Legislative Pot Boils as Lawmakers Press for Action
Legislators press for rapid action amid restlessness in the House. Governor-elect Kump urges focus on enabling acts for constitutional tweaks, school and road laws, and measures to address the treasury deficit. Bills on primary conventions, utilities, central purchasing, and two-year moratoriums loom as sessions open.
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L. A. Leslie
Associated Press
House
Bikini
Kump
Oped
Holt
Public Service Commission
Uunney
Bescom
Coroner to Open Inquest Into Lock No 6 Crossing Deaths
An inquest will be held by Dr. W B Work into the deaths of two men struck by a passenger train at Lock No 6 near Dunbar Saturday. Robert G Hutton 27 Dana driver of the truck killed, and Walter Jackson 19 West Virginia college student, died. Surviving relatives are listed. Witnesses will examine if the brakeman signaled at the Turleur creek bridge. The service for Hutton is at Walnut Grove Funeral Home later today.
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Lock No. 6
Dunbar
W. B. Work
Swelve Oslock
Bartlett Undertaking Establishment
Robert G. Hutton
Dana
Walnut Grove
Dang
Jackson
Surlal
Nunley
Hutton
Theody
Walter Jackson
West Virginia College
Rly
Washington, D. C
Charles W. Carman
Tall Ing
Tylur Creek
Unclear fragment outlines minding good times in rill
Fragmentary text mentions Willie Willis and unclear phrases about minds and good times, with no discernible event, date, or clear subject. The readable portion lacks concrete facts to form a proper news item or identify persons, organizations, or places.
Unusual Welcome for Returned Chicago Politician O’Brien
Lawrence C. O’Brien former state representative arrived home from Leavenworth after serving part of an 18 month sentence for income tax evasion. Thousands greeted him near his Gold Coast home as he claimed persecution rather than prosecution and hinted at a political comeback. He discussed inviting a gold to visit him and expressed desire to buy from the government a horse named Black Beauty he rode during camp service.
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Chicago
Leavenworth
Lawrence ¢. O'Brien
Big Tim" Murphy
Crem
O'Brien
Edith Rockefeller McCormick
Gold Coast
P Plson
Roosevelt Ends Long Jaunt in Miami for Presidency Start
President elect Roosevelt plans a late February arrival in Miami from a fishing vacation. He will travel to New York to finalize plans for the March 4 inauguration while seeking a cabinet shakeup. Local leaders prepare a welcome as Farley and Cox urge party unity over patronage.
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Miami
Fla
Roosevelt
New York
Jacksonville
Marvin H. McIntyre
Trein
Washington
Sena
Hegr
James A. Farley
James M. Cox
United Front
Farley
Geners
Democratic
Man and Wife Plan Defense in Lindbergh Extortion Case
In Roanoke two 21 year olds Norman Harvey and his wife plan a vigorous defense as principals in the $50,000 Lindbergh extortion plot. Defense counsel George S. Vogel prepares for the preliminary hearing set by U S Commissioner Charles D Fox Jr. The Harvey woman is free on bond while prosecutors seek confessions from Harvey and Joe Bryant to the scheme aimed at obtaining money from Charles A Lindbergh.
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Wao
Fed
Norman Harvey
Gol
Charles A. Ginedbergh
United States
Cnarles D. Fox, Jr
George S. Vogel
Harvey
Joe Bryant
Trig
Lindbergh
Recone
Ecu
Dry Senator Opposes Repeal Vote as Tea Party Warning
Washington February 12 14 The Blaine repeal resolution moves up after weeks of waiting in the Senate. BrookharT a Democratic prohibitionist from Iowa warns the fight will be broad not a quick show, signaling organized opposition to repeal this session. He says he will speak at length and warns the issue will not be a simple vote. Continued coverage on page Cal 4.
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Friends of Prohibition
Blaine
Brooknart
Towa
Ron
Aptive
Block & Volr
Jerders
Lng
Brookhar
Pickven
Iowan
Blanton
Mexico
South America
Weeath
PB. G. Rusell
Donald RedGrick
Carl Edlaneson
Japs Hint Manchurian Policy Seeks Soviet Aim
Geneva Feb 12 United Press report says Japan may target Soviet Russia with its Chinese policy in Manchuria and Jehol. Yosuke Matsuoka published a preface noting two Japanese views on Soviet influence and military growth, stressing a goal to limit Soviet spread. The document suggests Japan wants no direct clash with the USSR but aims to extend communist control in China.
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Geneva
Japan
Maxwchi
Jehol
China
Soviet Russia
Yosuke Matsuika
Russia
Far East
Lincoln Life and Theories Honored at Springfield Memorial
Abraham Lincoln's life and theories were upheld today in Springfield as guiding principles for national problems. Governors from two states and a federal judge drew parallels between Lincoln's era and today, honoring his commitment to constitutional government and moderation on the 12th anniversary of his birth.
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Springfield
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Slyde L. Herring
Jows
Rebt
Story of Elijah Cure For Despair Says Mallalieu
The piece reports Rev Wilbur Vo Maliptien plans to leave the Mrst M E church this week for a pastorate in Hasieburg Pa The German Enticed Under the dumpsr Tree recounts Elijahs story as a cure for despair noting his bold denunciations before King Ahab and his confrontation with Jezebel, highlighting his self reliance and courage.
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Biijeh
Wilbur Vo Maliptien
B.d.winl
Hasiieburg
Elijsh
Anne
Himsel
Anab
Nee
Jezebel
One Busy Day in Life of Young Charlie
New York Feb 12 UP This report covers a chaotic day in the life of three year old Charlie Fuchs dubbed the strong boy of the Brony weighing 38 pounds and 55 inches tall. His father Otto an amateur strongman explains Charlie’s temper and explosive energy while his mother notes his charm and strength. Charlie’s training began as a baby with weights and he now displays a bulging chest and pronounced biceps as he tosses objects and lifts furniture.
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H. Milesmitte
New York
Charlie Fuchs
Charte
Otto
Charlie
Dhepor
High Officials Exoducing From Posts in Political Shakeup
Washington reports an expected exodus of Republican officials from high posts after March. About 26 diplomatic posts are anticipated to be vacated as Roosevelt appointees move in, with many regular foreign service members offered ambassador and ministerial positions. Career diplomats Grew and Johnson may resist readjustment due to deep China Japan knowledge and long service.
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Washington
United State
Joseph C. Grew
Japan
Nelson L. Johnson
China
Foreign Service
Manchuria
Johnson
Legation
Pe Her
Are Parlament
Strike Finds Its Own Heroine
In Illinois coal fields a new feminine leader rises from strife as Agnes Sums Wieck, 38, state president of the women's auxiliary of the Progressive Miners Union, opposes United Mine Workers contracts. A former schoolteacher, she has organized dozens of auxiliaries, led a peaceful capitol parade, and headed a delegation to Governor Horner in a plea about injuries at an auxiliary meeting.
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Springfield
Ilinois
Jolted
Mine Workers of America
Mary’ Jones
Agnes Sums Wieck
Women's Auxiliary
Progressive Miners Union
United Mine Workers
Mia Wieck
State Capitol
Hegg Horner
Tiinots
Billy Sunday Out of Immediate Danger After Collapse
Des Moines reports Rev. William A Sunday declared out of danger after a revival collapse last night. Physicians say a long recovery is needed to restore strength and preparations are made to move him to California. The evangelist, 66, suffered an earlier attack this week caused by overwork and acute indigestion.
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Des Moines
William A
Billy
Strieken
Callapathg
California
Sunday
Physiciang
Aly
Youth killed by train here in Fayetteville
Two youths figure in a fatal rail accident as Burl Willett, 20, of Fayetteville dies from injuries after slipping from a tank ladder of passenger engine 4 and being run over by freight train 98 near the South Site station. Willett rode exposed to freezing weather after losing his hold, while Howard Talbert, 19, of Quarrier Street, who had been released from prison, was in the waiting room and helped investigate the scene. Willett died at St. Francis hospital at 7:50 after bleeding and shock.
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Burl Wlet
Fayetteville
C. and OG
South Site
Huntington
Wwillet
St. Francis Hospital
Willettol Howard Talbert
Quarrier Street
Moundsville
Mount Carbon
Pauline Logan
Montgomery
Talbert
Raiload
Willet
Barrow
Fire Destroys Glass Plant in Hurricane West End
Special to The Gazette. Fire destroyed the Hurricane Chimney Company plant at 8:30 am injuring a plant employing about forty men. An explosion followed when a gas-fume fan stopped, sending gas into a furnace and causing about 10000 dollars in damage. Firemen saved a tobacco warehouse from the blaze.
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Hurricane Chimney Company
J. W. Chapman
T. & Nolin
Maxes Glass Chiin~ Heya
Hurricane Loose Leaf Tobacco Company
Roosevelt powers to be debated in new special session
In Chicago reports show steel production at 19 percent utilization with hints of improvement. Electrical Research Products Inc leases a 60,000 square foot plant set to open by April. Henderson Bryne reopens Charlott esville lair with 50 workers and plans to hire 149 more. Building permits rise sharply in January with 400 projects valued at 701000. Speaker Garner pushes for dictatorial powers for Roosevelt over public finance, fueling expectations for the forthcoming special session. The conflict centers on authorship of economy provisions and possible cuts to veterans benefits and salaries.
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Electrical Research Products, Inc
Western Electria Company
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Dlnols Department of Labor
Nset
Washington
John N. Garner
Roosevelt
Congress
Gunner
Texas
Hose
Senate
Treasury-Post ” Office
Garner
House Group
Chaiman Joseph W. Burns
Appropriations Committee
Treasury
House Sonferens
Byrna
House
Gamer
YU House
Garders
Man Thrown From Auto After Alleged Attack
Charles Welch, 35, of Gardner Street Magazine asotion, was treated for head gashes after being thrown from a speeding automobile. Cecil Taylor, 18, of Young Street, and Basil Cook and Morris Meyers were named as alleged assailants. Taylor was also hospitalized with injuries and said to have suffered a bruised shoulder. Police investigate with taxi driver T E Baker corroborating details.
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Charles Welcher
Gardner Street
Asotion
Cecil Taylor
Young Street
Basil Cook
Morris Meyers
Welcher
Alta
H. B. Robins
Rovins
Taylor
Mary Taylor
Youth Admits Plot To Kidnap Small Girls
SHARON, Pa. Feb 12 Pleading guilty to extortion by blackmail in connection with an alleged threat to kidnap the two small daughters of the late William F Whitla, Harold Brest, a Sharon youth, is jailed tonight. Police say they arrested Brest after a decoy package, left near Myersville, matched his stated aim of obtaining money to go to the Panama Canal Zone.
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Sharon
William F. Whitla
Harold Brest
Brest
Myersville
Panama Canal Zone
Congressman Blanton Attacks Potato Research Abroad
Washington report notes Rep. Thomed L. Blantonopposes the Agriculture Department funding 418,189 for wild potato research overseas. He questions why officials cannot study potatoes in Maine Idaho or on domestic soil and ridicules foreign expeditions citing specific travel sums and personnel.
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Washington
Thomed L. Blanton
Department of Agriculture
Blantam
Mexico
South America
Maine
Idaho
Ite
America
Hoover Revises Farewell Address At New York Event
President Hoover finalizes his farewell address for the Lincoln Day dinner of the National Republican Club in New York. Reported to outline a fundamental path for national recovery, the speech is expected to influence views on Hoover’s political future and potential recall to public life in 1936.
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Washington
Hoover
National Republcan Club
New York
Manchuria Crisis Provokes Harsh League Critique
Beverly Iles reports a sharp reaction to the League’s stance on Manchuria. The piece argues the league’s approach risks drawing the world into broader conflict and accuses Western powers of stoking danger rather than resolving tensions with Japan and Russia.
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