New Stimson Note May Hold Japs Responsible For Americans' Lives
Secretary of State Stimson considers dispatching a formal notice that Japan will be held responsible for Americans or property damage in Shanghai. A strong League of Nations note accompanies warnings to Japan, as Debuchi reports a tense five month China-Japan dispute and potential U.S. actions. Debuchi met with Stimson in Tokyo amid a warning that Japan will not leave the Shanghai settlement unchallenged.
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Minté Meaty L
Japan
United States
Debuchi
Stilmeon
United Press
Tokyo
Stimson
AAR
China
Suspect Held In Pawn Shop Theft
Police announced the arrest of Dennis Dunnagan in Charleston on charges of entering the Foisbie pawn shop and stealing a pistol watches and a ring. Dunnagan, once believed drowned after escaping railroad police, was tracked by Detective Sed. John Wooster and will be arraigned before Municipal Judge Dawson.
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Bow Hill
Hale Street
Dennis Dunnagan
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Postes
Mayevlle
Sed
John Woosterc
Dunstagan
Wooster
Sant
Cincinnati
Charleston
Dunnagan
Reveal
D. Boots Dawson
Express Alonty Was Ai Ered When ‘Traitig Offi
Alpert Kay
James C. Davis
the Spreen
Casa
Sré
Clendenin Man Receives 15-Year Term For Thompson Killing
Dane E Samples of Clendenin faced charges for the December killing of Leonard Thompson at a filling station. He pleaded guilty to second degree murder and received a 15 year sentence from Judge Henry K Slack after negotiations. Carl Campbell of Clendenin sustained minor wounds in the altercation.
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Dane E. Samples
Clensdenin
Leonard Thompson
Clenrnin
Proter- Gay
Henry K.slack
Secong
Carl Campbell
Clendenin
Ramples
Thompson Wills
Thompson
Campbell
Plex
Gality
Senator Herold Enters Dem Nomination and Budget Reform
Senator Herold of Braxton county announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor and endorsed a special session to readjust salaries and government costs. He urged immediate salary reductions and government reform, urging lawmakers to act if the governor does not. He previously led the senate as minority leader and pushed budget cuts and an unsuccessful state income tax plan.
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Wheeling
A. C. Herold
Braxton County
Warrior
F . Benator Herold
Conley
Herold
Senate
Levine Held by Police After Mysterious Arrest
New York dispatch reports Charles A. Levine, famed for his whirlwind aviation past with Clarence Chamberlin, reemerges in mystery with a broken leg and a subsequent arrest for grand larceny. An anonymous tip led detectives to Harbor Sanitarium where Levine was registered as Charles Jaffon.
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York
c—cCharles
A. Levine
Europe
Clarence Chamberlin
Grend Larpeng
District Attorney’s Office
Harbor Sanitarium
Charles Jaffon
Levine
Bomb hits Shanghai Japanese firm in strike on peace talks
A doorstep bomb damaged a major Japanese commercial firm in Shanghai's international settlement, killing one Chinese. Diplomats across the city pressed for peace as Japanese and Chinese authorities discuss conciliation amid heavy artillery and machine gun fire along the front from Tulned City to Kiangwan. In Tokyo, military chiefs mobilized a large air armada as envoys from four powers seek a new peace effort.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
Miteul Bassan Balana
International Settlement
Rengo
A& m
Shenghai
Nelson T. Jonnson
Chapel
Aihurbsan Kiangwan
Seek State Aid In Rail Fight
A West Virginia coal operators committee appealed to the State Board of Public Works to oppose a proposed railroad merger. The plan would have Pennsylvania take over Norfolk and Western, Chesapeake and Ohio merging with northern lines, and Virginian placed under joint Pennsylvanian and C and O control. The operators warned freight control could hurt southern coal fields and disrupt current traffic with the New York Central via the Deepwater bridge.
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State Board’ of Public Works
Interstate Commerce Commission
Naw
West Virginia
G. W. Caperton
A. W. Laing
Jesse V. Sullivan
Southern
Pennsylvania Railroad
Norfolk and Westom Railroad
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Northern Ralroads
Virginian Railroad
Pennsylvania
Chesapeake and Ohio Systems
Norfolk and Weavern Railroad
Pennsylvania and C
Vareste
New York Central Railroad
Deepwater
Anti Prohibition Backers Agree on Legal Beer Bill
Washington February 17 reports anti prohibition blocs agree on a bill to legalize beer port er ale and other fermented beverages up to 2 2 percent alcohol by weight. It would tax four cents per sixteen ounce bottle and aims to bring 460 million dollars to the federal treasury. The measure drafts under Representatives Hull Linthicum Heck and O Connor now moves to executive committees for approval before full bloc consideration. The bill would amend the Volstead Act permit beer up to about 4 1 2 percent alcohol and restrict sales to sixteen ounce portions in hotels rooms and clubs with meals and limited home consumption.
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Washington
William &. Hull
Minos
O'Connor
New York
Linthicum
Maryland
Heck
Pennsylvania
Heer Bi
Dow
Unemployed to Register Voters Urged by Labor Editor
Frank W. Snyder editor of the State Labor Review urged Andrew Edmiston Jr and Charles E. Carrigan to appoint unemployed citizens to register voters for the upcoming primary. He argued relief would reach a small portion of the destitute and condemned prior practice of hiring married or well-supported individuals, urging loyalty and patriotism in using power to aid suffering unemployed citizens.
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Frank W. Snyder
State Labor Review
Andrew Edmiston,Jr
Charles E. Carrigan
Democrade
Mr. Snyder
Ife
Water supply action urged in Charleston water plan dispute
E A Barnes chair of the Charleston chamber water supply committee sent a firm letter to H M Cogan manager of West Virginia Water Service, demanding prompt action on replacing Mink Shoals dam with an Elk river intake. He pressed for a clear schedule and meeting to disclose plans and timing, noting delays since last year and urging immediate steps.
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Charleston
H. BM. Cogan
West Virginia Water Service Company
E. A. Barnes
Charleston Chamber of Commerce
Coonskin Shoals
Elk River
Barnes
Jong Beer
Bna
Hoover proposes government reorganization plan gains broad approval
Washington February 17 President Hoover's proposals for reorganizing government activities win general congressional support but fall short of Democratic calls to abolish specific agencies. Speaker Garner notes a survey aims to identify eliminations without harm and warns no concrete abolitions are offered. The message is seen as politically significant with praise for economy and potential multi million dollar annual savings.
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Washington
Hoover
Congress
Garner
Cal
Civil Legion aids Hoover anti-hoarding campaign
Chicago reports the United States Civil Legion led by John J. Cornwell urged state leaders and draft boards to join President Hoover in the anti-hoarding effort. About 100,000 letters were sent to 1918 conferees urging support and mobilizing civilians to aid the war cause at home.
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Chicago
United States Civil Legion
Hoover
John J. Cornwell
West Virginia
Civil Legion
Civil Legions
America
Causa
Road Building Halted By Funds Shortage In State
Federal aid sought as Senator Hatfield faces stalled highway program. G P Fortney notes the 1932 plan cannot be mapped without bonding funds, with construction paused though ongoing projects and maintenance may continue, while state officials urge federal loan relief and direct aid measures.
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G. P. Fortney
Roug Commission
Sald
Fortuney
Usar
W. 8. Johnson
Edgar C. Lawson
Tex
T. C. Townsend
United States
Henry D. Hatfield
Hatfield
Congress
Senate
LaFollette-Costigan
Jone
Bandits Stop Interurban Car Near Cabin Creek Junction
Two highwaymen, one masked, robbed a 5 Cabin Creek interurban car near Dickinson stop three miles west of Cabin Creek Junction. Motorman P F L Cook surrendered about 32 to the bandits, both brandishing revolvers. six passengers escaped molestation except Jules Curry, tower operator for the Checapeske and Ohio railroad, who opened the door as commanded. One bandit was a young man about 16 to 18. the unmasked assailant jumped aboard and ordered the car to stop as it neared Dickinson.
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Dickinson Stop
Cabin Creek Junction
Sueport
Pf.l
Cook
Jules Curry
Checapeske and Ohio Railroad
Charge Agents Aided Gangster
Washington February 17 Federal narcotic agents were accused of shielding gangster Jack Alamond from New York City police at a House committee hearing on narcotics enforcement. Representative Black, a New York Democrat, claimed Deputy Inspector John Coughlin tried to arrest Alamond for questioning in his criminal activities and alleged it was tipped off to narcotic agents who protected him. He said unnamed customs officials aided wholesale narcotics dealers and that wiretaps yielded evidence but officials could not act. The congressman urged approval of a Seven Member committee inquiry and cited former agents and a New York grand jury member as witnesses ready to testify.
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Washington
Jack Alamond
New York City
House
Blackdemocrat
New York
John Coughlin
Jug
Black
Mount Varnon
New York Federal Grand Jury
West Virginia Democrats rally for Roosevelt in Huntington
United States Senator M. M. Neely and Congressmen Joe L. Smith Lynn G. Horner and Andrew Edmiston Jr join a push for Roosevelt at a Huntington meeting. Democratic leaders urge broad turnout to back Gov Franklin D Roosevelt for president amid strong state support and coordinated party backing.
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United States
M. B. Nesly
Joe L. Smith
Lynn Harner
Gasette
Pra
West
Huntington
Ne¢ly
Roosevelt
West Virginia
Tusca
Morris
Firmont
Idemocrat
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M.m.neely
Franklin’ D. Roosevelt
Neely
Herbert Flitzpatrick
J. H Long
Huntedeipton Publishing ‘Company
Chatta
Democratic Victory
Nesly
Fitepatrick
Boas Bourchinal
Falmuont
Lyn G. Horonor
Andrew Edmiston, Jr
Weston
Weat
Virginis
Prani
Virgine
Ae BR Shariekton É Nigive
Clyde
B.johnson
Charleston
McLauchlin Seeks Agriculture Post in West Virginia
James Blaine McLauchlin of Big Chimney announced candidacy for the Democratic nomination for commissioner of agriculture. He is a state board of education member born in Braxton County and educated in public schools and Valparaiso College, with Rural Extension division experience.
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McLaughlin
Big Chimney
State Board of Education
Commissioner of Agriculture
Hig
McLoughlin Wes
Glendon
Braxton
Tthe
Valparaiso College
West ‘Virginia University
West
Eaeaie” Ram
Democratic Party Health Message Sparks Davis Speech
The Democratic Party debates its chances with a Davis led address urging unity and broad candidacy. It argues the party must offer capable leaders to match rising public discontent and steer the nation toward Jeffersonian principles.
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New -York
Iran
Davis
Spearer
Democratic Party
Gotham Movie House Damaged by Flames
A damaged report says Gotham Movie House was set afire causing extensive damage to wings and curtain. Police suspect a short circuit while all about 2,000 patrons escaped without injury.
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Gotham Movie House
Ise
Palite
Theker
Stort
Mad Trapper Slain After Long Eluding Mounties
Albert Johnson known as the killer from Rat river was killed after eluding the Royal Canadian Northwest Mounted Police for weeks in the frozen wastes north of Aklavik. He had slain Constable Mulen and wounded another before the chase ended near the Porcupine valley.
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Aklavik
H.W. T
Albert Johnson
Rat River
Here
Prea John
Bergeent -Herahey
Butleta
Johnson
Johneon
Lirias
Arctic
Senate Hear Protest Over Cardozo Elevation
Two New York residents protested Judge Benjamin Cardozo's elevation to the U S Court, slated to testify before a Senate judiciary subcommittee. Willem Anderson and E. Miller of Albany charged Cardozo’s record, citing past forgery conviction and alleged injustices in New York courts.
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Benjamin &. Cardoz
United State Court
State of
New York
Senate Judiciary
Willem He Anderson
American Protestant Alliances
Sid Dy Re Biller
Albany
New York Civic League
Vits Anderson
Anti- Saloon League
State Court of ‘Apperts
Cardozo
Anderson
Cardoza
Bexbury
Miller
Supreme Court
It Gets Tonic In Visit to Ford
Chicago reports a visit to Ford with strong praise for his eight cylinder car and the company’s plans. The writer notes Ford’s influence and compares new models to prior prices, while observing public interest and opinion on business leaders.
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