Rairden and Wilkinson Clash in Road Commission Report
Delegate Raiden, Republican, filed a minority report condemning parts of the majority road commission inquiry. Wilkinson Democrat, Cabell chair, replied accusing Fortney of unfairness and insulting tone. Raiden concedes some findings but rejects others citing extravagance and lack of full evidence of fraud.
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House of Delegates
Raiden
Mason
Road Commission
Wilkinson
Cabell
P. Fortney
Fortney
Ralrden
Conley
Portney
Raleden
Hej
T Ramlaston
Rairden
State Road Commission
State Publishers Condemn Advertising Films In Theaters
The West Virginia Publishers association condemned the showing of films funded by national advertisers in theaters. W Guy Tetrick of Clarksburg Publishing urged publishers to protect the public from advertising encroachment on daily entertainment. The group argued newspapers and magazines remain the proper channels for advertising and noted the practice is limited to small communities or unopposed theaters.
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West Virginia
Pere Yeaterday
W. Guy Tetrick
Clarksburg Publishing Company
Satocation
Willie Willis Improper Sleepwear Sparks Comment
Comic column by Robert Quillen discusses a humorous remark by Willie Willis about sleeping in pajamas and keeping undergarments on, framed as a light observation on personal hygiene and cleanliness. The tone mirrors daily small town humor characteristic of the era.
Captain Cooper Defends Brooks in State Police Hearing
Captain Harry A. Cooper testified for the department in its third day of rebuttal, denying several statements and claiming records and actions about an abandoned automobile and a motorcycle deal were misrepresented. Trooper M N Manning testified on slot machine investigations, while Chief Ralph Hoskin said he saw no drinking at a party attended by Brooks.
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House Corimite Tor
Harry A. Cooper
Charleston
Don C. Curry
Henry Napier
Logan County
Coal Valley News
Madison
Curry
Napier
Welter S. Hallonan
Cooper
Jennings
Silas P. Jennings
Harry L. Brooks
M. N. Manning
Logan
Kanawha
Lincoln
Kanawhe
Ralph Hoskin
Mintewan
Iola Hacfield
Brooks
Hoskins
W. E B. R. Byrne
Byrne
Iscusses
Lloyd Layman
Parkersburg
Layman
Benigd
W. W. Creasey
R. E. O’conner
Department
Creasey
Ywau
Senate Vet Loan Bill Moves Toward Vote In House
The Senate Finance Committee approved the veterans loan bill and set a vote for tomorrow to speed it to the White House. Hoover's veto warning was read as a full warning, while administration leaders seek enough votes to sustain a veto if needed.
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Washington
Stte
White House
House
Senate
Harrison
Mississippi
Watson
Finance Committee
Millis
Treasury
Hoover
Representatisée
Wold
Mance
Hines
Congress
Overman
North Carolina
Walsh
Massachusetts
Smoot
Governor's Brilliant Reception for West Virginia Solons
Guests from across the state attended a elegant reception at the executive mansion honoring the West Virginia legislature and their wives. Governor Conley and Mrs. Conley led a crowd that flowed from nine until after midnight while state officials and guests mingled beneath pastel gowns and formal splendor.
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West Virginia
Elven
Govrnor
William G. Conley iI
Executive Mansion
Conley
Senate
M.Z. White
Willamason
F. Lee Minichas
J. Alfred ‘Taylor
Supreme
Johnson
Howard M. Gore
Tere
House Battles Loudly Over Tabling Of Bills
In a heated session the house fought over tabling bills with cross accusations and shouted remarks. Debates centered on highway funding, railroads, and a timber blueprint bill, with party lines and committee reports shaping the outcome.
Wyoming House Debates Salary Cuts and Speed Limit Raise
Wyoming legislators consider deep salary reductions for six state officers and raise the highway speed limit from 45 to 85 miles per hour. The house passed a bill to cut secretary of state, auditor, treasurer, superintendent of free schools, commissioner of agriculture, and attorney general salaries at term end. A separate measure to boost the private loan rate and a proposal to abolish the state promotion department were also discussed. Governor Emerson dies after illness of five days. his death follows a brief rally earlier in the day. He previously served as state engineer and governor, succeeding Governor Ross.
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Charleston
Such & Aupcuom
Tefusen
Tinta
John Cemved
Baltimore
Starcher
Carton Committee
Cornwell
Butcher Rove
Randolph
Harrison
Toyore Nbis
Ian Weir
Ross
Ono
Wetwern
Wiliam Gumming
Iinerity
Cunming
Corn
House of Delegates
Senate
House
Secretary of State
Ohio
Judiciary Committee
Cheyenne
Frat C. Fmersar
Emerson
Universisity of
Michigan
Wyoming
Gav
Robert D. Carey
Colorado River Commission
Herbert Hoover
Enairmaon
Stormy Teri
Rows & Demarrar
Emerton Wan
Sun
Protest Rally Draws 150 At Woodrow Wilson High
About 150 people gathered in the Woodrow Wilson high school auditorium last night to protest a proposed nonpartisan manager form of government for Charleston. D K Richardson started the meeting, Roy Goff presided, and Kenna Casto was chosen winner of the meeting. Speakers included James M Mason and William A Foster. Mason criticized the nonpartisan charter while Foster cautioned about potential issues and urged no resolutions be adopted before adjournment.
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Woodrow Wilson High Schoo
Charleston
Fevin
Mumber
D. K. Richardson
Roy €. Goff
Kenna Casto
James M. Mason
Ineal kMorney
William A. Poster
Mason
Foster
Tuli
Almeet Daly
Bandit Robs Kroger Store On Central Avenue
A masked man robbed the Kroger grocery on Central Avenue at about 3 50 pm yesterday afternoon taking about 42 from the cash register and 38 from a clerk. Police traced the getaway car to Maling Street where a female witness described the suspect as a roughly 28 year old man five eight wearing a dark coat and hogh collar. The suspect was previously held for a similar early January incident.
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Kroger
Central Avenue
Biusisell
F A
Davis
Pork Drive
Ays
Dav
Charles Bolet
Flitsbein Rust
Malph Zelgler
Virginia Street
Bubcher
Zeigler
Wind
Eel Street
Malin Street
Riscell Street
Triver
Eusk
Main Street
Rahder
Une
Pair Convicted of Slaying Facing Death by Electric Chair
Irene Schroeder and W Glenn Dague, convicted in Lawrence County of killing Corp Brady Paul, face execution at Rickview Prison after Pennsylvania Board of Pardons declined to recommend clemency. Governors and attorneys address potential stays. execution likely next week.
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Harrisburg
Patpons
Irene Schoeder
W. Glenn Dague
Board of Pardons
New Castle
Paul
Charles J. Margiotti
Moore
Cameron Couls
Piladelphia Bank
Messenger
Martin
Rockview
Irene Schroeder
Uinl
Sherif Frick Joanson
Lawrence County
Sherif Joanson
Corp
Brady Paul
Bellefonte
Lawyer Attacks Ways of Bureau Testimony on Compensation Department
Huntington attorney Robert E. White told the house committee investigating the West Virginia Compensation Department that the department’s treatment is disgraceful and that some Huntington lawyers refuse compensation cases for that reason. Dr. John E. Cannaday of Charleston General Hospital defined rehabilitation, urging companies under the compensation fund to hire and place injured workers in suitable light work. Eliz testified that a coal company compensation clerk ordered him back to work before knee injuries healed, leading to later hospital treatment. The committee debated appeals procedures from the compensation commissioner and proposed a new appeals commission involving the secretary of state, the state treasurer, and the auditor.
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Comtepensation Department
Rovert EB. White
Huntington
House
White
John E. Cannaday
Charleston General Hospital
Cannaday
Eliz
Waller Reed Hospital
Mason
Supreme Court
com_missioner Waa
Louis Wolheim Dies at Fifty in Hollywood Career Culminates
Louis Wolheim prominent screen and stage actor dies at 50 in Los Angeles after a storied career as a tough sergeant and veteran in films like All Quiet on the Western Front and Two Arabian Knights. Born 1880 in New York, he trained in engineering before switching to acting and teaching mathematics later in life. His survivor is his widow.
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Los Angeles
Louis Woelheim
Yolar
New York City
Carell University
Pennsylvania
Cornell Preparatory Selva
Liv Barrymore
New York
Wolheim
Eugene O'Neill
Harry Ape
Fim
Hiscola
Yeteran Soldtier
Soother
Theate Lon Chaney
Hollywood
Legion
Bank cashier ends own life at residence
Joseph M. Schwender 44, cashier of the First Nations Bank of South Charleston, shot himself in his home bathroom amid poor health and depression. Officials say bank accounts were in order. Schwender had recently undergone surgeries for a paralytic condition, and neighbors noted repeated threats to take his life. Mrs. Mary Nicholas discovered the body after his absence during the afternoon. No inquest was ordered. death ruled self-inflicted.
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Joseph M. Schwender
South Charleston
Montrose
Schwender
Kelly F. Reed
Bank For
Ata
Nudite
Rowid Inath
Rudm Schwender
Mary Nicholas
Schwaneder
Schwenders
Nicholas
Airy Behwender
Schwerder Fig
Ara. Nicholas
R. A. Durm
Dunn Thespital
W. F. Werk
Kanawha
Schwen
South Charleston Bank Reorganized Announcement
The First Nat Nat ttel Bank of South Charleston completed its reorganization with capital and surplus totaling 985900, promising a stronger, more capable institution. Reed reelected president, Barnes and Esels named vice presidents as directors praised by national examiners for good condition and regulatory compliance.
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Nat Nttel Bank of
South Charleston
Cuetomers
Booth Charleston
Reed
Directory
Arnsid KF. Barnes
R. E. Eselns
Patt
Charleston
Lew Noard
Directo
Mr. Reed
Marlin G. Geiger
Manger
Westvaca Chlorine Products Company
Bernard W. Jhabewoth
Gemeral Miniager
EF. de Kipetein and Sons Company
Barnes
Hoper W. Bowers
Mr. Faking
Mason Crickard
Kcale
Will Pays Tribute To Louis Wolheim In Beverly Mills
A fragmented tribute from Beverly Mills California recalls Louis Wolheim as an actor with striking presence and character. The text mentions appreciation for his screen work and reflects on opinions about leadership and a bond treasurer, with unclear political context.
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Will
Louis Wolheim
Beverly Mills
Calif
Bim
Senate
Medlen
Spain
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Solons
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Scott
House of Driegat
Nes
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Delra Par Langijin
Oho County
J. Shirley Rora
Katinwha
Hoe
Foss
Rairoad
Frank UC. Emerson
W. A. Foster
Boomvil LI
Shirley Menge
Bandit
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Mary
Woodsfield
Akron
Sweethienrt
Heértstons
Atate
Tury
Yough Guy
South Charleston Bank Reorganized
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