Sentencing Controversy in Winnie Ruth Judd Case
Florence Arizona March 16 AP A defense attorney charged the jury that convicted Winnie Ruth Judd sought death to force her to reveal others in the slayings of Agnes Anne Tent and Hedvig Samuelson Four jurors allegedly believed the board would commute the sentence but the board refused to hear jurors testimony and will resume hearings in Phoenix Monday with other witnesses present
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Winnie Judd
Florence, Ariz
Winnie Ruth Judd
Board of Pardons and Paroles
O. W. Wilson
Grand Jury
Willson
Phoenix
Superior Court
Judd
FRight After Finding Body Silence Man Fright
Buckhannon March 16 A man recounts how he found Vance McCray 65 year old woodsman of Newton dead in his home The body was nearly decomposed a note dated January 29 and a bottle of poison were found near the bed A coroner jury ruled death by self action Foster who led others to the scene said he fled through a window after seeing the body and then returned home frightened The report notes the investigation continues on page six
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Buckhannon
Vance McCray
Newton
McCray
Morgan Bailey
Jim Foster
Foster
Bailey
Page Six
Roosevelt to send farm relief and unemployment message
President Roosevelt decided to submit only the farm relief program in his message to Congress. He planned to withhold the emergency unemployment plan until tomorrow or later, while House leaders assured passage of agricultural legislation by week’s end. The message to Congress was prepared to cover unemployment and farm relief, and transmission was expected after 5 pm.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Capitol Hill
House
Senate
Congress
White House
Bank Reopening Program Nears Completion
The program to reopen banks advances rapidly with some sections at full normal operations. The Chicago Board of Trade and other soil product exchanges reopened today as deposits exceed withdrawals. Mortgage guaranty companies in New York are permitted to reopen under new rules. A Philadelphia rush of deposits ends the use of scrip plans. New York stock exchanges saw a rise in stocks yesterday the greatest in 17 months.
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Associated Press
Chicago Board of Trade
New York State
Philadelphia
Storks
New York
Muddy Ohio Rising Flood Surges Through Point Pleasant
Wheeling reports the Ohio River at 41 feet 4 inches with flood stage at 36. Boats serve as transport for about a quarter of the city. All street car service suspended except the loop, and westbound buses halted. At least 1000 homes in the 7th ward inundated with the 8th ward similarly hard hit. All schools closed as pupils and teachers cannot reach campuses. Estimated losses exceed 100000 dollars as levees fail and water spreads across blocks.
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Wheeling
Ohio River
Loop District
Benwood
Beer purchase awaits legalization across states
New York reports that in 17 states public beer buys await federal legalization. Brewers plan multi million dollar re employment to meet anticipated demand as 20 other states push measures in legislatures or await governors. Some bills doubtful and DC rules unresolved while others retain prohibition.
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New York
Associated Press
Congress
District of Columbia
Washington
New York City
St Patrick’s Dance Postponed to March 29
The St Patrick’s dance event has been rescheduled from March 17 to March 29. Drum and Bugle Corps 304 FP 1T will host the event and provide further details at the venue.
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ST. Patrick’s
Mother and twin daughters killed in Martins Ferry fire
Mrs. Dewey Yeager and her twin daughters died in a fire caused by a gas explosion in their Martins Ferry Ohio home. Yeager's husband and another daughter Eilene, 3, were seriously burned, with doctors noting the husband has a chance to recover.
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Martins Ferry
Dewey Yeager
Yeager
Eilene
Kump Says Pay Slash Is Necessity
Governor Kump defends 25 percent salary cuts as necessary amid a state treasury deficit. He urged workers to seek other employment if dissatisfied, noting the need to reduce salaries to prevent suspending government and risking homes and farms over unpaid taxes. Continued on Page Six.
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Charleston
Kump
Railroad Makes Cuts to Officers and Staff Salaries
Philadelphia reports another salary reduction at Pennsylvania railroad with a 10 percent cut for officers and a total of about 31 percent for this class, effective March 1.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Roosevelt Names Latrobe Roosevelt Assistant Secretary of Navy
President Roosevelt appoints Henry Latrobe Roosevelt, a sixth cousin, to be assistant secretary of the navy, continuing the Roosevelt family tradition in the post.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Henry Latrobe Roosevelt
War talk and arms race stir Europe before talks
London reports mark a tense moment as nations prepare for a meeting among Prime Minister MacDonald Foreign Secretary Simon and Benito Mussolini. French Premier Deladier hurried to Geneva to join discussions while unconfirmed rumors say Adolf Hitler may attend.
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London
MacDonald
Simon
England
Europe
Benito Mussolini
Duce
Deladier
France
Geneva
Rome
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Norman H. Davis to chair American disarmament delegation
Washington reports Norman H. Davis, a Tennessee Democrat and longtime diplomat, named chairman of the American delegation to the disarmament conference with ambassador rank. He will sail next week for Geneva to push toward a definite disarmament agreement as Europe’s suspicions are allayed. Frank R. Lyon said Consolidated Coal relinquishes Carter Coal management, retaining a substantial stock block.
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Washington
Norman H. Davis
Davis
Hoover
State Department
Geneva
Europe
Fairmont
Frank R. Lyon
Consolidated Coal Company
Carter Coal Company
McDowell County
Carter Company
Lyon
Houdini Stunt Theory Linked To Gymnast Death
In Rochester on March 16 a failed Houdini stunt is offered as a theory in the death of Eric Baumann a 27 year old gymnast found dead in his YMCA room. Police initially called it a brutal murder but lack of motive shifts some investigators to the torture device theory. Baumann was bound in a rope harness with a sleeping pouch trestling resembling an orient style device. Ropes around his neck and feet allowed breathing only while his legs stayed bent until he weakened and suffocated.
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Rochester
N. Y
Eric Baumann
Baumann
Gold Deposits Surge at Grafton Banks After Holiday
Yesterday at the First National Bank and Taylor County Bank residents deposited or exchanged more than 10 000 in gold, with about 13 000 seen since last Saturday. Cash withdrawals were minimal as savings accounts grew and public calm persisted despite the banking holiday.
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First National Bank
O. Jay Fleming
Taylor County
Trial halted in Fayete county siliosis case by supreme court
Charleston dispatch reports the supreme court issued a rule of prohibition to halt the trial of a so called siliosis case from Fayete county. The move delays court proceedings as prosecutors and defense await further orders from the high court.
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Charleston
Fayete County
Supreme Court
Drake elected president of Gulf Refining Co in Pittsburgh
J P Drake was chosen president of the Gulf Refining Company in Pittsburgh on March 16, succeeding G R Nutty who retires after 31 years of continuous service.
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Pittsburgh
J. P. Drake
The
Gulf Refining Company
G. R. Nutty
Legion pledge backs Roosevelt after economy bill
Commander Louis A. Johnson of the American Legion declares faith in the president's discretion fairness and justice in handling the economy bill. He urges 809 posts and about one million members to hold special meetings and adopt resolutions showing loyalty and aid to support the president amid concerns for disabled veterans.
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Johnson
Washington
American Legion
Roosevelt
Louis A. Johnson
Senate
Legion
Former Teller Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Five Years Prison
Wheeling report states Karl P. Brandau former teller at Wheeling Bank & Trust Company pleaded guilty to embezzling 1000 dollars from the bank in 1926 and received a five year penitentiary sentence. Seven other indictments charging embezzlement of twenty dollars were nolled. Dr O L Cook is confined to blueville home with a foot injury from stepping on a nail while preparing to drive his car from the garage. expects to return to his Jarrett Building offices early next week.
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Wheeling
Karl P. Brandau
Wheeling Bank & Trust Company Today
L. Cook
Blueville
Jarrett Building
Ladies Of Augustine's Church Benefit Card Party
The Ladies of St Augustine's Church sponsor a benefit card party at Hotel Grafton on Friday evening March 17 at 8 30. Admission is 35 cents and the public is cordially invited.
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Ladies of St. Augustine’s Church
Grafton
Roosevelt Economies Get Final Congressional Approval
Amid long debate the upper chamber approves Roosevelt authority to cut 500 million in government expenses by reducing veterans benefits and federal pay. The measure, endorsed by the House and Senate, moves to the White House for Roosevelt’s signature. The House delays action briefly to allow formal committee reporting on amendments.
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White House
Senate
Roosevelt
Washington
House
Wslington
Theouse
Special Economy Committee
McDuffie
Einstein May Become Exile From Nation
New York March 16 Professor Albert Einstein announced himself as a voluntary exile from Germany after arriving from California. He said he does not know how long he will stay out of Germany and will not set foot on German soil while conditions remain. He plans to sail Saturday for Antwerp to decide his future course while denying nationalism. He spoke at a dinner in his honor with American scientists and leaders.
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New York
Albert Einstein
Germany
California
Einstein
Antwerp
Assessors' Rules Mailed Under Levy Limitation Amendment
Charleston March 16 The tax commissioner’s office began preparing forms for assessors under the levy limitation amendment with the legislature enacting the required forms. Commissioner Fred L Fox said the forms would be mailed to assessors as soon as completed.
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Charleston
Tax Commissioner’s Office
Fred L. Fox
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M’cray
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Point Pleasant
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Norman Davis
Tennessee
U.S
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