Debts Reach Acute Stage In Capitals In World Tension
Washington officials expect Great Britain France and Italy to advance December war debt installments while Prime Minister Herriot appeals in Paris for France to honor its signature and meet payments with reservations. The note from Secretary Hull opens room for payment while preserving face as Europe faces a crisis over debentures and debt settlements amid Hoover moratorium memories.
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Britain
France
Afi
United States
London
Paris
Henry FB. Simnson
Great Britain
Faria
Edouard Herriot
Chamber of Deputies
Prance
Herriot
Seco
Washington
Italy
Bumeon
Open Hearings On Budget End In State Hearing Process
Budget hearings concluded as the State Budget Commission wrapped up deliberations for the next biennium. Dr W T Bellabu, state health commissioner, sought a total department appropriation increase of 103,877.60, with further hearings possible upon department requests before executive action begins tomorrow.
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Tts
Kinget
W. T. Bellabuw
Hhis
Reeds
Couritolaston
Hay A G Btannbury
West Virginia University
Btannbury
Henshaw
Be Ask
Sonny Jim Retpb Pardon Plan for California Prisoners
Sacramento news reports Governor Sonny Jim Retpb plans to pardon about 200 prisoners Wednesday as the Wright act state dry law takes effect. Each pardon will be a framed souvenir with a gold state seal, a graduation style document to be displayed in parlors.
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Sacramento
Cal
Sonny Jim
Californis
Ole Adalization Attemer
Tiarrer
Regrouping Plan Faces Congressional Pushback
Washington sources report the Hoover administration pressing a regrouping plan to consolidate related government activities. Senator King introduces a resolution opposing executive order transfers, while LaGuardia and Cochran seek hearings and budget scrutiny. House actions may scuttle the plan if not backed by concrete savings.
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Washington
American ‘Federation of Labor
Sod
Compensation Commission
Labor Department
Civil Prince
Cochran of
Cochran
Moe Beoaney
Assassination Of Former Kaiser Is Believed Frustrated
BERLIN Nec. 19. An attempt to assassinate former Kaiser Wilhelm at Doorn Castle was frustrated today according to a dispatch from the Bags to the Dentache Allgemeine Settung. A man found hiding in a castle tower carried a revolver and dagger. he was arrested and did not reveal his identity. Police believed he was a German, seen near Doorn for days. Servants overpowered and disarmed him after the alarm spread through the court. The moon and garden path aided entrance to the castle, the dispatch added.
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Berlin
Nec
Kaiser Wilheim
Doorn Caxtia
Dentache Allgemeine Settung
Wihelm
Dacra
Courie
Jtmeruder
Cagtls
Grafton Pays Taxes and Signals Municipal Upgrades
In Grafton on December 12, city officials reported that 82,048.59 in taxes was paid into the city treasury last month. The payment spurred plans to extend municipal improvements and address potential forfeitures totaling 25, and 08, with further works expected in the near term.
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Rapton
Ugate
Grafton
Diplomatic shift key to peace in far east says Litvinoff
Geneva dispatch reports Maxim Litvinoff stating U S recognition of Soviet Russia is needed for peace in the far east. He notes Russia has resumed friendly ties with China, signaling a move to settle Sino Japanese disputes over Manchuria.
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Geneva
Russia
United States
Far East
Maxim Litvinoff
China
Litvinot
Manchuria
Washington
Pacific
Litvinoff
W. W
Betwen
Colma
Dhepute
League Observeres
An¢chou
kUo
Ghlon
Japan
Manchousuq
Extend Wage Out Is Rail Proposal
Chicago Dec 12 Railway executives urged an indefinite extension of the 20 percent wage cut, provoking fear among shop workers and trainmen that basic wages may be cut or cut further. The Jan 3% setback from the winter pact remains debated as leaders seek a path via the federal mediation board. W F Thienotf of Burlington framed the demand to drop the deadline and keep the 10 percent cut in place, with notice possible from either side.
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Bazlroad
Audi
Inez
W. F. Thienotf
Manger
Burlington Hne
Federal
Explosion at Carswell mine injures few workers
An explosion at the Koppers company's Carswell mine in Welch injures a few workers with minor burns. Officials report no serious injuries or damage as the blast affects a small area. State inspector notes the mine was well rocked and workers were present in the section at the time.
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Welch
Carswell
Koppers Company
State Department of
Imines
Army of Job-Hungry Opens War for Political Positions
In Albany on December 12 1932 a wave of Democratic patronage requests gathers as Roosevelt nears inauguration. James A Farley reportedly to weigh pleas from rank and file and party leaders. Cabinet and ambassador posts to be filled, with signs the drive will intensify as the new administration forms its team.
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James A. Farley
Roosevelt
Albany
Ant
Plumsz
Anna
Alwany
New York City
Roonevelt
Warm Springa
Dew Administration
Farley
Atrte
Women Drys Battle Beer At Hearings On Reform
A group of women dry leaders argued against beer legalization before the House Ways and Means Committee. They contrasted beer with family welfare, displayed posters of babies and groceries, and urged repeal of the 18th amendment while opposing Coast Guard funding cuts for prohibition enforcement.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Collier
Come Wets
Coast Guard
Mra
Leign Colvin
Tampacance
Rocsavelt
Cangréay
Poeta
Rocangelo
Davis
Pennsylvania
Iabor
Corey Case Seeks Continued Trial in Murder Charge
The case of Joseph Corey charged with the murder of two women was continued yesterday on defense motion to the next term of the intermediate court Judge Henry K Black granted the continuance. The report notes Wertz defense attorney and a separate mention of Dewey Copen in a related death case as testimony opens.
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Joseph Corey
Intermediate Court
Henry K. Black
Filmeas
W. W. Wertz
Gorey
Ootics
Mire
Ada Gorey
Katherine Ghtzin
West
Houta
Copen
Dewey Copen
Emmitt Quigley
Ober Pleas Noted In Brief Meeting Report
A compact item notes a plea related to Ober. Community records show officials discussing a plea and potential next steps at a local briefing, with emphasis on procedural clarity and available public records.
Guy Charged With the Slaying in Shipboard Case
District Attorney Biion Fitts ordered murder charges against William James Guy Welsh in the Vanderwell shipboard killing near Long Beach.Howard De Larm and Relph Dunlap named as witnesses. incident occurred aboard the Wonderwall yacht Catena amid rough seas that damaged the vessel.
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Angeles
Biion Fitts
William James Guy Welsh
Csept
Walter Vanderwell
Mariner
Soldier of Fortune
Guy
Alao
Howard de Larm
Arapahos Indien
Relph Dunlap
Alpha Vanderwall
de Larm
Dunisp
Duty Free Coal Tax Fight Draws Political Support
Washington observers monitor a clash over duty free coal imports and most favored nation terms. Senators Reed Hatfield and reps Boland Bromm press to restore a two dollar tax after customs halted collection citing treaty obligations. The issue centers on MFN treaties versus congressional law and attorney general ruling potential.
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Washington
Raferance
Cole
Canada
Great Britain
Germany
Reed
Hatfield
D. W. Va
Boland
D. Bromm
Ingt
Teed
Stimson
Malle
Mitchell
Gonator
Devin
BR. Pa
Becretary
Pennsylvania
Congress
Congressmen Lynn Hornor Ic in Clareburg Dies After Illness
Local report states Congressman Lynn Hornor Ic died at home after complications from illness. Family expresses hope for recovery earlier, with medical staff from Hartimore providing updates on his condition.
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Claresburg
Der
Lynn
Mire
Hornor
Hartimore
Geverine
Mra.Horner
City Court Upholds Salary Cuts in City Offices
The state supreme court upheld a special session act cutting salaries for county and municipal officers, while declaring unconstitutional a provision abolishing several positions in the auditor and attorney offices. Judge Haymond Maxwell to lead the court. mandamus writs denied to Edwin P. Carver and W. L. Medley. The act directs 10 to 25 percent salary reductions, effective as of passage, amid a broader drive to reduce government costs. Page 5 continuation.
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State Supreme Court
Atute
Altor
Haymond Maxwell
Clarksburg
John H
Advisory Council
Department of Education
W. B. Johnson
W. F. Soggesa
Insurance Commissioner
Boggess
Securities Commissioner
Edgar ©. Lawson
Post Office Site Survey Ordered for Charleaton Port Office
A topographical survey of the Charleaton post office site is ordered and will start immediately under City Engineer Campbell. Fred Alley and crew will conduct the work, with soil examination to assess building foundations. Treasury letter confirms the survey, and remodeling versus new construction awaits interdepartmental board decision.
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Charleaton Port
Fred Alley
Crrew
Harry TL. Campbell
Mathews
Treasury Department
Washington
Asher M Reynolds Sought by Police For Bank Shortage
Police seek Asher M Reynolds, a Kana wha Valley bank teller, connected to a $15 000 to $13 000 embezzlement Saturday night. Warrant issued by Guilas Casto, county prosecutor, and Judge D B Dawah, with bond coverage noted. Police believe money vanished during weekend end, speculating drawer theft after hours. Page 5 continuation referenced.
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Asher M. Reynolds
Kanawha
Valley Bank
Fustios
Joss
Raynokin
Pennsylevania Avenue
Police
Flu Epidemic Hits Charleston With 3000 Cases
Charleston physicians report an estimated 3000 influenza cases in the city, 1900 in schools. Hospitals are warned to halt spreading through immediate isolation, medical care, and hygiene. Public guidance urges avoiding close contact and shared utensils, stressing rapid, simple actions to curb the epidemic and protect pupils.
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Charleston
Ine Wenger
Sontaglon
United States
Supreme Court Stops Militia From Regulating Oil Flow
The Supreme Court ruled federal courts may review a governor’s order declaring insurrection and removing state militia to curb oil production in East Texas. The Texas governor had directed the militia to cut output, with a three judge Texas court previously blocking enforcement. The decision affects appeals from Appalachian Coal and related operators facing Sherman Act concerns.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Tadiay
Sterling
Texas
Appalachian Coals, Incorporated
Would-Be Centenarian Dies After Snake Dinner
Canton, China reports the sudden death of Cha Chao Hat, a retired diplomat and foreign affairs official, from poisoning after eating snake flesh at a naval headquarters banquet. Officials fear longevity formulas and exotic cuisine are drawing criticism as the victim, aged about 102, had aimed to reveal a supposed secret preserving longevity.
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Canton
China
Restaurent Keepers
Cha Chao-Hat
Sundey
Naval Headquarters
Chu
Danteness Textaurateury
Gni
Hellsvar
City County Seeks New RcF C Loan for Relief
Applications from 40 counties and West Virginia cities seek a 2 million dollar RFC loan for unemployment relief. Charleston and Kanawha County are among those submitted to Calvert L. Ba at, with others pending today. All must go to Washington by Saturday for approval.
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West Virginia
Atruction Finance Corporation
Calvert L. Baat
Charleston
Kanawha County
Eatlp
B.S. C
Relief Administration
Democrats Making Good Will Claims in Beverly Hills
In Beverly Hills California Democrats express optimism about national progress citing President Roosevelt and the new cabinet. They note rain, crops, and improving prospects as signs of steady governance amid debates on prohibition and war loans.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
Roonevelt
New’ Cabinet
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