Senate Probe Into Aluminum Asked By Walsh
The Senate Judiciary Committee contemplates a probe into the Aluminum Company of America to test FTC charges from 1924 that the firm violated the 1912 anti trust act. If warranted, special counsel could be appointed. constitutional limits and executive authority are debated by Senator Walsh and Chairman Cummins. Proceedings hinge on House and Senate approval.
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Washington, de LH
Alumiaga Company
Atserind
Aneeial Gosernment
Enunsel Aoethig
Department of Dnvileo
Bellator Wrish
Democrat
Brentanca
Getors Thia
Law Division
Walsh
Hooge
Senate
Flrat Arep
Judiciary Committee
Tederal Trade Commission
Mellon
Sommiaston
Cummina
Dudieiars Committee
Cummins
Bereerie
Bagistrtiee Po Paws
Sunmier
Crom
Federal Trade Commission
Alutulnuin Company
Akenta
Justice Department
Conference Advances Efforts to Curb Pollution
A regional health and engineering conference chaired by Onto river watershed officials discussed halting waste pollution across Pennsylvania West Virginia and Kentucky. Attendees noted inter state cooperation and federal action as essential, with several plants pledging study and some already taking steps to curb discharges. Leaders included William H Dakktor chief engineer and Arthur To WcCormack director of health in Kentucky.
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Vuctsburgh
Hemith
Mennsylvania
Curt Pellucion
Asternme
Asso- Siate Chalonisin
EL Monger
Dienetor
Fentth
William H. Dakttor
Engimeer
Department of Health
B.S. Tradale
West Virginia
Automati c thought transmission study notes progress
A fragmentary report describes experiments aiming to transmit human thought at a distance. Researchers discuss methods and potential durations of automatic thought transmission, with references to a Pennsylvanian locale and a Philadelphia bridge context, indicating ongoing inquiry and debate.
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Madeiny
Science
Dawson Held Again by Police in Charleston Raid
Police arrested real estate figure Kenawha area operator Dawson and partner Mose Pushkin in separate raids at 910 L-2 Quarrier Street and 241 3-2 Summers Street, alleged gambling by poolroom operators. Bail set at 50 dollars, with further hearings postponed due to lawyer absence. Governor’s office named Dawson and Pushkin in ongoing gambling probe. city council moves to revoke pool room licenses.
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Poxter
Dawson
Tohn Britten Waln
Kenawha
Patlee
Mose Pushki
Exult
Pushkin
Kanewha Jn Lreek
Ram
Wit
Summers Street
Buwsen
Push
T. C. Townsene
Thornts
Dawson and
Purhicl
Supreme Court
Hugh C. Walker
Elty Menigen
Sivennti
City Council
McCoy Freed of Murder Charge by Carell Jury
The jury freed McCoy of murder after deliberating under an anxious crowd in the circuit court. The trial, initially held in January 1923, ended in a hung jury and a re trial was ordered by the court. Prosecutor O. Re Vit and state chairmen led by Harald W. Houston defended by T. Powerend and Fon West presented the case. Judge Thomason warned spectators against demonstrations as the verdict was announced.
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Beret Court
Tate Unis
aleCoy Hay
Catt Duriss
Minga
Voth Trina
Sing
Sarva
Btxie
Aupronia
Tanuatry
Benin
Dmiiteani
Ita
Julia S. Mintewa
Southern
Tate Chutin
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Mina Comery
Harald W. Houston
Charlton
Aor
Powarend
Charleston
Huntington
Chaimber
Judse
Thomason
Shepherd
Speriktors
Marion Talley to Sing Favorite Songs
Marion Talley a 19 year old Kansas City soprano announced she will perform favorite songs on station WIZ radio. She plans to include Coming Through the Rye and Maine Sweet Home as part of her program, following critical acclaim at the Metropolitan Opera House.
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Mie
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Kansas City
Ald Senes
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Rre
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Toledo
Civic Opera Company
Cleveland
Marion Tulley
Cleveland Theatre
Chicago
Mothers Gibbard
Daughtine
Bergdoll Faces Customary Trial in Germany
In Wanlereme Germany Reb 18 the fate of Crover Cy Ierxaoit Amoriven death exnafler is debated. Officials consider whether he will be judged by German law or extradited under the United States Germany treaty. The Kadese government declined to discuss possible denial while an extradition path remains the only viable option.
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Germany
United States
Middle West Endures Heaviest Snowfall of Winter
Chicago reports one of the season’s worst storms sweeping a dozen central states with freezing temperatures. Deaths occur from exposure in Hays and Chicago as roads blocked and communications hindered. Farmers expect wheat protection while lightning and thunder flash across Kansas and Iowa. In Ohio a breach of promise suit awards $70,000 to Lorraine Schlicher against John Taylor.
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Middle West
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Central States
Zara
Rams
Hays
Sansna
Chiesge
Arkansas
Inuk
Missouri
Maneug
Neebraska
Wiinoie
Kansas
Iowa
Porstnmouth
Ohio
Plign
Lorraine Schlicher
John
Taylor
Schicher
Burother
House and Senate Clash Over Inheritance Tax Dispute
Washington February headlines report a sharp House Senate clash over inheritance tax repeal. House conferees walk out amid demands to restore the tax while Senate leaders push for repeal. Conference reconvenes with no final agreement on the levy as week ends and plans proceed for possible Saturday action.
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Senate
Congress
House
Miners reject move to resume work after deadly explosion
Washington reports a Powahatan mine blast leaves one dead and 29 injured as workers refuse to return. Officials cite earlier safety assurances and insist on an investigation before resuming production. The strike follows a warning about dangerous conditions and a broader pattern of labor unrest observed by authorities.
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Ananager
Powanston
Urtewu Andes Syuth
Dellaire
Meondas
Tontehl
Ulner
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Peter
Wadler
Muronay
Moreleal
Welter
John Kireon
Maward Adaws
Pervivil
UN Wien
Deadora
John Clone
Rettnive
Presihate
Maing
Towahie Tee Muni Company
Cligus
President Coolidge Sinks Into Bed Amid Illness
President Coolidge retired to bed with a cold and a lingering illness after the White House morning routine. He resumed rest through the day, with instructions given to adjust engagements and conserve energy, aiming to return to formal duties tomorrow.
Turner convicted in first degree at Point Pleasant
Turner was found guilty of first degree murder in Point Pleasant after a slaying last December. The jury recommended mercy, and Turner received a life sentence. Witnesses testified of being attacked by Turner, and prior violence was noted by the defense. A second item reports Morgantown police probing Clarence Blosser disappearance with clues found near a crevice and a bridge, including stains, discarded hat, and moonshine, suggesting foul play.
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Turner
Mathew Unser
Sary Teombelt
Bomesutter
George Case
Sid Turner
Morgantown
Maxontown
Clarence Blosser
Crevic
Villairs
Jftresun
Prisoners Escape Pike County Jail in Ky
In Pike County Ky deputies faced a jail breakout as 13 prisoners escaped the county jail after 5 pm. The alarm was raised shortly after 7 o clock by jailer EB Hornley. The escape involved cutting from a ventilator in the water system room and using a bent pipe as a makeshift ladder to the jail roof. Tracks in mud traced some suspects toward the banks of Leven Fork and river nearby. One man, Levin Tork of Mid River, along with Carl Morgan of Lether country, were connected to the incident.
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Ronleherer
Thes County
Jsh
EB Hornley
Levin Tork
Mid River
Neroxy
Carl Morgan
Leteher
Fall
Bell Will Contested By Jury in Wheeling Trial
In Wheeling on February 18 the Hull OWL contest case goes to the jury in Chin county. Plaintiffs allege alteration of a will by the late Nathan Bell's brothers and seek to challenge the will that names Mrs. Jessie Howe as beneficiary. Attorneys Riley and Handlan argued for the proponent, while Morrig and O Brien represented the contestants.
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Wheeling
Hull
Chin County
Palmer Trial Hinges On Jury Verdict This Afternoon
Palmer murder trial in Princeton may reach the jury this afternoon with state witnesses detailing the victim and defense contending insanity. A check presented as evidence drew attention as experts debated Palmer's mental state amid testimony from seven experts and several witnesses who testified about his behavior and family history.
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Palmer
Bluefield
Princeton
Chetecke
Triad
Ethel Sullivan
Cormer Blind Girls Witness First Show
Two sisters from West Virginia named Cormer and Fa attended their first moving picture and vaudeville show at a local venue. Seated near the front, they were startled by cymbals and the overture. They doubted if the vaudeville skits were real while enjoying the movies’ non realistic nature.
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Larder
West Virginia
Chetr
Hawes
Uke
Fredla
James T. Dunbar
Nu Incal Theatre
Moyies
Peentie
Logan J P seeks ouster of two local justices
The site tax commission says proceedings to remove Nelson Browning and GW Cook of Trindelphia district from Logan county office proceed on grounds of malfeasance and misfeasance. Judge Robert Bland set March 1 for the Logan county circuit court hearing. Actions include misappropriation of funds, falsifying records, and failure to deliver fines to authorities. The Browning case cites a felon indictment. Cook faces six specifications alleging improper charges, falsification, and improper removal of prisoners. Total alleged amounts involve about 2450 dollars across cases.
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Towa
Nelson Browning
Cook
Trindelphia
Gowan County
Robert Bland
Logan County
Iliner Price
Growning
Fiy
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Inez
Sherif
Crok
Fo Ree
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Balion
Shore Fc
Ala Dovket Am— Entel
Taluly
Minlee
Chase
Countess Showing Strain of Battle
New York February twenty seventh reports Countess of Atharag exhausted after admission to a ward at Stony Island. A ward of inquiry ordered her exclusion on grounds of moral wirtuide. Gordon Carr, a daily visitor, mourns her condition as British noblewomen plan a writ of habeas corpus to gain entry to the United States under bond amid wartime actions to lift the ban.
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Rttler
Vera
Athearg
Kugs Island
Iquiry
Gordon Carr
Lanvern
United States
Wafeh
Hee Suwlzalen
Iim
Continue to Dig in Snow for Bodies of 70 Believed Dead
In Sapule near Bingham a snow slide left 39 confirmed dead and about 30 missing as recovery crews press on. Governor Dern orders a thorough scene investigation while measures to guard prevents further incidents are set.
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Bingham
Stan
Sapule
Oftetala
George H. Dern
Sentrica
Guiet
Tha Wish
Jand Boy Ming
Ofclats
One Accident Marks Opening Day of Anthracite Mining
Scranton Pennsylvania February 28 mined resumed after nearly six months of idleness with many workers reported in droves at collieries. A single fatality occurred when John Puma walked into a damp pocket at the Sloane colliery in Glen Alden. Mines opened at 6 am and crews assisted by cleaning gangways relaying tracks and reinforcing timbering to ready underground workings for coal moves. First trains carried fuel to breakers as production reached about 20 percent of normal. Officials predicted peak output by March 1 amid a wage dispute and a planned meeting with company officials.
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Associated Press
Scranton
John Puma
Sloane
Glen Alden
Sresker Machinery
Railroed Cara
Candi Company
Calliery
Gue
Pennsylvania, Foul Company
Pittaton
Cam
Bary
Berg
Gelevance
Wiil
KG Morris
Saker
Efforts to Fix Cause of Death Continue in Alabama
Calbert County authorities announced plans to meet with Attorney General H. O. Davik to probe the death of Hootm Taylor and related inmate injuries at Fiat Tap prison near Alabama. The inquiry involves exhumation requests for Tonie Taylor’s body, with a physician and coroner's jury noting abnormalities but not identifying a motive. The attorney general pledged a complete investigation, reinterment followed pending findings.
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Prscombia
Ala
Colbert
Ha Ald
H. Oo. Davik
Hootm Taylor
Calbert
W. Teylor
Tonie Taylor
bin Con
Lady Yosterday
Cobb
Rick
Ronouneed
Davie Fe
James Teno
Taylor
Phynecian
Xenoner
Denial of Polish Bluebeard arrest report questioned
Warsaw dispatches claimed a Polish man charged with killings was arrested, but prosecutors in Cracow and the district where the case was reported denied the report. The telegrams, cited in Berlin, were deemed without foundation and a clerical error or misreport noted.
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Warsaw
Berlin
Cracow
Irak Treaty Passes House of Commons
London reports the House of Commons backed the Irak treaty by 260 to 119, extending Britain’s mandate up to 25 years in line with the League of Nations decision. The treaty signed January 14 followed the Anglo Turkish dispute over Mosul and Iraq. An earlier item from Point Pleasant notes a gas well eruption on a farm near Alason, predicting a strong geyser after an incident. Also, in Shanghai, five jailbreakers were killed as authorities thwarted a mass escape and wounded eleven others, with one officer injured.
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Irkis
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League of Nations Council
Sfosul
Irak
Point Pleasant
Bernier
Art Merretta
Alason
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