Directors End Session With Resignation Motion Stirring Debate
A city board meeting closed with a sensational end as Director J B Kirk moved to resign City Solicitor Ritz and declare the chair vacant, amid absent Mayor Thomas and a split vote. The discussion split motions, with Kirk withdrawing and Cheyney backing Ritz’s resignation, while sentiment over declaring the chair vacant remained divided.
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Ery Board of Directors
J. B. Kirk
City Sollaljor Bits
Thomas
Cheyney
Kirk
Mr. Ritz
Thomas H. Scott
Wyoming Street
Scott
Wyomig Street
A. F. Kingdon
West
Ross
Boone
Widge
Union Street
Svottalag
Anothny
Mountain Gate Transportation Company
Yellow Cab Taxi Company
Pr Eyoxers
Norfolk and Wee Arm
Kingdon
Clleveland Avenue
Jengtu
Ate
W. #. Ross
Syederick
Frederick Street
Thhat
Hoss
Molley
Flat Top National Bank
Masonic Temple
Federal Street
Rutherford
0. R. Woods
Rockbridge Street
Ridley
Clothing Fire Sparks River Rescue in New Ark
A man named Simpson, 29, dived into the Ihoking River to save a companion when clothing caught fire after an explosion of gasoline. He was injured but expected to recover, per physicians, at New Ark on April 7.
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New Ark
Ohio
Ihoking River
Rod Simpson
Third Reading Likely for West Virginia Chiropractor Bill
The West Virginia House advanced the chiropractors license bill to its third reading after rejecting most amendments. Debate centered on improper practice limits with two year college credit or five year practice requirements, while supporters argued for firm regulation to control unqualified healers.
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Charleston
W. Va
House of Delegates
Delesale Septimum Hall
Wetxel
Senate
Pine
Marshall
Wells
Ohio County
Hundley
Kanawha County
Weiss
Street Sifles
Hall
Trainor
Davis
Hawkins
Cogar
Delander
Handley
Andrews
Myrall
Mr. Andrews
Boony County
Tle
Jiad
Turley
Logan County
Cotton
House
Bishop
Roane
Page Sevan
Miners in Marshall County Idle in West Virginia
More than 800 miners from five non iron mines in Marshall County gathered in Moundsville to hear union leaders including Lee Hall of Ohio and Joseph Angelo of Indianapolis. The walkout was partly predicted as operators reported few mines idling while most ran normally. Officials planned another meeting near Fort Pitt across the Ohio River.
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Moundsvillee
W. Va
Marahall County
United Mine Workers of America
Lee Hall
Ohio Miners
Joseph Angelo
National Pranizer
Indianapolis
Frank Ledvink
Eastern Ohio
West Virginia
Northern
Pittsburg
Cogg
Marshall County
Mouldsville Polle
Tisll
Fort Pill
Ohio
Ohio River
Moundsyile
Brooke Counties
Fairmont
George S. Brackett
Northern West Virginia
Con Operators' Association
Fife
Ponzi Asks Cancellation of Deportation Warrant
Charles Ponzi and his lawyers asked the Labor Department to cancel a deportation warrant issued last November accusing him of illegal stay due to a prior forgery conviction in Canada. Immigration inspectors halted Ponzi at Houston, and the case was sent to Washington for review.
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Washington
Charles Ponzi
Buston
Labor Department
Klaued
Ponsi
Canada
Huston
Wats
Secretary’s Board
Ponin
Board of Review
Thia
Shay Fly
Ohio Governor Accepts Son’s Auto Escapade as Passing Incident
Ohio Governor Donahey moved to treat Hal Donahey’s latest automobile escapade as a passing incident. The administration denied substantiation of the Lillian Vogel disappearance tale, with secretary Mecarroth saying the affair is closed and executive secretary Huffman noting Hal’s claimed innocence.
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Ohio
Ambus
Ola
Donahey
Hal Donahey
Joosa
Lillian Vogel
James W. Huffman
Zanesville
Hal
Columbus
Floridy
Frances Mouton
Emir of Kurdestan a Man Without a Country
New York April 7 news on a fictional tale character placed as a man without a coin. Mohammed Said Zerehcheno, styled Emir, is to be deported to England aboard the White Star Line. British authorities barred another man, Mohammed Said Jadi, at Southampton and sent him back to the U S. Officials say the royal visitor has a police record in several nations and plans to appeal to Washington.
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New York
Phauml
Rapdantene Ake
Philly Nolan
Edward Everett Hale
Kalani
Emir
Prinos
Mohammed
Zerehcheno
England
White Star Tine
Jadi
Elis
Southampton
Hine
Murcheston
United States
Tumberation
France
Washington
Legion drives $5 million endowment aid for orphans
Bluefield and other cities mount a national campaign led by the American Legion to raise 5 006 000 for orphans of veterans. Local efforts meet limited success as volunteers canvass the community urging contributions a few dollars each will fund care and training for fatherless children.
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American Legion
United States
Bluefield
American Union
Legion
Capitol Commission to Confer with Architect
Charleston West Virginia April meeting planned with state capitol commission to confer with architect Casa Gilbert and Mulley Construction officials on the new executive building. The wing will be formally accepted from contractors, followed by a Board of Public Works session. Moving plans begin within weeks with state offices first to occupy new quarters.
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Charleston
W. Va
Contracts for concrete surfacing awarded
Charleston We April 7 The state road commission awarded contracts for concrete surfacing in Doddridge County to Stein Geisel and Stel of Niles Ohio for about 14 miles part of a 5 million dollar program. Several bids were abandoned and rejected during the settting, with portions of the project held up for further consideration.
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Charleston
We van Apeil
Couliide
Doddridge County
Stein, Geisel & Stel
Courtractors
Niles
Ohio
Tnstract
Upstuar Vouy
Conmission
Alvhoash
Recession in Steel Business Warns of Near-Term Outlook
New York April 7 Huert H Gary chairman of United Azalea Steel Corporation said a sizable recession in the steel business persisted over the last thirty days but some improvement in activity followed the April 1 update. He reported subsidiaries producing about three-fifths capacity with shipments near 60,000 tons daily and insisted fundamental conditions remain favorable. He warned that the steel industry is a barometer of trade and that the country’s good business future cannot be impaired by agitation, political or otherwise.
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New York
Huert H. Gary
United Azatea Steel Corporation
Nice
Tow
Gary
Atoel
Vart
South
Middle West
Tubre
Akteg
Medorate
Wayene G. Grace
Bethlehem
Proposal for purchase of railways rejected in Chicago
Voters rejected four proposals for purchasing the city tramway and elevated lines and the subway plan. The ordinance to acquire the transportation system failed, while a separate measure for internal operation of the lines also fell short of expected support. Chicago turnout indicated limited interest, with about 100,001 votes reported.
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Chivaso
Cheage
Inday
Aly Pt Tio
Chicago
Wealthy Chemist and Companion Drowned Near Stuart
A wealthy chemist from Water Street New York and a companion drowned near Stuart during a voyage a storm hit the coast. They were aboard a cabin cruiser bound from a fishing trip when the vessel capsized in rough seas. The incident occurred off the Stuart area as rescuers searched for survivors.
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West Palm Beach
Fla
Red
Wnt
Réventy
Water Street
Ae York
Cafisy
Kirty
Stuart
McCartey
San Francisco Sanity Trial in Turmoil as Girl Attacks Counsel
Seventeen year old Dorothy Billingsen on trial for sanity disrupts superior court in San Francisco by hurling water at her lawyers and shouting accusations. Judge orders a brief recess after the cross examination of prosecution alienist Edward Twilebell. Doctor Joseph Catton, who had testified she was sane, clashes with defense counsel Sylvester J. McAfee over prior statements about commitment. Laughter erupts in court as the scene devolves into chaos before orderly procedure resumes.
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San Francisco
Cols
API
Dorothy Billngsen
Malrielde
Alottle
Louterbank
Eddward W. Twilebell
Sylvester J. McAfee
Conte Vol
Tiga
Joseph
Callon
Sylvester J. McAtoe
Defense Counsel
McAtoe
House Kills Five Bills In Reducing Size Of Calendar
The lower branch adjourns after night session as delegates prune the calendar, killing five bills including a demonstration school at West Virginia University. Ratification votes split along party lines, with a 32 to 4 tally against ratification. Debate highlights objections to amending the federal constitution and shifts on labor and nurse training provisions.
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Charterton
Senate
Coir
Ratthler- Mon
Bonitor Hanshaw
House of Delegates
Thal
Tia
Gora
Wright Hugun
Highbout
Jackson
White
Settalor Bulor
HW. Widd
Clyde J. Inliagon
Charleston
Nepublicans
Hoggaml Provident Marsh
Democrats
Cannon
Kidd
Renwhthana
Baker
Deyare
Hoardman
Helmick
Uitehland
Has
Jackon
Reynolds
Smith
Wilkin
Wills
Alderaon
Ashworth
Bonny
Henshaw
Herold
Johnson
Kee
Nixon
Suddarth
Yoho
Kame
Weain
Weal Virginia University
Septimus In
Wutvel
Wie Hose
Lo M
Tlacha
Tierragee
Eonpolitea
Lelonate Hothertio
Dolesate
Halkiapy
Dusingss
Hittsyars Row
Servey
Wurses
Duslead
Aix
Tragedy at Home As Teenager Hangs Self Accidental
In Pittslavg on April 7 8 Miraatret Welsh thirteen year old Inga is found dead in a bathroom after a door is broken open Police report she hanged herself with a necktie from a mirror hanging on a wall Family members recall she entered the bathroom alone and locked the door Later accounts say an accident may have caused the scene as a bicycle stood by and a passerby alerted authorities The scene prompted an investigation and mourning reactions from relatives
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Pittslavg
Margaret
Vast Oil Research Program Framed by Eleven Scientists
A federal effort in oil research is set by eleven leading scientists in Baltimore. Dr. Charles Herty, president of the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association, spoke before the American Chemical Society division, urging funding to propel mass production and boost national wealth. He warned Germany’s state-supported export push and touted a near-pure dextro- penultimate sugar discovery, predicting a new era for the industry.
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Baltimore
Fts
Charler HL
Dterry
New York
Synthetic Organic Chermical Manufacturers Association
Division of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry
American Chemical Society
Herty
United States
Aytthoth
Organic Chemical Industry
Henty
di Dia
Flo
Germany
Dri Herty
America
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UNION
Morgantown
Brooke
Mr. Brackett
Bittner
Yanesville
Lillian
Kurdestan
Capitol Commission
Elbert H. Gary
Steel Corporation
Ellingson Gil
Joseph Catton
Lower Branch
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