Federal Kidnap Law Invoked in Tacoma Abduction
Federal Lindbergh law charges were invoked against two prisoners and fugitive William Mahon in the hunt for the $200,900 George Weyerhaeuser kidnapping. Agents filed accusations at Tacoma Washington as federal life terms were added to state penalties.
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Salt Lake
C City
Lindbergh
Willam Mahon
George Weyerhaeuser
Thomas H. Tracey
Department of Justice
U. S
H. G. Fitch
Tacoma
Wash
Washington
Mahan
Harmon M. Waley
Margaret Waley
Salt Lake City
Washington State
Blanchard
Spirit Lake
Idaho
Boris George
Weyerhaeuser
Spirit
J. Holger Hoover
Federal Dures
Associated
H. J. Johnieaton
Street Flooding Study Launched in Charleston
City officials pledged cooperation with the chamber of commerce public affairs committee to study street flooding and sewer disposal in the business district to prevent flooding of streets and basements during heavy rains. They discussed potential federal financing for a new South Side bridge, with details to follow after relief money allocations in Washington. The committee reviewed traffic regulations, downtown sewer construction, South Side bridge plans, and Fourth Avenue extension to connect with US Route 1.
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Charleston
D. Boone Dawson
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Washington
Bernweek Raiset Forinty
Apecial
Ard Dawson
Sida
Page
Largest Diamond Disappointment at New York Museum
In New York on June 11 the Jonker Diamond the world’s largest uncut gem failed to glitter at the American Museum of Natural History ceremony. Insured for 2 million dollars it arrived from Tendon in Uncle Sam’s mail pouch for 65 cents and was moved via armored car. the stone showed no luster despite photographers and reporters present.
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New York
American Museum of Natural History
Jonker
Warry Winston
Japan to Keep Strong Stand in China Crisis
TIENTSIN June 11 Japan to sustain a strong stance toward China until Beijing meets dem ands. With Maj Gen Kenji Doihara present, army leaders held a secret conference and agreed to watchful waiting as North China affairs are arranged. Japan sees China's submission as adding Honei to its Asiatic influence, likening it to Manchukuo. Fear of hostilities eases after Chinese removal of hostile troops from Honel.
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Tientsin
China
Tokyo
Honei Province
Japan
Manchuria
Manchukuo
Jehol
Peising
Ching
Honel
Soviet Soldier Killed by Japs in Manchukuoan Border Clash
MOSCOW June 11. Soviet officials report a Red Army border patrol was ambushed by Japanese Manchukuoan forces 1.7 kilometers inside the Manchukuoan Siberian frontier, killing soldier Shuyanov. Moscow demands return of the body arms and horses, vows measures after Japan explains.
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Moscow
Siberia
Red Army
Musshan
Tokyo
Japan
Guffey Bill Attacked as Illegal in Senate Action
Washington leaders faced a narrowing path to avert a soft coal strike next Monday as President Roosevelt's possible intervention remained uncertain. The Guffey bill faced opposition from Mellon family interests with Pittsburgh Coal Company withdrawing support and legal challenges planned by southern and western producers. The United Mine Workers urged federal purchase of marginal coal land and a four year limit, while tax delays to fund the plan were under debate.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Roosevelt
NRA
United Mine Workers
Pittsburoah Coal Company
Mellon
Guffey Bil
J. D. A. Morrow
Congress
National Conference of
Bituminous Coal Operators
Guffey Bhd
Labor Secretary Seeks Funds for Alien Census and Patrols
Secretary of Labor Perkins requests 4 675 440 dollars in relief funds for a sweeping census of foreign born residents and an inquiry into all aliens on relief. The plan includes border patrol strengthening and enrollment of unauthorized entrants. The census would centralize immigration and naturalization records for practical value to the Bureau.
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Washington
Secretary of Labor
Perkins
United States
Miss Perkins
Department
Airee
Bureau of Immigration and
Labor Department
Immigration and Naturalization
Liquor Income Sufficient For Expenses, Says Head
Chairman D Homer Stephenson announced the West Virginia Liquor Control Commission's daily income from all sources is about 20000 and will cover operating costs and accrued debt. He refuted a Charleston Gazette report alleging cash shortfalls and invoices of 159,000, stating the commission remains financially sound with substantial discounts on bills and no need to borrow. A condensed financial statement lists receipts totaling 746,644.40 including sales, license fees, and appropriations.
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Weal Viexims Liquor Control Commission
D. Homer Stephenson
Stephenson
Charleston Gazette
Pearl Buck Divorced Weds New Husband in Nevada Triangle
Pearl Buck, famed author of House of Earth, won a divorce from John L Buck and married Richard J Walsh in Reno Nevada. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. R C Thompson. The couple left for a honeymoon presumably to California, after the ceremony.
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Reno
Nev
Pearl Buck
China
John L.buck
Richard J. Walsh
Mel
Ruth A. Walsh
New York
Mrx
Ruck
Cently
House of Earth
Her. R. C.thompson
University of Nevada
California
Murder in hotel room shocks Chicago reader
Anthony Madona, a gambler and wrestler, forced Marty Keeney and a poorly dressed man to unlock a hotel room door. Inside, Keeney described being shown a gun as Cecelia Mae Vetaire, 29, a nightclub hostess, lay in bed as she pleaded for mercy.
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Chicago
June H
USI
Cecelia Mae Vetaire
Anthony Madona
Marty Keeney
Tony
Keesney
Birth Control Approval Moves Federation to End Contraception Debate
Detroit June 11 The General Federation of Women's Clubs approved a resolution endorsing federal legislation for the dissemination of scientifically regulated birth control information by a large margin 402 to 17 against The action followed debates on social service and measures condemning lynching Communism and Fascism with comments from members on rights and family size The resolution aims to place birth control information under legal regulation and distribution nationwide
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Detroit
Mich
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Marv
David S. Long
Missouri
John Phillips
Pennesyvanin Descention
Amendment Snags NRA In Senate
The Senate blocked action to extend a shrunken NRA portion as Democratic leaders rushed to push a rider forcing confirmation of all federal officials earning 4000 dollars or more per year. The move aimed to extend NRA to April 1, 1936, while Gore proposed higher paid officials require Senate approval, and Harrison shifted strategy amid brief recesses and debate on related bills.
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Washington
Senate
Carrison
NRA
Agaling
Sen
Gore
Okla
Harrison
Miss
Minance Committee
Outlaw Gang Is Captured In Ashland Kentucky
Ashland Kentucky police capture James Morris and two band members after a scuffle in a restaurant. Morris boasted of never being captured alive as he, Brown and Robinson along with two others escaped from a Frankfort reform school May 32. They were handcuffed and taken to jail to await state officers.
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Ashland
James C. Morris
Kentucky
Bluegrass
Ohio
Morris
James Boyd Brown
Ellie Robinson
Frankfort
Brown
Jordan Held to Grand Jury in forgery and cashing case
Jordan of Charleston was bound over to the federal grand jury after a hearing before Justice Watson. He faces charges of forgery and cashing money orders stolen from Great Notch New Jersey. Shannon, who escaped police twice, was captured after leaving a store where he sought to cash a money order.
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Joseph L. Shannon
Kansas City
Kaw
C. Jordan
Charleston
Justice of the Peace
Edwin
Watson
Jordan
Great Notch
N. J
Hnd
Aince
Shannon
Leo Lightner
Cook
U. S
A. W. Fitawater
Wilbue Payne
Court Street
Watson's Court
A. W. Cox
Edward Rabel
B. Shannon
Jor
State of the Post
Great Nateh
Aircels
Senate Approves Wheeler-Rayburn Utility Measures in 56 32 Vote
Washington June Senate passed major utility holding company reform aimed at dissolving or restructuring firms, with exceptions for regional systems and existing exemptions. The bill imposes registration by Sept 1 for interstate operators, SEC oversight, and restrictions on cross regional control while allowing limited cooperation. The SEC can appoint receivers, require court consultation, and approve reorganizations.
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Washington
Senate
Securities Commission
SEC
Grass Roots Creed Adopted by Republican Party
Springfield June 11. About 6 000 hopeful Republicans left for ten prairie states after unanimously adopting a Grass Roots Creed at the state fair grounds. The declaration, prepared by Edward A Hayes of Decatur, calls for defense of American institutions, a gold backed stable currency, and a balanced budget through honest methods, signaling unity and plans for a 1896 Midwest win.
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Springfield
Grand Old Party
Prairie States
Midwest
State Fair Grounds
Volixeum
Resolutions Committee
Edward A. Hayes
Decatur
Congress
International
Characcter
Party Ranks Split on Bill
Washington June 11. Roll call on final passage of Wheeler-Rayburn utility bill shows 43 Democrats 0 Republicans 1 Progressive 1 Farmer-Labor Shipstead in favor. Against the bill 32, with party splits listed. note of positions announced except Davis who said he would have.
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Washington
Wheeler-Rayburn
Adams
Bailey
Bankhead
Barkley
Black
Bone
Brown
Burkley
Bulow
Byrnes
Cargway
Chavez
Connally
Costigan
Donahey
Duffy Fletcher
Gore
Guffey
Jirrson
Hatch
Hayden
Long
Maloney
McAdoo
McCarran
McGill
McKellar
Minton
Murphy
Murray
O'Mahoney
Overton
Pittman
Pope
Tudeliffe
Bursol
Schwellenbach
Sheppard
Thoman
Okla
Thomas
Utah
Trammell
van Nuys
Wagner
Wheeler
Barat
Capper
Collezens
Frazier
Johnson
McNary
Norbeck
Norria
Nye
la Follette
Farmer-Labor
Shipstead
Ashurst
Bachman
Burke
Byrd
Clark
Coolidge
Copeland
Dieterich
George
Gerry
Glass
Lonergan
Moore
Neely
Reynolds
Smith
Tydings
Walsh
Austin
Barbair
Carey
Dickinson
Gibson
Hale
Hastings
Keyes
Metcalf
Schall
Steiner
Townsend
Vandenberg
White
Blibo
King
Logan
Kentucky
Davis
Pennsylvania
Local Shriners Parade Escorts 32,000 Nobles to White House
Washington June 11 Potentate Elbert Fruth and Past Potentate Guy Van Horn led 32,000 Shriners in an escort parade from Union Depot to the White House as part of the convention. Ben Kedem presented a float with Hi Noble and shrine fox imagery while Gill Shadell and Davidson rode the float. The Charleston and Blue Ridge Shrine clubs followed in new uniforms with Dr. Nelson of Bluefield directing. A caliope concert was broadcast from Washington this afternoon.
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The
Gazette
Washington
Benl Kedom
Elbert Fruthang
Guy van Horn
Charleston
Pennsylvania Avenue
Union’ Depot
White House
Beni ‘Kedem
Ahrine Fox
Gill, Shadell
Davidson
Charleston Patrol
Bluefold Shrine Club
Ted
Noble Dr. Nelson
Bluefield
Benl Kodeim
Cailiope
Noble
Bus” Callahan
Caliope
Logan Man Found Guilty of Murder
Cary Mair of Harts Creek was convicted tonight of second degree murder for killing a man he alleges was killed by a hitch hiker. Previously sentenced to life for Hawking Bishop death, Mair won a new trial via Supreme Court order.
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Logan
Cary Mair
Harts Creek
Hawking Bishop
Logan County
Supreme Court
Blair
Jesse
Ife
Alwalds
Bishop Jeft
Roosevelt Attacks Grass Roots Convention During Missouri Stop
James Roosevelt son of the president denounces the Republican grass roots gathering in Springfield Missouri calling it a dead party while attacking Arthur M Hyde and the Hoover era. He accuses the party of hiding under Lincoln’s shrine and pursuing false issues as he tours toward Chicago and New York with a Democratic message.
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Excelsior Springs
James Roosevelt
Springfield
Roosevelt
Republican Party
C National Young Democratic Organization
Missouri
Arthur M. Tlyde
Hoover Tryde
Trenton
Abraham Lincoln
Assembly
Arthur M. Hyde
Lincoln
Floosavelt
New York
Chicago
Roosevelt backs bill to dissolve public utility holding firms
President Roosevelt's backing helped push a bill through the Senate by 66 to 32 to abolish public utility holding companies deemed contrary to public policy. The final passage followed a tight vote on amendments including a bid to curb dissolution powers and another to limit the Securities Commission to action only on outside complaints. The measure faces House scrutiny and uncertainty about timing.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Sen
Dieterich
D.hl
Wheeler-Rayburn Bil
Securities Commission
Wheeler
D.-Mont
House
Borah Chance
Rayburn
Wadif
Senate Acc
Borahit
Tad
T Dee
Sen. Lonergan
Conn
Commission
State Receives 13 Highway Bids
State road commission opened bids for 13 highway projects costing about 025,000. Unofficial low bidders include Cumberland Construction for 32 miles of Martinsburg street widening in Berkeley county at 376,782.50 and Allied Products Company for Glenville Hevel road drainage and stone base at 41,237.89. Boone county Madison Van road grading and gravel surface bid 4,? 46.00 by Sanateuction Company of Huntington. Gassaway Bridge in Fayette county 4,402.50. Cabell and Wayne counties 34,600 feet of ponder rail on Culloden Renovar road bid by W. F. Adkins of My. (Mease) Turn to Page 8.
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Road Commission
Berkeley County
Martinsburg
Cumberland Construction Company
Cumberland
Silmer Cou
Madison van Road
Price Sanateuction Company
Huntington
Fayette County
J. M. Francesa and Company
Fayeetteville
Cabell
Wayne Counties
Culloden Renova Road
W. F. Adkina
Grass Roots Boys Rally Over Hoover Names
Deverley Wells notes a meeting of the Grass Roots Boys who denounced and re denounced the president with familiar epithets. The piece jokes about party rhetoric, comparing past and present name calling and noting the lack of originality in political phrasing.
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Deverley Wells
Calif
Hoover
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Weyerhaeusey
Tdaho
Canadian
City and Chamber
Willie Willis
Robert Quillen
Wes
Russia
Pittsburgh Coal Company
Terkina
Hage
Pearl
Buck
Keeney
Mrs. Willams
Women’s
Chibs Federation
Outlaw
Ing Inter-company
Grass Roots
Young Roosevelt
Grass Roots’ Convention
West
Timipems
Bill
W. Va
Grass Roots Boys
Hie Roper
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