Axe Death Probe Deepens in Wendel Coal Mine
State and county officials investigate the death of Wen del coal miner Michael Pasako 53 found in his cabin by Jake Ketchener and Lewis Harko. A deep head wound suggests foul play while search for missing friend Michael Hricik 74 continues in Clarksburg. Sheriff Lee Bennett and officers traced Hricik without luck after dark, with drinking reported prior to Pasako and Hricik’s visit.
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Michael Pasako
Wendel
Jake Ketchener
Lewis Harko
Michael Hricik
Pasako
Wendell
Maryland
Lee Bennett
Claude Hefner
Ona C. Jeffreys
Clarsburg
Hricik
Flemington
Hhis
Joe Ondo
Bennett
Iis
Eduor
Hall Is Held Guilty In Taylor County Murder
A Taylor County jury deliberated under quarter hour and found Fred Hall, 35, a Negro auto mechanic, guilty of second degree murder for fatally stabbing John Carruthers and Lucretia Colast in an April 28 av en a at a South Side garage. Sentencing set for the next day or two. Hall testified, as the sole defense witness, claiming as much as possible.
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Taylor County
Fred Hall
Hall
John C. Carruthers
Lucretia Co
Avena
W .Paylor George
Philippi
Roosevelt signs new bankruptcy bill at noon
Washington June 7 Pres Roosevelt signed a bankruptcy bill to aid release of corporations from receivers and bind creditors to court approved reorganization plans. The act allows petitions by creditors or stockholders with 25 percent in each class and 10 percent of total claims. Debtors may take action if the company is not actually shown.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Beir
Picnic and Dance at Grafton Elks Flag Day Service
Leland Price announces a ritualistic service by Grafton lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks for Flag Day next Thursday evening at Grafton Park. Civic and patriotic groups will be invited to attend. after the service a picnic and dance are planned as part of the June 14 observance.
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Leland Price
Grafton
Grafton Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Grafton Park
John Bradford
East Main Street
Elks Home
Rep Johnson Seeks Reelection in West Virginia District
Washington June 7 Democrat Rep George W Johnson announced his candidacy for reelection in the fourth West Virginia district to continue emergency support of the policies and program of Pres Roosevelt.
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Washington
Roosevelt
George W. Johnson
West Virginia
Fletcher Selected to Guide Republican Party Destiny
The Associated Press reports the Republican National Committee chose Henry P. Fletcher, a former ambassador, to shore up inroads on the Democratic House majority in November. The move follows the end of the Ware political dynasty in Philadelphia, once a stronghold of the party, now weakened after years of Democratic pressure.
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Fletcher
Associated Press
National Committee
Henry P. Fletcher
Everett Sanders
Civl
William S. Ware
Philadelphia
Four Die and One Hurt in Reading Auto Crash
Four persons were killed and a fifth critically injured when their car smashed through a barricade at a dead end, toppled down a 30 foot embankment toward railroad tracks near Reading. Two of the dead were Maurice Keller, 21, and Colonel Klinger, both of Reading. Relatives identified them after police found the scene.
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Reading
Maurice Keller
Klinger
Bride Slays Admirer and Is Arrested in Denver
Denver police say Belle Piske-Newton, 30, a bride of a fortnight, confessed to shooting Detective J Turner, 46, an admirer and subordinate. Turner’s body was found in a field near Atyada after a Monday drive to an isolated spot. The suspects claims follow a dared challenge.
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Denver
Belle Piske-Newton
Roy Mack
Mack
Tuner
Atyada
Turner
Improvement on Routes 56ls Now Certain
After years of citizen agitation in Taylor and Monongalia counties an improved highway between Morgantown and Grafton to 26 miles away seems assured. State Senator Hodges announced letters from State Road Commissioner Bailey stating plans to start unimproved Route 56 section from Ringgold to Gum Spring school with bids around June 16 and federal approval pending.
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Montegalia
Morgantown
Grafton
Charles E. Hodges
Ernest L. Bailey
Ringgold
Taylor County
Bailey
Hodges
Federal
Federal Bureau of Public Roads
Gum Spring School
Gum Spring
Taylor County Line
Department of Plans and Surveys
Carroll Held Without Bond For Slaying
Philippi June 7 Lawrence Carroll 30 year old former inmate of Weston State Hospital was held without bond in Barbour county jail on eight counts of murder to await the September grand jury. Carroll confessed killing Dale Jones 15 son of a Grafton barber in a fit of anger over the boy’s refusal to steal wine from his grandmother. Prosecuting Attorney Forrest B Poling signed the warrant.
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John C. Carpenter Philippi
Lawrence Carroll
Weston State Hospital
Barbour County
Carroll
Dale Jones
Grafton
Forrest B. Poling
Gordon Blake
Poling
First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt Arrives in Grafton on WV Motor Tour
Eleanor Roosevelt begins a 200 mile West Virginia drive with stops in Grafton and train travels, greeted by 2,500 locals at the Baltimore & Ohio station. Local officials led by Ralph Cline and Congressman Jennings Randolph welcome her with gifts including a gold fountain pen and a George L. Blaney oil painting. The First Lady enjoys the warm reception and social events arranged by Taylor County Democrats, reflecting broad admiration during her visit.
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Grafton
West Virginia
Eleanor Roosevelt
Baltimore & Ohio
Jennings Randolph
Second
Ralph ©. Cline
Cline
WT. Gates
Democratic Committee
Florence Hamilton Wilkinson
Emily Sommerville
Grafton’s
George L. Blaney
Mrs F D R Is Visitor Today in Barbourton
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt visits Philippi on a travel day from Grafton to Elkins amid cheering crowds. Congressman Jennings Randolph points out Civil War battleground site on Broaddus hill as Mayor Mason welcomes the First Lady at the courthouse. Roosevelt expresses pleasure and gratitude during a brief address before continuing her journey.
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John C. Carpenter
Philippi
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Grafton
Elkins
Broaddus Hill
Jennings Randolph
Court House
Three Trainmen Die In Pennsylvania Derby Train Wreck
Baltimore June 7 three deaths were reported from a Pennsylvania railroad passenger wreck near Greystone. The bodies of engineers T. F. Bossum and fireman J Blauser, both of Baltimore, were recovered from Little Gunpowder Falls after the engine and cars plunged down a 30 foot embankment.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Little Gunpowder Falls
Greystone
Here
T. F. Bossum
J. ©. Blauser
Liner President Lincoln Safe After Fire Under Control
Honolulu June 7 With a fire in her main hold under control the liner President Lincoln reported early today she would not need navy aid. The 250 crew aboard had it under steam and expected to dock at 5 1em 10 30 am EST. Wireless advices said the 600 passengers aboard bound for San Pedro were not endangered.
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Honolulu
Lincoln
George Yardley
San Pedro
California
State Opens Drive to Collect Tax on Marble Machine Game
Charleston June 7 West Virginia tax agents target marble games in a sweep across cities. They inspect operators and seize marble boards if taxes are unpaid. The drive begins in Charleston and will move to Huntington Parkersburg Wheeling and other towns led by H Isaiah Smith of the revenue bureau.
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Charleston
West
Virginia
Grafton Plans July Fourth Celebration Under Cline Leaders
The Grafton community moves to stage a big July Fourth observance led by Ralph H. Cline with Simon J. Friedman as treasurer. John Forcella and A Frank Held will solicit funds for a fireworks display on Finnegan's rock, aiming for a memorable celebration.
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Grafton
Ralph H. Cline
Mr. Cline
Simon J. Friedman
John Forcella
A. Frank Held
Held
Peiang
Pinnegan’s Rock
Cline
Finnegan's Rock
Steel strike leaders urge action to meet president
Washington June 7 local leaders of the steel union said they would either see the President or go home and prepare for the strike. They might move the strike date up from June 16 possibly to next Monday as they press Secretary Perkins for an audience. The threat was described as the most serious.
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Washington
Willam J. Spang
United States
Spang
Perkins
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