Citizens Approve Bond Levy for Spring Street Bridge
Citizens vote 5 to 1 to approve the SCHOOL LEVY 8 bond issue raised to 1.08 for a new Spring Street bridge over Elk River. The $145 spring short bridge issue passes with strong support. city to finance via a one cent yearly levy on 9100 property value for about 14 years, replacing a seven cent levy. Construction to proceed after council canvasses results.
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Coal Industry Shows Signs of Improvement in Charleston Territory
A rise in business activity in the Charleston coal sector followed by wage and freight reductions, with mines operating at higher output and some workers on night shifts. Key figures include Tom Siler and W. W. Pere Kusan, noting rising demand as interstate actions favor West Virginia.
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Ohio
Virginia
Peery
Weeks May Quit Post In Cabinet
Secretary Weeks reportedly plans resignation after talks with President Croildes. Weeks says his return to health improves but he remains unable to fully resume duties this summer.
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Girl Again On Trial For Slaying Mother
San Francisco August 11 Doro thy Bingson aged 17 stands trial for the second time for the killing of her mother Anna Ellingson last January. An insanity hearing prior to the first trial ended with a verdict of insanity. she was later found sane and returned to trial. Ellingson weighed lighter today than at her first trial due to an operation and poor appetite from suspending and to nervous ailments preventing solid food.
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Jazesie
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Clewiston Chosen for Bryan Memorial Site
New York reports Clewiston Florida has been chosen as the site for a national monument to William Jennings Bryan. The monument will stand on the southwest shore of Lake Okeechobee and be funded by donations including several thousand dollars already raised. Miss Olencara Bryan Ivan announced the selection and noted Bryan’s belief in an American future for industrial workers, with a design featuring Bryan holding a child’s hand and surrounded by children.
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Wiliam Jeanings Bryan
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Gratun
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Gereuine
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Roulstan
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Wewe
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Guyton
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Rieter & Tacugaland
Andy Com
Dryan
Movie Actress Injured in Auto Accident
An 18 year old movie actress sustained injuries in a car crash. Details from the incident are sparse, and authorities are investigating the cause while providing updates on her condition and any possible charges or responsibilities.
Darrow Attacks Dayton Judge in Contempt Remark
The article reports on Darrow criticizing Judge Dayton and Judge Raulston during and after a trial connected to Bryan in the Scopes case era. It notes contempt accusations, courtroom friction, and remarks about judicial conduct and educational background, with Bryan speaking in Guyton and Walton present at two sessions. It also mentions a Huntington death, Potts, and local church figures in a separate item.
High School Lad Slays Man Over Auto in Two States
A 11 year old Ohio high school student connected to an auto theft and murder case led investigators from Jefferson City to California, Missouri. Alden Clawson of Lodi, Ohio, was killed after a car he was driving was linked to teen Fred Jordan. Jordan, arrested in Garden City Kansas, reportedly confessed after authorities questioned him about the boy and the vehicle. The case involves a claimed plan to take the body to a ditch between Jefferson City and California, with police unsure of the exact location. Authorities cautioned the public as the investigation continues and no search would be conducted that night.
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Fred Jordan
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Alta Chawson
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Jordin
Ariel
Jefferson City
California
R. B. Cellhan
Terre Hivote
Ind
Jordan
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Dlhweonia
Aurhorlind
Arverrun Cusy
Cole County Sheriff's Force
Alden BR
Auwuat
Ohlo Bign Sehood Loy
Perrential Ralas
Sherif J. C. Withaue
Unleetty
Caltfernig
Jefferson Uley
Hollanders Die in Great Storm
Disaster from a fierce storm ravaged Hollanders with loss of life and widespread property damage. Violent hail, thunder, and rain swept from southwest to northwest, complicating relief as towns faced casualties and destruction.
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Amsterdam
Bravant
Missing Boy Aid Sought Through Newspapers to Aid Search
A nationwide appeal is issued to find Hagenan Hanshaw, reported abducted from Charles — Joly and believed driven toward Pittsburgh in a Ford 1926 model. Homer Hanshaw enlists daily papers to publish details as investigators trace the boy and a Myrtle Moore woman linked to the disappearance.
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Miners Lead 75 at State Labor Federation Meet
About 75 delegates of the United Mine Workers led by William Blizzard attended the West Virginia State Federation of Labor convention at Huntington. The march on Logan County in 1921 was cited, with Blizzard described as alleged generalissimo amid tensions over Jacksonville agreement, wage disputes, and potential coal industry labor actions.
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Atlantic City
N. J
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United Mine Workers of America
Jacksonville
Pius
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Tri
United Ming Workers
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Yun A. Rtttner
Drpantizer
West Virginia
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Secretary of Commerce
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Imes
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Murray
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Huntington
United Mine Workers
Miners' Union Turmoil Darkens Labor Leaders Waiting
Labor leader predicts miners strike as United Mine Workers clash at a District 17 convention in Charleston. A storm over debate rules and leadership spurs heated exchanges, with Blizzard, Keeney, and Diggs central figures. Delegates from southern and northern districts argue amid calls to adjourn and renew the session next morning.
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Atate Federation
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Forest fires out of control across Oregon and Washington
Forest fire reports show Oregon and British Columbia battling flareups while Washington and Montana report out of control outbreaks. In California Trinity and Shasta counties saw over 56 fires sparked yesterday by lightning, and smoke caused poor visibility near Vancouver Harbor where a Japanese steamer Kobe Maru sank after a tug collision.
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Cinderella's Dream Ended in Queens Court Adoptions
An order annulling the adoption of Mary Louise Spas by Edward W. Browning was entered in Queens County purcomate court ending the Tramantia episode. The agreement released all claims and Mary vowed never to pursue the matter. Mary and her parents left with Browning, who followed and urged them to dine together. Mary Loulee showed a changed appearance as she prepared to enter a convent, crying of disillusionment and seeking forgetfulness.
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Edward W. Browning
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Ary
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Atlanta Convicts Head to Alderson Federal Prison
Special to The Times reports that five inmates from the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary are bound for Alderson West Virginia to begin travel to the federal women’s penitentiary. A warden says 35 will be sent today with 40 more later, making this the first federal women’s prisoner facility in the country. The institution, under the Justice Department, will be supervised by Mabel Walker Widelland in charge.
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