Railway Protest and Development Plans at Board Hearing
The Board of Trade presented resolutions in support of a power development project while the railway preserved its protest against three projects. Witnesses described topographic changes proposed for the Cheat River area including flooding towns and farmland. officials urged swift action and a balanced outcome for residents and recreation.
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Meith
Blackwater Falls
Welmer
Tucker County
Missing Context Sparks Vague Quote About Girls
An unclear OCR fragment quotes Willie Willis and Robert in a dialogue about girls and gentility, but readable context is limited and no concrete events, dates, or names beyond individuals are established. No verifiable news item or outcome can be inferred from the fragment.
Agreement Ends Garment Strike and Wrecked Vessel Fire
A garment workers strike ends as 22 000 union members return to work with others to follow after separate agreements. Mediator Lt Gov Herbert H Lehmann aided talks. Separately the North German Lloyd liner Muenchen suffered a fire in Bremen bound cargo area, caused $5.6 million damage and two deaths, with repairs and salvage underway at the Hudson river dock.
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New York
Kghlment
Ettler Avhirds Farale
Ter
Herbert H. Lehtann
Lokeprheaus
Mitenunen
Bremen
Hudson River
Feodore Dreckael
Mitte
Fifmen
Fotally
Berglee
Hiweon
Manhattan
New Je
Tr Waa
Sik
Bigger Auto Trade Seen as Good Sign
The Federal Reserve Board reports a rise in activity in several industries since the year’s end while auto production meets demand. It notes employment declines in manufacturing and a drop in overall payrolls from late 1927 levels, with some sectors like iron and steel, automobiles, and rubber tires still weak.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve
Tutner
Bulletin
Sporadic Raids Signal Tightening U S Prohibition Enforcement
Reports to United Press indicate federal raids and indictments targeting wholesale liquor channels as enforcement tightens under the Prohibition regime. Officials anticipate broad changes to enforcement practices affecting manufacturers, distributors, and retailers nationwide amid ongoing investigations into alleged illicit alcohol diversion.
Lad Who Lost Leg Under Troop Train To Receive $5,000
A damaged OCR item reports a compensation case for a man who lost a leg under a troop train. Events mention George S. Cun and Englewood New Jersey with a payment amount of five thousand dollars. The garbled text references a ceremony, timing, and a faded account of the incident and aftermath.
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Badtle
Hans Pieerd
George S. Cunwiy
Jty
Englewood
New Jersey
Woman Slayer Doomed to Die in Arizona
In Phoenix on February 1 1929 the 42 year old Eva Dugan faces execution by hanging at Florence state prison for the murder of her employer Mathis. The state board denied clemency despite a late letter insisting she had no part in the crime and claiming another man killed the victim. Dugan had disappeared with a youth identified as Jacob and was convicted in 1926 after involvement in thefts and the later discovery of Mathis body in a rough grave.
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Ife
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Arizona State Prison
Florence
Ali
Mat
Agen Recluse
Tucson
Atzena
Prizon
Daxen
Girl Dies After Auto Strikes School Girl in Lev at Four
Evellie Korghs a 1 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Edgar Knight of Plus died at 6 50 pm in a local hospital after being struck by a motor vehicle driven by Frank Wirris of the Culonelign Goal conymy of nelton. The accident happened as the children were being driven home from Malden Public School. Driver Littlejohn and Miss Hanna Styfines were questioned. The coroner Dr W P Diack will decide on an inquest. The child died of a fractured skull and was taken to Barlow mortuary. funeral arrangements pending.
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Edgar Knight
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Conymy
Nelton
Lev
Re Littlejohn
Star
Liberty
W. P. Diack
Kaliawne Sourity
Black
Tackle
Hanna Styfines
Malden
Tale Julie Protien
Missy Ruffner
Lucilla
Man Dies of Injuries After Accident Near Mullens
Fred Sor ton, 40, of McGrawn, died at a hospital here today from injuries sustained in a wreck involving an automobile driven by Harvey Denivell of Devel’a Fork. The crash occurred in a rural area and details are incomplete.
Senate Opposition Grows as Hughes Nomination Falters
Washington reports intensifying Senate opposition to Charles Evans Hughes as a final confirmation vote nears. Republican and Democratic leaders clash over his economic views and the court’s future direction. Majority foes predict 22 votes against, while some defend delay to gain more time for debate.
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Hugiee
T Wee Rere Co
Writer Hurls Hypocrisy Charges at Dignitaries Before Dry Law Hearing
Washington reports at the House Judiciary Committee hearing on the Volstead Act, Walter W. Liggett, a magazine writer, accuses officials in several cities of corruption and hypocrisy amid prohibition enforcement. He cites massachusetts Detroit and Boston cases and offers to testify before a grand jury. The session, open to wets and drys, aims to address repeal or modification measures.
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Fon
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Eanses
London naval talks inch toward wartime submarine limits
At the London conference a sub committee will draft rules to limit submarine activity in war time as Henry L. Stimson and Georges Leygues plan adjustments. Experts also accepted a compromise tonnage plan blending global and category measurements, while detailed figures remain unresolved.
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London Naval Conference
Henry L. Stimson
Georges Leygues
Great Britain
United States
Japan
Modern Pied Piper to Rid New Orleans of Rats
A self styled Pied Piper arrives in New Orleans with plans to eradicate rats using cantons of poison and free rat control parties. Michela Nichols claims rats possess higher intelligence and promises initial free services with profits from later poison sales, asserting children will not be harmed.
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Wim
Ninholy
Battimtare
Wynton Pass
Boat of Health
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Nichola
Nick
Michela
Norwalk
Rce
England asks ministers to explain payroll decisions
A New York letter reports that in open session England's government faces questions about payroll and past actions. The writer notes officials must explain their plans, while doubts about accountability and future intentions linger after appointments.
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England
Macdonald
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