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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1931
Page
7
A fragmented report notes a local cub name Glassmirers Street in New York and a slip of a maker Pinsmeedes involved in a hand incident on Manhattan and a related business entry on a street named SoUuLB Willham.
President Hoover lauds Red Cross relief work during the organization’s golden jubilee dinner. He cites John Barton Payne for keeping the agency non governmental and responsive to private charity. Notables at the event include Chief Justice and international envoys, with the Dansville founders—T. E. Gallagher and Dr. R. P. Andrews—credited for starting the first Red Cross chapter in 1881.
In a five to four decision the Supreme Court-backed a state ability to tax chain stores at higher rates than independent shops. The ruling allowed discrimination based on reasonable policy, citing Indianapolis grocer Tafayette A. Jackson who ran 225 stores and faced escalating fees though a single-store owner paid far less. The Indiana law aimed to tax large chains more heavily, a stance struck down earlier by the district court.
A draft about Woodrow Wilson being considered for a Poland visit to see a War President monument set for July 1. A veterans delegation plans to attend the annual convention in Washington between June 26 and 27. State department notes favorable forer service actions, with names like Tleward Tikung Ji and Fred W. Jandreys mentioned. Senator Reed urged Hoover to abandon the army balloon construction unit at Belleville, TH.
London reports Thomas Tipton noted as a distinguished yachtsman, elected to membership in the Royal Yacht Squadron. The distinction marks a high honor in British yachting, reflecting Tipton’s contributions to the sport and his efforts in challenging the United States for the America Cup.
Washington officials warned that any broad pay cuts would violate the wage agreement reached in a labor industry conference convened by President Hoover. Labor Secretary Doak said there had been no revocation of the pact to hold wage levels, while noting no official word on broader reductions.
Arizona challenged the Hoover Dam project arguing against federal authority. The U S Supreme Court rejected the bid to restrain construction, upholding the law authorizing the gigantic project on the Colorado River and denying further delay.
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics of the U.S. Department of Agriculture says wool production in the United States should be larger than last year due to more sheep and improved worker conditions. The statement was issued as outlook for the coming season.
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