Bandits Rob Magnolia Bank In Nighttime Showdown
Two bandits opened fire at the Bank of Magnolia at opening hour wounding two bank men. They fled in a dove colored sedan and a black Plymouth with Virginia and stolen plates, after a hail of local gunfire as residents joined the attack. The robbers had spent the night atop the vault awaiting escape, while L. E. Pope and others tried to stop them and the bank lost only money from open tills.
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Magnolia
N. C
Wilmington
John Groom
J. N. Horne
Pank
T. M. Rogers
L. E. Pope
L. D. Dale
High speed living may ruin nation says Dr Crile
Cleveland June 9 Dr George W Crile warns civilization faces possible extinction due to high speed living. He links overactive kinetic system mainly thyroid and brain to deteriorating health and argues modern life overstimulates nerves and glands. He cites evolution of brain thyroid as proof and notes continuation on page six.
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Cleveland
George W. Crile
Crile
Fair Headed State Senator Leads Century of Progress Effort
A. G. Mathews, president of the state senate and head of the State Century of Progress commission, directs state participation in the world's fair. Associated Press photo.
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State Century of Progress Commission
A. G. Mathews
State Senate
Associated Press
Mooney Lawyers Seek Immediate Pardon From Governor
San Francisco June 9 Attorneys for Thomas Mooney serving a life sentence for the 1916 Preparedness Parade bombing said they will apply to Governor Frank Merriam for an immediate pardon. The filing will occur within days and is independent of ongoing federal court proceedings and a separate petition for executive intercession before President Roosevelt.
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San Francisco
Thomas Mooney
Frank Merriman
Roosevelt
George T. Davis
Merriam
Mooney
San Quentin Prison
James Rolsh, Jr
Warren Billings
Davis
Physical Exams Planned for Local FERA Workers
The state welfare board announced that county Emergency Relief Administration workers will undergo physical examinations to detect hernias. Examinations apply to current and future project workers and begin effective Monday once arrangements are in place.
Local U S Farmers Receive 18600 Land Bank Loans
In Taylor County from June 1933 to May 1934 a total of 18600 in Federal land bank and Commissioner farm mortgage loans was issued. About 17300 of this amount refinanced existing debts, reducing annual interest charges. Funds also supported land purchases, equipment, building improvements, and capital for agriculture. Nationwide, 875 million in similar loans were made to refinance debts from the long drought and low farm income era.
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Federal Land Bank and Land Bank Commissioner
Taylor County
Farm Credit Administration
Monty
National Farm Loan Associations
United States
Land Bank and Commissioner's
Senate Approves Dill-Ray burn communications bill plan
Washington June 9 The senate approved the conference report on the Dill Ray burn communications bill to create a seven man federal commission to supervise radio cable telephone and telegraph services The house has yet to act The action narrows remaining obstacles to adjournment with Democratic leaders hoping to finish by next week The measure keeps a seven member commission instead of a five man body.
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Washington
Senate
Dill-Rayburn Communications
House
New Ruling on Collections of Sales Tax by Farmers
Prosecuting Attorney James C. Holt said he was advised by State Tax Commissioner Fred E. Fox that farmers not engaged in daily sales are not required to collect sales tax. Fox stated that the ruling contradicts previous guidance from the tax office and is published in the Sentinel.
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James C. Holt
Fred E. Fox
Tax Commissioner
Raid victim avoids hoosegow at Valley Inn raid
Mrs Vallee Poling proprietor of the Valley Inn on Latrobe street fled after a June 2 raid by city police when a small quantity of moonshine liquor was found. She was released on recognizance to appear June 4 before Mayor Charles O King, but failed to show and decamped. The mayor imposed a $25 fine and 60 days in jail, though not enforced due to her absence. The raid was part of a city crackdown on alleged intoxication dens.
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Vallee Poling
Valley Inn
Latrobe Street
Vallee
Charles O. King
Grafton
Vallee’s
Maniacal confession cites cave killing of Dale Jones
Lawrence Carroll, 30, slays 15 year old Dale Jones and buries the boy in a cave near Philippi. He tells prosecutors he deserves death by head crushing and laments lacking an attorney as he recounts the slaying.
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Dale Janes
Carroll
Barbour Co
John D. Carpen
Philippi
Lawrense Carroll
Dale Jones
Weston Asylum
Missing Clergyman Seeks Help From Bandits in China
In Hankow on June 9 a plea from Rev. Howard Smith, an American missionary held by bandits in Kweichow Province, reached his wife. The missive asks the United States government to press for his release and urges her to maintain his insurance without fail. He says he is being treated well, though the letter notes the danger and may indicate continued captivity.
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Hankow
Howard Smith
Kweichow
United States
Urge Bankers of State to Aid Business
White Sulphur Springs June 9 Commissioner of banking Waitman C Given urged WV bankers to restore public faith and resume normal banking functions He said banks are sound and liquid enough for honorable men to carry on legitimate business. lack of public confidence has grown in recent years Continued on Page 5
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White Sulphur Springs
Waitman C. Given
West Virginia Bankers Association
America
Local leaders seek state aid for Taylor County homestead project
Local officials including Administrator Simon J. Friedman and Mayor Charles O. King traveled to Charleston to meet State Administrator William W Behler and advisors. They seek a recommended miniature homestead project as part of a rehabilitation plan for Taylor County. No site has been chosen and several locations are under consideration.
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Taylor County
Arthurdale
Preston County
Valley Head
Randolph County
Simon J. Friedman
James C. Holt
Charles O. Kings
T. W. Brohard
Charleston
Friedman
Friedman to Wage Battle to Keep Job
The local FERA administrator Simon J. Friedman faces resignation pressure after scrutiny of his scholastic qualifications. Despite backing from the local welfare board and business leaders, state officials may remove him, with action likely by Administrator William W. Beehler. Continued on page six.
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Damocles
Simon J. Friedman
FERA
Welfar
State Board
Charleston
Stem
Stern
Friedman
Welfare Board
William W. Beehler
Ttig
Focal Board
Russian minister hints at eastern Europe pact talk
Russian foreign commissar Maxim Litvinoff told American ambassador Norman H. Davis at a luncheon in Geneva on June 9 that Moscow might later consider a far eastern non aggression pact. He indicated focus remained on a mutual assistance treaty for eastern Europe.
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Geneva
Maxim Litvinoff
Norman H. Davis
Davis
Litvinoff
Eastern
Europe
West Virginia Progressives Activate Blind Welfare Campaign
Romney June 9 The West Virginia Association of the Blind announced an active campaign to promote blind welfare across the state. Officers Cerone of Barboursville Hoffmaster of Millville Moran Newberry Parkersburg and others were named as president secretary and officers. A constitution was adopted to further the promotion of the blind.
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Frank Newberry
Parkersburg
Senate debate over silver remonetization sparks sharp exchanges
In Washington on June 9 the Senate debated silver remonetization with two veteran Republicans trading barbs. Senator Borah urged monetary reform as key to better times, while Senator Fess warned that confidence in the monetary system mattered more than issuing more money.
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Washington
Senate
Borah
Idaho
Fess
Ohio
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North Carolina
George Crile
Ga Mathews
U.S
U. S
Sentinel
Mr. Fox
West Virginia Penitentiary
Moundsville
Beehler
W. N. Beehler
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