Roosevelt Birthday Ball Fund Drive In Grafton
The Sentinel reports Grafton plans a Roosevelt birthday ball to raise funds for infantile paralysis relief. Local chairman Ralph H. Cline again leads committees, following last year’s noted event and strong local support. Seventieth cent of regional net proceeds go to local medical care, with 30 percent to national research.
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Roosevelt
the Sentinel
Henry G. Daugherty
New York
Washington
Grafton
Ralph H. Cline
Daugherty
Cline
National Fund
Warm Springs
The Wisdom of Coolidge Returns to Public Debate
In a Clarksburg Telegram column, the piece recalls Calvin Coolidge’s presidency from 1925 to 1929 and contrasts his era with modern calls for economy and decentralization, noting how the old wisdom may appear outdated amid contemporary critiques of wealth and government simplification.
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Coolidge
Clarksburg
Calvin Coolidge
Chaucer
Tugwell
Price level echoes and Coolidge era warnings resurfaced
The column cites Calvin Coolidge remarks from 1924 to 1927 warning against bureaucracy and federal overreach. It argues that centralization harms representative government, stresses local and state governance, and laments dependence on federal subsidies while urging common sense and civic virtues.
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Coolidge
Calvin Coolidge
America
Federal plan eyed to let big industries self rule under charters
The Dickinson Eldridge proposal would grant federal corporate charters to interstate industries and trade groups, preserving Blue Eagle standards while exempting them from anti trust laws and NRA oversight. Firms could choose charters or stay under NRA codes, with charters revoked if they violate terms.
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NRA
Blue Eagle
Lnbor Wee
Dickinson and
Eldridge
Secretary of Commerce
Daniel C. Roper
Congress
Dickinson Eldridge
Commerce Department
Longs Louisiana finances praised amid bank kickback worries
Huey Long era Louisiana is described as financially healthier than many states with a June 30 1935 cash balance aimed at 1.93 million and total indebtedness of 142.28 million. The piece also reports on Ohio bank kickbacks after Guardian Trust collapse, naming Governor-elect Martin L Davey and figures tied to the failed Cleveland bank.
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Central Press
New York
East 45Th Street
Leslie Eichel
Huey Long
Louisiana
Wall ‘Street
Jess 8. Cave
Igch
Martin L. Davey
Ohio
Guardian Trust Company
Cleveland
Davey
the Guardian
Allen F. Ayers
F. Avene
Guardian
Ayers
George White
Hauptmann trial testimony cites ransom cash cache
Testimony recounts Mrs. Hauptmann admiring a new cabinet with a cache of currency hidden inside. A visitor noted the money and the mother joked that Bruno earned it in stock market deals. Authorities say ledgers reveal accurate records showing ransom funds first appear in Hauptmann’s accounts. A thumbguard tied to the child’s sleeping suit was found days after the kidnapping.
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Hauptmann
FERA project workers to take New Year’s Day off
George Harwood, PERA administrator, announced that all FERA project laborers will have New Year’s Day off. Office staff will also be granted a holiday, with some personnel listed as unavailable.
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FERA
Willy
George Harwood Pera
Membes
The Place at Dawn in a Kidnapping Case
Greenleaf and two secret service men raid a nearly deserted boarding house to confront Francis, a kidnapper tied to a forged note from the Countess Thorland. Joel guides the officers as they search for a hidden wireless setup and a black cloth code book, then capture Francis as he returns.
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Greenleaf
Blane
Secret Service
Jake
Mr. Greenleaf
Joel
Jovi
Francis
Francia
Convente
Tve
Greenbeat
Joal
Whitey
Parta
Francis Expo
Islane
Greentext
Widow Denies Mate Death Plot in Insurance Case
Mrs. George Ericksen of Chicago, mother of six, denied hiring James Senese to murder her husband for 2600 life insurance. Police allege Senese did the shooting with Elmer Krueger present, labeling Senese a model boy by neighbors. Emergency cases will be handled at the center tomorrow. routine business on hold.
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Harwood
James Senese
Fife
George Ericksen
Chicago
Sanese
Elmer
Krueger
Righty
Senese
Three Before Mayor on Drunkenness Charges
Three men faced Mayor Charles O. King on drunkenness charges after arrests Saturday by local patrolmen. B. A. Sarben paid a $5 fine on Main Street after being picked up by J. C. Helms. William Rogers also fined $5 for drunkenness on Latrobe Street. arrested by John Moran and Clarence Silman. A transient, Kaskie Rom, was ordered to leave the city after being drunk on Latrobe Street.
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Charles O. King
B. A. Sarben
J. C. Helms
Main Street
King
William Rogers
Latrobe Street
John Moran
Clarence Silman
Kaskie Rom
I Moran
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Grafton Printing Co
Howard H. Holt
B. V. Guard
John Palmer
W. Va
Associated Press
A. E. Clayden, Inc
Lexington Avenue
North
Michigan Avenue
Harvey, Harmer
Harmer
Jong
Ion
Neely
Bumgardner
California
Ats Whattata
Herbert O. Yardley
Mate
Mrs. Ericksen
Elmer Krueger
Robert E. Lee
Mexico City
John Browns
U.S
Harper' Ferry
Liberia
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