Bluefield Man Chosen by Ice Cream Makers
Morgantown West Virginia November 30 D B Woods of Bluefield was reelected president and C F Jamison of Stantington reelected secretary treasurer of the West Virginia Ice Cream Manufacturers association at the sixteenth annual convention. J J Swager of Clarksburg was elected vice president to succeed M M Foster of Fairmont. Wheeling was selected as the site for the 1927 convention. Directors elected include M M Foster Fairmont J H Randolph Parkersburg S B Hartner Elkins M Cunningham Parkersburg Harry Gordon Montgomery H S Vandervort Morgantown A M Johnson St Albans and H G Berthold Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
W. Va
D. BP. Woods
Bluefield
C. F. Jamison
Stantington
West Virginia
M. M. Foster
Fairmont
J. H. Randolph
Parkersburg
S. B. Hartner
Eline
M. Cunningham
Harry Gordon
Montgomery
H. 8
Vandervort
A. M. Johnson
St. Albans
H. G. Bertholdl
Charleston
River man recovers fortieth body in Monongahela search
Morgantown West Virginia November reports state Dr Walter South prominent local businessman was found in the Monongahela river near Star City the car of Dr D H Courtney had gone in earlier The finder John Shunk of Hellatre acted as river man The body had overcoat buttoned no hat found thirty dollars and a stopped watch The coroner declined an inquest South a WVU graduate and businessman held posts in several firms including Randall Gas Economy Glass Cadillac agency The missing man’s sister Winifred South requested a higher river-dragging reward to five hundred dollars the effort continued with no further success
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
W. Va
Walter South
Monongahela River
D. T. Courtney
Dr. South
John Stink
Hellatre,.c
Anslnt
Dalahal
Shunk
A. Posten
Drmmouth
Ths County
West Virginia University
Varsety
Tielding
Yost
University of Michigan
Litere
Johns Hopkind
Wey Dhor Gud
Randall Gas Company
Vide
Economy Glass Company
Cad+ filac
Walter. H. South
D. H. Courtney
Monopgahela River
Star City
Courtney
Winifred South
Hall Mills Trial Nears End as Jury May Be Chosen Thursday
Somerville New Jersey November 30 trial nears close with rebuttal witnesses including handwriting and fingerprint experts plus character witnesses for Mrs Jane Gibson. State may move for mistrial over juror conduct. defense plans star rebuttal and may rest by noon tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall-Mills
Somerville
N. J
Amistrini la
Alexander Simpson
Charlotte Mills
Eleanor R. Mills
Edward W. Hall
Frances Stevens Hall
Henry
Willie Stevens
Joseph A. Faurot
Frederick Drewen
Edward H. Schwarte
Faurot
Drewen
Schwartz
Hall
James P. Taylor
Frederick Sandberg
Gerhard Kuhne
Witneses
Jane Gibson
Bix
Swarthmore Student Yuri Kawakami Emerges in Washington
A Swarthmore College student Yuri Kawakami, noted for her popular coed status, arrives in Washington D C. Daughter of a renowned Nipponese journalist and author, she is described with distinctive Occi dental appearance and manners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yuri Kawakami
Swarthmore College
Cvyer
Scrogs
Yuri
Washington, D, C
Queen Marie of Romania in Paris Amid Dynastic Talks
Queen Marie arrived in Paris aboard the Berengaria after Cherbourg, seeking to influence Romania's royal succession and finances. She hinted at Crown Prince Nicholas’s marriage plans while King Ferdinand’s health remained fragile and regency questions loomed in Bucharest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand
Bucharest
Pee Mata
Dohmergne
Briand
Bentley Mott
Aiche
Tereick
Nodtess
Helene Vacarescu
Paris
Queen Maria of
Romania
Neht
Prince Nicholas
Cherbourg
France
Marie
Tess
Berengaria Nos
Joan
America
Ferdinand 13
Rince Cayo
Michael
Marte Ia
Teana
Is It Is or Are Or What The H Is It
Chicago November 80 P 1a It fare a Burlington railroad fight over grammar in a right of way sign. Conflicting edits caused traffic managers to consult universities and lexicographers. Answers varied between is and are. The dispute ends with there you are al ia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Burlington Railroad
United States
University of Chicago
Northwestern University
Harvard
Trinceton
Yale
Angers
al ‘Ia
Defense Begin Vigorous Assault in Big Oil Trial
The defense opened a vigorous cross examination in the Fall-Doheny oil conspiracy trial. Frank J. Hogan, chief counsel, presented to the jury statements that the naval storage plant plan originated in the navy department and cited telegrams and internal discussions involving Secretary Fall, Secretary Denby, and Pan-American Petroleum. Finney testified to interdepartmental involvement and attempts to avoid publicity, while Ambrose and Robison figures appeared in relation to royalty schedules and bid acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval
Navy Department
Washington
Finney
Interior Department
Frank J. Hogan
Ehief
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Fall
Pan-American Petroleum Company
Denby
Theodora Roosevelt
Asalutant
Doheny
Pan-American
J. W. Ambroge
Whe Bureau of Mines
Ware
iMoney
J. K. Robinson
Ker
Bureau of Engineering of
Navy
Robison
Three Rivers
N. M
Wein
Finney and Safford
Interior
Department
Telegram
California
Wyom- Ang
Contrace Shipping Board
Secretary of the Navy
Winney
Nersons
Fingey
Lerma
J. Roberts
Tefendg
Roberta
Hill Hills
Mt Ae
Hogg
State Makes Plans in Nyandrew Case
Charleston W Va Nov 80 The state laid the basis of its case against Frank J McAndrews former secretary of the compensation commission The defense was indicated in the first day of testimony in his trial in intermediary court Grattan chief clerk of the claims department described documents forming part of the state case and methods of handling claims The principal exhibit was 2070 18 payable to J ol worker claimed as fee to Fink testimony suggested office men aided each other in submitting documents and records to prove bona fide injuries
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Frank J. McAndrews
Dntermediary
Court Today
C. F. Grattam
Theelaima Department
Defeyue
Fink
Graham
Mabion
J. M
Aris
Red
Grahan
Fialm
Sunmers
Dla
Elving
Barde
Elibo
Italy warned to keep temper in temperate diplomacy
Paris November 30 Foreign Minister Briand told the chamber of deputies that Italy may exercise restraint but must avoid excess in temper and actions. He noted recent attacks on legations in Ventimiglia and Mussolini’s attempted assassination, urging respectful diplomatic conduct and noting good relations with Italy while stressing that consulates and embassies must be protected. He called for close cooperation among the Latin states and discussed Germany relations, saying real settlements are needed for lasting peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Italy
Forelgn
Briand
Chamber of Deputies
France
Ventimiglia
Musgolini
Ventimigila
Trevan
Chauiter
Mussolini
Germany
Carl Akeley Explorer Claimed by Death in Congo
New York Nov 40 The American Museum of Natural History received a cable from Mrs Carl Akeley announcing the death of her husband the explorer on November 17 at Mount Mikino in the Belgian Congo. Death was caused by a hemorrhage the cable said with no details. Akeley was engaged in collecting specimens for an African hall in the museum. The museum statement said the path of Mr Akeley comes as a great shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ameri Museem of Natural History Today
Carl Ailey
Hrsband
Explorer
Mount Mikino
Belgian Congo
Akeley
Grigt
City Firemen Respond to Three Calls in Day
City firemen answered three calls with no material damage. At 12:45 p.m. an automobile owned by Ry. BR. L. Edmungon caught fire on South Bland Street. About 7 p.m. a flue was burning at H. Stultz’s home at the corner of Poymer Avenue and Frederick Street. A fire in the Virginia apartments involved rags behind a kitchen stove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ry. BR. L
West Virginia Southern Coal Company Formed from 9 Properties
A consolidation yielded the West Virginia Southern Coal Company formed from nine mining properties including New Yale and others. The deal consolidates 10 percent ownership stakes with annual payments. details list multiple coal concerns and named properties. A separate paragraph reports a train collision near Gould's tunnel injuring eight passengers, none seriously, as a westbound freight collided with a fast passenger train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yale
West Virginia Southern Coal -Vomzany
Lollaa
Wasmung
Moreb Fork Coal Company
Bim My Fork Coal Company
Break Coal
Heilienville
St. Louis
New York
Pennsylvania
Gould's
Bergdoll Will U S Destroyers Stay Out Of China
Draft evader Grover Cleveland Bergdoll and his mother Myra Bergdoll face a court defense over a $25 000 fee dispute with lawyer D D Gibboney. Meanwhile two American destroyers were ordered to Hankow to help protect foreigners as Chinese labor unrest grows and foreign relief concerns rise.
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Bergdoll
U. S
China
Philadelphia
Grover Cleveland
United States
Germany
Hmma Ceredell
Grover
Myra. Bergdoll
Gibboney
Graver
Peking
Hankow
Yangtse
Sovieta
Russia
Kuling
Kiukiang
Fukien
Sun Chuan-Fang
London
Austin Chamberlain
House of Commons
Westminster Gazette
Washington
Extra-Territorial Commission
Lost Creek Magistrate and K of P is Dead
Weston West Virginia November 30 Charles J Horner of Lost Creek justice of the peace and deputy grand chancellor for district 7 Knights of Pythias died in a local hospital tonight of burns suffered two weeks earlier when his night clothing caught fire while sitting by an open grate before retiring He was 67 years old
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
W. Va
Charles J. Horner
Lost Creek
Knighta
Pyllas
Hornor- Wua
College Boy Accused of Murder 18 Seen Near Iowa Border
Prairie Du Chien Wisconsin November 30 18 year old college student Erdman Olson is charged with the murder of his 22 year old sweetheart Clara Olson. He was reported seen in Iowa today as officers raced toward the border with details kept secret. Farmers and neighbors search for the missing woman whose disappearance began September 9. A $200 reward was offered for Olson’s arrest and the girl’s father posted $50 for information leading to her whereabouts.
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Prairie du Chien
Wis
Erdman Qlson
Iowa
Clara Olson
Deai
Sheri Harry W. Sherwood
Chris Olson
Women expected at West Virginia university meeting
Fairmont West Virginia Nov 80 close to 100 delegates will attend the annual state council of the West Virginia division of the American Association of University Women. Miss Lucy Prichard of Huntington will preside and Miss Virginia Bulk the data secretary will be present. Eleanor Boswell of Washington DC will speak. Mrs A D Showalter of Fairmont is president of the Pattenok brauth organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
W. Va
State Council
West Virginia
American Association’ of University Women
Lucy’ Prichard
Huntington
Mra. A
D. Showalter
Pateinok Brauth
Organizaton
Harold Boyles Dies After Auto Accident
Harold Boyles is reported dead after an automobile crash. Local authorities say the collision occurred on a rural road near town. Funeral arrangements are pending as family members request privacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold
Boyles
Blast Kills Three Poland Pa Boys
Morgantown West Virginia November 30 three Poland Pennsylvania youths Donald Kennedy 11 Mike Dudas 19 and Lewis ud agam 12 were killed when dynamite used while they were returning from school exploded near the Jones and Laughlin steel works site between Poland and Taylortown A search found Kennedy’s torso with only fragments of the others The deputy coroner held an inquest finding death by accident
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
Donald Kennedy
Mike Dudas
Lewis Udag
Poland
Dynamita
Kennedy
Hoya
Jones and Laughlin Steel Company
Pittsburgh
Taylortown
Jones and Laughlin Company
Forney Miller
Coal loadings again show big increase
Washington reports the week ending November 20 saw 242,013 coal cars loaded, up 63,145 from the prior year. Total loadings reached 1,078,812 cars, an increase of 20,889 over 1925, with grains, miscellaneous freight, livestock, forest products, ore, coke and other categories showing varied changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Railway Association
Body of Woman Found in West Fork River
Waston West Virginia November 30 The body of Mrs Menriatta Dagrate 55 of Wheeling who had been an inmate at Weston hospital for six years was found in the West Fork river today She had been missing since Sunday and a medical exam indicated the body was in the river that day and that she had died by her own hand The body was found about two feet deep by a teamster who had refused to enter the water near the spot
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waston
W. Va
Menrlatta Dagrate
Wheeling
Weston Hospital
West Fork River
Auither
Jay. A
Presbyterians Meet Today to Discuss Transfer of Churches
Presbyterians gather to hear a commission review on transferring Mercer County churches to the West Virginia Synod. Prominent members including George Summey and other officials attend as presbyteries assess merits of church realignment and potential transfers. The meeting was scheduled for 10 o clock with a posting noted in the local church calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Navy
Southern Presbyterian ‘Church
Cormunnthon
Euissivon
Syndy
Eas Aneli
Mercer
West’ Virginia
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Bluefield Man
Jane Gibson Good
Renain
King
Carol
Marie of Riymania
Ileana
Rumaania
Gald
Rumania
Bays
Carl Akeley
Southern Coal Company
Mother
Son
Sweetheart
Uiversity Meeting
Sara Fon
Aed
Actes
Blast
Poland, PA
George Summey
Cexingion
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