Suit Brought as Aftermath of Fatal Fray
The case stems from a fatal shooting in September when Fire Chief Virgil Thompson, then a city official, was accused of murder and later acquitted. Clay Crouse and Kyle D. Marper sue on behalf of Willa Cawley for $3,500, alleging the bond covers liability for negligent use of a pistol and seeking costs and damages. The suit names Virgil Thompson and Union Indemnity Company of New York as defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehaer Cawley
Virgil Thompson
Pitvolunin
Clay Crouse
Kyle D. Marper
Willa Cawley
Anit
West Virginia
Wilfa Cawley
Union Indemnity Company of
New York
Thompson
Grouse
Runner Pays On Scaffold In Coast Guard Killing
James Horace Alderman, 30, condemned for slaying two coast guardsmen in a sea battle, was hanged today in a Fort Ganderdale air corps hangar. The execution occurred at 6 03 with witnesses and a spiritual adviser present before the body was moved to Mismi for relatives. The federal case followed because the crime happened at sea and state permission was not granted to use local grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fort Ganderdale
Fla
James Horace Alderman
Coast Guard
Coast
Mismi
Kupia
Soviet Peak Claim Sets New Height Record in Pamirs
Mi Garino on the upper Vaneh river is declared the highest peak in Soviet territory by the German Russian Pamir expedition head HIGEST PEAK Moastow-N. Gorbonov. Calculations now place it at 24 58 feet, about 211 feet higher than Mi Lenin, the former record holder.
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Moastow—N. Gorbonov
Pamir
Mi Garino
Vaneh
Mi Lenin
Judge Coke’s Bible-Told Baby Dilemma At Dumdrum Court
Circuit Clerk Var Tunter recounted a tale about Judge Coke of Dinnadhi Four Corners. Two mothers contested a baby claiming motherhood, and Coke allegedly proposed halving the infant to settle the dispute, prompting a dramatic exit and a search for a home or asylum for the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Var Tunter
Judge Coke
Dinnadhi Four Corners
Judge Cake
Dumdrum
Ite
Eternal Triangle Ends in Shooting at Gulf Man's Home
Clark shot Frank Whit at Whit's home after finding Whit with Clark's wife. Whit allegedly refused to leave. Clark fired three times, one bullet through Whit's head. Clark surrendered to Deputy Sheriff John McDowell and awaits preliminary hearing in Beckley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richward
Clark
Winding Girf
Frank Whitt
Whit
Uisiti Jree
Whill
Whitl
Whitt
Will
Sheri John McDowell
Beckley
Jaid
Youth Held In 47 Theft At Black Diamond Motors
A youth was arrested after stealing 17 dollars from a cash register at Black Diamond Motor company on Tuesday. He fled toward Woolworth and escaped into a crowd on Main Street before being captured later. Bragee faces arraignment Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Diamond Motor Company
Horring
Pemberton
Sim Canterberry
Squire M. E. Odell
Ralphs Rioner
Motor Company
Kiener
Cing
Elect
Keiner
Uret
Woolworth
Brageé
Fraulein Bohm Demonstrates Electric Kitchen Table
Fraulein Kathe Bohm, Austria's only woman electrical engineer, showcased an electric kitchen table at a convention. The device includes a stove, four sinks and a kitchen cabinet, designed to automate kitchen tasks and free the housewife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bondon
Austria
Fraulein Kathe Bohm
Ali
Farewell for Convict Before Transfer to State Prison
An elderly mother, wife of George Fairley, weeps as she learns her son Mabterly Farlepin will be moved from the local jail to the state penitentiary at Moundsville. Guards are prepared to accompany the removal and ensure security during the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matherly
Mingo Farlepin Vieleed
Benjamin Caudell
Mabterly
Mitchell’s Ridge
George Fairley
M. J. Meadows
Paul Lewis
Midherry
Yale
County
Beckley
J Malerly Farley
Finty Osentoeee
Moundsville
Lovat Jul
Infantile Paralysis Claims First Local Child This Year
The first infantile paralysis death in Beckles this year occurred at night in Mihisott. Five year old Maragrel Alderson daughter of Mel and Mrs. Alderson suffered since last Monday and died after the disease worsened. Surviving siblings include three other Alderson children. funeral services are planned Monday at 2 PM with interment at Oak Hill Cemetery handled by Thomas Undertakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckles
Maragrel
Mel
Pld
Aldlerson
Mihiscott
Earhier
Mderson Jr
George Level
Isabella
Ad Patsy Jane Alderson
Wickham
New River Company
Deboek
Oak Hill
Thomas Uvertakers
Probe Continues in Death of Former West Virginian
In Manila Australia on August 17 the second investigation into the slaying of Louise Klein 36 began by roostaborough police after they concluded she was slain. Klein, a native of Grafton Virginia, was found in a roadhouse near Manila strapped with a navy purse.
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West
Manilla
Aus
Louise Kiein
Navy
Manila
Grafton
Girl's Death Still a Mystery in Philadelphia
Philadelphia August 17 The city police chief opened an inquiry into the death of 20 year old Mary Morgan whose body was found bound in her fashionable Beth Page home. Officials report four belts tied to the body with no signs of a struggle in the room and consider murder while exploring other theories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asgoeksted
Philadelphia
Charles Smith
Mary Morgan
Ms Beth
Aoataa
Steet
Smith
Foster Rites Today for Nancy M Foster at Glen Daniels
Funeral services for Nancy Mineda Foster will be held this afternoon at the Methodist Church of Glen Daniels with Rev. Al Clendenin officiating. Interment follows in the family plot at Glen Daniels. she is survived by daughter Mrs. Thompson of Mabscott, son Charles Foster of Athens West Virginia, and four sisters including Mrs Walls and Mrs Burness.
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Glen Daniels
Nancy Mineda Foster
Wester Thompson
Mabscott
Foster
AL BL Clendenin
Gle Daniels
Mes. Thompson
Charles Foster
Athens
West Va
Jim Walls
Glen Caniels
Margena Bursess
Qak Ten
Mareselt
Fort Cay
Van
Mes
Lovinelia Shaw
Whintington
Jack Williams to Appear For Possession of Booze
Jack Williams posted a 500 bond before Squire O Dell for a tomorrow appearance on a charge of possession of liquor. State police Sergeant Martin and Private Woosler found several quarts hidden near his Piney gorge premises, concealed about woods. Other cases before the court were civil in nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Willians
Squire O'Dell
Torrow
Triaben
Williams
Martin
iPrivate Woosler
Weather Outlook For Week With Showers In Early Days
Fair conditions with eastern areas under slight unsettled weather. Munir period indicates a week with a few showers around Tuesday and again Friday or Saturday. Temperatures run well above normal early in the week and cool down toward Friday or Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Munir
Gulf Fields Rodeo to Be Held Friday at Mack Twain High
A trek of events begins Friday at Mack Twain High School Stotesbury for the Gulf Fields Rodeo with a Fiddlers contest Cake walk Jubilee Singers and more. Bona fide mine employees only may compete with entrants providing travel and daily expenses. winners advance to a regional competition at White Sulphur Springs in September with cash prizes and trophies.
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Witting Gull
Will Ine
Inivy
Leitins
Jubilee Singers
Fide
New River
Pocahontas
Ty River
Third Party in Battle Moves Toward City Control
A Beckley meeting Friday night formed groundwork for a new party aimed at taking city government offices. Led by Mita Curtis and others, William Wheeler was named chairman with MB Bailey as secretary, as a second meeting was scheduled. Curtis pledged action on electric rates and cited mismanagement costing the city, while noting the death of Elmer Cawley. Yellowstone Park staff continues guiding tourists with scientific explanations of regional phenomena.
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Beckley
Equrl House
Mita Crrtis
Willian Wheeler
Eliaipman
Bailey
St Cobb
Curtis
Cawley Thompson
Cordis
Elmer Cawley
Clayton C Snead Ends His Own Life in Charleston
Clayton C Snead 60 a clerk at CHL Mead Coal Co East Gate died of a self inflicted gunshot in his room in Charleston after missing a business meeting. A check of company books showed no shortage of about 10 in the Employees Burial Fund he custodian. Police said a warrant had been sworn for his arrest on embezzlement charges.
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Ne Employees Burial Fund
Clayton 2 Snead
CHL Mead Cowl Company
East Galt
Kuttner
Charleston
Mate
Steah
Steah Haa Been Chief Clerk of the I. EE Medical Compsuny
Mone
Beckley
Gieds of Sin
Burdal Fund Association
Snead
Break Seen In Hague Meet In Deadlock
The four major powers and Britain faced tension as Philip Sowden urged concessions on reparations. Snowden’s reply signaled potential breakdown of talks at the hotel headquarters with officials awaiting further steps.
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Hague
Vlot
Philip Sowden
Alex
Franece
Japan
Britain
Great Britain
Snowden
Hotel Desindies
Powers
MacDonaldf
Lad Dies Following Long Heart Illness
After years of illness William Eddsard Levear Olit Comro of Mr and Mrs G2 Wo Darker of Moteshrere died yesterday at 2 pm in Ueheme from heart disease. Funeral at Stolesbury on Micheon 2:30 pm Rev W Sexton officiated. Interment Sunset Memorial Park Calfee Undertakers in charge. Survived by parents four sisters Melon Wilda Maxine Joe Ann and George Barker Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Eddsard Levear-Olit
Wo Darker
Moteshrere
Ueheme
Heath
Stolesbury
Micheon
Sexton
Sunset Memorial Park
Calfee
Heather
Melon
Wilda
Maxine
Joe Ann
George Barker, Jr
Hunter Clan Reunion Plans Family Naval Outing
The Hunter family reunion in Marsh Fork district plans a Sunday outing with a large turnout and a family dinner. Circuit Clerk Van Hunter noted efforts to preserve ancestry records and possibly publish a West Virginia family history. The gathering will attract distant relatives and feature highlighted ancestry topics.
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Connittov
Hanily
Marsh Fork
Iil
West Virginia
van Hunter
Wade
Uinter Association
White Cross Manager To Sever Connections
Dr Hh Hemp manager of the White Cross Pharmacy will sever his connection with the drug store at the start of the month. Hemp has led the business for some time. W E Blackwell of Mullens is named to succeed him. Blackwell formerly ran Mullens pharmacy and opened Mullens Dens company about ten years ago.
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Hh. SN. Hemp
White Cross
de. Nemp
W. E. Blackwell
Mullens
Suecondd
Bhickwell
Rocky Mount
Mullens Dens
No Service Today at St Stephens Church Absence of Clergy
Due to the absence of Rev. WLTL Chrisman and assistant Rev. RB Liller, there will be no service today at St Stephens Protestant Episcopal Church. Germany operates a network of about 37,500 miles of motor buses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wltl Chrisman
St Stephens Protestant Episcopal Church
RB Liller
Germany
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Cawley
Indemnity Company
Higest Peak
Willie Doody
Phere Willie
Baby Face
Doody
Chicacs
Lillian Kahler
Otic Brage
Son
P. D. Alderson
Jack Williams
Gulf Fields
Mark Ywain
Fiddlers
Pat Simmers
Yellowstone Park
Clayton C. Snead
His
Jones
Nathaniel Freed
Nathaniel Jones
Dye
Webber
Oscar Thompson
Escot
Andlsis
Tie
Woody
Russell Wooly
Anon Petit
Cork
Jade Dunn
Bond
East Gulf Coal Company
Pune
Lad
Hunter Clan
Old Flats
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