Veterans Bill Passes House Narrows Rift With Hoover
The House approves a veterans bill by 263 to 38, pushing it to the Senate amid anticipated veto threats. Leaders Longworth and Bacharach break with Hoover, expanding loan values on adjusted compensation certificates and easing interest rates for veterans. Opposition comes from Republicans, with Mellon slated to testify before the Senate Finance Committee as hearings begin.
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Washington
Howe of Representatives
Joan Kil
Senate
James Cousens
Michigan
Secretary of Treasury
Andrew W. Mellon
James Watson
Hoover
Cousens
Theadion
House
Nicholas Longworth
Isaac Bacharach
New Jeray
Bacharach
Wayx
Means
Democrate
Willis C. Hawley
Longworth
Ith Nourse Rogers
States challenge federal water power authority on non navigable rivers
Five states oppose the federal water power act applying to non navigable rivers as Appalachian Electric Power Company seeks an $11 million New River plant near Radford Virginia. They argue lack of federal jurisdiction and prefer a limited license to protect navigability on the Kanawha River, with Virginia West Virginia Tennessee Kentucky and Arkansas backing the company. The hearing signals a possible shift in licensing scope and precedent for river power projects.
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Washington
Federal Water Power Acl
Appalachian Electric Power Compady
New River
Radford
Sasuli
Kanewha
Virginia
West Virginia
Tennessee
Kentucky
Arkansas
Appalachian Company
Pug Chooses Apple in Westfarrest Tale
Willie Willis tells of a man’s odd choice as he offered him his pick and the other chose the biggest apple, a scene set in the little ome Westfarrest with rustic humor and frontier speech.
Otts Methods Hit at Inquiry in Workmen Case
Testimony before the house committee investigating the workmen compensation department argues the department favors amputation over rehabilitation. Dr. T E Kaas of Bluefield cites a hypothetical case to illustrate wasteful practices. Drs Baas and Blaydes recount bills reduced or returned unpaid due to mine law violations. Officials emphasize antagonistic claims processing and alleged employer bias.
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House
Workmen's Compensation Department
T. E. Kaas
Bluefield
St. Luke's Hospital
James M. Mason
Bats
J. E. Blaydes
Baas
Hotel Clerk Shoots Maid and Self in Jealous Tragedy
Ershel Allen a 26 year old maid at a Summers Street hotel was shot to death by Jess Adkins acting assistant manager 45 who police say was her sweetheart Adkins then fired two shots into his own body He was in critical condition at Mountain States Hospital Adkins confessed saying she lied and that was the reason he shot her The body was moved to Owen and Barth mortuary for burial preparation Investigators found no definite quarrel prior to the shooting and hotel officials were unaware of any affair He had worked at the hotel 11 years and leaves a daughter His wife had died years ago"
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Ershel Allen
Q Summers Street
Jess Adx Na
Adkins
Mountain States Hospital
Miss Allen
W. F. Work
Mies Allen
Owen and Barth
Miss Alien
Allen
Boothay
Rotel
Dr. Work
W .F. Bisch
Lert
Acxing
Bessie Allen
Dunbar
Ernest Allen
Richwood
Ohio
Ronnie
Toledo
Howard
Denber
Grace Warner
Putnam County
Delphia Jiiden, Ale
Putnam Coun
Misa Mary Allen
Railway Fight Renewed by City and Railway Dispute
City council ended the armistice with the Chesapeake and Ohio over conditions at the passenger station and a disputed roadway along MacCorkle Avenue. The council directed the elicitor to prepare to sue again to recover the encroached land while enforcing rules against strings of railway cars through yards. The city also sold land along the Elk river bank to the Charleston Lumber Company and authorized efforts to remove charges against consumers in several districts. Parking limits on Virginia Street were established and a permit granted to J M Gates Lane Company for paint and related products at the old Perfaction Oil site.
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Chesapeake and Ohio
MacCorkle Avenue
Porter's Hollow
M. F. Matheny
Will Mani A. MacCorkle
Cotneilman H. L. Wehrle
Elk River
Charleston Lumber Company
L Timber Company
Charles Ritchie
Lew J. Woortyard
Gan Company
Wilson Hollow
Kanawhiy City
South Rusrner
Virginia Street
Bread
Brooks Street
Prohidice Ed
J. M. Gates Lane Company
Ol Company
Marysland Avenue
York Centres
Razors Flash as Trade War Between Barbers Is Started
New York headlines a feud between barbers Paul Kessler of the Mayfair and Lew Werner across the street, with window signs and boasts of fast shaves. The colorful tale recounts barber tricks, celebrity shaves, and political nods as customers weigh loyalty and tips.
Cannon's Son Sentenced to Jail for Labor Law Violation
Parbadena Wall Fen 16 P Major Aimand Cannon son of Bishop dames Cannon was sentenced to 90 days in jail for violating the state labor law by failing to pay employees at a mail order academy. Justice Ellate Qinis denied motion for a new trial and Cannon was remanded with $1,009 bail set pending appeal.
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Parbadena
Wall
Fen
Aimand Cannon
Dames Cannon
Lawson Summoned To Explain Stand On Warrants
The House of Delegates ordered state Auditor Edgar C. Lawson to explain why he did not honor warrants for witness fees and mileage amid state investigations. Lawson argued one house could not appropriate money by resolution. Page 19 continues.
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Edgar C. Lawson
Senate
Atste Bridge Commission
Nousa
Anathar Bi
House
Teachers' Collegee
Dillarn Pallmont State Teacher’ College
West Liberty State Teachers’ College
Glenville State Teachers’ College
Marshall College
DIN
Lawson
Campbell
Kanawha
State Police Investigating Committee
Witn
Logans Slayer Denied Appeal By High Court
The West Virginia high court refused a petition for a writ of habeas corpus for Logan County youth Lagan, sentenced to death for the shooting of a Mingo county sheriff. Attorneys argued the commutation announcement was premature, while doctors prepared to assess sanity for Brevans and Adams, both condemned in three-woman killings. A separate contempt conviction for a Logan county man was upheld as a witness threatened a physician.
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Atate Euyreme
Lagan County
Sisying
Mingo County
Jefus
Stevens
W. D. McClung
Huntington State Hospital
Mondsvil
Brevans
William Claude Adama
U. S. Court
Supreme Court
Bia
James J. Jordan
Wil Simson
Alex Stephens
United States Supreme Court
Washington
Jordan
Moundsville
Adams
A. GC
Scroggina
Causa
Wy Stevens
Tennessee
Acamel
Necisco
Enoch Seagen
S Scond Déegter
Logan
J. O. Hill
Anthorny
Shadow Mars New Year in Chinatown Celebrations
February celebration in New York's Chinatown marks the twentieth new year in the Chun Hau dynasty with five days of feasting and dragon dances. Tensions between rival tong factions cast a shadow as police actions in Newark led to arrests. dragons will remain indoors amid fear and unrest.
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Shadow Mars
Chinatown
New York
Bott
Pell
Torraine
Chun Hau
Arayen
Celestial Colony
Otvamon
Ov Loon Tong
Hip Stina
Overwhelming Charter Approval by Charleston Chamber
The Charleston Chamber of Commerce board unanimously approved the nonpartisan city manager form for Charleston after a referendum. Of 642 ballots returned, 586 favored the reform, 59 opposed, and 17 were void or doubtful. The committee’s report outlined the question and voting results, guiding the chamber's next steps toward charter adoption.
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Charleston
Charluatony Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
R. Kemp Morton
D. M. Giltinan
Thames Ber
Boars
Legislatioe
Parisar
Chaton
Aioe
Pla
Mulenlctpa League of America
Fabri
Price
Smith and Spilman
Conley Proposes Creation of West Virginia Tax Commission
Governor Conley urges a bi partisan state tax commission to readjust and equalize all property assessments, allow appeals to the commission, and oversee a statewide reappraisal of real estate as part of a broader reform of the property tax structure. The plan stems from Dr. Roy G. Blakey’s report and aims to modernize an antiquated system.
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Conley
Tax Commission
West Virginia
Roy G. Blakey
University of Minnesota
Trargagh
Dawson
Stata Tax Commission
State Tax Commission
Second Trial Of Oliver Is Started
Fred Oliver faces a second trial in an intermediate court on a charge of slaying Mary Ferrell. Prosecutor J Blackburn Watts argued Oliver forced Ferrell from his car, causing injuries leading to her death, while defense contends Ferrell jumped willingly. First witness Eldon Adéina testified Ferrell planned to stay, spoke with Oliver, then left in his sedan with him and Tom Jordan.
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Fred Oliver
Mary Ferrell
Miss Ferrell
J. Blackburn Watts
Yeaterday
Oliver
Mina Perrett
Hintorney
A. M. Belcher
Oilver
Eldon Adéina
Adkins
Nnce
Tom Jordan
R. H Walker
The
Mountain State Hospital
Fr. W. P. Black
Gentil
Mins
Alfonso Acts To Halt Disorders in Madrid Crisis
MADRID February 16 Alfonso the king invited enemies of his regime to help govern Spain, hoping to avert a crisis. Jose Sanchez Guerra, a strong opponent, began forming a ministry to replace the government. The move restored market confidence, with stock prices rising and bankers optimistic. Sanchez Guerra’s plan would strip the crown of power if successful, including releasing prisoners arrested after December’s republican revolt.
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Madrid
Alfonss
Spain
Jose Sanchez Guerra
Alfonso
Tham
Demaso Berenpuse
Stock Exchange
Jong Sheent
Sanchez Guerra
Time to Contribute Here Rogers Says
Beverly Highlands, allt, Pen, Wi Now here is nonle thing rout maynt get wrong. The poem ment Saturday passed by in Appropriate 20 million ds a jeer but f¢ wan ta be toaned on se curity. Now, the man and his family that are hungry dew there have no security. If he i any security he wouldn't be hey Bry, he would have already put ft fy. So this fort has not ren deved the people that the Red Cross Rin been feeding at all. They have got to go on being fed by the Red Cross. So, you town that have been sh Slt. In mising your quota, be cause you have been awalting on the government to ser what i would do, now sou pee, so ged besy ant rake it. They have gat te he fed tn nee erp in ented and when thes ratee it, the Jaxt ane leath in thi epaintes, 1 hasnt been cold yet, nut no town ran flosathiv Nave mn teense now for not doing their part, Yours.
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Beverly Higls
Red Cross
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