Chiselers Among Dyers Ordered To Washington
More than 100 alleged chiselers under the cleaners and dyers code are summoned to Washington for public hearings on December 11, presided by General Johnson. The case concerns undercutting minimum regional prices for pressing and cleaning dresses and suits with evidence of deliberate violations and some agreements between violators. A December 18 study and hearing date is combined with the December 11 session. California follows state law for its minimum price.
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Washington
Johnson
NRA
California
Unies Hear Price Fixing Claims Referred for Prosecution
NRA officials said violators at the hearing may show prices fixed are unreasonable. if proven, cases will be sent to the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice for criminal prosecution.
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Unies
Federal Trade Commission
Department of Justice For Criminal Prosecution
NRA
Four Killed In Milan Rock Slide Crash
Four Great Northern freight train crew members were killed and two injured when a rock slide derailed their train near Milan Washington about 24 miles north of Spokane. All victims were from Hillyard, a Spokane suburb.
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Spokane
Wash
Great Northern
Milan
Washington
Here
Hillyard
Pirates Sail The China Coast Still Carrying Old Trade
A brief note on pirates continuing to ply coastal routes near China and the North Africa region, highlighting enduring piracy lore.
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China
Africa
Activities of Middletown and Stephens City FFA Chapters
The November issue of Chapter Chats reports Middletown FFA with sixteen members, six Green Hands initiated, four advanced, new officers Rolfe Derflinger president Staige Brumback vice president Godfrey Shanholtz secretary William Stickley treasurer Albert Foxx reporter James Shull watch-dog. They fixed a dressing room and shower for football boys, repaired the drive, and cleaned grounds. Stephens City FFA notes their largest membership. sixteen Green Hands initiated and fourteen raised to the Future Farmer degree. Officers Ross Boyd president Wayne Warren vice president Eddy ONeal secretary Harry Cook treasurer Calvin Ritenour reporter Bill Boyd watch dog. They meet monthly, cooperate with Community League to improve grounds, built outdoor basketball court, four work-benches, and several sawhorses. Reporter Calvin Ritenour.
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Middletown
Rolfe Derflinger
Staige Brumback
Godfrey Shanholtz
William Stickley
Albert Foxx
James Shull
Stephens City
Farmer
Ross Boyd
Wayne Warren
Eddy O’neal
Harry Cook
Calvin Ritenour
Bill Boyd
Community League
Opening of Shenandoah Valley Racetrack Draws Large Crowd
The Shenandoah Valley Racing Club opens at Charles Town West Virginia attracting more than 5000 locals and visitors including former Vice President Charles Curtiss. A National Capital special train aided access as seven races thrill the crowd with Governor Kump and other dignitaries noted among guests. Proceeds divert 10 percent to the school fund for two years with three percent to the state and seven to promoters and breakage.
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Shenandoah Valley
Shenandoah Valley Ad Club
Charles Town
W.a
Winchester
Washington
Charles Curtiss
National Capital
James Blaine McLaughlin
Agriculture
West Virginia
Kerr Kump
Romney
W. Va
Herman Guy Kump
Andrew Edmundson
United States
Albert T. Watson
Fairmont
George T. Watson
Kump
Charleston
Ballots Destroyed In Louisiana Fire Sparks Political Uproar
In Amite Tangipahoa Parish, ballot boxes for the sixth district Congressional election were burned in a bonfire on the old courthouse square. Mrs Bolivar E Kemp widow of the late Representative Kemp is the sole candidate on the ticket after nomination by the sixth district Democratic executive committee. The destruction marks the third parish ballot incident since Governor Alles called the general election.
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Baton Rouge
Amite
Tangipahoa Parish
Old Court House
Bolivar E. Kemp
Kemp
Democratic Executive Committee
O. K. Alles
Early garden book ties to Charles Evelyn 1707 for women gardeners
A note recalls Evelyn's Lady Recrea ton as the sole English horticulture text for women in the 1700s. A separate item highlights rare prehistoric Indian pottery found in Arizona, unlike prior examples.
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Charles’ Evelyn
America
Arizona
Man Dies After Jump From Burning Barn in Warren County
George Baker aged 52 died at Memorial Hospital at 1 30 this morning from injuries after leaping from a burning barn owned by J Byrne Downing. The barn burned last Thursday night. Baker, who jumped to escape, likely caused the fire. He broke a leg and suffered internal injuries. Burial preparations were made by R T Jones and Company. No funeral plans as relatives are not located. Interment expected at the county parish farm.
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George Baker
Memorial Hospital
J. Byrne Downing
Warren County
Baker
R. T. Jones and Company
Delegation Seeks Anti Lynch Act in Maryland
A 25 person group, mostly African American, arrived in Annapolis to urge Senator E Milton Airfield to sponsor anti lynch legislation. Bernard Ades led the delegation and called for Governor Albert C Ritchie to be impeached.
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Maryland
Associated Press
Annapolis
E. Milton Airfield
Baltimore City
Bernard Ades
Albert C. Ritchie
Students Protest Rector Over Endorsement Incident
Theological students picketed the Heavenly Rest church in New York protesting Pastor Dr Henry Darlington's endorsement of Governor Rolph's San Jose lynching praise. Three arrests occurred as 18 men and 2 women carried placards along Fifth Avenue after Darlington recanted at morning service.
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New York
Protestant Episcopal Church of
Miss Virginia Baker Weds Elton Sterling Jr in Baltimore
Miss Virginia May Baker, daughter of Mrs. William F. Baker of the city, married Elton Moore Sterling Jr. of Baltimore in a ceremony held November 23 in Baltimore. The couple resides at 439 East Twentieth Street. The bride is a Handley High School graduate and former executive at the May Company Baltimore store. Mr. Sterling is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elton M. Sterling of Baltimore and also connected with the May Company.
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Elton M. Sterling
William F. Baker
Virginia May Baker
Elton Moore Sterling, Jr
Baltimore
East Twentieth Street
Handley High School
May Company
Sterling
The
Ship Odometer and Distance Measurement in Steam Vessels
The ship's log serves as an instrument to measure distance sailed. In steam vessels the distance is determined by the engine's drive.
Grave Problems Before Cabinet For Settlement
London officials report a special cabinet meeting over Ireland’s status amid crisis with the Irish Free State. A dispatch from Eamon de Valera to J H Thomas sparks tension as MPs prepare to hear Britain’s stance on a possible all Ireland republic and citizenship disputes affecting Irish in England.
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Associated Press
London
Irish Free State
British Commonwealth of Nations
Eamonn Devalera
Dominions
J. H. Thomas
Devalera
House of Commons
Ireland
England
Jim Thomas
Eamon de Valera
de Velera
all-Ireland
All Ireland
Northern Ireland
Free State
Thomas
Britain
A Lesson on a Simple Card Hand From A Bridge Column
E V Shepard notes a crude hand play that cost a game and sparked letters from various places. The misdeal centered on deuce positions 2 of clubs in East and 2 of diamonds in North, illustrating how small changes alter the expected play.
North and South bid to 8 Hearts in a bridge play
In a bridge deal North and South reach 8 Hearts after West shows spades and diamonds. East switches 4 Diamonds to 4 Spades, leading to a complex ruffing sequence. The defense scores three tricks before South finally gains control, but with precise play West could have fulfilled the contract.
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West
East
South
Dummy
Ancient Egyptian doctors as specialized as modern times
A Herodotus account notes ancient Egyptian physicians formed a highly specialized class comparable to contemporary medical fields. The remark highlights early division of medical labor and trained practitioners across distinct areas of practice.
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Herodotus
Post Office Urges Early Christmas Mail With Thanksgiving Past
The post office urges early shopping and mailing to assure Christmas delivery. With December 25 on a Monday, mail must go out by Saturday December 23. use secure wrapping, complete addresses, return cards, and consider insured or registered options for valuable items.
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Fice
Post Office
Post Office Department
Post Bulletin
Mexican Foreign Minister Proposes Pan American Debt Moratorium
Dr. Jose M. Puig Casauranc of Mexico announced a plan to sponsor a six to ten year moratorium on public and private debts across the Pan American region. He suggested amending the Pan American conference agenda to pursue the measure.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
Jose M. Puig Casauranc
Mexico
Ickes under fire over relief spending and censorship
Washington and New York commentary weigh Secretary Ickes as critics claim relief funds were spent cautiously delaying needs while preventing graft. The piece also discusses alleged newsroom censorship led by Charley Michelson and reactions to Father Coughlin’s attacks on Alfred E. Smith amid Roosevelt policy battles.
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New York
Charles Edward Coughlin
Alfred E. Smith
New
Golian
Roosevelt
Father Coughlin
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