contain Its Future Power
Albert W. Quiin portrays Old Hickory clubs expanding across Hickory, uniting loyal Democrats to extend party influence. The piece notes West Charleston origins, ongoing formation in new wards, and a pledge to Democratic principles to support party goals. Page 2 continuation hinted.
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Ward Clubs
Old Hickory
Albert W. Quiin
Hiickory
Ibim
Hickory Hall
Tor 14
Charleston
Hickory Club
Virginia
Democratic Party
Old Hickory Club
Wbll
Upper Branch Refuses to Submit Bi Partisan Measure to Vote
The state senate failed to advance a Charleston charter reform as the upper branch blocked the Ross form of government. A two thirds vote was required, and the regular order was upheld, leading to sine die adjournment with a 16 to 2 defeat. Senators blocked suspension of rules, forcing opponents to celebrate a final victory as the session ended.
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Charleston
State Senate
Ross
Albert G. Mathews
Demandigg
Senate
Senstara
House of Delegates
Boloma
Ake
Board of Affairs
Sflare Naon
Lsolte
Ray Garvin
Herrison
BE. Hebeles
Jefferson
Monros
Albert W. Bermoltis
Robert White
Hampshire
Tor
George C. Beneke
Ohio
A. J. Helmickh
Tucker
Howard Weale
Wood
B. Bunker Reynolds
Lmlberly
M.Z. White
Minga
Airman Hops Off On World Flight Record Flight
Texas aviator Jimmie Mattern flew a Century of Progress monoplane from Bennett Field Brookdyn toward Newfoundland riding 1200 miles ahead of the 8 day 15 hour world record. The single engine craft with no radio crossed at 11 30 am east time after seven hours of flight and did not stop at Harbor Grace.
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York
Joe
Jimmie
Mattern
Newfoundland
Fini
Century of Progress
Bennett Field
Brook
Fexas
B.S. T
Lewisport
Y. Fi
New York
Harbor Grace
Wiley Post
Harold Gatty
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Farley
Indiana
Butcher
Senators
Pecora
Federal
Solons
Holt
Elk River
John J. D. Preston
Public Service Board
Brady
Chambers
Cilling County
R. F. C. Aids Bank
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