Blaney Art Exhibit and Birth Celebration in Grafton
The Senate judiciary committee recommended immediate removal of David S. Barry as senate sergeant at arms over a magazine article alleging bribery by some lawmakers. Barry testified defending Congress as not corrupt. In Grafton a birthday celebration honors George L. Blaney on his 78th natal day with an art revue of over 115 paintings at the YMCA rooms and Andrews Methodist Episcopal church hosting public view for ten days.
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Washington
David S. Barry
Senate
Congress
Senate Judiciary Committee
Barry
Robinson
Rep
Ind
William C. Johnstone
George Washington University
Johnstone
Senior Neely
W. Va
Young Men's Christian Association
Grafton
Atlantic Seaboard
Golden Gate
George L. Blaney
Old England
C. A. Keefer
W. A. Ridenour
R. E.J. Blaney
Jed W. Robinson
Senators Approve Pay Cuts for Enlisted Men and Retired Pay
The Senate, in an extended session, approved prevailing pay cuts for enlisted Coast Guard personnel earning $1,000 or more and for retired pay above $1,000 a year. The measures are projected to save about $8,000,000 annually. These amendments clear the path for broader debates over planned blanket government cost cuts and reorganizational powers for the new administration.
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Washington
Senate
Treasury-Post Office
Economy Committee
Coast Guard
Bill To Outlaw Yellow Dog Contracts In State
Charleston February 7 The house labor committee recommended passage of a bill to outlaw yellow dog contracts where employees promise not to join labor unions during employment. The panel also urged passage of a measure to limit court powers in issuing injunctions in labor disputes.
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Charleston
House Labor Committee
West Virginia
Wife shoots man hired to scare her husband
Charlotte, Feb 6. Mrs. Lee Buchman shot the man she says was hired to frighten her husband. The wounded man, "Shorty" Williams of Enid Oklahoma, and a companion from Washington, D C, admitted the assignment. Police focus on lottery racketeers as possible backers.
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Charlotte
Lee Buchman
Shorty” Williams
Enid Okla
Washington, D. C
Buchman
Coffman asserts state rates compare well with others
West Virginia Public Service Commission Chairman I Wade Coffman told the House Utilities Investigating Committee that state utility rates compare favorably with those in other states. He noted investigations in cases where rates were high, as part of the opening inquiry into West Virginia utility problems.
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Charleston
I. Wade Coffman
Public Service Commission
House Utilities Investigating Committee
West Virginia
Coffman
Holt
Lewis
Lubliner
Mercer
Bill to divest constables of criminal power advances
Charleston Feb 6 The senate judiciary committee recommended passage of a bill to strip special constables of all authority in criminal cases. Senator Taylor urged that such officers are part of a vicious racket and should be abolished, while Senator White opposed, warning it would impair emergency justice when magistrates are needed.
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Charleston
White
Hamshire
Senate Judiciary Committee
Taylor Dem. Cabell
Chamberlain Refuses To Disclose Debt Talks In Commons
London February 6 Neville Chamberlain chancellor of the exchequer refused to disclose the nature of Anglo American debt negotiations in parliament today. He said no further statement would be made though terms inviting Britain to send representatives to Washington in March and the invitation's acceptance have been published. Sir Stafford Cripps pressed for details given recent statements. The Chancellor said it was unnecessary to repeat those statements.
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London
Neville Chamberlain
House of Commons
Washington
Stafford Cripps
Three Train Riders Remanded to Jail in Court
Three train riders appeared in Mag istrate James Lilly s court yesterday evening after being picked up by B and O officers. They received the usual fines but could not pay and were remanded to jail for ten days.
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Magstrate James Lilly’s Court
Leniency Vote Moves in West Virginia House
In Charleston on February 7 the West Virginia House voted 53 to 39 to ask Governor Conley for leniency toward prisoners jailed for prohibition violations. Delegates shifted votes after a 43 to 41 defeat yesterday as absentees returned to support or oppose the measure. The session also addressed salary cuts for attaches and a planned Senate conference with Governor-elect Rump on fiscal matters, plus a House committee inquiry into utility operations and the public service commission.
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Charleston
House
Conley
Marsh
Ohio
House of Delgates
Senate
John F. Sly
Washington
Public Service Commission
Britain considers lump sum settlement for World War debt
London reports a new British offer for a definite lump sum settlement of the American war debt. Figures discussed range from 1.25 to 2.0 billion dollars. Britain has repaid about 2.007 billion of its debt to the United States, with total outstanding around 4.3024 billion.
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London
Ronald Lindsay
United States
Associated Press
Woman Wounded In Neck Is Critical
New Martinville February 7 Mrs Hazel Earlwine 35 of Proctor District was admitted to a hospital with a bullet wound in the neck Her condition is not serious Clyde Earlwine says he was cleaning a revolver and it discharged accidentally the bullet struck his wife Prosecutor A C Chapman said the black eye and chin bruises were caused by her falling after being shot
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New Martinville
Hazel Earlwine
Proctor District
Clyde Earlwine
A. C. Chapman
Shooting Ends In Death Near Bee Branch Church
Beckley reports one man dead another wounded and a third jailed after a shooting near Bee Branch church. Bonnie Taylor 23 was killed Olen Taylor 21 wounded Earl Whitten 28 surrendered claiming self defense. He said he fired as the Taylors advanced on him. officers found no guns on the Taylors.
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Beckley
Bee Branch
Bonnie Taylor
Olen
Earl Whitten
Whitten
Taylor’s
Taylors
Senate Attaches Hit By 20 Percent Pay Cut
Charleston February 7 a senate resolution sanctioning a 20 percent pay reduction hits attaches and officers retroactive to January 31 with exceptions for those earning six dollars per day or less. Charles Lievely clerk will take 20 dollars daily, sergeant at arms and doorkeeper nine sixty, other aides scaled accordingly.
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Charleston
Senate
Charles Lievely
Condemnation Move Shapes Sino Japanese Settlement
Geneva February 7 The League of Nations assembly committee of nineteen adopts broad lines for settling the Sino Japanese dispute focusing on non recognition of Manchukuo and strict observance of League covenants Briand Kellogg pact and the Nine Power Treaty The group aims to win US and Russia support.
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Geneva
Switzerland
League of Nations Assembly
Japan
Lytton
United States
Russia
Seek Legislation for Protection of Black Bass
Washington on February 6 report states West Virginia fish and game authorities will seek additional legislation this year to protect black bass. The United States Bureau of Fisheries urged state authorities to act to assure the perpetuation of the black bass following its earlier concerns.
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Washington
West Virginia
Three British planes chase long distance flight records
Three Royal Air Force crews started from England and pushed toward Natal Brazil in a record bid. Captain Mollison led the southward dash from Agadir to Natal as Squadron Leader Gaylord and Flight Lieutenant Nicholetts chased a new global record to Cape Town. Victor Smith of South Africa began a separate attempt to beat Amy Johnson's Cape Town time.
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Associated Press
England
J. A. Mollison
Agadir
Morocco
Natal
Brazil
Royal Air Force Fitters
O. R. Gay-lord
G. E. Nicholetts
Sahara Desert
Cape
Cranwell
Victor Smith
Southampton
Amy Johnson Mollison
Cape Town
Detectives Fend Off Gunfire In Brooklyn Slaying Probe
In a dark tenement, Brooklyn detectives Petrizzo and Seelandt faced a barrage of pistol shots and blows while questioning Joseph Russo about the Anthony De Antonio slaying. A tenant was killed, another wounded, and a 12 year old passerby shot in the hand. Petrizzo was wounded in the left foot.
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New York
Brooklyn
Michael Petrizzo
Java Protects Against Raid Amid Mutiny Near Sourabaya
Batavia Java Feb 7 mutinous native seamen seized the Dutch cruiser De Zeven Provinciemen as they neared Sourabaya. Dutch measures were taken to prevent fear and potential terror, while mutinous crew reportedly may surrender soon. Daughters of America Mountain City Council to attend Sister Elizabeth Powell's funeral at Andrews M. E. church wearing white.
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Batavia
Java
Sourabaya
de Zeven Provinciem
Amsterdam
Telagraf
Dutch East Indies
Daughters OF America
Mountain City Council No. 49
Wehn Hall
Andrews M. E. Church
Elizabeth Powell
Hail Decision A Victory For Farm and Realty Owners
Charleston February 7 The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld the validity of the tax levy limitation amendment confirming substantial publication before the election. The case, a friendly action led by Senator Herold and other taxpayers, found publication in August and before August 13 in all counties. The ruling is described as a great victory for farm and real estate interests.
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Charleston
Supreme Court
Herold
Dy Braxton
Brooke
Cabell
Macock
Harrison
Kanawha
Marion
Marshall
Mercer
Mingo
McDowell
Ohio
Randolph
Summers
Taylor
Tyler
Man 70 Kills Wife Then Dies In Apparent Suicide
In Los Angeles on February 7, a 70 year old man identified as L. C. Paramateer critically wounded his wife with a shotgun and killed himself. A note left by the man claimed the crime had been premeditated for three years and cited the wife’s plan to send him to the Poorhouse.
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Los Angeles
L. C
Girl 13 Hit by Train at Rosemont Crossing
Miss Pauline Moore, 13, daughter of Raymond Moore of Rosemont, was struck by a B and O engine at a railroad crossing near her home while on an errand for her mother. The train, moving slowly while shifting cars, passed over her as she lay on the track. She received first aid and was taken to Grafton City hospital, where no bones were broken but she suffered shock and bruising. Her condition was reported stable.
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Pauline Moore
Raymond Moore
Rosemont
Stannard Supply Company
Miss Moore
Grafton City Hospital
Reppart Coal Company
Wanderwell widow testifies in yacht case in Long Beach
In Long Beach California Alpha Wanderwell widow of Captain Walter Wanderwell testified that William J. Curly Guy threatened to get even with her husband after a money dispute over an expedition from Buenos Aires to San Francisco. The testimony emerged during the murder case against Guy for killing the adventurer aboard the Wanderwell yacht Carma last December.
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Long Beach
Cal
Alpha Wanderwell
Walter J. Wanderwell
William J
Curly
Guy
Wanderwell
Carma
Vanderwell
Buenos Aires
San Francisco
Woman Freed by Kidnappers Returns Home In Hysterics
Mrs Walter F Skeele wife of the music dean at the University of Southern California was released by kidnappers who had held her since Sunday night. She arrived at 8 o'clock in a hysterical condition crying and nearly incoherent. She said they bound and blindfolded her and she could not recall further details. Authorities planned to question her when she calmed.
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Los Angeles
Walter F. Skeele
University of Southern California
Substitute Offered For Primary Measure In House
Charleston February 7 The substitute primary convention bill was prepared for House of Delegates submission as an economy measure to replace the Butcher bill calling for outright repeal of the primary election law. Gov elect Kump approved the substitute, and Delegate Butcher was expected to offer it on the floor.
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Charleston
House of Delegates
Kump
Butcher
D. Wood
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Geo. L. Blaney
Charles C. King
Utility
Chamberlain
Britain
Mollison
Hayford and
Nicholetts
Mary Nicodemus
State Supreme Tribunal
U. S.C
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