German Aces Pay High Honors to Atlantic Flyers
Berlin hosts Clarence Chamberlin and Charles A. Levine at a tea for German wartime aces and aviation clubs. Levine says he piloted parts of the Columbia voyage. Chamberlin slept poorly during the flight but remained active. A city street renaming and a gala program mark the reception with ambassadors and officials in attendance.
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Atlantic
Columbia
Chamberlin
Berlin
Clarence D. Chamberlin
Charles A. Levine
Ambassador Schurman
von Kehler
van Kehler
Levine
Chamberlain
Clarence
Rome
Munich
Vienna
Bellanca
Prague
Columbia Strasse
Town Hall
Will Seek to Punish Wife for Kidnapping
Nashville story reports that Mrs. Horace Jackson and Mrs. Laura Holden were indicted in Davidson county on charges connected to an alleged kidnapping attempt against Keith's two sons. Neither suspect is in custody as indictments were withheld. Keith, absent from the city, initially sought release for Jackson but later pressed for punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Davidson County
George G. Keith
Horace Jackon
Los Angeles
Laura Holden
St. Louis
Keith
Ciy
Jackson
Henderson
Have You Paid Your Tax Bill
County treasurer warns delinquent taxpayers the large county notice lists those overdue and urges immediate payment to avoid further action. Deputies are posted in each district as sheriff alerts that property may be sold if bills remain unpaid.
Judge Sets Aside Horton Tyree Verdict In Stock Suit
Judge Herndon of the circuit court set aside the March term verdict for Dr. E. W. Horton in the Horton vs Tyree stock case. The jury awarded 8900 plus interest against F. E. Tyree, banker, for recommending Mountain State Coal stock later deemed valueless. The Supreme Court previously ordered a new trial on statute limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herndon
Circuit Court
Horton
Mountain State Coal Corporation
E. W. Horton
C. T. Benton
Benton
Tyree
Benton and Bailey
More Flights for Coal Trade Seen
W. E. B. Koepler, executive secretary of the Pocahontas Operators' association, reports renewed cases before the Interstate Commerce Commission likely. Eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania operators expect leniency from the Lake cargo ruling and aim at the Midwest markets. A reduced railroad freight tariff is possible if other measures fail, impacting coal and related industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Interstate Commerce Commission
W. E. B. Koepler
Pocahontas Operators’ Association
Washington
Commission
Koepler
Middle West
West Virginia
Lakes
Steel plants sold to satisfy U. S. claims
The Hadfield Penfield Steel company plants at Bucyrus Mansfield and Willoughby Ohio appraised at 2,400,000 were sold at receivers sale to National Security company of New York for 510,000 to satisfy a mortgage claim of the United States for 1,761,000. The money was advanced during the world war for manufacture of shells and munitions.
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Bucyrus, O
Hadfield Penfield Steel Company
Bucyrus
Mansfield
Willoughby
National Security Company of
New York
United States
Byrd Plans Round Trip to Paris in Plane America
New York June 9 The New York American reports Commander Richard E Byrd, who flew over the pole, plans a round trip flight to Paris in the airplane America. His stay in Paris will be scarcely 12 hours for rest and refueling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Richard BE. Byrd
North Pole
Paris
America
Byrd
Lindbergh to be guarded as crowds expected in Washington
Washington authorities plan extensive protection for Charles Lindbergh upon his return. Cavalry infantry artillery and sailors will form a 2,000-strong security line around his car along the route from the navy yard to the White House and monument grounds. He is to receive a colonel's rank in the army flying service reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lindbergh
Pennsylvania Avenue
France
Belgium
England
New York
Paris
Navy Yard
Washington Monument Grounds
Peace Monument
White House
Arlington
Welter Reed Hospital
Grea
Inclu
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
National Guard
Navy Reserve
Monument
Army Flying Service Reserve
Coolidge
Davis
War Department
St. Louis
Memphis
Virginia
Capes
Henry
Charles
Langley Field
Hampton Roads Naval Air Station
Chesapeake Bay
Potomac River
Mayflower Hotel
National Aeronautic Association
Bollingfield
Woman Rescued From Niagara Falls Rescue
Niagara Falls N Y June 9 a woman identified as Miss Ina Cole 27 was saved after climbing the railing above Prospect Point and entering the water James Smith of Lonedale R L reached her just before she went beyond the shore Reservation police assisted and took her home physicians said she had been ill and nervous for several days
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Ina Cole
James Smith
Lonedale
R. L
Prospect Point
Brethren Convention to Meet in California in 1928
The Church of the Brethren in the United States will hold its 1928 convention in California. Oakland was suggested as a location. Rev. Oliver Austin of McPherson Kansas was elected messenger and Rev. E C Woodie of Fayetteville West Virginia named assistant messenger. The moderator and a three year secretary term will be chosen next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey
Church of the Brethren In the
United States
California
Oakland
Oliver Austin
McPherson, Kas
E. C. Woodie
Fayetteville
W. Va
Nail Killed Ostrich in London Zoo
Ida the famed London zoological gardens ostrich died after swallowing a nail. Post mortem reveals a stomach packed with assorted items including two women's handkerchiefs gloves coins wire a film spool a finger nail and parts of a comb necklace and clock key among other debris found in the bird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ida
London Zoological Gardens
Actress Doris Dore Slashed in Hollywood Attack
Doris Dore a 31 year old stage and screen actress known as Doris William or Doris Dore was attacked at her Hollywood home. She described a male intruder from a secret organization who followed her from New York and Denver before entering her room and slashing letters K into her face and body with a razor. Detectives doubt the attack details and have not found the weapon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Calif
Doris Willias
Doris Dore
Ras Gies
Mies
Dore
New York City
Denver
George Lamonte
Pastor and Father Killings End in Tragedy in Sheboygan
In Sheboygan Wisconsin on June 9 the Rev William Wambsganse 57 pastor of the German Lutheran church and Frank Doering 51 were shot and killed by Walter Doering 27 son who then killed himself An investigation seeks motive The elder Doering fathered ten children and the pastor twelve The shootings involved a 382 caliber revolver and occurred at the family home after the minister escorted Walter to his study and did not return to the table The motive remains undetermined with unclear police findings
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheboygan
Wis
Willian Wambsganse
German Lutheran Church
Frank Doering
Walter Doering
Doering
Wambeganss
Walter
Paul
Yo Doerig
Eor Copener Lea Roeering
West Virginia legislature widens probe into Weston hospital case
In Charleston on June 9, the Senate deferred action on the governor's appointments to study the Weston State hospital abuse allegations. The House, focusing on a capital building fund, debated and then expunged a gruesome Mrs. Hoffman accusation before adopting a new resolution for an investigation. The board of control pledged prompt inquiry, and records showed Mrs. Hoffman died after admitted with acute mania.
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Charleston
W. Va
Weston State Hospital
Senate
House
N. F. Kendall
Grafton
B F. MeVicker
MeVicker
Camden Hoffman
Fairmont
Weston Institution
McVicker
McVickers
Keatley
Brewster
Weston
Weaton Hospital
Hoffman
Neo
Fae
Board of Control
Weaton
Lockhart
Clay County
Jeggers
Guards watching jail holding alleged bandits in Oregon case
Detectives trap Ray d Autremont by posing as insurance adjustors as Roy d Autremont is held on murder charges from the 1923 train holdup in Oregon. Ray and Roy face federal arraignment and removal to Oregon while brother Haugh de Autremont goes on trial in Jacksonville Oregon.
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Steubenville
Ohio
Ray
Roy d’Autremont
Oregon
United States
Post Office
Washington
Columbus
Roth
Haugh de Autremont
Jacksonville
Clarence Goodwin
Roy
Wanted on Two Counts in Train Robbery Case
United States and state authorities weigh charges against Ray Roy and Hugh De Autremont in the 1923 Southern Pacific train holdup. Federal charge names the three brothers and carries up to 25 years. state murder indictments also exist. Hugh De Autremont faces trial in Jacksonville, Oregon.
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Siskiyou
Oregon
Southern Pacific
Hugh
Philippines
United States Army
Portland
Ore
United States District Attorney's
Department of Justice
Steubenville
Ray
Roy DeAutremont
Miller Gilchrist
Gilchrist
Hugh de Autremont
Jacksonville
Jury finalizes retrial in 1923 Siskiyou tunnel murder case
A jury completed its deliberations this afternoon in the retrial of Hugh De Autremont charged with the murder of Charles O. Johnson during the 1923 Siskiyou tunnel train robbery. The first trial was halted after the death of a juror.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksville
Ore
Hugh de Autremont
Charles O. Johnson
Siskiyou Tunnel
de Autremont
Axe Murder Solved in Akron Case
Akron detectives believe they solved an axe murder with the arrest of Ardash Kirkorian 35 who allegedly confessed to killing his nephew Garaded Norian 32 in Providence Rhode Island in March 1924. The suspect's former home is named as the scene of the crime.
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Akron
Ardash Kirkorian
Kirkorian
Garaded Norian
Providence
R. 1
Pardon Sought for Woman Syndicalist Whitney
Announcement from the governor's office states an application for pardon of Charlotte Anita Whitney of Oakland, convicted under the criminal syndicalism law, was filed. Attorney John Francis Neylan of San Francisco represents Miss Whitney in the filing at the governor's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Calif
Charlotte Anita Whitney
Oakland
CC. C. Young
John Francis Neylan
San Francisco
Miss Whitney
Wall Street Firm Gifts Seat on Exchange to Messenger
A Wall Street brokerage bought a seat on the New York Stock Exchange for Paul R. Boston, a 24 year old former messenger, paying a record $220,000. Boston had served Jacquelin and De Coppet for six and a half years and will repay the seat from his exchange earnings. The prior record was $217,000.
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New York
Wall Street
New York Stock Exchange
Paul R. Boston
Jacquelin and
de Coppet
Ner
Boston
Exchange
Mazer to be sentenced in Mellett murder case
Canton Ohio June 9 Louis Mazer will be formally sentenced by Common Pleas Judge Alger for his part in the Don Mellett murder and the Streitenberger arrest. Prosecutor Harter said sentencing will occur tomorrow. Lengel, former police chief, faces trial for first degree murder with arraignment possible before the weekend. Jury may be drawn by June 18 and trial set around July 5 with a possible venue change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Ohio
Louis Mazer
Floyd E. Streitenberger
Common Pleas
Alger
Henry W. Harter, Jr
Mazer
Don R. Mellett
A. Lengel
Mellett
Court of Common Pleas
Lengel
Four Miners Die in Keystone Coal Mine
A roof collapse in a Keystone Coal and Coke mine at Keystone yesterday afternoon killed four miners and injured Henry Phipps, who was rescued with serious leg injuries. Names of the deceased include William Bradden Jr, Joe Catansorro, Moasie Hook, and Grady Cribie. Phipps remained in Welch Hospital in stable condition.
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Keystone Coal and Coke Company
Keystone
William Bradden
Joe Catansorro
Moasie Hook
Grady Cribie
Henry Phipps
Welch Hospital
Welch
Phipps
Hhs
KIWANIANS URGE FLOOD CONTROL LEGISLATION
Memphis Tenn June 9 Kiwanis International adopted a resolution urging Congress to give early consideration to flood relief in the Mississippi valley. A second resolution created a new objective to improve understanding between ruralites and urbanites.
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Memphis
Tenn
Kiwanis International
Mississippi Valley
International Organization
Tragic Bluefield Boy Jackie Cohen Dies After Pocket Knife Wound
Eight year old Jackie Cohen son of Mr. and Mrs. I L Cohen of 1804 Vineyard street died minutes after falling on an open pocket knife that severed his carotid artery. He was rushed to St. Marys hospital but succumbed before surgery. Funeral services will be held at the parents home and at Pocahontas cemetery beside his grandfather J Baker. Survived by his brother Eugene and sister Rosaline Cohen. Burial at Pocahontas follows.
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WV. Co. Snyder
Les
Jackie” Cohen
I. L. Cohen
Vineyard Street
Occarres
St. “Ke's Hospital
Groaada
Cohen
Jack Baker
Baker
Jackie
Jackie Baker
Charles M. Scott
Bluefield
Blanche Miller
Rosaline Cohen
Rab K. Slifkin
Murray Kantor
Pocahontas
P Tan
J. Baker
False alarm at Bluefield fire call retires at 1 45 am
The Bluefield fire department responded to a station site call at 1 45 am but found it to be a false alarm. No injuries or damages reported and crews cleared.
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Bluefield Fire
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Kebler
Lavine
Germany
Europe
Horton Vs
U. S
Capital
State Sanitarium
Faces Quiz
Solons
Secret Organization
Elf
Doering, Sr
Legislature
Pardon
Jackie’ Gohen
Grandfather
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