Presiding Officers Race Shapes Legislature’s Opening
Democrats hold sweeping majorities in both houses as the legislature readies its noon opening next Wednesday. Delegates and senators push for the Speaker and President roles with Ralph M. Hiner of Pendleton pressing for the speakership while others, including Dr. C H McClung of Greenbrier, also express confidence in their bids. Governor-elect H G Kump and other Democratic leaders are expected at the Wednesday conference shaping the new administration’s policies.
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Democracic Party
Democratic Jestlere
H. G. Kump
Haut
Ralph M. Hiner
Pendleton County
Miner
de ‘Hiner
Benater
Benjamin H. Aner
Young Hiner
Old Dominion
C.H. McCthngh
Dalesite
Greenbrier County
New Automobiles Features Shown At National Show
New York January 7 The Grand Central police opened the national auto show displaying a vast array of machines from four cylinder to eight cylinder models The display features audacious streamlined designs and prices cut by manufacturers with six cylinder cars from 490 and eight cylinder cars from 645 The show runs for 107 minutes and showcases dozens of domestic and foreign makes with a parade of eye catching exhibits promising to drive demand back to normal levels.
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New York
Grand Central
Muttoma
Dod
Adiators Nrc Bausys
Chinese Adopt Pacific Policy in Step to Avoid Japanese Clash
After four conferences among Chinese military and civilian leaders, the nationalist government in Nanking appears to reject armed action against Japan and favor a quick settlement of the Shanhalkwan issue. Chiang Kai-shek is said to have dominated discussions guiding this restrained policy, with newspapers amplifying rumors of military prep despite the official stance of caution.
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Snanghat
Japan
Nanking
Chiang Bat-Sock
Chime
Shanhalkwan
Gangster Ted Newberry Found Dead in Muddy Ditch
The Chicago gunman once aligned with George Moran and later Al Capone was located in a muddy ditch near Chesterton Indiana. His body showed shotgun and pistol wounds and was identified by his attorney Abe Morovitz. Investigators fear fresh gang clashes as Chicago liquor and vice factions resume battle.
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Capone
Jed
Newberry
Wesuauination
Chicago
Atlante Penitentiary
Lorig Tect
Sites Offered For Postoffice Building Here
A dozen or more sites for the proposed new postoffice were listed as bids open at nine o'clock Thursday morning in Washington. Nine bid blanks were distributed to local owners and agents. several applicants must wait for copies as supply exhausted and an extra order was sent. Notable owners include C A Cabell Mrs Lulu Boyer First Baptist church and the Prankenberger estate among others with properties on Lee Dickinson Washington and Shrewsbury Streets.
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Postoffice
Tlime
Supervising Areiited
Washington
C. A. Cabell
A. Young
BM. Keatley
C. B. Couch
A. Summers
DeWitt Gallaher
W. T. Lively
Ly Bluestele
Central Truet Company
Lulu D
Dickinson Street
Washington Street
Shrewsbury Street
Mus. Boyer
A. P. Hudson
G. B. Grainy
Campbell
L. ©. Wilson
Bullard Brooks
Shrewsbury
Dickinson Streets
Fight Over Farm Relief Bill Rocks Congress
Washington reports bitter debate over an emergency farm bill as Democrats brace for House floor fights against amendments that could weaken the measure. Chairman Jones vows to oppose changes and push for passage to the Senate largely intact, with support from farm committee leaders and Roosevelt advisers involved in the negotiations.
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Washington
Jones
House
Senate
Roosevelt
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Silver Plaque to T. C. McKinley for Civic Service
A large silver plaque will be presented to Thomas C. McKinley secretary of the Y M C A and active civic worker for his 1932 civic improvements in Charleston. The award, for voter opinion in a local contest sponsored by Brith, will be given January 29 at a Shrine ceremony with other notable recipients and about 2,090 votes cast.
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Thomas €. McKinley
Spudar
Charleston
Was Brith
John Gare
D. D. ‘Water
St. John's
Mystery Jury Asked in Court Over New School Aid
Kanawha County schools were allotted funds from a statewide aid program to avert further rural closures. The distribution totals 14,84700 across districts, including Charleston, Jefferson, Poca, and Raleigh counties, with Raleigh receiving the largest share. Officials expect continued disbursement within 50 days to offset state budget deficits.
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Kanawha County
State Board of Public Works
Department of Education
Charmston
Jefferson
St. Alans
Union
Washington
Board of Public Works
Brégan
Roosevelt Eyes Cabinet Picks Amid Tax Debate
Hyde Park January 7. President elect Roosevelt watches contending budget fights over income tax increases as Democrats push a budget balance with cabinet selections to come. Rumors swirl over possible attorney general and secretary of state choices as Welsh and Pinchot loom as potential visitors, while a deputy sheriff faces a fatal automobile accident involving Norman Wolfe, 12, in Smith Malden.
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Hyde Park
Welsh
Mnontana
Senate
Oll
Harding
Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Koon Yor
Hyde Park Roosevalt Estate
Badson River
Roosevelt
Mr. Stimson
New York City
S. E. Day
Norman Wolfe
Anavaiely
Smith Malden
Day
Gabla
Charleston
Norman
Ralph Pearls
Ralph
Tne
Thurman Wolfe
Robert’ Mack
Lesiie
Homins
Sletete
Aira
Criston Snodgrass
Ghelyan
Beulah Haley
Reba_ Jean
Bouth Malden
New River Co Wins Tax Case Against U S
Judge George W McClintis orders United States to refund 110000 plus interest to New River Co for taxes paid on 1918 equipment expensed earlier. Issues arose over treatment of equipment in tax reports and Treasury department ruling. Also a Huntington milk rule case returns next Friday with Guyan Creamery vs Commissioner. Charleston lawyers Pullen and Envy face next Tuesday contempt hearing for federal court acts.
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New River. Company
George W. McClintis
Federal District
Rights of Appeal
Guyan Creamery Company
Kesluk
Huntington
Ohio
Pullen
Sherman H. Envy
Charleston
Wtudge MrGlinth
Guiley
Waller Hodge
Hodge
Counterfeiters Believed Caught In Richwood
Two men, Harley Bears of Pittsburgh and Opal Woods of Richwood, were held on counterfeiting charges in Richwood after authorities recovered clamps and molds. Investigations link them to a counterfeit operation, with a hearing set before Federal Commissioner Bonnie Craig at Summerville. A separate burglary at Herald Brothers Motor Suites damaged a cash register containing about six dollars.
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Apedal
the Gazette
Richwood
Harley Bears
Pittsburgh
Opal Woods
State
B. Holstein
Pellee Chler J. C. Armetrong
Sears
E Tiny
Pittsburg
Woods
Pollen
Bonnie Craig
Summerville
Herald Brothers Motor Suites
Poipany
Prisoners Rioting at Maritime Penitentiary in Dorchester
In Dorchester New Brunswick Prison a riot occurred among about 400 inmates late today. Warden G T Gond said all prisoners wore their belts and lighted head coverings. External sources report the trouble began around 20:00 with witnesses hearing what sounded like rifle shots.
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Dorchester
N. B
Beotinias
Ctlaentis
G. T. Gond
Graleh
Orboven
Farmers Revolt On Foreclosures In Iowa
In Le Mars Iowa January 7 farmers protesting foreclosures served notice they would go to the state House for relief next week. The action follows a mass meeting of the farmers council after halting a $10 000 sale of John Schimberg’s farm. A Des Moines caravan will offer support for recommendations. District Judge C W Pitt a Plymouth county official urged Gov Elect Clyde Herr ing to suspend money judgments for five to seven months. About 800 to 1 000 farmers gathered at the courthouse amid the developing dispute.
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LE Mars
State House
Farmers' Council For Defense
John Schimberg
Des Moines
C. W. Pitta
Plymouth County
Clyde Herr
Court House
Schrimbergesse
Coolidge Laid to Rest in Plymouth Grave Amid Winter Tributes
Calvin Coolidge was laid to rest in a Plymouth graveyard as sleet and rain fell on a wintry Vermont day. Family friends from Northampton and Hoover officials attended the church service and procession, with neighbors paying final respects along the rural road to the terraced grave. The burial site sits between his stepmother Carrie and son Calvin Jr, with Mrs. Coolidge and close friends among the mourners.
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Plymouth
Calvin Coolidge
Northampton
Hoover
Plymouthe
Coolidge
Frank Stearns
Hoseion
Goff, West Virginia Senator, Dies in South
Thomasville mourns former United States senator Guy D Goff 86 retired to private life after 1926 1931 term. He traveled with wife Mrs Carroll Reese and granddaughter during illness. Funeral planned in Washington with burial at National Cemetery. native of West Virginia.
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Thomasville
Gay Jan
Tate
Guy
D. Goff
United States
West Virginia
West
York
Bro
Goff
Baltimore
Boston
South
Washington
Ungton ‘National
Natheh Goft
Mountainear
Senate
Golz
Wisconsin
Attacked in Park as Victim Recalls Slain Woman
Philadelphia report says Dennis Boyle and Rose McCloskey, an unemployed salesgirl, were assaulted by two men while sitting in Pairmount Park the night the girl was slain. Boyle described being struck from behind and knocked unconscious, with police learning of earlier park molestations.
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Philadelphia
Dennis Boyta
Rose McCloskey
Pairmount Park
Roylr
Boyle
Ely
Reminders to File Income Tax Returns Are Sent Out
The Internal Revenue Bureau issues new year tax reminders with filing deadline set for March 16. It details income thresholds for singles and married couples, exemptions, and tax rates under the new act, including corporate and gift tax changes and a comparison to old rates.
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Washington
Auntennal Revenue Bureau
President Hoover attends Coolidge funeral on swift return
President Hoover, on route to Washington with key aides, attended the solemn funeral of Calvin Coolidge at Northampton. The president bowed in prayer, conferred with Mrs Coolidge, and returned to the capital within hours as crowds hushed and newsreel throngs lined the station.
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Presidential Hs
Washington
Calvin Coolidge
Hooy
Hoover
Nothampton
Ware
Curtis
Slee Hughes
Justice Stone
Supreme Court
Stimson
Adams
Qhapla
Northampton
Jourthan Edwards
Mr. Hoover
Greanett
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Hodges
Abbot
Mathews
Plewe
Marsal Chang Hsiéo-Tsang
North China
Thiene
Sturthalkwan
Associated Press
Phito
Elk River
T. C. McKinley
Choasa
Metehiley
Genenst Seni
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The
Chirliston Ymc
Tangy
EB. L. Rawmen
Ald
Hancock County
Raleigh
Brooke
Harrison
Oule
Barbour
Berkeley
Joane
Braxton
Calhoun
Clay
Dockiidee
Fayette
Gilmer
Grant
J. Blackburn Watts
Intermediate Court
Henry K. Black
Black
Watts
Ate
Samuel
Wallace
William Carr
Rossevelt
Swager Shirley
Kentucky
South Malden
New River Co
Coal Concern
U. S
Iown Sons of Toil
Guy D. Goffies
Pope
Sam
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