Pecora Presents Stock Exchange Profit Data to Senate Panel
Ferdinand Pecora, counsel to the Senate Stock Market committee, submitted data showing New York Stock Exchange member firms earned nearly a billion dollars in net profits over six years. The figures, drawn from member firms, averaged about $2 million per firm during boom and slow years, with gross income not exceeding $2.0 billion in total. The testimony aimed to influence forthcoming control legislation as Congress debated reforms and faced House charges of a vicious misrepresentation campaign.
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Washington
New York Stock Exchange
Senate
Ferdinand Pecora
Senate Stock Market Committee
Congress
Oldest Mason George Beatty Dies at 96 in Montana
HELENA May 1 George Beatty 96 died last night at his ranch near Winston He was the oldest living Mason in the United States according to lodge records and the last surviving charter member of Morning Star Lodge No 5 of Helena Born in Ireland he joined the Masonic order in 1865.
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Helena
Mont
George Beatty
United States
Winston
Masonic Order
Morning Star Lodge
N. 5
Ireland
Traffic light at Broadway being moved
The magnetic stop and go light at Broadway and North Potomac street is discontinued and to be removed in favor of a boulevard stop sign. Today traffic on Broadway functions like any street entering a boulevard. The magnetic sign will likely move to Summit avenue and West Baltimore street corner to regulate eastbound Summit traffic, while westbound traffic entering Summit from West Baltimore will use a boulevard stop sign.
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Broadway
North Potomac Street
Summit Avenue
West Baltimore Street
Trafic
West
Baltimore Street
Fascist Leader Von Starhemberg Appointed Vice Chancellor
Prince Fenst Von Starhemberg, head of Austrian fascists, was appointed Vice Chancellor by President Wilhelm Miklas. He succeeds Emil Fey, who becomes Minister of Public Security, in a May Day government reshuffle amid rising authoritarian influence.
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Fenst von Starhemberg
Wilhelm Miklas
von Starhemberg
View
Emil Fey
Public Securim
Suit seeks proper liquor labeling in Ohio stores
Columbus May 3 The suit filed in the Ohio Supreme Court by former attorney general C C Crabbe argues that liquor sold by state stores is not whisky but merely an imitation with colored contents and demands proper labeling.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Supreme Court
C. C. Crabbe
Atorney General
Whisky
WOUNDS FATAL TO OFFICER IN CRISFIELD
Patrolman Harry Daugherty died from chisel wounds suffered while attempting to arrest Howard McClelland alias Harry Flemming. McClelland, captured after a large posse hunted him Sunday, was held in Baltimore City jail pending arraignment. Sheriff Luther Daugherty turned him over to state police due to high local tension after a prior lynching in Princess Anne.
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Field
John B. Robins
Howard McClelland
Harry Flemming
Baltimore City
Daugherty
Baltimore
McClelland
Luther Daugherty
Princess Anne
Freak egg shocks Sharpsburg neighborhood
A chicken belonging to Mrs. May Rose of Sharpsburg laid an egg shaped like a dog's leg and the unusual find was brought to the Daily Mail office today, drawing local curiosity and laughter.
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May Rose
Sharpsburg
Daily Mail
Gets A Fishing License At 92 In Smoketown
Thomas Shelton, 92, of Smoketown, obtained a fishing license via proxy as he nears a century. A relative said he is not a regular fisherman, but he fishes when the fever strikes and enjoys it. He is believed to be the oldest person to obtain a license in the area.
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Thomas Shelton
Smoketown
Shelton
Will of late U S Senator filed here
The will of the late former U S Senator Richard P Ernst of Covington Ky was filed and probated today by the Local Orphans Court. Executed July 3 1988 the document names executors trustees and directs payments to the widow and to heirs with the estate valued at about one million dollars though no local appraisement has yet been filed.
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Richard P. Ernst
Covington
Penilar
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
William Ernst
George Slugard
Cincinnati
Chino
Mercantile Trust Company
Susan Brent Ernst
Sarah Ernst Darnall
John Palmer Darnall
Della
William
Dela Ernst
Roosevelt signs retail rubber tire and battery code
President Roosevelt signed the retail rubber tire and battery code on May 1 at Washington, outlining new standards for pricing labeling and dealer conduct across the industry. The action aims to bolster consumer protections and regulate automobile components nationwide.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Escaped trio believed cornered after Ohio penitentiary escape
Three convicts who scaled the Ohio penitentiary wall were believed cornered by a Coshocton County posse in a swamp near Conesville after abandoning a stolen car. A bridge blockade and exchanges of gunfire delayed pursuit as the trio fled down the river. one man was thought wounded. Convicts identified as Rufus Blinky Deeds Arthur Koontz and Martin Schmidthad.
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Coshocton
Ohio Penitentiary
Conesville
Here
H. A. Musselman
Hebron
Rufus
Blinky” Deeds
Arthur Koontz
Martin Schmidt
Truck Wreck After Horse Strays Near Emmittsburg
George Zellers of Middleburg narrowly escaped death yesterday morning when his truck struck a stray horse two miles east of Emmittsburg en route to Baltimore. The vehicle collided with a pole, was badly damaged, and the horse was killed. Zellers escaped injury.
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George Zellers
Middleburg
Baltimore
Emmittsburg
Zellers
Horses Shoe Shop Closes as City Keeps Police Kept At Dept
New York May 1 James Kiely, a 44 year veteran farrier, closes his shop citing waning horse trade. He notes his work was still solid but demand dropped as authorities shift to department saddlery. Mayor La Guardia orders police horses to be shod at the city shop to cut costs.
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New York
James Kiely
la Guardia
Dillinger Believed Hiding Out In Chicago Haunts
Chicago police and FBI chiefs comb the gangland districts day to day in a hunt for John Dillinger believed to be sheltering among the city’s criminal haunts. An officer claims Dillinger’s mustache is shaved and weight gained, while recognition from a photo is used to press the search as Nelson, nicknamed Baby Face, remains at large with the 1820 Chevrolet sedan as a possible lead.
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Dillinger
Chicago
John Dillinger
George
Baby Face
Wisconsin
Nelson
Father Ready 10 Deal With Her Kidnappers
In Tucson on May 1 the family announced the six year old June Robles could meet a $15,000 ransom with no police interference. Father Fernando Robles said official inquiry was halted to permit unhampered negotiations. Bernabe Robles returned with plans to seek seer advice. Local officials offered mixed statements on progress.
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Tucson
Ariz
June Robles
Fernando Robles
Bernabo Robles
Santa Ana
Sonora
Manuel Gamboa
Nogales
Jie
Alphonso Aguirr
Henry Dalton
Bernabe Robles
Robles
Saloon Robbery Scrambled Hiding of Receipts in Chicago
May 1 in Chicago Stephen Skhoede and Joseph O'Brien run a saloon and fear robbers. A porter named Rhode hid 3180 dollars in old papers, gave them to a junkman with a white horse, and after a chase the junkman and white horse delivered the bundle back to Rhode.
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Chicago
Stephen Skhoede
Joseph O'Brien
Fray
Rhode
Honor Mothers With A Stamp
New York May 1 The Post Office Department marks Mother's Day with a special postage stamp showing Whistler's Mother in purple. President Roosevelt suggested the design and Farley explains the issue. Stamps go on sale Thursday at all post offices ahead of Mother’s Day on May 13.
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New York
Post Office Department
Banks Hold On To Money Fewer Loans
New York May 1 Bank credit shows no expansion despite record excess reserves. Consolidated condition statements from weekly reporting Fed banks reveal a $19,000 decline in other loans, adding to a $75 million drop prior week. Observers note three weeks of gains halted as bankers cite lack of good borrowers and $1.6 billion in reserves earning no interest, keeping money idle.
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New York
Federal Reserve System
Taxi Driver Delivers Newborn After Quick Call
Arthur Tyler, a taxi driver, picked up Mrs Ronald Heath after a call from her home. He had one passenger when he set out, but a second fare joined en route as Mrs Heath delivered a son. The rapid trip to the nearest hospital followed.
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DENW
Arthur Tyler
Ronald Heath
Taylor
Heath
Tarinr San Fhr
Trio Held On Shoplifting Charges Here
Lillian Barker 21 and Julia Mc Gow an 31 both of Bergers Alley were sentenced to six months in Maryland House of Correction after pleading guilty to stealing clothing from at least seven stores. Leonard McGowan, husband of Julia, held on $500 bond for May grand jury action on receiving stolen goods. Barker and McGowan appealed. in default of bonds they remained jailed along with McGowan. Barker’s three children placed with Orphans’ Home after her husband Z Barker was sentenced previously for passing worthless checks. The pair admitted shoplifting several days, taking dresses pants shoes and hats. stolen items were recovered and identified.
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Lillian Barker
Julia McGowan
Berger's Alley
Maryland House of Correction
Richard H. Sweeney
Leonard McGowan
Julia
McGowan
Barker
McGowans
Hom
Z. Barker
House of Correction
Middle West
Robbery Strikes Local Attorney Offices at Noon
Thieves ransacked the Second National Bank building offices of Attorneys Leo H. Miller Robert H. McCauley and W. Murray Baechtell seizing securities valued around 25000. Entry exploited by a chisel prying door jams while offices were locked. Police alerted after Miller found stock certificates missing at 4:30 p.m.
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Leo H. Miller
Second National Bank
Miller
Robert H. McCauley
W. Murray Baechtell
McCauley
Slashed Liquor Tax Sparks Federal Debate in Washington
Washington report says calls rise to cut liquor taxes and prices to curb bootlegging. Officials Choate and Doran discuss tax relief while a protest from twelve House members seeks abolition or reorganization of the Alcohol Control Administration. Representative Celler replies to Choate on alleged overreach and policy misjudgments.
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Washington
Mar
Joseph H. Choate, Jr
J. M. Doran
Choate
House
Roosevelt
Alcohol Control Administration
Ract
Celler
D N.Y
Leaders Split on Tydings Plan to Avert Primary
Baltimore leaders react to Senator Tydings proposal for a conference to avert a bitter governor race between Governor Ritchie and Mayor Jackson. Ennis condemns closed talks while Dailey backs the exhortation. Tydings warns a primary could fracture the party. Ritchie urges voters to trust him to act responsibly. Page 16 continues.
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Baltimore
United States
Millard E. Tydings
Albers C. Ritchie
Howard W. Jackson
Robert B. Ennis
Board of Election Supervisors
Senator Tydings
Gilbert A. Dailey
Port of
Sixth Ward
Tydings
Washington
Ritchie
Jackson
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U.S
Orphans’ Court
Outlaw
Ado
Harry Wayland
Julius Moscatt
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Jersey City
N. J
Newark
Dominica Marra
Marra
Christina Moscati
Louise
Aguirre
Dalton
Ing
James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Whistler
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Curran
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