Acquittal in Treason Case Sparks West Virginia Debate
Special correspondent reports Blizzard's acquittal fuels protest that armed miners faced by deputies paid by non union operators counts as treason against the government in Logan Mingo and McDowell counties. Juror notes suggest a broader clash over operator rule and free speech suppression.
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Oil Men Called in Senate Probe
Washington June 8 Representatives of large oil companies will be summoned to appear before the senate manufacturers committee next week in the probe of high gasoline prices. The committee reviewed reports from the federal trade commission and the geological survey detailing gasoline production and consumption. Senator La Follette leads the inquiry into price advances and government oil land leases to private interests.
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la Follette
Wisconsin
Chinese War Hurts Trade Through Key Chinese Routes
Victoria B C June reports from Robert Dollar company officials say China’s civil war has slowed trade to several ports. Tientsin steamers from Japanese ports face a sharp drop with little outbound and inbound cargo. Hankow shipping is dull, while Shanghai gains from redirected exports, as Tientsin goods move to Shanghai merchants.
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