Repeal Victory Seen As Wets Close Case In West Virginia
Prosecution rests and defense readies final appeal as voters prepare to decide repeal of federal prohibition in West Virginia. United Repeal claims 50 000 plus majority while Dry forces project a varied margin. Ohio County hosts thirty meetings with speakers from anti saloon leagues amid campaigns in Wheeling and Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert W. Quinn
West Virginia
United Repeal Forces
United Dry Forces
Ohio County
Tere
Wheeling
F. Scott McBride
Anti-Saloon League
B.E
Gains Reported In Wholesale Trades
Richmond Va June 4 Rising price levels lifted wholesale trade in the fifth district with gains in dry goods 85.8 per cent shoes 42.3 per cent hardware 45.7 per cent and groceries 11.6 per cent while dry goods rose 13.9 per cent and shoes 32 per cent in the first five months of 1933 versus 1932. Groceries fell 8 per cent. District includes Virginia West Virginia Maryland North Carolina South Carolina and the District of Columbia.
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Richmond
Richmond Federal Reserve Bank
Drvge
Merehante
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
North Carolina
South Carolina
Columbia
Arrest of Kidnapper Foils Holdup Plans
KASRAS CITY ein 2p Femeghers in Virginia report a tank incident involving a 44-year-old kidnapper linked to a plan to rob a Roanoke bank. He confessed to police that he intended to hold up the bank for about $5,008 but said he might back out and return to “that job.”
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Kasras City
Femeghers
Virginia
Cearge
Abdic
Mary McLeroy
Wativers
Roanoke
Prohibition Battle Shifts to Southern States in 1920s Debate
Atlanta dispatch reports growing contests over repealing the Eighteenth Amendment as southern states move toward conventions and votes. Prohibitionists push to fold the dry South behind repeal while anti repeal forces rally for the Twenty first Amendment. Morris Sheppard plans a Texas trip to campaign for repeal and oversee delegate nomination at anti repeal conventions. Alabama Arkansas and Tennessee schedule votes on repeal and delegate selections in July and November.
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Atlanta
South
All Mon
Morris Sheppard
United States
Texas
Texvay
Yaslust
Alabama
Arkinsas
Actite
Edward W. Pettus
Democratic Executive Committee
Arkansas
Tennessee
Prohibitionists
Florida
Nave An
Baby Story Held Hoax by Husband
In Los Angeles on June 24 UP reported evangelist Aime Semple McPherson Hutton denied becoming a father after a mysterious Paris forged cablegram claimed she had a son named David L. Hutton. The couple awaited confirmation or denial as McPherson sought a divorce in Paris amid the sensational claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Almer Semple McPherson
Hutton
David L
Iron Man
Paris
Big Dave
Hull Pledges Tariff Cut Drive Amid World Talks
Secretary Cordell Hull announced a new push to lower tariff barriers as part of the United States effort toward world cooperation. He said the world economy conference could succeed only if discussions with leaders like Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald and Georges Bonnet proceed, and that U S domestic policy to boost employment and raise price levels is not in conflict with international aims. Hull warned against forces seeking to disrupt the conference and undermine its hopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
UPF
Cordell Hull
America
J. Ramsay MacDonald
Georges Bonnet
France
United States
Kumors
Bull
Death of C H Martin at Montgomery
Cyrus Howard Martin 34 president of New River State College died in Montgomery from arthritis after a years illness. Funeral services set for ten tomorrow at Montgomery Methodist Church with burial at Sunset Memorial Park Spring Hill. Active pallbearers include Dean F E ByIe A J Kincaid A K Bailey W Caldwell B K Sheayer and Rankin Clark. Honorary pallbearers from Montgomery and surrounding cities list several officials and educators.
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Cyrus Howard Martin
New River State Collecs
Montgomery
Montgomery Methodist Church
Surlalin
Suinset Memorial Park
Spring Hill
Dean F. £. Byle
New Atvoy State College
A. J
L. Burke O'Neal
Thomas Lamb
Emery
Champ
A. G. Hughes
Kingwood
W. GC. Cook
Welch
J. 3. Lakin
State Board of Constrol
J. Frank Marsh
Goncord State Teachers College
Athens
John Baker White
State Board of Control
Missourian Elected President of Bethany College
Dr. Joseph A. Serena, a veteran Missouri educator, was elected president of Bethany College following the death of Dr. Cloyd Goodnight. The board of trustees will oversee affairs, and Dr. Serena, retiring president of Missouri State Teachers College in Cape Girardeau, Mo., will take charge at the start of the academic year.
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Pittsburgh
Juste
Missouri
Joseph A. Serena
Bethany College
Bethany
Cloyd Goodnight
Serena
Missouri State Teachers’ College
Cape Girardeau
Protection Groups Form Over Ruins of Guaranty
Officials report new protection committees forming in Charleston to aid Guaranty Investment bond and contract holders. State Securities Commissioner Edger Simerex warns investors to verify motives, as committees reportedly seek membership fees and may not reflect all holders. Deputy Superintendent H K Brayford vows full inquiry into committee goals and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Securities Commissioner
Guaranty Investment Company
Office of State
Aut
Hor
Wight People
Widespread Capital Activity Foreseen As Work Scatters
Washington reports indicate plans for broad employment dispersion during the current week. Officials project 30 percent capacity in steel mills by late June while federal and state measures push project financing and credit adjustments to support widespread construction activity. Officials cite easing business and consumer conditions alongside rising industrial output and job opportunities nationwide.
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Washington
Roeservelt
Federal Reserve Board
Tuny
Cautcary
State's Credit Rating Is High
State finances appear stable as West Virginia's credit remains strong and officials pledge readiness to meet fiscal obligations by July 1. The board of public works met briefly amid transfers and bank deposit issues totaling about 1.4 million dollars, with responsibility cited to prior administration.
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Board of Pubic Works
West Virginia
Treasuer
R. E. Talbott
Wiliam
O'Brien
Kump
Ekins
Board of Public Works
Chase National Bank of New
Treasury
Talbott
Represent
Tori
St Albans Bank Joins Federal Reserve Group
The Bank of St Albans in St Albans West Virginia was admitted to membership in the Federal Reserve System. The bank is capitalized at 50000 dollars and expands the regional banking network under the Federal Reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Albans Bank
Federal Reserve Group
Washington
Bank of St Alvane
St. Albans
W. Va
Federal Reserve System
Kanawha Chooses Three Democrats Two Republicans For School Boards
Kanawha voters select three Democrats and two Republicans for the new school boards. Kenneth Buck, convicted of kidnapping 10 year old Margaret McMath and extorting 550000, given 24 to 25 years. His brother Cyril acquitted. Buck’s mother fainted. Cyril remained unmoved in court.
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McMath
Cyril
Barnstable
Mass
Kenneth Buck
Margaret “Pegey] McMath
Kenneth
Bertha Buck
Edward F. Han Iy
Burwick
Ned CG. McMath
Detroit Sngi
Tests for recovery plan face storm centers
Washington dispatch notes key tests for the national recovery program as decisions in days ahead will shape America's economic future. The textile code debate, coal automotive and chain store issues, rice fixing provisions, and profiteering reports are highlighted as major challenges for the Industrial Recovery Administration under Hugh S. Johnson.
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Washington
America
Industrial Recovery Administration
King
Demi
Utah
Hugh
Johnson
Seventh Arrest In R F C Case
A seventh man, Sam Yarid, 36, of Court Street, is in custody over an alleged conspiracy to steal funds from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation in Shila Charity. He faces arraignment on Monday, July 3, with bond set at 1000. Authorities say the case is now in the hands of Sergeant EY Walker and a full clearing is expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reconstricction Finance Corporation
Shila Charity
Sam Yarid
Court Street
Orshing Ee
EY Walker
Kanawlha Street
C. M. Crawford
Tiberky
Thuseell Griffith
Reece J. Prisc
Duase ‘Toon
Fourteen Years of Failure in Prohibition Enforcement
Editor notes that after thirteen years of national prohibition, crime and jail counts rise. Judge George W. McClintic, nearing twelve years on the U S district bench for southern West Virginia, has presided over vast federal liquor cases, with data showing most cases involve liquor laws. Court records from 1921 to 1927 detail thousands of cases, convictions, and fines, plus high nolle prosequis and dismissals.
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United States
Sree
George W. McClintic
United States District Court
West Virginia
Carl Bachmann
Wheeling
House of Representatives
McClintic
Cochrane
Kentucky
Texas
Department of Justice
Cotton Reduction Appeal Issued By Roosevelt Aims At Farmers
President Roosevelt launches a decisive cotton control plan urging 2,000,000 southern growers to cooperate. Pamphlets warn of starvation prices and a potential 14,000,000 bale crop with carryover. Farm relief pushes propaganda to destroy 10,000,000 acres of cotton with government cash benefits.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Negriculture Department
Grge
Farm Relief Administration
President Roosevelts Coast Visit to Southwest Harbor Me
President Roosevelt arrived by the Amber Jack at Southwest Harbor Maine after a motor delay at Pulpit Harbor. He toured the coast, spoke with officials, and spent time with his two youngest sons Franklin and John during the stop.
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Southwest Harbor
Hine St—Fi
Roosevelt
New Brunswick
Pulpit Harbor
Franklin
John
Banking Probe To Be Resumed By Senate Committee
Washington June 24 The senate banking committee plans to resume the private bank inquiry next Tuesday. Chairman Fletcher says further disclosures of any unhealthy income tax practices will be pursued including implications from the Charles H. Mitchell acquittal. He notes reforms may follow as the inquiry has exposed unsound securities market practices and criticizes lack of accountability in stock exchange use by professionals and financiers. The Kuhn Loeb hearing is prepared and the inquiry will continue despite Mitchell verdict but will not hinge on it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fletcher
Senate Banking Committee
Charles HE. Mitchell
National City Bank
Pletcher
Stock Exchange
Kuhn, Loeb and Company
Tha F
J. P. Morgan and Company
Kuhn
Loeb
Hut
Mitchell
Department of Justice
Wife Sees Burglar Fatally Stab Mate
In Cleveland, June 24, a burglar fatally stabbed Edward J. Lepa as his wife, grief stricken with their 11 month old in her arms, watched. The intruder battered Lepa with a flashlight and repeatedly jabbed him with an ice pick before fleeing. Lepa died en route to hospital.
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Gleveland
Edward J. Lope
Lepa
Scholars with smaller brain wrinkles linked to intelligence
Researchers report scholars show shallower brain fissures than average, suggesting more space for connecting tissues may relate to higher intellect. Drs Addison, Donaldson, and Herrick reference neuron connections rising with age. Spearman discusses four basic, inborn personality traits shaping intelligence and character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Peru
American Association For the Advancement of Science
W. H. F. Addison
Henry J. Donaldson
Water Institute of Biology
Kanawha County to elect five school board members
The Kanawha County schools board will be staffed by three democrats and two republicans starting July 1 after the 1934 election. The five appointees are Dr Hugh McPherson Harry L Snyder Jr L J White J W Parrs and John Morgan with Joy McPherson named. Superintendent Trent praised them and urged broad support from parents and educators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanawha County
W. W. Trent
Hugh McPherson
Eskdale
University of Louisville
Harry L. Snyder, Jr
Sttorney
Charleston
West Virginia
Young Democratic Clubs of America
L. J. White
Bark of
St. Albans
J. W. Parris
Clendenin
Roberts and Parrs
District Board of Education
John ©. Morgan
Treasure Ec
Charleston Electric Come
Paty
Charleston Chamber of Commerce
Joy McPherson
Snyder
White
Pars Me
Morgan
Hanawha Bosra
Trent
Apartment Owner Is to Take Stand
The Cleveland trial of Rey I Turk over the Ellington Apartments fire nears a verdict stage as prosecutors argue circumstantial evidence links Turk to arson-for-insurance. Witnesses claim the blaze began at Turk owned barber supply store American Beauty on Barber, spreading to kill 13 residents.
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Cleveland
Rey I. Turk
Ellington Apartments
Turk
Fran T. Cullitan
Pennsylvania
American Beauty
Barber Supply Company
Hoorg
Cullitan
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Aimee
Hull
C. H. Martin
New River College
Missourian
Bradford
Talbou
Kanawha
R. F.C
Lense
President
J. Herrick
University of Chicago
Charles E. Spearman
University of London
England
H. L. Snyder, Jr
John T. Morgan
Virginie
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