Subcommittee Tax Plan Work Ends Amid Budget Cuts
The House of Delegates taxation and finance subcommittees end their work on a tax plan as a general measure remains unsettled. Expect continued friction between groups and new floor battles as lawmakers redraw cutting targets and consider eliminating the state prohibition department budget in the new fiscal year. The full committee plans to resume Monday with hopes of a Tuesday report, while Republicans vow further objections.
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Awmert
Quinn
House of Delegates
Sé¢Emas
Thin Atage
Board of Public Works
State Department of Prohibition
Selegatus
Amate
Hovte
Logan County Tales Spark State House Rumor
Reports from Logan County about a state police department investigation reached the state house yesterday but were dismissed as rumors. Attorney General How allegedly prepared a report for the governor and replacement. Ryoc Scaggs faces murder charges in Evatt case while officials deny any official document.
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Logan County
Hase of Delegates
State Police Department
Statehouse
How
Logen
Ryoc Scaggs
Evatt
Governors Office
Terma
Sale Approved for Ordnance Plant at South Charleston
Secretary Adamo informed the House Naval Committee that the naval ordnance plant at South Charleston West Virginia should be sold. He argued the plant cannot operate to the government’s advantage given low current demand and uncertain future needs and urged passage of the Smith bill authorizing the sale.
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South Charleston
Washington
Naval Ordnance Plant
W. Va
Adama
House Naval Committee
Adame
Navy Department
Smith
Chest to Start Annual Drive for Community Chest
Solicitors launch the annual campaign with a 7 30 breakfast on Tuesday. Each person pays 35 cents for breakfast. Daily luncheons at 2 15 will report progress at the YMCA. High school band plays at noon as totals are announced. Volunteers list includes 180 firms and many local churches guiding lunches through Friday.
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Community Chest
Ladies of the Baptist Tempie l
Junction Loder
J. L. McLane
The
Episcopal Church
Warwick
Bres m Memorial Church
X. J. Bek
South
W. #. Beatt
Charleston
John Field
Man
Planta
Flaid
Epecial Gifts
A. Alexander
W. C. Abney
H. M. Anderson
Frank Baer
Arnold Barnes
E. A Barnes
H. P. Brightwell
J. A. Butler
C. Capito
J. L. E. Cheetham
Walter E. Clark
George B- Coyle
T. Crane
Roger Creel
Mason Crickard
T. G. Dabney
Arthur Dayton
Harvey
Hays
Aimer
T. Brooks Price
H. R. Pushoe Robins
T. J. Robson
Rum& C
S. Spilman
Fred Teal
H. L. Terris
Guy VanHorn
Destitution Relief Measure Heads to Committee for Report
West Virginia lawmakers expect a finance committee vote on a Smith resolution to add 150000 for relief to needy residents. The proposal would distribute funds by county population and require six months residency, with sheriff and county courts administering aid.
Doors of Death Cell Close On Doomed Couple
Irene Schroeder and W Glenn Dague are to be executed Monday for the murder of state highway officer Brady Paul. They arrived at Rockview Prison after a long ride from New Castle and will spend their final hours near the electric chair.
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Rockview
New Castle
Lawrence County
Centre County
Dague
Stanley Ashe
H. D.teagarden
Elm Grove
W. Va
Amd
Teagordyn
Minteter
Reguar
Afra
Vet Loan Bill Seen Driven by Treasury Funds
Washington reports debate over the veteran loan bill as senators seek to secure funding. Senator Vandenberg cites a treasury reservoir of 785 million dollars to cover loans and pushes an amendment adding 112 million dollars to the government insurance fund. Critics warn of tax rises if extra sessions are needed, while Vandenberg disputes misrepresentation about funding.
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Washington
Hoover
Senate
Benator Vandenberg
Michigan
Treasury
Fn Hia
Congress
Snicot
Senate Finance Committee
Vandenberg
Johnson
California
Widow of Admiral Dewey Dies at Washington Home
The 16 year old widow of Admiral George Dewey died at her Washington home after influenza followed by pneumonia. Mildred McLean Dewey, famed social figure, had a long era of receptions and museum like rooms displaying Dewey relics including his sword, flag, and the roving cup. Her life bridged Cincinnati birth, European court visits, and Washington society, last meeting the Prince of Wales during his 1924 visit.
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Bess Furman
Washington
George Dewey
Mildred McLean Dewey
Washington McLean
Congress
Farragut
Porter
Dewey
Coset
Prince Gil
New York
Prince of Wales
Buckingham Palace
Mrs. Dewey Wey
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Esquire
William B. Haren
United States Army
McLean
Admiral Dewey
Manday Hay
Hazen
Navy
Adzalads
Rhode Island Avenue
City G. O. P. In Quandary Over Nomination Method
Republican City Committee stalls action after a split over primary versus convention for mayor and other offices. Harold Mathews sparks debate by seeking municipal judge as Wertz defers comment while candidates file before the March primary deadline. Officials note 80 day rule ambiguity and potential Sunday filings.
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Republicsa
Wex
Harold
Mathews
Othvers
Wertz
H. B. Buster
Jenders
Lawa
Republicana
Prin
John W. Sparkes
B. M. Brawley
Caldwall Riggs
C. A. Sullivan
Wirt W. Donnally
W. Goa‘horn
Holly F. Parsons
M. L. Donohoe
C. E. Hill
T. K. Cavender
John T. Moore
Amon Lowe
Ben L. White
C. W. Surebaugh
J. P
Lanham
W. A. Melton
Fannie W. Field
Berkeley Minor. Jr
W. A. Alexander
Seenth
George W. Mathia
J. BR. Black
Walter W.boint
Ditteenth
J. A. Dedruyter
Washington Spent Heavily During 1781 Baltimore Inn Visit
A Washington receipt from 1781 shows lavish overnight living for eight guests at the Fountain Inn in Baltimore on the way to Yorktown. Records itemize grog punch and wines totaling three pounds ten shillings with meals and stabling charges pushing the bill to nineteen pounds three and a half. The stay is tied to Washington and Count de Rochambeau’s march and is noted by local historian Matthew Page Andrews.
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George Washington
Baltimore
Matthew Page Andrews
Washington
Te Rochambrau
Fountain Inn
Selpe
Yorktown
Joanie Grant
Andrews
Count de Rochambeau
Jocal
Maryland Journal
Recognition Of Russia by U.S. Still Far Off
Senate debates drastic ban on Soviet pulpwood and probes communist propaganda in the United States. The article notes no change in U.S. recognition policy, cites Stimson on international obligations, and discusses a leaked document claiming Soviet plans for black self determination and land confiscation.
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Washington
Russia
Union
Socialist Soviet Republic
Congress
America
Communist International
United States
Hughes
Stimson
Latin America
Crciain
Bouse
Man Kills Self At Local Hotel
A man identified as Reginald W. Tompkins, 46, of Dena, a Campbells Creek Coal purchasing agent, was found shot dead in a 128 State Street hotel room. Police call it a suicide. an inquest is set for this morning at Owen and Barth mortuary.
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Reginald W. Tompling
Dena
Campbells Creek Cbal Company
Stata Street
W.F. Work
Kanawha County Corp Oper
Owen and Barth
Tormpkina
W. L. Tompkina
Tompkins
Serosa
Ted
Work
Butcher Fires At Holdup Man After Kroger Robbery
Ralph Zegler the butcher on Virginia street heard the holdup at the Kroger store on Rus el Street and Central avenue. The gun jammed after the first shot but witnesses say the butcher fired again as the robber sped away. Police believe the bandit may be same man who robbed the store last Wednesday.
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Ators
Kroger
Rusel Street
Central Avenue
F. A. Davis
Park Drive
Janruary
Davis
Ralph Zegler
Virginia Street
Zeigler
Senate Demands Details On Dry Inquiry Report
Senate Democrat Tydings demands the Wickersham Commission explain why data on prohibition enforcement is withheld among 16 states and DC. The Wisconsin report notes liquor plentiful with open gambling and red light districts, while other states show mixed enforcement.
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John F. Chester Washington
Wickersham
Senate
Tydings
Mayland
District of Columbia
Mission Headquarters
New York
Maryland
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Frank Buckley
Prohibition Bureau
Justice Department
Torn Page Clue in Historic Courier
A fragment from a 19th century issue hints at a torn page note found among archival papers. The readable text references a local event and suggests further context on page three.
Will Open River Terminal Friday
Ey announces the opening of Mead Johnson’s new river terminal on the Ohio River in Evansville. The $500,000 facility will handle 1,003,000 tons annually and connect rail, truck, and barge shipments to ports on the Ohio Mississippi Gulf coast Atlantic and Pacific seas.
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Ville, Inc
Greatay
Bracay Ile i
Américas
Evansville
Ohio
Mississippi
City Bred Possum Joins Strange Political Company
Hal DePue of South Hills encounters a possum on a Priday night near his home. Senator C. H. Scott, Randolph County farmer and former Republican senator, hosts a dinner at Hotel Ruffner where Gaines, DePue, and the animal share table talk on taxes and politics. The odd gathering yields humor and political chatter.
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Harry L. Flournoy
Hal de Pas
Virginia
House of Delegates
DePue
South Hills
Suimal
C. H. Scott
West Virginia House of Delegates
Randolph County
Republican Senate
Scott
Joseph Holt Gaines
Kanawha County
Congrea
Ruffner
Orgeant
Gaines
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Fairmont
Trene Schroeder
Glenn Dague
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Grey
U.S
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Chicago
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Mie
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Holdup Man
Central Avenue Kroger
Oklahomia
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Possum
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Joe Gaines
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