Miller Triumph Ends 17 Year GOP Rule in Cuyshoex
In Cleveland area politics Ray T. Miller Democrat wins the county prosecutor post and mayoral race, defeating Republican faction led by Mancake. With 273000 votes counted, Miller claims victory by about 19000 as police and security measures guard polling sites amidst violent disruption and gunfire near a race that drew heavy turnout for a municipal election.
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Coal Meeting Aims to Form Appalachian Coal Agency
Dickinson, chairman of the coal operators committees in the southern high volatile districts, announced a Cincinnati meeting next Friday to discuss perfecting plans for the Appalachian coal sales agency. Eight district committees will report on operator participation and contract enrollment as they push toward a permanent organization.
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Kidnap Victim Escapes After Five Days of Captivity
Harry H. Blagden, 45, a New York state sportsman, says he escaped a kidnap gang after five days. He was moved from Lake Placid to New York and finally brought to Cleveland where he knocked a guard unconscious and walked to safety with help from Claude Peck.
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Detroit
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Senate to Fast-Track Emergency Banking Bill
Washington February 16 The Senate unanimously agreed to take up the Glass-Bringrell act for urgent consideration to pass the emergency banking bill that would rediscount with the Federal Reserve and bolster the system with treasury gold. Hoover noted progress in restoring cash to trade and commerce since February 4 as banks gain access to funds.
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Garner Campaign Endorsed by Texas Senators
Senators Morris Sheppard and Tom Connally formally back Speaker John N Garner of Texas as a Democratic presidential candidate. They announce the Texas delegation will present Garner's name at the national convention and vote for him, praising his long service, leadership as speaker, and broad national vision. They claim Garner is the most qualified choice among those mentioned for president.
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John ON. Garner
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John N. Garner
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Republic
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West Virginians Organize to Oppose Prohibition Amendment
Beckley reports the formation of the West Virgins, a division of the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment, led by J. Lewis Bumgardner as chairman. The group aims to secure a nationwide vote on repealing the eighteenth amendment, with a five district vice chair lineup and 67 state directors volunteering without pay.
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West Virginia
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United States
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Virgina
Maryland
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Wheeling
Rst
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Clarkeburg
Fred M. Livezey
Huntington
L. A. Clark
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George Fostenbvarger
Charleston
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Bridge Tournament to Open Here Next Tuesday Night
The Charleston Duplicate Bridge will hold its opening session next Tuesday at eight o clock. The plan is to gather bridge enthusiasts for competitive contests to test hands and improve play. Edward Elgin and W Forbes Webster will direct the league with a hotel venue to be named soon.
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Williamson Man To Head State Financial Drive
RANDOLPH BLAS of Williamson West Virginia was named West Virginia state chairman of the Citizens Reconstruction Organization created by President Hoover to end hoarding. He is the 25th state chairman named. The campaign aims to promote sale of government securities and educate the public on money banks and credit while stressing the risks of withdrawal of funds from business arteries.
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Dolph Blas
Williamson
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Citizens’ Reconstruction Organization
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Frank Knox
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Seek Bodies In Kanawha River
In Raymond City February 16 a small row boat with four men capsized near coal barges in the Kanawha River. Elvin LeMantress 22 Ralph Mills 19 and Harold Bonnett 10 are presumed drowned. Monroe Palmer 18 was rescued. Otto Parmer saved. River swift and high water hinder recovery as crews search by river. survivors include Mrs LeMantress and Mrs Mills with one child.
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Kanawha
Petsons
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Ace Elvin LeMastress
Ralph Mills
Harold Bounett
Monroe Palmer
Poca River
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Parmer
Farmer
Minnie Fiske Dies Stage Star of Emotional Roles
New York mourns Mrs. Minnie Maddern Fiske a legendary emotional actress who died after weeks of illness at Mae Coxe’s Hollis Long Island home Her husband Harrison Grey Fiske announced cremation would honor her wish of a simple ceremony No viewing and no ceremony were to be held and her career spanned 63 years from a juvenile role in Little Rock Arkansas to the stage glory of Salvation Nell and Ladies of the Jury
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Minnie Maddern Fiske
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Broadway
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Mae Coxe
Harrison Grey Fiske
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Long Island
Salvation Nell
Senate Refuses To Vote Direct Jobless Relief
The Senate rejected the Lafollette Cogdill bill for direct federal aid to the unemployed by a 48 to 35 vote, upholding Hoover’s stance against direct relief. Democrats and Republicans split with 21 and 27 opposing, while 15 Republicans supported the measure. The long debate ended after a day of intense discussion and crowded galleries, with further substitutes defeated and a separate $750 million bill proposed. Senator Lafollette urged enactment in a final appeal.
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Former Detective Cleared in Murder Plot Case
Rufus H. Clendenin, ex city detective, was dismissed by judge in a murder plot case involving Charles Parsons, Belle chemical Plant foreman. Three others bound over to grand jury. Swift denied death pact. Belcher and Mrs. Parsons wife Leota Farsona charged with conspiring to kill and one attempt.
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Belle Chemical
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Kil Almor
Judge Ends Lone Job for New One
Albany reports Chief Justice Benjamin Cardozo resigns after eighteen years on the New York Court of Appeals to join the U S Supreme Court. He speaks of honor in the nomination and notes his near hermit life, living at a hotel in Albany while the court meets.
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Laval government resigns after senate defeat in Paris
Paris report says the Laval cabinet resigned after a 157 to 134 senate vote denying confidence. The crisis follows discontent over Laval’s role in electoral reform, Briand’s ousting, and Geneva disarmament talks. Andre Tardieu is named as a potential successor to Laval.
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United States
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Father and His Victims Buried in Porter's Creek Cemetery
A man named Holton White killed his wife and three children with a hatchet then died by suicide. The four bodies were buried in the White family cemetery near Clendenin after funeral services at First Methodist Church Quartier Street. Three other White children remained in critical condition at Mountain State Hospital, including Jimmie and two others, as doctors fought for their lives.
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Raleigh Farmers Pay Loans With Foodstuff
Raleigh county and county welfare board coordinate to provide food for county dependents at the poor farm while aiding farmers who supplied seed loaned by the government. E. D. Curry reports $33.18 spent for 10 dishers of potatoes sallons of molasses 400 pounds buckwheat flour 508 pounds fort meal and 225 pounds of beans by four Raleigh county farmers. The scheme has shown success and may extend to most county relief through these means.
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Water Plan Proposed for Charleston Intake Move Upstream
West Virginia Water Service proposes a new water source for Charleston by moving the intake to Coonskin shoals pool on the Big River. The plan, discussed by the Charleston chamber of commerce water supply committee, awaits approval and potential U.S. government permitting.
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Actress Admits She Will Seek Divorce
New York February 16 The World Telegram reports Norma Talmadge plans to divorce Joseph Schenck movie producer after five years of separation She denies new romance and says Schenck remains her best friend The article notes business tensions fueled the rift and that she will travel to Paris to pursue the divorce.
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Norma Talmadge
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Joseph Schenck
Chrysler declares quarterly dividend of twenty five cents
New York February 16. The Chrysler Corporation declared the regular quarterly dividend of 25 cents a share. The firm reported net profits for 1831 of $1,468,925, up from 28 cents a share in the previous year.
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Chrysler Corporation
Black Hearse Delivers Edgar Wallace Body Aboard Liner
At New York customs foot of 19th Street a black hearse carried a mahogany casket with Edgar Wallace’s body aboard the Cunard liner Perengeria. He died of pneumonia in Ballywood and is being returned to England. The scene mixed bustle, crowds, and odd interludes among the crowds.
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Edgar Wallace
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Battle Rages as Japanese Chinese Fire Strikes Shanghai
International settlement tense as Japanese advices report ultimatum to China and preparations to withdraw twenty kilometers. reports say British landing party injuries and casualties from shelling while Shanghai remains on edge after heavy bombardment all night.
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Yangtze River
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Renkichi Uyeda
Associated Press
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United States
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Garner Launches Attack on Foes in Congress
Washington February 16. Democrats accuse the administration of inaction while rallying against the Hoover policy and planning a special committee to identify bureaus and activities to trim. Speaker Garner claims Steagall Glass bill gains bipartisan support and blasts Republican leaders for glorifying the president.
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Remarkable Young Man Praises Garner Amid GOP Pitch
Report from Cleveland Ohio on February 16 describes a Republican hopeful praising John Garner while praising himself for travel via Washington to Cleveland. The piece notes chatter about his wife and a light moment with Newton Baker as he defends his candidacy amid Democratic taunts.
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