Tide Has Turned Roosevelt Popularity in New England
A Rhode Island special election indicates a shift away from the Roosevelt New Deal as Republicans gain by about 10 500 in a district with a 275 000 voter turnover. The piece argues New England voters are turning against the Democratic slate and predicts a possible defeat for Roosevelt in next year’s election.
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Supreme Courts
Rhode Island
New Engand
Connecticut
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Farley
New England
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Roosevelt
New Order
Protest against foreign steel and nitrate fertilizer use
Hopewell Virginia chamber protests government push for foreign made nitrate fertilizers and cheaper foreign steel, arguing it harms American farmers and producers. Letter argues New Deal farm program lowers efficiency, raises costs, and hurts domestic industry, urging promotion of American products and nitrate makers.
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Hopewell
Chamber of Contest
Agricultural Department
New Deal
America
United States
Potatoes Distributed From WV Relief Admin Since Aug 2
Simon Friedman reports 132 barrels of potatoes, each 165 pounds, distributed from the West Virginia Relief Administration since August 2. 41 barrels remain from a 173 barrel federal surplus shipment. 412 dozen Mason jars are left from 12,000 received last month. Jars require visitor recommendation. potatoes go by family size.
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West Virginia Relief Administration
Simon Friedman
Friedman
WVRA
Man Seriously Hurt As Two Automobiles Collide
Two autos collided head on near Glenville injuring R D Roberts 63 of Wheeling with a compound fracture and severe lacerations Hall Wilson 40 of Newberne suffered cuts and bruises according to officers
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Glenville
R. D. Roberts
Wheeling
Hall Wilson
Newberne
Wilson
Federal aid and tax plan proposals for aged, blind and jobless
Proposals authorize federal grants up to 15 dollars a month for needy aged at 65 and older, matched by states, and extend funds for the blind. A 3 percent payroll tax on large employers would fund unemployment benefits under state systems. Additional appropriations total over 38 million dollars for dependent children, maternal and child health, crippled children, child welfare, and 8 million for public health.
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Wen Vane
Debates Over Minting Tiny Coins Raise Buying Power
The Washington report outlines advocates of midget money including one tenth and one half cent coins to allow exact tax payments, while critics warn such coins would burden buyers and inflate costs. The piece discusses living standards, coolie incomes in China, and references to New Deal legal challenges and constitutional arguments.
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Central Press
Washington
Charles P. Stewart
Washington, D. C
William A. du Puy
Doughton Bill Faces Senate Delay Amid Administration Push
Leaders privately said Doughton’s bill, aimed at creating a Little NRA for the bituminous coal industry, could pass in the house if Roosevelt’s list priority is met. Senate action is pending as administration pressure targets Ways and Means Democrats who oppose the measure. A key opponent warned, I am afraid they've got us licked. The measure would regulate production wages hours and trade practices with potential labor congress time extensions.
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Doughton
Roosevelt
House
Senate
Ways and Means Committee
NRA
Labor Congress
Fragmentary Economic Rant on Currency Value and Tax Burden
A partial, garbled excerpt discusses the brass sale of about one mill Mex or one half mill in U S money. It argues the small currency size reflects buying capacity and taxes paid from it, though the speaker doubts the limit on purchasing power.
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Coolie
U. S
Stormy Love and a Navy Man in a Lake Cabin
Val, furious at Lia, walks the lake trail desiring distance. He frets over divorce, Lia’s lovers, and his own invention while recalling Jan and past dangers. A sudden fall traps him beneath a fallen tree as he ponders escape. The scene ends with him pinned and awaiting the continuation.
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Val
Lia
Towner
Lis
Stephen Garenne
Maurice Cordray
Jan
Tor
Sue Norris
Kent Townley
Ibsurd Melairama
Nan of Cordray
Ike Sue Norris
Tere
Dia
Bremerton
Navy Department
Jake
J. H
Neresa
Women Given Life in Jail for Swamp Murder
Chicago August 9 two middle aged women face life sentences for the murder of Ervin J Lang. Blanche Dunkel mother in law admitted planning his death while Evelyn Smith former burlesque dancer confessed killing Lang and severing his legs in a so called favor. Dunkel would serve 180 years Harrington imposed the term. Smith expressed relief saying she would not have to worry about eating.
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Chicago
Dwight Reformatory
Ervin J. Lang
Blanche Dunkel
Cornelis J. Harrington
Smith
Evelyn Smith
Lang
Congress Weighs Inquiry Into Coal Mine Morale
Rep. Lamneck introduces a resolution to authorize five Ways and Means members to probe low morale in the bituminous coal industry. The study would consider legislation affecting coal conditions and report findings to the House.
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Washington
Lamneck
Ohio
House
Ways and Means
Court Martial Verdict Approved By President
President Roosevelt approved the court martial verdict of guilty against Brigadier General Alexander E. Williams and ordered his dismissal from the service effective August 12. Williams, holding the permanent rank of colonel, was found guilty on May 23 of soliciting and obtaining a $2,500 loan from Frank Speicher, an automobile tube salesman, while in charge of the transportation division as assistant to the quartermaster general.
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National Association of Manufacturers
Voice of American Industry
Bulletin
Roosevelt
Taft
Supreme Court
Conjzress
Kafi
Washington
Alexander E. Williams
Army
Williams
Frank Speicher
Berkeley County records rise in horse numbers this year
Berkeley County assessor Robert W. Perry reports 15 more horses in 1935 than in 1934, marking the sole livestock increase in the year for the county.
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Martinsburg
Robert W. Perry
Berkeley County
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