Hatfield Wins Easily In Republican Senate Nomination
The article reports Senator Hatfield winning the Republican nomination with 84 111 votes from 1 378 precincts versus Benjamin L Rosen bloom 13 275 and notes Holt called the result a triumph for progressive principles He vows an aggressive campaign supporting Roosevelt recovery policies and humanitarian aims The piece also mentions eight other Democrats contesting Holt and that the soon to be named senator will be seated next January before Holt turns 30
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U. S
Hatfield
Rosenbloom
Benjamin L. Rosenbloom
Roosevelt
Holt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Shaver
William E. Chilton
Wilson
Senate
West Virginia
Levy figures show real estate dip and property rise
Assessed real estate value stands $5,340 below last year while personal property assessments rise by $54,530. Figures from Assessor Ed N. Locke accompany county court and city commissioners in session as the levy continues. Amid unrelated notices, a magazine tease from American Weekly promotes August 12 circulation.
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Ed N. Locke
Budget Talk Sets Lower Levy Rates for Property Classifications
The report notes councils are finalizing budgets and adjusting levies on property classes with rates anticipated to be slightly below last year's figures. Authorities indicate the adjustments aim to balance fiscal needs with taxpayer burden as assessments and classifications are reviewed.
Minister Acquitted in Trespass Case
The Rev Bradford Shaffer pastor of First Brethren church along with church trustee B H Slaton and Wilbur Nicodemus were acquitted of trespass yesterday by Magistrate Ona C Jefferys. George R Kinsey local barber claimed a 12 foot strip of ground adjoining his property was improperly fenced. The case was dismissed as affidavits showed potential civil litigation over property lines. Prosecutor James C Holt represented the state and Attorney W Merle Watkins for the defense.
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Bradford Shaffer
First Brethren Church
B. H. Slaton
Wilbur Nicodemus
Ona C. Jefferys
George R. Kinsey
Kinsey
Jefferys
James C. Holt
W. Merle Watkins
Hand Rail Improves Steep Wilford Street Steps
City workers under Kemper and Reed installed an iron hand railing along the dangerous steps from Wilford Street to the hilltop Hurst Terrace. The steep ascent, long a public safety menace, saw residents and hill residents praise the improvement as a crucial safety measure.
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Messrs. Kemper and Reed
Wilford Street
Lutheran Minister Ill in Grafton Hospital
The Rev. E. F. K. Roof pastor of St. Pauls Lutheran church underwent an operation at City hospital yesterday and is reported today to be doing nicely. He will likely remain in the hospital for three weeks as of today.
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E. F. K. Roof
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
City Hospital
Court Rules Ulysses Not Obscene in 2–1 Ruling
New York Aug 8 The US Court of Appeals upheld a federal judge in upholding imports of James Joyce Ulysses as not obscene The ruling allows Random House to import the book amid dissents noting some pages are indecent and permitting a further appeal to the Supreme Court
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New York
James Joyce
Ulysses
United States District Court of Appeals
John M. Woolsey
Joyce
Random House, Inc
Lord Eldon
Byron
Shelley
Southey
Augustus N. Hand
Martin Manton
United States Supreme Court
United States Solicitor General
Discount Murder Theory in Hockey Star's Death
Suspicion of murder in the death of hockey star Jack Leswick of the Chicago Black Hawks was discounted by Dr. H M Speechly the coroner. There was nothing to indicate murder, the coroner stated.
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Hockey Star
Winnipeg
Jack Leswick
Chicago Black Hawk
H. M. Speechly
Dr. Speechly
Death of Leswick Under Investigation in River Find
Authorities conclude Leswick died by drowning with no marks of violence found on his body. Police had explored the theory that the hockey player was a victim of hold-up men after his body was recovered from the Assiniboine River.
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Leswick
Assiniboine
Snatcher Escapes From Federal Agent's Trap
Chicago reports that Roy Gray alias Slim Gray evaded two government traps while agents showed seized cars tied to the Edward Bremer ransom. A court ordered turnover of two autos, a sedan and a coupe, implying possible arrest if Gray pursues the cars at the U S courthouse. Gray had been hiding in Chicago until mid July.
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Chicago
Roy
Slim) Gray
Edward Bremer
Gray
Department of ‘Justice
W. C. Lindley
United States
Mel ‘Vin H. Purvis
Bureau
Grey
United’ States
City to Forget continuation hints events and numbers
The note references continuation from Page D with additional numbers and personnel for the orchestra. It mentions dancing continuing after the show and implies more details will be provided. The fragment preserves a sense of ongoing program notes and local coverage.
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Personel
Nine Members Contested in State Political Races
The article reports on Nazi sympathizer cases and a hanging in the drive against them. It notes Franz von Papen as Germany's envoy to Vienna amid tensions with Hitler’s cabinet. It also covers Republican nominations in multiple districts and mentions a death in the Eleventh district primary altering the slate for state senate races.
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Ernest Feike
Dollfuss
von Papen
Fey
Franz von Papen
Germany
Vienna
Hitler
Woman trails in Democratic bids for Twelfth district seats
Nominees for the upper chamber include Byron B. Randolph of Clarksburg who defeated Senator Ray W. Garvin and John S. Stump Jr. of Clarksburg for the Democratic nomination in the Twelfth district and John pant Beacom of Huntington who claims the nomination.
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A. J. Wilkinson
John C. Southern
Clarksburg
Harrison County
Theo A. Cavendish
Huntington
Howard Holt
Grafton
Chas E. Hodges
Morgantown
Byron B. Randolph
Ray W. Garvin
John S. Stump, Jr
John Pant Beacom
Taylor County Campaign Results and Board of Education Race
Taylor County voters chose a campaigner over Charles L. Litzinger by a wide margin with Bartlett 614 and Litzinger 493. Harvey A. Poe won the unexpired county commissioner term, Poe 1,006 to Wilson 592. For the five announced education seats J Lee Evans Charles Warder Paul Malone D L Bosley Ira Marks were elected. Musgrove’s bid fell short as Marks gained 880 votes while Musgrove had 194 signals.
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Charles L. Litzinger
Bartlett
W. X.cleavenger
H. M.haller
Litzinger
Charles D. Wolfe
Harvey A. Poe
Fetterman
Levi J. Wilson
Poe
Wilson
Board of Education
J. Lee Evans
Charles H. Warder
Paul E. Malone
D. L. Bosley
Ira
Marks
Musgrove
John Q.musgrove
Fetteree
Maks
Local races feature board of education split and tight house vote
Three high men from Fetterman district left Musgrove out as the board of education board seats went to Bosley Evans Ford Malone Marks Musgrove Post Sisler Warder Utterback. In the house of delegates B F Davisson and Mrs Suddarth traded leads until Mrs Suddarth won by 101. Total vote 2069, 38.5 percent turnout. Democratic vote 5377.
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Justice OF the Peace Board OF Education
Grafton
Beall
Caina
Chidister
Carder
Chrislip
Monroe
Warden
Yates
Board OF Education
Booths Creek
Justice OF the Peace
Court House
Bosley
Evans
Ford
Malone
Fetterman
Ggo
Flemington
Ui Io F
Knottsville
Musgrove
Marks
Post
Sisler
Warder
Utterback
House of Delegates
B. F. Davisson
Suddarth
D. Hays
Davisson
Hays
Polling Losses Detail Education Board Races
Incumbents and candidates for the board of education and related races are listed with vote totals. Names include T. A. Lake, T. V. Lantz, Andy Proudfoot, F. V Brandon, W. J. Arnold, Harry Brittingham, Muir Goodwin, Stuart Schoonover, EB. V. Golden, Samuel L. Marsh, Fred Everson, and C Richards among others, with various tallies.
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EB. V. Golden
Samuel L. Marsh
Fred Everson
C Richards
Mrs Phelps dies near Kasson after lingering illness
Mrs Victoria Auvil Phelps 57 of Moatsville died Sunday night after a lingering illness. Funeral held at Mount Morris Methodist Episcopal church near Kasson. Survived by husband F B Phelps and daughter Catherine Phelps, plus a large list of relatives in Barbour, Monongah, Parsons and surrounding areas. Interment in church cemetery.
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Victoria Auvil Phelps
Moatsville
Mount Morris Methodist Episcopal Church
Kasson
Cove District
Barbour County
Phelps
Hannah Shaffer, Auvil
George W. Auvil
F. B. Phelps
Catherine Phelps
Hannah Auvil
Monongah
J. L. Auvil
Parsons
Ztra Dumire
Near St. George
Tucker County
W. 8. Menear
W. D. Eakens
St. George
G. C. H Auvil
Grafton
Governor to Visit Camp Dawson on Thursday
Governor H. G. Kump will visit the National Guard encampment at Camp Dawson Thursday for official inspection. A crowd of several thousand is expected for the ceremonies honoring him as state officials, including his family, arrive around noon.
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Camp Dawson
H. G. Kump
National Guard
Kump
Escaped inmate sought after attack at hospital
Fayetteville reports Thomas Otey of Montgomery, 42, escaped Weston state hospital by sawing bars Tue morning. Prosecuting Attorney H. B. Dillon Jr. said Otey attacked him in January and was committed. Police expect him to return to Montgomery. The message mentions a date set for Thursday at Grafton Park.
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Fayetteville
Payette County
Thomas Otey
Montgomery
Weston State Hospital
H. B. Dillon, Jr
Otey
State Hospital
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