Curtis Dies Today After Long Illness At 82 In Philadelphia
Cyrus H. K. Curtis, 82, publisher and founder of the Curtis Publishing Company, died in Wyncote near Philadelphia after a lengthy heart ailment. Once a newsboy at age 12, he built a publishing empire including the Saturday Evening Post, Ladies Home Journal, and Country Gentleman. He led Curtis-Martin Newspapers, Inc., and held director roles at First National Bank of Philadelphia.
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Publisher Cyrus H K Curtis Dies at 83 Near Philadelphia
Cyrus H K Curtis prominent newspaper and magazine publisher died at his Wyncote estate near Philadelphia from a heart ailment after years of failing health. The 83 year old figure had shaped several major literary titles and media outlets. His career spanned decades with influence in publishing circles and national press.
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Cyrus H. K. Curtis
Wyncote
Philadelphia
Mr. Curtis
Howe Denies Spurring Sale of Toilet Kits
Washington June 7 President Roosevelt secretary Howe told the Senate Military Committee he did not seek to influence the purchase of toilet kits for conservation camp workers. The committee asked Bevier and Company to submit its list of stockholders amid rumors of notable figures involved.
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Ouis McHenry Howe
Roosevelt
Senate Military Committee
Bevier and Company, Inc
New York
Fist of
Carey
Rwyo
Tokyo Silent on Peace Plea
Washington reports Japan silent on a request for a peace treaty binding nations against war. China told President Truman it prefers a stoppage now and urged no armed forces beyond borders.
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Tokyo
Washington
China
Woman Slaps Infant. Child Dies in Dinuba Court Charge
In Dinuba California on June 7 Mrs Nancy Yates Wilson 36 woke to find her four months old baby dead beside her She said she slapped the child in the night because it cried A coroner s jury ruled the death a cerebral hemorrhage and Wilson was charged with manslaughter in justice court
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Dinuba
Calif
Nacy Yates Wilson
Van Sweringens Started Rail Empire With 1 Million
In Washington on June 7 O P Van Sweringen testified that an initial 1 000 000 stake laid by him his brother and associates in 1916 funded a rail domain now among the nation’s largest. The disclosure came amid senate probe into J P Morgan and Company connections with the Van Sweringens and Morgan partners.
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Washington
O. P. van Sweringen
Senate
J. P. Morgan and Company
van Sweringen
Ferdinand Pecora
Steuart Reelected Mayor in Flemington Beer Vote
In Flemington a city election centered on Sunday 3.2 beer sales. Incumbent mayor A N Steuart on the Independent ticket defeated Willis D Riley of the Citizens ticket by 133 to 67. Stanley Fleming ran unopposed for recorder with 139 votes. Ward results split between Independents and Citizens with mixed outcomes for council seats.
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Flemington
A. N. Steuart
Willis D. Riley
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Steuart
Riley
Stanley Fleming
Bryan Newhouse
Howard Hawkins
Ind
John Benda
James Fallon
Paul Davis
Arthur Whitehair
Harry Carder
Cit
York Marks
John Springer
William Merandi
Tra Marks
Citizens Party
Greek premier Venizelos survives assassination bid
An attempt to kill Eleutherios Venizelos, longtime Greek statesman, failed as shots wounded his wife and chauffeur Mme Venizelos with four bullet wounds. The attack occurred as the couple were traveling by motor from Kiphissia to Athens.
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Greece
Eleutherios Venizelos
Mme. Venizelos
Kiphissia
Young People's Church Groups Oppose 18th Amendment Repeal
Taylor County resolutions express opposition to repealing Prohibition. Christian Endeavor Union Epworth League Baptist and youth groups align with Dr. Poling and other leaders, protesting claims that modern youth are less temperate. Resolution requests Grafton newspapers publish the statements.
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Christian Endeavor Union
Christian Endeavor
Epworth League
Baptist, Young People's Union
Daniel A. Poling
Young People's Societies
United States
Wo Grafton
Monongahela River Coal Shipments Grow Larger
Pittsburgh harbor officials report May coal shipments on the Monongahela River exceeded April by more than 100000 tons, reflecting a sizable month over month rise in river cargo.
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Monongahela River
Pittsburgh
Eight wounded in Illinois mine clash report
The story tracks a chaotic mine clash in Illinois leaving eight wounded while a historic round the world flight update mentions Jimmy Mattern sighted near Novo Sibirsk and Chita, Moscow time on the fifth leg. The report notes Mattern's high speed and a shifting Post Gatty lead as delays alter the timetable.
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Siberia
Jimmy Mattern
Omsk
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Novo
Sibirsk
Post Gatty
Guards Quell Quibreak of Rival Pickets at Peerless Mine
At the Peerless mine near Springfield Illinois on June 7 eight men were wounded in a clash between rival miners and peace officers. The Peerless is run by Peabody Coal with United Mine Workers members on duty as guards. National guardsmen from Taylorville aided deputies after pickets from the Progressive Miners Union confronted workers en route to the mine. Three victims were struck by clubs or stones, the rest by gunfire. Herman Schwaberg, a special deputy, was wounded in the right arm.
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Til
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Here
Peerless
Peabody Coal Company
United Mine Workers Union
National
Counterfeit $5 note found at Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
A fake five dollar note bearing the 1928 Second Federal Reserve issue was found at the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co on Main Street. Teller at the First National Bank detected the bill during a store deposit yesterday morning. the note imitates genuine currency but shows dim imprint and lighter lettering and a slight Lincoln image variation. Frank C. Collins reported the incident and believed the bill faded rather than counterfeit.
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Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co
Frank C. Collins
Federal Reserve Bank
A. W. Mellon
the Treasury
W. O. Woodson
United States
Lincoln
First National Bank
Collins
Farm hand convicted of attacking girl faces death
Wheeling reports Jack Doyle a farm hand was found guilty of attacking a six year old girl several months ago. The jury deliberated five hours before convicting him. The death penalty was imposed but the date of execution was not set.
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Wheeling
Jack Doyle
Goffs Library Goes to West Virginia University
The library of the late U S Senator Guy D Goff, about 10 000 volumes valued at 25000 to 50000 dollars, was presented to West Virginia University by Mrs Goff. Announcement after commencement exercises said the gift was accepted by President John Roscoe Turner.
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Morgantown
U.S
Guy D. Goff
West Virginia University
St Paul's to Hold Daily Vacation Bible School June 12
St Pauls church Sunday School plans a two week Daily Vacation Bible School beginning Monday June 12 at 9 am. The pioneer program will run two and a half hours daily in three departments primary junior and intermediate with a 10 cent weekly or 20 cent two weeks fee to aid financing. Assistants and faculty will be announced later. admissions open to members of other churches.
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W. R. Esskew
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F. D. Robinson
Government seeks public loan of a billion dollars
Washington June 7 Treasury invites the public to lend one billion dollars to fund the big recovery public works program and meet current financing needs. Secretary Woodlin urges small capital holders to participate as partners of the government.
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The
Treasury
Woodlin
Kentuckian Named To Solicitor Post
President Roosevelt nominates South Trimble Jr of Kentucky to be solicitor for the Department for Commerce, marking a key federal appointment.
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Roosevelt
South Trimble, Jr
Kentucky
Department For Commerce
Elections Bring Nonpartisan Ballots to West Virginia Towns
West Virginia voters shifted power in about 100 small towns with administrations changing hands. Most elections used nonpartisan tickets and few special issues arose. Bridgeport reported results on June 6 as part of ongoing district coverage.
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West Virginia
Registration for repeal vote underway in county
The county court sat yesterday and today to correct the registration books for the special election on repealing the 18th amendment, set for June 27. Few residents had registered or transferred. court will reconvene June 20-21 to finalize and close books, with unregistered voters barred from voting.
End Testimony On Welch Water Rates
The Public Service Commission finished testimony in Welch water rate investigations after West Virginia Water Service Company refused to cut rates. Witnesses and engineer Earl H. Morris showed a $20,000 variance in reproduction cost of the plant, with Morris citing $185,750 excluding working capital and going concern value and $209,890 including them. Company president C Vandenberg gave $228,549, objecting mainly to salable value and working/going concerns.
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Charleston
Public Service Commission
Welch
West Virginia Water Service Company
Commission
Earl H. Morris
Morris
C. Vandenberg
OL Real Estate
Roosevelt probes veterans aid cuts in push for care principle
Washington reports President Roosevelt met with the house Democrats to press for a principle centered on government care for veterans with non service related injuries. He warned that senate changes could trigger higher taxes to cover an extra 60 million dollars in costs, as insurgent House lines push for a more liberal proposal.
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Roosevelt
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White House
Men 60 and older may fish without license in open season
E H Morgan chief game protector of Charleston says men over sixty may fish without a license when in the city. The new law permits them to fish during the open season on streams not closed by executive order. The law also allows women to obtain a statewide license for 1 a year.
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E. H. Morgan
Charleston
Indictment to Clear Points Sought in New York
New York June 7. A presentment for a superseding indictment against U S Senator James J Davis on federal lottery charges will be before the grand jury today. Louis Mead Treadwell says the superseding indictment will seek to clear up points raised by the United States Circuit Court of Appeals in the Mann and Eagles lottery case. Pittsburgh June 7 U S Senator James J Davis who is to go on trial in New York Monday on charges of operating a lottery will seek another postponement. His attorney Charles J Margiotti says the plea is that he is too ill to stand the three weeks trial.
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U.S
James J. Davis
Louis Mead Treadwell
United States Attorney
United States Circuit
Conrad H. Mann
Eagles
Pittsburgh
U. S
Charles’ J. Margi
Etti
Ritchie Resident Shot During Groundhog Hunt
Pennsboro June 7 George L Brown 62 a resident and former state road overseer was shot in the left breast during a groundhog hunting trip near his home. After leaving his house the family heard two shots and found him wounded with a .22 caliber rifle bullets in his chest. He has been in ill health for some time.
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George L. Brown
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