Coal operator fights 30 hour week plan at national convention
Charles ONeill, Pennsylvania coal operator and head of the National Coal Association government relations committee, urged the industry to oppose a 30 hour work week bill. He warned of AFL support and called hydro electric spending unfair public competition.
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Associated Press
Washington
National Coal Association
Charles O'Neill
Pennsylvania
O’neill
American Federation of Labor
Auditor's Joke Makes Faces Red
Charleston dispatch reveals State Auditor Ed Sims slipped in a $75,000 Irreducible School Fund Loan to the Consolidated Fruit Company among cost papers. The loan violated West Virginia's constitution which requires the fund to invest in U.S. and state interest-bearing securities, with only interest used for schools.
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Register
Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Sims
Consolidated Fruit Company
Fruit Company
West Virginia
United States
Kingsford-Smith Held Up On Fiji Islands
Suva Fiji Islands Oct 26 Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith and Captain P G Taylor failed to lift their trans Pacific plane from Naselai Beach after a beach take off attempt. They planned to return to the beach 20 miles away to retry at dawn Monday hoping to beat cross winds and lift the heavy fuel load aboard the Southern Cross.
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Associated Press
Suva
Fiji Islands
Naselai Beach
Honolulu
Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith
P. G. Taylor
Beckley College to Hear Bumgardner’s First Address
Beckley College and its friends will gather in Memorial auditorium tonight at eight for President Bumgardner’s first annual student address. The topic is Chance or Design? and whether pivotal American history events happened by chance or Providence. A critic says the talk promises a truly wonderful oration.
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Beckley College
Blue Hawks
Memorial Auditorium
Bumgardner
United States
Widow claims stake in Hamlin millionaire Sweetland burial
Louis R. Sweetland 75, famed Hamlin financier, was buried after dying from double pneumonia in Huntington. A young Titian-haired beauty shop operator, Nellie Stratton of Logan, claimed she secretly married him eight months ago and plans to seek a share of his estate estimated between 1 and 5 million dollars. Relatives denied knowledge of the marriage. she sent a wreath and observed the service from the crowd, later vowing to pursue her rights with attorney C. C. Chambers.
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Associated Press
Hamlin
W. Va
Louis R. Sweetland
Lincoln
Nellie Stratton
Logan
Sweetland
Fairview Cemetery
Pikeville
C. C. Chambers
Huntington
Raymond Urry
W. S. Oxley
Mattie Oxley
First Indian sound studio opens in Calcutta
The first studio in India for production of sound pictures has been opened at Calcutta using American made equipment.
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India
Calcutta
Great Britain Holds Vast Share of Earth's Habitable Land
The nation reportedly controls about a quarter of all land deemed suitable for living, reflecting its extensive colonial and territorial reach. Analysts note the geographic spread spans multiple continents and includes diverse environments under the British Empire.
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Great Britain
Earth
Utilities Ought to Be Against Him Says Holt
Rush D. Holt, Democratic Senate candidate, declares utility lobbyists fight the new deal and him, notes Roosevelt’s securities law aided consumers, accuses Hatfield of backing old deals, and calls for utilities to base rates on fair profits and proper tax assessments.
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Associated Press
Wheeling
Rush D. Holt
United States
Holt
Roosevelt
H. D. Hatfield
Jane
West Virginia
New York
Chicago
Fugitive Held In Local Jail
Dewey Erskine, identified by officers as a fugitive from Summers and Fayette counties, is held in the county jail awaiting official action. He was wounded in a shot exchanged near Price Hill after he reportedly leveled a shotgun at Deputy E H Cook and Sgt W C Huff. Erskine, claiming Monroe county roots, was treated at Beckley hospital and jailed. authorities say he escaped Summers county jail about two months ago and is named in Fayette county warrants.
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Dewey Erskine
Summers
Fayette County
E. H. Cook
Price Hill
Erskine
Cook
W. C. Huff
Price Dill
Monroe County
Beckley Hospital
Summers County
Boy in Besoco robbery confession to deputies
A ten year old boy confessed to aiding an older youth in a break in at Resaco pool room. Deputies report eighteen robberies in Stonecoat area, with the boy’s arrest marking the first solid case. Pool hall manager J R Turner says $50 value taken plus $10 from a punch board. judge Kilgore to hear the case tomorrow.
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G. O. Mills
S. L. Dillon
Resaco
J. R. Turner
Appalachian Advent Christian Assembly to convene in Charleston
The newly formed Appalachian Advent Christian Assembly will hold its first annual convention in Charleston on November 1. The assembly includes churches across West Virginia Virginia and parts of North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Tennessee and Kentucky.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Appalachian Advent Christian Assembly
West Virginia
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Tennessee
Kentucky
Bankers Promise Aid To Roosevelt
Washington Oct 26 bankers pledged full cooperation in the recovery program to President Roosevelt. Rudolf S. Hecht, new president of the American Bankers Association, led a group of bankers who said they are prepared and anxious to lend to business. The banks want to lend, he stated, and will do their part, though lending depends on business borrowing.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
American Bankers Association
Rudolf S. Hecht
Association
Market dips on opening as stocks show low range
On Wall Street and in New York trading October 26 the market lingered in a low price range after early heavy selling. U S Steel common and preferred Chrysler General Motors Case Westinghouse and American Can fell about a fraction to near one point.
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Associated Press
Wall Street
N. Y
Ing
U. S. Steel
Chrysler
General Motors
Case
Westinghouse
American Can
Death before kidnapping claimed in Hauptmann case
In Trenton, N J Oct 26 the state will charge that the Lindbergh baby was killed before the crib snatching. An authoritative source says Dr John F Condon identified Bruno Hauptmann as the man paid 50000 in ransom. The indictment may argue death occurred during or before the burglary, asserting the act is tied to the crime. Official word on Condon's identification was not confirmed or denied.
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Associated Press
Trenton
N. J
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
John F. Condon
Jassie
Hauptmann
Flemington
New Jersey
Dr. Condon
Sinclair Claims Farley Backing for California Governor
Oct. 26 in San Francisco supporters of Upton Sinclair pinned an "endorsed by James J. Farley" label. Los Angeles shows a photostatic letter allegedly from the postmaster general and Democratic national committee chair endorsing Hiram Johnson for U S senator, praising cross party appeal and urging Sinclair as governor to unite Washington and Sacramento leadership for Californians.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
James J. Farley
Upton Sinclair
California
Los Angeles
Democratic National Committee
Hiram Johnson
United States
Pc Ular
Washington
Sacramento
Legion Demands Quick Payment But Is Refused
Washington Oct 26 The Roosevelt administration will oppose an immediate cashing of soldiers bonuses amid a coming congressional fight. The American Legion pushed the demand with new momentum as critics warned of a terrible struggle in the next Congress. The White House offered no comment but signaled a clear stance. Roosevelt's Roanoke address was seen as targeting the bonus drive. Veterans Affairs estimates total cost at about 2.506 billion dollars to meet the requests.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
American Legion
White House
Roanoke
Veterans’ Administration
Legion Sets Goal to Obtain Bonus Cash Quickly
The American Legion with 803000 members aims for immediate cash payment of the bonus. Frank N. Delgrano Jr. of San Francisco is elected as new commander to lead the drive. Mrs. A. C. Carlson of Wilmar Minnesota is unanimously chosen to head the women's auxiliary. The program supports continued veteran welfare legislation, recognition of Soviet Russia, no clemency for draft dodger Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, anti communism, and against subversive elements.
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Associated Press
Miami
American Legion
Legion
Frank N. Delgrano Jr
San Francisco
A. C. Carlson
Wilmar
Minn
Woman’s Auxiliary
America
Soviet Russia
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Heavy Damages Asked In Suits
Damages totaling 45000 are sought in three suits filed today in the circuit clerk's office. Plaintiffs Christano Lerzo $10000 Amelia Lerzo $25000 and Dominic Lerzo $10000 claim injuries from an automobile accident near Montroal on September 23. Defendants named are Clyde Montgomery and Millard Turner, residences unknown. Law firm statements note local representation by Barnhart and Trotter for the Lerzos.
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Clyde Montgomery
Millard Turner
Christano Lerzo
Amelia Lerzo
Dominic Lerzo
L. L. Scherer
File, File and
Butler Speech at Memorial Building Urges Hatfield Re-Election
General Butler’s Memorial Building address lambasted opponents and urged support for Senator Hatfield. He denounced political manipulation, praised independence, warned voters to think for themselves, and attacked figures like Henry Ford and the Economy League while defending Roosevelt and criticizing Hoover. He played to working class grievances and warned against complacency.
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Butler
Memorial Building
Senator Hatfield
Detroit
Henry Ford
Pennsylvania
Uncle Henry
Hoover
Roosevelt
The
Economy League
Comptroller Seeks Banks' Condition Update
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks as of close of business Wednesday October 17. In Charleston the state banking department demanded statements of all state banks and trust companies as of October 17.
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Associated Press
Washington
Comptroller of the Currency
Charleston
State Banking Department
Mrs Ella Smith Dies Of Illness
Mrs Ella Warren Smith 64, wife of J Milton Smith owner of the Commercial hotel on Neville street, died at eight last night in Beckley hospital from complications after an operation. She was born in Fayette county in 1870 and lived in Beckley ten years after moving from Prince where they ran the Prince hotel. She was active in the M E church South. Survived by husband and son Claude W Smith plus two brothers and two grandchildren. Funeral tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Methodist Temple. burial Grandview cemetery. Fos ter Undertakers in charge. Remains at Rev Paul Smith’s home pending funeral.
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Ella Warren Smith
J. Milton Smith
Commercial
Neville Street
J. B. Warren
Alderson
C. B. Warren
Huntington
Helen Orlando Smith
Claude W., Jr
Methodist Temple
H. L. Clay
Ritchie Ware
Grandview Cemetery
Foster
Paul Smith
East Beckley
Mob Seizes Claude Neal In Florida Rape Case
An armed mob of about 100 men stormed Escandia county jail early today and seized Claude Neal, 23, accused of assaulting and killing Miss Lola Cannidy, 23, near Greenwood Florida. Sheriff Byrne said the mob planned to take him to Marianna for punishment by the victim’s father. Neal reportedly left the jail unharmed. Cannidy’s body was found beaten with a hammer nearby.
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Associated Press
Brewton
Ala
Escandia
Claude Neal
Lola Cannidy
Greenwood
Fla
G. S. Byrne
Florida
Marianna
Byrne
Sheriff Byrne
Neal
Miss Cannidy
John Lane Headlines East Beckley Rally in Neely's Hall
Montgomery attorney John Lane led a public meeting sponsored by the Colored Democratic executive committee at Neely's Hall in East Beckley on Wednesday evening. Lane spoke on national improvements over the last two years, titled By Their Deeds Ye Shall Know Them. Other speakers included Mrs. Walla, Bishop T. C. Glashen, W. A. Thornhill Jr., K. O. Green, R. T. French, and James Gray, followed by refreshments.
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John Lane
Montgomery
Colored Democratic Executive Committee
Neely’s Hall
East Beckley
Lane
Services Sunday For Alvis Rose
The body of Alvis Rose a 34 year old Stamford miner shot by his wife Ada Rose 36 will be taken to Huffman Summers county Sunday for a funeral at 2 pm Rev Levi Pitzer will conduct burial at Huffman cemetery under Rose Funeral home direction Rose body to remain at the funeral home until Sunday morning Ada Rose is jailed on a major charge Rose is survived by four daughters Daisy Edna Vonette and Amia Rose of Stanford
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Alvis Rose
Stamford
Ada Rose
Huffman
Summers County
Levi Pitzer
Rose Funeral Home
Rose
Daisy
Edna
Vonette
Amia Rose
Stanaford
Weather Report Summary
Fair tonight and Saturday with slightly cooler eastern portion. Yesterday's high 73, low 41, 0.31 inch of precipitation in the last 24 hours. L Mauck reported today.
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L. Mauck
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