General business activity falls to new lows in June
The Associated Press reports ongoing decline in general business activity to new lows in June as the Conference of Statisticians in Industry through the National Industrial Conference Board shows an index of 57.8 versus 100 in 1923. Production, employment, and hours fell. wholesale prices rose, and only wholesale prices showed recent strength.
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Associated Press
Staticians
National Industrial Conference Board
Fiduciary Notice of Claims in Taylor County
Creditors and beneficiaries of the estates of Elizabeth A. Jones Susan Frances Chadduck Elizabeth A Hoffman and Guy D Haymond Sr are notified to file verified claims with vouchers at the Tregellas building 59 West Main Street Grafton WV by January 30 1933 to avoid exclusion from benefits All beneficiaries must be present to protect interests Given under my hand July 26 1932 Harry Commissioner of Accounts Taylor County Aug 27 30 1932
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Susan Frances Chadduck
Elizabeth A. Hoffman
Guy D. Haymond
Tregellas Building
West Main Street
Grafton
W. Va
Labor Union Business Agent Assassinated in New York
A Cloak and Skirt Makers Union business agent, Mariconda, was killed in the hallway of his home after inviting an insurance man. The assailant opened fire, and the victim had planned to take out more insurance. a loaded pistol was found at his waist. A July 27 report notes the motive and circumstances of the fatal attack.
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New York
Mariconda
Cloak “and Skirt Makers Union
State economy bills loom in Charleston push for reform
The joint legislature committee presents fourteen bills aimed at drastic government economy and salary cuts. It warns of political resistance from affected workers but urges immediate passage to restore a sound state and county government, while questioning international debt negotiations and tariff ideas.
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Charleston
Path Houses
Narrow margins strain rails and ailing fleets
The article notes railroads struggle under pressure from depressed business, with wear on track and rolling stock risking costly wrecks, while disarmament talks at Geneva focus on spending cuts rather than preventing war, questioning potential savings in capital ships and naval fleets. The Victoria Nyanza is identified as Africa’s largest lake after Lake Superior.
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John Simon
Britain
Germany
Deutschland
Fairmont Times
Victoria
Nyanza
Africa
Lake Superior
Jacobs Store Robbed Late Saturday Night
C D Jacobs general merchandise store at 80 Lincoln Street was entered through the basement and robbed late Saturday night. Thieves took meats, shoes, sugar, malt, and other items. a window was broken and a stairway used to reach street level. Police report no clues or arrests and note a prior break in at A and P at Walnut and Beech Streets with soft drinks spilled and a small hole cut between the stores.
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Lincoln St
Wallace Henderson
Jacobs
Henderson
Steel Board Pays Dividend amid Red Ink at U S Steel
New York July 27 The Iron Will of J P Morgan's legacy prompted a large three month deficit ending June 30 to still pay a quarterly 1 78 per share on preferred stock totaling 6 204 019 despite a 20 425 173 deficit. Directors warned improvement in business and earnings is needed to sustain future common and preferred dividends. A note recalls the last common dividend was three months ago. Some early veterinary literature appears in antient Indl writings.
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J.P. Morgan
United States Steel Corps
Wall Street
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Nicaraguan guard killed in skirmish near Payons
One member of the Nicaraguan national guard was killed and three wounded in a clash with insurgents near Payons in northern Nicaragua yesterday. Managua report dated July 27 notes the incident as part of ongoing unrest.
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Managua
Nicaraguan National Guard
Payons
Nicaragua
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