Fred Hall on Trial Today for His Life
Fred Hall, a 25 year old Negro, stands trial for his life in Taylor county circuit court in a case charging him with killing John C. Carruthers, 28, a farmer from Lucretia, at a South Side garage last April 28. A jury of ten men and two alternates is seated after fourteen jurors were disqualified for conscientious scruples about capital punishment. The state outlines its case, alleging Hall confronted Carruthers at Dalton Garage on Barrett street after both had been drinking, leading to the fatal shooting.
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Fred Hall
Taylor County
Hall
John C. Carruthers
Lucretia
Otto Kinsley
J. A. Mauler
David J. Bailey
Hershel Bartlett
John W Wefferys
C. L. Kester
C. R. Good
Morris
Wade Moyer
John E. H. Trimble
Thomas Stewair
James Holt
Holt
John C.ers
CWA
Dalton Gate
Barrett Street
Grrothers
USA Dalton
Holt Pea Carrothers
Farley to Remain Democratic National Chairman
The Associated Press reports James A Farley will continue as Democratic National Chairman at least through the September primary. The decision rests with President Roosevelt and aims to avoid disrupting party organization before November elections. Farley is expected to retain the chairmanship amid other incumbents considering their positions.
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Associated Press
Washingon
James A Parley
Chisago
Roosevelt
Farley
Democratic P
Windsor Lad Wins 151st English Derby at Epsom
Windsor Lad ridden in Maharajah of Ripalple colors beat favorite Colombo by a length with Easton third as a monster crowd of up to 500000 watched at Epsom Downs. Jockeys and owners included royal representatives as the Irish bred horse claimed the blue ribbon in the mile and a half classic.
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Epsom Downs
Eng
Windsor Lad
Ralpiple
Colombo
Easton
Lord Woolavington
Co Jombo
House of Windsor
George
Chinese Launch Explosion Kills 150 in Canton
Hongkong report says a steam launch named Yuli exploded near Canton killing 150 aboard. Sixty bodies recovered displayed on the Canton bund as frantic relatives searched the mangled wreckage for loved ones.
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Hongkong
China
Canton
Canton Bund
Blind husband held for slaying wife in cafe lunchroom
In Charleston on June 6 a young waitress was shot to death in a cafe lunchroom. Andrew McCormick, 35, almost blind, was jailed on a murder charge after claiming he fired toward his wife's voice during a dispute over their two children. Six bullets struck Janie McCormick, 28, who was living with their children in rooms above the cafe. An employee seized the pistol after nine shots. Police say the couple's divorce proceedings and visitation issues were part of the motive. (Continued on page two.)
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Charleston
Andrew McCormick
McCormick
Janie
Tunnelton Postmastership to be filled by examination
Washington reports the Post Office Department announced an open competitive examination to fill the Tunnelton West Virginia postmaster vacancy. John A. Hunt was named noting postmaster, with eligibility requiring U.S. citizenship, residency within the office delivery area, and a continuous residence.
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Tunnelton
Washington
John A. Hunt
Tunelton
W. Va
Post Office Department
Hallanan Exits GOP Race to Back Pennsylvanian
Chicago June 6 Henry P. Fletcher of Pennsylvania appeared set to head the Republican Party as Walter S. Hallanan of West Virginia withdrew and endorsed Fletcher. The policy committee drafted a new platform aimed at appealing to voters in the fall campaigns, with hints of intelligent atiza rather than blanket hostility toward Roosevelt policies. New York state chairmen joined talks on adopting portions of the New Deal while rejecting undesirable parts.
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Chicago
Henry P. Fletcher
Pennsylvania
Harmony
Fletcher
Walter S. Hallanan
West Virginia
Republican Party
Republican National Committee
Roosevelt
New York State
Policy Committee
Girl to face trial now in Tucker Court
Parsons June 6 After two physicians reported the comely 20 year old Beatrice Triplett could stand trial for the automobile killing of Paul Hehle in Tucker County Judge A Jay Valentine ordered her to trial setting the commence date for tomorrow Her counsel requested a September continuance claiming she was physically unable to endure a trial Bond of 3000 had been posted freeing Miss Triplett from jail Physicians Holsparen and Lyons examined her and said she could easily stand trial Hehle a tannery employee and orchestra leader was killed early Sunday in the car driven by Miss Triplett with William Bragg another CCC worker and a Guthrie West Virginia clergyman son in the vehicle Denial was made today by Mrs
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Don Garber Parsons
Beatrice Triplett
Paul Hehle
A. Jay Valentine
W. M. Harman
Miss Triplett
Tucker County
Valentine
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Senate Panel Rejects Vets Bonus Bill Report
Washington June 6 Chairman Harrison of the senate finance committee said the majority backed a report against the house bill to pay veterans in full. He would submit the report to the senate and place the measure on the calendar awaiting the jammed session. Senate leaders expected passage of the $2.2 billion measure this session.
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Washington
Harrison
Senate Finance Committee
Finance Committee
House
Senate
Mystery of Wendelman's Death Probed
The death of Mike Kovosko, a 55 year old coal miner at Wendel, is investigated after his body is found in his shanty by neighbor Frank Klutth. The undertaker reported a head wound and the physician suspects possible poisoning from liquor. Sheriff Bennett and Trooper Hefner led the inquiry, with lines of evidence expected to be followed at the scene near the electric light plant.
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Mike Kovosko
Maryland Coal Company
Wendel
Frank Klutth
Kovosko
P. E. Chenoweth
Lee Bennett
Claude Hefner
Klutth
Koroske
Germans Riot Over Woolworth Stores in Germany
Berlin reports angry mobs in three cities protested against F W Woolworth stores after claims the firm joined an anti Germany boycott. Windows were smashed in Kassel and Bonn, crowds in Ludwigshafen urged not to buy. Woolworth officials denied participation and vowed to press Germany.
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Berlin
F. W. Woolworth Company
Kassell
Bonn
Germany
America
Woolworth
Grafton Seeks Kilpatrick in Senate Race
Kilpatrick a Philippi hotel manager and former Elks Club steward announced his bid for the Republican nomination for United States senator. He vows a vigorous campaign against incumbent or rival contenders as he hails from the northern section of West Virginia. Hatfield may seek renomination in August. Kilpatrick also runs a theater in Buckhannon county seat and once led Elks duties in Grafton. The piece notes Mrs. Roosevelt’s planned visit to the area, with a detailed schedule and a large local reception committee preparing for her arrival at the Baltimore & Ohio station.
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W. I. Kilpatrick
Elks Club
Philippi
Grafton Sentinel
United States
West’ Virginia
West Virginia
Grafton
Kilpatrick
The
Elk's Club
Motion Picture
Barbour County
Franklin D.roosevelt
Baltimore &Ohio
Elkins
Davis & Elkins College
Valley Head
Arthurdale
Tthe
Jo Bairman
W. T. Gates
Taylor County
Democratic Executive ‘Committee
Ralph C. Cline
Gene W. Ford
Chester Proudfoot
Congressional
F.8. Buddarth
House of Delegates
Pearl Gawthrop
George W. Luzadder
Perry Kramer
Murray Mason
W. M.moran
D. H. Warder
A. J. Morgan
Flemington
John F. Moran
Teen County
Legion
E. A
Marion Skaggs Elected Grand Priest of Chapter No 12
Marion Skaggs was elected high priest for the ensuing year by the Copestone Chapter No 12 of the Royal Arch Masons of Grafton. Officers named include Clarence Evans scribe William Collins captain of the host B. M. Mungrove secretary Charles W Steel treasurer Loren Hoffman principal cojourner Everett Rightmire Royal Arch chaplain Clyde Hardman master of the ceremony.
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Copestone
Royal ‘Atah Masons of
Grafton
Masonica
East Main Street
Marion Skaggs
Clarence Evans
William Collins
M. Mungrove
Charles W. Steel
Loren Hoffman
Everett Rightmire
Royal Arch
Clyde’ Hardman
Carroll Confesses in Fatal Fist Fight and Burial
Philippi June 6 Lawrence Carroll 30 was charged with murder after confessing to killing Dale Jones 15 in a fist fight and burying the boy in a hillside cave on Tetters Creek near Moatsville. Prosecutor Forrest B. Poling, aided by state troopers, said the confession came after hours of questioning.
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John C. Carpenter
Philippi
Lawrence Carroll
Forrest B. Poling
Dale Jones
Teter's Creek
Old Moatsville
Carroll
D. E Banks
Paul Thomas
Ekins
Frank Regenauer
Clarksburg
Barbour County
Gorton
Devine is Given Construction of School Job
William Devine is named full in charge of constructing Grafton high school field house and gymnasium with authority to hire skilled labor. Unskilled labor will come from FERA offices. Walls to be completed and roof on by football season. Building uses native stone from Riverside Drive. Work began Monday after a weather-related layoff amid wage-scale talks. Graduation exercises planned for next spring. public invited.
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William Devine
Lea
Grafton High School
Lloyd L. Shriver
Board of Pollifecation
FERA
Devine
Riverside Drive
CWA
Shriver
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Woolworth’s
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Assockarch Press
Philippi Man
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