Support of State Prison by Direct Taxation Looms
West Virginia faces funding the state prison by direct taxation as annual costs rise to about 500000 dollars. F W McCullough, state board treasurer, notes contract labor once self supported has waned due to Hawes Cooper bill effects and poor markets. He cites prison cement plant ideas as meritorious but not a cure, and mentions a March Richmond meeting of Southern states on the issue.
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Charleston
W. Va
F. W. McCullough
State Board of Control
West Virginia
Hawes- Cooper
McCullough
Edgar C. Lawson
Lawson
Richmond
Body of Fire Victim Sealed in Mine at Wolf Run
Steubenville Ohio March 11 the body of Kuba Pewansky 32 a victim of the Wolf Run mine fire near Amsterdam yesterday was believed sealed in the west working tonight Officials abandoned search and planned sealing the shaft for sixty to ninety days to smother the blaze The fire started from a broken trolley wire and a wrecked coal car Rescue squads from Pittsburgh and Columbus freed ninety five men and brought Paul Boroski 65 to the surface where he had suffocated.
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Steubenville
Ohio
Kuba Pewansky
Wolf's Run
Amsterdam
Wolf Run
Warner Colleries Company
Pittsburgh
Columbus
Paul Boroski
Development of mystery malady reported at Kingsport
Johnson City reports a mystery illness development in Kingsport as local doctors investigate a sudden cluster. Officials say the condition is under study with no confirmed cause identified yet.
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Johnson City
Kingsport
Secretaries Candidacy Confirms Political Moves
Ames J. Davis, secretary of OU labor, is expected to announce his candidacy for the United States Senate in Pittsburgh next Saturday. He is a high ranking officer of the Loyal Order of Moose and will be invited to Bluefield for the dedication of a new Moose hall to be built there.
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Ames J. Davis
OU Labor
United States Senate
Pittsburgh
Davis
The
Loyal Order of Moose
Bluefield
Far From Entangling Pact at London Conference
London dispatch reports the United States rejects any consultative pact seen as a step toward a European military alliance. The U S delegation notes objections from the Senate and fears obligations overshadowing American interests if war threatens Europe. French aims to trade naval tonnage for a political accord face stiff opposition. Briand to address delegates tomorrow.
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London
United States
America
Senate
Stimson
Europe
France
Briand
Talks fail to settle Pittsburgh taxi strike after three sessions
Pittsburgh March 11 three sessions between Mayor Charles H Kline acting mediator and the strikers executive committee failed to settle the local taxi drivers strike now in its ninth week. Open or closed shop and union recognition and pay rate issues remained in dispute.
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Pittsburgh
Charles H. Kline
Miners to Urge Five Day Week in Insurgent Move
Springfield March 11 The insurgent United Mine Workers faction revised its constitution to set a five day week and a six hour day. The change amends article one and was adopted unanimously by the rump convention as the most significant action since breaking with the parent body. The average miner had worked about six days weekly prior to this change.
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Springfield
United Mine Workers of America
Mine Workers Organization
Minera
Mysterious paralysis strikes East Tennessee counties
Health officers from four East Tennessee counties and two state health board specialists join forces in labs to uncover a mystery paralysis afflicting 107 people in the region. Quarantines cover Washington Carter Sullivan and Unicoi counties as doctors seek cause and treatment, with Kingsport reporting progress and no fatalities so far. Patients report a cold and sore throat followed by numbness or sleepy legs and later inability to flex the ankle muscles.
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Johnson City
Tenn
East Tennessee
State Board of Health
Washington
Carter
Sullivan
Unicoi
Kingsport
Sullivan County
8. S. Moody
Washington County
Guyandotte youths face robbery charge
Two young men from Guyandotte Huntington suburb Charles Edwards 23 and Avis Lafferty 24 were captured by police after a gun battle in Cameron W Va while alleged to have robbed two stores and broken into a third. They were held for Marshall county grand jury on 2500 bond each with six months jail and a 100 fine for carrying concealed weapons. A third man escaped in an automobile.
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Moundsville
W. Va
Guyandotte
Huntington
Cameron
Charles Edwards
Avis Lafferty
Marshall County Grand Jury
Lewis Denounces Illinois Union Leaders at UMWA Convention
Indianapolis March 11 John J Lewis international president of the United Mine Workers of America denounced Illinois insurgent movements and internal wranglings as the direct result. He assailed Illinois officials accusing graft and confessions under oath and predicted insurgents would be ousted as the convention moved to act to preserve the union.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Illinois
Springfield
Committee On
Union
International Board
District No. 12
Lewis
John H. Walker
The
Illinois Federation
Miss Texas Crowned Americas Sweetheart at Pageant
In Miami on March 11 Miss Janet Eastman of Fort Worth won the title Miss America Americas Sweetheart at the first national bathing beauty pageant. Forty four states and the District of Columbia competed. Eastman, 20, blond, received top honors with Alberta McKellop of Los Angeles second as Miss California and Margaret Kedahl of Tampa third as Miss Florida.
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Miami
Fla
Janet Eastman
Fort Worth
Texas
District of Columbia
Euastman
Alberta McKellop
Los Angeles
California
Margaret Kekdahl
Tampa
Florida
Congress Owing Back Into Action After Taft Tribute
Washington March 11 Congress resumes work after two days of mourning for William Howard Taft. The Senate moves to consider the first deficiency appropriation bill of 171,000,000 and to set aside the tariff bill for debate. The Parker bill on interstate motor travel and proceedings on sugar cement and other tariff issues shape the week as Nye questions the sugar vote. Nye cites the sugar cement lumb er oil coalition and urges a separate ballot and saner tariff to aid farmers.
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Washington
William Howard Taft
Congress
Senate
House
Interstate Commerce Commission
House Judiciary Committee
Senate Lobby Committee
Claudine Huston
Republicanational Committee
Muscle Shoals
Nye
North Dakota
Democratic National Committee
Coalition
Ten Men Wounded in Kensington Hosiery Strike Clash
Philadelphia March 11 At least ten men were shot and slightly wounded during disorders tied to the Kensington hosiery mill strike. A mob stormed Peter Martone home, bricks flew, windows shattered, Martone fired three times, a police riot call followed. Police recovered a shotgun from Martone and a constable fired to hold the mob. A foot wound struck 18 year old Harry Schmidt.
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Philadelphia
Kensington
Peter Martone
H. C. Aberle
Martone
Josephine
Nancy
Frank McKay
Harry Schmidt
Vare Withdraws as Candidate for Senate
Philadelphia March 11 William S. Vare Republican organization leader withdrew as a candidate for the United States Senate clearing the way for a Davis Grundy contest. He cited health and urged followers to support Secretary of Labor James J. Davis for senator.
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Philadelphia
William S. Vare
Republican Organization
United States Senate
James J. Davis
Labor
Joseph R. Grundy
Becajuse
Ware
Nine Schroeder jurors selected in Olow struggle
Nine jurors, including one woman, were chosen to hear the Irene Schroeder murder case in New Castle Pa after a night session delay and the discharge of one potential juror over pretrial opinions. A new panel will be drawn when court resumes.
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New Castle
Irene Schroeder
Benwood
W. Va
Brady Paul
Veniremen
E. C. Porter
Wayne Township
Porter
Frank N. Johnson
J. W. Humph
Schroeder
Charles Wright
Wright
Mattie Jackson
Rose Smith
Pennsylvania
Joseph D. Kelley
C. Leroy Shira
Newcastle
L. FE
McDonald
Ellwood City
Mre
Jennie Curtis
Union Township
Samuel Patterson
Plain Grove
Charles R. Hill
Shenango Township
L. Jupson Rodgers
Charles J. Margiotti
Commonwealth
Butler
Paul
Farm Board Fund Added To Bill In Deficiency Measure
The Senate appropriations committee reports the first deficiency appropriation bill with an extra 100 million dollars requested by President Hoover for the Federal Farm Board. The total bill reaches 171,869,377 dollars, with the committee adding 123,627,814 dollars to the house amount of 48,241,563 dollars. Chairman Jones will push quick senate approval, aiming to free funds for deficits across government branches.
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Washington
Senate Appropriations Committee
Hoover
Federal Farm Board
House
Jones
Senate
Hoover to choose successor to late Justice Sanford
President Hoover will consider immediately the selection to replace the late Justice Sanford on the supreme court and plans to announce within thirty days. He may consult Senate leaders and may name John W. Davis as a possible successor, amid debate on confirmation and Senate advice and consent.
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Washington
Hoover
Byrd Finances Running Short After Pole Expedition
Rear Admiral Richard E Byrd said his Antarctic expedition is near bankruptcy but may pull through. Ships Eleanor Bolling and City of New York refitted in Dunedin after costly voyage. 41 men to return via Panama Canal with small cargoes. Planes mapped 280000 square miles. whaling ships to recover planes next season. New Zealand officials and citizens praise the achievement despite tight finances.
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Dunedin
Richard E. Byrd
South Pole
Eleanor Bolling
City of
New York
Byrd
Panama Canal
Polar
New Zealand
Antarctic
MacDonald Government Loses Coal Bill Vote in Commons
London March 11 Prime Minister MacDonald’s second Labor government suffered its first defeat in the house of commons with an eight vote margin. Liberal and Conservative MPs joined to defeat an amendment to the coal mines bill and unemployment program by 282 to 274. MacDonald said he would not resign and would press on with the measure, noting the amendment did not alter its essential structure.
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London
MacDonald
House of Commons
Labor
U. S. Stands Pat on Provisional Plans for Haiti
In Port-au-Prince tensions eased as the Hoover commission reaffirmed support for a provisional Haitian government. President Louis Borno’s shifting stance sparked opposition, with reports he would name a new president April 14 and delay legislative elections until 1932. Counselor Dunn assured Cap-Haïtien the situation remained in hand and focus shifted to the commission’s plan.
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Port-au-Prince
Hoover Commission
Haiti
Louis Borno
Commission
E6aid
Council of State
James Clement Dunn
Cap Hellen
Final salute in rain as escort passes in somber march
A cold, drenching rain drenches marching columns in a solemn funeral escort. Rays of sunshine break through clouds as the journey ends, marking a final salute to those who served.
Taft laid to rest under Arlington oaks in rain and sun
Washington reports the funeral of William Howard Taft at Arlington National Cemetery. A wet March day saw the coffin carried through rain soaked grounds as troops stood watch and a shaft of sun broke through clouds over the buried former president and chief justice. The ceremony joined a nation’s tribute to a life of public service and lasting friendships across party lines.
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Bluefield
Charleston
Washington
William Howard Taft
Arlington Cemetery
Williamson
Alnwick
Ere
Arlington National Cemetery
Taft
Ohio
William Taft
White House
Doheny to Face Trial Over Elk Hills Bribe Charge
Washington reports Edward L. Doheny will go on trial for allegedly bribing Albert B. Fall with 100000 dollars for a Ridge naval oil reserve lease at Elk Hills California. Evidence of the payment was previously reviewed as a loan between old friends.
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Washington
Edward L. Doheny
Albert B. Fall
Ridge Naval Ail Reserve
Elk Hills
Calif
Fell
Doheny
Fall
William Howard Taft
Sanford
West Virginia Legislature Reconvenes Over Code Question
West Virginia lawmakers resume the extraordinary session to decide if the nine year old Code should be considered as one bill or divided into sixty three chapters. Former Governor White opposes the revised draft as Charleston awaits final consideration.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Code Commission
Joint Legislative Committee
BE. M. Keatley
Kanawha County
West Virginia Senator Opposes Proposed State Code
State Senator Albert B. White, former governor, says in a Parkersburg News statement the proposed State Code is flawed. He criticizes the revisors for overstepping powers, omitting existing laws, and adding new subjects, calling the plan a hodgepodge and waste of money. He urges rejection and a return to modeling laws subject by subject with proper legislative consideration.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Albert B. White
West Virginia
Parkersburg News
White
Morgan
Testimony in Camp Trial In Completed State Case
Charleston March 11 presentation of testimony for the state at the trial of O Emerson Camp Kanawha county superintendent of schools charged with larceny and embezzlement of Malden school district funds. After the final state witness was heard a conference of attorneys was called and upon agreement Judge Henry K Black directed a recess until tomorrow when defense witnesses will be started. Counsel for Camp said they expected to call approximately forty witnesses.
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Charleston
O. Emerson Camp
Kanawha County
Malden
Unon
Henry K. Black
Intermediate Court
Camp
Theater magnate dies in Palm Beach at 72
Palm Beach Florida March 11 Edward S Albie theatrical magnate died suddenly here tonight of heart attack at age 72.
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Palm Beach
Fla
Edward S. Albie
Hoe
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