Out of court settlement ends $10,000 Love Latta suit
The civil suit by Mrs. Maple E Love against James and Carl Latta for $10,000 damages in Dr Ernest L Love s death was settled out of court this afternoon as plans formed to strike a jury The settlement amount was not disclosed Circuit Judge W Merle Watkins discharged the petite jury for the term Several small cases will be brought into court next week while other criminal and chancery matters were continued Many cases were disposed this term with old civil matters dismissed and confessions obtained to reduce trial costs The term is expected to run well into February with the Larue v Cutright case ending in favor of the defendant for $2223 after an offset was allowed
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Maple E. Love
James
Carl Latta
Ernest L. Love
W. Merle Watkins
Love-Latta
Inas
James Latta
Dr. Love
Love
Young Latta
D. L. Larue
W. Cutright
Larue
Fumes Fatal to Three Men in Mushroom House
In Toughkenamon Pennsylvania three men identified as John Mountain John Max and Rolland Boyer died after cleaning a mushroom house and using acids to fumigate. Police say fumes likely overwhelmed them before they could escape.
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Toughkenamon
John ‘Owntain
John Max
Rolland Boyer
Avondale
Gali
Lottery Jury Asks 1 More Instructions
The New York jury in the Conrad H. Mann federal arson trial halted deliberations to request additional instructions from the court. Co-defendants remain charged in the same federal case as proceedings continue.
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New York
Conrad H. Mann
Attery
What Color Coal Would You Like
Coal cars are painted in colors such as green and white to deter theft along rail routes. The paint only covers the gondola tops, a precaution to indicate shipments during transit and to cue potential shortages or loss.
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Fetterman
Kiss of death visits gunman lying wounded
Chicago police report the Kiss of Death gang tag was applied to Sol Feldman after a policeman wounded him during a window smashing incident. Lt John Carton warned Feldman he is now marked by the gang’s “death angel.” The name links to a string of sudden deaths tied to Margaret Mary Collins.
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Kiss OF Death
Chicago
Sol Feltiman
Gang
Margaret Mary Collins
John Carton
Feldman
Green Heads Labor as AFL Convenes in Cincinnati
Ex horted to translate the militant spirit into action for unemployment insurance and a 30 hour week the American Federation of Labor ended its annual convention. William Green reelected to a ninth term pledged cooperation with employers but will use every legitimate power when needed. Washington selected for the 53rd convention next year.
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Cincinnati
American Federation of Labor
William Green
Labor
Federation
Relief work of church council reviewed today
Indianapolis December 3 The Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America relief efforts and other activities were summarized by President Bishop Francis J McConnell of the Methodist Episcopal Church A special fund for relief and rehabilitation of unemployed miners in West Virginia and Kentucky was raised and large quantities of clothing were secured for distribution by the American Red Cross Service Committee
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Indianapolis
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
Francis J. McConnell
Methodist Episcopal Church
West Virginia
Kentucky
Debt Moratorium Notes Likely To Reach Congress
Washington reports say six countries may send debt moratorium notes to Congress with President Hoover’s message. Officials doubt delivery on opening day. lawmakers and White House signals suggest no immediate relief. Leaders urge Europe to pursue disarmament and freer trade before debt relief, with both parties opposing new relief.
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Congress
Washington
Hoover
Capitol Hill
White House
Stimson
Europe
Borah
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Laval
Special Agency
Demented man 74 shoots relatives and kills self
Louis Wonser, 74, said to be demented, shot and killed his sister-in-law Mrs. Fred W. Wonser, 60, and his nephew Fred Wonser Jr., seriously wounded his brother, then killed himself at the Fred Wonser home two miles west of here.
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Bryan
Louis ‘Wonser
Fred W. Wonser
Fred Wonser, Jr
Fred Wonser
Here
Ouis
Watkins Leads Dent By 84 Votes In Barbour County Recount
Circuit Judge W Merle Watkins held an 84 vote edge over Herbert W Dent as Barbour County's recount paused at noon with 12 of 34 precincts recounted. The court planned to resume Tuesday morning. Earlier canvass favored Dent in Barbour and Watkins in Taylor, giving Dent an overall 85 vote lead. Recount findings show voters marked both candidates or counted errors.
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W. Merle Watkins
Herbert W. Dent
Grafton
Barbour
Judge Watkins
Attorney Dent
Taylor County
Dent
Cain
Belington
Watkins
Kins
Shawkey
Lawmakers Hear Experts Discuss Problems At Meeting
Charleston dispatch reports state lawmakers heard Roy G. Lakey of Minnesota outline tax reform ideas to raise revenue for West Virginia. He urged equitable assessment revisions to fix the property tax. Dr John F. Sly of WVU spoke on public money control and C F Morrisscot described Virginia’s centralized governance efforts. The American Legislators Association sponsored the conference with Henry W. Toll presenting the group’s aims.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Roy G. Lakey
Minnesota
American Legislators’ Association
Lakey
John F. Sly
West Virginia University
C. F. Morrisscot
Virginia
Old Dominion
American Legislators Association
Henry W. Toll
Denver
Col
Legislative Reference Bureau
Garner's Plan for Repeal Faces Setback in House
Washington news reports Speaker Garner's bid to force a vote on the Democratic flat prohibition repeal faced a setback as the Judiciary Committee refused to authorize bringing the measure to the floor. The panel defeated the plan 13 to 6 citing procedure, not merits, with leaders signaling possible floor action by Rainey if Sumners blocks it.
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Rep
Milligin
Missouri
House
Milligan
McNary
Senate
Judiciary Committee
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Sumners
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Olinois
Teader
Rainey Jasreed
la Guardia
Georgia
Maryland
Texas
Condon
Rhode Island
Dieterich
Tlinois
Geller
Oliver
New York
Dyer
LaGuardia
McKeowan
Oklahoma
Browning
Tennessee
Gregory
Kentucky
Weaver
North Carolina
Tarver
Dominick
South Carolina
Montague
Virginia
Christopherson
South Dakota
Yates
Congress
White House
Capitol
Hunger marchers in trucks pass through Grafton at noon
One hundred forty eight hunger marchers riding in five trucks and sixteen cars moved through Grafton heading toward Cumberland Maryland. Police and state troopers at key points watched as the caravan with banners pressed on with no disturbances.
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Grafton
Fetterman
Clarksburg
Cumberland
Hobart Brown
Company A
Keyser
West Virginia
Maryland
Wallace Henderson
Selvey
King
Standard Oil Company
Feterman
Morehead
Key
Ser
Denver
Charles Guinne
Colorado
Indiana
Tiinois
Missouri
California
Parkersburg
Tripiste Mill
Tate
Red House
Hurley Flags Global Land Defenses Below Par
Secretary Hurley told President Hoover in his annual report that world conditions show American land defenses are below par. He criticized Philippine independence, opposed army navy consolidation, urged officer promotion laws, proposed Muscle Shoals legislation, and said stringent economy has been enforced across the department.
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Washington
Hurley
Hoover
Army
Navy
Arms Parley Heads Hold Discussions in Geneva
In Geneva on December 3, preliminary talks began as part of preparations for a five power conference starting Monday. Participants include Norman Davis for the United States, Prime Minister MacDonald for Great Britain, Premier Herriot for France, and Italo Roselli for Italy, with Germany represented by Constantin von Neurath in informal discussions.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Germany
Norman Davis
United States
MacDonald
Great Britain
Premier Herriot
France
Italo Ros! 80
Italy
Consstantine von Neurath
National Field Commander Says Ex Servicemen Will Join Hunger Marchers
Pittsburgh reports the Sun Telegraph learns Chicago orders call for another bonus expeditionary force march to Washington. George Anthony, national field commander, states the move is strictly for veterans with bonafide service identification. No women or children will join the march. demands include immediate relief, payment of the bonus, and jobs for veterans.
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Pittsburgh
Sun-Telegraph
Chicago
Washington
George Anthony
Prices Dip On Market Decline In Early Trading
New York stock market followed recent two month lows with further declines in early dealings. Prices edged down but failed to break October and November resistance, turning steadier in late trading. Net changes were small and most leaders gained slightly as turnover neared 400000 shares.
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New York
Rain forecast for Ohio valley week start
Weather outlook predicts rain at the start of the week across the Ohio valley and Tennessee with showers expected Tuesday or Wednesday and again Friday or Saturday. The forecast notes moderate precipitation in parts of the region amid cloudy conditions.
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Associated Press
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
Coe
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