Gareth Jones Found Dead After Kidnapping in China
Gareth Jones, Manchester Guardian correspondent, was seized near Kulgen in Chahar province, Inner Mongolia, on July 29 with German journalist Herbert Mueller. Mueller was freed August 1 to press for Jones’s ransom. Jones’ body was later found near Poachang. Lloyd George urged diplomacy. Jones’ death stuns the former prime minister and family.
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Roosevelt at Hyde Park arrives for two day stay
At Hyde Park New Jersey President Roosevelt arrived to begin a two day visit from Washington. He expressed hope Congress will pass the utility holding company regulation bill but declined to discuss details of the measure or the tax bill as they remain in conference between the House and Senate.
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Man Struck by Car Injures Dana Leach in Blueville
Robert Winans, 19, of Clarksburg, found guilty of reckless driving after striking Dana Leach in Blueville addition. He received 30 days in county jail and a $25 fine, plus another $25 for driving without a license. failure to pay fines could add 10 days. Leach was hospitalized with minor shoulder and hip bruises.
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Mrs. Wiley Post Prostrated by Husband's Alaska Death
Ponca City Oklahoma August 16 Mrs Wiley Post was prostrated with grief upon learning of her husband Wiley Post s death in Alaska She had planned to accompany him but returned home for an operation and is staying at the L A Gray residence here
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Tucker Held to Grand Jury over DWI Collision
Arrested yesterday morning on a charge of driving while intoxicated and of running into the automobile of Ohio tourist Charles J. Tucker Jr. Tucker, accused of smashing into the rear end of W. S. Anderson’s car west of Pruntytown, posted $500 bond with Justice Ona C. Jefferys. Convicted previously in June this year for DWI, this second offense is treated as a felony. Anderson testified at the arraignment.
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AP News of Post and Rogers Plane Crash Leads World
The Associated Press reported the death of Wiley Post and Will Rogers in an Alaska plane crash near Point Barrow. AP’s dispatch at 9:48 EST from the Army Signal Corps reached the world 40 minutes ahead of other services.
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Will Rogers Last Letter from Alaska Housing Problem Urgency
Will Rogers final editor letters, published posthumously, describe the Alaska housing crisis for emigrants. He notes 700 to 800 arrived, 200 returned, and about 150 Alaskan workers employed, with snow approaching and growing organizational delays.
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Miss Love Agrees To Serve For County Election
Lila Love, a long time election worker from precinct 6 in Fetterman district, joins Abraham Blue to offer free services to county voters on a referendum about allowing the county court to raise the hospital levy.
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Hoover Calls Post Rogers Death a Terrible Shock
Former President Herbert Hoover described the deaths of aviator Wiley Post and humorist Will Rogers in an airplane crash as a terrible shock. He praised their American character and pioneer spirit, expressing personal loss. Washington mourns as Vice President Garner laments the loss of two mighty good men.
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Barbour County Schools Plan September 9 Opening
Philippi August 16 Barbour County schools will reopen September 9 per county superintendent E A Hunt with a teachers conference set for September 7 in Philippi high school. Four closed schools West Arden Woods Ford Run and Flatwoods will reopen. Jackson moved to Ford Run and Stalnaker to West Arden to reduce railroad crossing danger for pupils.
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Boy Who Swallowed Pills As Part of Game
Philippi August 16 Little Jackie Logan six year old son of Mr and Mrs Ford E Logan of South Main Street was removed from hospital to home yesterday recovering from an overdose of sleeping tablets given by his five year old sister Dolores while playing doctor She fed him three fever tablets and nine sedative tablets He was rushed to Myers Ciline hospital where a stomach pump removed most of the medicine and he was almost paralyzed before this was done His condition is reported improved today.
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Will Rogers and Wiley Post Die in Alaska Plane Crash
Renowned humorist Will Rogers and famed aviator Wiley Post were killed in an Alaska airplane crash today. The incident claims two major public figures in a tragic aviation accident.
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Garners Lose Old Friend in Rogers Death
By Bess Furman Associated Press staff writer Washington August 16 1935 reports Will Rogers death shocks Jack Garner longtime companion in vice presidency and social dinners with Roosevelt. Garber details ropers era jokes and late night roof gatherings at the Washington Hotel. note continuation on page seven.
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Guffey Bill Brought Up On Floor This Morning
Washington reports the House opened debate on the Guffey coal stabilization bill to create a national bituminous coal commission. The measure would regulate prices trade practices wages and hours in the soft coal industry with rebates on a coal tax for compliant mine operators. Speaker Burns said session could run until 6 p m to finish debate and urged whip support to keep members on the floor.
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Tri-State Authority Backs Celebration at Dam Project
Washington officials announce a ceremony to mark mass concrete work on the sixteen million dollar Tygart River flood control reservoir in Northern West Virginia. President Roosevelt is invited to participate along with members of Congress and governors from West Virginia Ohio and Pennsylvania whose districts will be protected by the vast dam.
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Plane Crash Kills Will Rogers and Wiley Post in Alaska
The 1935 crash near Point Barrow Alaska killed famed aviator Wiley Post and entertainer Will Rogers. Army Signal Corps details report engine misfire at low altitude caused loss of control, wreckage submerged, bodies recovered and turned to Dr. Greist in Barrow. Post and Rogers were on an aerial vacation planned to Moscow with plans to cross Siberia.
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Wiley Post World's Greatest Fliers Had Global Record Feats
Oklahoma City report recalls Wiley Post as a famed aviator born in Texas who built the Winnie Mae and won a nonstop Los Angeles to Chicago flight before circling the globe twice. He lost an eye in an oil field accident yet earned fame with record hours and solo attempts.
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