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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1929

Page

7

Rebels flee Navajoa as Mexican air attacks surge

U S troops in readiness at Camp Stephens and Fort Huachuca as Mexico storms Navajoa with air raids. American residents receive protection at Empalme Consulate while rebels retreat toward the border after bombardment of Cuidad Obregon and Guaymas.

Empalme Associated Press Washington State Department Cuidad Obregon Sonora Nogales Arizona Sonora International Line Navojon Navajoa Guayman Camp Stephens Po. Litle Fort Huachue Arizona

Federal Judge McClintic Rules in Charleston Prohibition Cases

Federal Judge George W. McClintic handled 90 cases in an all day session focused on prohibition pleas. Harold E. Enos of Charleston faced probation or report delays. 49 years of prison terms were set in 28 cases and fines totaling 35,900 were assessed in 23 cases. Twenty-seven defendants placed on probation while time was allotted for 12 plea entries.

Associated Press Charleston George W. McClintic Harold E. Enos Legisiature McClintic

Governor Long Faces Impeachment Trial After Senate Delay

The Louisiana senate postponed action to issue formal citation for impeachment of Governor Huey P. Long. He must appear for trial after charges filed by the house. Defense teams plan to challenge? constitutional validity of legislators’ moves since April 6 amid heated sessions.

Associated Press Baton Rouge Senate Wuey Long Tcial House la Ser Soell

Local Liquor Crackdown Yields Fines and 30 Day Jail Terms

Clarence Philpott and A M Baldwin facing possession charges were jailed or fined after hearings before Justices of the Peace. Philpott received 30 days and $100 fine for liquor possession. Baldwin and wife drew similar penalties. Deputies conducted a city-wide liquor search, uncovering a gallon hidden at the Chilpoll home. Police report a traffic collision near Alderson with injuries to Bob Davis, Mrs Sacks, and her baby, caused by glare from another car.

Clarence Philpott Justice of the Peace Mr . O'Dell Sia Lynwin Chilpoll Philpott Baldwin Hooch A. M. Baldwin Raleigh Reputys Squire Cottle Criminal Court Squire Cattle Bob Davis Alderson Norfolk Vin Himtself Abe Sacks Mr. Daniels Stotesbury Sacks Davis Ihe Bridge

Hughes to Sit at Court Meet

Geneva reports that former U S secretary of state Hughes will take his seat on the bench of the permanent court of international justice at an extra session on Monday May 13. The session precedes the ordinary session opening June 15 and will hear two cases between France and Yugoslavia and between France and Brazil, with hearings on the Yugoslav loans expected first.

Associated Press Geneva Tes F Thughes Permanent Court of International Justice Mace Ire France Jugo-Slavia Brazil

Mark Twain High School Receives Sixth Straight First Class Rating

Mark Twain High School at Slatesbury earned a first class designation for the sixth consecutive year. State supervisor WH Emerson Lanarfil? sent the classification certificate to school officials. Principal W. I. 2B. Cormany leads the Mark Twain school. Also shown is a condemnation notice: property owners along two miles of highway between Princeton and Oakvate seek £25,000 for 1 24 pieces of right of way.

Mark Twain High School Slatesbury WH. Emerson Lanafilt W. I Cormany Mark Twain Princeton Qakvate

Meanest Man In Existence Steals Groceries From Car

An unidentified thief entered a parked car on Neville Street and stole a week's groceries purchased by Mrs. Mob Welch and Mrs. Myrtle Osle of Stamford. The two women, noting the thief’s need, expressed a grim tolerance as the groceries vanished from the car after a brief shopping stop.

Ciel Neville Street Mob. Welch Myrtle Osle Stamaford Welch Ogle

Dillon Dillon County man found dead after four day search

Four day search for age Dillon ended Friday afternoon when his body was found near Rutherford sanitarium road. Coroner ruled death from natural causes due to heart trouble. Dillon, born Sand Lick Raleigh County, left Beckley Monday to return home. Survived by four children and four brothers. Funeral at his Beckley residence followed by Wright Cemetery burial.

Dae Lilien Daniels Dillion MD. Meadows J. W. Lyons Hie Rose de. EK. UE Dedrick Calvin Sarrett Frank Stover W. ©. Thurman D. W. Anderson G. W. Upton Quincy Yeel Mr. Dillon Raleigh Sand Lick Beckley Ethel Flora Cecil Sine Hoy C2 B. Dillon Topeka Kansas Heary Granville Sand Branch Quincy Dillon Dillon Wright Cemetery Wesley McKinney

Petition for Retention of Sallack as Band Instructor

A large petition by about 140 Beckley community members requests the Beechby Board of Education retain Glenn Sallack as band and orchestra instructor. Vague on exact terms, it argues Sallack’s work has benefited Beckley school pupils and urges action before the next school year. Signers include local residents such as Ty Moorefick G M Peck and J O Thurman.

Sallack Town Bank Board of Erdiccation Hie Glenn Salliek Vetndia Beechbey Ste Edtuec Beckley Euest Sallack Fins Scott Hex James A. Bastin Bessie Carroll Henry Miller Nathan Pickus Indatl Pillips Clyde Lawson Ar Ford Bark E. Peters Cary Tiatlee James K. Lowe Mattie Beaty Te HL Clay Everett S. Smith Shumate J. CG. McCreers

True Romance Club enrollment tops hundred twelve guests

The Raleigh Register and Sparks Circus list adds 112 members to the True Romance Club bringing total roster to 36. Couples must be married at least four years to join and the paper notes Raleigh countys distinct low divorce rate while announcing a circus day program and register office gathering tomorrow.

Sparks Circus True Romance Club Raleigh Register Eircus Register Mer M. E. Tier Beckley Bordeaux France Comime America Raleigh County Bacon A. W. Hawley East Main Street Beekles G. OK. Sweeney Ghent I. A. Hedien Morgan

Husband Slain With Baseball Bat in Charleston

The Associated Press reports William J Haley died in Charleston after being beaten with a baseball bat by his wife at their home. He fled to a railroad area where bystanders found him severely injured and later died at a hospital. Police say the motive is under investigation and no charges have been filed.

Associated Presa Charleston Potter William J. Haley Haley Bartow Here Hieday Shite Island Tauld Poe Vlice Maley Ciree

Highway body before court in Kentucky case

Frankfort Ky April 27 The Kentucky State Highway department faces a grand jury probe into alleged abysmal conditions and questioned approvals. The jury urged indictments if reforms are not made, and criticized power delegation to the highway commission and statements by Ben Johnson regarding opposition.

Phe Associated Press Shelton Frankfort Kentucky Stile Highway Department Reg. Sonaliite Gane Prrankfort Circuit Court Commission Tof Js. Watkins Ben Johnson Johnson

Man Receives Ten Day Jail Term For Shirt Theft

Shelton was fined and sentenced to ten days in the county jail after a hearing before Justice Elbert Farley. Deputy Sheriff Perry arrested him at the Beckley store Friday night and escorted him to begin his jail term.

Helen. Roos Shelton

Wh. & Of Asks Permit to Sell More Stock

The Associated Press reports Washington authorities filed an application to issue four million and eleven thousand seven hundred shares of new stock. The plan aims to raise capital while maintaining current ownership structures. The context suggests regulatory review amid prior offers and stakeholder considerations.

Premit Washington Tuttimore and Oldeonde Cortial Fie TCCL SD Jeatta Aelor Richmond Vecus Pation

Export Plan Seeming Likely to Fail Amid Political Tensions

Washington reports indicate opposition within the MIE and Republican ranks to a new farm debenture bill. President Hoover engages directly with senators as middle western Republicans show early signs of dissent. Norris amendment negotiations and legal questions about War Secretary Mellon’s tenure dominate committee discussions, with a pending Senate vote uncertainty.

Associated Press Washington Hoover North Dakota White House Ife McNary Senate Agriculture Committee Firme Bil Norris Lug Wold Mitchell Mellon The Treasury McKellar Tennessee Judiciary Committee Fellon

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