Legislature Debates Day by Day Extension Plan
Governor Gace calls a one day extension to the regular session amid budget friction. Delegates discuss removing the budget from the house finance committee to speed passage and send it to the senate for concurrence as lawmakers weigh risk of an extraordinary session.
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House
Senate
Clyde H. Fast
Gace
Adiministraten
Case
Béth Wranches
K.P. Hold
Morgan
Gore
Benning
Gavnor
Reyenne
Tbe
Angeles Set for Bermuda Flight Radar Crew Aboard
DS Angeles sails for Bermuda this afternoon with a large crew and a science crew of ex army and naval officers aboard. The ship carries sacks of mail and more than 50 men, seven more than prior trips.
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Tealdes
McClintic Charges Record of Legislators in Map of Era
The report outlines legislators, horse racing, and boxing in a jury charge while describing a youth shot by dry agents. Harry Brown, a Greenbrier county teacher, survived severe injuries after being shot during a prohibition incident near Bull Falls. Prohibition agents led the pursuit, with statements from Thomas E. Keiffer and Rostio detailing events and locations tied to the case as the piece surveys moral conditions and a boxing bill amidst recent legislative sessions.
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Harry Brown
Greenbrier
Alderson
Boxing Measure in Andrews Case Survives Test
West Virginia boxing measure becomes governor’s decision after Senate reconsideration fell short. The bill, passed by the House, faced debate and a move to reconsider led by Sen. Definsen. Convicted individuals and penalties tied to related cases are noted, including copper wire theft trials and other local judgments.
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Andrews
M'Cormack Named Mayor of Herrin
Teel Wis. April 21. Marahatl A McCormack was elected ausar of Herrin todas vy 1 SuteR er Thamis Welty, regarded as are Ka flux Khim rahdidite and selection free from any violence, he tan a VeTow cas: established a record.
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Teel
Wis
Prison Riot Notes and Fragmented Terms
An OCR fragment discusses a prison riot with scattered terms and unclear phrases. It appears to reference inmates, authorities, and possible consequences but factual details and names are not readable. The text contains mis-typed segments and garbled phrases, limiting concrete reporting.
Legal Maneuvers Started To Clear Wheeler of Charge
Proceedings unfold as Wheeler faces charges amid federal maneuvers and adjournments. Witness testimony and defense strategy occur across fed and state lines, with attorneys contesting government objections and seeking to clear the defendant.
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GUBAT
Lemay
Turtle
Whytler
Iso
Department of Theioteeior
Perigithy
Vere
Walsh
Pendiet
Thosias J. Wale
Ehter Duc
Wishigust
York
Huntington Race Meet Report Amplified By Tumultuous Weather
A chaotic report details the Huntington Race Meet with scattered accounts of weather disruptions and participant notes. The piece references multiple individuals including judge figures and race officials, describing tension and procedural amendments tied to the event.
Entire Japanese freighter crew perishes at sea despite SOS
A chaotic wartime dispatch in broken English describes the sinking of a Japanese freighter after a collision and capsizing. Reports claim the ship’s crew perished with the vessel while wireless and rescue efforts were mounted from nearby ships, including the White Star line, as the Hai Maru or similar craft went down near Pokeu Abby waters.
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Joli Roterés
Homerie
Keebvrts
Istvan
New York
Sombra
Mtriokon
Iuiek
Presbytery Ends Chester Session Brief Notice
A garbled notice reports the Chester session ending under presbytery oversight. Names and places are unclear. details on the action or successor body are unreadable. The fragment mentions February events, a community figure Tina Fettse and a held event on the 28th at a venue named Whvedine.
Take Your Choice Estimated or Audited
A reader compares personal finance and newspaper circulation audits, noting how a bank favors audited statements over self estimated figures. The Gazette claims its circulation is audited by CG auditors, distinguishing it as Charleston’s only paper with such verification.
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Gazette
Charleston
Financing of State Up to Legislature Gore Tells Solons
Gore tells the legislature that funding state needs lie with lawmakers while outlining governmental affairs. He says current deficits stem from past legislatures failing to provide sufficient expenditures and notes the executive is only one member of the budget drafting body.
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Gore
Solons
Senate
House
Local Charter Bill Is Passed By Senate
Charleston's charter bill known as House WL No 1 passed yester afternoon by the state senate after committee amendments. The measure grants the council authority over fire department power, with provisions on dismissal, tenure, and harmony within the force. Changes retained license tax provisions and committee duties, with the council to sign the final charter after senate action.
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Charleston
House
State Senate
He House
Fire Department
Des Beret
Omy
Senate
Eoomssiee
Erdlanne
Eeunell
Chain of Tie Committee
Ryan
Governor Gore Pushes Tax Plan Amid Budget Clash
Governor Gore urged the legislature to approve a state tax plan using a 10 cent levy for general expenses, arguing it would correct inequities in the existing system while highlighting past fiscal overruns and the board of public works role in funding. He claimed deficits stem from past expenditures and executive failures.
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Jubtiel
Board of Public Works
Kiew
Dawes and Wife Back in Capital
The article reports Vice President Dawes and his wife returning to Washington for events surrounding a senate session, with coverage from the Associated Press noting their presence at the capital and related ceremonies. It mentions travel by train, the White House, and the expected farewells and public appearances listing dates and places in the narrative.
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Washington
Senate
Dawes
Mattie Agues
Petas
Mieretto
Tina
Paw Hawn
Troopers Quell Two Small Mine Riots In Northern Field
Troopers quell two small mine riots in northern field as miners gathered near a town. A number of miners were arrested or admonished while police dispersed a crowd threatening four Mexican workers. Court actions followed with several charged and released on bond amid ongoing unrest.
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Tromton
Jol Scatt
Tyernays
Reach Merger Agreement for Rail Operation
Norfolk & Western and the Virginian railways plan a 999 year lease to unite operations and routes. A 1 percent stock payment to Virginian stockholders, about 3.5 million annually, is proposed pending approval by three stockholders and the Interstate Commerce Commission. The deal aims to preserve through routes and improve efficiency and finances for both lines.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Norfolk & Western and
Virgindanailways
Virginian Railway
Virginian
Virginians
Interstate Compierce Commission
Fielaa
Naines
Combete
Wirgin
Norfolk and Western
Commission
Central Pacific
Southern Pacific
Central
Union
Hoa
West Virginia
Rourke
Virginia
Newfalk
Cne
Western
Tte
Wim
Englield
Virginia Flaor
Sewell's Point
Woman given ten year term for infant smothering
Elizabeth M. Winn, 19, of Weedmont, found guilty of manslaughter in the death of her newborn girl on March 4 and sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary. The judge, Peter Worthington, imposed the term after a jury convicted her of the crime. A court official noted the sentence follows the single verdict for the infant's death.
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Rockville
Eizabeth M. Winn
Weedmont
Bur
Peter Worthington
Edpeuriienie
Court
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