West Virginia House Orders Government Inquiry
The West Virginia House of Delegates ordered a comprehensive investigation into the state government centered on Governor Conley. Delegate Ross sponsored the resolution, threatening impeachment and stating the governor should be held responsible for all departmental actions. Four Republicans voted aye amid Democratic concerns about timing and political advantage. The measure passed with questions about completing work before the November 1 term end.
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Charleston
Conley
House of Delegates
Ross
Kanawha
West Virginia
Republican State Administration
House
Bryant
D. Clay
Dem
Brown Held for Murder in Gilmer County
A warrant charging Harold Brown, 40, of near Glenville, was issued for first degree murder after he shot Conrad Thomas, 23, and Harold Thomas at a Gilmer county Four-H camp. Conrad died at Weston hospital. Harold remains seriously injured. A preliminary hearing is set before Magistrate L. D. Taylor, with five witnesses expected. Brown reportedly appeared unannounced carrying a shotgun and offered a shooting exhibition.
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Glenville
Harold Brown
Near
Blair Gainer
Brown
Conrad Thomas
Harold Thomas
Barracksville
Marion County
Gilmer County
Weston
Gainer
L. D. Taylor
Senators Pass Measure Extending Time For Redemption Of Real Estate
Charleston, Aug 20. The state senate approved a bill extending redemptions for land sold for taxes in 1929 and 1930 to three years and 1931 to one year, with additional extensions for state purchases. The measure also limits forfeiture actions and shifts urged budget moves to later debate. The House previously deferred action on related relief and borrowing proposals amid partisan contention over funds and constitutionality.
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House
Charleston
Senate
Sen
Hodges
D.m
Mono
Finance Committee
Conley
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
House of Delegates
Barnhart
England Endures Record Heat Wave Causes 21 Deaths
London August 20 heat wave raged across England with a 99 degree high daily record. The toll included three personal crisis reports, six drownings and a dozen other fatalities. Crowds sought relief at seaside resorts while the Thames embankment turned into a social promenade. Ice cream ran out and even the pub bear was iced, defying tradition.
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London
England
Thames
Republicans Plan Pre election Rally at Taylor County Court House
Plans are complete for the first pre election rally of Republicans at the Taylor County court house at 8 PM this evening. Charles J. Schuck state Republican chairman and Mrs Josephine Cannon of the women's division will speak. County Chairman Harry C. Compton urges all GOP members to attend as leaders from state ranks are expected. The meeting will discuss party issues and foundation plans for the November election and a large attendance is anticipated.
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Taylor County
Court House
Charles J. Schuck
Joseph BE. Cannon
Harry C. Compton
West Virginia
Shuck
Infuriated mob burns home and barn near Montgomery
Fire and gunfire erupt after a shooting fray leaves Fred Pannell wounded as roughly 200 shots are fired at Lizzie Meadows' Gaymont Mountain home and barn. Trooper Masters says Pannell blamed Andy Lewis who is held on a $5,000 bond.
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Meadows Farm
Gaymont Mountain
Montgomery
Lizzie Meadows
Gaymont
Mountain
Fred Pannell
H. Masters
Pannell
Andy Lewis
Meadows
Lewis
Soviets Order Liquidation of Most Churches
Vatican reports Soviet decree to liquidate all but twenty churches by December 31, 1932. The Vatican newspaper notes the plan targets Catholic houses of worship across Russia, with only scarce prayer spaces tolerated, and claims the decree aims to suppress religion. Irene Dabney returns from Wheeling after vacation.
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Vatican City
Evsioviett Russela
Gerby
Vatican
Vatore Romano
Yia Eee Eet
Irene Dabney
Hes
Russia
Wheeling
Vines Beats Allison In Straight Sets For Newport Trophy
Elsworth Vines national tennis champion secured his second leg in the Newport Casino Trophy by defeating his Davis Cup partner Wilmer Allison of Austin Texas in straight sets 5-4 6-3 6-3.
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Newport
Elsworth Vines
Wilmer Allison
Austin
Texas
Lebosquet Wins Western Pennsylvania Golf Title
Maurice Lebosquet of Highland Country Club captured his second Western Pennsylvania Amateur Golf championship defeating Wilson Marks of West Penn 4 and 3 in the 18 hole final at the South Hills course.
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Lebosquet
Western Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Maurice Lebosquet
Highland Country Club
Wilson Marks
West Penn
Indiana
South Hills
Local Laundry Ad Promises Extended Cleaning Week
A muddled circular from a small town cleaner advertises laundry and tailoring services for men and women. It mentions suits, linen, seersucker, dresses, plain coats, and ties, offering a possible extension of service into another week. Contact details show a phone number though legibility varies.
Grafton Hospitality Week to Unite Local Trades
Grafton will host Hospitality Week in the Tygarts and Chest river valleys beginning September 12. Aimed at goodwill, the plan includes band concerts, athletic events, vaudeville, farm exhibits, and canned goods displays. Twelve thousand copies of a special newspaper edition will promote the event and local business showcases.
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Grafton
Tygarts
Chest River
Grafton Daily Sentinel
Mollison plans refueling flight to Montreal and New York
Capt J A Mollison, after completing his trans Atlantic solo, faced fog that halted a planned Pennfield Ridge to Montreal leg. He left the field by auto and said he would be in New York by 5 PM tomorrow. He departed St John’s after spending the night there following the solo.
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St John's
New Brunswick
J. A. Mollison
Pennfield Ridge
Montreal
New York
St. John’s
Bay of Fundy
Airplanes Set Out for Fourth Canadian Air Pageant
Forty nine amateur pilots departed Roosevelt Field on August 20 heading to Montreal for the fourth annual Canadian air pageant. The flight carried 115 persons, showcasing a large public aviation event.
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Roosevelt Field
Montreal
Probe of Logan County lawlessness prompts AG review
West Virginia House delegates pass a resolution urging an investigation by Attorney General Howard B. Lee into alleged lawlessness in Logan County used for political ends. The measure cites Sheriff Hatfield’s deputies, including 42 named as redundant, and calls scrutiny of martial law considerations raised a year earlier.
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Charleston
Logan County
House of Delegates
Ferrell
Logan
Howard B. Lee
J. D. Hatfield
Hatfield
B. Lawson
Logan County Court
Women Break Endurance Record In Air And Set A Full Week Aloft as Goal
Valley Stream, Aug. 20. Frances Marsalis and Louise Phaden extended their endurance flight beyond previous records, reaching a 124 hour mark and aiming for a full week aloft. The pair, celebrated as aviation pioneers, continued their long flight with periodic notes for refueling and encouragement from the ground. Meanwhile in Knoxville a fatal pistol duel between two brothers-in-law ended with both dead after a family quarrel sparked by marital separation. Wayne Hensley died in a Knoxville hospital. Cordie Lowe died yesterday from injuries sustained Thursday night in Scott County.
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Knoxville
Tenn
New River
Scott County
Wayne Hensley
Cordie Lowe
Hensley
Valley Stream
Frances Marsalis
Louise Phaden
Frances ‘Marsalis
B.S. T
Curtiss Field
Stock market quietest session in four weeks
New York stock market drifted through a quiet weekend with prices fluctuating in a narrow range. Turnover was about 600000 shares as United Fruit rose over three points and several issues edged up one to one and a half points while many gains were modest and net changes were small.
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New York
American Telephone
U.S. Steel
American Can
General Electric
Westinghouse Electric
United Fruit
Case
Chrysler
Covia-Cola
Youngstown
Roosevelt Denies Dismissal of Ouster Charge Against Walker
Governor Roosevelt denied two motions to dismiss ouster charges against New York City Mayor James J. Walker after seven hours of argument led by John J. Curtin. Witnesses including Republican state leaders will testify as the hearing continues.
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Executive Chamber
Albany
N. Y
Roosevelt
James J. Walker
New York City
John J. Curtin
Walker
W. Kingsland-Macy
Ammany Hall
Supreme Court of
New York State
Ellis. J. Staley
Grafton camp to meet Monday evening at 8
All members are requested to attend the meeting of Grafton camp No 4 W. Q. W. Monday evening at 8 o clock August 22 at K. of P. Hall. Important business. Dismissal noted by 8 M. Zinn.
Weeklong Ohio Valley Tennessee Forecast
The week starts with fair conditions in the Ohio Valley and Tennessee. Local showers and thunderstorms are expected midweek and again at the end. Warm weather predominates throughout the period.
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Associated Press
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
Senator Davis to plead not guilty in lottery case
New York Aug 20 Senator James J Davis of Pennsylvania said from Washington he would plead not guilty to lottery charges. He notified Assistant U S Attorney Louis M Treadwell he would appear for arraignment August 30. Davis plans to spend next week at a Loyal Order of Moose convention where the lottery is alleged to have been run. Three other defendants also gave notice they would appear Wednesday.
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New York
James J. Davis
Pennsylvania
Washington
Louis M. Treadwell
United States
Loyal Order of Moose
GOP Leaders Discuss Plans for Campaign in Clarksburg
Republican candidates for state office met with strategists at the Waldo hotel in Clarksburg to map the current campaign. Charles J. Schuck of Wheeling chaired the session with A. E. Haan of Huntington reporting on headquarters work and outlining the proposed organization program. T. C. Townsend led the gubernatorial slate while Hallanan of Charleston assailed the Democratic delegates for their actions.
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Clarksburg
Waldo Hotel
Charles J. Schuck
Wheeling
Schuck
A. E. Haan
Huntington
T. C.townsend
Walter S. Hallanan
Charleston
Democratic House of Delegates
Court refuses bond allows Albright to become sheriff
Kingwood Aug. 20 Preston county court of eight commissioners rejected a $54,000 bond by Sheriff W W Williams and named Staley B Albright to Williams office. Court had previously set $50,000 bond, four thousand less than Williams claimed. Bond issue sparked a five hour session with 6 to 2 vote to reject. oath of office to be administered at 1 p.m. Tuesday. Williams and deputies continue duties amid alleged illegality claim.
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Kingwood
Preston County
W. W. Willams
Staley B. Albright
Williams
Albright
W. W. Williams
Sila
Connecticut Priest and Housekeeper Found Dead
In New Haven two deaths are reported at St Louis Church parish home. Rev Joseph B Ian, a public school teacher, died apparently from carbon monoxide poisoning, coroner Corrigan says. Miss Moran, an active parish worker, was found slain in a bedroom after Father Cour noyer did not appear for two days.
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New Haven
Conn
Joseph B. Ian
St. Louis
J. Corrizgan
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Allison
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Air Carnival
Logan CO
Lee
Gov. Roosevelt
Davis
G.O.P
Townsend
John Felty
Reno
Hayes Sapp
Lyon
Connecticut
Shiek Ot Ee Mins Moran
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