Convict Dunn Convicted of Voluntary Manslaughter
Dunn found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the Grandview Island case involving three year old Garlan Beylee. Jury rejected first degree murder. Ray Renry to be retried December 26, while Charles Henry and Clyde McBee’s trials postponed to March term. Dunn’s two week trial ended with a verdict at 1 28 pm as state witnesses testified about party attendance and alleged mistreatment by officers.
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Todey
Charles Henry
Clyde McB
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Eva Batley
Orom
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Din
McBee
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Dufanes
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Gerieg
R C Montelius Taken by Death
Rolla Clark Montelius aged 68 retired coal operator died unexpectedly at his home 1590 Quarrier street at three o'clock yesterday morning of heart ailment Services set for 4 20 p m at the residence. Body to be taken to Williamsport Pa for interment Surviving wife Mrs Clarence Ethel Montelius a son and a daughter Danii Hinkle Montelius to arrive home today Native of Carmel Pennsylvania educated at Dickinson Seminary Williamsport and Lafayette College Easton member of the Delta Upsilon fraternity and active in community affairs
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Mil'Unburg
Montelius
Montelive
Plarence Ethel Montelius
B.C. Montelius
Danii Hinkle
MD. Montelius
Carmel
Dickenson Sumanergy
Williameport
Lafayette College
Easton
Pope
Delte Wen
Willie Willis 7 Bebet Quipes incident at Skinny’s
Reported row involving Willie Willis and Bebet Quipes over a teacher insult and paper wad throwing at Skinny’s. eye witnesses note a taunt about a teacher while another individual throws a paper wad toward a bus.
Man Shot Dead Found in Abandoned Car in Queens
A man identified as James Babatino, 28, of Brooklyn, was shot to death in an abandoned automobile in Queens. Police say the death is linked to gang warfare and bio fingerprints confirmed his identity.
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James Babatino
Brooklyn
Po- Meg
Budget Commission Finalizes WV State Budget Plan
Hearings on the state budget concluded with the commission preparing the two year revenue allocation. President J R Turner of West Virginia University is to appear December 29 to discuss the graduate school appropriation. The panel urged a $25,000 technical training fund for Linway Institute Wheeling and support for West Virginia advertising. A debated egg and poultry packing plant at Parkersburg faced both support and opposition.
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West Virginia University
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Linaly Institute
Wheeling
West Virginia
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Parkersburg
Pnd
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Spencer Banker
Holden
Etat Ait
Lin~ Wy Institute
Guy E. Holden
George C. Beneke
Thomas O'B. Flynn
Harber
Ross B. Johnston
State Department of Agriculture
Johnston
Atate
Commissioner of Agriculture
Rail Securities Rally Sparks Talk of Consolidation
New York December reports show rail securities rally sharply on the New York Stock Exchange with bond gains up to 82 per bond and rails leading a notable recovery since the 1929 bottom. Analysts note earnings fell but equipment and adaptation to new competition justify optimism. Rumors of a four trunk line consolidation circulate, including shifts among Pennsylvania, Chesapeake and Ohio, Baltimore and Ohio, Reading, and New York Central, with Wabash position under discussion.
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Lackawanna
Grandson of Verne Invited To Christen Pole Submarine
A French voyage to the Arctic plans to christen the Nautilus with Jules Verne’s grandson aboard. Commander Danenhower describes experimental work, under ice trials, and polar ocean floor mapping as aims for the expedition toward Spitzbergen and the North Pole.
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Nova Scotia
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Azores
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Ainskie
Congress Puts Through Farm Relief Bill
The Senate sent a drought relief measure to President Hoover amid Democratic condemnation for lacking direct food or rent loans. Controversy swirled over emergency appropriations and farm board funding, with Republicans pressing for timely action while critics warned of hunger and inadequate aid.
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Town Menaced By Giant Gas Well Fire In Oklahoma
A massive gas well ignition near Wewoka Oklahoma alarms the town as steel separators melt and a red flame erupts from the No. 1 Douglas well. Firefighters from Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Dallas work to control the blaze as wind shifts threaten the city of 1240 residents. Debris removal and asbestos gear are required to approach the well while 16 operations and eight nearby producers shut down.
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Dry Officer Falls in Virginia Raid
Richmond dispatch reports James Newton Woods a 26 year old prohibition officer killed during a raid near Warsaw Virginia. Randolph Cox 39 a Black suspect was jailed after receiving buckshot wounds himself while inspector R Durette and Frank M Woods described the slain officer’s role in the operation.
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James Newton Woods
Saunders
Warsaw
Randolph Cox
Bere
R. Durette
Frank M. Woods
Richmond County
Convict Hatfield Of Second Degree Murder
Jesus Hatfield of Ranger Lincoln County was convicted of second degree murder in Crbell County Common Pleas Court for stabbing Russell Hix during a July quarrel in a Huntington hotel. Hatfield pleaded self defense. motion to set aside the verdict to be argued Monday.
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Jesus Hatfield
Ranger
Lincoln County
Crbell County Common Pleas Court
Russell Hix
Hatfield
Water Power Act Favored Utilities Says Simonton
Morgantown December 10 West Virginia 1929 water power act is not a conservation measure but favors private utility licensing states J W Simonton law professor at West Virginia University in the Law Quarterly analysis The act grants licenses for entire watersheds creating near permanent monopolies while recapture by the state is limited The public service commission would face speculative evidence on long term projects and the act limits its scope and consumer advantages The piece previews further remarks and a continuation on page 5 column 3.
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Lindys Battle Plane Blaze in Baltimore
Col Charles A Lindbergh and wife Anne Morrow Lindbergh faced a brief blaze in the nose of their monoplane in Baltimore when gasoline backfire sparked smoke near the motor. Mrs Lindbergh remained in the cockpit while Col Lindbergh fought the fire with a extinguisher until guardsmen arrived. The couple had attended the national air safety conference in Washington and were en route to Newark after minor repairs.
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Williamm H. Wilmer
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Alleged Girl Slayer Under Heavy Guard
A 19 year old white teacher Velma Colter was beaten to death after footprints matched the suspect's. The accused Negro, Raymond Guon, 20, is under heavy guard in St Josph, Missouri, amid fears of lynching. He is to be arraigned in a secret court session as authorities stress strict security.
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Negro
Jali
Missouri
Velma Colter
Raymond Guon
Dorothy Sebastian Marries William Boyd in Las Vegas
Dorothy Sebastian, film star, wed William Boyd in Las Vegas. The ceremony was brief and emotional as she cried, saying publicity is needed for her film career but she seeks privacy in her marriage. Sebastian, 63, had prior marriages and a Birmingham divorce. Boyd is 33 and it is his third marriage.
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N. M
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William Boyd
Fuat Hanit
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Algeria Struck by Terrific Rain Storms
Algiers reported torrential rains and cyclones across northern Algeria. Ships were swept from moorings, rivers overflowed, and land routes were cut. Damage to the port of Algiers was estimated at 30 million francs, with casualties not yet known.
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Algeria Sud
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Hoover Power Group Criticized in Senate Speech
Senator Burton J. Wheeler condemned Hoover's power commission as a mediocre group during a Senate session, questioning the competence of the members and their handling of federal power affairs.
Hoover Commission Nominees Criticized as Mediocre by Wheeler
Senator Wheeler called the Hoover power commission nominees mediocre and urged scrutiny. Ruth Williamson and Claude Draper were confirmed, while three others faced delays amid debates on power interests and federal regulation. The federal trade commission report to the senate highlighted rising interstate electricity movement and a 1929 total of 95.58 billion kWh generated with over 18 percent crossing state lines.
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Washington
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Maine
Banine
Williamson
Marcel Garlaud
Louisiana
Power Trust
Frank R. McMneh
North Carolina
Federal Trade Commission
James E. Couzens
Republican
Michigan
Commission
Paleo
United States
Santa Claus Fund Aids Destitute Hill House Family
A Gazette Santa Claus fund aids a poor hillside family living in a lean one room shack high above the creek. The five year old girl suffers from diphtheria and the mother requires medical care. The father sought help after a neighbor overheard his plea and pledged repayment as a loan. A doctor finally arrived, with groceries provided to ease the family's immediate needs.
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Flournoy
Charleston
Santa Claus
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Elmase
Campaign Fallout From Norris Reelection Bid
Washington reports the Nye committee heard that pamphlets attacking Senator George W. Norris were secretly funded and distributed to his Nebraska opponents. Details include paid orders, a cartoon showing poverty and a barroom scene, and a forged anti Norris broadside. Subpoenas and name links to RNC figures were disclosed as investigators pursue the source.
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George W. Norris
Nebraska
Nye
Norris
Repub
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Robert B. Lucas
Republican National Committee
Charles L Stengel
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Fellowship Forum
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Tas
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al- Smith-Raskob
Jone
John M. Fetterall
Omaha
Robert
Joan SM. Petters
Omeha
John F. Blackwell
Ronse Gilbert
Hitchcock
Birchcock
40 Drowned When Ships Collide
Copenhagen reports a Finnish steamer Oberon with 18 passengers and 60 crew sank after collision with Arcturus near Leesos Ledge. About 40 people drowned. life boats sent to rescue and searches by vessels including gunboat Svenakund continued as night fell. Unclear if missing are passengers or crew.
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Leesos
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Denouncing Is What Sclons Do Best, Will Says
Hollywood dispatch reports a chaotic exchange as denouncing is blamed on Sclons. The letter criticizes President Moerer and congressional delays, suggesting the public perception hinges on political denouncements. It notes sentiment that Hoover could win by acclamation if such attacks continue.
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