Wool Tariff Fight Prompts Public Outcry Over Schedule K
Washington reports on the Fordney McCumber tariff proposal and the return of Schedule K tactics. Col. John P. Wood of Boston led lobbying for wool manufacturers, shaping hearings and writing wool schedule language, prompting accusations of a hidden tax on consumers and a drive to elevate prices. The piece condemns the tariff as a tool for industrial power and criticizes tariff boards for succumbing to lobbyists.
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Washington
Fordney-McCumber
Payne-Aldrich
Col
Wood
National Association of Woodlen Maers
American Associat Woolen
John P. Wood
Boston
House
Senate
Fordney Chamber
Way and Means
United States
Tarif
Tariff Board
Tariff Commission
Furers
Fordney-McCulder
Senator Gooding
Idaho
National Wool Growers’ Association
Fordney-LeCumber
Col. Wood
New England
Lawn Party at Pineville
Lawn party at Pineville scheduled for June 10 with Pence’s game in the afternoon and cream and other refreshments served. If rain, move to the following Saturday June 17.
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Pineville
Pence
Palmyra
Palureh Yard
An Evening Theater Play Postponed in Keesletown
A local play titled Because I Love You by Broadway Baseball Team scheduled for Saturday June 10 at Broadway has been postponed due to poor turnout prospects. Tickets sold at Aldbizer's drugstore for 35 cents. Nearby ads promote Ney & Sons Voile dresses and Bend Croce shoe department specials for Sunday School items.
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OCR
Broadway
Aldbizer’s
Cne
Bend Croce
B. Wey & Gons
Roads
Ito
Trammmell Wins Over Gilchrist in Florida
In Jacksonville on June 7 incomplete returns favor Senator Park Trammell for renomination over ex Governor A W Gilchrist by about two to one. Congressman W J Sears appears to lead over W A McWilliams by a strong margin. R W Davis trails Congressman Clark in the second district while Smithwick leads Ben Hancock in the third district.
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Trammell
Gilchrist
Florida
Jacksonville
Fla
Eatra
Park Trammell
A.W. Gilchrist
W. J. Sears
W. A. McWilliams
R. W. Davis
Clark
Smithwick
Ben Hancock
Chile and Peru Near Break in Tacna and Arica Dispute
Tense talks over Tacna and Arica deteriorate to a near open break as Chile insists on a plebiscite under the Ancon treaty while Peru demands arbitration and accuses Chile of eroding the a 1894 date. Both sides concede mediation may be required, with only tentative agreement on selecting the United States as arbiter.
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United States
Leance
Chile
Tacna
Ari Ca
Peter
Jeruviana
Peru
Bitrator
Lorth
Fou
Ku Klux Klan Sweeps Florida County Primary
Daytona Florida June 7 Volusia voters backed the Ku Klux Klan ticket in a landslide across county and state races. The slate was dubbed the Ku Klux Klan ticket by opponents and included Howard G. Putnam for State Senator and J. A. Sherer for the Legislature among others. Conn Fitzgerald named to the State House ticket.
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KU Klux Tigket
Florida County
Daytona
Fla
Volusia County
Ku Klux Klan
Howard G. Putnam
J. A. Sherer
Conn Fitzgerald
City News Record Delivery Window Notice
City subscribers are informed that paper delivery in the city is completed by 7 30 a m If you do not receive your copy by that hour contact the News Record office before 9 a m and it will be delivered to you
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News- Record Office
Schedule delays threaten rail wage vote and strike risk
Chicago June 7 rail leaders warn proposed schedule will not permit living wages as wage cuts already trim 110 million dollars from workers. Rail Labor Board hearings begin amid disputes over unauthorized reductions and piecework. About 1.2 million workers affected as unions urge rapid resolution and avoid paralysis.
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Chicago
United States Abroad Labor Board
Peratts
BM. Jewell
Department
American Federation of Labor
Railroad Labor Board
B. M. Jewell
J Ly i
Ralston Talks With Fruit Growers on Apple Crop Prospects
State extension horticulturist G. B. Ralston met with fruit growers in Arriso yesterday to discuss the peach crop and urged spraying as soon as weather allows to combat brown rust codling moth and scab. He warned warm wet weather favors disease, and action is needed to prevent damage to apples. A Woodmen event is planned for Sunday with a special program and welcomes all.
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Ralston
Congress Would Extend Coop Farm Policies
Hoover states government has no legal authority to intervene in the coal strike while noting informal efforts to curb price increases. A report on cooperative marketing finds producers increasingly organize through associations to grade assemble and standardize farm products, reducing reliance on wholesale and retail channels.
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Washington
Hoover
Clover blight threatens short clover crop in Rockingham County
A letter from an agronomist in Blacksburg warns powdery mildew will affect top growth of clover but not the cured hay. The county agent sent a clover sample for analysis as the disease spreads statewide. Mowing promptly is advised to protect the second crop.
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TB. Jate Agronomist
Blacksburg
Rockinghan County
Wier
Bankers Powers in Loan Enlargement Reported
The Allied Reparations Commission voted three to one to enlarge bankers powers to study and propose a national loan for Germany. Louis Dubois, the French member, cast the sole no vote as secrecy shrouded the decision. Officials indicated the bankers would receive the commission's reply and adjourn to await it.
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Allied
Reparatong Commission
Tempa
Louis Dubois
Commission 7
of Bankers
Mate
Millerand
Poincare
Res
Kiwanis Club Plans Progress on White Ways Court House
The weekly Kiwanis luncheon at Lynchburg featured remarks by Hon Aubrey Strode and reports from committees on street lighting around the square and nearby Rest Room for Harrionburg shoppers. The Park Project and sextette performances highlighted the meeting with prize for attendance won by W H Van Pelt.
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Wekly
Kiwanis Club
Bie
Aubrey Strode
Lynehoure
W. I. Keister
Albert Ney
A. Ke Rosenberger
T. N. Thompson
Son. Martz
K.A. van Pelt
Mr Fishback
Me. Wolf
George N Conrad
Strode
Lynchburg
Virginia
Diston
OM. Masters
John Bolen
Virgil Hawee
RC. Dinkledine
Robert Switeer
Ike Ney
Chamber of Comerce
Harrionburg
Kiwanis
Nard Case Witness Refused Liberty at Habeas Hearing
In a writ of habeas corpus before Supreme Court Justice Zeeger, a NARD case witness faced a bail dispute of 5000 dollars. The court reserved decision on freeing him or reducing bail as attorney McCarthy argued the client aided investigators in exposing a blackmail plot linked to the shooting of Clarence Peters in self defense.
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Lay
Rice McCarthy
Supreme Court
Zeeger
Walter 8
Ward
Ted
Clarence Peters
Notice of Shoe Repair at East Market Street
An ad states a shoe repair service operates at 70 East Market Street by GEO. C. BURTNE. The notice promises satisfaction with workmanship and invites customers to visit for repairs and fittings.
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East Market Street
Mr. Burter
Geo. C, Burtne
Geo. C. Burtner
Agents Seek War Grafters Abroad
Washington June 7 government agents have been sent abroad to round up men wanted in war contract fraud investigations and who fled the country months ago. The identities of the men and the cases are guarded. The special grand jury in the capital continued its secrecy behind government attorneys.
Local Drama Auditions Set for Harrisonburg Show
The News-Record lists auditions for a local drama titled A Local Romance. Four principals will be cast, with voting by readers. the hero, heroine, and two supporting roles will be chosen by winners from the audience. All scenes take place in Harrisonburg settings with local performers.
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Yoonburg
Dorothy
Jack
Harrisonburg
Cake Pie and Candy Sale by American Legion Auxiliary
Community bake sale item at Iseman's Store on Saturday June 10 at 9 30 a m donations of cake pies and candy welcomed outside the store 6 Kate Lover Hill Lawn Party event featuring clover HM Athletic Club activities and local attractions
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American Legion Auxiliary Ath Iseman’s
Lover Hill Lawn Party
Clover HM Athletic
Water Graduates Class of Thirty and Ima Strode Speaks
The BWATER College community celebrates Alumni Day with the Class of Thirty. IMA Strode gives the final exhortation as degrees are conferred this morning including Bachelor of Arts for Huth Trene Cline and Jacob Charles Hardbarger, with others from Virginia towns. Aubrey K. Strode of Lynchburg delivers remarks on Present Day American Citizenship while commemorating national progress and virtue.
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Bwater
Ima Strode
Nemetteroray
College Street
Huth Trene Cline
Wayers Cave
Jacob Charles Hardbarger
Port Republic
Wilbie
Hinegardner
Hawaii Would Suspend Immigration Law Debate
Senate Immigration Committee hears debate on the Dillingham authorisation as a remedy to labor shortages. Discussion centers on restricting Chinese immigration and assessing assimilation of Japanese in Hawaii, with broader implications for industrial and political contexts. Also notes a semi annual shirt sale by B Ney & Sons featuring Eclipse shirts.
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Jane Twenry A. Jwin
Hawaii
Senate
Dillingham
Han
Americas
B. Ney & Sons
Ite
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