Stocks and grain prices surge on broad market rally
Heavy trading pushed leading shares higher as Chicago wheat climbed to 1.01 a bushel and cotton rose about 1 a bale. Rail stocks led gains with Santa Fe up 2, Union Pacific 2, New York Central 1, while American Telephone and General Motors edged higher. Dollar wheat returned to the Chicago board after years, with widespread gains across grains and futures.
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New York
Chicago
Stock Exchange
Santa Fe
Union Pacific
New York Central
American Telephone
General Motors
National
American Sugar
Case
Allied Chemical
U.S. Steel
Sears Roebuck
Montgomery Ward
Tipsy Driver Is Fined 100 in Guilty Plea
George Chaney of 132 North Mulberry Street pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated before Magistrate Richard Sweeney. He was fined 190 and costs or 60 days in jail.
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George Chaney
North Mulberry Street
Richard Sweeney
Textile Code Hailed to Raise Jobs Under Wages Plan
Washington reporters report the first industrial recovery hearings on the code of fair competition. George A. Sloan of the Cotton Textile Institute estimates the plan could create about 615000 jobs in northern and southern mills. The proposed minimum wage of 11 dollars weekly in the north and 10 in the south would boost workers purchasing power.
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Washington
Industrial Recovery Law
George A. Sloan
Cotton Textile Institute
Department of Commerce
Sloan
Bolt Strikes Chimney At Home On Guilford Avenue
During a late thunderstorm a lightning bolt hit a chimney at 603 Guilford avenue belonging to Louig A Schmidt. It caused damage but did not start a fire and no one was harmed.
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Louig A. Schmidt
Guilford Avenae
Two Locust Trees Struck by Lightning Near Halfway
A severe storm near Halfway struck two large locust trees on Harry N. Smalls’ truck farm. One tree about 80 feet tall was split, bark and wood scattered up to 150 feet, killing nearby robins. The other tree suffered minor damage. Fuses blew in nearby homes.
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Halfway
Harry N. Smalls
Heavy Fine for Reckless Driving Hits Austin Delauter
Magistrate Richard Sweeney imposed a then record fine of 100 dollars on Austin Delauter for reckless driving after a June 11 arrest for intoxicated driving. Trial delays, reduced charge, and prior testimony shaped the sentencing in this case.
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Richard Sweeney
Austin Delauter
Delauter
Delautet
Clearspring Considers Safe Water Plan With State Health Help
Citizens of Clearspring plan to consult Abel Wolman chief engineer of the State Department of Health about a new water system. A bond issue failed in the last Legislature but may be revived with health department approval in an emergency after a typhoid outbreak linked to polluted wells and cesspools. A citizen committee intends to meet Wolman soon.
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Abel Wolman
State Department of Health
Tiwithba
Ti Ia
Wolman
Moley Decides To Sail To Plymouth Aboard Manhattan
Irish Free State dispatch reports Assistant Secretary Raymond Moley, who planned to land and fly to London for the world economic conference, changes course and boards the steamship Manhattan to Plymouth. The ship is due 6:30 p m local time, giving Moley a 11:36 p m London arrival.
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Irish Free State
Raymond Moley
London
Plymouth
Manhattan
Moley
Governor Ready to Help Welfare Work
State officials promise swift action on relief funding as petitions circulate for replenishing county welfare funds. Governor Albert C. Ritchie is urged to authorize direct aid or legislative measures, with funds expected to run out July 1 and no local provisions for continuation. Walter N. Kirkman says residents can feel assured no one will go hungry.
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Albert C. Ritchie
Walter N. Kirkman
State Purchasing Bureau
Ritchie
B and O Employs 500 Men Amid Rising Passenger Traffic
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces over 500 workers are being rehired or newly hired due to growing passenger traffic. Two hundred began work at Mount Clare shops as officials cite heightened demand linked to the Century of Progress fair in Chicago. permanence depends on future traffic.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Mount Clare
Oafcinla
Chicago
Girl's Body Found in Baltimore Pool
In Baltimore on June 27 Marie Blanford an 11 year old girl was found dead in a municipal swimming pool by two boys. Doctors at the morgue ruled out drowning saying heat or shock caused death and noted she had been dead roughly four hours. Lifeguards did not recall seeing her in the pool and the coroner and park officials will investigate.
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Baltimore
Marie Blanford
Delay Takeoff For Italian Sea Planes To Chicago
Orbetello Italy June 27. Takeoff of 25 Italian sea planes bound for Chicago was postponed again by bad weather but orders remained to depart at the first favorable day.
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Orbetello
Italy
Chicago
British Wins Ryder Cup in Southport Comeback
In Southport on June 27, Great Britain defeated the United States to reclaim the Ryder Cup 15 to 14. The two day match featured a tense Anglo American rivalry as Britain secured the cup on home turf.
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Southport
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United States
Welfare Relief Faces Crisis in Washington County
Welfare Federation of Washington County warns of an acute crisis with no funds after Friday and no federal aid until October. They urge immediate relief measures and a bridge program to prevent starvation among families relying on welfare, with local funds exhausted and RC funds cut off.
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General Assembly
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
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Ananda
Hagerstown
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Man Freed by Kidnappers Near Pittsburgh
Ralph J Hyman, 34, of 312 North Paca Street, said he was abducted by three men in Baltimore last Thursday. They beat and tortured him to reveal hidden money from Maryland race tracks, then released him naked in woods near Pittsburgh.
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India
Moon Township
Baltimore
Ralph J Hyman
North
Paca Street
Maryland
Woods
Tax receipts rise as state and county collections reach $128000
State and county tax receipts yesterday totaled about 30000, bringing year to date to 128000. County Treasurer John G. Bower announced the figures, noting a 5 percent discount for June payments applies to county taxes and city owned motor vehicles. City receipts yesterday reached 18698, up from 8816 a year ago, with five day total ahead of last year by about 3000, Collector Chas S Fry reported. City offers a 4 percent discount for taxes paid on time.
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John G. Bower
Chas
S. Fry
Driver Fined For Accident In Frederick
Robert L. Lakin was fined $5 on a reckless driving charge after a June 12 crash in Frederick that damaged Luther E. Derr’s parked car. Lakin pleaded not guilty but appeared to assume responsibility. Derr was slightly hurt in the collision in front of his home.
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Alton Y. Bennett
Frederick
Lakin
Luther E. Derr
Derr
Workers Say Silk Mill Pay Regarded Fair by Staff
At the Federal Silk Mill in Williamsport run by David Goetz, manager, Gustav A. Lamrant says four weavers quit with three likely taking jobs in Hagerstown. He notes no work condition trouble, says beginners earn 3 cents hourly while skilled workers earn more, and some nearby girl workers take home about 12 dollars weekly under a 10 hour plan.
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Wiliamsport
David Goetz
Gustav A. Lamrant
Bhut
Hagerstown
Laurent
Two States Vote on Prohibition Repeal Across Nation
West Virginia and California voted on repeal amid strong interest. Prohibitioners warned of blocking repeal if West Virginia failed, while supporters predicted wide margins. New York convened ratification in Albany as Indiana and Massachusetts acted yesterday. Texas wets and drys prepared for August 26 ballot with delegate conventions.
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West Coast
Prohibition
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McBride
Anti-Saloon League
United Repeal Council
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Albany
Indiana
Massachusetts
Texas
Austin
Attorney General Cummings Reorganizes Prohibition Forces
Washington June 27 Attorney General Cummings plans to reorganize prohibition forces spending only half of the $5,600 budget new fiscal year. The move would reduce the nearly 2,500 men and women in the bureau by furloughing or discharge, aiming to complete the lineup by the end of the current year.
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Washington
Cummings
Congress
Prohibition Bureau
Reward Brave Act With Trip To World’s Fair
Six boys from Passaic Home and Orphan Asylum in Passaic New Jersey will be rewarded for flagging an approaching Erie train and warning of a woman about to be struck near their home. They depart for the world’s fair today to spend their prize.
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Erie
Passaic
Orphan Asylum
New Jersey
Irene
Endeavor to London economic meeting voices currency clash
June 27 London reports quote Lem McReynolds accuse world conference of nationalist stance and push for monetary stabilization. Observers see proposal as challenge to Roosevelt price policy and potential disruption if gold bloc currencies resist dollar terms. Bank of England role cited as ongoing discussion continues on page 20.
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Coditch
Roosevelt
Bank ‘of England
Senate to Review Evidence From Kuhn Loeb Witnesses Named
Senate Banking committee plans to inspect inner Kuhn Loeb files after a yearlong inquiry. Otto H. Kahn will testify, with George W. Bovenizer and Benjamin J. Buttenwiester also on the witness stand. The records include balance sheets, partnership terms, income tax documents, and details of securities flotation.
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Senate Banking Committee
Kuhn,Loeb
Pabna
Otto H. Kahn
George W. Bovenizer
Benjamin J. Buttenwiester
Kahn
Mass
Vidence
Kubu, Loeb and Company
Jef Securities
Japanese Beetle Traps Begin in Hagerstown and Suburbs
U S Department of Agriculture field men deploy Jap beetle traps in Hagerstown with hundreds of beetles caught previously. Traps expected to yield strong catch later in the week as program continues. Old reports note about 2 000 beetles trapped in prior year.
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Bany
Hagerstown
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