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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1933

Page

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Farley Signals GOP Plan for Early Congressional Session

James A. Farley, chair of the Democratic National Committee, says outgoing Republicans will push for a special session to confront President-elect Roosevelt early in his administration. He cites opposition saboteurs and the national prohibition issue as key signals of partisan tactics. Also present were Sen Millard E. Tydings and Gov Albert G. Ritchie as Baltimore Concord club members heard the critique.

Associated Press Baltimore James Aa. Farley Konight Congress Franklin D. Roosevelt Farley Bailey Tne Roosevelt Hoover United States Millard E. Tydings Maryland Albert G. Ritchie Howard W. Jackson Floyd Gibbons Robert B. Ennis Concord Club Bruce

Burial for President Coolidge at Northampton grave

A funeral cortege bearing the body of the late President Calvin Coolidge arrives at a Northampton grave. Mrs. Coolidge, their son and daughter in law walk up to the grave while mourners from nearby villages and cities gather. Ministers, Supreme Court justices, and cabinet members attend the somber ceremony amid rain and hail.

Son Northampton Albert J. Penner Edwards Congression Church

Immense Hawks Nest tunnel project described in detail

The article outlines a 10 200 foot tunnel with diameters from 31 to 46 feet costing nine to ten million dollars. It explains how a 162 foot head drives four turbine generators producing 120 000 horsepower in the New River region and notes the enormous scale seen by visiting coal workers.

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Hoover Funeral Service in Northampton Preserves Coolidge Tribute

Delegates from the senate and state officials attend Calvin Coolidge burial in Northampton with President Hoover and Mrs. Hoover present. The service features a Dvorak selection, prayers, and a procession to the Vermont line, as Coolidge’s casket leaves the church for burial in a Vermont cemetery.

Beckley Woman's Club Promotes Civic Service and Culture

The Beckley Woman's Club emphasizes social welfare and home life as vital to community progress. Members commit to education citizenship and cultural activities while boosting programs in education public welfare home economics and the arts to uplift women and the city.

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Roosevelt cabinet drama and Kentucky reference noted

Fragmented prose notes Roosevelt in cabinet turmoil with mentions of Wallace and Mis Miseark Pelle. References to Kentuckay Weert and Moran senal Ab show unclear context. Names like Woodin and Davis appear amid speculative shifts. overall a garbled early draft reporting unnamed political maneuvers.

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Notable Coal Officials Attend Mt Hope Meeting

A gathering at Mt Hope included W R Ballard of McKell Coal and Coke W M Ward of Wilsythe George Dixon of Price Hill Collieries J G Mabe of C H W Mead Coal E Gibson Davis of First Baptist Beckley Charles Howard Edward Howard of New River Mbt Hope J S Mason Willis Branch E A Graff safety director New River Mt Hope and William Garvey general manager Maryland New River Coal.

Mt. Hope The Inestitute W. R. Ballard Mc.Kell Coal and Coke Company W. M. Ward Wilsythe George Dixon Price Hill Collieries Company J. G. Mabe C. H W. Mead Coal Company E. Gibson Davis First Baptist Church Beckley Charles Howard Edward Howard New River Company Mbt. Hope J. 5. Mason Willis Branch E. al. Graff William Garvey Maryland New Hiver Coal Company

Two Judges Start Term and Grand Jury List

The article notes savings from juror payments and court term timing as Judge Kilgore begins his first term on January 1. It lists grand jurors reporting tomorrow from districts including Slab Fork Clear Fork Town Marsh Fork Trap Hill Richmond and Shady Spring, with names such as Harrington Vaughan Maxey Willfong Johnson Carter and others.

Circuit Court Criminal Court Kilgore Charles Harrington Frank Vaughan G.W. Maxey Slab Fork Fred Willfong Neil Johnson W. F E. Carter John Wright Roy ST. Elkin Thomas Lawson G. W. Johnson Town G. B. Chambers Clear Fork E. P. Cannaday Trap Hill Millard Mortis Marsh Fork Sciber Bragg Richmond

Raleigh area district fund totals across 15 counties

Funds allocated by districts in 15 counties list Raleigh-Clear Fork Marsh Fork Richmond Shatty Spring Slab Work Town Trap Hill Mercer Jumping Branch Plymouth Summers-Forest Hill Greenbrier Green Sulphur Jumping Branch Pipestem and Talcott with varied amounts including 8800 800 3000 87100 9000 7000 9000 1060 4200 Israel?

Raleigh Clear Fork Marsh Fork Richmond Shatty Spring Town Trap Hill Mercer Summers Forest Hill Greenbrier Jumping Branch Talcott, Son

Senator Goff to Be Buried at Arlington in Funeral Service

Washington notes funeral services will be held Tuesday with burial at Arlington National Cemetery. Goff, native of West Virginia and son of Nathan Goff, spent early life in Wisconsin holding several offices. He served in World War I including the judge advocate general's department and Pershing’s staff, later joined the army of occupation on the Rhine. He was special assistant to the attorney general under Wilson, general counsel of the United States Shipping Board, and after a stint in public life became a United States senator. He entered the 1998 West Virginia presidential primary as a favorite son and carried most of the state's delegation to the Republican convention.

Washington Arlington National Cemetery West Virginia Nathan Goff Senate Goff Wisconsin Judge Advocate General Pershing Army of Occupation Rhine

Publican convention stumps state in Hoover campaign

Report notes a Republican national convention impact on state politics with Hoover slipping in the following campaign as party dynamics shift and support reallocates.

Publican National Convention Hoover

Mill Creek sergeant arrested after inquest planned

Elkins officers arrested the town sergeant after an incident at a restaurant where Wamsley fired shots. Wamsley, believed intoxicated, was taken to jail for the night. An inquest was to be conducted tomorrow. Wamsley leaves a widow and five children. He had been Mill Creek sergeant for three years. Prosecutor Bosworth noted prior insanity warrants were withdrawn at relatives’ request.

Elkins John £. Brown Shreve Wamsley Sheeve Mill Creek Stanley Bosworth

Watch Returned After Classified Ad Reward

Mrs. D I Hill credits three factors for recovering a valuable watch lost about a week ago. George Ellison, Gat enette building janitor, found the watch and gave it to Mayor Hedrick who saw the newspaper ad. Hedrick called Mrs Hill, who paid a $25 reward, via a check to Ellison. All parties pleased with the transaction.

D. I. Hill George Ellison Gatenette G. G. Hedrick Hedrick Jill

Funeral services set for Col Jackson Arnold in Weston

Funeral services to be held this afternoon in Weston for Col. Jackson Arnold 57 first superintendent of the Department of Public Safety who died Friday of pneumonia. Attending are Captain Frank H. Gibson Sergeant J. McGlothlin and Trooper R. E. Wooster of the local state police headquarters.

Weston Col. Jackson Arnold Department of Public Safety Frank H. Gibson J. M. McGlothlin R. E. Wooster

Three Men Serves Under Colonel Arnold After Death

The focal detachment, hired by Colonel Arnold, included Sergeant L. Martin and Troopers A. Scalise and William Beckett. After Colonel Arnold’s death from illness, the trio will return to Beck ley tonight following his services and burial.

Arnold L. Martin A. Scalise William Beckett Department Beckley

Taxpayers Threat in Johnstown Pennsylvania

In Johnstown Pennsylvania a mass meeting drew nearly 1000 residents to threaten a taxpayers strike. A seven person committee will meet Mayor Eddie McCloskey and the city council to demand cutting the 1982 budget and tax levy to the 1917 level, with mill levy reduced from 14 to 10.

Associated Press Johnstown Eddie McCloskey

Missing Missouri Student Found After Abduction

Johnn Stephen Campbell a 20 year old University of Missouri student who was held for 85000 in ransom was located by his attorney near Springfield Missouri He appeared nervous and disheveled and said his captors stole his suit hat watch and other belongings He was brought to police headquarters by Nat Benton his lawyer and described six days of captivity by two men and a woman.

Associated Press Springfield Johnn Stephen Campbell University of Missouri Young Campbell Nat Benton Campbell

Kentucky Derby nominations due Feb 1 at Churchill Downs

Louisville officials announced that nominations for the 1933 Kentucky Derby to be run May 6 and for other spring stakes at Churchill Downs close Wednesday February 1. The article also notes a separate decision by West Palms Beach Florida officials reducing real estate tax assessments by 50 percent.

Associated Press Louisville Chutelsill Downs City Commission of West Palins Beach Fla

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