Roosevelt Lead Grows Steadily In Pennsylvania Vote
Roosevelt led Alfred E. Smith by about 20 000 votes as returns from two thirds of Pennsylvania districts came in. In Philadelphia Smith led by about 9 000, but rural district tallies favored Roosevelt. The 78 Democratic National Convention votes remained uncertain due to delegate pledges and possible uncommitted positions.
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Frenklin D. Roosevelt
Alfred E. Smith
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Smith
Sraith
Chicago
Jennings
State Roads Let Contracts For 43.39 Miles Of Highways
State road commission announces awards for 43.39 miles of highways and seven bridges with total estimated cost 91 300 000. West Virginia firms win 12 of 20 projects amounting to 5 100 000. bids include Logan County 3.5 miles of Crastmore grading and cement paving by Hatfield Construction 60 401.55 and Webster county 5.27 miles Troy to Moddridge road by BR Giaviane 余额 ерия inequalities.
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United States Bureau of Public Roadaong
West Virginia
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Xia
Huntington
Olivier
Troy
Moddridge County
Giaviane
Cleveland
Webster County
Related
Payette
Berkeley
Jefferson
Bankhead Defends His Senate Seat Amidst Probe
In a vigorous speech in the senate Alabama's Bankhead asserted his rightful seat and denounced fraud claims from 1930. He rejected revelations linked to the state Democratic executive committee and faced continued debate with fellow senators as they neared a vote on his entitlement.
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Senate
Hankhead
Alabame
Jill State
Thomas Hettin
Bankhead
Arithmeut
Smith Strengthening as Real Threat to Roosevelt
From Washington April 27 Alfred E Smith adds to a growing challenge to Franklin D Roosevelt for the Democratic nomination after a sweeping Massachusetts victory. Final Pennsylvania returns loom as leaders weigh delegate loyalties and the impact on future state decisions.
House Quits to Halt Economy Bill Assault
Washington reports an unruly house adjourned to prevent the omnibus economy bill from collapsing. A coalition of insurgents blocked the measure after 655 million in savings were removed from the projected total. Early in the day party leaders were ousted by a 219 to 164 vote undermining the drastic procedure they favored.
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Washington
Insurgenta
Earitlec
Gordon jailed for contempt after pay refusal
Charleston attorney Raymond J. Gordon was jailed by United States District Judge George W. McClintic for contempt after refusing a $100 fine. Gordon planned to appeal while in custody, amid court excitement as he was escorted to the city jail by U.S. Marshal John Hartanan. The contempt stemmed from disputes with the judge during a liquor trial involving Gordon’s clients.
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United States
George W. MccCiintic
J. Raymond Y Gordon
Charleston
Federal Building
John Hartanan
Gordon
Raymond
McCiintic
Fred Jordon
Henry Skiles
Ciiut Horton
John Lynch
George Jordan
Prohibition
Horton
Lynch
Fred Jordan
Gordom
Charleston School Board Votes 10 Percent Pay Cut
A special meeting reduced salaries for all officials and teachers in the Charleston school system by ten percent during the next term. Exceptions include low earners and Jamitaro, with clerks under $860 yearly. Supt. Teal and secretary Habcock also had reductions upon request. Teachers were reelected, and the board urged single status, with married women placed on substitute lists after marriage. The salary cut follows an $8 million drop in city property valuations, totaling about $21 million over two years.
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Charleston
Jamitara
Fred L. Teal
E. A. Habcock
Bord
McCullough's Stand Draws Prohibition Debates in West Virginia
McCullough, seeking the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, faced sharp responses from two anti prohibition groups. Rev. O A Pullen framed prohibition as a foe while J Lewis Bumgardner praised McCullough's stance and announced support with a convention bid looming. Both letters urged voters to consider their positions on enforcement and constitutional provision.
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Hardy
Anti-Batoon League
Mccullough
O. A. Pullen
Satan
J. Lewis Bumgardner
Beckley
West
Bumgardner
Pullen
Sumpardne
Jettera
League
Wil
Axme Repub
Democrats Boost State Registration Gains
West Virginia officials report large Democratic gains in voter registration from 1923 to 1932. Col. J Long notes state totals show 443 783 Democrats vs 70 061 Republicans in 1932 with an 89 238 Democratic rise since 1923 and a 4 190 Democratic lead over 1928 Republican majority.
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J. Long
Democratic Victory Committee
Long
Lang
Hugo Goins
Ita
Teport
Hoover Urges New Tax Plan at Governors Conference
President Hoover urged a redistribution of taxation and a balance budget across federal state and local governments. He pressed for reduced expenditures and broad support from the people to overcome vested interests and achieve national recovery at the Richmond gathering. Governors Conley Ritchie and Roosevelt greeted Hoover as he concluded before a packed John Marshall hotel auditorium.
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Hoover
William G. Conley
West Virgina
John Marshell Hotel
Gaia
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Albert Oc, Ritchie
Maryland
Gus A Bolden Dies Suddenly at 62 in Charleston
Gus A Bolden 62, longtime leader in West Virginia conservation and journalism, died suddenly while returning to Charleston after a health setback. He served as director of education for the state game, fish and forestry commission and was active in wildlife league work. Funeral planned Saturday at his Charleston residence with Rev Francis Brooks to officiate. Active pallbearers and honorary lists noted. Born in Oakland Maryland, Bolden moved to West Virginia, publishing early Republican papers before joining Charleston Daily Mail as general manager and editorial writer.
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Jonu Bradshaw
Mr. Bolden
Oakland
West Virginia
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Ug Grafton Sentinel
Grafton Republican
Charisaton Daily Mall
Disgraced Man Kills Self After Federal Court Rebuke
A Roanoke man 89 year old Ansted resident FP Campbell died by suicide after a Court rebuke by Judge George W. McClintic following a pro prohibition arraignment. Campbell left letters to Judge McClintic and to his wife Mrs Campbell repudiating a statement about W H Evans of Ansted in court.
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George. W. McClintic
Roanoke
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W. H.evans
Mary Camppen
Judge McCilo~te
Evans
Fayette County
Amnei
Senate approves higher income and corporate taxes in revenue bill
In Washington April 27 a bi partisan Senate Finance Committee vote pushed the revenue bill toward passage. Normal income taxes rise to 3 percent on the first 4000, 4 percent on 4000 to 8000, and 9 percent above 8000 with higher brackets for surtaxes up to 45 percent above 1.09 million. Corporate tax climbs from 12 to 13 percent while gift and inheritance exemptions shift. a two cent stamp tax on checks over five dollars is added.
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Senate
House
Dion
Bere
Reed
Mile
Cheering News On Lindberghs Baby Rescue Effort
NORPOLE Virginia April 2 A path freed of a number of obstacles stretched toward the infant son of Colonel and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh. Cheering news that progress had been made came from John Hughes Curtis contact man for the negotiators from a secret mission to contact the kidnappers or their representatives. Rear Admiral Guy H Burtage retired announced we can state we have overcome a number of obstacles that stood between us and our objective.
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A. Lindbergh
John Hugues Curtis
Guy H Burtage
Underworld Informer Shot From Ambush in Canton
Canton April reports Harry Boukinis a reporter for the Ohio Examiner shot while crouched behind a chair on a front porch as two men opened fire. Boukinis had long been involved in Canton civic investigations and previously served time for perjury with multiple liquor arrests.
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Harry Boukinis
Ohio Examiner
Lg Thome
Boukling
Train Victim Dies in Gallipolis Hospital
Mrs. Mary Allemange, 80, of Mason City, died in Gallipolis hospital after being struck by a Baltimore and Shintenin train near Cincinnati. The accident occurred April 26 and details remain under investigation.
Revenue Agents May Lose Jobs Amid Treasury Cuts
Special to The Gazette Washington April 27 A 10 percent cut in the treasury appropriation would cost the jobs of revenue agents at Huntington and 17 deputy collectors of federal revenue at Parkersburg Burnet says in a letter to Senator Oddie. In all 606 revenue agents and 1300 deputy collectors would be dropped and several districts and ports of entry abolished The potential loss of 2208 positions could reduce internal revenue by about 95 million dollars. Rural districts may retain some staff while urban offices face deeper cuts.
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Treasury
Huntington
Parkersburg
David Burnet
SSS
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Burnet
Oddite
Prohibition Poll 853 Sees Narrow Repeal Support
The Gazette reports 663 votes for repeal and 37 for retention in Prohibition Poll 853. Only two dry votes were recorded yesterday, none the day before. Ballots from out of town were discarded and voting was limited to Charleston residents.
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Gazette
Gazette Hay
Literary Digest
Charleston
Money Experts Attack Bonus Plan in House Hearing
Secretary Mills and Eugene Meyer faced sharp criticism from financial leaders as they warned that approving the $2.4 billion soldiers bonus could spark currency inflation and undermine confidence. Mills, Meyer, and other admin figures urged Congress to avoid “dishonest” money and warned capital markets would suffer if the currency is tampered with.
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Milla
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Eugene Meyer
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United States
Reconstruction Finance’ Corporation
Congress
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Tex
Mills
Meyer
Andrew W. Mellon
J. P. Morgen
Muilis
Treasury
Fiery Prosecution Calls for Conviction in Lynching Trial
Honolulu April 27 AP reports prosecutor John C. Kelsey urged a Hawaii jury to convict Lt. Thomas H. Massie and three others of second degree murder for the Kahahawai lynching. Clarence Darrow delivered a sweeping defense plea for acquittal as jurors began deliberations after a lengthy trial.
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Thomas H. Maasie
Joseph “Kaha
Darrow
Masale
Granville Forteccue
E. J. Lord En Aberto
Pacific
Helley
Kahahawai
Kelley
Maesie
Massie
Stowe
Admirale
Smedley Butler
bin Strong
Keltey Shoti
Jurisdiction of Court Questioned in Toll Bridge Sale Case
Summers county circuit court questioned for jurisdiction in bid to void sale of Hinton toll bridge. The state bridge commission sought the $325,000 sale, while residents argued price excess. Judge Ward ordered briefs to decide jurisdiction.
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Ithe
Finney Dunlap
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Nis’ Steed
Aoting
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Bridge Commission
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Punlap
Steed
Fortune Protest
C. M. Ward
Detective Becomes Dramatic Critic Critiques Flea Circus
In New York on April 27 detective Andrew A. Ryan acted as a dramatic reviewer, criticizing a flea circus at Mubert's museum for the benefit of License Commissioner James P. Gere. He noted the fleas’ costumes and dancing while defending decency amid mixed reactions from spectators and association officials.
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Andrew A. Ryan
Deckine & Dramatic
Todiy
Mubert's Museum
Forty-second Street
James P. Gereaghty
Forty-second ‘Street Association
Gughure
Ryan Gore
Anti-Walker Rally Touts Republican Primary Clash
Henry Walker a Kinase county official faces organized opposition from The Regular Republicans as anti Walker rally planned at the county court house in Ta0. Prominent Republicans expected to address why Walker should not be renominated for county commissioner in the May primary amid intra party slate politics and prior support moves involving George Jenkins and Albert Fitzwater.
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Kaehawha
Walker
DeVan-Hailanim
George Jenkins
Jenkins
Clank Witmer Price
Albert
Wv. Fitgwater
United States
Jane ‘Eins
Republic
Éan
Will Takes Slap At Roosevelt Advisors
Hollywood April 27 Say, two bet Al Smith threw a scare into wine politicians that they won’t forget. Whoever advised Roosevelt to enter that primary knows how Running again at Smith in Massachusetts is like debating with Sister Athmen om her. Anw prounds and Smedley Witter in Pennsylvania need fine aepomente. Cry instead of ask weath is you can meee ter iy going to whe Way vost. Nketor vote against siMie Souen.
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Calt
al Smith
Roosevelt
Smith
Massachusetts
Atmen
Smedley
Witter
Pennsylvania
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