England Tells Why He Testified in Blizzard Case
Attorney General BE T Eng explains why he testified in State vs Blizzard tried in Jefferson County Circuit Court. He describes prior communication with defense counsel and notes a belief that public understanding of the march insurrection facts is important and that he could face contempt if he refused to testify.
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Charleston
BE. T. Engand
State
Blizzard
Jefferson County
A. M. Belcher
Mr. Belcher
Peeress
Clarksburg
Knights of Pythiae
Cunin
T. C. Townsend
Logan County
Testimony on Insurrection Prosecution and Government Power
The speaker notes that prosecutors in counties hold sole power to pursue cases and that the governor or attorney general cannot initiate prosecutions without appointment. He asserts he was compelled to testify by the court and denies voluntary involvement, defending his public record against criticism.
Empire air service plan proposed linking Britain India and Australia
Sir Joseph Cook reports to the Prime Minister that six airships of 100 ton capacity will be built under the plan. Shell Oil interests offer to take over airships sheds and provide weekly Australia service at fares lower than mail steamers. France may build air stations at Paris Marseilles Tunis and Algiers.
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Dn N
Man —Retasle
Great Britain
India
Australia
Josep Cook
London
Burney
Shell Oil
Sir Joseph
Paris
Marseilles
Tunis
Algiers
Commonwealth Meteorological Department
Polly of the Fol lies delights audiences at Colonial Theatre
First National attraction Polly of the Follies opens at the Colonial Theatre starring Constance Talmadge. Kenneth Harlan leads the cast with a strong ensemble including Horace Knight George Fawcet Ina Rorke Billie Dove James Gleason and others in a comedy drama of a country girl seeking spotlight fame.
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Constance Talmadge
America
Polly
Kenneth Harlan
Miss Talmadge
Horace Knight
George Fawce
Jas Carr
Harry Or
Frank Lalor
Ina Rorke
Mifred Arden
Paul Loucet
Theresa Maxwell- Dcer
Billie Dove
James Gleason
We Randall
John Daly Murphy
Objectors Fail to Drive Conscientious Objectors from Government Posts
Attempts to oust conscientious objectors from government employment failed. No further action is planned. The war claims board, dissolved in Washington on March 1, settled over 32,000 claims.
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London
War ‘Claims Board
Washington
Bluefield to Open First Curb Market Saturday
A new curb market in Bluefield will open on Stewart Street a week from Saturday, June 17, allowing 30 to 40 farmers to sell directly to consumers. The market aims to provide fresh homegrown produce and reduce distribution costs, with onions, radishes, peas, spinach, strawberries, eggs, poultry, cheese and other farm products on display and priced reasonably.
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Bluefield
Stewart Street
Cincinnati
Mercer
Tazewell
Giles
Revival at Sandlick Grows in Interest and Souls Saved
The Sandlick church revival remains popular with three conversions after Rev. Mr. Painter preached on What constitutes a Christian. A cottage prayer meeting at O. V. Corrells, led by Miss Nettie Surface, strengthened the church. Tuesday night’s sermon asked What can you do to inherit eternal Life.
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Sandlick Church
Mr. Painter
O. V. Correll
Nettie Surface
Conversion Work Attracts Helpers
Many were converted and four persons were saved. We are glad to have anyone to come and assist in the work. We have services three times a day and all of a great spiritual help.
Capitalists Gain Austrian Press and Factories
Vienna sees British financiers acquire Austrian factories while German capitalists seize control of Austrian newspapers. The shift marks a notable change in ownership of key media and manufacturing assets in the capital.
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Vienna
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Texaco
Texaco Motor
Texaco Petroleum Products
Inez Phang
New York University
China
Isadore Cohen CO. Jewelers
Sandlick
Bland Street
Pongee
Dentwood
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