Roosevelt Proposes Enlarged Work Relief Plan for 3 500 000 Unemployed
President Roosevelt asks Congress for a greatly expanded work relief program to employ 3 500 000 people on public works such as slum clearance and grade crossing elimination rather than dole payments. He warns against excessive profits and outlines social security measures while promising further legislation.
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Roosevelt
Dole
Washington
Congress
Seaworks
Eee Ors
Senate
House
Former French Premier Francois Marsal Sentenced in Embezzlement Case
Paris reports Frederic Francois Marsal former French premier and former finance minister was sentenced to 18 months in jail for embezzlement. He faced a 20 000 franc fine and costs after alleged losses of 29 million francs at Socoa Company. Marsal served briefly as premier in June 1924 and as finance minister in 1920 and 1924.
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Paris
Frederickrancois-Marsal
France
United States
Francois-Marsal
Socoa
Millerand
Poincare
Direct Action Threatened by Coal Miners
In Hazleton Pennsylvania the United Mine Workers of America denounce rival union settlement as a violation of their contract with the Glen Alden Company and warn that direct action may follow. A further discussion on the rival union situation is set for a meeting of the Anthracite Conciliation Board in Washington.
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Hazleton
United Mine Workers of America Oe
Tri-District
United Anthracite Miners of Pennsylvania
Glen Alden Coal Com Pemne United Mine
Industrial
Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce
Glen Alden Company
Lackawanna-Wyoming Valley
Anthracite Conciliation Board
Washington
United Mine Workers and Operators
Lindbergh Baby Nurse Stricken, Col Lindbergh Testsify
In Flemington New Jersey Betty Gow the nurse for the Lindbergh baby faints when Mrs Lindbergh testifies Col Lindbergh then takes the stand Washington reports the U S has liquidated twenty billion dollars of its WWI debt Richmond VA new state conservation chief Wilbur C Hall schedules an initial meeting mid January Bel Air Maryland famed buzzard arrives in Harford county New York hosts 35th annual automobile show Saarland Nazis plan to house feed penniless Saarlanders for Jan 13 votes
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Flemington
N. J
Betty Gow
Lindbergh
Bel Air
Harford County
New York
South End Hose Co Annual Officers Election
South End Hose Co holds its annual election of officers on Monday night January 7. Captain Gough urges every member to attend. secretary notes the meeting details.
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South End Hose Co
Gough
Friendship Co Elects Barnett Captain Of Fire Company
Fred W. Forney declined nomination for captain and C. Douglas Barnett was unanimously elected after 25 years as an officer including 14 years as captain and 11 years as secretary. A committee is named to draft an ordinance for council consideration to control crowds at fires.
Incoming captain named for Friendship Company
The incoming captain has 17 years in Friend Company with four years as lieutenant. Last year he declined the nomination. Other officers named include Richard Boxwell 1st lieutenant Wade Guard 2d lieutenant Ryland Conner 3d lieutenant George Eagle Jr 4th lieutenant James Shryock secretary James Loy assistant secretary W C Perry treasurer J P Reardon council Dr C R Anderson surgeon Dr George Snarr assistant surgeon Rev W L Dudley Rev R B Nelson Rev W M Brashears chaplains James P Reardon J P Haddox William Deshon W E Jones Charles H Harper trustees Lester Forney driver J D Collins chief pipeman Marshall Hollis chief hose man It was recommended Fred W Forney serve as fire warden for the company Also retirement of Captain Forney John Eagle retired as treasurer James Johnson as chief pipeman and Kramer Lycett as chief hoseman Committees to be named Captain Barnett to announce assignments in January A committee of F W Forney Dr C R Anderson Charles H Harper and C D Hartman to meet other companies and seek aid to draft an ordinance to curb crowds around active fire trucks during fires and keep crowds at a proper distance. Forney’s 25 years as an officer is noted as a Winchester record. Continued on Page Three.
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Richard Boxwell
Wade Guard
Ryland Conner
George Eagle, Jr
James Shryock
James Loy
W. C. Perry
J. P. Reardon
C. R. Anderson
George Snarr
W. L. Dudley
R. B. Nelson
W. M. Bra
Barnett
F. W. Forney
Charles H. Harper
C. D. Hartman
Council
Sarah Zane Fire Company Elects Officers at January Meeting
The Sarah Zane Fire Company will hold its regular monthly meeting Friday evening January 4 at 8 o clock. Officers for the coming year will be elected. All members are asked to attend. Sale prices on coats at Moline and Cather's.
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Sarah Zane Fire Company
Moline& Cather’s
Warehouse at Woodstock Robbed Again in Bold Early Morning Raid
The Boyers Grocery wholesale house at Woodstock was burglarized after 2 am by a group familiar with the layout. Robbers entered through a smashed window, carried second floor merchandise down by elevator, and loaded it into a nearby truck. This third break in years prompted fingerprints and investigation by Officer Fred Painter.
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Boyers Grocery Company
Woodstock
Fred Painter
Alice Song
H. D. Fuller
Painter
Winchester
Soyer
Mary I Janney Appointed Administratrix of Estate
Mary I Janney has been appointed administratrix of the estate of the late John Perry Purcell and qualified before County Clerk C C Brannon by posting bond of 1600 with Annie L Foreman as security.
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Mary I. Janney
John Perry Purcell
C.C. Brannon
Annie L. Foreman
Confession Put In Record Over Jones Protest
In Fincastle Virginia a signed confession by Philip Jones admitting the murder of two young girls is entered in evidence despite defense claims of duress. The statement allegedly details Brain battering of Alice and Ellen Hill and an attempted assault on the elder child. Attorney T Warren Messick argued the confession was coerced by threats of mob violence.
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Fincastle
Clifton Forge
Philip Jones
Jones
Alice
Ellen Hill
T. Warren Messick
Roanoke
Oa Pen Hollow
Hiph
Kiwanis Club Awards Essay Prizes at Handley High
Miss Virginia Chamberlain won first prize ten dollars in the Kiwanis Club essay contest for Handley High School. Miss Rosalie Hadley and Miss Helen Willis received five and two and a half dollars respectively.
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Kiwanis Club
Handley High School
Virginia Chamberlain
Rosalie Headley
Helen Willis
Andrew Bell
Kiwanis International
Chicago
Millwood Road work approved with five week start
City Council authorized plans for a 2800 foot Millwood road from the corporation line to Kent street. A 40 foot grade and 30 foot asphalt surface will aid immediate construction. An intermediary board may assess costs for wider rights of way.
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Common Council
Arthur M. Field
Millwood Road
Mr. Field
H. H. Hable
Corporation
Kent Street
Richmond
Myr. Field
Federal Bureau of Roads
Field
Rouss Fire Company Sets January Meeting and Elections
The Rouss Fire Company will hold its regular monthly meeting Friday evening January 4 at 8 o'clock. Election of officers for 1935 is on the agenda. All members are urged to attend. M. D. Weaver, President.
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Rouss Fire Company
For Sale Slab Wood and Kindling by Glaze & Bro
Slab wood and kindling offered by Glaze & Bro for truckload pricing at two dollars. Contact phone 84. Also notice of square dance every Saturday night at Elm Springs filling Station.
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Glaize & Bro
Elm Springs
Lling Station
Forney Called By Death At Advanced Age In Winchester
George B. Forney lifelong Winchester resident and cigar maker turned farmer dies at 75 210 South Cameron street after two years of declining health and recent complications. Survived by widow Sara Elizabeth Young two daughters Sara and Hilda and son George William plus seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral at 2 pm Monday at home with Rev. Dr S L Flckinger and Rev E B McGukin officiating. interment Mount Hebron Cemetery. pallbearers listed.
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George B. Forney
Winchester
South
Cameron Street
Mr. Forney
Forney
Frederick County
Centenary Reformed Church
Friendship Fire Company
Sara Elizabeth Young
Charles A
Ann E. Young
Sara E
Hilda Y. Forney
George William Forney
Gratchen
George Cross
Frances Berry
Martha Forney
Margaret Duncan
Front Royal
William
Richard Forney
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
P. W. Boyd
Robert M. Glass
William T. Sullivan
O. L. Jamison
Charles P. McVicar
Joseph Hodgson
Miss Dorsey Hit by Auto At Cameron and Monmouth Streets
Annie Dorsey, living at 109 East Monmouth Street, was struck and knocked to the ground by a car driven by a man from Boyce Clarke County near noon yesterday. She suffered bruises and nervous shock but was not confined to bed and received help from witnesses.
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Annie Dorsey
Monmouth Street
Boyce
Clarke County
Dorsey
Cameron
Monmouth Streets
Father of Kidnapped Child Testifies to Jail Disguise Hearing
The father recounts to the jury details of the disguise he heard in jail and relates a prior meeting with Dr. Condon who produced a note demanding ransom. Betty Gow, a Scotch nurse, was employed on the Morrows' recommendation as the trial proceeded.
Hauptmann kidnapping trial turns on infant’s abduction claim
Colonel Charles A. testifies from the witness stand in Flemington New Jersey as he accuses Bruno Richard Hauptmann of kidnapping his infant son nearly three years ago. Defense counsel Edward Reilly challenges the assertions amid the courtroom drama.
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William A. Kinney
Associated Press
Flemington
N. J
Charles A
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Edward Reilly
Lindbergh Identifies Hauptmann Voice in Bronx Cemetery
Lindbergh testified he heard Hauptmann's voice in St Raymond’s Cemetery when paying 50 000 dollars for the ransom for his kidnapped baby who was already dead. He described going to the cemetery with Dr Condon on that April night and noted a final note preceding the payment.
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Lindbergh
Hauptmann
Bronx
Flemington
N. J
Charles A. Lindbergh
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
John F
Jassie) Condon
Dr. Condon
St. Raymond’s Cemetery
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White House
Pittsburgh
American Association For the Advancement of Science
World News
Saarbrucken
Saar Basin
Friendship CO
Fred W. Forney
C. Douglas Barnett
Friend Company
Friendship Company
Winchester Fire Department
Friendship
Friendship Fire Co
Sarah Zane Fire CO
R. B. Brown
Rush Holt
West Virginia
Jane Holt
Eraman
Holt
Rouss Fire CO
M. D. Weaver
Pres
Warren County
Star Today
Doctor
Geo. B. Forney
Miss Dorsey
Col. Lindbergh
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