Ten Pupils Die In Train Bus Collision At Crescent City
A fogbound crossing near Crescent City Florida killed ten children and injured twenty nine when a freight train struck a packed school bus. The bus driver survived but was badly hurt as ambulances rushed victims to Palatka area hospitals. Names of the deceased include Bertha Gorton, Wilda Hardy, Frederick Smith, Evelyn Smith, William Smith, Marie Smith, Troy Tipton, Eddie McGrady, Hazel McGrady, and Willard Owens.
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Crescent City
Fla
Beveral
Sre Dot
D. R. Hites
Elberly
Palatka
Bennig Smith
Bertha Gorton
Wilda Hardy
Frederick Smith
Warning to Weir Sent by Johnson
Johnson telegram to Ernest W. Weir head of Weirton Steel warns of deliberate federal law violation and threatens immediate action. He says an impartial election among employees may be blocked, and a hearing could withdraw blue eagle status under the steel code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fiight
Johnson
Ernest W. Weir
Weirton Steel Company
Labor Board
Weirton Company
Willie Willis Rain's Fair to Mark a Word Contest
Willie Willis hosts a playful spelling contest where participants race to spell a word correctly with one missing letter. The event showcases local talent and lighthearted competition.
FERA Approves 4500 Cattle Purchase for West Virginia Relief
The FERA opens negotiations to buy 4500 head of cattle for relief distributions in January February and March. State officials, including R A Russell and J Blaine McLaughlin, coordinate to source live beef from state raisers with plans to give eight pounds per month to each relief family.
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FERA
Federal Emergency Relief Administration
Relief Administration
McLaughlin R. 2. Russell
J. Blaine McLaughlin
J. O. Knapp
West Virginia University
McLaughlin
Telegame
Egerits
Russell
Liquor Tax Plan Gains Support In Roosevelt Era Debate
President Roosevelt favored a single federal gallonage tax on liquor with funds allocated to states, according to Wey and Meane committee chair Doughton. He and Ways and Means chairman hinted the plan could work if central tax collection is feasible, while state levies would be reduced or kept minimal. The Treasury Department readies collection plans even before a final levy is set as hearings discuss tax size and administration.
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Washington
Dee
Roosevelt
Doughton
Wey and Meane Committee
Ways and Means
Senate Finance
Treasury Department
Department
Lindberghs Land In San Juan After Caribbean Flight
Colonel and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh arrive in San Juan Puerto Rico after a five hour forty minute Caribbean crossing from Port of Spain. They plan the final leg to Miami on the night homeward as they resume their world tour.
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San Juan
Puerto Rico
Charles A. Lindbergh
Port of Spain
Caribbean
Lindbergiss
San Juan Cather
S. F
Trinidad
S. T
Miami
Maine
Europe
Africa
South America
Kidnapping Bill Clears Virginia House in Fractious Session
The Virginia House of Delegates approved a kidnapping bill by a wide vote, preserving harsher penalties for kidnap victims and offering lesser penalties if the person is returned unharmed. The session grew heated over milk regulation and an implied on floor incident involving Benster Gray Silver. Delegate L B E Lantz proposed trimming penalties but was defeated amid sharp debate.
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Virginia
House of Delegates
Wnan-Imong
Senate
Benster Gray Silver
Martinsburg
Lantz
L. BE. Lantz
Wetzel
Chicago Officer Killed Hunting Desperado Gang
Chicago detective Sergi William Shanley was shot dead in a garage ambush blamed on the Dillinger gang. A fleeing assailant escaped as Elaine Dent alias Burlom was questioned. police tied the suspect to Harry Pierpont and John Hamilton figures.
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Dillinger
Chicago
John Dillinger
Indiana
Sergi
William Shanley
Shanley
Divinger
Hertillon
Summerdale
Harry Pierpont
Terra Haute
Ind
Hureau
Wiliam
C. A. Bloomberg
Ehaulo
John Bamilton
Soman
Elaine Dent
Burlom
Lee
Busreau
Fia
Bloomberg
Pease
Federal relief ultimatum to West Virginia lawmakers
Howard Hunter, federal relief administrator, told a joint session that unless West Virginia funds enough to absorb relief costs, federal aid will stop. He said the state has the highest relief rate, with 100000 families on aid, and accused leaders of dodging responsibility while other states match federal grants. He cited 18 million dollars granted and 14 million spent locally, urging action now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Howard
Hunter
Federal
Relief Administration
House
Senate
Virginis
Christmas Tree Market Booming in New York City
New York City sees a booming Christmas tree market as forests are brought in by the mile. Traders report higher prices all year due to early snows and strong demand, with buyers filling long aisles among evergreens. The season will feature grand displays in mansions and small trees in tenement rooms alike.
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New York City
New York
Manhattan
Srigat
Wednesday Tax Meetings Set Under New Levy Act
Moving to carry mill provisions of an act releasing 825,000,000 in impounded property tax revenues, tax bodies were directed to meet December 19 to prepare estimates of receipts and expenditures for the current fiscal year. J. Fox ordered posting of estimates in court houses and submission for approval, with reconvening January 2 to finalize levies. The plan tests the new tax collection act and state assumption of school road debts, while counties face limited funds for current expenses due to court rulings on constitutional property levy limits.
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Gomimles
Supreme Court
J. Fox
Coplee
Fox
Jfor
Lon H. Kelly
State Bar Association
Costa
Dodiles
Bny
Testimony Ends In Bailes Trial
The State produced Audrey Meadows as a surprise witness in the murder trial of T H Bailes for the Pullen office shooting on Virginia Street last February. Meadows testified Bailes showed her a pearl handled revolver after the crime, about four o'clock, three hours after Bailes claimed he gave it to Pullen. The jury prepared to hear final instructions while awaiting the verdict.
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T. H. Battes
Willam S. Pullen
Virginia Street
Audrey Meadows
Bailes
Tme
Pullen
L. V. Huffman
Elk Glatric
Ifice
Balles
Dalles
Miss Triplett
Miss Lee Triplett
Sha Wes
Nichols
State to Mail School Aid By Saturday Night
State officials say school aid checks will be mailed to county superintendents by tomorrow night with teachers receiving payments in most counties by Monday. The plan uses a $1,000,600 loan for 120 days at four percent, with banks in the state to report lending capacity by noon today. Governor Kump says the approach is satisfactory and aims to avoid diverting funds from other state needs.
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Tota
Board of Public Works
House of Delegates Finance Committee
Senate Finance Group
R. B. Talbott
Kump
Tajaponse
Kumpch
30 Sailors Lose Lives in Storms
The report details multiple sea disasters with sailors missing or dead as winter storms hit Europe and nearby seas. It cites the Spanish tanker Zarofa sinking near Istanbul, the Finnish bark Plus wrecking off Finland, and the steamer Calmore disaster on the Suffolk coast, with England tallying 17 dead. Severe cold and heavy snowfall affect the British Isles and mainland Europe.
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Associated Press
Atlantic
Europe
Zarofa
Black Sea
Istanbul
Ruemania
Finland
England
Qalmore
Suffolk
British Isles
Barsle-Duc
Net Income Tax Bill Passed by House Amid Recess Fight
The House approved a net income tax bill proposing a tax of one half the federal rate to yield up to 6 million dollars. Senate debates a three day recess policy after Christmas, with plans to reconvene January 2 or 3. The session anticipates further developments next week as lawmakers negotiate attendance and procedural rules.
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House
House of Delegates
Senate
Neog Gary Webise
Guorin
Ut Bt
E. Wayne
Coffindstter
Erie
Bolivian Troops Lose Ground In Gran Chaco Front
Dispatches report Bolivian forces abandoning Port Manoa and Fort Seavedia as Paraguayan troops advance in the Gran Chaco. Bolivia votes 120 million to finance war continuation. Only Fort Munoz remains in Bolivian hands as incursions expand into Bolivian territory.
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Asuncion
Paraguay
Port Manoa
Gran Chaco
Aires
Dhepatches
City buying surge boosts holiday commerce in Kanawha
More than 120000 will be released to six thousand county residents this weekend and early next week to swell Christmas buying. Charleston clearing house shows a 46.75 percent year over year spending rise, with over 3180000 more spent last week. Teachers in the county will receive 109000 in state pay, distributed via county sheriff offices and the county superintendent’s building. Total payments reach 11545.28 to 1005 workers. Merchants report a mixed week with a near-payday rush looming, except furniture trade which is seasonally slow.
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Kanawha
Charleston
Thomas Jefferson Junior High School
Puiiding
Elizabeth Z. Goodall
Jack
Erie
To Oust Insull From Greece Government Demands Departure
The Greek premier announced the government will compel Semel Insull to depart Greece when his police permit expires January 1. He added a renewal request had been officially filed but no method for his exit had been decided yet.
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Athens
Drc
Greece
Semel Insull
Insull
Two New Redistricting Proposals Submitted in WV Legislature
New congressional and senatorial redistricting plans surfaced in the West Virginia legislature today. Delegates LaFon and Milender lead proposals covering six congressional districts and 15 senatorial districts with varied county groupings.
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LaFon
Millender
Dixon
West Virginia
House
Monroe
Senate
Milender
Wayne
Henderson
Doddridge
Washington
Goodwin
George G. Nixon
Mineral
Pirst
Hencock
Brooke
Ohio
Marshall
Wetzel
Harrison
Taylor
Monongalia
Marion
Pren
Ton
Tucker
Randolph
Grant
Hardy
Hampshire
Morgan
Berkeley
Jefferson
Kanawhit
Roane
Clay
Beacom Attacks Ewing Statement In Legislature Fight
Delegate J. P. Beacom accuses B. B. Ewing and state forces of pressuring lawmakers over moves to liberalize prohibition. He claims a statement issued to rally opposition aims to put legislators on the spot and affect reelection bids.
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J. P. Beacom
Cavell
Law
B. B. Ewing
Teague
Bes
Ewing
Beacum
Make Silver A Money Plea From Will Rogers
In Phoenix Arizona Turner and I travel 400 miles for a stage benefit as Will Rogers pleads for silver money. He jokes at France and debt, notes Democratic efforts and Republican inaction, urges coin silver as a money to spark western boom and jobs.
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Will Roger
Phoenix, Arit
Roscoe Turner
France
Jesse Dones
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Puerto Rican Harbor
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CWA
Miss Goodall
Thomas Jefferson
Elizabeth J. Gundall
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Upahur
Lewis
Gabell
Putnam
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Wirt
Wood
Ritchie
Calhoun
Gilmer
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Tyler
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Wyoming
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Monres
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Mings
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