Senate Examines Tax Dodging Plans In Morgan Links
Senate committee heard details of special transfer corporations used to dodge income taxes on large stock moves tied to the Van Sweringen railroad empire. J. P. Morgan & Co partners listened as testimony described charges of tax affecting deals and holdings involving Chesapeake and Ohio, Allegany, and related entities.
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Washington
van Sweringen
Senate
J.P. Morgan and Company
U. PY
Sweringen
Fordirmand Pecora
Banking Committee
M. J. van Swerin- Aiare
A. P. Morgan
Morgan Group
Cueraniy Company
New York
Amistus
Chesapeake & Obin
Tine van Sweringen
Morgen & Company
Tvestiaioomittes
Asi
Morgen Partoorg
Ghateosan Piatcher
Anle
John W. Davis
Morgan
M. Jani
Pacora
General Securities Corporation
Cassapeske O Ohio Railroad
Vancay Company
Obtsapeake Corporation
Geneva Securi Css Corporation
Allegany Corporation
Company
Chesapeake
Patriotic group plans for G A R encampment session
PARKERSBURG June 7—G A B planning patriotic group meetings for a state federated society amid a shrinking G A R. in West Virginia only 17 veterans today from thousands enrolled. Twenty-seven attended to elect Wham Morris of Williamstown as commander succeeding A W Coffey of Wheeling. other officers named include J M Smith of Wheeling senior vice commander and C L Fortune of Wayne.
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Parkersburg
A. W. Coffey
Wheeling
J. MM. Smith
C. L. Fortune
Wayne
Charleston Post Office Receipts Rise in May
Washington reports Charleston West Virginia postal receipts for May increased by 12.29 percent from April, with the national average rise around 7.56 percent. Postmaster Mack Matthews attributed part of the gain to higher postal rates and overall business improvement in the city.
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Washington
Charleston
Post Office Department
Postminster
Mack Mathews
Nations Sign Four-Ply Pact In Rome Pact
In Rome on June 7 Mussolini and ambassadors from France Great Britain and Germany signed a four power pact aimed at a decade of peace and disarmament even if the Geneva conference fails The accord after Mussolini’s Senate speech crowns negotiations begun March 28 with Prime Minister MacDonald and Sir John Simon It cites Kellogg Locarno and League covenants and sets terms for reciprocal self restraint and treaty review at points 10 16 and 18 of the League covenant with more to follow on page 2.
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Rome
Fremier Muscolin
Italy
France
Great Britain
Germany
Europe
Genova
Eignor Mussolini
Palazzn Venezia
Senate
Duca
MacDonald
John Simon
League of Nation
League
Ramsey to Seek Federal Amnesty for WV Violators
Special to The Gazette reports West Virginia is expected to repeal the eighteenth amendment. On June 27 Representative Robert Ramsay of Follawsbee West Virginia will ask President Roosevelt to free from federal prisons all West Virginians jailed for violations of the national prohibition act. Ramsay says hundreds in West Virginia languish in jail for what he calls a discredited statute and hopes repeal prompts clemency and release.
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Washington
Virginia
Robert Ramsay
Follawsbee
W. Va
Roosevelt
West
Ramesy Asih
Mattern Down In Siberia Is Latest Word
Moscow reports that Jimmie Mattern, Texas globe flier, was forced down at Prokopievsk near Novo Sibirsk in Siberia after taking off from Omsk at 1 10 a m OW time. An expert mechanic was sent from Novo Sibirsk to assist. The landing site is a small coal mining town with limited facilities.
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Moscow
Jimmie ‘Mattern
Texas Globe Flier
Chita
Siberia
Prokopievsk
Novo Sibirsk
Leaders Seek Yet Compromise on Veterans Pay Dispute
Washington June 7 President Roosevelt and Democratic leaders pressed for a compromise on veterans compensation amid House insurgent tensions and Senate amendments. Talks aimed to avert a rejection in the House and avoid delaying adjournment, with proposals estimating costs from 60 to 170 million dollars. The White House sought a plan acceptable to a majority, while action on independent office funds was postponed to allow the proposal to reach the veterans committee.
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Washington
White House
Capitol Hill
Roosevelt
House
Senate
Roowrvelt
Special Veterans Committee
Tonge
Wéacers
Repeal Group Plans Final Round of State Campaign
United Repeal Council of West Virginia executives met to finalize campaign windup for the state election in 90 days. Chairman P. D. Koontz and others discussed a speaking drive in the final days before the June 27 ballot and urged broad county organization. They predicted West Virginia may exceed Indiana’s repeal support and pressed for an overwhelming victory to show state opinion on national prohibition.
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Repeal Group
Eontrs
United Repeal Council of
Indiana
West ‘Virginia
New Board Faces Prison Labor Dilemma Over Plates
The state moves license plate and road sign manufacture to the penitentiary this week, prompting officials to confront convict employment. The plant was ordered moved to Montgomery by a recent session act, though no appropriation was provided.
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State Penitentiary
Moundaville
House of Delee Gates
Nitto
Land Commission
Blwo
Hawes- Cooper Sat
Berlaus
Board of Conting
Board of Control
Col
John Baker White
Charleston
James A. Chambert
Huntington
A. Spates Brady
Elsins
Road Commission On
Nitro
Road Commission
State House
G O P Pushes 11 2 Percent Sales Tax Plan
Washington dispatch reports a vigorous Republican push for an 11 2 percent sales tax to fund a 3.3 billion public works program and to replace existing levies. Senator Borah argues anti trust suspension would concentrate wealth, while Senator Wagner defends the revised measure aimed at achieving fair competition. Democrats weigh opposing taxes and lingering veteran cost concerns emerge alongside prison industry shifts.
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Washington
Wagner
House
Borsh
New Yorker
Idghoan
Senate
Harrison Corporation
Herraon
Finance Committee
Veterana
Welsh
D. Mass
Byrd
Heed
Mollisons Crash On Takeoff In London Flight Attempt
Capt James A Mollison and wife Amy Johnson crashed at Croydon airport during a transatlantic attempt to New York. Their aircraft toppled after a wheel failure on takeoff, injuring none seriously but damaging undercarriage wings and propeller. repairs could take a week. The couple aimed for a world distance record and a nonstop flight to England.
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London
James A. Mollison
Amy Johnson
New York
Croydon
Jeltner
Mollsons
Mollivens
Mollisona
Mitchell Occupies Stand in National City Stock Case
New York June 7 A government case details Mitchell cross examination on 28 300 National City bank shares bought in 1929 with claims of motives to profit not altruism Ten thousand shares sold at a profit within two weeks leaving 18 200 shares the target of tax evasion charges The banker sold stock to his wife allegedly to offset income losses The stock purchase was meant to support a potential merger with Corn Exchange bank Officers and notable buyers including John Dorrance H Black Hartison Winthrop and George G Butler are listed among buyers
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New York
Charles
Mitchell
National City Bank
U. S
George
Medalia
Medalle
Bank
Corn Exchange Bank
National City Somepany
John Dorrance
Philadelphia
Can
Sup
H. Black
United States Realty and Improvement Corporation
Hartison Winthrop
George 4. Builer
Gazette to Stage Another Fight Night on Three Acres
The Gazette and Boxing followers promise full play-by-play coverage of the Schmeling fight from Yankee Stadium tonight. Fans on Three Acres to Hale Street can listen ringside as reporters describe the bout live. The event aims to keep readers connected even if the stadium gates are closed.
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Gazette
Three Acres
the Gazette
Charleston
Yankee Stadium
New York
Weere Eltier
Hale Street
Republican Is Named to Head Control Board
Col. John Baker White reelected treasurer and James A. Chambers a newly elected Democrat member, with A Spates Brady as Republican head of the state board of control at yesterday’s organization meeting. The session focused on organization matters after governor’s order to Brady and Chambers.
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A. Spates Brady
Elkins
State Board of Control
H. N. Bradley
John Baker White
Noldovar
Withyntself
Che Age
Bradyang Chambers
B. G. Rump Weesétn
Indiana Votes for Repeal Heightens Eighteenth Amendment Debate
Indiana voters approved repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment by 564 120 to 312 444 in unofficial tabulation. Delegates elected will meet June 26 to record state support, with rural counties mostly for repeal and Monroe and Greene counties voting dry. Nationwide eight of ten states in favor of repeal show about a four to one national margin with New York and Indiana incomplete in final tallies.
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Indianapolis
Inaiang
Indiana
Monroe County
Paul V. McNuht
Greene County
Paul Fry
Washington
New York
Timois
Heat Wave Puts City Heat Prostration on Record
A severe heat wave drives the day’s high to a new seasonal peak in Charleston with a 104 degree reading. One resident, Marie Harper, 37, fainted while watering gardens and was hospitalized. Forecasters warn little relief today though a cooler trend is expected this weekend.
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Charleston
Marie Harper
Fourth Avenue
St. Francis’ Hospital
West Virginie I
Ars
United Fast Gas Company
United Press
United States
Walcott
Ind
Washington
DG. Dca
Hub
Basten
Bankers To Meet Today at West Virginia Convention
Bankers from across the state arrive for the fortieth annual meeting of the West Virginia Bankers association to be held at the Karnawah hotel Rotary room. President L. Waller of Wheeling will give the opening address at 9:30 AM with Secretary Homer Gebhart and Treasurer Mason Crickard also presenting reports. Dr Felix Held of Ohio State University will deliver the keynote on Present Monetary Problems and Governmental Objectives. A buffet luncheon follows at 12:30, with committee reports on education, agriculture, legislation, and taxation.
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West Virginia
Haller
Mrr
Halier
Gebhart
Ancketaryss
Mason Crickard
Charleston
Dr. Eta
Pelix Held
School of Commeres
Journallem
Ohio State University
Fish Catches The Fisher In River Tug Of War
In the Kamewhe river on Tuesday Hubert Slack age 14 of Upper Hanawhs street tugged at his fish line and a large fish pulled back pulling Robert into the water. The fish, a strong opponent, kept the struggle until Bob managed to bring it aboard. The pulsed catch weighed about 14 pounds.
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Kamewhe River
Hubert Slack
Hanawhs Street
Robert
Fla
Bob
Confidential Prohibition Era Instructions Sent to West Virginia Election Officers
A leaked confidential bulletin dated June 37 1899 outlines strict directives for dry election officers. It urges punctual attendance at polls, substitution plans if absent, coordination with district committees, and ensuring sealed ballot boxes and proper pallet distribution to dry voters on election day.
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West Virginia
Polis
Masonic Degrees Conferred at 54th Scottish Rite Reunion
Degrees from nineteenth to twenty-fourth were conferred yesterday at the Shrine mosque during the fifthy-fourth reunion of Scottish Rite Masons. The program continues today with degrees from the twentieth to thirty-second for a small class under John W. Morris consistory and other officers.
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Shrine
John W. Morris
John C. Riheldatterconnett
Eacosh
Will Rogers Declares First Lady Gets Medal
Bevelly Bills notes aviation progress as Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt earns a medal for flying across the country. The article highlights the First Lady’s nonstop duties at stops, interviews, crowds, and photography, praising her stamina and lack of staff. It contrasts with glamorous stars who would require entourages.
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Will Rogers
Bevelly Bills
Cailf
Aviation
Mattern
Amelia Earhert
Frankin D. Roosevelt
Hida
Chefy
Cheutfents
Ond
Pers
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Robert Quillen
Ramsey
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Omsk
N. Y
Hope
Comimibiva
Hawes-Cooper
Republican
Bradley
Dow, Jouss and Company
Steel Mille
Chicago
New York Central Lines
Baltimore and Ohio
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Missouri Pacific
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Midh
Republic Steri Corporation
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