Senate panels to call J P Morgan in rail inquiry
Senate investigators heard that the Van Sweringen rail empire collapsed on September 30, 1935 and control was regained the same day. J P Morgan is likely to be summoned again as a capital witness to explain relinquishing control of the nation s largest transportation system. George A Pall of Manic a testified that he bought controlling stocks at auction in 1935, described by a committee member as acquiring direction for about the price of two locomotives.
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Washington
Senate
van Sweringen
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
J. P. Morgan
Ball
Morgan
George A. Pall
Manica
Wheeler
Mont
van ‘Bweringen
P. van Sweringen
New fascist attack looms over Madrid front
Government forces advanced slightly in the Carabanchel sector and tightened Madrid defenses as new fascist bombardments threatened an insurgent attack. Fourteen fascist planes renewed bombing of the El Escorial salient, the area behind insurgent lines. defense commanders expected the onslaught to shift.
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Madrid
Carabanchel
el Escorial
Weekend WV roads claim lives and injuries in crashes
The West Virginia weekend saw many fatalities and injuries from cars leaving the road and head on collisions. Pedestrians were struck as drivers ignored road conditions and other drivers. The Taylor County Safety Council urges safer driving to keep morgues and hospitals from being overwhelmed.
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West Virginia
Doomed killer spurns offer to flee jail
An escape plot at an Ohio penitentiary collapsed after a doomed killer refused to participate. Six inmates armed with dummy pistols, a coil line, wire cutters, flies and knives overpowered two guards in an attempted breakout from the dormitory. A nonparticipating convict set fire to bedding to draw attention, thwarting the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Dee
Ohio
le Jo
Joseph Fil
Body of flood victim identified in Tug River area
The body found in the Tug river between Mohawk and War Basie was identified as John Thomas Parker, 54, missing since the April flood. Identification was confirmed by Mrs. Parker and doctors Clark and Golem. Parker was mine boss at the Vera Pocahontas Coal Company mine in Teager.
Flood Disaster Devastates Cagay an Valley In Philippines
Manila reports a massive flood from the Cabayan river devastates a rich farming valley. Thousands killed and many missing as 54 villages are inundated and entire barrios wiped out. Relief agencies scramble to gauge the disaster scope in the wake of the typhoon.
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Manila
Cagayan
Cabayan
Philippines
Shepherdstown Register Company Is Incorporated
Charleston charter granted for Shepherdstown Register, Inc. to publish a daily and weekly newspaper. Incorporators W. B. Say, Martha J. Snyder of Shepherdstown and H. L. Snyder of Charleston, capitalization $10,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherdstown Register Company Is Incorporated
Charleston
Secretary of State
Shepherdstown Register, Ins
Shepherdstown
W. Va
W. B. Say
Martha J. Snyder
Epherdstown
H. L. Snyder
CCC Camp Supervisors Learn Trail Building Methods
The supervisory staff of West Virginia’s 14 CCC camps studied at Hernshaw to learn modern forest trail and road construction techniques. Training covered drilling blasting and efficient road machinery use under CCC Inspector H. S. Berlin from Washington DC and M. C. Loud of the state conservation department.
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Cedar Grove
W. Va
CCC
Hernshaw
H. S. Berlin
Washington, D. C
M. C. Loud
State Conservation Department
Norwegian Sailor Slain As Vessel Is Fired On
Oslo reports a 1196 ton Norwegian steamer Gamnes bombed by insurgent Spanish planes entering Seville harbor. A seaman was killed. the ship, en route from Oporto to Seville with ore, was empty and not carrying contraband. The foreign office is investigating.
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Oslo
Norway
Foreign Office
Gamnes
Seville
Oporto
Foreign Office i5
Difficulty to Find Jury To Try Duling Brothers
In SLFM Virginia the second trial of Hubbard and Paul Duling of Nicholas County West Virginia for the slaying of Deputy Sheriff C E Simmons July 17 was slowed by jury selection. Only 12 of 20 jurors were chosen as most prospective jurors had formed opinions. Judge Keister planned to rule today on defense pleas to exempt six veniremen opposed to capital punishment where verdicts could rely on circumstantial evidence.
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SLFM
Hubbard
Paul Duling
Nicholas County
W. Va
C. E. Simmons
Thurston L. Keister
Keister
Even Railroad Track Not Safe From Crooks
In Steubenville Ohio on December 8 a stretch of Pennsylvania Railroad track near Busy Run spur vanished. Police investigated and arrested three men on charges of ripping up rails cutting them into lengths and selling them as junk.
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Steubenville, O
Pennsylvania Railroad
Spur
Negotiations to End Tie Up Progressing
Signs of progress in talks to settle the Pacific coast maritime walkout centered attention as coastwise ship operators and union spokesmen agreed to debate strike issues publicly in San Francisco tonight. A 40 day blockade showed signs of easing, while militia calls emerged in other sporadic labor actions across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Edward F. McGrady
Atlantic
Northern West Virginia coal operators endorse price fixing
Northern West Virginia coal operators gathered for a general discussion on legislation that may affect the industry. Directors of the regional coal operators association planned wage negotiations with the United Mine Workers. Indications before the meeting suggested a vote in favor of price fixing laws.
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Fairmont
West Virgina
Regional Coal Operators Association
United Mine Workers of America
Toray
New York
Guffey
Supreme Court
Northern West Virginia Subdivisional Coal Association
Beeson
Four States Coal Company
Two Radio Policemen Cleared By Superiors
Huntington dispatch reports Lieutenant J. H. Chapman cleared Patrolmen Albert Simmons and Vaught Gilkerson of penalties after they failed to answer a radioed robbery alarm. Chapman cited lack of knowledge the radio was out of service after careful investigation. Safety Director Golden Adkins said he would abide by the ruling, noting faulty receivers could excuse punishment.
Bakery Truck Driver Held For Manslaughter
Pineville December 8 magistrate C E Rutherford held 21 year old Claude Meador bakery truck driver for grand jury action in the death of Lonzo Day Jr 7 near Corrinne school Meador posted 5000 bond for release grand jury convenes in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pineville
C. E. Rutherford
Claude Meador
Lonzo Day, Jr
Meador
Corrinne School
Hedgesville Postoffice Robbed in Night Burglary
Martinsburg reports the post office at Hedgesville was broken into through a window last night. A mail bag and seven 25-cent stamp books were taken and later found opened with two missing packages. State police pursued clues with no findings. A nearby filling station owned by Ernest Shickle West also robbed of a small amount.
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Martinsburg
Hedgesville
Here
George William Kilmer
Ernest Shickle West
Hedgeville
Board of Control Plans To Raise Some Salaries
Charleston December 8. President John Beker White said the board of control is considering wage increases from 10 to 25 percent asked by employees of 29 charitable, penal and correctional institutions under the board. He noted the budgets contain these requests and the aim to equalize salaries across all institutions under board direction with regard to institution size work and local population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
John Beker White
Board of Control
White
Nine Deaths Blamed On Subzero Midwestern Wave
Sub zero weather claims nine lives across the middle west as cold temps 10 to 20 above zero bring fatalities in the Dakotas Minnesota and surrounding states. Chicago area reports three cold related deaths while Nebraska and Illinois feel lingering deep freeze as low temperatures plunge to minus 13 in Freeport and minus 11 in Dickinson North Dakota. Continuous subzero readings push continued weather coverage to page six.
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Middle West
Associated Press
Dakotas
Minnesota
Dickinson
N. D
Chicago
Freeport
Apreaz
Nebraska
Few Contagious Cases Reported From County
Taylor county shows very few contagious diseases with one diphtheria case in Simpson and four scarlet fever cases outside Grafton. No infantile paralysis cases were found, countering earlier rumors. The county health physician Dr. R D Stout announced the findings this morning.
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Taylor County
R. D. Stout
Simpson
Grafton
Pope Pius XI Stays In Bed Amid Weather Setback
Vatican reports Pope Pius XI, 79, remains confined to bed due to sudden chill as he recovers from leg paralysis. Officials say resuming full duties would be unwise to risk exposure, despite improving condition and the Immaculate Conception day mass plans.
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Vatican City
Pius XI
Holy Father
Vatican
Stephenson Not Through In Fight With Governor
George M. Alexander and F. M. Peters began their term as liquor commissioners after D. Homer Stephenson, the retiring chairman, declared the matter unfinished. He handed over files and desk as ordered by Governor Kump and vowed further action. Peters received pledge of aid from John B. Wilson. Stephenson and Wilson await audits to release bondsmen and he predicted continued fight.
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Charleston
George M. Alexander
F. M. Peters
D. Homer Stephenson
Wilson
Wally Fights for Her Love Despite Odds
Cannes dispatch reports Wallis Warfield Simpson remains determined to pursue a morganatic marriage with King Edward VIII despite her offer to step aside. Friends close to Mrs Simpson say she hopes the king will prevail and still retain his throne, with plans to depart for Italy noted in London influenced talks.
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Cannes
France
Wallis Warfield
Simpson
Edward VIII
Negro Track Employee Killed in Saloon Brawl at Charles Town
Charles Town reports a fatal beer parlor fight last night involving Eugene Griffith a colored stable worker at the race track. Ed Pendleton Jr and an unidentified man are held in connection with the death. Griffith died within fifteen minutes after a cut below the ear. an inquest was scheduled today.
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Charles Town
Eugene Griffith
Ed Pendleton, Jr
Griffith
Counties Urged To Speed Up Old Age Aid Applications
Charleston December reports the Department of Public Assistance urging counties to forward approved old age assistance applications so checks can be mailed by December 20. Don Armitage said counties have added investigators to speed up verification of applicants for old age payments blind aid and aid to dependent children.
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Charleston
Department of Public Assistance
Don Armitage
King Rallies His Brothers To His Cause
Premier Baldwin rushes to Fort Belvedere amid reports King Edward may decide between throne and Wallis Simpson marriage. King, Duke of York, and Duke of Kent reportedly in urgent conference as two officials fly toward Cannes for Mrs Simpson. Simon addresses Commons in Baldwin’s name.
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Frank H. King
London
Stanley Baldwin
Fort Belvedere
Edward
Wallis Warfield Simpson
Duke of York
No. 10
Downing Street
Monckton
Baldwin
Walter T. Monckton
Sir Eric Mieville
Sir Eric
No. 10 Downing Street
Tower Whitehall
Alice
Duke of Kent
Home Office
Croydon
Cannes
Simpson
Lebourget
Lyon
Simon
Commons
John Simon
Kump Seeks Data for Legislature Before Retirement
Four state departments were gathering data at Governor Kumps request to present to the upcoming legislative session five days before his retirement. Tax Commissioner Fred L. Fox offered suggestions on beer regulations while Burr H. Simpson proposed highway and truck safety rules. The conservation commission and the Board of Control were to provide data on bondholder obligations for the West Virginia University Stadium Corporation.
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Charleston
Kump
Fred L. Fox
Burr H. Simpson
The
Conservation Commission
Board of Control
West Virginia University
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van Sweringens
Taylor County Safety Council
Solon
Luetta Sutton
John Neely
Suetta Sutton
Salem
John Champs Neely
Neely
Mery
Kathryn Faust Neely
Miss Sutton
Blossom Gay
Central Presa
Ohio Penitentiary
Philippine Islands
Duling Brothers
Wisconsin
Racine
Bakery
England
Pope
Wally
Mrs. Simpson
King
FT. Belvedere
Price
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