Georgia Fugitive Burns Denied Extradition in New Jersey
In Trenton New Jersey Governor A Barry Moore refused to extradite Robert Fillett Burns to Georgia where he faced a chain gang theft charge. A crowd of about 800 cheered as the decision was announced after a dramatic hearing. Burns, his mother and brother testified. Georgia was represented by Kalley and Lane.
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Harry Moore
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Merritt Lane
Eliott
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Vincent G. Burns
Palisade
N. J
Kalley
Lane
Lsten
Power cut not to affect coal prices in West Virginia
Bulletin from the West Virginia Coal Association notes a reduction in power rates for the Appalachian Electric Power Company. The decrease lowers mine costs for southern West Virginia, saving about half a cent per unit and potentially about $330,000 annually for the industry.
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C Ane
West Virginia Coal Association
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Ommuner
Appalachian Electric Power Company
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le & Toant
Roosevelt Shies At Debt Parley
Albany dispatch reports President-elect Roosevelt shading comment on Hoover debt plan. Advisors say European press reaction confirms Europeans expect more than fact finding from any commission. Roosevelt may stay on sidelines as talks with European powers unfold before his March inauguration.
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Roosevelt
Hoover
Congress
Roosevalt
Europe
Roenevelt
Marchers plan second demonstration in Alberta
In Edmonton on December 21, marchers prepared for a fresh hunger march to the Alberta parliament buildings despite police warnings. Premier Brownlee ordered the mounted police to act if needed as about 150 officers faced violent clashes injuring thirty people.
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Police Probe Bombing Of Doctor Stahl Office
Police report leads in the Tuesday bombing of Dr Earl J Stahl's office in the Dey and Might building. Chief John Britton notes a crank likely carried out the dynamiting, with a note found by two boys drawing continued police interest. Investigators question Dr Stahl and another city physician as handwriting experts are brought in. Witnesses and building crews repair shattered windows as officers press for the note writer.
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John Britton
Stehn
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Dierabel
Friends Will Assist Wyoming County Relief Effort
Clarence F. E. Pickett of the American Friends Service Committee said the group will administer the work relief program in Wyoming County West Virginia after accepting Captain Calvere L. Beth’s invitation. The organization now covers 14 counties in West Virginia and Kentucky with portions of the Relief Allocation funds. Pickett noted the work includes clothing and medical services in many counties.
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Court House J Is Robbed In Bluna County
In LIFBON December 33 an attempted robbery at the county courthouse occurred as criminals blasted a tank wrecked two cars and escaped with several hundred dollars in cash and courthouse belongings. Local authorities pursued the suspects but details remain unclear.
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Cohambluna
Murray backs whipping post for bank robbers in Oklahoma
Oklahoma Governor William H Murray proposed public whipping for bank robbers and delinquent juveniles as a remedy amid two bank robberies in the state. He urged punishment by public stocks with guardians’ consent, drawing on colonial-era scenes to deter crime.
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Banmite
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Parente
Witness Tells Of United Fuel Gas Valuations
Edward Reynolds Jr, vice president of Columbia Gas and Electric and United Fuel Gas, testified before the federal trade commission on the financial operations of United Fuel Gas of Charleston. He described appraisals adding 41 million dollars to assets based on gas discoveries, noting they reflect estimates not actual costs. The commission questioned the nature and legality of such appreciations and their treatment in accounts.
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Edward Reynolds,Jr
Columbia Gas and Electric Corporation
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Walter Meleen
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Charleston Man Dies in Virginia
Frank Beverley Lamb a civil and mining engineer prominent in Charleston died at the home of Mrs Hugh Woolfolk in Lynchburg Virginia early yesterday morning after a long illness. The funeral will be at Hollywood Chapel Richmond Virginia this afternoon at four o'clock. Burial will be in Hollywood Cemetery. Severn Charleston business men will be pallbearers including H P Muoser C M H Elsom M W Gilliam E H Wolfe R W Kirby and L W Corley. Lamb had been in frail health for months and recently moved to a private home to regain strength. He headed the Charleston Chamber of Commerce water supply study and was active in Kiwanis and other groups. He served on the chamber board and as secretary.
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Hollywood Chapel
Rishmond
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House Passes Beer Bill Narrowly In Congress
Washington report notes the House approved 230 to 165 for the 3.2 percent beer measure, with party lines shattered. Action moves to the Senate as proponent leaders promise early consideration. debate drew hundreds as Democrats and Republicans traded amendments and votes on the Volstead Act modification and new beer taxation provisions.
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Des Moines Miners Turn Break Into Profit
Four unemployed Des Moines men, John Longstart, R E Longstart, G C Doane, and Fd Gibson, lease 90 acres of coal land south of the city on royalty. They mine coal to sell for cash, swap it for goods, and expect output to exceed 30 tons daily by early January, transforming poverty into a flourishing venture amid high coal demand.
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R.E. Longstart
G. C. Doane
Fd Gibson
Longstatt
Wwe
Polk County
Jannes Cary
Illness Fatal to Dr Havighurst and Relief Expenditures
Illness felled The Rev. Theodora Havighurst D D former pastor of First Methodist Episcopal Church died at his Columbus home at about age 64. He served as pastor locally from 1931 to 1938, helped move a church to Alliance, retired to Columbus, and was linked with Ohio University. The First Church here will send a delegation to his funeral in Columbus. Survived by widow, a daughter in Buffalo, and two sons in Evanston and Cleveland. The obituary notes his prominence in Methodism and study in Europe. Reports show $126,287.04 spent on indirect relief and work relief in county and city since October 15.
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Northwestern University
Evanston, WI
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Cleveland
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DeVan
Reconstruction Fluence Corporation
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Meedy County
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Hollows
Vote Recount Sets Abbott Ahead in County Race
The county court was to publicly declare J H Abbott the loser or winner of the county assessor race after a last night agreement between W S Byrne and John T Copenhaver. Unofficial tallies showed Abbott leading by about 140 votes with 400 contested ballots referred for review. Attorneys agreed to split 65 of the contested ballots for Abbott and 37 for Newcomer, and to recommend discarding about 178 ballots while 130 go to the court for decision. Abbott would retain a 19 vote edge even if all contested ballots favored Newcomer. The county court planned to meet at ten this morning to rule on the contested ballots.
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Parole Pending for William “Big Bull Likes” in Wheeling
The Register reports William known as Big Bull Likes is under parole consideration by the federal parole board in Washington. The case comes from Wheeling with details sparse and no final decision yet.
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Evacuation Ordered as Governor Declares Martial Warning
Governor Sterling announces martial rule in the eastern province area for 16 months. Personal guardsmen in the region begin enforcing the proclamation as authorities move to evacuate residents and secure the locale.
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R. S Sterling
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Wine Consignment Held for Investigation in Ogden
In Ogden Utah on December 23 a Southern Pacific railroad consignment of ten grade wines and square barrels valued around 100000 was found in two box cars labeled canned goods and held for investigation. Prohibition officers and railroad officials are assessing whether a federal permit applied while the shipment's origin and destination are San Francisco and St Louis.
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St. Louis
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Mthern Pacific
How They Voted On Beer Measure
A fragmented list shows Democrats voting for the beer bill, naming numerous lawmakers by surname and state. The text references a vote tally and mentions pages for continuation, implying broader roll call coverage across chambers and dates.
Mountains Growth Blamed for Quake in West
San Francisco dispatch reports pre dawn quakes linked to mountain growth in Nevada. Carnegie Institute seismologist in Pasadena notes aftershocks and upward crustal movement near Pleasant Valley. Observers from Denver to Long Beach felt tremors last night. experts cite long term tectonic uplift as cause.
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Sleepiest Boy Charged With Murder Stares as Trial Opens
In Terra Haute Indiana Carl Romoser aged 17, self styled sleepiest boy in the world, yawns at the opening of his murder trial for killing his brother. He slept through discussions of first degree murder and alienists, then claimed he killed after his brother threatened him for money to pay board. The mother, distraught, hired attorneys while police noted his constant sleep when awake.
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Uis Trie
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Louis
Atta
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Carl Wass
Wordy Encounter over Veteran Disability Doles in Hearing
Washington December 31 Ailer Bullitt cites dole as disability aid for veterans not traceable to service drawing fierce criticism from Benster Robinson opposing reduction of a 1 billion dollar annual veterans relief plan. The hearing debated 450 900 600 proposed credits with an estimated 106 million in disability allowances labeled as dole for former service members.
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William Ailer
Bullitt
Joint Congressional
National Ecoomy League
Collector Hoover Is Praised by Rogers
In Los Angeles a reader praises Herbert Hoover for debt collection efficiency, noting large sums collected and predicting payments to come. The letter mocks Roosevelt’s December deadline and comments on political debate about the national debt.
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