Virginia Road Bonds Debate Prompts Longer Legislative Sessions
At Sharleston West Virginia on January 27 observers expect the Senate to act on aFederal constitutional requirement empowering Congress on child labor reform. Bills before the House propose sixty day January sessions and a December start with fifteen days then longer sessions. A Senate vote approved selling remaining twenty million dollars of road bonds. Proposals for reapportioning seats were offered in both chambers.
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Sharleston
W. Va
Senate
Congress
House
Budget Committee Adjourned After Health Budget Session
The county board of health budget committee adjourned yesterday while continuing the 1925 public health budget drafting in the county auditor's office. Highlights of the new budget will be released once complete.
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County Board of Health
Fred Cornwell
Two Applicants Admit Citizenship in Common Pleas Court
Two candidates for naturalization Charles Alfoldi and Joe Vinczi were admitted to citizenship by Judge L G Worstell after their hearing, postponed due to absence of witnesses on the regular naturalization day.
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Charles Alfoldi
Joe Vinczi
L. G. Worstell
Common Pleas
Holcomb Divorce Granted in Common Pleas Court
Gay Holcomb was granted a divorce from Harley Holcomb in Common Pleas court yesterday on grounds of gross neglect and wilful absence.
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Gay Holcomb
Harley Holcomb
Common Pleas Court
Child Chokes on Bean in Rushville Tragedy
Wilma Croy, 2, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Burger of Rushville, died after a baked bean became lodged in her windpipe while being fed. A doctor arrived too late to save her.
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New Lexington
Wilma Croy
William Burger
Rushville
Western Canada to Get Massive Pulp Mill Project
Winnipeg based J. D. McArthur interests announce purchase of 3 million cords of standing pulpwood from Northern Manitoba to supply a Western Canada pulp and paper mill, costing 5 million dollars with a total pulpwood value of 8.4 million. The mill, planned for St Boniface near Winnipeg, expected to produce 600 tons daily.
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West Canada
Winnipeg
Man
Canada
Northern
Manitoba
J. D. McArthur
McArthur
St. Bonfiface
Charleston Snowbound Quietly Delays City Traffic
Charleston West Virginia reports a near inch snowfall blanketing the capital from overnight into morning. Traffic slowed in congested districts as snow continued to fall steadily.
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Charleston
W. Va
Prohibition Officials to Address Ohio Pastors Dinner
Governor Donahey Bishop Theodore S Henderson and State Prohibition Commissioner McDonald headline an Ohio Protestant pastors conference dinner in Columbus. The group backed a proposed Child Labor amendment and called for expanded weekday Bible study in public schools with about 700 attendees.
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Columbus
Donahey
Theodore S. Henderson
Cincinnati
McDonld
Monday Session in Mayors Court Sees Half Dozen Fined
A Monday police court fined six men for breaking vows of repentance during a payday celebration. William Butler paid $50 after swinging at Officer Maple. four defendants paid $10, and Skid Carsey was fined $20 for alleged offenses tied to the mayor’s office. Other lesser defendants were D H Venable Brooks Tippit and Chris Cook.
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Koon
William Butler
Stewart
Charles Maple
Skid Carsey
Maple
Packer
Skid
Koons
D. H. Venable
Brooks Tippet
Chris Cook
Venable
Brooks
Cook
Chief Parker
Two Mothers Held for Hearing in Probate Court
Two mothers face affidavits charging neglect in Probate court. Belle Six with alleged encouragement of immorality involving her daughter and Dan Tipple a night watchman accused of countenancing immorality at the ice plant. Hattie Sharp also charged with neglecting her daughter Ethel. Preliminary hearing set before Judge S. M. Johnson.
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R. W. Finsterwald
Dan Tipple
Tippie
S. M. Johnson
Bernice
Hattie Sharp
Ethel
Toledo Records First Poison Liquor Death of Year
Toledo reports its first death of the year from poison liquor as Charles Kulsocki dies in a local hospital. The incident marks the initial fatal liquor poisoning case for year.
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Toledo
Charles Kulsocki
Arbuckle Divorce Granted After Manslaughter Trial
Paris reports Mrs. Arminta Durfee Arbuckle was granted a divorce from Roscoe E. Arbuckle known as Fatty Arbuckle. Arbuckle faced three manslaughter trials over Virginia Rappe's death and was acquitted. The couple wed in Los Angeles on August 5, 1908.
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Paris
Seine
Arminta Durfee Arbuckle
Roscoe E
Fatty) Arbuckle
Virginia Rappe
Arbuckles
Los Angeles
Former Alexander Resident Recovering in Columbus
Word from Columbus that B. G. Dorsey formerly of Alexander township has been ill since November. He is now able to be about the house and is under treatment by a specialist who says recovery is assured but will take time due to his age and low vitality.
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Alexander
Columbus
B. G. Dorsey
Alexander Township
Athens county police struggle with rising thefts and staffing gaps
Sheriff McKinley warns the county faces a surge in auto thefts aided by a developing “underground railway” for stolen cars. He notes Athens has only one full time deputy and a speed cop, while Athens city operates with just two officers and no motor patrol since December. Patrols are overwhelmed by calls, and suspects often escape due to slow evidence collection and limited resources.
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Here
Farkersburg
McKinley
Athens County
Athens
Walker
East End
Pomeroy
Parkersburg
Boyd
Marietta
Kentucky
West Virginia
Gargle and syrup remedies for cough and throat relief
An advertisement describes aspirin gargle using two Bayer tablets dissolved in four tablespoons of water with a two hour repeat. promotes Pinex cough syrup made by mixing 21 1/2 ounces Pinex into a pint sugar syrup, claiming quick relief for chest congestion, bronchitis, hoarseness, and sleep betterment. It pitches Pinex as a renowned Norwegian pine extract and urges asking for 24 1/2 ounces of Pinex with full directions.
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Pinex Co
T. Wayne
Ind
British Field Marshal Grenfell Dies in London at 93
Lord Francis Wallace Grenfell, field marshal who led British forces in Egypt during the Khartoum expedition of 1897-98, died in London today. He was 93 years old.
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London
Lord Francis Wallace Grenfell
Egypt
Khartoum
Corona Wool Fat Healing Ointment Promised Cure
A testimonial letter claims Corona Wool Fat ointment cured years of suffering from a severe leg injury and chronic sores. The ad asserts it soothes pain and heals cuts, burns, eczema, and other wounds, urging purchase at drugstores for 60 cents. Corona Manufacturing Company, Columbus, Ohio.
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Corons
Mee
Ohio
Track Inspection Prizes Awarded to Hocking Valley Staff
Logan and Beaumont employees of the Hocking Valley railroad received top honors in the thirtieth annual track inspection reported in the February issue of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Employer Magazine. First prize for supervisors went to H Ward of Logan District 5, second to F A Sparks of Marion District 2, and third to L J Quinn of Logan District 4. For section foremen in District 4 Perry J Pinney of Logan Section 39 won first, second to John Canter of Beaumont Section 43, and third to John Hunt of Beaumont Section 44.
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Logan and
Beaumont
Hocking Valley Railroad
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Co. H. Ward
Logan
F. A. Sparks
Marion
L. J. Quinn
Perry J. Pinney
John Canter
John Hunt
Second prize in district fore-day exploration event awarded
An exploratory operation near District No. was completed on Sunday night with George Peck of Section 65 Dun das receiving second prize and John A. Matthews of Section 68 Vinton earning third prize.
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George Peck
Dundas
John A. Matthews
Vinton
Sun Yat Sen Condition Reported Grave in Peking
Peking dispatch reports the health of Sun Yat Sen, leader of South China, as grave with recovery doubtful. authorities note his condition as critical and unclear prospects for improvement.
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Peking
Sun Yat Sen
South China
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