Mystery Deepens Over Boston Girl Elizabeth Cook Death
The mystery of Elizabeth Barrett Cook, a Boston society girl, deepened as the freighter Chinese Prince arrived. A second cablegram to Miss Cook and a conference at the British Consul general’s office failed to resolve the case. Police and authorities probe possible poisoning linked to her fiancé, electrical engineer St. George Arnold, with the ship’s crew and Miss Cook’s uncle present. The incident comes amid broader China theater fighting and American military activity in Shanghai.
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Japanese Advance Reaches Kiangwan in Shanghai Battle
Japanese gunners stood by as a heavy smoke veil drifted over Shanghai. Kiangwan lines held by Chinese forces reportedly unchanged since Saturday while three damaged Japanese tanks advanced from the Kiangwan racecourse. Japanese field guns moved up overnight and opened fire. the fall of the racecourse signaled progress as Chinese defenders faced imminent surrender.
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Washington Bicentennial Joint Session Described
The article outlines a dignified joint session with the vice president presiding, displaying the gavel ceremony used by General Washington, and featuring the Supreme Court, diplomats, military, governors, and national figures. An address by President Hoover closes with a concurrent commemorative resolution read by Representative Woodrum amid Capitol preopening ceremonies.
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Hoover Enters Ohio Fight For Delegates
President Hoover's name is to be entered in the Ohio primaries as part of the renomination campaign. Postmaster General Brown, campaign chairman of the RNC, announced the decision after a trip to Ohio, reporting favorable conditions for filing. Texas RNC member Creager joined in the statements at a lengthy lunch conference.
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Texas
Murray Gets Into Contest for Presidential Nomination
Oklahoma Governor William H. Murray is drafted by state Democrats to seek the national nomination. Delegates at the state convention named him head of the Oklahoma delegation with 22 votes bound by unit rule to support Murray as long as he has a chance. Murray has filed for the presidential preference primary in North Dakota and consented in Georgia. organizers are active in Texas and Iowa. He remained calm on stage, cigars in hand, in a muddy, unpressed suit.
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Georgia
Texas
Iowa
Colonel Long
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M. M. Neely
Jis
United Party
Fianna Fáil Party Leads Irish General Election
Fianna Fáil leader Eamon de Valera claimed victory in the Free State election as results showed 77 seats needed to form a government. Early counts put Fianna Fáil and its Labour allies around 7% seats, while President W T Cosgrave’s government ticket and independents held the rest amid postponed counts after an assassination.
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Fianna Fail
Free State
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Fianna Fair
William T. Gosgrave
Tabor
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Mr. Gosgrave
Valentino's Estate Dispute Heads Toward Settlement
Valentino's case continues from page one with a government claim projected around 32,000. Judge Stephens denied distribution of the estate pending settlement of the government's claim.
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Stephens
Roosevelt Drive Meeting Shapes West Virginia Party Leaders
A meeting chaired by George S. Neal in Huntington named him as a at large state committee member with plans for a first gathering in Parkersburg. Lowah Kelly was named temporary secretary, and a slate of district and at large members from across the state was announced as part of reorganizing efforts amid dissatisfaction with the Treaver administration.
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George S. Neal
Huntington
State Committee
Parkersburg
Lowah Kelly
Charleston
W. W. Browns
Nuntington
Oscar Jenkins
Glenn Shaver
Fairmont
Raymond Kerr
Morgantown
WS. Pronty
AL. Clark
Kyle
Henry Davenport
A. G. Marlin
Minnie McGraw
Grafton
Harry Byers
Martins
Burg
Sah Wilkinson
Percy Byrd
Darksburg
W. B. Hines
Sutton
Grover Hedges
Spencer
CB. Rigule
Middlehourne
District Judges Named in State Allocation
District judges C W Ferguson of Wayne and Martha Curry of Williamson in the fifth district and Walter Thurmond of Logan and Myra Possen of Charleston in the sixth district are listed among state officials.
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C. W. Ferguson
Wayne
Martha Curry
Williamson
Walter Thurmond
Logan
Myra Possen
Charleston
Army Loses Boxing Card at West Virginia
West Point boxing suffered a season’s first defeat 41 2 to 21 2 as West Virginia swept most classes. Only Arosemena defeated Wilson at 165 pounds, while close bouts and hard fighting marked the rest of the card. Final score West Virginia 41 2 Army 21 2.
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Panama
Gale
West Virginia
Hagan
Latham
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Hawkins
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Fisher
Cleveland
Neely
Colt
Hamilton
Kushner
Lathan
Montcoal Y Team Defeats Itmann In 15th Straight Win
Monteval Y M C A basketball team remains undefeated in the season with a 31 to 36 victory over Itmann on Turbana floor. Itmann opened strong with a 21 to 10 lead after the first quarter before Monteval rallied. Key players included Stewart, Humphries, Goins, Ellison, Lynch, and Belcher contributing points for the win.
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Athletic Sound Goes To Fort Myers Camp
Philadelphia Athletics depart for Fort Myers training camp without any veterans. Al Simmons and George Tarnshaw are in Hot Springs, Ark awaiting joining. Manager Connie Mack has been in the South for a month as Eddie Callins leads a small party of two candidates, Ved Mathieski and Burton Hammond, for third string catcher.
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Hot Springs
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South
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Eddie Callins
Mack
Feo
Ved Mathieski
Burton Hammond
Whipple Residence Destroyed By Blaze
A company owned bungalow at Whipple was gutted by a morning fire believed caused by an open grate. Joseph Danisky reported the residence destroyed as neighbors aided in moving a portion of furniture to safety. The New River company responded but could not prevent near total loss.
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New River Company
Randal County Young Democratic League Organized
The Randal County Young Democratic League was formed with officers elected, including Joes Jay doh Sleeman, Davis and Filkins as president. The group was organized in Tilsins, We Va on February 2.
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Davis
Filkins
Lidtent
MacFarlane Masters Gasparilla Open Semi Finals
Scot Willie MacFarlane led by four up at the turn and held on to defeat Wild Bill Mehlhorn one up in 18 holes to reach the Gasparilla Open final. He faces Paul Runyan, who beat Tony Manero 2 and 4, for a $924 top prize after Mehlhorn’s late error at the final green.
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Tuckahoe
N.Y
Wild Bill Mehlhorn
New York
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Port Chester
N. Y
Tony Manero
MacFarlane
Ed Schultz
Troy
Runyan
Hoy Mangrum
Los Angeles
Walter Hagen
Detroit
Mich
Manero
Mehlhorn
Dick Metz
San Anaclo
Texs
Mac
Farlane
Washington observances mark colonial anniversary events
A 7 to 10 pm Washington exhibition with period displays and Mark Twain era melodies opens to the public. Woodrow Wilson High School hosted a pageant "The Washingtons is Home" with Beckley Woman's Club and Daughters of the American Revolution. full house applauded. Dr. Ritchie Ware spoke on Washington at Beckley Junior High and First Christian. colonial music recalled the era. Churches in Beckley and county planned programs including a 11 am service at Methodist Temple and a 1 pm sermon at First Christian. St Francis de Sales held a special Thanksgiving Mass for Divine Providence. Beckley Knights of Pythias schedule a bi centennial Washington birth tribute tomorrow at 7:30 pm.
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Lodge Hall
Long Opens Campaign Session with Victory Fund Plans
In Beckley representatives of the Wyoming county Democratic organization gathered as campaign structures formed. Officials outlined Victory Fund committees in each county with designated chairs and workers to ensure complete canvassing. Democratic solicitors will use official receipt banks and must issue a receipt for every subscription, regardless of amount, with checks made payable to the Victory Fund.
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Beckley
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Inmates rise and fall across West Virginia facilities
West Virginia inmates in January totaled 7 664 in state correctional and charitable institutions, down 12 from a year earlier. Moundsville prison population stood at 2 542, up 118 from January 1931, while 1 956 inmates were behind walls in various facilities. Other institutions showed mixed changes, with Weston Hospital up 41 and Huntington Hospital down 14, plus shifts at Lakin, Hopertoint sanitarium, and several children's and industrial homes.
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Legion members surge in 1932 drive across state
The state commander toured Beckley and Welch and Bluefield then Charleston for a rehabilitation conference. The 1932 Legion membership drive added 2,387 members by Friday, surpassing 1931 on the same date. About 40,000 veterans enrolled to date.
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Boxer Killed in New York Bout Between Brown and Pagano
New York February 2. Robert Trish Bobbie Brown 25 was fatally injured in a boxing match with Joseph Sal Wavero Pagano 133 pounds. Pagano was arraigned tomorrow on homicide charge after Brown dropped from a right hook in the second round. Brown died after being taken to a dressing room.
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Joseph Sal Wavero
Joe Vagand
Pagano
Brown
Weir Announces Candidacy for Democratic National Convention
Elkins West Virginia February 20 James W. Weir publisher of the Randolph Review declares his intent to seek the Democratic national convention nomination from the Lewis Ross Leshonen district He backs Governor Roosevelt of New York A separate note reports pure drinking water found in an abandoned cistern in Wilmington NG dating back to 1881
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Elkins
W. Va
James W. Weir
Ranedolph Review
Roosevelt
New York
Wilmington
Mississippi River Flood Report Puts 1927 Fear Aside
Memphis observers say no current alarm despite rising backwater along the Yaxoo, Black, Atchafalaya, Ouachita and Red rivers. The Mississippi is falling near Memphis and rising south toward the gulf, with improved levees expected to hold the present water. swamp lands submerge as usual during moderate high water and squatters retreat to the hills as waters recede.
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Captain Moss Calls for Cots Blankets for Army Use
Captain Moss of the Beckley Salvation Army pleaded for cots or beds and blankets or quilts to aid a community service he plans. He urged call 1112 to arrange pickup of any usable items for the needy, stressing the need and past neglect.
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Salvation Army
Beckley
Quote from Captain Moss on clothing for schoolchildren
Captain Moss calls for clothing donations to dress children who cannot afford proper attire for school. He says they will also be glad to call for additional help if needed.
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Police warn on speeding in Beckley area school zones
State police cautioned motorists to slow in school zones outside Beckley after a city campaign against speeding near Beckley schools showed only partial effect as drivers remain inclined to speed near rural schools.
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Beckley
Reds Training Camp Opens With 7 Pitchers and 3 Catchers
The Associated Press reports the Cincinnati Reds begin spring training in Tampa Florida with seven pitchers and three catchers in the advance guard. Pitcher Eppa Rixey leads the group, entering his twenty first major league season.
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