Senate economy clash ends with veto overrides in Charleston
Senator W M Watkins named circuit judge as lawmakers close a frugal session in Charleston. Five economy bills passed over vetoes, none of which were revenue measures. Governor Conley blocked several bills sought to cut agency costs, while debates over two major economy plans defined the final adjournment, with many bills killed or awaiting fate as lawmakers exit.
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Republicans Assail Talk of Roosevelt Speech
New York aug 29 Republican critics attack Governor Roosevelts prohibition address calling the Democratic candidate a Little Lord Fauntleroy and the platform unworkable. They charge Roosevelt claims states can suppress the saloon and label the repeal stance insincere from the Dems seeking office. The Beck statement and others were circulated by the Republican National Committee amid party maneuvers.
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James M. Beck
Pennsylvania
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Republican National Committee
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Peoria
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Edward H
Prohibition Party
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Mollison Lands Near Nerpis After First Leg Return Flight
Captain James A. Mollison completed the first leg of his return flight from New York to London, landing in a field 18 miles from St. John, N. B., at 4:30 p.m. EST due to fog. He started from Roosevelt Field at 10:50 a.m., covering 511 miles in 5 hours 40 minutes aboard the Heart's Content. He then telephoned the St. John municipal airport and planned to travel to St. John for the night before continuing to Harbor Grace for a water jump. He will monitor for the missing Green Mountain Bay plane from Barre, Vermont, reportedly en route to Oslo, Norway.
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Norway
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John Bochkon
Andrews Church Seeks Ford Donation Mystery Unfolds
At Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church a Ford model T key was found dropped into a collection plate. Dr Samuel C Jones and Frank Hollis Jr the treasurer discussed pursuing the donor’s address to claim the vehicle. The exact type of Ford remains undetermined as officials await more information.
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Samuel C. Jones
Frank Hollis, Jr
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Directors Of Match Company Sued For 135 Million Loss
New York Aug 29 Irving Company trustee of the late Ivar Kreuger sues eight American directors for an accounting of 100 million and recovery of 35 million for alleged losses from negligence and illegal dividend payments. Directors named include Rockefeller Durant Higgison Havemeyer Allen Pryor Larkin and Mc Hugh.
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International Mach Company
Oskar W. Ehrhorn
Irving Company
Ivar Kreuger
Match Company
Kreuger
Aged bicyclist killed by auto in Midwood incident
Marvin Whitman a 46 year old Richwood pool room proprietor was killed while riding his bicycle in Midway last night. Driver Max wel Dotson of Summersville was exonerated of blame in the fatal collision.
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Marvin Whitman
Richwood
Midway
Maxwell Dotson
Summersville
Financial and credit affairs improving says Pittsburgh official
A. W. Robertson, chairman of Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing, told Pittsburgh business leaders that financial and credit affairs are daily and positively better. He described the national rehabilitation committee's aim to spur capital investment in plant rehabilitation and equipment replacement to reduce unemployment and minimize production disruption.
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Planes Used in Ecuador Planes Used in Ecuador
Federal infantry, artillery and airplanes stormed Quito to crush the revolt led by supporters of president elect Nepali Bonafaz. The attack came from the north and south, marking the first time aircraft took part in an Ecuador battle. Federal forces captured Magdalena, six kilometers south of Quito, after heavy fighting and continued toward the capital.
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Fifth Plane From Oakland Forced Back By Leaking Fuel Line
Four pilots pushed toward Cleveland in a national air race from Los Angeles aiming for speeds near 250 mph. Roscoe Turner Jimmy Wedell Jim Haizlip and Lee Gehlbach led while Claire Vance of Oakland attempted a nonstop flight with a cargo plane but returned after a leak caused fuel spillage. A report notes the daring start amid dawn flights and refueling stops en route.
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Lee Gehlbach
Detroit
James Wedell
New Orleans
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Cleveland
Roscoe Turner
Hollywood
Jimmy Wedell
Jimmy Haizlip
Claire Vance
Calif
Vance
Mayor's Younger Brother Succumbs in Sanitarium
George F. Walker a 47 year old New York City insurance broker and younger brother of Mayor James J. Walker died early today at a private sanitarium after two months of tuberculosis treatment in Saranac Lake New York.
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Thirty five state Legion departments urge immediate cash bonus
Thirty five state departments of the American Legion urged the immediate cash payment of the soldiers bonus at headquarters. The list included Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
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West Virginia
William G. Meadows Dies Former Claims Inspector at 65
William G. Meadows 65 former inspector of claims for the state workmen's compensation department died today in Charleston. He served as a public official and was noted for his work in state workers compensation. Funeral arrangements were not announced.
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Chinese Bands Stage Attack In Mukden Manchuria
Chinese raiders struck at Mukden Manchuria as hundreds of guerrillas attacked Japanese defenses. Early reports say many bands vanished by dawn while larger forces were seen four miles away at Hun Hopu. Japanese bombers were ordered to pursue the rebels as fires raged in the arsenal and air base and Mukden’s fire department fought the blazes.
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18 Killed and 38 Hurt in Rican Accident
Eighteen people were killed and 38 injured when a motor truck loaded with Helocates to a Liberty party meeting skid off a cliff near Ponce Puerto Rico on August 29.
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Liberty Party
Pinchot Declines Senate Run Amid Davis Contention
Governor Gifford Pinchot of Pennsylvania said he will not seek the United States Senate seat against James J. Davis. His statement from Pike County represents a response to speculation about his future after calling for Davis to withdraw from re election.
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Gifford Pinchot
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Pike County
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Jim Davis
Pinchot
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Reporter Using Scissors With 16-Inch Reach
John K Burdett an attorney and reporter uses 17 inch scissors for editing and copying local stories. He jokes the tools are handy though purpose unclear. The scissors carry family history from his late father Abe Burdett as he follows in both law and journalism.
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Burdette
Abe Burdett
Stock Market Pushes Higher Amid Profit Taking
New York, Aug. 29. The stock market rose on mixed action as profit taking faded into overall strength. Copper and utility shares led gains with American Smelting, Greene Cananea, Kennecott and Anaconda hitting new 1932 highs while Westinghouse and General Motors rose. Major industrials recovered early losses but some names lagged late.Rails showed heaviness with Union Pacific dropping more than three points before recovering.
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Watkins appointed circuit judge, plans resignation as senator
West Virginia Senator W Merle Watkins of Grafton was named circuit judge for Taylor and Barbour counties by Governor Connolly, succeeding the late Warren B Kittle. Watkins said he will resign his senate seat within days. The appointment came from a field of six contenders including Watkins, with terms unclear and election plans to be set.
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Philippi
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Maple Avenue
William Watkins
Pennsylvania
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