Capitol Levy Bill to Come Up This Week
A WV legislative week centers on a five cent levy plan to raise five million dollars for the capitol main unit, plus salary bills for officials. The luxury tax, teacher qualifications, and education bills loom as hearings begin, with constitutional revision proposals advancing in both chambers and a potential constitutional commission plan debated.
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Willie Willis by Robert Quillen Egg incident on the sled
Willie Willis denies breaking the eggs claiming they were on the sled during a coast and he accidentally bumped Mr. Jones causing an accident. The brief anecdote reflects a small town scene with a humorous misunderstandings tone.
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Mexican President Survives Train Dynamite Attack
President Emilio Portes Gil of Mexico escaped unharmed when his presidential train was dynamited between Comonfort and Rinconillo in Guanajuato. A fireman died as the engine and cars derailed. two bombs were found, one exploding, another inert. The attack followed the execution of Jose de Leon Toral.
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Emilio Portes Gil
Jose de Leon Toral
Alvaro Obregon
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Rinconcillo
Quanajuate
Tamulipas
Portes Gil
Tampico
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Coolidge
Washington
Mexico
Guanajuato
Three Miners Die in West Virginia Gas Explosion
In Bower, a gas explosion in West Virginia Coal and Coke No three mine killed J. L. Miller Luke West and M. D. Goff. Rescue crews found all bodies after more than 24 hours of effort as 125 men worked across connected mines No five and No seven. State inspectors aided the local effort amid after damp and debris delaying recovery.
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West Virginia Coal and Coke Company
J. L. Miller
Luke West
M. D. Goff
Miller
Clarksburg
Robert M. Lambie
State Department of Mines
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Marshal Neilan Overcome by Gas in Beverly Hills
Film director Marshal Neilan was overcome by gas in his Beverly Hills garage today and required aid while en route to a hospital. His condition was reported as serious.
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Los Angeles
Marshal Neilan
Beverly Hills
Jesus Only Sermon by New Pastor at South Charleston
The Rev H Lloyd Parkinson, recently installed at First Baptist Church, South Charleston, preached on Jesus as the focus of the Transfiguration text Mark 9 8. He described the notable ascent to Mt Hermon at 9200 feet and the revelation of Moses Elijah and Jesus in radiant form, noting Peter James and John witnessed a pivotal moment and urged tabernacles for Jesus Moses and Elijah.
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Threaten Life Of Northcott Face Uprising At Riverside Jail
Riverside, February 10. Gordon Stewart Northcott, condemned for killing three boys at his Wineville California chicken farm, faced a menacing night as about 250 men surrounded the jail. N. R. Winslow, whose sons were murdered, demanded to see Northcott to learn the burial site. Sheriff Clem Sweeters vowed to guard the prisoner and the law, despite the thousands in the street.
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Wineville
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Clem Sweeters
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Lewis
Nelson
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Sheriff Sweeters
Hoover to Observe Edison's Birthday
President-elect Herbert Hoover travels by boat toward Fort Myers Florida to join the 82nd birthday celebration of Thomas A Edison. Hooper and party aboard the Saunterer pass through the Gulf of Mexico toward Caloosahatchee estuary to attend the Edison fete before planning tarpon fishing at Ponce De Leon channel.
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Herbert Hoover
Thomas A. Edison
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Gulf of Mexico
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Edgar Ricard
Jeremiah Milbank
Republican National Committee
Ponce de Leon Bay
Buckley to Ask New Trial in Prohibition Case
Buckley, former state treasurer, prepares to enter motions for a new trial and judgment sway in federal court in Columbus. Judge Benson W. Hough will hear the case stemming from a ten count indictment alleging conspiracy with two Cincinnati attorneys and a brew master to bribe an acting assistant prohibition administrator for raid tips.
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Cincinnati
John F. Eckfort
Johnston On Trial Today
Oklahoma City report on Henry Johnston the suspended Democratic governor facing eleven articles of impeachment. The case draws in state departments and Mrs. O. O. Hammonds as confidant. Senate needs 15 votes to acquit, impeachment court has 44 members. Recent vote denied Johnston a transcript of evidence.
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Lindbergh Lands In Nicaragua
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh, flying one of two metal planes, landed at 1:35 p m in Managua Nicaragua after stops in David Panama and Puntarenas Costa Rica. He traveled with Vice President John Hambleton of Fran American Airways and carried 688 pounds of mail. He planned to depart at daylight for Tela Honduras and later attend Hoover's inauguration.
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Tela
Honduras
Herbert Hoover
Attempts Flight To Break Altitude Mark
Miss Marvel Crosson landed her Travelair in Clover Field Santa Monica on February 10 after an attempt to raise the women’s altitude record. Officials removed the barograph after a nearly two and a half hour flight. Crosson believed she had passed 20,000 feet but did not know how high she went. the current record stands at 20,270 feet set by Louise McPhetridge of Oakland.
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Cal
Miss Marvel Crosson
Travelair
Miss Marvel
Miss Crosson
Louise McPhetridge
Oakland
Young to Head Reparations Committee Meeting
In Paris Owen D Young of the United States is named chairman of the experts committee as it meets to revise German reparations. France seeks billions for reconstruction and debts. Germany pushes for Rhine left bank evacuation and speedy decisions. Coolidge backs Young’s chairmanship despite his reluctance.
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Committee of Experts
Riot in Bombay Leaves 120 Dead and 700 Hurt
In Bombay India a week of Hindu Pathan clashes leaves roughly 120 killed and 700 injured, with hundreds more possibly hiding at home. Seven more killed and 56 wounded today, 28 dead in the last 24 hours. Volunteers aiding peace were attacked by Hindu mob as rumors of Pathan child kidnappings for bridge foundation sacrifices spread. rumors deemed baseless.
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Funeral Marked for Jose de Leon Toral in Mexico City
The executed assassin Jose de Leon Toral was buried in a Spanish cemetery near Mexico City. Police and soldiers crowded the route, with crowds lining streets, hundreds injured, and police dispersing gatherings with hoses and sabre charges as priests conducted services beside the grave.
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Jose de Leon Toral
Alvaro Obregon
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King George Passes Restful Night at Craigwell
BOGNOR Sussex England February 10 King George reportedly passed a good night and was progressing satisfactorily at Craigwell House officials said this morning as the king’s health showed signs of improvement and stability.
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Marriage Market Towns Revealed in Thirty States Study
New York February reports the Russell Sage Foundation study shows 57 marriage market towns across 29 states with marriage rates higher than state norms and many couples sourced from outside districts. Instances include improvised fees, charmed ministers, notaries offering free marriages, and promotional campaigns by chambers of commerce. The report urges public opinion to curb unseemly practices harming solemn vows.
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New York
Foundation
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Mery E. Richmond
Congress Faces Open Road At Week's Sessions
Congress set to tackle its legislative program with focus on appropriations bills and two major controversies. Reed committee report on Vare’s 1926 Pennsylvania primary expenditures and Walsh’s censure of Justice and Interior officials loom. House and Senate plan joint session to count electoral votes under Dawes and Longworth. Senate weighs cotton futures speculation and Navy supply bill amid conflicts over prohibition funding and tax refund hearings. House eyes legislative department appropriation as last supply measure before recess.
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Robbers Wage Can Battle With Cops
A running gun battle in Parkersburg streets between alleged safe blowers and city police ended tonight after one robber a policeman and a young boy were shot and wounded. Police attempted to arrest the robbers as they tried to blow open a safe at the Ruth Furniture company office near the police station. The fight moved from the building to the roof and into nearby streets as shots were exchanged. Streets were roped off to protect bystanders during almost an hour of gunfire.
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Selection of Cabinet Will Test Hoover as Inventor
New York reports Mr Hoover visited Edison to gauge forming a cabinet that pleases voters not named on it. The piece notes stock market expectations, radio static, and Montgomery Ward pricing plans, framing Hoover as an inventor seeking broad appeal amid a jittery market.
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