Maps Used to Prove Points in Big Suit
Testimony in a large civil case over about $674,000 damages focuses on maps and surveys of coal seam thickness at boundary lines of New River and Price Hill company properties. Key engineer Haywood Howard is questioned as the second day opens, with cross examination and technical objections slowing progress in circuit court.
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New River
Price Hill Company
Robert Smith
Haywond Howard
New River Company
Howard
Gillespie
Ward
Ashton
Gas to reach Beckley homes by November 1
Amere Gas Utilities says gas will be in Beckley homes by November 1 barring storms and uncontrollable conditions. R. D. Gwynne reports crews are laying lines and ditching. officials anticipate early completion before cold weather. Local hardware stores stock installations as gas use is forecast to grow across the city.
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Tomes
Beckley
Amere Gas Ublilies Company
R. D. Gwynne
Fathey
Antere Gas Chilities
Beckey
Stop Me If Modern Woman Fans Debate by L A Green
The sheriffs deputy defends the modern woman claiming she is more spiritual than men. He argues the modern husband is distracted by sports and dining room routines, while others remain silent. The exchange portrays a lively, era specific stance on gender roles.
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L.A. Green
Sherif
Thes
The Irish Landlord
The nin who came up from tenements to be governor and knock at the White House will rule as a surrogate city head. Alfred E. Smith calls this new role an Irish landlord as he leads a two acre Manhattan citadel housing a 60 million dollar home for his constituency, planned by a former governor.
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Donald C. Holles
New York
Nin
America
White House
Rafer
Whit Alfred BE
Manhattan
Clos
Aus
Empire Shoe Office
Youth held for murder in Bartley case
Charlie Mitchell an 18 year old Barnley resident was held without preliminary hearing on a murder charge in the death of nine year old Edward Smith whose body was found in a stream near Bartley. Prosecutors say Mitchell admitted choking the boy and tossing him into the stream after being insulted. Two other youths, Elmore Hooker and Pedro Garza, were discharged.
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Associated Press
Welch
Justice of the Peace
F. M. Burgess
Charlie Mitchell
Barnley
Edward Smith
Wearo
Bartley
Mitelioh
FL Menarth
Nanes
Elmore Hooker
Pedro Garza
Milo
Labor Leaders Jailed in North Carolina Arrests
Police say arms and ammunition found during raid at a labor leaders’ residence led to detention without charges. Witnesses include Gastonia officers and textile mill officials amid allegations tied to mob activity against union organizers.
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Associated Press
Charlotte
Ncc
North Carolina
Gastonia
Pittsburgh factions clash in Oakland district street brawl
In Pittsburgh today, fighting broke out between supporters of rival political factions in the Oakland district. Two plate glass windows were shattered as a crowd objected to campaign posters for a mayoral candidate, during the heated dispute.
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Pittsburgh
Asschaud Press
Pittsburch
Oakland
Great tariff battle rages in Senate amid reforms
In Washington the Senate battles over a Republican tariff bill with controversial points like a tariff commission and valuation base changes. Senator Simmons denounces the measure as dangerous and inconsistent, while Chairman Smoot defends it amid clashes over rate revisions and agricultural taxes.
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Associated Press
Vington
Sept
Senate
Tariff Commission
Finance Committee
Simmons
North Carolina
Smoot
Hoover
Abandon Hope For Lost Ship Andaste Report
Coast guardsmen in Chicago said no clues emerged in the search for the gravel ship Andaste and its 28 crew. The vessel, built of steel, would have sunk quickly if a hull breach occurred as Lake Michigan and the Michigan shore offered no word on its fate. Rabbi Nuriel Goldbers named successor to Rabbi Maurice Eisen at Charleston temple. Goldbers will arrive next month to assume duties.
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Chy
Associated Press
Chicago
Sept
Coast
Gwardimer
Cad
Albert Anderson
Jewish Temple
Charleston
Nuriel Goldbers
Cincinnati
Maurice Eisendeath
Toronto
Ontario
Abbi Gallbera
Beckley Beckons with City Wide Fall Opening Style Show
City hall siren to signal start of window displays as Beckley plans a five day festival from September 28 to October 4. Main Street lights and displays will honor the event with Woodrow Wilson High School band performing. Merchants raise funds, visitors welcome, no sales on opening night to showcase shops as a premier shopping center.
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Beckley
Planus
Reli Merchants
Chamber of Commerce
Court House
Main
Fayette
Woodrow Wilson High School
Hne
Woman Found in Bad Shape Near Chapmanville
State police investigated an alleged assault on Bronkie Baisden, 24, found along the roadside near Chapmanville last night. Physicians described her condition as mentally distressed after she reportedly fled from her sister’s home and jumped on a passing car’s running board.
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Associated Press
Confey Schedules Regular State Press Conferences
Gov Confey announced weekly press conferences in Charleston starting next week. Two half hour sessions will be held on Tuesday at 4 PM and Friday at 11 AM for newspapersmen statewide. Editors statewide are invited to attend when in Charleston on those days.
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Charleston
Confey
Wen
Thom
Weather Preview Showers Tonight and Cooler Saturday
A weather note warns of showers tonight with cooler conditions arriving Saturday. Local forecast calls for a drop in temperatures and brisk winds.
Man Shot in Head in Raleigh Geer Hospitalized in Serious Condition
Mrs Phipps reports her husband W. OH. Phipps of Mirahuen was shot in the head by a pistol bullet after an argument with three visiting men Willie Goodson King Brage and Freddie Bragg at their home. He was admitted to Raleigh Geer hospital in a serious condition. The assailant remains unidentified with the three men leaving soon after the incident. continuous report notes page continuation in the original paper.
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W. OH. Phipps
Mirahuen
Raleigh Geer
Woders
Phipps
Fink Hedrick Family Reunion Scheduled Sunday
The Fink and Hedrick families plan a reunion Sunday at the old Bird Fink place near Odd. An all day basket dinner will be held as relatives gather. M. Fink of Lafontaine Kansas, visiting Raleigh County, is 84 and will be a highlight of the event with others including Jen Fink and Mrs. Nannie Elrod of Lafontaine attending.
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Fink
Hedrick
Old Bird Fink
Odd
M. Fink
Raleigh County
Lafontaine
Kansas
Jen Fink
Nannie Elrod
Road Force Repairs Tan Mountain Road In Oregon Area
State road workers repair Tan Mountain Road using liquid asphalt to improve the surface. Officials urge travelers to use alternate routes while work lasts, expected to finish in a few days. The road remains open to essential traffic with workers present.
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Tans Mountain
BBATH
State Road Commission
Widow of C C Snead Paid Insurance Money
The widow of C C Snead received a life policy payout from Equitable Life Assurance Society after his death by suicide. The policy amount was 1000, issued eleven months prior, and the suicide clause nullified coverage if death occurred within one year of issue.
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CC. Snead
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Snead
Two Men Prepared to Die In County Incident
Police pursued two men near Sullivan after a Tuesday afternoon knife incident at a mine site. Murphy, charged feloniously, was detained by Deputy Ahern and others as reports describe a confrontation and struggle.
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Cree
Kennel Club Officials Charged in Gambling Case
Charleston Sept 12 fearful scene as Kennel Club officials including T A Seatle president and Robert Kelly secretary are jailed briefly before release on 500 bonds amid gambling charges. Tax office seeks 1 percent gross receipts. shots fired cause panic at grounds. Sheriff Stephenson assaulted during arrests.
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Associated Press
Charteston
Sept
Capitol Kennel Club
Liberty Today
Sherii
Ft. Stephenson
State Tax Commissioner’s Office
T.A. Seatl
Robert Kelly
Bhickburn Vitla
TL Q. Walson
Tax Commissioner's Office
J 2 Townseml
KT. Atkinson
Charleston Police
Stephenson
James 4
Spaulding
West Virginia crops worsen as August to September outlook declines
The September crop report for West Virginia shows sharp declines in most crops since August first. Cool dry weather caused by drought reduced corn, buckwheat, oats, potatoes and grasses while apples and berries held steady or improved. corn predicted at about 12,600 bushels versus last year’s 16.52 million.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Oti Wo Smith
Agriculture Agni
Thomas F. McDonough
West Virgina
Drouth
Abe
Last Hours For Two Condemned in West Virginia
Walter E. Walmot and Millard F. Morrison await execution at the state penitentiary in Moundsville. The condemned men held prayers with the prison chaplain as their final hours approached. Willmot will see his wife Violet before the tray is sprung. Morrison received no visitor since arrival. Governor Canty refused clemency.
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Moundsville
Walter E. Walmot
Millard F. Morrison
WLC
Harald
Heverend Therold
Will. Nes
Violet Willinol
Frank Howen
Pasoline
Wilkes
Willmat
Clarence
Shanes Wicks Alsy
Antine
Morrison
J. M. Nohinson
Mat Mearculy
Cantey
Bowen
Williaots
Elizabeth
N. J. Na
Kanawha City
Charleston
Anne
Frank Bowen
British flyer Augustus Orlebar tops world speed record
Squadron Leader Augustus H. Orlebar captain of Britain's Snyder cup team set two new world air speed records within a week. He averaged 857.7 miles per hour over a kilometer course in one flight and raised the mark again with another faster run, signaling a peak in aviation speed.
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Associated Press
Cabshot
England
Augustus H. Orlebar
Pirman
Cohen Named Deputy U S Marshal in Charleston
Lov. Colon, former federal prisoners agent and former Charleston city detective, was confirmed today as deputy U S marshal by the U S attorney general's office in Washington. United States Marshal Siegel Workman declined to comment.
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Assasiated Press
Charleston
Lov. Colon
Federal
Praiiliiies
US Os
U.S. Attorney General's
Washington
Attorney General
United States
Siegel Workman
Co-hen
Irregular Opening Prices Highlight Market Volatility
At the market opening stocks showed irregular moves with American Machine and Foundry up five, Westinghouse Electric up three, American and Foreign Power up 20 and 4, and Johns-Manville up one. Radin up 100 and Fy up one. Four-cylinder American cars lose appeal as German buyers prefer eight-cylinder models amid rising demand.
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Wall Strees
American Machine and Foundry
Westinghouse Electric
Johnns-Manville
Radin
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Alfred E. Smith
Woolworth
Prrsent
McDowell County
N. C
Automobile
W. Hl. Phipps
Abraham
Old Bird Fink Place
C. C. Snead
John Murphy
Penitentiary
NAB
Kennel Club
Willmot
Augustus II
Orlebar
Cohen
U. S
Geran
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