Youth jailed in bike theft case tops police inquiry
Clyde Peck Scott aged 16 was found dismantling a stolen bicycle behind the National cemetery on Walnut street and jailed after police linked him to an accomplice. Officers recovered a large key ring, tools, and a badge fragment, prompting ongoing investigations and an anticipated hearing.
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Maple Avenue
National Cemetery
Walnut Street
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A. EB. Lockard
Young Scott
Frank M. Reed
Bryant
Beech Street
Ward Blaney
Chief Lockard
Lockard
Evans
B. R.T
Knights of Pythias
Warsaw Police Reinforce Amid Student Protests
Police guard Warsaw streets with rubber truncheons and firearms to quell student demonstrations demanding policy changes as 5,000 marchers shout down Hitler and Germans. Authorities seek to keep Poland neutral amid talks in Berlin and Krakow with Beck and Cal. Joseph Beck returns from Krakow for further discussions. Huth warns Danzig must not become Europe’s powder keg as Polish and German delegates pursue minority accord.
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Poland
Germany
Count Galeazzo Ciano
Italy
Soviet
Russia
Cal
Joseph Beck
Krakow
Wilhelm Huth
Danzig
Europe
Berlin
Mayor Urges Americanism Week in Taylor County
Mayor P F Gillispie appeals to citizens, civic bodies, and Elks lodge to observe the first week of March as Americanism week. He urges following American principles, cites Lincoln Roosevelt and other heroes, and calls for dedication to American spirit amid world wars and domestic discord.
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Grafton Lodge No
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Taylor
County
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Theodore Roosevelt
Greene
Putman
Lee
Wayne
Sullivan
Schuyler
Muhlenberg
Herkimer
Hancock
Caroll
Jefferson
I. P. F. Gillispie
Grafton
America
Destiny
Pennsylvania Glass Firm Opens Factory Expansion
The United States Glass company announced increased business with the reopening of the Glassport factory and planned resume of Pittsburgh plant operations. The facilities employ 300 workers. January and February sales were well ahead of last year, and 1938 pre tax profit rose to 13.8 percent versus 1.5 percent in 1937.
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Pittsburgh
United States Glass Company
Glassport
Day Stand Continues as Mayor Confronts Liquor Stores
The mayor asserts a tough stance against liquor establishments, claiming a plan to outlaw and lead graft action. He admits popularity losses and says he sought the job and will press for municipal reform despite political risk. Gillispie insists the role demands hard work for betterment.
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Grafton
Mr. Gillispie
World's Tonic touted as relief for constipation
R N Watson of 26 Wright St Weston WV says constipation left him unable to work and credits World's Tonic for relief. The tonic is claimed to be non habit forming and suitable for all ages, with laxative help and cold prevention. Available at local drug stores including Union Drug Co and Red Cross Pharmacy.
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R. N. Watson
Wright St
Weston
W. Va
World’s Tonic
Union Drug Co
Red Cross Pharmacy
Love Drug Co
Grafton Drug. Chem. Co
Central Drug Store
Grafton May See Local Option Fight In Liquor Debate
The mayor pledges to push for a dry local option in Grafton despite strong opposition. He argues liquor brings misery and crime and believes city leadership could sway voters, recalling 1933 when Grafton voted wet after national prohibition ends.
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Grafton
West Virginia
How Women in Their 40s Attract Men Across Ages
A terse guide advises women in their 40s on dating strategies, appealing confidence, and self presentation. It notes compatibility with men from their late 30s to early 60s, addressing common worries and self esteem concerns.
Recluse Dies Money Found in Wellsburg Banks
Wellsburg March 1 authorities probed the past of a 70 year old recluse who died after five years on handouts leaving about 12 300 in the bank. Sheriff Traubert said the funds were in Wheeling and Wellsburg banks under Charles William Carlson with the man’s identity largely a mystery. Neighbors who frequently gave assistance described him as living quietly with no known relatives.
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Wellsburg
Robert Traubert
Brooke County
Wheeling and
Charles William Carlson
Recluse Worker Found Dead in Shack After Windsor Plant Tenure
Relief association officials found a man dead in his shack at Pow and said he worked at the Windsor Power plant for 20 years before quitting five years ago. The report notes his isolated life and the circumstances of discovery.
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Windsor
Relief Association
Pow
Kelly Leads In Vast Democratic Primary Vote Figures
The unofficial tally from 3,648 precincts shows Kelly 607,180 and Courtney 319,169 with minor candidates under 5,000. Green 211,965 and Thompson 62,352 reported from all but 13 precincts. About 1,200,000 voters participated, setting a new Democratic primary record with over 900,000 versus 270,000 for Republicans.
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Kelly
Rage
Kelly-Nash
P. A. Nash
Courtney
Green
Thompson
Shorter 60 hour work week for truck drivers enacted
Washington enforces a 60 hour weekly limit for interstate truck drivers under Interstate Commerce Commission rules extended from interstate bus drivers. The rules ban more than ten hours in a 24 hour period with a few exceptions for daily operation across state lines and a 192 consecutive hour window.
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Washington
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