Bullet Grazes Proprietor In Holdup Battle
Sines, proprietor of the Green Pig Restaurant on Charleston Street, was slightly wounded in a gun battle during a robbery last night at 8 30. Two youths held up a confectionery nearby on Central Avenue, likely by the same pair, with loot totaling under 50 dollars. Police say two suspects are in custody as the pistol duel left a manager and patrons shaken.
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Co. B. Sines
Charleston Street
Central Avenue
Sines
Palace of Sweets
Central and
Grent Wood Avenue
WorAn
Maniy
Auto Mobile
Neaga Lines
Onsy
School Board To Meet Again Today
The Kanawha county board of education plans a 10 o clock session at Thomas Jefferson High School to begin budget work. County officials expect no money shortage, with tax rates and preliminary figures under review as city and county councils prepare budgets amid state tax questions.
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Kanawna County
Kanawha
Yestor
Hay
R. P. DeVan
7illie Willis By icebery Quitten
They thought I was being a bully and beating Peg’s little brother Dur when we were playing. He was my own kin. I was doing it for this goodness.
Favorable July 1923 sales gain reported by Montgomery Ward
Chicago report shows a 45.2 percent sales increase for July 1923 from Montgomery Ward and Company. Detailed figures include tires 1933 213 815 400 and 11 804 261 dollars.
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Chicago
Montgomry Ward and Company
Road Districts Fixed by Bailey Division of State into Ten
The state is divided into ten road districts by Road Commissioner Bailey. Districts consolidate counties with fixed headquarters. total counties reduced from about ten to seven per district on average. Existing district engineers retain rank, with personnel changes under review. Districts list counties and headquarters Charleston Huntington Parkersburg Clarksburg Keyser Moundsville Wheeling Weaton Elkton Lewisburg Princeton. Engineers appointed: G H McGraw Wellburg district one, E O Bennett Buckhannon district seven, Paul Keener Morgantown district eight, George McAlpin Point Pleasant district six, L S Taylor Princeton district ten.
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Bailey
Batley
Moxon
Putnam, Clay, Boone
Kanawha Counties
Charleston
Capell
Lincoln
Wayne
Logan
Mingo
Huntington
Pleasants
Wood, Wirt
Ritchie
Calhoun
Renne
Jackson
Parkersburg
Harrison, Taylor, Doddridge
Preston
Marion
McDongola
Clarksburg
Rineral
Grant, Hardy
Hampshire
Morgan
Berkeley
Jefferson Counties
Keyser
Hancock
Brooke
Ohio
Marshall, Wetzel
Tyler
Moundsville
Barpour
Upshur
Lewis, Gomer
Braxton
Webster
Weaton
Élgnt
Tucker
Pendleton
Randolph
Pocahontas Coun
Elkton
Nicholas
Greenbrier
Fayette
Summers
Monroe
Lewisburg
Ratalya
Mercer
McDowell
Wryombe
Princeton
G. H. McGraw
Wellaburg
E. O. Bennett
Buckhannon
Paul Keener
Morgantown
George McAlpin
Point Pleasant
L. &. Taylor
South Dakota Nears Legalized 3.2 Beer
Pierre August 4 The South Dakota House approved the senate bill to tax 3.2 per cent beer for revenue. The vote was 81 to 10 with amendments needing senate concurrence before final passage. Governor Berry called the special session to pass the legislation.
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Pierre
South Dakota
Pouse of Representatives
Senate
House
Tom Berry
Watts and His Prisoners To Arrive Today
Kanawha county authorities expect to arrive here from New Rochelle with Charles Harper and Leo Frazier both charged with murdering Deputy Sheriff Roy Shambillin and Ralph Harper en route to Moundville. Henry Cano remains jailed on the double murder charge. Detained for questioning are Agnes Ensor and Louise Frazier.
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Kanawha
New Rochelle
Charles Harper
Huntington
Leo Frazier
Charleston
Afs
Frasier
Roy &. Shambllin
Ralph Harper
Moundavi
Mammoth Balloon Prepares For Stratosphere Flight
A 100 member ground crew at Soldier Field prepared the largest balloon ever built for Lieut. Comm. T G W Settle's planned stratosphere ascent. Weather and high altitude tests were arranged with observers monitoring conditions for a night launch toward a potential 15000 feet plus journey, aiming to study cosmic rays and return via ballast controlled descent.
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Solimen Ield
Chicago
Alg
T. G. W. Settle
Earth
Ghicrgo
Sharmpion
Soldier Field
Midwest
Settle
Auguste Piccard
Methall
Robert A. Millikan
Arthur EB. Compton
Alr
State fiscal report shows mixed receipts vs disbursements
The auditor's monthly statement notes receipts of 1,674,327.72 but indicates 46,000 in proceeds from a 500,000 borrowing alter the record. Regular revenue receipts amount to 588,317.71 while disbursements total 1,549,852.21. an overdraft of 15,891.62 exists when including the loan.
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Chase Retional Bank of New York
Q Toan
Istrict and Muniicipal Fund
State Troops On Vote Duty In Harlan Ky
State troops bolster Harlan County ahead of the primary as 450 more soldiers join 50 on duty amid pre election violence. A deputy police officer Joe Ler 40 was shot at Wallins Creek during a quarrel over cards. John Turner 38 sought in connection. Robert Roark 83 was killed yesterday near Kenvir amid ballot box irregularities. several relatives and a Republican candidate were beaten. Gen Denhardt ordered extra units from Louisville Barbourville and Williamsburg.
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Harlan. Ky
Harlan County
Wailins Creek
H. H. Penhards
Joe Ler
Wallins Creek
Lee
John Turner
Robert Roark
Kenvir
Roare
Arthur
Bill Farley
Parton
Fred Jones
Arthur Roare
Farley
Denhardt
Fort Knox
Louisville
Barbourville
Williamsburg
Den
Democratic Outing Planned At Dunbar Fair Grounds
Details of a large Democratic celebration near Dunbar at the 4 H fair grounds to honor President Roosevelt’s recovery act. Entertainment is free with minor parking and pool entry fees. expected attendance 10,000 or more. Notable speakers cancel due to other engagements but messages of support are sent.
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Fair Grounds
Charlenton
Dunbar
Roosevelt
United States
Wilnm. B. Chilton
Benator M. M. Neeley
H. G. Kump
Committee du Charge
Property Levy Unchanged Under State Budget
The state's direct property levy remains 10 cents per $100 valuation. The State Board of Public Works allocated 10 cents to the school fund, 5 cents to the Capitol Building Fund, and 4 cents for Virginia debt. Levy was confirmed this week, continuing a 10 cent rate. After 1939 the levy cannot exceed one cent, with capital fund authority expiring this year.
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State Board of Public Works
Virginia
Board of Public Works
Thia
Sxeenk
Emblem Sales Probe Targets Marvin French
Federal warrant charges Marvin French a 92 year old Ablesman of Clayton with selling blue eagle emblems to authorized buyers. Police report his arrest as part of the probe into illegal sales of patriotic insignia and the case centers on the alleged allowed purchase and distribution of such emblems.
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ST. Louis
Marvin French
Clayton
French
Lamont Reports Steel Code Reaches Limit Under Recovery Act
New York August report quotes Robert P. Lamont president of the American Iron and Steel Institute to Washington officials. He says the steel code has gone beyond what conditions justify and cannot be extended further. He notes the code aims to curb unfair practices by regulating pricing and sales while stressing practical, not theoretical, questions.
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New York
National Recovery Administration
Robert P. Lamont
American Iron and Steel Institute
Washington
Lamont
Roosevelt Announces Coal Strike Truce and Mediator Board
President Roosevelt announced an immediate truce in the Pennsylvania bituminous coal strike after General Johnson suggested settlement. A three-member board including Gerard Swope Lois Kirstein and George Berry was named to settle disputes during hearings on codes. The move aims to prevent factory shutdowns and support early manufacturing revival.
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Hyde Park
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Hugh 8. Johnson
Gerard Swope
Mieral Electric Company
Lois Kirstein
Boston
NRA Industrial Advisory Board
George Berry
Pressmen’s Union
Labor Advisory Board
Johnson
Chandler Case Nearing Jury in Charleston Murder Trial
J D Chandler, a 28 year old South Charleston chemist, faces a jury in a murder trial for shooting George W Miller, meat market manager, amid defense of self defense and alleged wife infidelity. The case details describe late night travels, a daybreak confrontation, and Chandler’s claim he did not know the victim. The proceeding began after two hours of defense and prosecution argument, with witnesses recounting events from March 23.
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J.D. Chandler
South Charleston
George W. Miller
Charleston
Chandler
Miller
Waffle Shop Adds Employee and Wage Changes
The Waffle shop on Washinton Street announces new hire and revised daily working hours as elections enforcement continues under a blanket recovery code awaiting a restaurant code. West Virginia Heating and Plumbing adds two plumbers and one salesman in refrigeration. Caldurph and Son, fruit and produce dealers of Ronceverte, increase staff from 27 to 55 and cut operating hours.
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Wash- Wageon Street
George Chatnis
West
649 Pledges Signed Here In Charleston Area
649 employers in the Charleston post office area signed certificates of compliance with the national recovery code announced by W. R. Jarrett assistant postmaster. A Charleston coordinator is to oversee enforcement, contacting employers in need of workers and acting as an employment agent. Meetings were held at Thomas Jefferson Junior High School with local officials, unions, and business leaders.
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Isbor
Charleston Poxtottice
W. R. Jarrett
Pittsburgh
Charleston
Ciiteen
Afayor
Ldbhey-Owens-Pard Glass Company
Kanawha City
Charles 8. Stewart
Frank Gallaher
Thomas Jefferson Junior High School
Battery Men
Charleston Battery Deniers ‘Association
Ruffner Hotel
Quartier Street
Gas Bombs Close New York Stock Exchange Early
A pair of bombs hidden in an air conditioning intake at the New York Stock Exchange caused choking fumes and panic, forcing a closure for the day. Police and exchange staff evacuated about two thousand people as investigators sought leads. The motive remains unclear with theories ranging from a prank to a calculated attack.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Times
Morgan
Leek
Atock
Downey
Exchange
Stock Exchange
Campaign Goal Is Five Million Jobs by Sept 1
Washington August 4 AP The federal government backs efforts to mediate the Pennsylvania coal strike as part of national recovery aims. Hugh Johnson says the jobless reemployment drive reaches 5 090 000 by Labor Day, faster than expected, while seeking to unite conflicting coal interests to stabilize industry.
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Washington
Pennsylevania
National Recovery Administration
Hugh §. Johnson
Ite
Johnson
Boink
Monte
Woman on trial for husband murder in Peabody case
A Salem Massachusetts woman testifies in a long trial accusing her husband of strange acts and recalls a past incident when she says he took their four month old baby and threw it. The widow, charged with administering poison to William Castello, faces a pause in the third week of the trial.
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Salem
Mast
Jesse B. Costelig
A. Orezy
Bes
Iskea” Crege
William
Castello
Peabody
Will Says Brokers Crying Is Novelty
The fragmentary text records a speaker railing at brokers and Congress, noting taxes and public sentiment. It mentions Roosevelt and references a shift in accountability, with ill formed phrases reflecting a charged, unclear excerpt from a speech.
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Will
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Western Air, Inc
Etticlaty
Nears
Watts
Pair
Henry Cano
Prosecutor's ' Office
Grand
Detaly
Agnes Ensor
Agnes Baldwin
Louise Frazier
Les Frazier
Fie
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Road Fund
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Capitol Building Fund
Workmen's Compensation Fund
Charleston Inter-urban Traction Company
Pausengora
Dunbatino
Oynnar
Dale Thomas
Kanewas City
Jom Taylor
Haviland Studio
J. W. Knight
Sells Eagles
Steel Heads
Board of Mediators
Chandler Case
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