Holt upheld by committee for seat in Senate
The Senate Elections Committee affirmed Rush D. Holt to take his seat upon turning 30. The 10 to 4 vote allows his oath on his thirtieth birthday, despite opponents arguing he lacked the required constitutional age at term start. Holt plans to be sworn in Wednesday with a minority report possible.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Elections Committee
Rush D. Holt
D-W. Va
Senate
Holt
George
D-Ga
Hatfield
R-W
Hastings
Del
Austin
Connally
D-Tex
Two Arrested In Auto Crashes At Eccles And Crab Orchard
State police arrested L. N. Shelton of Eccles after a car sideswiped a Chevrolet coupe and hit a roadside house injuring no one. Fred Harmon of Killarney was jailed after allegedly sideswiping two autos at Crab Orchard. Damage was about 500 dollars.
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Eccles
Crab Orchard
L. N. Shelton
C. L. Hawkins
Shelton
Hawkins
John Plese
Sherrill Child Mary Jane Sherrill Buried Tomorrow
Funeral services for seven year old Mary Jane Sherrill will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. at the home of Mrs. R. F. Martin in Coal City. The Crarb Orchard clergyman Reverend Levi French will preside with burial at Holly Grove cemetery near Montgomery. She is survived by her mother Mrs. Mary Sherrill and her half siblings Randall Alves Ira Sherrill Vivian Virginia and Nell.
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R. F. Martin
Coal City
Mary Jane Sherrill
Levi French
Crab Orchard
Holly Grove
Montgomery
Mary ©. Sherrill
Randall Alves
Ira Sherrill
Vivian
Virginia
Nell
Jury Deadlocks in Anne Lyddane Conspiracy Trial
The Rockville jury could not reach a verdict after nine hours of deliberation in the Anne Lyddane conspiracy to murder case. Judge Charles W. Woodward discharged the jurors just before midnight after they reported a deadlock.
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Associated Press
Rockville
Anne Lyddane
Frdhcis (Slom) Lyddane
Charles W. Woodward
Falling Slate Fatal in Tamroy Mine Three Killed
Three men died when slate fell in McKell Coal and Coke Tamroy mine near noon yesterday. Otto Fowler 48 and Frank Tocco 43 died instantly from pelvic and internal injuries while J W Halstead 58 the section foreman died after being carried out. Edward Dalton first alerted rescue. All three long-time miners. Fowler survived by widow, no children. Tocco left widow and four children in Europe. Halstead survived by widow and 12 children. Funeral plans pending today.
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Tamroy
McKell Coal and Coke Company
Otto Fowler
Frank Tocco
J. W. Halstead
Fowler
Tocco
Edward Dalton
Halstead
Colling Undertaking Establishment
Thurmond
G. G. Hodges
Kilsy
Europe
Gertrude Berry
Fayetteville
Mac Sennett
Gauley Bridge
Thirteen Killed In Train Crash Near Welwyn Station
A fast train laden with newspapers collided with a stationary section of the London New Castle express at Welwyn Station killing about thirteen to thirty people and injuring many more. Rescue was hampered by darkness as flames and an explosion followed the crash.
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Associated Press
London
Welwyn
Newcastle
Hedrick Plans to Appeal in Will Question
A five day Raleigh circuit court trial concluded with a verdict that Catherine Meadows was not of sound mind when executing her will and codicil naming heirs. Judge Ward left for impeachment hearings as Hedrick, executor, plans to appeal to the supreme court.
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Catherine Meadows
Raligh Circuit Court
G. C. Hedrick
Glen Hedrick
Narrow Escape For Policemen In Tin Can Alley
J P Covington a Negro is jailed after a pistol caught in his shirt mid escape in Tin Can Alley last night. Fireman Walter Widensall Patrolman A G Gregory and Chief Richard Lewis responded to a call about a drunk man. Covington struggled, seized the revolver, and was tackled as the hammer snagged on his shirt.
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J. P. Covington
Walter Widensall
Widensall
A. G. Gregory
Richard Lewis
Covington
Former State Senator Ira L. Smith Dies at Home
Former Senator Ira L. Smith of Fairmont dies of a heart attack at his home after years of poor health. A Masontown, Pennsylvania native and early member of the city board of directors, he married Florence Belle Cox in 1906. Funeral services planned in Morgantown Monday afternoon.
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Associated Press
Fairmont
Ira L. Smith
Mr. Smith
Masontown
Fiere
Florence Belle Cox
Morgantown
California
Pa.) State Normal School
Mt. Unison College
West Virginia Univerality
Clipper Ship Completes Flight To Midway Island
Pan American Airways clipper lands at Midway Island after a 1313 mile Hawaii to Midway jaunt. Captain Musick calls it a beautiful dash with no incident as crew eyes lagoon approaches for studies before a California bound leg. The crew and base staff cheer the arrival at the lagoon port.
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Lonely Midway Island
Pan-American Lines
Pacific Ocean
Honolulu
Associated Press
Midway Island
Pan American Airways
Hawaii
mid-Pacific
Pacific
BE. C. Musick
Musick
California
Fairways
Mid
Midwest rallies heighten political fervor ahead of conventions
The Associated Press reports midwestern activity as Alfred E. Smith, John J. Raskob, and Rep. James W. Wadsworth join Liberty League organizers to expand the group nationwide and push platforms advocating constitutional government, states rights, sound currency, and reduced federal powers.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Midwest
G. O. P. Grass Rooters
American Liberty League
Alfred E. Smith
John J. Raskob
James W. Wadsworth
Pastry Shop Opens Near Baptist Church
The Pastry Shop opened yesterday by Bill Torlone on Neville street opposite the Baptist church building. It reported a busy day and satisfied management. A formal opening is planned in two or three weeks with Mrs Goldie Sheets and Miss Jean Wallhop employed. the shop is owned by Torlone.
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Bill Torlone
Neville Street
Baptist Church
Goldie Sheets
Jean Wallhop
Torlone
Mann Services This Afternoon for James H Mann
James Henry Mann 60 a Chesapeake and Ohio Railway employee died yesterday morning at his Glen Hedrick home after a six month illness. He was born in Monroe County. The funeral will be conducted this afternoon at the Glen Hedrick Baptist Church by Reverend James Foley, with burial in Thompson Cemetery at Coolridge. Rose Funeral Home is in charge. He is survived by his widow Addie and children Lacy Green Ivan Clarence James H Mann Jr Geraldine Ruth Daniel Reginald Mann all of Glen Hedrick. A brother J A Mann and sister Mrs Virginia Harvey live at Flat Top, another sister Mrs Sarah Lowe at Princeton. Active pallbearers include Amos Epperly Mack Richmond F Light James Pond Luther Lilly and Raymond Martin.
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James Henry Mann
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Glen Hedrick
Monroe County
James H. Mann Jr
Geraldine
Ruth Mann
Daniel
Reginald Mann
J. A. Mann
Virginia Harvey
Flat Top
Sarah Lowe
Princeton
Amos Fpperly
Mack ‘Richmond
F. F. Light
Jameg ‘Pond
Luther Lilly
Raymond i Martin
Davies Dies At Mabscott Home
D J Davies 59 night shift worker for C H Mead Coal in Hast Gulf died at Mabscott home from stomach cancer after three months illness. Welsh native survived by wife Anna and children William L J Joseph Ruth. Funeral at Mabscott Methodist church conducted by Rev L E Fineout with burial at Mt Tabor cemetery. Loyal Order of Moose pallbearers named.
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D. J. Davies
Forman
C. H. Mead Coal Company
Hast Gulf
Mabscott
Wales
Anna Davies
William Davies
L. J
Joseph Davies
Ruth Fink
United States
Mt. Tabor
A. M. McKinney
W. D. Crowder
Russell E. Bryant
C. A. Stone
H. I. Edwards
Paul Dye
L. E. Jackson
J. A. Armstrong
Peter Wallace
Frank Platrowski
W. L. Smomo
A. Bailey
I. O. Holliday
H. T. Mitchell
O. B. Harris
George Davis
Dr. C. I. Fink
J. B. Kirk
Charles West
Paul Gunther
Quincey McMillion
Rufus McMillion
Ole Wright
Ed Hankpins
Exposition of Smokeless Coal Dates Set at Beckley Show
The New River and Winding Gulf Electrical and Mechanical Institute will host an industrial exhibit of mining equipment in Beckley on September 26 27 and 28. C C Ballard announces the date change to align with the state first aid meet. Fifteen companies already plan to participate with displays in the armory and Memorial building. The West Virginia department of mines and federal agencies pledge support and expect exhibits from U S Bureau of Mines and mine rescue gear. Local organizers will prepare contracts and oversee policy matters with Byus Mankin Lumber Company contracted to install exhibitor booths. Ballard notes all work will be done by local people.
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New River and
Winding Gulf
Ballard
National Guard
Park Avenue
Byus-Mankin Lumber Company
Millard French
Beckey
N. P. Rhinehart
West Virginia Department of Mines
Armory
Beckley
U.S. Bureau of Mines
Memorial Building
Lindi Air Products Corporation
New York
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Armory Build
Lillys Planning Annual Reunion at Flat Top
The Lilly family reunion set for August 17 and 18 at Flat Top moves forward after a meeting of the reunion association executive committee and board. A crowning of a Reunion Queen is planned with R C Lilly in charge of entertainment. Local and national speakers will be featured with L C Fielder and George S Neale tentatively on the program.
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Lilly
Reunion Association
A. A. Lilly
Charleston
Lilly Land Company
R. C. Lilly
Bluefield
V. T. Lily
L. C. Fielder
Ashland
George S. Neale
Huntington
Coal Strike Called Off Pending Guffey Measure
After talks in Washington on June 15 the coal strike was suspended as Appalachian producers and United Mine Workers agreed to extend wages, hours and conditions through June 30 while awaiting the Guffey coal stabilization bill. John L. Lewis urged all regions to comply. negotiations resume June 24 to craft new wage agreements, with opposition from some operators challenging Guffey’s constitutional viability. Three men were injured in a separate auto crash near Helen, all sent to Beckley hospital for treatment.
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Helen
William Reynolds
East Gullf
C. L. Smith
Rhodell
T. W. Cruise
East Gulf
Beckley Hospital
Cruise
Reynolds
Tamamouhn, Tain
United Mine Workers of America
Roosevelt
John L. Lewis
Mine Union
United Mine Workers
Congress
Enacia
Duncan C. Kennedy
Charleston
W. Va
Appalachian Joint Wage Confernee
Christ Murders Estranged Wife in New York
Police report Peter Christ, 32, killed his estranged wife Stella Christ, 28, with a gas pipe and stabbed her throat in their apartment. He handcuffed her, hid her body in a trunk, then abducted their son Perry before confessing at The Mirror office. He also wounded Costis Koulouras, 40, and planned suicide. Christ came to New York in 1920 from Cyprus.
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Associated Press
New York
Peter Christ
Permy
Stella Christ
Costis Koulouras
Koulouras
Christ
Perry
George
the Mirror
Mamma
Loulouras
Cyprus
Constantinos Constantinides
Booze Store To Open This Week In Beckley
Beckley on Prince Street expects to open this week with Roy I. Smith as manager. M. G. Gilmer of the West Virginia Liquor Control commission supervised stock installation and staff training to ensure prompt service before opening. He could not confirm the exact opening day or the liquor on hand.
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Beckley
Prince Street
M. G. Gilmer
West Virginia Liquor Control Commission
Gilmer
Roy I. Smith
Weather outlook shows showers across multiple regions
Partly cloudy with occasional showers expected Sunday and Monday. Temperatures largely unchanged with a cooler trend Sunday in the Atlantic states from northeastern Virginia to Maine. Regions affected include the north and middle Atlantic states, eastern and western lower lake regions, the Ohio Valley, Tennessee, the south Atlantic states, and the southern middle Atlantic states.
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North Atlantic
Middle Atlantic
Lower Lake Region
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
South Atlantic States
Middle Atlantic States
Atlantic States
Virginia
Maine
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J. F. Halstead
England
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C. H. Mead Company
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Guffey
J. R. Gautier
Tracy Williams
Andoyeres
Appalachian
Lewis
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