Armored Trains Dropped From League of Nations Pact
After a fierce committee vote the League of Nations conference excluded armored trains and flame throwers from international armament control. Tanks remain the only remaining listed weapon while the American delegation announced support for a convention requiring states to publish armament statistics, drawing applause from delegates.
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Geneva
League of Nations
Hungary
Theodore E. Burton
United States
Rally France
Hindenburg Takes Oath as German President in Reichstag
Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg pledged to faithfully fulfill the duties of German president after being elected on April 26. He took the oath administered by Reichstag President Paul Loebe amid cheers, with Ludendorff present nearby and diplomats observing. The ceremony followed the customary oath and a luncheon honoring the late President Ebert.
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Berlin
Paul von Hindenburg
Germany
Reichstag
Paul Loebe
von Hindenburg
Hérr Loebe
Ludendorff
Wilson
Herr Loebe
German Republic
Reichwehr
Simons
Ebert
Monsignor
Pacelli
Warren D. Robbins
United States
Ierm
Court orders exhumation in baby farm case in New York
Supreme Court orders the exhumation of Agnes Toohey and William Winters from Mrs. Helen Geisen Volke’s East Eighty Sixth Street facility as prosecutors seek grand jury charges of homicide. Witnesses say Toohey was killed after crying. hospital records show Geisen Volke used assumed names and involvement with multiple infants.
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New York
Ryan
Geisen- Volk
Red Cross
Toohey
Margaret Toohey
Rose Dannely
Lexington Avenue
Mary Dobbins
Geisen-Volk
Jesse Perlan
Jewish Board of Guardians
Peace Themed Oratory Marks ICW Meeting
Washington May 12 The International Council of Women held a peace oriented program of oratory to close its regular meeting. The session addressed unfinished business including a Brussels 1930 quinquennial invitation and a constitutional change to affiliate with international bodies. Frau Anna Backer and Mrs. Philip North-Moore spoke as Lady Aberdeen withdrew her farewell address due to voice strain.
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Washington
Coaseiet
Oratory
International Council of Women
Brussels
League of Nation
Frau Anna Backer
Norway
Internatonal Council
Philip North-Moore
St. Louis
American Council
Moore
Lady Aberdeen
Charges to be heard against former sergeant in Huntington
In Huntington West Virginia on May 12 the city will hear charges against J H Cunningham formerly sergeant of police a decision ordered by the state supreme court who gave him a hearing or reinstatement in office Witnesses have been summoned to testify to alleged discourtesy by Cunningham He had fought for reinstatement and back pay since his suspension by Chief Midkiff last October
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Huntington
W. Va
J. H. Cunningham
State Supreme Court
C. W. Strickling
Supreme Court
Cunningham
Midkiff
W W Husband Urged to Succeed F J Henning
Washington May 12 W W Husband of Vermont is strongly recommended to President Coolidge for the post of assistant secretary in the labor department to succeed F J Henning who is departing for the southern district.
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Washington
W. W Husband
Vermont
Immigration
President Coolidge
Sec
F. J. Henrethe
Southern
Dintiici
Salvation Army drive gains momentum in weekly reports
Campaign workers report strong early response with total at $6 074 50 and many small gifts. Chairmen urge larger gifts over three years and Dr C A Rogers leads colored group volunteers while Norfolk and Western shops promise at least one day’s pay per employee. A child’s dime donation underscores the appeal’s emotional reach.
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Salvation Army
West Virginian
Jess Lewis, Jr
C. A. Rogers
Norfolk and Western
Headquarters
Ensign Sprague
Herbert Quick Funeral Held in Syracuse Details
Funeral for Herbert Quick, author and editor of Berkeley Springs, died Sunday in Syracuse. Services set for Thursday in Syracuse with burial there. Mrs Quick and son Ed traveled from Columbia to accompany the body.
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Columbia
Herbert Quick
Berkeley Springs
Miners Strikes Deemed Unlawful Assembly in West Virginia
Morgantown May 12 Judge I G Lazzelle said recent marches in Scott s Run coal fields were unlawful assembly regardless of injunction status Large crowds on highways near coal plants aimed at deterring workers from going to work were cited for contempt of court for fourteen alleged union miners The court warned such actions threaten the law and court orders and outlined that intimidation to stop workers is illegal The coal company law counsel accused union men of marching and displaying intimidation tactics toward non unions
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Morgantown
W. Va
I. G. Lazzelle
Elrcuit
Scott's Run
Lazzelle
Thentinental Coal Company
Coal Company
Underground railroad for aliens is plugged
Detroit May 12 United States agents arrest Charles McCarthy of Windsor ending the operation of an underground railroad for aliens to enter the US. Fifteen aliens including three Chinese were also arrested. they paid about 200 dollars each to be landed on the US side. Walter F. Brooks said evidence shows McCarthy brought roughly 100 aliens weekly at about 30 dollars per person.
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Detroit
Charles McCarthy
Windsor
United States
Detroit River
Walter F. Brooks
Immigration Border Patrol
Department
McCarthy
Bank Closed by Directors Vote in Burgettstown
Burgettstown National Bank, capitalized at 100000, reported deposits of 1544604 and surplus of 134377. Directors closed the bank by vote amid unrest after Carnegie banks' closure and expected to repay nearly all deposits. Andrew W. Byers, national bank examiner, took charge. John A. Bell had recently resigned as president.
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Burgettstown
Burgettstown National Bank
Andrew W. Byers
National Bank Examiner
T. A. Wever
Carnegie
John A. Bell
Bell
Boy Rescued After Hanging From Tree Fourteen Hours
In Jeensburg Pennsylvania May 12 1920s a boy Jimmy Melbvaine eight years old was found alive after hanging head downward from a tree for about fourteen hours. He was rescued by school mates who heard cries for help and followed faint sounds to his location along a creek. He slipped while playing after school. his foot got caught and he hung until found. He endured exposure but is expected to recover.
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Jeensburg
Jimmy Melbvaine
Bix Marine
Jimmy
South Greensboro
Convicted Mine UMWA Members Tied to WV Fire Plot
Four alleged United Mine Workers of America members were arrested on conspiracy charges linked to burning the Gordie Bailey Pabey mine tipple at Wendel. State police seek ten more men, including several international organizers, based on a confession by John Billy detailing explosive and rifle planning across northern West Virginia.
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Fairmont
W. Va
United Mine Workers of America
Gordie-Bailey-Pabey
Wendel Severgl
F. Ermile Watkins
Taylor County
Grafton
John Billy
Clarksburg
Billy
Bun Weekley
Gordie-Batley
Weekley
Harrison County
Frank Tigniallo
Wendel
Matt Vucovich
United Mine Workers
Watkins
Bingamon
Bear Mountain
Scott's Run
C. L. Topping
Knights of Columbus convene Bluefield session in West Virginia
William F. Vox of Indianapolis delivered the keynote at the two day West Virginia lodge meeting in Bluefield. The order outlined war era welfare work including a boys program, a 80 course soldiers correspondence school, and hospital entertainment while noting assets of 21.6 million and 2265 million in insurance. Parkersburg chosen for next year and officers including state deputy J P. Altmeyer and state secretary A M Eckstein were elected. The convention closed with a Norfolk and Western band concert in front of the West Virginia hotel.
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Knights of Columbus
William F. Vox
Indianapolis
Supreme Council
Supreme Lodge
West Virginia
Bluefield
Fox
Supreme
United States
Notre Dame University
Boy Scout Organization
Marianum Society
J. J. Phillips
Wyoming Street
Parkersburg
Merchants of
J. P. Altmeyer
Wheeling
A. M. Eckstein
E. V Shorr
Weston
F. A. O'Brien
P. J. McMahon
T. J. Kerwin
Dan B. Leonard
Norfolk and Western Band
State College and Bluefield Institute Get Funding Outlook
West Virginia committees consider a three year funding plan for state institutions including Concord State College and Bluefield Colored Institute. Proposals cover administration buildings libraries and multiple state facilities with amounts ranging from tens to hundreds of thousands annually and revenue ideas from property sales and taxes.
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Concord State College
Bluefield Colored Institute
Military Situation Stabilizes on Northern Front in French Morocco
May 12 report says French reinforce ments stabilize the northern front from Fez to Tazza with a planned action on the left wing within a week. Ouergha front is calm as aviators spot enemy concentrations and a counter column relieves Ain Maatisuf under Ben Quarian tribe involvement.
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Rabit
French Morocco
Fez
Tazza
Ouergha
Ain Maatisuf
Ben Quarian
Ufe
Grees
Peye Ogee
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Geisen-Volke
W. W. Husband
F. J. Henning
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Tipple Goal
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Road Commission
Iim
Grant P. Hall
Board of Control
West Virginia University
Hospital For
Colored Insane
State Tuberculosis Sanitarium
Fairmont Hospital
Industrial
Industrial Home
Agricultural Experiment Sta
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Glenville State Normal School
Concord Normal
Collegiate Institute
School For Deaf and Blind
Potomac State School
New River State School
Marshall College
Fairmont Normal
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