Haymond Demands Vote Recount in Two Precincts
In a heated court room clash in Flemington, Haymond demands two precincts be discarded after a recount shifts the edge to Dillon. Final tallies show Dillon gaining three votes, Haymond down two, with Dillon leading 845 to 835 in county returns.
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Haymond
Guy D. Hay ‘Mond
House of Delegates
W. P. Samples
Ray Dillon
Ither
Dillon
Fen
Court House
Dilm
Flemington
Fratton
Grafton
Hayond
Ington
Nond
Fone
Hayod
Hayjong
GOP appoints tall election chief from Ohio and Stucky
Washington Aug 8 A Republican national campaign plan centers on two new generals Senator 8 Ohio and Robert H Lucas Stucky as lieutenants racing home to bankroll and direct the drive to retain control of Congress in the November elections. Huston resigns as national chair amid lingering hard feelings as Fess takes over.
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Washington
Senator 8
Ohio
Robert H. Lucas
Jay
Congress
Senate
House
Claudius SH
Huston
Messee
Asittle
Yestery
Mittee
Fess
Livestock Shipped From W Va Due to Drought
Pittsburgh August 8 report shows West Virginia drought pushing livestock shipments six weeks earlier than usual. G C Sharpless, Pittsburgh livestock market manager, notes water and pasture shortages driving heavy carriage of cattle, sheep, and calves total 212 in July versus 88 last year. Some showers predicted for the district tonight.
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Pittsburgh
West Virginia
G. C. Sharpless
Five named in Buckley slaying in Detroit
Detroit police identified five men linked to the killing of George E. Buckley, the political radio commentator. Angelo Livecchi, under arrest for arraignment on a murder charge, allegedly pointed Buckley to the killers. Other suspects cited are Thomas Yonny Licavoli, Ted Pizzino, Mike Morgany, and Frank Cammarata.
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Detroit
George E
Jerry )Buckley
Angelo Livecchi
Buckley
Thomas Yonny Licavoli
Ted Pizzino
Mike Morgany
Frank Cammarata
Thomas C. Wilcox
Ford Coupe Crashes Into Embankment on Northwestern Turnpike
A near new Ford coupe crashed into an embankment west of Thornton on the Northwestern turnpike near Horse Shoe bend shortly before noon. The right front casing blew out and gravel under the car caused loss of control. Misses Viola Luzier and Flo Helmick of Thomas suffered only slight cuts and bruises and were traveling to Clarksburg. Bryant's Ford wrecker transported the car and occupants to town, with the women to be taken home later that afternoon.
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Thornton
Northwestern Turnpike
Horse Shoe Bend
Viola Luzier
Flo Helmick
Thomas
Clarksburg
Bryant
Helmick
Widow Mrs Brady to enter religious life in Europe
New York August 8 Mrs Brady widow of a New York businessman will travel abroad to join a religious order and may become its mother superior. Her fortune estimated at fifty million dollars includes control of properties and a chemical foundation. The New York World reports the plan follows her husband’s death in March and cites a World corre spondent in Rome.
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New York
Tarities
Pope Pius KI
Brady
Fshe
Holas Brady
New York World
Fran
Correets
P. Garvan
Mndent
Rome
Mrs. Brady
The
Chemical Foundation
Pope Pius
Allen
John.s. Garvan
Yale
Hater Power Hearing Set September 9
Judge Hudson tentatively set September 9 for a hearing on the Cheat river water power case appeal filed by West Virginia Power and Transmission Company. Lack of service delayed formal entry. both sides to appear for further action and potential depositions. The judge indicated a single-session decision on constitutional questions and added evidence may be heard in August or September.
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Charleston
W. Va
Arthur P. Hudsson
Kanawha
Circuit Court
Cheat River
West Virginia Power and Transmission Company
Louis A. John
Hudson
Johnson
St Louis Ship Still Up Pass Old Record
Dale Jackson and Forest O Brine, former world record holders, press to regain their endurance mark aboard the St Louis ship. They began the Lambert Field flight July 1, 1923, with 420 hours 21 minutes and were celebrated by 26,000 fans and a fortune above $30,000. Last night they surpassed their prior record, as reports continued on page two.
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St. Louis
Dale Jackson
Forest O'Brine
Lambert Field
Jackson
O'Brine
Grafton Fruit Market Saturday Specials
Grafton Fruit Market advertises Saturday specials including large head lettuce at 25 cents, New Jersey sweet potatoes at 3 pounds for a price, fancy Ohio Clery and fancy green peppers, 6 pounds of eating and cooking apples, Sunkist lemons by the dozen, seedless grapes at 2 pounds, freestone peaches per basket, Anya Randol cantaloupe at 10 cents each, tomatoes carrots beets eggplants leaf lettuce radishes squash cabbage oranges bananas and green peas.
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Grafton
New Jersey
Ohio
Sunkist
Freestone
Hot Passenger On Train Dines In Local Cafe
A passenger on the eastern express rode a sultry night in silken underwear a robe and slippers. He left his Pullman to dine at a local cafe near the station while the train waited, drawing curious onlookers from platform to windows.
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Cafe
Texas Lawyer Confesses to Bombing Wife Death in Family Car
Amarillo attorney A D Payne signed a confession admitting he planted an infernal device in the family automobile that killed his wife and maimed his 9 year old son on June 27. He said he would face the electric chair, expressed regret the explosion did not kill the boy, and cited financial troubles and love affair with his former secretary as motives. He confessed to prior attempts including morphine in a tonic, drowning attempt, a gas jet left burning, a loaded shotgun, and a dynamite bomb in the car. He asked to waive trial to expedite the case.
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Verona Thompson
Payne
Tral
Old Soldiers Coming Through Grafton Soon
United Spanish War Veterans from western sections charter an eight coach special train on the Baltimore and Ohio route from St. Louis to Philadelphia for their convention. They depart St. Louis August 15 at 11 p m and arrive in Philadelphia August 17 at 8 a m. The baggage car will be cleared and turned into a dance floor with a nationally known orchestra. A soft drink counter and dining car services will accompany the trip.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Baskals and Reppert Cubs Clash at Athletic Field
Baseball game to be played Saturday at 3 30 P M at the athletic field. Admission is 25 cents. Baskals and Reppert Cubs are the competing teams prevista.
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Baskals
Reppert Cubs
Hundreds See Four-H Young Folk In Camp
Several hundred people from Taylor and surrounding counties gathered at the Taylor County 4-H camp on Wickwire Creek for a twilight outdoor gathering. The American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps in full dress led a flag ceremony, taps, vesper service by 4-H members, and a finale drill by Legion youths, with plans to perform at the state convention.
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Taylor
Strounding
Taylor County
Wickwire Creek
American Legion
Legion Organization
Gil
Legion
Afghan Tribal Battle Looms Threatens Peshawar
Ten thousand Afghan tribesmen massed near Peshawar as British troops moved to counter a planned assault. Afridi warriors were in contact with advance units while bombing planes stood ready. Observers predicted a decisive battle within hours, with scouts relaying tribe movements to the Royal Air Force.
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Peshawar
India
Royal Air Force
Frenzied mob storms Indiana jail amid hanging of two Black men
Marion Indiana August reports a mob of about 1000 stormed the county jail, pulling two Black inmates from their cells and killing one on the courthouse grounds. Victims named include Thomas Shipr aged 18 and Claude Da ter 23 from Pairmount, with Abe Smith 19 among the injured. Police and state agents arrived as the mob used sledgehammers and tear gas to breach the jail. The crowd dispersed after the killings. authorities vow investigation and public safety measures.
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Marion
Ind
Aig
Thomas Shipr
Claude Dater
Pairmount
Abe Smith
Decter
Here
Et Neto
Han
Shipp
Smith
Jac House Yard
Herbert ‘Eron
Harry G Tealle
Intense Heat Prolongs Drought Across States
Baltimore reports heat and drought with 44 days of deficient rainfall. Forest fires near Cumberland destroy 18 000 acres as hundreds battle flames. In Annapolis water measures taken to avert famine. Chicago endures record heat with shifting temperatures and sporadic showers. Officials warn drought damage to crops and pasture as relief plans proceed.
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Baltimore
Health Department Ag Skles
Will's Mountain
Cumberland
EB. Lee Compte
Annapolis
Roland Brown
The
Water Board
Chicago
Dance Marathon Sets 2831 Hour World Record
Chicago August 8 A dance marathon in a ballroom ends with winners Ann Gerry and Mike Gougas collecting 2831 hours 4 minutes 30 seconds of dancing It is declared a new world record as medical attendants halt the event due to a dancers injured foot The marathon ran through weeks in historic timekeeping and spanned events from Lincoln Park to the north Atlantic era adjustments.
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Chicago
Lincoln Park
Southern Cross
North Atlantic
Ann Gerry
Mike Gougas
Hammond
Ind
Nine candidates file primary expenditure notices
Charleston August 8 nine candidates for state senatorial nominations filed expense certificates with Secretary of State George W Sharp. Reports show varied totals from none to 138 dollars with districts including eighth ninth first and twelfth.
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Charleston
W. Va
George W. Sharp
Joe Miller
W. B. McCreery
White Sulphur Spring
E. W. Worrell
Pineville
Henry Russell
Wheeling
C. Davs
Bridgeport
Daniel Pendleton
Howard B. Nealé
Parkeburg
Nogales Ruins Searched for Storm Victims
Nogales Arizona August 8 soldiers and citizens combed the flood damaged districts looking for victims of the border flood. Known dead and about 13 homeless were reported as rains eased and residents sought shelter. The deluge threatened renewed danger until a downpour subsided. Continued on Page Two.
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Nogales
Ariz
Sonora
Population of Continental U S for 1930 announced
Washington August 8 Population of the continental United States for 1930 was announced by the census bureau at 122 698 190 an increase of 16 987 570 or 16 1 percent over 1920. Including possessions the total U S population for 1930 was 124 848 864 up 17 399 809 or 16 1 percent over 1920. Figures are subject to revision.
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Washington
Continental
United States
Census Bureau
Prasm
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GOP
Jerry Buckley
Turnpike Bank
S. Nicholas Brady
Reinent
Europe
Hater
West Va
O’brien
Texas
Wife
Wickwire Grove
Legion Post Drum and Bugle Corps
C. Q. King
Indiana
Coro
AMEX
Hyde
J. B. Kincer
Division of Agricultural Meteorology
Official Weather Bureau
Nation
Agriculture Department
Mexican
U.S
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