Debt Payment Pending Cabinet Review in Europe
Britain and France appear set to pay what they owe the United States next Thursday. The British cabinet will discuss the matter when Prime Minister MacDonald returns from Geneva disarmament talks. In France, the finance minister told parliamentary committees the government intends to pay, with approval from the chamber of deputies pending.
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England
France
United States
Paris
London
MacDonald
Geneva
Switzerland
Foreign Affairs Committee
Finance Committee
Chamber of Deputies
Loot at About 510228 in Reg Mail Robbery
Chicago officials set the loot from Tuesday’s registered mail sack robbery at 510228. Only 228 was cash, while 178000 was negotiable securities and 322000 in notes and other papers. The five robbers disarmed the guard before fleeing.
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Chicago
Loop
Fred Woelach
Frank F. Stastny
Associated Press
Plans repeal of Doddridge recount case
West Union December 9 The election contest for prosecuting attorney in Doddridge county will be carried before the state supreme court of appeals in Charleston today A mandamus to compel the county court to issue a certificate of election to Lloyd W Chapman will be asked The canvass showed Chapman 2267 Hammond 2267 after recount Hammond led by one vote with about 380 objections The recount showed Chapman 2287 Hammond 2288 The action is described as an original mandamus proceeding Continued on Page Six
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Doddridge County
State Supreme Court of Appeals
Charleston
Doddridge
Lloyd W. Chapman
Chapman
Clay D. Hammond
Hammond
Supreme Court
One Act Play Broadcast From Normal
Fairmont December 9 Special reports a one act play The Shepherd Who Stayed Behind will be broadcast at 10 p m December 16 from the auditorium of Fairmont Teachers College via remote central and radio station This will be part of the Christmas chapel program presented by the college.
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Tnto Teachers College
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Mysterious Slaying Of Yachtsman Unfolding In Court Drama
Long Beach Calif Dec 9 The Walter Wanderwell murder case unfolds as grand jurors may act while yacht crew members are barred from discussing events before the shooting. Welsh soldier William James Guy remains at the scene alibi 30 miles away. Federal agents arrest Lord Edward Eugene Fernando Montague second son of the Duke of Lancaster aboard the Carma crew for overstaying his U S visit permit.
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Calif
Walter Wanderwell
Vanderwell
Carma
Wiliam James Guy
Globe Trotter
Lord Edward Eugene Fernando Montague
Duke of Lancaster
Montague
United States
Officials of Eagle Lodge Get Penalties
New York December 9. Conrad H Mann president of the Kansas chamber of commerce was sentenced to five months imprisonment and a $12500 fine for lottery law violations tied to Eagles frolics. Frank S Hering former Eagles magazine editor received four months and a $4000 fine. Bernard McGuire, promoter, was sentenced to a year and a day and a $12000 fine with stay for 10 days.
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Conrad H. Mann
Kansas Chamber of Commerce
Order of Eagles
The
Eagles
Frank 5. Hering
Bernard McGuire
Judge Branham Elected President of Baseball Clubs
Judge W. C. Branham of Durham North Carolina was chosen president of the National Association of Professional Baseball Clubs for a one year term with a salary of 6000 dollars.
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Columbus
W. C. Branham
Durham
N. C
National Association of Professional Baseball Clubs
Weston Gas Rate Cut Brings Cheaper Service
Weston announces gas rate reductions including meter charges down from 50 to 25 cents and consumer gas price from 50 to 46 cents per thousand feet. Mayor Malloy, Councilman Ray, and City Attorney Brannon met Charleston officials and public service commission to secure the adjustment, which favors small consumers.
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Weston
R. V. Malloy
Robert J. Ray
L. M. Brannon
Charleston
Public Service Commission
Hope Natural Gas Company
Commission
Budget fights linger as budget commission acts
Charleston reports a three day armistice in the budget battle that will continue into March 1933. Road commission proposed cutting 107 750 annually from a 958 000 two year budget while the welfare department kept 132 800 with a 23 540 increase. The road panel also trimmed premiums and salaries, with a new clause noting reductions ordered by the legislature. Webster Springs reports Charles N Brown Jr 23 accidentally shot by a hunter and dying eight miles from the scene after being mistaken for a deer. he left home with a deer hunting party and died from blood loss en route to burial in Elizabeth. He is survived by his parents a brother and a sister
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Budget Commission
Road Commission
Department of Public Welfare
Welfare Department
Maor
Webster Springs
Des
North Fork
Gauley
Charles N. Brown, Jr
Brown
Bergoo
Elizabeth
Charles N. Brown
Widen
Clay County
Byrne Brown
Spencer
Evelyn Brown
Rainelle High School
Grafton Fruit Market Saturday Specials
Grafton Fruit Market announces Saturday specials with low prices on produce including Kale three pounds for 19 cents, radishes three bunches for 10 cents, cauliflower a medium head 15 cents, medium grapefruit five for 25 cents, Florida oranges dozen for 10 cents, bananas 19 cents a bunch, and a selection of other fruits and vegetables such as Brussels sprouts celery cabbage onions lettuce spinach tomatoes and more.
Farmers Seek Relief Delegation Delivers Petitions in Washington
About 150 farmers gathered in Washington on December 9 to present relief petitions to Vice President Curtis, Speaker Garner, and members of both houses. Delegates split into groups, with many farmers waiting outside as calls for action and federal assistance were stressed.
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Washington
Curtis
Garner
Senate
House
Delinquent Taxes Reduced Ahead of 1931 Sale
The sheriff’s office announced a $14 271.07 drop in delinquent taxes after yesterday’s payments totaling $10 807.16, including $9 800 from Waddell Fuel toward old Delmar Coal properties. Payments since June reduced delinquent accounts and a public sale at the courthouse is still set for Monday. Sheriff Mays works against year end, with tenure to Sheriff-elect Bennett.
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Waddell Fuel Company
Delmar Coal Company
Court House
W. J. Mays
Leo B. Bennett, Jr
Unpal
Mays
Lee Bennett
Bennett
Frank Bennett
West Virginia seeks third federal district judge
Washington December report renews push for an extra federal judge in West Virginia. Attorney General Mitchell endorses Bachmann bill to create a third federal district, backed by the judicial conference chaired by Chief Justice Hughes. Representative Bachmann hopes for a favorable committee report and passage in the December term.
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Congress
Bachmann
West, Virginia
Mitchell
Judicial Conference
Hughes
West Virginia
Bachrhann
Judiciary Committee
House
Patie Bix
Reverend Eskew Attends Prohibition Convention
Rev W R Eskew of St Pauls M E Church in Washington attends the National Prohibition Convention and will return home next Wednesday evening He urges churches and Sunday schools to prepare petitions urging defeat of the beer bill and retention of the national prohibition law
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W. R. Eskew
St. Paul’s Methodist Episcopal Church
Washington
Hoover proposes partial government reorganization across 58 executive branches
In a Bulky message President Hoover asks Congress to reshape 58 executive branches and cut 15 independent agencies. He would create four assistant secretaries overseeing public works, education and health, land use, and merchant marine, consolidating related bureaus under them and issuing 11 supporting executive orders. If unchallenged, reforms would take effect February 5.
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Washington
Hoover
Congress
Interior
No Changes In County Personnel Except Sheriff Anticipated
County officers face oath on December 19 as officials prepare for next year. Bonds run high with Ed N Locks at 7000, Frank Bennett at 5000, Hollis at 3500, Sheriff at 40000 and commissioners at 10000 each, all secured mainly by personal surety. President Hoover weighs a Christmas Florida trip while congress decides before recess.
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Washington
Hoover
Florida
Capitol
Congress
Frank Bennett
Frank Hollis
Lee Bennett
Ed. N
Lock
Cheillt
Frank Hollis, Jr
Former cashier to face trial in Pendleton bank case
A jury was secured yesterday to try Irving Ritchie former cashier of Farmers bank at Pendleton charged with embezzlement and misappropriation of funds. The bank is closed and under the state banking department. Taking of evidence began.
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Franklin
Dec. D
Irving Ritchie
Farmers’ Bank
Pendleton
State Banking Department
Sheriff Wm J Mays Improves After Illness Report
The condition of Sheriff William J. Mays, ill for two months, is showing improvement. Family members say he can leave his bed and sit up briefly and is retaining nourishment. The illness and its treatments are producing favorable reactions and gradual recovery.
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Wm. J. ‘Mays
Middies May Get Degrees
Washington reports the Navy plans to grant bachelor of science degrees to Annapolis graduates, adding B. S. after names. Currently four years yield only a diploma. Secretary Adams backs the change, hoping to reflect higher status as officers rise.
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Washington
Navy
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Adams
Non-Partisan Rail Plea Faces Refusal Snag
The industrial plea for freer handling of trucking and water competition faces unexpected conflict within its own ranks as the National Transportation Committee privately studies labor refusals to participate. Chairman Calvin Coolidge says the panel may send a message to labor representatives to clarify the committee’s purpose.
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National Station Committee
Siv
Coolidge
Ralroad -Rébo
National Portation Committee
Calvin ‘Coolidge
Eniemitee
Chacoys
Ita Entixe
Commun
Poland Repeats Debt Requests to United States
Poland reiterates its demand for postponement of the $4,430,000 war loan debt to the United States government. The repeat note was delivered as Washington reports the exchange on December 9.
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Washington
United States
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