Drought Relief Policy Sparks Bipartisan Debate in Senate
Senator Borah pushes for a special session to consider drought relief measures, urging humanitarian action as he clashes with Hoover opponents. Caraway attacks rivals while party lines blur over federal aid, public works funds, and budget gaps as Congress moves toward final action on relief and spending.
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Warringston
Willan FE
Soren
Borah
Ris
Senate
John G. Tilson
Tre Borah
Rouss
Nidolas Leigwarth
Wagner
House
Navy
San
Caraway
Ture
Three Nabbed On Extortion Charge In Restaurant Raid
A former federal dry agent J A Taylor of Charleston and two men Ward and Hall were arrested by Deputy sheriffs on extortion and highway robbery charges. Authorities say the trio posed as officers during a raid on a restaurant, seeking liquor profits. Detectives Melton and Rousaid reported they acted after sightings of deputies at the scene. Further investigations by state and federal authorities will clarify the alleged impersonation.
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Aheriffe
J. A. Taylor
Charieston
Fed
Oe Wari
A. Hall
Charieaton
Eberiffs
Mont Melton
B. 5
Rousaid
Walpigeer
Aktomsey
Ite
Davie
Anid Taylor, Ward and Hall
Illie Willis Says The Fight Was Unfair
A garbled quote from Robert Quillen quotes illie Willis describing a quarrel as unfair with a crude regional remark about a 4082 rubbing dirt and carrying consequences. The passage preserves the rough oral style and indicates a conflict or personal dispute at hand.
Jean Harlow Granted Divorce in Chicago Case
Jean Harlow, the blonde film star, was granted a final divorce from Charles F. McGrew of Chicago. The decree followed her claims of mental cruelty and growing lack of control by her husband, who did not contest the case.
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Chicago
Jean Harlow
Charles F. McGrew
McGrew
Youth Held In Father's Death
Alonza Sexton, 17, of Kayford is held in the county jail after being charged with killing his father Alonzo Sexton, 40, at their home in Rayford yesterday afternoon. The boy told trooper Dilley he shot in self defense during a family dispute over seating at the table. Corral Dilley noted no evidence contradicting the boy’s account. A hearing is expected Saturday before Justice W. A. Tully in Charleston.
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Airs Sexton
Kayford
Sorparal
B.C. Dilley
Leewood
Alonzo Sexton
Jim
Rayford
Jeter
Alonzar
Alva
Cosporel Dilney
Alonza
Iim
Garparal Dilley
Dilley
Tober
Justice of the Peace
W. A. Tully
Charleston
Corporal Dincy
Trial of Mother for Murder Is Started
Princeton February reports the Mercer county criminal court opening the case of Mrs. Minn Stull of Princeton charged with murdering her eight year old stepson Mickey Stull. Prosecutors allege she forced him into scalding water causing fatal burns on October 8 1930.
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Princeton
Minn Stull
Mickey Stull
Mercer County
Prominent Citizens Endorse Nonpartisan City Government Plan
Twelve Charleston business leaders and professionals voiced support for the nonpartisan city manager plan. They included Carl Schotk, William Lohmeyer, Major Chaeries Morgan, Rabbi Arie Goldburg, Phil Conley, Dr. B. H. Bwitt, Harvey G. Davis, M. J. Carmack, Rev. Clarence W. Kemper, Dr. A A Shawkey, Harry Silverstein, and Daniel Matthews, all urging removal of party politics from city government. The group's statements were recorded as the Chamber of Commerce public affairs committee prepared to meet the board of directors at the Kay Dawes hotel assembly room.
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Carl Schotk
Schotz and
Groacup, Gas
Willam Lohmeyer
Chaeries &, Morgan
General Insurance
Arie Goldburg
Virginia Street
Phil M. Conley
West Virginia Review
B. H. Bwitt
Harvey G. Davis
Charleston
Clarence W. Kemper
D. D. Baptist Temple
A. A. Bhawkey
Harry Silverstein
Daniel Matthews
Consolidated Brick Company
Matthews Limber and Manufacturing Company
Capital City Bank
Cinconati
Charléster Chamber of Commatce
Poara of
Noom
Kay Dawe
Blaze Destroys Stand ard Brick Plant in Lock Six
A fire at the Standard Brick and Supply plant in Lock Six last night caused an estimated 80 000 loss, with chief George Sutherland placing the total at about 80 000. Up to 80 workers were left jobless as Charleston fire units battled the blaze amid water shortages. Night watchman J H Sanders first spotted the flames around ten o clock. officers and crowd chatter pointed to a possible origin in the pug mill area though officials have not determined a definite cause.
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Standard Brick and Supply Company
Lock Six
George Sutherland
Charleston
James L. McLane
Mromen
Maid
J. H. Sanders
Stop Bix
Dunbar Fine
Maiq Tor
Prison Committee Moves to Quit Board of Control
The penitentiary committee of the house of delegates voted to summon President Henry N. Bradley, Treasurer P. Witcher McCullough, and James Lakin to answer questions on the cancellation of prison contracts at West Virginia’s Moundville penitentiary. It also planned subcommittees to probe tenders and conditions, amid reports of overcrowding and idleness at the facility housing about 2,500 prisoners, far above its 800 capacity. The Hawes-Cooper law timing and contract cancellation terms dominated discussion, with the committee noting implications for shipments of prison-made goods. The board sought funds for expansion and ongoing expenses, facing budget cuts.
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House of Delegates
Henry N. Bradley
P. Witcher McCullough
James &. Lakin
State Board of Control
West Virginia
Moundaville
Board of Control
Penitentiary Committee
National Congress
Tiwan
Hawes-Cooper
Budget Commission
Boardso
Imskitulica
Plenty of Liquor At Capital as Prohibition Battle Rages
In Washington on February 2, senators debated easing whiskey prescription rules. Senator Copeland of New York, a physician, testified that alcohol saved lives, noting its impact in the District of Columbia. Senator Blease pressed the issue, arguing the stakes of liquor policy in the capital.
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Blease
Washington
Senate
Copeland
New York
District of
Woman Bandit Invades Garage on Washington Street
A 19-year-old woman armed with a pistol held up night attendant Larry Dawson at the New Capitol Reface on Washington Street and escaped with $32. It marked the second highway robbery in a week. Dawson described the assailant as neat, green tight-fitting hat, brown tiara, with smooth face and thin lips. She demanded the cash register be opened and fled toward a Studebaker with two accomplices outside. Police sought the suspects.
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Larry Dawson
New Capitol
Washington Street
Dawson
Dewson
Studebaker
Polce
Hier
Walts
Gerage
An & Psy
J. C. Patterson
Maxwell Attevt
Quake Ruins Hawke Bay Towns Napier and Napier Loss Feared
Radio reports from ships said North Island New Zealand suffered heavy damage from a morning quake. Veronicas message warned of possible massive loss of life at Napier where nearly every stone building fell and fires broke out. The town has about 14 348 residents and lies 150 miles northeast of Wellington.
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Wellington
New Zealand
Hawke Hay
Napier
Adte
North Island
Dney
Australli
Veronica
Mapler
Chip
Charleston Council Defends City Image Amid Critics
City council heard M F Matheny defend Charleston and the Werthe administration against critics proposing non partisan reform. He praised the chamber of commerce and urged a permanent liaison committee between council and chamber. H L Wehrle secured approval for a donated sidewalk along Joseph Street after a debate over city expenditure and safety.
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Chamber of Commerce
Mstheny
Charleston
Eppi Perce
Matheny
Alethesy
Chamber
Mitheny
Carled
Werte
H. L. Wehrle
Weorle
Joseph Street
Drs. J. Wrowan
Aroid Mathews
Cargo Rate Case Arguments Heard
Washington Feb 2 Northern and southern railroads submitted arguments to the Interstate Commerce Commission opposing rate changes for lake cargo shipments. Ohio coal producers sought lower take rates or higher competitor rates, with railroads arguing current schedules are fair. They cited cost statistics and noted lake trade shifts are due to mine conditions, not rates, and questioned northern rate increases. The anthracite institute urged careful adjustments to avoid harming lake bhuminous traffic.
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Washington
Northern and Southern
Interstate Commerce Commisssion
Pennssironis Suy
Ohio Coal Proucers
Manly
Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Commission
Bishop Cannon Faces Clergy Charges in Church Inquiry
Bishop James Cannon Jr of the Episcopal Church, South, will face hearings by twelve ministers in Washington tomorrow. Four Methodist ministers filed charges alleging improprieties tied to his dealings with New York tricks, with possible suspension and trial by the 1874 General Conference. Proceedings are secret, planned at Mount Vernon Place Methodist Church to bar press and public access.
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Washington
Jame Cannon, Jr
Sternodist Episcopal Church
South
W. NM
Ainsworth
Birmingham
Ala
Cannon
General Conference of the Church
F. J. Prettyman
Baltimore
L P. Martin
Abingdon
Coston J. Hawell
J. T- Martin
Richmond
Edwin Moteen
Charlotte, N.C
W. Darlington
Huntington
Aineworth
College of Bishops
Mount Vernon Place Methodist Church
Enlarge Prisons Under Department Bill
Washington reports the justice department asked for funding to expand the federal penitentiary system. A total of 150 hundred dollars was requested for the Leavenworth main and annex prisons to cover maintenance, with 13,000 sought after construction.
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Washington
Justice Department
Leavenworth
Kans
Newcomb Retires From Major Tri State Firms
PORTSMOUTH Feb 21 W A Newcomb announced retirement today after selling his holdings. He is president of the Anderson Newcomb company of Huntington and a director of the Anderson Brothers company of Portsmouth, two of the region’s largest department stores.
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Portsmouth
W.A. Newcomb
Anderanm Newe ‘Comb Company
Huntington
Anderson Brothers Company
Portamont
Atrea
Tri-State
Mystery rulings haunt road probe hearings in state
Testimony before the house committee investigating the state police centers on loyalty charges against Loyd Layman former captain of company D at Parkersburg and on payroll padding and truck transaction allegations tied to the highway department in Lanaville. Former Governor Gore’s delayed appearance drew large crowds as delegates pressed questions about the missing police report and the fate of a $50 million bond.
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Bouss
A. A. Lilly
State Police
Loyd Layman
Parkersburg
Layman
Harry L. Brooks
Brooks
Lily
Jackson Arnold
R. E O'Connor
Major O'Connor
W. BE. R.J .Byrne
W. Quinn Mratery
Atate
Hi _a Gore
Ar Ploye
Highway Department
Lanaville
Albert
Winter
Govert Gore
Gora
Matt R. E. O'Connor
de Jment of Public Safety
Sit
Gore
Able
Cagley
Wilkinson
Rev. McGuire
Brook County
Nef. Gore
Tara
New Dry Bills Submitted in Prohibition Debate
The House of Delegates heatedly debated new prohibition bills as Chairman Boggs announced a hearing with Commissioner Brown and the Women's Christian Temperance Union. Delegate Barnhart introduced measures to curb warrant searches, aligning state law with federal standards and detailing probable cause, affidavits, and officer procedures for warrants.
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Houe
Delegales
D. 3. Boggs
Prohibition
Temperance
W. G. Brown
Women's Christian Temperance Union
W. A. Thornhill
State Enforcement Bureau
Judiciary Committee
Alvin J. Barnhart
Kanawha
Bornhart
Groundhog Sees Shadow Amid National Weather Ruhar
Readable sections describe Groundhog Day observations across major cities. Tales focus on whether the groundhog saw his shadow and forecasts of six more weeks of winter, with varying conditions from cloudiness to sunshine impacting sightings and public reaction.
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Puntertawney
Punasutawney Groundhog Society
Gobbler
Chicago
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Norfolk
Tampa
Denver
Los Angeles
Washington
Montreal
New York
San Francisco
Xouth
Minson and Dixon
Kansas City
Alleged Robbers To Be Arraigned In Municipal Court
Alan Crossend and Thomas Cochrane of Huntington face arraignment in municipal court for highway robbery at the Stig Den g store Thursday night. Witnesses include Dr R K Buford surgeon Jack Burke drug clerk and Mr Wallace store manager. The raid yielded about 50 dollars taken about 15 from Dr Buford. Case postponed as Dr Buford couldn't appear. Police also investigate Cream and Cochrane in connection with other robberies in the area.
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Alan Crossend
Thomas Cochrane
Huntington
Stig Deng
Agalnat
R. K Buford
Jack Burke
R. Wallace
Dr. Byford
Buford
Cream
Cochrane
Alfalfa Bill Smarts Draw Fire in Oklahoma Governor Saga
The article recounts Oklahoma Governor Alfalfa Bill Murray facing critics amid a public drama in Oklahoma City. It notes his reputation as America’s most colorful governor and his steadfast stance against perceived foes while appealing for prudent governance.
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Oklahoma City
Locke
Odey
Alalfin
Mum Ray
America
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