Erection of New High School May Start in Spring
Charleston considers funding options for a new high school on the Mercer site with an estimated cost near 900000. Board members discuss bond and levy strategies, note current funds under 90000, and weigh state authorization to extend existing tax rates to cover construction.
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Charleston
Mercer School
A. G. Higginbotham
Board of Education
Imoney Wed
Val Froth
J. B. Robins
Yecard
Weber
Feoud
Robins
Levy
Dundine
Chariosmt
Dina
State Superintendent of Free Schools
Pureing Committee
Resent
Naming of Stone to be Considered by Senate
Washington January 27 The Associated Press reports Attorney General nomination for the Supreme Court will be examined in an open session before the Senate Judiciary Committee convenes in executive session as needed. The panel will discuss former Morgan counsel actions and a possible reference to the Wheeler indictment from Montana in the District of Columbia case.
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Associated Press
Wrashington
Supreme Court
Senate
Enia
Ofit
Semoerat
J. Pierpont Morgan
James A. Gwnilly
Judicial
Progresa Senate Judiciary
Accond
Sen- Wheeler
Democrat
Montana
District of Columbia
Censors All Motion Pictures Now Reach Japan Display
Censors in Japan extend to home entertainment as of January 1 after prior survey by authorities. Uniform censorship measures now govern motion picture listings nationwide.
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Japan
Wydcal
Senate May Defer Confirmation of Morgan Appointees
Governor Morgan sent a list of state appointments to the senate. Legislative circles expect most confirmations to be deferred until after the March 11 start of the next session. Key picks include John S. Darst Robert E. OConnor Birks Stathers and H A Abbott. A Republican caucus and discussions among Democrats followed the message. The final course depends on this mornings caucus and the administrations change.
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Robert G. Murphy
State Senate
E. F. Morgan
John S. Darst
State Board of Control
Robert E. O'Connor
Birk
Stathers
Public Service Commission
H. A. Abbott
Nearlin
Senate
Vote on Postal Bill Sparks Rate Fight in Senate
Washington January 27 Senate rejected eliminating preferential rates for religious educational scientific and philanthropic publications by 51 to 23. An amendment by Senator Butler Massachusetts kept the 1 1/4 cents per pound advertising rate, reversing a committee recommendation for a uniform rate. Debate continued on proposed rate increases and salary provisions for 1939 40 with senators arguing for and against reductions and zone based charges.
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Washington
Senata
Benatoe Butler
Republican
Massachusetts
George Han Propo
George
Georgia
Senater
Moses
New Harmpshire
Raton
Young Story of Fight Upheld in Herrin
In Herrin Illinois on January 27, priests and officials discuss the deadly Sunday night shooting that left Deputy Sheriff Ora Thomas dead. The coroner's jury examines testimony about who fired first and whether Young or his allies killed Thomas, with several thousand mourners at the Thomas home. Deputies in attendance, heavily armed, kept a quiet, cautious vigil as the investigation unfolds.
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Associated Press
Herrin
John Meeker
Ora Thomas
Thonneghare
Dilena Yeung
Young
Thomas
Thames
Na Forbes
Homer Warren
Thomas Home
George Galligan
Galligan
Governor and Mrs Morgan Host Farewell Lunch for Legislature
Governor and Mrs Morgan hosted an informal lunch and reception for the legislature and state officials at the executive mansion. The event served as a farewell before Governor Will retires when the legislature reconvenes for the adjourned session in March. About 10 guests attended.
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Morgan
Supreme Court
French Ambassador Calls on Hughes at State Department
The newly appointed French ambassador met for over thirty minutes with Secretary Hughes at the State Department. The call was part of routine courtesy to precede a White House reception and the presenting of credentials to President Coolidge.
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Washington
Daesechnér
Nla
State Department
Hughes
Rourteau
White House
Cootidira
Snow Buries City as Charleston Embraces Winter Snow
A rare snowstorm blanketed Charleston with a white mantle, halting traffic and prompting widespread use of shovels from city depots. Children sledded and played as temperatures hovered near freezing. The street department struggled to clear streets, while forecasts predicted continued cold with a warmer day approaching Thursday.
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Charleston
Fine
America
Mine Workers Organize Rump Union in State
A new Mine Workers association of West Virginia received a charter yesterday in Charleston and opened at 8 Capitol Street. Elected president was Thomas Carron Wane with five directors. The group claims a MID West Virginia faction once controlled the United Mine Workers and seeks contracts, pension funds, and charters for local associations, signaling a schism amid the state’s mining unions.
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Hougton G. Young
Mine Workers” Association of
West Virginia
United Mine Workers of America
J. 5. Querrey
Charleston
Lincoln Halstein
Bare Bank
Robert Morrie
W. A. Farley
Ohley
Thomas Carron Wane
Ioral Associationa
T. S. Dunbar Aretorney
Individurla
Sér- Perel Trouthe
United Mine Workers
Ita
Fturua
Cuirnsa
Mina Workers of America
Ek West Virginia
Ttme
Amine Workera Union
Tida
Man Association
Ming
United Ming Workera Organization
Germany presses disarmament dispute in new note
Paris January 27 Germany renews its claim of full disarmament and demands evacuation of the Cologne area saying Allied replies lack specifics on alleged violations of Versailles terms. Berlin cites review of a council note and says Allies have not advanced substantial reasons for keeping forces near Cologne.
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England
Associated Press
Paris
Germany
Twerd D'Abernon
Ambaussador
Stresemann
Berlin
Cologne
Council of Ambarsadors
Luther
Whleh
Leap From Roof Kills Educator in Boston
Boston reports the educator Carlos Iv erett Conant, a noted authority on Romance languages, leaped from a back day apartment window today and died. He studied Philippine dialects, worked with the American Bible Society, and served as government translator in Manila from 1902 to 1907, leaving a legacy in language education and religious texts.
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Boston
Carlos Iverett Conant
Ttyrant
Bowse
Wren Weilsner
Ah Taxcher
Imine
Nentara
Conant
Foraine
Bureau of Education
Philippines
American Bible Society
AL Lutes
Manlia
End Arguments In Fraud Case
James Faby Smith, counsel for Charles R. Forbes, opens closing in the veteran bureau conspiracy trial condemning witness Mortimer as a perjurer. Randulph Laughlin and James Hamilton Lewis press defense while stressing political overtones and alleged code communications. Jury to hear final arguments with verdict possible Thursday.
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Associated Press
Chicago
James 5
Baby Smith
Charles R. Forbes
Veterans’ Bureau
Veterana Bureau
Elias H. Mortimer
Hashy-Smith
Randulph Lungnith
St. Toute
James Hamiiten Lewis
J. W. Thompson
Forbes
Laughlin
Mortimer
Lewis
Wasby-Smith
Washington
Franklin J. Stransky
Cponsel
Thompson
Fugtive
Hanley-Smith
Martiners
Senate Veterans’ Bureau Committee
Thia
George B. Trnridge
Philadelphia
Senate
Basby-Smith
Senate Lets Muscle Shoals Lease Stir Controversy
Washington officials report the senate vote on the Muscle Shoals lease to private interests amid split conference plans. Debates center on appointing managers and potential departure from tradition to secure friendly leaders, with Norris leading opposition and MeRl signaling opposition. The issue pits regular party lines against procedural norms in a tense session.
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Washington
House
Underwood Bim
Geonte
Congress
Senate
MeRl
Benator Norris
Nebrasia
Reise Tion
Yeenly
Neveusary
Sematoy Norerin Tantisht
Yaual
Pravden
Penal Inquiry Plan Approved by Legislature
The West Virginia House adopted a plan for a legislative inquiry into the state penitentiary at Moundsville, with a five member committee and three House members. Bills introduced propose sweeping reform of prohibition enforcement, abolishing the state prohibition department, and radical changes to the public service commission including elective terms and penalties for former commissioners.
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Public Service Commission
Clyde H
Maandsivile
House of Delegates
Morgan
Murcaux Hulbert
New York Board
Delogutea
State Supreme Court
Finger Lakes
Senate
Keatley
House
Dean
Mineral
Robinson
Harrison
Holroyd
Biercer
Duval
Wood County
West Virginia
Mens Area
State
Prohibition Department
Roberts
Calhoun County
Pubiic Service Commission
G. L. Armatrong
Cabelt County
Commission
State Building Quiz Ordered by Senate and House
A committee to study ill state capital building needs and warlord institutions was established by both chambers. Senators Hogg Reynolds Beley named to the panel with House members unnamed. A park site vote backed Shenandoah for a national park aiding West Virginia. Multiple executive appointments discussed. joint rules committee created. pay for legislative attaches authorized. Coffman recovery and governor gifts noted. Rail crossing bill proposes penalties for drivers who fail to stop at crossings.
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Senate
House of Delegates
Seniatar Hogg
Mason County
Hemi
Reynolds
Beley
Fone
House
Keatley
Shenandogh Park
West Virginia
Resslon
Bille
A. L. Heltwick
Presment Coffman
Hiness
Coffman
Morgan
Nome Diphtheria Epidemic Serious in Alaska
Nome, Alaska, Jan 87 reports a four case diphtheria epidemic with no antitoxin. Only one physician operates as deaths occur daily. Public health services seek 1,900,000 antitoxin doses by sea rail and dog team, a week to 50 days journey via Seward, Aldean railroad, Nenana, and dog teams. Efforts include appeals from Delegate Dan Sutherland for airplane delivery from Seattle.
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Nome
Alaska
Seward
Aldean
Nenant
Dan Sutherland
Congress
Fairbanks
Bick
Nenana
Enis Jeans
Seattle
West Virginia Fails to Action on Child Labor Plan
A fragmented report shows West Virginia Senate deflecting a resolution by H. P. Hanshenr while four states, Ohio, Oklahoma, North Dakota, and Kansas, reject the federal child labor amendment. The measure would authorize Congress to regulate child employment with a minimum age of 18. Other states lean opposing, with California and Arkansas favorable, and Massachusetts rejecting by referendum. Ohio and North Dakota also vote against ratification, leaving the federal amendment defeated in most jurisdictions.
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State Senate
Virginia
H. P. Hanshenr
Berkeley
Ohio
Oklahoma
North Dakota
Kansas
Congress
West Virginia Senate
Committees
Judiciary
Wright Hugus
Ufper House
Chicago
Massachusetts
California
Arkansas
South Carolina
Georgia
Laouteiana
Texas
South
Dakora
Washington
Delaware
Wyoming
Senate
Speran
Columbus
Home of Representatives
Rauiae Topeka
Kas
Kang Sia
House
Ratificas
Okiahboma
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Senate
N. D
North Delnin
Senate Late Today
Officials Question Moe Thurman In $250,000 Cash Found
NEW YORK January 27Officials expressed incredulity as Moe Thurman denied possessing the rumored $250000 while prosecutors and creditors press for examination. Authorities questioned a Brooklyn lawyer handling over $400,000 in transfers with Thurman and noted a $250,000 discrepancy in his accounts. The inquiry seeks to determine if Thurman borrowed to cover prior debts or hid funds before confessing to forgery and related matters.
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New York
Maxé Turman
Eve
Peeudo Anandar
Lreditnrs
Tyrman
Agaican
Aaristant
Murphy
Brooklyn
Transpetiana
Turman
Assairs
Ania
Ind
Hartman Jurors Slow to Select in Pennsylvania Trial
In Gettysburg Pennsylvania on January 37 seven jurors were accepted on the second day of the trial of Phillip A. Hartman charged with the shooting of Francia Haley a Pennsylvania state police member. The panel of sixty had been exhausted and Judge Donald P. McPherson ordered another panel of fifty. The crowded courtroom saw men women and college students filling the standing room as proceedings continued.
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Gettysburg
Phillip A. Hartman
Francia L. Haley
Pennsylvania State Police
Donald P. McPherson
Avery Svaakin
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