Labor and Capital Endorse Huge Public Works Bill
Labor and capital backed President Roosevelts public works and industrial planning bill. AFL President Green hailed it as outstanding and forward looking, targeting 6,000,000 idle workers with early reemployment. Chamber of Commerce chief Harriman urged tax provisions to curb brutal competition and support fair profits and wages.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Roosevelt
Williama Green
American Federation of Labor
Henry S. Harrimen
UD. & Chamber of Commerce
Mai Osek
Robert K. Doughton
Teuse
Thomas Cullen
Beth Green
Harriman
House Passes Borrowing Bill for Municipal Projects
The House approved a general bill authorizing cities to borrow from the Recurstraction corporation for construction of facilities including swimming pools athletic stadiums gas plants hospitals airports and bridges. It heads to the Senate for concurrence with prior bills already enabling water works and sewerage funding and flood control finance.
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Cltes
Recurstrac—ton Corporation
House of Delegate
Senate
F.C
Delegates Move To Terminate Session By Next Saturday
Delegates in the House passed a nonbinding resolution urging adjournment by Saturday May 27 as the Senate’s work remains unfinished. Delegate Ben H. Butcher proposed the move saying all work could be completed within a week with concerted effort. Delegate R. Mark criticized it as an attempt to jam the bill through. Funding and the general revenue bills await approval before adjournment.
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Flint
House of
Ben H. Butcher
A R. Mark
R. Ritchie
Major Changes In Test Rules for State Examinations
State education chief announces uniform exams set for May 25 26 and June 28 30 with strict residency rules. Only residents or last taught counties may test, nonresidents and first time applicants face penalties. The review board is abolished, credits are non substitutable, and about 3000 applicants are expected as questions are mailed to superintendents.
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Genevieve Stareher
Atate
State Department
Stata
Medicinal Liquor Amendment Takes Effect in State
The act ends prescribing limits for physicians and defines nonintoxicating preparations as those with 32 percent alcohol by weight. Gov. Kemp signed it Tuesday aligning state law with federal changes and easing enforcement. A 60 cent pint tax continues alongside new provisions.
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West Virginia
BH. G. Kemp
Mitchell’s Gifts to His Wife Are Scrutinized in Trial
In New York on May 19 the Mitchell income tax evasion trial highlighted whether Charles E Mitchell had made substantial cash gifts to his wife. Testimony showed a 1929 stock transfer and ledger entries misaligned with agreed figures, while memoranda for 1931 revealed gifts totaling 145000 dollars to the wife and 196675.18 paid by her to him that year. Further testimony indicated several large gifts not listed on ledgers, raising questions about gift timing and accounting.
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New York
Charles E. Mitchell
National City Bank
Mitchell
United States
George Z
Medalle
Edward Barrett
Barrett
Barrets
Mitchells
Medalie
Moranda
George F. Sweeney
Metialia
Oil and Gas Bill Presented to Congress for Wide Controls
A comprehensive plan to end the depression in oil and gas aims to empower the secretary of interior to fix prices, wages, and hours and to limit production. Drafted by a special committee including Secretary Ickes and Representative Marland, the bill was introduced in the House and Senate with administration support. The president was expected to issue a letter approving general principles. The bill's fate hinges on his attitude.
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Washington
Secretary of Interior
Congress
Ickes of
Kan
Roosevelt
Garner
Rainey
Marland
Faye
Incredible Slaying Case Opens New Angles in New York
New York May 18 UP The Ridley murder case grows more intricate as two young accountants Hoffman and Goodman confess aiding a scheme to defraud Edward A. Ridley of over 200000. They say secretary Leon Weinstein helped falsify Ridley’s will and took part in the theft, deepening the century-old mystery surrounding the eccentric financier’s death and the 1913 underground office killings.
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New York
Edward A. Ridley
Tower East Side
Tne
Leon Weinstein
Ridley
Arthur J. Hoffman
George Goodman
Weinstein
Vielen
Gordon
Attangiec
Central Park
Vivian Gordon
Milllionaire
Liie
Hereman Moench
Moench
Iif
Anc
Tye
Glass Frames Bank Reform Bill Fight in Senate
Senator Carter Glass, famed for the Federal Reserve Act, charged President Roosevelt and Secretary Woodin with opposing his bank reform measure on the Senate floor. He called the reserve system the “siomort” of the treasury and urged stripping Woodin of federal reserve powers while denouncing bank security affiliates as unscrupulous.
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Washington
Carter Glass
Treasur Woodin
Senate
Hich
Roosevelt
Woodin
Virginia Democrat
Far
Glass
Secretary of the Treasury
Federal Reserve System
Gloss
Mense Thien Tebage
Cai
Parts of Texas Too Impatient to Wait For Beer Referendum
In Austin on May 29 the scene in dry Texas shows dealers in San Antonio and Galveston have already moved to sell 3.2 beer ahead of the August 26 vote. Bexar County District Attorney Walter Tyns says complaints against sellers of bad beer will not be pursued as grand juries refuse to indict liquor violators. Governor Miriam A. Ferguson’s spokesman James Ferguson notes state rangers cannot enforce the beer ban while federal action underwrites 3.2 beer. He likens enforcement to trying to keep a thirsty bill from a watering hole.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
San Antonio
Galvestos
Walter Tynsn
Bexet County
James Ferguson
Miriam A. Ferguson
Former Envoy Dies in Grand Rapids Home
Thomas J. O'Brien aged 90 died at his family home after a brief illness. He served as United States ambassador to Japan and Italy and as minister to Denmark, leaving a notable career in diplomacy.
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Grand Rapids
Midh
Thomas J. O'Brien
Lato
Llness
United States
Japan
Italy
Fia
Denmark
State Board to Hear Utility Pleas in May Hearings
The state board of public works will begin hearings on May 24 to review assessments for steam and street railroads toll bridges car lines water electric and gas utilities telegraph and telephone companies express firms and other entities doing business in or located in the state. Sessions run May 24 25 26 with morning start at 10 o'clock. Written briefs due by May 27 and oral statements allowed with documents filed for the 1833 assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Public Works
Wil Mam S. O’brien
Missing banker Harriman vanishes as police hunt
New York May 19 Joseph W Harriman a banker and founder of Harriman National Bank and Trust left a nursing home where he was confined with heart disease He fled the city prompting a citywide search. His attorney disclosed suicide notes left for family and friends and said Harriman was facing federal charges for falsifying bank stock entries. Authorities warned bonds totaling 25000 would be forfeited if he did not appear in court Monday.
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New York
Joseph W. Harriman
Mondey
Harylman Nation- A Bank & Trust Company
George 5
Leisure
Harriman
Jef
Pieace Tuen
Golden Rule Jailer Dies at Charles Town
W B Allday a 68 year old jailer famed as the golden rule keeper of Charles Town died today. He earned his nickname by treating miners brought to town for trials with dignity and once refused to allow a chain gang to be paraded through the streets. He met the miners at a train and directed deputies to cut their chains, saying every prisoner is a human being.
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Charles Town
W.B. Allday
Brenson
Logan County
Minery
Alldor
Wld
Ohio takes charge of Union National Life insurance
Ohio officials announced the state has assumed control of Union National Life Insurance Company of Dayton, formerly Gem City Life. Investigations traced stock and monetary dealings with Guaranty Investment of Charleston back to 1930 while Edgar C. Baws led the investment firm and served as West Virginia state auditor. Ohio seeks to protect policy holders as reinsurers are being approached, with many Charleston area policy holders affected.
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Ohio
Union National Life Insurance Company
Dayton
Gem City Life Insurance Company
State House
Gem City Company
Guaranty Investment Company
Charleston
Edgar C. Baws
West Virsula
George B. McCann
C. P. Warner
Pset
Union Company
Union Buttling
Henands Street
McCann
Steck
Tt 16
Charles+ton and
Plane Plunge Near Gallipolis Injures Local Men
Clarence B. Conner a licensed plane mechanic and eight passengers including GC 8 Christie and Raymond Dawson of Charleston plunged into the Ohio River near Gallipolis. Dawson suffered a broken nose and a twisted ankle while Conner sustained a cut over one eye and Christle was treated for shock. Passengers were rescued by James Walker and Edward Henry in a nearby boat after the nose dive shortly after takeoff. Conner had recently traveled to Huntington to purchase a new wing and had repaired the plane locally.
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Clarence B. Conner
Christie
Raymond Dawson
Charleston
Ohio River
Gallipolis
Dawson
Conner
Christle
Associated Press
James Walker
Edward Henry
Compromised County Unit Measure Passed By Senate
The West Virginia senate voted 16 to 10 to re pass the county school unit bill after conferencing between houses. The measure abolishes magisterial districts, creates county boards of five, and takes effect after July 1. Debate centered on administration influence and the teachers lobby.
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Senate
Abbot
Fayette
Garrett
Putnam
Garvin
Harrison
Ashley
Berketes
Henderson
Doddridge
Mitchell Vot
White
Mingo
Brown
Randolph
Herold
Braxton
Wedges
Monongalia
Hyre
Jackson
Johnwon
Kanawha
Millender
Wayne
Myers
Marshall
Taylor
Cabstl
Sepublicans
Beneke
Ohio
Neale
Wood
Auvient—Fleming
Pleasants
Jones
Boone
Smith
Marion
Weissenberger
Mason
Venature
Soviet Agrees To Proposals For Disarmament Talks
A. P. dispatch reports Moscow cabled Roosevelt that the Soviet government will cooperate on his disarmament and world peace proposals. Roosevelt cites improved outlook for Geneva, while Germany accepts British disarmament plans to help seal an arms treaty. Mussolini hosts Goering in Rome as talks advance. Simon heads to Geneva to aid negotiations. Tokyo reports a foreign office note.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Kalinin
Preadent
Roosevelt
Sovet
Washington
Hitler
Geneva
Tokyo
Flexible Gasoline Tax Bill Defeated In 52 27 Vote
The administration proposal to let the governor set the gasoline tax failed 52 to 27 in the house of delegates. The bill would have allowed a tax between three and six cents, with a fiat rate of four and a half cents possible, and directed 15 percent of revenue to cities. A motion to reconsider was rejected, blocking further action this session.
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House of Delegates
Perle T. Barmon
McDowell
Nouse
Bonus Army Negotiates for Adjustment of Certificates
The Bonus Army visited President Roosevelt and Vice President Garner seeking payment of adjusted service certificates and restoration of veteran allowances. About 995 veterans remained on the sidewalk shouting for back pay as leaders petitioned in the White House, then moved to Capitol Hill. Brady announced plans to petition Garner and Speaker Rainey, but adjourned to find Garner gone.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Garner
Pennsylvania, Avenue
Washington Monument
White House
Pennsylvania Avenue
Ospitel Hill
Senate
George Brady
House
Spelker Relney
Brady
Rainey
Roosevelt appoints Arthur Morgan to lead Muscle Shoals plan
President Roosevelt names Arthur Morgan of Antioch College to spearhead the Tennessee Valley Authority industrial plan. The move signals urgency in federal action over private power firms using property at Muscle Shoals as critics press for reforms. Morgan, a long rising educator, heads a renowned college since 13 years ago.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Tennessee Valley
Arthur Morgan
Ohio
Antioch College
Muscle ‘Shoals
Margon
Wil
Will Says Roosevelt Knows His Bonus Men
Washington May 19 Roosevelt handles bonus armies with care, ensuring order and discipline as he speaks on economic policy. Carter Glade extols his banking plan to protect deposits and curb racketeering, proposing banker oversight to prevent risk and foster accountability among banks and holding companies.
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Will
Roosevelt
Washington
Perade
Carter Glade
Win
America
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Chamber of Commmerce
Bill
Willie Willis
By Robert Quilien
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Charus EL. Mitchell
George 2. Medaitere
Thom
Vewey
Milcray
Gurfein
Cassovia
Public Works Group
Joseph Harriman
Golden Rule
State of
Guaranty Company
Huntington
Glens T. Clark
Cannes
H. E. Conner
Bigsey Avenue
Toeir
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Democratic Party
Cetsin
A. &. Herold
Braxton County
Fleet
Charles E. Hodges
J. Sliderl Brown
Clyde B. Johnson
Kenawha
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Hodges
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Indy
Cleave
Page & Cub
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