State to Act Today to Halt Mine Evictions
Government officials plan immediate action to stop evictions of unemployed miners on Paint Creek. Governor Donley tells marchers to seek county court relief, citing 1931 statute allowing funds transfer for poor relief or public works while warning against legal violations.
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Paint Creek
Charleston
Atheney General Mowerd
B. Lee
Minera’ Committee
Gay
William . Conley
Wacemab Fuel Company
W Alnaa
Chail Ooteman
Pratt
Mo Bomger
Howees
Gevermar Donley
West Virginia
Povernee
Boum
Vasiwus
Boots
Insull Utilities Audit Ordered
Federal judge orders a comprehensive audit of Insull Utility Investments Inc and related Insull holdings to uncover every transaction, payment, and stock transfer. The aim is to reveal officers and recover funds if civil action is warranted amid receivership and past stock market maneuvers.
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Chicago
Walter C. Lindisy
Insull
Dmuty Investments, Inc
Judas
Insull Utility Investments, Inc
Fromta
Receiveranip
Incull
Stock India Company
Baton
Cleveland
Inmall
Fidgmant
Willis party duties questioned in old ledger note
A fragmentary line suggests W Wlie Willis hired someone to seal a box of envelopes and offered a penny in return. The terse OCR style captures a one sided claim about work and pay with unclear context or date.
Six Die in Speeding Auto Ambulance Crash at Collingswood
Collingswood New Jersey June 7 six persons died when a speeding auto collided with an ambulance en route to a hospital. Victims include police officers Don Knorr and Frank Tucker and others, with a 14 year old witness Arthur Teaver providing details of the crash at a busy street intersection.
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Collingswood
Cnild
Orib
Nufferig
Hichard
Hleemker
Hod Menzieta
Emma
Noapital
Donn Knorr
Haddonield
Frank Tucker
Haddonfield
Ailanne Tucker
William A. Rodecker
Perth Anvioy
N. A
A Hodecker
Mra. Edward Smith
Keyport
N. J
A. Shree
Apartment Fire Takes 11 Lives
Apartment fire after a disastrous explosion at the Ellington hotel in downtown Cleveland sent flames high into the night. Firefighters found seven bodies in the debris as investigations into the blast began, with earlier reports noting missing residents and injuries.
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Cleveland
Ellington
Aix-Atory
East Ninth
Superior
Woman Foils Armed Hold Up Plot at Snow Hill Office
A woman sitting outside the American Oil company offices at Snow Hill thwarted an attempted robbery last night by screaming and sounding her horn as two men approached. Police searched the grounds after 10:30 pm but found no trace of the suspects, described as 47 wearing overall suits and caps. The men reportedly discussed targeting a larger haul elsewhere.
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American Oi
Snow Hill
A. L. Watson
Bonus Expeditionary Force Parade on Washington's Pennsylvania Avenue
Thousands of World War I veterans marched four abreast up Pennsylvania Avenue to press for immediate bonus payments. Police under Brigadier General Pelham Glassford watched crowds of about 100,000 along with 5,000 to 7,000 marchers, autos followed for the seven to ten thousand exhausted. Communist units joined and the scene combined orderly tribute with tense security as spectators saluted the parade.
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Washington
Army of War
Pennsylvania Avenue
Pelham D. Glassford
Glassford
White House
Capitol Building
West Virginia University confers advanced degrees at 60th commencement
Morgantown June 7 14 West Virginia University conferred honorary doctor of law degrees on Edward Grandison Smith and former Senator William E Chilton. Ninety one graduates received regular diplomas and six earned doctor of philosophy. The event highlighted President John Roscoe Turner’s expansion drive with notable scholars and local leaders among honorees.
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Morgantown
Atest Virginia
William Elgin Wickenden
Gase Bchod of
Applied Science
Edward Grandison Smith
Clarkabore
University Board of Governors
Wiliam £. Chilton
Charleston
The
Charleston Gazette
John Roscoe Turter
Batley Sleeth
Dian
John Frank Bartlett
Gassaway
Washington Headlee
Virgil
Greene Lilly
Forest Grove
Ore
Charles Scott Lynch
Ginnville
Walter Hamilton Walker
Smith
Jte Chilton
West
Chicago West Side hums as Republicans prep convention
Chicago's West Side buzzes with action as workers decorate the Chicago Stadium on West Madison Street for the Republican National Convention set to open next Tuesday morning. Crews install telegraph cables, platforms, and seating while 1,000 reporters prepare for coverage.
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Chicago
West Side
West Madison
Chicago Stadium
June Burlingame
June
Local Veterans Reach Capital in Show of Support
Charleston veterans arrived in Washington by truck, train, and on foot, joining about 200 men billeted near the Mall. Led by Innes, the group aligned with Charleston demands for veteran bonuses and planned to press West Virginia lawmakers for support, staying until relief arrives.
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Washington, D. C
Charleston
Banus Try
National Capital
Potomac
Innes
Imte
Athera
Forse
Joe Lb. Smith
West Virginia
Morgentowtl
Clarkaburg
Honus
Discord Reported In Chilean Junta Turmoil and Tensions
In Santiago June reports say the junta that seized power last Saturday faces internal friction awards. Davila denies rumors of resignations while promising measures to tax the rich for workers and the unemployed. Thousands gather near the presidential palace to pledge cooperation as university controversies ease after a committee is appointed.
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Santiago
Chile
Carlos Davila
Senor Davila
Umeracentor
Washington
Ruma‘ca
Jikewige
White
Senor Daviln
National University
Attorney Surrenders On Murder Charges
Frank J. Egan, ex public defender, surrendered in San Francisco on murder charges linked to the death of Mra dense Scott Hughes as grand jurors indicted him and two aides. He denied threats to tear the police department apart and was jailed after posting bond.
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San Francisco
Frank J. Egan
Mra
Dense Scott Hughes
Egan
Vincent W. Hallinan
Doroth Felkry’s Youthful Marathon of 25 Travels Across 10 Cities
Dorothy Felkry, a 17 year old, endured a year of frequent moves and theater work as she completed 25 itineraries in 10 cities. Her schedule intertwined with high school plans, highlighting a child artist balancing training and travel.
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Dorothy Felkry
Dorothy
G O P Group To Meet Today in West Virginia
Republican leaders from across the state gather with party committeemen to perfect an organization and lay plans for the 1932 campaign. Tax Commissioner T C Townend and other nominees expected. officers to be elected for four years. Mor gantown may bid to host the convention. state chairman likely Charles Carrigan.
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T. C. Townend
Charles & Carsigah
Mounds- Vile
Count House
T. P. Hill
Chartae
Achoda
Charles J. Schuck
Wheeling
Po Uticn
Carrigan
Hill
State Supreme Court
Morgantown
James H. Krepps
John V. Sanders
Macleantown City
Vet Economies Fail in Senate
Washington June 7 A sharp Senate vote stripped out most provisions for curtailing veterans expenditures. A bipartisan economy committee reported a saving of 98 million, with a 63 to 14 tally against 48 million in proposed benefits. The House action mirrored the outcome as the chamber approved only a joint committee to study veterans legislation.
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Washington
Senate
Ruth Bryan Owen Trails in Florida Race
Jacksonville dispatch reports Mark Wilcox, Palm Beach attorney, leading Ruth Bryan Owen in Florida's fourth district as returns from the Democratic primary trickle in. With 38 of 410 precincts tallied, Wilcox leads by about 400 votes, Wilcox 1100 to Owen 700.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Mark Wilcox
Palm Beach
Ruth Bryan Owen
Florida
Democratc
Owen
William Jen Rings Bryan
Aho
Wilcox
Owen Tm
Smith Backers Start Campaign To Name Shouse
Smith campaign leaders meet in New York to back Jowett Shouse for Chicago convention chair and press Roosevelt to state his prohibition stance. Governor Ely of Massachusetts named as sponsor for Smith, while Walsh faced by Roosevelt is described as dry. Page 3.
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United Press
New York
Joseph B Ely
Massachusetts
Smith
Ely
Republic& Reformers
Walsh
Roosevelt
Reserve Group Opens Battles RICHMOND VA
Federal Reserve district committee meets to organize a campaign against old man depression. A second Washington meeting June 23 will finalize a definite program. Edwin G. Graham chairs the committee with Charles A Cannon as vice chair.
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Richmond
Sune T
Washington
Edwin G. Graham
National Medrical Supply Company
Charles A. Cannon
Cannon Company
Kannapolis
N.C
District of Columbia
Johnm. Adilier, Jr
First and Merchants Mational Bank
John Stewart Bryan
Richmond News Leader
Eugene Meyer
Federal Reserve Board
Maryland
North Carolina
South Carolina
West Virginia
Virginia
Erwin Q. Graham
Robert V. Fleming
A. Hamilton Post
Chaves
MM. Cohn
H. M Vietor
Charles Cannon
Sdwin Michael
Robert Pleaman
Miller
Mr. Bryan
Woman Frees Self by Claiming Justified Shooting
Chicago report says a woman held on charges of trying to shoot Matthew F. Glood pleaded justifications of self defense. She testified they had been sweethearts for years and said his recent remark about her weight prompted the shooting, the bullet misses noted.
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Chicago
Matthew F. Glood
Juste Tinbir
Jim
Chicken Stew Beats Senator in Iowa GOP Primary
DES MOINES IOWA Henry Field, a radio station owner and farmer, defeated incumbent Senator Brookhart with 167,787 votes to 116,983 across sampled precincts. Campaign stunts featured Field and Mrs. Field serving chicken stew, with supporters citing the slogan Better chicken stew than the old Brookhart baloney. Field touted his simple, seasoned recipe and a friendly, homespun campaign while Brookhart pressed for reform and attacked Field’s broadcasts.
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Des Moines
Jung T
Henry Field
United States
Towa
Smith W. Brookhart
Field
Brockhart
Shenandoah
Henry
Becaase Henry
Calliopa
Air
Matt
Broadcaat
Brookhart
Liberals Victorious In Hamlin Municipal Election
The Citizens party won the Hamlin municipal election with Sun-day baseball and billiard parlor licensing on the platform. O. E. Copeland was elected mayor over W. Madden. J. H. Gumimerson became recorder. Elected councilmen: John Nida Frank Adkins Byer J. B. Awanson and B. Adkins.
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Hamlin
Citizens Party
O. EK. Copaland
W. &. Madden
Peoples
J. H. Gumimerson
John Nida
Prank Adkins
Byer
J. B. Awanson
B. Adkins
Charleston World War Hero Is Discovered in Baltimore
Special to The Carette reports Hubert E. Toombs of Charleston was among the youngest American soldiers in World War I and the youngest in the Second Division. At 14 he enlisted with his twin brother George, was separated at once, and Robert later earned a bayonet wound and fierce combat near Chateau-Thierry. He volunteered to carry a message near Selleau woods, was wounded multiple times, survived three days in a shell hole, recovered, returned to America, and later married a Baltimore girl at 580 West Lombard Street.
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Baltimore
Hubert E. Toombs
Charleston
Lord Baltimore
Toomis
George
Pershing
Stafl
Robert
Twenty-third Infantry
Delors
Chateau-Thierry
Luch
Toombs
Selleau Woods
Yeanbe
America
West Lombard
Democrats approve Garner plan for direct relief and jobs
In Washington on June 7, Democrats, aided by insurgent Republicans, pushed through a Garner plan package totaling 2.3 billion for unemployment relief and related programs. The House voted 226 to 186 after a caucus move to pressure action, with 10 Democrats bolting and 21 Republicans plus a former laborite supporting the plan. The package includes 100 billion for Reconstruction Finance Corporation lending, a 1.2 billion public works program, and local aid totaling 800 million for relief efforts, with additional measures on home loan banks and credit for securities.
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Washington
Hoover
Titey
Spreker
Senate
Hawley
Ore
Fone
Evale
Minnesota
Rainey
Reconstruction Pinence Corporation
Thei J Reconstruction Corporation
Ieanody
Wurphy
Detroit
Ting 81 Fm Fee
Comante
Herriot Takes Confidence Vote In Paris Chamber
In Paris the chamber of deputies backed Premier Herriot with a clear confidence vote for his new administration. Edouard Berrios received strong support to lead French talks at Lausanne and Geneva disarmament efforts. The vote, centered on economy cuts and wartime budgeting, drew center right backing and some socialist opposition.
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Paris
Edouard Berrios
Lausanne
Geneva
Chamber of Deputies
On & Beais
Clos
Bers
Andre Tardieu
M. Tardis
Herriot
Crobyn
Tardieu
Preniles
Ric
Candidate With Mind Made Up Prompts California Debate
Beverly Hills report shows a speaker urging a decisive stance on national issues. The piece references Rockefeller and a Sunday Counterman influence, noting blunt, nationwide opinions on prohibition and public policy.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
Jane
Rockefeller
Bean
Benesiy
Frank
Ness
Esa Mae
Tome
Rae
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Insull Utilities Audit
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Bonus Expeditionary Force
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Metropoll
Sen. Chilton
E. G. Smith
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