West Virginia beer vendors face warnings and license action
The new license year brings strict scrutiny of beer dens across the state. Charleston reports shootings linked to a downtown beer parlor where Leo Fizer was killed, prompting calls for stricter rules. State regulators plan license removals, with Fred L Fox vowing to not renew 1937 permits for many vendors. City councils in Huntington Fairmont Moundsville initiate renewals and revocation reviews to curb disorder and enforce compliance.
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Associated Press
West Virginia
Charleston
Leo Fizer
West Virginia University
Fizer
Okey DeBoard
DeBoard
D. Boone Dawson
Pat Withrow
Fred L. Fox
Fox
Huntington
Fairmont
Fred T. Wilson
Wilson
J. D. E. Sullivan
Moundsville
Sullivan
Scalf's Indian River Tonic Praised by Elderly Reader
J F Lumpkins of Knoxville reports rheumatism and poor digestion improved by Scalf's Indian River Tonic. He cites nerve weakness and stomach distress, claiming health and happiness at age 78. Letter urges others to try the remedy. Sold by all druggists at $1 a bottle.
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Indian River Medicine Company
LaFollette, Tenn
Scalf
J. F. Lumpkins
Knoxville
Tenn
Parkersburg and Welch leaders push beer crackdown
Mayor H R DeBussey says Parkersburg may seek court orders to close two venues he calls notorious. Welch Mayor John W Blakely cites public sentiment for a 12 oclock closing rule and warns stricter regulation if vendors do not curb drunkenness. Six lawmakers, three senators and three delegates, are authorized to probe beer sales and abuses under the 1933 law, with a report due by November 30.
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H. R. DeBussey
Parkersburg
Welch
John W. Blakely
Reduce Safely Promises Weight Loss Potion At Low Price
A noted authority endorses Rock-A-Water Tablets from Watkin's offering a 10 pound loss in 11 days with a 30 day treatment for $2.00. The ad guarantees fat loss without dieting and urges readers to start now.
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Watkin's
State Officers Are Reenlisted In West Virginia Police
Superintendent P D Shingleton announced reenlistment of seven troopers and enlistment of two recruits for a two year term starting July 1. Four civilian employees will join as troopers details to headquarters detachment. Reenlisting sergeants W C Ware and N L Sidebottom corporal Walter Hampton and troopers C E Hall B F McLaughlin H D Gibbs C W Dye. Recruits Leslie E Haught Erman D Hamilton. Civilian recruits S L Pierce and E J Newman to the criminal identification bureau H A McClung Ellis Lea to headquarters. Trooper Morris C Yoak moved from Company D to Company A.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
P. D. Shingleton
State Police
Department
Leslie E. Haught
Fairmont
Erman D. Hamilton
Mole Hill
Tyler County
Haught
Beckley
Hamilton
W. C. Ware
Elkins
N. L. Sidebottom
Lewisburg
Walter Hampton
Blue
C. E. Hall
Welch
B. F. McLaughlin
H. D. Gibbs
C. W. Dye
Glenville
S. L. Pierce
Henderson
E. J. Newman
Criminal Identification Bureau
H. A. McClung
Ellis Lea
Shingleton
Morris C. Yoak
Townsend Man Seeks Borah Aid From Smith Visit
Chicago July 2 The Rev Gerald L K Smith of the Town send and Share the Wealth organizations spent an hour yesterday with Senator William E Borah explaining he was trying to press the idea that Borah should raise hell with Roosevelt and push for policy change amid turmoil and agitation in relief efforts.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Gerald L. K. Smith
Townsend and
Share-the-Wealth Organizations
William E. Borah
Roose
Senator Borah Noncommittal Says Smith Felt Suggestions
Smith reported Senator Borah was noncommittal but did not resent his suggestions. The remark reflects tentative stance on the issue during the discussion.
Eight killed in Mexican revolt dispatch from Merida
A Merida Yucatan dispatch reports eight persons killed in connection with the Mexican revolt. The casualties were confirmed last night in Mexico City and are tied to ongoing hostilities in the region. Local authorities placed the figures at eight fatalities amid the unrest.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Merida
Yucatan
Street fight wounds raise alarm after Yucatan governor removal
Ten people were wounded in a street confrontation that erupted after the Yucatan legislature removed Governor Fernando Lopez Cardenas. The incident followed the political action and raised concerns about public safety in the region.
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Yucatan
Fernando Lopez Cardenas
Sonny Siems in Lewisburg Camp
Sonny Siems, son of Mr and Mrs George Siems, is listed as a member of the contingent at Camp Shaw Mi Del Eca in Mt Hope. The item notes his association with the Green.
Military Academy at Lewisburg camp personnel
Twenty one states are said to be represented in the camp's personnel at the Military Academy in Lewisburg reflecting broad regional participation.
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Ea Military Academy
Lewisburg
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Lawrenceburg
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Louisville
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Dickson’s Cash Stores
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