Van Sweringen brothers in rail empire formation
The testimony outlines how the Van Sweringen brothers and MJ entered the railroad field by acquiring Nickel Plate control from New York Central for 98.5 million, forming holdings through Nickel Plate Securities and Allied trusts. Pecora notes unfilled requests to Cleveland offices as FBI investigators press for information, with details on loans, stock transfers, and the creation of Allegheny Corporation tied to Morgan interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loth
Nickel Plate Railroad
New York Central
van Sweringen
Pecora
van Swearingen
Nickel Plate Securities Company
Chesapeake & Ohio
At Plate Railroad
van Sweringhe
Cleveland
von Sweringen
Allegheny Corperation
J.B. Morgin & Company
Astens
Vaningen
Guardian Saving and Rust Company of
Guaranty ‘Trust Company of
New York
Mickel Plate
Tet
Nickel Plate Securitica Rma
Var. Swer
J. R. Matt
C. Bradley
Poth
Nickel Finto
Ite
Finto Securities Company
Guardian Trust
Pecore
van Syeringen
Lake Erie
Becora
Vani Sweringen
Toledo
St. Louis & Western
Vic Sweringen
Peron
Ned Inter
Henry E. Huntington
J. P. Morgan & Company
van Swaringen HJ
Poccora
Nickel Plate Securities Corporation
Wattess Company
Littl
Fai
Nickel Piate Securities
Becors
Morgan & Company
Morgan
Jie
van Sworingen
Interstate Commerce
Jtid
van Eweringen
George F. Baker
Baker
Erle Common
Vanege
Try van Sweringen
Seven Killed in Refinery Disaster and Rail Deal Questions
A damaged article describes a refinery explosion killing seven and details a web of rail acquisitions involving Nickel Plate, Chesapeake and Ohio and related finance. It covers loans from Morgan, equity moves by Van Sweringen and associates, and inquiries about book access and valuation. It also notes the death in Croydon of Charlotte Jarvis Spurgeon at age 98.
Masonic Rose Croix to Confer Fifteenth and Sixteenth Degrees
The Masonic Rose Croix will confer the fifteenth and sixteenth degrees with dinner served Tuesday to Thursday for Scottish Rite Masons. Distinguished visitors include H D Tum in Morgantown representative of the supreme council and A S Booker Bill efield secretary of the Scottish Rite. Walter Sugden of Sisteraville will participate in Friday's ceremonial which includes a public drill parade and band concert with the West Virginia consistory at Wheeling assisting for the thirty second degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weat
Virginia Consistory
Wheeling
Congress Eyes 25 Percent Cut In War Outlay Fight
Congress facing Roosevelt budget strains debates a 25 percent reduction on a 170 million outlay with concerns taxes could rise 61.25 per person. House Democratic leaders Rainey Burns and Buchanan push for steering committee talks with Crosser and the veterans committee while opposition to economy acts prompts a tax strategy to fund reductions.
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Roosevelt
Senate
Rainey
Burns
Tennessee
House
Rosevelt
Lewis W. Douglas
Frank T. Hines
Crosser
Tax options floated to fund veterans policy
Speaker Rainey and Chairman Dougnton discuss two tax routes to raise revenue for veterans policy. A general or gross income tax could be considered while they resist further luxury or net income tax hikes. Democratic readers plan to delay action pending national reaction to Roosevelt’s regulatory proposals.
Prohibition Debate and the Rise of Racketeers
A historical editorial condemns prohibition as a failure that empowered racketeers and harmed farmers and laborers. It argues prohibition fueled organized crime, reduced taxation, and damaged economies while urging citizens to support temperance reforms. It notes West Virginia's early adoption and moves to vote prohibition out of the constitution in 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
Lieit
Your Stomach Needs Toma Tablets Ad
An advertisement promises relief for stomach ulcers, hyper acidity, indigestion, gastritis, sourness, headaches, heartburn, and constipation using Toms Tablets. It urges readers to request a booklet titled Your Stomach and You by sending their name to Toms Inc Dept E-S, Ligonier, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toms Inc
Dept
E-S
Ligonier, Pa
Prohibition repeal debate and farm income decline noted
A national repeal vote is slated for June with critics citing the eighteenth amendment as an overreach while supporters call for repeal to restore liberty. Louisiana farm income fell about 0 per cent over four years, dropping 88.98 million from 1929 to 1932 with cash income down across creuse and livestock. More than 150 retired government workers plan a Manila corporation to run three wheel taxicabs in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
France
Prohibition
O&lhans
Louisiana
Lionel L. Jance
Department of Agriculture
Creuse
United State
Jones
Ee i
Manila
F. I
Senate Writes Continued Frece Page 1 Summary
Senate action outlines large tax changes, including a 70 million bribe source claim, a 2 cent gas levy expected to raise 2.6 billion, and administrative shifts removing private bankers from deductible losses. Proposals limit partnership shares on returns, repeal carryover for stocks and bonds, and cap deductions to incurred year. Tientsin, China reports a boom in large identity construction.
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Tne
Bankers and Trust Companies
Josees
Stomach Ease powder promotes quick relief for ulcers
Urgent health pitch claims stomach ulcers and acid buildup require prompt care. It urges readers to visit a drug store to buy Stomach Ease powders, offering a three week supply at a discount and a guaranteed satisfaction or money back.
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Cleveland Traction Terminal
Yam
van Swer
Ingen
Mita Charlotte Jarvis Spurgeon
C. H. Spurgeon
Croydon
England
Associated Press
Diamond Ice & Coal CO
Bullitt St
W.O
Mise Itl
Misa
Rendarad
Charmco Mills
West Virginia
Toma
Kanawha Banking
Member
Federal Reserve System
Charleston, W. VA
Renaud Cote
Auburn
Pallee
Asdo
Tientsin
China
Diamond Bargain Basement
Hirai
Excinsiva Goodrich
Golden Fly
Silvadown
Goodrich
Silvertown Safety League
Safety League
Goodrich Safety
Silvertown
Saver Golden Ply
Sparsons-Brindle Tire CO
Charleston & Columbia
Sts. Mullen
Broad St
Absalom-Mcgraw Motor Co
Montgomery, W. Va
Summers Garage
Clendenin
W. Va
Wiseman & Jones Nitro
Home Chevrolet CO
St. Albans
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