Alberts Case to Reach Jury Late This Afternoon
The trial of Charles Alberts, former Sutton Construction foreman, for allegedly throwing a match that caused fatal burns to William A. Bryan more than two years ago is nearing a jury verdict in Taylor County circuit court. The state closed rebuttal evidence before noon, with Otto Bryan, father of the victim, testifying about a blank notarized application signed by his son.
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Charles Alberts
Sutton Construction Company
William A. Bryan
Taylor County
Francis L. Warder
Herbert W. Dent
William P. Samples
Alberts
Samples
Otto Bryan
Bryan
Billy
Ray Monroe
Sutton Company
West Virginia Industrial School names new leaders
Four changes at the West Virginia Industrial School for Boys in Pruntytown were announced by superintendent Robert P. Bell. Captain Harry Curry became principal succeeding D. W. Frazier who retired for health reasons. Boyd Curry, a 34 year old former WVU athlete and lawyer, was named commander replacing W. O. Boyd. Blanche Hustead became matron replacing Mrs. Georgia Drainer. Paul Lannan was named night commander succeeding C. W. Sandridge.
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West Virginia Industrial School For Boys
Pruntytown
Robert P. Bell
Harry Curry
Walnut Street
Grafton
D. W. Frazier
Wayne County
Boyd Curry
Curry
West Virginia University
U. S. Army
Frederick Snare Corporation
Dam Contractors
P. F. Collier and Son Company
Pittsburgh
McGee
Snare
W. O. Boyd
Bell
Lannan
Blanche Hustead
West Virginia Business College
C.T. Reynolds Grocery
Georgia
New Oregon Senator Seated as Democrat Replaces Republican
Alfred Evan Reames of Medford a lifelong Democrat becomes Oregon's first Democratic U.S. senator in years after Frederick Breiner resigns. Reames a leading attorney with utilities interest joins a Washington firm as he prepares for the November election.
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Oregon
Alfred Evan Reames
Medford
U. S
Senate
Frederick C. Breiner
Reames
Stelwer
Washington
Business men urge permanent advisory committee to aid small firms
Fred Roth of Cleveland, leader of President Roosevelt's conference of small business men, proposed today the creation of a standing advisory committee to represent small businesses as the business advisory council does for larger interests. Roth, named permanent chairman in a key session with strong applause, spoke after the conference.
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Washington
Fred Roth
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Roth
Union constitution revised by mine group
Washington February 2 The United Mine Workers erased references to the American Federation of Labor from their constitution and replaced them with C I O Delegates also debated raising John L Lewis salary from twelve thousand to twenty five thousand He declined a similar raise at the previous convention and did not comment on the new action
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Washington
United Mine Workers
American Federation of Labor
Miners’ Convention
C. I
A. F. of L
Committee For Industrial Organization
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Carter Coal Files Suit Attacking Price Fixing
Carter Coal Company of West Virginia filed a petition in the U S circuit court of appeals challenging the price fixing provisions of the 1937 Bituminous Coal Act. The suit seeks review or partial modification of two orders issued by the National Bituminous Coal Commission concerning prices in West Virginia.
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Richmond
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Carter Coal Company of
West Virginia
West, Virginia
Wright Faces Final Test in Murder Trial
In Los Angeles on February 2, Paul A. Wright testified under cross examination as prosecutors pressed to undermine his claim that he killed his wife Evelyn and his business associate John Kimmel after discovering them in intimate poses. He described bringing Kimmel home for a late drink, then waking to find them embracing. Wright claimed he reacted in shock and fired, insisting he never planned to kill his wife. The courtroom drama continued as the state seeks a verdict of deliberate murder and the defense argues self defense and passion.
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Los Angeles
Paul A. Wright
John Kimmel
S. EF. Roll
Wright
Kimmel
Union Air Terminal
Glendale
Evelyn
Johnny
Davenport
Buckhannon Plans Annual Strawberry Festival Charter
Buckhannon residents moved to formalize their strawberry festival by securing a state charter. The Central West Virginia Strawberry Festival association, with incorporators Russell L. Westfall J. E. Judson and Kyle M. Reger, aims to promote local strawberries and other adaptable small fruits in Upshur County. The festival drew about 10 000 visitors last June.
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Charleston
Buckhannon
West
Kyle M. Reger
Vets Banquet Set At 7 Tonight In Memorial City
World war veterans gather for a banquet hosted by Memorial City post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. About 150 guests are expected at the organization's hall above the DeLuxe restaurant. A Clarksburg delegation arrives to attend. John Edward Jr of Monongah division for B&O will be principal speaker with Attorney James Dan Holt as toastmaster. The Purple Heart is to be formally presented to four wounded veterans during the program.
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Memorial City Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Clarksburg
John Edward, Jr
Baltimore and Ohio
James Dan Holt
Groundhog Sees Shadow in Grafton Signals Six Weeks More Winter
The groundhog in Grafton saw his shadow today, indicating six more weeks of winter. Early this morning the gopher appeared hindered by clouds but broke through a reluctant burst of sun mid-morning.
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Grafton
Gopher
Sur
Labor splits on NLRB measure in Miami
Labor factions clash over proposed Wagner act amendment. The American Federation of Labor backs crafting union rights to elect their own bargaining representatives, while the United Mine Workers led by John L. Lewis opposes any change. The dispute centers on who can elect reps and how units are defined under NLRB rules.
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Miami
Fla
American Federation of Labor
Committee For Industrial Organization
A. F. of L. Executive Council
APL
Pegelon
Anngyens Sk
UMW
Chase
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Washington
National Labor Relations Board
A. F. of
L. P
A. F
Groundhog Sees Shadow Amid Overcast WV Weather
In Charleston WV this mid-morning report notes the groundhog could not clearly see his shadow at first but later appeared. Skies cleared by 10 am and temperatures rose from 16 to 25 degrees. Ice persisted on some highways but major dangers were removed.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Three New Candidates File For Street Post
Three candidates filed for street commissioner with City Clerk Charles E. Ray. Roy E. Knight of 602 Maple Avenue Theodore Miller of 205 Beech Street and John L. Robinson of 1025 West Main Street took out nominating petitions.
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Charles E. Ray
Roy E. Knight
Maple Avenue
Theodore Miller
Beech Street
John L. Robinson
West Main Street
Criticism of Policy Wont Alter Course
In Washington, February 2, officials predicted Senate criticism would not change the administration’s international stance. President Roosevelt said his foreign policy is clear, amid calls from Borah and Johnson for clarification. Borah warned that silence could signal a tacit Anglo American alliance and risk war as debates on army and navy expansion loom.
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Washington
Senate
Roosevelt
Borah
Idaho
Johnson
Calif
United States
Great Britain
Upturn in Loadings on Division Revealed
A rise in car loadings on the Monongah division of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad since January 15 shows coal shipments leading the gain. Division superintendent John Edwards Jr notes more mines are operating along the line than a month ago, forecasting improved railroad conditions locally.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
John Edwards, Jr
Edwards
Accused of Attempting To Rob Store Wounded Man Held
Le roy Valentine of Beckley was jailed in White Sulphur Springs on charges of attempting to rob a store after a clerk fired at him as he allegedly tried to escape. Oscar Gunn, the manager, said two men entered the store, one talking to him while the other moved toward a back room. Coleman Bolt, a clerk, returned and fired at Valentine during the alleged robbery attempt, and police seek a second suspect who fled in a car.
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White Sulphur Springs
Leroy Valentine
Beckley
Coleman Bolt
Valentine
Paul Kyer
White Sulphur
Oscar Gunn
Bolt
Chinese Reinforcements Rushed To Plug Asian Front
Chinese reinforcements moved by the thousands under heavy shellfire to close a widening gap in the southern defenses of China's lifeline corridor. The Tsinpu battle front north of Nanking shows a major engagement beginning with massed troops on both sides. Domei reports Pengpu as a Japanese advance point along the Tientain Pukow railway.
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Shanghai
China
Tsinpu
Nanking
Chiang Kai-Shek
Domei
Pengpu
Tientain- Pukow
T Heaty
Eden Takes Emergency Steps to End Submarine Threat
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden summoned the French and Italian envoys to curb Mediterranean submarine attacks on merchant ships. The move follows the Endymion sinking and ties to the Spanish Civil War, with Britain sending destroyers and calling for joint action while France urges restraint on aerial bombardment.
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London
Anthony Eden
Mediterranean
Britain
France
Italy
Endymion
Spaniat Nanel
Shimla
Chautemps
Barcelona
Spain
Hit Run Auto Kills Logan Resident in Accoville
Logan, a 46 year old Accoville shoe repairman, died after a hit and run near his Buffalo Creek highway home. Police said the vehicle failed to stop and left the scene.
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Logan&Co
Logan
Lawrence Herald
Accoville
Herald
Buffalo Creek
Knox Addresses Kiwanis on World Governments
Rev. William E. Knox of Andrews Methodist Episcopal church spoke at the Grafton Kiwanis dinner on the future of world governments. He compared governments including Soviet Russia Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy and urged learning from government to solve ongoing political muddle.
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William E. Knox
Andrews Metodist Episcopal Church
Grafton Kiwanis Club
Cozy Rest Inn
Knox
Soviet
Russia
Nazi Germany
Italy
Grafton Hi-V Officials Attend Clarksburg Parley
Five Grafton High School students from the Hi club travel to Clarksburg for a regional conference at Washington Irving High School. The event runs from 5 to 9 tonight and covers Hi topics as well as forthcoming state and national conventions with M C A secretary Frank Liddle in charge. Attendees from Grafton include Deasober Crane Morrison and Joseph Foddyce.
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Grafton High School
Grafton
Washington-Irving High Schol
Clarksburg
Frank Liddle
Lenough Deas Ober
Crane
Doran Morrison
Joseph Foddyce
Muter Chosen Chief At Dam On Tygart River
Captain John M Muter former Pittsburgh government veteran takes charge of the 18 million dollar Tygart river flood control dam and reservoir. Announcement came from Col W E R Covell U S district engineer in Pittsburgh. Muter a Propeller club member has spent 22 years with the Engineers department. He and his family have been here for two months.
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John M. Muter
Pittsburgh
Tygart River
W. E. R. Covell
U. S
Muter
Propeller Club of
U. S. Engineers Department
Identify Woman Victim of Automobile Accident
Winchester dispatch reports a Martinsburg woman killed when struck by a car north of Winchester. Police tentatively identify the victim as Mrs Rose Ella Vangossen of Martinsburg West Virginia. Her husband E T Vangossen provided a description in a letter and the body was to be moved to Martinsburg. The driver was Samuel Cooper of Martinsburg.
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Winchester
Rose Ella Vangossen
Martinsburg
W. Va
E.T. Vangossen
Martinsburg Furniture
Samuel Cooper
Vangossen
Resume Classes Today At Wrecked Elkhorn High School
In Welch West Virginia two students were killed and four injured when a ten ton rock collapsed from the roof to the basement of Elkhorn high school. Superintendent George W Brygon of McDowell county schools said repairs totaled about 3000 dollars and classes resumed today.
Hotel Commodore in Washington offers rooms from $2.50
The Hotel Commodore at Washington DC facing Union Station Central Fiata advertises modern comfortable rooms with bath available from two dollars and fifty cents.
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Commodore
Washington, D. C
Union Station
Central
Fiata
Groom Quits War Chief Post After Marriage News
Berlin reports marshal Werner von Blomberg resigned as minister of war to Hitler on the eve of his Capri honeymoon. Indications suggest army officers disapprove of his marriage to Erica Grohn on Jan 12. Hitler’s reaction appeared tense as von Blomberg left for Italy. Col General Werner von Fritsch’s command may soon end. he is on leave. Continued on page eight.
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Berlin
Marshall Werner von Blomberg
War Ministry
Fuehrer
Italy
Genereal Werner von Fritsch
Reichswehr
Filibuster Resumes in Anti-Lynching Battle in Senate
Southern senators reopen a filibuster against the anti-lynching bill as leaders seek a graceful sidetrack. Opponents say the measure is dead, with plans to move the administration's government reorganization bill to gain time and support. If sidetracked, a new push may come next week with a less controversial alternative.
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Washington
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