Hoare Defends Peace Efforts on Italo Ethiopian War
London July 11 Sir Samuel Hoare British foreign secretary spoke to the House of Commons decrying Italian pretexts for war against Ethiopia. He pledged Britain’s continued peacemaking, defended past efforts and hinted at Anglo American cooperation. He denied plans for an arms blockade and said Britain would share collective responsibility under the League of Nations.
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London
Samuel Hoare
Italy
Ethiopia
Britain
Africa
Sir Samuel
League of Nations
England
Great Britain
Court Signs Order On Acquisition of Land
Jed W Robinson representing Baltimore and Ohio railroad secured a court order to take possession of 1.03 acres in Webster owned by Jerome H Frum and others. The land ties to a proposed new route to Philippi linked to Tygart Valley dam rail line. Special term adjourned with another session set for July 22. bond approved. no objections after five days notice.
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Jed W. Robinson
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
H. W. Dent
Webster
Jerome H. Frum
Philippi
Tygarts Valley
Dent
Andrick Stemple Weds Woodrow Andrick in Philippi
Miss Ethel Stemple, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J M Stemple of near Moatsville Barbour County, wed Woodrow Andrick son of Mr. and Mrs T B Andrick of near Philippi on Saturday July 6 at the home of Rev C V Tate on Wabash avenue Philippi. The Rev Tate officiated in the presence of Mr and Mrs Howard Jarvis of Clarksburg. The bride is a Philippi High School and Fairmont State Teachers College alumna and has taught in the county schools. The groom works for Digman Motor Company in North Philippi and they will reside in Philippi.
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Andrick Stemple
Ethel Stemple
J. M. Stemple
Moatsville
Barbour County
Woodrow Andrick
T. B.andrick
Philippi
C. V. Tate
Wabash Avenue
Tate
Ingalls Flies Solo Westward For Transcontinental Record
Laura Ingalls launched from Floyd Bennett field at 4 31 30 am on July 11 in a low wing monoplane to attempt the first East to West non stop women’s transcontinental speed record. Winds favor West to East. heavy load forces use of shorter runway. route includes Pittsburgh Cleveland Chicago Kansas City Albuquerque.
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New York
Laura Ingalls
Burbank
Calif
Floyd Bennett
Amelia Earhart
Miss Ingalls
F. William Zelcher
Kenneth Behr
NAA
TWA
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Chicago
Kansas City
Albuquerque
N. M
Court Visits Brick Plant To Ascertain True Worth
The Taylor county court, acting as an equalization board, traveled to Thornton to review a protested tax assessment by Thornton Fire Brick Co. Attorney W Merle Watkins outlined the case. Opha Bartlett, Harvey Scranage, and Harvey Poe hosted a luncheon after the session.
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Taylor County Court
Thornton
Thornton Fire Brick Company
W. Merle Watkins
Fire Brick Company
Opha Bartlett
Harvey Scranage
Ste
Harvey Poe
Four Men Spirited From Charleston Under Mob Threats
Sheriff J O King said four men tied to a levee project were spirited out of Charleston under mob threats. The men, reported injured or shot, were removed after a late night incident tied to the alleged murder of E P McCutcheon.
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J.O. King
McCutcheon
Charleston
Surance
E. P. McCutch
Social guests listed at a regional gathering
Guests included Mrs. J. W. Wells, Mrs. J. W. Ault, Mrs. Ivin Roland, Mrs. Henry Kramer, Mrs. Elizabeth Kramer, Mrs. Handley, and Mrs. Margaret Weaver. Two visitors were Miss McKinney of Miami, Florida, and Mrs. Earl Tal ent of Quincy, Michigan.
Local Edges of Home Visits Across Towns and States
Pairs and individuals travel between Morgantown Blueville New Cumberland and beyond visiting relatives and sights. Phyllis Watkins Morgantown visits J R Maddox Blueville. Ralph Smallwood returns from New Cumberland. Mrs J W Travis heads west. Phyllis Watkins Morgantown also noted. trips include Tacoma Portland Denver Burlington and more. Thomas Boggs Flemington hospital admission. Blaneys vacation with Mary Blaney Beverlin. Trisler heads to Morgantown. Henning family visiting Cleveland and Maple Avenue
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Phyllis Watkins
Morgantown
J. R. Maddox
Blueville Addiction
Ralph M. Smallwood
Charles R. Grober
Lena Arnett
New Cumberland
W. Va
Lincoln Highway
Museum of Pittsburgh
Rs. J. W. Travis
Loveland Addition
Tacoma
Washington
Portland
Oregon
Denver
Colorado
Burlington
Kansas
James Luke
Loveland
Blueville
Thomas Boggs
Flemington
Victor Blaney
Jackie
Mary Blaney Beverlin
Blaney
George L. Blaney
Ferrena Trisler
John Henning
Bobby
Cleveland
Ohio
Alex Mathews
Maple Avenue
Henry Junior Madera
William Madera
Grafton
Arthurdale
Rosabelle Madera
West Main Street
Baltimore
Newsmen Capture Best Story Of Day In Hinton
Daily News staff led by Editor John E. Faulconer covered the day’s top event when J A Council, recently released from the penitentiary, fled a white family’s home and was chased by reporters after a three block foot race. Council faced charges of attempted...
TVA Legislation Passes House After Roosevelts Pushed Power
Washington July 11 report: after removing major provisions objected to by President Roosevelt the House approved legislation to broaden the Tennessee Valley Authority’s power. The measure aims to expand federal oversight and operations in the TVA region.
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TVA
F.D.R
House
Washington
Roosevelt
Tennessee Valley Authority
Police Heads Close Parley in Atlantic City
The International Association of Chiefs of Police debated a resolution backing the American Bar Association drive against undesirable members. Other proposals urged universal fingerprinting, praise for J Edgar Hoover, and federal police training. A national police day and integrated intercity radio communications were also discussed.
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Atlantic City
International Association of Chiefs of Police
American Bar Association
Association
U. S
Homer S. Cummings
J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Washington
Vintage Kidney Pill Ad Promotes Doan’s Pills
Medical authorities warn kidneys contain extensive tubules that purify blood and warn of warning signals like backache and swelling. The ad claims Doan’s Pills and JAN’s Pills have relieved kidney sufferers for decades, urging readers to ask a druggist for these old prescriptions.
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Jan
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Italian Anger Grows Over Ethiopian Incidents
Rome reports two new Ethiopian aggression incidents inflaming Italy. A consul was insulted and menaced in Harrar on July 6, and an Eritrean soldier was clubbed and stoned by Ethiopians. Italy protests to Addis Ababa, while Grandi consults with the League secretary general. Mussolini holds a 120-strong war council. Mrs. Marshall Wolfe Thornton admitted to city hospital for major operation.
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Rome
Harrar
Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
London
Dino Grandi
Joseph A. C. Avenol
League of Nations
Gran
Benito Mussolini
Marshall Wolfe
Thornton
City Hospital
Temperatures Peak At 89 At One PM Today
Weather report notes 0.20 inches of rain in Grafton on Tuesday per official observer W B Clayton. The past three days showed cooling after a high of 85 on Monday and 87 on Wednesday. By 1 PM today the temperature reached 89 degrees.
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Grafton
W. B. Clayton
Interesting Books Donated to Philippi Library
On July 11 the Philippi public library committee received volumes donated by former Barbour County girl Mrs. John Frank Cowen of San Diego California. The notable book is Boy Campaigners of 61 about Barbour and Harrison counties during the Civil War era. Mrs. Cowen’s daughter Eleanor Cowen Stone is also a recognized children's author.
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Philippi
Public Library
Barbour County
John Frank Cowen
San Diego
Cal
Harrison County
Mms. Cowen
Eleanor Cowen Stone
Wheeling Insurance Manager Dies After Operation
Joseph Havercamp age 40 assistant manager of the Wheeling division of Metropolitan Life Insurance Co died in a hospital following an operation. He was connected with the Wheeling office and his death was reported today in Wheeling.
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Wheeling
Joseph Havercamp
The
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Hogg Appointed Insurance Counsellor in Point Pleasant
Robert L. Hogg of Point Pleasant, former U. S. representative, is named assistant general secretary of the Association of Life Insurance Residents. The appointment was announced on July 11.
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Hogg
Point Pleasant
Robert L. Hogg
U. S
The
Association of Life| Insurance Residents
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First Baptist Church
Foreign Missionary Society of Andrews
W. C. Barnes
Jackson's Mill
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Buckhannon
Frank Shafer
C. E. Forlines
D. D
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Betty Brittingham
Ruth Copp
Eloise May DeMoss
Janice Buree
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Nellie Williams
Arbutus Williams
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Matilda Grow
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Stanley
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T.N.T. Club
W. R. Skinner
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T. C. Gough
Earl Ridenour
Hoskins
Peoker
Will Clark
Mary Cannon
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Leo Crane
Earl Bennett
I. V. Riddle
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E& Guest
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Cozy Rest
First Presbyterian Church
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Charles Wells
F. J. Tufvander
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F. S. Suddarth
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Lydia Barrett
Frank Cather
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Lila Dean
Frank Turvander
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A. A. Miller
Thomas Love
Bessie Powell
Ada Strauss
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Aviatrix
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Kelvinator
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General Radio
Westinghouse Roaster
Monongahela System
EMA Fashions
Gulf
Gulf Refining Company
Chick Lawson
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