West Virginia Senator backs temporary Charleston postmaster pick
Senator Davis Elkins recommended William Jarrett for acting Charleston postmaster, though he did not take the December civil service examination. Jarrett may be named before full appointment, replacing Julius A deckwyter whose term expired February 11. Elkins also backed G. I. Baldwin for acting Madison postmaster.
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Milrette Washington Bureau
Woohington
Washington
Davis Elkins
West Virginia
Post Office Department
William Jarrett
Charleston
Elkins
Jere
Julius A. Deckwyter
Civil Service
Senator Elkins
Jarrett
Lda
Cotras
Senate
G. I Baldwin
Madison
Interurban Car Collision Injures Huntington Youth
Riichard Brunk, 16, son of Dr. W F Brunk of Ceredo, was struck by a car and dragged beneath wheels of an interurban in Ceredo this afternoon, suffering a fractured skull, a broken leg and other injuries. He was taken to Kessler Hatfield hospital. driver not identified. Also reports a Federal Reserve board meeting naming Paul M Warburg president and Aiken secretary.
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W. Va
Riichard Brunr
W. F. Brunk
Ceredo
Kessler-Hatfield
Ind
Mesure Board
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Arst
Toda
Paul M. Warburs
New York
AL. Aiken
Boston
Amendment stage reached on taxes debate
Washington notes detail partisan splits over income tax rates as House consideration of a tax bill continues. An 140 to 87 vote rejected Rep Frear’s amendment taxing state and municipal securities, with decisions due on surtax limits and normal rates in coming sessions.
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House
Republicaton
Frear
Wisconsin
Rear
Garner Desmoorat
T Nalva
Brooke County Court Officers Asked to Quit
Brooke County officials were urged by the county court in Wellsburg to resign by February 29 on charges including drunkenness. Constable Hirine Stephens and deputy Ghins faced potential impeachment, with proceedings to follow if they refused.
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Wellsburg
W. Way
Witnrry Ghins
Beech Rottow
Hirine Stephens
James W. IL Gianx
Wellsburc
Brooke Olay
Stephens
Wilekin
McAdoo Backed by Party Heads at Chicago Meeting
In Chicago on February 18 McAdoo supporters from across the nation adopted a resolution declaring him eminently available for the Democratic presidential nomination. A progressive platform pledges to fight corruption, promote peace, reduce armament, and reform taxes, the Treasury and labor codes, while demanding economic relief and a veteran bonus.
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Chicago
McAdoo
Willan McAdoo
United States
Wall Strdtt
Treasury
Department
Federal Reserve System
Fordney-McCumber
Dlita
Veterans’ Bureau
Oes
L. Doheny
Two Dead After Court Shooting
In Tingolon NER on February 1 Judge William M. Mosning of the Court of Domestic Relations and Wallace Weilick a well-digger were killed during a court session. Sid Minor Bracen a court reporter was wounded. The shooter Walltick fired at the judge and others before dying.
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Nebraska
Tingoln
NER
Willam M. Mosning
Court of Domestic Relations
Wallace
Weilick
Sid Minor Bracen
Walltick
Wallick
Heacon
Firynd
Fred
Matilds
C.F. Reinnilsalag
Rod
Morne
Shambetz
Warre
Greene to Have Bituminous Wage Scale Prosecution
Washington reports a renewed three year operation on a Florida meet lease as part of a contentious bituminous wage scale. The Seastor Greene of Vermont underwent an accent operation with unclear immediate results. The procedure followed a prior Saturday removing exfiltrations amid delays and risky political maneuvering.
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Greene
Florida
Washington
Seastor Gree
Vermont
General terms settle miners contract talks at central Hela
Unanimous sub committee approval sets three year term for bituminous miners and operators at the central Helа meeting. A four year demand and one year review proposal trigger talks. miners policy committee to report and refer to the full conference tomorrow. adjournment expected in the afternoon.
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Associated Press
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Mineta and
Oparature
Tragic auto accident claims Mrs Rohra near Glendale
In Moundaville on February 18 Mrs John Rohra tried to board a streetcar when an automobile struck her. The wheels passed over her body breaking her neck. She died at Glendale hospital ten minutes after the incident.
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Ohn Bobra
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Trent
Glendale Hospital
Orl
Inn
Fletcher Named Ambassador to Italy by Coolidge
Henry P. Fletcher of Pennsylvania, then ambassador to Belgium, is chosen by President Coolidge to serve as ambassador to Italy succeeding Richard Washburn Child who recently retired. The nomination was sent to the Senate for approval. In Huntington, West Virginia John R. Shanklin of Charleston was elected president of the West Virginia Association of Master Plumbers at its annual convention, with 160 members attending.
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Italy
Belgium
Shanklin
Richard Washburn Child
Washington
Henry P. Fletcher
Pennsylvania
Coolidge
Pletcher
Brussels
Ala
Huntington
W. Va
John R. Shankin
Charleston
West Virgdinia Association of
West Virginia
W. A. Bodell
Blueheld
M. I. McGraw
Clarksburg
J. A. Shanklin
Felatie Cheemamissioners
W. Trickling
John S. Parr
Reaigna
Goninn Selon
Mr. Farr
Suricking
Walter L. Cohen
New Orleans
Senate
Hansdell and
Broussard
Louihiena
Cohen
Republican State Committee
Louisianna
Ruvding
Louisiana
Butler Probes Rev Garrett Apartment Raid Dies in Texas
Dallas Texas February 1 Rev A C Garrett 91 died suddenly in Dallas after a troubled day. The report notes a police probe into an apartment raid tied to his case and references controversy stirred by city officials.
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A.C. Garrett
Texas
Dallas
Roeth Wav
Mexander C. Garrett
Council Moves to Start Spring Street Bridge Project
City council refers matter to the State Road Commission through City Manager Walker. Plans and specifications will be prepared at once as opposition is resolved in caucus. City will be represented by City Manager A C Warner during the bridge work and related traffic adjustments.
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State Road Commission
Walker
Sprain Street
Wetion
Ht Wan
Vgly
A.C. Warner
Uni
Renewed Demand Daugherty Quit Washington
Renewed demands for Attorney General Daugherty's resignation gain traction among officials and lawmakers. President Coolidge's stance remains unclear after a cabinet meeting. Senator Borah pressed the case, demanding his exit due to eroding public confidence, with Wheeler signaling forthcoming disclosures.
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Daugherty
Coolidge
Soma Developmenta
Caglidge
Gama
Denby
Nia
Daywsherty
Senate
Borah
Idayo
Republican Senate
LaFallette
White Hole
Seneter Borah
Wheeler
Montana
Social Confab to Open Today in Huntington
The West Virginia conference of sociad Aworkére opens tomorrow morning in Huntington with focus on juvenile courts and administrative procedures. About one hundred visitors are registered, and Mrs. W. B. Hoover of Elking is slated to speak tomorrow.
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Huntington
W.va
West Virginia
Sociad Aworkére
Horrow
W. B. Hoover
Elking
Elizabeth
Pittsburgh coal rate hearings before Interstate Committee
February 1918 Pittsburgh coal producers presented evidence before the Interstate Commerce Commission to seek a revision of railroad rates on coal from eastern producing districts to the Great Lakes. Representatives argued existing rates impede supply to the northwestern market as lines run steamship routes, while Kentucky and West Virginia producers warned that raising rates would raise costs by 40 to 78 cents per ton versus Pittsburgh rates.
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Pittsburgh
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Pitsburgh
Interstate Commieres Commseion
Great’ Lakes
Great Lakes
Kentucky
West Virginia
Resignation of Edwin Denby Hits Navy Cabinet
Washington February 18 1923 Edwin Denby secretary of the navy resigns effective March 10. President Coolidge accepts the voluntary resignation citing possible embarrassment and defends Denby as honest and principled. Rumors swirl about other resignations as assistants discuss successor possibilities including Roosevelt and Kelty. Denby notes no prior advice to resign and says he bears responsibility for the naval oil lands dispute and the Shanandoah expedition decisions.
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Naval
Washington
Edwin Danby
Snd
Coolidgs
Navan
Ir. Coolidge
Harding
Coolidge
Naval Secretary
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Toosevelt
Ito
Roosevelt
Charies
Patrick Keltey
Alan
Michigan
House Appropriations Committee
Mr. Coolidge
Ale
Ino Senate
Resoluthin
Imma
Mathey
Naval Oil Reserve
Tarids
Netion
Setne
Iiter
Coatldze
Denhy Jett
Walsh
Danby
H E
Aetia
Coollége
Bans Lime
Coolidgce
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