Kump Takes Oath As Thousands Shiver In March Blast
West Virginia swore in H G Kump as governor amid a March blast. Officials including W V Supt. of Schools and the attorney general took oath at ceremonies in Elkins and at the capitol. Judge Haymond Maxwell administered the oaths, with William Matthews presiding as secretary of state. The event featured a brief program, a queen sylvia band, and an invocation by Rev John Gass D D.
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West Virginia
H. G. Kump
Elkins
Henry M. Matthews
United States
Haymond Maxwell
Willand Burdette Matthews
Supreme Court
William 3. O'Brien
Buckhannon
Capitol
Manter
Ephraim F. Morgan
Cornwall
Arthur B. Koontz
Charleston
Romney
William G. Conley
Blush
Queen Sylvia Band
Frank H. Kineneloc
America
Jonn Gass
D. D
St. John's Episcopal Churrch
Appointments Buzz As Gov Kump Eyes Major Posts
The new state officials announced numerous minor posts while major offices loom. Rumors centered on the state tax commissioner slot with Clement L Shaver and Gray Silver as leading contenders.
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H. G. Kump
Capitol
T. C. Townsend
Clement L. Shaver
Fairmont
Gray Silver
Martinsburg
Long
Ott
Lee Ott
George Watton
BP. Shingleton
Clarkeburg
R. L. Oseborn
G Damewood
Greenbrier
James B. Kincade
Gams, Fish and Forestry
Mianion
T. M. Cheet
Elkins
Kump
Inaugural Message Restores Confidence In US
The London press praised Roosevelt as the man for America's hour and hailed his inaugural address. The Times described the new president as having the character to lead and restore confidence, noting history's record of Roosevelt as a great wartime leader and benefactor to the world.
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London
United States
Roosevelt
America
Sid
Roose
State Officers Appoint Aides and Appointments
Three members of the state board of public works announced many minor appointments including Fred Watkins as state fire marshal to succeed O Stahlmann. Others named by state auditor Edgar Sims include Ratley Echols Justice Reynolds, Wor tell Thorne Burnett Hollmas Deisher Robinson. O'Brien not ready to announce further picks.
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State Board of Public Works
W. W. Trent
Edgar Sims
Hichard @. Talnett
Fred Watkins
Grafton
Charleston
O. Stahlmann
Bluestein
H. G. Elmp
Homer A. Holt
William 8. O'Brien
J. B. McLaughlin
Agriiculture
McLaughlin
O'Brien
William S. O'Brien
Edgar B. Sims
Cleveland M. Ratley
Clarksburg
J. S. Echols
Puffersburg
Harlan Justice
Huntington
Arthur Reynolds
Parkersburg
G. ¢. Wortell
Mittens
Herman J. Thorne
Beckley
Charles B. Burnett
Glenville
Neely seeks federal guarantee of bank deposits
Senator M. N. Neely of West Virginia announced he will seek a federal guarantee for bank deposits. He plans to act as soon as Congress convenes and may introduce or back similar measures. Neely cited urgent telegrams from West Virginia urging swift action to prevent suspension of business and industry.
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Washington
M. N. Neely
West Virginia
Neely
Congress
Jury finds Joe Corey guilty of first degree murder
A West Charleston jury convicted 44 year old fruit dealer Joe Corey of first degree murder in the slayings of his wife Ada Corey and Katherine Ghiz at a confectionery store on July 11. The jury did not recommend mercy, making a death sentence mandatory. a motion to set aside the verdict will be heard by Judge K Black next Saturday morning.
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Joe Corey
Muder
Ada Corey
Katherine Ghiz
Logan
Charleston
D. L. Salisbury
K. Black
Marnhing
Agaist
Defeta
Saleem
Corey
A.M. Belcher
C. Chambers
Login
Joan Briteton
Cher Britton
Iill
Winth
Gangrene May Be Attacking Cermak
Mayor Anton Cermak faces possible gangrene in his lung after an operation. Doctors reported tapping the cavity revealed no pus but a foul odor and signs of gangrenous process. Surgeons Dr. T W Hutson and colleagues performed the operation and noted recovery remains uncertain.
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Pla
Anton Cermic
Serphe
Cermak
T.W. Hutson
Frederick Tice
Chicago Heart Operinist
J. W. Snyder
ES. Michel
Huts
Happy Democrats Parade To Capitol for Ceremony
West Virginia Democrats paraded to the state capitol as they took full control of the tavern merit, about 2,500 participants with thousands more spectators. Governors, officials, and Legion guards rode in open cars while seven bands and 30 marching units moved along Quarrier Street toward the state house amid cheers and a brisk wind.
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Marcacy
West Virginia
Kanawhe-Broad-Virginia
Tiine
Suaremer
Hagtneb
Segislature
Patriotic Orgent Nations
Hiv. Daniels
American Legion
Elkins
HG. Kump
Kump
William G Gonley
Joan J. Gorgwell
Arthur B Koonts
Tsucurution Comm Ltere
Conley
Cornwell
Kaantz
Capitel
Jefferson
Jackson
Fabbey
Atkins
High School
President Waves Hat As Al Smith Marches
President waves his hat as Al Smith leads a parade through crowded streets. Spectators line the route while security maintains order along Broadway and nearby avenues. Local officials and attendees describe a spirited demonstration in New York.
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al Smith
R F C to Put Poor on Land for Subsistence
The federal unemployment relief administration announced a state plan to place destitute families on land to grow gardens. Seed will be provided only to relief recipients, with distribution tied to work or direct relief status. County welfare boards will appoint garden experts to assist districts.
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FP. W. Yurrer
Federal Unemployment Relief Administration
Reconstruction Finance
Washington
Tiwee
Turner
Weilare
County Cout
Germany Faces Election Today
Berlin reports a volatile election atmosphere as Germans prepare to vote on a new policy direction since Adolf Hitler’s rise. Officials assert the government will persist regardless of the outcome, while widespread demonstrations and political violence mark the final campaign day.
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Berlin
Germany
Republic
Trkes
Alyphine
Rydler
Koenigsberg
Slyline
P Sans
Ernest Oberfohren
Reichstag Moorwader
Nation
Allats
Herr Oberfohren
Lomgrow
Sfa
Empty Coffer Inherited By New Officials
West Virginia faces a fiscally strained transfer of power as the new Democratic administration inherits a hollow state treasury. Longstanding Republican excess and unauthorised borrowings deepen debt, with cites to July 1 1932 notes of $1,990,000 and October 1 1952 notes of $1,000,000. By Camden 8. Taney.
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Camden
Taney
West Virginia
Commonwealth
Mrseves
Iestance
Coates
Chase National Bank
New York
Chase National
Wnad
Tina
Scrip Plan Is Being Studied
The Charleston chamber of commerce committee reports rapid progress on a substitute for local community credit to be used in Christian when desirable. The plan involves meetings and reports to the directory, with little public excitement and expectations of no regulatory changes on withdrawals after a banking department conference. Small coins were used for currency, and employers were urged to pay workers with smaller checks to ease exchange.
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Charleston
Cummerce
Charleston Chamber of Commerce Soup
Chamber
Board of Directory
Ronmittes
State Banking Department
Yeatercay
Inday
Gould
Roosevelt Opens Bold Drive to Fix Banking Crisis
President Roosevelt launches rapid, sweeping measures to restore national credit and confidence in banks. He calls Treasury, Federal Reserve, and Congress leaders to action, with plans for emergency legislation and possible finance reforms.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Japan Wins Jehol Without Struggle
Japanese forces enter Jehol city in a blizzard, taking it at 1130 hours with 128 troops advancing from Pingeasin. They raise Japanese and Manchukuo banners without firing, while Chinese defenders retreat after Tang Yu-Lin’s governorate troops withdraw.
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Chinchow
Manchuria
Pingeasin
Jehol
Japan
Manchukuo
Oning
Tang Yu-Lin
Kawahare
Lame Ducks End Congress With Mixed Record Of Failures
The last of the lame duck sessions expired as a Democrat dominated congress prepared new work. Garner bid farewell in the House and Curtis left the Senate after long service. Roosevelt prepared to take office as Woodin faced questions over holdings before confirmation. Several veteran figures exited, and major laws including prohibition repeal and government reorganization were on the horizon.
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Washington
Congress
John N Garner
Senate
Charles Curtis
Kansas
Poth Chambers
Garner
House
Cutts
Roosevelt
Onti Ag
Capitol
Couzens
Midhg
William H. Woodin
Secretary of the Treasury
Gilss
Virginia
Treasury
Woodin
New Yorker
Smoot
Utah
Watson
Indiana
Moses
New Hampantre
Miease Furn
Twenty Lives Lost In Flood on Island
In San Juan Puerto Rico on March 4 heavy rains caused the Wager river to rise seven feet flooding Mayaguez. The flood ruined water supply halted electricity and broke telephone lines. District attorney reports 20 bodies recovered as property damage and hardships unfold across the town.
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San Juan
Puerto Rico
Fearless and Undaunted Roosevelt Takes Up Load
The article reports Franklin D Roosevelt's presidential swearing in and address. It notes his pledge to fight unscrupulous money changers and restore trust, his confident delivery before a sea of mourners, and his readiness to enact reconstructive measures. It highlights his calm oath and determined stance as he began his presidency.
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Roosevelt
Siapson
Washington
Ont Dlyiaastion
Tom
Secioital
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Hughes
Roosevelt Inaugural Day Sets Immediate Action On Banking Crisis
President Roosevelt pledges swift wartime like measures to tackle the banking emergency. He submits cabinet nominations to the Senate and calls the new cabinet into counsel as officials prepare for a possible early special session of Congress. The day blends parade pageantry with a palpable sense of momentous decisions ahead.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Cordell Hull
Alsa
Panda
Benjamin N. Cardoso
Supreme Court
Privat
Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Senate
Iq bin Cabitet
Galls
Hoover Leaves White House for Private Life in New York
Former President Herbert Hoover arrives in New York to begin private life, greeted by a crowd and a military band. He checks into the Waldorf Astoria with son Allan and long-time secretary Lawrence Richey, planning a brief stay and limited dealings. A special switchboard is provided to receive messages from former aides as he stays in the east.
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Herbert Hoover
White House
Hoover
Bia
Waldat-Astarla
Allan
Lawrence Richey
Milla
Richey
Fanama
Pacific
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