Old Civil Suit Over Estate Ends in Madison County
The oldest pending tril suit in Madison County Circuit Court, begun in 1917 over the will of Mrs. T. E. Terley of Alton who died in 1916 in Germany, has been settled. The estate valued between 27,000 and 90,000 faced seven claimants, three trials, and a shift in verdicts before settlement granting 7 percent to Otto von Koenigmarck and the remainder to the plaintiffs led by Charles F. Shorg Ruth Thomes and Kate Bay. Witnesses included a Koenigmarck household maid and the count’s German army valet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County
T. E. Terley
Alton
Germany
Strommey
Moeenipumarck
Charles F. Shorg
Ruth Thomes
Bast
St. Louis
Kate Bay
MM. Lowa
Koengemarck
Bates 40
Beckley Defeats Winrock to Afiiner Left on Bases
Beclky defeats Winrock with runners left stranded and a string of miscues. Baseball notes show Clarks, Beckley, and Cherry with notable at bats, while pitcher Cherry records the win and Hofman earns a save amid unclear play-by-play details. Umpires are listed but not named.
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Winrock
Afiiner
Clarks
Burs & Beckley
Cherry
Meagher
Urinses
Cher
Armaco
Chery
Mit
Blaugh— Ser
Urinses iCoulc
Erry Basing Pheber
Hofman
Boosters Fall to Colts 5-3 In Huntington Ballgame
Huntington Boosters rallied in the eighth but Could not overcome the Camberland Colts. Madsen collected three doubles and drove in two runs for Huntington as Camberland held on for a 5 3 victory. Pitcher Taylo faced the lineup. umpires Kamuick and Carruthers officiated.
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Huntington
Camber Ten
Colts
Madsen
Camberland
Roe
Taylor
Mackey
Mal
Bommers
Pops
Gilbert
A i
Wicker
Mita
Taylo
Tay Dee
Eupires
Kamuick
Carruthers
Fifth Reserve Group Formed By June Seventh In Richmond
The Zita federal reserve district committee 122 to boost PeeWee credit arteries will organize June 7 in Richmond. George J. Seay, governor of the Richmond reserve bank, heads the committee with two representatives each from Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Maryland the District of Columbia and West Virginia. Six committeemen are chosen by industry and the other half by business interests.
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Richmond
Zita Federal Reserve District Committee
George J. Seay
Richmond Federal Reserve Bank
Bnacubnces
Virginia
North Caroline
Broth Carolina
Maryland
District of Columbia
Weat
Siz
Ars Bant
Indus Friasiata
Labor Endorses Massive Aid Amid Economic Woes
The labor movement backed 19 million persona in destitution and argued the governing power had reduced 11 billion annually, worsening conditions. Opposition to river improvements for navigation was raised by R. H. Alan, head of a railroad executives group, who argued subsidies for waterway carriers were unnecessary.
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Upper
Mississippi
Mingeurt
R. H. Alan
Odd Fellows Conclude Grand Encampment Meetings
The Weet Virginia impre of the In fmrustiesa Order of Odd Fellows closed their grand encampment in Martinsville. Oliveera were matched and Clerks Derg chosen for next year's merit.
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Martinsville
Virginia Mimpere
Infmrustiesa Order of Odd Fellows
Oliveera
Derg Wen
Plough's Pergaids Cream Promises Skin Protection
An ad touts Plough's Pergaids Cream to guard skin from roughness and wind damage, claiming it smooths texture and lightens for a brighter complexion. It notes a price around 58 cents.
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Plough
Wouan
The Capitol Theaters Today Show New Reel Highlights
The Capitol presents Tarzan the Ape Man with Johnny Wessemaker Nell Hamilton Maureen O'Sullivan and Awbrey Smith in a return engagement. Also The Gay Caballets features George O'Brien Victor McLugien Conchita Maontentgra and Linda Watkins. At The Virginian a Mercer of Wromet story stars Kay Branels Allan Rinehart Marlo fisteson and Gloria Stuart. At The Rialto South of the Rio Grande with Burk Jones Mona Ma ito McCullough Doris HHS and George Lewis. Also Stepping Slaters and Night Brat with an all star cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarzan
the Ape Man
M-G-M Arama
Edgar Rive Durroughe
Naventure
Juniple
Johnny Wessemaker
Nell Hamilton
Maureen O'Sullivan
Awbrey Smith
Aly Newsreel
Rio Grande
George O'Brien
Victor McLugien
Conchita Maontentgra
Linda Watkins
Kurt Dune
George BK. Arthur
Virginian
Mercer
Wromet
Kay Branels
Allan Rinehart
Marlo Fisteson
Roland Yonttg
Gloria Stuart
Allan Vincent
Louise Beavers
The
Rialto
Pled
Burk Jones
Mona Ma Ito McCullough
Doris Hhs
George Lewis
Bonus Army Plans Washington Parade and June Action
Veterans across the country prepare to march on Washington with a June 8 parade near the state capitol and a June 13 congressional debate on the soldier bonus. Local posts discuss funding, logistics, and vehicle screening to prevent outsiders from joining while police and officials weigh relief and transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capital
Washington
Congress
Court
Licensa
John Brawley Post
American Legion
Ohio Governor Denies Transport Request for Marchers
The governor refused a transportation request for marchers from the Pacific coast explaining officials from Washington asked him not to grant further permits. He cited relief burdens on Washington and sufficient marchers there to present their case to Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Governo S
Pacific Coast
Ohio
Indiana
Washington
Grantert
Congress
Congress Deliberates on Federal Budget and Cuts
The Senate debates keeping government funding for next year with a 10 percent civilian pay cut as a central economy goal. Key actions include a two billion unemployment relief bill and Glass-Steagall expansion proposals, plus a Norris call for more study before panel release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Banking Committee
Wagner
New York
Senate
Bankhead
Ala
Econt
Norris
R. Neb
Negro Disturbs Peace At Presbyterian Meet
Denver June 1 A Negro missionary Irving W Underhill objected to Fort Worth Texas as the 1932 meeting place during the general assembly session. He urged the Negro delegation to go on record refusing to meet anywhere a Negro cannot be treated as a man and a brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Presbyterian Seaarch
Irving W. Underhill
West Africa
Fort Worth
Texas
Boy Accidentally Shoots Playmate in Leon Yard
A five year old found a 22 caliber shell in Norma’s Leon yard, loaded a rifle, and fired through a window. Norma, playing in the yard, was shot in the abdomen and is hospitalized in Mountain State Hospital in grave condition. The incident remains under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Will
Leon
Norma
Mowntain State Hospital
Ten Die in Flood Near Blythe California
A flood from the Colorado River breached levees and flooded farmland at Blythe California. Ten African American residents were believed dead after currents swept them from an island. three bodies were recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blythe
Calif
Colorado River
Arlett Ties All-Time HR Record With Four Homers
Reading June 1 Arlett of the Baltimore Orioles tied the major league record by hitting four home runs in one game against Reading. The feat marks a rare power performance for the home run king in this International League contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Buer Arlett
Baltimore Orioles
Reading Ice
Passenger Service Curtailed in Eight Counties by PSC
The Public Service Commission granted petitions from three utilities affecting eight counties. Baltimore and Ohio will discontinue Nos 41 and 44 between Morgantown area, while Railway Express Agency will run common carrier trucks between Terra Alta and Morgantown. Western Maryland Railway may continue Sunday trains Nos 9 and 10 between Ridgeley and Elkins. Monongahela West Penn Public Service abandons electric service between Bingamon Junction and Wyatt after reporting a 2526 loss last year from five round trips.
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Public Service Commission
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
M. 2Nd K. Junction
Morgantown
Railway Express Agency
Terra Alta
Western Maryland Railway
Ridgeley
Elkins
Monongahela West Fenn Public Service Company
Bingamon Junction
Wyatt
Moody Mangin Sweep to Wins in Freeh Championships
In Auteuil France on June 1 Helen Wills Moody and Gregory Mangin advanced in the Freeh tennis championships with straight set victories. Moody defeated Collette Payot Switzerland 6-2 7-5 to reach the women’s singles semifinals while Mangin beat Aki Kuwabara Japan 7 5 6 4 3 to reach the men’s quarterfinals.
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Auteuil
France
Helen Wills Moody
Gregory Mangin
Aki Kuwabara
Japan
Coroner Rules Death Of Cate An Accidental Case
Coroner Dr Willine Frank Work ruled the death of O D A Cate 38 a Dickinson Fuel Company trucker an accidental death. He was struck by runaway train near Wintirede station Tuesday. Inquest held at Bartlett underfac ing setup. funeral at Baptist temple at two with Rev Clarence W Kemper officiating. Burial in Bartlett mausoleum. Active pallbearers named Howard G C Milton Lee Bacon Fred J Sarler W B Zollman Robert L Gibbs W T Bitzer. Honorary pallbearers listed C Dickinson Dr A G McClure J Dickinson Thomas K Horn Jin y Belcher H H Fletcher Dr R A Ireland.
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Willine Frank Work
O. D. A. Cate
Dickinson Fuel Company
Run Tran
Wintirede Station
Bartlett
Yvnneral Services
Baptist Temple
Clarence W. Kemper
Burtsl
Bartlett Mausoleum
Howard GC. Milton
Lee Bacon
Fred J. Sarler
W. B. Zollman
Robert L. Gibbs
W. T. Bitzer
C. Dickinson
A. G. McClure
J. Dickinson
Thomas K. Horn
Jiny i Belcher
H. H. Fletcher
R. A. Ireland
Heart Attack Fatal To Cedar Grove Miner Samuel Dalley
Samuel Dalley, about 50, an unemployed miner of Cedar Grove, died of a heart attack while walking with a companion at Glasgow. The body was taken to the Terine undertaking establishment. Dalley had been treated by a doctor for high blood pressure and heart attacks. County coroner Dr. William Prank Work said he was married and had four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Dalley
Cedar Grove
Glasgow
Terine Undertaking Establishment
Baller
William Prank Work
Public plan for temporary camp near Wilcon hollow road
Public plan outlines a temporary child shelter camp to be built near Wilcon hollow pavert road with water gas and electric services donated locally. Volunteers from the Legion and community will supervise layouts tents showers latrines and cooking facilities while lumber and lodging are donated by firms and state loaned cots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcon Hollow Pavert
Pine Manor Club
Friends of the Child Shelter
Legionarres
Kelly Reed
Legion
John Brawley
F. T. Williams
James B. Kincaid
Phil M. Conley
Frank F. Conway
Z, J. Mieffer
Max Stubblefield
John R. Carl
R. 5. Cleland
Davis Child Shelter
Shelter Board
W. G. Hubbard
B. V. Woods
Jean Brown
George FE. Price
Henry B. Davenport
Body of Missing Man Found in Ohio River
Huntington June 1 The body of Edward C. Pielder 45 missing since December 26 from Huntington was recovered from the Ohio River. A coroner's jury returned a verdict of death from unknown causes. One companion Pete Davis 18 was found dead earlier in Ironton Ohio with a coroner’s jury ruling murder.
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Hunntington
Edward C. Pielder
Huntington
Ohio
Pete Davis
Wns
Ohio River
Irmaton
Davis
Open Shelter Funds Campaign Aims for Dollar a Month Support
The Davia Child Shelter launched its annual fundraising campaign led by the board of directors. A plan to secure donations on a dollar a month basis was adopted to gather steady income for the shelter which serves 80 children under Rev. and Mrs. Cleland. The American Legion offered a summer camp site at Pine Manor for the children. Children come from across West Virginia and many have been adopted by Charleston families.
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Davia
R. 5. Cleland
American Legion
Pine Manor Country Club
Legion
Washington Street
Rey
Cleland
West Virginia
Charleston
Mra
Paper Reports Effort To Take Arms to Irish
The London Express said Russia tried to land arms in southern Ireland to equip the Irish Republican Army in a possible clash between the Irish Free State and Northern Ireland. Tramp steamers carrying the weapons were warned by radio of British naval activity and redirected to foreign ports.
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London
The
London Express
Ireland
Irish Republican Army
Irish Free State
Northern Ireland
Obituary Notice for Mrs. Bara Dillard Bailey Smith
Mrs Bara Dillard 67 died Wednesday at her Madison Avenue home. Surviving are Mrs Alice Hackley of Bownemont and Baller Smith. Funeral for Bailey Smith who died Sunday at William Locket residence Patrick Street will be held Saturday at 2 30 pm at Hardened Marden chapel with burial in Spring Hill cemetery.
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Bara
Dillard
Barah Dillard
Madison Avenue
Alice Hackley
Bownemont
Baller Smith
Bailey Smith
William Locket
Patrick Street
Hardensné Marden Chapel
Spring Hi
Outcast Sub Will Be Scrapped in Portmouth Yard
The M3 submarine, last of the ill fated class, lies at Portsmouth awaiting scrapping after its sister ships M1 and M2 were lost with all hands. M4 was never finished. The four subs were designed for Baltic and British fleet work but were cut down and not completed before the Armistice.
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London
Diagrace
Portamouth
SCI
Lord Flaher
Meltic
Baltic
Fisher
Turkey
Tragic Diving Accidents Reported at Sea
Unclear OCR text describes fatal diving incidents near Monteveer and Portland Bill. One diver reportedly disappeared after a dive while others mention a tragedy involving a 12 inch gun and a stewart, with references to Swedian veese and Gong families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monteveer
Veese
Portland
Youngstown Kidnapper Convicted by Jury
Warren Ohio June 1 a Youngstown man was convicted by a jury of kidnapping and aiding in the abduction last March 2. The verdict carries a life sentence in prison with possibility of parole after 20 years. Co defendant John da Marco was found an accessory and faces one to 30 years.
Evening Arrives in Chicago for Morida Decor Run
The Morida Decor race gathers in Chicago with entrant from the east. George plans the event with Pony McAtsm as jockey for the Saturday ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George
Pony McAtsm
Clarksburg City Manager Cuts Another Job
City Manager Doteey W. Cork continues a drive to cut expenses by firing Mirth Kunt, assistant city treasurer, effective immediately. Kunt received only a brief letter in the city offices stating that big services were no longer required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
Doteey W. Cork
Mirth Kunt
Kuni Wae
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