Senate to Decide Dam Fund Today
Washington June 25 The Senate reached a tentative understanding to vote tomorrow on a 10.8 million dollar appropriation in the emergency bill for the Boulder Dam project. The cloture motion was withdrawn as senators pledged two hour speeches each, amid earlier filibuster threats and political maneuvering over interstate commerce issues and power contracts connected to the dam funding.
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Warhington
Twenste
Boulter Dam
Jones
Appropriations
Interstate Commerce
Parker
Fay Fee
Boulder
Wea
Ashurst
J. Arizona
Thema
Congress
Arizona
Compro
Pecenaary
Suilt of Long Termer Doubted Captioned Page 1
Fragmented testimony from Bara and Bienck describes a rector’s stress and a pardon bid. Detective Elborn to present evidence in Eichorn case. Hammond and Famberman actors debate guilt while Gilson’s statements loom. Catholic background cited, with personal resolve evident in nightly efforts.
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Bara
Bienck
Stevor
Tile J. Greesbeck
Alés Elborn
Eichorn
Alacer Hammond
Famberman
Bre. Gilson
Capumings Seeks Repeated Run for State Delegate Nomination
Capumings filed candidacy papers today to run again for the state delegate nomination. Quemias Bean, Ohio county representative, is listed among those backing the bid. The filing signals efforts for another term amid local political activity.
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Wiketna
Ce-J
Wil- Ram
Cure of Delegates
Quemias Bean
Ohio County
Hotes
West Virginia librarian Albert D Wright dies
Albert D. Wright a West Virginia assistant librarian died unexpectedly at 2 30 p m Funeral services will be at Simpson Church with a list of survivors including Mrs Francis Mire Myrtle Price and others. Also noted are obituaries for A B Wolke P Wallace Searing and Mr Watts with details of surviving relatives and service plans.
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Albert D. Wright
Pupetel Sarvioty
Alert D. Wright
Aistant
West
Omart
Simpsons M & Chur
Squire
Squire van Camp
Irs
Francis
Myrtle Price
Belle Ate Garrison
Ransford
Southern Cross To Resume Flight Adventure In Newfoundland
The 26 year old New Zealander pilot and navigator J Patrick Saul, a Dublin Irishman, recount their flight across the North Atlantic on the Southern Cross. They praised the aircraft’s condition, noted no structural changes, and recalled a first Newfoundland meal of capelin sandwiches before heading to New York.
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Stannage
J. Patrick Saul
Dublin
van di 4
Sal
Royal Engineers
Royal Air Force
Saul
Kingsford-Smith
Thin Wight
Hingeford-Smith
Pat
Ineana
Newfoundland
New York
Two Candidates File For Congress and State Senate
Two candidates seek Congress seats and three aim for the State Senate in a list published by Secretary of State George W. Sherp yesterday. Hubert L. Pemberton of St Marys announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the Fourth District. Gibson of Kingwood runs for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the Second District. Indervort and Howard F. Neale of Parkersburg seek the Republican nomination for the State Senate from the Third District. Harmer files for the Republican nomination for the State Senate from the Twelfth District.
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Gress
State Senate
George W. Sherp
Hubert L. Pemberton
St Marys
St. Marys
Child Hit by Auto on Bresmo Street
G Carnes of Sixth Avenue was slightly hurt when struck by an automobile driven by L Priesly of Bownemont yesterday afternoon on Bresmo Street. The child was taken home after receiving treatment at a physician's office.
Relief From Heat Promised for Today
A heat wave eases with forecasts of showers and lower temperatures tonight. Victims of the scorcher in Charleston seek cooler spots as West Virginia resorts run at capacity while stores and skating rinks report busy nights.
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West
Oman
Athems
Bob Frame
Urhika Trom Lain Gazette
Roorg
Itn
Mbdntent Dia
Luther Leagues Open Convention in West Virginia
The West Virginia state and synod Luther League opened its third annual convention at Trinity Lutheran Church with sessions planned through Friday. Delegates from Fairmont Huntington Keyser Morgantown Parkersburg Wheeling and Philadelphia attended as leaders urged strong youth programs and Christ-centered leadership within the church.
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West Virginia
Vivian Bissett
Keyser
Marle Hardman
Wheeling
Mre. J. &Greenwade
Mae Golden
Clarksburg
Noms Gantz
Fairmont
Theodor Flacher
Parkersburg
Marie Boette
William E. Whiteman
Charleston
A. B. Leamer
D. D
Walf
R. J. Wolf
Philadelphia
Lagher Teague
America
Jesus Christ
Beecome & Christian
Surivala
John W. Bloom
William Cline
Ruth Calling
Norma Gant
Robert B. Roterte
Shelma Rasiy
Grafton
Janie Gilne
Virginia Crickenberger
Rove Mayle Follo
Luceile Granneman
Arnold H. Knotts
Jean Murray
Dorothy Mye
Rober Shatfermar
Huntington
Molva Evins
Gorday M. Hamill
Arthur Moeser
Barthy Moeser
Lillian Moeser
Keygen’ Wiolin Bigvelt
Robert Coffman John
Cook
One Divis
Perry Greenwade
Louise Gull
Robert Deering
Eilzabeth Loy
George Loy
William Loy
Nellie Stages
Elinebetl Stoutamyer
William W. Wolfe
Morgantown
Kesneth Anderson
Helen Mernic
Kathryn Frieod
Virget
Thomas
St Olara
Rota Hunter
Alta Hunter
Glenn Haatle
Lia Scomidt
Glarenge A. Bortz
Donald Timberlake
R. J. West
Leamer
Spek
Welock
Dhayieln
de. Leamer
United Lutheran Church
Mus
Greenwade
Meyser
Conley Approves Water Power Case Order
Governor Conley and the public service commission approved a water power license for West Virginia Power and Transmission Co for eight projects on the Cheat and Blackwater rivers. The order sets conditions including future licenses on several creeks, impounded water use for public recreation, and distribution rules. Police staged a cleanup with poolroom raids and vagrancy arrests, listing names and bonds in municipal court.
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Cheah River
Conley
Pubiic Service Commission
West Virginia Power and Transmission Company
Cheat
Blackwater
I. Wade Coffman
Wester Maryland Tailway
Alpha Portland Cement Company
Big Sandy Creek
Shover's Fork
Glady Fork
Big Fork
C. B. Nethken
West Virginia Power Rod Transcission Company
Commission
Tuckey c
Sata
Governor of Mex State Overthrown
El Paso reports a chaotic sequence as Francisco R. Almada is ousted while fishing in El Paso. Manuel Jesus Estrada is proclaimed governor amid a palace battle with conflicting casualty tallies. Eladio Ortiz vows protection for deputies as events unfold across Juarez and Chihuahua City.
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EL Paso
Tex
Ghi- Nuahua
Francisco R. Almada
Juarez
Manuel Jesus Estrada
Gabriel Jiminez
Selevet Polite
Elagio Ortiz
Chamber of Deputies
Minitar
Chamber
Almada
Chibushua
Chihushug City
Chihuahua City
Curios Riva Palacio
Meatean é@ecretary of the Interior
Andres Ortix
Wertz McWhorter to Speak at Church Services Tonight
Mayor William Wertz and Atore Iney L. E. McWhorter will deliver addresses at Simpear Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church on Shrewsbury Street for the fourth anniversary “Give Night.” Services continue tonight with Henderson and his Fist Baptist congregation tomorrow, closing next Sunday with Rev. M. M. Jefferson of Ebenezer Methodist Church as principal speaker.
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Willian W. Wertz
Atore Iney L. E. MewWhorter
Simpear
M. M. Jefferson
Ebenezer Methodist Church of
Huntington
Moonshivers Escape In Braxton Gun Fight
State police Sergt. C W Ray and Prof Chester Williams exchanged dozens of shots with moonshiners near a 20 gallon still in Braxton county last night. The moonshiners fled with mash while officers sustained no injuries and 65 gallons of mash were seized.
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Jimother
Braxton
Date Torland
Sergt
C. W. Ray
Chester Williams
Glenville
Wailame
R. Willian
Charleston
League
Omaha
Opening Valley Fired in Hearing
Day charged the merger between Youngstown and Bethlehem was illegal and a breach of fiduciary duty. He alleged misrepresentation to stockholders and improper proxy actions affecting more than 250000 votes while Bethlehem executives benefited from the deal. Baker denied the charges and defended the merger’s legality.
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Bethlehem
Dig
Bethlehem Corporation
Youngstown
Youngstown Oasis
Day
Offihere
Youngston Company
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Eugene Grace
Lerger
Grace
Campbell
H. G. Dalton
Cleveland
Dalton
Pickapcs ‘Mather and
Company Sidean Guarlanty Nations
Bark
Ger
Haz
Baker
Eaton
Ohio
Inland Steet
Inland
Acivelt
Sheet and Tube
Dagher
Informiaien
Engineers of State Road Commission To Move Offices Today
Engineers of the State Road Commission plan to shift operations from the state capitol to the State Road Commission building on Wilson Street. The engineering department will vacate its current office, with five-ton vans reassigned to the Transportation and Purchasing departments as part of the commission’s consolidation policy.
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Engineers of
State Road Commission
Virginia
Xtate
Commisston
State Capitol
Wilson Street
State House
Commissian
Rout Commission
Chevonnelssinit
Local Theatres Open Swig High With All Talking Cast
The Capitol theater opens Swig High today for a three day run described as packed with drama novelty tir action music song beauty and charm. The cast includes Helen Twelvetrees Frog Scott John Sheehan Stepin Fetchit Mickey Bennett George Farcett Dap hen Poilere and others with an all talking comedy Fables and Metrotone news on the program.
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Capitol Theater
Helen Twelvetrees
Frog Scott
John Sheehan
Stepin Fetchit
Mickey Bennett
George Farcett
Daphen Poilere
Comety
Metrotone
The Texan Remains At Rialto Theater
Gary Cooper and Fay Wray star in a film based on O Henry story The Texan opened Monday at Rialto and will run through the week. The plot follows a Texas badman who travels to South America and, posing as an heir, wins a fortune and a reform.
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Fay Wray
O. Henry
The
Texan
Risite
Cary Cooper
Cenorus
Henry
Texas
South America
The Arizona Kid At Kearse Theater Tonight
The Arizona Kid opens at Kearse Theater with further adventures of O. Bentz’s lovable Cisco Kid in thrilling western scenes. Baxter Warner Meng Morla Cerat Lombard Mrs. Jiminex and others fill the cast as showings continue tomorrow and Batucany.
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Tofay
Eharve Theater
Batucany
O. Bentz
Cisco Kid
Baxter Warner
Meng Morla
Cerat Lombard
Mrs. Jiminex
Richard J. Ashby Dies at Residence
Richard J. Ashby, long associated with the district and linked to Charleston and Vir jeimia street, dies at home. He was stepfather to John E. Kenna of Charleston and connected to Wearsend. Funeral services are set for four o clock at St John s Episcopal church with interment in Spring Hill cemetery. The body remains at Mrs Hubbard s home until the funeral time.
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Paul Ashby
Jackson Street
Charleston
Mra. J. W. Hubberd
Virjeimia Street
John E. Kenna
Wig
Wearsend
United States Senate
Kerosene Explosion Ended Man's Life
John Wright, 2, of Black Betsy, was badly burned when kerosene used to light a tire in a cook stove exploded at his home early yesterday. He was taken to St Francis hospital and was not expected to recover. The blast burned most of his clothing. He was employed at Viscoie pintt io Nitra.
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John Wright
Black Betsy
Hls
Wright
St. Francis Hospital
Apartments to Rise at Montgomery Site
Bids opened for a seven family apartment project at Montgomery for C H Martin. W F Pettit, architect, oversaw the process with George Stoglin Charle ston listed as contractor. Project features six rooms on first floor and three bedrooms on second, ten garages for six families and guests.
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W. ©. Pettit
C. H. Martin
Montgomery
George Stoglin
Charlecston
Sever
Bethlehem Officials Salaries Noted for Payment
A brief item states that the company must be informed of salaries paid to Bethlehem officials. The notice emphasizes proper reporting and timely disclosure of compensation to city authorities.
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Company
Bethlehem
The Social Lion at Virginian Theater
The Social Lion opens today at the Virginian theater starring Jack Oakie Mary Brian Skeets Gallagher Ove Borden BE Calvert Richard Cummings and others in a riotous comedy based on Octavus Roy Cohen. Oakie plays Marco Perkins a polo player who climbs from ruse to prize fight triumph.
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Virginian
Jack Oakie
Mary Brian
Skeets Gallagher
Ove Borden
BE. H. Calvert
Richard Cummings
Octavus Roy Cohen
Oakie
Marco Perkins
Polo
Ool
Marco
Ding
Clendenin Youth Held for Murder
A Clendenin youth was held for murder after Homer was found dead in his chair with a fatal gunshot wound. Bam McCay admitted to pouring out 30 gallons of mash before police arrived. Magistrate Stump fined him $100 and sentenced him to 60 days in jail for a prohibition charge. Funeral arrangements for McCoy were not yet complete.
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Be Asid
Homer
Bam McCay
Stump
Bin
Ibimi
Permits Granted To Two Bus Companies
The state road commission yesterday authorized Swleway Transit of Charleston to operate an interstate line from the Ohio line at Parkersburg to the Maryland line near Brookside, and Blue and Gray Line to run an interstate line from Parkersburg to Clarksburg. Gulf Transportstron of Beckley was authorized to suspend service on a county road between Sophia and Statesbury due to economy, and Reynolds Taxi of Harrisville was allowed to suspend service between Morrisville and Grantsville during road construction.
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State Road Commission
Swleway Transit Company
Charleston
West Virginia
Parkersburg
Marylandine
Brookside
Clarksburg
Gulf Transportstron Company
Beckley
Wes
Sophia
Statesbury
Reynolds Taxi Company
Harrisville
Morrisville
Grantsville
Movie Ball to Be Shown in Charleston Travelogue
A two reel Charleston travelogue titled The Diary of an American Girl Her Visit to Charleston is being produced by Newland Film Company and will be shown at the Kearse theater next month. Miss Ruth King is the guest star with Miss Charlotte Haviland in the cast. A movie ball event at Peacocks Garden on the Midlong Trail is planned for next Saturday evening with scenes at tables and the dance floor filmed at 10:26 and midnight. District Dons Newland has a heavy schedule and did not disclose his location.
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Newland Film Company
Kearse
Peacocs Garden
Ruth King
Charlotte Haviland
Charleston
Miss King
Will Depent
C. Newland
An Aneri
Misa King
Miss Haviland
Auditor Urges Utility Tax Cut In West Virginia
State officials at a meeting, including Governor Conley and State Treasurer W. Johnson, debated reassessment of utility properties. Lawson urged reconsideration, arguing errors in United Fuel and Nitro Water Plant valuations, proposing a reduction and correction of improper assessments.
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Conley
Trea Urey W
Johnson
Agriculture
John W. Smith
Lawson
Secretary of State
United Fuel
West Virginia
Kentucky
Ohio
Public Service Commission
Valia Hom
Goff Bridge Bill Passed Extends Completion Time
The senate today passed and sent to the house the Goff bill to extend for three years from February 20, 1930 the deadline for completing a bridge by the Bisterville River Bridge Company across the Ohio River at Sistersville in Tyler County West Virginia.
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Washington
Bisterville
Ohio
Ohio River
Sistersville
Tyler County
West Virginia
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