WVU President Pledges Helpful Cooperation With High Schools
Charleston Oct 25 President C S Boucher pledged West Virginia University to a spirit of helpful cooperation with high schools rather than destructive criticism. He urged college faculties to support the high schools as they are the terminal education for most students and promised to help high schools adapt curricula for broader citizen training. He warned that the depression has created dangers in medical education and noted graduates who threaten health and safety if unaddressed.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
C. S. Boucher
West Virginia University
State Education Association
Boucher
Chicago University
Killer Of Six People Captured In Gruesome Seattle Case
Seattle chief deputy sheriff O K Bodin announced the mass slaying of six at Erland's Point in March 1929 was solved. The killer, unnamed, was in custody after being arrested in Portland and tied to the four men and two women victims in a robbery. Mrs. Larry Poulos of Seattle gave a statement naming the suspect.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Wash
O. K. Bodin
Erland’s Point
Bodin
Larry Poulos
Bodia
Portland
Breeding Rites Held For William T Breeding
Funeral services were conducted at Dry Creek this morning for William T Breeding coal loader who died yesterday. A native of Pulaski Virginia he is survived by his widow Ellen Breeding a daughter Corley Nunn of Pulaski and a brother James Breeding of Pulaski. Burial followed at a local cemetery with Clark Funeral Home in charge.
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Dry Creek
Wiliam T. Breeding
Pulaski
Ellen Breeding
Corley Nunn
James Breeding
Henry Pettry
Clark Funeral Home
NYA Executive Speaks Before Teachers Meet
Aubrey W. Williams executive director of the National Youth Administration urged a freedom under American tradition at the state educators convention in Charleston. He tied political self-determination to government, warned economic self sufficiency no longer supports political liberty, and praised Roosevelt’s effort to adapt within the American framework.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Aubrey W. Williams
National Youth Administration
Williams
Virginia
Federal Emergency Relief Administration
Works Progress Division
Roosevelt
Belcher Ruling Not Yet Ready
In Pineville on Oct 25 Judge How ell M. Tanner granted 26 year old Mercer county slayer Craft Belcher a stay of execution. He will not rule before the last of November after issuing a writ of error 12 hours before Belcher was to hang for Myrtle Taylor’s murder. The judge said the matter is of extreme importance and will allow both sides to present their cases fully before deciding.
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Associated Press
Pineville
Howell M. Tanner
Craft Belcher
Mercer County
Belcher
Myrtle Taylor
Bluefield
Wyoming Circuit Court
Tanner
Fifty Year Sentence For Armed Robbery
George Ross of Arnoldsburg pleaded guilty to armed robbery and received a fifty year sentence. Police say he stole 25 dollars and clothing from E Edminston, tied him to a tree, and confessed to similar robberies in Clarksburg and Parkersburg.
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Associated Press
Charleston
George Ross
Arnoldsburg
Ross
E. Edminston
Clarksburg
Parkersburg
American Legion Session Tonight Set by Raleigh Post 32
Raleigh County Post No. 32 American Legion will meet in the Memorial building this evening at 7 30 to discuss the opening of the membership drive and related matters. All members are urged to attend.
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Raleigh County
American Legion
Memorial Building
Mussolini Makes Pacific Gesture to Ethiopia War
12000 Ethiopian warriors march from Harar toward Italy as Mussolini hints at peace terms, while Addis Ababa rejects individual peace moves and insists Ethiopia’s case rests with the League of Nations amid ongoing village occupations and strategic calm.
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Haile Selassie
Harar
Italy
Ethiopia
Europe
Paris
Mussolini
Britain
Mediterranean
Libya
Addis Ababa
League of Nations
Film Colony Fire Threat Near Malibu Beach
A brush fire swept along the southern California coast toward Malibu and Beverly Hills, forcing concern as flames surged 18 miles inland. Firefighters battled the blaze while the Malibu Beach colony and nearby towns faced the advancing danger, and the fire edged toward densely wooded hills.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Malibu Beach
Film Colony
Coast Line
California
Coast
Beverly Hills
Malibu Beach Colony
Court Completes Canvass Of Vote For Bond Issue
The county court announced the final canvass showing 4102 yes and 622 no in last Saturday’s bond election. The $75,000 issue, aided by a $114,000 federal grant, passes the required 3-5 majority to fund a new courthouse. Plans for commencing work were expected at the next county court meeting.
Shirkey Rites At Grand View
Funeral services will be conducted in the Grandview Christian church tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 for William Alexander Shirkey 79 who died yesterday at his daughter’s home in Grandview. Burial will be in Grandview cemetery. He had pneumonia for over a month. Surviving are two sons Robert and Charlton both of Grandview and three daughters Mrs W H McClure Mrs C L Carper of Grandview and Mrs Irvin Allen of Raleigh. A brother Charles Shirkey of Fairview Penn a and a sister Mrs Margaret Dillard of Lowmoor Virginia are also living. He leaves 32 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
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Grandview Christian Church
William Alexander Shirkey
W. H. McClure
Grandview
Robert Shirkey
Charlton Shirkey
Kentucky Guardsmen Called Out To Mine
Kentucky National Guardsmen were stationed as observers at the Williams Coal company mine in Mannington Kentucky as a result of picketing by non-union miners. More than 4,000 United Mine Workers members have been on strike since September 22 in nearby counties.
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Associated Press
Madisonville
Kentucky National Guardsmen
Williams Coal Company
Mannington
Kentucky
United Mine Workers of America
Irish Mountain School Forms First P T A
Irish Mountain School patrons met on Wednesday October 23 at three, organizing the first Parent Teacher Association in its history. Mrs Ruby Lilly Griffith explained aims and benefits. a short program by students followed. Officers elected: President Mrs Nelson Gwinn Vice President Mrs Faye Bragg Secretary Treasurer Mrs Dallas Gwinn.
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Irish Mountain School
Ruby Lilly Griffith
Nelson Gwinn
Faye Bragg
Dallas Gwinn
Marguerite Meadows
Dorothy Bragg
Vella Gwinn
Bertha Gwinn
Flora Gwinn
Griffith
Samuel Meadows
Gangsters Die In Newark Mob War Rally
Newark police hold Arthur Flegenheimer widow Frances Flegenheimer 21 as material witness in sweep for Schultz gang assassins. Schultz, Otto Berman, Abraham Landau die. Bernard Rosecrantz dies. NY detectives pursue Alfred Stein amid rivalry tied to rackets yielding up to 100 million yearly.
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Associated Press
Newark
N. J
Arthur
Dutch Schultz) Flagenheimer
Frances Flegenheimer
Schultz
Bernard Rosecrantz
Otto Berman
Abraham Landau
New York
Alfred Stein
McCausland Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder
Spencer jury of 12 farmers convicts Sam H. McCausland 54 son of Gen John J McCausland of second degree murder in the May 20 slaying of World War hero Howard Chester West. Three hour deliberation after a prior deadlock. Sentence ranges from five to 18 years. Defense moves to set aside verdict. Judge L H Miller schedules October 29 for arguments.
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Associated Press
Spencer
Sam H. McCausland
John J. McCausland
Howard Chester West
L. C. Sommerville
L. H. Miller
Conservator Of Peace Sued For Damages
E. Clyde Scott filed suit on behalf of John Vance against E H Cook Price Hill conservator of the peace and Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York for 3500 dollars. Vance alleges Cook beat him with a pistol during an arrest near Skel ton weeks ago in a drunken driving case.
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Clyde Scott
E. H. Cook
Price Hill Conservator of the Peace
John Vance
Vance
Cook
Skelton
The
Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York
Kyle chosen Raleigh County Scouters Pow-Wow chairman
P. B. Kyle of Glen White was elected chairman of the Raleigh County Scouters Pow-Wow at the Armory last night, succeeding Victor D. Hanson of Eccles who resigned to pursue engineering work in Pittsburgh. Troop 65 Beckley hosted the meeting with demonstrations on troop opening ceremonies. The next Pow-Wow will be at Glen White on November 25.
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P. B. Kyle
Glen White
Raleigh County Scouters
Armory
Victor D. Hanson
Eccles
Hanson
Pittsburgh
Beckley
Wentworth Williams
E. L. Colcord
District Court of Honor
Ritchie Ware
The
Christian Church
FE. L. Colcord
W. A. Colcord
Roy Keesee
Aubrey Nuckols
Charles Lilly
John Peyton
Roy B. Millican
Okey Cantley
W. E. Williams
W. J. McElrath
FE. L. Freeman
George Hamed
S. M. Foresman
T. L. Southern
Bill Smith
Clement Gallimore
Robert R. V. Twohig
New Cut-Rate Meat Market Opens Saturday
Announcement today of the opening of Cut-Rate Meat Market Store No. 4 on South Oakwood Avenue opposite Brill Motor Car Co. The store will offer meats groceries and produce with remodeled rooms and installed fixtures. Manager B. M. Duncan leads workers to stock and arrange for Saturday opening.
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Oakwood Avenue
Brill Motor Car Company
B. M. Duncan
Government Lenient With Home Loan Debts Washington
The government said it will be lenient with home loan debtors in real distress while acting severely toward delinquents. Officials noted foreclosures have already been used to seize properties of recipients who took aid to save their homes but then failed to continue payments.
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Associated Press
Washington
Long Term Plan Aims for Farm Group Objective
Washington October 25 President Roosevelt named a shift from emergency aid to a long term farm program. He said the plan grows from current adjustments and has two aims: sustain gains and prevent a recession in agriculture, plus broaden adjustments to promote soil conservation and efficient use of resources.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Two Men Facing Theft Charges From Beckley Arrests
Mason Stover and Arnett Dunkley of Beckley were jailed after state police arrested them at a Crab Orchard road establishment for possessing stolen goods. Officers allege a case of bottled ale stolen from a truck. Dunkley’s grand larceny trial is set for November 6. Stover awaits grand jury action on another grand larceny count and was free on bond.
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Mason Stover
Arnett Dunkley
Beckley
Crab Orchard Road
Stover
Dunkley
Little Optimism Over Naval Meet
Washington expects Britain to attend the December 2 naval limitations conference but observers here remain skeptical about reaching a new treaty. Factors cited include rising armament sentiment abroad, Japanese demands for naval equality, and regional tensions that temper optimism.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Condition Of Bailey Reported As Serious
Noble Bailey, 35, injured in an explosion at the E. C. Minter Coal Company mine in Frances, was in serious condition at Beckley hospital yesterday morning. He suffered burns to his face arms and upper body. his outcome remained uncertain today.
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Noble Bailey
E. C. Minter Coal Company
Frances
Beckley Hospital
Bailey
Guilty plea quickens Kilgore court session
The criminal court adjourned early as Judge H M Kilgore resumed trials next Monday. James Harris of Mabscott confessed to stealing oil from Puroil Mabscott and drew a year and a day in the state penitentiary. Basil Kidwell Harvey Gunter Tony Mitchell and Ray Shumate had their cases postponed. Three men were acquitted after brief deliberations Ted Cox and Everett Richmond were cleared of armed robbery charges involving R B Sampson at the Virginian station. Pending Monday trials include B J Shumate forgery embezzlement Willie Dalton maiming and Robert Moorman murder.
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Criminal Court
H. M. Kilgore
James Harris
Mabscott
State Penitentiary
Basil Kidwell
Harvey Gunter
Tony Mitchell
Ray Shumate
Will Blevins
Charley Overstreet
Tommy's Creek
Blevins
Ted Cox
Everett Richmond
Pemberton
R. B. Sampson
Virginian
Cox
Sampson
Richmond
B. J. Shumate
Willie Dalton
Robert Mooreman
Guffey Measure To Be Enforced By Commission
Washington Oct 25 The National Bituminous Coal Commission warned that interests trying to stampede coal producers into ignoring the Guffey coal act will be vigorously pursued. Chairman C F Hosford Jr said the commission will proceed with district boards and enforce every provision of the law.
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Associated Press
Washington
National Bituminous Coal Commission
C. F. Hosford Jr
Commission
Birth announcement for William Kelly Jones at Beckley hospital
Mr and Mrs Sterling Jones report the birth of a son William Kelly this morning at Beckley hospital. Mr Jones manages the local Woolworth store.
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Sterling Jones
William Kelly
Beckley Hospital
Mr. Jones
F. W. Woolworth Company
Weather outlook and temp report for Beckley
Fair tonight and Saturday with rising temperatures. Beckley high yesterday reached 5 degrees and the low last night was 25. Report by L. A. Mauck.
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Beckley
L. A
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Grand View
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Conservator of Peace
Scouters
Kyle
Raleigh
Perkins
Virgil Perkins
U.S
W. H. Bardin
Coal Commission
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