Christmas Toll Across Nation Reaches 331 Deaths
Violent deaths by the hundreds turned Christmas into sorrow across the nation. Traffic accidents caused a large share of at least 331 deaths on Christmas Eve and Day, with more than 282 dying in highway crashes as motorists flooded the unseasonably mild roads. California led with 26 fatalities, Illinois 26, Michigan and Ohio 19 each. New York City had six. In Orleans, a brawl killed one and sent over 100 to hospitals. Fifteen drowned in harbors, fires and other incidents claimed more lives, including a Florida child and several in North Carolina. Four died in Benton Arkansas when a car hit fuel pumps and a bystander perished. A Michigan baby smothered in its crib. Continued on page three.
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Holiday toll in state six during Christmas
West Virginia's Christmas accident toll rose to six with many injured. Two drivers face manslaughter charges: C G Ault, linked to a fatal crash that killed Earl Sharpe and injured his wife Pearl. Thurman Poling, driver in another fatal crash that killed Mrs Bessie Selby Matheny. Engineer Edward Jenkins, 41, was killed near Clarksburg. Wood Donnally, 50, railroad worker, died after a car collision with driver John Pennington. Continues on Page Four.
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Elk River Crash Leaves One Dead Near Chester
A Gassaway man escaped injury after his car slid into Elk River on Thursday. In nearby Chester, a separate icy road crash struck a tree, killing a passenger. Taylor County Safety Council urges drivers to slow before curves.
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Rivers vows 100 percent New Deal on goodwill tour
Governor-elect Ed Rivers of Georgia assures Democratic leaders the state will be 100 percent New Deal on a goodwill tour to Washington. He follows Gov. Eugene Talmadge, who also claimed 100 percent New Deal. Central Press reports dated January 12.
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Campbell, 44, Prominent Grafton Dispatcher Dies
Charles Philip Campbell known as Phil Campbell, 44, veteran Baltimore and Ohio railroad dispatcher, died at 701 Beech Street on Christmas Eve after four years of illness. Born November 19, 1892 in Belington, he joined the railroad at 15 and rose to lead dispatcher on the Monongah division, respected by hundreds of railroad men. He leaves a widow Alice Curley and a brother Fred N. Campbell.
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Charles P. Campbell
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Shinnston Masonic Cemetery
Chiang Freed by Enemy Returns to Power in Nanking
Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek, freed after two weeks' captivity, returned to Nanking to assume control of the Nationalist government. His wife Mei-Ling Soong, aided by her brother T. V. Soong, negotiated Chang Hsueh-Liang's release. Chang's exact whereabouts remain secret as Shanghai reports note his stay in Nanking and a formal statement was expected soon.
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Charred Body of Miner Found in Fire Ruin
In Wellsburg on December 26, the charred body of William Steele, 60, a retired miner, was found outside his two room hut after a fire. Coroner George Eoff investigates a theory that Steele was attacked and beaten, then his home set ablaze. Steele reportedly crawled from the burning hut but died from burns as the house burned down.
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George Eoff
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Dynamite explodes at gas station in Proctorville
In Huntington on December 26 a blast at Claude Russell’s gas filling station in Proctorville destroyed more than half a case of dynamite. Deputy Sheriff H M Shattuck of Lawrence county Ohio said at least a half a case was used. The explosion rattled Huntington windows as authorities investigated.
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Two Killed When Auto Leaves Road in Virginia
Two Washington residents were killed and a third seriously hurt when their car left U S Route 1 near Fredericksburg Virginia. The victims were Miss Mary Crockett and Garrett Luttrell with another occupant injured after the vehicle plunged down a ravine and overturned six miles north of the city early today.
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Missing former coed returns home to Kentucky
Blonde Vivian Lee, 17, a former University of Kentucky coed, is back with her pineville parents after a week missing. Her father J H Lee Bell County auditor filed a warrant accusing coal mine operator A G Cawood of abduction. Vivian denied abduction claims in a telegram from Williamsboro Kentucky.
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Last of O Leary family dies in Chicago home
Mrs Catherine O Leary Ledwell, 70, the last member of the famed O Leary family linked to the Chicago fire lore, died of heart disease. She denied that the cow kicked over a lamp starting the 1871 blaze and recalled learning of the fire when Dennis Sullivan found it.
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Christmas Payment Clears 15 Year Debt
Norfolk Nebr December 26 a Norfolk woman paid a 15 year old debt by sending 20 cents for an ice cream she ate at Pete Xanthis confectionery. The note accompanying the coin asked forgiveness for the lingering欠.
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Norfolk
Pete Xanthis
Death chair exacts toll for slayings
Indiana record details the execution of Harry Singer 25 a handyman who confessed four murders. He faced death at Indiana State Prison on Christmas Day, died at 12.14 am after a quiet death row procession. Only five officials witnessed. The grim final chapter ended the killer’s violent spree.
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Traffic officer smiles after unexpected bribe incident
In Denver on December 26 patrolman W. E. Scott warned a pedestrian for a traffic violation and received a $100 bill as thanks. The man claimed no prior police scolding had ever been met with a smile. Scott opened his hand to reveal the money and noted the gesture.
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Road Commission Worker Sets Home Afire in Tragic Christmas Death
ARNOLDSBURG W Va Dec 26 Corporal D G Wilfong said today an investigation showed Cleo Hall 32 a State Road Commission maintenance employee killed himself after setting fire to his home Hall was found dead in the ruins on Christmas Eve as his family visited a neighbor Neighbors formed a bucket brigade but could not save the house
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Roosevelt and Congress Map Open Session Plans
President Roosevelt and congressional chiefs begin planning for the new session with ten days until opening. Democratic leaders arrive and Christmas travelers head to Washington for key talks. Inaugural address plans loom and two major issues neutrality and relief spark early debate as more agenda items emerge.
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Flemington Student Wins Praise for Essay
Miss Helen Benda, a Flemington High School freshman, earned honorable mention in the Dominion News Trico Public Forum essay contest. Her piece Where Human Values Count impressed judges with research and literary expression, the only Taylor county student to place among competitors from Taylor, Monongahelia and Preston counties. United States Commissioner of Education John W. Studebaker, Cameron Ralston, Floyd B. Cox offered congratulations.
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Monongahelia County
Senator Plans Court Row Over Liquor Store Site
Elkins Senator J Buhl Shahan vows court action to block moving the Elkins liquor store into a bank quarters claiming the site near a church violates law. He argues the location would encourage drinking by liquor displays, stating it is not the state’s purpose to promote alcohol consumption.
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Pope Pius XI Aims to Deliver Easter Benediction
Pope Pius XI set a goal to appear on the St. Peter's balcony, despite doctors reports of depression and recent injections to treat illness. As he nears his 80th birthday the pontiff pressed toward Easter, defying medical advice and entering a second stage of illness that has left him largely bedridden.
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Unseasonal warmth aids merriest Christmas in U S history
Unseasonal warmth and strong commerce fueled one of the merriest Christmas days in U S history. Gifts exchanged neared records, charity groups raised aid, but holiday accidents caused deaths amid widespread travel and joy. Flights crossed the date line returning Christmas to Christmas. Church bells in England welcomed a birth.
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Former Grand Master of Masons is Death Victim
Oakland Ma December death notice for E Carl Frame former Grand Master of Masons of West Virginia died Christmas after illness. Frame formerly resided in Fairmont West Virginia. Services set for Sunday in his memory.
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Noted editor Brisbane dies at 72 in New York
Arthur Brisbane, famed editor and columnist, died at age 72 after a heart attack. He dictated his final Christmas column hours before his death as newspapers printed tributes from across the nation. Brisbane rose from a New York Sun porter to become one of American journalism’s highest-paid writers.
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Arthur Brisbane
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Burglar attack leaves store guard badly hurt in Charleston
John P. Watson, 59, night watchman at O. J. Morrison department store, fought intruders in the basement early today and was left unconscious with a fractured skull. Police report he fired at the prowlers with a shotgun and pistol before being beaten, then overpowered with his own shotgun.
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John P. Watson
O. J. Morrison
Watson
W. A. Tully
Tully
Socialists Push Back Siege Near Madrid in Latest Clash
In Madrid region, socialist troops push back fascist attackers in the Boadilla Del Monte sector as the war ministry reports the enemy retiring west of the capital along a fortified line. Gen Miaja urges continued indomitable resistance to enable a later crushing advance to expel the foe from surrounding walls.
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Two Nations Warn Hitler On Aid For Spain Crisis
A European crossroads looms as Chancellor Hitler weighs whether to increase military aid to Spanish insurgents. Britain and France seek disarmament pledges and access to European markets as conditions for economic aid, hoping to curb Germany's arms program and avert broader war.
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Blame Death on Love Plot in Arkansas
In Ozark Arkansas on December 26 Sheriff Camp Crawford stated two men Arch Doss and Haskell Bent admitted giving poison whisky to Monroe Larrimore a WWI veteran and implicated his widow Julia Larrimore in a plot to kill. The motive cited was illicit romance with Larrimore’s wife. Doss and Bent signed statements and the widow was jailed but silent. The sheriff said first degree murder charges would be filed against Doss and Mrs Larrimore with an accessory.
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