Trial Date Delayed in Giles County Murder Case
Troy Thomas of Oakvale faces trial for the murder of his father in law R. E. F. Fizer of Phiegar. The circuit court continued the case to March 18 due to missing defense witnesses. About forty witnesses were present, split roughly between prosecution and defense. Fizer, shot during a dispute tied to Thomas and his family at the Fizer home, had been on strike. Thomas concedes self defense. Commonwealth's Attorney J. L. Dillon leads, assisted by counsel from Radford, Pearisburg, and Princeton splitting the defense representation.
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Troy Thomas
Oakvale
Giles County
R. E F. Fizer
Phiegar
Mas
Fizer
Thomas
Virginian Railway
Selfe
J. L. Dillon
Commonwealth
John B. Spiers
Radford
W. B. Snidow
Pearisburg
W.H. Slee
Princeton
Coal Industry Discussed On Coast-To-Coast Radio
Dr. T. T. Read of Columbia University will present a vivid picture of the bituminous coal industry under the title Modern fc over a coast to coast Columbia network. The program is scheduled from 7:15 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday December 13. Read will give an excellent presentation to the American public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Coal Association
T. T. Read
Columbia University
Columbia
Read
Smithsonian Receives Gift Carpet From King George V
The Smithsonian announced receipt of a carpet gifted by King George V of Great Britain. The 45 by 17 feet Scottish crafted carpet recalls Queen Victoria standing when she opened the Crystal Palace in London. The piece came to the museum via James Smithson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
King
George V
Great Britain
Queen Victoria
Crystal Palace
London
Smithsonian Institution
Scotland
James Smithson
Banker Sees Bottom Of Present Depression
Pittsburgh December 11 R S Euler chairman banking committee told Allegheny regional advisory board that we are at the bottom of the present depression yet liquidation in last quarter was satisfactory. Buler Union Trust vice president said this held despite declines in clearings and deposits. Forecasts 3.9 percent drop in freight car use January to March 1931 for Eastern Ohio Western Pennsylvania Northern West Virginia and Maryland panhandle based on 25 commodity committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
R. S. Euler
Banking Committee
Allegheny Regional Advisory Board
Buler
Union Trust Company
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Panhandle
Maryland
AP Chief Praises Insurance Men From New York
The Associated Press chief praised life insurance men for disseminating information, calling insurers second only to the press in spreading knowledge. Speakers urged higher wages, shorter hours, and lower prices, while noting insurance as a near monopoly among English speaking people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Association of Life Insurance Presidents
Frank B. Noyes
Associated Press
Glenn Frank
University of Wisconsin
Frank L. Jones
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Venezuela readies hundredth anniversary of Bolivar’s death
Venezuela prepares to honor Simon Bolivar as the liberator on the hundredth anniversary of his death. Born July 24, 1783, in Caracas, Bolivar led campaigns across South America, faced reverses, and built alliances including a Haitian-backed force before securing independence from Spain.
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Venezuela
Simon Bolivar
United States
Caracas
Youns Simon
Europe
Madrid
America
Spaniis
Bolivar
Magdalena River
Kingston
Jamaica
Petion
Haiti
South America
New Bed Spreads And Coal Deals At Local Firms
City and Coalfield News reports Fretwell's offers new bed spreads with bolster pillows and notes Cheap coal from Gillespie Cash Coal Company with cash terms and 50 cent per ton savings. Bluefield Furniture Co advertises additional items. Lutheran Bazaar and Bake Sale planned at Bluefield Gas and Power Co rooms Friday and Saturday. Midnight Dance at Collegiate Hall on Commerce Street after Moose charity ball with Rice'n Southerners, Friday December 12, admission one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Gas and Power Co
Commerce Street
Rice’n Southerners
Weinberg Announces Large Coat Sale Before Christmas
H Weinberg proprietor announces a 365 coat sale for ladies misses and juniors at reduced prices. The de pression allowed purchase at lowest prices, aiding Bluefield area women. Sale runs from today to December 24 at 230 Princeton avenue.
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Weinberg
H. Weinberg
Bluefield
Princeton Avenue
Crowley Names Worcester Resident Vice President
New York December 11. P A Crowley president of the New York Central lines announced the appointment of Harry A Worcester as resident vice president New York Central lines with headquarters in Cincinnati Ohio effective December 15.
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New York
P. E. Cowley
New York Central Lines
Harry A. Worcester
C.C. Co
St. L. Ry
Cincinnati
Ohio
Morgantown Man Named Successor of Randall
A. Gibbons of Morgantown West Virginia has been named general manager of the Susquehanna Collieries and the Lytle Coal company a January 1 1931 start. He succeeds the late David V Randall who died three months ago. Gibbons is a graduate mining engineer from the University of West Virginia and has worked with Koppers Coal and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers mines in West Virginia. He also served with Pittsburgh Terminal Coal, with properties in western Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
A. Gibbons
Morgantown
W. Va
Susquehanna Collieries Company
Lytle Coal Company
Susquehanna Company
David V. Randall
Gibbons
University of West Virginia
Koppers Coal Company
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
West Virginia
Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Corporation
Pennsylvania
Bolívar and the rise of the Republic of New Granada
The text recounts Simon Bolivar’s campaigns against royalist forces, securing Bogota and New Granada, uniting Venezuela and New Granada into the Republic of New Granada, and shaping Colombia’s 1821 constitution. It notes his later campaigns in Ecuador and Peru, Bolivia’s naming in his honor, and his death in 1830 after years of internal strife.
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Bolivar
Bogota
New Granada
Venezuela
Republic of
Colombia
Ecuador
Peru
Upper
Bolivia
Napoleon
Celebrate Anniversary of Florence Nightingale Birthday
London observers flag May 12 as Red Cross day across the British empire to honor Florence Nightingale nicknamed The Angel of the Cimena. The decision was announced at a British Red Cross society meeting with county representatives.
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London
Florence Nightingale
British Empire
Red Cross
Angel of the Cimena
British Red Cross Society
Gas Company Extends Credit For Tulsa's Needy This Winter
Oklahoma natural gas corporation offers credit extensions or free gas to Tulsa families unable to pay bills during winter. President E. C. Deal says cases will be referred to a sub committee of Mayor Watkins' unemployment committee, whose report will guide credit decisions to prevent service cuts.
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Tulsa
Okla
Oklahoma Natural Gas Corporation
E. C. Deal
George L. Watkins
Damage action filed against bill collector in Wheeling
Mrs. Carrie Adams McHechen filed a $10,000 damages suit in Wheeling against Biern and Frank Inc of Huntington, contending the bill collector used insulting and abusive language while attempting to collect an account. She charges slander in the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Carried Adams, McHechen
Biern and Frank, Inc
Huntington
Frankel Union
Statue planned to honor D Artagnan in Auch memory
Paris reports residents of Auch preparing a statue and grading a site for memory of D Artagnan. Citizens raise funds by pouring centimes and a drama contest is underway for the best D Artagnan play to be staged by the Comedie Francaise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
D'Artagnan
Dumas
Auch
D’artagnan
Comedi Francaise
Parkes Ends 19 Day Fast After Robbery Case
E W Parkes former minister jailed over an attempt to rob oil operator Ed Hawkine of five thousand dollars ended a nineteen day fast. He had aimed for forty days to bring him closer to God following the doctor ordered fast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whita
Kan
E. W. Parkes
Ed Hawkine
Parkes
World Court Puzzles Solons in Senate Debate
Washington December 11 Leaders of opposing sides in the senate controversy over the world court agreed it could not be disposed of this session but debated a possible special session. Court advocates claim at least 28 votes oppose ratification, while opponents predict defeat. Senator Watson forecasts failure. others say opposition strength has grown.
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Washington
Senate
World Court
Hoover
Stimeon
Elihu Root
Root
Foreign Relations Committee
Watson
Idiama
Senator Overman a Long Career in North Carolina Politics
The article chronicles the life of United States Senator Overman detailing his early 1895 Democratic caucus nomination loss, 1900 state convention leadership, direct election win in 1914, and re-elections through 1926. It notes his push for commercial agents abroad, education advocacy, and role in leasing the North Carolina Railroad, plus his lineage to Major James Smith and marriage to Mary Merrimon.
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House
United States Senate
United States
Overman
House of Representatives
State University
North Carolina
James Smith
Mary P. Merrimon
A. 8. Merrimon
Trinity College
University of North Carolina
De Palma Denies Cruelty and High Income in Divorce Suit
Los Angeles dated report states Ralph de Palma answered Clara de Palma's divorce petition. He disputed allegations of cruelty and income claims, claiming annual earnings only from race purses and denying ownership of a $6000 racing car, saying his only car is a $650 model. The couple had been married 21 years as the suit was filed.
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Los Angeles
Ralph de Palma
Clara de Palma
de Palma
de Palmas
E¢He
Banker Disappearance Sheds Light on NY Banking Ties
Mexico City reports Louis Gallopin a well known New York banker vanished from his home today. Relatives began a search as authorities verify his absence and monitor possible clues. Radio broadcasts relay the developing story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Louis Gallopin
New York
Inquiry into New York magistrates bank accounts deepens graft probe
Federal officials probe bank accounts of judges policemen and lawyers in New York City magistrates courts. Special Prosecutor Isidor J. Kresel continues hearings with focus on income beyond salaries amid graft suspicions. Open hearing resumes tomorrow before Referee Samuel Seabury.
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New York
New York City
Isidor J. Kresel
Internal Revenue
Samuel Seabury
Wheeling junk dealer found dead in shack
Joseph Ducker a 72 year old junk dealer was found dead in a shack in Wheeling. Coroners officials said death due to alcoholism and exposure. His two sons Arthur and Wilbur are being held for questioning. Ducker formerly resided in Adena Ohio.
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Wheeling
Joseph Ducker
Arthur
Wilbur
Ducker
Adena
Schiff Trophy Awarded to Lieutenant Commander Ginder
Erbert Schiff presented the annual Schiff trophy to Lieutenant Commander Ginder on behalf of Fighting Plane Squadron 38 aboard the aircraft carrier Lexington. The prize honors the navy aircraft squadron with the greatest vigilance safety and reliability in flight operations.
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Erbert Shiff
Schiff
Ginder
Fighting Plane Squadron 38
Lexington
Navy
Baltimore and Ohio Gains Control of Alton Rail System
Baltimore and Ohio acquires control of the Alton system, a 1,100 mile network serving farming and coal areas. The Alton, under federal court receivership since 1922, connects Chicago Springfield and St. Louis with Kansas City and New York via a western outlet. B and O officials Shriver Willard Jr. and Voorhees led the bid.
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Alton
Baltimore and Ohio
Chicago
Springfield
St. Louis
Kansas City
New York
W. G. Bierd
Federal Court
George M. Shriver
Daniel Willard Jr
H. B. Voorhees
Northern California Felt Minor Earthquake
A slight earthquake was felt across northern California, centered 150 miles northwest of Berkeley. Seismologist Perry Byerly of the University of California reported the quake began at 12 59 a m and lasted about ten minutes with Chico Redding and Eureka noting distinct shocks. No damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
California
Perry Byerly
University of California
Berkeley
Chico
Redding
Eureka
Confession Evidence at Dunn Trial Faces Delay
Prosecutors in Tyler county plan to call six more witnesses to support admitting alleged confessions in the Dunn case but expect only one or two. Judge Shipman’s ruling is not expected before Saturday. The defense will counter with rebuttal witnesses after the state’s case. The Bayless child’s burial occurred at Chbto. Arnett said he felt better, not worse, about the grave incident.
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Arnett
Chbtto
C. J. Hill
Tyler County
Hill
James F. Shipman
DANGER TO FACE MURDER CHARGE
Jean Dayle 22 faces first degree murder charges for killing Sam Frank Memphis jewelry auctioneer Phil Guinin barber linked as an accessory after the robbery Guinin is charged after police say two people saw him show the diamond taken from Frank Miss Dayle confessed to the hotel killing and robbery but declined to name the accomplice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Jean Dayle
Sam Frank
Memphis
Tenn
Phil Guinin
Miss Dayle
Hame
Frank
Guinin
Chinese herb doctors barred from practice decree bans imports
In Lima on December 11 the government issued a decree barring Chinese herb doctors from practicing healing activities. The decree also prohibits import of oriental herbs not botanically classified, signaling a government tightening on traditional remedies in Peru.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Peru
Police Publish Full Page Ad In NY Newspapers
New York police place a full page advertisement in tomorrow’s papers to defend officers amid criticism. Signed by the Patrolmen's Benevolent Association it notes editorial reflections on police integrity and discusses policing a city of New York's size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association, Inc
Radio Bootlegging Thrives in Turkey
In Turkey radio bootlegging is widespread with about a thousand culprits caught in the past year. The government controls radio, and illicit buyers or tax evaders face heavy fines under the monopoly system.
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Istanbul
Turkey
Radio
Trading agency urged at United Farmers banquet
William Irvine M P for Wetaskiwin Alberta urged a great trading agency at the United Farmers of Ontario annual banquet in Toronto Ontario. The concept would let Canadian farmers sell all products and buy all requirements through a single system aimed at improving rural commerce.
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Toronto
Ont
William Irvine
M. P
Wetaskiwin
Alta
United Farmers of Ontario
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