Senate chiefs seek pledge on Guffey coal bill
Washington Aug 9 Democrats on the Senate ways and means committee after a secret session discussed obtaining a definite promise of Senate action on the Guffey coal bill. Chairman Coughton said he hoped for committee approval by a majority, with reports that 14 votes were assured in a 13 vote panel. No final action was taken.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Clark
House
Guffey
Ways and Means Committee
Democrats
Coughton
Chicago Jury Indicts Zenge In Bauer Murder
Chicago on August 9 reports the grand jury charged Mandeville W. Zenge a Missouri carpenter with murdering his rival Dr. Walter J. Bauer by penknife attack. Prosecutor Charles S. Dougherty presented witnesses to support circumstantial evidence as Zenge denied the accusation after five days of questioning.
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Chicago
Mandeville W. Zenee
Missouri
Walter J. Baur
Charles S. Dougherty
Zenge
Ohio flood death toll rises amid worst deluge in 22 years
In Zanesville Ohio on August 9 the flood crest neared the Ohio River as two people were confirmed drowned another missing and three dead from storms. Officials estimated property damage climbing past three million dollars with broader devastation expected elsewhere.
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Ohio
Zanesville
Ohio River
Truce bid in Kentucky governor race as mudslinging continues
Kentucky Democratic runoffs see Thomas S. Rhea and A B Chandler trading charges of fraud and vilification. Rhea calls for a peace plan until after the September 7 ballot while Chandler rejects overtures, as the five cornered field fights to secure a majority.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Thomas S. Rhea
A. B
Happy) Chandler
Rhea
Jury Convicts Stepmother Of Poison Murder In Greenbrier
In Greenbrier circuit court, Connie Beller, 40, of East Rainelle, was found guilty of first degree murder for poisoning her 14 year old stepson Lloyd Beller with poisoned candy. The jury recommended mercy, mandating a life sentence. Evidence showed two other stepsons, Murel and Paul Beller, fell ill after eating candy. Lloyd died, with claims of prior abuse noted. Mrs. Beller claimed ignorance of the poisoning while her husband conferred with Wilson. The judge set sentencing for the next day.
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W. Va
Connie Beller
East Rainelle
Greenbrier
Lloyd Beller
Twoather
Murel
Paul Beller
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