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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1934

Page

7

Stock Mart Control Bill Approved by Senate

The stock exchange control bill passed the Senate 62 to 13, with amendments from the banking committee. It would curb liabilities of issuers and underwriters of faulty securities and moves to conference to settle differences with the House. Republicans urged more liberalization while one Democrat opposed.

Associated Press Washington Stock Exchange Control Senate Fletcher Banking Committee House Walcott Connecticut Kean New Jersey Hastings Delaware Gore Oklahoma

Woman Dies From Carbolic Acid Poisoning

Nancy Belton a 35 year old Pickshin woman died after being found gasping with a carbolic acid bottle by her side. Dr Haislip attended and she was taken to a local hospital where she died about two hours later. The son J H Reed discovered her condition and summoned aid. The body was sent to Armstead for burial.

Nancy Belton BR. C. Haislip East Gulf J. H. Reed Armstead Undertaking Establishment

Two Insulls In Meeting At St Luke’s Hospital

In Chicago on May 12 Samuel Insull exchanged a private hospital visit with his brother Martin Insull and their three year old nephew after a period apart. Martin, arriving from Morocco Indiana, was admitted as a hospital guest for a brief reunion. The brothers discussed past gifts and a charity revival connected to St Luke's.

Associated Press Chicago Samuel Tasull Miey Martin Insull Morocco Ind Insull Brothers St. Luke’s Hospital Samuel Insull Verry Bub Mn Insull Maretin Insull Insull St. Luke’s

Strikes Hit West Coast Amid Pacific Coast Unrest

Disruptions swept the Pacific coast from Seattle to San Diego with clashes in San Francisco injuring five policemen and eight longshoremen. Twelve thousand dockers were ordered back to work in Texas and Louisiana, while Galveston violence left one striker dead and another wounded. Guards of the Clyde Melling line faced murder and assault charges in connection with the Galveston shooting. A 3000 worker strike at the New York Shipbuilding plant in Camden, New Jersey, ended when strikers and company personnel met.

Associated Press Pacific Coast Seattle Wash San Diego Cal San Francisco Texas Louisiana Galveston Clyde Mellory Line Contenee N New York Shipbuilding Company Gamifen

Ritchie Announces Candidacy for Maryland Governor Bid

Governor Albert C. Ritchie of Maryland, who has served 15 years as chief executive, declares he will seek the Democratic nomination for a fifth term. He outlines three paths including running for governor again, pursuing a U S Senate seat, or retirement.

Associated Press Baltimore Albert C. Ritchle Maryland Ritchie Lean United States Senate Chicago Roosevelt

Convicts Plot to Free Themselves Reported at Penitentiary

Warden C F McClintic reported three inmates planned to shoot or burn their way out. Cyde Kerschner and John Densmore plotted with Pittsburgh gangsters for guns, Waurry Krause planned to start a fire at the broom factory to create chaos. Four black jacks and a rope with hooks were found.

Fhe Associated Press Moundsville State Penitentiary C.F. McClintic Pittsburgh McClinlic Cyde Kerschner Greenbrier County John Densmore Hancock County Wiurry Krause Wood County Krause Kraise

Britain urged by U S to pay debt or default

Cordell Hull notified the British ambassador that the United States government expects Britain to meet wartime debts or face default. The Johnson bill ties token payments to a formal default, forcing a new American policy. Cabinet deliberations continue as London and Washington seek a fresh payment framework.

Associated Press London Great Britain United States Cordell Hull Washington Ronald Lindsay Johnson Tull Japan

Pendleton Rites Held For Glen Hedrick Resident

Mrs. Lottie J Pendleton 76 of Glen Hedrick died yesterday after a nine week heart ailment at her home. She came from Woodman Kentucky twenty years ago and was a Baptist church member. Funeral service today at 3 p.m. at her residence conducted by Rev L E Fineout. Monday the remains go to Oakvale Mercer county for final rites at 1 p.m. with burial in Oakvale cemetery. Survived by four children Jennie Johnson and three Pendleton sons, a brother George Tanner and a sister Florence Sealer plus five grandchildren.

Lottie J. Pendleton Glen Hedrick Benjamin B. Pen- Welton Glen Aledrick U Pendleton Woodman Kentucky The Baptist Church LE Fineout Mabsend Oakvale Mercer County Mayberry Caffee Undertakers Meal B. Wo Andl Tildon Pendleton Jennie Johnson George Tanner Portersville California Florence Sealer la Verne

Summerlee Man Seriously Hurt In Stabbing Incident

Elbert Loving, 22, a Summerlee colored man, was admitted to Oak Hill hospital at 9 30 last evening with a severe stab wound in the upper abdomen possibly involving the lung. He was taken by Dr W P Biltinger after being stabbed during a dispute between his brother Thomas Loving and another man.

Elbert Loving Summerlee Oak Hill Hospital Loving W. P. Biltinger Thomas Loving

Gearhart Birth Announcement for Hubert Lee in Sophia

Mr and Mrs B Gearhart announce the birth of a baby boy named Hubert Lee born Saturday May 12 at their home in Sophia. The family reports the infant and mother are doing well.

B. Gearhart Hubert Lee Sophia

Raleigh County School Board to Meet Again Next Tuesday

The Raleigh County Board of Education will reconvene next Tuesday at the courthouse to finalize teacher appointments for 1934-35. President Dr. I L Lineweaver warned that several counties announced leaders prematurely, risking trouble, and stressed the local board's aim to avoid early declarations.

Raleigh County Board of Education Court House I. L. Lineweaver Raleigh County Board

State buys property at sanitarium fronting Pinecrest grounds

The state board of control completed a purchase of two acres of land adjoining the Pinecrest sanitarium. The aim is to beautify the grounds with a stone entrance near routes 19 21 and Johnstown road. Parcels from Hedrick Minter Wor sham Farley and Nickerson amount to seven lots. Landscaping and work will begin soon.

Pinecrest State Board of Control Sharleston Kk. M. Jarrell The Sanitary Charleston Jarrell Johmstown Road HW. Hedrick O. J. Minter Welch G. A. Worsham Liza Farley J. T. Nickerson

Gulf Men Hurt In Auto Crash Near Meade Tipple

Ike McKinney of Amigo and Carl Brown of Devils Fork were injured when their car left the highway and fell down an embankment near the Meade tipple. They were treated by Dr. J L Hager in East Gulf. McKinney suffered a fracture of his left arm above the elbow while Brown had a head laceration needing seven stitches. Both were sent home after treatment.

Ike McKinney Amigo Carl Brown Devils Fork Meade Tipple J. L. Hager East Gulf McKinney Brown Hager

John Wills Sentenced To Die For Murder In Wheeling

John Wills, 36, was sentenced by Judge John S. Ritz in Ohio County to die on the gallows for the murder of Stephen Delmonico, a 62 year old railroad worker, beaten with a hammer in 1932. The sentence followed an overruled motion for a new trial, and Wills proclaimed his innocence.

Associated Press Wheeling John Wills Stephen Delmonico John S. Ritz Ohio County Intermediate Court Wills Delmon‘ico

Woman Arrested Over Chickens Running Loose

Mary Lenora of Grove Avenue was jailed by city police on a violation of the ordinance prohibiting domestic animals from roaming streets. Officers said she had been warned several times for letting a flock of chickens roam the neighborhood. a complaint yesterday led to her arrest.

Mary Lenora Grove Avenue

Petition Seeks Commission To Review Old County Debts

Clarence W. Meadows filed in circuit court for a three member commission to review unpaid claims against Raleigh County and sub districts. The panel would determine validity and push a ten year special levy to retire pre July 1, 1993 debts. Action set for May term May 21 with notices for claimants to file in proper form.

Clarence W. Meadows Cfrcuit C. M. Ward Raleigh Beckley

Charleston Hosts Compliance Drive For NRA Codes

A Tuesday night conference in Charleston gathers about twenty code authorities and state official Witcher McCullough to coordinate enforcement across industries. Represented groups include retail and grocery sectors, lumber and building materials, trucking, cleaning, construction, crushed stone, piping, brewing, hotels, laundries, motor vehicles, drug stores, jewelry, wholesale grocers and structural clay products.

Associated Press Charleston W. Win Witcher McCullough NWA McCullough

Humphreys S Sedan Wrecks In Crash

A Dodge sedan driven by G W Humphreys of Pax collided with a car driven by J C Bryant near Maple Fork road last night at about 9 30. Humphreys escaped injury though his vehicle was demolished and Bryant’s car was only slightly damaged.

G. W. Humphreys Pax Humphreys Maple Fork Road Frank J. Skaggs J. C. Bryant Phrews Auto Bryant Owas Bull

Educator B. Bush Dies in Charleston Hospital

B. Bush 58 longtime educator and president of Armstrong College died yesterday in a Charleston hospital. Services will be held tomorrow near Glenville in Gilmore County. Bush led schools for six years in Hinton and four years in Parkersburg, eight years in Erie, Pennsylvania, and served in the Loudon district Hawha county.

Associated Press Charleston B. Bush Armstrong ¢ Allege Alderson Glenville Gilmore County Bush Hinton Parkersburg Erie Loudon Ka- Hawha County

Hog Processing Tax Explained for Farmers

An interview with Grover C. Gebhard, processing deputy collector of internal revenue, explains the hog processing tax. Farmers who slaughter hogs for market or who sell carcasses or retain parts for family use are subject to the tax. Farmers must determine the five weight line of slaughter and keep weights of portions kept for personal use.

Grover C. Gebhard Internal Revenue Mickel Farroers

Paraguayan Planes Raid Bolivians Over Chaco Front

Paraguayan planes bomb Bolivian positions in the Grand Chaco as the air raid targets the Vanguardia front. Ground troops face heavy machine gun fire while Bolivian casualties are not confirmed in accessible reports.

Asuncion Paraguay Grand Chaco Apo

Men Fined For Riding Auto Running Boards

Three East Beckley miners were fined $10 and costs after arraignment in Squire 2A for riding on the running boards of a vehicle in motion. Henry Lite Herbert Simpson and William Duford were arrested on the Raleigh road by Trooper Frank Skaggs of the state police detachment.

East Beckley Squire Petty Department of Public Safety Parsons Henry Lite Herbert Simpson William Duford Raleigh Frank Skaggs

Bank Reopens in Barboursville After Restrictions Lift

The First State Bank of Barboursville will operate without restrictions starting Monday, ending a period of limitations that had been in place since April 1993. W.C. Given, state banking commissioner, announced the update from Charleston.

Associated Press Charleston W.va W.C. Given Stile Banking Camp Missioner First State Bank of

Police Out In Western Kidnappings

Robles family willing to pay ransom for William Get tle kidnapped from an Arcadia mansion. Fred C. Kelley 33, apartment manager, jailed on extortion suspicions after sheriff deputies arrested him and two men and two women. others released as not connected. Officials say Gettle case moving toward negotiations next week amid large law enforcement response.

Associated Press Los Angeles William FP. Getile Beverly Hills Fred C. Kelly Reputies Kelley Bright Arcadia Associated Dress California Willin J. Gettle

Bids Sought for 50 Miles of Highways Across Counties

The bid invitation lists more than 50 miles of highway work to be opened Tuesday, May 29. Projects include Wood Parkersburg-Red Hill widening and surface, Roane Spen ces-Cemetery Hill retreat, Ritchie Smithville-Burnthouse retreat, Braxton Sutton-Stanmersville concrete and retread, Lincoln Midkiff-Paris retread, Mingo Mary Taylor Island Creek surface, Logan Stirratt-Pigeon Creek surface, Wayne Wayne-Echo surface, and Kanawha City street concrete paving.

Associated Press Charleston W. Va Rowl Commission Wood County Parkersburg Red Hill Roane County Spences Cemetery Hill Ritchie — County Smithville Burnthouse Braxton Wayne County Wayne-Echo Kanawha County Kanawha City

Weather outlook for West Virginia and surrounding regions

Weather summary indicates showers in West Virginia on Sunday afternoon and night and again on Monday. Ohio Valley and Tennessee show showers early and midweek with cooler temperatures. North and Middle Atlantic States expect showers Monday through Tuesday and again Thursday. Temperatures gradually rise Monday into Tuesday, then cools Wednesday and Friday.

West Virginia Ohio Valley Tennessee Warner North Middle Atlantic

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Stock Mart Wilson, N.C Wilson A Weekley Georgia Warm Springs Foundation West Coast Pen Birtie Pinecrest Institution Meadows Ward Gettle Robles Gettle Case
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