Mercy of Court May Be Plea Of Lawrence Slayer
Lawrence DeJournatt may waive the preliminary hearing and place himself at the disposal of an intermediate court. Funeral services for the nephew he killed will be held at First Presbyterian Church today. Boone County hearing delayed until after interment. prisoner transferred to county jail and remains silent.
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DeJournatt
First Presbyterian Church
Boone Countian
County
William A. DeJournatt
Slnyer
A. C. Lawrence
Gwart
Bobbitt
Boone County
Kenawha Banting and
Sere Teslay
Landa
R. H. Merritt
W. J. Hightower
Rush Dodson
L. Walker
Lew Emeries
W. J
Lawrence
Charleston
Boalhead
Insanity Plea Not Yet Confirmed In Double Shooting
William A DeJournatt a relative of the slain man was ordered held for two preliminary hearings in municipal court on Monday as police prepare for a grand jury. The shooting occurred at the Lawrence Oil and Gas office building in Charleston.
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Lawrence
Lawrence O12 and Company
Airth
C. J. Bumpus
DeJourmatt
Champ Dempsey agrees to meet Wills in New York
July 18 reports Dempsey the heavyweight champion has agreed to meet Harry Wills despite rumors of retirement. Promoter Rickard arranged negotiations amid state commission warnings while Dempsey plans to handle his own boxing business after this bout. Possible opponents include Tunney Madden Codney Renault with a Labor Day target.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
Europe
Harry WI
Dempsey
Llamageger
Jack Kearns
Kearns
Rickard
Plez Tex
New York State Athletic Commission
Ineligibla
Commiasion
Ptate
Eaid
Jack
Macting
Jme
Wits
Durjar
Rempsey
Gena Tunney
Bartley Madden
George Codiey
Jack d Renault
Firpo
Jong
Demnecy
Iwille
Wifakra
Kearna
Ald Bartley Madden
Inatichikan
Tas AngalHk
Brokers File in Bankruptcy
Chicago July 16 A voluntary petition in bankruptcy was filed for the brokerage firm of Christlan and Parsons. The liabilities are estimated at 650000 with assets around 800000. One member, Deo Parsons, was recently killed in his apartment under mysterious circumstances, a coroner's jury returning an open verdict, believed partly to have led to the firm's failure.
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Chicago
Christlan and Parsons
Deo Parsons
Bolt Kills Radio Fan At Receiving Set
Willum Menderron of Cinierton was killed when a live bolt struck the radio receiver as he started tuning in during a blackout. Several others in the room were injured.
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Bolt
Willum Menderron
Cinierton
Wood Advises Villa Against Too Many Bouts
Manila reports General Levaned Wood counseled Paneao Villa to limit fights in the light welterweight division. He warned of health risks and urged caution before the ninth round, stressing health and ability to endure future bouts.
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Wood
Villa
Manila
Levaned Wood
Paneao Villa
Bern
Willy
Storm Hits Wheeling Creek Valley Killing Two Drowned
July 16 storm sweeps Wheeling Creek Valley killing two men, washing away bridges and undermining a county road. One body identified as Joseph Buskavis, 22, missing. another unidentified man, about 54, pulled from water. debris and floodwaters damage crops, roads, and a concrete bridge.
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Wheeling
Tryveryone
Wheeling Creek
Joseph Buskavis
Buskavis
Triadelphia
Waskovia
RG Helbs
Peters Run
Wheelihe
Ford bids for U S vessels in scrapping sale
A bid of 4 708 000 from Wanry Fura for the 200 shipping board vessels was opened by the Fleet Corporation with 27 other offers. W G Wilson of Bar Harbor represented Ocean Power Co. offered 2 004 000 for the Int, lacking required credit. Ford’s bid tops cash offers but is questioned amid ongoing negotiations and prior protests by Boston Iron and Metal.
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Warhington
Wanry Fura
Shipping Board
W. G., Wilson
Bar Harbor
Maine
Ocean Power Company
Int
Sha Ford
Talmer
Fleet Corporation
Boston Iron and Metal Company
Baltimore
Palmer
Ford
Automobile Parte
Fratt
Roeh
Andrews Besieged For Jobs In New Federal Dry Line-Up
Washington July 14 The treasury seeks twenty two administrators amid a flood of applications for jobs under a new regime. Andrews plans a tighter enforcement organ and border blockades with a weekend inspection of New York and Vermont frontiers. A two year study on industrial alcohol withdrawal regulations is finished. new rules will be issued July 22 and take effect August 1 to tighten controls while easing legitimate users.
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Andrews
Federal
Washingto
Imaneuvers
Lasdera
The
Treasury
Lmelight
Andrawa
New York
Vermont
loMelain
Hilles Visits Coolidge Denies Political Motive
At a Mass town luncheon President Coolidge met Charles D. Hilles and Mahmoud Samy Pash while a planned cabinet post talk with Secretary Davis remained unsettled. Hilles said he came to pay respects, not discuss politics or war, as Coolidge mapped a busy day including a trip to Devens and a possible coal crisis briefing.
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Coolidge
Awampscott
Mass
Charles D. Hilles
New York
Count Serzynski
Pollen Winther
Mahmoud Samy Pash
Davia
Labor Department
Walp Devens
Hillis
Alecuss
Davis
Europe
John Hays Hammond
Gloucester
Hammond
Federal Coal Commission
Owners decline miners demand in wage dispute
Atlantic City N J July 1 miners challenged anthracite operators to submit hard seal prices for public investigation to see if cheaper fuel could be found and higher wages funded. Operators declined saying costs must fall. Both sides near impasse on wage increase as miners push for 1 cent raise in contract wage and 1 extra dollar for all day men while avoiding provocative statements ahead of district one convention in Wilkes-Barre.
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Atlantic Gity
Milne pWiers
Interstategammeron Commission
Yatthan
Prepa Ing Tasmine
Wilkesbarra
Van A Bittner Leaves for East for talks in Philadelphia
Van A Ritttner chief international representative of the United Mine Workers of America for northern West Virginia departs tonight for Philadelphia to confer with legal advisers of the United Mine Workers. Attending will be Attorney W A Gianna Teow of Philadelphia Attorney Thonodh Downond of Charleston and J J Hawak of Indi pBHawalla connected with the international legal department of the union. Warrants likely to be issued for unrest at non union mines with respect to picketing but not yet served.
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Mine Union
West Virginia
Philadelphia
Fairmont
van A .Ritttner
United Mine Workers of America
Jet
Ingal
Enited
Mina
Thao
W. A. Giana Teow
Thonodh Downond
Charleston
Union
J. J. Hawak
Indipbhawalla
Waign
TLWAM
Vie Uator
Minera
REPORT FIGHT ON TO DUST BLACK SHIRTS
The dispatch alleges an anti fascist plot spanning London New York and Vienna led by agents of international groups to destabilize regimes and incite demonstrations. It claims covert funding and foreign influence backing these efforts with violent aims.
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London
Repuc
Oan International
Duinemin
U S Presses Chinese Stand on Customs and Extraterritoriality
Washington asserts united stance on the nine power treaty with China and calls for a joint customs system and a study commission on extraterritorial questions. Government officials have clarified positions to foreign offices amid Shanghai disturbances and related tensions.
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Washington
China
Washington Administration
Wuashingto
Shanghai
Pekins
Fugitive Bank Official Sought in Nationwide Hunt
Wheeling dispatch reports state police and nationwide forces mobilized to arrest ToxcpN A Ward, former assistant cashier of the Bank of Lens Wwoorl, after commissioner H A Abbott said Major Fr O Connor will secure broad agency cooperation and a $71,000 reward for Ward.
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Wheeling
Toxcpn
A. Ward
Bank of Lens
H. A. Abbott
Ahiattant
Fr. O'Connor
Major O'Connor
Abbott
Gore Confering on Road Projects in the Panhandle
Governor Toward M. Gore visited to review state road expenditure and northern Panhandle construction progress. He was joined by Majorah P. Fortney and E. Hinet of the state road commission. Gore praised progress but stressed the scale of the undertaking and the need for continued effort as he headed to Clarkaburg to inspect Clarkaburg Sud Pulemont districts.
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M. Gore
Ohio County
Majorah P. Fortney
E. Hinet
State Road Commission
Laut
Panhandya
Gora
Laan
Kovethor
Clarkaburg
Tartarra
Clarkaburg Sud
Pulemont
Gangland War Breaks Again in Chicago
July 16 reports two robbers killed on the streets, a third wounded, a fugitive suspect arrested in a gang slaying, and Henry J. Pernekes dubbed midway bandit convicted on initial robbery and murder charges. Tony Campagna, a former convict, shot dead by occupants of a passing automobile as he sat at a curb. Police monitored the violent reprisal amid ongoing gang conflicts.
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Chicago
Henry J. Pernekes
Midway
Tony Campagna
Pamaing Automobili
Barrackville Mine Blast Probe Reopens
Barrackville mine disaster probe resumes as coroner and jurors reassess March 17 explosion at Mine No 41 of Bethlehem Iron and Coal. Officials cite possible causes from short circuit to dust explosion and note a torso match debate surrounding a miner unidentified by name.
Local girl injured in auto crash near Barner Springs
RINTON July 14 Miss Tytner Bernard of Charleston sustained severe injuries when her car plunged over a steep embankment near Barner Springs twelve miles east of town while en route to Roamitea. Despite a quick steering effort the vehicle toppled to the bottom. she was rushed to Hinton hospital and remains under care.
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Ethel Bernard
Hinton
Sefureems
Antil
Miss Bernard
Charleston
Judge May Decide Monkey Trial Issue On Science Today
In Lakehurst New Jersey judges weigh key science testimony as state attorneys press to exclude expert evidence. The courtroom scene centers on Bryan Sr. and Bryan Jr. arguing over the validity of scientific testimony while a contentious debate unfolds.
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Science Today
Raulston
Bryan, Sr
Bryan, Jr
Commoner
Dudley Field Malone
Council to Get Ramp Matters in West Virginia City
Mayor W W Werts announces a special council meeting next Thursday to push undergrade crossing widening at Ferry Branch and ramps at the South Side bridge station. City seeks charter authority to bear cost and set terms, while state law on hold and share finances awaits implementation. Concerns include dangerous South Side traffic and long transit times from C H O station to Ferry Branch beach.
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W. W. Werts
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Ferry Branch
South Side Bridge
West Virginia
Chesapeake and Ohio
Jie
Railtown
Darrow Declines Active Role in Defending Expert Evidence
In Dayton the case of John T. Beopes moves by adjournment as Judge Raulston weighs excluding scientific expert testimony in a trial that hinges on religion versus science. William Jennings Bryan and Dudley Field Malone led the arguments, with Darrow quiet but present as debates over evolution and Bible interpretation fill the courtroom.
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Dayton
Terrahe
Rauleton
John T. Beopes
Willer
Jennings Bryan
Stigrid Willem Jensninga Bryan
Herbert E. Hicks
Ben T. McKensie
Wieneral A. T. Stewart
Arthur Carfield Haya
Dudley Field Malone
Raulston Ja
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Bome
Bryan
Matane
Bryam
Maynard
Metecalf
Zoologiet
Metcalf
Clarence Darrow
Darrow
Ben T. Mekenulé
Alate
Arthur G. Haya
Attoreney
New York
Haya
Tenne
McKensig
Hat
Clarente Darrow
Relatives Begin Valuing 25000 Surety in Alleged Bank Cashier
New Martinsville July 14 Relatives of J Friend Alley cashier of Pine eroye bank seek 25000 surety to cover alleged shortage after the bank closed Monday Sheriff J F Morgan to fix the amount after examining Alley and his family in their home town. Auditors said the shortage total had not yet been determined.
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New Martinsville
J. Friend Alley
Pineeroye Bank
J. F. Morgan
Wetzel
Alley
Vilinga
Caxhiar
Fla
Canadian Resigned to Fate Before Gallows in Wake of Homicide
Canadian financier Russell Scott faced execution for killing Joseph Moyer, a drug clerk, as Governor Small granted a one week reprieve. Sheriff Peter Hoffman, unaware of the action, prepared for the hanging at dawn, while Scott bade farewell to family. The report notes a late-night reprieve granted to Scott with ongoing preparations for the next morning's execution.
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Springvield
Veveolt
Goverence Small
Russell Scot
Joseph Moyer
Peter Homan
Cook County
Chicago
Russell Scott
Farowell
Joseph
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