Controversy Over World TitleFight Sparks Outcry in New York
A letter-writer denounces last night's boxing match as a sham, alleging corruption and a rigged decision. Two second-rate pugilists fought fifteen rounds with minimal damage, yet officials awarded the title to the retreating fighter, prompting claims of an intentional steal and plans for a rematch. The piece condemns professional sports greed and urges scrutiny of promoters and judges.
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New York
Helteh
Noth
Assur
Borah Criticizes Republican Platform On Prohibition
Senator Borah denounces the Chicago convention platform as inadequate and calls the prohibition plank a monstrosity that straddles the issue. He says the platform reflects manipulative delegates and insists real repeal plans depend on individual congress members, not party declarations.
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Senator Borah
Chicago
Republican Party
Borah
Mr Borah
Butler
Congress
Alliance of Smith and McAdoo Shapes Democratic Split
The piece notes Klein and Constitution’s stance on two thirds votes for amendments, then details Al Smith and Bill McAdoo joining forces to oppose Gov. Roosevelt at the Democratic convention. It covers Gar ner’s anti prohibition view, editorial skepticism about a state book publishing scheme, and warns of European debt cancellations and coal mine tensions in West Virginia.
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al Smith
Bill McAdoo
Roosevelt
Smith
McAdoo
Gov. Roosevelt
The Penalty of High Office
The piece argues that public officials must keep financial and business affairs above suspicion. It notes that a mayor's fitness aside, officials must avoid anything resembling corruption and maintain transparent conduct to prevent public doubt.
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Walker
Seabury
Fair Delegate Upright Duty Cited by Times
The Fairmont Times quotes that a great city mayor must view public life as perpetual scrutiny and cannot have a private life. The piece argues a mayor bears the penalty of high office and must be above reproach at all times.
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Fairmont Times
Paying the Piper Facts on Municipal Costs in 310 Cities
A Cumberland News summary notes Census Bureau figures show average government per capita costs in 310 U.S. cities with populations over 30,000 rising from 1917 to 1929 and again to 1990, with total municipal debt near $6.86 billion and per capita around $150. It cites operating expenses, school spending, property taxes, and calls for reducing government duplications and extra funds to meet the era’s fiscal strain.
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United States
Census Bureau
Washington
Cumberland New
Warned by a glib stranger and cautious 1931 lynching note
A local admonition warns readers to beware of a smooth talking swindler who used counterfeit checks to steal little cash and goods. The piece recalls a Fairmont Times exhortation to stay vigilant. It also cites a Clarksbure Exponent favorable 1931 NAACP report showing lynchings fell from 25 in 1930 to 14 in 1931, a rough but hopeful trend.
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Fairmont Times
Reeding
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
United States
Clarksbure
Fairemont Swindler Warns Homes After Capture
A recent cunning confidence game in Faire mont targeted several homes with a telegraph lineman ruse. The suspect stayed at boarding houses and used a false story to steal from residents, causing losses and extra costs before he was apprehended.
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Fairemont
Democrats Show Rift Over Prohibition and Economy
Convention speakers clashed over prohibition and economic policy as Byrd, Ritchie ally Traylor, and Scofield touted farmer and business concerns. Howard Bruce backed shorter hours and job relief while Huey Long declared 100 percent for Roosevelt and predicted a swift nomination, brushing aside a Louisiana delegate challenge.
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Gov. Ritchie
Maryland
Melvin ‘Traylor
Chicago
United States
Frank Scofield
Texas
Traylor
Howard Bruce
Imade
Ritchie
Huey Long
Louisana
Roosevelt
Baloit
Long
Louisiana
Ohio Strikers Promise More Peaceful Picketing
In St Clairsville on June 22, about 800 striking miners were driven from three main roads to the Provident mine of Clarkson Coal Co by Sheriff Duff and deputies after two cars were stoned. Officials said no injuries occurred as stones hit vehicles carrying 30 men. A threat to call in national guard prompted a committee to pledge peaceful picketing going forward.
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West Virginia
Marion County
Pean Elite
Consolidation Coal Co
Consolidation Co
St. Clairsville
Provident
Clarkson Coal Company
Howard Duff
National Guard
Deaths From Alcoholism Rates Steadily Rise 1928 1930
Washington June census bureau reports a slight rise in alcoholism deaths per 100 000 population from 1928 to 1930 with 1930 at 3.5 excluding Texas. The historical pattern shows 1910 peak of 54 and a low of 1.0 in 1920, based on state reports covering about 90 percent of deaths registered.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Texas
West Virginia air tour stops at Gallapolis O
Sixteen planes from the West Virginia air tour arrive today at the Twin City airport in Gallapolis across the Ohio River. A program of air maneuvers is planned this afternoon. Pt Pleasant and Gallapolis businessmen will host the Mets tonight. The planes will move to Huntington tomorrow.
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Pleasant
West Virginia Air Tour
Twin City
Gallapolis
Ohio River
Mets
Huntington
Ex Convict Kills One in Missouri Shootout
In Richmond Missouri Mrs Azalea Ross 28 of Excelsior Springs was killed and her husband Thomas Ross 29 and Homer Morrison were wounded near Richmond. The assailant Lonnie Affrontie an ex convict who faces a federal narcotics charge and whom Ross had subpoenaed to testify against.
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Richmond
Azalea Ross
Excelsior Springs
Thomas Ross
Homer Morrison
Ross
Lonnie
Pittsburgh Valve Foundry Withdrawal Notice in West Virginia
Notice states Pittsburgh Valve Foundry Construction Company and four corporations licensed to do business in West Virginia intend to withdraw. G. G. Pathrom signs as secretary on June 15 22 20ly 6.
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Pittsburgh Valvé Foundry Construction Company
West Virginia
G. G. Pathrom
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