Steel Workers Unrest Up With Talks and Walkout Threat
News from Washington and Pittsburgh covers rising steel labor tensions as talks with NRA officials continue. Workers, led by William J. Sphog of Duquesne, push for a presidential meeting while Governor Pinchot travels to press Perkins. Directors of the American Iron and Steel Institute discuss labor board proposals amid threats of a June 16 strike and ballots showing local opposition at Weirton and Clarksburg plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Long
Weirton Site
Long
White House
NRA
Hugh 9. Johnson
Adm
Perkins
Miss Perkins
Award F. McGrady
Labor
Willem J. Sphog
Duquesne, Pa
Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Washington
Saia
Wee Mr. Roosevelt
New York
American Iron! and Steel Imstitute
Dugh S. Johnson
National Recovery
Labor Relations Board
Joypem
Pittsburgh
iPi
Weirton Steel Company
Weirton
W. Vu
Steubenville
Clarksburg
W. Va
Washout of Kidney Tubes Sparks Medical Debate
Fragmented medical note discusses washout procedures for kidney tubes and related blood purification concepts. Mentions small ducts and passages, medical substances, and potential treatment concerns without clear patient context or outcome.
Steel workers threaten walkout over recognition demand
Officials of the Amalgamated Association of Steel and Tin Workers threaten a walkout unless the steel industry recognizes them as bargaining agents. Weirton company employees insist mills will stay open and that police will be called to protect workers who wish to continue working during any strike threatening the large majority they represent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Association of Tyan, Steel and ‘Tin
Wall
Weirton Company
Cherish Ideals Graduates Told at Kanawha College
Speeches urged graduates to cherish ideals and civic courage echoed by references to Washington Jefferson Lincoln Roosevelt and others. Diplomas were awarded to 15 associates of arts as dignitaries and clergy offered invocation and benediction amid a cap and gown procession with music by Arthur J. McHoul.
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Washington
Jefferson
Jerkson
Lincoln
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Watson
Kanawha
Associates of Arts
Kee
R. A. Merrill
Robert Bagnell
Frank Donaldson
D. D
Et Daniels
Robert
Kesy
Arthur J. McHoul
Baptist Temple
NRA Price Policy Sparks Private Industry Meeting
NRA outlines new price controls restricting destructive cuts and setting minimums only in emergencies. Open price posting allowed, with prices reported to a neutral agency and instant effect. About 60 industrialists on the advisory board plan a private Hot Springs meeting within 10 days to discuss NRA operations.
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NRA
Industrial Advisory Board
Hot Springs
Virginia
Hugh
Johnson
Jowest Teasopable Cos
Fune
Obituary notices from a Marshall County segment
A compilation of funeral notices and obituaries for Trrell Wynn, Mrs. Alex Purdy, Walter Purdy, Mrs. L M Basehear, Mrs. William Richmond, Joseph Trench, William Henry Stith, Mrs. Lucy Botkin, Grover Lee Compton, Mrs. Marjide Burnham, Mrs. Frances Ayer Norvell, Ernest Snow, Gilbert Eugene Anderson, Alexander Adams, and others. Details include death dates, burial sites in Higginbotham, Botkin, Huffer, Spring Hill, Caruthers cemeteries, church services at M E and Poca Methodist churches, and surviving relatives such as spouses, children, and parents.
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Alex Prady
Alex Purdy
Marshall County
Moundsville
Purdy
Walter Purdy
Poca High Gehtor
L. MM. Basehear
Higerstown
William Richmond
Parkersburg
Rober
Park
Favenswood
Joseph Trench
Chareston
William Henry Simitty
William Henry Stith
Landon. Smith
Fininoosls
Paviera
Patrick
Braver Lee Compton
Grover Lee Compton
Thoma Compton
Hernshaw
Hevnshaw M. E. Churen
B. L. Harper
Huffer
Frances Ayer Norvell
Frances Agee Norvell
Nitra
Pooa Methodist Episcopal
Whitreh
South
Caruthers
Pooa
Elmer L. Norvell
Betty Jo
Clyde Lre
C. L. Agee
Nitro
Robert Agee
South Charleston
Dr Sheff Honored At State Chiropody Convention
Dr Earl Sheff of Charleston returned from Parkersburg where he attended the state annual chiropody convention. He was named chairman of the state legislative committee. Dr W C Viehman of Huntington is president of the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Sheff
Charleston
Parkersburg
Shait
W. CG. Viehman
Huntington
City’s First Air Mail Stop to Be Sunday
The Post Office Department announced two daily air mail trips on route No. 23 between Washington and Chicago with stops at Cincinnati and Indianapolis. Charleston ceremonies are planned for Sunday at the airport with Gov Kump and Mayor DeVan invited. Fire officials expect inaugural mail with a special postmark and cachet, as collectors urge Charleston to participate. The first eastbound flight on route No. 25 from Chicago is scheduled for Sunday morning at 11:30, with Charleston departure at 4:49 PM.
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Tri
Billy
Post Office Department
Washington
Chicago
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Charleston
Chris Hetzel
United States
Canada
Chareston
Singletan
Atr
Monthal Low
Cinemantil
Singleton
Fast Office
Harlee Branch
Three Bronx Murder Syndicate Members Die in Execution
The Bronx murder gang saw three members die at the execution chamber after a spree that included poisoning and brutal assaults on Michael Marino, who survived nine prior attempts. Prison and court records note Durability of one member who survived multiple life threats, while Joseph Murphy screamed to be taken away.
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Yietlin
Pacqua
Breisberg
Marino
Michael Marino
Joseph Murphy
Gid Wmnerved
Universal Service
Syndicae
Marko
Sprakeasy
Malloy
State Takes Charge of Employment Offices
Government lines up new setup for state and national employment services under Wagner Pesch act funding. About 90 workers to be hired and must pass civil service exams. commission to inspect applicants in West Virginia. State advisory council appointed with members from Charleston Fairmont Clarksburg Huntington Wheeling and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Washington
State Employment Service
National
Civil Service
McGinnis
Atste Employment Service
J. G. Miehard
Fairmont
B. B. Davenport
Nerleston
W. J. Dunningham
Charleston
May
Turner
F. Ray Power
Olandug Weyt
Clarksburghy Norrington
W. C. Istey
Huntington
Frank Wesley
Wheeling
J. Powell
Blue Eagle Cards Ready for Distribution in West Virginia
John W. Wright, chairman, announced that Blue Eagle cards are ready for distribution by the West Virginia Petroleum Code Committee. The Charleston office and state sub committees will issue cards to the petroleum industry, previously under Interior Department supervision, now delivered for NRA registration and distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Petroleum Code
Kanawha Valley Bank
John W. Wright
Charleston
Department of the Interior
Code Committee
NRA
Russia Develops Ships For Arctic Navigation
Moscow announces new shipbuilding program to expand Arctic navigation. despite the loss of the Arctic cargo steamer Chelyuskin crushed by sea ice, the Soviet government pushes ahead with vessel development and icebreaker plans to ensure supply routes and research access in polar waters.
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Moscow
Chikotsk
Two similar ships built for Arctic passage route
Two vessels under construction aim for northern passage navigation from Archangel through the Bering Strait to Viadi vestock. Displacement slightly over 6000 tons with stronger reinforcement than Caelyuslka to withstand ice and breakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tner
Archangel
Bering Straits
Dillinger Gangster Killed in Gun Fight
The Dillinger gang battle ends with the gangster slain and Carrell admitting the identity of Dillinger’s lieutenant. He is rushed to hospital where he tells officers to take care of the little girl. The Crompton girl, recently freed on bail in Madison, Wisconsin, is mentioned in the unsettled report.
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Dillinger
Carroll Fain
Crompton
Dent
Medison
Wis
Carrell
Third Party Talk Rise at Capital over Fletcher Split
Third party discussion gains traction at the Capitol as a Wisconsin senatorial campaign figure Rissom identifies himself. The Fletcher choice splits the party with unsolicited Democratic leaders weighing in. Postmaster General Farley, national chairman, denounces Fletcher as old guard and cites GOP policy repudiated by voters.
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Rissom
Wisconsin
Fletcher
Farley
Old Guard
President Signs Bankruptcy Bill Expands Farm Debtor Options
The bill would let farmers file for bankruptcy if composition fails and seek court permission to buy back their farm over a five year term with court set rent. If denied, foreclosure stay could be granted for up to five years upon rental approval by a referee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Judiciary Committee
Indo-Vin Sales Boom At Potterfield Drug Store
A historic advert says Indo-Vin draws larger crowds daily and astonishes druggists across the region. The Potterfield Drug Store at Capitol and Virginia Streets promotes this new medicine with widespread demand and accessibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potterfield
Local figures laud Indo-Vin health tonic endorsements
Prominent Charleston residents Arthur L Hayes and Irwin Warner speak highly of Indo-Vin. Hayes claims increased energy and endurance for work and riding, while Warner describes kidney relief and restored vitality after taking the tonic, urging others to try it.
What Indo Vin Is Severe Cure Claims
Indo Vin promises to cleanse impurities from blood and organs, claiming to cure headaches, fatigue, eruptions, sleep loss, rheumatic pain, and other ailments. It is described as a liquid blend of 29 natural ingredients said to act on kidneys liver and stomach, with testimonials from local users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Praiaing
Charleston Lady A Stomach Victim
Mrs Lola M Holcomb of 226 Kanawha Street Charleston describes chronic stomach trouble with sour regurgitation and burning. She credits Trade-Vin with curing her, saying she can now eat anything, sleeps better, and has improved nerves and vision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola M. Holcomb
Kanawha St. Charleston
Indo-Vin Medicine Introduced in Charleston
Not An Expensive Medicine Tado-Vin is being produced in large quantities and shipped in carload sets to many communities. It is priced at only a few cents a day. The Indo-Vin Man appears at Patterson's drug store at Capitol and Virginin Streets in Charleston. Leading druggists in nearby towns also carry it.
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Arthur L. Hayes Iwkdely
Charleston
St. Huntington
Rolf
Fager
Patterfield
Capitol
Lowna
Rifles and uniforms smuggled into the United States
Prenk Mutschingsia of New York testified before the committee that rifles and steel helmets were shipped from Germany to the United States for use with the Stadhelm system. The testimony places the items in New York City as part of a broader smuggling case tied to the German supply chain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prenk Mutschingsia
New York
Lee United States
Germany
New York City
Timber Workers Vote on Strike Progress Report
Timber workers considering a strike as wages rise from 28 1 42 to 50 cents an hour. The union leader says he asked Senator Robert L. Wagner of New York, head of the national labor board, to intervene and that Wagner promised to send mediator Joho Connor to the state next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Wagner
New York
National Labor Board
Joho Connor
Beauty Secrets From Lois Leeds For Indies Skin
In Talkie Town Lois Leeds, famed beauty expert, shares tips used by screen stars to protect billion dollar complexions. She explains how to reduce oiliness, blackheads, whiteheads, and enlarged pores, plus methods for dry skin and simple cornmeal and caneal rubs, with recommended rinses and complexion aids.
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Tnder
Ublons
Grace
Gen. Johnson
Lord Johnson
Institute
Iron, Steel and Ti
HANES
Hanes Knitting Co
Winston- Salem
N.C
Orners
Thomas, Field & Co
Hanes Underwear
Kentucky
Oh!o
France
Argentina
Shanghai China
Trrell W.wynn Fai
Henign
Charles W. Wynn
Higginbotham
Lues Ellen Botkin
Lucy Elle Botkins
Coopers Creek
Botkin Cemetery
Coopers Are
Mittin Burnham
Marjide Burnham
T the
Ernest Snow
Elk Street
Spring Hil
Ginvert Eugene Avierson Gilber
Eugene Anderson
Wartid E. Anderson
J. T. Spence
Spring Hii
Ten Pilock
Spence
Dunbay
Alevamler Adams
Alexander Adams
Elk Two-Mile
Jullk Adams
Lucille Brooke
May Robertson
Samuel
Albert Banks
Felix
J. Q
James
E E. Adams
Mamie Peters
Tulla White
Mollie Tyler
Biss Sully Adams
Dr. Sheff
Washington ST
Oke
Hot House
Springers
Bronx Murder Syndicate
Franorised Fond
Marina
Windewept
Crotona Park
Tim
Pasqua
Marloo
Murrhy
Kreinberger
Sally" Green
Aphis
Mechling
Whralesate Amstelbatur
Charleston Hardware Co
Chincisstan, W. Va
Russia
Arctic
Anre
Virginiin Sts
Irwin Warner
Prices Court
Mechlings
Gates
Mfg. Co
Balestoom
Virginia Ie Cherlerton, Wert
Virginie
U.S
Peard
Jean Parry
Hollywood
Indies
Lois Leeds
Milady Beautiful
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