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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1929

Page

9

Columbia River Dam Boomed as Next Great U S Project

The Associated Press reports Washington supporters push for a Grand Coulee style Columbia River development. Plans include dams to generate up to 2.25 million horsepower, irrigation for 2 million acres, and navigation from the border to the Pacific, with costs estimated around 500 million dollars.

Columbia River Dam U. S Associated Press Seattle Wasl Boulder Dam Congress Wibe Omext Yughty Columbia River Columbia Basin Washington Columbia River Columbiai River Development League Grand Coffee United States Army John S. Butler League Congress Boulder

Quiet Court Session Reports Few Delays at Hostlery

County court adjourned after a calm day with minor cases on the docket. Coleman, a Black defendant, faced charges related to breaking glass and passage, while Green and Vianoearl were linked to a stolen car case. Snuffer faced multiple court visits and a future hearing as police reported repeat drunken behavior. Willisius and Micks appeared on charges, with Willisius awaiting Squire O'Dell’s hearing and Micks set for arraignment on drunk driving.

Reaigaroa M. Gudbey Colemen Jewett Colermina Lefore Sanire Co Castle Drg

War Vets Witness Wedding at Encampment

Romance among Veterans of Foreign Wars members leads to a wedding during the convention on August 2. Killie Mathidl of Cidesgo and Charles Yeo Nolan of Clifton Ky will be married before delegates. Miss Mulhall sponsored programs for World War wounded at Fort Sheridan Hospital where patients from Prague were treated.

Asseviated Press Paarl Killie Mathidl Cidesgo Charles Yeo Nolan Clifton Mulhall Fort Sheridan Hospital Sohim, Yack Pravee

Berlin cat dormitory offers cheap shelter

The German Animal Protective Association advertises board and lodging for cats at 22 cents a day. The feline dormitory contains 46 compartments, each with an open air patch ringed by a light fence.

Berlin German Animal Protective Association

Kansas funds for dry law enforcement and fines totals

Kansas set up a 40000 dollar fund for dry law enforcement. The shire reports 312600 dollars in fines collected, with funds spent under the SEC program.

Kansas Sec.wo Shire

Duke Power expansion boosts Southern Power capitalization

Duke Power company plans to raise capitalization from 60 million to 150 million to fund a broad power and rail network. Founded by Buchanan Duke and William S. Lee, the firm links to Southern Power and supports mills in the Carolinas, public utilities, and Piedmont Northern railway. Duke also funded colleges, hospitals, and ministers in the region.

Associated Chardetty N.C Buchanan Duke Unil Dnes Duke Power Company STOU Cacalinus Itr Southern Power Company Duke Willian S. Lee Ame Wis Changer Tls Lee Sit Gi Wglie New York Lee Duah Niiles South Carolina Duke’s Leith Fawba South Caro Tinalas Carolinas Piedmont and Northern Railway Duke University Durham Old Print College Divinson College Diuviison Aniversity Greenvilly Johnston C. Smith

Sinclair Asks for Clemency in Major Trial

Sinclair Lula seeks executive clemency from President Hoover while serving two sentences in a Washington jail. District Attorney Leo Rover says the Department of Justice referred the petition to his office and will forward it to the White House if approved. The appeals process could halt if clemency is denied and Rover notes Sinclair’s associate Venes Vasun Di Sinclair also seeks clemency. The cases involve conspiracy counts tied to the Fifth Naval oil reserve probe and jury shadowing in high profile trials.

Washington Aue Thorry FL Sinclair Hlan Presi Ni Hoover Leo A. Rover Cfice Department of Justice Venes Vasun di Sinelae Sinelair Senate

Chil Actions Heard In Court Docket Details

Magistrate handled several cases yesterday with varying docket activity. Beckley left for Spence in the afternoon, likely reducing the number of vases disposed of during the session.

Savire Cottle Beckley Spence

Eternal Triangle Ends in Fatal Shooting Near Winding Gulf

In Meh- Tands Virginia two men Clark and Cheek clashed in a house confrontation that ended with a firearm discharge. Whitt was killed and Cheek claimed the weapon was taken from a box but he had no intent to kill. Funeral arrangements placed Whitt in Richlands.

Whitt Shim Cando Galt Meh- Tands Cheek Winding Gulf Uneines Chirk Whitl Hose Funeral Richlands Clark Mter Hye Atte Nee Wil Teo John Clark Llweard Clark Sheri McDowell Beckley Netlibors

Suit Brought Against Police Official In Devon Court

Damaged text notes a legal action against a police official in Geottey City. It references duties of appointment, bond posting, and a forthcoming preliminary court session led by Judge M Ward. It mentions a clerk and defendant Thompson with sureties GW Upton.

Tine Geektey Aml Terest Tudger M. Ward

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