Bailey Plans Speech as Holt Campaign Delayed
Charleston Feb 18 Ernest L Bailey former road commissioner announces plans to start his drive fee and to begin speeches after delays in Holt campaign. Holt said he will focus on lawsuits until at least late March while state senator Helsey offers support.
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Charleston
Homer
Holt
Vernon
Fayetteville Bes
John, E. Helsey
Berkeley Springs
Capitol
Bailey
Ernest L. Bailey
Numbers King Loses Appeal in Lottery Conviction
Charleston February 18 The Supreme Court defined lottery as a scheme for distribution of prizes by chance in upholding A T Matthews of Char Florida? The Kanawha intermediate court had sentenced Matthews to months in jail and fined him The decision written by Judge H J Hatcher reversed a Tucker court ruling and discussed indictment details and warrants in search cases.
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Charleston
Supreme Court
Ange
A. T. Matthews
Kanawha Intermediate
Matthews
Suanesh HJ Hatcher
P. L. Rs
Political Incompetence Blamed for Hot Lunch Discontinuance
Charleston reports critics blame the Works Progress Administration for ending hot school lunches for underprivileged children. The letter and review accuse politics red tape and inefficiency, noting early WPA moves favored women’s sewing centers while plans for feeding destitute children faced delays and political spin.
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Charleston
Humanity
Works Progress Administration
WPA
Relief Administration
Dora Carlitz
Arthur Yates Named Chairman of Taylor Co. Safety Council
Arthur G. Yates, former state commander of the American Legion, was elected permanent chairman of the Taylor County Safety Council at a housing meeting in the Moose Home. LeROY Kinter was named vice chairman, E. Bailey Wekoff secretary, with state Trooper L W Emerick organizing the group alongside Earsel Pepper. The session was praised as a strong start for the county organization.
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Taylor County Safety Council
Moose Home
Arthur G. Yates
American Legion
Leroy Kinter
Gratton
West Virginia Transportation Company
E. Bailey Wekoff
Taylor County Bar Association
L. W. Emerick
Earsel Pepper
Taylor County
Youth Confesses He Killed His Father in Reading
Louis Toontas, 4, confessed to detectives that he shot his father James Toontas, 45, after enduring beatings. Arrested near Pottsville, he said he would do it again. The slaying occurred Saturday midnight in front of the family home. Detective Lt. Charles Dentith relayed the admission.
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Reading
Louis Toontas
Pottsville
James Toontas
Charles Dentith
Fourteen Miners Freed From Underground Trap
Fourteen miners entombed in the Yakir coal mine by a cavern collapse were rescued this morning after about forty hours underground. They had been fed and kept alive inside the shaft as rescue teams worked to remove them.
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Gorlover
U. S
Yakir
Estate suit appeal certified to state supreme court
A legal point in Taylor county ciruit court was certified to the state supreme court of appeals by Judge Herbert W. Dent. The issue is whether a chancery suit or an appeal from a county court order is proper to challenge a commissioner's order in estate settlement. The $500 debt involves Ella Payne and H V McWilliams contends an appeal was the proper remedy. Continued on Page Six.
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State Supreme Court of Appeals
Herbert W. Dent
Taylor County
H. V. McWilliams
Ellaore
Gordon D. Sandridge
Evaline Cottrell
W. Taylor George
Ella Payne
W. P. Samples
McWilliams
Cintian
John K. Burdette
Campaign Based on New Program Splits 1936 Race
The piece reports on the 1936 presidential campaign with divisions across parties driven by Franklin D Roosevelt's New Deal. It notes the impact of the NRA AAA TVA and court battles, labeling the era as modified capitalism and highlighting emerging cross party support and opposition.
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Richard Hippelheuser
Associated Press
New York
Washington
Franklin’d. Roosevelt
NRA
TVA
Supreme Court
Wilison Dam
AAA
Film Set Decorator Near Death After Fatal Office Shooting
Hollywood police say George Edward Weil, 34, died or was near death after a gun battle that killed policeman Clyde Pritchett and wounded Traffic Officer Earl Reed while Weil tried to confront his ex wife. Weil was held on suspicion of murder in a Hollywood office.
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Hollywood
Calif
George Edward Weil
Clyde Pritchett
Wetl
Earl Reed
Rex Cole
Acteens Clavers
Seven Family Perishes in Hutchinson Fire
A fire south of Hutchinson Kansas claimed seven lives from one family, including Frank E. Broyles 36 and his wife Florence 30, with their children Michael 8 Carl 7 Helen 5 Donald 4 Glenn 3. Firemen removed the bodies and investigators note a possible explosion trigger.
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Hutchinson
Kas
Fel
Frank E. Broyles
Florence Broyles
Michael
Carl
Helen
Donald
Glenn
Firmen
Cow Seeks Admission To Law School On Campus
A Berkeley cow on the University of California campus draws a campus officer’s attention as it calmly surveys a county line marker. The scene unfolds with officer Robert La Rue loudly directing the animal, which remains unperturbed and settles in the shade.
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Berkeley
Calif
University of California
Robert la Rue
la Rue
Schwab Predicts Brighter Days for Steel Industry
New York February 18 Charles M Schwab chairman of Bethlehem Steel spoke on his 74th birthday amid heavy snow and a crowded press showing optimism about the steel sector. He said the outlook is improving and expressed greater conviction than in recent years.
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New York
Charles M. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel
Echwab
Pennsylvania
Hudson
Wall Street
Dr Michaels Selected As Mayoralty Candidate
Belington mass meeting of the People's party named Dr Guy Michaels physician and city council member as mayoral candidate. The current mayor Lee Bennett was appointed after Mayor Howard Price died. Four councilman candidates were also chosen. nominating convention set for tomorrow night.
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Belington
Guy Michaels
People's Party
Lee Bennett
Howard Price
Four Die? Four Injured In Automobile Plunge At Embankment
Four persons were injured when a large automobile skidded and plunged over a 125 foot embankment at Lumberport. Archie Miller the driver suffered four broken ribs his wife a fractured pelvis and broken collar bone Wilbur Bell and James Moore sustained bruises Bell said he was thrown 30 feet from the wreckage. The wife’s condition was listed as serious by physicians.
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Lumberport
Archie Miller
Brown
Wilbur Bell
James Moore
Bell
Complicated Accident Involves Two Grace Whitemans
In Clarksburg on February 18, two women named Grace Whiteman from Fairmont and Shinnston suffered broken ankles in separate falls on slippery sidewalks. The two Grace Whitemans are sisters-in-law, married to Wayne Whiteman of Shinnston and Clyde Whiteman of Fairmont.
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Clarksburg
Grace Whiteman
Fairmont
Grace’ Whiteman
Shinnston
Grace Whitemans
Wayne Whiteman
Clyde Whiteman
Senate Rejects Three Month Neutrality Law Extension
The Senate rejected Senator Clark's proposal to extend the temporary neutrality law for three months to spur action on a permanent policy. The vote was 61 to 16 against the extension as debate opened on a compromise that would prolong the arms embargo until May 1, 1937 and ban belligerent credit except ordinary peace time commerce.
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Washington
Senate
Clark
Ue Nytten
Gating Committee
Rebels Seize Power as Exiled Chief Looms
Paraguay’s postwar government collapsed after a swift military movement. Col Rafael Franco, war hero exiled by Ayala’s government, was hailed as supreme leader while loyal troops surrendered. Colonel Smith named as a revolutionary colleague, with units in Asuncion and outside the capital obeying orders.
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Associated Press
Asuncion
Paraguay
Eusebio Ayala
Rafael Franco
Chaco
Argentina
Smith
Munitions Buyer Calls Grafters in 1932 Arms Trade
William P. Brown, New York exporter’s agent, told the senate munitions committee that he knew he was dealing with an association of grafters buying arms for Brazilian evolutionists in 1932. His testimony accompanied a letter the committee said showed how the munitions business was made profitable through alleged incorrect invoices.
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Washington
William P. Brown
New York
Senate Munitions Committee
Levi Wilson Joins Democratic Primary For County Commissioner
Levi T. Wilson of Grafton route three becomes the second Democrat in the county commissioner race. He will challenge incumbent Harvey A. Poe in the May 12 primary, filing today with Circuit Court Clerk Frank M. Hollis Jr. Also filing was Raymond Poling seeking reelection to the Democratic congressional committee.
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Levi T. Wilson
Grafton
Wilson
Harvey A. Poe
Frank M. Hollis, Jr
Raymond Poling
Democratic Congressional Committee
Novel gadget keeps water lines thawed in Grafton
City officials credit mild snow cover for reducing frozen water pipes to under two daily. Mayor E Otto Waugh described a modern thawing method using electrical heat that rapidly warms lines, saving labor and expense across the city.
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Grafton
E. Otto Waugh
Seven Vessels Rush To Aid of Stricken Steamer
Seven vessels raced to assist the Greek cargo vessel Stefay Of the legions wreck, with signals fading as water poured in in a rough sea near Cape Charles. The American Legion plans a nationwide radio birthday program from Norfolk marking its March 17 founding. Coast guard stations from Gateway City to Cape Henlopen reported lifeboats in order but distress remains at sea.
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Indianapolis
American Legion
Norfolk
Unitith
Ted States Coast Guard
Stefay
Legion
Cape Charles
West Virginia
Gateway City
Coast Guard
Cape Henry
Elkins imposes 30 day dog quarantine
Elkins announces a thirty day dog quarantine in city limits starting Thursday ordered by H. J. Kerr after a mad dog was found and several dogs may have been exposed in the previous week. The measure aims to prevent further incidents and protect residents during the outbreak.
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Elkins
H. J. Kerr
Utica Gas Explosions Close Business Section
In Utica New York a series of gas explosions forced the evacuation of the main business district. Police report several injuries including a fire lieutenant and a patrolman, with manhole covers hurled into the air and windows broken. Gas mains were shut off and area roped off as fires were put out and operations resumed.
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Utica
N. Y
George Debbold
Cornell Reese
Debbold
Akib Sega
Ernest B. Bonville
New Dealers Hail Victory In TVA Decision
Washington reports new dealers hailed the Supreme Court TVA ruling as a victory for the power program in the Tennessee Valley. The 8 to 1 decision affirmed government authority to manufacture transmit and sell power from Wilson Dam in Muscle Shoals Alabama and sparked talk of expanding the Tennessee Valley model to the Mississippi Valley. Industry spokesmen were quiet as Wall Street saw utilities dip after initial gains amid TVA speculation. The ruling fuels plans for a broader, planned future though details remain to be decided.
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Washington
Supreme Court
TVA
Tennessee Valley
Capitol Hill
Mississippi Valley
Great Wilson Dam
Musele Shoals
Ala
Indus
Plovence
Als
Wall Street
Forthcom
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Arthur Yates
Taylor Co. Safety Council
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Schwab
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Levi Wilson
Jack McGurn
Chicago
McGurn
Scarface
al’ Capone
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Brosscast
Utica,n. Y
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