Long Deadlock on Relief Fund Finally Broken
The deadlock over relief legislation ended with approval of a 20 million loan appropriation for agricultural rehabilitation, brokered by Democratic and Republican leaders. President Hoover endorsed the agreement after late conferences, easing tension in Washington and signaling quick disposition of pending measures.
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Oregon
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Italso
Uenson
Ott to Appear as First Witness in Probe Monday
The House committee investigating the Workmen's Compensation Department will open hearings Monday with Lee Ott, the state compensation commissioner, summoned as the first witness. Charleston attorney Janes M. Mason was named counsel for the committee. The panel invites all who have material to present to notify the clerk promptly.
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Delagate Ferrell
Logan
Lee Ott
Ferrell
Janes M. Mason
Charleston
Perrell
Corkmen'’S Compensation Fund
Unclear snippet with a quirky rural columnist tone
The readable line hints at a Robert Quillen piece with garbled memory about characters and a place or event. Names are misread, details sparse, and the fragmentary nature prevents a clear incident or outcome from forming a complete news item.
Non-Partisan City Manager Form Gaining Support in Charleston
A mass meeting at Charleston High School urged adopting a nonpartisan city manager form. A charter committee was announced by R. S. Spilman to draft a new Charleston charter for legislature approval and possible referendum. Members include Dayton Alexander Barnet Drumheller Lancaster and others.
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Dayton
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Prive
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Cincinnati
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TilituRter
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Chatman Spilman
National Muncipal League
Be Anid
Lincoln Steffene
United States
Water Company Plans 30 Year Charleston Water Expansion
The West Virginia Water Service company filed with the public service commission a plan to spend 8 million dollars over 30 years to serve a Charleston area expanding to 920000 people. Key elements include Elk river intake at Mint Shoals with four dams, a Little Sandy reservoir, and 4.5 million in city distribution upgrades. The plan faces PSC and Charleston review amid a complaint about water service quality.
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Toman Settles With Thieves for Two Bills
Story notes a Cleveland widow named Martha Bradley facing two prowlers at her home. They demanded money and a fur coat before she tossed two ten dollar bills to them and they fled, ending the incident with a small cash settlement.
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Ira
Martha” Bidaley Cleveland
Ancient pre flood city found near Babylon by Oxford team
Oxford field museum expedition led by Professor Stephen Langdon reports a near Babylon site with a well preserved Gusnani an palace. The team says layers show Sumerian and later Persian periods, with two gateways exposed and workmen uncovering surrounding mounds. Excavation aims to date construction via inscriptions.
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Ozford University Field Museum
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Maryland Senator Defends Prohibition As Wine Controversy Rages
Washington debate over grape concentrates used to make wine sparks clashes between Senator Tydings and Senator Sheppard. Tydings argues legality of home wine but not beer or gin, while Sheppard and others defend the dry law. The exchange cites court decisions and a Maryland grape concentrate case tied to farm loan programs.
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Youth Held After Creekside Murder Charge
Melvin Duncan, 20, of Popular Fork Putnam county, waived in the county grand jury yesterday and is jailed in Winfield on a murder charge. He allegedly struck neighbor William Jacobs 67 and wounded Jacobs' wife with a club during a quarrel across a creek. Jacobs died, his wife was hospitalized but expected to recover. Sheriff Harmon said the incident occurred between the two farms when the woman crossed the creek. Duncan allegedly killed Jacobs as he tried to rescue his wife.
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Popular Fork
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Cannon Hearing Nears Possible Episcopal Trial
Washington reports on Bishop James Cannon Jr of the (South) Episcopal church facing possible suspension and church trial as ministers investigate charges. Testimony about his personal character, and documents from Mrs. Kelem McCallum, his former wife, are part of the case. Deliberation by the investigating ministers is expected to begin after today’s defense.
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James Cannon, Jr
Mebharint Episcopal Church
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Cannon
Gaston and Alphonse Act Proves Stall To Evade Check
In Chicago on February fe OP iv en Politeness and a claimed act of courtesy lead patrons to stall paying a bill. When two patrons and two dinners failed to settle,Manipolous called police. Officers found no clear payer among Gaston Alphonse or companions.
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Che Alphonse
Lilly Declares Probers Scared and Withdrawn Counsel
A. A. Lilly former West Virginia attorney general withdrew as state police counsel after the house committee investigating the department pressed for R. E. O'Connor to take charge. Lilly said the committee feared exposure of Democratic motives tied to Don Chafin and the 1952 campaign, claiming the probe was carried out in bad faith and was a political instrument.
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Campbell
Kanawha
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West Virginia
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Logan County
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Fayette
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Don Chafin
Dan Chafin
Strand Theater Opens With Sound Pictures Aprill
The New Strand theater at State and Summers streets will open with sound motion pictures in April. Owner Thomas Popp announced the renovation plan, with Ageten and son and other builders starting next week. Architects Warne Tucker Sling and Hutchinson designed the project costing about 116,000. The auditorium will be fully renovated, expanded with a balcony later, and feature two exits including a storefront entrance on Summers street.
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Scott Proposes Tax on Incomes and Segregation
Delegates approve Howell compensation as budget moves unfold. The House debated a plan tying property segregation for taxation to an income tax and a higher gasoline levy, while the Senate considered a bank service charge ban. Road bond legislation and a $1,200 payment to Charleston were approved. Howell's future benefit case drew attention as a constitutional amendment and the poet laureate office sparked renewed debate.
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Ellm
Moonshine-Turley Testimony in Prewar Public Safety Probe
Albert W. Quinn reports a prewar public safety inquiry in which moonshine supply replacements are alleged during a party honoring Richard E. Brooks’s promotion. Corporal R. D. Turley testifies amid cross examination about department politics, orders, and alleged election involvement, with others like Cochran denying knowledge of liquor deliveries to polls.
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Logan County
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Boone County
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Legislature approves payout for wrongful conviction case
In the Legislature the Associated Prose reports the house passed authorization to pay $1,000 to Frank Howell of New Martinshire for wrongful conviction. A house committee was named to investigate compensation workblows. The department plans to open inquiry Monday as the legislature adjourned until Monday.
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Boat Blaze Claims One At Silver Springs Outing
Thirteen aboard a glass bottom boat at Silver Springs near Ocala Florida were forced into the water when an explosion and fire erupted as the craft left the landing. One man, A Perkins 68 Ostk Park Dl lost his wife in the panic. Mrs Perkins survived with shock while several others suffered minor injuries. Silver Springs pours 440 million gallons daily and attracts many visitors.
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Airplane to replace cow ponies on Shanks ranch
A Nevada rancher plans to use a sport model airplane for cattle spotting and fence inspection at the W. J. Shanks ranch near DAFP. Shanks has bought a plane and is learning to fly it with the goal of replacing horses for routine ranch supervision once licensed.
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Former Mexican President Leads Artistic Rebellion
Adolfo De La Huerta, ex-president and revolutionary figure, headlines a musical revolt in Los Angeles. Two female vocalists Leonor Rosas and Cora Montes reach extraordinary high notes using a historic Porpora method, signaling music state upheaval. Tenor Luis de Ibarguen joins with an ultra high F note. De La Huerta, exiled since 1924, touts the performance as warning to singers and teachers.
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Eoen
Stull Case In Hands of Jury
Princeton February 6 The trial of Mrs Minnie Stull charged with murdering her eight year old stepson Mickey by scalding in a tub of boiling water ended with the jury failing to reach a verdict after five days. The panel was locked in until tomorrow after four hours of argument. Prosecutors urged first degree murder with death penalty. defense cited a purported interview in which the boy said he slipped into the tub. Radio coverage drew crowds to the courtroom.
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Mickey
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Will Says England Stole March on U S
In Muskogee Oklahoma readers recount a chaotic letter accusing England of dominance and mockery, comparing accents and cultural pride while claiming an American writer faced assassination attempts. The fragment reflects wartime or postwar tension and xenophobic sentiment in a clipped, informal voice.
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