Grand jurors return 132 indictments in federal case
The April grand jury in United States district court returned 132 indictments. Major charges include liquor dealing and moonshine emissions, with 70 counts for liquor related offenses and 23 for conspiracy to violate the national prohibition act. Names include Eliah J. Graham and Sadie Rothrock with various bribery, perjury, narcotic, and postal law charges.
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United States District Court
Chatne
Eliah J. Graham
D. D. Silverman
Br Davis
Sadie Rothrock
Charleston
United States District Clerk's Office
Theorge W. McClintle
John Hall
The
Bourd of Delegates
McClinthe
Kellogg backs U S participation in world tribunal
Secretary of State Kellogg told American Society of International Law delegates that the United States should participate in an international court for dispute settlement. He argued that codifying international law would enable peaceful resolution and reduce war triggers, while noting progress and remaining gaps in law.
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American Society of International Law
U.S
England
Sellington
Kellogg
America
America Society of International Law
United States
Kellogg Anid
Ohio Auto Group Fights Gas Tax Law in Courts
Two court attacks challenge Ohio gas tax law. In Franklin County Common Pleas a constitutional challenge seeks to enjoin state officials and Central Ohio Oil from collecting the tax. In the Ohio Supreme Court a separate case asks whether the law is subject to referendum. Charles Jones of the Ohio State Automobile Association sues to secure a license at a reduced quarterly rate for a Ford under the old law.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio State Automotive Association
Common Pleas Court
Franklin County
Avic
Supreme Court
Charles ©. Jones
Ohio State Automobile
State Tax Commission
Joseph T. Tray
Tha
Janca
Pilot SAFE AFTER WRECK NEAR CLARKS HOME
Pilot Ambrose narrowly escaped a crash when a scout plane he was aboard collided near Washington avenue in Wheeling while seeking a landing ground near Chantal Academy. The wreck damaged the Clark residence and briefly endangered Mrs Clark. Ambrose, aided by Dr Mars Moore, returned to New Kensington. Daylight saving time begins April 25 in Pittsburgh area as clocks move forward one hour.
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Wheeling
Amise
Quintin Roosevelt
France
New Kensington
Amthe Chantal Academy
Thomas Clarks
Washington Avenue
Clark Home
Clark
H. Caldwell
Clark Yard
Ambrose
Mars Mooré
New Kensing
Release of miners on heavy bond shocks Ohio region
Fourteen miners held in Ohio county jail since Saturday on contempt warrants were freed tonight after the American Guarantee Mortgage Company of New York posted $2,000 for each man. Vice President William Hoy of Opie miners, Frank Ledvinick, and WHMane Roberts, president and secretary of eastern Ohio miners, were released. they faced two federal and one state warrants.
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Wheeling
Ohio and
Eastern Ohio
Warianta
W. EB. Baler
Ohio County
American Guarantee Mortgage Comany of
New York
William Hoy
Opie
Frank Ledvinick
Whmane Roberts
Twn Federal
Balkans Affairs Better, Wilson Back in Washington
April 25 report from Sofia states American Minister Charles A. Wilson approved the Bulgarian abortion measure and notes ongoing executions and about 1,500 arrests. Officials in Washington see Wilson as an experienced emergency adviser but believe he acted only in a personal capacity and that no American interest is involved.
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Washington
Bulgaria
Charles & Wilson
Sofa
State Department
Radshawaves
Sir. Wilson
Wilson
Foreign Office
Wilean
Vigwentiink
Peperta
Rail Permit Granted to Extend Virginia Midland Line
April 25 report states the Weer Virginia Midlands railway won consent from the Interstate Commerce Commission to extend its line from Helly Junction to Webster Springs a distance of about 30 miles and to branch toward Berges via Webster Springs for roughly 12 miles. The action broadens regional rail access.
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Washington
Weer
Virginia-Midland Railway
Interstate Commetce Cummlealan
Helly Junction
Webster Springs
Trant Webster Springs
Berges
Court Martial Navy Officer Over Alimony Payment
Secretary Wilbur ordered a court martial for Lieutenant Commander Erik Huff of Ohio on charges of conduct unbecoming an officer for failing to pay California divorce alimony. Huff, stationed at New London, allegedly planned to vacate the decree in Massachusetts. He faced possible dismissal from the service for neglecting obligations to his former wife.
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Associated Preas
Washington
Wilbur
Antat Tlat
Eri P. Huff
Medival Corps
Ada
Ohio
California
Navy
Huff
New London
Cenn
Jay Tis
Mupt
Massachusetts
Hult
Department
Ritchie Youthes Stay of Judgment in Murder Case
West Cuneon April hearing recalls Ralph Richards of Pennsboro and Samuel Wiiett of Lee Tun who faced first degree murder charges after a December 2 crime. Deliberations lasted about two hours before a jury verdict. All three youths received a stay of judgment on appeal and asked to be moved to Parkersburg jail due to unsafe Doddridge County facilities.
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Roscoe Cross
Ralph Richards
Samuel Elliott
West Cuneon
Pennsboro
Samuel Wiiett
Lee Tun
Youtha
Kiting
Robbie Tamod Pawel
Aucod Rvertuma
Imale
Sextanve
Defenne
Parkersburg
Parksburg
Triiat
Doddridigs
Escapes Death as Assailants Attack Bulgarian Car
Sine orig of Bulgaria narrowly escaped death when an antimobile carrying him and a large retinue was ambushed outside Sofia by men believed to be Communists. Two of the king's attendants were killed in the gun battle, and a bullet clipped part of the king's moustache. He leaped from the car at the first shot and led his soldiers in repelling the attackers, who fled.
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Sine Orig
Bulgaria
Sofia
Merger Inquiry Set for May 6 in Rail Consolidation
The Interstate Commerce Commission will reconvene May 6 to hear evidence on the proposed merger involving Nickel Plate, Chesapeake and Ohio, Erie, Pere Marquette, Meers, and Hocking Valley lines. Key witnesses include Nickel Plate president John J Barnard as experts discuss stock exchanges leases and route implications for Cincinnati Cleveland and Columbus traffic.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wntit
van Sweringen
Interstate Commerce Commingisn
Chesapeake and Ohio
Hacking Valley
John J Barnact
Mahatte
Mbt
Bennett
Ph. Effert
Nickel Plate
Terme
Pere Marquette
Vale Swearingen
Cincinnati
Emunine Arinn
Qpal
Mernee Nald
Erishoe
Hest Veako
Ohio
Chlewss
Chenpee Coal Raten Cincinnatt
Phat
Erie
Parc Marquette
Chean- Beuke
Hocking Valley
Intertats Commerce Commikeion
New York City
Traie
Cinvinnata
Mostoria
Ninkeb Plate
Wolumbua
Trenten
Il Wi ‘Anit
iCulumbua
Drowned student from Lewisburg near Louisville dies in canoe accident
PAUL DUNBAR, 20, from Lewisburg, was drowned when a canoe overturned on the Ohio River near Pittsburgh. Arlington University of Louisville student Paul Hunbar and another classmate were on the trip. Rescue efforts failed and the body remained unrecovered after an overnight search.
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Paul Dunbar
Ohio
Michael Wit
Priteburgh
Lewisburg
Prontration
University of Louisville
Wowsvilta
Aart
Pautt Huubar
Lewisburs
Texas Village Ravaged by Flood Deluge
A Texas village suffered severe flood damage as heavy rains washed away structures. An INA fixture owned by Andrew Binns was washed from its foundation and moved hundreds of feet downstream. A witness reported forceful waters reaching waist depth.
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Dallas
Texas
Renerts
Vilage
Letot
Bellis
Andrew Binns
Dora
Wheeling Officials Face Court Over Prisoner Meal Dispute
In Wheeling on April 2 fourteen county officials and a group labeled International or Funly era were charged with contempt of court for serving inmates meals that matched county prisoner rations. A written notice to Sheriff Uaemphel Hondi stated they sought ice cream and cake with meals, citing federal and county meal allowances. A heat wave in Columbus broken by showers. weather notes mention fluctuating temperatures and public welcome for cooler air.
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Wheeling
Associated Press
Thay Ween
Ohh
Jall
SIH Contentpe
Sherif Uaemphel Hondi
Gore Extends Session Amid Unpassed Budget Fight
The state senate extended its legislative session by three days as the budget bill remained unpassed. A clash over funding for road maintenance and the ra-coaleation commission followed attacks on field agents employed by the state prohibition department. Republican and Democratic leaders voiced positions on tax relief versus needed funding.
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Gore
E. W. Stephan
Ra-Coaleation Commission
Senate
Tme
O'Elgek
Wright Hugus
Ohio County
Johnson
Mihority
Ravenna
Extra Session Hinted to Act on Revenue Bell
Clyde BK reports hints that lawmakers may call an extra session to act on revenue measures. Local officials weigh potential fiscal needs and deadlines as autumn sessions loom.
Delegates Pay Keatley Honor in Extended Assembly Session
The legislature extended the regular session into Monday amid budget tensions, with the House and Senate unable to reconcile provisions on rural school aid, emergency funds, and building expenses. Speaker Keatley accepted a ceremonial token as the session adjourned until 2 pm, while Governor Gore ordered an extraordinary session to begin after passage of the budget.
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Gore
Confer Ie
Spe
Gore Witl Tgsus
Hauges
House
Senate
Ehler
Genata
House of Delegates
Sesginm
Hreuse
Gonter
Elce
Weatley
Dele- Bates
Brewater
Anance
Dean
Minorat
Wels
Ohio
Cooke
Jefferson
Arnold
Randolph
Democrata
Wells
Howey Hoance
Jackson
Logan
Willie
Btononwalla
Ras Publicans
Henshaw
Morgen and
Johnson
Kanawha
Third House In Speedy Session Opens With Uncommon Events
The biennial session of the third house began amid lively intermission chatter and a slate of speakers. John A. Thayer nominated Clyde H. Bast as speaker, who was elected unanimously, and Chris Hetzel’s memory was honored after his death. A brief sermon by Rev. Charles Beard followed, with sacred songs led by Beard. Delegates Morgan and Ale Davis collected over $11 for the Latvalown Army.
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Mins
Eleanor Simpson
Joan A. Thayer
Milas Hattle Stein
Bill Hutchinson
Delecatea Rine
Merway
Keard
Chris Hetzel
Hetzel
John A. Thayer
Judiciary Committee
Clyde H. Bast
Kaat
Chris Tletzel, Jr
Heer
Thayer
Charles Beard
Berkeley County
Morgan
Wyoming County
Ale
Clarksburg Youth Drowns When Boat Capsizes on West Fork River
A capsized boat near the Liberty landing ends in the drowning of Kirk Wing Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Wing of Clarksburg. He was a recent graduate of Washington Living High School and attended West Virginia University for one year. He leaves his parents, three sisters, and five brothers. The tragedy marks Harrison County’s first drowning of the season.
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Clarksburg
Apell
Kirk Wing
Grinweld Benen
Alra
Tiberty
West Fork
Harrison County
King
Washington Iiving
West Virginia University
Dorothy
Constance
Mhelita
Hreedom
Frederick
Theodore
Donwid
Poilp
Roger
Blame personal crisis reports on Officer's Taunts
Vienna reports reveal soldiers of the Austrian army faced taunts and moral pressure as a factor in suicides. Arbeiterzeitung cites investigation and farewell letters showing despair amid republican education and harsh treatment by officers.
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Vienna
Gulf Eldes
Arbeiterzeitung
Fay Bainter admits liquor served at birthday party
Toronto April 25 Fay Bainter musical comedy star testified before Coroner Gr W Abraham that whiskey and beer were served at a masquerade party celebrating The Dream Girl’s Grarnwiveranny on the road. Lynn died hours after a fall from a stab wound. Sproat testified he arranged 19 cases of beer and brought whiskey to the festivities. Two negros from The Chocolate Candles show were arrested for liquor possession. State fined 350. Blake freed. Investigation slated to continue next Tuesday.
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Carl A. Lynn
Toronto
Unt
Fay Bainter
Gr. W. Abraham
Carl A Lynn
Miss Bainter
Lyan
Talon
Theatore Barter
Wee Barter
Lynn
Weorke Sproat
Blake
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