Boys Involved In Theft Of Bullets
Three local boys were brought before Mayor King this morning on charges of stealing small calibre rifle bullets from Roberts Hardware Co. at St John and East Main streets. They used the pellets in a pistol and made restitution by paying for the stolen merchandise. A second trio implicated in thefts from various stores will face the mayor this afternoon for settlement or return of merchandise stolen over several days.
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Hoover aides confer on Hoover speech notification plan
Washington August 4. While the first printed proof of President Hoovers speech of acceptance lay on his desk two aides met with Everett Sanders chairman of the Republican National Committee about notification ceremonies August 11. Walter H Newton and Lawrence Richey left the White House to confer with Sanders on political affairs and timing.
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Hoover
Everett Sanders
Republican National Committee
Walter H. Newton
Lawrence Richey
White House
Sanders
Baseball Scores From Yesterday and Tonight's Slated Games
Major leagues reported rain postponements with Detroit edging Washington 2 to 1 and Chicago defeating New York 3 to 2 in 10 innings. Other games included Cleveland at Boston and St Louis at Detroit among American League and National League matchups. Minor leagues showed Johnstown beating Frontington 6 to 3 and Huntington routing Johnstown 8 to 0 with several rain delays. Columbus topped St Paul 7 to 1 and Milwaukee beat Louisville 7 to 4 in the American Association.
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Elaborate ceremony plans discussed in Newton's office
As Newton returned to his office he said plans for the elaborate ceremony had been discussed and general arrangements completed.
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Newton
Junior Mine Worker Suffers Broken Leg
Eustace Phillips, 26, a junior miner at Junior mine of West Virginia Coal and Coke Company, suffered a broken leg in a rock fall. His step father C F Bennett pulled him from the debris and he was taken to Davis Memorial hospital where the fracture was reduced.
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Elkins
Eustace Phillips
West Virginia Coal and Coke Company
C. F. Bennett
Davis Memorial Hospital
Il Duce Exalts War as Seal of Nobility
Premier Mussolini lauds war as giving the seal of nobility to peoples in his Encyclopaedia Italiana conclusion published in Popolo d Italia. He declares perpetual peace impossible, and the text implies a grim, thunderous public display linked to a controversial lifestyle line.
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Rome
Mussolini
Encyclopaedia Italiana
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Overcoming Water Hazards On Golf Holes
An article advises golfers fearing water hazards to treat a water shot as a regular tee shot. Focus on keeping the head down, don’t press, and swing smoothly. Practice with old balls near the water to build confidence and reduce fear of lakes.
Richmond Youth Kidnapping Case Seeks Local Prosecution
Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney C T Tinsley refused federal help in prosecuting two West Virginia youths named William Craft of Charleston and Jack Liggett of Wheeling for attempted robbery with deadly weapon in Richmond. George D Davis and R K Robertson were the victims. Local officials pursue the case as Gilmer County authorities and state police report no progress in an attempted kidnapping near Tanner. A man in Canyon City Colorado identified as Thomas Campbell faces questions in Glenville where federal agents may join inquiries into an alleged insurance scam targeting widows.
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Commonwealth
C. T. Tinsley
U. S. Dept. of Justice
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Lewisburg
W. Va
William Craft
Charleston
Jack Liggett
Wheeling
George D. Davis
R. K. Robertson
Glenville
Gilmer County
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Blair Gainer
Thomas Campbell
Canyon City
Colo
Lula Kiddle
Harry F. Powers
Frock Coats Are Not Favored On 32 Stump
New York on August 4 reports a new brand of political stumping led by national idols with little campaign experience. Robert Jackson, named head of the Democratic speakers bureau, outlined a shift away from frock coated spell binders. Gene Tunney referenced as an example of a modern speaker.
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Robert Jackson
Democratic Speakers' Bureau
Gene Tunney
Jack
Yankees eyeing pitching help from Saint Paul rookies
Two young Saints pitchers, Russell Van Atta and Leslie Munns, emerge as possible Yankees reinforcements. Van Atta leads the league with 14 wins this season after a 12 win pace last year, while Munns excels in strikeouts and limited hits. Both tall right or left-handed? Van Atta is 24 and a Penn State alumnus who studied horticulture. the Saints lag in the standings with only one win in three games.
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Political Orator Sought for Roosevelt and Garner Campaigns
A description notes a type of political orator who will be sent to seek votes for Governor Roosevelt and Speaker Garner. The report sketches the strategy and key figures involved in the outreach effort.
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Garner
G O P Plans Talked Over at Headquarters
Charles J. Schuck of Wheeling and A E B Haan of Huntington returned to state headquarters in Clarksburg after two days in Washington DC meeting with national leaders. They expect to finalize plans for the state judicial convention in Wheeling on August 11 and 12.
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Charles J. Schuck
Wheeling
A. E B. Haan
Huntington
Washington, D. C
Routing of Bonus : Veterans Defended By Secretary Hurley
Secretary Hurley defended the bonus march crackdown, blaming propaganda for mis representations. He said troops remained only to carry out orders of agitators, denying injuries or property damage beyond what marchers caused, and that women and children were protected rather than evacuated by cavalry and infantry.
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Washington
Bonus Army
War Department
Congress
Hoover
Former Manager of Opera 2 Company Hurt
Max Rabinoff, former manager of the Boston Opera Company, was severely injured in an automobile crash at Spark Hill New York. He drove off the road to avoid two women in another car, the vehicle overturned and Rabinoff was pinned underneath.
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New York
Max Rabinoff
Boston Opera Company
Spark Hill
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Rabinoff
Forest fires tally 668 for season in West Virginia
Charleston August four report from West Virginia Game Fish and Forestry Commission shows 668 fires in spring season with 33,104 acres burned since January. Suppression costs reach 11,498 dollars and estimated damages total 51,395 dollars.
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Forestry Division
West Virginia Game, Fish and Forestry Commission
Democratic Official to Appeal Conviction in Ohio
W. W. Durbin of Kenton former chairman of the Ohio Democratic executive committee was convicted of circulating unsigned election literature. Durbin's attorneys gave notice of their intention to appeal.
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W. W. Durbin
Kenton
Ohio Democratic Executive Committee
Durbin
Randolph County Deputies Get Pay Cut In Levy
Randolph County officials approved a smaller county levy reducing deputy and clerk salaries. The new levy totals around 71.4 cents per hundred, including 35 cents for the general fund and road and agricultural allocations. The reduction lowers pay across county offices while maintaining basic funding.
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Remai Jng
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