Hull Steadfast In Efforts For Nine Foot Stage
Congressman William E. Muir of D Inole urged Charleston and Kanawha Valley business leaders to prepare for a nine foot shipping stage on the Kanawha River. He cited water routes as cheaper than rail and urged building a floating warehouse and river terminal to connect with rail, projecting major benefit for the city. The Rotary Club luncheon highlighted expected river improvements and industrial growth in the Kanawha Valley.
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William E. Muir
Dinole
Charleston
Kanawha River
Kanawha Valley
Rotary Club
Nuncheon
Kanawha
BE. M. Merrill
Joe L. Smith
John Laing
Walter &. Hallanan
Alon
Hallanan
Kinnewha Valley
Pittsburgh
Hull
Panama Caast
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Mississippi
Valle
Am Event
My. Hull
Rotary Co
Congram
Conley
Kanawha City
Campbell's Creek , Coal Company
Kansels Valley
Ieprovement
Clatton
Lester Ridenour
John L.dickison
D. C. Kennedy
Thomas
K. Pazee
John T. Morgan
R.A. McKee
R Skinner
C. E iPiwuse
Threat to Route No 2 Sparks Statewide Political Demands
A northern state delegation of about 100 citizens pressured the road commission to fast track state route No. 2, threatening to shift governance if funds are not allocated. Speakers accused officials of neglect and urged immediate completion, pledging continued pressure through a permanent executive committee on route 2.
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Road Commission
Commission
John B. Basten
State Federation of
Idbar
Wood County
Onig
Lo M. Nelson
Ghley Tndustrial Corporation
Boaders
David Koehnen
Tyley Counts
H. ©. Ogden
Wheeling
Heman
Tyler
Ogden
Cheater
Parkernburg
Floyd F Cunnyngham
Radio Stations Must Label Canned Music
The Federal Radio Commission ordered that all canned musical programs be announced as mechanical reproductions rather than live recitals. Phrases such as this is a talking machine record or this is a phonograph record must prefix broadcasts or recordings meant for transmission. Exclusive electrical transcriptions for broadcast must state they are not live performances.
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Washington
Federal Radio Commission
Vnla Pro
Plan Council For Industry Plan Council For Industry
Washington reports progress on forming a permanent guidance council for American industry after a national business survey conference led by President Hoover. Julius H. Barnes outlined a large conference committee with a smaller executive group and emphasized the need for capital, construction, and coordinated federal and state actions to improve business conditions. Secretary Lamont announced a special division to align federal construction with state activities.
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Washington
Hoover
Julius H. Barnes
Barnes
Mennville
Lamont
Department of Commerce
Mithutiine
Manchuria Accepts Preliminary Rails Pact Amid Tug of Governments
Manchurian officials accepted preliminary terms for joint control of the Chinese Eastern railway, but Nanking officials led by Chiang Kai-shek voiced insistence that the nationalist government approve the agreement. Moscow and Mukden prepare for a formal conference later this month to settle the dispute and restore joint control.
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United Press
Russia
Tam Wang
Nan-king
Mukden
Nanking
Agata
Moscow
Chang
Chraiy
Maxim Litvinoff
Simronovsky
Ainavsky
Mehager Elsemont
Mnes
Rusett
Blate Stimson
Stimson
Izvestia
United States
Rusesie
Manchuria
Rupein
United Bentes
Manchuris
Hardin
Betwen Moscow
Hukden
Teal Yin-Sheng
Maburovak
Deadlock Hangs in Clemans Forgeries Case
After seven hours the jury could not agree on the forgery charge against Leroy Clemans, former supervisor of legislative printing, tied to the biennial revenue measure. A prior nine hour deadlock preceded dismissal. deliberations resume under Judge Henry Black with the court in custody of deputies.
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Clemans
Legislative Printing
Henry x. Black
Lts
Leroy Clemans
J. F. Bouchelle
Black
Lhe
Aepaly
Pat J
Too Much Monkey Business Ends in Mice Massacre
A black and tan monkey at the Charleston Pet Shop in Palmers Hardware yard stunned spectators by killing white mice inside a cage. The animal knocked a trap door open, released several mice, and then slaughtered them as onlookers cheered, while owner Okey Joanson offered no intervention.
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Bintan Street
Charleston
Palmers Hardware Company
Ators
Okey Joanson
Mid- Waite
Winedow
Okey
Malden Denied Special Panel to Probe School Scandal
A judge rejected a request for a special grand jury to investigate Malden school board irregularities. The task was referred to the regular January grand jury after Prosecutor Watts argued the intermediate court is too burdened with cases. Principal A H Toothman had led a petition signed by 40 residents seeking the probe of October grand jury actions and indictments.
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Malden
Echool Baura
Henry K. Black
J. Blackburn Watts
Watts
Intermediate Caure
Intermedimte
A. H. Toothmen
Midway School
Maiden District
Aiin
Black
Nin
Jin Seasion
Leroy Glemans
Mfst
Alocnep
Vare Excluded and Senate Hears Grudgy Warning
The Senate voted 68 to 22 to deny Wilbur Vare the seat over his $785,000 primary fund and alleged fraud. Family spectators watched as Vare limped from the chamber after the ruling. The drama centered on Pennsylvania’s two-senator situation and possible appointment of Joseph Grundy to the vacant seat amid strong opposition from Nye and Western lawmakers.
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Senate
Pennsylvania
Mist
Norris
Reedersolution
Wison
Jef
John J. Shay
Phiadelphia
Grundy
Pennsy
Phia
Nye
Republican
Stone
Grundy-Mellon
Beer Trade Unprofitable Plea to Evade Tax
Chicago reports reveal Jerry Druggan a prominent beer broker facing a $300,000 tax claim. He testifies the industry was unprofitable, citing high expenses and records issues while detailing hardships and legal scrutiny by Internal Revenue. Authorities question his deposition and seek further evidence of tax avoidance.
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Chicago
Jerry Druggan
Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue Department
Drugsgan
Ana Deive
Druggan
Myrtle Tanner Bilek- Mdne
Druggen
Gruggan
Hurley to Head War Department in Hoover Era
Patrick Jay Hurley of Oklahoma was named secretary of war by President Hoover, succeeding the late James W. Good, after serving as acting secretary. A lawyer with long experience and a decorated soldier, Hurley is 46 and has held roles in banking, Choctaw Nation service, and Oklahoma military units. He was born January 3, 1883, in the Choctaw Nation and married Ruth Wilson with three children.
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Washington
Patrick Jay Hurley
Oklshome
Hoover
James W. Good
Senate
Hurley
Burley
Rood Hadberg
Apa
Sonte
Ince
Noor
Capitol Bil
Choctaw Nattom
Indian Territory
Bacone, College
India Territory
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Nathan
Calvary
Indian ‘Territory
Oklahoma Nations Guard
Louppy
France
First Trust and Bavings Bank
First National Bank
Misa Ruth Wilson
Henry B. Wilson
U. S
Poetricia
Ruth
Wilson
Funds for Revolt in Mexico Waiting
In San Antonio a plea for funds to back Jose Vasconcelos in a Mexican revolt to become president was announced by Dr. Francisco Del Rio Canedo. He claimed Vasconcelos won 85 percent of votes and urged armed opposition, while denying any US fund-raising.
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San Antonio
Tex
Mexico
Jone Vasconcelos
Pragual Ortiz
Rubio
Francisco del Rio Canedo
Canedo
Vascanteloe
Vasconcelos
Republic of Mexico
Jose Vasconcelos
Vasconcelos i
United States
Agalns
Janssins
Marines Ready for Quick Trip to Haiti Riots
Washington December 6 The armed forces prepare a rapid Haiti deployment as unrest grows. About 900 marines and sailors from Quantico Parris Island and Norfolk are to reinforce 700 already in Haiti. Norfolk’s Wright orders a detachment to sail, while secrecy surrounds the operation.
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Haiti
Washington
Adrional
Quantico
Parris Island
South Carolina
Norfolk
Wright
Stimson
John Rugeell
Helttan
Agricutural
Damien
Bornd
Port au-Prince
Walt
Marine Ootpol
Wanhington
Port-au-Prince
Cape Haiteen
Garda
Customs Service
Rogers Pays Tribute To a Brave Aviator
Beverly Hills dispatch recalls a pilot lost in a hillside crash. The speaker honors a young airman, recounting a perilous night landing and the heroism that inspired others. The tribute emphasizes courage, sacrifice, and national resolve amid wartime tempers.
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Rogers
Aviator
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