Irene Schroeder on Stand Admits Firing at Officer
New Castle Pa March 18 Irene Schroeder 21 accused gunwoman testifies denying telling two inmates she shot a Pennsylvania officer after a holdup. She admits firing at Brady Paul on the New Castle Butler road Dec 27 and says she was with W Dague and others during the crime. Dague testifies they owned Spanish guns later sold in Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Trene Schroeder
Phoenix
Ariz
Pennsylvania
W. Glenn Dague
Commonwealth
Mattie Jackson
Rose Smith
Schroeder
Brady Paul
New Castle-Butler Road
Here
Dague
Tom Crawford
Donnie
Butler
Paul
Thomas W. Dickey
Joseph Crawford Benwood
W. Va
Margiotti
West Virginia
North Carolina
Ohio
Michigan
Illinois
Missouri
Don
Highlights in the Day's News
Charleston State road bids open by the road commission. Justice department to scrutinize patronage in Southern states. United States to have world largest bank for first time. United Mine Workers order insurgents to appear for trial before committee. Al Capone released from Philadelphia prison eludes police. McDowell county enumerators named by supervisor. Beavers have a fine chance in state basketball tourney. Hit and run driver suspects released after alibi. Wesleyan and West Virginia Business College start three game series for city championship. Funeral for slain Raven lass scheduled today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
State Road Commission
Washington—Justice Department
New York
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers
Chicago
al Capone
Philadelphia
McDowell County
Beavers
Buckhannon
Welch
Wesleyan
West Virginia Business College
Richlands
Raven Lass
Death Of Clan Leader Ends Long Feud With Civilization
Asheville in the mountains reports the passing of clan leader Big Robert Anderson who died in a prison camp after exile. His death ends four generations of isolation and feud with outsiders as the tribe pledges peace and cooperation with the state. The funeral atop the mountaintop site recalls a life of violence and a final plea for harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Robert
Anderson
Anderson's Cove
N. C
Asheville
Anderson’s Cove
North Carolina Hills
Robert” Anderson
Cove
Alonzo
Robert
Bandits Massacre 2000 in Kiangsi China Report
Shanghai reports that organized bandits killed about 2000 people in Fuan Kiangsi province and that other gangs plan to strike American and foreign shipping on the Yangtse. Kiangsi magistrate asks Nanking for troops to stop the overrunning bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Fuan
Kiangsi
Yangtse
Kiangsu
Nanking
Census enumerators named for McDowell county West Virginia
Philip T. Lilly announces McDowell county census enumerators nearly complete with two remote district appointments to follow. Monroe and Raleigh counties have also announced crews. The census begins April 2 and should finish within two weeks. A large field force is already at work preparing data for the ensuing workload. Lilly commends those who have qualified for the jobs and expects further appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell County
Philip T. Lilly
Bluefield
West Virginia
Lilly
Big Creek
Adkins
Monroe
Raleigh
Jim Mercer
Wyoming
Summers
Local oil station bandit suspects held in Winston
Winston-Salem police hold Price Overstreet and Mont Schoonover as suspects in the March 7 Bluefield robbery and the March 11 Winston-Salem station heists. Photos and descriptions were sent to Bluefield authorities as officers plan further identification to connect the pair to both robberies. Police note clothing and a car match the getaway, and say Sheriff Bowling will join investigators for confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston
Winston-Salem
N. C
Price W. Overstreet
Bluefield
J. G. Wooten
Schoonover
Mont Schoonover
Overstreet
Wilsom
B. D. Tynes
John Abbott
George Kitts
Haldren
J. Otis Bowling
Tynes, Abbott and Kitts
Winston- Salem
Tri-State
Texaco
Jenkins Miners Refuse Work Over Wage Adjustment
In Jenkins Kentucky, 2200 miners at Consolidation Coal’s Jenkins colliery refused to return to work after a wage adjustment aimed at standardizing the scale. The protest followed a parade by hundreds earlier, with officials standing by and promising protection for those choosing to return on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins
Consolidation Coal Company
D. A. Reed
Reed
Coal strike effects reach distant mines in Kentucky and Virginia
Word from Norton Virginia says Consolidation Coal at McRoberts Kentucky was not on strike while its workers were affected by the wage dispute. McRoberts operated full time yesterday. Reports from Jenkins indicate many striking workers may return to work today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton
Consolidation Coal Company
McRoberts
Jenkins
Funeral Honors For Ex-Dictator Primo de Rivera Reach Madrid
Crowds along the Franco frontier to Madrid gather as the funeral train bears Primo de Rivera home. A state funeral will be held in Madrid with formalities at major stations and in the Norte chapel before interment at San Isidro cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frontier
Spain
Madrid
Irun
Maguel Primo de Rivera
Primo de Rivera
Norte
San Isidro
Body of alleged gang member found in creek near Pittsburgh
The body of Sam Monastro was found tonight in his armored car in a creek along Jack's Run road. Police say he was strangled and appeared to have been taken for a ride before the car plunged into the water. Monastero’s brother Steve was shot in front of St. John's hospital last August, as the brothers were said to control contraband liquor distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Sam Monastro
Jack’s Run Road
Monastero
Steve
St. John’s Hospital
Narcotic Sleuths End 24 Hour Ship Search
Federal agents abandoned the search after a 24 hour drill on the liner France, based on a Toulon tip of 3 million dollars in narcotics. Two patrol boats escorted the ship to the pier while 100 agents examined every bag and deck, finding nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
France
Toulon
Doheny Testifies Loans Not Bribes in Elk Hills Case
Edward L. Doheny tells jurors the $100,400 he lent to Albert B. Fall in 1921 was a loan not a bribe aimed at securing Elk Hills lease. He weeps over his son’s death tied to a secretary. Prosecutor Roberts reads his civil trial statement about fraud and whistleblowing behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Edward L. Doheny
Albert B. Fall
Doheny
Elk Hills Naval Oil Reserve
Elk Hills
William Hitz
Owen J. Roberts
Al Capone Eludes Police In Open City Pursuit
Chicago dispatch reports Capone remains missing after his Philadelphia release. Police deploy at stations and airports while three men linked to the Capone ring are arrested. In Baltimore two men matching Capone’s description board the Dorchester but are not confirmed passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Scarface
al Capone
Shanghai
Florida
South Side
Philadelphia
Capone
Joe Montana
Amalio Spino
Ralph Camarco
Mail plane crash kills two near Kingston Ontario
A mail plane en route from Toronto to Montreal crashed over Long Lake near Kingston Ontario today killing the pilot Henry Simoneau of Montreal and radio operator P. Robinson believed resident in Montreal. Cause of the wreck not determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Ont
Longlake
Toronto
Montreal
Henry Simoneau
P. Robinsan
Absent Members Delay Work On State Code Revision
Charleston March 18 The legislature put off action on seven code chapters due to absent standing committees in both houses Speaker Cummins ruled against definite action. Workmen compensation provisions faced opposition for broad dental benefits while State Superintendent Cook voiced no objection to education chapters pending regular session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Ott
Cook
Charleston
W. Va
House
Senate
J. William Cummins
House of Delegates
Wight Hugus
Ohio County
Cummins
Central Committee
Keatley
Harry 8. Gay Jr
Logan
Gay
Rollo J. Conley
Marion
Ott
William C. Cook
Lines Drawing Tight In Steel Proxy Fight
News reports indicate talks for Youngstown Sheet and Tube and Inland Steel progressed favorably before Bethlehem Steel bid. If Youngstown shareholders reject the Bethlehem merger on April 8, negotiations with Inland Steel could be resumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Bethlehem
Youngstown
Inland Steel Company
Bethlehem-Youngstown
Sheet and Tube
Inland
Franco Italian Deadlock Holds in Naval Parity Talks
London peers the ongoing impasse between France and Italy over naval parity. If unresolved through Sunday, expect a two week window to a likely limited five power treaty among the United States, Great Britain and Japan. The accord would limit battleships five years and address submarine humane rules and other technical questions. The Franco Italian issue would go to the League of Nations preparatory disarmament commission with summer meetings anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
France
Italy
Tardieu
MacDonald
Great Britain
United States
Japan
League of Nations
Tots Locked In Home Fall Prey To Flames
East Bernstadt Ky March 18 two young children locked in their home during the mother's absence burned to death Eva 3 was rescued then infant Everett died as daughter burned beside him. Mrs Turner the mother fatally burned in the attempt to save them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernstadt
Piez Turner
Everett
Princeton Contractors Low Bidder On Highway Project
Charleston March 18 The state road commission opened bids for 91.25 miles of highways and five bridges the first bids of 1930. Low bidders include Kelly Construction Clarksburg for Barbour county project 107046.94 and Hatfield Turman for several segments in Kanawha Raleigh and Pocahontas counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Road Commission
Hatfield Construction Company
Welch-Maybeury
Charleston
State Road Commission
Barbour County
Belington Junior
Kelly Construction Company
Clarksburg
Braxton County
Flatwoods
Bulltown
Keely Construction Company
Fayette County
Beckwith
Fayetteville
R. B. Tyler Company
Louisville
Harrison County
Perry Mine
Kanawha County
Clendenin
Clay County
Louis Des Cognets & Co
Lexington
Lincoln County
Yawkey-Woodville
Hatfield & Turman
Monongalia County
Blackeville
Bula
Bose & Ritchie
Ravenswood
McDowell County
Huntington
Pendleton County
Seneca-Randolph County
Albert Bros
Salem
Pocahontas County
Frost
Virginia State Line
Raleigh County
Mount Hope
Skelton
Brown, Murphy & Light
Princeton
Skelton-Beckley
Raleigh
J. E. McComas
Shady Springs
Ghent
Beckwith Construction Company
Ritchie County
Cisco
Gilbert Construction Company
Fairview
City to pay 125000 note. plans crossin g in west
Bluefield city directors approved paying the 125000 note due March 25 and renewing the balance after securing 1000000 loan. They authorized receipt of 49785.99 from the state public utility tax and considered delaying suits on delinquent assessments while the Norfolk and Western Railway advances a northwest crossing plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk and Western
Treasury
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
M. B. Postlethwaite
George P. Crockett
E. T. Oliver
S. M. Oliver
Oliver
Bland Street
Federal Street
BE. T. Oliver
Crockett
O. J. Carter
Highland Avenue
Peresons
Ss. M. Bernard
S. M. Bernard
John R. McCulloch
R. W. Young
York Masonic Lodge, Inc
Walter R. Yockey
W. T. Williams
A. C. Chambers
Henry G. Edwards
Charles
New York
Bluefield
Mra. C. K. Akers, Hill] Avenue
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Irene Schroeder
North
Dague and Companion
Marri Homer Schroeder
Wheeling
Carolina Cove
Big Robert’ Anderson
Dead Giant
Bill Anderson
Jane Russell
Bill
Jame
China
Mdowell
Mercer
Summers Counties
S. M. Schoonover
Mroberts
Rivera
Creek
Charp Grogs
Doweny
Pacific Coast
Baltimore
Alphonse (Scarface al
Cline
Dorchester
Harry Valentine
FE. M. Keatley
T. E. Hill
McDowell
T. M. McIntyre
Wood
Oliver Assessments
Circuit Court
W. E. Ross
Wyoming Street
E. L. Dillon
Albemarle Street
F. O. Barnes
Bluefield Avenue
Sarah Darton McNeil
Shenandoah Avenue
Carter
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