Judge Won't End Coal Case in Kanawha Court
Kanawha circuit court kept jurisdiction over the Maryland Coal company and its Wendell mine as Judge Fank Haymond, sitting in Charleston, heard motions. The tax commissioner suit against the company was not dismissed. a bond holder had paid the license tax, costs, and interest, per the motion denied. A motion to authorize the special receiver Beverly Broun to operate the mine was not acted on.
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Kanawha County
Maryland Coal Company
Wendel
Fank Haymond
Fairmont
Charleston
George M. Kittle
J. Bruce Kerns
German Bond Issue Probed Over German Debt and Budget
Washington Aug 3 The Securities and Exchange Commission opened an inquiry into a proposed 73 million dollar German bond issue in the United States. Officials said information on Germany s budget debt and gold and foreign exchange was incomplete. About 35 million in bonds would be issued immediately with the balance over four years. Separately the Treasury studied anti dumping tariffs on wood pulp from Germany and others if dumping is shown.
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Washington
Securities Commission
SEC
Commission
Treasury
Germany
Writer Sues Jack Benny Over Breach of Contract
Los Angeles reports writer Harry M. Conn files suit against Jack Benny seeking 65,500 dollars claiming breach of contract. Conn cites Benny’s radio salary figures for multiple 39 week series from Oct 1, 1936 through July 1, 1937 and beyond as part of the dispute.
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Jack Benny
Los Angeles
Harry M. Conn
Conn
Croat Secession Threat Stuns Yugoslavia Leader Warns of War
Dr. Vladimir Matchek, 60, a Croat leader, threatened to pull Crosts from Yugoslavia unless his people gain complete home rule. He warned that refusal could trigger a world war and urged as a means to establish order.
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Vladimir Matchek
Yugoslavia
Matchek
Gambling Boat Defies Seizure Off California Coast
In Santa Monica on August 3, Tony Cornero Stralla and about 200 crew lingered aboard the Rex, a luxurious floating casino, as deputies backed by warrants prepared to close four gambling ships. Patrons were ordered ashore on three ships while the Rex resisted, declaring permission to defend their rights on the high seas. A temporary truce allowed 500 customers to depart, then the water taxi service halted and preparations resumed.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Tony Cornero Stralla
Rex
California
Stailo
Allcante
British Official Says War Very Unlikely in Speech
London report quotes Sir Thomas Inskip dominions secretary saying war is unlikely and government has very good reasons. Inskip spoke at Oban Scotland as Prime Minister Chamberlain plans a two week vacation. In Commons the PM said no present issue justifies suspending the two month recess starting tomorrow.
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London
Sir Thomas Inskip
Dominions
Thomas
Oban
Scotland
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Barc lay on bridge daily puzzle What is the best bidding deal
The column discusses a bridge problem where South opens 4 Hearts and North bids 2 Diamonds then 2 Spades. South later reaches 4 Hearts with two trumps and intermediate cards proving valuable. South makes 5 Hearts, losing one spade and one trump, as the puzzle asks for the best bidding approach.
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South
Deeler
Features Syndicate
Bridges Says He’s Not Red in Deportation Hearing
Harry Bridges admitted there are communists in the labor union but denied any membership. The West Coast CIO leader, sought for deportation to Australia, testified he has not belonged to any US organization outside the Longshore union he heads. He said he believes in democracy and noted obstacles by “big shots” as a barrier to government, while recalling tense testimony about unions and politics.
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San Francisco
Harry Bridges
Australia
Ife
Thomas B. Shoefiaker
Prosecution Council
Bridges
United States
Longshore Union
Harry
Shoemaker
West Coast
CIO
Sheriff and tavern keeper die in roadside duel
Rusk Texas August 3 Sheriff Bill Brunt of Cherokee county and I Creel tavern keeper were shot to death and a woman wounded in a roadside pistol duel early today. The woman Myrle Stanley 25 employee of Creel's tavern said.
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Creel
Rusk
Jacksonville
Ellis Lewis
Brunt
Cherokee County
Holmes Silent Wedding Announcement Noted
A fragmentary notice records the marriage of Mr and Mrs Holmes with little readable detail. The incomplete text hints at a social event in a local community, but names and specifics remain unclear.
Fiess Holes Out On 150-Yard No 6 Hole
Dr Paul L Fiess holed out with his drive on the 150 yard No 6 hole at Parkersburg Country Club Aug 3. The report notes Fiess scored a hole in one during the round contributing to the day’s golf activity in Parkersburg.
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Parkersburg
Paul L. Fiess
Parkersburg Country
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Walnut Street
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East Lincoln Street
C. W. Phillips Grocery
Sentinel
Latrobe Street
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Martin and Monroe General Store
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