Crumpecker backs Fanning after tight Mercer sheriff race
G H Crumpecker of Princeton who lost the Democratic primary for Mercer County sheriff declared unqualified support for J C Fanning of Montcalm after a recount. Crumpecker praised Democrats, urged party unity, and pledged support for the Democratic ticket in the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Crumpecker
Princeton
Mercer County
Yesorday
J. C. (Coon) Fanning
Montcalm
Fanning
Crumpecker
Mr. Fanning
Democratic Party
Mayors Gather in Detroit to Seek Federal Unemployment Relief
Thirty two American mayors meet in Detroit to draft demands on Congress for federal relief for the unemployed. Mayor James J. Walker of New York describes misery and starvation in his city while Boston's James M. Curley sits with him and Detroit's Mayor Frank Murphy welcomes them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirty
Detroit
Mich
Congress
James J. Walker
New York
James M. Curley
Boston
Walker
Frank Murphy
Asheville Adopts Anti Smoke Code Spurred by Health Concerns
City leaders hear arguments for restricting railroad and factory smoke to protect tourism and property values in Asheville. Attorney J Will Pless urges strict limits, citing health and attraction of outsiders. Supporters include hotel men doctors and the chamber of commerce. opposition cites coal dealers and economic impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Will Press
Chamber of Commerce
Asheville
Southern Railroad
Victoria
City and Coalfield News Highlights Local Deals
Curtain voile sales at Fretwell's and Earle's Beauty Shoppe advertise wash styles and perms with prices from 35 cents to 5 dollars. Lake Shawnee dance tonight features Eddie Galloway and His Rhythm Boys with admission set at 1.50. Call 1751 for appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle’s Beauty Shoppe
East End
Lake Shawnee
Eddie Galloway
His
Rhythm Boys
New Appalachian Lunch Room Opens on Princeton Avenue
The Appalachian lunch room on Princeton avenue opens today in the old Appalachian Electric Power building. Workers spent thirty days renovating with emphasis on sanitation, and the management chose Appalachian as the restaurant name to reflect its location and unique regional branding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Avenue
Appalachian Electric Power Company
Appalachian
Uch
Charleston hosts Christian Endeavor state convention opening
Delegates from ten denominations registered for the state Christian Endeavor convention at the Baptist temple in Charleston West Virginia. Mayor R P Devan, Rev Clarence W Kemper and L Ray Crittenden welcomed visitors. Principal speaker was Rev Tom Fred Campbell of Middleport Ohio. Business sessions begin tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Christian Endeavor Society
R. P. Devan
Clarence W. Kemper
L. Ray Crittenden
Charleston Endeavor Union
Tom Fred Campbell
Middleport
Beckley Lawyer Named United States Attorney Nominee
David Ashworth of Beckley was nominated by President Hoover to be United States attorney for the southern district of West Virginia, succeeding Judge James Dameron of Williamson. Dameron’s term expired January 14, 1932, and Ashworth’s appointment follows Hatfield’s recommendation to the attorney general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Ashworth
Beckley
United States
Southern District
West Virginia
James Dameron
Williamson
Hoover
Mitchell
Henry D. Hatfield
Cameron
Mingo
Damron
F. Witcher McCulloch
Huntington
McCulloch
State Board of Control
Damron Says Federal Prohibition Enforcement Impossible
Huntington reports James Damron, nearing retirement as U S district attorney for southern West Virginia, declares federal enforcement of prohibition impractical. David D. Ashworth of Beckley is nominated to succeed him. Damron asks for release of all who have served over a year for prohibition violations and blames hip pocket enforcement for district problems. He praises Judge George W. McClintic and opposes repeal without a saloon substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Ashworth
James Damron
U. S
Southern
W. Va
Huntington
United States
West Virginia
David D. Ashworth
Beckley
Hoover
Damron
Federal Prohibition Department
George W. McClintic
Bonus Band Pleas Reach Capitol and White House
About 500 Oklahoma and Texas bonus marchers left for the Tennessee Virginia border in sixteen state furnished trucks after Bristol officials said they were not wanted there. Reverend James R. Cox, returning from Washington, dismissed fears of Communist takeovers and praised police handling of the situation. The final group, led by a woman, departed Pittsburgh aboard a nine car freight train, marking the coastto coast segment of the march.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Bristol
Oklahoma
Texas
Tennessee-Virginia
W. C. Boyd
Bistol
Bord
Virginia
Tennessee
Pittsburgh
Washington
James R. Cox
Father Cox
Pittsburgh and
Lake Erie
California veterans join marchers near McKees Rocks
A mixed group of veterans halted near McKees Rocks at dusk while delegations from Wheeling Oklahoma move toward Washington. The encamped marchers include Joan of Arc of the West leader Vera Perata of Oakland California and her husband planning a short drive with allies before continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKees Rocks
Eeree
Wheeling
Washington
Oklahoma
Pittsburgh
McKees Rocka
New Castle
California
Mia
Vera Perata
Oakland
Cal
Joan of Arc of
Chauffeur Who Wed Heiress Loses Decree
Superior Judge Isaae Pacht denied Charles J. Challette's petition to overturn the divorce decree with Elizabeth McAlliston Challette. He cited mercenary motives and noted Challette hurriedly married the heiress and gained about $280,000 in assets during 668 days before separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Isaae Pacht
Charles J. Challette
Elizabeth McAlliston Challette
Challette
Chicago seeks big loan from federal unit
Mayor Anton J. Cermak asked the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for a Chicago loan of $40 million to $150 million. He cited an imperative need to cover overdue salaries for teachers and staff and other financial obligations, noting the city’s paper is as good as gold and that repayment could come from two years of tax collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Anton J. Cermak
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Cermak
Church group elects officers at Western Virginia conference
Beltrand S. Phillips of Belington was reelected president of the Young People's assembly at the Western Virginia conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. William Wade of Beckley was elected vice president, Nannie Ellen Gadd of Beckley secretary, and Jennings Fast of Charleston treasurer at the annual convention in Barboursville on June 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barboursville
W. Va
Beltrands
Phillips
Belington
Young People’s Assembly
Western Virginia
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
William Wade
Beckley
Nannie Ellen Gadd
Jennings Fast
Charleston
Charleston Man May Head Party
Charleston, June 9. Robert G. Kelly of Charleston emerges as a probable successor to Andrew Edmiston as chairman of the Democratic state executive committee. The meeting will also set the state convention date, select a national committee member, and consider a prohibition referendum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G. Kelly
Andrew Edmiston
Parkersburg
W. Va
Charleston
Weston
Democratic State Executive Committee
Kelly
Kanawha
Ths
Republican State Committee
Charles J. Schuck
Wheeling
H. G. Kump
Elkins
Edmiston
Herbert Fitzpatrick
National Convention Resolutions Committee
Neely
Platform Committee
United States
William E. Chilton
Charles B. Hodges
Morgantown
Arthur B. Koontz
George I. Neal
Huntington
R. Finley
Hinton
Rose Burchinal
Fairmont
Marshall County Cuts Pay of Road Officers
Marshall county commissioners launch an economy drive cutting pay for road officers and related staff. Officials justify the move as needed to balance the budget amid ongoing state and local fiscal pressures. Local officials say service levels will be monitored as the economy tightens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County
Moundsville
W. Va
Traveling men hold fast pace meeting in Natural Bridge
At Natural Bridge Virginia on June 9 delegates of the grand council United Commercial Travelers of America for Virginia West Virginia Kentucky Maryland and the District of Columbia conduct a brisk session. They approved committee appointments received reports and heard an address from supreme counselor George W Urquhart of Savannah Georgia. Tomorrow will see remaining reports unfinished business and the election and installation of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natural Bridge
Grand Council
United Commercial Travelers of America
Virginia
West Virginia
Kentucky
Maryland
District of Columbia
George W. Urquhart
Savannah
Supreme Council
Buick Sedan Stolen From Duhring Street
A 1926 Buick sedan owned by J. B. Wagner of the Commercial bank was stolen last night from Duhring street. Morton Wagner filed the complaint at police headquarters and police had a trace of the car early this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Wagner
Commercial Bank
Duhring Street
Morton Wagner
Worker Killed In W V Vet Hospital Construction
Huntington West Virginia June 8 35 year old scaffold worker John Bates was fatally injured after a fall from the top floor of the United States Vet hospital under construction at the main building site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
John Bates
United States Veto Hospital
Honduras moves to quell revolt amid bitter elections
Tegucigalpa Honduras President Mejia Colins government mobilizes regular troops to push northward and crush a revolt that left more than sixty dead. The fighting, centered in the Espiritu Santo mountains, spreads toward Cortes as campaigns heat up ahead of October elections. The government accuses rebels aligned with General Tiburcio Carlos Andino while Carias denounces the revolt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teguciagalpa
Honduras
Mejia Colindres
Espiritu Santo
Department of
Cortes
Tuburcio Carlos Andio
Carias
Wife of Samuel Insull Loses Personal Fortune
Chicago reports say Mrs. Samuel Insull, once Gladys Wallie, the stage star “the girl in red,” has lost her personal fortune amid the collapse of his vast utility empire. LaSalle Street statisticians estimate Insull’s unpayable obligations at about 15 million dollars, with roughly 5 million pledged to charities, while she reportedly needs prolonged rest for health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Samuel Insull
Ineul
Gladys Wallie
Girl In Red
LaSalle Street Statisticians
Sneull
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Redpath
Ramsey School
Kent
Main Street
Rialto
Hollywood
William Powell
City and Coalfield News
Fretwell's
Nestor
Spe
Dana Beauty Alon
Capitol
White House
Capitol Hill
C.F. Sauer CO
Richmond, VA
Walt
Priggn
Lora
Rotze Lym Wlm Led
Karen Morley
Conway Tearle
Hauk
Sunshine Revue
BUICK
Princeton Ave
Smoke House
Jiffy Grill
Appalachian Electric Power Co
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