Cox Named Head Of Money Group At Conference
The United States backed James M. Vox as chairman of the vital monetary committee at the world economic conference. The vote was unanimous after a compromise among warring groups. Cox’s election sparked applause as the assembly set to form the committees and continue talks amid hopes of rapid stabilization and a less tense mood among major powers.
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Money Group
London
United States
Hardavon
James M. Vox
Vital Monetary Committee
Georges Burnet
Dimmelsheer
Burnet
Ninanes
Guidyner
Train
Mo Flori
Iitisua
Ventyes Ened
Mundy Cole
Halland
Olin Arkoy
Fappy Oulcony
MacDonald
Ha Jatoy
Conference Bureau
Avakan
Kuchasic
Wats Vlasen
Gegroait
Victor Kienhogk
Austria
Halind Vies
Fonnyry
Sperdus
Penne Wiirisler
Colin Ous
Krogmans
Germany
Mrt
Dollar value of world currency on gold basis
With the London economic conference drawing wide attention, the dollar’s future position is debated as it drifts away from gold. It now stands at about 20 percent of its gold standard value, the lowest in 63 years, affecting purchasing power and international trade dynamics. Continued discussion and stabilization efforts are noted.
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New York
Naal
International
Ny Exchange
Mysterfly
Mattern Heads for Nome Flight Under Clear Skies
From Moscow to Siberia to Nome leg of his world record attempt Mattern left Khabarovsk at 10s PM Moscow time on Wednesday with better weather forecast for the 2nd mile segment toward Nome Alaska. Friends reported improving conditions compared with Tuesday when high winds forced a retreat. He consulted with Russian aviator Boris Laktub about air patterns and weather ahead as he proceeds across the Pacific.
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Moscow
Jinémic Mattern
Bart
Siberia
Nome
Wardligs
Khabarovsk
Alaska
Fen Tha Hese Raphie
Ug Indi
Boris Laktub
G A R Commander Wright Dead at 88 in Pittsburgh
Captain William P. Wright of Chicago national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic was found dead in his hotel bed in Pittsburgh. He was 88 and had attended the Pennsylvania department encampment and rode in the Grand Army day parade yesterday. He previously led the Illinois department and had addressed veterans and auxiliary groups the night before.
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Pittsburgh
William P. Wright
Chicago
Grand Army of the Repub
Sle
Pennsylvania Department of the G. A
Wright
Grand Army
Heroine at Five Sacrifices To Save Brother From Pole
In New York a young heroine, Helga Kuhner, aged five, saved her brother Henry, three, from a swaying clothes pole that toppled. She pushed him to safety but the pole struck her and she died. Neighbors recall her brave act and guardians mourn the loss.
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New York
Helga Kuhner
Henry
Britain Italy Pay Part on Debt Prance Rails
Washington June 15 LoN notes show Britain and Italy paid portions of their debt to France while acknowledging a pending settlement. President Roosevelt urged submitting new proposals to Congress after London publicized the move, triggering swift Senate debate over faith and default.
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Washington
France
Italy
London
Roosevelt
Congress
House of Commons
Neville Chamberlain
Senate
Robinson
Arkansas
Processing Taxes on Wheat and Cotton to Aid Farmers
Washington reports the Roosevelt administration plans a 250 million dollar processing tax on wheat and cotton to reduce surpluses and support farm prices. A broad acreage curtailment for cotton could remove up to 10 million acres, while wheat production remains near harvest levels. taxes may start July 1 for wheat and August 1 for cotton, with rates around four cents a pound for cotton and 28 cents per bushel for wheat, adjustable to price changes, and refunds issued on exported processed commodities.
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Washington
United States
Roosevelt
Wallace
Roosevelt family home fire prompts kidnap report denial
Fire at the Roosevelt family summer house in Rye Beach moves occupants to relatives. Damages reach about 5000 dollars. James Roosevelt, son of the president, reports no kidnapping threats. a Secret Service man was at the house coincidentally as he prepared to join the president at sea.
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Rye Beacy
N. H
James Rooseveltt
Portasmouth
Rye Beach
North Hampton
White House
Secret Service
Stephen T. Barry
James Roosevelt
New York
Kingsport Grotto Festives Open With 4 P.M Concert
Amira Grotta band from Knoxville arrives for Kingsport’s ceremonial events. The day’s program starts at 4 p.m. with a concert at the Band Stand Center Street led by Dr W T DeSaurels who may be late but vows to attend the ceremonial that evening. Parade and drill dance follow as crowds pour in by rail and road.
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Mecca
Kingsport
Esva
Amra Grotta
Knoxville
Center Street
Amita Grotto
W. T. DeSaurels
Bard Reacher
Rail workers in Chicago rally over planned pay cut
Chicago awaits key meetings as executives and railroad workers prepare to resist a 12 1 2 percent wage cut. The Association of Railway Executives seeks a combined 22 1 2 percent reduction, while the Railway Labor Executives Association says no cut will be accepted. The talks revisit a dispute last fall that delayed deeper wage cuts under the Railway Labor Act.
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Chicago
Association of Railway Executives
Reade
A. F. Whitney
Railway Labor Executives Association
Whitney
Cleveland
R EB Aishton
The
Executives’ Association
Crumley Loses Police Job Over Teeth Shortfall
Leo J. Crumley passed the civil service exam but a medical exam found he had 18 teeth, two fewer than the 20 required. District Judge Hugo Hanft ruled the city acted correctly in denying him the policeman position.
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ST. Paul
Leo J. Crumley
Hugo Hanft
Crumley
Tennessee Democrats set 10 convention plan for nominees
Nashville June 16 A statewide Democratic convention to name nominees for the Tennessee supreme court and sectional conventions for the court of appeals in three grand divisions was ordered for October if contests develop by July 15. Five candidates would shift to statewide nomination, while three per division could skip the division convention. Subjected rules cover make up of the courts and delegation bases.
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Nashville
Tennessee Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
State Executive Committee
Supreme Court
House of Representatives Hall
Jackson
Knoxville
Middle Tennessee
State Capitol
W. T. Barry, Jr
Mitchell Long
Madison
Knox
Veto or Return to Senate Looms as House Votes
Washington June 13 A Democratic conference voted 171 to 4 to sustain President Roosevelt’s veterans compensation plan, a nonbinding expression of party sentiment. The Steiner amendment for broader veterans pay faces narrow odds in the Senate, with Republicans uniting to push it as a unit. President Roosevelt prepared a veto message if the measure passes, while House conferees and Senate leaders maneuver toward possible adjournment amid budget talks and a $3.3 billion emergency appropriation bill. The president travels for his son Joan’s graduation, awaiting further congressional action.
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Washington
House Democrats
Roosevelt
House of Representatives
Senate
Hyrns
Tennessee
House
White House
Joan
Gorton
Guna
Lewis Douglas
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