Hoover Plan to Cut Military Costs Faces Survey
Washington July 24 High army officials began a close study of President Hoover's plan to curtail military expenditures. Secretary Good and General Summerall would not discuss details but prepared for a commission survey of leading army officers within the general staff. Good supported the plan saying army expenses had risen rapidly in recent years. Reductions were expected to spare aviation, infantry and artillery. Announcement surprised Congress members in the capital.
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Washington
Hoover
United States
Good
Charles P. Summerall
War Department
Congress
Three New Jersey banks closed by state department
Passaic July 24 three banks controlled by the New Jersey Bankers Securities company were closed by the state department of banking and insurance. Hobart Trust Service Trust Merchants Bank faced takeover with notices posted. depositors, including many women, gathered outside while no reason was given. The holding company had faced a legislative inquiry last year resulting in the resignation of president Harry Weinberger.
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Passaic
N. J
New Jersey Bankers’ Securities Company
New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance
Hobart Trust Company
Service Trust Company
Merchants’ Bank
Harry Weinberger
The
Concern
Japan feel slighted as action taken in Far East
Secretary Simson seeks to avert war between China and Russia by mobilizing world opinion and pressing kellogg treaty duties. Tokyo reports no slight to Japan though lack of notification fuels that view. Debuchi aware of the move. Japan joins France and the U.S. Briand statement in urging peace.
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Washington
Simson
China
Russia
Japan
Tokyo
Europe
Coolidge Arrives in Capital for Kellogg Pact Ceremonies
Calvin Coolidge arrived in Washington today for his first visit to the capital since March 4. He traveled alone and was greeted with modest ceremony amid ceremonies marking the promulgation of the Kellogg pact.
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Washington
Calvin Coolidge
Capital
Coolidge
Governor Conley urges economy at finance secretaries meeting
Reston West Virginia July 24 Governor William G. Conley told a conference of financial secretaries from state educational institutions to run their operations like private businesses emphasizing economy and efficiency. He said state activities are now more like a business venture and noted ongoing discussions on business methods in government. W C Cook urged a standard method for submitting bills to the board of control for state payment.
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Reston
W. Va
William G. Conley
F. ‘W. McCullough
Board of Control
Conley
W. C. Cook
Japanese Act Will Hamper Troop Movement
London reports suggested China asked Japan to prevent Sino Soviet hostilities. A Chinese minister met Japan's foreign minister in Tokyo, sparking speculation. The arrest of 300 Russian employees on the Chinese Eastern Railroad further complicated tensions, while Reuters noted Japan closed the Manchurian Southern Railroad to troop movements, hampering militants. Continuous updates promised on page two.
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London
Russia
M. Wang
Baron Shidehara
Tokyo
Reuters
Manchurian
Manchuria
Walter Hall in Critical Condition After Swimming Accident
Walter Hall 22 suffered a broken neck and serious injuries while swimming Monday near Bentons Ferry twelve miles west of Grafton. Employed by Quality Bakery Shinnaton he remained in a grave, paralyzed state at Fairmont Hospital with some responsiveness. Reports say he has not been unconscious since the injury and spoke to visitors Tuesday, though doctors deem his condition grave. Continued on Page Two.
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Benton's Ferry
Grafton
Walter Hall
Quality Bakery
Shinnaton
Fairmont Hospital
Hall
Fairmont
Firemen Injured When Truck Overturns In Chicago
Three firemen were injured perhaps fatally and two others hurt as a fire truck racing to a blaze overturned while trying to avoid a collision. Lieut James Furlong, Robert Moeller the driver, and Loui Diana were seriously injured. The fire swept a four story building causing damage around 50000 dollars.
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Chicago
James Furlong
Robert Moeller
Loui Diana
Measuring Social at West Main Street Church
The Ladies Aid Society of West Main Street Church will sponsor a Measuring Social at the church on Friday evening July 6 beginning at 8 o clock. A fine program has been arranged and refreshments will be served. The public is cordially invited.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of
West Main St. Church
Missouri Fliers Endurance Flight Near Record Break
Missouri news notes two major events. In Salmon Falls Ernest Dupris aged 34 killed his wife Mabel 32 and his mother in law Maude E. Dyer 55 then killed himself. In St. Louis Dale Jackson and Forest O Brine set an endurance flight record aboard the St. Louis Robin circling Lambert field with $1,324 per flier for 24 hour stays and added cash from sponsors and local civic groups while oil trouble briefly interrupted the flight.
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Salmon Falls
N. H
Ernest Dupris
Mabel
Maude E. Dyer
Dyer
Dupris
St. Louis
Dale Jackson
Forest O' Brine
Lambert- St. Louis Field
Red
Jackson
Forest O'Brine
Curtiss-Robert
Angeleno
Two Killed in Berlin Oxygen Works Explosion
Berlin July 24 two workmen died in a massive blast at United Oxygen Works near Borsigwalde as a steel container toppled during refilling. Four workers were rescued, two gravely burned, and flying debris damaged facility and nearby factories while firemen struggled to reach the site. Panic spread among workers as detonations sent a 300 foot flame skyward.
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Berlin
United Oxygen Works
Oxygen Works
Borsigwalde
American General Motor Plant
Traces of Poison Found By Chemists In Murder Case
Belair Maryland July 24 chemists report to Worthington Hopkins Harford County states attorney that traces of poison were found in the viscera of Edward Stone husband of Mrs Hattie Stone held in jail here for the murder of her son George aged 15 George died June 4 prompting arrest and exhumation of brothers Edgar and Edward earlier bodies no poison found in Edgar. investigation continues.
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Belair
Baltimore
Worthington Hopkins
Hareford County
Edward Stone
Hattie Stone
George
Edgar
Edward
County Probation Officer Advocated By Kiwanis Here
Prosecuting Attorney James C Holt and Hon Norman S Kendell urged immediate creation of a county welfare board to work with the State Board of Children's Guardians. The proposed board would include six to twelve members plus a full time secretary, with the secretary potentially serving as probation officer for the juvenile court. Committees were to be named to coordinate with state authorities on establishing the juvenile court supervisor.
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State Board of Children's Guardians
James C. Holt
Norman S’. Kendell
Kiwanis Club
Thoriee
Snook’s Murder Trial Opens in Columbus Court
Columbus July 24 in a crowded court Dr James H Snook former Ohio State University professor goes on trial for first degree murder of coed paramour Theora Hix Prosecution questions witnesses while 175 spectators mostly women fill the room Nearly 300 are turned away Snook’s wife testifies to her faith in him He admits beating Hix and slitting her throat to end her suffering in a jealous quarrel with his wife and child nearby A special jury pool of 76 including 16 women is summoned for today
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Columbus
James H. Snook
Ohio State University
Theorn Hix
Ohio
Snook
Common Pleas Court
Theora Hix
John G. Chester, Jr
Bank of Tunnelton Closes Amid Frozen Assets and Withdrawals
The Bank of Tunnelton shut its doors after depleted cash reserves and unusual withdrawals. West Virginia State Banking Commissioner Summers announced that the department of banking has taken over the bank to protect creditors. Resources were $622,504 with deposits of $410,879 and loans at $532,484 as of June 29.
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Bank of Tunnelton
Summers
Department of Banking
State of
West Virginia
Kellogg Treaty Proclaimed In Force By Hoover
President Hoover proclaims the Kellogg peace pact in force after Japan deposits its instrument of adherence, binding 46 nations that have ratified the treaty. The ceremony in Washington features diplomats and officials as the pact becomes effective and pledges to renounce war as a national instrument.
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Japan
Washington
Ambasador Debuchi
Stimson
Hoover
White House
Coolidge
Frank ’'B. Kellogg
United States
Aristide Briand
Kellogg
Borah
Senate ‘Foreign Relations Committee
Swanson
Virginia
Senate
Samson
MacDonald halts parts of navy work and slows shipbuilding
London July 24 Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald announced cancellation of some naval contracts and a general slowdown in naval construction. He spoke of progress toward disarmament talks with the United States and a fresh start on existing problems. He noted a parity principle with elastic provisions to meet both sides needs. Ambassador Dawes aided the recent discussions.
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London
Ramsay MacDonald
House of Commons
Great Britain
United States
MacDonald
Dawes
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New Jersey Banks Securities Company
Pact
Associated Press
Jan Rudzutak
Kellogg Pa
Wang
Benton’s Ferry
Harbin
George Charles Hanson
Missouri
Pottsville
Ohio State
Bank’s
Tunnelton
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