Spanish Revolt at Jaca Triggers Large Military Action
Unverified AP report says 10 000 loyal troops moved against mutinous garrison in Jaca northern Spain near the frontier. Rebels estimated 1 000 to 6 000 strong with some hostages and weaponry seized after a skirmish. eight rebel officers captured and to be court-mialed. Berenguer says revolt ended with federal control near Jaca.
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Garrio
Jaca
Spain
Ayerbe
Osca
Ofrs
Tal Berenguer
Former Optician of Grafton Recovers From Long Illness
Dr C W Wells formerly of Grafton, discharged from Vermont hospital at Oteen after eight months of illness. He visited the city to renew acquaintances and has reestablished his practice in opticianry.
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Ormer Optician
Grafton
C. W. Wells
Washington Art House
Ohio
Wells
Vernmont Hospital
Oteen
Nell
Daniel Green House Rs and Sterling Des on Silver
A fragmented note mentions Daniel Green and Sterling and a phrase about silver and “The Best.” It references Miller’s Shoe Store and hints at a pairing or selection of house items and silver branding. The readable fragments suggest a promotional or labeling message rather than a full story.
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Daniel Green
Miller’s Shoe Store
Farm slayings near Schafer shock North Dakota town
Discovery of Mrs. Haven’s whereabouts or her body would help identify the killer of Albert Haven and four children. Officers search the Schafer farm where the family vanished last February. the bodies were found recently. Farm hand Charles Brannon confessed buried remains and later varied his story to involve a local farmer and an unnamed man. Mrs Hagen’s body remained unfound at the described site.
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Haven
Schafer
Income Tax Deduction for Charity Faces Senate Opposition
Washington December 1. Secretary Mellon proposal to let corporations deduct charitable gifts from income tax drew GOP opposition. Led by Bacharach of New Jersey who argued funds belong to stockholders. Chairman Hawley unsure about hearings timing.
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Washington
Mellon
Congress
Bacharach
Republcan
New Jersey
Hawley
Investigation Launched Into Misappropriation of Large Funds
Miketos reports in Dec 13 that Beesemyer, vice president at Guaranty Loan Co, confessed misappropriating over 7.6 million dollars and accepted responsibility for wrecking his company and diverting funds from two other firms. Hibbert J. Fleury testified he knew of the scheme for five years. Miss Ethel Flanagan, head bookkeeper, to be questioned under guard. Beesemyer held on 250 000 dollar bond.
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Miketos
Acgs Smate
Beesemyer
IMI
Connerted
Min
Hibbert J. Fleury
Thiough Beesemyer
Guaranty Company
Serand
Ethel Flanagan
A & Hotel
Pistol Incident Near Church Sparks Arrest in Wickwire
Sammy Summers reports a gun incident while en route to worship as Rogers, about 30, allegedly pointed a revolver at Summers on the car running board. The weapon misfired. Rogers was found in his father’s attic near Bunner’s Mill and jailed for trial. Summers family shaken. troopers responded with City Patrolman DeMoss. Rosey Gregg faced a separate intoxication fine in a related court action.
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Sammy Summers
Wickwire
Jennings Rogers
Rogers
Summers
Proudfoot
Earl DeMoss
Mr. Summers
James Lilly
Harold K. Dolbendarfer
Senate Takes Weekend Rest Creates Tense Pause
Washington reports a weekend recess to slow further moves between President Hoover and the Senate as both chambers await finalizing the unemployment and drought relief program. Hoover supporters deny splits while Watson Indiana Republican denies ultimatums. Conferees on the Muscle Shoals matter continue discussions. luncheon date changed to December 16 to avoid clashing with another church event.
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Washington
Hoover
Senate
Congress
Watson
Indiana
Muscile
Gage
Miller's Shoe Store Promotes Practical Gifts
An ad touts Miller's Shoe Store as the best source for shoes galoshes hose and slippers highlighting sensible holiday shopping. The message emphasizes practicality and quality footwear for presents.
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Miller's Shoe Store
265 Persons in 54 Grafton Families Need Help
A sociology class led by Professor Cedric Reynolds at Glatton High School completed a city survey showing 265 people in 54 Grafton families need financial aid. The study covered Fetterman East West North and South districts, detailing 86 in Fetterman plus 67 in North, 65 in South, and 66 in West with unemployment cited as the primary cause.
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Grafton
Reynolds
Fetterman
East End
West Grafton
North Side
South Grafton
Persona Im Gatton
Glatton High School
Cedric Reynolds
Used
East
West
North
Mort
Hast
North Grafton
South
Gratton
Hot Whisky Seized as Maker Evades Police
Lawmen found a boiler bubbling hot whisky in a Wickwire basement near Bunner's Mill. Nine gallons of liquor and three gallons already cooled were seized along with a copper boiler, fuel tank, and air pumps. Watkins believed to flee into the woods as officers chased him from the scene.
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Lawrence Proudfoot
Earl DeMoss
Walter Watkinson
Wickwire
Bunner
Watkins
Fear Exports To China From U S Will Be Reduced
Washington reports fear that American exports to China will drop due to anticipated sharp duty increases on imports into China. Little information has reached the state department about the scope of the proposed tariffs adopted secretly by the Nationalist government, which would take effect on January 1 or February 1.
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China
U.S
Washington
State Department
Angzican
Mayor starts kettle fund for holidays with donations
Gordie Bailey, a Taylor county coal operator, gives a 100 dollar check to the Salvation Army kettle as Mayor Charles O. King initiates a Christmas fund. A kettle operates at Latrobe and Main with more locations to open next week. Captain Arnold reports a 17 year old pneumonia case behind Irby Street and requests hospital or local aid for an impoverished family. Food and clothing donations have been brought to West Main Street headquarters.
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Charles 0. King
Grafton
Salvation Army Okettle
Paul Po Warden
Gordie Barry
Taylor County
Latrobe
Arnold
West Main Street
Grafton Girls Win Honors In News Contest
West Virginia students excel in national and state journalism contests. Helen Estep of Huntington High School placed fifth in national editorial writing. Helen Hale of Princeton and Ruth Hicks of Elm Grove earned third and fourth in southeastern states news writing. Five WV students placed in state editorial writing. names include Kenneth Swink Logan and Janie Cline Grafton.
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DesMoings
Dee
West Virginia
Quill and Scroll
Honary High School Forrnalletic Soelery
Helen Estep
Hultington
Ww. Va
Helen Hale
Princeton
W. Va
Ruth Hicks
Triadelphia High
Elm Grove
Rollin's Run Stop Silk Hosiery Ad
Miller's Shoe Store touts Silk Hosiery with pure silk full fashioned Japan silk at Rollin's Run Stop declaring it the best option for discerning customers.
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Rollin’s Run
Japan
Miller’s Shoe Store
Johnson urges advertising of West Virginia
Huntington W Va Dec 13 Ross B Johnson of the State Department of Agriculture urged a state advertising campaign to draw industries and tourists to West Virginia. He proposed an advisory publicity committee representing business groups to direct use of funds, appointed by the governor without pay, to shape the program and consider national displays and events to promote the state’s resources and attractions.
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Huntington
W. Va
Ross B. Johnson
State Department of Agriculture
West Virginia Hotel Association
Johnson
Jolson
Washington
Jamestown
Chicago
West Virginia
Bandits Slain by Mexican Federal Troops
Dispatches from Abuas Gallentes report federal soldiers killed 18 bandits and wounded eight in a skirmish near Santa Maria, in Jalisco state, as of December 13. The clash involved Mexican security forces pursuing bandit activity in the region.
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Mexico City
Abuas ‘Gallentes
Santa Maria
Jalisco
Army Cadets Edge Navy 6 to 0 in Decisive Gridiron Fight
At Yankee Stadium on December 18, Army defeated Navy 6 to 0 before 70,000 spectators. Ray Stecker of the Cadets unleashed a 57 yard dash for the decisive score, while Kilday contributed steady gains and goal line stand after early Navy pressure. Gate receipts approached $600,000 for the unemployed fund. Continued on Page Hight.
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Yankee Stadium
New Feel
Ray Stecker
Hazelton
Army
Navy
Bowstrom
Tose
Chosato Hieros
Kilday
Steeker
Bouridae Aithow
S.panl
Fresttty
Police Club and India Rioters Clash in Bombay
In Bombay a woman and several men were injured as police clubs drove back a crowd of Nationalist sympathizers. The struggle occurred near Kaldevi as a Nationalist mourned a body to cremation. British troops from the East Lancashire Regiment were deployed to quell the demonstration.
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Bombay
India
Kaldevi
Congress Party
Vpathy Sands
Rune
British East Lancashire Regiment
Steps Toward Legislation To Govern Public Service Commission
Huntington dispatch reports initial steps toward new legislation at the coming session to govern the Public Service Commission. Mayor J By Taylor and City Attorney H L Ducker discuss a resolution while Commissioner Perry urges relief from utilities’ power. He cites a trend of public concern over the commission and calls for state action.
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Public Service Commission
Huntington
Huntington Oils Commission
V. Peres
Cabell County
Taylor
H. L. Ducker
City Commission
United Fuel Gastate
Perry
Gabell County
Tate
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Theodore Steeg
French
Morocco
Doumergue
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Wickwire Man
Deb
Phece Marion
Wright
Wiiliam Wright
Brokes
William Kutta
Inset
Kuhn
Thei
Iving ix Pelifannnioe
DeMoss
Paul Warden
Gordie Bailey
Virginia Robinson
Janie Cline
Phillips and Orr
Publc
C. W. Phillips
Musgrove Building
Phillips & Orr
World Court Foe
Sen
Hiram Johnson
California
Stecker
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