Roosevelt Drive Advances Garner to Front
Washington February dispatch outlines Roosevelt’s strengthening campaign and Alfred Smith’s entanglement with a new party dynamic. Garner moves to prominent status among presidential possibilities as Smith partisans seek to bind eastern delegates. Talks of compromise with Garner surface, with offers from Texas and other states, while others push for independent delegations to challenge Roosevelt.
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Washington
Alfred F. Smith
John NM
Ued
Bose
New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Smith
Roosevelt
Garner
Choy
Albert C. Ritchie
Maryland
Newton D. Baker
Marry Byrd
Virginia
Richmond
Pensylvania
Wyoming
Kansas
James Hamilton Lois
Nmoo
Thong
Wwe
Aenhor
Texas
Jenenbern
California
Tadiana
Will Al Smith Run
Former Governor Alfred E. Smith answers reporters with a brief, noncommittal statement on whether he will seek the Democratic nomination. He dodges questions on a possible wet plank and Prohibition, saying only that he cannot discuss certain issues.
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al Smith
Governor of Bengal narrowly escapes gunfire at convocation
Calcutta dispatch reports Governor Weoley Jackson dodging a bullet during a university convocation as a woman fired at him. A student, Bima Deve, was seized with a smoking pistol. four other shots misfired. Last month a magistrate in Bengal was shot and killed.
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Calcutta
India
Weoley Jackson
Bengal
Spegon
Eng
Sir Branney
Bima Deve
B. Brevans
Johnson Asks Renomination Johnson Asks Renomination
William G. Johnson formally sought the Republican nomination for West Virginia state treasurer. In a statement he cited his experience since 1917 and warned of difficult fiscal problems during reconstruction, asking Republicans to entrust him with another term.
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William G. Johnson
Niy
West Virginia
Johnson
Payette
Milas
Caroline ‘Woodrum Johnson
Kincaid
State Senate
Misa Alice Groves
Kessier’s Cross Lanes
Erna B. Young
Cherieston
Mount Hope
Fayette County
Charles Dilcher Dies at Residence in Donsally
Charles Dilcher 72 died at his home after a seven week illness. A noted lumber dealer and partner in the Dilcher Brothers Mill and Lumber Co. born in Pomeroy June 4, 18xx. Survived by widow and four children. Funeral Monday at home. burial Sunset Memorial Park. No flowers.
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Challee Dilcher
Donsally
Ay & Lumber Dealer
Dilcher
Henry
Hubbard, O
Walter Painter
Oank Park
Kathryn Dilcher
Charleston
Charles F. Dilcher
Oak Park
Memorial Park
Oakes Files Democratic Bid for County Court Seat
L H Oakes longtime South Charleston leader and former mayor announces candidacy for Democratic nomination to county commissioner. He has served as deputy U S marshal 1914 to 1948, on London district board of education, South Charleston council, and mayor from 1920 to 1922. He was active in Civic Affairs and linked with Charleston Interurban Railroad.
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L. F. Oakes
South Charleston
Board of Education of London
Onesia
Charleston Interurban Railroad Company
Standard Oil Leader Dies by Suicide on Eve of Dinner
New Rochelle New York region reports Daniel Weller, 40, a former Standard Oil executive and board member, killed himself with a gun as colleagues prepared a testimonial banquet in New Orleans. Weller had recently resigned as president and had planned to move to Baton Rouge. he left a note to his widow. He survived by his wife, a son, two grandchildren, and a brother. Funeral arrangements in New York.
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New Rochelle
Daniel Weller
Friends Era
Standard of Company of Louthians Tant Déay Wood
Weller
Col
Fred W. Weller
Standard of Company of New Jersey
Nead
Standard
Loulalana
Mr. Waller
Baton Rouge
New Orleans
Weller Wan
Oility
Claveland
Warton
New York
Hie
Floriea
Anton Foun
Justice Department backs coal plan test in West Virginia
The Department of Justice indicated cooperation in a plan to aid the coal industry in Southern West Virginia. Appalachian Coals Incorporated pressed to complete its permanent organization, with signs that smokeless operators may defer meetings until the plan's legality is resolved.
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West Virginia
Department of Justice
Washington
Com
Appalachian Coals, Incorporated
G. G. Dickinson
Charleston
Appalachian Group
Appalachian Organization
T. B. Davis
New York
Appalachian Agency
Dickinson
Committee of
Appalachian Death, Incorporated
John Lord O’brien
Brickingon Bald
New Tariff on Oil Believed Assured
Washington February 4 congressional advocates of a tariff on oil hailed Secretary Wilbur's remarks as strong proof their push for protective legislation will succeed. Senate leaders Capper and Thomas foresee tariff or excise tax support, while Wilbur backs domestic curtailment and export restraint to protect markets. disagreement remains over an excise tax versus full tariff.
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Washington
Wilbur
Interior
Russell B. Brown
Succpendent Petroleum Association
Capper
Nniff Commission
Republians
Thomas
Jo Han
Effent
Japan stalls on Shanghai peace drive amid bombardment surge
Washington reports the four powers holding back on new peace steps as Japan firmly rejects Manchuria and Shanghai concessions. Tokyo texts outline a five point program and hint at sending more troops. U.S. and allies await developments with diplomacy in London Paris and Tokyo continuing.
Harassment of Huntington license bureau operator on bad checks
Ted Adams a 38 year old Huntington license bureau operator was arrested by state police for issuing worthless checks to the state for 1982 automobile license plates. Adams’ scheme involved taking cash from customers for plates then using personal checks that bounced. Two felony warrants and ten misdemeanor charges were filed, with Adams previously arranging with a Huntington bank to cover prior bad checks. Plates delivered to Huntington customers must be returned to the road commission unless likely paid. Adams ran the business with his brother Zeilma Adams.
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Ted Adams
Huntington
Sixteenth Street
Atate Good Commission
Atate
Adams
Toad Commission
Huntington Bank
Adama
Harry A. Cooper
State Police
Cooper
Atute Rand Commission
Commisasion
Ponce
H. B. Clay
Adam
H.C. Moore
Charleston
Early Morning Blaze Destroys Mount Hope Garage
Fire of undetermined origin wiped out the Lawton Lane garage in Mount Hope. Owner W D Lawton valued losses at over 25,000 with more than 20 stored autos and auto accessories destroyed. The building was owned by Mrs G I K of Charleston and several adjacent structures were saved by quick firefighting efforts.
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Mount Hope
Lawton-Lane
W. D. Lawton
Lassle Sydnor
Lawton
Aarage Wee
Mate Warthines
Gik
Charleston
Japanese Deny Aggression in Shanghai Mission
Tokyo states it has no intention of an aggressive campaign in Shanghai. It says army units are sent to relieve Chinese forces and protect foreign nationals, with force limited to what is absolutely required and guided by protecting common interests of powers. The declaration cites no political ambition or encroachment on others.
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Washington
Shanghai
Japan
China
Tokyo
Deleg
Manchuria
United States
Far East
Onipol
London
Paris
Roe
Forbes
Propossis
Kelson
I. Johegon
Nanking
Geneva
Great Britain
Floods Ease but Roads Remain Damaged in West Virginia
After days of heavy rains and landslides, floodwaters receded and traffic began moving again in West Virginia. The Kanawha river at Charleston stood around 25.5 feet with high water damage to state roads costing thousands. Bridges on state routes 25 and 18 were closed or rebuilt, forcing detours for through traffic from Charleston to Point Pleasant via 17, and minor detours opened near Sutton.
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Virginia
Kanawha
Charleston
United States Engineers
Todd
Dana Uinderpass
Flymouth
Putnam _era
Point Pleasant
Scary
Winfield
Henderson
Gre
Little Birch
Smith
Sutton
Brexton County
Webster Bprings
Valley
Roosevelt sails for Manila with family aboard Taft
Seattle February 6. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt governor general of the Philippine islands sailed today for Manila on the American mail liner President Taft with his wife daughter and official party aboard. During a three hour stay in Seattle Roosevelt met and shook hands with between 900 and 1,000 local residents.
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Seattle
Theodore Roosevelt
Philippine Islands
Manila
President Taft
Col. Roosevelt
Charleston Chest Drive Tops $70000 With 12 Percent Share
Charleston community chest officials report about $70,000 raised in six days of the drive with over 400 volunteers aiding. McKinley predicts a record total after Monday’s noon rally as workers from factories mills and public works contribute all or part of a day’s wages. The campaign aims to sustain 12 agencies and strengthen city welfare efforts for 1932.
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West Virginia
Charleston
T. of
McKinley
Plana
St Ips
Ieader
Suminom
Labor Clana
Jothers
Col
Disarmament Demand From Plain Folk At Geneva Session
At an extraordinary Geneva disarmament session, petitions signed by over 8.4 million plain folk backed by women churches workers students and pacifists from around the world urged immediate disarmament. Delegates from 60 nations spoke or presented volumes of signatures to the president as Mary Dingman American representative for 14 international women’s groups urged broad action toward peace and abolition of armaments.
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Geneva
Geneve
Mary Dingman
Young Women's Christian Association
Bridges Match Cards Donated to Charity in New York
New York on February 6 reports bridge play cards from the Len-Caulbertson match donated to charity. More than 90 decks with autographs from Mr. and Mrs. Ely Culbertson will be auctioned to raise funds for Het work. Bids have come in from several parts of the country.
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New York
Ely Culbertson
Guns Rock Shanghai Battle as Refugees Flee
Shanghai reports describe heavy Japanese bombardment battering Chinese strongholds around Chapel. Troops, ships, and artillery surge from Japanese headquarters near the international settlement while refugees clog roads. Japanese sailors search a Catholic hospital as air raids continue and civilians shelter amid ruins.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
Chapel
China
International Settlement
Ina
Dapat
Ishixaws
Shicsawa
Ataka
Japan
Tokyo
Mospitst
Soochow Creck
Stupere
Ong
American Presbyterian Mission
North Sechuen Road
Board
of Foreign Missions of the
Presbyterian Church
Death by own action found in Henlawson area tragedy
A man identified as Indway, 45, was found dead hanging from a tree near Henlawson, Logan. A coroner verdict labeled death by own action. A boy found the body after standing on a log to reach a noose. Nearby, two men, Puckett and Claypool, 27 and 31, perished in a flooded river after their auto submerged.
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Logan
Indway
Henlawson
Charles
Lée Puckett
Herald
Claypool
Searchkarn
Beres2ard Dalton
Aracema
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Witmer
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Rump
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Montgomery
Repubil
Buckrannon
Fen
H.G. Kump
Elkins
Kump
Charles Dilcher
Sunset Park
L. H. Oakes
Standard Oil
Self
Philippines
U. S
Huntington Automobile Tag Bureau
Bridges
Charity
Guns Rock
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