Powers Calm As Prosecutor Asks His Death
In Clarksburg a dramatic scene unfolds as Harry Powers faces a death penalty case. Three witnesses testified while Powers, immobile on stage, heard details of alleged murders of Dorothy Lemke and others for profit. Crowds gathered outside the opera house as the trial proceeded.
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Clarksburg
Det
Harry F. Powers
Dorothy Lemke
Northhore
Mass
Wren Police
Chitt
Laroy C. Gott
Herbert B. Haynes
Xi Yingy
de Ide
Ege
Powers
Pudgrittis
Harlan Strike Case Nears End at Mount Sterling
The Harlan strike case nears conclusion in Mount Sterling as the Commonwealth and defense present final rebuttal witnesses from a list of about 159. State contends Jen ss coolly planned the events and issued threats to Deputy Sheriff Jim Deniela, while the defense argues Jones Leg had no role and urged adherence to the law. The trial includes testimony from Twenty five re-trial witnesses and a copy of the United Mine Workers of America oath was introduced.
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Mount Sterling
Commonwealth
Jénss
Jim Deniela
Dsy
Jones
United Ming Workers of America
High Prohibition Fines and Long Jail Terms in Southern District
The Department of Justice records show nearly 1 million dollars in fines and over 4,000 years in jail sentences in the Southern District of West Virginia from 1921 to 1931 under Judge George W. McClintic. In 1931 142 prohibition cases were filed, 52 convictions, and fines totaling 60 645 10. The next year 565 cases and 70 805 85 in fines, with 885 convictions and 3 acquittals.
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West Virginia
Washington
Tec
George W. McClintic
Department of Justice
Southern District Court
Southern District’ Court
Senate Must Decide When Is a Senator
Washington dispatch reports the Senate to decide if late Dwight Morrow was a senator at death and whether Warren Barbour could have been his successor. Debate centers on Morrow’s status and the governor of New Jersey’s appointment rights.
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Senate
Washington
Warren Barbetty
Genstos
New Jersey
Dwight Morrow
Barebour
Jap Volcano Eruption Shocks Nearby Towns
A violent eruption of the Arama Beas goleens near EARUNAWA Japan sends ash and rocks high into the air. The earth around the mountain shook as lava and debris surged from the crater in a dramatic display observed early December.
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Earunawa
Japan
New Federal Judgeships Proposed in West Virginia Plan
Washington reports Attorney General Mitchell outlined a four point program to speed justice. Proposals include nine new district judgeships and converting temporary posts in 13 states to permanent, plus changes in grand jury indictment rules and court procedures. Rep Carl Bachmann of Wheeling introduced bills seeking a new West Virginia district and other reforms with an expected hearing.
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Virginia
Washington
Mitchell
Congress
West Virginia
Carl Bachmann
Wheeling
Bachmann
Bille
Fourth Federal Circuit
Fourth Circuit
Judiciary Committee
House
Moore
Presa
Nian
Wand Jury
Parole Board Meeting Sets Plan to Ease Prison Crowding
The state parole board will assemble today at Moundaville to discuss parole grants linked to deportation and payment of deportation costs. Governor Conley has pardoned two long term inmates under similar terms, with Tilliktolls and Meletti set for Greece and Jugoslavia respectively.
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State Parole Board
Moundaville
Conley
John Tilliktolls
Bancoce
A. C. Scroggins
Jonkns Jett
Hunger Marchers Parade Quietly Around Washington
A small group of about 500 demonstrators marched peacefully near Washington to press for unemployment relief. Police blocked access to the White House and Congress as leaders refused to present a formal program. The group sought shelter after nightfall and planned to move out of town as officials said no lodging would be provided.
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Washington
Ita
Hoover
Senate
White House
Congress
American Federation of Labor
William Greet
Marchesa
Coramunion
Paradere
Herbert ‘Banjoma
Federation
Green
Tecort- Ucn
Bubatitata
Wien
Futham D. Glassford
Glassford
Ieader
Capitol
Charleston Council Bursts Into Two Hour Meeting
Council members bored by their own antics walked out of the chamber without adjourning. The session lasted two and a half hours with about 30 minutes of business and two hours of gallery debate. Labor delegations submitted two petitions seeking local worker preference on public works and peace between factions over new post office foundations. A resolution urging full use of local labor on public works was adopted.
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Charleston Ciby Council
Council Chamber
Teast
Labor Delegac Qlong
Kanewhe
Charleston
Kanawha County
Joe L. Silverstetn
E Taylor
W. Taylor
Appeal Denied in United Fuel Gas Rate Case
The Supreme Court yesterday denied the protest cities Charleston Huntington and Williamson the chance to appeal the Public Service Commission ruling in the United Fuel Gas case. A temporary rate remained in effect, with no opinion issued. The court had earlier denied rehearing on the temporary rate.
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Theatre Supreme Court
Public Service Commission
United Fuel Gas
Charleston
Huntington
Willamson
A. M. Mahood
Protestanta
Hawks set brisk Cleveland to New York speed record
Capt. Hawks completed a 455 mile flight from Cleveland to Roosevelt Field in 1 hour 45 minutes with an average speed of 257 mph despite a broken wing wire near the New Jersey-Pennsylvania border. He avoided a fatal incident after the wing wire broke and landed safely at Roosevelt Field.
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Roosevelt Field
N. Y
Prank
Hawks Vodey
Cleveland
New York
Lowell Burles
Detroit
Hawks
Newark
Maj
James A. Doolittle
Hawks Asid
Bayles
Hawks Anid
Camie
New Jarssey
Pennsylvania
Nts
Iofia
Hawke
Lenz and Pardner Victors In Two of Three Robbers
Slapey Lenz and Oswald Jacoby won two of three rubber sets in their 160 rubber contract bridge match against Mr and Mrs Ely Culbertson. Lenz and Jacoby led by about 175 points when play adjourned this morning. The program opened with a lively battle for superiority as Mrs Ely Culbertson drew attention as centerpiece of the event.
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Culbertson
Lenz
New York
Hip Culbertson i
Sidney Lenz
Pardner
Slapey Lenz
Oswald Jacoby
Ely Culbertson
Daddy
Patt
Sidney B. Lenz
Mr. Leis
Aast
Hig Challenger
Salutes to Culbertson Lenz Bridge Battle of the Century
Special to The Gazette reports the Culbertson Lenz bridge match dubbed the bridge battle of the century. Ely Culbertson salutes opponents and the official system including the invitational two bid as the rubber score reached 920 to 750 points in favor of Culbertson and partners.
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Ely Culbertson
the Gazette
Chatham
Rew
York
Miy
Amve
Systam
Saystem
Culkerteon
Culberman
Lena
Vachel Lindsay Buried Near Tomb of Lincoln
Vachel Lindsay, 52, poet, was buried today near Lincoln’s tomb. Gov. Louis Meruon led a simple funeral at First Christian Church with hundreds in attendance and a previous Lost punlle recital by Lindsay. Dr. Clark W. Cummings, intimate friend and pastor, delivered tribute. Lindsay died in his sleep Saturday morning.
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Bpringfield
Abraham
Lincoln
Vachel Lindsay
Louis Meruon
Almple
Lindsay
Clark W. Cummings
First Christian Church
Shy
U S Prisoners To Leave Today
Several prisoners sentenced at this term of United States district court by Judge George W. McClintic will be transported to prison today. The contingent for Leavenworth will depart at 1 30 this morning with Deputy Marshal John Hunt in charge. Names include Edward K. Brinkman Pink 5. Cardock Floyd Childress and others.
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United States District Court
George W. McClintic
John F. Hellanan
Leavenworth
John Hunt
Chtarge
Atmourems
Edward K. Briikman
Pink
Card
Floyd Childress
Mirt Harmon
Sam Lindman
Wilam Houchins
Francis H. Fox
Richard Hubbard
Charles B. Martin
Charles W. Hansen
Roy Bell
Paul Banks
Carey Pitzgerald
Frank Vermillion
Augustus Per~ King
Heater K. Comba
Charles Broyles
Ira
Cavender
Daymond Carter
Broyles
Huntington
Chillicothe Reformentory
Obll- Weathe
Petersburg
Carter
At- Jabta
Carender
Charleston
Blana
J.B Roles
J. Q Stover
Teformentory
Vel Reynolds
Leslie Gideon
Teylor Work
Harry Harvey
Peet Hammonds
Atle Carpenter
Nathan’ Moore
Bruce White
Robert Wales
Robert P. Hobson
Robert B. Btnlatter
William Smith
Grady Cook
Rossip Byrd
James Sanders
Kyle Short
Oliver Cales
Oswear Fink
Walter Arthur
William C. Crowder
Sam Robinson
John Mitch
Selwyn Evans
Philip A. Lester
Gal Grimmett
Leon Lungro
William Bone
Stage Sisters Bankrupt in Federal Court in Los Angeles
The Duncan sisters Roverte shd Vivien, stage and screen actresses, filed voluntary bankruptcy in federal court in Los Angeles. They will submit a schedule of assets and liabilities within ten days. Their attorney Bert Dying said bad investments are behind their financial crisis.
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Los. Angeles
Duncan Sisters
Roverte
Vivien
Peron
Bert
Appropriation Proposed for Kanawha River Dams
The federal budget bureau recommended Congress appropriate 2 515 000 dollars to finish new locks on the Kanawha River at Condon and Marmet and to construct about 8 percent of two new dams. The item is part of about 40 million for river improvements nationwide.
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Congress
Kanaawha
Condon
Marmet
Washington
Senate
Hole
M. Merrill
Great
Wilbur Denounces Federal Centralization Policy Shift
Secretary Wilbur, citing a Hoover report, argues against centralizing power in Washington and urges devolving local problems to communities. He supports local autonomy, questions federal education centralization, and stresses locally conceived school systems and resource stewardship by states.
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Washington
Wilber
Secretary of the Interior
Hoover
Wilbur
Department of Education
Amenon
Furthrer
Fam
Leland Stanford Univeretty
Tom
Nis
Atata
Merchants Report Brisk Trade as Christmas Shopping Starts
Local merchants reported brisk trade and strong collections of accounts as the Christmas shopping season began. Banks released over $105,000 in Christmas savings accounts and began reopening savings clubs for next year with checks mailed Saturday and deliveries Sunday.
University Head Faces Student Outcry Over Crusade
In Laramie Wyoming students confront Dr A Crane president of the University of Wyoming after his remarks on campus romance prompting calls for apology. Crane defends actions saying he saw two couples in a car during a college dance break and insists he spoke to protect decorum.
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Laramie
A. Crane
University of Wyoming
Crane
Kentucky tobacco markets face disruption as growers halt sales
Kentucky burley farmers shut four Lexington warehouses in protest over low prices. The stoppage followed weeks when dark tobacco markets opened at Henderson and Scottville and then briefly reopened markets faced minor price gains but warehouse charges sparked verbal protests.
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Lexington
Kentucky
Caren Renderson
Scotterville
Party Musters Its Full Strength as Officers With Garner at Head Are Elected
Democrats seized control of the 72nd Congress as John M Garner was chosen speaker with 218 votes while Bertrand H Auert and George J Schneider received 207 and 5 respectively. The opening session saw protests over rules as deliberations began and Capitol demonstrations were kept outside. Congress adjourned early in respect for recently deceased members.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Texas
Jack” Gernery Klutt
John M. Garner
Bertrand H. Auett
New York
George J. Schneider
Capitol Grounds
Henver
Democrata
Woorer
Setabe
George A. Moti
Hampshire
Jomphe Ts Robinson
Arkansas
Key Pittman
Nevada
Moses
Jatt
Garner
William Tyler Page
Rail Unions Target Eight Hour Day in Railway Labor Talks
Chicago reports rail unions led by engineers firemen conductors and switchmen pushed a program for permanent eight hour day and shorter hours. They weigh wage cuts and a broader plan on four hour shifts with group conferences as they consider a one year ten percent wage reduction.
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Chicago
Wiest
Your Big
T. C. Cashen
Switchmens Union
Ill Decides One Of Tro Must Lose
Fragmentary note discusses international tensions with China Japan and the League of Nations, suggesting a loss is inevitable as actors seek safety and face saving while conflicting interests collide.
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