Convicted slayer gets ten year prison term in Beckley
In a Beckley court, Hugh A. Bunn sentences Neely to ten years for second degree murder in the slaying of A B Simmons of Charlestown, manager of Glade Creek Coal and Lumber. A 160 day stay of execution was allowed to permit appeal to the Rayleigh county circuit court. The article also details broader national budget and debt considerations affecting Navy Army and Air Corps funding for 1930 and beyond, including proposed grants and programs.
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Coast Guard witness cites illicit liquor flow and enforcement gaps
The sub committee heard that large liquor imports arrive from Canada via the Detroit gateway, with fake labels and stamp fraud common. Dr Moran described new industrial alcohol controls, saying small distillers proliferate and demand local enforcement cooperation. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Billard noted Cuban and Bahamian air traffic raising concerns for Florida coast security.
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Trade Problem Looms as Hoover Visits Chile
The Hoover party will dock at Valparaiso to meet Chilean leaders as focus turns to Chile’s nitrate and copper industries. The article notes Chile’s social and economic reforms under President Ibáñez, the shift from nitrates to synthetic production, and potential impacts on exports and employment.
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News from the King’s illness and narcotic smuggling
Reports from Washington estimate about 25 narcotic smuggling syndicates operate in the United States with a key financier killed in New York. Airmail routes expand to 25,285 miles daily touching 65 million people as post service mulls new lines. King George VI’s condition improves with rest, while communications relay updates via transatlantic telephone links.
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Parbons Punts Weather and Oklahoma Tragedy
In Covington Oklahoma on December 6 a man named Willis Parbons reportedly punted when fire destroyed a home killing Mrs Dave Hs bunien aged 66, her daughter Pauline 17, and Standish Samuel Gordon Jr. age 4. Oslo reports the Nobel committee will reserve the 1928 peace prize until 1920.
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English Girls Study In United States In 1920s
Washington reports the demise of two English women seeking modern American design ideas. Lady Doria Lois Hope and Miss Leonora Highet traveled with Hope’s brother Gord Pelman Hope. Lady Hope works in a Fifth Avenue store earning 25 dollars weekly. Highet joined a New York interior decorator. Mrs. Frederick H. Brooke, a friend of Lady Hope, disclosed details after they arrived in the United States.
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Eastern Ohio mining prospects held bright
Bridgeport Ohio December 5 J Albason secretary of Western Ohio Coal and Sperators Association said eastern Ohio coal mining prospects are brighter now than at any time since the strike began nearly two years ago. About 7,000 men are working non union at 26 mines in Belmont Jefferson and Harrison counties producing around 21000 tons weekly.
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Suspect in broad auto theft ring nabbed in Marietta
Federal agents arrest 44 year old man linked to stolen car operations spanning Cleveland to the West. The suspect faces charges as authorities reveal alleged involvement in cross region auto theft deals.
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Unclear OCR fragment hints at Virginia robbery case
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Virginia Akron detectives and cars. indicates a possible crime or chase but lacks coherent details, names, places, or dates. Unable to determine concrete event or outcome from the provided snippet.
Child in Charleston Dies in Fire Incident
A child perished in a house fire in Charleston with the blaze also injuring another child and the mother who was later discharged after treatment. The incident is believed caused by chimney sparks, with the home described as Campbell's area where the fire destroyed parts of the dwelling.
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Morgantown Leaders Elected in Ice Cream Association
Huntington December 5 22 Vandervort Morgantown led the state ice cream association closing session Charleston was selected as venue J T Swager Orenburg Harry Gordon Montgomery named vice president C F Jamson re-elected secretary-treasurer details fragmented in report
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