Wickersham Pleases Both Wet And Drys
Governors at New London discuss George W. Wickersham's suggestion to split prohibition enforcement between federal and state agencies. Wet leaders favor modification while dry spokesmen favor stronger state roles. reactions vary among governors, with calls for cooperation and possible revising the Volstead act.
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Washington
George W. Wickersham
Hoover
Law Enforcement Commission
New London
Conn
Secretry Lowman
Treasury
Doran
Prohibition Bureau
Walsh
Massachutts
Britten
Haineis
United States
Conny
Wickersham
Ritchie
Maryland
Ex Service Men Favored For Jobs In Census Work
Washington July 17 A letter to Director Stewart from Rep Anning Pfahl Democrat New York asks that disabled and unemployed ex service men be appointed to census posts. He argues political considerations should be set aside and American Legion mothers widows unemployed and disabled veterans be chosen for every available position they qualify for.
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Washington
Stewart
Anning
Pfall
New York
American Legion
Editors Get 30 Days and $500 Fines
Cleveland editor Louis B. Seltzer and Carlton K. Matson were found in contempt of court by Judge Luther Walther. They received 30 days in jail and $500 fines each for an editorial criticizing the judge’s injunction in a race track betting dispute. The judge denied a stay. bond was set for release pending appeal.
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Cleveland
Louis B. Seltzer
Cleveland Press
Carlton
K. Matson
Common Pleas
Luther P. Walther
Walther
Thistledown
E. J. Hanratty
Monstrou
Baker
British Prime Minister Seeks US Visit On Naval Talks
London reports informal talks between Premier Ramsey MacDonald and Ambassador Charles G. Dawes over naval disarmament aim to time a potential visit to the United States. No formal invitation has been issued, but private groundwork suggests a formal move may follow. The discussions exclude other powers for now.
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London
Ramsey MacDonald
Charles G. Dawes
United States
MacDonald
Hoover
Ste
Poincare Exhausted by Debt Debates in Paris
Paris July 17 Premier Poincare rested in bed today after strenuous efforts on debt accords with America and Great Britain. The French chamber backed him with a 350 to 238 confidence vote amid a crisis over Blum’s resolution tying Young plan adoption to Rhineland evacuation. His physician noted a slight fever but said the condition is not grave and ordered 24 hours of rest.
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Paris
Poincare
America
Great Britain
French Chamber of Deputies
Blum
Rhineland
Barthou
London
Ambassador Dawes
Hell
Maria
Maria Dawes
The
Daily Mail
Vintner’ Hall
Lord Derby
Lord Riddell
England
Dawes
Goodbye Folks Said Sam Leaves In Mystery Train Tale
A naked figure described as a mysterious train rider arrived yesterday claiming he swam ashore and recently drank home brew before being arrested. Officers say he was intoxicated and gave unclear origins or destination. He remained in custody awaiting a hearing this morning as authorities pursued further details.
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Sam Toy
John L. Wittman
C. T. Morehead
Farm Board Urges Lower Market Cost
Washington reports the Federal Farm Board aims to cut marketing costs for agricultural goods to boost farmer incomes without raising consumer prices. The board plans a national scale organizational effort via farmer cooperatives and will loan only to cooperative marketing officials. Dawes also drew British press attention after a luncheon at Old Vintner's Hall with a fiery exchange on Anglo American relations.
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Washington
Federal Parm Board
Thy Congress
Cooperative Marketing Associations
Federal Farm Board
Baton Rouge
American Institute of Cooperation
Beloved Old Socialist Near The End In Milwaukee
Victor L Berger, 69, former Socialist congressman and Milwaukee Leader publisher, remained unconscious and given little chance to live after a streetcar struck him last night. Doctors cited a basal skull fracture and multiple internal injuries as the cause, stating his frail condition may not withstand the trauma.
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Milwaukee
Victor L. Berger
Milwaukee Leader
Herger
Berger
Mexicans Observe Death of President Obregon
Mexicali reports Governor Abelardo Rodríguez declared today a memorial holiday marking the first anniversary of President elect Alvaro Obregón and announced plans including a $25,000 statue dedication to honor the leader.
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President Obregon
Mexicali
Lower
Calif
Abelardo Rodriguez
Alvarado Obregon
Prominent Mason Is Dead At Huntington
Huntington West Virginia July 12 Caleb Dusenberry 76 Huntington retired businessman and former grand commander of the Masonic order in West Virginia died at his home yesterday Death was due to heart trouble T M Judking of Los Angeles California is visiting his niece Mrs Charles Hinkle of Market street
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Huntington
W. Va
Caleb ©. Dusenberry
Masonic Order
West Virginia
T. M. Judking
Los Angeles
California
Mra
Charles Hinkle
Market Street
Many Florida Banks Closed by Examiners
Tampa July 17. Fifteen state banks and nine subsidiary banks in southwest Florida closed their doors today, bringing total closures in two weeks to 23. The Citizens Bank and Trust of Tampa and nine subsidiaries failed, with five more banks in the area also failing. Branches affected include Bank of Ybor City, LaFayette Bank, Citizens Nebraska Avenue Bank, Franklin Bank, and Bank of Plant City. Other recent failures cited include banks in Jacksonville, Deland, Miami, Daytona Beach, Sanford, Melbourne, and Mulberry.
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Tampa
Florida
Citizen's Bank and Trust Company of
State Banking Department
Citizens Bank and Trust Company
Franklin Bank
Lafayette Bank
American State Bank
Citizens’ Nebraska Avenue Bank
Bank of Ybor
Ybor City
Bank of
Plant City
Bradenton Bank and ‘Trust Company
Bradenton
First State Bank of
Fort Meade
Bank of Pasco County
Dade City
First of
Port Tampa City
Bank of Mulberry
Mulder
Ellenton State Bank
Ellenton
Peoples’ State Bank
Jackson- Sville
Volusia County Bank and Trust Company
Deland
First National Bank
Colonial Bank and Trust Company
Miami
Merchants Bank and Trust Company
Daytona Beach
Atlantic Bank and Trust Company
Sanford
Merchants Bank
Melbourne
Via
Citizens’ Bank
Abbott Testifies Rush Admitted Bank Shortage
Elkins July 17 state banking commissioner A C Abbott testified Rush admitted a shortage at Peoples Bank of West Virginia Buckhannon where Rush was cashier Abbott said two accounts were removed from the general ledger and a 7000 state deposit used to cover the removal He said Rush hid shortages with dummy notes and denied enmity with defense counsel M M Neely on cross examination
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Elkins
A. Abbott
A. V. Rush
Peoples’ Bank of West Virginia
Buckhannon
Rush
Abbott
M. M. Neely
Defense Counsel
Nanking Replies to Moscow as Manchurian Crisis Grows
Nanking dispatches a note to Moscow within three days of a Soviet ultimatum amid Manchurian tensions. Beijing plans to send Chu Zao Yang to Moscow for talks and demands release of Chinese prisoners in Russia while promising protection for Chinese nationals. Meanwhile 15,000 Manchurian troops mobilize at border positions along the Eastern Railway.
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Nanking
China
Russia
Moscow
Manchuria
Chu Zao Yang
Manchul
Chiang Kai Shek
Cincinnati Boat Beats Pittsburgh in River Race
In a revival of 50 year old steam boat races on the Ohio river, the Tom Greene narrowly defeated the Betsy Ann by about ten feet. The event drew 10,000 spectators along the riverbanks as the two stern wheelers surged for five miles, finishing at 7 33 p.m. after two hours and 21 minutes. Tom Greene, 25, captained his namesake boat, while Frederick Way Jr., 28, led the Betsy Ann. The Betsy Ann lost its golden antlers, emblem of a former Mississippi champion, and the Tom Greene received a loving cup from New Richmond merchants. the antlers were claimed by the Greene lines of Cincinnati. River crowds and holiday spirit marked the race, with many supporters following by auto along the river.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Tom Greene
New Richmond
Tom Green
Frederick Way, Jr
Greene Lines
Lindberghs Enjoy Blimp Flight in Los Angeles
Colonel and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh arrived by plane from San Francisco and toured a blimp at Metropolitan airport. Lieutenant Karl Lange piloted and Lindbergh took control for part of the 30 minute ride.
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Los Angeles
Charles A. Lindbergh
Metropolitan
San Francisco
Karl Lange
Lindbergh
Scout Camp Report Pleases Kiwanis Group
Kiwanis members praised the Boy Scout camp at Deep Creek with Rev. A. J. Torrey noting two weeks of instruction and community value. Twenty-two boys qualified as second class scouts while others progressed toward Eagle rank as the project neared completion with support from sponsors and leaders.
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Rev
Torrey
Grafton
A. J. Torrey
Kiwanis Club
Deep Creek Camp
Donald Flynn
William B Corder Dies At Home In Galloway District
Barbour County mourns public figure William B. Corder who died at 12 46 PM at his Pleasant District home near Galloway after a months long stomach illness. Born May 2 1852 to William and Frema Devers Corder, he leaves widow Bertha Brett Corder and five sons Teander J Corder of Clarksburg Walter P Corder of Elroult, and others. Continued on page eight.
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Barbour County
William B. Corder
Pleasant District
Galloway
Mr. Corder
William and
Rowlon Defeats Pirates 7-4 in NL Doubleheader opener
In Boston on July 17, Rowlon led a 7 to 4 victory over Pittsburgh in the first game of a National League doubleheader. The result set the early tone for the twin bill as both teams rotated pitchers and players through the lineup.
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Boston
Rowlon
Pittsburgh
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Harold Bromley
Tacoma
Wesh
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Farm Board
Victor Berger
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Tinningham
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Kiwanis
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