Taylor County Repeal Vote Detailed by Districts
In Taylor County the repeal vote split across six wet districts and three dry ones with Grafton Independent Feterman and Flemington supporting repeal by large margins. Court House Knottsville Booths Creek largely opposed repeal. Wet districts carried 15 precincts to 1 for drys, led by Grafton Independent with 1263 for repeal to 672 against, out of 1935 votes. Fetterman and Flemington also backed repeal, while Court House opposed. Precinct No 5 of Fetterman opened reporting at 5:05 PM with 22% for repeal and 145 against. The Sentinel acknowledged prompt officer reports aiding AP wire coverage.
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Grafton
Fet
Erman
Flemington
Court House
Knottsville
Booths Creek
Fetterman
Wendel
Spottsville
Sentinel
The
Associated Press
State police reorganization trims to two companies
Reductions indicate a department reorganization will cut the four existing companies to two. Headquarters will remain at Charleston and Shinnston, consolidating operations under a leaner structure.
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State Police Department
Charleston
Shinnston
How West Virginia Voted In 1912 On Prohibition Issue
Charleston June 28 In 1912 West Virginia voters approved a bone dry amendment with 164945 for and 72603 against marking a near split in the state. The eight counties showing opposition included Ohio McDowell and Hardy among others with Hampshire nearly even. A current vote to select delegates to a convention to decide on the eighteenth amendment followed the historic 1912 result. Authorities report police officer reductions and rank changes under a department cost-cutting move, naming Captains Summers Tyler and others as affected.
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Charleston
Ohio
McDowell
Hardy
Hampshire County
West Virginia
Prohibition Barbour
Berkeley
Boone
Braxton
Brooke
Cabell
Calhoun
CAF
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Bae
Doddridge
Fayette
Gilmeroo
BOL
Grant
Greenbrier
Hampshire
Hancock
Hardy Ve
Harrison
Jackson
Jefferson
Kanawaha
Lewis Ren
LNA
Logan Er
Marion Cn
Marshall Oc
Mason
Mercer
Mineral
Monroe Co
Morgan
Nicholas
Pendleton Case
Pleasant
Pocahontas
Preston
Putnam
Raleigh
Randolph
Jones
Webster
Wetzel
Wirt
Thomas Barton
Wood
Williamson
Frank Gibson Wyoming
Beckley
E. B. Stout
Elm Grove
Jay Rowe
Rainelle
Seaman Martin
J. M. McCloth
C. W. Carman
New Martinsville
Marshall
Huntington
L. L. Waugh
Gauley Bridge
Paul Thomas
Ripley
R. D. ‘Turley
E. Demoss
Pineville
M. E. Gladwell
Oak Hill
W.’E. Pomroy
Wayne, HD
Ancell
Whomié
Fred Durrance
Buckhannon
Claude Hebner
Gassaway
Lightning Flash Halts Votes at Elkins Pole
A June 28 thunderstorm in Randolph county struck Elkins during a special election as lightning hit the third ward school house pole. The storm damaged transformers and cut electric service for hours. Widespread wind and rain caused further property damage including the home of M R Moore at 984 Harrison Avenue and outages on Pleasants Avenue Penn Main Worth streets and nearby areas.
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Elkins
Third Ward
Randolph County
Pleasants’ Avenue
Penn, Main and
Worth Streets
Harpertown
State Odd Fellows Home
M. R. Moore
Harrison Avenue
Oppressive Heat Sweeps Pittsburgh Region
The region faced oppressive heat with humidity as temperatures rose into the 90s. Forecasters predicted a 94 or 95 degree high, potentially breaking the record for the date. Yesterday's high reached 92 at 4 pm, tying a 1901 record, with today running 5 to 6 degrees warmer early.
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Pittsburgh
Mercury
Moley Arrives in London Tired From Journey
United States Secretary of State assistant Raymond Moley reached London early today after a long voyage to inform American delegates at the world economic conference.
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London
Raymond Moley
United States
Court to certify results amid Davison trial fallout
The article describes ongoing court actions and political fallout surrounding a Davison case, with references to a Glee Club, a receiver, and reported self defense at the Carr home. It notes election logistics, a canvass, and statements from officials about the domestic recovery program as media questions swirl around Roosevelt era policy and party tensions.
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Glee Club
Davison
Chemical Company
Carr
Miller
Roosevelt
Plymouth
Davison Chem
State Police
Ical Company
Warden
Cedar Grove
Tey
United States
Homecoming Planned for Flemington Fourth of July
An all day picnic and homecoming will be held at the old West Virginia College grounds in Flemington on July Fourth. The event invites graduates and former students who attended classes in the old college building before the new Flemington High School. Dr. B. C. Bond of Salem College will speak, or Brooks Fleming will lead the band from Auburn, with George East's Flemington band also performing.
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Flemington
Old West Virginia College
Flemington High School
8. C. Bond
Salem College
Brooks Fleming
Auburn
Ritchie County
George East
Salem Col
Suit Against Financiers For 5 Million Dollars Filed
Baltimore June 28. A suit for five million dollars was filed in superior court by C Wilbur Miller of Baltimore, ex president of the Davision Chemical Company and the Silica Gel Corporation. Defendants include Albert H Wiggin former head of Chase National Bank Sir Auckland Geddes former British ambassador to the United States and officials in the Rio Pinto Company Ltd John J Watson president of the International Agricultural Company the Chase National Bank Continental Illinois Bank and Trust Company the Pinto Company the Pyrites Company Inc and Henry.
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Baltimore
Superior
C. Wilbur Miller
Davision Chemical Company
Silica Gel Corporation
Albert H. Wiggin
Chase National Bank
Sir Auckland Geddes
United States
Rio Pinto Company, Ltd
John J. Watson
Bethany College to Install Filtration Plant
Bethany College in June will construct a new water filtration plant under Dr. W. H. Crambler to replace an inadequate system. The project, costing about 7500 dollars, aims to provide good drinking water to all student residence halls before the fall term opens.
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Bethany
Bethany College
W. H. Crambler
Congressional Delegation to Meet July 5th
Charleston June 28 The West Virginia congressional delegation will meet July 5 in Washington to discuss state participation in the federal public works program. Governor Kump said the conference is essential due to large federal expenditures intended to create jobs and restore economic conditions through a broad public works program.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Kump
Washington
Warden Waives Hearing On Shooting Charge
Charleston dispatch reports Warden Edward Warden of Beckley, 44, waived a preliminary hearing on charges of slaying miner Acey Carr, 33, and wounding wife Vienna Warden, 34, in a Cedar Grove shooting. State police indicated no further details were released.
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Charleston
Edward Warden
Beckley
Acey Carr
Vienna Warden
Cedar Grove
Mine Union Gains 150000 Members in Four Weeks
Indianapolis June 28 A union editor said 150000 new members joined the United Mine Workers of America in the last four weeks bringing total to about 650000. Ellis Searles cited industrial recovery act protection against injunctions as a major factor and noted especially active drives in Pennsylvania Virginia and West Virginia under President John L Lewis.
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Mine Union
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Ellis Searles
Searles
John L
Official Canvass Of Repeal Election To Be Made On Monday
The county court will convene as a canvassing board Monday to complete the official canvass of the repeal election. The session will determine the final results and certify the outcome based on the collected votes from the election.
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Ourt
View and tasty dishes to appear at the county school
The Popular Frigidaire cooking school led by Miss Betty Harper opened in the Jennings building Grafton to teach salads desserts and use of leftovers with electric refrigeration. A large group of housewives attended and printed recipes were distributed. The session runs 2 to 4 pm with prizes and a grand prize tomorrow. In Hollywood a seven pound six ounce son was born to Mrs Bing Crosby at a local hospital.
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Grafton
Jennings Buing
Betty Harper
Jennings
Hollywood
Bing Crosby
Crosby
Dixie Lee
Joseph Harris
Mathes Addresses Kiwanis On Water Treatment
J O Mathes chemist at the city pump station gave a lecture and demonstration on treating impure water at a Kiwanis Club meeting in Blen Avon hotel Tuesday evening. He showed water samples with impurities and explained chemical methods to correct them, noting city water ranks second in purity among municipalities in tests.
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Kiwanis Club
Blen Avon Hotel
J.O. Mathes
Mathes
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