Congress Heeds Vacation Call and Leaves Washington
Congress plans a homeward vacation with the House unable to muster a quorum and the Senate adjourning to August 10. Debate centers on tariff bills, executive nominations, and a proposed salary increase for members. President Roosevelt urged reform while Congress weighs reallocation of prohibition enforcement and a joint committee study.
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White House
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Indiana
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Tennessee
Kanawha Bridge Bill Signed by President
President Hoover signed a measure authorizing West Virginia to acquire private rights for Kanawha river bridges at Cabin Creek and St. Albans. The state bridge commission will oversee construction under a toll system, using tolls to cover operations and bond retirement. Bridges would become free after bonds are paid, with possible toll operation only in limited years.
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State Bridge Commission
Joint Securities
Joint Securities Ressied
Nomination Approved for Internal Revenue Collector
The nomination of Bini! 8 Helburn to be collector of internal revenue at Louisville was approved today by a Senate finance sub committee and will be referred to the Senate tomorrow for action.
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Threats to Rider Brown Named In Tariff Bill Fight
In Washington and Roanoke reports from June 13 to June 18 show anti Smith forces naming Dr William Moseley Brown to oppose Smith backed policies. The tariff debate produced amendments including duties on Canadian wheat imports and a tax on short stock trades. Brown won anti Smith nomination for Virginia governor amid a unity tone with a platform demanding resignation of party chair and racial integrity.
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Fairmont School Bond Issue Passes in Vote
Fairmont Union Independent School District on the east side of Fairmont passed a 260000 bond issue by 987 to 47. Funds will build a new grade school, improve and add to existing buildings, and acquire extra property for the high school.
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Poisoning Deaths Shock Chicago Family Arrests
In Chicago six children from the Markowski family fell ill and died from convulsions after suspected poison exposure. Father Serwin Markowski and mother Verna Markowski were detained as investigators probe deliberate poisoning. The deaths prompted chemical tests and home searches for tainted candy or cookies among the surviving siblings and questioned relatives amid heated statements and denials.
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Teo Chieven
Chester Kwiatkowski
Agnes
Verna Markowski
Serwin Markowski
Irving Park
Mopkowski
Markowskaid
Police Question Wife of Doctor In Murder Case
In Columbus Ohio on June 18 Mrs Helen Snook wife of Dr James H Snook a Ohio State University professor became a central figure in the murder inquiry into Theora Hix a 24 year old co ed Federal authorities joined the probe to explore narcotics involvement After a three quarter hour questioning Mrs Snook failed to provide new information She said she learned from newspapers that her husband and Miss Hix shared an apartment and presented as man and wife The investigation also noted a kitchen knife found near the body and the detention of Dr Snook and graduate student Marion Mayer since Saturday Federal agents reviewed narcotic withdrawals and one of the doctor’s attorneys suggested the killer may have been an addict seeking drugs.
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Ojo
Helen M. Snook
Ohio State University
James H. Snook
Theora Hix
John J. Chester, Jr
Dr. Snook
Marion T. Mayers
Intal
Sear
Sook
Cole Laper
Afrs
Suook
Miss Hix
North Side
Chester
Snook
John F. Seldel
Shook'a
Ming Hix
Droge
Governor Moody Will Sign Rebuke To Hoover Aide
In Austin June 18 the Texas legislature moved to rebuke Mrs. Herbert Hoover for entertaining a Negro congressman's wife at the White House. Speaker vote 99 to 10 approved a resolution condemning the conduct, with Moody signaling reluctant signature. Some efforts to include a rebuke of southern Democrats failed.
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Democratic National Committee
LG. Trotman
Suffolk
White House
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Texas
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Herbert. Hoover
House of Representatives
Senate
George Pur
Dallas
B. J. Forbes
Weather-forch
Hoover
Helen Moore
Texas City
Oklahoma City
Herbert Hoover
Oscar Depriest
Chicago
Ferman Phillips
Phillips
Fourteen Union Officials Held In Police Chief Murder
In Charlotte North Carolina on June 18, fourteen officials of the workers union and a separate organization were remanded without bail by Judge W F Harding in Mecklenburg Superior Court. They face murder charges tied to the June 7 Loray mill shooting at Gastonia. Other prisoners accused of assault with intent to kill were ordered released on bonds of 761 dollars each.
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W. F. Harding
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Aderholt
Pollen
Gastonia
Loray Mill
Welch Police Chief Slays Ex Marshall in Self Defense
Welch police chief fatally shot ex marshal J Nlen terson Mitchell during a confrontation as Hatton claimed self defense. Mitchell, a longtime Welch resident and former city marshal, died en route to hospital. Hatton, a deputy, was jailed awaiting a preliminary hearing.
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Clanis
Tocomer United Siners
C. C. Matton
Gaikiee
Hutton
Mayors Office
Mitchell
Nh Tenpittal
Hatton
Alate Moe
Menowell County
Dette
Mileg Fe Weteh
Tax Rate Shows Heavy Increase in West Virginia
Public figures released by Tax Commissioner T. C. Townsend show a sharp rise in direct taxes across West Virginia for 1928 while total property valuations fell to their lowest since 1920. Per capita taxes increased notably for school and municipal purposes, with state and local totals detailing a complex shift in tax burdens amid fluctuating valuations.
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T. C. Townsend
Virginia
Townsend
President Hoover Urges Border Citizens Aid in Prohibition Enforcement
Washington June 16 President Hoover appealed for help from American citizens along the Canadian border to aid the treasury in enforcing prohibition. He urged cooperation with law officers to stop rum runners as prosecutions proceed through orderly channels. The border patrol was strengthened nationwide while officials discussed methods to curb illegal beer flows and reduce shootings along the frontier.
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Palmer Canfield
New York
Senate
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Minnesota
Henry Virkkula
Taterna- Hong Falls
Minn
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Great Leaders of Britain Tender Welcome to Dawes
London reports a Pilgrims club banquet in which United States Ambassador Charles G. Dawes received a hero’s welcome. Dawes urged a new method for realizing world disarmament while addressing British leaders including Henderson Chamberlain and Desborough.
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Pilgrims Club
United State
Charles G. Dawes
England
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Emppe
Dawes
Arthur Henderson
Ross
Austen Chamberlain
Bord Desborogh
Henderson
Dawes and MacDonald Call For World Peace
London June report notes United States Ambassador Dawes and British Prime Minister MacDonald urging world peace. Dawes spoke at Pilgrim's dinner in London stressing naval arms limits and peaceful cooperation. MacDonald addressed Lossiemouth residents advocating mutual goodwill and example for other nations.
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Lossiemouth
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Losster
Fliers Honored in Paris as Stowaway Faces Rebuffs
Paris reports three French Oilers aboard the Yellow Bird received the Legion of Honor from Laurent Egnac today. Arthur Schreiner of Portland, Maine, the stowaway, faces a lukewarm reception at home and in Paris papers criticise his role as seeking glory for himself.
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UPI
Atlantic
Laurent Egnac
Paria
Arthur Schreiner
Fortland
Flere
Buchiphrates
Lindbergh
Depeche Coloniale
Schreiber
Madame Nungesser
Coll
Miss Parla
Lindbergh Honeymoon Voyage Ends With Shore Stop
Lindbergh and his wife Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh ended their three week honeymoon voyage when their cruiser Mouette anchored in Bands Pont Cove New England waters. They were hosted at the Dante Gugeenheim estate in the morning and later left by closed automobile for New York City. A three week tour of the continental air transport line was expected to follow connecting to the Pacific coast.
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Mouette
Bands Pont
Yachleman
New England
Dante Gugeenheim
Juncneon
New York City
Lindbergh
Continental Air Transport Line
Reorganization at Post Office Dept names new assistants
Washington June 18. Reorganization of the executive staff of the Post Office Department was completed today by appointment as Arch Coleman of Minneapolis and John W. Phelp of Dallas as first and fourth assistant postmasters general, respectively. Both are former officials.
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D Post Office Department
Arch Coleman
Minneapolis
Jonn W. Phelp
Dallas
200 Pound Stowaway Turns Out Quick Laugh in Flight
Beverly Hills dispatch reports a bizarre letter claiming a 40 year old stowaway weighing 200 pounds was hidden in a pilot’s seat. The writer jokes the United States Senate was unaware and praises three Frenchmen, suggesting arrival in Paris would have yielded more space without the stowaway.
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