Traffic Ruling Enforcement Sparks Citywide Arrests
A new traffic stop rule enforced by Chief Britton leads to rapid fines and arrests. Police report 125 stops for violations by midnight, with drivers urged to halt at five arterial highways. Judges expect more docketed cases as enforcement continues for ten days.
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Yaster
Ghana
Pollos
Gettme Notse Witelf
Wen
Raloc Apes Linsh
Stelet
Trafic
Britton
Prition
Charleston
J. M. Cratxo
Indate Britton
Yramcers
Fiicers
Bédr
Iled
Pritton
Ent
Alop
Governor McGovern Announces Wisconsin Senate Bid
MILWAUKEE Wis July 19 former Governor Robert M La Follette Jr vacancy in the United States Senate being filled McGovern former Wisconsin governor announced candidacy for the seat. Police in Virginia report officer Morgan and Smith injured in raid on a home. a suspect fled as authorities search city.
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Milywackee
Wis
Gances i McGovern
Wisconsin
I Robert M. la Follette
Eregko
B. Va
Morgan
Smith
pFem
Huoat
Symington Divorce Ousted From Court by Judge Order
Judge rules Symington unable to proceed in divorce case after ruling no evidence proves wife infidelity. Chambers testimony cited as only strength to the case. He states he would not believe any witness on oath. Mother glad of decision for 13 year old daughter.
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Symington
Pudge
New York
Chambers
Qlad
Verdict for Mrs. Symington Ends Divorce Action
New York July 1 Justice Ford directs verdict for Mrs Ida May Symington in Thomay H. Symington's divorce suit. Court finds no adequate proof of infidelity and husband plans to appeal. Symington cites lack of credible witnesses while defense highlighted Talbot W. Chambers who faces adultery charges.
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New York
Ida May Sysington
Supreme Court
Ford
Thomay H. Symington
Symington
Chiia
Dorthea Webber
Talbot W. Chambers
Chamboora
Chambere
Thora
Bridges Bond Vote Favored by Charleston Trade Board
The Charleston chamber of commerce board advocates passage of the $1.71 million Kanawha River bridge bonds in the upcoming special election. Officials say approval is crucial for county bridge construction and regional development, noting state road commission oversight and potential long-term benefits for the valley.
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Chamber of Commerce
Charleston Chamber of Rammarce Board of Directors
Kanawha River
Kanawha
Commington
Kanewha County
Two Robbers Slain by State Officer Near Buckley
In Buckley Washington two robbers died in a bank raid aftermath after a state officer killed them following an attempted robbery at the Buckley bank. A bank employee William Rose was badly wounded as bystanders fired on the fleeing robbers.
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Washington Town
Tacoma
Wash
Buckley
Here
Buckley Bank
Marehat Ed
Underwood Announces Retirement From U S Senate
Senator Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama discloses in a letter to Victor H. Hanson that he will retire at the end of his term on March 4, 1927, leaving a crowded field of contenders including Thomas E. Kilby Hugo Black I B Musgrove J L Mayfield W D Oliver and others jockeying for the post. He plans to devote time to weighing personal plans.
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Birmingham
Ala
Oscar W. Underwood
Alabama
Victor H. Hanson
Bermingham News
Bergdoll Property Rulings Stir Legal Battle
Philadelphia report notes special master Morris recommended the custodian return Mrs. Bergdoll 144000 in cash and securities. another report refused to uphold owner claim to 462444 in her name and ordered turning over 3188 to the government. Both sides filed exceptions to be argued before a federal district court judge.
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Philadelphia
Morrlo
Emma
Bergdoll
Grover Bergdall
Thames
Muler
Bergdall
Morris
Owatodlan
Merech Grover
Scopes Sister Loses Out In Paducah School Jobs
PADUCAH Ky July 1 The local board of education and Superintendent Hantifan informed Miss Lela V Scopes sister of John T Scopes that she would not be required on the high school faculty She does not believe in evolution and the board notes that teaching staff rules permit such employment concerns A number of trustees opposed employing her unless she renounces the theory of evolution The matter ends with no vote on her retention.
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Paducah
Board of Education
L. J. Hant
Ifan
Lela V. Scopes
John T. Scopes
3Iteo Soopea
Z A. Bennett
Mien Goopea
University of Kentucky At
Lexington
Deen
Q Teseher
Tianifan
Jerell
Misa Scoppa
Bennett
Misa Scopes
Shin
Pubite
Eyatem
Beopas
Misz Scopes
Spanish Glory Rises From Santa Barbara Earthquake Ruins
In Santa Barbara the quake damaged the Queen of Missions the adobe towers of the mission and surrounding structures. Bells failed, statues were destroyed, and the town’s historic Casa de La Guerra and other adobe buildings suffered. Efforts seek reconstruction to preserve the old mission’s legacy.
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Santa. Barbara
Calif
Santa Barbara
Vlé
Temblers
Queen of Missions
Pacific Coast
Franciscan Padres
Wea
Cast de le
Casa de la Guerra
de la Guerra
Flaster Jwais
Aerytnanuw
Eit
la Mess
Plans for Defense Day Observance and Activities
Charleston and Kanawha county will observe the second National Defense Day on Saturday. A Defense Day program has been prepared by a governor-appointed committee and will be combined with the Kanawha Racing Association Park race meet. The program blends patriotic observances with entertainment, featuring speeches, singing, and religious invocations. The American Legion cooperates in arranging the afternoon events. A baseball game between Parkersburg and Charleston Senators and a tournament will be held at Kanawha City Park. The day includes a range of ceremonies led by community leaders and clergy.
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Charleston
Kanawha
Gore
Kanawha Racing Association Park
J. #. Marsh
Lone Wars
Pnd
C. J. Powell
American Legion
Frank HW. Kincheloe Ys
Singing of America
Father Marcellin
Sacred Heart Church
Ds. O. Gas
Ineau
John Gass
St. John's Mplacopal Church
David Matin
Halvation Army
Kanawha City Park
Parkersburg
Charleston Senators
Kanawha County
Chamberlain Seeks French Debt Settlement Aid
Austen Chamberlain, British secretary for foreign affairs, urged France to consider its debt settlement with Britain. Washington awaits official Paris plans amid reports linking Paris with Japan and Russia, but officials here refrain from comment until concrete actions emerge.
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Austen Chamberlain Panis
Austen Chamberlain
Tor
Elen
Len
de Fieuriau
de Great
France
Wongland
Associated Press
Wallington
Washington
Paris
Japan
Meianne
Night Air Mail Service Across U S Is Started
First night mail flight from Chicago to New York lands in Cleveland at 10 50 pm EST piloted by Shirley Short as part of a continental overnight service. Two planes depart Chicago and New York with 22 landing fields along an 774 mile course and beacons lighting the path. Vice President Dawes presided with gifts and speeches, marking a historic dawn of scheduled overnight U S air mail.
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Cleveland
Chicago
Shirley Short
New York
Maywood
Ela East
Jeave
Clovk
George Myers
Teave Waa
Shirley J. Sort
Thu
Joverte Elyes
Dawes
Charles G. Dawee
Eant
Maywood Field
Debn Coolidze
Covlidgs
Plymouth
Grace George
Brast Sworn In as West Virginia Internal Revenue Chief
Parkersburg July 1 Brast takes office as collector of internal revenue for West Virginia succeeding former Governor A R White He is sworn in by a Washington representative Victor H Mealy named Chief Deputy succeeding William Dudley Kemery named office deputy Stealy fills Kemery’s former position and the retiring White attends the induction.
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Parkersburg
E. A. Srant
Internal Revenue
West Virginia
A. R. White
Mr. Brast
Washington
Victor H. Mealy
Efitoria
Parkersburg News
William Dudley
Bir
Mealy
Favetine
William Kemenysous
Gurion Hmad
Kemery
Stealy
Brast
A. BH. White
Hard coal miners taxed anew for relief in state
Virginia monthly eastern workers to demand renewal of wage contracts and insist upon check-off. Anthracite diggers told additional fund to sustainment being sent into war.
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Mary
War
Virginia
General Strike Threatened Over Coal Contract Abrogation
Van A. Bittner of the United Mine Workers sends a telegram to Secretary of Labor James J. Davis denouncing Consolidation Coal and Hutchinson Coal for abrogating contracts with the UMWA in northern West Virginia. He predicts miners will fight the breach, calling for government intervention to force coal operators to comply with wage and labor agreements amid industrial unrest.
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Clarksburg
Robey Pty
Marchants
Hutchinson Coal Company
United Mine
Offeraly
On & Company
Paco Eiht
Fairmont
van A. Bittner
United Mine Workers of America
James J. Davia
Washington, D.C
Consolidation Coal Company
West Virginia
Plan for Great Coal Shipping System Emerges
Huntington July 1 A plan to organize a $10,000,000 coal transportation concern to haul West Virginia and Kentucky coal to the Minnesota and Ohio River corridor is taking shape. Wightman D Roberts, publisher of The National Industries, says Minneapolis officials plan a river terminal network with a 3900 foot canal from Pittchurch to Minneapolis and dockage facilities along a 24 mile riverfront. Ohio River Company aims to build 30 x 500 ton steel barges with tow boats to follow.
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Huntington
West Virginia
Kentucky
Ghia
Mississippi
Wightman BD. Roberts
National Industries
Herald Discpmcen Tanleht
Ternspar |Itation Company
Fianders
Farnaces
Ohio
Roberta
Minneapolis
River Terminal Association
Nlong
St Antony's Falls
Plana
Toml
Trention
Waeshowses
Pittchurch
Minneapolia
Ohio River Company
Coolidge Resting Quietly on Vacation Schedule
Coolidge resumes a routine vacation day at White Court Mass with a 60 mile motor trip from Plymouth Vermont and tea with Governor Fuller. Marines guard the summer White House camp while President and Mrs Coolidge review mint stock and presidents aide scribbles notes. Col Coolidge reports an easy day and improving condition.
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White House
Mr. Coolidge
Seanida
Poul Fry
Airdale
Pewmeraby
Miners Push for Wage Demands in Scranton Talks
In Scranton on July 1 the scale committee announced demands for wage increases and benefits for anthracite and bituminous workers. A 10 percent raise for tunnamen, daily wage protections, and faster grievance processing are sought, with terms to be set tomorrow.
Ford Enters Bid for U S Vessels in Mail
Detroit July 1 Henry Ford announced to the Associated Press that he had bid for the 200 ships of the Shipping Board fleet in the mail. He said there was no date misunderstanding on his part and denied any failure of the board to receive his bid when opened two days earlier. The bid was mailed several days before.
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Detroit
Henry Foard
Associated Preas
Shipping-Board
Ford
Death removes man of congress seat in Amherst
Amherst Massachusetts July 1 Dr George Churchill died at his home before taking his seat in the second Massachusetts district to succeed Frederick Gillette in the House. Death was caused by an ulcer of the stomach.
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Amherst
Mass
George DR. Churchill
Massachusetts
Frederick ML Gillett
Senate
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