West Virginia board meetings touch athletic row and dean’s fate
Four state education board members met Governor Gore at West Virginia University for commencement amid no action on alumni demand to rescind university’s conference withdrawal. The session focused on Dean Madden’s possible reconsideration of his Pittsburg post as the 393 graduates marked the fiftieth reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Gore
Morgantown
W. Va
State Board of Education
West Virginia University
Alumni Association
Wat Virginia
Howard M. Gore
Frank Butler Trotter
Charleston
Joseph Warren Madden
College of Law
University of Pittsbugh School of Law
Pittsburg
Madden
Stratton Duluth Brooks
University of Missouri
Wiley O. Ison
Washington, D. C
George 8. Laidley
Luke H. Frasher
Uniontown
Resignation of WV Utilities Co and Wheeling Service Manager
Joseph K. Buchanan resigns as vice president and general manager of West Virginia Utilities Co in Morgantown and Wheeling Public Service Co in Wheeling. G B Nunemaker announces the immediate departure on behalf of the parent company. C C Gillette is named interim VP and GM in Wheeling and Morgantown operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
W. Va
Joseph K. Buchanan
West Virginia Utilities Company
Wheeling Public Service Company
Wheeling
G. 8. Nunemaker
Chattanooga
Tenn
Southern Cities Utilities Company
Nunemaker
Fred Anderson
Providence
R. I
Buchanan
C. C. Gillette
Pittsburg
Pittsburg Railways Company
Decrease Shown in Coal Car Loadings
Washington reports week ending June 15 coal car loadings total 155,094, down 29,506 from the prior week. Total freight cars loaded 945,964, down 135,200 due to a holiday. Other freight categories fall with declines across miscellaneous freight grain ore merchandise livestock forest products and coke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Railway Association
Guilty of conspiracy in bonded liquor theft
Bruce Ostheimer delicatessen proprietor and Walter Wing Negro tailor were found guilty by a federal jury of conspiracy in the theft of W. P. Squibb & Company bonded liquor. The liquor was stored in the basement of the federal building after seizure as a distillery at Lawrenceburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Bruce Ostheimer
Delicatessen
Walter BK. Wing
W. P. Squibb & Company
Federal
Lawrenceburg
Smith Must Run Again Says Tammany Chief
Minneapolis June 15 Judge George Wolvany leader of Tammany Hall declared that Al Smith must run again for governor of New York. The remark framed a sharp call from the political machine amid New York state politics.
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Smith
Tammany Chief
Minneapolis
Minn
al Smith
New York
George Wolvany
Tammany Hall
Duel May Split Polish Army After Field of Honor Fracas
Warsaw reports a duel between Count Skratynski and General Szeptycki over a banner dispute amid Pilsudski’s coup aftermath. Szeptycki missed a first shot and Skratynski spared his opponent after declaring he would not kill a man of forefathers. The court of honor settled the matter, but reconciliation failed.
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Warsaw
Count Skratynski
Szeptycki
Pileudski
Washington
Skrazynski
Court of Honor
Marshal Pilsudski
Pennsylvania election contest dismissed by House
The House, accepting its elections committee report, dismissed Warren W. Rabey's challenge to A. H. Walters in Pennsylvania's twentieth district. The action, taken without a roll call, followed Democratic lampoons of Republican methods amid a campaign funds inquiry. Walters led by fifty one after rechecking precincts.
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Washington
Elections Committee
House Today
Warren W. Rbakey
A. H. Walters
Twentieth
Pennsylvania
Sen- Sic Calpaign
Walters
House
Senate
Mellon
Representative Connally
Texas
Caraway
Arkansas
Johnson
California
Reed
New York Welcomes Seven Cardinals Before Eucharistic Congress
New York honors seven cardinals with a ceremonial welcome at city hall before their departure for the Chicago Eucharistic Congress. Governor Smith and Mayor Walker kneel and kiss the rings of Cardinal Hayes and Cardinal Bonzano as thousands line the streets. Cardinal Bonzano delivers blessings on behalf of the Pope as the cardinal train departs at 10 o’clock the next morning.
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New York
Chicago
Cardinal Hayes
City Hall
Smith
Walker
Cardinal Bonzano
Grover A. Whalen
Carding Bonzano
America
Pernicious Effects of Jazz Music Historic Claim
London reports Pietro Mascagni condemned jazz as pernicious equating it to opium and cocaine in a Rome interview. The Italian composer urged governments to stop jazz as a social threat to the spirit and to public health.
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London
Pietro Mascagni
Rome
The
Evening News
Cavalleria Rusticana
Actress Rescued From Enraged Crowd After Fatal Crash
New York June 15 Alice Kenney twenty two actress was rescued from a crowd after a fast roadster crash on 134th street killing two children injuring three more. She left her chauffeur to talk with a friend and sped away before the collision. The chauffeur saved Miss Kennedy from the gathered crowd and she was held for arraignment tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alice Kenney
134Th Street
Miss Kennedy
Miss Kinney
Premier Briand and Cabinet Resign Over War Finances
Briand and his entire cabinet resign amid financial strain from the war. M Caillaux tipped to return as finance minister. Peret’s resignation sparked the crisis despite pleas from the president and premier. Parliament’s unstable majority and Bank of France tensions cited.
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M. Peret
M. Caillaux
Paris
Briand
M. Briand
National Union
Edouard Herriot
Peret
Bank of France
French Aviator Arrives at Irkutsk During Paris Tokyo Flight
Captain Pelletier D'Oisy, flying from Paris to Tokyo, reached Irkutsk after leaving Krasnokarsk at 9 30 a m and arriving 4 18 a m He may continue via Chita and Mukden according to a despatch to the air ministry.
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Paris
Pelletier D'Oisy
Tokyo
Irkutsk
Siberia
Krasnolarsk
Air Ministry
Chita
Mukden
First returns favor dry Republicans in New Jersey primaries
Wet Republicans fared poorly in the Newark bootleg battle as Randolph Perkins leads with 7,629 votes to 1,652 for B. Duncan McClare in the Sixth District. Early returns show wets ahead in state senate races with Herbert Paschoe and Arthur Pierson split, and Adeline Lawrence top in Monmouth County contests.
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Newark
N. J
Randolph Perkins
Ary
B. Duncan McClare
Anti-Saloon League
Herbert J. Paschoe
Union
Arthur Pierson
Monmouth County
Adeline Lawrence
James E. A
Dr Diehl Delivers Notable Commencement Address
Dr George W Diehl president of Concord Normal College spoke at Stonecoat High School's 1925 commencement in Besoco West Virginia. An audience of several hundred heard him praised as a brilliant speaker and a valued friend to the community. The town lamented not affording his salary but welcomed his future visits and urged his return.
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Besoco
W. Va
George W. Diehl
Concord Normal College
Athens
Stonecoat
Stonecoat High School
Dieh
Concord College
Diehl
All means of communication fail in tracing Duggan
Buenos Aires reports failed wireless and other communications in tracking Argentine sportsman Bernardo Duggan who was flying from New York to Buenos Aires. He and two companions were last seen over Cayenne French Guiana and may have been detained at Canang Brazil near an air base.
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Buenos Aires
Bernardo Duggan
New York
Duggan
la Nacion
Rio Janeiiro
Oyapock
French Guiana
Cayenne
Paramaribo
Canang
Brazil
Tacna Arica dispute in Washington program collapse feared
Washington reports say the Tacna Arica settlement program faces collapse as Peru and Chile deadlock. Chilean rejection of Coolidge plan prompts pessimism about a plebiscite, with Kellogg negotiations likely to fail. Chile ends good offices obligations, signaling a crisis in regional diplomacy.
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Washington
Peru
Chile
Coolidge
United States
Kellogg
Arica
Santiago
Chamber of Deputies
Tacna-Arica
Cruchaga
Killing of Negro preacher shocks Morgantown
John Peterson, a Negro, admitted killing George Shaffer, a Negro preacher, in self defense after a quarrel over Shaffer’s wife. Peterson was captured near Barracksville by Bethlehem Mines police and turned over to state police for a preliminary hearing in Morgantown. Rev. Shaffer died Sunday from wounds.
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Morgantown
W. Va
George Shaffer
Everettville
Fairmont
Barrackville
John Peterson
Barracksville
Here
Toda
William F. Sankbe
Sargeant Scotty Gladwell
Bethlehem Mines Corporation
Peterson
Lankbeil
Peery Renamed by Unanimous Democratic Nomination
Bristol Virginia June 15 George C Peery congressman from Virginia ninth district was unanimously nominated for another term by the district Democrats meeting here Enthusiasm rose as delegation after delegation voted for Peery The nomination and his acceptance followed by a ringing speech from Senator Joe T Robinson of Arkansas The convention met in two sessions with Henry C Stuart named permanent chairman and John W Flannigan delivering the keynote address
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Bristol
George C. Peery
Congress
Virginia
Peery
Joe T. Robinson
Arkansas
E. R. Combs
John W. Flannigan
Flannigan
Harding
Coolidge
Henry C. Stuart
Test Case Challenge to Harrison Anti Narcotic Act
Inmates at Atlanta federal penitentiary plan to test the constitutionality of the Harrison anti narcotic act. Federal Judge Samuel H. Sibley will hear a petition seeking to compel Warden John W. Snook to produce Dr. Frank Sorge a narcotics prisoner. The move follows a Supreme Court ruling cited by Associate Judge McReynolds challenging such tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
Samuel H. Sibley
John W. Snook
Frank Sorge
Associated
McReynolds
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Bench
Austria Faces Cabinet Crisis Over School Reforms
Vienna reports a looming cabinet crisis as Chancellor Rudolf Ramek confronts the Vienna socialist school board over education reforms. The chancellor accuses the socialists of driving religion from schools after repudiating an education minister’s agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Austria
Rudolf Ramek
Vienna Socialist School Board
Ramek
Senate Near Vote Farm Relief Bill
Washington June 15 The senate moved toward a final vote on the McNary farm relief bill with limited debate. Secretary Mellon voiced disapproval in a letter read into the Congressional Record as critics pressed for departmental alignment and a potential substitute amendment to repeal the rate making provision of the transportation act.
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Washington
Mellon
Senate
Fess
Ohio
Simmons
North Carolina
Mayfield
Texas
Norbeck
North Dakota
Samson
Harre
Oklahoma
Russia cites no restrictions on sending money abroad
Moscow says trade unions in Russia may send money abroad to aid unions of other nations and rejects British allegations that the funds were remitted by the Soviet government. The note states there are no restrictions on foreign money transfers without a permit.
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Moscow
Russia
England
Debauchery of Votes Unknown in Pennsylvania
Senate committee reports side remarks in the Pennsylvania primary inquiry but finds no new spending beyond 1,837,090 dollars. Representative Vare and treasurer Watson faced grilling as Mackey cites no vote debauchery, while discussions touch on prohibition sharp fables and liquor interests backing Pepper over Ware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ware- Beicheman Coalition
Pennsylvania
Senate Investigating Committee
Vare
Tae
Thomas F. Watson
Harry A. Mackey
Ware
Mellon
Pepper
Witticiams
Kilgore and Cottle Hurt In Midland Trail Crash
Harley M. Kilgore of Beckley major in the West Virginia National Guard and CC. V. Cottle Beckley chief of police were badly injured when their car plunged over an embankment on the Midland Trail near Rainelle. Kilgore and Cottle, both prominent Democrats, were rushed to Coal Valley hospital with severe injuries. Kilgore suffered a skull fracture and pelvic fracture. Cottle had a skull fracture and possible internal injuries. Both were reported to be in critical condition with hopes fading.
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W. A. MacCorkle
Isabelle MacCorkle
Major Kilgore
Cottle
Kilgore
Beckley
Morgantown
University
National Guard
Yurka seeks contempt ruling against husband Keith
New York June 15 Blanche Yurka actress petitions that husband Ian Keith be adjudged in contempt for back alimony. Supreme Court Justice Ford issues order to show cause. Yurka won separation and 125 a week alimony last week. affidavit claims Keith paid 4800 of 7600 due since separation. She testified Keith abandoned her and favored leading lady Marjorie Rambeau.
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New York
Blanche Yurka
Ian Keith
Supreme Court
Ford
Veith
Bluefield College Seeks Accreditation as Junior College
The Virginia Department of Education considered Bluefield College’s application to be recognized as an accredited junior college in Richmond Virginia.
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Bluefield College
Richmond
Jane
Virginia Department of Education
Labor backs government plan amid mine dispute in Commons
London reports the government defends a new plan to curb mining troubles with a seven hour act suspension. Labor calls it a sham, votes show Liberal and Labor opposition, and a censure motion is dropped as the strike continues into its seventh week.
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London
House of Commons
Royal Coal Commission
Labor
Labor Party
Mrs Elsie H Dula Wins $100000 Verdict
New York June 15 A jury awarded Mrs Blale J Dula estranged wife of Robert in Dula $100000 in an alienation of affections suit she filed against her mother in law. The case followed denials from Mrs soucee Bete Dula widow a tobacco magnate who allegedly tried to influence her husband. The plaintiff sought $250000 and a separation decree with $5000 alimony was recent. An appeal was announced.
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New York
Blale J. Dula
Robert In Dula
Soucee
Bete
Dula
BK. Dula
Mr. Dula
Change in Assistant Athletic Directors in Morgantown
Morgantown West Virginia June 15 resignation of E T Gunning assistant athletic director at the state university and appointment of Larry M Stoops athletic director at West Liberty Normal as his successor announced here tonight by Director of Athletics H A Stansbury. The change becomes effective July 1. Gunning has been in the post since 1923 and will return to newspaper work in Baltimore. Stoops born 1917 played varsity baseball and was on the football squad. He previously served as principal of high schools at Weirton and New Cumberland.
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Morgantown
W. Va
E. T. Gunning
The
State University
Larry M. Stoops
West Liberty Normal
H. A. Stansbury
Gunning
Stansbury
Baltimore
Baltimore Sun
Mr. Stoops
Weirton
New Cumberland
Commander Palatial Yacht Seized Off Yorktown
The palatial yacht owned by A. M. Alger of Detroit was seized in the York River off Yorktown with its commander Captain Benjamin Jarvis under arrest for violating the national prohibition law. Thirty cases of liquor were said to be found on board. The craft was towed to Norfolk and delivered to customs authorities. owner not aboard.
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Norfolk
A. M. Alger
Detroit
York River
Yorktown
Benjamin Jarvis
Coast Guard
C. G-293
C. K. G. Billings
Curls Neck
James River
Robbery Thrills Crowd at Morgantown Commencement
Morgantown West Virginia June 15 one thousand persons gathered for West Virginia University commencement heard Frank Vecera forty five of Outcrop near Uniontown Pennsylvania shout I’ve been robbed of 1200 help me stop those men as he chased two suspects who allegedly swindled him in a fake real estate deal ending in a robbery Vecera drew 1200 from a Smithfield Pennsylvania bank to buy a house and restaurant in Morgantown and was approached by three men downtown as police were alerted
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Morgantown
W. Va
Houting
Frank Vecera
Uniontown
West Virginia University
Vecera
Smithfield
Beaver High School Class of 1926 Diploma Ceremony
Beaver High School held its 1926 commencement for eighty-nine graduates, the largest class in the school's history. Miss Louise Woolwine won the American History Trophy. Miss Pansy Tilson received the essay medal. Miss Trixie Peters won the scholarship award. Professor Freeman H Hart delivered the keynote on effort and education.
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Beaver High School
Freeman H. Hart
Hampden-Sidney College
Pansy Tilson
National Society of Colonial Daughters
Washington, D. C
James S. Kahle
Board of Education
Beaver Pond
John Chapman
D. E. French
Louise Wool Wie
Stuart Hamlin, Jr
Bluefield
United Daughters of the Confederacy
B E. C. Wade
W. H. Thomas
Presenenee
Shomee
Trixie Peters
RK. Tate Bowen
D. M. Easley
Pete Pastore
Claude Wade
Jennings W. Hobson
Christ Episcopal Church
Elizabeth Shelton
Ernest Northen
Claude Wad
John Wickham
Helen Biven
Hart
Flanders Fields
Aho
Prof
C. W. Jackson
Misa Tilson
Ruthie Harris
Marybank
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National Union Ministry
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Perkins
DR. Diehl
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Shaffer
Stuart
Harrison Agt
McNary
Senator Norbeck
Harry Mackey
Harley Kilgore
C. V. Cottle
M’corkle
Hubby
Elsie H. Dula
Beaver High
Louise Woolwine
Stuart Hamlin
Trixie
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