Democrats and Independents Attack Tariff Revision
Washington Aug 22 Democrats and independents prepared to attack the tariff revision as the Senate and House bills diverge. Senator Brookhart predicted further effort to add export debentures and extend coverage to exportable crops. Senator Perah urged remedy to tariff inequity between agriculture and industry while Meade of Tennessee called the bill broad in scope.
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Washington
House
Senate
Perah
Brookhart
Iowa
Estern
Tennessee
Democrats Prepare Amendments to Tariff Bill Plan
The Democratic members of the committee will review the rate section of the tariff bill and plan amendments. Senator Simmons says they do not seek a full substitute but will prepare several amendments to be offered to the majority drafted bill.
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Tariff Commission
Simmons
North Carolina
Democratic Committee
Border Tension in Manchuria Alarms Nationalists
Reports from Nanking indicate Manchurian authorities fear rising border tension with Russia and have asked for heavy military reinforcements. General Chang Hsueh-liang at Mukden reportedly urged the time has come for the national defense.
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Nanking
Russia
China
Chang Huseah-Liang
Mukden
Military Reinforcements Readied for Manchuria Crisis
The government plans heavy troop movements to Manchuria in response to Chang’s appeal. About six thousand infantry will reinforce Manchurian forces, with mobilization timing not stated. Troop concentration along the Tientsin Pukow railway is seen as a likely cause amid unrest over Russo-Chinese talks on the Chinese Eastern Railway involving Chu Shao Yank.
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Manchuria
Chang
Tientsin- Pukow
Nanking
Chu-Shao- Yank
Chu
Moscow
U S Farm Board Examines Aid Plan for Cotton Co operatives
The Federal Farm Board discussed methods to loan cotton co operatives and planned to send members to Chicago to aid creation of the Farmers National Grain Corporation. A joint session with the Farm Loan Board and Intermediate Credit Banks outlined financing: co operatives 65 percent of this year’s cotton, board loan 25 percent, and cooperatives 10 percent to cover full cotton value when funds are needed.
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Washington
Federal Farm Board
Florida
Chicago
Farmers National Grain Corporation
Federal Farm Loan Board
Wage Dispute Board Divides Award In Lancashire Mills
The arbitration court in Lancashire cotton mills sustained workers' demand for a wage cut but granted only half the percentage asked. The five member board reached its decision after two days of inquiry, and a compromise was seen as likely to be accepted.
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Manchester
Eng
Dancashire
Board of Five
Mills Reach Arbitration After Three-Week Tie Up
After a three week mills tie up both labor unions and employers agreed to arbitration. Owners sought a 25 percent cut on the standard price list which would cut wages by about 121.2 percent for over 500,000 workers. The court granted a 12 12 percent cut on the standard list about 6.41 percent in actual wages.
Pittsburgher Leads In Air Derby Finish At Fort Worth
Louise McPherridge Phaden of Pittsburgh was the first to cross the finish line at Fort Worth Municipal Airport, completing the Abilene hop in 5 34 14. Amelia Earhart of Boston finished second, Gladys O'Donnell of Long Beach third, and Ruth Nichols of Rye fourth as a large crowd watched the race.
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Gladys O'Donnell
Long Beach
Cal
Ruth Nichols
Rye
el Paso
Portland to Cleveland air derby pilots listed for 10 am start
Eight pilots are slated for the Portland Oregon to Cleveland Ohio air derby with a 10 am takeoff tomorrow. Official entries close at midnight tonight. Names include Maj Gilbert Eckerson Sydnor Hafli Clarence Bates Tex Rankin and others from Oregon Pennsylvania Missouri Kansas and California. The flight will pass Walla Walla Washington and spend the first night there.
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Cleveland
Portland
Ore
Cleeland
Pilots
Maj
Gilbert Eckerson
Springfield
W. H. Emery, Jr
Bradford
Sydnor Hafli
St. Louis
Clarence S. Bates
Milwaukee
T. A Wells
Wichita
Kans
E. M. Laird
Chicago
Earl Wright
San Francisco
Tex Rankin
Flyers
Walla Walla
Wash
Itinerary Includes Stops From Billings to Cleveland
Missoula to Billings schedule lists a Saturday in Billings then a Sunday night in St. Paul. The trip continues to Milwaukee Monday night and to South Bend Tuesday night before arriving in Cleveland around 3 PM Tuesday.
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Missoula
Mont
Billings
Bismark
N. C
St. Paul
Milwaukee
South Bend
Cleveland
Harris Found Dead At West State Hospital In Peach Orchard
N R Harris 47 of Loudoun County reportedly told a fellow patient at Western State Hospital he would kill himself and disappeared. His body was found hanging from a peach tree in the hospital orchard. Augusta County coroner Dr. J B Catlett ruled death by his own action. Harris had been a long time patient and was described as melancholic.
Cross Junction Social News Highlights
Mrs BE Braithwaite and children Max Fred and Jeanette depart for an extended Midwest trip to visit friends and relatives. Howard DeHaven and son from Chicago stay with R G Braithwaite. Mrs Early Collins of Illinois visits W Braithwaite. Glenn Baker returns from Martinsburg to his grandparents C G and Mrs Baker. Floyd Luttrells spend Sunday in Martinsburg. Walter Baker returns from Baltimore convention with son Frank. Sara Reynolds of Martinsburg visits Floyd Luttrell family. Guests at J S Braithwaite’s include Floyd Keller family Lillie Belle Pugh Anna Braithwaite Russell Scrivener family and Lloyd Braithwaite. Frieda Braithwaite visits sister Russell Scrivener in Martinsburg.
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C. G. Baker
Floyd Luttrell
Martinsburg
Walter Baker
Frank
Baltimore
Sara Reynolds
Braithwaite
Floyd Keller
Lillie Belle Pugh
Anna Braithwaite
Winchester
Russell Scrivener
Lloyd Braithwaite
Frieda Braithwaite
Winchester visitors host yard party for M. W. of A. No. 13 167
Mrs. Willie Belle Pugh and Miss Anta Braithwaite of Winchester visit Mr. and Mrs. J Braithwaite at Cross Junction Camp M. W. of A. No. 13 167 and will hold a yard party on September 7.
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Willie Belle Pugh
Anta Braithwaite
Winchester
J. &. Braithwaite
Cross Junction Camp
M. W
A. No. 13
Roads in Clarke And Loudoun Are To Be Improved
Bids will be received by the state Department of Highways on August 27 for two projects and on September 4 for six more contracts including bridges. August 27 work covers 2.5 miles of macadam near Round Hill Loudoun County and 5 miles of soil roadway near South Boston Halifax County. September 4 projects include 0.5 mile macadam in Clarke County 6 miles grading and drainage in Russell County 4 miles macadam in Montgomery County and 3 miles grading and drainage in another jurisdiction.
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Associated Press
Richmond
State Department of Highways
South Boston
Hallifax
Clarke County
Russell County
Montgomery County
Richmond county and two bridges in Halifax county
A concise report notes Richmond county and two bridges located in Halifax county. Officials set evaluation and maintenance focus for the structures, with no further details provided.
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Henry Prather
Honey-Moon Limited
Gallagher
T the
U. S. Farm Board
Derby
Little Rock Ark
S. G. Gianelloni
B. E. Spence
Baton Rouge
Vivian G
New Orleans
Louis le Roy
Bogle
Memphis
Tenn
Clarke
Loudoun
J.c.penney
North Main ST
Richmond County
Halifax County
G. Ober & Sons Company
Winchester, Virginia
James O. Perry
Winchester’s Best Drug Store
Peoples Drug Stores
Cc. I. Brumback
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