Rockefeller Prohibition Stance Acknowledges Limits
John D Rockefeller Jr and his father admit prohibition has failed to stop whiskey use, noting bootlegging and lawlessness rise. They urge repeal efforts and back Dr Butler’s plan, while Chilean provisional president Cárlos Ibáñez Cuadra signals recognition of Soviet Russia but rejects a South American Bolshevik imitation. A dinner honors Jeremy Bentham’s memory and contemplates the odd spectacle of a 100-year-old Bentham skeleton in clothes.
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John D. Rockefeller JR
Rockefeller
Temperance
Mr. Rockefeller
Butler
Columbia University
Rockefellers
United States
Carlos Cnvila
Chile
Russia
Forhays
Chinese Forces Suffer Heavy Losses in Fengtien Fight
Reports from Southern Fengtien in Manchuria describe a battle between Japanese troops and Chinese forces with heavy Chinese casualties. Japanese losses were reported as two killed and five wounded.
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Junn
Fengtien Province
Manchuria
The Problem of Business Stimulation Returns to Focus
The article notes that business and employment are notably weaker than a year ago and emphasizes a widespread need for a robust stimulant across the United States to revive economic activity. The piece cites national trends and policy concerns, highlighting downturns in hiring and production.
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United States
United States Bond Plan Aims for Large Public Works
A proposed five billion dollar U S bond issue seeks to finance vast public works, create millions of jobs, and stimulate economic activity, signaling a major New Deal style program to launch infrastructure and recovery efforts across the country.
Tired Heroes Demand Nation Ford
The piece recalls veterans marching in a dim night procession through Washington, D C, 1917 veterans now aged and worn, 5000 ghostly figures in patched uniforms and ragged overalls. They carried improvised flags and silent dignity, veterans of divisions from history, seeking acknowledgment from a nation that once led them to battle.
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Floyd Gibbons
Cepwelxil
de Vudverant Service, Inc
Washington, D. C
Jones- Toa
Pennsylvania Avenue
Woodrow Wilson
Br Herars
Halle
Ifr
Perahing
Widow of General Funston Dies in SanFrancisco
Mrs. Frederick Pinston widow of Maj. Gen. Pinston, noted for World War I era exploits, died after a heart attack at a San Francisco hospital yesterday. She was active in civic and philanthropic work since her husband’s death in 1917, noted for his role in the Philippine conflict and the war effort.
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San Francisgo
Frederick Pinston
Pinston
Tellerman Hosital
General Funston
Aguinaldo
Sleuths to Watch Confidence Men At Convention
Chicago detectives trained to spot confidence men will mingle with crowds at the national Republican convention next week. Chief William Schosmaker outlined instructions to 35 officers to monitor for visitors using tricks of the trade and prevent thefts during the event.
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Chicago
Hal
William Schosmaker
Audit Reveals Abdication Of Insull Empire Ties
Chicago June 8. An audit shows Samiel Thi withdrew from all his vat interests and 42 other corporations and completed his abdication from the vast wealth empire he built. A federal court audit also examined his investments to determine if any personal integrity questions or officer malfeasance exist.
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Chicago
Snimiel Thi
Imade
Federal Court
Receiver for Maverick Named Receiver in Divorce Case
In Ninety Fourth District court Judge W W McCrory named W C Herpel assistant cashier of Alamo National to act as receiver of the Maverick estate after Maverick refused the appointment. Later T W Campbell a local real estate man was named receiver. The order covers all property except the home stead and gives the receiver power to manage leases rents and repairs while prohibiting interference by Maverick or his agents. The case arises from Ada Robards Maverick vs Lewis Maverick with Mrs Maverick seeking alimony and division of estate. The record notes attempts to serve papers and Maverick’s violent attitude with conflict over alleged fortifications and spending.
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Lewis Maverick
W. W. McCrory
W. C. Herpel
Alamo National Bank
Herpel
McCrory
T. W. Campbell
Ada Robards Maverick
Maverick
Gilbert Blafork
Fredericgabirg Road
Iiter
Sherifs Department
Windle
Mensrehim
Pretty Boy Floyds Escape From Subdueed Pursuit Expanded
In Oklahoma the posse pursued Pretty Boy Floyd and Birdwell across eastern hills after gun battles with about a dozen officers. Their car windshield was shattered and at least one tire was struck as the fugitives fled, possibly wearing armor. Sheriff Franklin alerted state authorities as a posse closed in near Stonewall and Essie Henson, kidnapped bank victim, signaled the trap.
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Ada
Okla
Juna
Charles
Prattty
Floyd
George Firdwell
Oklahoma
Birdwell
Floyd Medtrom
Stonewall
Here
Haring
L. E. Franklin
Essie Henson
Stonewall Bank
Bankers Convene in Annual Institute Meeting
Delegates at the thirteenth annual convention of the American Institute of Banking held departmental sessions in Los Angeles. Officers to be elected tomorrow include Frank M. Hall of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis for president and Albert S. Puelicher of Marshall and Tiltley Bank Milwaukee for vice president.
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Angeles
Duwn
American Institute of Banking
Frank MN. Hall
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Albert S. Puelicher
Marshall and Tiley Bank of Milwaukee
Viet Piesident
Panama Canal Sees Lightest Traffic In A Decade
Panama City reports only one ship cleared the Panama Canal yesterday, marking the lightest traffic level in ten years and signaling a sharp drop in shipping activity.
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Panama Canal
Panama
Weather Outlook for San Antonio and Vicinity
Generally fair and warm through Wednesday night with a low around 70 degrees and a high near 92. Thursday will be partly cloudy and still warm, with cooler temperatures in the far north. Light to moderate southerly winds along the coast and West Texas.
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San Antonio
Vielulty
Engh
Texas
Rome
Rockefeller Letter Advocates Repealing Prohibition
John D. Rockefeller Jr calls for repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment in a letter to Nicholas Murray Butler. He argues prohibition failed, spurred speakeasies and crime, eroded law enforcement, and weakened respect for law. Hearst papers back the critique though differed on temperance methods. Continued on Page 7, OM, 21
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John D. Rockefeller
Nicholas Murray Butler
Rockefeller
Senate Banking Committee Advances Relief Bill With Public Works Bond
The Senate Banking Committee approved a Democratic plan for a 500 million dollar public works bond and increased Reconstruction financing by 1.5 billion, while dropping loans to private industries. It also approved a separate 30 million dollar fund for state relief, and kept provisions for allocations to agricultural exports. The panel showed support for Hoover’s relief program, including the home loan discount bank bill to create several new banks with at least five million capital each.
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Washington, D.C
Joe B
Senate Banking Committee
Hoover Ins
Iit Mas
Senate
Reconstriction Corporation
Garnec
House
Nome
Pou
Home Loan Discount Bank
Home Loan Bank Bill
Hoover
Tailors Sign Move After Nighttime Theft in Johannesburg
Thieves struck a Johannesburg tailor firm, leaving only a thimble as evidence. The shop sign announced the move, and the theft occurred during the night, with limited details available on injuries or suspects.
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ATOVE
Johannesburg
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