Hatfield Stands Pat on Dry Law
Hatfield reiterates support for prohibition and opposition to referendums that could weaken the 18th Amendment. He notes West Virginia voters enacted a state prohibition law in 191? and reaffirmed it in 1928, and declares he will not endorse actions that split wartime support for the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatfield
Huntingtor
Herald- Wuapetoh
United States Sewater
Mercy D. Hatfield
Philadelphia Record
West Virginia
Cannon Balks Lobby Probers
A Senate inquiry into the Asheville lobby investigators clashed over authority. Bishop Cannon defended actions while Senator Heflin opposed expanding inquiry powers. The hearing revealed questions about funds and accounting and where the money was kept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amar Wain
Teapot Dome
Stnclair
Bestin
Frebers
Bishop Cannon
Heflin
Alabama
Cocumittes Toom
Walsh
Bibop Cannon
Asheville
Astery
Corrected Returns Report From Mest Bank Election
Corrected returns show McCanthay recorder on the pres?ticket with LY and 147 votes respectively. Both men were wnop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mest Bank
McCanthay
Wnop
Safe method to remove corns and dance in comfort
A fragment advises removing corns by nightly corns with a rotating stimulating solution, then wearing stylish shoes again. It claims no pain and comfort due to softened skin, though the text is garbled and unclear.
Second Choice at Kearse Theater Delights Noted Cast
Dolores Costello Jock Mulhall Chester Morris star in a society drama at the Kearse theater the late week showing. A society girl defies convention by a sensational marriage bargain and a discarded lover intrudes on the wedding night triggering a climactic fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearse
Dolores Costello
Jack Mulhall
Jock Mulhall
Chester Morris
Bargel
The Return of Dr Fu Manchu Opens at Virginian
The Return of Dr Fu Manchu opens at the Virginian Theater for a three day run starring Warner Gland and a 9 member cast led by Neil Harriton Jean Arthur and Tetsu Komai. The sequel to The Mysterious Dr Fu Manchu follows his return after a fake death beating Scotland Yard detectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Fu Manchu
Virginian Theater
Warner Gland
Neil Harriton
Jean Arthur
Margaret Fenly
Tetsu Komai
Scotland Yard
Ion
Soldiers and Women at Capitol Theater Show
A war drama titled Soldiers and Women screens at Capitol theater with a Marine post setting in Bait. The plot follows a romance between a colonel's wife and a captain, leading to tragedy. Added features include Harry Langdon's The Shrimp comedy and a Metrotone newsreel.
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Capitol Theater
Guy
Harry Langdon
Indians Fear Swarafists May Target Railways and Wires
Reports from Madras district warn that Swarafists may resort to wire cutting and railway disruption to undermine the government. Notices offering rewards for information circulate at railway stations as factions debate violence versus nonviolent civil disobedience led by Gandhi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madras
Ganges Plains
Gandhi
Dunns Return Home From Richmond Visit
Dunn and Mrs Dunn of South Charleston have returned home from Richmond Virginia where they visited for several days with friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Apd
Mra. B. BH
Dunn
Charleston
Richmond
Fetenda
Obituaries and funeral notices from local paper
The notice lists Albert Franklin Arnold a 20 year old U S Marine drowned at Booth Charleston naval ordnance plant. Other obituaries include Doris Jean Burdette age 3, Lelia Scott age 24, Hugh W Gordon age 30, Mayes Harding, Mrs Kathe D Pettry age 32, Mrs Ellis Woodrum with funeral details and family relations. Services set at various churches and homes with interments and attendees named.
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Albert Franklin Arnold
United States Marine Corps
Naval Ordiéocs
Booth Charleston
Mradine Arnolt
Thomas
Doris Jean Burdette
Doria Jean Burdete
Dewey- Burdette
Homer ‘Street
James F. Frame
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Benson Murder Case at Rialto Theatre This Week
The Benson Murder Case unfolds at Rialto Theater all week featuring William Powell with Natalie Moorhead and Eugene Pallette in a murder mystery. Five suspects face scrutiny after the death of a wealthy broker, based on S. S. Van Dine novel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
Rialto Theater
William Powell
Natalie Moorhead
Eugene Pallette
S. 3
van Dine
House Passes Hearing Bill Seeks Quick Action on Hoover-Wickersham
The House advances a hearing bill as part of the Hoover Wickersham program, with a six month maximum sentence for petty offenses and three hundred dollar fines. The prohibition transfer bill has become state law effective July 1. Senate action remains uncertain as Congress pauses for a four month short session.
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House
Bee
Senate
Congress
Eagle doubts if he set mark during high altitude flight
An aviator, after two hours seven minutes aloft with an oxygen tank, landed claiming an altimeter near 42,000 feet though calibration by the Bureau of Standards may show slightly lower. He reported a 26 minute stay at the peak, battled rarefied air, and planned a retry after refining his propeller pitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Her
Veterans Bureau
Simea
Bureau of Standards
Hela
Ny Wille Wellbhofen
Germany
Soucek
Tolgay
Sotcek
Aelgar
Washington
Golden wedding anniversary for Frederick and wife
Mr and Mrs Frederick Bennett both 74 celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in Pittsburgh tonight in front of 18 descendants Their family includes four sons and 11 grandchildren One daughter is Sister M Perpetua of the Sisters of Divine Providence in Wheeling West Virginia
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Pittshburgh
Frederick Bennett
M. Perpetua
Sisters of Divine Providence
Wheeling
W .W
Woman Elected To School Post In Kanawha County
Miss Simms elected to county school post after four years as secretary to Superintendent Jen King and teaching in Kanawha and Putnam counties. She was nominated by J. K. Browder and elected unanimously by board presidents. others present included Dr. J. B. Robins and A. W. Good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Simms
Jenking
Kanawha
Putnam
J. K. Browder
Jefferson District
Wine Board
Mr. Browder
J. B. Robins
Charleston Independent
A. W. Good
Big Sandy
C. K. Rutlenge
Cabin Creek
D. Dietrick
Charleston
W. Mt. Sleath
Elk
W. J. Glass
Poca
J. A. Shaver
Union
George Justice
Washington
J. E. White
Malden
Quince Jones
Loudon
Harry Cowl
St. Albany
Plore
Salary of Steel Head Questioned
Testimony in a merger probe detailed actions by Youngstown officials and Bethlehem executives. Witnesses described proxies, stock purchases to influence voting, and market tactics tied to Fickands Mather operations. New York broker G M P Murphy testified he was asked to acquire stock for voting, with Bethlehem figures present at a dinner.
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Youngstown
Bethlehem
Assura
Fickands Mather Company
G. M. P. Murphy
New York
Marriages Reported at County Clerk Office Kanawha County
Marriage licenses issued yesterday in Kanawha County list Amie Fickle 26 and Fernle Tyree 20, both of Kanawha. John Glassturn 22 and Destle Lan sets 21. Lissel H Williams 23 and Virginia Thomason 21. William G Chatterbaugh 24 and Grace Kuhn 21. Cornelius Donaghus 30 and Mayre A Fisher 24. Hans 21 and Myrtle 22.
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Amie Fickle
Fernle Tyree
Kanawha County
John Glassturn
Destle Lansets
Lissel H. Williams
Virginia Thomason
Kanawha
William G. Chatterbaugh
Grace Kuhn
Cornelius Donaghus
Mayre A. Fisher
Autoist Accused After Fatal Keyser Road Crash
Mrs Edith Walker Jahmson and her children along with relatives were struck by a car while walking near Keyser. James Walker 18 and Sadie Walker 18 were injured. Edith Walker Jahmson died. Driver Blener and occupant Kiener gave conflicting accounts. police found clothing fragments and one missing child later located near the scene. Michael Walker is jailed for liquor violations. In Capetown, 200 riflemen hunt wild dogs blamed for recent child deaths in the Orange Free State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathe D. Pettey
Puneral Services
Katte OD. Pettry
Boomer
Hospital
Montgomery
Pottey
Mount Carlton
James. I. Pettsy
Kho ix
Wood
Edith Walker Jahmson
James Walker
Keyser
Blener
Kiener
Michael Walker
State Penitentiary
Capetown
Orange Free State
Zemo antiseptic promises quick relief for skin itch
Ad promotes Zemo as a healing antiseptic for mosquito bites rashes and other skin conditions. Claims relief for itching peeling toes sunburn ivy poisoning pimples and danstruff with prices 35¢ 50¢ and $1.00. Urges readers to keep Zemo handy and buy from any druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zemo
Bishop Itemizes Fund for Press
A Virginia speaker denounces the Virginia State Democratic committee record of expenses in the 1928 campaign. He lists a total of 48 300 dollars from donor Jameson used for state work, county and district organization, and travel, asserting no personal profit from the funds and defending anti Smith efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred E. Smith
Virginia
Ir Virginis
Mr. Jameson
Simt
Richmond
Virginia Statate
Democratic Committee
Probate of George Herm Will Leads to Executor Nomination
The county court admitted George Herm's will to probate placing most property to a half brother with a small share to his father and an aunt. EM Morrin named executor. J Ny Holmes served as notary with 3300 bond and Thomas C Robertson as surety. Other docket actions include entries in common pleas and chancery with several returns to June rules and suits by Reba Hill, Elizabeth Bragg, C O Bragg, and Julia Histed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Herm
EM. Morrin
J. Ny Holmes
Thomas C. Robertson
Sult
Reba Hill
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Cannon Balks Lobby Probers
Fu Manchu
Virginian
Haiti
Capitol
Indians
Dunns
Lelia Scott
Edward Scott
Bibby Fists
Water Street
Penticostal Church
Lovell Street
Marguerite Marple
Mra
Scott
Beaides
Bettie More Beott
Samea Hogue
Catsod James Scott
Hough W. Gordon
Hugh W. Gordon
Chanic
McMillan’ Motor 7
Mr. Gordon
Anderson
Ind
Gordon
Carl G. Gordon
Kisle May. Walte
Grace W. Wicks
City
Lole Stephens
Mayes Harding
Rapid
Monk Cemetery
Mr. Herding
Hayes Harding, Jr
McKinley Harding
Claude Bees
Aira
Woodrum
Ellis Woodrum
Tucson
Ariz
Boyd Memorial Church
N. Dervett
J. B. Whitman
Sunwet Memorial Park
Frank Woodrum
Pare Avenue
Rialto
Eagle
Tage 1
BAYER
Viking Knights Orchestra
Elk River
Phoar
Brier
Ned Winkler
Roy Ray
Poca Dietrict
Barger
D. Dietrich
Kenna K. Casto
Tim
Sven
Mr. Winkler
Dra. Ray
Glass
C.es Halstead
Elk District
Clarence BR. Kay
FR. Id, Feulty
Flag
Levi
Maiden
Dietrich
R. H. Dun
Londen
O. T. Jenkins
Doards
Steel Head
Conservatism
Federal Reserve
Kanawha Bankingend Trust Company
Lo Rd
Appalachian Electric Power Company
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