Roosevelt speech sparks debate on economic royalists
The Tribune notes President Roosevelt’s acceptance speech arguing economic royalists deprive the many of progress. It cites Merle Thorpe’s Nation’s Business summary, detailing U.S. shares of wealth, goods, and education, and claims the common man’s opportunity drew immigrants and built a vast American economy.
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Ind
Tribune
Roosevelt
United States
Merle ‘Thorpe
Nation's Business Magazine
Europe
America
Politicians Mislead About Pre March 1933 Issues
The speaker argues that depositors in savings banks and building societies, 65 million life insurance policies, security holders, 60 percent of farms unencumbered, and 56 percent of urban homeowners are evidence of broad prosperity. He asserts Americans will not be swayed by politicians claiming everything was wrong before March 4, 1933.
Women’s Coalition forms to oppose New Deal in Indiana
Indianapolis report on an Indiana branch of the Independent Coalition of American Women. Founders recruit across parties to defeat New Deal policies, arguing federal power shifts threaten government balance, taxation, and debt impact on families. Mrs. Seichel urges women to organize for political action.
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Women’s Coalition
Indianapolis News
Indiana
Washington
New Zealand’s New Deal Critique Echoes Across Atlantic
Leila M Blomfield of New Zealand argues in the New York Times that the subject’s New Deal borrowed heavily from her country’s policy. She claims thirty years of New Zealand’s borrow boom bust led to high costs of living, stagnant real wages, and state socialism, deeming the experiment a dismal failure and warning against repeating it.
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Macon. Ga
Telegraph
New York Times of
Leila M. Blomfield
New Zealand
Hays
Supreme Court For
Forward America Manifest Destiny Vision
The speaker envisions an America that ends old wrongs and embraces new rights, with rising production, equal opportunity, and no special privilege. He calls for spiritual force to end war and uphold human freedom as a practical ideal, believing realization lies in the nation’s founding principles. God grant us strength and wisdom to do our part.
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America
Spanish Revolt Distinguishes Social Upheaval From Political Revolutions
The Charleston Gazette outlines a key difference between social revolutions and political overthrows. It cites the French and Russian revolutions as examples of violent upheaval and notes that Spain’s uprising risks similar bloodshed if it follows those patterns.
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Charleston
Spain
Abbaye
Ekaterinburg
Bobby Jones Returns to Scene of Triumphs in St Andrews
Bobby Jones visits St Andrews on July 27, returning to the famed links where he achieved a historic grand slam in 1930 by winning the British and American amateurs and open championships. Norman Boase, the visiting provost, welcomes Jones as a member of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club, despite prior talk of potential controversy.
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Scotland
Bobby Jones
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Auld St. Andrews
Royal and Ancient Golf Club
Bobby
Norman Boase
Jones
Knox Ready to Start Serious Campaigning
Col. Frank Knox the Republican vice presidential nominee returned to Chicago declaring he was all set to work in earnest. He will formally accept the nomination Thursday night and then begin a coast-to-coast campaign tour. Knox, who retired to Manchester New Hampshire after ten days drafting his acceptance speech and general plans, explained the campaign is now ready to commence.
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Chicago
Frank Knox
Knox
Manchester
N. H
Gambling roundup in Beckley arrests eight men
Police held eight men in Beckley for gambling charges. One man faced additional counts including carrying a pistol without a license. The timeframe is July 27 with uncertain year.
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Beckley
W B Keefover Dies After Short Illness in Grafton
William B Keefover 49 a Baltimore and Ohio railroad machinist died at home after a two week illness. Born July 10 1887 in Kansas he was survived by his widow Virginia and eight children plus siblings. Funeral arrangements set for 2 30 PM Wednesday at Andrews M E church with Rev William E Knox officiating. Burial place pending.
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Somerset
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Clarksburg
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Cleveland
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Grafton
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Tunnelton
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Reedsville
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Brett
W. Va
Virginia West
Keefover
Andrews M. E. Church of
Andrews M. E. Church
William E. Knox
G. T. Bartlett
Hit and Run Motorist Fined By Jefferys
One week after Lu cretia Jones allegedly hit a car driven by Curtis Reger of Wendel, she fled the scene with the truck she drove. Deputy Har ry Batson arrested her, and Magistrate Ona C. Jefferys arraigned her for hit and run driving. Jones was found guilty and fined 25 dollars plus costs. ten days jail in default. The incident will trigger license revocation after report to the State Road Commission.
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Lucretia
Curtis Reger
Wendel
Harry Batson
Ona C. Jefferys
Chester Mason
Route Five
Jones
State Road Commission
Decree Grants Wife Temporary Alimony in Divorce Case
Judge Herbert W. Dent signed a decree awarding Mrs. Lillian Knight Beavers temporary alimony of $20 monthly in semi monthly $10 payments. Beavers’ attorney filed exceptions and a bill of exceptions was ordered. Mrs. Beavers also awarded $50 suit fees before next term.
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Lillian Knight Beavers
Robert Beavers
Taylor County
Herbert W. Dent
Beavers
Eugene Sommerville
Circuit Court
128th Anniversary of Short Creek Methodist Church
The Short Creek Methodist Episcopal church marked its 128th consecration anniversary in Wheeling on July 27. Organized in 1783, the church saw its 1803 stone building dedicated by Bishop Asbury and remains in use.
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Wheeling
Short Creek
Refugees and Battles Roil Spain Amid Madrid Threats
Reported clashes continued in Toledo as Fascist armies threatened Madrid from northwest and south. Madrid’s civil life slowly resumed while loyal troops moved in three insurrectionist dominated regions after nationalist gains on the northern Guadar Taina passes near Madrid. Fascist losses were described as heavy and rebel high command pressed renewed offensives.
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Cadiz
Toledo
Madrid
Spain
Guadar- Taina
Mysterious Blond linked to Perryman case revealed
The mysterious blond who accompanied Joseph Perryman on a trip after his wife was slain is identified as Mrs. Al Unkel also known as Dorothy Boots Brauer a Sandusky waitress. Police say Perryman confessed to shooting his wife to gain freedom while Mrs Unkel unaware of the slaying when she joined the trip in Ohio.
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Joseph Perryman
Bellevue
al Unkel
Dorothy
Boots” Brauer
Sandusky
Civil War Rages in Spain Amid Food Shortages and Desertions
In north central Spain the civil war intensifies with manpower and fortified positions aiming at Madrid while a food shortage emerges for the eleventh day. Desertions grow among rebels as U S aides seek to move ambassador Bowers from Hendaye. Hallett Johnson leads diplomats toward Fuenterrabia as the Oklahoma ferrying 38 refugees reaches Bayonne from Santander and Bilbao.
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Madrid
United States
Claude G. Bowers
Hendaye
France
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Bay of Biscay
American Coast Guard
Cayuga
Fuenterrabia
Hallett Johnson
St. Jean de Luz
Puenterrabia
Oklahoma
Bayonne
Santander
Bilbao
Evacuation Underway As Vigo Crisis Deepens
Washington reports an escalating situation in Vigo Spain with martial authorities on high alert. American Consul William W Corcoran ordered evacuations of 23 Americans and Cubans aboard a British cruiser as the Quincy sails to Alicante to rescue over a hundred more foreigners. Corcoran warned mob rule and anarchy could follow if military control collapses while conscripts from 1926 onward are mobilized.
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Vigo
Spain
William W. Corcoran
State Department
Quincy
Alicante
Madrid
Killer's Voice Haunting Scream Linked To College Girl Death
Boston detectives quote Lydia Everson a vacationing witness who heard a sharp scream then a soft voiced man after midnight in Miss Clevenger's room. Sheriff detains Professor Clevenger returning from Ohio funeral as investigation continues.
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Boston
Camden Ruby Murder Mystery in Madrid to New York
In the long interrogation, Pietro, a sleeping, dull cousin to Manuel, claims the Camden ruby was bought from an old beggar in Madrid for US$100 and smuggled in his derby hat to America. Pietro's tale, backed by Manuel’s influence, spirals into a tangled case as investigators seek the jewel’s origin and the killer of Margalo Younger and Laura Randall.
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Camden
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Tle
Ellis Island
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Tye
Ward
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Sing Sing
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Miss Randall
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Margalo
van Everyn
Habeas hearing notes Clevenger released in jail aid role
Sheriff Brown told a Saturday habeas corpus hearing that Clevenger had been released but remained in jail to assist the investigation. Attorney Weaver said Clevenger left jail willingly. A WPA official and local officials discussed funds and a water tap to supply 10,000 gallons for a railroad project with a $50 quarterly rate, for about four months.
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Brown
Clevenger
Weaver
Harold Kramer
Blueville
Fairmont
WPA
W. R. Skinner
Sebastian J. Walters
Guthrie- Marsh-Walker Corporation
Berkeley Run
Beaumont
E. Otto Waugh
James E. Reed
Charles E. Rau
W. Merle Watkins
City water project faces higher rates and pipe pressure concerns
The water commission discussed mains installation with monthly or quarterly charges. Citizens with their own taps would save, but the committee warned rates would differ from city pricing after lines are laid. An extra 25 percent city cost was proposed. Pressure worries were raised as 125 users may exceed current line capacity. WPA funding could finance a new line from the old reservoir, which would incur city costs but yield long term revenue.
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James E. Reed
Kramer
Parrish
Nine Persons (Continued on Page Four) in Fatal Crossing
Coroner reports an unguarded crossing without signals as nine individuals connected to the Seward family are identified among the survivors and relatives. Drucilla Jenewein, mother of Patricia Ann, remains in fair condition in Hamilton.
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A. Schweitzer
Schweitzers
David Vogan
Newcastle
Seward
Charles Lee Vogan
Harlan Eugene Seward
Patricia Ann Jenewein
Drucilla Jenewein
Hamilton
Dabney vs Emrick and Related Suit Sparks July Trials
Two lawsuits dominate the page with Dabney accused of picking up a purse and placing it in his pocket as a dispute unfolds. Baker sues Reed for 300 dollars claiming injuries from a street fight after a gambling dispute. Each case heads for trial the week of July 29 before Judge Rightmire.
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Baker
Acton
Reed
Harshei
Ocean Reco Aboard Queen Mary Sets Speed Record Voyage
Reported from Southampton on a Cunard voyage detailing the Queen Mary’s fastest leg at 760 miles and 30.40 knots from Friday to Saturday noon, with Nimundi reaching 31.8 knots. The Bri liner’s maiden run was under clear skies after fog delayed the May start.
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