Questionable Deaths and Beer Law Debate Echo Capitol
The piece covers the ongoing inquiry into the validities surrounding a Reynolds estate tragedy and a massive fortune, noting Smith Reynolds’ $20,000,000 share and the fatal July incident near Winston-Salem. It also reports on the DC beer regulation debate as wets and drys spar over a bill, with Mrs. Henry W. Peabody condemning it as unconstitutional after brewers admit 3.2 percent beer.
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Smith Reynolds
Young Reynolds
Winston-Salem
N. C
Ab Walker
North Carolina
Libby Holman Reynolds
Philadelphia
Senate District of Columbia
House
National Capital
Congress
Henry W. Peabody
Woman's National Committee For Law Enforcement
West Virginia Prohibition Amendment Ratified in 1912
Voters ratified the West Virginia prohibition amendment in 1912 and it became effective July 1 1914. The beer bill defines 3 05 per cent beer as non intoxication and therefore legal. Effective 90 days from passage or June 9 the bill imposes taxes including $1 per barrel or eight cents per case. Brewers pay an annual license tax of $500 wholesalers $250 disp ensers $100 and package dealers $50.
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West Virginia
Intangible tax plan debated in West Virginia session
April 25 Charleston witnesses clash as opinions on exemptions and values surface. Mrs Peabody and Mrs Wadleigh attack prohibition while Rep Tydings defends old customs. Fox outlines exemptions for bonds and foreign corporations, urging fair valuation and full taxation under new rules.
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Fox
West Virginia
Charleston
Fred A. Forrester
Akron
A. Fox
Wheeling
Brewery plans to hire 350 men in New Orleans March
Three breweries in New Orleans announced plans to employ 850 additional workers. The move follows a March decision to boost labor by 350 men to support production and distribution needs amid ongoing labor adjustments. The reports reference patriotic groups opposing foreign pressure and align with German community sentiments.
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Franz von Papen
Patriotic Society of National German Jews
Central Union
Germany
New Orleans
March
Torday
Warder cases and city suit rulings noted in Grafton court
Francis L Warder reports on multiple decisions in Grafton courts. A divorce decree in Elder against Elder directs costs to the plaintiff. Petitions and sale confirmations in Dalton v Wilson et al proceed under deeds of trust. City of Grafton wins a preferred creditor claim against Lawhead receiver. Springer v Morgantown rules on fruit sales without a city license. Court adjourns for Delmar Coal case next Friday.
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City of
Grafton
C. E. Lawhead
Grafton Banking and Trust Company
City of Grafton
J. N. Springer
Morgantown
Delmar Coal Company
Roosevelt outlines budget aims and school funding plan
In a wide message directed to readers, Roosevelt details efforts to balance the budget with careful federal spending, including regular government costs and debt retirement. He proposes a $6,000,000 school appropriation, a new budget bill, and state financing of county roads, plus constitutional amendments for an executive budget, short ballot, and capitation tax. He notes controversy but urges action to move beyond tranquil times and conserve resources.
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Ce Corporation
Roosevelt
Iestators
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Capey
Wyom
W. H. Wadleigh
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Walnat
Tydings
George Washington
Fred W. Buck
Disrell
House of Commons
America
Siehler Furniture Company
W. M. Martin
Huntington
R. D. Dennison
Sutton
W. C. Turnley
Logan
Martin
Brownton
Pepro
Cleveland
Ohio
Nme
Opera House
Paul and
Jin
Melody Twins
Southland
Paul Renos
Francis L. Warder
ASK
Aie One
Liberty Shoe Shop
Grand Theatre Ladies
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