Two Nazis Hanged in Austria for Dollfuss Death
Vienna reports two convicted Nazis Otto Planetta and Franz Holzweber were hanged after clemency pleas failed. Planetta, a former army sergeant, fired on Chancellor Dollfuss. Holzweber led the failed putsch seizing the federal chancellery. Both admitted roles in the uprising and the execution followed a three hour after sentence rule.
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Vienna
Englebert Dollfuss
Otto Planetta
Dollfuss
Franz Holnwebber
Federal
Iim
Planetta
Holnwebber
Austria
Holzwebber
Long Directs New Attacks On Old Foes In New Orleans
In New Orleans Huey P Long triggers a pre election clash as national guardsmen seize the city registration office under partial martial law to protect the registrar. Mayor Walmsley denounces the action while Long and Governor Allen defend the move amid a tense political standoff.
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New Orleans
Huey T. Long
City Hall
Walmsley
O .K. Allen
T. Seemes Walmsley
Kingfish
Long
Allen
Iia
Broaddus College to Remain Open Next Year
Philippi July 21 The Alderson-Broaddus college board and bondholders’ committee reached financial terms to keep the school operating amid plans for improvements. More than 300 student applications. senior work to be added with an A B degree under Dr Walter Scott Dunlop. Summer courses ended with 100 attendees. remodeling starts next week including lobby, student quarters, and a new 25 by 65 foot swimming pool.
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Philippi
Alderson-Broaddus College
Walter Scott Dunlop
Alderson-Broaddus
Insull Seeks Severance In Fraud Action
Chicago July Samuel Insull said he is ready to make full and frank disclosure of his business operations with 16 others charged with mail fraud in the sale of Corporation Securities Company stock. His severance petition argues that records about his son and other directors would hinder his defense if kept together with their evidence.
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Chicago
Samuel Insull
Corporation Securities Company
Floyd E. Thompson
Insull
Corporation Securities
School Board Term to Begin July 4 Ruling
The supreme court upheld the state superintendent of schools position that county board terms begin July 1. The court denied a writ of mandamus by Gilbert Rogers of Mason County who sought to compel the county clerk to accept his candidacy certificate for a county board of education seat for the term starting January 1, 1935.
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Charleston
State Superintendent of Schools
Supreme Court
Gilbert Rogers
Mason County
County Board of Education
Three Route Surveys For Grafton Philippi Rail Line
Three surveys of the route to Philippi are prepared to study relocation of the old Baltimore and Ohio line between Grafton and Philippi due to the Tycart’s Valley dam project. An engineering corps led by W. W. Gwathmey Jr proposes routes near but above the current tracks to avoid flood risk from the $12,000,000 dam, with a possible May run via Berryburg.
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Philippi
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Grafton
Tycart's Valley
Jess
Site
Moatsville
W. W. Gwathmay, Jr
Berryburg
Hindenburg Warned As Health Fades At Estate
The 86 year old German President Paul von Hindenburg grew suddenly worse, doctors fearing the worst. Family members were summoned to his bed at the Bendeck estate near Freystadt as reports note an old prostate disorder worsening through the night. If he dies, Dr Erwin Rumpke of Leipzig will serve as acting president until a successor is elected.
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Freystadt
Germany
Paul von Hindenburg
von Hindenburg
Bendeck
Here
Erwin Rumpke
Supreme Court
Leipzig
News of Gold Shipment Leaks Police Work Amid Caution
Denver police expressed concern after leaks about a large gold shipment from San Francisco to Denver. Police chief Albert T. Clark warned the force may struggle to guard the gold. Treasury official Lawrence W. Robert Jr. noted an upcoming transfer tied to San Francisco mint reconstruction but did not confirm figures ranging from half a billion to one billion dollars.
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Denver
San Francisco
Albert T. Clark
Lawrence W. Robert Jr
the Treasury
Mint
Low Campaign Spending Seen in County Primary Field
County offices candidates filed affidavits with County Clerk Frank Bennett showing minimal expenditures. Of 28 reports, only three listed spending totaling 40.21 dollars. Arthur Robinson spent 9.81, Frank Davisson 3.00, and Harvey A. Poe 27.40. Final pre primary reports are due today, with postprimary due within 30 days of the election.
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Frank Bennett
Bennett
Arthur Robinson
Frank Davisson
Harvey A. Poe
Two Drowning Victims Sons of County Man
Samuel and Paul Tucker aged 10 and 12 were sons of John Tucker and the late Macel Morrow. They drowned near Adamsville in Harrison county while swimming in a water tank used to operate oil field machinery near the Taylor county line. After not returning for supper, their father searched, clothing was found, the tank drained, and the bodies recovered. Rescue attempts failed. Authorities reported the drowning accidental. no Harrison county investigation was held. The father had forbidden swimming in the tank, and it was noted locals sometimes used it as a bath. The youths were Taylor County natives.
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Samuel
Paul Tucker
John
Macel Morrow
Tucker
Adamsville
Harrison County
Boothsville
Taylor County
Marion County
Neely friend comes out for youthful Holt in DC
Edward H. Nunnally president of the West Virginia Society of Washington and political aide to Senator Neely opened a campaign for Rush D. Holt in the Democratic primary among West Virginians in Washington. He aims to mobilize about 6000 absentee votes from the District of Columbia and urges West Virginia Democrats here to back Holt.
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Washington
Edward H. Nunnally
West Virginia Society of Washington
Neely
W. Va
Rush D. Holt
West Virginia
West
District of Columbia
Rush Holt
Pick Brohard as Assistant to FERA Chief Approved
Thomas W. Brohard of Taylor County was named by the Taylor County Welfare Board as assistant to Simon J. Friedman, FERA administrator. The unanimous choice was disclosed by Chairman James C. Holt after a meeting last Saturday. Friedman and officials sought confirmation in Charleston, which was granted, and Brohard will begin Friday. His new role requires resignation from the county court and candidacy for renomination on the Republican ticket. His colleagues, President Arthur Robinson and Harvey B. Scranage, regret the move and praised his public service.
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Thomas W. Brohard
Taylor County Court
Taylor County Welfare Board
Simon J. Friedman
FERA
Brohard
Welfare Board
James C. Holt
Holt
E. G. Kuhn
Friedman
Charleston
Sentinel
Brochard
Arthur Robinson
Harvey B. Scranage
Hollis Seeks Help to Fix Up Primary Ballot
Frank M Hollis clerk of the circuit court recruits about six workers to place stickers over the name of Ira L Smith who has withdrawn from the Republican congress race in the First District The effort aims to have the ballot ready for delivery to section commissioners next week The timing follows Smiths withdrawal when ballots were turned over by Grafton Printing Company The withdrawal of Thomas W Brohard a county court candidate will not be recorded on the ballot and is to be handled by printing booths with signs noting the withdrawal to accept appointment as administrator
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Ira L. Smith
Frank M. Hollis
Hollis
FERA
Simon Friedman
G O P Plans Huge Taylor County Rally and Meeting
A Taylor county Republican executive committee meeting set for 7 30 tonight at the courthouse will urge all local candidates to attend. Chairman Thornton Beall says major business will be discussed and a large rally before the primary is planned, possibly attracting national office candidates and many citizens.
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Taylor County
Republican Executive Committee
Court House
Thornton Beall
Beall
Flemington Teacher Dies in Parkersburg Home
Thomas Beecher, a former Flemington resident and long–time school teacher, died last night at his Parkersburg home after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held there with burial in Parkersburg Cemetery. Beecher was well known in the Flemington community about twenty years ago.
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Thomas Beecher
Flemington
Parkersburg
Beecher
Glacier Priest Reports New Inactive Crater in Alaska
The Glacier Priest Rev Bernard R Hubbard reports a newly found inactive crater larger than Ani fakchak near the Alaska peninsula tip after a month of hardships. His expedition from June 22 to explore the Aghileen pinnacles faced unprecedented floods and encounters with giant brown bears.
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False Pass
Alaska
Anifakchak
Alaska Peninsula
Bernard R. Hubbard
Paviof Brown
Volcano
Aghileen Pinnacles
Hubbard
Public Works board cuts 1934 utility assessments in state
Charleston July 31 The board of public works lowers 1934 utility valuations by 279 600 to 601 748 000 from 602 027 600. Intangible assets drop 1 007 600 while tangible properties rise 817 900. Railroads lose 1 372 300 and telegraphs gain 830 100 boosting telephone lines value. Baltimore and Ohio rail line leads railroad cuts. Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone gains 518 000.
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Charleston
Board of Public Works
Baltimore and Olio
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Violence flares in Minneapolis truck strike area
Minneapolis reports rising violence as truck drivers threaten to halt all movement for 48 hours unless 18 trucks are stopped. Union 674 president William Brown and leaders demand a voice with the national guard to revise the permit system. Adjutant General Walsh expects most trucks to run. Troops monitor highways and freight yards as 600 Communists reportedly head west. Employers prepare a legal challenge to Olson’s rule. fourteen pickets arrested by the military.
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Minneapolis
William Brown
Union No. 674
Floyd B. Olson
E. A. Walsh
National Guard
Olson
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Franz Holzweber
Hitler
Registrar
Kepner
William E. Kepner
Nebraska
Associated Press
Broaddus College
Hindenburg
Berlin
Irwin Bumpke
Harmony Grove
Youthful Holt
West Virginia Society
D. K
S Bush
Pick Brohard
County
Indiana
Michigan City
Maurice O'Flaherty
Ohio
St. Louis
G.O. P
West Penn
Telephone Company
Public Works
National Guardsmen
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