Erection of New Building Prompts Board to Seek Funds
Charleston school officials consider methods used in past years to raise funds for a new high school on the old Mercer site. The board aims to start construction this spring but must secure about 2000000 in total costs and 7999 to cover expenses. A bond issue is deemed inadvisable, with plans favoring a levy next August plus possible 16 cent state-supported adjustment to raise required capital.
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Solons Weigh Stone Nomination Amid Senate Debate
Washington January 27 The confirmation of Attorney General Stone for a Supreme Court post dominates open Senate debate as lawmakers scrutinize eligibility and executive pension rules. Senator Hoflin attacks Stone’s roles, linking them to alleged judicial overreach. The Judiciary Committee plans a special session tomorrow to review the case and potential actions.
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Cotunvia
Japan Censors All Motion Pictures Nationwide
Tokyo reports a uniform nationwide censorship regime now governs all motion pictures after a January 11 decree. Local authorities previously handled censorship, but central authorities now enforce the same standards across Japan.
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Tokio
Ehpage
Senate May Defer Confirmation of Morgan Appointees
Governor Morgan sent a list of appointments including John S. Darst Robert E Q Connor Birk S Stathers and H A Abbott to the state senate with strong signs of deferral until after the March start. Senate caucuses planned to decide the course as party lines considered executive action.
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Public Service Commission
H. A. Abbott
Schedule Vote On Postal Bill Stirs Senate Debate
Senate debate on postal bill continues as members consider amendments to retain advertising rate of 1 1 4 cents per pound for certain periodicals and oppose uniform rates. George proposes further rate cuts, while a vote is postponed until tomorrow amid tests of support from key factions.
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New Hampshire
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Postoffice Department
French Ambassador Calls on Hughes in Courtesy Visit
Emil Daewchner the new French ambassador paid an official call at the state department and met over half an hour with Secretary Hughes. The meeting was described as a courtesy and preliminary to his reception at the White House to present credentials to President Coolidge.
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Etate Department
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Governor and Mrs Morgan Host Farewell Reception
Governor and Mrs Morgan hosted an informal lunch and reception at the Executive Mansion for the legislature, state executive officers, and members of the uptime court. The event served as a farewell, with about 150 guests in attendance, as the governor prepared to retire before adjournment.
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Morgan
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Snow DDN Buried City As Snow White Mantle Falls
A heavy snowstorm coated Charleston with a white mantle causing street and sidewalk disruption. The city deployed the street department to clear roads while temperatures hovered near ten degrees above zero. Forecasters warn of more snowfall and a cold wave, with warmer weather expected Thursday.
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Mine Workers Organize West Virginia Union at Capitol Street
A new miners union faction formed in West Virginia established headquarters at 816 Capitol Street to bargain wages and create pension and disability funds. Key organizers include J B Querrey and Lincoln Holstein, with Thenaa Cairns elected president. The group aims to sign contracts with operators and individuals to set wage scales, signaling a split from the United Mine Workers.
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Charleston
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Germany Again Requests Damage Bill Over Disarmament
Paris January 27 Germany protests allied delay in providing a bill of particulars on alleged violations of the Versailles disarmament clause. Berlin says it has disarmed and seeks evaluation of the Cologne area. The note criticizes the council of ambassadors reply to Chancellor Luther and argues the allies gave only a formal answer and avoid explaining the Cologne zone presence.
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Luther
Leap From Roof Kills Educator in Boston
Carlos Daverett Conant, educator and language scholar, died after leaping from a roof at a Bark Bay apartment house. A student of Romance languages, he studied Philippine dialects and translated parts of the New Testament into Bisaya for the Bible society. He also worked with the Hivreas of education.
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Gonani
End Arguments In Fraud Case Involving Veterans Bureau
The Associated Press reports JamesB. Eac ey-Smith opened closing arguments in the veterans bureau conspiracy trial challenging Eliis H. Merimer as a key government informer and chief wit ness for the prosecution. Randolph Loughlin and Jena Hamilton Lewis defended co defendant J W Thompson while Lewis attacked Mortimer as a der liar and questioned motives amid broader Washington politics. The defense cited differences in Mortimer's Senate testimony and warned of pressure on Mortimer and his family. Easly-Smith to finish his presentation tomorrow with a verdict likely by Thursday.
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Chicago
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Char R. Porbes
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aeby-Smith
Randolph Loughlin
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Jena Hamilton Lewis
J. W. Thompson
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Washington
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Wasby-Smith
Senate Veterans’ Bureau
George B. Tullidge
Philadelphia
Senate
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Senate Muscle Shoals lease up to conference
The House voted 181 to 4 to authorize the Underwood bill leasing Muscle Shoals to private interests and sending the matter to conference with the Senate. Conference selections may test Senate norms as critics insist on friendly managers, with Norris opposing any deviation from tradition. A separate item notes Harry Richardson, 14, from Oklahoma City, becoming the youngest radio announcer in the world and gaining regional fame.
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Wau
Penal inquiry plan approved by legislature in West Virginia
An inquiry into the administration of the state penitentiary at Monroeville was ordered by the house of delegates at Governor Morgan’s request. The bill aims to reform public service methods, with two bills proposing radical constitutional changes and enforcement overhauls, including elective public service commissioners and stricter penalties.
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Nome Diptheria Epidemic Strikes Nome Alaska
Nome faces a serious diphtheria outbreak with no anti toxin locally. The nearest supply is Anchorage 600 miles away by dog team, risking days for transport. U S Public Health Service orders 4 006 000 anti diphtheria to Seattle and by rail to Nenana, then by dog team to Nome, potentially a week. Eskimos are heavily affected and aid efforts hinge on aircraft and rapid delivery.
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Seattle
Disqualified By Honorary State Appointment ruling
The New York state supreme court ruled that Murray Hulbert forfeited his presidency of the New York board of aldermen by accepting an honorary state appointment with a $15,009 salary. The court found the honorary post created a conflict, leading to removal from the aldermanic office.
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New York
State building quiz ordered by both houses
A senate and house joint resolution creates a committee to study the building needs of state institutions and report on a public building program and funding options. The panel will examine interim needs and feasibility, with Hoek Reynolds and Boley on the Senate side and house members to be named. Other actions include rules committee creation and pay for legislative attaches, plus resolutions for printing bills and journal mailing.
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H. P. Henshaw
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Officials Doubt Moe Thurman Hiding Large Forgery Sum
New York reports Moe Thurman denies possession of 254000 and proclaims innocence after indictment for second degree forgery. Officials and creditors dispute his accounting with analysts noting discrepancies and alleged concealment. authorities pledge further investigation to locate funds claimed missing.
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Turem
West Virginia Delays Action on Child Labor Amendment
Across the nation states debate a federal child labor amendment. West Virginia stalled action while Oklahoma North Dakota Kansas and others moved to oppose ratification. Headlines from Ohio California Massachusetts and Wyoming show mixed results as legislatures vote on the 18 year age limit.
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Jurors Panel Expanded in Hartman Slaying Case
Gettyssock Pennsylvania jury room filled as Judge McPherson orders a new panel after 90 prospective jurors were questioned in the Philip A. Martinis murder case. The crowd endured early danger and long delays as dozens sought to serve.
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