Rich Bankers and Philanthropy Revealed in Memoir Fragments
The piece profiles George F Baker, founder of First National Bank of New York, and his son George F Baker Jr, detailing Baker Sr’s wealth, late-life philanthropy, and candid remarks about not wanting to be labeled a philanthropist. It cites Morgan associate Harry Davi son, and mentions wills, charitable bequests, and precedents set by Rosenwald and Rockefeller in contrasting private fortune with public giving.
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George F. Baker
Wie
First National Bank of New York
American Banke
J. P. Morgan
America
Baker
George F. Baserar
Nis Bot
George F. O
Hanobah
Philantyropist
George
Ruth
Hye
Tax Evasion Charge Denied In Block Case In Washington
A letter from Mary Kiser, attorney for Paul Block, argued it was unfair to mention Block in the tax evasion matter. The IRS report named Consolidated Publishers, Inc. as part of alleged tax avoidance schemes, with discussion on corporate structure and purchases of newspaper properties.
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New York
Paul Block
Washington
Brbul
Block
Mary Kiser
Mr. Block
Internal Revenue
Helvering
Scrate-House
Ie Consolidated Publishers, Inc
Black
Tn Ol Eisners
Consolidated Publishers, Inc
Haluhag Corporation
Umderweitiat
Helgering
Consolidated Publis Inc
Iia
France Ratifies Naval Treaty Amid France Paris Deposit
French Ambassador Charles Corbin deposited the act with the foreign office in London. France ratified the Lancair naval treaty but remains silent on the exact warship numbers while confirming acceptance of its terms.
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France
London
Charles Corbin
Foreign Office
Two Gunmen Shot to Death in Denver Case
Denver detectives traced the slaying of Nebraska sheriff Lawrence Smoyer to a Denver shootout scene last week. Two gunmen were killed after bursts left four police officers dead yesterday in Denver, with Walter Seelers identified and C. B. Wilton named as the other man. Police suspect rapid draw and a possible link to the sheriff’s killing in Nebraska.
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Denver
Nebraska
Batlkler
James & Childers
Walter Seelers
Shrekee
Ry Jackson
Chehalis
Wash
C. B. Wilton
Sherff
Lawrence Smoyer
Brome County
Nebrast
Thieves and burglars active in the city
A string of burglaries and thefts is reported across the city with residents citing break ins at homes on Mulberry Avenue and Dalley Avenue. Police note copper, golf clubs, household goods, and other items were taken from several addresses including 2009 West Mulberry and 6 King William Street.
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Uvalde Bork Asphalt Company
Milam Streek
Saultern Pacific Links
J. £.Remiing
Nigat Watchipat
George FP. Schoonnuaker
West Mulberry Avenue
HP. Dixon
Dalley Avenuue
Defacing of Street Charged to Man
A man was charged with defacing public property by dragging a through street. He was booked Friday in St. Louis after officers reported the incident. The report mentions a street, a hotel, and a steamboat pilot found dead in a Mississippi river town, with a heart attack cited as the cause.
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Valdenerg
St. Louis
Jiu
Joseph Leach
Mississippi
Missouri
Wis
Ob. Ward
Paticn
British rush gas devices plans amid mask rollout
The British government moves to supply immediate gas mask protection nationwide. Plans include 30 million masks to protect residents, with 2,010,000 allocated to industry and 45,900,000 for related equipment. Instructors will travel on 30 trucks to test masks under real gas conditions and demonstrate equipment use across the country.
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London
Chile
Uincense Industrial Distr
British Stabilizing Fund Hike Sought
London dispatch reports Sir Joan Simon chancellor of the exchequer urged the House of Commons to raise the exchange stabilization fund by 260 million pounds to back Britain’s monetary agreements with the United States and France. He said the jump would lift the fund to 850 million pounds, about 2.75 billion dollars, driven by unsettled international sit conditions.
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London
Joan, Simon
Exchequer
House of Commons
Britain
United States
Praice
Simon
Commons
Fort Worth Hosts Visiting Newsmen For Frontier Fiesta
Fort Worth welcomes journalists from Arkansas New Mexico Oklahoma Louisiana Texas and New York for previews of the frontier fiesta events. Invitations have gone out to Vice President John N Garner and five stake officials to attend the formal opening tomorrow night. Billy Rose's Casa Manana is featured in the festivities.
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Fort Worth
Ort Worth
INS
Arkansas
New Mexic
Okla
Hong
Louisiana
Texas
New York
Geribes
Fort Wort
John N. Garner
Jaf Billy Rose
Casa Manans
Shanghai Strips Show Mix of Acts Draws Crowds
In Shanghai, June 2, an American strip-tease artist has spurred broad entertainment offerings. Burlesque, farces, music hall numbers, foreign films, and revues mingle with Chinese comedy acts and a local version of Sally Rand style fan dances. Performances appear at amusement houses, private parties, and weddings, with many male actors playing female roles amid persistent gender prejudice against women on stage.
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Shanghat
China
Shanghai
New York
Sally Rand
Charlie Chaplin
Harold Lloyd
Ea Price
Nun Receives Master of Music Degree in Chicago
Sister Mary Hortensia Gaertner, formerly of Our Lady of the Lake college, earned a master of music at Chicago Musical College on Friday, specializing in violin and composing a concerto in G minor for violin and orchestra. Convict Tumey faces life sentence after stabbing a fellow prisoner in Huntsville prison last May.
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Mary Hortensia Gaertner
Our Lady of the Lake College
Friday
Chicago Musical College
Huntsville
Homer Jack Tumey
Houston
Allan Crowson
Services Held for Veteran San Antonio Educator Johnston
Hundreds paid last respects to Marshall M. Johnston 65 after 41 years in city schools. Former student attendees included Rev. P. B. Hill Clinton G. Brown and Hull Youngblood. Johnston served since 191? and led Brackenridge High and old San Antonio High schools, overseeing free textbooks. Survivors include Daisy Goodloe Johnston widow five sons three sisters and a brother grandkids.
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Johnston
San Antonio
Brackenridge High School
Daisy Goodloe Johnston
Jor S
Hardie L
Stuart G. Theodore HH
Neil W
T. P. Hudson Dies After Long Illness
T. P. Hudson, a San Antonio capitalist and father of M. C. Hudson, died early Friday at Medical and Surgical Hospital after a period of illness. He was transferred from his home at 444 Parr Drive to the hospital several weeks ago. Hudson had announced plans for a two story apartment hotel in San Antonio last Sunday.
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T. P. Hudson
T. BP. Hudson
M. C. Hudson
San Antonio
Hudson
Purr Drive
Boy Who Couldn't Swim Saves Girl Relives Daring Rescue
Philadelphia report details Marvin Long aged 18 who could not swim saving 20 year old Elsie Laglet from drowning in water during a test. He recounted he merely moved his feet and tried to walk to reach her. Awarded a gold medal for his bravery.
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Philadelphia
Marvin Long
Elsie Laglet
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