Roosevelt signs gold clause voiding measure in fast passage
Washington, June 6. A declaration appears in federal law books that all promises to pay with gold may be settled with paper money. President Roosevelt signed the resolution voiding the gold clause in government securities and many private bonds and mortgages. The measure passed both houses within ten days of submission, with gold unavailable since March for any payments.
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Senate
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Testimonials
Two women report relief from headaches nervousness and fatigue after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. One Brooklyn reader notes improved sleep strength and energy, while another Columbus resident credits better sleep appetite and vitality, with thanks for the product and its constipation pills.
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Pinkham
Lez Goonwin
Columbus, Georgia
Stockholders Listed for New York Firm Under Senate Demand
Washington July 6 The Senate Military Committee called for a list of stockholders in Bavier and Company Inc of New York the seller of 200000 kits for forestation camp workers Gouia McHenry Howe Roosevelt's secretary testified he had not influenced the purchase Chairman Sheppard said reporters that the list was sought at the request of Senator Cabey Republican Wyoming after Howe spoke to the committee
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New York
Senate Military Committee
Gouia McHenry Howe
Roosevelt
Sheppard
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Texas
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Senator Cabey
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Bevier
Basil O'Connor
O'Connor
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Tepokevelu
Law prompts no change in gold policy but trims bond costs
The new law confirms current practice while relieving the treasury of a gold payment pledge on new bonds and notes that will be settled in legal tender. Justice agents begin widening probes into gold hoarders with 1000 persons named as suspected owners of more than 100 dollars in gold each. An army kit purchase dispute surfaces as senators seek Gen. DeWitt’s testimony and officials explain kit costs and introductions tied to Basil O Connor, President’s aide.
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Treasury
Department of Justice
Adjournment of Congress Set for July 1 by Rainey
Washington D C January 6 Speaker Rainey told newspapermen plans for early adjournment of congress have all gone by the board and forecast the special session would not end until July 1. He warned against prophesying adjournment as it risks losing reputation. President Roosevelt urged an earlier finish by June 1 but members concede June 7 to complete the work.
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Roosevelt
Wimy
Winte
Hermon Sons Aunimer School Opens Due August
City News reports Hermon and related firms plan to open a new school by due date in August. The notice lists several business partners and a Chamber of Commerce location, with details on the Milant Building and Warwick’s architecture project.
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Hermon Sons Aunimer School
Integiailereal
Terman Sons
Maryn
Two New Stamps Placed on Sale in Chicago
Two stamps went on sale Tuesday at the downtown post office featuring buildings rather than faces. One shows the federal building in Chicago created for 1933 to honor the Century of Progress exposition. It is available in three-cent denomination. A second stamp, one cent in green, depicts Fort Dearborn, Chicago's 1830s outpost. The issue is noted as WAG. B18D received.
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Chicago
Fort Dearborn
Convict Captured in Oklahoma Handed to McAlester Prison
Frank Sawyer, a fugitive from Kansas and Oklahoma, was captured Sunday afternoon and transported to McAlester prison by Grady County Sheriff Horace Crisp.
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Chickasha
Okla
Frank Sawyer
Kansas and
Oklahoma
Reform group urges Roosevelt to reject repeal appeal
Washington June 8 news says two officials of the International Reform federation urged President Roosevelt not to respond to calls for repeating repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. The letter, signed by Robert Walson and William Sheafe Chass, cites bribery laws and warns of income tax threats tied to repeal talk.
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Roosevelt
International Reform Federation
Robert Walson
Wiliam Sheafe Chass
Fastmaster General Fartey
United States
Farley
Medina Project to Seek RFC Funds
The Medina lake irrigation project and other construction efforts in South Texas move toward seeking loans from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Buck Taylor, secretary of the South Texas chamber of commerce, says regional talks with counties were held and meetings set for Corpus Christi, McAllen, and Victoria. He estimates the regional group will receive about 250000 dollars of the 3300000 appropriation.
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Medina Lake
Soutth Texas
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