Miner Slays Wife Surrenders To Cop In West Virginia
Earl Berry, 32, a miner, killed his wife Myrtle Berry, 28, with a double barreled shotgun at Claremont on New River. He surrendered to railroad officer H. E. Sawdey at 11 a.m. after spending the night in woods. Neighbors blamed heavy drinking. no witnesses. Berry was jailed in Fayetteville. hearing date not set.
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Earl Berry
Myrtle Berry
Claremont
H. E. Sawdey
Thurmond
Berry
Fayette
Sawdey
New River
Fayetteville
Divine Aid for Landon After Nomination
The Associated Press reports Governor Alf M. Landon, fatigued but in jovial mood, walked to the statehouse after a hometown celebration. He greeted congratulatory messages, including former President Hoover who sent a telegram praising Landon and saying he would have divine help in his task. Topeka was quiet as friends watched for further remarks on his pledge of a vigorous campaign.
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Associated Press
Topeka
Kas
Alf M. Landon
Statehouse
Landon
Hoover
Data sought on children's homes in West Virginia
Six social workers began assessing private state children's homes to improve services and shape a new state policy. Director Francis Turner named the group. members include Mrs. Leslie Downey of Huntington, George W. Steenrod of Parkersburg, R. K. Robinson of Lewisburg, Mother Mary Clare of Clarksburg, E. C. Leonhart of Charleston, Miss Elizabeth Rungee of Wheeling, and William Barger of Burlington. All are officials of children's homes.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Francis Turner
Department of Public Welfare
Leslie Downey
Huntington
George W. Steenrod
Parkersburg
R. K. Robinson
Lewisburg
Mary Clare
Clarksburg
E. C. Leon
Beclay Gulf Refiner Chief Transferred to Pittsburgh
C L George transfer announced at Kiwanis luncheon. He has led Beckley Gulf Refining sales for nearly five years and will head sales of tires and accessories in the Pittsburgh division. His departure vacates the Beckley chamber of commerce presidency. successor not yet chosen.
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C. L. George
Beckley
Gulf Refining Company
Pittsburgh
Kiwanis Club
George
Beckley Chamber of Commerce
Indigestion Suspected in Beckley Manager Found Dead
Tilden S. Williams 59, manager of Beckley Motor Company, was found dead on a Woodlawn Avenue stairway. Physicians ruled natural causes from heart disease. the body was found by his sons around 6 am. Williams, born September 29, 1876 in Sand Branch, was a Beckley banker, Lyric Theatre partner, and member of local clubs. Funeral plans were not yet set.
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Tilden
S. Williams
Beckley Motor Company
Woodlawn Avenue
William
Robert
A. G. Gregory
Williams
Robert Winston
W. W. Hume
Clarence Meadows
Raleigh County
Lewis and
Octavia Williams
Beckley National Exchange Bank
Lyric Theatre
Black Knight Country Club
Raleigh County Rod and Gun Club
M. F. O'Dell
Beckley
J. E. Grub
Commerce Group Fights Tax Bills Washington
The United States Chamber of Commerce attacks both house and senate tax bills as conferees work to reconcile differences. President Harper Sibley criticizes the house proposal of a graduated levy up to 42.5 percent on undisputed corporate profits while praising the senate plan a flat seven percent tax, despite penalties for retaining earnings.
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Associated Press
Washington
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
House
Senate
Harper Sibley
Chamber
Smith Grocery Window Smashed
City police seek a band of small boys who broke a window at Smith's Grocery on South Fayette Street last night. Charley Rakes saw the burglars run, and Patrolmen Harvey and Trail found two sacks left in front of the store with the boys hiding in an alley behind the Beckley Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
South Fayette Street
Charley Rakes
Roy Harvey
Bill Trail
Beckley Hotel
Few Stocks Rise In Market Today
A mid day market report notes only a few stocks advancing. Utilities and specialty shares, including Johns Manville up a point, held steadier while Columbia Gas Air Reduction and Kennecott showed a firm tone. Activity cooled after an active opening with overall quiet dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee NY Press
Es‘erte
Johns-Manville
Columbia Gas, Air Reduction
Kennecott
Guardians named for five heirs
Fayetteville June 12 Appoint ment of two guardians for minor heirs to estates was announced by County Clerk J Alfred Taylor Wednesday afternoon Clifford McGraw of Gauley Bridge is named guardian of Ev yn April David and Magee Russell heirs to the estate of the late Mrs Myrtle Russell of that place and Lewis Bibb of Hilltop is appointed guardian of Sylvester Bibb heir to the estates of Lewis and E M Bibb
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Fayetteville
J. Alfred Taylor
Clifford McGraw
Gauley Bridge
Eveyn
David and
Magee Russell
Myrtle Russell
Lewis Bibb
Hilltop
Sylvester Bibb
Lewis and
E. M., Bibb
More Rain Seen in Prospect for West Virginia
Beckley reports prospect of more rain needed for crops. State and federal statisticians in Charleston say rain has been general but insufficient. Yesterday afternoon's precipitation measured 0.36 inches, Weather Observer L A Mauck notes, with more needed soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
State Department of Agriculture
L. A. Mauck
Charleston
Miss Sobrosky and Miss Sobrosky Visit Clarksburg
Oak Hill notes a Miss Annie Sobrosky and Miss Sophia Sobrosky planning a Monday departure for Clarksburg. Other items mention Miss Mary Ross visiting Charleston, Mrs Edith Humphries returning to work in Charleston, and Charles Ross making a business visit there.
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Oak Hill
Annie Sobrosky
Sophia Sobrosky
Clarksburg
Mary Ross
Charleston
Edith Humphries
Charles Ross
Masons to Elect Officers Tonight in Beckley
Beckley Chapter No. 38 of the Royal Arch Masons will elect officers at the 7:30 oclock meeting tonight. The session will be held in the Mason Hall on Main Street.
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Beckley
The
Royal Arch Masons
Mason Hall
Main Street
East meets West via land agency misnaming district
Oak Hill June 12 an enterprising real estate dealer named a new addition to the city Eastview though it lies west of the city. Business owners in the district call places East End or East View and locals saying they are going to the east end actually mean the west end.
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Oak Hill
Eastview
East End
West End
Canary breeder Muhlestein earns from BYU study funds
By the Associated Pre Provo Utah Tell Muhlestein, a Brigham Young University student, funds his education by breeding canaries. Working since age nine, he has accumulated a trophy collection for his champion songsters.
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Provo
Utah
Tell Muhlestein
Brigham Young University
Muhlestein
Argentine junior jumps 614 feet at Kansas Relays
Jack Buchman a 17 year old Kansas City high school junior measured a 614 foot jump at the Kansas Relays tying Drake and Penn relays best marks this year and just shy of the Kansas special event record by half an inch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Buchman
Kansas City
Kansas
Miner Hurt in Slate Fall at Skelton Mines
A slate fall at the Skelton mines today injured Moses Bradley a colored worker. He suffered severe back injuries and was reported in stable condition after evacuation.
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Moses Bradley
Skelton
Landon Life Story to Run Daily Picture Series
The Raleigh Register will publish Sunday the first of a 12 day series of life story pictures about Alf M. Landon the Republican presidential nominee. The AP sourced the material for neutral presentation.
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Raleigh Register
Alf M. Landon
Associated Press
Republican Party
United States
Attache Question Hampers Capitol
June 12 the job question became a major legislative issue as leaders rushed for a special session Monday. Rules committees were convened to select attaches from hundreds of applicants. Speaker Pelter ordered a Sunday meeting to determine needed workers for house affairs while Senate President Hodges planned a weekend committee session. Governor Kump commented on candidates for the proposed new department of public assistance amid uncertainty over the legislature’s action on the social security program.
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Associated Press
Charleston
John J. Pelter
House
Rules Committee
Termine
Senate
Charles Hodges
Department of Public Assistance
Kump
Republican Nominee Chronology of a Kansas Leader
A biographical timeline traces the life of a West Middlesex born figure who moved from Ohio to Kansas, studied law, entered oil and banking, married twice, had multiple children, and shifted party affiliations before rising to governor in 1934 and securing the Republican presidential nomination in 1936. It notes military service and key political roles including secretary to Gov. Allen, county chairmanships, and the White revolt context.
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College
London
Henry J. Allen
William Allen White
White
Montgomery County
Clyde Reed
Harry Woodring
Idaho Senator's Attitude Sought At National Convention
Idaho Senator Borah's stance looms as Republican platform details spark debate. The document attacks the New Deal for waste and coercion while pledging to restore free enterprise, limit federal power, and support labor rights, with a pay as you go plan and state relief administration.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Borah
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Idaho
Washington
Landon
Bolting
Akron
Congress
Supreme Court
New Deal
Relief Administration
Frank Knox Is Crusade Editor
Chicago profile of Frank Knox recounts his life from Rough Rider in Cuba to political editor and Hearst executive. He led crusading journalism at Sault Ste. Marie, shaped Hearst papers for years, served in World War I, and later became editor of the Chicago Daily News before his 1936 vice presidential nomination at Cleveland.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Frank Knox
Theodore Roosevelt
Cuba
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Hearst
Argonne
St. Mihiel
Chicago Daily News
Republican Party
Cleveland
New CCC Camp Officer Named in Charleston
June 12 Captain John P. West assumed command of the Charleston CCC camp sector succeeding Captain George N. Biggs of Huntington who resigned.
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CCC
Associated Press
Charleston
John P. West
George N. Biggs
Huntington
Railroads Told To Lower Fares
Washington June 12 Joseph B Eastman federal coordinator of transportation urged sweeping changes in railroads passenger field to recapture business lost to automobiles Lower fares lighter and speedier trains use of motor buses and trucks by railroads and cooperation instead of competition were urged Eastman said railroads can secure passenger traffic and earnings much larger than now
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Associated Press
Washington
Joseph B. Eastman
Federal
Eastman
Blind Quartet to Sing at Heber Street Church
The Union Mission Blind Quartet from Charleston will sing Sunday at 8 p.m. at Heber Street Methodist Church. Rev. Ross Culpepper announced the program, with Joe Perry directing the group.
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Union Mission Blind Quartet
Charleston
Heber Street Methodist Church
Ross Culpepper
Joe Perry
Miner Dana Cole Injured by Rail at Cranberry Mine
Dana Cole a Cranberry miner suffered a partial loss of the left heel when a steel rail toppled onto his foot today. He was transported to Beckley hospital for treatment.
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Dana Cole
Beckley Hospital
Michigan Man Refuses Again Knox Named for Vice President
June 12 report on the Republican ticket for the New Deal era with Col. Frank Knox of Illinois chosen for vice president after Arthur Vandenberg of Michigan refused consideration. Also notes acceptance by Harry Nice and Walter Edge delegates, and Michigan’s 38 votes cast for Vandenberg temporarily before the Knox nomination. The official ballot total: Knox 1,003. others none.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Landon
Knox
Col
Frank Knox
Illinois
Arthur Vandenberg
Michigan
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Harry W. Nice
Maryland
Walter Edge
New Jersey
Vandenberg
Snell
Senators
Senate
Virginia
Colonel Knox
Bachmann Supports Landon in West Virginia Nomination
West Virginia delegates predict a big Landon victory in November after Alf M. Landon's nomination. Carl G. Bachman campaign for Borah joins the band wagon pledging effort for Americanism and Landon. WV leaders plan to attend executive committee sessions at Clarksburg and discuss chairmanship with six candidates named for the post.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Alf M. Landon
West Virginia
Carl G. Bachman
Wheeling
William E. Borah
London
Landon
State Executive Committee
Clarksburg
Charles N. Kimball
Kimball
Orion Keller
Robert B. McDougle
Parkersburg
D. L. Salisbury
W. Chapman Revercomb
George W. Sharp
Robert H. C. Kay
Charleston
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Oover
Commerce Board
Andrew Edmiston
Beckley’s
Jackson’s Mill
Poland Springs
Gulf Company
Tilden Williams
Commerce Group
Smith Grocery
Fayette Street
Land Agency
Miner
Borah Bolt
West Middlesex, Pa
Independence
Marietta
Ohio
University of Kansas
University of Kansas Law School
Independence Bank
Margaret Fleming
Oil City
Margaret Anne
Colorado
Theo Cobb
Nancy Josephine
John Cobb
Progressive
Capitol
Crusade
Rough Rider
Bachmann
West
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