Mrs Susan Umberger Dies in Princeton at 87
Mrs. Susan A Umberger aged 87 died yesterday morning at 4 at her daughter Mrs W D Carter's home 106 Trent Street Princeton after several weeks illness. Funeral at 3 pm at her son P A Umberger Bramwell Road conducted by Rev T F Peters. Burial Maple Hill cemetery Weat Graham. Survived by five children Mrs Carter Mrs W G Crockett P A E D Umberger W P Umberger grandchildren Paul Carter Harry Kent Robert W Umberger Cecil A Crockett William Crockett Jr. Granddaughters and flowerbearers named.
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Bramwell Road
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Row Over Leader Splits Rank of Bonus Marchers
The bonus army in Washington splits leadership as George Alman is ousted after less than a day. W C Cox is named commander with A F Taylor as vice commander, amid parade plans and police coordination. About 4,000 veterans converge, drawing on funds exhausted after days of protests.
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Being Expeditionary Forces
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Ghile Socialist Officials Tested in South American Bank Crisis
The junta declares a three day bank holiday to manage a strike while public mood turns anti church. Protesters march shouting down with the nuns as Sister Gertrudis reports nuns at Santa Rosa academy were ejected by the new government.
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Radio Schedule Update for Louiseville Courier- Journal Spelling Bee
The article outlines tomorrow afternoon broadcast plans from Washington with the national spelling bee final heard on WABC CBS at 2 50 PM Eastern. It also lists Musical Dreams from WLW Cincinnati at 10 15 AM NBC and a packed network slate across CBS NBC and NBC networks with various programs and performers through the evening.
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Rockefeller backs repeal plan tied to liquor control
In a letter endorsing the Butler plan, John D. Rockefeller urges repeal of the eighteenth amendment and urges Congress to submit a repeal proposal for state ratification. He says repeal is a prerequisite to restoring respect for law and supports party moves at the Republican convention to include the measure in the platform. The plan also calls for state by state control measures to curb liquor traffic and abolish the saloon.
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Charleston Supreme Court allows review in Roberts estate suit
State supreme court allows a review in the Raleigh county case brought by A W Roberts as administrator of George B Roberts against Lincoln Finance Standard Bound and Mortgage J R Marcum and G C Hedrick. Suit seeks cancellation of thirty three notes claimed to exceed the principal of 4000 and interest of 212.37. Lower court ruled for the defendants.
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Bluefield Police Return to Ten Hour Shifts
The Bluefield police revert to ten hour days after a failed five day trial of a new, guard duty style schedule. City Manager Elmer C. Barton announced no further changes will occur until a better plan is devised, citing decreased department efficiency and aging force.
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Troopers Disarmed by Gunman Discharged in West Virginia
In Charleston, state police Superintendent R L Osborn discharged Sergeant W Johnson and Trooper J D Hacker from Elm Grove Wheeling detachment after they were disarmed at gunpoint by a suspect who posed as H J Fink of Cleveland. The gunman fled after questioning by city police and later fled with officers' firearms. Captain J R Brockus and Captain KE Martin were involved in reassignments.
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Disorder in Eastern Ohio Flare Follows Miner Picketing
In eastern Ohio a fresh flare of disorder occurred as workers traveling to Wolf Run mine near Steubenville were stoned by pickets. Three men were arrested. miners continued to work uninjured under escort by deputies and National Guard. The Millfield No 6 and Chauncy No 5 mines in the Hocking and Sunday Creek districts planned to reopen next Wednesday.
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Officials in Charge Complete Air Tour Plans
Officials in charge of the state's air tour finalized arrangements for an eleven day event. The tour opens in Charleston on June 20 with ceremonies dedicating the new state capitol. Planes travel to major cities and conclude at Jackson's Mill on July 1 for the airport dedication.
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City and Goalf ield News and Shops
Hotel Matt Barber Shop offers new prices under 2000 with free mani cures. Ladies embroidery dresses from 14 to 40 priced at 1.98 and 2.98 at Fretwell's 114 Bland street, phone 334. Royal Arch Masons Bluefield Chapter No 20 hold stated convocation and annual election at 7 30 this Tuesday. R D Payne secretary. French Hat Shoppe trims summer hats to 1.95 and 2.95.
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Revenue Bill Draws Near to Hoover Relief Plan
Congress debates a large relief program led by Garner with cuts to public construction. House rules allow quick passage while Democrats and Republicans clash over tax and power company provisions. Senate and House committees refine relief, home loan banks gain momentum as battle over revenue heats up.
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Indianapolis Jury Boosts Coal Award in Glass Works Suit
The U S circuit court of appeals raised the coal firms Cub Fork Coal and Paragon Colliery from $1 to $18 250 in their suit against Fairmount Glass Works of Indianapolis. The 1920 contract price was 6 50 per ton for 17 500 tons monthly. by December coal prices fell 2 per ton and Fairmount refused further delivery. The case returns for trial unless a compromise verdict of 18 250 plus interest is agreed.
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Institute New Suit Against Movie Firm
Wilmington Del June 6 A new receivership suit against Warner Brothers Pictures Inc was filed in chancery court by Marinus P W Newcastle of New York after a February suit was dismissed the same day The bill alleges mismanagement insolvency and inability to meet over 4 million dollars in mortgage and bond payments Warner Brothers General denial claimed in reply Harry Koplar of University City Mo has a separate pending suit
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Hoover Signs Largest Peace Time Tax Bill To Date
Washington reports the 1.1185 billion revenue measure becomes law as the Senate backs the conference report. The bill faces a sharp debate over a three percent tax on electrical energy and party line splits mark the vote.
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Five Ohio Men Die After Poison Rum Incident
Five Springfield men are dead from poison liquor consumed at a weekend party. Three died Sunday and two more today. Victims include Charles West 38 Elmer Randolph 38 Leroy Barner 52 John Wiggins 46 and Andrew Scott 58. Police seek the liquor source after denatured alcohol was found.
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No picnic on the streetcar sparks a sharp retort
A woman and many children board a streetcar. The conductor asks if the children are hers or a pick. She replies that they are all hers and says it’s no picnic.
Severe Lightning Strikes Hit Two Narrows Homes
Narrows Virginia endured a severe electrical storm Monday afternoon as lightning damaged two houses. The Newton residence suffered the heaviest damage while the Adair home also sustained significant damage.
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Hailstorm Crashes Through Clarksburg Downtime
Severe weather hit Clarksburg West Virginia as temperature plummeted 22 degrees in an hour then rain and hail poured for about ninety minutes. A garage roof collapsed from water buildup, narrowly missing mechanic John Gillispie during the downpour.
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Dickinson previews history shaping Chicago convention
Dickinson, a favored rural council sponsor of a special committee probe into senatorial campaign expenditures, argues the Chicago convention will be history driven and economically significant. He predicts Hoover renomination will calm nerves and dismisses third party moves as unlikely. He highlights GOP strength and experience as assets ahead of November.
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