Japs Seize U S Boat and Lash Flag into River
A fragmentary report notes Japanese seizure of a U S vessel with its flag hurled into a river amid broader claims of Japanese moves to control Shanghai communications. The text mentions chaos, casualties, and refugees in the area, including Chinese children and other nationals, with uncertain details about locations and sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Committee
Shanghai
Foreign Cable Comn
Alte
S Sahantes
Ile Naggiar
Anit
Atal
State Valuation Increase Reported
The report notes county decreases totaling 3,857,000 in Obia 2 decreases, with a total valuation of 10,733,533. Much of the dip stems from delinquent-property redemptions that will be restored to land books within two years. Utility valuations fell 2,353,000 after reductions by the state board of public works last summer. Overall state valuation numbers reach 91,734,002,554.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obia
Tee
State Board of Public Works
Penguin Hop Planned by High School Group
A Penguin Hop will be held in the boys gymnasium at the high school. The event is directed by the school student council with Miss Alta Behoen as sponsor. Honor guests will include seniors and football players. A door show will be presented by Vane Delaney, with Douglas Venable in charge of refreshments, Bh Hichle on decorations, William Bobroush on publicity, and Benjamin Barksdale as a committee chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Behoen
Vane Delaney
Douglas Venable
Bh Hichle
William Bobroush
Benjamin Barksdale
Police Court Fines Show Big Increase
Report to the mayor shows police court fines and forfeitures nearly doubled from the previous year. November totals include 1787 for fines and 208 for additions, with overall activity higher across the month.
New Coal Price Schedule Reveals Wide Regional Rates
The coal commission released excerpts of price schedules showing diverse rates across regions. It lists minimums and shifts for areas including Western Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, with domestic and rail fuel categories, industrial slack, and district specifics reflecting sharp changes from prior figures. The document notes jumps from about 2.09 to 4.20 in some districts and highlights volatile domestic lumps and industrial slate movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waliington
West Virginia
Ohio
Iéhigen
Kentucky
Penn
Domantie
Aradey
Orie Demiatis
Hare
Raneen Fuel Industral
Hoaleckar
Wy. Va
Baker Coal
Guffey Board Sets Coal Prices Amid Legal Challenges
Coal operators and officials awaited the national bituminous coal commission price schedules as rumors swirled that the Guffey act might be challenged for constitutionality. The commission issued price schedules and marketing rules for east of the Mississippi and Iowa, aiming to regulate sales and ban unfair practices. Some operators feared the schedules could close many mines, while others prepared to evaluate next moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Mississippi
Towa
United Mine Workers
NRA
Supreme Court
Congress
J. W. Carter
Carter Coal Company
Bejon
Guffey
Labor Board Seeks Production of Records in Kane Testimony
Kane testified funds were raised by baseball games suppers and other entertainments to support the unit. Weirton Steel counsel Objected to repetition and burdening the record which runs 11 350 pages the longest labor board hearing yet. The cost of 250 a page will be born mostly by Weirton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kane
John Loughlan
Weirton Steel Counsel
Labor Board
Weirton
Branch Managers Named by Stump Branch Offices
Branch managers named by Stump oversee 10 district offices serving 29 employment bureaus for workers and employers. Offices act as registration points for workers qualifying for unemployment compensation benefits after January.
Britain and France Outline World Peace Plan
Anglo French talks in Rome and Berlin yield a framework for European peace. Britain and France agree on surveying all settlement questions and cooperating to protect Far East rights, with Mussolini and Hitler to be informed of results. The talks also involve U S courtesy and potential discussions on colonies and global issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Britain
Viscount Allfax
Hither
Far East
Munsactinia
London
Great Britain
Rome
Berlin
Mussalini
Perth
Mussolini
Hitler
Reichsfuchter
SL Duce
U. S
Germany
Neville Chamberlain
Anthony Eden
Camille Chauetemps
Yvon Delbos
Ex-Banker Sentenced 25 Years for Bank Fraud
Former banker Russell received five year terms on five counts and concurrent terms on others, totaling 25 years. The judge lamented losses to widows and orphans while noting insured deposits would be paid. Kelly, a former mailman, pleaded innocent to embezzlement and fraud charges. a related suit in Richmond led to a $69,000 repayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Deposit Insurance
Russell
Jefferson County
Federal Deposit Inmuitance Corporation
Bank Puiding
State Department
Martinsburg
Kelly
Bend
Wheeling
Charles Town
Ramiticas Itone
Richmond
Russell and
FE. T. Snead
Snead
Utility Peace Offer Revealed
In a 1938 policy outline Willkie backs retaining regulatory provisions but seeks to end intermediate holding companies within three years. He calls for a compromise on TVA, proposing municipalities buy existing private systems at run price set by a fair tribunal and for private firms and the government to divide rural service territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utility Executive
Tennessee Valley Authority
Willkie
TVA
Bus hearing on Osgood Inc Morgan Town franchise sale
The Public Service Commission set a hearing for December 10 on Osgood Inc Morgan Town seeking approval to purchase the Mountain Lake Park Bus line franchise and equipment. The Mountain Lake line is owned by Frank Dodore of Oakland Maryland. Mussolini wants the Italian stage I to dramatize the heroes of Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osgood Inc, Inc
Morgantown
Mountain Lake Park
Public Services Commission
Mountain Lake
Frank Dodore
Oakland
Mussolini
Italy
Solons Fight FDR On Road Fund Slash
Congress debate centers on reducing federal aid for public roads to 125 million for 1940 and future years. Nayden warns against repudiating obligations, while Cartwright argues road funding must be balanced with the budget. Solons pressure Roosevelt to curb mandatory road outlays amid rising costs and emergency appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solons
Congress
Senate
Nayden
Cartwright
Roosevelt
Insurgent Split in Spain Threatens Peace by New Year
The article reports dissension among nationalist leaders in Spain including Franco Mola and Queipo de Llano, noting Nazi support for Hedilla and Mussolini's fear of Franco's betrayal. It cites Antonio Ruiz Viloplang's Burgos book detailing intrigues and a predicted fragile Franco regime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Manuel Hedilla
Phalanx Movement
Hedilla
Faupel
Hitler
France
Canaries
Madrid
Comef
Franco
Emilio Mola
Bilbao
Queipo de Liang
Anda
Tusa
Antonio Ruiz Viloplang
Burgos
Antonio Jose
Vilaplana
Fratico
Mussolini
Britain
NLRB Official Enters Bus Strike Parley
The NLRB moves into talks amid a Greyhound bus strike with claim of intimidation. Non striking drivers report gunfire on three buses and a projectile incident near Mc Connellsburg as tensions rise over loss of jobs and ultimatums to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NLRB
Teat
Brotherhood
T. J. McGrath
Greyhound
Pennsylvania
L. T. Shreve
Gettysburg
Shreve
McConnellsburg
Pittsburgh
Pittsburghound
Cashtown
Waynesboro
Walter Moore
Detroit
Obituary notices from Summersville and surrounding areas
Obituaries list Mrs Phoebe Rebeces McClung 82 died at home in Summersville after a short illness. Survivors include son Stewart and son Meek Groves, sister Susan Jones, and many grandchildren. Funeral at Stewart McClung home with burial in Canvas. mortuary directors Simons and Bell. Also listed are Mrs Susan A Tyree 88, Joseph L Thomas 87, Franklin L Stricklen 43, L P Hatfield unknown, Carrie L Porter 8, John Kay died, Betty J Fry 67, Sarah Hamilton 86, Samuel Marlowe 65, Nell Dawson, and Mattie Isaac, with details of funeral arrangements and burial in various local cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoebe Rebeces McClone
Phoeba
Rebeces McClung
Stewart McClung
Summersville
Meek Groves
Susan Jones
Rithwood
Nov. Rice
Levisay
Rev. Pitzer
Canvas
Butial
McClung
Simons and Bell Mortuary
Susan A. Tyree
Otis Tyree
Kirkwood
William
Richwood
Edward
John
Oklahoma
Mary Bostic
Florence McClung
Ola Tyres
J. E Brown
Quinwood
Silmons and
Bell Mortuary
Betty J. Fry
Betty Hardwick Fry
Charleston
Greendale Drive
Bartlett Funeral Home
Joseph Fry
Mis
Helen Thompson
Bessty Conley
Elk
Ant Crites
Caroline Goodwin
Mabel Smith
Pittsburgh
William Wardwick
Aranpen Licen
Sarah Hamilton
Martin's
Bias Chapel
Sisonvillé Road
Burles
Beane
W. A. O'Dell
Johnson and Cunningham Funeral Home
Carl
James
Raymond Hamilton
Poca
Lee Hamilton
Ural Hamilton
Kanawha City
Reva Smith
Jackson County
Cora Hammonds
Genevieve Hammond
Fannie Beane
Albert Beane
Cora Galley
Mollie Mason
May Harmon
Ripley
Ernie Burford
East Liverpool
Labor peace talks eyed between Green and Lewis
The AFL and CIO plan a five point framework to end the long labor war. The CIO seeks an industrial union model and greater autonomy while the AFL demands dissolution of CIO. Delegations from both sides confer with George M. Harrison noting that any accord remains tentative pending broader disputes and voting rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F
C. L O
C. TO
Green
Lewis
A. F. of
L.I
C. 1
C. I
A. F. of L
George M. Harrison
A. F. of L. Peace Committee
C. LO
A. F. of le
C. L
A. F. of L. Executive Council
C. 1 O. Uniona
Philip Murray
Two Personal Injury Suits Filed in County and Common Pleas Courts
Two suits for personal injuries were filed yesterday. Pritt of Seventh Avenue sues C. S. Guthrie of Third Avenue and others for 310,000 alleging he was struck and knocked down by a grocery truck operated by Guthrie. Davie A. McDaniel of Lee Street seeks 5,000 against Conlon Baking Company claiming a company truck struck him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pritt
Seventh Avenue
C. S. Guthrie
Third Avenue
Common Pleas Court
Guthrie
Bult
Davie A. McDaniel
Lee Street
Conlon Baking Company
McDaniel
Fallacies of Security Act Outlined in Campaign Talk
A campaign speech outlines so called fallacies of a security act as part of a drive to general prosperity. The speaker cites personal experience as an attorney for meat packers and studies tax regulation to argue social security must be federal rather than state driven. William A. Williams of Cleveland and local district officers spoke at a Kiwanis school at the Daniel Boone venue as plans for a fresh air camp for underprivileged children were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knapp
Wise Cousin
William A.williams
Cleveland
International Trustes
Dlaetrict
Kiwanis Ucutens
Daniel Boone
E A. Hart
Dairy Bloc Fights Crop Control Bill
Dairy Bloc opposes a crop control bill arguing it targets under consumption and uses government funds to bolster party power. Senator Ellender pushes processing taxes on rice wheat and cotton to finance farm support as Senate action aims for quick passage after a party conference. Flower bulb prices in the Netherlands rise 50 percent from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoffman
Mich
Senate
Sen
Ellender
Barkley
Kentucky
Netherlands
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ree
Np Nat
Pea
Ae Tech
Au Industral Ateek
Aeriemm Kentucky
Tilinole
Indiena
Iowa
Distelet
West Kentucky
Domenie
AEDT
Tualrosg
Guffey Board
National
Bituminous Coal Commission
Labor Group
Chessie
Caady
Coma
Chesapeake and Ohio Lines
Dept
Fingee
America
George Washington
Sportsman
Chesapeake and Ohio
Imperial Salon
Pullman
Asrive
Daisy
W. H. Cox, Jr
Kanawha Firers
F. F
Mage
Tage 1
Our Specialty Corner Floral Co
Broad Bt
Pons Mauaa
Joseph L. Thomas
Joseph
Lo Thomas
Myrtle Stevens Thomas
City
Virginia Street
Barlow Chapel
James F. Frame
Joe B. Overmyer
Graceland Memorial Park
Mr. Thomas
Franklin L. Stricklen
Bartlett
Randolph Street
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Lncal Hospital
Charles 3. Harrington
Sunset Memorial Park
Ty. c. Johnson
J. F. Johnson
C. H. Justice
M. M
IL P. Hatfield
Red Warrior
L. P. Hatfield
Col Cord
Burl
Homer
Kenneth
Lester
Glendon Hatfield
Thelma Wil- Haima
Colcord
Carrie L. Porter
Carrie Lee Porter
Levi
Levi Baptic
Is. P. Woodson
Spring Hill Cemetery
Ernan
Bartlett Tuners
Samuel Marlowe
Pennsylvania Avenue
United Brethren Church
New Texington
O. WI
Marlowe
Carning, O
Nell Dawson
Well Dawson
Morris Street
Barlow Tunnel
Charles H. Harrington
Spring Hil
Howard Dawson
E. D. Price
Summerfield
Dunbar
Charles Nunnally
Walter Nunnally
Minden
Camilla Shafer
E Murdick
Chesapeake
Mary Taylor
Toomer
B. C Hooper Funeral
Montgomery
Felix
Mattle Issac
Mattis Isaac
Fred Isaac
United Fuel Gal Company
Isaac
Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church
Jeck Lee
Ben A. Isanc
Clara Stone
Wathington Street
Chatteton
of Security
Dairy Bloc
McAlpin
John J. Woelin
Mgr
Weilver
Hotel McAlpin
the Canter of Convenience
Broadway
34Th Sc
NEW Toric
Bate Ivom
Santa
Royal Portable
Rose City
Virginia ST
DIAL
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!