Federal Forces Suspend Jimenez Assault Till Daybreak
Federal troops halted their 12 hour assault on Jimenez Chihuahua this afternoon and will resume at daybreak. The bombardment continued with artillery and air strikes on rebel positions near the railroad station and the town core. An eighty four insurgents were reported captured while federal losses remained under twenty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Jimenez
Chihuahua
Chipultepec Caetle
Plutarco Elias Callee
Jiminez
Federala
Limon
Sinaloa
Rodrigo Telemante
Coyotitan
la Cruz
el Limon
la Cuz
Mazatlan
Norfolk and Western Opens Coal Bureau in Chicago
The Norfolk and Western Railway opens a coal bureau in the Marquette building Chicago to aid producers receivers and consumers in its territory. D J Howe becomes district manager bringing extensive fuel industry experience to develop coal movement and industry contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk and Western Railway
Chicago
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Roanoke
D. J. Howe
U Pointed
Coal Bureau
Marquette
Howe
Department of the Railway
Bureau
and Western Railway
Wallet Purchase in Charleston Brings $500 Loss
In Charleston on April 1, Jack Benchan paid two men $500 for a wallet said to contain a newspaper and $3. The wallet held three one dollar bills and the buyer expected 340,000 but received only a newspaper item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Jack Benchan
Benchan
Herrick's Death Sparks French Honors and Diplomatic Shuffle
France will honor American Ambassador Herrick with full French ceremony from the embassy to the Cathedral and transport his body to Cherbourg aboard the Tourville. Debates over his successor in Washington stir unofficial discussions of candidates including Gideon Fletcher Kellogg Dawes and Dawes, with no final choice yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Tourville
Parl
Herrick
Parmely Herrick
New York
Poincare
Brent
Cherbourg
Elena Co
Washington
Myron T
Wis
Re Diplomatic Corp
Hoover
Henry L Stimson
Manila
Philippines
Coolidge
le Hugh
Gideon
California
Belgum
Gibson
American Foreign ‘Service
Henry P. Fletcher
Rome
Rome, Who Accompanied Ident Hoover
Kellogg
Parle
Arles G. Dawes
London
Dwight F. Das
Dodge
Alvin Tuller
Massachusetts
John Garrett
Baltimore
National City Bank Tops Race as Largest Bank
National City Bank merges with Farmers' Loan & Trust Co to form a giant institution with about 2 billion dollars in capital and resources. The move places National City Bank in strong position among U S banks, with plans to operate as City Bank Farmers Trust Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Farmers’ Loan & Trust Company
Wall Street
United States
National City Bank
Ruel Company
National
Merece
Chase
Gon Bon Soerens Eck Totalationality
E City Bank
Farmers’ Loan
The
City Bank
Farmer Trust Company
Nolte Refuses to Yield Keys to New Fire Marshal Stahlman
Charles W. Nolte of Wheeling refuses to acknowledge Carl O. Stahlman as state fire marshal contending his four year term ends in July 1931. Auditor Lawson appoints Stahlman and orders Nolte to surrender office keys and all state property immediately. Stahlman takes over duties as Nolte vows to report for duty despite the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Carl O. Stahlman
Bluefield
Charles W. Nolte
Wheeling
Nolte
Sam T. Matticon
Elear C. Lawson
Stahl
Stahlmann
Leweon
New York
Louisiana House Adjourns Without Impeachment Action
Baton Rouge April 1 The Louisiana House of Representatives adjourned after a short session without taking up the impeachment case against Governor Huey P. Long. The adjournment was unanimous to allow the rules for proceedings, as recommended by a subcommittee, to be printed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Louisiana House of Representatives
Wnitl
Huey P
Lawmaker Denies Liquor Charges in Florida Indictment
Chicago Congressman M. A. Michaelson surrendered at a federal building after being named in a Jackson ville Florida indictment accusing him of storing liquor in a trunk brought from Cuba. He posted a $2000 bond, proclaimed his innocence, and said he would appear in Jacksonville for arraignment likely in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
M. A. Michaelson
Jacksonville
Fla
Federal
Key West
Cuba
Michaelson
Washington
Budget Bill Case Before Grand Jury
Charleston West Virginia April 1 The next step in the budget bill case involves the appearance in the biennial appropriations measure of unauthor items aggregating 1700 rested tonight with the Kanawha county grand jury Prosecuting attorney J Blackburn Watts said the results of investigation would probably be ready for the jury tomorrow Judge Henry K Kanawha county state court charged the jury to diligently investigate the charge that some one tampered with the legislative budget bill
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Kanawha County
J. Blackburn Watts
Mg Be
Conleyted
Henry K
Kanawha County Intate Court
Wave of Hysteria Drives Bear Trend on Wall Street
A cautious Wall Street faces a wave of hysteria as AI fears and market skepticism send indices lower. Investors cite inflated securities and difficult trading conditions while major exchanges show broad declines.
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Wall Street
Storm sweeps Midwest killing child and triggering floods
A major spring storm spreads from Arkansas to Minnesota bringing rain snow hail and strong winds. In Arkansas a young girl dies from a falling tree while upriver Wisconsin Michigan and surrounding areas face a new flood threat as lines fail and power cuts occur.
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Arkansas
Wisconsin
Michigan
Mississippi Valley
Ria
Uppo
Missouri
Nebraska
Iowa
Ilinois
Upper Michigan
Minnesota
Fish and Power H
Government Weather Bureau
St. Louis
Browning Becomes Inmate At Ohio Penitentiary
George K Browning of Zanesville, former Muskingum County prosecutor, finally gained admission to the Ohio penitentiary in Columbus to begin a one to ten year embezzlement sentence from Standard Securities. The warden granted entry after Browning produced the proper commitment papers and a sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Penitentiary
George K Browning
Zaneeville
Muskingum County
Browning
Standard Securities Company
Zanesville
D Browning
Securities Company
Protest filed against coal rate cuts across Pittsburg district
Morgantown April 1 A belated protest against reducing freights on bituminous coal from the Pittchurch district to eastern markets was filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission by the Monongahela Coal Operators association. The change would cut about 15 cents a ton and threaten 140 mines, aiming to equalize Pittsburgh and West Virginia rates. Other associations joined the protest including Central Pennsylvania Coal Operators, Keystone Coal and Coke Greensburg, and Fairmont Coal Operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
W. Va
Pittchurch
Pittsburgh & Lake Erie
Pennsylvania Railroads
Interstate Commerce
Monongahela Coal Operators’ Association
Monongahela Association
George R. Goodwin
Clearfield
West Virginia
Pittsburgh
Goodwin
Pittebu
Local Coal Association
Central Pennsylvania Coal Opertors’ Association
Keystone Coal and Coke Company of
Greensburg
Fairmont Coal Operators’ Association
Money to Settle Chinese Conflict at Shantung
At Minghaichow in Shantung China fighting paused as rival commanders pursued financial talks for peace. Marshal Chang Taung-Chang claimed heavy losses while offering 50000 in gold for surrender and seeking 250000 from General Liu Chen-Nien, with a war chest of 500000 and villagers flocking for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shantung
China
Westeraa
Minghaichow
Chang Taung-Chang
Walle
Liu Chen-Nien
Marshal Chang
Chefoo Chamber of Commerce
Wall Street Hysteria Pushes Stocks Down Then Recovers
New York early today saw calls higher and stock prices fall amid credit worries during the three day exchange holiday. Declines in many active issues were followed by a late rally as buying continued and the market adjusted. Overall volume was 4 162 430 shares with prices opening lower and rebounding late in trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
Stock Exchange
Treasury reports large rise in March tax returns
In Washington on April 1 officials said income tax returns for March jumped to 80 million more than a year ago, bringing total for the year to 59 million. They noted the fiscal year ending June 30 could yield the largest surplus since 1921, with a preliminary estimate near 100 million, though prior forecasts had placed it at 26 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury Department
Treasury
Thousands Join Big Easter Egg Hunt in Bluefield
Between 2 500 and 3 000 white children under 12 participated in Bluefield’s first city wide Easter egg hunt on Bluefield College campus. Sponsored by the Bluefield Lions Club with Boy Scout help, the event drew large crowds despite a postponement due to rain and featured 44 duck eggs for prizes plus candy cages, theater tickets, and bus fare support from Tri-City Traction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Bluefield Lions Club
Bluefield College
Old Sol
Lions Club
Tri-City Traction Company
Kiddydom
Lions
Post Office Reform Plans Reported by Brown
Washington April 1 The post office department moves toward a broad reorganization extending through the service Brown aims to raise personnel standards align policies with Hoover support and replace key assistants The plans show emphasis on efficiency and reduced bureaucratic methods as Brown studies costs and works long hours. 210000 FIRE DAMAGE DONE Pittsburgh April 1 Fire damages reach forty thousand dollars at Col James M Guffey mansion The invalid owner is hospitalized after a torch mishap blamed on wind in roof work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Post Office Department
Brown
Hoover
W. Irving Glover
Stant
Airmai
Bartlett
Robert 8. Negar
Reser
Ceneral
Pittsburgh
James M. Guffey
Fifth Avenue
Guffey
Hunters May Be Allowed To Use Bow And Arrows
Harrisburg news says if the Hefner bill passes Senate, Pennsylvania sportsmen may hunt in forests with bow and arrow. The change follows rising archery reports and aims to legalize the Indian weapon after House approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Senate
House
Pennsylvania Sporsmen
Inquiry Hints Morgan Involvement In Liquor Case
New York April 1 federal inquiry investigates whether Representative William Morgan of Ohio brought four bottles of liquor from Panama. Officials Elting Stuart Crawford and McCage questioned by U S Attorney Tuttle behind closed doors. Morgan denies charges and may face grand jury action. Brooklyn lawyers offer free defense for Morgan and Illinois Republican M Alfred Michaelson amid Jones law ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William M. Morgan
Ohio
Panama
Philip Elting
Henry C. Stuart
L. BE. Crawford
James McCage
U. S
Charles H. Tuttle
Inspectora
Morgan
Creterial
Tuttle Base
Grand Jury
Crawford
McCabe
Hae
Tutile
Thomas Hall
Bismarck
N. D
the Cristobal
Washington
Joseph Goldstein
Brooklyn
M. Alfred Michaelson
Ilinois
Florida
Cuba
Goldstein
Outlaw Texas Journal Reprints Sex Questionnaire
The outlawed University of Texas journal Blunderbuss reissued its sex questionnaire amid a Missouri furore that led to three dismissals. Police, with university backing, will file charges for printing obscene literature if arrests occur, as editors face alleged criminal libel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
University of Missouri
University of Texas
L'Bel
KR. 1. Thorp
New Trial Sought in Big Damage Suit
Pittsburgh April 1 4 Motloy filed in common pleas court today requesting a new trial of a 2 damage suit against Thado W Byrne and Craddock Glenville West Virginia prosecuting attorney. Marie Hyer 21 and her mother of Fudgewood West Virginia plaintiffs seek retrial after a jury last week ruled for the defendants. The case stems from alleged injuries when Byrne and Craddock attempted to recover a 690 diamond ring given to the girl by Byrne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Common
Pleas Court
Thado W. Byrne
Bants Craddock
Gilmer County
W. Va
Glenville
Mies Marie Hyer
Fudgewood
Sult
Byrne
Craddock
Mountain Blaze Threatens Hedeeeville Village
Martinsburg West Virginia April 1 fires swept a mountain area as the Martinsburg fire department and volunteers battled to save Hedeeeville. One home of Peter Tedric burned and a cabin resort owned by a Washington summer school was threatened as flames moved rapidly uphill on a bush wind. A fire also burned west of Arder, several miles south of Hedgesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
W. Va
Hedeeeville
Peter Tedric
Washington Summer
Arder
Hedgesville
Wind Storm Ravages Ohio and Surrounding States With Fatalities
A severe high wind and tornado outbreak struck Wilcoe and surrounding areas, killing two Brooks children and injuring two others when a porch roof and swing collapsed. Herbert Brooks Jr. died at Welch Grace Hospital. Wayne Brooks died at the scene. Hattie Terry suffered injuries. The Brooks home sits near Norfolk and Western shops. The storm disrupted power and damaged rail stations in Virginia and Ohio, with power lines down and widespread property damage reported across McDowell County and Clinch Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcoe
Wayne Brooke
H. F. Brooks
Herbert Brooke Jr
Grace Hospital
Welch
James Brooks
Hattie Terry
James Terry
Brooks
Terry
Norfolk and Western
Oles
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Ewing
Wayne Brooks
Herbert Brooks
Lynchburg
McDowell County
Bluefield
Clinch Valley
Norfolk and Western Railway
Coeburn
Carterton
Thrill Slayers To Receive Life For Double Murders
George R Harsh of Milwaukee and Walter G Gallogly of Atlanta pleaded guilty to the murder of two men during last fall’s attempted holdups in Atlanta. Each received a life sentence after mercy recommendations. Gallogly’s plea preceded Harsh’s, with prosecutors noting prior deadlock on Gallogly and urging equal punishment for both men. The case stemmed from the shooting of Smith, a drug clerk, during an attempted robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
George R Harsh
Milwaukee
Walter G Gallogly
Ogtethorpe University
Guily
John A. Boykin
Twee
Gallogly
Hareh
Harsh
Smith
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Arizona
Plutarco Elias Calles
Ati P.m
Calles
Sonora
Mexico
Fortifica
Rnilroad
Lawson
King
Durant Assails Reserve Board
McDowell
Wilcee
Middlewest
Mississippi
Middle West
Stanley W. Prenosil
Congress
Federal Reserve
Rom Ke
Charles 8. Mitchel
Taeeday
Cria.s
W.C Durant
Federal Reserve Board
Mitchell
New York Stock Exchange
By Robert Ss. Pickens
William H. Morgan
Outlaw
Porgh
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Slayers
George Harsh
Walter G. Gallogly
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