Irene and Dague Die in Chair on January 12
A long syndicated feature notes Irene and Dague's deaths in a ritual chair on January 12. The piece praises press and life insurance groups, citing Frank B. Noyes of The Associated Press at a convention. It argues newspapers and insurers bolster an informed nation and republican safety. Continued on Page Three.
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Irene
Dague
New York
Frank B. Noyes
Associated Press
Noyes
Executions Set For Dague and Schroeder in Pa Penitentiary
Governor Fisher fixed January 12, 1931 as the execution date for W Glenn Dague and Irene Schroeder in Rockview for the 1929 killing of Corporal Brady Paul near New Castle. The pair, captured in Arizona, were convicted of first degree murder with death penalty sought. Pardon board possible respite only. new board meets February 17, so clemency petition may await the February session. The defense plans to seek clemency citing Schroeder’s sex and possible doubt over who fired the fatal shot. appeal to board to request a temporary reprieve.
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Harrisburg
Fisher
W. Glenn Dague
Irene Schroeder
Rockview Penitentiary
Brady Paul
State Motor Patrol
New Castle
Phoenix
Ariz
Supreme Court
Pardon Board
Ashe New Board
Kilted
Paul
Dague
Schroeder
Butler-New Castle
Walter Glenn Dague
Frank Johnson
Benjamin Jarrett Farrell
State Board of Pardons
Foernor
Jarrett
Watkins Seeks West Virginia Senate Presidency
Senator W Merle Watkins announced candidacy for president of the West Virginia senate. He noted upcoming measures affecting state welfare and said he would work with the legislature to advance the interests of all West Virginians. He indicated willingness to cooperate with the Senate and House in January’s session.
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W. Merle Watkins
Taylor County
West Virginia
Senate
Watkins
Truck Driver Not to Blame for Fatality
Witnesses and state police concluded that L. Shackelford was not at fault for the death of Benny McCord 14 after he was struck by an Exchange Mil company truck near Wendel schoolhouse. McCord uttered a prayer as life ebbed during transport to City Hospital. immediate cause listed as punctured rib and skull fractures with severe contusions. Funeral plans and rites details were pending from McGrumphy Funeral Company of Flemington.
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L. Shackelford
Wendel
Benny McCord
Exchange Mil Company
Shackelford
Grafton
Mr. Shackelford
McGrumphy Funeral Company
Flemington
Maryland Coal Company
Warder McCord
City Hospital
Chenoweth
Graton
Benny
Scented Box Reveals Al Capone Telegram Clue
Police in MiagamaFix New York found a large cardboard box with John G. Calabro’s clothing and papers. A telegram dated November 20 addressed to Calabro referenced Al Capone, torn from the telegram blank. Joseph Duce reported the box in his car found near the American Falls after it was left parked Tuesday night.
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MiagamaFix
N.Y. Dee
John G. Calabro
Brooklyn
Calabro
al Capone
Onge
Joseph Duce
American Falls
Bake Sale At First Baptist Church Dec 13
Ladies' Aid of First Baptist Church hosts a bake sale at the church starting Saturday December 13 at 10 AM with cakes and bread for sale.
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Ladies’ Aid
First Baptist Church
Bazaar and Bake Sale at W Main Street Church
The Ladies' Aid of W Main St Church to hold a bazaar bake sale and lunch on Monday December 12 at the Musgrove Store room 830 W Main St starting at 10 o'clock. Featured items include fancy work aprons parcel post packages fish pond fruit and homemade bread pies cakes and candy.
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W. Main St
Musgrove
W. Main Street
Einstein Calls End to Militarism in US Radio Message
New York December 11 Dr Albert Einstein landed in the United States and via radio urged Americans to kill the monster of militarism. He spoke from the Bergenland about peace labor and a freer government, noting the nation's global position and calling for a balance between manufacturer and consumer. He joked with reporters and planned to visit Caltech to engage in scientific life and discuss his work with colleagues.
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Einstein
United States
New York
Albert Einstein
United Staes
Bergenland
Gutman
Pasadena
California Institute of Technology
14 Gallon Rum Haul Captured by Officers
State troopers Debendarfer and Proudfoot along with City Patrolmen Henderson and Demoss arrested Preston Smith and Olin B. Wetzel east of Thornton after locating a vehicle transporting about fourteen gallons of whisky. Authorities seized the car and liquor at the West Union scene, with the men jailed awaiting case outcomes.
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West Union
Maryland
Cass
Debendarfer
Proudfoot
Henderson
Demoss
Preston Smith
Olin B. Wetzel
Thornton
Smith
Evers
Clearing House Gains and Balances Reported in New York
Clearing House New York reports on December 11 showing exchanges at 1 0247000 000 dollars and balances totaling 161 000 000 dollars in the market.
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New York
Grafton Board Eyes New High School Gym and Upgrades
Grafton high school may abandon the temporary gym idea as the heating plant gains an electric motor to modernize operations. The board plans to improve the present building, pursue new gym facilities after semester’s end, and consider free textbooks while debating local athletic scheduling and college partnerships.
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Gratton High
Sehioo
Grafton Board of Education
Grafton
Elkins
Buckhannon
Broad@us College
Buckhannot
Flemington High School
Ducesufil
Ait Weston
Weshian
nalEae Victory High
Atabee
West Virginia
Moose Charity Ball Tonight at Lodge Home
Dance lovers rush to Moose Home on Washington Street tonight at 9 for the Mooseheart charity ball. Jack Sitter’s Melody Boys perform as the room glitters for a big crowd, open to all with nominal admission, proceeds to charity. Laurence Flanagan promises a great time and plenty of music.
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Mooseheart
Moose Home
Washington Street
Jack Sitter
Melody Boys
Térpsich
Moose Ball
Laurence Flanagan
Laurence
Sub-Committee Weighs Capper Grain Plan for Unemployment Relief
The Senate Agriculture subcommittee of three, including Capper and Walcott, considers Capper resolution to use Grain Stabilization Corporation wheat for relief. Legge warns 40 million bushels must be sold to the market to keep prices steady, as Wagner calls for unemployment legislation and critiques on administration methods. A Sunnyvale site for a 5 million base and other power and building actions are noted.
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Washington
Senate Agriculture Codee
Capper
Walcott
Connecticut
Thomas
Oklahoma
Map Legge
Leggs Eaid
Grain Stabilta Corporation
Legge
Wagner
New York
Hooter
Sunnyvale
Cali
House
Naval Committee
George Otis Smith
Maine
Power Mission
Ate Interstae Commerce Cor
Meine
House Building Committee
Children in City Can't Pay Old Santa
About 300 Grafton children face no Santa this year unless donors fund toys. Captain W H Arnold opens relief HQ on West Main Street to collect donations from churches and organizations. St Matthias Episcopal and Andrews M E pledge support, sending goods and funds through General Aid and local relief efforts.
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Grafton
W. H. Arnold
West Main Street
Uptown
Army Corps
St. Matthias Episcopal Church
Torrey
W. N. Burdett
Woman's Auxiliary
Capt. Arnold
Re ‘Andrews M. E
General Aid Society
Citadel
Arnold
Andrews Church
System of Dispensaries Proposed as Liquor Solution
Washington dispatch reports the national constitutional convention adopted resolutions urging a government controlled dispensary system to handle liquor. The plan supports amending quor laws to allow manufacture transport and sale of wines and beers non intoxicating in fact while penalties remain in states enforcing liquor bans.
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Washington
National Constitutional Convention
F. W.buck
Federal Dispensary Tax Reduction League
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A. P. Head
Press
Nation
Arizona
Ellsworth Richardson
Albia
Iowa
American Farm Bureau Federation
West VA
Solons
Bake Sale
Andrews M. EB. Church
D Ladies' Aid
Anoiher
Mary Lou Waddell
Alabama University
Washington State
Cal
Allee Ashley
Myrna Wilson
Fannie Arnold
America
Teus Auditors
U.S
Nnb West Union
MOOSE
LODGE
Oswald Mosley
Labor
Great Britain
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Taylow Counly Bank, Grapton
Wova
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