U S Delegation Pushes Tariff Cuts at World Trade Talks
The United States proposes a 10 percent global tariff reduction to ease barriers and boost commerce at the world economic conference. Secretary Hull leads the plan amid currency stabilization talks while delegates meet King George and Queen Mary at Windsor Castle for a garden party attended by about 2,000 guests including delegates and families.
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London
United States
Cordell Hull
Dull
James Cox
Kay Fittmen
J. Ramsay MacDonald
Windsor Castle
King George
Queen Mary
Howwever
Monetary Plans Found Wanting
Washington June 17. European proposals for international monetary stabilization are unacceptable to the Roosevelt Administration, Undersecretary Atherton said. The Treasury explained the London conference suggestions were too crystallized for approval, as Roosevelt instructed American delegates on currency Subiliation limits and discussed the international situation with Treasury officials before departing on a New England vacation.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Treasury_Athellon
Treasury Department
Continental Currency Predicted at London
London reports predict continental European currency may stabilize the dollar temporarily, seen as a sequel to President Roosevelt’s rejection of European terms. The American government’s stance on Franco British stabilization plans worries conference circles, with a potential deadlock at the world economic conference if no stabilization action is taken.
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London
Dallar
Wonight
As & Penabble
Roonevelt
Roosevelt
Paris Government Reminded of Two Unpaid Installments
Washington dispatch reports United States ignoring France plea for debt review and demanding payment of instalments on a war debt totaling over 24 million pounds. President Roosevelt offered to discuss station debt while noting partial payments and potential congressional view, with further formal discussions expected.
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Paris
Washington
United States
Frayce
Watate
Atattan
Resso
Congress
Roosevelt
Mate Elen
Sthees
Repeal Fight Nears Climax
As West Virginia braces for the ratification vote on the twenty first amendment the repeal camp plans final week organization while prohibitionists prepare to defend the eighteenth amendment. Analysts note a high powered speaker push with 12 to 18 orators imported to rally the state as Charleston and nearby areas anticipate intensified campaigning.
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West Virginia
Prohibition
Charleston
Tara
Chamber Groups To Meet Monday
The penitentiaries committee and the Charleston chamber of commerce board plan a meeting to discuss four public improvement programs in the city and county funded by government and public works, with the roads committee already reviewing street and highway projects and ready to report. Mayor R P DeVan was asked to consider four new bridges and a river terminal in the engineers’ program.
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Penile Sftatfs Committee
The
Charleston Chamber of Commerce
Chambers Gong Roads Committee
R. P. DeVan
Government
Enpineers
Neely backs Charleston for Home Owners Loan office
West Virginia should host the Home Owners' Loan Corporation in Charleston, argued by Senator M. M. Neely in a Fairmont AP dispatch. He also recommended Walter E. Ross of Bluefield as state manager, citing courtesy to former Senator W. E. Chilton amid competing claims from Charleston.
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Home Owners Loan Bank For
West Virginia
Charleston
M. M. Neely
Associated Press
Fairmont
Senator Neely
Walter E. Ross
Bluefield
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
Neely
W. E. Chilton
Senet Pelegram
Chilton
Tn Bs
Life Company Changes Hands in New York Deal
Controlling interest in the George Washington Life Insurance Company of this city passes to Preston James Yeiser and Company Inc a New York investment bank. Ernest Milair vice president and secretary said the move strengthens finances and links the firm with new prospects. Farrizon B Smith retires as president after 27 years but remains a director. James named chairman. Charles L Preston named president. Therons W James treasurer. Edward P Tastrom director. Harrison B Smith Jr and Charles P Trask remain in key posts in Charleston and agency operations. All other executives keep their roles.
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George Washington Life Insurance Company
Preston, James, Yeiser and Company, Inc
New York
Ernest ©. Milair
Miair
Randolph Proposes Hatchery Expansion
Washington June 17 Representative Randolph proposes expansion of the federal hatchery at Leetown Jefferson county as a key public works project. He urged spending 105000 to develop the hatchery after conferring with Donald H Sawyer the new public works administrator.
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Washington
Tsn
Leetown
Jefferson County
Representative Randolph
W.a
Randolph
Donald H. Sawyer
Public to See Result of Beer On Labor at Local Plant
On Wednesday June 21 the Oweng Hlinols Glass company at Ka nawha City will host an open house for Charleston and nearby residents to view a newly rehabllitated plant. The Kanawha City operation is among the world’s largest and most up to date, now at full capacity with modern equipment and a fresh, clean interior. Visitors will see giant bottle making machines and the journey from melting tanks to packed beer bottles. Highlights include vivid working conditions, air freshness, uniforms, electric trucks, a model cafeteria, employee funds for national causes, safety devices, rest facilities with radios, tennis and volley courts, and other modern amenities reflecting progressive plant life. Please turn to Page 3 Part 13.
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Jain Cork
Oweng-Hlinols Glass Company
Kanawha City
Charleston
South Prohibition Attack Awakens in Dixie States
Atlanta June 17 The South faces a party driven push to repeal the Eighteenth Amendment as Alabama Arkansas and Tennessee prepare to vote next month on delegates to conventions with July 18 and July 20 dates. Tennessee votes July 20 while others set November and August dates. Pole positions hold that fate of prohibition rests in Dixie hands as party regularity battles to keep the law.
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Alabama
Arkansas
Tennessee
Iowa
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Atlanta
South
Dixie
Deep South
Wortha
Worth
South Carolina
Texas
Virginia
Georgia
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
Oklahoma
Charles Rice
Birmingham
Association Against
Puge
Hopeful Talks With State Board On Fiscal Outlook
Charleston financiers and the state board of public works met in Governor Kump's office to discuss funds for ongoing operations. No definite solution emerged yet, officials remain hopeful the fiscal issue will be resolved before the new fiscal year begins in July. A surprise session ran from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as money transfers for state expenses were revealed and a call was made to New York banking interests for possible aid.
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Charleston
State Board of Public Works
Kump
John L. Dickinson
Kanawha Valley Baink
Mason Crickard
Charleston National Bank
New York
Ilhaherys
Kump 4
Olly
Fugitive Lawrence Cather Seized in Glendale
Lawrence Cather, sought in Fairmont West Virginia on 37000 embezzlement charges, is jailed in Los Angeles awaiting extradition. Officers say he was upset and may challenge extradition. A Glendale captain suggested the case stems from local political conflict and that Cather denied the crime while noting a deputy sheriff once absconded with 420,000. An extradition flight was arranged as Marion County officials pursue return.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Ann Lawrence Cather
Fair
Mont
W. Va
Cather
Caplain
Fairmont
H G. Kump
Marion County
Loa Angeles
Lawrance Cather
Merion County
Cataer
Ransom Paid To Kidnapers In Hamm Case
Hope of freeing William Hamm Jr, head of the Theodore Hamm Brewing Co, under a $100,000 ransom, was reported by attorney H J Citades. Negotiators say part of the money may be paid, with notes and calls continuing. A brewery truck carried ransom funds toward release efforts as police monitored the scene.
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Hamm
Charles
Brewing Company
ST. Paul
Hamm Brewing Company
William Hamm
W. W. Dunn
Hoerbert d. Charles
Pol
Pacers Gene Mas
Rowdyism Charges Against Corps Dismissed
Washington June 17 exonerated members of the Civilian Conservation Corps in West Virginia after an investigator spoke with Parsons Mayor D J Farsoha Police Chief M Swearinger and Hendricks Police Chief Tom B Hendricks The officials said overall conduct was splendid with only a few isolated misconduct cases One offender was discharged and complaints claimed corps members frequented women and children on the streets and invaded bonuses.
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Washington
Robert A. Fechner
Otyllian Subservation Corps
West Vicemia
Hendricks
Feehner
Randolph
D. W. Va
D. J. Farsoha
Parsons
Folice
M. Swearinger
Emptying Our Jails Editor's Note
A historical note argues that netland prohibition would overwhelm jails and swell crime. It cites 12 years of failed custegislation efforts and presents statistics on convictions dismissals acquittals and pending cases. Totals show sentences probation fines and fines collected totaling 646 trials and 863263.50 in fines.
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Aditor
Neline
United States
Industry Quick To Start Work Under New Plan
Washington June 17 AP Officials forecast near completion of agreements among major industries to raise wages stabilize hours and limit production costs. Textiles iron and steel autos coal clothing and electrical supplies have been consulting with Hugh S Johnson and his coordination staff as meetings continue nationwide aiming to curb the current downturn and boost employment.
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Washington
Hugh S. Johnson
Roosevelt
Johnson
Cooraineters
Oil Producers Adopt Code of Fair Competition
Oil producers across the United States approved a code of fair competition under the New National Recovery Act. The code sets labor and drilling rules, permits, minimum prices, and output limits with presidential approval, uniting an industry long divided on the points. Simultaneously the American Coal Association endorsed a fair competition code for prices wages and standard contracts, while railway labor executives prepared to oppose a proposed wage cut by railroads.
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Oricago
United States
American Coal Association
Railway Labor Executives Association
Washington
Miss Walsh Chosen Festival Princess
Senator Hatfield designated Miss Mary Betty Walen of Charleston as a princess in the Mountain State Forest festival at Elkins in October. Miss Walsh, daughter of P. J. Walsh of the state highway commission, is a junior at West Virginia University.
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Washington
B.D. Hatfield
W. Va
Mary Betty Walen
Charleston
Silvia
Mountain State Forest
Emtine
Walsh
PJ. Walsh
State Highway Commission
Five Slain in Kansas City Carnage Opens Gunman War
State administration voiced no concern over ongoing legal action against the county School until law in Kana Wha county credit court. A spokesman said litigation details were weighed carefully and extreme action avoided to protect free institutions. The circuit court refused an injunction against a $5,000,000 bond issue to cover the state's deficit.
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Kana- Wha
Court Upholds Deficit Bonds Amid Taxpayer Challenge
The case of John L. Dickinson of Charleston against the state treasurer and state auditor to stop issue of 85,000,100 in deficit bonds to retire debt was refused by Judge A. P. Hudson in circuit court. The Merrill case seeking injunction to prevent surrender of school properties to the county board was continued. The Dickinson suit seeks supreme court review on validity of the bonds amid an $8.5 million deficit and revenue gaps.
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John L. Dickinson
Charleston
Land State Auditor
Bonda
A. P. Hudson
R. H. Merrill
D. D
Charleston Independent, District Board of Education
Dickinson Swis
State Supreme Court
BR. G. Kelly
Tuirn
Board May Cut Salaries Again
State board of control may enact further salary reductions after a list of revisions was sent back by the governor for review. The plan, compiled by HN Bradley and John Baker White, aimed at equalizing pay across educational and state institutions, altering some salaries up and others down.
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A. Spates Brady
State Board of Control
HN. Bradley
John Baker White
Kump
Governor Kump Talks Jobs Amid Patronage Concerns
In an interview Governor Kump expresses sympathy for thousands seeking state appointments while urging those with private skills to build new business structures. He notes the strain of patronage on 40 000 applicants and emphasizes hope for better days as he remains occupied with financial matters.
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Kump
Tn Ridin
Pinca
Affalya
Four Officers And Prisoner Murdered
Federal action follows slaying of Justice Department operative Raymond J Caffrey in Kansas City as authorities pursue racketeers and gunmen. President Roosevelt cites need to protect legalized trade associations while Attorney General Cummings orders intensified federal pursuit across multiple racketeering fronts. The drive aims to coordinate state and federal efforts amid violence and labor union rackets.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Kansas City
Raymond J Caffrey
Justice Department
Frank Nash
Robeber
Cummings
Justles Department
kDlers
Roosevelt
Frm
Bation
Va Cummings
Ballon
State Delegation Backs Roosevelt
Washington June 17 Roosevelt received strong support from the West within the democratic delegation in Congress during a special session. Ramsay of Fol lansbee broke ranks over the economy bill citing a pledge against veterans compensation. Senator Neely supported anti administration amendments and sided with Steiner cutting proposals for veterans relief while opposing the deer mill measure.
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Washington
Roosevelt
West
Congress
Neely
Remay
Randolph
Elkins
Deer Mill
Word From Mattern Is Awaited in Vain
In Nome Algaka June 17, news of James Mattern the American aviator missing on a solo world flight was awaited with growing fear. Authorities led by Admiral Pratt ordered naval vessels and planes to exert every effort to locate Mattern as expectations of his recovery remained uncertain.
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Nome
Algaka
James Matte
Jong Miesing
Sibevis
Gay
Mattern
Thuretay
Khabarovsk
Admiral Pratt
Washington, Lune
Willlme V. Pratt
Naval
Anc
James Mattern
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Life Company
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