Hoover Denies Accusations Of City Misconduct
The text summarizes charges against Mayor Hoover for malfeasance and disregard of duties, asserting improper conduct in office. It cites the Seabury findings including acceptance of bonds from a broker and various taxed items, and notes political debate over the President’s furlough plan and fiscal measures amid party responses.
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City of
New York
City of New York
Seabury
P. A. Isto
Furlough Plan Approved After Senate Reversal
The Senate backed the Hoover plan for a month long furlough of civilian federal workers or a five day week for daily hires, rebuffing a stricter salary cut. Debate centered on savings, with supporters arguing large cuts, opponents saying the plan reduced potential savings by millions. Some senators switched votes to pass the plan, despite imprecise cost estimates and earlier reconsideration attempts.
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Senate
Moses
N. H
la Follette
Wisconsin
Capper
Kan
Broussard
D. la
Townsend’s Campaign Committee Sets Ratification and HQ Choice
Townsend's committee plans ratification at a future meeting and to consult nominees for state offices to select a city for Republican headquarters. Leaders from across the state pledged support for the Townsend platform as Townsend urged a constitutional amendment to broaden property classification and cap levies for a fair tax system in West Virginia.
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Townsend
West Virginia
McAdoo Urges Repeal Debate and Prohibition Views
William Gibbs McAdoo urged voters to support or oppose repeal options, arguing congress would take years via resubmission or modification. He cited President Wilson as opposing embedding prohibition in the amendment itself and suggested other paths beyond amending the 18th.
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Madoo
Wilson
Rope Placement Delays Ferry at City Park
Workmen placed a tow rope on the ferry boat at City Park as river levels fell in the morning. By noon the craft rested on the river bottom near the park playground bank. Cold weather kept visitors away for days, reducing bathers’ activity.
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City Park
Tygarts Valley
Dawes Resigns After June Announcement Rumor
New York June 9 1930 The Times reports Charles G Dawes who said on Monday he would resign from his post and depart soon amid political turmoil and uncertainties surrounding leadership in Washington. The report notes Dawes brief remarks and the expectation of a resignation.
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New York
the ‘Times
Charles G. Dawes
Nation’s Recollection Finance Chief Plans Rehab of Insull System
A Wall Street sourced report says the head of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation plans to lead the rehabilitation of the Insull enterprises, focusing on the Midwestern utility system to restore operations and stability.
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Nation
Dune 15
Wall Street
Insull
Middle West
Stock Market Boost From Auburn Short Squeeze
A brief stock market rally sprang from an Auburn short squeeze boosting the market from early losses. The list gained about 10 points in Auburn with many advances of one to three points elsewhere before fading at midday and easing from earlier highs.
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New York
Auburn
Reco
Mrs Vera Sears Named Delegate At Large
Mrs Verna Sears of Moundsville was named delegate at large representing the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republican of West Virginia at the national convention in Springfield Illinois in September. Mrs Maude Little of New Martinsville was appointed an alternate.
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Verna Sears
Moundsville
Ladies of the Grand
Army of the Republican of
West Virginia
Springfield
Maude Little
New Martinsville
Potts to Speak at Joint WV and VA Pharmacists Convention
Morgantown June 9. Dr H L Potts of Grafton is among those scheduled to speak at the joint convention of the West Virginia State Pharmaceutical Association and the Virginia Association at White Sulphur Springs from June 20 to 22. Therogram announced today.
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Morgantown
H. L. Potts
Grafton
West Virginia State Pharmaceutical Association
Virginia Association
White Sulphur Springs
Holdenville Indians Run Streak Through Texas Tour
The Holdenville Oklahoma All-In Indians baseball nine rattled off 17 straight wins in a Texas tour, showcasing a dominant hitting pace and strong pitching across multiple games. The undefeated run highlighted the team's depth and consistency on road trips.
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Holdenville, Oklo
Texas
Barrymore Stars in The Mad Genius at the Opera House
John Barrymore headlines the Warner Bros. thriller The Mad Genius with Marian Marsh and Donald Cook leading the juvenile roles. Tsarkov drives the plot with ruthless ambition in a ballet world of danger and drama. Supporting cast includes Carmel Myers Boris Karloff and Mae Madison, directed by Michael Curtiz.
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Marian Marsh
Brinkman
Opera House
Warner Bros
John Barrymore
Donald Cook
Tsarkov
Fedor
Tsarakov
Carmel Myers
Charles Butterworth
Louise Alberni
Andre Janget
Boris Karloff
Frankie Darin
Mae Madison
Michael Curtiz
Seabury submits record on mayoral removal question
The record shows Seabury outlining duties as citizen and counsel to a joint legislative committee. He presents findings from a hearing framework, noting the governor’s potential action regarding Mayor James J. Walker and the public interest in maintaining standards among officials.
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New York
Joint Legislative Committee
Farley
Seabury
Thomas Farley
Tammany
James J. Walker
Walker
City of
Coolidge Expected to Condemn Dry Law in Cosmopolitan
Washington reports Rep. Celler said former President Calvin Coolidge would condemn prohibition in the July Cosmopolitan. Rep. Blanton pressed for source while Celler claimed he is informed Coolidge was “as dry as there ever was.” The Cosmopolitan issue set for July prompted denial from New York observers.
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Washington
Calvin Coolidge
Celler
Dem
N.Y
Blanton
Tex
White House
Cosmopolitan Magazine
New York
Diemopolitan Magazine Today
Prohibition
Fleischer Surrenders in Lindbergh Mystery Case
Detroit June 9 Harry Fleischer, sought for four months in the Lindbergh kidnapping case, surrendered at police headquarters with two attorneys. He appeared nervous and refused to answer questions about his alleged involvement. Prosecutor Harry Tacy planned Friday arraignment on complicity charges in the Collingwood massacre. Detectives said Fleischer came willingly, information led police to his surrender. A separate notice announced the American Legion District convention set for June 30 at Philippi for Tucker Taylor and Barbour counties with intramural boxing and track at the University of Maryland.
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Harry Fleischer
Collingwood
Fleischer
Collt
Trenton
N. J
Lindb
Lindbergh
Clarksburg
American Legion District
Philippi
Tucker
Taylor and
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