Van Sweringen family rail empire built on borrowed funds
Senate investigators heard how J. P. Morgan partners and the Van Sweringen brothers built a vast railroad system using large borrowed sums. O P Van Sweringen explained how $8.5 million bought Nickel Plate control in 1916 with $2.1 million from Guardian Savings and Trust and notes from Guardian Trust in New York.
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J. P. Morgan and Company
Ferdinand Pecora
van Sweringens
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Lamont
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Cleveland
van Sweringen
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Erie
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Pecora
Banking Committee
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John W. Davis
Morgan's
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M. J
New York Central
Guardian Saving and Trust Company
Nickel Plate
Guaranty Trust Company of
New York
van Sweringen‘s
Nickel Plate Securities Company
Widens Rift Over Veterans Allowances amid Budget Debate
Washington dispatch reports a widening clash between President Roosevelt and Congress over veterans compensation and tax funding. Senate objections to a presidential aide’s remarks, House plans a joint meeting on budget balance, and possible changes to the 25 percent reduction limit loom as the extra session continues.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
House
Senate
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Independent Offices
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Howe
United States
Special Veterans Committee
Yuan
D-Tex
Mrs. RooseveltAvoids Political Photo Op With Texas Governor
Mrs. Roosevelt said her stop in Dallas was not political and declined to pose with Texas Governor Miriam Ferguson at breakfast. Governor Ferguson and her husband greeted the party at the airport, while Mrs. Roosevelt followed a brief, nonpolitical guest schedule during a two city stop en route to Los Angeles.
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Tex
Texas
Miriam A
Mrs. Cartz
Ben Critz
Dallas Chamber of Commerce
Critz
Tucson
Ariz
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Washington
Los Angeles
Eliott
Douglas
Congress Beer Act A Treason, Howard Asserts
The speech argues Congress may set and expand intoxicating liquor standards beyond 3.2 by weight, risking multiple constitutional interpretations and a fractured union. It cites Mussolini, Hitler, and Stalin as contrasts and claims beer’s reintroduction tests constitutional uniformity across states.
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Howard
Bluemont Man Takes Own Life In Loudoun County
Nelson Collier of Bluemont Loudoun county shot himself at his home about 8 this morning. The 65 year old man, in motor truck hauling, died by a single revolver wound to the breast. His body was taken to Enders morgue Berryville for burial preparations. No motive information available.
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Nelson Collier
Bluemont
Loudoun County
Enders
Berryville
Collier
Contacts With Germans Over Jews Protests
The administration maintains contacts with the German government on anti Semitic activities in Germany. No official protest has been lodged with the Hitler government. Protests have been received from various organizations nationwide. It is unclear if these protests were forwarded to Berlin.
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Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Berlin
Wheat Market Closing Prices Report
Closing prices in Chicago and Baltimore wheat markets are supplied daily to The Star by Winchester Milling Corporation and Stickell Sales Corporation. Chicago quotations: July 73 1/2, September 74, December 77 3/4. Baltimore spot wheat 81 1/2. Winchester spot wheat 78.
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Baltimore
The
Star
Winchester Milling Corporation
Stickell Sales Corporation
North
Washington Street
Hagerstown
Winchester
President Signs Employment Bill
President Roosevelt signed the Wagner bill creating a national employment system under the Department of Labor. The measure aims to regulate work programs and provide job opportunities across the country.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Department of Labor
Licenses For Manufacturers Put Into Bill
The Senate Finance committee revived a provision to license manufacturing establishments that refuse trade agreement line compliance. The move reintroduces presidential licensing authority to force codes on wages hours and production, with penalties including denial of licenses and barred interstate goods for noncooperative groups. Democratic leaders delayed floor action to Wednesday. House version reduced operative period to one year. Names include Senator McNary and President Roosevelt. party votes noted.
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Harrison
Senate
McNary
Oregon
Roosevelt
Tf Industries
Byrd
Reed
Keyes
Metcalf
Hastings
Walcott
Morgan Inquiry To Broaden Powers In Tax Probe
Senate committee investigating J. P. Morgan and Company plans to expand its power to examine stock transactions by Morgan partners affecting their income tax returns. In a two hour session, the panel agreed not to press income tax matters yet and will pursue other inquiry phases while a sub committee drafts a broader proposal.
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Senate
J. P. Morgan and Company
Ferdinand Pecora
Glass
Virginia
Fletcher
Pecora
Thomas S. Lamont
William Ewing
Harold Stanley
Morgan Partners
Twelve-year-old Alma Roach Wins National Spelling Title
Alma Roach of Twinsburg Ohio returns home a national spelling champion after spelling propitiatory when 15 competitors failed. She receives 500 dollars and a hometown reception that residents expect to remember for life.
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United States
Alma Roach
Twinsburg
O. S
Alma
Washington
Hummingbird Fights Off Larger Birds to Protect Nest
A hummingbird defends its nest by attacking larger birds like crows or eagles that threaten its territory. The tiny ruby-throated bird uses swift, aggressive dives to deter intruders and safeguard its offspring.
Peery Urges Unified State Road Plan in Virginia Campaign
In Rocky Mount Virginia Democratic governor candidate George C Peery argues for a united highway system and gradual progress toward completion. He criticizes opponent Joseph T Deal for provincial views and defends the Roosevelt administration against attacks. He backs car license cuts linked to vehicle weight and supports tax revenue through the gas tax, while resisting complete land tax abolition. He calls for Virginia to vote on prohibition by convention delegates and favors a statewide referendum if repeal passes. He urges adequate school funding and fair teacher salaries to ensure universal education. Meanwhile Indiana voters weigh repeal of the 18th Amendment with projections split on farmer votes and party lines.
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Wadsworth
Rotary Club
Rochester
Congress
Abraham Lincoln
National Capitol
Capitol
Rocky Mount
Joseph T. Deal
Norfolk
George C. Peery
Franklin County
W. W. Smith
Smith
Louisa
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Peery
Staunton
Virginia
Illinois votes repeal in landslide amid temperance debate
A large repeal majority in Illinois shocks observers as supporters hail momentum while downstate turnout is light and industrial centers show heavy voting. Drys predict political risks for Roosevelt and administration as prohibition delegates convene in spring.
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The
Crusaders
WC. T. U
Evanston
Drys Blaine Roosevelt
Solid For Repeal
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