Wertz and Moore Blamed in Bus Driver Shooting
Prosecutors say five youths followed Cunningham, a Atlantic Greyhound Lines employee, after a night ride. Wertz Jr and James Moore allegedly fired on Cunningham on Brows Street, wounding him in arm and leg as witnesses described a pursuit ending in a gunfire exchange.
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M. Cunningham
Atlantic Greyhound Lines
J. Blackburn Watts
Cunningham
William Werts, Jr
James Moor
Enoh
Fred
Brows Street
Garrigen
Cumningham
Sree
Cunningamm
Neta
Tracy Seientes
Charleston Street
Wertz
Foote
OW. J
Paddy" Dowsor
Capitol i
Cunnitingham Ta
Navy League Dissension Reveals Depths of Discontent
Washington, Feb. 4 The Mary Maga of the United States calls for stronger armament and criticizes Hoover as the Navy League faces internal strife. At a recent board meeting William Howard Gardiner prompted debate as he charged the president with ignorance on naval affairs. The board, with one dissent, endorsed Gardiner’s statements. Gardiner resigned, along with secretary William M. Galvin after 14 years, amid protest by Clement L Bougy and others.
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Washington
Mary Maga
United States
Hoover
Das
Ee Caesar
TF Merctenes
League
Ricent
William Howard Gardiner
Malethood
Gavaiter
Clement L. Bougy
Washingtom
Algory
Hhe
Tit Caiue
Next First Lady Announces White House Intentions
Washington reports William Green offered secretaryship of Labor in Roosevelt cabinet. Green to step down from AFL head and Pan American Labor links. Mrs Roosevelt says she will limit writings to nonpolitical topics and avoid White House personnel use. Page 6, Part 3.
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White House
New York
Franklin D. Roceevels
Azeor
the Post
Roosevelt
Mia. Roosevelt
Newspiopers
Arc
Post
Inquiry Begins In Debt Action Involving Bullitt
Washington reports that the United States sought details on William C. Bullitt to determine if he acted as an unofficial envoy in debt negotiations with European powers. The Logan Act inquiry, initiated by Senator Robinson, questions Bullitt’s activities in London Paris and possibly other capitals. Authorities deny any government action or authorization for Bullitt’s alleged negotiations.
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Washington
William CG. Bullity
Senate
Europe
Builitt
Gmnter Robinson R. Ind
State Department
Wave Butlitt
Bullitt
London
Paris
Stend Congresa
Ravenvelt
Gustle
Robinson
Endilana
Logan
Sen
al Robinson
United States
Wilson
Roosevelt River Plan Studied By Kanawha Valley
Roosevelt's river improvement plan draws keen interest in the Kanawha valley as locals study his announced features for flood control and reforestation in the Tennessee river valley and the Ohio watershed. They expect details to mirror the Kanawha Valley program with updated locks and dams replacing older structures.
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Kanawha Valley
Roosevelt
Tennessee River
Ohio
Kanawha River
Mr. Roosevelt
Hiseappert
Eallands River
Charleston
Britain accused of secret diplomacy to aid shipping
In Washington on February 4, Senator Copeland charged that Britain is lobbying and using private arrangements to pressure delegates before the world economic conference. He warned British shipping interests seek to curb American merchant marine through subsidies, tariffs, and favored-nation rules, aiming to coordinate with cooperating nations.
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Washington
Great Britain
Senate
America
Wage Oy
Copeland
Db. N
Uncle Sam
Oceon
British Chamber of Shipping
Noth
Chamber
United States
Railway Employes Voting on Strike in Missouri
In St Louis on February 4, 1900, about 3090 employees of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, members of 14 brotherhoods, began a strike vote over a proposed wage cut. Assistant to the president of the railway conductors says workers oppose a 10 percent cut, plus a general 10 percent wage reduction, which would drop wages around 30 percent below the basic level amid the railroad in receivership.
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ST Louis
Mobile
Otto Tallread
Jasur
E. Sheppard
Order of Ratheay
Woman Congressman Weds Candidate She Defeated
Ena Hayes reports that Kathryn OLougulin, a 38 year old attorney and former opponent in the Democratic primary, married Daniel M. McCarthy at Hyacinth church on her cattle ranch. McCarthy helped her in the general election and vows to stay out of politics. they plan a Washington honeymoon and will reside at 110 Maryland Avenue Northwest after inauguration.
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McCarthy
Mankato
Inut Suugust
Jewell
Democrata
Hoth
Maryland Avenue
Northwest
Washington
Mra. McCarthy
Hitler Fights Back to Break Prussian Diet
Berlin reports the new Hitler government dissolves all Prussia city and village councils, forcing aldermen to elections March 12. The move aims to dissolve the Prussian diet by constitutional means, despite opposition parties holding a majority.
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Hitler
Berlin
Franz von Papen
Prussia
Second Agent To View Sites For New Charleston Post Office
An inquiry into site suitability in Charleston for a new post office is under way. Postmaster M F Mathews and inspector R E Datich plan hourly conferences with site owners or agents. Treasury site agent L H Blanton and Dauc inspector tour sites, judging mail service and property values.
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Charleston
M. FR. Mathews
R. E. Datich
Rishmond
Sifice Department
Mr. Mathews
L. H. Blanton
Washington
Treasury Department
Dauc
Blanton
Terotta
Governor Alone May Forgive Fines in West Virginia
Attorney General How ard B. Lee says courts cannot remit fines except for contempt and that the governor holds the power to remit fines under statute. The opinion, prepared for Harrison County prosecutor J Pulp Clifford, clarifies a judge may suspend or forbear payment to allow time to pay the fine.
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West Virginia
Noine
Howard B. Lee
R. A. Blessing
Amuer
J. Pulp Clifford
Clarksburg
Harrison County
Harriage County
Manbr Tases
Governor Asks For Debt Relief
Springfield leader Henry Horner urged immediate suspension of foreclosures on farms and homes to aid distressed farmers and workers. He called for temporary forbearance and cited pending measures in state and federal legislatures to ease economic burdens and prevent public charges. He warned neither the governor nor the Illinois General Assembly can abrogate contracts.
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Springfield
Vinois
Henry Horner
Pategna Congress
Homer
Commonwealth
Mudwest Farmars
General Assembly
Tinols
Plan Fight Against Child Employment Campaign
A broad campaign will push for replacing minors with adults in legal industries. Led by the AFL and labor officials, with women’s clubs and church groups, the effort aims to curb child labor, support schooling, and seek legislation mandating adult employment. Charleston figures show 1080 under 20 in local industries, with 88 between 15 and 16, and 682 between 4 and 19 in various sectors.
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Speciga
Washington
Pen
Onoreston
American Federation of Labor Representatives
American Federation of Women’s Clubs
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
Ann Other
AdcIo
Alvne
Plang
Javor
Qhbarieston
Grace Abbott
Children's Libreru
Labor Department
A. F. of L
Eta
Children's “Bureau
Agutta
Migs Abbott
Punishment Sought for David Barry Over Bribe-Taker Claims
Washington reports the U S Senate prepared to discipline suspended sergeant at arms David Barry after he claimed in a magazine article that some members of Congress are known to be bribetakers. Judiciary Committee to consider summary dismissal with possible civil or criminal action. Page 3 Part 2.
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Washington
Senate
David
Barry
A Magazine
Congress
Judiciary Committee
New York
District of Columbia
Peace Sought In Council Fight Over City Hall Seats
Tense Charleston council race heats up as Mayor DeVanzard seeks a compromise to fill two vacancies. AntI DeVor faction backs former Mayor Wertz while the mayor backs A W Laing or John Copennayer. Twelfth ward followers may oppose Morgan if the mayor persists. A Monday meeting is expected to draw a record crowd as rhetoric rises.
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H. P. DeVanzard
Charleston
J. O. Lakin
O.E. Burton
Twolth Ward
Councf
W. W. Wartz
A. W. Laing
John Copennayer
CG. R. Morgan
de von
Wert
Game Party
New Administration Pushed For Early Floor Action
Reports from Cleveland Detroit Louisville and New York outline first measures of the new administration. Gov elect Kump aims speedy enactment including a levy amendment and primary reform. Democrats foresee Senate House moves this week with plans to send bills to committee and to the convention system debate.
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Stion
Duate
H. G. Kump
Vixginis
Kump
Elkins
A. Mathews
Senate
Goecker R. ML. Hiner
Legisla
Ture
Demby
The
Legisl
Butcher
Meneurs Celle
Dereg BH
D. Wood
House
Lendery Anid
Sly
John ¥.Sly
Durest of Government Research
Wack Girls University
Joint Legislative Economy
Ana
Washington
Daetine Farmy
Specifizia Wit
Amendmi
Senate Considers Enabling Act Ahead of Bill Passage
Lawmakers debate enabling act to allow public submission of a key proposal to voters next year. House figures expect quick passage to align with Senate Judiciary Committee stance. Delegates split on proper parliamentary procedure as debate centers on timing and suspension rules.
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House of Delegates
House
Senate
No Wage Slashes, Says Steel Head
New York Feb 4 Ernest Ty Weir president of National Steel Co. declares that further wage reductions would be unfair to labor. He notes capital has borne heavy losses but labor has paid its share and further cuts would shrink sales as buyers withhold purchases. Other executives echo caution about wage cuts in the steel industry.
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New York
Ernest Ty Weir
National Stee Co
Weir
Youngest Congressman Jennings Randolph Loyal to Main Street
Jennings Randolph of Elkins is described as the youngest congressman elected to the U S House. He plans to focus on Main Street issues over Wall Street and has just left Charleston after discussions on congressional redistricting. He aims to represent West Virginia fully, knowing the state’s problems from extensive travel.
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Jennings Randolph
Elkins
House -of- Representatives
Main Street
Wall Street
Charleston
Jng
Miley
Randolph
House of Representatives
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Congress
Myrs
Huth Bryan Owen
President Elect Begins Sea Trip Aboard Yachts
President elect Thaddore R volt and George St George Tuckery sail as guests aboard the Vincent yacht off Canaveral. The voyage to the Atlantic reports indicate a smooth sea, with Roosevelt’s yacht sending a time-stamped message to Marvise McMtyre, secretary to Roosevelt.
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Frederick C. Kornathan
New York City
Lester Helter
Mobile
Als
Miami
Pla
Roosevelt
Atlantic Ocean
Ince Astor
Canaveral
Kent
Marvise McMtyre
Roonavelti
Dames Aley
Democrat National Committee
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Wes
John Moore
Nis
Boda Garnet
Cin
Coupe
Mononmeta
Werte
Griffith
Roy Stanley
Indiada
Worts
Moore
Satara
Mantic
Salt
Dawson
Navy League
Whiem Green
Labor
Washington Post Std
Willam Green
Aierican Federation of Labor
Tabor
Green
Pan- American Federation of Labor
Mrs. Roosevelt
Nation
Solon
Bride
Presiient
von Hindenburg
Lee
Henry Horner of
Dineis
National Organization To Open
David Barry
DeVan
Cleveland
Uf—Jonn Pa Penton
Whld
Detroit
Mich
Datroit Automobile Dealers’ Association
Totay
Louisville
Sud
O. Salen
Paxu Ay
Ben E. Butcher
Wood
War
Senate Judiciary Committee
Steel
Steat
Eugene G. Grace
Bathlehem Steel Co
Gettlenem
S. Steel Corp
Myron
Taylor
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