House Bill Modifying Jones Law Reported to Senate by Judiciary
Taylor county officials close books for past year as funds tally and delinquent lists near final approval. Washington reports the House bill modifying the Jones law to lighter penalties for first dry law violators was ordered reported to the Senate by the judiciary committee, with amendments restricting penalties to first offenses only if no prior conviction within two years.
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Miners Balk at Wage Cut at Brock Mine
In Morgantown on July 1 representatives of the National Miners Union said about 200 miners refused to work at the Brock mine of Continental Coal Co near Scott's Run after wage cuts. Company officers would not confirm the claim. The union said pay fell from 24 to 30 cents per ton, marking the Brock mine as Morgan County’s largest.
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Conley Describes West Virginia Gross Sales Tax At Conference
Governor William G. Conley of West Virginia outlined the operation and revenue effects of the state gross sales tax before the National Governor's Conference in Salt Lake City. He described it as a selective tax adaptable to income and consumption, noting court rulings and revenue from 1922 onward while addressing criticisms and purported advantages.
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William G. Conley
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Chicago Police Nab Dollard in Murder Case
Chicago police arrested Dollard and eight others in a Loop raid as part of a murder investigation. Officials say Dollard supplied a single killer gun used in a fatal shooting, with officers pursuing the man who actually fired the murder bullet.
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Resigned official for law's repeal sparks charges of insincerity
Major Maurice Campbell former New York prohibition administrator says repeal of the eighteenth amendment is needed. He resigned when ordered to Boston to oversee alcohol permits and accuses Treasury officials and local politicians of obstructing enforcement to aid the Republican ticket. Campbell argues prohibition is not a logical temperance solution and cites transfer of duties to the Department of Justice as ineffective without honest prosecutions.
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Hoover thanks bandit tr ies state leaders for response
President Hoover compliments governors on building expansion to stabilize business. He cited Commerce Department figures showing at least 1.7 billion dollars in construction for six months of 1930, predicting greater things in six months. In Charleston West Virginia a bank bandit was wounded and captured after a robbery at First National Bank in St Albans.
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Wallace enters Democratic bid for U S Senate in West Virginia
Huntington attorney and banker George Selden Wallace filed his certificate of candidacy for the Democratic nomination for United States senator. He faces M. M. Neely who announced his plans to run for re election. Four Republicans seek the nomination including Benjamin L. Rosenbloom E T England Albert B White and James Ellwood Jones Wallace, WVU Law School graduate 1897, has practiced in Huntington since, except for Spanish American War service and time as legal advisor to Governor Glasscock. Continued on Page 5.
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Warrenton shooting injures Corbin and two girls
In Warrenton Virginia on July 1 Allis Corbin aged 65 and his daughters Estelle and Taabelle were injured after an argument with Elwood Payne a Black man. Payne was arrested and held in jail as sheriff Wolf reported the trio were struck and then driven to a farm house.
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Britain not fear US Navy attack despite disarmament talks
London July 1 AP Earl Beatty, admiral of the fleet, attacked London naval treaties in the Lords stating Britain alone reduced sea strength under the pact and was obliged to show restraint. He noted US arms buildup, cited gains in cruisers, while saying the admiralty excluded the United States from calculations and would not rely on it for defense.
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Funeral rites set for Robert L. Austin Wednesday
Robert L. Austin 53 of 621 Thayer Street died Monday at Grafton City Hospital from injuries after a brick struck his stomach while unloading at a construction site for the roundhouse addition. Services 2 PM Wednesday at United Brethren Church with Rev. Postlethwait officiating. Interment Bluemont Cemetery. Bartlet Funeral Co. in charge. He was son of Gordon and Catherine Austin. Survived by five children Raymond Baughn Richard Pauline and Cecil of Huntington. four sisters Mary Summers Marion County WV Ida Grimes Elizabeth Keener and Minnie Butcher. three brothers George of Grafton James and Perry of Fairmont.
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Bake Sale by Grafton WCTU at First Baptist Church
The Grafton WCTU holds a bake sale in the church lower room on Thursday morning beginning at 9 28.0. Proceeds go to community relief efforts.
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Endurance Flight Nearing 500 Hours By Hunter Brothers
The Chicago bound endurance flight of Walter and John Hunter continues above Sky Harbor with ground crews weighing refueling options due to weather. Despite risks, the brothers push toward a landmark 500 hour mark as crowds in Sparta hear of plans for a city airport named in their honor.
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Month of Brides Runs True to Form in Taylor County
June proved a gala month in Taylor County with a record 21 marriage licenses issued. Officials checked back to 1923 and found no earlier count, marking a historic surge in weddings for the period.
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Elerka
Charleston to absorb state road district engineers
The state road commission will transfer 30 to 40 district engineers from five headquarters to Charleston starting July 12 as part of consolidation. C. B. Duncan will head road designs and plans under chief engineer H. J. Spelman, while Cleo Swicker will supervise construction in Morgantown’s district. Maintenance teams at Charleston Huntington Parkersburg Clarksburg and Keyser will remain.
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Mayor Denies Hot Dog Fine Case In District
Mayor King denies a fine over hot dog phrases involving Roger Fetterman district farmer and Charles King. Patrolman DeMoss warns Rogers to refrain from hot dog talk at Winfield. Rogers becomes abusive, arrested, and fined for disturbing the peace. Initial $5 fine doubled after he demanded a larger amount to appeal.
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Virginia Love Rival Slaying Ties to Window Peeping Jockey
Ashland Kentucky reports a jailed window peeper accused of killing a rival in a Virginia love affair from 23 years ago. Police cited confidential information tying the man, calling himself Jack Turnyr, to the crime near Rocky Mount. Authorities in Franklin county confirmed the shooting occurred during a walk in the woods with Saul and Marshall.
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