Delegates Favor Popular Ballot To Elect P S C
The Virginia House debated a bill to elect the Public Service Commission members by popular ballot, amending the measure to replace appointment. The vote was 42 to 40 amid heated exchanges as supporters argued for public accountability and access to meetings, while opponents warned of changes to rate regulation and counsel provisions. Include more details about process and names.
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Albert W. Quis
Senate
House of Delegates
Public Service Commission
Rush
House
E’exoe
Board of Public Works
McGuir
Chairan Marbert
Randolph
Norton
Holt
Public Aervice Commission
Demcocrat
Cabell
Page
Townsend Heard On Tax Proposal at Joint Senate House Session
Arguments for and against a constitutional tax plan were heard at a joint Judiciary and Finance committee meeting. W Knight explained intangibles and personal property classification while Townsend urged his plan to limit levies and protect taxpayers, citing a Blakey survey. Robert Permar supported Townsend, noting delinquent taxes and the need for a major reform.
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Judiciary and Finance
Roy G Blakey
Conley
Townsend
West Virginia
Robert Permar
Wheeling Intelligencer
Fragmented plea about sparing Ab in a flawed plan
The text presents a cryptic plea arguing against forcing Ab to endure punishment or harm by stating that money could be saved by avoiding such actions. It expresses frustration with authorities or figures responsible and suggests alternatives to inflicting pain.
Ousted Pastor Seeks Full Church Trial in Marriage Controversy
The Rev. Eliot White, ousted from Grace Church after clashing with Bishop Manning over companionate marriage, seeks a full ecclesiastical trial. He demands a clear church stance, arguing the dispute highlights church democracy versus autocracy. He hopes three presbytery members will file charges for opposing Manning’s instructions.
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Siney B. Whipple
New York
Eliot White
Grace Protestant Episcopal
William T. Manning
Thurdi
White
Manning
White's Church Trial Tests Liberal vs. Conservative Stand
The article reports on Mr White and wife in a New York City high rise receiving support and opposition as his Protestant Episcopal church trial looms. It notes complete family unity in backing liberal principles dating back to 1908 when Mrs White sheltered Emma Goldman to permit a speech denied by city police.
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White
Protestant Episcopal Church
Hig
New York
Worcester
Mass
Senate Amends Drunken-Driver Penalties To Read
Debate over a bill amending penalties for drunken driving deaths continues in the Senate. The measure would set 20 to 25 years for malicious killing by a drunken driver and 5 to 10 years without malice, with other penalties for injury and permanent injury. A separate wage-determination bill prompts further committee debate on public works contracts and labor wage standards.
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Senate
Watkins
Taylor
Herold
Gomorrat
Brexton
White Tiller
Akien
Horges
Bmcnongaisa
Hotges
Reynolde
Republican, Mineral
Finance Committee
Judiciary Committee
Reynolds
Iabor Camminsinner
Smith
Reynoild
Sinter the Bil
Charter Goes To Legislature
Charleston's proposed non partisan city manager charter was presented to the legislature by the Citizens Charter committee. The measure is known as House Bill No. 315 and was introduced in both chambers for early examination by the counties and municipal corporations committees. The charter provides for election officials to be appointed per precinct by the Citizens' Charter committee and by opponents if any, and by the chamber of commerce.
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Charieston
Citizens Charter Committee
State Senate
Clyde B. Johnson
John R. Davin Af Lewis
House of Delegates
Alvin J. Barnhart
Kanawha
G. H. Ballard
Biercer County
Ballard Snng
Nis
Charleston
Barnhart
House of Dengater
Charter Bus
Charter Steels
Citizens' Charter Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Chaplin Receives Ovation in London
Charlie Chaplin told reporters in London that he hopes for quiet days during his visit but his first day in England keeps him in the lead role of a long awaited film project balancing public attention with his personal wish for calm days amid the visit.
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Chaplin
London
Charile Chaplin
Nia Vielt
England
Mabe
Governor Ends Stevens' Hope For Clemency
Governor Conley refused to intervene in the executions of Emory Stevens and William Claude Adams scheduled for tonight at the Moundsville penitentiary. Medical reports found Stevens not insane and Adams aware of his crime. The governor released case records and letters from Judge Howard and Prosecutor Copeland following premature reprieves earlier this year.
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Emory Stevens
William Claude Adams
Conley
Moundsville
W. D. McClung
Huntington State Hospital
Stevens
Adams
Imade
Stevena
B. F. Howard
Minga County
Adare
C. W. Copiey
Breylens
Leonard Colem
Wiillsingen
Stens
Adaman
Ganley
Howard
Leonard Caten
Occter
Goten
Ooten
Nis Tia
Drs
Semi Military Police Plan Backed by Butler in Forum
New York date line reports General Sned ley Butler proposed a semi military police force to replace current police and constabulary. He would disband existing forces, bar marriages for officers, deploy a military style force with strict control, and pay soldiers one hundred to one fifty dollars monthly plus benefits. He envisions radio and disciplined training to reduce crime and keep civilians separate from police.
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New York
Snedley Butler
Marines
America
Phiaialycia
Warrar
Ain Fereu
Arcee
Cnn Scotland
Drowned Suspect After Fatal Wounding Incident
In Wheeling West Virginia on February 1 suspect Wildan Davis, 14, fatally wounded Joseph Tothi and then drowned in the citys salt water creek after an officer discharged a warning shot. Police pursued the suspect who fled into the water, and the coroner returned a verdict of a serious case with drinking noted.
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Wheeling
Wo Va
Wildan Davis
Joseph Tothi
Wheellng
Davis
East
Hatfield police denials echoed at state inquiry
Logan Mingo and McDowell counties sat before the house committee as Captain Barton of Company B testified. He denied collusion with Hatfield family officials, said no orders were received from sheriff Hatfield, and described slot machine seizures, with cross examination probing past tactics and indictments.
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Logan
Mingo
McDowell
House Committee
Lrivest
Atute
Thomas W. Barton
Williamson
E. O'Connor
T. Englans
Barton
Amos Sullivan
Boone
Hatfield
Minga
Byrne
Matfeld
Corp
Dan Curry
Greenway Hatfield
Mingo County
W. J. Hatfield
McDowell County
Wyoming
Helen
Krew
Iut Jeust
Pharlestonr
Tax Committee Struggles Over Dissension and Plan
Dissension roils the Tax Committee as the House delays presenting the awaited tax plan. Subcommittee friction with the slg group grows, Noor shows dissatisfaction, and observers expect broad committee reformation with a general Wi proposal possibly next week.
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House of Dosegates
Prisazs
Hartert
Taxation and Finance Group
Jesser
Slg
Noor
Tie Deloguirs
Genera Bello
Ugrremeast
Dead Woman Found Guilty of Murder in Laguna Beach
In Santa Ana California Superior Court Judge G H Scoves delivered a verdict of guilt today in a case involving the death of a woman found at Laguna Beach. The trial concerned a claim over life insurance proceeds and jewels tied to the deceased's estate and related parties including the executor and the late Mrs. Palmer.
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Santa Awa
Cal
Doris Murray Pumer
Lagan Beach
G. HK Scoves
China Pell
Guy Bates Post
Jegucys
Mea
Palmer
SMG
Jewry
Mel Palvier
Laguna Bench
Testifies Ott Left Deficit Of Five Million
Hearings reveal former workmen's compensation chief Charles L Henbertin testified that upon taking office he inherited a five million deficit and devised a separate loan to meet it. William W Chambresau, a Washington actuary, said audits show substantial amounts due from Mew Riter and Pocahontas Consolidated Coal. The committee examined claims, premiums, and payments linked to Lucas and the Buffalo Thacker Coal Company as accounting details emerged.
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Charles L. Henbertin
Work~ Men's Compensation
Tast Night
Loase Committee
Workmen's Compensation Department
Lee Ott
Heabertin
Companien
William W. Chambresu
Washington, D. C
Riter
Pocahontas Consolidated Coal Company
Tous
L. S. Echols
Chambreau
Department Suite Company
Kanawha County
Heaberlin
Ott
Charleston
Chambreau Zisa
Han- Tey
Miles M. Dawson and Company
Chambreau Relt
C. E. Scettergood
Scattergood
Lucas
Tal Casi Company
Meaberlin
Kneas
J. F. Brown
OT. Townsend
Brown
Bianke
Buffalo-Thacker Coil Company
Henderlin
Gtt
Echols
Heyveriin
Lucias
Bit
Cdal
Senate approves veteran loan measure by wide 72 12 vote
The Senate passes a veterans loan bill by 72 to 12, sending it to the White House for veto risk. Democrats largely back the loan, with Republicans and administration allies supportive. passage mirrors the House version. The bill would let World War II veterans borrow up to half the face value of their compensation certificates, averaging about $500 for many of the 3.4 million ex-soldiers.
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Francis
Stephensum
Washington
Senate
Capitol Hill
Hoover
Dent
Pres
Asv
Curtin
White House
Congress
Messare
Watson
Indiana
McNary
Oregon
Ila
House
Borah
Fess
Geff
Hastings
Hervere
Metcalf
Morrow
Mnses
Phipps
Reed
Smoot
Walcott
Biatue
Capper
Carey
Couzens
Cutting
Dale
Davis
Prazisg
Glenn
Goldsborough
Fale
Hatfield
Howell
Johnson
Jones Kean
Kruex
LaFollette
Norbeck
Norris
Nye
Oddie
Pattlige
Petterson
Pine
Robinson
Behall
Shortridge
Steiier
Thomse
Idaho
Townsend
Vandenberg
House Passes Bill Fixing Public Works Service Commission
The house moved to standardize variability in public works services and adopted an amendment proposing penalties from ten to thirty four years for malicious killings by an intoxicated automobile driver. It also favored electing public service commission members and nominated candidates by convention. A free text book bill was rejected.
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House
Board of Pudtle Works
Qubile Service Commission
Schate
Public Service Commission
Dridges-Wathine
Dillx
Butcher KE
Plan to reroute Virginian Trains via New York Central Lines
The Virginian railway plans to divert passenger trains from Chesapeake and Ohio tracks to New York Central lines between Deep Water and Point Pleasant starting March 15. The change hinges on a Public Service Commission hearing set for March 16 with approval possible by March 25. It links Roanoke Princeton Charleston and Deepwater with adjusted schedules for trains Nos. 3 4 6 and a 1950s route across the New River bridge project at Deep Water, a $93 million build completing early March.
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Virginian Railway
New York Central
Deepwater
Point Pleasant
West Virginia Public Service Commission
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Public Service Commission
Roanoke
Jeeves
Charleston
Princeton
New York Central Lracks
atErinceton
Anoth
Goddess statue unearthed at Ur by joint British Museum team
A 2000 year old statue of a goddess was found at Ur by a joint expedition from the British Museum and University of Pennsylvania. Excavation near the ruined city reveals a temple complex, ruined altars, and a palace from King Dungi’s era around 2259 BC, with extensive gold leaf fragments and mosaics.
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British Museum
University of Pennsylvania
London
Ponnaylvienin
Qnelett
Bybilead
Levellers
Adnan
Toyul Burhil
Dungi
Ana Poe
Mauretania Grounds In Fog Aboard Campbell Aboard
The liner Mauretania ran aground off West Brambles near Cowes in fog while entering Southampton harbor but refloated with no serious damage. The grounding delayed arrivals for hours and caused Campbell to miss a banquet in his honor. Campbell, knighted by King George, came ashore later and was greeted by hundreds, including his wife, mother, and Southampton's mayor.
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Southampton
Eng
West Brambles
Cowes
New York
Malcotin Camp
Bell
Campbell
George
Persohn
Will Says Hinterlands Need Aid in Red Cross Plea
A letter from Heverly Falls California dated February 19 appeals to the senate and congress urging aid for remote communities forgotten by relief efforts. The writer laments the nation’s cession and questions whether the Red Cross has fulfilled its duty to the people.
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Heverly
Cal
Congress
Red Cross
Terland
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