Incendiary blaze destroys three tipples in Morgantown
Morgantown on April 27 saw a fire gut three tipples of the Gilbert Javis Coal Co. Loss pegged at 150000 by president E H Gilbert. County Attorney Hunt and Sheriff Rodefeaver led state police at the scene amid incendiary origin suspicions. Fire spread near timber and houses. Morgantown mine operations have been idle since April 1.
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Morgantown
Apri
Gilbert- Javis Coal Company
E. H. Gilbert
Gilbert
W. E. Hunt
J. Rodefeaver
Hunt
Dynamitea Fairmo 'T
Ma Lick
Grafton Coua Coke Company
Bratton
Wly
Fahey Coal Company
Jamas
Mip
Fahey
Wera
Qtamont
van Pblttner
J. A. Clark, Jr
Dutch inventor unveils safer airplane in England
Fokker, famed Dutch aviation designer, has perfected a plane shown in England that avoids nose dives when the engine stalls. It instead settles gently and slowly into a controlled descent without pilot input.
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M, Fokker
England
Mitchell Quits and Reopens Air Service Fight
A farewell gathering honored Colonel Mitchell as he resigns and vows to continue advancing a unified air service. General Dunes, Major General Patrick, and other officials attended praising his wartime efforts and urging Congress to keep supporting air service initiatives.
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Mitchell
William Aitenell
Shepherd trial probe standing set for May 18
Chicago April 27 William Darling Shepherd foster father and principal heir of William Nelson Mettlin, a millionaire orphan, is set for trial May 18 on a murder charge. Judge Wynch indicated readiness and bail discussions continued. The case ties to inquest into deaths of Mrs McClintock and Dr Gison amid a poisoning finding. The Associated Press report also covers Pittsburgh banking authorities probing Mellon, Carnegie, and bank failures linked to trust companies and reserve funds.
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Chicago
Wilhiam Darling Shepherd
William Nelson Mettlinfock
Wil Hyp
Wari
Thomas Wynch
Lynch
Young McClintock
Emma Nelson McClintock
Oscar Gison
McClintock
Eyneh
Shepherd
Jacob Hoptins
State Supreme Court
Matt
Tourl
Ana
Akveral Weeks
Amundsen to Start Dash for Pole as Soon as Planes Assembled
King's Bay April 28 one of the airplanes to be used by the Amundsen expedition for a North Pole dash will be assembled. first trials expected by mid May. Roald Amundsen confirms no delay once planes are ready, aiming for early May departure if weather holds.
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Amundsen
Kings Bay
Bpltzergem
North Pola
Boport
Danes Island
Hobby
Norwax
Roald Amundsen
Selmiz
Welerologiata Fay
Mae Te
Murspe
Noughly
Unrest in Europe Over German Votes Sparks Debate
Washington and London weigh the German presidential vote and its global political impact. Officials note mixed reactions to von Hindenburg's victory, with fears of shifts toward conservatism and possible economic repercussions.
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Europe
Washington
Marshel von Wingebergs
Jay Vie Jews
Huigh
Ameringi Sapien
Redayien
Alenee
von Eindenterg
Ubeeker
Charred Body Of Girl Found By Roadside
Gary Indiana authorities report a charred, gunshot dead girl over 16 found near Chesterton. Illinois and Indiana police fuse to identify the victim and suspect as coffin-like clues surface. Foot and leg fragments later recovered from Calumet River. investigators seek a match to a possible Gary teen.
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Indiana Road
Gary
Ind
Chesterton
Tllinois
Indiana
Cief
Calumet
Bothham
Chicago
Yield
Hut Nouy
Chiang
Che
Chaater
Ted
Chloe
Valparaiao
Report 32 Dead In Mexican Election
A chaotic Saturday election in Boner, Moxicn, Senora, and surrounding areas left thirty two people dead amid protests and disturbances. Officials from Mexican and United States immigration agencies denied widespread violence. reporting noted scattered fatalities and ongoing investigations.
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Sogatass
Ata
Figita
Boner
Moxicn
Sewletaay
Omelaldere Dochire
Torn Neen Westot
Hehis
Nogules
Sonor
Saaterdey
Sonara
Officials Back Present Lake Coal Rate Fight
Washington April 27 Officials for C and C press the present lake coal rate as hearings before the Interstate Commerce Commission begin. Pittsburgh and Ohio district operators seek reductions while Northern West Virginia and Eastern Kentucky groups push to keep current differentials. A broad coalition including West Virginia and Tennessee interests argues the existing system unfairly limits lake port trade and competition. The case, led by Pittsburgh coal groups, moves through several days of hearings with large regional representation.
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M ¥ Baker
West Virginia
United Mine Workers of America
St Virginia
Pittsburgh
Colliers
W. Va
Hone
John L. Jewin
Indianapolis
International
United Go Workers of America
Phil May
Indiana
Ieee Hall
Columbus
G. W
Anxette Warhindon Buresa
Ued Bylidink
Washington, D. C
Lonenso Mat
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pleraburah Am Olja
Fairmont
Midsburgh
West Wirwink
Kentucky
Eommission
Virginia
Maryland
Lalke Port Rade
Northwest
Minte
West Virg
West
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Tennessee
Pittshursh
Vireitia
Keatueh
Taylor and Neal Named as Party Candidates for Mayor In Huntington
Special to Theaters HON TENGYON April whi ratty and Mebubitema candidates for the coming eli election were chosen with heavy turnout. Real physician won the Republican front over Cul Branis HL. Taylor was selected as Democratic nominee by a big majority. Democratic and Republican tickets show multiple nominations for city commissioner and school board, with notable vote tallies for Miser and others.
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Lea It
Arry Jicket
Murvey Alt Wilkingon
Emovratic
Tamer Vetch
Trame
Bat
Jim
Jaime Macphy
Pragent
Ati
Voanmisiloner Emmadicdaten
Jomiox Murphys
Harry
Dal- Fon
Roba
Mit Miser
Ferien Cammadloier
Dude Cow
Camptell
Ssoner
Fan Forte Ii
Wase Mat Miser
C. L. Dunes
Wilcox
Ira Hae
He Twa
Phewe RW
Jew Seu
Offlewlsa
Ecity
Sat Miser
Floyd Chipman
Ite
Waa
Nhmlness
Schoola Thera
H. A. Alexander
A. Wallace
O. Thornsburg
C. Hinerman
Thomas EB. Holderby
Wee Crook
UG. Neale
Tienry ¢ Walhuen
Helioul Board
W. C. Tones
He Present Heard
Lucy Bellehard
Maranaloles
George B. Jabneann
Saat
D. Hutchmann
ET. Fleer
Orate Beatie
Budget Enacted After Close Vote In Legislature
The legislature passed a budget within revenue estimates amid swift senate approval and a 52 to 20 house vote. Governor Gore may call an extraordinary session as both chambers adjourn to enroll the bill and review amendments. The measure includes rural school aid and larger emergency funds, with controversy over attaches and the prohibition department.
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Clyde H. East
Senate
House of Delegates
Gore
House
Amenimenty
Joint Committee
West ‘Virginia
ANI Veraitet Gremungeerd
Ure Conferchia
Parariss
Officera
State Prohibition Department
Sepr
Timine Hall
Wood Taylor
Roane County
Prohibition Department
Trainer
Harrison County
Chaden Beard
Berkeley
Prohibition
Armstong
Cabell
Bromage
Marion
Coffeld
Wetzel
Davis
Duval
Wood
Halt
Harvey
Hraxton
Hawkins
Pocahontas
King
Nicholls
Lockhart
Clay
Metabush
Clonnanca
Meadows
Runawha
Pence
Monroe
Rine
Marwhall
Smith
Putnam
Bulee
Linnuln
Sydenstricker
Greenbriar
S Taylor
Rowse
Marrinon
Ali
Democrata
Menara
Meadowy
Rime
Taylor
Hawaii War Maneuvers End With Blue Forces Capturing Pearl Harbor
The 1925 army and navy war games in Hawaii ended at noon with the blue attacking force securing Halelwa and the Pearl Harbor base. Umpires received post-maneuver contentions from both sides as officials declared the extensive exercise complete. The operation simulated an enemy hold on Oahu with Marines landing from San Francisco and aircraft and submarines playing major roles.
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Associated Press
Honolulu
Halelwa
Pearl Harbor Naval Base
United States Army
Navy
Hawaiian Islands
Oahu
Gahu
Pearl Harbor
Naval Station
Sturday
Oun Oahy
Mine Explosion Kills Five at West Newton Mine
Five construction workers died in a mine blast at the Humphrey mine of the West Moreland Coal Company near West Newton, Pennsylvania. One man at the tipple was blown apart and four other bodies were found inside the mine this morning as rescuers recovered remains.
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West Nshwton
Humphey
West Moreland Coal Company
Nickel Plate merger delayed amid stockholder meeting
Delays loom for a nickel plate merger with links to Van Sweringen brothers of Cleveland. A special stockholders meeting for the Erie Railroad, one partner in the deal, was postponed to June 22 from March 25 as authorities review a key leasing detail and a broader Interstate Commerce Commission plan is unresolved.
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New York
van Swersingen Brothers
Cleveland
Eri
Detalia
Waa
Intercstate Comerce Commission
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Wheeling
Glendale
Moundsville
Justice of the Peace
E. Clayton
Ting
Robert Crow
Sroominup
Marshal Amtx
Samochin
Miner
Crow
Glendale Hospital
Thoi Walt
Ore Justice of the Peace E. M. Wis
Clayton
Woodland Miners
Wood da
Sitate
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Darkershore
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Ward and Howard
I. West Virginia-Pittaburgh Company
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1925, Inc
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White House
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Germany
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Mindenburg
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Bela
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Marquis Corson
Mle Orenity
Speeriples
Max
Tala
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Heros
Robert Frankaiy Chlengu
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Tryhae
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Eid
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Br. Dobbins
Sonora
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Arig
SVAN
ARID
Coow Cola Company
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Interstate Commerce
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Neal
Huntington
Uabelt
Hawaii
ARMY
van Sweringens
Boston
Berton
Harvard Advenchia
Cambridge
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