Mining courses offered across nine WVU headqu arters
Beckley and Mt Hope join Branwell Logan Madison Montgomery Morgantown Welch and Williamson as designated mining extension department headquarters for 1933 34. About 1000 men enroll weekly in twelve courses across three years plus special offerings to raise mine safety efficiency and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
Mt. Hope
Mining Extension Department of
West Virginia University
Branwell
Logan
Madison
Montgomery
Morgantown
Welch
Williamson
Rock Lick
Beclley Officials Seek Indirect Tax Relief in 1933 Letter
A 1933 Raleigh County session outlines severe city and county deficits. The letter to Governor urges indirect taxes as the only relief, detailing bond interest, sinking funds, current expenses, and proposed levy changes to avert insolvency. Local leaders warn real property assessments cannot solve the crisis alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Court
Raleigh County
County Court
Supreme Court
Horner Dies and Leaves Industrial Legacy in West Virginia
Former congressman Horner dies leaving a vast landholdings and major role in early oil and gas development. He helped establish plants for Weirton Steel, Pittsburgh Plate Glass, Grasselli Chemical, and aided United Carbon. he was a vice president there. Born November 3, 1877 in Clarkspurg, he descended from a New Jersey settler allied with Princeton founders. Funeral set for Christ Episcopal Church with numerous honorary pallbearers listed from government and industry.
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Horner
West Virginia
Hurge
Weirton Steel “Company
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company
Grasselli Chemical Company
United Carbon Company
New Jersey
Morner
Clarkspurg
America
Jack Horner
William Penn
Princeton University
Frederick
Jennie Sedwick Horner
Emma Hume Horner
Frank Hume
Washington, D. C
Christ Episcopal Church
J. Y. Carter
H. G. Kamp
United States
M. M. Neely
John J. Cornwell
John W. Davis
New York
Melville S. Jarvis
George J. Duncan
Frank V. Langfit
Percy Byrd
J. C. McManaway
Richard A. Farland
Nathan Goff
Clarksburg
National Recovery plan urges self rule by trade groups
The document outlines how trade associations will govern their industries under codes approved by the President. It states the aim to achieve 1 percent compliance with the President's Reemployment Agreement while codes are developed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ers
National Recovery Movement
Organization of Trade Associations
Two Held in Kidnap Plot Ties to Morgan Heiress
A nurse Virginia Antoinette De Palma and Yonkers filling station manager James Medley were arrested on charges of conspiracy to kidnap and extortion against Mrs. John K. Dougherty heiress and society leader, niece of Morgan partner Russell C. Leffingwell. The plot aimed to abduct during wedding preparations. Federal agents said the duo sought money to fund their marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Trausseau
Yonkers
John K. Dougherty
Russell C. Leffingwell
J. P. Morgan &Co
Franklin A. Batcheller
Batcheller Mansion
Virginia An‘tionette de Palma
James Medley
Thomas S. Cullen
Department of Justice
Barbour County Levy Dilemma Sparks Constitutional Debate
Governor Kump outlined the “present situation” in Barbour County with districts facing debt service levies above permissible limits. He cited Union district at 107 percent and posed questions on whether constitutional equality precludes new county levies beyond existing debts. He urged seeking full data within two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbour County
Union District
Barbour
Supreme Court
Seven make larceny Frank J Thompson sentenced for powder magazine break in Powellton
Seven men, all white, were involved in a break in and larceny case. Frank J Thompson was sentenced to one year in the state penitentiary for breaking and entering a powder magazine at Powellton. Warren Keffer of Montgomery faced a felonious assault trial set for Monday. Clifford Legg remained jailed for a bus robbery and will stand trial Monday. A general alarm was issued as authorities feared escape via Beckley and Bluefield after the Oak Hill theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J.thompson
State Penitentiary
Powellton
Warren Keffer
Montgomery
Clifford Legg
Oak Hill
Beckley
Bluefield
Milton Curtis Voices Opposition to Beckley Sewage Takeover
Milton Curtis denounces a resolution by Mayor Hedrick to turn Beckley’s sewerage system into a city utility. He claims the plan would seize humble homes via higher taxes and aid a political machine. Curtis says he will vote Democratic and urges others to rebuke the effort on the upcoming election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. CG. Hedrick
City of
Beckley
Sanitary Board
J. F. Houchins
Hedrick
Ted McDowell
Citizens Party
Citizens
New Republican Committee
Europe Quibbling As League Opens In Geneva
The fourteenth League of Nations assembly begins in Geneva with Europe unsettled by political turmoil and the world strained by economic conditions. Delegates hope for action to ease gloom, while concerns over war rise. France sends 33 representatives signaling strong interest despite financial and political crises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Geneva
Fourteenth Assembly of the
League of Nations
Europe
League
France
Coal Operators Hold Meet at White Sulphur
One hundred representatives of West Virginia Smokeless Coal operators met at White Sulphur Springs to name a committee to act on the coal code accepted by President Roosevelt. The panel will confer with a national group and NRA administrator Hugh S. Johnson in Washington to map a fair competition schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
West Virginia
Roosevelt
Hugh $. Johnson
NRA
Washington
Comittee
O. M. Deyerle
Dudley A. Richards
Bluevield
O. L. Alexander
E. Nichols
John Steinburgler
H. B. Baird
New York
P. M. Snyder
Mt. Nope
J. C. Williams
Pittsburgh
George J. Garter
George St. Clair
Tazewell
E. A. Page
Philadelphia
A. A. Liggett
Cincinnati
Gaston Caperton
HI. D. Everett
Charleston
Urge Coal Purchase To Aid Needy In WV
Representative Randolph of West Virginia sent telegrams to President Roosevelt Secretary Ickes and Recovery Administrator Johnson urging the purchase of 10,000,000 tons of West Virginia bituminous coal for the administration plan to distribute coal to the needy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Miners Stay Out of Pits in Renewed Labor Action
Thousands of southwestern Pennsylvania coal miners voted to stay out until a coal code takes effect and the United Mine Workers of America is recognized. About 8,000 marched to a field near the West Virginia line while 48,000 met at Pricedale and unanimously voted to remain idle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Pennsylvania
United Mine Workers of America
West Virginia Line
Scott's Run
Mountaineer
Mason Dixon Line
West Virginia
Scott’s Run
Union‘town
State Line
Pricedale
Americans To Leave Cuba Pending Strike Negotiations
The American destroyer Hamilton stood off Oriente Province to receive 16 Americans and Britons held by Cuban workers but their removal was delayed pending talks. Sugar mill owners planned to fly to Havana for negotiations as food shortages and famine fears grow amid a warehousemen strike and military attention to Havana's needs.
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Associated Pres
Havana
Hamilton
Theorth
Oriente Province
Ramon Grau Sand Martin
Matanzas
Credit Plans Are Studied Amid Roosevelt Price Drive
President Roosevelt calls financial leaders to craft credit plans to back his price lifting push as farm prices lag. Release of funds from closed banks and injections into trade channels are noted as primary aims ahead of tomorrow's parley. Government readiness to support minimum prices for cotton and wheat underpins the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
NRA
Roosevelt召集晚間會議籌組金融協調小組
會議由伍丁任主席召集，明日夜間與會者被指為財政部與聯邦儲備系統高層、重建公司、存款保險公司及農場信貸管理局等機構主管。武器仍未指明是否已掌握於總統手中，視需要時可動用。
Hampden-Sydney-Tigers Battle Virginia To 7-7 Tie
Hampden-Sydney and Virginia battled to a 7-7 tie in Charlottesville as the Tigers struck in 60 yards on five plays for their lone TD. The Cavaliers stalled offensively, with Hampden-Sydney repelling repeated Cavalier bids in a hot afternoon contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampden
Sydney
Virginia
Associated Press University
Hampden-Sydney Tigers
Death Valley
University of Virginia
Tigers
Cavaliers
DAVIS ELKINS ROUTS LANGLEY AIRMEN 62 TO 0
Davis and Elkins College overwhelmed Langley field by nine touchdowns in a 62 to 0 victory. Senators dominated every period with multiple long runs including Shelton's 65 yard TD, Tinney 40 yarder, Flaharty 50 yards, and Winter 40 yards. Crowd of about 4 000 watched with 500 CCC recruits present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Elkins
W. Va
Senators
Davis and Eikins
Langley Field
Davis
Bud” Shelton
Shelton
Tinney
Flaharty
Winter
Mercer County Woman Burial This Afternoon
Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha McComas McComie will be held at 3 oclock at the Jordan McComie residence Camp Creek conducted by Reverend I M Payne of Rock. Burial follows at Ellison cemetery with Foster undertakers in charge. Surviving relatives include A L Lilly Mabscot A G Lilly Blue Jay Mrs Mary Ellison Ellison Mrs A E Gadd Princeton, D Houchins E Houchins Blue Jay and Mrs B Lilly Coolidge, plus eight surviving children whose names were not learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan McComie
Camp Creek
Bertha McComas McComie
I. M. Payne
Rock
Ellison Cemetery
Foster Undertakers
A. L. Lilly
Mabscott
A. G. Lilly
Blue Jay
Mary Ellison
Ellison
A. E. Gadd
Princeton
D. Houchins
E. Houchins
B. Lilly
Coolidge
Kansas State Coach Bo McMillan Earns A Grade in Chemistry
Head Coach A. N. Bo McMillan of the Kansas State college football team completed chemistry at the college summer school and finished with the perfect grade of A. The notable scholastic achievement highlights his academic diligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N
Bo” McMillin
Kansas State
Coal union signs district contracts in five zones
Washington reports the United Mine Workers signed district contracts for central and western Pennsylvania western Maryland and eastern West Virginia. Districts Nos 2 3 4 5 and 16 set district wage hours and conditions aligned with the coal code and binding on members and non members. Effective October 2 the deals await Charleston talks for northern and southern West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
United Mine Work Eggot America
Pennsylvania
Maryland
West Virginia
United Mine Workers
Georges Creek
Upper Potomac
Panhandle
van A. Biltner
Farmer fined for refusing grand jury service in Richmond
Welford Gilman, a Richmond farmer, refused to serve on a grand jury because two Negroes were on the panel. The judge fined him $10 for contempt of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welford Gilman
Richmond
Keith’s Greenville Farm Gifting Land to Seven Couples
Prosperous Greenville farmer W. P. Keith owns 10 million acres and gives each of seven married couples a tillable tract as a wedding gift, expanding landholding among local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Keith
Greenville
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Beckley and
State Tax Commissioner
Thhis
BR. M. French
Harley M. Gilgore
C. L. Heaberlin
L. H. Davis
W. R Fugitt
Hmit
John T
Hollandsworth
DAI Thin Yoat
Wolverton
John N. Garner
Morgan
Preax Carleston
Kump
State Senate
House of Delegates
House
Ralph M. Hiner
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
Rush TD. Holt
D. Lewis
Milton Curtis
White Sulphur
Cuba
Orienté Province
Anne O'Brien
Roosevelt Field
Woodin
Federal Reserve Board
The
Reconstruction Corporation
Bank Deposit Insurance Corporation
Farm Credit Administration
Davis-Elkins
Mercer County
Majestic
New Majestic Ranger
Peckley Hardware & Supply Co
Heber Street
Main
Beckley, W. Va
Northern Coal Control
Union
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