Formal opening of Nash Motors show rooms uptown
Formal opening events drew crowds to Nash Jilueffest Motors new show rooms on Bland Street in the Bradman building. General manager Astrid Stallard led efforts as visitors toured the modern display of Nash models and enjoyed sandwiches and coffee. A temporary service station on Chestnut Street opened, with plans for a permanent station announced. Five musicians provided music and wives of female agents assisted in hospitality during hours 7 to 10.
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Nash-Jilueffest Motors Company
Avanca
Binnid Street
Bland Street
Coca Cola
Houra
WEW Ambassador of France Confers With Mrs Kellogg
Perch ha breakaut when the officers arrived. Bob Taylor, federal prohibition officer, talked by long distance to the sheriff of Monroe county and gave him details. The sheriff said the dead man was in county indictment and had been released for him recently, though not served. He advised if any hearing was held for Liexhaotin he would notify the seven officers who participated in the raid and they would come to Tylon.
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Bob Taylor
Prohibition
Sherif
Monroe County
Jy. Taylor
Suliposiut
Tylon
Indictments for Dynamiting at Herrin Expand
A special grand jury returned nearly 200 indictments linked to the March 9 dynamiting of Fowler Grocery Store and building in Herrin. Three Marion youths Phelps Val Phelps and Paul Riddle are charged with firing the dynamite. One suspect allegedly implicated others opposed to Ku Klux law. Glenn Fowler, a site supporter, was not in the building when the explosion injured his father and mother.
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Glenn Fowler
Glenn Yorn
Fowler
Grand Jury Summoned for Martinsburg Term
Federal court officials announced the opening of the regular Martinsburg grand jury term. For the last three years a full grand jury has been summoned, with officials and the clerk preparing for the session.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Federal Court
Gitorig
Nichols
TA. Brown
Seuslage
Bude Wy Ieus
Wade Coffin
Lee Tonighbh
Witnesses Heard in Case of Mrs Wise
Mellina Olio reports in Plattealbye county the grand jury began deliberations in the case of Mrs Martha Wise a 41 year old widowed mother of four who confessed to administering poison that killed her husband and four children Eight witnesses testified and six more are to appear tomorrow as county prosecutors pursue indictment for first degree murder.
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Mellina
Olio
Plattealbye
Martha Wise
Ellen
Polaony
Feather
Mira
Sophia Movel
Anik
Fred Gigike
Joseph A. Seyampue
Hempstead High Girls Claim National Title in 1946 Final
Hempstead High School girls basketball victory claims the national title by defeating Struthers High of Struthers Ohio 25 to 28 for the Weetfield cup in the tournament final. Also notes a separate notice: sheriff's sale of an automobile under Prohibition Law in West Virginia, detailing vehicle forfeiture proceedings and sale date.
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Hentesteads
Hempstead High Schoolgirs
Woule Warhol
Struthers High
Struthers
Ohio
Propaganda for Mellon Tax Plan Denied by Walsh
Senator Walsh of Montana denounces propaganda backing Mellon tax plan and warns against efforts to sway public sentiment in Congress. He asserts critics misrepresent executive prerogatives and predicts the Senate will not be pressured into tax legislation it does not endorse.
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Washington
Congress
Walsh
Montana
Senate
Erlenda
Mellon
Atch
Record Price Paid Burns Dialect Poem
London April 6 The Ronan Hach Company of Philadelphia took past the record price of 1750 pounds for a finest existing copy of Burns Scottish dialect poems The whole edition brought the poet only county pounds At the Rosenbach auction another lot fetched 880 pounds a copy of the first edition Alice in Wonderland 1865 only six known extant
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London
Ronan- Hach Company
Philadelphia
Robert Burns
Rosenbach
Ottother
Stephenson Innocent, His Attorney Declares
Indianapolis Ind April 6 Innocence of D C L Stephenson formerly grand dragon of the Ku Klux Klan at charges of having criminally assaulted Miss Madge Oberholtzer of Indianapolis last month will be published to the satisfaction of the people of the country By his attorney for the indicted man declared tonight It was the first statement made by Stephenson or his attorney since the county grand jury indicted Winlash week on charges of assault with intent to murder kidnapping and conspiracy to commit a felony Miss Oberholtzer alleged victim in said to be days dying condition from poison self administered Hart Klingl and Jaavl Gentry Tattiamapalis indicted with Stephenson in connection with the case surrendered Intraday and pave land they will be arraigned in criminal court Lombarrow Stephenson was arraigned in criminal court this morning They pleaded in abatement attacking the validity of the five indictments returned by the grand jury Hearing on the pleas will be given Saturday It was intimated
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Tndianapolis
Ind
D. CL. Stephenson
Gran Dragon
Ku Klux Klan
Misa Madge Qhberhaltzer
T Ndianapolis
Byh Innian
Min
Stephenson
Winlash Week
Crinihil
Taman
Decrease in Revenues Hits Pennsylvania Railway
Philadelphia reports a sharp drop in operating revenues for the Pennsylvania Railway system in 1924, down $76,540,969 from 1923 due to reduced freight tonnage and higher costs. The annual report notes wage and coal adjustments, weaker industrial activity, and a special $8,000,000 dividend affecting net income.
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Philadelphia
Chaily Cowl
Pennsylvania
Avid
India
Tesgreu
TTA
Odd
BS Uni
Roedtyat
Pennsylvania Company
Pocahontas Virginia Colored Community Center Drive
A Pocahontas meeting lauded a proposed colored community center and a new Methodist church in the area. Governor Tew Trinkle and Congressman George C. Peery spoke to support the project as crowds contributed cash and pledges at the opera house event.
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Pocahontas
Pocahontan
Tew Trinkle
Virginia
George KE. Peery
Virginia Distriet
Pocslantes
West
H. W. Fhilcks
Arty Opera House
John R. Black
Amaricea
B. Shelton
Muateat Uronbey
George OC. Peery
She Ney
Sxeky -Addvasa
George C. Peary
Trinkle
W. d. Owens
Ty Iu- Ikke
Mumier
Willams
Jroy
A, H
Bowison
Lye Door
Guyor
Congressmann
New Witness Emerges in Chapman Case
Hartford authorities report a new witness tied to Gerald Chapman’s case, potentially shaping a bid for a new trial. Senior counsel Frederick J. Grechl announced a witness who allegedly saw Chapman on the way to Brooklyn the night before the New Britain crime on October 12, noting inconsistencies in a key witness’s testimony about start times and locations.
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Hartford
Grochgai
Wali
EH. Shean
Springfield
Mass
Chapmian
Chapman
Shean
Lim
New Orlintu
Haga
Asking Mining Co to be declared bankrupt
Creditors of the Wiluneharmt Zanesville Mining Company, incorporated in Pennsylvania with headquarters in Ohio, file a federal court petition seeking bankruptcy. The insolvent company owes James M Mee of Pittsburgh $2000 and Lewis Hover of Pittsburgh $2800 via notes held by Fairmont Mining Machine Co of Fairmont We Win.
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Columbus
Agr
Wiluneharmt
Zanesville Mining Conpany
Pennsylvania
Budtweds
Mustonurm County
Ohio
Jamey M. Mee
Pillaburgh
Lewis
Pittsburgh
Fairmont Mining Machine Company
Fairmouth
We Win
Nurmi Wins as Ritola Appears at Detroit Carnival
Detroit April 11 Paavo Nurmi the flying Finn won the two mile in 9 minutes 46 seconds at a live day athletic carnival. Ritola showed up finishing fourth in the four mile event two laps ahead of Chauncey White. Joie Ray disappointed in the mile finishing 25 yards back. Lloyd Haulin of Boston and Joe Tuy of Chicago troubled the field in the sprint events. Hicks of Michigan was second in the mile while Ray’s finish remained distant from the world record pace.
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Detroit
Mich
Paavo Nurmi
Willetoo
Lloyd Haulin
Boston
Jotetuy
Chicago
Tle
Vastormer
Hicks
University of Michigan
Geeand
Jimmy Connally
Waglington
Fay Behine
Willie Rifala
Finland
New York
Chauncey White
Millett Athtelia Club
Joie Ray
Nuri Atte
Dsaint Joloyd Tain
Hosian Ava Jetla Association
Vi¢ks
University of Michigan Miter
Malin
Seventh Heaven at Colonial Theatre this Wednesday
John Golden presents the drama Seventh Heaven at the Colonial Theatre with a tale set in Paris during the Great War era. Chico rescues Diane from danger as love and fate intertwine in Austin Strong's acclaimed stage fantasy. Jack Sharkey defeats Jack Renault in a ten round Boston bout with no knockdowns.
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John Golden
Bluefield Theatregoera
Lightnin
Colonial Theatre
Paris
AbLla
Diane
Chico
Nana
Boul
Colonel Brissac
Austin Strong
Sharkey Wens
Renault
Boston
Jack Sharkey
Hoston
Jack Renault
New York
Death Comes Suddenly to Civil War Veteran in Huntington
Trinlington West Virginia April 6 Joshua KK Dor Bukter seventy nine and Civil War veteran for thirty years a constable hero and colorful Cabell County figure died suddenly this afternoon after a heart attack. Doc Sutter’s horse and buggy were a familiar Huntington sight for nearly five decades and his passing comes less than three hours after he sold the horse. Funeral services have not been arranged.
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Tee
Spring Decree Vacated By Cleveland Judge
In Cleveland on April 6 Judge Samuel H. Silbert heard a man and a woman discuss their divorce. He noted the spring season and ordered the decree vacated, remarking that it was too hasty and that the fault lay with him. Both stated they wished the divorce set aside.
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Cleveland
Court of Common Pleas
Samuel H. Silbert
Stepdaughter Held On Charge Manslaughter In Md Doom
Cumberland Md April 6 A coroner's jury found Walter Long thirty four died from tetanus caused by a bullet said to be fired by his step daughter Margaret Latlero twenty one during a drunken quarrel on Friday March 27 The jury also recommended the girl be held on a charge of manslaughter for the April jury The mother and a visitor testified she shot her step father to frighten him while he was beating her
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Cumberland
Walter Long
Margaret Latlero
Syrandury
Gir
Long
Taking of Evidence in Big Suit Begun
In Cabell county circuit court the taking of evidence began in the suit by trustees of the Cole and Cane estate to recover 275000 damages from Main Island Creek Coal Company. Witness Robert P F Carson identified maps and mining operations related to the estate. The case alleges a deliberate mining loss caused the damages. Judge Thomas R Shepherd presiding at a special vacation term. jury selection largely underway.
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Huntington
Cole & Cane
Main Island Creek Coal Company
Cabell County
Robert PF. Carson
Coal Company
iMainlifts
Thomas R. Shepherd
WANTED BELGIAN POLICE DOG TO SEE BLUEFIELD
Little Miss Virginia Keepler daughter of W S E Koepler secretary of the Pocahontas Operators Association arrives from Washington visiting her father and brings Rex a beautiful Belgian police dog. The dog was a gift from the child's grandmother and is described as one of the finest specimens in Bluefield Virginia Keepler was born in Bluefield and wants Rex to visit the city and meet former playmates.
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Fores
Mra
PB Itatlor
Tocatontas
G. B. Irvine
Willigmoon
Marly
Excelsior
W. Vn
Bluefield
J. KesMton
Matoaku
Mampton
Smokeless Operators’ Association
Maeleld
Virginia
B.A. Andrews
1. C. Gates
Princeton
Clement Lane
Marion
9. C
Algters
Virginia Keepler
W. SE. J. Koepler
Pocahontas Operators’ Association
Washington
Rex
American arms traffic policy shaped for Geneva talks
Inter-departmental discussions at the state department refine American arms traffic control policy ahead of the Geneva conference. Secretary Kellogg has consulted with Secretary Weeks Wilbur and Hoover. detailed proposals will align the tentative convention with U S policy. Delegates to Geneva, to be named by President Coolidge, will be aided by army and navy officers, Commerce Department officials, and international law experts, sailing midmonth.
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Washington
State Department
Geneva
International Conferenc
League of Factions
Kellopy
Weeles
Wilbur
Doover
Ias
Editor shot by unknown assailant near Berwyn
Archer St. John, editor of a suburban newspaper, was seriously wounded by an unidentified assailant while driving in Berwyn. The shooting appears linked to a political conflict involving a mayoral race in which the editor has been an active participant.
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Chicago
Apr
Archer St. John
Berwyn
Validity of merger matter for courts
Washington April 6 The validity of Armour & Co acquiring Morris & Co goat packers should be decided by the courts government counsel contends opening final arguments today at the department of agriculture W I Fisher urges Secretary Jardine to base an order against the merger so the courts could pass judgment and warns without action Swift Co could buy Wilson Co creating a larger monopoly and ending competition in the industry
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Washington
Armour & Co
Morris & Co
Department of Agriculture
W. I. Fisher
Jardine
Tually
Dong
Swift & Co
Wilson & Co
Two Killings and Feud Rise From Farm Neighbors Fight
Albany Ky April 6 Four men held for examining trial after a street shooting killed Rosene Patterson 40 and his son Walter 20 and wounded Harvey Steera 45 and Josh Lowhorn 45. The arrests include Will Albertson 35 Chester Means 15 Henry Cumings 22 and Clifford Cummings 19 farmers near Shipley. In a separate report William Harvey Asbury 34 of Faraday died at Bluefield Sanitorium after a horseback accident left him with a skull fracture. His brother injured. Asbury was a Pocahontas Fuel Company worker and native of Tazewell county. funeral plans set for Wednesday in Saraday.
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Albany
Rosene Patterson
Walter
Harvey Steera
Josh D. Lowhorn
Will Albertson
Chester Means
Henry Cumings
Clifford Cummings
Shipley, Ky
William Harvey Asbury
Faraday
Tazewell
Mr. Asbury
Mr. Ashbury
Wiliam Asbury
Bluefield
Tazewell County
Pocahontas Fuel Company
Boggs Plea Guilty While Claiming Innocence in Slaying
Hillsboro Ohio April 6 John Boggs twenty four pleaded guilty to first degree murder in the shooting death of Highland County deputy surveyor Larry T Magil after a robbery. He maintained his innocence and promised real facts would emerge within a year to vindicate him. His brother Dan Boggs was previously convicted of the same murder and sentenced to life without parole.
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Hillsboro
Ohio
John Boggs
Larry T. Magil
Highland County
Gbio
Boggs
Dan Boggs
Tila
Dan
John
Fire truck passing warning issued by chief
Fire Chief Harris urges motorists not to pass fire apparatus in operation, especially at crossings and intersections. He notes the turning of the new aerial is hazardous and a recent incident was reported last night.
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Harris
Harria
Black Gold Arrives at Churchill Downs for Summer Campaign
Lousky Kentucky April 6 Black Gold winner of the Golden Jubilee Kentucky Derby and other fixtures last season arrived at Churchill Downs to prepare for a series of important stakes races. Black Toney colt will campaign at Hawthorne and Aurora during the summer. The colt appears to have gained size and weight during his winter rest and trainer Webb said he was training well.
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Loulgyide
Black Gold
Churchill Downe
Hawthdyne
Aurora
Webb
Daughters of Maryland Hold First Meeting in New York
New York April 6 The Daughters of Maryland a women’s organization held its first meeting adopting a constitution and by laws A message from Governor Albert C. Ritchie of Maryland congratulating the group was read Mrs Gustave A Barger was elected president
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New York
the Daughters of Maryland
Albert ©. Ritebto
Maryland
Gustave A. Barger
Witnesses in Laurel bandit case go on trial for perjury
In Geratton Ohio April witnesses Anna Al Tassie and Orlando Teasle from Tritonsville Ohio faced trial before Judge R. C. Newcomb on perjury charges. They testified in October that John Tortt and Tony Burchanti rode with them to a funeral in Connellsville Ohio the day the Laurel train was held up. Dr Elgin Lowthian testified he took a $25 bribe to alter a silk certificate date for Tortt and Burchanti July 26. He said an unknown man later urged him to change the date to July 28. Tortt and Burchanti, under heavy guard, were re identified as the bandits who robbed the train on July 30, 1923.
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Geratton
Anna al Tassie
Orlando Teasle
Tritonsville
Ohio
Tril
RE. C. Newcomb
John Tortt
Tony Burchanti
Edward Murphy
Torti
Burchanti
Connellsville
Elgin Lowthian
Yorkville
Orlando Tessie
Terso Burchant
Tessie
Mi Aul
Mia
Tortt
Burohantt
Wit- Neasen
Prince of Wales Visits Freetown Chief Meeting
The prince of Wales arrived at Freetown aboard Repulse and stayed overnight as guest of the governor. A dignified gathering of native chiefs in colorful dress watched as he distributed king's alms and read an address interpreted by a native messenger.
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Freetown
Sierra Leone
West Africa
Prince of Wales
JI. M
Repulse
Africa
South America
Tierye
Pikkin
Tea and coffee blamed for heart disease health decline
The Life Extension Institute warns mature people face shorter lifespans due to heart disease and related conditions. Dr Hugon Hiwerson cites tea and coffee as contributing factors, with caffeine raising blood pressure and stressing kidneys, leading to nervousness and headaches. The piece promotes Postum as a caffeine free alternative and includes a coupon offer for a week's free supply.
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Hugon Hiwerson
New York
United States
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