Unification Of Rails Is Charge Made
Joseph B. Eastman of the Interstate Commerce Commission testified as the first witness in a House committee probe into railroad holdings. He named the Van Sweringen interests of Cleveland and W. W. Atterbury of the Pennsylvania as dominant in consolidation. The Alleghany and Pennroad holdings were cited as acquiring control across many lines, a situation Eastman called dangerous and potentially eroding regulatory jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Joseph B. Eastman
Interstate Commerce Commission
House
Interstate Commerce Commnittee
Eastman
van Sweringen
Cleveland
W. W. Atterbury
Pennsylvania Railroad
Alleghany Corporation
Pennroad Corporation
Pennsyllania Railroad
Hoover Goes Out Fishing
Orange Pennsylvania April 3 President Hoover enjoys a fishing excursion away from Washington joining a group for a day of trout catching. After a hearty breakfast the president and companions fished the streams and returned to the lodge for lunch with a hearty appetite before resuming the day’s sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Orange
Virginia
Jonay
Hoover
Washington
Texas and Pacific to Spend Eight Million on Fort Worth Improvements
The Texas and Pacific railway will invest eight million dollars in Fort Worth, Texas, for a series of improvements. The project aims to modernize facilities and expand capacity, signaling a major expansion in regional rail infrastructure.
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The
Texas and Pacific Railway
Fort Worth
Tex
Prompt and Accurate Answers to Census Taker
Census enumerators in Beckley report refusals to reveal ages and property values. The article stresses questions are for a lawful census and not personal interest, and urges residents to answer honestly and promptly to aid accuracy.
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Beckley
Census Bureau
Speedhe
Seth Paper Wins First State Place
Seth High School's The Sherman Tatler won first place in the state high school newspaper contest. Elm Grove Triadelphian placed second. Gary Digger finished third. Sixty-nine papers entered. Seth led Class A and Class D. Triadelphian led Class B. Buckhannon School Life led Class C. Distinguished publication awards went to Shady Springs Lookout, Poca, Shepherdstown, Ripley, Nitro Hillsboro, Flemington, Elizabeth.
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Associated Press
Morgantown
W. Va
Sherman Tatler
Seth High School
P. J. Reed
Department of Journalism
West Virginia University
Triadelphian
Elm Grove
Coal Digger
Centurion
Wheeling
Weston Blue
Buckhannon
Ameeagle
Valley Echo
Masontown
Shady Springs Lookout
Poca
Shepherdstown
Ripley
Nitro Hillsboro
Flemington Elizabeth
Negro Porter Found Hanged Near Locust Grove
The body of J. H. Wilkins, a Pullman porter for the Southern railway's Kansas City special, was found hanged in a grove near the track with a fractured skull and blood at the scene. A white coat line connected a sapling to the body, and detectives note signs of a scuffle and a possible hit or abortion of an assault. Sixty dollars in his pockets were recovered as rain washed away footprints.
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Associated
Freez
Locust Grove
J. H. Wilkins
Southern Railway
Kansas City
Oil Well On New Flareup Runs Wild
Oklahoma City April 5 The outlaw Mary Sudik No 1 gusher roared again defying efforts to cap it. After four hours a steel halter failed and oil and gas spouted from a leak. Engineers considered destroying the flow as a last resort to resume work on nearby wells. Cement pumping might choke the pipe if control devices fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isy
Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Mary Sudik
J Gusher
Two Die in Plane Crash Near Shire Texas
A monoplane crash near Shire Texas this afternoon claimed the lives of two men identified as Griffo, a mechanic and parachute packer for Southern Air Transport of Dallas, and student F. R. Bernier of Dallas. Papers in a suitcase identified them. they had left Dallas about 1:30 p.m. for Mouston to visit. Grifo's aunt Mrs. Anna Stolz was mentioned in the report.
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Shire
Tex
FI. HL
Griffo
Grimo
Anna Stolz
Constable Green Pleads Guilty to DWI in Grafton
C P Green Taylor county constable pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated in Grafton West Virginia on April 5. He was fined 136 dollars and sentenced to sixty days in jail. Prosecuting Attorney James C Holl demanded his resignation after the accident last week involving his automobile.
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Grafton
W. Va
C. P. Green
Taylor County
Green
James C. Holl
Jie
Actor Dies After Vaudeville Career End Curtain
New York April 5 Gene Green aged 52 known as The Al Jolson of the West died backstage after his act. He stood in the wings in a robe when he collapsed, apparently from a heart attack, before a doctor arrived.
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Associated Press
New York
Gene Green
al Jolson
West
Stase
Passion Day Observances Reach Roman Churches
In Rome 409 churches were veiled with black or purple shrouds ahead of Passion Sunday. In Vatican City Cardinal Pacelli assumes as arch priest of St. Peter's succeeding Merry Del Val. Eastlake Michigan mayor moves to ease taxes by funding community dances for SIG residents.
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Associated Press
Rone
Rome
Vatican City
Cardinal Pacelli
St. Peter's
Merry del Val
Eastlake
Mich
SIG
Legion Post 32 Surges to 910 Members in WV Campaign
Raleigh County Post 32 of the American Legion reports a total enrollment of 910 after adding three local posts and a newly formed chapter. The drive saw 779 members in the county, with 96 at the new post and 35 at the White chapter, aided by New Liver Company cooperation.
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Raleigh
American Legion
Joe B. Smith
W. C. Griffith
A. I. Gri
de White
Hound
Sprague
Skelton
Mabseolt
Wil Cranberry
New Hiver Company
Pee Cent
Moorefield
Oral Legion
New Liver Company
Raleigh County Service Organization
Ipuolit
West Virginia
Queen Victoria of Sweden Laid to Rest in Rome
Queen Victoria of Sweden dies in Rome after long illness and her body will be brought home by a Swedish naval ship. Funeral services are planned for Wednesday morning with a special train to a German port, then voyage to Stockholm. King Gustave Prince William and Princess Ingrid will be in the funeral party. Mussolini orders flags at half mast. Royalty and officials gather at Villa Spezia to sign the register.
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Associated Press
Queen Victoria
Sweden
Rome
Stockholm
Gustave
Wiliam
Ingrid
Victoria
Mussolini
Ar Nas
Villa Spezia
Non-stop World Flight Plan Hopes For Refueling Support
Forest O Haire, holder of the endurance record, aims for a non stop flight around the world. He says lack of proper equipment this summer prevents immediate attempt but with refueling planes in many nations and ships at sea the feat could take about fifteen days, though he warns there would be no further thrill afterward.
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Associated Press
Lincoln
Neb
Forest O'Haine
Doctor Tieche U. K. After Operation
Dr A V W Kieche a Beckley hospital surgeon was reported idling nicely at the hospital yesterday following an operation for the removal of his.
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A. V W. Kieche
Beckley Hospital
Probation Granted to 31 Offenders in March Term Clemency
Judge Hugh A. Dunn in the March term of the circuit court placed 31 persons on probation for misdemeanor charges and extended probation for eleven others. The office of Circuit Clerk Van Heater reports strong payment records, with total county collections for probation year topping 8,000 and a rise from the prior year.
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Hugh A. Dunn
Eri
van Heater
Dunn
Sheritt
Sherif
Justice of the Peace
Stone Coal Man Is Held
Chap Williams of the Stone Coal section is held in the county jail awaiting a hearing before Squire M. F. QDell on a charge of stealing copper wire valued at 70 dollars from the E Minter Coal Company mine at Tommy's Creek. Williams was arrested yesterday by Deputy Sheriff A J Richmond on a warrant from coal company officials. The alleged thefts are said to have occurred over a period, with a large quantity of wire taken from the mine. Frank Lewis, arrested yesterday by Deputy Sheriff Light, will be arraigned Monday before Squire V. Cattle on a pistol charge.
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Beckley
Grand Jury
Squire Mo F. O'Dell
Mike
Joe Loniker
Clyde Graves
Gir
Lester
Squire O'Dell
John Monish
Grand
the Uiree
Chap Williams
Stone Coal
Squire M. VF. Qdell
Minter Coal Company
Tommy's Creek
Williams
A. J. Richmond
Frank Lewis
Light
Squire
Organize For Air Thrills in Los Angeles
An aero nautical company called Aeronauticia Exploitation Ltd has been formed for spectacular flight exploits. The first ship will resemble Colonel Lindbergh’s low wing Sirius Monoplane, aiming for record flights and thrilling demonstrations in Los Angeles on April 6.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Soley
Aeronauticia Exploitation, Ltd
Colonel Lindbergs
Air Meet Opens Columbia Municipal Airport Dedication
A National Aeronautic Association sanctioned air meet with Federation Aeronautique Internationale backing will mark the dedication of Columbia's municipal airport on April 29. More than 10 planes are expected to participate.
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Associated Press
Columbia
National Aeronautic Association
Federation Aeronautique Internationale
To Bond or Not To Bond in Beckley City Council Decision
Beckley city council weighs a temporary North Kanawha street routing to hold Route 1921 through town. A bond election may be called if public sentiment favors the project, with final Road Commission action due soon and council input required by ten o clock.
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Kanawha Street
Beckley
State Road Commission
Kanawha
Steve
Hal M. Scott
Sprague
Commission
Apparenk Cnet
Permos
Anan
Tell The Councilmen Where You Stand on Bond Issue Proposal
Citizens are urged to express views on a proposed bond election to widen North Kana Way Streets. Council members aim to decide tomorrow morning and provide contact numbers for A Byus Freemin Pugh Robert Winston M Freneh for public input today.
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Kanawha
CO. A. Byus
Freemin
Pugh
Winston
Hh. M. Freneh
London Naval Conference Kept Alive By Weekend Reprieve
The London Naval Conference remains active with a weekend pause extending talks into a twelfth week. Briand departs for Paris for a meeting with his premier Tarnow while MacDonald visits American HQ for briefings with Stimson and Morrow. The aim remains a disarmament framework addressing French security concerns without heightening British risk.
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Associated Press
London
Aristide Briand
Paris
Tarnouw
MacDonald
Great Britain
Briand
Stimson
Morrow
Ilis
Cross Channel
Conference of Servers
Europe
Brian
Plane crash kills Arthur Graig and injures Free Nakola
An airplane fell near Willoughby on a cloudy Sunday afternoon. Arthur Graig died in the crash while Free Nakola sustained severe head injuries and was taken to Mainesville Memorial hospital. Edward Moser, a New York Central fireman, reported observing the plane ascend to about 150 feet, then dive and crash in a cast portion, with colder air following.
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Willoughby
Arthur Graig
Nakola
Hakola
Mainesville Memorial Hospital
Edward Moser
New York Central
Hawks Near End of Trip With Flight Plans Revealed
Regional notes report Hawks nearing the conclusion of a travel sequence. A pilot from San Dios, Call, aims for New York with a glider flight and a stopover at F1 noe. Departure is scheduled for Soeluck tomorrow morning.
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Tniiaion
N.Y
San Dios
Call
New York
Soeluck
Gilly
Orlock Lumbey
Asd
Hawks
Infant dies in town with father named at cemetery
An infant son of Mr and Mrs OC Hrewa of Past Beekles died shortly after birth with the funeral arranged by Tacksoy and Early. The obituary notes the burial at East Cemetery.
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Beekles
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