Gore Inaugurated WV Governor With Rule of Right and Reason
West Virginia swore in Howard M. Gore as governor after his tenure as secretary of agriculture. The ceremony featured a two mile parade, a review from the capitol balcony, and a telegram of congratulations from President Coolidge. A crowd of over 10 thousand heard Gore pledge to apply the rule of right and reason to each issue.
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Arleston
W. Va
Howera M. Gore
West Virginia
Eph F. Morgan
Ore
Frank Lively
Supreme Court
United States
Gore
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Charleston
Walter S. Hallanan
W. W. Wertz
J. B Madison
Chamber of Commerce
Kanawha Street
Capitol Annex
West Virginia University Eager Band
United States Marines
Naval Ordnance Plant
South Charleston
Nationales
E. Eubanks
Fly
Clarksburg
Kiwanis
Rotary
Lions Clubs
Hallanan
W. B. King
Howard M. Gore
John T. Graham
Huntington
President Coolidge
Inaugural Photographs Sent Over Phone Wires
Photographs of the inauguration including President Coolidge taking the oath were transmitted via telephone from Washington to New York Chicago and San Francisco and received in time for late editions. Each image was sent in about seven minutes with a further hour for developing printing and other steps in Washington and New York.
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New York
Mar
Coolidge
Americanephone Telegraph Company
Chi
San Francisco
Washington
Bank cashier freed on bail amid Matoaka bank crisis
Herbert E. Clark, cashier of the First National Bank of Matoaka, was released on a 26000 bond in Welch after arraignment in Bluefield. Receiver Charles A. Draper arrives to assess the bank, as Clark vows to aid in untangling the affairs and disputes the reported shortage.
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Herbert E. Clark
First National Bank of
Matoaka
McDowell County
Welch
United States District Court
Bluefield
Clark
United States
Floyd Waldron
Ge George ficClintic
A. J. Hearn
Huntington
District Court
Bond
Rinnefield
H. H. Lucas
C. J. Carter
E. White
Grotto
Charlies A. Draper
Draper
Ohio
North Carolina
First National Ae of
Tesime
Coal Miner Found Guilty of First Degree Murder
George Siebenschuh a 36 year old Byesville coal miner was convicted of first degree murder with mercy recommendation for the killing of Sheriff Chas W Moore during an attempted arrest on a liquor charge in Caldwell on November 20 1924.
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Marietta
George Siebenschuh
Byesville
Caldwell
Chas W. Moore
Siebenschuh
Ginger the uninvited guest at Coolidge inauguration
A cavalry dog named Ginger from Troop F, Third Cavalry, attended President Coolidge's inauguration. He arrived on foot from Fort Myer, joined the parade to the Capitol, rested on a caisson ride back to the White House, and drew cheers as the only dog at the ceremony.
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Washington
Mar
Coolidge
G R
Third Cavalry
Ginger
Joe Rock
Fort Myer
White House
Dawes
Capitol
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol Hill
Capitol Plaza
Cinger
Automobilist Jailed for Death of Woman in Huntington
R. H. Bias of Huntington was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in common pleas court for striking Mrs. Verla Long as she alighted from a street car last November 1. He received six months in jail and a $500 fine. Bias testified he believed no one was aboard the street car at the moment.
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Huntington
R. H. Bias
Common Pleas
Verla Long
Bias
Long
Pershing Rest Ordered After Arrival in Havana
General Pershing, who arrived from Santiago de Cuba, rests under physician orders in Havana. He plans a subdued visit schedule with possible meeting with President Zayas while remaining within medical guidance.
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Havana
Mar
General Pershing
Zayas
Santiago de Cuba
Afernia
Sokes on Stand in Own Defense
Chicago reports W R D Stokes testifying in his own defense in a conspiracy to defame case against his wife Helen Ellwood Stokes of Denver. He details their 1911 meeting in New York, marriage, and strains leading to a 1919 separation, as lawyer Rathbun sets up affidavits for a divorce suit.
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Sokes
Chicago
Mar
ER. D. Stokes
New York
Helen Ellwood Stokes
Denver
Colo
Ellwood
Inauguration Day Seen As Part Of Washington Work
Washington reports describe President Coolidge guiding the day as part of his ongoing work. He welcomed supporters at the Capitol, rode to Pennsylvania Avenue, greeted crowds, and hosted Massachusetts visitors at the Cairo Hotel. He pledged government economy and international cooperation while the family gathered at the White House.
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Washington
Mar
Coolites
Capitol
Pennsylvania Avenue
Mr. Coolidge
White House
Massachusetts
Cairo Hotel
Executive Mansion
United States
World Court
John Coolidge
Amherst College
Plymouth
Andrew J. Good
Man With Inaugural Speech Arrested at Capitol
A 65 year old Philadelphia man identifying as Pearson Mitchell Stackhouse was arrested at the capitol while claiming he would be inaugurated president. He was taken to a hospital for observation and authorities notified his relatives.
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Washington
Mar
Pearson Mitchell Stackhouse
Philadelphia
Capitol
United States
Final Sessions Mark Calm End To Turbulent 68th Congress
The sixty eighth Congress adjourned after a calm final sessionless day with little public business. The House concurred in naval omnibus amendments while the Senate sent the final deficiency bill to the president. Veteran lawmakers retired, including Speaker Gillett, sparking speeches as Dawes prepared for the oath and Coolidge signed bills in secrecy.
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Washington
Mar
Congress
House
Senate
Gillett
Vic
Capitol
Charles G. Dawes
Senate Chamber
Coolidge
Coolidge Begins Fourth Presidential Term Calmly
President Coolidge takes the oath for four more years in a simple ceremony on March 4 as Charles Dawes is sworn in as vice president. Dawes delivers a sweeping address to the Senate urging rule revisions to end the one man filibuster and features a quick, outside inauguration.
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Washington
Mar
Calvin Coolidge
Chas. G. Dawes
Hay
Mr. Coolidge
Dawes
Senate
Coolidge
Spore Sa
White House
Pennsylvania Avenue
Vermont
Warren GC
Hmardine
United States
Congress
Dawes Sparks Senate as He Takes Office
Charles G. Dawes assumes the vice presidency and delivers an inaugural attack on Senate rules. He accelerates oath procedures, orders a special session, and conducts a brisk reception before Coolidge’s parade. The scene draws mixed reactions from Republicans, Democrats, and cabinet members.
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Cole L. Blease
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Reed
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