B and O to Appeal West Virginia Assessment
Baltimore and Ohio Railway will appeal a 885 million assessment on West Virginia properties Brad Cornwell general counsel said the company plans to seek reduction in state courts and may file suit in federal court challenging the franchise tax as unconstitutional The stockholders have seen minimal returns while public works spending boosted assessments by millions. railroad property remains the highest in the state.
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Intangibles and Real Estate Across Utilities Totals
A fragmented financial listing aggregates intangibles with real estate across multiple utility sectors. It records totals for electric, gas, oil, pipeline, and telephone firms, plus railroads and water companies, yielding combined figures in the hundreds of millions.
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Smoker of VFW Post Delayed to July 7
A VFW post on Quarrier Street postponed its smoker and beer night until July 7 due to national demands on the commander and financial concerns. The group voted to extend closure and defer surrender of bonds after adopting a resolution citing the upcoming VFW convention and related duties.
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Young Champ Champs For Old Champ Clark
A jumbled political column critiques parliamentary rules and party power with sharp, satirical checks on Democrats. It questions the two thirds rule, questions old and young leaders, and hints at reform motives amid Washington intrigue and sectional tension.
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Champ Clark
French Sailors Hold Vessels Amid Strikes At Sea
French sailors refuse to abandon ships at the mast as strikes persist in French ports. 600 sailors occupy the battleships Leysues and Marsellaise at Saint Nazaire while authorities deploy guards to curb nationalist protests. A broad protest erupts as the Blum government faces widespread industrial stoppages and a proposed "Geak-Wealth" bill to tax wealth, impacting foreigners in France.
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Starnes Holds Revival at Union Mission Tabernacle
Evangelist V. B. Starnes preached last night on The Closed Door at Union Mission Tabernacle. He leads a revival with services nightly at eight o clock continuing through the week.
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Evangeliot V. B. Starnes
Union Mission Tabernacle
All New Laws Approved by Governor in Extraordinary Session
Governor Reynolds approves a series of appropriations and changes from the extraordinary session. Funds cover vocational rehabilitation matching, state liquor fund limits, relief for current year, road and bridge building, and federal aid matches for state institutions and public improvements. Earlier actions include signing the social security and land tax relief bills.
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Guard Shot From Ambush Says Official In Porterfield Strike
PORTSMOUTH June 24 Sheriff Arthur Oakes filed a first degree murder charge against James Sexton 51 for the slaying of George Meyers 38 a steel plant guard during yesterday s strike related violence at the Wheeling Steel plant Sexton a picket for the striking Amalgamated Association pleaded not guilty and was held without bond Four others were wounded after Meyers death and a gunman was seen with a gun during the outbreak fueling a mass assault claim by officials
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James Sexton
George Meyers
Wherling Steel Corp
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Amalgamated Association of Trans Steel and Tin Workers
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Oakes
Emory Smith
Meyers
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Grass Fires Fought on South Side by City Firemen
City firemen battled multiple grass and brush fires on the South Side yesterday. The blazes occurred near the Chesapeake and Ohio water tank, the Standard Oil plant, and again near the water tank, with a final call near the Chesapeake and Ohio depot. Officials believed sparks from locomotives started the dry grass fires.
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Standard Oil
Itch Relief Ad Promotes Gates Bonetive Lotion
An advertisement urges readers to visit Potterfield's drug store for Gates Bonetive Lotion to cure itch and embarrassment. The notice runs with promotional language and a product claim, citing price and availability.
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Women to Have Say on Platform In Democratic Draft
The article outlines a Democratic platform process with women gaining a role before convention. Senator Wagner challenged a female delegation presence while 8 subcommittee members push the draft, seeking autonomy from Roosevelt’s ideas. The platform emphasizes liberalism, constitutional approach to New Deal regulation, and foreign policy stances, with a focus on neutrality and avoiding war debt mentions.
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Pelter Names Beer Committee for Senate Roles
Howard and Spillers with Helmicie named as senate members. Delegate Amos proposed the investigation after delegates urged the study during the special season ending Saturday. Governor Kump anticipated a move to the regular session. Committee to report to governor and legislature by November 30 with beer laws and licensing reforms discussed. Five talking picture studios opened in Australia.
Robinson Defends FDR and New Deal in Ringing Address
Senator James Robinson assailed GOP critics and trumpeted the Roosevelt New Deal. He praised naval strength, the Washington London treaties, and the president’s defense record while blaming Supreme Court rulings for economic ills. He lauded the Civilian Conservation Corps and public works, arguing relief and reform lifted millions from poverty and preserved federal control over relief funds.
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Fragmented Local Theater Bits From Ames Area
Fragmented OCR from a local theater page notes showings at the Virginian and Capitol with vague titles and cast hints. Partial mentions include attendees Meation Cartel and Gestre Breat, along with references to Pyne at the Risto and a driver’s dialogue about a future show, all amid garbled lines.
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Debates on tariffs and monopolies in 1930s politics
The article reports on Republican calls to repeal the tariff weary system, warnings that foreign commerce would falter and ships rot if policies change, and Democratic rebuttals labeling monopolies as a result of past enforcement failures. It also mentions President Roosevelt and criticisms of conscience and leadership.
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Sen. Steiner
Merrimac Hero Speaks and Diversions at Convention
Delegates and speakers fill the convention hall as Merrimac Hero and peers address the crowd. Gov Earle of Pennsylvania garners praise for eloquence while Sen Alben Barkley delivers a lengthy keynote, criticized for delaying proceedings as party factions clash.
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Barkley views on nation divided and maladjusted system
Fragmented passage reflects Barkley arguing against a split nation and a maladjusted economy. He critiques political promises and urges clarity on party aims to resolve a perceived mismatch between public sentiment and leadership.
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Barber's Alibi at Trial in Wife's Death Case
Testimony shows Mrs Pemberton found Mrs James dead at the couple's home and James Pemberton backed the tale. A suspect, Charles Chu Hope, confessed to planning the murder with James and to using rattlesnakes and sleeping powders to harm Mrs James before her drowning in a bathtub. Hope pleaded guilty as an accomplice and awaits sentencing while vowing to testify tomorrow.
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Quiet at Kelly Pleat As Strike Prolongs
At the Kelly plant of American Fork and Hoe in American Fork a strike continued with manager Duncan Bruce confirming ongoing action. An arrest was reported for an assault related to the strike, while local officials named a president and a judge connected to the case amid continued labor unrest.
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