Stock Market Edges Down Narrowly on Monday
The market extended its decline but by a much narrower margin than Friday as 833,460 shares changed hands. US Steel and Bethlehem Steel fell while Union Pacific and Santa Fe showed small losses and General Electric eased to a new low. Steel mills plan limited capacity increases, signaling only modest demand improvement for 1932.
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Associated Press
New York
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
United States Steel
Bethlehem Steel
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ince
Pennsylvania
Santa Fe
Union’ Pacific
New York Central
Baltimore & Ohio
Canadian Pacific
U. S. Steel
Case
Liggett & Myers
Wrisley
Anterrett Telephone
Consolidated Gas
General Electric
Youngstown
State leaders weigh budget cuts to avert deficit
Governor Conley and Johnson push retrenchment to curb expenditures and avoid new taxes. They propose sharp 40 percent reductions across state balances, with salaries across the board cut and campus and hospital funding trimmed to align with income.
State institutions funding figures summarized
Emergency hospital 37 700 Hopemont sanitarium 33000 Rutherford sanitarium 13500 Penitentiary 48108 Industrial school for boys 19740 Industrial home for girls 7900 state police 64000 children's home 9000.
State Plans Highlight Tie of Hat Box Evidence
Ballistics expert Spencer Mosley testified about shells and bullets from a .25 caliber pistol found in Mrs Judd s hat box at Los Angeles station. The judge was told the state may rest its case early Monday and ongoing inquiry noted strained relations lasting five to six weeks before the murders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Mosley
Los Angeles
Judd
Andrews
Roosevelt Nominated by Democratic Leaders in Wisconsin Meeting
Delegates at a large Wisconsin Democratic state conference endorsed Franklin D. Roosevelt for president with the endorsement carried unanimously. Joseph Martin of Green Bay led the promotion and praised Roosevelt’s progressive ideals and national leadership.
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Associated Press
Roosevelt Fairbanks
Alaska
United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Fond du Lac
Wis
New York
Wisconsin
Martin
Green Bay
Joseph Martin
Gren Bay
Ritchie Hits on Prohibition and Public Defense Policy
Ritchie argues against placing prohibition in the constitution and urges leaving it to states. The bar association committee recommends expanding legal aid societies and appointing public defenders across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar Association
iGirl Suffers Severe Burns In Accident
Virginia Williams, 15, daughter of Ed Williams, is admitted to Berkley hospital with severe burns after her clothing ignited on a stove in her home Thursday. Doctors say the burns are grave and the girl was moved to hospital Friday after the seriousness became evident. Two men attempted to rob WOR. Capron of Duluth, Minn., waving a banana during the incident as they fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Williams
Ed Williams
Berkley Hospital
Wor. Capron
Duluth
Minn
Local Notices and Visits Across Sprague West Virginia
Community notes list visits and guests in Sprague and nearby towns including Skelton Beckley Glen Hedrick and Beckley. Key names include Mrs Joe Whiteman Kathleen Griffith Maude Myles J E Gilkerson Elizabeth Brownlee and P C Hodge with social calls church class meetings and a charity cooking school. An infant burial near Cittsville and a Wide Awake Basketball game 37 to 21 are recorded along with upcoming prayer meetings and sick lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Whiteman
Skelton
Joe
Shutko
Kathleen Griffith
Thelma Shanks
Beckley
Maude Myles
Prosperity
J. E. Gilkerson
Everette Neal
Elizabeth Brownlee
Glen Hedrick
J. W. Withrow
R. G. Bailey
D. C. Arnold
Frances Woolwine
Perry Backland
Lovelle Bailey
Cittsville
Jimann
Imann
Tewari Gilberton
Rudolph Robbins
Boots Meadows
Ernest Pack
Harry Bailey
Snooks Morrison
Emmett Man
Misses Hester
Ruby Arnold
Nellie
Mildred Gilkerson
Blanda Berg
Ruby Armstrong
Virginia Withrow
Gertrude Wilton
Kathleen Mann
G. S. Harless
Roanoke
Noah Hoffman
Mabseot
Frank Rogers
Huntington
C. Ballard
da Cooper
Joe Fuller
M. Bowman
Mrs Tred Hales and kin visit Skelton WV relatives
Mrs Tred Hales of Page and her children recently spent several days with her parents Mr and Mrs J Smith in Skelton. Various relatives visited and a surprise party for Mrs R F Johnson was held with many friends attending and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys McGhure
Sprague
Junior Fitzpatrick
Mary Woods
Athel ‘Taylor
K. CG. Taylor
W. E. Brown
Carlos Withrow
W.T. Matthews
Bill Moore
Everett Gaylor
John Lanchester
M. C. Filipatrick
Glida Christian
Ian Taylor
C. G. Harper
Frankie Jordan
Mable West
Saim” Thompson
Whipple
R. F. Johnson
Beckley Man Takes Cook Post at Raleigh Cafe
Dan M. Varon has accepted a cook position at the Raleigh Cafe owned by George Maratellos after the destruction by fire of the American Gate at Logan. He arrived in Beckley last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan M. Varon
Logan
Raleigh Cafe
George Maratellos
Beckley
Man Kills Himself in New York Store Incident
A 27 year old man identified as Richard Goeltz died by self inflicted means inside a department store at Lexington Avenue and Ath Street. He had been chased by a police officer after attempting a nearby retail robbery as shoppers and sales staff fled for cover.
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Associated Press
New York
Lexington Avenue
Ath Street
Richard Goeltz
Lial
Missionary Society Meets at East Gulf Home
The Missionary Society gathered Thursday at Ethel Richmonds home for business and elevational services followed by refreshments. Members and guests from Mullens Sophia and Killarney attended shows and visited local towns including Montgomery Crab Orchard Beckley and Lego. East Gulf P T A held its monthly meeting at the schoolhouse that evening.
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The
Missionary Society
Ethel Richmond
Darlow Richmond
W. L. Hylton
W.F. Clark
Riley Graham
John Brooks
R. N. Smith
WW. Meadows
F. £. Perry
Killarney
Matt Scook
T. J
F. E. Perry
W. K. Prince
Lego
J. Kirby
Montgomery
T. de Wattles
Willie
Crab Orchard
Darlow
Richmond
Long Leaves Louisiana in Senate Fight Amid Dual Governors
Huey P. Long leaves Louisiana for Washington to claim a U.S. Senate seat, triggering rival governorship claims. Alvin O. King governs Baton Rouge as lieutenant governor while Paul N. Cyr, elected lieutenant governor, proclaims himself governor and directs official business. Long said King would act as governor once he crossed the state line.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Huey P. Long
Louisiana
Washington
United States Senate
Baton Rouge
Alvin O. King
Paul N. Cyr
Long
Lyin
Richards Is Fine. 60 Days For Liquor Possession
Richards of Steubenville Ohio was fined 10 dollars plus costs and sentenced to 60 days in jail for possession of liquor after a Tuesday night crash on Harper road. He also faced a 100 dollar fine and costs for transporting liquor after pleading guilty in Magistrate M F O Dell s court. State police reported seizing a quantity of liquor and will turn it over to the sheriff for sale as required by law.
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Richards
Steubenville
Ohio
Harper Road
M. F. O'Dell
Misparking Citation Ends In Man's Death
Clyde A. Phillips shot and killed a Shaker Heights officer after an incident over a mis parking citation. Officer George Berthold was wounded. Phillips, recently recovering from a week long nervous breakdown, left his home for the first time since illness.
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Ay the Chronicled Press
Develnd
Dan
Clyde A. Phillips
Shaker Heights
Tday
George Berthold
Phillips
Sullivan Man Struck By Auto Near Crab Orchard
Nat Posey, 34, of Sullivan, was admitted to Beckley hospital about 7:30 last evening with back injuries after being struck by a car while walking on a road near Crab Orchard. Driver E. Craddock of Long Branch transported him to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat Posey
Sullivan
Beckley Hospital
Crab Orchard
E. €. Craddock
Long Branch
Beckley Social Roundup Sees Local Visitors and Guests
Affinity West Virginia attendees Mickey Moses Bob Testiment and Arlie McNeil joined a Beckley show Tuesday. Visitors Hilzabeth Traybor Woodrow Wilson High School Tuesday Rosie Beneck East Gulf Sunday. George Tuckack Tony Ed Mohor Steve Frank Farison at Beckley cinema Sunday. Moody Thornton and Boots Young Beckley visited Sunday. Elizabeth Trayhor Annie Harrison George Reid visited Pemberton Sunday. Ora Hall guest of Mr and Mrs Edd Bolen Sunday.
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Mickey Moses
Bob Testiment
Arlie McNeil
Beckley
Hilzabeth ‘Traybor
Woodrow Wilson High School
Rosie Beneck
East Gulf
George Tuckack
Tony
Eddie Mohor
Steve
Frank Farison
Moody Thornton
Boots Young
Sainday
Elizabeth Trayhor
Annie Harrison
George Reid
Pemberton Sun- By
Edd Bolen
Conley Opposes 1931 Special Legislative Session
Governor Conley said he has no reason to believe a special session would accomplish anything. He responded to Delegate J K Chipley who urged calling the legislature to extend delinquent land redemption time and cut government expenditures, including salaries. Conley cited a divided legislature and referenced tax relief recommendations from his annual address.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Conley
J. K. Chipley
Hardy County
Attorney General Lee Seeks Re nomination for 1930 term
Attorney General Howard B. Lee of Mercer county announced his bid for the Republican nomination to succeed himself. Elected in 1928 for a four year term, Lee said the people are familiar with his work and would value a further expression of confidence in the primary and general elections. Timann’s George W. Ballard and Clay’s Paul Lowe also filed for Democratic delegations.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Howard B. Lee
Mercer County
Lee
George W. Ballard
Timann
Paul Lowe
Clay
Stotesbury Visit Highlights West Virginia Social Visits
Sunday visits unfold across Stotesbury and nearby towns with guests including John Cherry Anna Ledahowsky Annie Yasko and Kathleen McDonald. Attendees share news of hospitality at Mollie Roupe McAlpin and Beckley callers. community extends sympathy to O A Light family.
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John Cherry
Anna Ledahowsky
Annie Yasko
Farley Hill
Kathleen McDonald
Ollie Roupe
Soak
Ruby Burnett
Andrew [Folstaas
McAlpin
Mary Burkett
Arthur Gilchrist
Marley Pitsenbarger
Jon Mollie Roupe
Virgie Minton
Huby Burkett
Julius Slehada
Beckley
Clarence Trail
Elsie Bland
Helen
O. A. Light
Mr. Light
Joe Fragile
Big Stick
Florence Arnett
L. W. Cumiford
Violet Guiiford
Kate Smith
Slab Fork
Margaret Hewitt
Vivian Combs
Princeton
Marion Roberts
Davis Wins Trophy for District Sales Increase
Mr. Davis superintendent of district 8 in Curtis Publishing territory visited Beckley as guest of Charles Bridge from Wickham Avenue. He was honored with the Hancock trophy for the best district sales showing and returned to his Huntington office last night.
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P. Davis
Curtis Publishing Company
Beckley
Charles Bridge
Wickham Avenue
Curtis Publications
Davis
Hancock
Huntington
Richmond District Notes Highlight Local Visits and Illness
Richmond district residents share visits and illness news with many names and places. Mumps cases arise in Abraham and Pluto while students missing class are noted at Richmond High and Shady Springs. Several families visit Beckley and Meadow Creek as weather and economy loom.
Plumly of Abraham and Three Local Notices
Plums, visits and misfortunes dot Plum district. Wednseday reports Pingot visiting Mrs Jackson, Richmond week end guest at Pear, and Robert Mills of Pluto as a business visitor at Beckley. Dodd of Jumping Branch lost their home by fire and stay with Ellison family of Pluto. Crotty of Phulto has been ill but shows slight improvement. Weather lingers in Richmond district as High School faculty probes a curious remark about a song during a 87th birthday observance for J. M. Garten.
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Hamlet
New
C. Smith
Abraham
Long Bottam
Charley Jones
Richmond High School
Carlos Richmond
M. Richmond
Pluto
G. H. Garten
West Virginia
Richmond
Eva Arthur
Ethel Plumly
H. T. Stovall
Joe Brady
Vanetta McDaniel
Raham
Meadow Creek
Perry Plunty
Abrahan
Virginia Swean
Pear
Kinda Bennett
L.N. Bennett
Pfron
Robart Richmond
Cody Richmond
Beckley
Vanetta
Irene McVaniel
Maudie Plumly
Abrraham
Wheeler McDaniel
G. W. Smith
E. C. Crotty
Edward
Kingsley
Horace Ellison
HF. Garten
Shady Springs
J. M. Garten
G. M. Smith
Eda Smith
C. O. Smith
Marie Bragg
Juanita Smith
Lisle Hudson
Ora Crotty
Pearl Jones
Clintonville
B. F. Jones
Vanelsa McDaniel
E. B. Buckland
Plumly
Rumor Of DrumMond Resignation At League Of Nations
Reuters dispatch from Geneva reports rumors that Sir Eric Drummond plans to tell the League of Nations council on Monday he intends to resign as secretary general within a year.
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Associated Press
London
Reuters
Geneva
Eric Drummond
League of Nations
Council
League
Dupuy Secures Internship at Johns Hopkins Hospital
Elbert Newton Dupuy, son of Dr and Mrs EF S Dupuy of this city, finishing medical studies at Duke University, has been accepted as an interne with the obstetrics department at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore and will begin July 1.
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Elbert Newton Dupuy
Idr
EF. S. Dupuy
Duke University
Durham
N. C
John Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Earthquake Felt in Mexico Amid Ground Tremors
A strong earthquake with underground rumbling struck Acatzingo in Puebla state at 4 42 p m local time. Michael Murray of Detroit offered James Shalin 40 to kill Mrs Murray, but Shalin alerted the police.
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Mexico City
Acatslaw
Puebla
Michael Murray
Detroit
James Shalin
Altitude Record Challenge Set by Clarence Chamberlin
Clarence Chamberlin announced he would attempt to set nine new altitude records tomorrow afternoon using his "flying furnace" aircraft fueled by crude oil instead of gasoline.
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Associated Press
New York
Clarence Chamberlin
Mrs. Love Sues for 810000 in Dr Ernest Love Death
Mrs. Maple E. Love seeks 810000 damages after the death of her husband Dr. Ernest L. Love 76 a druggist killed by an automobile January 12 in Grafton West Virginia.
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Associated Press
Grafton
Maple E. Love
Ernest L. Love
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