Landon Knox Liberal American Campaigners Portray Sincerity
In a spirited editorial style the piece lauds Alf Landon and Frank Knox as strong liberal Republicans linked to Theodore Roosevelt's progressive movement. It praises their sincerity, plain manners, and commitment to preserving American government and liberty amid national debates. The text also discusses juror instructions in West Virginia courts and critiques their clarity for jurors.
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Alf Landon
Frank Knox
Paul Block
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Cleveland
Gow
Landon
Col Ox
Theodore Roosevelt
Col. Roosevelt
Col
Col. Knox
Rough Riders
Ban Juan Hill
Knox
Alf
Successul Iman
Lke
Otten
Fen
Murder at Margalo Younger Home Sparks Ruby Mystery
In Camden, detective Keyes presses Maughan to reveal who killed Margalo Younger after a tense night at Don Van Every’s home. A telegram note and a mysterious messenger boy point to Roy Barimore as a prime link while Margalo’s acquaintances, including Joyce and Laura Randall, come under police scrutiny as the inquiry continues.
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Don van Every
van Every
Camden
Hom
Gary Maughan
Keyes
Maughan
Margalo
Joyce
van Beery
Laura Randall
Boon
Barrimore
Maiphan
Mauphan
Roy Barrisnore
Margalo Younger
Mra. Peoples
Miss Younger
Misa Margalo
Piten Avenue
New York City
Jenator
Misa ‘Younger
Matgalo
Rathe
Clu
Ili
Roy Barrimore
Alan
Ruby
Ube
Meye
Omice
Ted
Wecate
Failéa
Homer Keyes
Hin Syée
Dilie
Aime-L
Thad
Mario
Will
Margato
Taian
Heaven
Marghar
Instructing Juries and West Virginia Law Issues
The Morgantown Post outlines flaws in how juries are instructed in West Virginia. It notes most instructions come from opposing counsel without clear sourcing and that courts rarely modify or standardize them, leaving juries unsure of the law.
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West Virginia
Morgantown Post
Cruel Corner Posts Tangle With Car Design
A Harper writer critiques auto industry for neglecting visibility. He argues eye room, windshield clarity, and rear vision are more vital than styling. He suggests paring back corner posts, improving direct view, and notes windscreen wipers offer limited help while windshields may drive changes in design.
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Wrivers
Cumberland Times
Harper's
Regional spending patterns and 1931 bonus bond payouts
Expenditures show furniture and hospital costs dominating, with regional shares Eastern 71.6, Central 62.0, Southern 66.1, Western 60.3 percent. Automobiles disciplined nine percent, nonproductive expenses seven percent, business costs nine percent, investments eleven percent. About 3,000,000 holders have borrowed 50 percent against bonus certificates totaling an estimated $2.0 billion with $23,345,392.42 allotted to West Virginia. Adjusted service bonds of $50 denominations begin mailing June 15 and convert to cash immediately.
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West Virginia
Clarence veterans bonds issued at post office event
At the post office a line of veterans received $50 bonds with certified checks. Clarence Morehead, 45, a colored veteran, drew a $292.83 bonus including $42.63 in U S Treasury funds. The board will certify bonds only after personal ID and expects further augmentation.
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Sherman Reed
James Parkhill
H. C. Courtney
Murphy
First National Bank
Clarence Morehead
Regular National Guard
Clarené
United States
Treasury
Charleston
Farley slur on prairie states stirs political backlash
The P M G Farley remark drawing Democratic fire over its supposed contempt for the prairie states touches Kansas and eight or ten others. Democrats warn it could sway voters on election day while Republicans hail the misstep as boosting their hopes. Farley’s stance is seen as Eastern biased amid a broad GOP appeal.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington, Dy C
James A. Farley
Alf M. Landon
Prairie State
Congress
Farley
Kansas
Roggevelt
Parley
Democratic National Committee
Manhattan
New York City
United States
Hudson River
Prairies
Prairie States
West
United States judge comments on veterans service expectations
Patrise Judge Leon Yankwich of Los Angeles says he did not expect to apply for war benefits, while postal officials promise fair veteran payments by week’s end. The report notes veterans cashing bonds will soon begin receiving checks. A separate brief reports a federal alcohol tax unit arrest in Wheeling with charges related to liquor at two residences.
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Leslie Eichel
Central Press
London Times
Arthur Willett
United States
Roosevelt
Leon Yankwich
Los Angeles
Nator
Wheeling
Federal
Shorty Huffman
City
Joseph He
Brooklyn
Interesting Bridge Hand Spurs Small Slam Coup
The article recounts a duplicate bridge hand where South bid 4 Hearts and Major A'EL Dobereiner saw a path to two overtricks and a small slam. West led clubs, declarer ruffed, and after careful play, a squeeze on West's diamonds and spades led to the final triumph, with commentary on opening leads and suit management. Additional political notes follow, detailing GOP and Democratic nominations in various districts.
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A’ EL Dobereiner
Cime
West
Aes
Declarer
North
Gamonds
Joné
Townsendites Lose Ground in Gopper Nomination Race
Townsendites trailed secretary of state Lewis C. Barrow in the Republican governor nomination fight. In the second district Republican primary Rev J Clarence Leckemby backed by Townsendites fell to Clyde H Smith. First district Democratic race for Congress pitted incumbent Simon M Halin against state Rep Joseph W Connolly, with Connolly gaining strong backing.
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A. Raymond Rogers
Waterville
Father Coughlin
Wallace H. White, Jr
F. Harold Dubord
Francis E. Townsend
Lewis C. Barrow
J. Clarence Leckemby
Pittsfield
Townsendites
Congress
Clyde H. Smith
Simon M. Halin
Joseph W. Connolly
Slaughter halt centered on Lewie arrest in Parkersburg
Police ended dog killings at the city pound after Lewie, described as the tender, was jailed. Officials stated there were no euthanizations due to the arrest and subsequent vacancy in responsibility.
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Parkersburg
City Pound
Lewie
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