Bluefield Chamber Backs $600000 School Bond Vote
Bluefield Chamber of Commerce endorses the $600,000 school bond and organizes a 20 precinct Get Out the Vote campaign led by W. J. Cole. Virginia critic urges full support, arguing Bluefield must back the bond to preserve its status as educational leader in the coalfields.
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West
Bluefield
W. J. Cole
Chamber of Commerce
A J. Stewart
Conrad Brevick
Henry Calloway
Virginia
Pocahontas
Beaver High
Coalfelds
Dillard
E. C. Wade
D. M. Bailey
John Udy
R. E. Holder
C. J. Cheyney
Virginias
Iho
Bluefield College
Salem youth fatally shoots himself in hot room
William Pickard an eighteen year old from Salem, after saying it was so hot he felt like shooting himself, shot himself in his room at about 6 pm. He died twenty minutes later from a 32 caliber revolver wound to the temple. He had been affected by his mother’s recent suicide and was known for an interest in machinery and chemistry.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
William Pickard
Salem
William Dew
Young Pickard
Salem High School
Nowboy
Captain Smith W. Ingham Dies in Huntington at 92
Huntington West Virginia April 24 Captain Smith W Ingham ninety two year old Civil War veteran and prominent local citizen died at his home at 0 30 tonight He came to Huntington from Pennsylvania in 1872 and helped shape the area as a major landowner and figure in the section
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Huntington
W. Va
Smith W. Ingham
West Virginia
Captain Ing
Pennsylvania
Hanton
Ithe Sala
Washington Hot Weather Prompts Coolidge Plans
In 100 degree heat in Washington on April 24 President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge planned a weekend cruise down the Potomac on the Mayflower likely leaving tomorrow. He also outlined a summer vacation in New England with a visit to Plymouth Vermont and an extended stay, with a temporary White House to be set up at Swampscott Massachusetts.
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Washington
Plymouth
Vermont
New England
White House
Swampscott
Mass
House Rejects Referendum for Mingo County Intermediate Court
Charleston April 24. The House of Delegates backed John Hall in opposing a new intermediate court for Mingo County, voting to recede from a referendum amendment. Governors vetoes were reported on court house rebuilding and salary increases, with additional action on road funding, a West Virginia University high school, and Bible reading in schools.
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Charleston
W. Va
House of Delegates
John Hall
Mingo County
House
Conference Committee
Senate
Hall
Franklin
Pendleton County
Logan County
Mercer County
Beass of Delegates
West Virginia University
Austin
Morgantown
Three Negroes Held on Charge of Murder in Ironton
In Ironton on April 24 three men Charles Jackson of Cincinnati Frank Walter Smith of Columbus and Charles Turner of St. Louis are held without bond awaiting Lawrence County grand jury action charged with murder in the death of Frank Watkins of Ironton. Watkins died after leaping from an upper floor of the O’Brien Hotel burned July fire. Police report a signed confession states they killed Watkins after a card game then set the hotel ablaze and dumped the body from a window to conceal the crime.
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Ironton
Charles Jackson
Cincinnati
Frank Walter Smith
Columbus
Charles Turner
St. Louis
Lawrence County
Frank Watkins
Watkins
O’brien
Jones
Blackwell
Mine Guard Bill Fails in Senate Amid Budget Pressure
West Virginia senators rejected suspending the three readings rule for the mine guard bill which would bar private payments to deputy sheriffs. The bill, debated in both chambers, also faced a separate fight over governor hearings and suspensions for officials found guilty. Senate approval of the state read law amendments followed House passage, and a caucus of Democratic members urged a budget honoring current state revenues.
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Charleston
W. Va
Senate
House
Herold
Acta
Sas
Point Pleasant
State
West Virginia
World records fall to amateur swimmers at NU meet
In San Francisco on April 24 the National Amateur Athletic Union meet saw new world records. Illinois Athletic Club led the team scoring with Brooklyn Central Y M C A. close second as Johnny Weissmuller lowered the 10 yard record in 62.15 seconds and Walter Spence set a 220 yard breaststroke mark in 2 minutes 14.5 seconds.
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San Francisco
National Amateur Athletic Union
Municipal
Illinois Athletic Club Awung
Brooklyn Central Y. M. C. A
Johnny Weissmuller
Illnois Athletic Club
Walter Spence
Brooklyn Central Y. M . A
Van A Bittner Freed On 2000 Dollar Bond
Van A Bittner an international organizer for the United Mine Workers was arrested in Fairmont and released on a $2000 bond to appear before Judge Baker in Wheeling on April 28 to face trespass and contempt charges tied to an injunction issued by Judge Day.
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Clar
Three Days Of Record Nonunion Coal Output Claimed
Fairmont West Virginia April 24 non union mine operators spokesman George S Brackett executive vice president of the Northern West Virginia Coal Operators Association claimed three days of record non union production in the northern West Virginia field Union officials did not comment due to the absence of Van A Bittner United Mine Workers Northern West Virginia Bittners absence noted Brackett cited 897 cars loaded today from 126 non union mines vs 179 cars from seven union mines He projected total non union output for the Monongahela division of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to reach about 5000 cars or 250000 tons of coal near normal production
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Fairmont
W. Va
George S. Brackett
Northern
Brackett
Mine Association
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
West Virginia Legislature Faces Tax Debates and Probes
In Charleston on April 24 the Senate and House finance committees wrestled with revenue and appropriation issues while two investigations were limited in scope. A contemptuous resolution to censure Judge George W. McClintic over remarks about the legislature was introduced but tabled amid partisan dispute.
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Charleston
W. Va
Senate
House
House of Delegates
Andrews
Turley
Herold
West Virginia
Smith
Oped
Nater Herold
Mingo County
House Insurance Committee
Friends
Septimus Hall
Kidd
George W. McClintic
United States District Court
Meadows
Underwood
Te Hundley
Wheeler Acquitted as Wife Gives Birth in Separate News
Senator Burton K Wheeler is acquitted in a federal case over influence on the interior department. The verdict follows a three hour jury deliberation. Crowds greet Wheeler with twofold congratulations for his acquittal and the birth of a daughter in Washington. Judge Dietrich warned against demonstrations.
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Great Falls
Mont
Burton K. Wheeler
Department of the Interior
Mra
Wheeler
Washington
Frank
Dietrich
Thomas J. Walsh
Teapot Dome
John L. Slattery
United States
Diet
Unidentified body found in Barracksville mine rubble
In Fairmont West Virginia on April 24 a torso of an unidentified man was recovered beneath a slate fall at the Barracksville mine operated by Bethlehem Mines. Officials say the body, found yesterday and initially mistaken for a known victim, is not among the previously reported dead from the March 17 explosion and is being investigated by state mine officials and police.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Barracksville
Bethlehem Mines Corporation
Bulgarian Crisis Deepens as Bolshevik Plot Rumored
Berlin reports advise the Bulgarian situation is grave and beyond the Sofia government’s control. Bulgarian minister to Berlin Professor Methody Popoff claims calm, but German sources say insurrection was planned long in advance by Bolshevists seeking Bulgaria as a base for spread of communism in the Balkans. Sofia dispatches report ruthless military courts and executions within 24 hours. A ban on theaters and public amusements runs until May 16 amid talks at a postponed little Entente conference regarding Bulgaria’s army.
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Berlin
Methody Popoff
Bolshevists
Bulgaria
Balkans
Sofia
Mother Mannion Found Dead With Baby Nearby in Portsmouth
The body of Mrs. Thomas Mannion was found on the coast road near Little Harbor road with a slit throat. A baby crying in a nearby carriage appeared bloodstained and a blood trail led police to a razor case and signs of a struggle. Police sought the husband as the separated couple faced divorce proceedings next week.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Thomas Mazanion
Coast Road Boulevard
Little Harbor Road
Three Cent Gasoline Tax Vote Ends Session Struggle
Charleston April 26 A three cent gasoline tax was voted in a tense finale of the West Virginia legislature as the senate backed three cents and the house four. Midnight deadline halted action. conference members could not reconcile the difference and adjourned with extension sought to push the budget bill.
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Charleston
W. Va
Senate
House
Clyde B. Johnson
Johnson
Conference
Senate Finance Committee
House of Delegates
Conference Committee
Robert Hogg
Hogg
Nine year old Chinese girl tops county spelling meet
Fran Che Lee nine year old daughter of Chinese parents from Bridgeport won second place in the county spelling match for fifth graders. Rogers of Sardis took first place after more than 2500 words were read for thirty nine contestants. Lee also captured second in the ciphering contest held today in local schools.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Fran Che Lee
Bridgeport
Bet Rogers
Sardis
Little Miss Lee
Mss Lee
Wheeling Sees Warmest April Day On Record
Wheeling West Virginia logged a record April high of 97 degrees as residents sought relief at beaches and parks. Weather observer Bessie M Forsythe confirmed the temperature and noted the unusual heat for the month.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Bessie M. Forsythe
Giles County Society Banquet Highlights History Pride
The Giles County Society held its third annual banquet at the West Virginian Hotel with about 200 guests. Judge James French Strother chaired the program, Edward F. Sheffey acted as toastmaster, and Rev J Tyler Frazier delivered the opening prayer. Mrs. Fannie Easley Miller traced Giles County history and praised its people, schools, and veterans.
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Giles County Society
West Virginian
Giles
D. EB. French
J. Tyler Frazier
Chilhowle
Giles County
Fannie Easley Miller
Peeksburg
William D. Giles
Congress
Old County
Miller
George W. Easley
Minnie French Easley
James D. Johnson
Roanoke
John J. Snidow
Charles Mustard
Walter L. Taylor
Logan
Holston
M. E. Church, South
Bland Street Quartette
James Elmer
Ruth Bodell
Payne
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Cal
John S. Hall
Gore
Bill McLig
Solons
van Bittner
Venill Phudlag
McClintic
Slate Fall
Sofa
West Virginian Hotel
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