Rockefeller Jr Calls for Eighteenth Amendment Repeal
John D. Rockefeller Jr, longtime dry advocate, now urges repeal of the eighteenth amendment in a letter to Dr. Nicholas Buller of Columbia. He says prohibition magnified evils, supports repealing federal control and endorses temperance aims through state conventions. Page 10, Col. 2.
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New York
Iufi
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Dynasty
Anti-Saloon League
Nicholas Marray Buller
Columbia University
Rockefeller
Licen
Democratic Party
Otters
Butler
Marchers Seek Relief Amid Hunger Camp in West Virginia
Unemployed miners and hungry families linger at Splash Beach Park camp along the river as a child of Frank Martin, about seven, fights malnutrition. A relief committee visits Governor Conley seeking aid, while others plan to stay until relief arrives.
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West Virginia
Splash Beach Park
Henting
Frank Martin
Coal River
Mose
Martin
Enmy
Coney
Willan G. Conley
Court to Review Bridge Purchase
The state supreme court will review the legality of the Hinton tult bridge purchase by the stave bridge commission after the appellate court faltered an order. Summers county Judge M Ward overruled a demurrer by the commission arguing limits of authority. Protestants claim the price and total costs exceed authorized toll and non toll bridge purchases and seek relief against a constitutional prohibition on suing the state.
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Hinton Tult Bridge
Stave Bridge Commission
State Supreme Court
Clicuit
M. Ward
Summers County
Res 3
Releigh
Summers
Bridge Commission
Trey
Hinton
New River
Brutstone
Supreme Court
Dennis Steed
Bridge Bonde
Tevenuer
le Finda
Willie Willis by Robert Quillen humorous note
A fragmentary humorous item by Robert Quillen mentions Willie Willis and a lighthearted mix up with an ice cream teaser and Ladies Aid Society activity, noting a playful mishap and timing.
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Wwe
Ladies Aid Society
Rockefeller Jr On Prohibition and Temperance Faith
The article quotes John D. Rockefeller Jr urging continued support for temperance and the Eighteenth Amendment. He recalls family abstinence, praises women’s anti drink efforts, and notes large contributions to the Anti-Saloon League. He hopes repeal is excluded from party platforms and stresses lifelong teetotaler principles.
Miners March Before Council In City Capital Row
Mayor DeVan was attacked by Councilman Hob during a city council meeting over ordering hunger marchers from Canin Greek out of the city. Wehrle offered a resolution asserting the mayor acted independently. the council tabled it. The dispute centered on miners who came to interview the governor and whether the city should welcome them. Wehrle argued the city should welcome all travelers while others contended the issue was not a city matter. The meeting also noted West Virginia Water Service Co failure to fulfill a 1-year agreement to maintain pure water, threatening city supply. Council called for action to address the water shortfall.
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DeVan
Hob. Wehrie
Wehrle
Webbe
Joseph Silversteaty
West Virginia Water Service Company
Water Company
Booking Agent Sues Over Shirt Promised by Singer
New York reports Edward Weill, a booking agent, sues singer Arthur Tracy for a promised shirt said to be given in exchange for a break. Tracy reportedly earns 3500 a week, with Weill claiming one third of his earnings for the shirt. Separate notes mention a snake samples incident with Dr E Blair and a hoax linked to Senor H Grus, plus a discussion on a rising limb of juvenile mischief and underworld figures contemplating new ventures.
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New York
Edward Weill
Arthur Tracy
Wolf
Tracy
Taudevile
Weil
Manny
Tomo
E. Reid Blair
Dr. Eh
Senor H. Grus
Barcelona
Br. Blair
Senor Grus
Canghied
Cnuisland
Underworld
Re Porte
Samuel Insull Quits Offices
Chicago June 6 Samuel Insull resigns as chairman and director of Commonwealth Edison People's Gas Light and Coke Public Service Company of Northern Illinois and subsidiaries. James Simpson named to succeed him. Insull remains vice president in three corporations. Health and stress cited. receivership of Middle West Utilities may be affected by court approval.
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Chicago
Ias
Simiuet Insub
Ladey
Ais
Tata
Commomaseatth-Edison Company
People’s Gas Light and Coke Company
Any
Public Service Company
of Northern Tools
Tim Wis
James Simpson
Merahad Field and Company
Samuel Insull
Thomas A. E¢lson
Simpson
Tadisna
Tasil
Wultbes
Bob
Stek Ino
Marshall Field and Company
Commonwraith Edison
Inhull
Commonwealth Faison Company
Peoples Gas, Light Ar A Coke Company
Northerm Tinois
Sleo Wave
Wir
Middle West Utilities, Company
Ferleray Court
Dawes Resigns From Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Washington reports Charles Dawes resigns as president of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation effective June 5. Hoover accepts, Dawes to direct relief efforts until work is established. White House confirms Dawes departure amid news of a new 500,000,000 revenue bill signed to raise taxes to fund federal finances. Senate approves compromise tax bill. electricity tax shifted to consumers while economy measures aim to balance the budget.
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Washington
Jace &Presing
Charles D. Dawes
Reconstruction Finance Corporty Linn
Lanes Iis Chiewig Bank
Hoover
Ward
White Tower
Pinin Ax Dawes
Walla
Ashington
Congress
Treasury
White House
Charles ©. Dawes
Reconstruction Finance Corporacy
Senate
House
Col. Fy
United States
Independent
Sgan
Upe
Curtin
Zens
Tor’ Howell
Nebraska
Capletol Hill
Congros
Howe
Hls
Ordre
Massey prompts vote recount in 456 ballots contest
Massey Republican candidate seeks to overturn or count 456 contested ballots in the county court. The recount narrows Van Horn’s lead to about 1,140 votes with 450 contested ballots to decide. Massey’s attorney vows further challenges citing irregularities mainly in city precincts and two rural districts.
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Antes van Horn
van Horn
Massey
Salisbury
Vie
Halioth
Cie
van Morn
Parties Facing Added Battles at Capitol Convention
Washington reports a storm of strategy as Republicans clash over prohibition and a proposed platform. Democrats push for organization reform with Roosevelt support for permanent chair, while rival camps dispute delegates and procedural moves ahead of next week’s conventions.
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Washington
Palluiey
Touett Stiatee
Roosevelt
Montana
Peranent
Wille Deleestes
Torlbig
James A. Parney
Hoosevelt
National Enmitver
Sia
DY Lhe Roosevelt Foreen
Alfred EB. Smith
Boral
Toleho
Trihwe
Agkinal
Hudson Court Supports Toothman Recount Challenge
Kanawha county court cannot compel bone evidence for recounts in the Toothman Stack case. Judge Arthur P. Hudson overruled a demurrer and granted a writ of mandamus to recount votes for Toothman and Stack in the Democratic county clerk nomination race. Stay of execution possible pending state supreme court appeal.
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Kanawha
Arthur
P. Hudson
A. Hy. Tootman
Toothmean
J. M. Stack
Stack
Toothman
Hudson
Wpperl
State Supreme Court
Ber Moore
Sinck
Robert G Kelly
Alomeve
Minte Ole Conner
M Oh. Byers Yeasterday
Canter ix Wing
South Charleston
Norma Kinet
Pairtha Woyle
Charles Skat
Reward Walker
Conte
Susan Waimpler
Romeo Mitchell Shot by Rider on Chesapeake and Ohio Train
Rome C Mitchell aged 47 a C and O railroad special officer and former Charleston resident was shot twice while trying to arrest an unidentified train rider on the George Washington. The assailant fled into the hills as a posse closed in. Mitchell was taken to Charleston hospital in serious but not critical condition.
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iSpeci
Huntington
Rome
C. Mittchell
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Charleston
George Washington
Mitchell
Ghesa
Tno
Fia
Ben M. Robinson
Charter~ Ton
Bauth Bult
Ner
Earch
Excise Tax Changes Set To Take Effect June Sixteenth
President announces new excise taxes retroactive to early June. The revised rates cover yacht and income taxes with a start date in mid June. Adjustments affect banks and postage, with exemptions and retroactive provisions noted.
Veterans Split Leadership Of Bonus Army In Washington
Nearly 4000 veterans in Washington reshuffle their leadership as George Alman replaces Walter Waters as commander in chief. W. C. Cox becomes commander and A. P. Taylor vice commander amid planning for a parade and renewed calls for immediate payment of service certificates. Police superintendent Glaseford says funds from a Wednesday benefit event will be handed to veteran lenders as receipts run out.
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Washington
Spt
Ehlet
Legislative Committee
George Alman
Portland
Oregon
Alman
A. P. Taylor
Taylor
George Kleinhoite
Pelham D. Glaseford
Middle Western
Glaseford
Man sentenced for cat dispute murder case in Peach Creek
Logan June 6 report states Elmer Thompson, 30, was sentenced to imprisonment for storing of his neighbor Jane Horvath, 40, in a quarrel over a cat. Thompson was convicted of first degree murder. the cat issue sparked the fatal March 5 shooting. Horvath died after Thompson claimed the cat from neighbor Gi Damron. Horvath refused, leading to a deadly confrontation. Thompson fled and was not arrested until May 12.
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Horvath
Thompson
Single Seats for Republican Convention Go on Sale Today
Chicago June 6. Single daily seats for the Republican National Convention opening June 14 go on sale tomorrow to the general public. Reserved seats in the stadium’s secondary balcony will cost 4.40 for the first block, with mezzanine and other sections priced higher. About 2 500 seats will be available daily, and tickets are to be mailed immediately. Elevated officials say the public sale marks a historic inclusion of citizens with no direct political ties.
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Chicago
Chigaga Stadium
Seamans
Edward B. Hur
Citiven
Central Republic Bank
Hurley
First Balcony
Senate Advances Big Economy Bill To Balance Budget
In a swift move the Senate backed the final version of a sweeping revenue measure amid a heated debate. Republicans lined up with Democrats to approve the conference report, as the large tax package heads to the White House for signing and aims to fund the national budget.
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Senate
Quake Kills One Hurts Several in California Coast
A strong early morning quake rattled the Klamath Range to San Francisco causing one death and multiple injuries. A Seattle-like quake toppled chimneys broke water mains and damaged buildings across the region, with a bakery employee injured by falling bread trays and Mrs Walter Wo Cuteieon fatally struck by a collapsing chimney.
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Zureka
Cal
Jones
Klamath Palk
San Francisco
Residente
Sam Pranciaco
Walter Wo
Victin Wes & Bakery
Niamath Palle
Willes
GU Sees Signs Of Approaching Elections
A garbled note from Beverly Hills California discusses approaching elections and rising unemployment activism. It cites leaders named Hoory and Babeney urging action and warns about constitutional limits on voting while calling for relief measures amid a three year jobless crisis.
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Dr. Butler
Conley
Willie Willis
Robert Quillen
Dohn DT. Rockefeller, Tr
Associated Press
Michalas Murray Butler
Che Ene
Tou
Father
Onyself
Anti-Snoon League
Band
Zoe
Targandti
Johnny Weismidler
Weismuller
Health Authouities
Dawes
Reconstruction Corporation
America
Cabin Creek
Union
John J, DB. Presta
W. T. Brotherton
Justus Ao
Ase
Tarn Fa
Fight
Democrats On Organization
Rome Mitchell
Tanto Hills
Tween
Tamorrow
Gaxer
Logan
Tembior
Pacific Coast
Bevery
Calif
Dune
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