Logan Fay Letters Support Against Wheeler-Rayburn Utilities Bill
A 1935 exchange shows Logan R Fay of Stephenson Va praising responses from A Willis Robertson and citing Supreme Court NRA decisions as bolstering business confidence. Fay argues the Wheeler Rayburn utility measure threatens private enterprise and profits, while Robertson signals opposition and intent to block the bill.
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the Star
Willis Robertson
Congress
Supreme Court
NRA
Fay Stephenson
A. Willis Robertson
Vashington
D.C. R
otr Wheeler-Rayburn _ utilities
Roosevelt
AAA
Winchester
Washun
Oee
Pri
Logan R. Fay
Mr. Robertson Washington
Wheeler-Rayburn
Bobsleigh Withdrawn From Derby Race
Lord Derby's Bobsleigh, a strong early favorite, was scratched from the Derby at Epsom Downs next Wednesday after a lame condition following a week of rest and an unsatisfactory five furlong gallop.
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London
Lord Derby
Epsom Downs
Sweitzer disputes county clerk books discrepancy
Robert M. Sweitzer, a prominent Chicago Democrat and former Cook County treasurer, offers to prove that a claimed $453,743.11 discrepancy in his books after leaving the clerk’s office did not exist. The image shows Sweitzer in a portrait recalling the controversy.
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Robert M. Sweitzer
Cook County
Chicago
Banker Found Dead On Boat Arcadia Passenger Dead After Arrival
Norfolk dispatch reports Major Frederick De Figaniere aged 62 a banker from Brooklyn New York was found dead in his stateroom aboard the steamer Arcadia on arrival from New York. Authorities believe a heart attack caused his death and he had been deceased for several hours.
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Norfolk
Frederick de Figaniere
Brooklyn
N. Y
Arcadia
New York
Baboons Show Mass Attack Tactics, Says Dr Hooton
Anthropologist Dr A E Hooton of Harvard University notes baboons master mass attack and defense strategies, highlighting their social cohesion and coordinated behavior in primate groups.
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A. E. Hooton
Harvare University
Final Meeting Of Northern Virginia Dental Study Club
The Northern Virginia Dental Study Club held its final meeting of the season at George Washington Hael with a lecture and clinical on removable bridge impression technique by Dr F E Roach. Attendees include Drs E B Gyer W E Minghini W H Flannigan Harry Morris Charles Town O Van Deusen R E L Miller Jr E H Keyser Carl Maphis C S Grove E M Steele Winchester H Wunder Edinburg C B Harley B M Knight Sr B M Knight Jr W D Myers Leon Slavin J E Madden R H Kerlin George Heist R R Sartelle and guests P L Russell LeRoy Watkins M W Dutton R S Schlosser W R Kiser R E L Miller Sr Dr Bowman C C Byer and R J Rothstein.
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Northern Virginia Dental Study Club
George Washington
van Dense
F. E. Roach
Roach
E. B. Gyer
W. E. Minghini
W. H. Flannigan
Martinsburg
W. Va
Harry Morris
Charles Town
O. van Deusen
R. E. L. Miller, Jr
E. H Keyser
Front Royal
Carl Maphis
C. S. Grove
Strasburg
E. M. Steele
Stephens City
W. H. Wunder
Woodstock
Hagerstown
W. R. Kiser
Romney
R. E. L. Miller, Sr
Dr. Bowman
C. C. Byer
Berryville
R. J. Rothstein
Gordon Spurrier
Rothstein Dental Laboratories
Washington, D. C
Steinmetz Convicted of Slaying 17-Year-Old Wife
Joseph L. Steinmetz a 22 year old divinity student was found guilty of first degree manslaughter in the hotel room killing of his 17 year old bride the former Ruth Armstrong of Hollywood California A priest was present and a mercy recommendation was noted by the jury with a maximum 25 year sentence possible.
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New York
Joseph L. Steinmetz
Hollywood
Calif
Steinmetz
Ruth Armstrong
Joseph J. Leonard
Knights of Columbus
Kidnapers Sadden Family of Weyerhaeuser Tacoma
A Seattle ad signed Percy Minnie claimed a ransom demand for George Weyerhaeuser, son of the Tacoma based Weyerhaeuser family, reportedly held for 200000 dollars. The picture shows George with his mother Mrs John P Weyerhaeuser and siblings Ann and Philip Jr.
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Weyerhaeusers
Tacoma
Wash
George
John P. Weyerhaeuser
Ann
Philip, Jr
Seattle
Percy Minnie
Nazi Court Sentences Monk Otto Goertler to Ten Years
A Nazi court in Berlin sentenced Otto Goertler, a monk, to ten years in prison for violating foreign exchange laws. He also loses citizenship for five years and is fined 350,000 marks about 140,000 dollars.
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Berlin
Otto Goertler
Goertler
Bank Robbers Hit Fork Union Bank in Fluvanna County
Two unmasked gunmen robbed the Fluvanna County Bank at Fork Union Va. escaping with about 3000 dollars in cash. The bandits, armed with a machine gun and a pistol, held up the cashier and assistant cashier, rifled the vault, and fled in a small coupe.
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Fork Union
Fluvanna County
Slayer of Lover Sent To Prison
Bonnie Hill also known as Marion King a 23 year old Arkansas woman was sentenced by Judge William F. O Hara in Criminal District Court to six to 18 years in the state penitentiary for the fatal night club stabbing of John Mirving Pierce a 23 year old Jackson Mississippi writer
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New Orleans
Bonnie Hill
Marion King
Arkansas
William F. O’hara
Criminal District
State
John Mirving Pierce
Young Jackson
Miss
Drastic Revision of AAA Bill Sought By The Administration
The administration pressed for a drastic revision of the AAA amendment bill after a Supreme Court ruling. Licensing powers would be curtailed as outlined in the proposed rewording. Key figures at the capitol conference included Secretary Wallace Chester Davis AAA administrator Senator Robinson and House and Senate agriculture leaders.
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Washington
Stern Stern
Supreme Court
NRA
Capitol
Wallace
Agriculture
Chester Davis
AAA
Senator Robinson
House
Senate Agriculture
Senate
Senate Agriculture Committee
Smith
Agriculture Committee
Byrd
Jones
House Agriculure
Virginian
Ireland Noted Cartoonist W A Ireland Dies at 55
W A Billy Ireland, famed Columbus Dispatch cartoonist whose sketches circulated nationally, died at his Columbus home at age 55. His work appeared across newspapers and magazines, marking a noted career in illustration.
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Columbus
W. A
Billy
Ireland
Columbus Dispatch
Not Sure Blue Eagle Is Dead
In Baltimore on May 30 business leaders question the status of the NRA emblem. Some store owners have removed the symbol while others still display it waiting to see what happens next.
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Baltimore
NRA
Philadelphia Panhandler Plea Before Magistrate Over Breakfast
Philadelphia magistrate R Charles Medway met Paul Dewitt, an alleged panhandler, at breakfast time. Dewitt asked for a three month sentence to have ham and eggs. the judge granted a ham and egg breakfast but imposed 89 days of regular prison fare. A minnow dropped at Medway’s feet signals a small fishing aid in the tale.
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Philadelphia
R. Charles Medway
Paul Dewitt
Bar of Justice
Dewitt
Macon Officers Get 18 Miniature Surveillance Cameras
Macon police authorize 18 miniature cameras for patrol cars and motorcycles. J. C. Smith notes that rapid photo evidence helps officers recall scene details for court, preventing misremembered images when cases go to trial.
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Macon
J. C. Smith
Bureau of Identification and Investigation
Dogs undergo quirky operations at Hollywood hospital
Three dogs brought to a dog and cat hospital within an hour told their own tales of surgery. They swallowed seven needles, one engagement ring, one wedding ring, three small bolts and a half dollar. Dr. W A Jacquiss described the scene as an operating room resembling a hook shop.
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Hollywood
Calif
Virginia Democrats Face Primary Filing Deadline
Secretary of the Commonwealth Peter Saunders urged August 7 filing by midnight for all nominees seeking the Democratic primary on August 6. With many county and city offices up, the call aims to ensure candidacy notices reach local Democratic chairs on time amid anticipated contests in the Assembly and November elections.
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Richmond
Virginia General Assembly
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Peter Saunders
Saunders
General Assembly
Democratic Party
Eyebrow Plucking Through History Noted by Scholars
Earliest records indicate women practiced eyebrow plucking as early as 100 B G. The note highlights ancient cosmetic grooming in historical contexts and the longevity of brow shaping across cultures.
Voting Veteran Becomes City’s Oldest Voter at 105
San Francisco resident Levi Altschuler was certified as the city’s oldest voter at 105. The self described dyed in the wool Republican said he has voted for twenty presidents and expects to vote for another.
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San Francisco
Levi Altschuler
Altschuler
For Sale Announcement in Urbana Drug Store Window
A framed notice at a Urbana drug store proclaims For Sale one slightly worn blue eagle sired by Roosevelt and dammed by the Supreme Court. The quirky line references a political pun reflecting the era’s satire and public discourse.
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Urbana
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Chicago Man Seeks Mattress Ads Job Before Judge
Peter Halsted appeared before Judge Frank M. Padden accused of sleeping in doorways. He told the court he would work if he could find a job in his line writing testimonials for mattress manufacturers. The judge released him.
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Chicago
Peter Halsted
Frank M. Padden
Garage Explosion Leaves Man Gray Not Injured
Evanston Illinois resident Oscar Almcrantz planned to paint his garage gray but a compressed air spray tank exploded. Cleanup showed damage and he emerged uninjured yet gray in color while the garage remained green.
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Evanston
Ill
Oscar Almcrantz
Almcrantz
Bank Holiday Closings and Cashier Notices for Local Banks
On Monday June 3 1935 a legal holiday will close Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Co Commercial and Savings Bank Union Bank of Winchester Shenandoah Valley National Bank All paper maturing that date may be paid on Tuesday June 4 1935 The signatories are J H Yost John I Sloat Geo B Bushnell Harold G Brown and other bank cashiers.
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J. H. Yost
Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Co
John I. Sloat
Commercial and Savings Bank
Geo. B. Bushnell
Union Bank of Winchester
Harold G. Brown
Shenandoah Valley Nat’l Bank
Demagogues Capitalize On Distress at Graduation Address
A Hoover cabinet member denounces demagogues who label opponents as reactionaries and warn against centralization of power in Washington. He urges graduates of a Loudoun county high school to defend their freedoms, reject absolutism, and seize opportunities without surrendering liberty.
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Hoover
Ballyhoo
America
Loudoun County
Washington
Big Attendance Reported for University Summer Quarter
The University of Virginia reports strong interest in its summer quarter starting June 18 with over 5 000 inquiries and rising enrollment anticipated. Dean Dr Charles G Maphis notes most inquiries come from outside Virginia as students register in advance for June July and August classes.
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University of Virginia
Charles G. Maphis
Cigarette Rate War Continues In New York Stores
New York on May 30 reports minor price wars after NRA lifting as lines formed for cigarettes at 72 cents a carton, down from 25 cents per two packs. The Modern Library series also lowered prices by 52 cents from the 95 cent code price as stores push to draw shoppers.
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New York
NRA
Modern Library
Bobby Jones Improves After Mild Appendicitis Attack
Atlanta May 30 news reports Bobby Jones the retired golf champion is better and resting comfortably in bed under a physician care after a mild appendicitis attack earlier this week.
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Atlanta
Bobby Jones
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