Kump Seeks Extra State Session Amid Welfare Push
Governor Kump works into the night on calling an extraordinary session likely for June 15. Maj. Francis Turner lauds a social security and public assistance plan and notes a new state unit may absorb welfare, with county boards to be formed and a payroll tax proposed after more study. Turner claims WV will advance in welfare with the 1935 law, while asserting proposed boards and reforms are being prepared despite expected opposition from the governor.
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Kump
Francis W. Turner
Geam
Turner
West Virginia
Chea
Virginia
Ted
Roverner
Yukon flood toll climbs as rivers rise across territories
In British Columbia and the Yukon Territory flood damage is estimated at 81,000,000. Residents tether homes to trees to brace against rising waters. A river steamer sheltered land evacuees near a church while Dawson town faced five blocks of flooding and many families were left homeless.
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Vancouver
British Columbia
Yukon Territory
Saye
Yukon
Mayo
Dawson
New War Debt Proposal Seen
Washington reports a Capitol Hill prediction that France Britain and Italy will offer goods and services to settle their war debts to the United States. State Department officials say they have not heard of such moves. The British ambassador notified Hall of a default on a payment due next Monday, the first of the three debtor nations to miss a June 15 payment. Finland is not yet in default.
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Washington
June
Capitol Hill
United States
Lewis
Ildingis
State Department
Gach
Roald Lindsay
Hall
Finland
Findlad ‘Hus
Sixth of Escaped Maniacs Captured
ST. PETER MINN June 8 Capture of a sixth escapee enlivened southern Minnesota's manhunt as officials of the state asylum said ringleaders may have fled toward Elmore. Sheriff A F Mesenbrink arrested Walter Gunderson 35 as he fled a box car at Belle Main yards 40 miles northeast of St Peter. Freeman the asylum head said a mobile seized by six inmates was found abandoned north of the lows line. He suspected Taw rente De Val a demented mobster and accomplices crossed the boundary on foot near Elmore where the hideout was deserted. Authorities tied to the Seventh escapee who held five guards during the getaway.
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ST. Peter
Minn
Minnesota
A. F. Mesenbrink
Scott County
Walter Gunder
Minneapolis
Gunderson
Belle Main
George Freeman
Lows
Freeman
Tawrente de Val
Barker- Karpix
Elmore
Fragmentary street scene hints at a washday mishap
A garbled OCR fragment shows a character washing something with a cake of soap and a reference to a person named Willis. The readable bits suggest a casual, everyday moment, but the text remains incomplete and unclear.
Stand Collapse Kills Score At Bucharest Field Tragedy
In Bucharest a wooden grandstand collapsed at the Contracent sports field killing dozens and injuring hundreds. King Carol of Romania and visiting diplomats witnessed the disaster as soldiers and police searched the debris for missing spectators amid chaotic scenes and rising death tolls.
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Bucharest
Latte Binjente
Viet Erith Ced
Mpal
Formarsr
Wis
Enieid
Wss
Carel
Romania
Prince Paul
Yugoslavia
Edouard Benes
Czechoslovakia
Tnight
Carl
Cimiase
Ane
Renee Aviiaig
Cael
French Coal Miners Walk Out of Pits
French coal miners launch a general strike across northern provinces protesting a 40 a month pay cut or reduction. Workers leave pits and call for solidarity action as labor unrest spreads.
New Troubles After Labor Victory Amid French Strike
In Paris June likely, 150000 miners went underground as the general federation of labor urged a million more workers to return to work under a proletarian victory pact. Northern France diggers announced a general strike over pay and conditions, while owners blamed unrest on idle leadership as waves of strikes spread to Dunkerque docks and Paris building trades.
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Paris
France
General Federation of Labor
Saar
Marcel
Bowen
Dunkerque
Tial City
Lewis Presses War With Green in Steel Fight
Washington reports June letters show Lewis pressing a split with Green and allies in the steel workers campaign. He claims the A F of L has wasted two years without organizing a single steel worker, while urging action and unity among labor factions.
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Washington
Lewis
Green
Yi Dent
Muie Uingn
Selon Lewes
Fram ci. Saz
Leeyas
A. F. of L
Steel Industes
Geikessen
Ken
Otiecen Balan
Fae Erling
Ancions
Iran
Steel Aid Ti
Eugene Field Widow Dies After Estate Saved
The widow of Eugene Field the Second died suddenly of heart disease two weeks after the Crystal Lake estate was saved. Her husband, Eugene Field, said she had been improving since the sale and death came while he was at her side. The Field family, tied to Chicago journalism, was noted for satire and humor in works about Eileen, Wylden and Ned Mye among others.
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Crystal Lake
Mtr Tilia Field
Eugene Pict
Eugene Field
Balin
Gele Mis
Biodeh Wiefman
Eran Cemnstock
Tiscih Ata
Skimary Tech Pathes
Gio
Bony News
Chicago
Chicago Journaliars
Finley Peter Dunne
Opie Read
George Ade
Simyte Aaymer
Blynken
Ned
Italy Warns France of Alignment with Nazi Germany
The Malian ambassador in Paris said France would quit the League of Nations and seek an alliance with Germany to lift sanctions at the Geneva meeting. He delivered the warning to the French foreign office and urged France to avoid a hostile stance toward Mali.
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Paris
Maly
Malian Hone
France
Europe
Haly
Czechoslovakia
Rain Offers Hope to West Virginia Farms
Heavy weekend rainfall across parts of West Virginia brought relief to farmers after a harsh spring drought. Spokesmen noted that spring crops and garden plants showed signs of recovery, though many fields remain stressed and further rain is needed to prevent losses. Local officials and growers emphasize continued monitoring and support as conditions evolve.
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West Virginia
Jim
Aericaliere
Pharmacy College Created at W. V. U.
A new Pharmacy College was established at West Virginia University with a ceremony featuring faculty members and leaders including Minocd O Hinerearl assistant professor of Onlonalogs GB Prosel and C.K Comiieh assistant professor among others. The event highlighted university expansion and academic leadership.
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C.K Comiieh
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Pati
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Tiestes
Mira Alewandey Adan
Ity Peelescot
Hovaard McGregor
Japanese Reported Ready to Send Fleet
A Hong Kong dated report claims Nanking government sent warships toward Amoy in Fukien as Canton regime threatens further action against Japan. Another dispatch says Formosa forces are ordered to be ready for war as Li Ching of Kwangsi province leads allied units. Hu Han Min’s May death shifts power and heightens military posture in Canton's region.
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Hongkong
API
Chinese Nationa
Nanking
Canton
South China
Japan
Amuy
Fukien
Formosa
Sulfar Swart
Kwanting Province
Ise Canton
Canton Anepaten
Li Ching Olen
Kwsingsi Province
Jesma Reintung
Kwang
Uedey Eas
Betes Canton
Nanjing
Hu Han-Min
Chiou
Koaiplon
Riwaugsi
FDR Tax Bill Snarl Prompts Senate Discussion
Fragmented OCR summary notes President Roosevelt debating a tax bill, with references to proposals for a graduated corporate income tax and seven percent rate in un distributed profits. The piece mentions the Senate division and potential amendments, indicating political contention over corporate taxation policy and fiscal aims.
Washington House Delays Adjournment After Torn Bill Action
The Washington House debated and moved toward adjournment despite attempts to stall. A substitute bill and the Healey restraint contract were noted, while a looming adjournment week of five days was discussed and the Burns death referenced.
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Waseiington Jone
Gales
Walsie Healey
Kelts
Dane
Charron
Cran Eh
Comiautter
Hetoe Vangiess
Raelin
Washington Brenuin Star
Burns
Senate
Senate. Hececicl
Aeag
Heiley
Multi Millionaire Mining Expert Dies in Mass
A prominent mining magnate died today in Gloccess tur, Massachusetts. The event ends a career built through empire wide operations and forge of major mining ventures. Colonel Hilieh Gne Time led a broad circle of financiers and a longtime confidant at presidings. The death prompted tributes from political and business leaders.
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Wigton
Beli
Belweved
Hilieh
Grison
Foster
Wandree Wilson
Borah Attacks Landon Platform On Eve Of Convention
Idaho Senator Borah pressed for a clear bold stand on essential issues including anti monopoly currency and wage regulation as Republican leaders try to avert a platform clash at the Cleveland convention. Landon aides seek to steer debate, while Borah hints at offering his own proposals to the gathering.
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Cleveland
Beenendi Sinapak
Borah
Idaho
Landon
Kansas
Senate
London
Barah
Gavs
Alf M. Landon
Borah Blasts Conservatives at Cleveland Convention
Idaho Senator Borah urged a monopoly and foreign entanglements plank and pressed for progressive leadership as he spoke to Idaho delegates and reporters. He warned oil firms fix prices, dodged direct lines on Landon and Hoover, and hinted dynamite could be needed to shift the convention toward an American ideal.
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Cleveland
Er Borati
Idaho
Republican Party
London
Winer
Hoover
Landon
Borah
Three Big Firms Set Sales Marks
New York reports show three major companies posting record sales for May and the first five months of the year. A O C, Penney, and General Motors led totals with substantial gains over 1935, while American Can and Canadian dealers also marked high figures. The period totals reflect strong demand across several sectors, with Motor and Motor products featured prominently in the month’s results.
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New York
Penney Companys
Ovne
Mneral Motors Generation
United Sites
Canada
Wis
Armerican Aneradian Deere Gad
TF Wilts Agai
Railroad Industrial Chieftain Succumbs
Colonel Edward H. Robinson Green, noted railroad industrialist and banker, 67, died at the Lake Placid club after weeks in frail health. Son of the late Hetty Green, he helped run major New York and Chicago real estate and financial ventures with her. He had been in Florida recently for health, and oxygen treatment preceded a fatal sinking spell.
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Lake Placid
N.Y
Edward H. Robinson Green
Hetty Green
Lake Placid Club
Colonel Green
New York
Chicago
Florida
West Virginia Delegation Reelects Hallanan and Mrs Ebert
West Virginia's GOP delegation reelected Hallanan and Mrs. Ebert to the national committee at the Cleveland convention. The slate, unanimously chosen for six convention committees, includes Howard Sutherland and F C Townsend. The delegates pledged a vigorous campaign to oust new dealers in Washington.
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Cleveland
West Virginia
Jenigh
Us Uw
Nate
Walter Walkera
Candesta
Joraho Bert
Darkersburg
Canong Alsa
Charleston
Senator Borah
Borah
Bachmannan
Landon
Howard
David D. Ashworth
Kley
George N. Bowers
Mannington
Hallanan
Ebert
National Committee
Washington
Republican Convention Opens in Cleveland Tomorrow Morning
The Republican national convention will convene in Cleveland at eleven o'clock tomorrow morning with Henry P. Fletcher presiding. The morning program includes a prayer by Albert Josent MicCartney and an address of welcome by Cleveland Mayor Harold Burton. Frederick Steiner of Oregon is named temporary chairman and keynote address will be delivered in the evening.
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Republican National Committee
Henry P. Fletcher
Albert Josent MicCartney
Washington
Eight O'Clork
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