Roosevelt may sail to London for world economic talks
The Daily News reports Roosevelt could be rushed to London aboard the cruiser Indianapolis if Professor Raymond Moley sends a hurry call from Provincetown. The plan envisions picking up the President at Eastport on June 30 and reaching London in four days, depending on Moley’s actions after arriving in Europe.
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Eastport
Moley Beieves
Lindberghs' Home to Be Welfare Center in New Jersey
Jersey City reports that the Hopwell home of Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh, where their first son was kidnapped in 1932, will become a children's welfare center under High Field. Incorporators include James M. Phelan as agent and trustees Col and Mrs Lindbergh, Dr Abram Flexner, Col Henry Breckenridge, and Owen R Lovejoy. The stated aim is to provide welfare for children including education training hospitalization and related services without discrimination.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
Italian Air Fleet Set for Trans Atlantic Flight
Orbetello Italy June 24 War Minister Italo Balbo says his trans Atlantic squadron of 24 planes is ready to take off at dawn for a six thousand one hundred mile sub polar flight to Chicago. The 25th plane may serve as reserve. The crew will rest at sea navigation school and depart Amsterdam at first light for Chicago route via Reykijavik and other stops if needed.
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High Seas
Amsterdam
Rome
Tax Loopholes Will Be Plugged Despite Mitchell's Acquittal
Washington reports intensified drive to close income tax loopholes after Charles E. Mitchell's acquittal on tax evasion charges. Senate Banking and House Ways and Means committees will pursue law changes to curb loss sale and other avoidance methods. Attorney General says enforcement continues and reforms aim to boost revenue, ending over year loss deductions and tying them to the year incurred.
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Senate Finance Committee
Missing Boy Drowned in Missouri River Near St Louis
Howard C. Bittner, 17, son of Mr and Mrs David R Bittner of Boonsboro, identified by birthmark and two missing right fingers. He had been missing two weeks after being laid off from a Hagerstown garage. His body was found in the Meramec River near St Louis and buried at Baliview Missouri as per his parents instructions. He survived by his parents and a sister Gladys.
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Hen Thieves Switch to Martinsburg
Local authorities believe a band of chicken thieves, active for months in county coops, have shifted to Martinsburg after unloading in nearby Pennsylvania towns. About 25 stolen chickens last week from Tunis Newkirk near Clearspring were said to be disposed of in Martinsburg, with a Leese-directed auto seen leaving Newkirk early the following morning as thieves tried to sell birds at several stores.
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Greencastle
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Tunis
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Leese
Farmers Ready For Threshing
Continued hot sunny weather will permit farmers who harvested this week to begin threshing by the first of next week. Cutting of the crop is general over the county with some fields not ready until early week. Wheat today is selling for 70 cents, but the new grain usually brings several cents less.
Perfect hand and play in Steubenville bridge game
On June 23 in Steubenville a player dealt a perfect bridge hand with 13 spades. Mrs. Frank Feist bid a grand slam, redoubled opponents, and recorded a 3,340 score for the hand.
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Frank Feist
Boonsboro Cuts Its Tax Rate this Year
The Burgess and Council of Boonsboro reduced the municipal tax rate by 10 cents this year aligning with county trends. The rate fixed at 35 cents per $100 of assessed value following a council meeting. Officials ordered review of the ordinance book and codification with legal guidance.
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Tragic Death Report Reaches Charleston Editor
Charleston telegraph editor Don Voorhees of the Gazette reads a wire item from San Diego announcing the death of his brother Ensign Mack E. Voorhees US Navy in an airplane accident. The notification came through on June 23.
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Don Voorhees
Charldnton Gazette
San Diego
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U. S
Expansion of business shows continued rise in the week
New York reports ongoing business expansion with Dun & Bradstreet noting no seasonal hindrance. Manufacturing schedules exceed last week as trade broadens, employment rises, and buying power supports stronger consumer demand for footwear clothing furniture radios and jewelry amid steady industrial gains despite tax uncertainties.
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Dun & Bradstreet
Two Roosevelt Sons Sail On Amberjack II Vacation Run
Portland report states President Roosevelt's schooner Amberjack II with two of his sons aboard left Chandler's Cove near Chebeague Island at 10 30 A M for a Down East voyage toward Rockland Harbor. John and Franklin D Jr joined the crew after staying ashore due to space aboard the vessel.
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Gorton School
Commodity Prices Pointing Way For U. S. Back To Prosperity
Washington June 23 1923 American commodity prices rose despite a weaker dollar signaling progress toward Roosevelt era prosperity. Federal Reserve review notes May end dollar down 15 francs and British pound down 2 percent with six key commodities cotton lard silver copper tin and rubber up 60 percent since February. Labor index for all commodities at 64.5 on 1926=100. tax collections improve beer leads May receipts to exceed 11.5 million with potential 286 million annual yield. security transfer taxes double April.
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Department of Labor
F D R Wanted In England
London June 23 Josiah C Wedgewood labor member challenged Neville Chamberlain in the House of Commons declaring Britains people would rather have Franklin Roosevelt as Chancellor than Chamberlain Cries of No No No followed. Robert Boothby joined in the criticism noting public belief in Roosevelt price rises contrasted with disbelief in Chamberlains policy.
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Josiah C. Wedgewood
House of Commons
Neville Chamberlain
Britain
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Robert Boothby
Chamberlain
Roosevelt
Tax receipts and burglaries reported in Baltimore news
County treasurer John G. Bower said about $37,000 in tax receipts were collected, roughly $15,000 more than Wednesday, while the city’s receipts reached $15,700, about $1,000 above the prior day. In a separate incident, burglars entered two commission merchants’ offices last night, stealing $1,233.45 from one and $400 to $509 from the other.
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Baltimune
Wall Street Sees Mitchell In A Comeback
NEW YORK June 23 Wall Streets sees a comeback by Charles E Mitchell after being acquitted of evading 850000 in income taxes He is regarded as likely to regain prominence and possibly resume his former role as head of the second largest bank in the world Kinney former state treasurer shot himself after being served with a subpoena in a state finance case and is hospitalized in Peoria Illinois
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Charles E. Mitchell
National City Bank
Peoria
Ill
Garrett de F. Kinney
Methodist Hospital
Prohibition agents hunt liquor runner after fatal shootout in Iowa
In Oskaloosa Iowa June 23 a fierce pursuit ended with a liquor runner fatally wounding Federal Prohibition agents. Harry Elliott of Des Moines died in the face of arrest and A A Murphy of Spencer was wounded. Claude Ridout of Creston identified as the suspect fled in a car. A second death, Gerald Blackwood 23 of Eddyville, occurred during a still raid.
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Iowa
Harry Elliott
Dex Moines
A. A. Murphy
Spencer
Mqnor Bureau
Murphy
Frank Hook
Claude Ridout
Creston
Elliott
Gerald Blackwood
Eddyville
Count Ly
Takes A Rap At Police College
New York reports Magistrate David Hirshfield rebuking a police college graduate for incorrectly spelling a defendant’s name. The exchange underscores criticisms of training and standards. Separately, state police battle overloaded tracks with a freight-custody incident near Hancock, highlighting safety concerns.
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Police College
New York
David Hirshfield
Police’ College
Yeeterdey
Hancock
Mystery radio call linked to Mattern around world flight
Offshore radio operators in Seattle tracked a mysterious message mentioning aeroplane and 808 while Jimmy Mattern’s round trip flight vanished after departing from Khovak, Siberia, heading toward Nome Alaska. Naval and coast guard stations across the Pacific reported listening for further transmissions through the night.
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North Pacific
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Siberian
Ed Stevens
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Mattern
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Siberia
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Alaska
Forestation Corps Publishes New Weekly Tabloid
Washington report on the civilian conservation corps announces a new weekly tabloid titled Happy Days. It costs 3 cents and covers camp events, sports, and affairs, including a statement from corps director Robert Fechner praising the work as truly remarkable.
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Civilian’ Conservation Corps
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Robert Fechner
Plane Pulled Three Trailers Demonstration in Dawn Flight
Los Angeles reports a historic sight as three motorless airplanes were towed aloft by a single powered craft, marking the first known instance of triple trailers flown together. Joe Plosser piloted the lead ship to lift the gliders, aiming to prove a system where trailing planes can be towed and released along a frame route. A second brief item notes Chivid Scott, 48, a former Elkton bank cashier, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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Elkton
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