Solons Reach Agreement On Water Power
West Virginia lawmakers reached a plan to enable large scale hydroelectric and allied industrial growth. The pact would allow up to 100,000,0000 in capital for industrial development if a suitable water power bill passes this session. Debates over transmission boundaries and cross border use ended with an accord to supply state needs first and possibly export any surplus. The bill faces committee review with further legislative actions anticipated in March and potential extraordinary sessions to follow.
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Golons
House
Senate
Ennawhe
West Virginia
B. D. Hatfield
United States
H. C. Ogden
Wheeling
Gray Silver
Martina
Hung
Wlacatas
Ecenate Judiciary Committee
Wright
Hugus
State Road Commission
W. G. Conley
Alma Rubens Dope Addiction Probe Hits Hollywood Doctor
Alma Rubens, famed film actress, fights narcotic addiction in a Los Angeles hospital as Dr. Jesse Citron faces state and federal probes over alleged morphine sales. Investigations reveal prescriptions to Rubens under fictitious names, payments totaling near $1,000, and negotiations for a $1,500 cash settlement amid Harrison narcotic act violations.
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Miss Ruben
San Francisco
Citron
Rubens Tagedy
Los Angeles Examiner
United States
Rubens
Washington
Miss Rubens
Harry V. Williamson
California
Nevada
Los Angeles County
Long Aro
Wilton Avenue
Cortes
Ricardo Cortez
Ruben
San Vancisco
Alma Rubens
Kave Nig
Qwn
Ntal
Cibron
Monroy
Hugh Lenehan
State Board of Pharmacy
State Board of Medical Examiners
William A. Bye
Bern
Citroneoa
Legislators To Hear Turner On WVU Funding Request
Dr. John R. Turner president of West Virginia University will press for higher appropriations before the state senate and house finance committees. A joint meeting to review the university expansion plan is set for next Wednesday night, with Turner confirming his attendance. Turner has actively lobbied in Charleston and sought budget committee support to keep Morgantown's institution competitive with peers. The budget amendment limits the legislature to originate and scrutinize appropriations, with power to decrease or remove provisions.
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John R. Turner
West Virginia University
State Senate
House [of Delegates
Dr. Turner
Walter S. Hallanan
Senate Finance Committee
Senster Hallanen
Turner
Morgantown
Charleston
Budget Commission
Holsapple Sentenced Two Years In Federal Prison
Federal Judge George W. McClintic imposed a two year term in Atlanta federal prison on Holsapple for violating probation terms. Holsapple, once an auto sales proprietor, later ran a pool hall and athletic club amid rumors of bootlegging and gambling in Charleston. The docket included more than twenty others arraigned on prohibition related indictments with varied probation dispositions in Kana wha and related counties.
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Webb Holesapple
George W. McClintlc
Holsapple
Atlanta
Parde
Clyde Clendenin
W. H. Hal
Kanawha County
J. W. Nichols
Pocahontax County
Willer Jones
Kanawha Fell
Arthur Eskriege
Atripote
Greatest Crime Clean-Up In Ten Years Faced by Chicago
Chicago faces a major push against crime after the St Valentine’s massacre left seven gangsters dead. federal and local officials vow a widespread crackdown on crime vice and gambling, with 6,600 police to join the effort. The Moran gang murders spur a search for remaining attackers, possible Purple Gang links, and clues from trucks and police cars used in the escape, while investigators pursue masked theories about undercover officers.
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Chicago
Mqnor
Gn Fonor
William P. Russll
Fede
Miemberg Poe
Detroit
Moran
F. D. Silloway
Prohibition
Major Silloway
Jon. A. Swanson
Prince
Reed Attacks Prohibition Enforcers In Senate Speech
Senator Reed of Missouri denounced prohibition and its backers in a fiery senate address. He called the era a reign of hypocrisy and urged exposing lawmakers who vote dry yet drink, signaling possible future public disclosures. Debate on the Reed-Boran issue and the Jones bill to stiffen penalties for violators dominated the session.
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Washington
Prouaibiiar
Senate
Senator Reed
Missouri
Bo'rah
Reed
United States
Tnt
Mediave Wonkt Baye Bren Limited
Borah
Giraffes Skin Offered for Sale at City Crematory
A report states the city crematory superintendent Taylor offered the skin of a giraffe for sale. The giraffe died last year and was salted, kept at the crematory, and is now intended for disposal. Records show one giraffe cremated, no elephants, several monkeys' remains also considered.
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City Crematory
Girafe
Fae Taylor
Dir City
Sartor
Ety
Cremoliae
Compensation Law Attacked in West Virginia Senate
Drastic changes to the workmen compensation law are proposed in bills by Senator L. E. Woods and Delegate W. B. Hogg. The measure would appoint a new compensation commissioner and shift funding to be paid from the fund, limit reconsiderations, and expand employer appeals. It includes the creation of an appeal board and tighter rehab provisions, aiming to revise the existing system established years ago.
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State
Senate
L. E. Woods
McDowell County
W. B. Hogg
Mingo Counte
GC. L. Heaberlin
Wiliam G. Conley
General Revenue Fund
West Virginia
Promes
Supreme Court
WANG
Woods
Hagg
Gore
Inauguration Plans For Governor Conley Announced
Plans for the inauguration of Governor elect Wil lant G. Conley were announced by Houston G. Young. The program includes a parade a noon ceremony and various entertainment along a route through Huntington. The parade will be led by the West Virginia University cadet band with Governor Gore and Governor-Elect Conley attending to meet legislators at Ruffner. March fourth features a noon ceremony with Master of Ceremonies H C Ogden and a sermon by Rev William F H King.
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Willant G. Conley
Houston G. Young
Howard M. Gore
Planos
Ruttner Hotel
Kennawha Street
Capitol Street
Capital
Washington
Broad
Quarrley
Quarrier
New Capitol
Capital Grounds
Duffy and
State Senate
Pape
Cole
Four Herrin Officials to Be Sentenced in Liquor Case
EAST ST. LOUIS February 16. Four Herrin officials accused in a liquor conspiracy face sentencing next week in a case tied to the Williamson county blood feud era. The convictions follow gang confessions and police and official collusion claims linked to Birger gang activity, with former state's attorney Arne Boswell and Mayor Marshall McCormack among those slated for punishment.
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Charlie Birger
Tiller
Benton
Ill
Guadow
Williamson County
Harold G. Baker
United States
Mquor
Illinois
Gengsters
Arne O. Boswell
Bloody Williamson
George Bell
Hezzle Burn
Johnston City
Boswell
Birger 7
Pormer Bheritt
Leslie B. Roche
Alexander County
Marshall McCormack
Hervin
Herrin
Birger
Boity Hall
Elmer
John Stamm
Alvin Meister
Iwitt
Earnest Blue
Connie Ritter
Wudiamson
Bodies Found In Rear Room At 1410 Lee Street
The bodies of a man and woman were found in a rear room of 1410 Lee Street after the landlord, attempting to collect overdue rent, discovered the space sealed and filled with gas from a stove. Police believe the death by asphyxiation occurred Monday night, with the pair posing as Mr and Mrs Ed Waller. The coroner stated the room was hot and the bodies swollen beyond recognition. The tenants had not been seen since Monday. the case is under investigation.
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Lee Street
Ed Waller
Br. W. PB. Bleek
Waller
Laa
Hele
W. B. Black
Prsonerite
Poltre
Harden
Harden Mortuary
Woman's Body Found in Creek Identified
The body of a woman found in a local creek was identified as Mrs. Bessia Mahoney, 45, of Louisville. Deputy Coroner Jeep Beck said no marks of violence were found and ruled the death a drowning. Mrs. Mahoney was previously thought to be Mrs. Ea McDowell Rogers, a 41 year old widow who disappeared last October 7.
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Louisvill
Ea McDowell Rogers
Bessia Mahoney
Corser Jeep
Beck
Europe Unites Against Severe Winter Strife
Europe shifts focus from internal politics to weather relief as nations rush aid to clear snowbound rail lines and safeguard fuel shipments. Germany blocks by rail while Vienna and Bucharest struggle with famine, floods looming as thaw accelerates rivers. Authorities urge action to prevent further disasters.
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London
Europe
Gvebostovakia
Klug Wintey
Pyomier Frantisek Udreal
Rummilan
Bessarabia
Attorney Would Reopen Recount In Smith England Race
In Kanawa county a fight over the Democratic challenged ballots rattles the recount of the Smith England contest. Attorneys urge comparing questionable ballots with clearly valid ones to decide whether the recount should proceed or be set aside to the canvass totals.
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Smith-England
Charles Ritchie
E. T. England
Joseph L. Smith
Beckley
England
Kanawas County
W E. R. Byrne
Robert G. Kelly
Smith
Kelly
Ritente
Byrne
Twe Cours
Ruehle
Uctlaw
Charleston Extension Plan Faces Opposition in Kanawha Meeting
Kanawha delegation moves to strike South Charleston and Charleston district from proposed city charter extension after three hours of debate. Members argue neighbors oppose annexation. supporters cite potential city benefits and tax impacts. Meeting drew about 500 attendees as plans proceed toward committee hearings.
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Kanawha City
Charleston
Kanawha
Enate
South Charleston
Sena
Welter
Hellanan
Edward Calderwood
Madison
Prescot
George F. Skidmore
Hoover impressed by Everglades trip on way to Palm Beach
President-elect Hoover toured the Everglades with Governor Carlton and viewed flood rehabilitation after Lake Okeechobee damage. Crowds mobbed him and Mrs Hoover in Fort Lauderdale as police and Secret Service struggled to control the jostling throng. The visit highlighted the region as a future farming frontier and the people’s resolve amid disaster.
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Miami
Beagh
Fia
Fen
Tai
Pri
Everglades
Fort Lauderdale
Hoover
Palm Beach
Scareey
Poe
Mrs. Hoover
Fla
Fay
Honver
Florida
Lake Okeechobee
Doyle Carlton
America
Clewiston
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