Oil Producers Seek Tariff Protection for U S Oil
A delegation of prominent oil leaders, led by Wirt Franklin, heads to Washington to pressure for tariff protection against foreign competition. Senator Hallonan and Plymouth-11 founder join push for American reserves development and national tariff safeguards amid debates on foreign imports and proposed Hoover support.
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Welsh Aald the
Groundhog Predicts Six More Weeks of Winter
West Virginia residents and readers nationwide anchor on a Punxsutawney tradition as Brer Groundhog predicts six extra weeks of cold. He emerges, sees his shadow, and retreats, declaring April 1 forecast day in a dramatic shift from his annual routine.
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Groundhog
West Virginia
Canoe Ridge
Punxsutawney
Quarryville
Frank Boney
Chuck
Market Helped to Create 206 Millionaires in 1928
Washington reports that prosperity in 1928 credited to a rising stock market produced 206 new millionaires. Treasury figures show total net income of individuals reached $74.6 billion, with 2,424,840 taxpayers reporting $2 million or more. the millionaire class paid substantial taxes and varied incomes across brackets, while overall tax receipts rose despite fewer returns.
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Treasury
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Bureau
Gas Kills Three Baltimore People
Three people die and ten others overcome by gas fumes from a four inch main in northwestern Baltimore. Victims include Henry Witzler 61 his wife Mary 68 and their son Patrick. Firemen and residents were affected as the gas fog spread through adjoining houses and street work caused by a broken main.
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Evernday
Cen
Henry Witsier
Mary Witzler
Patrick Witeter
Pierence
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Em Bayne
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Acuss
Fra Siske
Eva
Oras
Westling A& Fram
Filipinos Rally for Independence Amid Tense Meet in Manila
Ten thousand Filipinos gathered in an uptown Manila park for National Humiliation Day, pushing for independence as radicals and conservatives clashed over tactics. Speaker Tove de Jesus urged taking possession of the islands, while conservative leaders urged peace and order. The event honored slain Filipino in Watsonville, California, with wreaths and placards denouncing ethnic violence.
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Fermin Toehera
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Cal
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Teodora
Tove de Jesus
Philippines
Filipinas
Califorum
Thomas Confesor
Dean
Jorge Bocobo
United States
Bocoho
Jose Mercado
Independent
Catholic Church of the Philippines
San Jose
Stockton
Legion Officials Plan Vets Hospital Drive in WV
Representatives of American Legion posts from Welch Bluefield Beckley Hinton and other WV cities met in Kinton February 2 to push for the proposed 700000 government hospital for disabled veterans to be located in the southern part of the state. W H McGinnis Beckley former state commander presided as a resolution was adopted supporting a southern location.
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West Virginia
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Heurt Hope
Aldersen
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Lewisburg
Hinton
Sulpour Springs
W. Wamie Scovington
Lesser Self Must Die For a Larger Self to Live Sermon
The Rev. Frank Donaldson, new pastor of the First Christian church, preached that the lesser self must die for the larger self to live in a sermon prepared for The Gazette. He argued life’s harsh demands test resolve, noting pain and struggle accompany growth and evolution from birth onward.
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Frank Donaldson
Nash
Earth
Man Lives in Pain Amid Relentless Work Pace
Fragmentary OCR text notes a man living in pain near the waterfront and describes men working at a pace too strenuous for their frames. The snippet hints at tolls of labor but lacks complete details or context, suggesting a broader article on workers’ strain.
Strawn Leads Chicago Circus
Chicago faces a looming bankruptcy crisis as Ringmaster Strawn prepares a final show. City officials, including Mayor Thompson, face salary delays and a $54,000,000 offer to resume pay and run government, with residents watching whether funds are guarded by a citizen committee.
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Crows
Si Ian Hy
Strawn
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Coon-Ckin
William H. Thompson
Magoe
Saayor
Strand
Thompson
Jon
House to Study Dry Law Bills Promises Fights
Washington February 2. Congress moves to debate prohibition reform with transfer of enforcement from the treasury to the justice department. The plan aims for quick action this week in the House and a broader push for repeal of the eighteenth amendment in both houses. Mrs. Ella A. Boole urged state presidents to back stronger anti prohibition measures. The senate will test enforcement proposals while nominations of federal law officers receive close scrutiny.
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Law Enforcement Commission
Treasury
Justice Department
United States Commission
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House Expenditures Committee
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Idaho
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Kentucky
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Hoover
Experts to Refute Crabtree Evidence in Murder Trial
ROMNEY Feb 2 Allenters will be placed on the witness stand tomorrow by the state to refute defense claims that Walter Crabtree was insane when he allegedly killed Justice of the Peace H Carter Inskeep and two others last December. The case nears jury deliberation as the state argues retaliation for a liquor conviction.
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Miller
Juler
Edward Woolford
Crubber
Student Dies Trying To Save Mother's Life
Hastings Minn February 2 Helen Swangon 21 a Ham University St Paul mentor died while attempting to rescue her mother Mrs A Swannon from a gasoline fire at their home. Both women were severely burned and died later in hospital.
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Ham
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Lyrne
Helen
Swanson
Clarksburg Men Die in Local Deaths
Clarkaburo dispatch reports the deaths of Isaac Nus haum aged 87 and Truman J. Lynch aged 63, both noted as local businessmen. Nus haum was a merchant and Lynch a realtor and coal operator, with obituary brief details confirming their passing on February 2.
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Ibi
Clarkeburg
Issac Nushaum
Trumen J. Lynch
Nushaum Wea
Lynch
Robinson Sees Parley Success At Naval Conference
Senator Joseph T. Robinson of Arkansas spoke on American radio that prior conferences prepared the way for success at the London naval conference. He urged colleagues to seek progress without delay as naval build up and parity with Britain remain central. London delegates face French tonnage plans and dominion representation while Stimson works at Stanmore preparing for key talks.
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Joseph T. Robinson
Arkarvas
United Sates
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Loudoun
Columbia Broadcasting System
Senate
Beaster Robinson
United States
Thames Valley
Stimson
Stanmore
Pearl Demerker
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Xtaly
France
United Kingdom
MacDonald
Japan
Danish Freighter Nelly Sinks in Finnish Gulf Storm
The Danish freighter Nelly, a 1548 ton steel vessel from Esbjerg, sank in a heavy storm in the Finnish gulf near Helsingfors. Rescue attempts were hindered by continuingviolent weather and the fate of the crew remains unknown.
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Esbjerg
Humbert and Marie Return To Take Up Abode in Italy
Humbert and Princess Marie Jose of Bergham arrive in Turin to take up residence at the royal palace. Jubilant welcomes from nobles and city officials mark their return from Courmayeur. The couple will host a month of receptions before settling into life in the palace.
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Calv Dt Berpola
Thaon di Reyet
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Hener
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Princees
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Arumbert
Victor Emanuel I
Royal Palace
Will's Wife Ruined His Plan for Flight
Fragmentary diary style notes recount a plan for a flight to ILE DE FRANCE and an argument with the wife about staying out over the ocean. The writer mentions Lindbergh and cables offering assistance, naming Keith Miller, and discusses a preferred chaperone vs. fuel considerations and personal strain.
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Ile DE France
Lindbergh
Ocean
Keith Miller
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