Biases Run Rampant as Trio Rob Huntington Stores
Huntington police hunt Adrian and Dana Bias and Bevclt Childers fugitives from state prison after three fast robberies in Huntington within blocks. Victims included a grocery store and a filling station with two gunpoint cash grabs totaling about 230. Witnesses identified the trio from photos, two women recognizing them. suspects escaped in varied cars and had prior sentences in Kanawha Cabell counties.
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Dana Blus
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Bina Brothers
Obaln
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Michigan
Indiana
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Abe
Ahe Wee
Adrian Bias
Childers
Moundarine
Ault
Cabell County
Dena Bien
Kanisha County
Biea Brothers
Dana
Mash Culidera
Pala
Peninntiary
Moundsville
Kanawha County
Childrers
Manawha County
Julian Lieble
Elvin Whittington
Florida
Blaow
Childera
Buntington
Binnes
Hunterian
Werpers
Wate
Kanawha Abere
Charleston
Pigase
Kentuckian Selected German Ambassador
Senator Frederick M. Sackett of Kentucky has been selected by the president as ambassador to Germany. The nominee’s name was forwarded to Germany for the usual acceptance procedure. The appointment was announced from Washington but confirmation details remain pending.
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Washington
Frederick M. Sackett
Kentucky
Foorer
Germany
Af Sackett
Republic
Toever
Bandit Denies Kirby Slaying in Oakland Bank Robbery Tale
Nashville informant Elmer Grayson 21 described the Oakland Kentucky bank heist in which J. Robert Kirby was killed. Grayson said he drove the getaway car and helped inside but denied participation in the murder. He identified two other suspects as Richard McNeese and Ben Orville or Isenville of Indianapolis, said the names uncertain. Grayson claimed no memory of the shooting and said he did not know the amount stolen. He noted pursuers opened fire as they fled Smiths Grove binding the case to multiple locations.
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Nashville
Tenn
Wee
Oakland
J. Robert Kirby
Kirby
Ben Orville
iSenville
Indianapolis
Grayson
Smith's Grove
Graysom
Hail Skull of Peking Man as Key to Evolution
Peiping China reports the first public showing of the newly discovered Peking man skull, deemed the most important find in human evolution. Scientists estimate a age around one million years, noting a large braincase and features linking ape and human traits. Roy Chapman Andrews calls the discovery decisive for early human theory.
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Peiping
China
Davidson Bleck
Geological Survey
Black
Roy Chapman Andrews
Piltdown
Helderberg
Racket Scheme Disturbs Chicago Unions and Cleaners End Long Quarrel
In Chicago a racketeering wave disturbed unions including Tire Workers and Teamsters as detectives killed three extortion suspects in an ambush. Theatre actors faced charity scam alarms with fake fund donations. A long quarrel between Master Cleaners and Dyers association and the Cleaners, Dyers and Pressers Union ends with a 1.0 million plant protected from competition and a University of Chicago professor to chair an impartial administration.
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Chicago
Tire and Rubber Workers' Union
Teamsters' Union
Teamsters
Master Cleamera and Dyets Association
Union of Cleaners, Dyers and Pressers
University of Chicago
Coronet
Bergt
Patrick B. O'Connell
John ‘Stage
Imbor Union Tela
William “Dinky” Quan
William Wilson
Bon
Charles Rein
Frank W. Rein
Attene Dent
Rein
Michael Powers
Tire Workers
The
Daily News
Charles Winninger
Allan Gempbelt
Winninger
New York
George Barker
Hna
West Virginia Plans Higher Ed Coalition Led by State Leader
A coalition of the governing boards of West Virginia higher education institutions is proposed by State Superintendent William C. Cook to unify the state vocational system’s teaching program. The coalition would include the State Board of Education the West Virginia University Board of Governors eight denominational college boards Alderson Junior College Alderson Bethany Broadus College Philipps Greenbrier Military School Morris Harvey College St Hilda Hall Salem College Salem State College Harper’s Ferry.
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West Virginia
Willam Cwasinus Cook
Atate
Posexi
State Board of Education
Weath Virginia University
Alderson Junior College
Alderson
Bethany College
Bethany
Broad«lus College
Philipps
Greenbrier Military School
Lewisburg
Morris Harvey College
Barbouraville
St. Hildaa Hall
Chaclea Town
Satem College
Salem
Stater College
Harper's Ferry
Institutions of Higher Education
Washington and Lee President to Retire This Year
Dr Henry Louis Smith president of Washington and Lee university will retire December 31 after 49 years as a college teacher and university head. His resignation was tendered earlier but deferred at the trustees request.
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Lexington
Henry Louis Smith
Washington and Lee University
State and City Forecast Prosperity for 1930 in West Virginia
Charleston leaders predict a prosperous 1930 with expansion plans and large projects in Kanawha Valley. Officials estimate coal production could rise by about 40 million tons if captive mines expand, boosting market conditions and employment. Bank debits in Charleston rose in early 1929, signaling strong business activity and anticipated investment totaling around 50 million dollars in new ventures.
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Clyde H
East
West Virginia
Industria Lendera
Tex Payers
Kanawha
Virginia
Virginia, Faces Brighter Prospects, In the Opinion of Ocfflelala
R. M. Lambie
State Department of Mines
Ay Roy Roberts
Charleston
Loral
Knaten
J. F. Greenlee
Charleston Clearing House Association
Greenlee
Kahawha Valley
Theas
U S and Germany Reach Reparations Settlement Accord
Washington December 2 1929 joint United States Germany agreement settles six American reparations claims under the Young plan to be sent to Congress for approval. The deal abates US share, allocates 40 200 000 Reichsmarks from each annuity for mixed and army cost claims, contingent on the Young plan taking effect.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Congress
Ogden Mills
Secretary of the Treasury
Young Committee For
Treasury
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Coalition Plans to Seek Tariff Coalition in Hawley Bill Fallout
Washington December 26 plans of house Democrats to form a coalition with progressive Republicans to push farm rates into the Hawley Smoot bill raise tariff questions. Rep Garner Texas asks progressives to back Senate rates and vote with Democrats on agriculture parity while keeping administrative provisions. He cites sincere farm support but party loyalty as a hurdle.
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Washington
Senate
Garner
Texas
Hawley
Veterans Bureau Outlines Hospital Site Essentials
The Veterans Bureau lists four site criteria for the proposed new hospitals: location near population centers with rail and transport access, utilities including water and power and sewerage, favorable topography with wind shelter and drainage, and adaptable area size influenced by ground contour and nearby parks. Preference favors municipal water and sewer connections yet other sites may qualify if utilities are affordable.
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Gazette
Washington Bureau
Washington
Veterans Bureau
West Virginia
Adesiinte Suse Trio Power
French Note Eases Fear of London Naval Conference
Washington reports that France’s memorandum on the London naval conference does not threaten progress toward a broader agreement. House Naval Affairs Committee members dissent on the note’s impact, with expectations of limited gains and a possible holiday on capital ships.
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Naval Affairs Committee
Britten
Dinois
McClintic
Oklahoma
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Washington
London
Hoover
Bumson
Charleston population estimates show growth in 1920s
Mayor Wertz estimates Charleston population near 945 600 by year end 1920 with about 25 000 increase since 1920. expects 85 percent rise in people but 60 percent rise in families. He attributes growth to unmarried residents and suburban expansion with limited new territorial additions.
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Charleston
Wertz
Pugilist Confesses In Hold Up Case In Minnesota
Pugilist Earl Harloff known as Little Boy Blue was arrested and confessed to taking part in a November 11 holdup at a chain store. Police say Donald Zoff and Orville Manning, arrested in Des Moines, have been identified as other robbers.
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Minn
Harloff
Earl
Little Boy
Rar
Thalen and Russell Agree on Joint Fight Against Racketeering
SNCAGO reports on December 28 that New York Police Commissioner Grover Whalen and Chicago Police Commissioner Wilinin Russell plan a cooperative program to combat racketeering.
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Sncago
Grover Whalen
New York
Wilinin Russell
Chicago
Senate Split as Borah Opens New Enforcement Assault
Washington tonight saw days of contention as Senator Borah of Idaho launched a new attack on prohibition enforcement. He accused a mass of district attorneys of undermining the program while leaders Jones Capper urged action by President Hoover. The issue deepens amid statements from Attorney General Mitchell and Wickersham, with further coverage promised on Page 4.
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Borah
Idaho
Jones
Washengton
Capper
Kensis
Iso
Hoover
Beran
Lena
Salenta
Alsthat
Torney
New York
Chicago
Cape Bez
Bop
Mitchell
Wicksersham
Hoover Law
Tarmeya
Wickeresham
Lamont Sees December Economy Holding Up
Secretary Lamont after talks with President Hoover said December business remained healthy as U S industry shows no national recession despite stock market dips. He cited steady consumption and efficient rail transport, with weakness in auto industries and building trades likely to slow auto and tire production in six months.
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Washington
United States
Lamont
New York
Hoover
Commerce Department
Shawing
Wade Footago
Bunners
Lieutenant Commander Ledbetter Dies by Own Action at Navy Hospital
In San Diego on December 28 Lieutenant Commander Frenrie B Ledbetter age 47 of the United States Navy Medical Corps died by self inflicted throat wound in the officers quarters of the naval hospital. Medical staff attributed the death to self inflicted injuries and noted severe health issues as a contributing factor.
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Ban Diego
Calif
Frenrie B Ledbetter
United States Party Medical Corps
Naval Hospital
Prohibition Victory Brings Jail Time for Father of Six
A distraught mother of six visited Prosecuting Attorney J Blackburn Watts to relay that her husband received 60 days in jail and a $100 fine for possession of liquor. She described a busy Christmas scene with friends and officers among the first drinkers, and she pleaded for mercy to feed and shelter her children. The assistant prosecutor acknowledged the hardship but upheld the law and promised an appeal would be sought if needed.
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Collett Littlepage
Trisia
Noshand
Lu Ha
Mora
Cate
Littiapage
Gregg Wood
Just Man
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