Bishop Denies Lobbyist Role in 470 Committee
Bishop James Cannon Jr told the senate lobby committee he is not a lobbyist and promotes prohibition by lawful means. He stated the SMU board’s activities were limited to literature and he did not seek office, noting the board’s budget around 15,000 to 16,000 dollars annually and that he receives no salary. He acknowledged sending a 1928 telegram to Secretary Mellon urging stronger enforcement and said the telegram speaks for itself. The exchange touches on his participation in elections and his stance on the Harris amendment.
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Washington
James Cannon, Jr
Senate Lobby Committee
Congress
Southern Methodist Board
Walsh
Montana
Bishan
Mellon
Treasury
Cannon
Melton
Harris
Schedule for B and C Shopmen on 40 hour week
Baltimore June 3 Seven thousand shopmen on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad will switch to a 40 hour week next Saturday from a 44 hour schedule. Railroad officials said the change, tied to the budget requirements, was agreed with the unions as the best option to avoid furloughs. No termination date is set.
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Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
F. X. Milholland
Thirteen Insane Prisoners Escape From State Hospital
Thirteen inmates at the Ionia State Hospital for the Criminally Insane escaped after overpowering guards and releasing 24 prisoners. Two captors fled, two officers were assaulted, and night supervisor Gene Owen was threatened before the fugitives exited through the gate. Authorities recaptured Istvan Csordas and Charles Kenney. the incident was blamed on restricted ward confinement and facility limits.
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Jona
Mich
State Hospital
Perry C. Robertson
Gene Owen
U. S. Davis
Bert Hill
Owen
Art ‘Reid
Guy Carbaugh
Carbaugh
Istvan Csordas
Detroit
Charles Kenney
Police Roundup Tries to End Chicago Gang War
Chicago June 3 police launch citywide roundup aiming to curb gang violence after a three day murder spree. Over 200 arrests including Capone ally Jack McGurn, James Belcastro, and Rocco Fanelli among noted public enemies as gunfire erupts near Belmont hotel.
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Chicago
Crime Commission
Belmont Hotel
Jack McGurn
Capone
Ten Children Struck by Lightning in Czechoslovakia Disaster
Ten boys and girls sheltering under a tree from rain were struck by lightning in Bluttnitz Chechoslovakia on June 2. Two boys aged 15 and 16 and two girls aged 18 were killed instantly. Others were feared fatally burned as rescue efforts began. A separate note mentions two million irrigated acres in California watered by pumps.
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Bluttnitz
Chechoslovakia
California
Mock Charged With Service Fund Defraud In West Virginia
Carl Mock of Delbarton was held in default of 2000 dollars bond in Williamson on charges of using the mails to defraud in connection with the state service fund case. He awaits federal grand jury action in Huntington in September after a state police arrest. The case stems from a yearlong investigation into fund frauds linked to Salvation Army campaigns and local civic support.
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Ser
Spanish Vets Pension Bill Passed Over Hoover Veto
The Spanish American War veterans pension bill cleared Congress despite President Hoover's veto with a 61 to 18 Senate vote and 208 to 14 in the House. Democrats opposed. Western Independent Republicans sided with the bill. The measure allows pension payments based on disabilities, amid objections to eligibility and need criteria.
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Washington
Hoover
Congress
Senate
House
Gadsden
Typical Mountaineer Swears In Taylor County Lawyer
Everett Wyckoff was sworn in as a lawyer in Taylor County Circuit Court with his father O B Wyckoff joining him in the practice. The ceremony was led by Judge Kittle and clerk Frank Hollis Jr. The new firm Wyckoff and Wyckoff marks the start of his legal career after completing studies at the University of Minneapolis and West Virginia University. Bailey Wyckoff, a local high school graduate from class of ’23, finished his law studies before the oath.
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Taylor County
Grafton
West Virginia University
Inudge Kittle’s Court
Frank Hollis, Jr
Taylor County Bar Association
Everett Bailey Wyckoff
Clark Hollis
O. B. Wyckoff
Wyckoff and Wyckoff
Bailey Wyckoff
University of Minneapolis
Grafton Quota Club Aids Salvation Army Fund Drive
The Grafton Quota Club donated to the Salvation Army fund campaign and members pledged similar sums. Captain Arnold praised the gift as a civic example and a sign of local sentiment in support of city and county relief work. Mrs Heflin and others were named as workers section leaders to begin immediate fundraising in Main Street, East and West Grafton, and Blueville with local business support to extend to county villages.
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Salvation Army
Grafton
Salvation Army Fund
Arnold
Anna Heflin
C. 8Bert
John
Ault
East Grafton
Blueville
West Grafton
Bounty Court
Army Corps
Ft la
Woman's Life Is Attempted. Wealthy Widow Targeted
Chicago on March 3 a would-be assassin fired twelve shots through the second floor bedroom window of Mrs Lottie Brenner Dechow a wealthy elderly woman suing her husband the self styled Count Von Bulow for alleged bigamy The gunman climbed from a garage roof and fired twice from the roof location causing injury and fear amid a fortune tied life story.
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Chicago
Jane
Lottie Brenner Dechow
Count von Bulow
Graf Zeppelin Enroute Home From America
Graf Zeppelin nears end of voyage with latest position reports from the Graf tracking above the Atlantic. The craft moved from northeast to southeast and was about 780 miles east of New York as of 5 am. Seville stop planned in 50 hours, continuing toward Friedrichshafen, Germany.
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New York
Graf Zeppelin
Ya. m
Graf
Lakehurst
N. J
Government Enters June With Deficit in 1930 Fiscal Year
Washington, June 3. The government enters June with a deficit of 202.9 million while expecting a small year end surplus. June will bring a large second income tax installment on 1929 incomes and maturing treasury certificates totaling about 540 million, with financing to cover the maturities.
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Washington
Treasury
Judge Robinson halts pole work as linemen jailed on Sabbath
West Penn Public Service Company linemen were arrested by Bourbon County sheriff and a deputy for working on the Sabbath on a highway in front of Judge Ira E. Robinsons estate. The dispute centers on a power transmission line project halted after arrests, with no preliminary hearing date set.
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Mono West Penn Public Service Pany
Ira E. Robinson
Barebour County
Bambour County
Robinson
Ren B. Kittle
Ahemiff
Monongahela West Pens
Adaland
West Virginia
Road Commission
Corder
Prison Labor Meet Adjourns in West Virginia
White Sulphur Springs, June 3. Representatives from 14 states met to discuss curtailment of prison labor products under the Hawes Cooper bill. The conference adjourned after urging states to organize to solve interstate commerce limits. A planned inspection of the Alder woman’s prison was canceled. States represented included New Jersey Maryland Alabama Delaware Florida Pennsylvania North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Virginia. Continued on Page 4.
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White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Hawes- Cooper
Alderson
New Jersey
Maryland
Alabama
Delaware
Florida
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
London Naval Treaty Approval Seems Likely
London June 3 The London naval treaty today appears on track for final British approval. A conservative motion that would have delayed approval was defeated in the house of commons by 282 to 201 with Liberal support for the government. Stanley Baldwin urged limited inquiry by a specially appointed board in the house.
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London
House of Commons
Stanley Baldwin
Minater
May Queen crown goes to Miss Mary Olive Eddy
Philippi June 3 Miss Mary Olive Eddy of Fairmont was crowned May Queen at Broaddus College exercises. New queen attended by Marada Vanney and Alice Nestor of Philippi. other honors awarded include Clara Bennett Grafton most popular, Mary D Snow Clarkaburg most athletic, Louise Hopkins Madison most typical. Crown bearer Oma Harris. Ceremony featured May pole dance and remarks by student body president Stanley By Dadisman.
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Joe Evans
Philippi
Mary Olive Eddy
Fairmont
Broaddus College
Marada Vanney
Alice Nestor
Clara Bennett
Grafton
Mary D. Snow
Clarkaburg
Louise Hopkins
Madison
Barnes
Oma Harris
Stanley
Dadisman
Broaddus
Florida Holds Primary Today Across States
Washington reports Florida voting today as part of a nationwide staggered primary schedule. With Maine and North Carolina also electing, 43 states remain to nominate for the November 4 election. Primaries determine U S senators and many state officers, with several August dates and candidate races noted.
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Washington
Florida
North Carolina
Maine
Pennsylvania
Sas
Ohio
Ily
Kentucky
John M. Robsion
Virginia
Seniton
Carter Glass
West Virginia
Guy D. Goff
State Legislare
F Jcoe C. Meulloch
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Senator Walsh
Aittle
Guy W. Cole
Maniacs
Jonin, Mich
Ionia State Hospital
Betsy Cushing
Harvey, Cushing
Boston
Jame Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Brooktine
Mass
Mock
Delbarton
Sam Love
Guayas
Ecuador
Andean
Baltimore and Ohio
Monongah
Clarksburg
America
Steamship ‘America
Eckener
Seville
Spain
Plaster of the
Halifax
Judge Robinson
West Penn
King George Tot
Barbour “County
Associated Press Priory
George of England
Chelsea
Cleveland
S Soto
Ter
Cash & Carey Cleaning ‘Aid
Gayway
Grafton, Cash & Canty Cleaners and Dyers
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