Postal Rate Changes Take Effect April Fifteenth
Postmaster Leuthardt announces changes in local postal rates. First class letters stay at two cents and government cards at one cent. Private cards and souvenir cards require two cents. Parcel post adds two cents per package, with rural route parcels exempt from this charge. Third class matter rises half a cent per two ounces. Insurance, money orders, and registered letters see higher rates. return receipts cost three cents. Special delivery remains ten cents for up to two pounds, fifteen cents for two to ten pounds, and twenty cents for over ten pounds.
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Leuthardt
France faces financial crisis as Herriot pushes levy plan
The Paris debate over inflation and France's debt continues as Herriot urges a capital levy though calling it voluntary. Government bonds mature this year and public distrust grows amid long borrowing to pay prior creditors. A long-standing critic, Herriot warns of disaster without sacrifice and fiscal reform.
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France
Paris
Wek
BM. Herriot
M. Herriot
Fenech
Elrélea
Hospital March Report Shows Only One Death
Regular city hospital report for March notes 41 admissions and 84 discharges, ending with 17 patients hospitalized. There were 27 operations, 12 major and 15 minor, and no deaths recorded that month. Compared to February, the death rate was very low despite crowded rooms and several patients awaiting beds.
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Esther Flewing
107 year old Butler countian dies in home
Jack Cabel aged 107 longtime Butler County resident dies today at Butler county home in Butler Pa. He was the oldest resident of the county and lived a long life in the community.
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Butler
Jack Cabel
Butler County
County Court in 2 Day Meet
Taylor county court held a two day session to approve regular monthly expenses and settle property damage claims. Several locals including W B Leach, Andy Morgan, C Pitzer, C E B DeMoss and C P Green received small payments. Damages claims against Barrett Street properties were discussed with settlements offered and rejected in parts. notary licenses were approved for Andy Morgan and Arthur G Wates.
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Taylor County Court
W. B. Leach
Andy J. Morgan
Knottaville Road
H. A. Lake
R. W. Means
Andy Morgan
Arthur G. Wates
Dorothy Ellingson Found Insane in Slaying Case
In San Francisco on April 8, Dorothy Ellingson, 17, was found insane by a jury for the murder of her mother on January 13 after objecting to jazz parties and her mother's discipline. The verdict offsets the murder charge, which may be tried if she is ever released from the asylum.
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San Francisco
Cal
Dorothy Elkingson
Samatron
Dorothy Filingson
Kiliogson
Superior Court
Ae Roepeding
Agatnet
The
West Virginia Senate Passes Six Month School Bill
The West Virginia Senate approved a bill allowing school boards to set terms of six months or more, overriding the current eight month mandate. Supporters call it a democratic step granting districts control, while opponents warn it would lower education standards and increase illiteracy. Citizens are urged to protest by contacting their House delegates and the education committee chair.
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Senate
Friends of Education
West Virginia
House' of Delegates
House Committee On
Murder trial of Ellingson youth and closing remarks
Fragmentary court notes describe the murder of her mother and the young attorney's closing arguments. He faces challenges defending an insanity claim as references to the girl's life evoke tense reactions and questions about her mental balance.
Girl Slayer to Direct His Court Defense
Greenwich Conn April 9 James A O Mahoney of New York confessed slayer of his friend Miss Beatrice Donnelly of Steubenville Ohio in woods here last Saturday and took an active part in the inquest He declared he would direct his own defense He said he came to this county in July 1920 and met Miss Donnelly about two years ago He refused to answer when asked if on good terms with Miss Donnellys family Sergeant James Fitzroy testified that O Mahoney claimed he had planned the shooting some time ago Miss Donnelly had no chance to speak or defend herself and there was no struggle during the shooting
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Greenwich
Conm
James A. O'Mahoney
New York
Beatrice Donnelly
Steubenville
Ohio
Woods
John J. Phelan
Connecticut
O'Mahoney
Miss Donnelly
James Fitzroy
O’mahoney
Fitzroy
Chiropractor Arrested in Kidnapped Girl Case
New York reports a chiropractor was arrested amid investigations into the kidnapping of a girl. Authorities say the case involves a detemining line of inquiry and ongoing probes by police and prosecutors.
Missing New York baby leads to medical crime case
Henry Leo Mot tard, a Smithtown chiropractor, was arrested in New York for allegedly performing illegal operations. He claimed the child near the Grote home, named Mildred Grofe, was born in his office to a Connecticut woman and sold through a professional mother for 100 dollars. Police said Mot tard conducted many operations in the New York area and the McKenzie family had initially identified the girl, though later doubts arose about the match and final identification remains unsettled.
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McKenzie Girl
Galloway man Faulkner jailed for highway robbery escape bid
James Faulkner of Galloway locked in Philippi jail on a highway robbery charge. He tried a Tuesday getaway by throwing snuff at Jailer Robinson. An English-turned ex-policeman warned him, and Faulkner was moved to Elkina jail. Reports say he and others planned to set fire with tar soap during a prior cell incident.
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Robinson
New Jail
James Faulkner
Galloway
Philippi
England
Philipp Policeman
Faulkner
Elkina
Cay
Union Is Prepared For A Long Battle In WV
Van A. Bittner, chief international representative of the United Mine Workers, says the strike faces a long struggle in Northern West Virginia. He notes Smith Brothers Coal Company assets were attached for debts and blasts non union operators’ propaganda. He announces meetings across Fairmont Farmington Grafton and nearby towns. He cites weather delaying Lewis speeches and outlines dates for mass meetings and field worker gatherings.
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Fairmont
W. Va
van A. Bittner
United Mine Workers
United Mine Workers of America
Smith Brothers Coal ‘Company
Lumbergort
Hugh Stith
Coal Operators Association
West Virginia
Lewis
Farmington
Ail- Gressea
Gysnt Town
T. G. Robertson
Clarkaburg
Flemington
Tunneltoh Fields
Chesapeake
Eva
T Jed Robinson
Audrey Spencer
Elkins
Rosedale Mine Resumes Work Amid Union Tensions
Morgantown West Virginia April 9 The Rosedale Coal Company restarts operations after a brief shutdown amid union organizing claims The plant which normally hires 200 workers aims to return to normal output within days Officials report 129 non union and 18 union mines active in the field with production up 13 cars from Tuesday Union leaders offer no comment on progress machine status and future plans
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Morgantown
W. Va
Rosedale Coal Company
Rosedale
Scott's Run
George 8. Brackett
Northern
Mrs Denham Returns Home After Visit
Mrs John J Denham of Clarkesburg returned to her home this afternoon after staying several days as a guest of Mr and Mrs Jr Jolliffe of Maple avenue.
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John J. Denham
Clarkes Burg
and Mire, Jr. Jolliffe
Maple Avenue
Miners Gather for Wheeling Mass Meeting in Labor Temple
Hundreds of miners from Hancock Brooke Marshall and Ohio counties converge on Wheeling for a mass meeting at labor temple. Speakers include C L Higgins from Charleston Lea Hail Ohio miners president and Joe Angelo national organizer. Angelo claims gains in memberships though mines remain largely productive with outputs near prior peaks.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Hancock, Brooke, Marshall
Ohio
Labor Temple
C. L. Higgins
Charleston
Lea Hail
Ohio Miners
Joe Angelo
Angelo
Brooke
Marshall
J. D. McKinley
Sorganiz
Body of convict found in Ohio River at Bellevue
Parkersburg police recovered the body of Austin B. Chipperfield from the Ohio River at Bellevue about 20 miles below Parkersburg on Wednesday morning. He had been an escaped convict from the Moundaville penitentiary and was sent there in 1922 for auto theft. He escaped in August 1923 by sawing bars, with no trace since.
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Parkersburg
Ohio River
Bellevue
Austin B. Chipperfield
Wood County
West Virginia
Moundaville
Moundsville
W. Va
Kanawha County
Smith
Chipperfield
Mrs. C. B. Arnett Former Grafton Woman Is Dead
Mrs. C. B. Arnett, formerly Miss Marie Piliott of Ambertadale West Virginia, died last night, informing her cousin Mrs. S. M. Squires of Water Avenue. The notice, though garbled, confirms the death of the Grafton area resident and identifies the deceased by her former name.
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C. B. Arnett
Grafton
Mra
S. M. Squires
Wavter Avenue
Mra. C. B. Arnett
Misa Marie Piliott
Ambertadale
W.va
Axpuioent
Speedy Scion Of Ohio's Governor Draws $100 Fine
Hel Donahey, 29, son of Governor Vic Donahey, was fined 100 dollars plus costs by Probate Judge Clarence Graham for contributing to the delinquency of Miss Lillian Vogel, 18, of Zanesville. He was placed under juvenile court supervision until 21. Vogel receives 12 months probation. The judge noted no improper relations, citing Monday’s disappearance investigation and the governor’s son’s remorse.
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Zanesville O
Hel Donahey
Vic Donahey
Clarence Graham
Lillian Vogel
Zanesville
Columbus
C. A. Bradford
Fuskingum County
Musdagum County Jovenue
Miss Vogel
Donahey
Graham
Young Donahey
Vogel Girl
Flora Keaton
Paul Harmon
Hal
Columbu
Vogel
Newark
Donahay
Wim Ae
Margaret Luther
Luther
Executive Mansion
Walter T. Wiley Remains Very Low At Home
Walter T. Wiley of Shinnston remains in a very serious condition after three months of confinement to bed. He has suffered a severe heart and kidney attack and his family is deeply concerned about the outcome. He previously had a bout of illness around a year ago followed by progressively worse heart attacks this year. Reports say Brooks T. Martin and B. dis B. visited Wednesday afternoon.
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John King
Morgantown
Ray, Bricker
Vandervort
Maude Creel
Grat‘ton
Woman's Home
Methodist Protestant Church
Mary Louise Lake
Flemington
West
George Dadisman
Route 1
S. E. Johnson
Claude
Joan Cork
Simpson
A. W. McConkey
Cherry Run
M. J. Hannon
St. Augustine Catholic Church
Elkins
Blanche Deegan
Fairmont
Anna Kor
Brooks Martin
Shinnston
Walter Wiley
Wiley
C. M. Scott
Keyser
Fealdent
Centra
Grafton
T. H. Holland
Jennings
W. A. Garlow
R. W. Shaw
West Main Street
Washington
Teake L Ma
J.A. Binostt
Walter T. Wiley
Maee
Brooks T
Martin
Dis B
Laird Appeals to Circuit Court Over Fine and Jail
George Tal Ret fare before Squire one morning on a long year under liquor was fined 60 dollars and ordered to 60 days in jail. Laird appealed from the squire to the circuit court, posted bond, and released. James C. Holt represented him. WEB Talkington posted 60 dollars and costs. 30 days to work on county roads. Another man, Pall ington, accused of obscene literature at Flemington school, could not pay and was sent back to jail. Sheriff Newton executed the warrant.
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George Tal
Squire
Land
Laird
Rnneed Boyy
James CG. Holt
Talkington
Drew
Inbor
Flemington
Schwab Sees Great Industry Expansion Ahead
New York April 9 Charley Schwab Bethlehem Steel executive told the New York Building Congress that the next twenty years will bring the greatest expansion the country has known He praised natural resources a vigilant working class and close cooperation between employers and labor He recalled a Carnegie story about a job getting the new manager watching an iron blast furnace and joking with Jimmy Dugan illustrating loyalty and pride in the industry
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New York
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
New York Building Congress
Schwab
America
Mr. Schwab
Jory Dugan
Andrew Carnegie
Homestead
Wania
Mr. Carnegie
Mana
Jimmy Dugan
Knottsville Farmer Hurt Falling From Hay Mow
E T Colebank a Knottsville district farmer was seriously injured this morning when he fell from a high hay mow. He struck a beam, fractured ribs and injured head and neck. He walked to the house before collapsing and is listed in serious condition. He is six years old.
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E. T. Colebank
Knottsville
Colebank
Jaywalking Squad Disrupts Downtown Pittsburgh Debut
Traffic officers contend jaywalking and dodging traffic raise congestion and accidents. The jaywalking squad made its debut on downtown streets of Pittsburgh today and will submit a report detailing initial observations.
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Pittaburgh
Pittburgh
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