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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1932

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Capital Police Plan to Deal With Marchers in Washington

Washington authorities prepared for a large parade of demonstrators in the capital. Police were ordered to reinforce the regular force and to break arriving contingents into separate units to avoid a parade. Plans included a protective barrier near the White House and Capitol, and possible searches for weapons or warrants. Cold receptions were reported for marchers arriving from Ohio cities.

Capital Police Nap Washington Plana Bine Costa Au- Dervinton Metropolitan Policey Capital Corixreds Park Constabulary White House Capitol Grounds Curtis Eaker Garner Krantad Capitol Police Board Conatst Dedyid Cleveland Meade Therraeres Ohio Akron

Hoover Considers Tax Angle for Budget Push

Fragmentary text references Hoover weighing a tax approach to the federal budget for next year. Mentions the president and expenditures, but content is garbled and incomplete. No clear names beyond Hoover, with missing details on proposals or outcomes.

Turbulent Berlin Crisis Redirects Reich Leadership

Fragmentary OCR notes describe Adolf Hitler leaving the presidential palace after refusing the chancellorship. The Nazi leader sought an offer with no strings, while President von Hindenburg reportedly refused. Proximate references mention supporters marching toward the palace and reactions to the political standoff.

Pizagnn Adolf Hitel Berlin Polver von Hindenburg

Transoceanic flight plans reveal Pan American milestones

New York reports Pan American Airways officials and Col Charles Lindbergh outlining plans to develop trans ocean air travel. Aircraft would fly routes to Europe via Iceland and across the Pacific, carrying more passengers at higher speeds, with contracts to Sikorsky and Glenn Martin for engineering work. Cincinnati notes AFL backs unemployment insurance, shifting from prior stance, urging six hour days and potential strikes if demands are unmet.

New York Charles A. Lindbergh Pan-American ‘Airways Trippe Pan-Aran Lindbergh Sikoraky Aviation Corporation Bridgeport Conn Glenn Martin Company Baltimore Cincinnati Ohio American Federation of Labor Today Ea Counsel William Grsén Green

Congress weighs rail regulation amid transport committee report delay

Washington dispatch reports lawmakers may delay action on federal regulation of railroads, trucks, and buses until the National Transportation Committee report is released. Senator Couzens notes the bill should reach the floor at opening of the session, while other officials anticipate state regulation measures.

Washington Wno Congress National Couzens Tearsie

Man Found Shot Near Highway in Tazewell County

Authorities say George Hurt, 40, was found dead by a road near Wardell, with a bullet wound attributed to a revolver. Relatives report health issues and intent to visit family. wife Alice Hurt alerted neighbors when he did not return. Investigators described the death as a walft-warned wound and continued inquiry into circumstances.

Temple P George Hurt Tazewell Waa Alury Hurt Alice Hurt

Poll Indicates Close Margin On Repeal Proposal

Washington reports indicate added support for the Democratic prohibition repeal with an estimated 275 votes favorable in the upcoming House session. Speaker Garner warns uncertainty remains while a short session approaches amid a 423-member body and 286 vote threshold for two-thirds approval.

Washington Garner P Oaess Informa Miligan Missouri Milligan Judiciary Committee Montague Virginia

President Needs S Spends Night Here at Rail Stop

President Needles S spends night in Bluefield amid talk of a new election plan. Delegation method controversy looms as Roanoke and Norfolk and Western rail line figures discussed. Needles will return home after brief stop. coverage continues on last page.

Roanoke Dent Norfolk and Western Rail Bluefield Needles

Pocahontas Fuel Company elects new director Bowen

Directors at Pocahontas Fuel met yesterday in Pocahontas to fill the vacancy caused by Colonel James Ellwood Jonas's death. Joseph H. Bowen of Bramwell was elected to the board. The company will delay naming a successor to Jonas as vice president and general manager. Q. U. L. Alexander, president, was in Bluefield en route from Pocahontas to New York. Bowen is the son of Harry Bowen of Bramwell and has long chaired coal industry efforts in southern West Virginia.

Pocahontas Fuel Company Pocahontas Joseph H. Bowen Bramwell James Ellwood Jonas Celonel Jones Q. UL. Alexander Bluefield Pacahontas New York City Bowen Harry Bowen Sramwell West Virginia

Roosevelt Discusses Farm Relief Plan in Warm Springs

Franklin D. Roosevelt outlined a farm relief program including refinancing farm mortgages and generalized farm credits to protect farm homes. He spoke with Representative Steagall of Alabama on taxes and borrowing power and planned further talks in New York with Breagall and other lawmakers.

Warm Springs Franklin D. Roosevelt Alabama House Banking Committee Senator Connelly Texas Congress Washington Evoylding & Genere Breagall Roosevelt President

Contractors Start Work On Bluefield Princeton Route

Construction began yesterday on the Bluefield Princeton road at an expected cost around 800000 dollars funded in part by federal trade allotment. Colonel H Rank of the federal employment bureau in this city announced the awards to Patsy Smell & company and others for grading, stonework, and concrete. A small crew clears right of way as more laborers move in. work is to begin in days with projected job creation.

Princeton- Bluefield Road Possib H. Rank Federal Employment Bureau Patsy” Smell & Company Bluetec 14 Tha ‘Contra ‘T Elise Firm Meryeene Lank Kikeush Shaweville Patsy Binell Binal Ateam Ion Bluefield Agence Yorkgren

British Debt Plea Is Cabled To U. S.

A secret British war debt note, the government’s plea for postponing the December payment, and a French demand for delaying the 20 million due December 15 were outlined at a Paris cabinet meeting. The cabled note to Washington sought U S presentation to Secretary Stimson as London and Paris weighed a moratorium extension amid currency moves and world economic talks.

Cenfer Washington Wee State Department Britain Paris Washoxton Chamber of Deputies Treaury and Commerce Hoover Financial Experta Treasury Milla London United States Ronald Lindsay Stimson Neville- ‘Chamberlain

Await Decision On Tax Payments In Bluefield

City solicitor D M Bailey says his opinion on the 1932 tax act concerns municipal tax collection timing, not constitutionality. The act allows county and city taxes to be paid in two installments with deadlines in November and May, aligning with Bluefield’s charter and Mercer County procedures.

D. M. ‘Bailey Blueford County of Mercer

Two Suspects Held in Tazewell Slaying

Two suspects are held by Tazewell County authorities in connection with the murder of William Phils Whose body was found near Mano hor. The case involves municipal and state legal questions and a pending supreme court decision.

Washington Sipeaker Gucher Democrata Republicana Howe Supreme Court New Jersey Tazewell Mt Ry Ewart’ Harman Jmes Helps Ware Srredtad McDowell Iinty Tresday Tase- Ml Connéc

Ford Case Noted as Rare in Medical Annals

Detroit on November 30 Henry Ford remained in hospital as doctors reported the emergency operation Saturday on the 60 year old industrialist was a rare case in medical annals Dr Roy D McClure who performed the operation explained Mr Ford’s fitness He had been suffering from a strangulated gangrenous appendix in the hernia and the physician said he could find no more than sixteen similar cases in all medical literature

Detroit Henry Ford Tis Roy D. MecClure Ford Hel

Montreal Building Collapses After Explosions

About 20 injured in a three story building collapse in a northern Montreal district after a series of sewer explosions. Ten trapped victims rescued. two theaters damaged. 100000 residents evacuated for hours as fires and blasts raged, with injuries including burns and cuts.

Montreal Que Heath Man Oles Wong Atroote T ‘Brothers Goleta Nenger Moburt Defleurimont Street St. Lawrance Boulevard Jean Talon Street St. Hubert Atreat Elfy

Virginia leaders react to call for special relief session

Richmond November 30. The question of how the General Assembly can ease Virginia’s distressing conditions arose as Senator Worth Smith asked for a January 16 relief session. Governor Pollard, Ashton Covell, and House leaders weigh possible plans to relieve burdens, including tax relief for real estate and school funding shifts.

Richmond General Assembly Virginia Worth Smith Louisa Overnor Pollard Ashton Covell Houte of Delegates Appropriations House Smith Dalegate Doyell

Federal Reserve Views Business Trend in District

Richmond monthly business review reports October through early November conditions improving in basic sectors and trade, but unemployment rose with seasonal layoffs. Hoarding declined as deposits rose while circulation fell, signaling funds moving into trade channels.

Federal Reserve Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Diestrict Richemond Bank Reserve Bank Benke Redlaconnis Federal Lomual Sfotel ‘Tonnave Totela

Hindenburg May Resign Post Rumors Sweep News

Rumors in political circles say President Hindenburg is weary of party bickering and may resign. The report notes tensions within the rightist faction and potential cabinet reshuffles as Germany faces a fragile national mood.

Rita Ath Paul Rat de Aplendure Diya

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