Safety Meet Date Is Set for August 26
The New River and Winding Gulf Mining Institute scheduled a safety meet and first aid contests for Saturday night August 26 at R. M. J. ball park Raleigh. Robert Lilly will lead as district mine inspector and contest director with plans approved by the executive committee. About 50 teams from several mining districts are expected, with district winners receiving institute banners in addition to usual prizes.
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New River and Winding Gulf Mining Institute
R. M. J. Ball Park
Raleigh
America
Robert Lilly
Hope and Beckley
Excomius Committee
Roosevelt Moves Toward Gold Standard Accord
The Roosevelt administration signaled acceptance of a conference plan tied to a gold standard return as soon as practicable. British and other signatories awaited details while critics warned of potential friction over central bank cooperation and silver reserves in the policy framework.
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Roosevelt
United States
Bonnell
Paris
Hull
Washington
Federal Reserve System
Congressional Say Of Follawsbee Reveals Early Life
The record shows Follawsbee born in Durham Kingland in 1877 and brought to America at age four. It notes his Christian church affiliation and Odd Fellows lodge, and details his defeat of former Representative Carl Bachmann of Wheeling.
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Say of
Follawsbee
Durham
Kingland
America
Ramsay
Christian Church
The
Odd Fellows
Carl G. Bachmann
Wheeling
Randolph
Salem College
Inter
Davis and Elkins College
Presbyterian
Lynn $. Horner
Clarksburg
Congress
George W. Johnson
Parkersburg
Violet Knoll
Political Directory Note on John Kee and Joe Smith
The record notes Representative John Kee of Bluefield did special legal work in Mexico from 1916 to 1918 and lists his church as Christ Episcopal Bluefield. It also states Representative Joe L. Smith of Beckley ran a printing and publishing business in Beckley for 20 years and served as Beckley mayor four terms.
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Congress
John Kee
Bluefield
Mexico
Kee
Christ Episcopal
Joe L. Sinith
Beckley
Raleigh Register
Safety Club Hears Smith on First Aid and Costs
Andrew H. Smith of the university school of mines spoke to the Price Hill Safety club on first aid and accident costs. He noted compensation costs five cents per ton in West Virginia and insurers’ figures showing actual costs far higher. Walker and local performers contributed to the program as six Price Hill teams were cited.
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Andrew H. Smith
Mining Extension Department
University School of Mines
Price Hill Safety Club
F. F. Dixon
Price Hill Collieries Company
Price Hill
L. E. Walker
Price HN
Walker
Underwood
Mary Ragle
Georgie Haithcoat
Major Turner to attend Spruce Mountain celebration
Charleston welfare official Major Francis W. Turner will attend the Spruce Mountain celebration with state department colleagues. Dr Darrell will chair. about 700 workers have built the road, and Beckley plans a festive program featuring John Workman and E M Dillard who will recount the Moses grave discovery and perform on an improvised instrument.
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Turner
Francis W. Turner
Charleston
State Department of Welfare
R. FG
H. G. Kump
Darrell
Beckley
Spruce Mountain
Clear Fork
John Workman
Romney
Workman
Jarrell
W. C. Romine
Romine
E. M. Dillard
Dillard
Dillardsville
Moses
Williams Studio
Clyde McDowell
Stock Prices Move Higher In Early July Rally
The Associated Press reports U.S. stock prices rose as markets opened for the new half year. Trading volume hit 2,703,250 shares as rail, steel, oil and other sectors led gains. The market breadth showed broad participation with many major issues advancing 2 to 3 points, lifting the composite to new highs near 86.0.
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Associated Press
New York
Roosevelt
Youngstown Sheet
American
Telephone
American Can
Case
Kennecott Copper
Union Pacific
Lehigh Valley
American Holling Mills
Baldwin, Timken
General American Transportation
Internation In Cement
American Tobacco
du Pont
Turner Sets Transcontinental Air Race Record Flight
Turner flies 640 miles at 261 mph between Wichita and Albuquerque then continues to Los Angeles. He refuels quickly at Columbus and Indianapolis and Wichita before Albuquerque and Los Angeles, winning with a 4 050 dollar prize and a 1 000 dollar record bonus. Amelia Earhart radios in from Wichita noting slow time and possible exit from the race due to engine heating.
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Wichita
Albuquerque
Columbus
Indianapolis
Alburqueratte
Los Angeles
Victory
Wedel
Lands Wedel
New York
Turner
Cleveland
Amelia
The
Associated P
Jess
Amelia Farhart
Repeal Drive Targets Tennessee After North Carolina Win
North Carolina voters backed repeal by a large margin and the banner opponent plans to campaign in Tennessee. F Scott McBride, head of the Anti Saloon League, urged dry supporters to mobilize. He noted repeal results across states except California and West Virginia, totaling 8 871 711 for repeal versus 7 040 197 in the November presidential vote.
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North Carolina
Tennssee
F. Scott McBride
California
West Virginia
McBride
Advance in Mine Wages Seen Pending Final Admin Ruling
An article notes that recent wage advances at several mines are preliminary to a broader wage increase under the Industrial Recovery Act. It suggests final determinations by the Administrator will set the full scope of increases in this section. The piece cites mine operators as reacting to the pending decision.
New Wage Increases Amid Industrial Recovery Hopes
Industry seeks guidance under the industrial recovery law as codes of practice are awaited by Administrator Hugh S Johnson. Wage rises announced yesterday were welcomed by workers and families, and by the broader community, seen as a sign that an upswing in the economy will unfold with more money circulating through businesses.
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Hugh S. Johnson
Roosevelt
Chain store tax suits move to state courts in West Virginia
In Charleston on July 1, the state chain store tax law faced early court action as Circuit Judge Arthur P. Hudson issued a temporary injunction for Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co and Kroger Grocery and Baking Co. against transferring protest payments to the state treasury. Fox was ordered to segregate funds. Kroger reported 9,714.5 and A and P 35,521 in protest. Separately, Judge McClintic allowed a temporary injunction blocking 240,174 paid by Standard Oil of New Jersey, contesting fuel station taxation. case to be heard by a three-judge federal panel likely in September.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Arthur P. Hudson
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Kroger Grocery and Baking Company
Fred J. Fox
Treasury
Fox
Kroger Company
Atlantic and Pacific
Chain Store
George W. McClintic
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Italian Dies in Malian Flight Disaster at Amsterdam
In Londonderry Ireland the Malian squadron arrives to a warm reception. A sergeant suffocated after a plane turned over upon landing. Commander Baldini suffers concussion while Flying Officer Novelli and others incur injuries. The descent near Amsterdam features a dazzling carpet of planes and a 60-strong escort, with General Balbo leading the formation to shore.
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Londonderry
Ireland
Quintavelle
Baldini
Novelli
Armlada
Amsterdam
Orbettello
Alps
Balbo
Factor family recalls kidnap and rescue effort
Northwestern student Jake Factor and his father Jerome Factor recall a past kidnap ordeal. Jerome’s involvement with authorities and Capone era links is described as part of the tense rescue memory. Florence Pennsylvania wind unroofed two homes but residents escaped unharmed amid rain.
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Northwestern University
Capone
Jerome
Associated Press
Florence
Margaret Stamlin
Margaret Pollock
New Fiscal Year Underway With Large Deficit
Washington July 1 The treasury began a new fiscal year with a $1 786 000 000 deficit after receipts of $2 080 000 000 and outgo of $3 866 000 000. Dean Acheson acting secretary cited veterans cuts salary reductions and strict economy as factors, despite expected revenue gains from increased business and war debt payments.
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Associated Press
Washington
Treasury
Dean Acheson
the Treasury
East Beckley Farewell Party Honors Mrs Ellison Before France Trip
East Beckley West Virginia hosts a farewell party at the Ellison home for Mrs. Ellison who sails July 1 for New York and then to France with Gold Star Mothers. Guests present include Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Ellison and many neighbors who presented gifts for her journey.
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R. L. Vass
J. M. Radford
J. L. Beard
J. E. Ellison
Ellison
New York City
France
Ray Ellison
Jesse Ray
J. E. Blackwell
Fisher
Arthur Long
Delmar Tong
E. Ellison
Louise
Nellie
Harley Hilton
Keith
Ray “Vass
Dizie Lee
Fay
May Palmer
Ethel Beard
Anna Ball
Edward Ellison
Mildred Ellison
Dean Pyle Named Interim Head at New River State
Dean F. J. Pyle of New River State College was placed in temporary charge by W. W. Trent superintendent of schools pending the election of a successor to the late President C. H. Marvin. A state board of education meeting on July 11 will likely name the new president. Utah to stock 400000 trout seven inches long or longer this season.
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Em Hanantat Pet Syne
Charleston
W. Va
Dean F. J. Pyle
New River State Rolloce
W. W
Utah
State Police to Get New Small Automobiles
Six additional low price automobiles were ordered today by the board of control for the state police. The purchase brings total new cars to 14 since the board assumed charge. Some old cars were traded in on the initial purchase, but today’s sale involved no trade in.
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Associated Pres
Charleston
W. Va
Board of Control
Republicans Ousted as New Williamson Officials Face Court
In Williamson West Virginia Judge B F Howard dissolved a temporary injunction halting new Democrat officials from taking office under the new charter. A ten day stay was granted for Republicans to appeal to the state Supreme Court. C E Hogan named mayor with four councilors. Republicans challenge charter validity claiming passage after midnight. Democrats argue clocks showed before midnight.
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Associated Press
Williamson
W. Va
B. F. Howard
Mingo County
State Supreme Court
C. E. Hogan
Kump
W. F. Hatfield
Australians Reach Agreement On Wheat
Australian premiers from three states agreed today with the central government on a plan to restrict wheat exports. The deal follows a London sourced proposal for acreage reduction and will be sent to the federal cabinet and then by cable to Stanley Bruce in London for the wheat conference.
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Associated Press
Sydney
Australia
London
Federal
Stanley Bruce
Charleston Cools After Heat Wave Downpour
The Associated Press reports Charleston West Virginia cooled by a rain shower with lightning and thunder. The downpour dropped Charleston's temperature by 27 degrees, ending several days of heat.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
West Virginia University trims budget and reshapes departments
The board of governors reduced the WVU budget to 761 200 marking a 91 000 cut from 852 200 last year and merged botany zoology into agriculture while consolidating teacher training. J Oliver Knapp was named assistant director of extension replacing Nat T Frame. Several faculty faced non renewal or reserve status amid salary cuts and reassignments.
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Associated Press
Morgantown
W. Va
Ouly
Board of Governors
West Virginia University
J. Oliver Knapp
Southern West Virginia Extension Service
Hinton
Nat T. Frame
Roscoe Turner
College of Arts
College of Agriculture
Education College
Experiment Station
Agriculture College
Big verdict in Bluefield court amid retrial history
In Bluefield a federal court awarded Cat Jones 820 000 against Atlantic and Refill ing company for permanent injuries from a collision with an oil truck in Monroe County three years prior. The case faced three hung juries and a previous $2 000 award that was set aside for a new trial.
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Associated Press
Bluefield
Cat Jones
Atlantic and Refilling Company
Jones
Pickaway
Monroe County
Wasp Sting Triggers Car Crash Injuring Sculptor
John Jr. Storrs, a Chicago sculptor, was stung by a wasp while driving on the national highway near Washington, Pennsylvania. The sting caused him to lose control of his car and crash into a ditch, leaving him ill.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wasp
John Jr. Storrs
Chicago
Sculptor and companions escape injury after crane accident
Storrs and three companions were pinned beneath the machine but escaped injury. The sculptor, en route to Baltimore from where he will sail for France, continued by train.
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Storrs
Baltimore
France
Reorganized West Virginia State Police cut to two companies
Charleston July 1 the state police department is reorganized into two companies and a headquarters under Supt P D Shingleton. Company A will base at Haywood Junction near Shinnston with Capt J A Brockus in command and Company B at Charleston under Capt H A Brown. The two companies cover the same federal judicial districts as before.
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Associated Press
Charleston
State Police Department
P. D. Shingleton
Suant
Haywood Junction
Shinnston
J. A. Brockus
Parkersburg
H. A. Brown
Hayswood Junction
Family sues over child's death after eviction from home
Maggie Robertson as administrator of Donald Roy Robertson's estate files suit in the circuit court against Lillybrook Coal Company seeking 10000 in damages. The petition alleges the child, ill with pneumonia, died shortly after the Robertson family was evicted last winter. Deputy Sheriff Joe L. Williams is named as co defendant for taking part in the eviction. Attorneys M L Painter and Kyle D Harper represent the plaintiff.
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Circuit Clerk's Office
Maggie Robertson
Donald Roy Robertson
Lillybrook Coal Company
Joe L. Williams
Robertson
M.L. Painter
Kyle D. Harper
Westinghouse Raises Wages for Over 20 000 Workers
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing announces a five percent wage increase for more than 20 000 employees. The decision was disclosed today in Pittsburgh.
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Westinghouse
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Westinghouse Elec and Manufacturing Company
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R. M. I. Ball Park
Congressional
Safety Club
Smith
Price Hill Group
Spruce MT
Beckley Hand
Jake Factor
East Beckley, W. Va
Elizabeth Roddie
Norfolk
Esther Roddie
W. E. Palmer
W. H. Palmer
Huntington
Cleve Farmer
Nicholsville
Mildred Gwinn
Raleigh General Hospital
Wanda Quesenberry
Edith and
Stellie Harper
Sand Lick
Anna Fern Palmer
Daniels
R. A. Perdue
Bernard Starr
Durbin
H. E. Starr
Margaret Neel
Salem
Anna Evans
Adams
W. FE. Palmer
Leslie
Patrick County
Virginia
Lucy Palmer
Peter's Creek
Dean Pyle
Charea
New River State
State Police
VC Fertilizer
Beckley Ice & Feed CO
Évet
Coca-Cola
Mabscott—Mullens—Macdonald
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