Public gatherings banned to curb smallpox spread
Mayor William Wertz ordered all public gatherings suspended in West Charleston west of Elk River and north of Charleston Street to stop the spread of a serious smallpox outbreak. Schools and churches in the affected area closed, theaters shut, and residents urged to avoid gatherings as health officials warn cases will rise before the epidemic slows.
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William W. Wertz
West Charleston
Elk River
Charleston Street
Kanawha & Michigan Railroad
Flint Contina
Bigley
Elk
Magazine
Eohool
Sidney
Gallad
J.B. Lohan
Otpubehith
W.W. T. Henshaw
Afate Health
A. Patty
O. T. Aultz
Cheyleston Street
K and M
the Dream Memorial
Central
Schiraiah Memorial
Wesleyan M. Ey Elgmore Memorial
Calvary
Werth de
Steko
M. E
Wertz
Worta
Polar Flight Plans Move Forward At Washington Meeting
Washington February 22 Plans for the navy air expedition to the north pole were outlined at a conference between Rear Admiral William A Moffett chief of naval aeronautics and Lieutenant Commander Zachary Lansdowne commander of the dirigible Shenandoah. Preliminary work began for operations of the airship and scout fleet in Atlantic waters. The Shenandoah's commander said repairs and overhaul of the ship from damage at Lakehurst N J will be completed, with tests to begin around May 1.
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Washington
Navy
North Pole
Wittig A. Moffett
Naval Asronautics
Zachary
Lantis Watera
Lakehurat
N. J
Chine
Scottish Rite to Hold Reunion in Wheeling Cathedral
In Wheeling, a spring reunion of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite bodies of the Valley of Wheeling is set for May 2028 at the John W Morris Scottish Rite Cathedral. Before opening, the charity chapter Knights Rose Croix and Albert Pike Council will run weekly classes beginning March 12 for candidates to take the degrees in the spring reunion.
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Mreemahonty
Colgate Buys Large Dino Egg From Mongolia
Colgate university acquires a dinosaur egg from Mongolia via an American museum. The egg is valued at about 5 000 and is reportedly part of a 70,000,000 investment in a new exhibit. The controversial sale involved government import approvals and museum curators.
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New York
Colgate Ersity
Mustom
Natural Iistaer
Goby
Mongolia
Mur
Man fatally wounds man at Philadelphia ferry pier incident
In Camden New Jersey on March 23 Antonio Parisi of Philadelphia reportedly attacked Samuel Grimnles at the Market Street ferry entrance as crowds watched. Bystanders restrained Parisi after a year of pursuit, and Grimnles was left gravely wounded with many witnesses present.
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Camden
Antonio Parisi
Philadelphia
Semuel
Grimnles
Market Street
Pariut
Spain Withdraws From Naval Disarmament Conference
The Associated Press reports Spain officially withdrew from the naval disarmament conference after failing to gain the tonnage it sought. Spain will keep an observer, while the delegates dispute the exact tonnage figures amid tight secrecy. Chile also pressed for an additional plane carrier, with Chilean delegates pushing for more than one carrier.
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Associated Press
Spain
da Magar
Sigures
Chile
Alleht
Schrosder
Carter Ioré
Aged Woman Dies From Injuries in McMechen Front Cell
Mrs Margaret Innojaco of Brownsville, aged 0, dies today at her home in McMechen from injuries suffered in a Tuesday accident. Details are incomplete due to damaged text.
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Wheeling
Margaret Inno Jaco
McMechei
Brownsville
Pas
Godbey Enters Republican Bid for U S Senate
Dr. Martin Van Buren Godbey of Charleston formally announces candidacy for the Republican nomination to succeed Davie Euler King in the United States Senate. A former state senator from the eighth district, he vows earnest, sincere service and outlines a plan to discuss policies later. He is the third candidate, trailing Edward Cooper and Guy Gott, who announced earlier.
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Martin van Buren Godbey
Charleston
United States
Davie Euking
Godbey
Eighth
Ely
Gudbey
West
Iricinia
National Congress
Go@bey
Edward Cooper
Mercer County
Guy Dy Gott
Hartlaon County
Pure Oil Firms Transfer in Central and Southern Ohio
New York report states Columbia Gas and Mildrtrin company acquires four central and southern Ohio distributors from Pure Oil. Acquisitions include Columbia Gas and Fuel, Paderew Gas and Fuel, Turton Gas, and Springfield Gas companies, all controlled by Pure Oil. Terms of purchase not released.
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Columbia Gas and Electric Company
New York
Calumbia Gas and Minldtrin Company
Ohio
P. O. Gosalin
Columbie
Columbia Gas and Fuel Company
Paderel Gaa and
Fal Company
Columpug
Tuyrton Gas Company
Tthe Springfield Gas Company
Pure Oil Company
Purenass
Woman Changes Verdict in $250000 Railroad Injurys Suit
In Philadelphia Emma Ware withdrew support for a jury verdict in a $250,000 damage suit filed by heirs of four Cradle Creek crash victims. The judge set aside the verdict, allowing plaintiffs to pursue a motion. The case concerns deaths of Belais Grantion Elizabeth Cragmile William Eegore Jr and Katherine McCandless struck May 31, 1980 by a Seashore train in Clayton New Jersey.
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Philadelphia
Emma P. Wara
Thle
United States District Court
Belpad Vendar
Wars
Yeaterday
J. Whitaker Thompwan
Thompson
Belais Grantion
Elizabeth Cragmile
Wiliam Eegore, Jr
Katherine McCandless
Cluyton
N. J
Senate clash over Daugherty impeachment rises in Feb turmoil
Washington Feb 23 Senator Borah and Senator Robinson joined in attacking Attorney General Daugherty in the Senate. The fight over his removal intensifies as Republicans back a plan to form a committee to investigate Daugherty and the Department of Justice, with a vote likely delayed and debate expected to continue.
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Daugherty
Department of Justice
Washington
Neivata
Senate
Borah
Idano
Rabineon
Agkanaay
Ttoop
Cooldes
Mons Daay
Hugherty
Department of Justis Wll
Wheeler
Montana
Monier
Bing
Diacusasion Ty
Lnugmush Ae
Vines
Adam
Adama
Robinson
Sinclair Returns Ready to Testify in Senate Probe
The photograph shows Harry F. Sinclair arriving in New York after weeks in Europe. He announces he will appear before the Senate investigating committee as the probe widens.
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H. F. Sinclair
Harry F. Sinclair
Amulv-Millenars
Allman Ung
New York
Fter
Europe
Senatoral
Excess Profits Assault Fails in Revenue Bill Fight
Washington February 23 The revenue bill withstood a strong assault as an amendment to restore excess profits tax failed despite a tough party lineup. Representative Preot Republican Wisconsin led the amendment. Oldfield Democrat Arkansas supported the debate. Democrats split, and final action was put over until Monday as Republican insurgents pressed to alter tax rates and disability plans.
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Washington
Leadura
Preot
Repub
Wisconsin
Oldfield
Arkansas
Thoes
Eatnte
Plana of Memblican Organization
Jeadeen
Democratia
Ncumerata
Officials Identify Victims of Murder in Chicago Case
Chicago authorities identified the slain couple as Mr and Mrs John Dusty after the bodies of both were found in separate locations, with the man discovered in snow near Argo and the woman at a bank in Reaw Bank. Investigators pursued a possible link to John Dougherty, a Philadelphia murder suspect, amid tangled, unclear testimony and shifting beliefs about the spouses.
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Chicago
John
Dusty
Dolly Wir
John Dougherty
Philadelphia
Three-Cornered Pistol Duel Ends In Two Deaths
Booneville Ark February report details a four year old prohibition era feud escalating into a three cornered pistol duel. W H Wilson and Jean Woolridge faced Edward Woolridge on a street as a crowd watched. Wilson shot Woolridge then killed by Woolridge’s brother, Wilson fled after. Edward Woolridge was arrested and held on $6100 bond awaiting further hearing.
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Booneville
Ark
Oiecer
W. H. Wilson
Jann
Iino
Whson
Tien
Edward Woolridso
Wis
Bald
Batwaen
Wilvan
Jean
Whison
von Woolridee
Wilaen
Denne Paligg
Edward Woolridise
Enforce Law Not Incompetence Says Hughes Message
Secretary Hughes defended law enforcement as the nation’s urgent need, warning that American governance falters not for lack of mechanisms but due to inexperience. He cited 175,000 pages of declarations in a year and argued legal multiplicity harms government, urging clear laws and competent administration to enforce security of life and property.
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Washington
United States
Hughes
Dover
Jae
Huahoes
Atata Schntandad
Dutees
Senator Greene Still On Upgrade From Wounds
Washington February 25 Incual improvement in the condition of Senator Greene of Vermont today raised ground for hope of his ultimate recovery from the wound caused by an early week clash between prohibition officers and alleged smugglers. Doctors noted slight signs of recovery though infection concerns remained and cautioned progress would be slow.
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Vermont
Solon
Washington
L. Greene
Aalrny
Jim Akirmish
Dourlahi
Thomas Linville
Hyateian
Senator Harreld Defends Oil Deal Promises
Oklahoma Senator J W Harreld told the Republican state committee he had secured a definite promise from Secretary of the Interior Fall not to lease without public notice. He linked the Teapot Dome matter to political scandal and emphasized the need for transparency as a Senate oil committee investigates possible improper actions by administration officials. Subpoenas were issued for telegrams and records related to Albert Fall and Dan McLean, with inquiries extending to communications around Palm Beach and New Orleans in late 1925 and early 1924.
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Oklahoma
City
Okla
Albert
Mer
Ator J. W. Harreld
Si Harreld
Harreld
Fall
Asia
Ko.Proke Omcinis
Washington
Whatese Munlestiun
Codlidza
Cof
Albert Fall
Dan B. McLean
Q Farm Beach
Mai
New Orleans
Oaliz
Pabmy Eel
Whichcail
McLean
Senati Walsh
Idm
T Vormaltice
Palin Beach
Sterp
Tals Palm
Bo Peraons
Wests.o
Yoremar Interior
Whiie
Palm
M'adoo Clarifies Fees in Doheny Deal and Mexico
Madison McAdoo, Democratic presidential hopeful, stated his firm could have earned 1,000,1000 dollars from the Doheny interests and that he would have received 100,000 for work on Merloun negotiations in Mexico. He urged open congressional inquiry into private business ties of candidates and defended past testimony from the investigation.
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Los Angeles
Pep
Willaim
McAdoo
Tha Doheny
Tts
Doheny
Companiey
Senate-Oil
Tta
Merloun
M Matis
Mexico
Secretary of the Treasury
M Pollttead
Isaac
Doheny Companies
Nvaste Committee
Investlen
Senate
WADOO TO FIGHT FOR OHIO SUPPORT
Ohio politics roared back to life as William G. McAdoo declared his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination. The campaign plan includes a vigorous push into Ohio to win delegates, while President Coolidge’s nomination efforts were noted in a day of rapid political moves.
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Columbus
Ole
Ding
Seereckrypt
Sinte Brown
Coolidge
William G. Myr Adoo
Ohio
Buckeys
Wy Bacretary
Brown
School Janitors Criticize Report on Their Efficiency
Charleston public school janitors condemn a state report on janitorial work citing bias and misleadership. They blame the city health department for conditions allowing a smallpox outbreak and question the Women’s Club committee’s findings. The executive statement denounces the inquiry as damaging to education and portrayals of janitors as adversaries to progress.
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Cangrleston
Ogildings
Yauch
W. BR. Elwood
Tha Public Action
Iitorn
Charleston
Tee Nounao
Woman's Club
Givle
Second try at marriage ends in failure in Tivensburg
A damaged report from Tivensburg dated February 23 notes a second marriage attempt that proved unsuccessful. The article mentions Merle Turréll and references a Hiltonian event, but details are obscured, leaving the outcome as a failed union with limited readable names and context.
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