Campaign on Roosevelt bid for re election shown in Grafton Sentinel
The Grafton Sentinel notes the Roosevelt campaign already underway with a cross country barnstorming tour planned after Congress adjourns. It cites Democratic pulse readings showing mixed sentiment across New England New York and southern states, and criticizes alleged administration pressure tactics to sway Congress on the public utilities regulation bill.
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Roosevelt
California
Congress
Democratic National Committee
New England
New York
White House
Maryland
Texas
Lobbying Tactics and Power Trusts In Congress
The administration lobbying organization and officials push to mislead the public with a furore over power trusts. Lobbyists tapping wires into congress offices and committee rooms are described as twisting men in hotel headquarters. Observant readers know the most vicious acts occur in this lobbying web.
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Administration
Congress
Kump Refuses Dem Nomination for Supreme Court
Governor Kump declares he will not seek the Democratic nomination for the state supreme court, surprising Neeley-Holt-Bittner supporters who hoped he would run. Analysts say his decision signals continued interest in a U.S. Senate bid in 1936, setting up a potential clash with Neely for the 1936 Democratic nomination.
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Kump
Neey-Holt-Bittner
West Virginia
Gov
United States Senate
Neely
Circuit Court
State Supreme Court
United States
Gov”Ump
Senator Neely
Clarksburg considers midnight beer ban amid criticism
A Clarksburg editorial blasts a proposed city ordinance to close beer dispensaries at midnight as an overreach that punishes lawful drinking and signals police weakness. It argues state law treats beer as nonintoxicant and warns prohibition-style measures invite crime and evasion.
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Clarksburg
Beer ordinances and morals in a council rant
A speaker derides local attempts to curb alcohol sales and nighttime noise as ineffective, comparing them to Prohibition. He dismisses the idea that city ordinances can safeguard morals, calling the beer law and parking rules tomfoolery while urging stricter controls on venues and vice.
The Lone Star Might Yet Split Texas
Cumberland News notes Texas could, by its 1845 annexation acts, divide into up to five states to gain ten Senate seats, but the odds of such a move are slim due to regional pride and strong economic bodies serving local interests. The piece warns against a Huey Long style split and treats Texas unity as valuable despite the constitutional possibility.
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Cumberland News
Tex
Senate
Texas
Lone Star
Two Pittsburghers On Costly Fishing Trip
Morgantown dispatch July 11 reports two Pittsburgh residents were arrested by Deputy Game Warden O H Taft for fishing without a license. Francis Shucks paid 26 dollars and 60 cents while John Krause went to jail in default of a similar fine.
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Morgantown
Pittsburgh
O. H. Taft
Francis Shucks
John Krause
Krause
Shucks
Boondoggling to Continue by Johnson in New York
Under General Hugh S. Johnson as works progress administrator in New York City boondoggling will be continued as a major relief project. The term refers to crafting useful items from leather and old rope and was debated during the recent investigation of the city's relief administration.
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New York
Hugh S. Johnson
Works Progress
New York City
Relief Administration
Barbour Farm Groups Attend Camp Barbour Farm
A record number of Delaware, Mingo, Seneca and Cherokee 4-H members attend the annual camp at the Sugar Creek 4-H club under county agents J. Carney Boggess and Arnett Kidd and home demonstration agent Miss Carol Ashby. Assisting staff include Don Bischoff, William Price and Miss Pauline Cunningham as the outing runs through the week with daily programs.
Ballistics Tests Tie Gun to Freeman in Adkins Murder
State police ballistics expert Corporal C R Cobb testified that a pistol seized from 35 year old Curtis Freeman is the weapon used to kill 55 year old James Adkins near Lynchboro. Chief Frank Gibson said Freeman will face murder charges as investigators continue questioning Freeman and F J Randolph, both described as Negroes, in the ongoing case.
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Charleston
C. R. Cobb
Curtis Freeman
James Adkins
Frank Gibson
Freeman
F. J. Randolph
Investi
Inquiry into railroad finance faces long odds for investors
Washington bureau reports Max Lowenthal named chief investigator for the Wheeler committee probing railroad finances. The piece notes bonds threaten savings banks and insurance firms, while stockholders carry less risk. It reflects on public economic anxiety and restrained political action amid the Roosevelt-era crisis.
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Charles Kelly
Lapor
Railroad Brotherhoods’ Organ
The Mass of People and Evolution of Society
In an era of slow progress, masses cannot specify desires while larger benefits and security motivate. History shows one group rarely dominates, and democracy and science push toward a distant ideal. Future generations will see how far the present age still lagged.
Love and Intrigue At Bremerton Navy Social
Lieutenant Valentine Preston and Lia Garenne return from Asia to Bremerton where a masked ball at Maurice Cordray's estate stirs jealousy. Janice Edding and Townley complicate affairs as Sue Norris vies for attention while Cordray plots to advance Lia's career. A night of cocktails, dinners, and social rounds tests loyalties.
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Folloeng
Shanghai
Perpins
Gods Desert
Val
Puget Round
Navy Yard
Lia
China
Brad Norris
Navy
Cordray Aviation Co
Prestons
Seattle
Bremerton
Brad
Sue
Rowe
Maurice Cordray
Janice Edding
Cordray
Navy Club
Norris
Jan
Miss Extding
Tam
Infotrin
Preston
Mr. Cordray
Mrs. Preston
Ken Townley
Townley
Paris
Townley R
Mrs. Field
Sue Norris
Cordray Ise
Miss Sue
Browne
Mr. Preston
Four Prisoners Placed In Solitary at Logan
Four men were placed in solitary confinement in the Logan jail after a bar was ripped from a window and used to threaten the turnkey. Jailer Charles Bias said the men attempted to attack the officer and force the doors open.
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Logan
Charles Bias
Trustee's Sale of Wolfe and Murphy Barber Shop
Public auction will be held at the Taylor County Courthouse front door on July 1, 1935. It covers five barber chairs, a back wall case, lab equipment, shoe shining stand, various chairs, a cash register, electric equipment, lighting, a hot water heater, and all trade fixtures for the barber shop at 31 West Main Street, Grafton, West Virginia.
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Guy V. Wolfe
James T. Murphy
Wolfe and Murphy
W. Merle Watkins
Taylor County
West Virginia
Paylor County
Fims
West Main
Grafton
Sey
Sung
Sale of Ohio Weekly Newspaper Announced
The Caldwell Journal of James F. Hovey editor and manager is Wilmington weekly. R Kenneth Kerr, manager of Ohio News Inc., announced today the sale includes the building from which the paper is published.
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Caldwell
James F. Hovey
Wilmington
Kenneth Kerr
Ohio Action
News Inc
Mastering Bridge Principles for Central Press Readers
A guide by E V Shepard on contract bridge basics emphasizing honor values and playing value. It explains how honors require lower cards to avoid capture, outlines fractional trick values for A K Q J T, and notes promotional value boosting declarer's tricks. Diamonds are trumps and the opening lead to hearts is suggested.
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Ola
WC. Whitehead
Tha
Manly Tekkeah
Wade
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