Miner Admits Setting Fire In Galloway Barn Blaze
Sheriff J N Forman reports a fourth man Lester Kincaid a coal miner of Galloway confessed to starting a hay barn fire on October 9 at the Bailey farm tenanted by Magistrate Lacob Corder. The blaze caused $300 in damage. Kincaid is held on $1009 bond and faces grand jury action. Mrs Stella Currence, 38, already convicted, allegedly urged the act for revenge on Corder. Earlier Ralph Gregg and Christmas Rowe, both convicted, were said to have been hired by Currence to burn a second barn on October 20 on the same farm.
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Philippi
Galloway
J. N. Forman
Lester Kincaid
Forman
Kincaid
Lacob Corder
Stella Currence
Corder
Ralph Gregg
Christmas
Rowe
Flemington
Currence
Federal guidance on navicert passes through patrols
The Treasury notes a 1917 statute allowing refusal of sailing privileges to ships whose masters reject freight offered in good condition when space is available. Reports say lines may avoid port delays by not accepting unnavicerted cargo. Detentions by belligerents totaled 48 cases from Sept 1 to Nov 17, averaging eight days, with Britain responsible for 33, France 10, Germany four, and one unidentified.
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Treasury
State Department
Great Britain
France
Germany
Steel executive George B. Hervery Sr. dies in Wheeling
George B. Hervery Sr. aged 72, former superintendent of the La Belle Iron works, died last night. The facility is now part of the Wheeling Steel corporation.
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Wheeling
George B. Hervery
la Belle Iron
Loans Open for Farmers in Taylor County 1940
Emergency crop and feed loans for 1940 are now available to farmers in Taylor County. Applications are being received at the county agent's office by John H. Carrico, field supervisor of the Farm Credit Administration. Loans target small cash needs and borrowers who cannot obtain funds elsewhere, with security requiring a first lien on the financed crop or on the livestock fed.
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Taylor County
John H. Carrico
Farm Credit Administration
Hull Defends Farm Bureau Criticism of Pacts
Former Secretary Hull defended the American Farm Bureau Federation against charges that farm agreements harmed farmers. He accused critics of palpable and insidious falsehoods. He pledged the administration would keep the nation from war and pursue security under law.
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American Farm Bureau Federation
Hill
Resolve of this issue hinges on our nations influence
The excerpt notes that resolving the issue will depend on the weight of our country's influence and its potential decisive role in bringing order to economic and chaotic conditions described in recent years. It emphasizes strategic impact and international consequences.
Raps Racket of Justices in Non-Support Cases
Huntington dispatch reports Prosecutor E. E. Winters Jr. condemning justices of the peace as running a racket in non-support cases. He says magistrates collect court costs by issuing warrants that compel ongoing alimony, causing repeated trials and fees for wives and their children.
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Huntington
Cannonading Reported Off Helsinki Waters
Copenhagen December 6 reports say cannonading was observed in waters off Helsinki today but observers could not determine the cause or source.
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Helsinki
Copenhagen
Finland Defiant Flag Flies Over Helsinki Ruins
As bombardment loomed the Finnish capital and several ships clashed with the Russian fleet. The blue and white flag waved over bombed Helsinki buildings amid sleet and ongoing air raids. The city marked the 22nd anniversary of independence amidst destruction.
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Helsinki
Lepke Named as Drug Boss in Smuggling Ring Trial
Solomon Stein testifies in Buchalter narcotics conspiracy case saying the defendant heads a $10.6 million international drug ring. Stein, once a petty thief, identifies Buchalter while avoiding close contact in court and alleges Davin Dishhack aided by France as ring agent. Buchalter dubbed America’s most dangerous racketeer by DA Dewey.
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New York
Louis
Lepke) Buchalter
Buchalter
Solomon Stein
Stein
John C. Knox
Davin
Dishhack
France
Thomas E. Dewey
America
Sister of Grafton Man Is Buried In Cumberland
Funeral services in Cumberland Maryland for Mrs Minnie Daisy Nine 57 who died last Friday in Washington DC. Her brother Lloyd E Elsey of Grafton attended with other relatives including husband one daughter one son three brothers and one sister James H Taylor of Tunnelton among survivors.
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Grafton
Cumberland
Cumberland, Md
Minnie Daisy Nine
Washington, D. C
Lloyd E. Elsey
Vars
James H. Taylor
Tunnelton
German Liner Taken By British Warships
A Reuters dispatch from Capetown reports British warships in the South Atlantic captured the German liner Ussukuma of 1834 tons. The Baltic seizure involved the Lithuanian freighter Kretinga, 542 tons, taken by a German warship.
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London
A.reuter
Capetown
South Africa
South Atlantic
Reuters
Kaunag
Baltic Sea
Two Saved by Alert Police at Clarksburg Station
Patrolman Burr James of the B and O police in Clarksburg stopped a National Limited train early Tuesday and rescued two 15-year-old Pittsburgh boys riding on top of a coach. Officials warned 27 tunnels between Clarksburg and Parkersburg would have likely killed them if not halted. One boy was returned to his parents. the other remains in juvenile court custody.
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Burr James
B. and O
Clarksburg
National Limited
Pittsburgh
Grafton
Parkersburg
James
Earle Defends Lawrence in Pennsylvania Trial
Former Governor George H. Earle returns to court to defend Democratic state chairman David L. Lawrence against blackmail and conspiracy charges. He denies asking Earle to act for or against Pioneer Materials, and explains why Col. Lynn Adams led the inquiry over Charles Margiotti. Bowser’s testimony about paying Lawrence $5,000 remains central to the case.
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Harrisburg
George H. Earle
David L. Lawrence
Earle
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Pioneer Materials Company
Lawrence
Highways Department
Charles J. Margiotti
Lynn G. Adams
Adams
Margiotti
Bowser
Grafton Man Sentenced To Ten Day Term
C. W. Adlington arrested yesterday on East Main street by city police on drunkenness charges. He pleaded guilty and was committed to the county jail to serve a ten day sentence by Mayor P. F. Gillispe in municipal court after saying he could not pay a ten dollar fine and costs.
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C. W. Adlington
East Main Street
P. F. Gillispe
Adlington
Question on Britain's France link as world structure basis
The question of fixing the Britain and France association as a basis for an international structure open to other nations was premature. He stated this in answer to a question by Liberal Geoffrey Mander.
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Britain
France
Tor
Geoffrey Mander
Simpson Man Passes Away at 66 Near Simpson
John William Bonner 66 died at his rural Simpson residence after a period of serious illness. Born October 1 1873 in Barbour County he was a farmer and Dunkard church member. Survived by widow four sons, one brother and one sister. Funeral at Shiloh church Thursday at 1 pm with burial in the church cemetery under G T Bartlett.
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John William Boner
Simpson
Barbour County
Henry
Julie Ann Bolner
Adam Bolner
Webster
Eorge Bolner
Shinnston
Oba Bolner
Thornton
Prisoner death sparks $75,000 damage suit in Erie
Walter and Mrs. McCarty sue 12 county officials including Superior Court Judge William E. Hirt over their 16 year old son Harold who died December 4 1938 while jailed on forgery charges. They allege diabetes untreated and insulin not provided or a physician allowed to treat him. The coroner's jury had exonerated the prison board.
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Erie
Erie County
Superior Court
William E. Hirt
Walter J. McCarty
Harold
Russia warns on Romanian independence and possible alliances
A 1939 note states Russia and Italy might join or threaten involvement if Romania’s independence is challenged. It says fascist leaders warned the Soviets against any action toward Romania and notes Russia’s territorial claim to Bessarabia from postwar settlements.
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Uosyassuee
Liu Pape
Rumania
Greece
Italy
Kan
Russia
Bessarabia
Danes Demonstrate Against Red Government Disruptions In Parliament
Danish parliament members staged a walkout during an anti Communist rally. A Nazi member urged severing ties with Russia, while Prime Minister Stauning rejected the move. The scene showed cross party disapproval of Moscow relations.
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Copenhagen
Don G. LP
Nzi
Denmark
Russia
Sen
Thovald Stalling
Germany
Moscow
Stauning
Payroll expansion under Roosevelt reshuffle draws pushback
Washington reporters heard Republicans and a Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee argue that Roosevelt's government reorganization is lifting rather than cutting federal costs. They noted a payroll rise of 11 605 from May to December, with defense boosting headcount by 40 056. They cited Civil Service counts of 937 357 employees as of Dec 1 and warned the new security agency adds many more staff.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Roosevelt
Budget Bureau
Dirksen
Ill
Treasury Department
Civil Service Commission
Federal Security Agency
Pensions for Conunies from Page One
The article notes the U S government has paid about 23 billion dollars to veterans and dependents since early wars. It cites 70 million for Revolutionary pensions and 46 million for War of 1812 veterans and widows, with land grants totaling 68 723 0 acres for those wars. It adds eight billion spent on Civil War veterans and dependents and about 220 million per year for World War I veterans with the end far in the future.
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America
Wahinzion
Bund foehrer Fritz Kuhn arrives at New York court
Worried expression lines the face of Fritz Kuhn as he arrives at a New York court. After deliberating for eight and a half hours, he is found guilty on five counts of larceny in a high profile case.
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Bund Foehrer
Fritz Kuhn
New York
Churchill Warns On German Mines In War At Sea
A House of Commons debate covered Churchill’s warning that Germany’s magnetic mines threaten neutral shipping. He urged neutrals to charter ships to Britain for the war’s duration and said the mine would become a defining tool of Hitler’s warfare, likening torpedo tactics to the Irish Republican Army’s bombing methods. Chamberlain addressed the Commons on the matter.
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Iord
Britain
Churchill
Hitler
Chamberlain I
House of Commons
Halifax denounces Nazi deal and Finland crisis
London reports Britain ready to send delegation to Geneva for the League of Nations council over Finland's appeal. Lord Halifax blames German policy for Finland’s plight and cautions against any rushed peace terms. Britain boasts large armed forces, rising munitions output, and expanded ordnance factory plans as war escalates.
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London
Russia
Finland
Geneva
League of Nation
House of Loras
Lord Halifax
Adolf Hitler
Halifax
Germany
Britain
Europe
Samuel Hoare
Iseal
House of,Commons
Great Britain
Ea Pik Ne Oa
Ball and Chain Ordered In Back Alimony Case
WELLSBURG December 6 The ball and chain was ordered by Judge J J P O'Brien for husbands who fail to keep up with alimony payments to divorced wives. The court directed Sheriff Herbert Traubert to buy the balls and chains and put the delinquents to work on county roads.
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Wellsburg
J. J. P. O'Brien
Herbert Traubert
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