Roosevelt Talks to Great Crowd in Boston on Campaign Night
Two thousand Democrats hear Al Smith in Boston as nationwide dinners launch a $1.5 million fund drive to support the party deficit and prepare for the Chicago convention. Roosevelt endorsed by North Dakota Democrats as a presidential candidate. Davis calls the fundraising a war chest effort, not a bid for command. Smith in Boston says the event is strictly fund raising. Shouse warns against overconfidence ahead of future victories.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Hoover
Walter Brown
New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Resolutions Committee
North Dakota
John W. Davis
Davis
John J. Raskob
National Committee
Jouett Shouse
National Executive Committee
Smith
Boston
Alfred E. Smith
House
New York Evening Post
Shouse
Plan Probe at Honolulu Plan Probe at Honolulu
Washington reports a full study of Hawaii enforcement by Seth W. Richardson assistant attorney general. He will depart with a six plus staff to review local police and justice operations and propose reforms following the Massie Fortes case investigation ordered by the Senate and Attorney General Mitchell.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hawaiian Islands
Seth W. Richardson
Massie-Fortescue
Honolulu
Justice Department
Senate
Geneal Mitchell
Richardson
Rosenwald Will Probated in Chicago
Julius Rosenwald's will filed in probate court shows an estate of 20 million dollars. The Rosenwald family association receives 11 million and the rest is divided equally among five children.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Julius Rosenwald
Rosenwald
Trade Body Talks Over Bridge Deal
The Beckley chamber of commerce directors discuss the Hinton toll bridge deal amid plans to oppose it in court. A protest meeting is set for tomorrow in Summers County, with concerns over principal, interest, and repairs costs pegged at half a million dollars. The board also considers mining education, a municipal beach, and Beckley as a regional mail distribution point, directing these to committees for reports.
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Tri-County
Hinton
Summers County Court House
Beckley Chamber of Commerce
L. H. Davis
C. E. Lawall
School of Mines
West Virgin University
Beckley
James
Prince Road
McCreery and
Royal
Oak Hill
Whitesville
Mullens
Pineville
Princeton
Postal Committee
C. L. Heaberlin
Market opens firm led by major industrials
The stock market opened firm today in New York with Westinghouse up one point and several issues rising a quarter to three quarters, including U S Steel, American Telephone, and General Electric.
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Associated Press
New York
Westinghouse
U. S. Steel
American Telephone
General Electric
Winter Snowstorm Aims At Western Pennsylvanian West Virginia
A snow storm is forecast to move into Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The weather service reports rain this morning shifting to snow tonight as warm season conditions end. The system will bring colder air and a noticeable temperature drop across the region.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Williamson Man Is Guilty In Staying Williamson Man Is Guilty In Staying
Williamson Jan 15 Walter Rose of Newton convicted of involuntary manslaughter for the Christmas party fatal wounding of Clyde Myers 20 at Newton. Sentenced to 12 months in the county jail and fined 8500. Rose claimed the shooting was accidental, pistol discharged when it dropped to the floor.
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The
Associated Press
Williamson
Walter Rose
Newton
Clyde Myers
Rose
Mellon impeachment denial sparked by Patman hearing
Secretary Mellon’s private holdings questioned as Representative Patman pressed impeachment charges. Gregg testified Mellon controls no majority of stock in any corporation and his family’s holdings remain uncertain. Senate and House witnesses described Colombian loan talks and possible oil concession links, with White withholding publication of department correspondence. James Johnson and others pressed for full disclosure as the Colombian loan turmoil continued.
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Associated Press
Washington
Patman
House Judiciary Committee
Mellon
Texas
Secretary of the Treasury
Colombia
Congress
Treasury
House Committee
State Department
Senate
House
Francis White
Freeman Matthews
Department
White
Johnson
California
New York
Matthews
Robbery Motive Hinted in Ilsley Murder Case
Middleburg Virginia January 15 authorities outlined a robbery motive for the brutal murder of Mrs Agnes Boeing Ilsley and her maid Mina Buckner. They suspect George Crawford, a discharged black employee, acted with an accomplice and say the crime was planned for valuables though none were taken. The killer sought money and valuables and killed when recognized.
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Associated Press
Middleburg
Agnes Boeing Ilsley
George Crawford
Crab Orchard Woman Dies at 58 in Kentucky
Mrs. Henrietta Deck, 58, widow of Wiley Deck, of Crab Orchard, died at her home yesterday after a long illness since August. Funeral services will be held at the Brethren church tomorrow at 10:30 with burial in Mt. Tabor cemetery. Surviving children include Roy and Albert Deck of Crab Orchard, John Deck of Roanoke, Va., and several daughters and sisters residing in Crab Orchard and nearby towns.
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Henrietta Deck
Wiley
Deck
Crab Orchard
Brethren Church
Mt. Tabor
Caffee
Roy and
Albert Deck
John Deck
Roanoke
H. T. Bowman
John Haley
Bert Aldridge
Corinne
Dora
Esta
Lottie Deck
H. L. 0 Neal
Josephine Montgomery
John Halstead
Ghent
Coxey Entered Presidential Race From Massillon
Massillon Massillon Jan. 15. General Jacob Coxey, former mayor and leader of Coxey's army, decided to seek the Republican presidential nomination. He plans to file petitions in North Dakota's March 15 preferential primary. His platform includes sale of non-interest bearing bonds for public improvements, government insurance against bonds, legal tender relief, unemployment relief, and restoration of prosperity.
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Associated Press
Massillon
Ohio
Massillon Independent
Jacob
Coxey
Coxey’s Army
Independent
North Dakota
The
Dane Daniel Dies in Local Hospital at 22
Dane Daniel aged 22 son of R G Daniel mine superintendent at Metalton died in a local hospital at 3 15 this morning from pneumonia after an appendicitis operation. He is survived by his parents and three sisters.
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Dane Daniel
R. G. Daniel
Metalton
Bulkley Candidate To Succeed Himself In Ohio Senate
United States Senator Robert J Bulkley of Cleveland announced his candidacy to succeed himself for the term starting March 4 1933. The surprise declaration followed his Ohio Democratic victory dinner address concluding remarks.
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Associated Press
Columbus
United States
Robert J .Bulkley
Cleveland
Taxicab Driver Wins Cash From His Bride
In Los Angeles on January 15, the settlement of all claims by Charles J. Chalette, a former taxicab driver, against Elizabeth M. Chalette, his 52 day estranged bride, was announced. The deal totals up to $18,000, ending a lengthy series of writs and attachments during which Chalette fought to gain access to bonds valued at 110,000 dollars, a 40,000 dollar trust deed, two 5,000 dollar automobiles, and a 100,000 dollar home.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Charles J. Chalette
Elizabeth M. Chalette
Roland R. Wooley
Chalette
Beckley Attorneys Seek Raleigh County Prosecutor Post
Two Beckley lawyers announce bids for the Raleigh County prosecuting attorney job in the May 10 primary. Clarence W. Meadows, born February 11, 1904, educated at Beckley schools Washington and Lee and the University of Alabama, is unmarried and has practiced in Beckley since graduation. W A Thornhill Jr, born April 3, 1903, educated at University of Richmond Law School, is married with one son and resides on Woodlawn. Both previously served in the state House of Delegates and are well known locally.
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The
Register
Beckley
Raleigh County
W. A. Thornhill, Jr
Clarence W. Meadows
House of Delegates
Mr. Meadows
Isadore Meadows
Washington and Lee University
University of Alabama
Mr. Thornhill
Mercer County
Resaco
University of Richmond Law School
Woodlawn
Alien Smuggling Plan Leads To Man Arrest
Baltimore officials uncovered a plan to smuggle aliens for 800 to 1000 dollars. Johann Nickschteit assistant engineer of the German freighter Wandsbek was arrested after six stowaways four Chinese and two Arabs were found aboard. Chinese said they were to pay 800 to 1000 dollars upon delivery to an address in New York City.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
United States
Johann Nickschteit
Havana
New York City
Mrs Polk Dies at 66 in Sophia Home
Mrs Mary F Polk 66 wife of Daniel Polk of Sophia died at her home last night shortly before 11 oclock after years of poor health. Born on Soak Creek daughter of William C and Mary Frances Riffe she lived in the area all her life and was a longtime Baptist member. Funeral Saturday at 2 pm at Sophia church with Rev H S Cook officiating. Burial in Sunset cemetery. Survived by husband and children Perry Daniel Campbell Mrs Dyrle Daniel Mrs Fred Ritter Clara Barton Carol Polk, plus brothers and sisters including John C Riffe W T Riffe P B Riffe Henry M Riffe Mrs C H Dunn Sallie and J Ellen Riffe.
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Mary F. Polk
Daniel Polk
Sophia
Polk
Soak Creek
William C
Mary Frances Riffe
Baptist Church
Harper Road
W. T. Riffe
Beckley
P. B. Riffe
Crab Orchard
Henry M. Riffe
Elliston
C. H. Dunn
Sallie
J. Ellen Riffe
Bischoff to Be Arraigned for Kidnapping Slay
Cincinnati January 15 Charles Bischoff 45 is to be arraigned at 2 p m today on a first degree murder indictment in the abduction killing of six year old Marian MacLean. If convicted he faces the electric chair unless mercy is recommended by the jury. Prosecutor Robert N Gorman said a guilty plea may be entered but could be withdrawn to test Bischoff's sanity.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Marian MacLean
Charles Bischoff
Robert N. Gorman
Bischoff
Candidate files for House of Delegates seat
J. T. Seymore of Glen Hedrick filed his candidacy this morning, subject to Democratic primary decision. Previously Homer H. Withrow of Glen Morgan had filed for the same office.
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House of Delegates
J. T. Seymore
Glen Hedrick
Democratic Party
Homer H. Withrow
Glen Morgan
Gatty Named Senior Aerial Navigation Engineer
Washington dated Jan 15 Harold Gatty renowned around the world flyer has been selected by the army as its senior aerial navigation engineer at Wright Field in Dayton Ohio confirming a major aviation post for the famed navigator.
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Associated Press
Washington
The
Army
Harold Gatty
Wright Field
Dayton
Ohio
More Marines To Go To Central America
Washington reports the state and navy departments are discussing sending additional marines to Nicaragua to supervise November elections. A final decision rests with President Hoover who has appointed Rear Admiral C. H. Woodward to supervise the elections.
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Associated Press
Washington
State
Navy
Nicaragua
Hoover
C. H. Woodward
Wet Groups Unite Behind Referendum On Liquor Control
Two anti prohibition groups in the house agreed to unite in backing a referendum on state control of liquor. The senate producers sub committee heard three house members urge enactment of the Bingham beer bill at four percent alcohol. Opponents to be heard later. Edwin C Dinwiddie accused Alfred E. Smith and John J. Raskob of misrepresentation about ABA endorsement. Committees from new Republican prohibition reform and the old bipartisan bloc approved the referendum proposal. The plan would let federal powers regulate interstate liquor transit while states regulate sale manufacture and intrastate transport. Congressmen Cooke Baldridge Maas voiced support noting prison and home improvements and child welfare would benefit, while Maas called for caution and Maas reiterated personal misgivings yet supported the bill as a step toward a solution.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Senate Manufacturers
Edwin C. Dinwiddie
National Prohibition Board of Strategy
Alfred E. Smith
John J. Raskob
Democratic National Committee
American Bar Association
Republican Organization For Prohibition Reform
Net
Senate
Cooke
Buffalo
Baldridge
Nebraska
Two Year Sentence For Theft Of Automobile
Kenneth H. Marshall pleaded guilty to stealing an automobile before Judge Hugh A. Dunn and received a two year term in the state penitentiary. Little court work occurred as docketing was arranged for 194 cases and jurors were delayed until next Monday.
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Kenneth H. Marshall
Hugh A. Dunn
Marooned Families In Flood Region Removed
Relief workers mobilized all available conveyances to evacuate hundreds of residents from the Tippo basin in Tallahatchie county Mississippi. A wall of water eight feet high broke through the east levee, flooding the basin as rescues continued.
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Associated Press
Glendora
Miss
Tippo Basin
Tallahatchie County
Tallahatchie River
Tornado Kills Family in Trenton Area
Test members of the Rice family die as a tornado cuts through two farming communities near Lex and Eaton Tennessee. Ten or more buildings destroyed. Lt. nine family members dead including P W Rice and Elsie McDaniel, with Lucille Rice hospitalized. rescue teams struggle amid downed lines and scattered debris.
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Tennessee
Associated Press
Trenton, Tenn
P. W. Rice
Opal Rice
Hazel Rice
Edith Rice
James E. Rice
Horace Rice
P. W. Rice, Jr
Elsie McDaniel
Lucille Rice
Lex
Tenn
Ira Rice
Mary Ann Rice
Dyersburg
Eaton
Assessors Discuss Uniform WV Valuations at Convention
In Clarksburg on January 15 the Association of County Assessors began its annual convention to discuss uniform property valuations for taxation across West Virginia’s 55 counties. The program includes election of officers and committee appointments, with Ira L. Swiger of Harrison County presiding as president for eight years.
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Associated Press
Clarksburg
West Virginia
Association of County Assessors of
Ira L. Swiger
Harrison County
Associiation
Democratic state committee adopts modified convention plan
Harrisburg Pa Jan 15 The Democratic State committee yesterday adopted a modified convention system for selecting candidates for local and state wide offices The committee approved Lawrence H Rupp from Allentown as candidate for United States senator
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Democratic Sstate
Lawrence H. Rupp
Allentown
United States
Gandhi given six week sentence in Surat case
Bombay dated report says Mrs Meehandas K. Gandhi is sentenced to six weeks in prison for urging villages to adopt her husband’s boycott and civil disobedience principles. She was arrested days ago and urged police to let her go with him. Two other nationalist leaders were given two years at hard labor.
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Associated Press
Bombay
Meehandas K. Gandhi
India
Surat
Laurie Scott Silent Start For Duluth Hornets Star
Laurie Scott, star center for the Duluth Hornets in the American league, failed to score or assist in the first 11 games of the season after two straight seasons as a leading scorer.
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Laurie Scott
Duluth Hornets
Weather outlook for the area tonight and Saturday
The forecast calls for cloudy and much colder conditions tonight. Saturday will be generally fair and colder with snow flurries reported in the mountains.
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Germany
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Gen. Coxey
Bulkley
C. W. Meadows
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