IHL Treatment of Negroes Is Investigated
Washington reports a second war department inquiry this year into alleged unfair treatment of black laborers on Mississippi valley flood control projects. Major General Lytle Brown confirms the probe prompted by NAACP complaints to President Hoover. The investigation covers camps from New Orleans to Memphis, with reports of beatings and harsh conditions among workers.
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Washington
Mississippi Valley
War Department
Lytle Brown
Érigineers
Hoover
National Association, For the Advancement of ‘Colored People
Ray Winkins
New York
New Orleans
Memphis
Unsanitary Camp Sites Tied to Government Contractors
Report cites abuses in government camps including unsanitary sites irregular pay days and overcharging via camp commissaries. Workers endure long hours at low wages from 10 cents an hour up to 12 to 14 hours daily seven days a week. Contractors operating the camps are government contractors.
Eclipse turns Broadway into Main Street
New York Aug 1 The sun and its lunar ally turned Broadway into Main Street for about 18 minutes as the moon began a visible bite into the sun. Pedestrian traffic slowed to a halt while hawkers sold eclipse film and novelty scopes, drawing crowds along the illuminated theater district and Times Square.
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New York
Broadway
Main Street
Times Square
Eclipse Causes Traffic Freeze and Rescue Efforts Noted Nearby
The 95 percent sunshade event halted traffic as pedestrians and taxis paused to witness the rare moment. Streetcars strained for view then resumed as the sky revealed the bright edge. Firefighters and divers joined authorities in rescue work along the riverbank, aided by doctors and officials, with many names listed among responders and local families affected by the incident.
Unemployment peaks with 11.4 million out of work
William Green of the AFL warned that unemployment has reached 11,400,000 in August and could rise to 13,600,000 by winter. He urged shortening hours and creating jobs to avert catastrophe, noting July layoffs added over 300,000 and that the current level is the highest since the Depression began. He emphasized that even strong industry gains may only surface the problem.
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Washington
William Green
American Federation of Labor
United States
Ohio Rates Continue Claims and Pending Approvals On Rates
Central traffic bureau argues measures will shield locals from Ohio field competition while the plan awaits approval. Pittsburgh and West Virginia railroad aims to cut the differential to 10 cents by a $1.55 per ton rate, but ICC approval is still to come. Pennsylvania, Baltimore & Chesapeake lines noted in context.
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Pittsburgh and West Virginia Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania, Baltimore
Rail protests file over new schedule bids September 9
Ohio and New York Central railways protest the schedule while Pittsburgh and West Virginia files its own version to take effect September 9. An Interstate Commerce Commission ruling is expected before that date.
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Ohio
New York
WV hospitals per capita exceed New York, say WV doctor
Dr. A G Rutherford of Welch told the state hospital association at its annual convention that West Virginia has more hospitals per capita than New York. He spoke at the opening session in Plains on September 1.
Relief funds sought for Brooke county via governor request
Charleston reports Brooke county plans to apply for Reconstruction Finance Corporation relief funds through Governor Conley. Bertha Fred and Warden Williams of the Knottville Pike return from a Baltimore trip.
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Charleston
Brooke County
Conley
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Bertha
Fred
Warden Williams
Knottville Pike
Baltimore Ma
Stock Market Quiet Affair Brisk Opening Turns Dull
New York September 1 The stock market opened muted with bulls leading yet trading cooled after the first hour. Some minor issues advanced one to four points as cotton and tobacco gains lifted southern issues while rails and big names edged higher. Westinghouse hit a 1932 high as other majors gained and losses faded, leaving a restrained holiday weekend mood. A stray note claims the United States leads leather production, and a mosquito with 22 teeth is observable under a microscope.
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Gulf State Stee
Louisville & Steel
Atlantic Coast
Union Pacific
Santa Fe
Pennsylvania
Westinghouse
Coorado Fuel and Iron
Allied Chemical
Case, Liggett, & Myres B
Gothan
Silk Hosiery
Alderson Plant Leased to Private Group
Clarksburg, Sept. 1. The plant of Alderson Junior College at Alderson has been leased by a private group.
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Alderson Plant
Clarksburg
Alderson Junior College
Alderson
Private interests reopen Armstrong College in Kana wha county
I B Bush, superintendent of London district school, Kana wha county, announced that private interests will reopen the school September 19 under the name Armstrong College. Bush was elected president of the new institution. No pay for city employees as of September 1 in Wheeling. Mayor Beckett said funds were unavailable and banks refused to advance money, with only partial payments likely as tax collections come in.
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Armstrong College
I. B. Bush
London District
Kanawha
Wheeling
T. ¥. Beckett
John Lovett Given Military Funeral
The body of John Lovett color ed veteran railroad employee killed by a train near Poplar Island Marion county Sunday night was buried in National cemetery yesterday afternoon. Taylor County Post American Legion members gave him military burial honors. Rev Mr Frye of Warren Methodist Church led services at his aunt Mrs Lee Freeman’s home on Grand Street.
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John Lovett
Poplar Island
Marion County
National Cemetery
Taylor County Post American Legion
Mr. Frye
Warren Methodist Church
Lee Free
Grand Street
BRIEFS CONTINUED ON PAGE ONE CONNECTS RIVER RESCUE
Contained report describes divers rescuing bodies as hundreds line banks across a river near Musgrove's mill. Miss Pansy Lemons watched from shore and fainted when viewing the scene, while workers tended the injured.
Loar Photographs Eclipse of Sun
Loar and Son photographers yesterday trained a camera on the solar eclipse as the moon began to blot out the sun. This morning their Main street window display reveals proofs of the venture showing the eclipse in 15 minute phases from atop the Loar building.
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Wr, Oar and Son
Loar
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