Juvenile crime wave ends with dozen arrests
City police report the arrest of about twelve boys aged eight to sixteen in a spree involving thefts from the Charleston Drug Company and Parsons and Brinckerhoff. Loot valued over $200, including pens, pencils, and merchandise, was recovered. a stolen automobile was damaged after a chase to Split Beach. Investigations led by Detective Cunningham and officers Summers and Thaxton linked multiple burglaries and vehicle thefts to the youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Thaxton
H.A. Summers
Charleston Drug Company
Splaah Beach
Bik Refining Omby
Gserorat
jJurenice
Brinetie Port
Rose City
Cunningham
A. Chrysler
D. J. Keener
Bik
T. L Taroér
Peonsylvania Avenue
du Bess
Pottoe
Gates
Washington Street
Fox Cleaners Open Plant Here Monday
Fox Cleaners and Dyers Inc opens a new plant at 426 28 Charleston Street on Monday. Predevlin Mo Pockart will head the local operation, bringing more than 20 years of experience in cleaning and dyeing. Keown A. Fox, the general manager, promises the best service and says there will be none better anywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox Cleaners and Dyers, Inc
Charleston Street
Heal
Buntington
Portsmoum
Ohio
Predevlin Mo Pockart
Alsace-Lorrains
Trerned
Sander Hia
Keowin A. Pox
Caerleatonians
Obituary notes for Eliott and multiple locals
Obituary notices report the death of James RK Eliott son of Eliott of Charleston killed in an automobile accident in Valero California. George Adams 28 of Page died suddenly of heart disease. funeral at Tabernacle Masonic with Rev B R Powers. Paul Francis Grant nine of Frederick Dunbar drowned in Fanshwa river. interment in Fairmont. Charles W Spriegel 36 died last Wednesday in Texas. burial plans pending arrival of daughter Mary. Wayne Detmore from Panama, Owens and Barth mortuary. William Attes Wile 25 colored died Friday. funeral later. Tourists from many parts visited Mexico last season.
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Witem Eliott
William Elfintt
Ddr
Angers
James Rk, Eliott
Charleston
Valero
Cal
Gtorge Adams
George W. Atazis
Page
B. R. Pewers
Methodist Church
Dt Wee
Mr. Adems
Richmond
Virginia
Paul Francis Grant
Paul Francis
Grant
Albert Grant
Frederick Suet. Dunbar
Dunbar Methodist
N. K. Case
Paul
Fairmont
Mary
Albert
Charles W. Spriegel
Texas
Durial
Mars
Wayne Detmore
Panama
Dexty
Perpaln
le Owens
Barth
Wiliam Attes
Allen
Bo bin
Bream
Fuseral
Wate Willis
Kanawha County Tops In State School Standardization
Kanawha and Mercer counties each report 100 standardized schools for 1928 29, leading West Virginia county totals. State supervisor L. T. Tustin notes 1101 standard schools statewide across four classes, with Hamp, Monroe, Morgan and Pleasants lacking standard schools.
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Kanawha
Mercer
West Virginia
L. T. Tustin
Hamp
Monroe
Morgan and
Pleasants
Tustin
Tustie
Eshh County
Wyoming
Fayette
Raleigh
Randolph
McDowell
Lozan
Wetzel
Harrison
Cabell
Marion
Roane
Bumumers
Jackson
Bonongata
Pocahontas
Boont
Berkeley
Hardy
Mingo
Gilmer
Barbour
Marshall
Taylor
Docdridge
Bracke
Tucker
Upshur
Preston
Webster
Wood
Hancock
Tyler
Tyler 7Incolr 9, Braxton 5, Calhoon 5, Oréen- Brier S, Mineral 3, Ole 5, Wirt
Put
Pam
Grant
Jefferson
Mason Rite
Clay
Lewis
Nicholas
Pendleton
Wayne
Sehoats
Boale
Otto
Povationtas
Braxton
Tyter
Upshur & Putnam
Barbout
Cathoun
Greenbrier
Jufternon
Vinccin
Mason
Nicholas L
Ritchle
Lati
I Revol Chis
Marlon
Gown
Rone
Summers
Gilmey
Monogalta
Doddridge
Marabull
Morrison Trial Testimony in Kanawha River Case
Morrison testifies about seeking work in Charleston and Pit tsv ue and Lens Creek after the New Jersey auto theft. He describes Wilmot’s plan to acquire another car, the Bowen auto stop, and the chaotic drive that followed. He reveals events about the dead Bowen, the overcoat, and his own role as a former detective in New Jersey Central railroad with a Colt revolver.
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Watts
Kanawha
Lene Creek
Morrison
New Jersey
Bowen
Wilmot
Morriage
Willmot
Ford
Wllmot
Wilimst
Wilimot
Henrida Morrison
Block
Stono-Graphic
Meade
Britton
Mira
Abe
Wiles
Gore
Wortison
Bic
Howe
Watts Okers
New Jersey Central Railroad
Morrian
Bower
Sritters
Marked Up Reparations Negotiations Stall In Cable Dispute
The article notes no decision was reached as Mark Redemption attempted to settle the issue outside the Dewes committee. It was treated as a cable problem though tied to reparations. Hel ians and Germans agreed to negotiate but no contact occurred between the portions.
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Dewes
Graciqua
Steen
Woods
Lilly
Hundley
Lsten
Cuen
Pennington
Poca
United Fuel Gas Case Continued to June 10
The United Fuel Gas Company’s application for authority to increase rates in Charleston Huntington and other communities in southern West Virginia was rescheduled for a public service commission hearing from June 3 to June 10. The postponement was agreed to by counsel for the company and the protesting parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Fuel Gas Company
Charleston
Huntington
West Virginia
Public Service Commission
Pas Company
Mercy of Conley and Dietz Facing 25 Year Terms
The case centers on Theodore D. Carr of Poca, West Virginia, sentenced to death for murder, with a petition for a writ of error and appeal denied. Granville Dietz of Quinwood, WV, is reported as convicted of second degree murder in North Carolina and sentenced to 25 years. Attorneys and officials discussed possible constitutional steps, while Dietz’s defense highlighted insufficient state authority and questioned the officer’s arrest. The trial drew wide attention in the region with many Quinwood supporters present.
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Pocahontas
North Carolina
Theodore D. Carr
Tondemiéd
Pocahontas County
Tater
Kidlows
Frank R. Hu
Wade
Mii
Sueprome
Carr
Albert G. Jenkins
Jenkins
Summers H. Sharp
Manns
Cours
Tle
Vine
Warden Robinson
Granville Dietz
Flass
Southern Pines
N. C
Dietz
Jim Bovo
Parkersburg
Osentan
Fayetteville
Iender Dietz
Tsye
Gol. C. W. Osenton
Fayerteylle
W. Va
Col. Oventon
Geople
Ferch
Cal. Dsenton
Watson Diets
Nutterville
Quinwood
Dietz and Nutter
Maine
Ot Dietz
Dr John R Koch Opens New Office Amid Modern Renovations
Dr John R Koch, optometrist, moved from Capitol City to the Bank of Commerce building on Lee Street. The remodeled facility features advanced diagnostic tools, a famed eye muscle tester, a ventilated treatment room, frame fitting Parlor, and new workshops with space for technicians and instruments.
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John R. Koch
Capitol City Banch
Bank of Comp jMierce
Lee
Dr. Koch
Kotn
Rochy
Det. Koch
Ropes Set On Capital Street To Curb Jaywalking
Police under Lt Arch Brows stretched ropes along Capital Street from Quareler to File to deter jay walking and speed up crossings at intersections. Officers positioned at the ropes warned pedestrians that crossing mid block is dangerous and fined offenders as traffic slows.
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Loughest
Arch Brows
City Police Department
Capital Street
Quareler
Jay
Dearie
Marshall Joins Law Firm in Washington
John Marshall of Parkersburg formerly an attorney under President Coolidge is reportedly joining a Washington law firm. The note mentions associations with firms in Charleston Burling and Tales, with references to legal and motion picture connections in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Washington
John Marshall
Parkersburg
Coolldee
Jorhngton
Washington, D. c
Water Franchise Plans Extend Along Kanawha River Routes
The notice outlines franchise requests for several water projects along county district roads and state routes from Charleston to Vandalia, detailing sections along Magazine Hollow Ruffner Hollow and Davis Creek. The Kanawha Valley Water Company and Kanawha Zoster Water Company received court approval to operate east of Charleston and on the river’s south side opposite Campbell's Creek mouth.
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Two Mile Creek
Varrous
Magazine Hollow
Ruffner Hollow
Charleston
Elk
Kanawhalley
Davis Creek
Bridge Arefile
Pavia Creek
Dawn Ferry
Ferry Branch
South Charleston
Chesapeake
Vandalis
Nouthern
Patrick Street
Kanawha River
Central Avenue
Vandella Ane
Keahawha Valley Water Company
Kanawha Zoster. Water Company
City of
Campbell's Creek
Courtroom Drama and Moonshine Report in Pocahontas Trial
Jurors hear judge and bailiffs in a tense Morrison Bowen case in Pocahontas with Sheriff and bailiff remarks. Prohibition agents recount a moonshine sting in which snakes, smuggled liquor, and a chaotic scene unfold as Morrison and Wilmot face accusations of car theft and murder.
Poca Moonshiners Debate Over Prohibition Tactics
A fragmentary report recaps a fictitious telephone conversation between Administrators Pennington and Bonney about prohibition enforcement in Poca district. The dialogue mocks agents, legal rights to tap lines, and political consequences for the G.O.P. in Kenieha county while weaving unrelated name drops and unclear legal references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bauvuey
John BD
Penshington
Pittsburgh
Ed Sill
United States
Supeone
Grametry
Renson
Grand Ole
Kenieha
Pennington
Bonney
Hullo
Penning
Exposed Talk in Snyder Case and Federal Gossip
Fragmentary dialogue reveals exposure threats in the Snyder case with Morrison and Willmot questioned about car thefts and overseas aid. Administrators Pennington and Bonney discuss tactics, Mabel Willebrandt involvement, and Po ca district intrigue as agents and prohibition politics spill into court discourse.
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Fox Cleaners
Kanawha County
Clase Schnde
Mercery
Hanmwhu
Pocanontax
Roone
Logan
Boone
Motiongulin
Byshur
Wire
Mapon
Gomer
Lewin
Lineal
Stchie
Woo
Puram
Broose
MRP Shale
Mineral
Presto
Hieh Lawn
Emmanha County
Pape Onal
Watty
Willroot
Pittevue
Lens Creek
Fesa
Wilhmot
United Fuel
Mercy of
Conley
Lee Street
London
Hed Thompson
War
Olympus
Dito & Motion Picture
Neste
Water Company
Iy J.T. Marinnis
Bailf
Rogers World
Bonifare
Katte
Henry HK
Black
Stephenson
Coata
Rogers
Judge Black
Stalen
Willmat
Morriison
Cree
Hooveresque
Belcher
Messrs
Townsend
Morrigan
Yestering
Violet
Wilimos
Oply
Renae Roel
Uison
G. 0
Harmey
Prohibition
Federal Prohibition Enforce
Ent
Gilly, Steen
Mmim
Charleston Postoffici
Sissonville
Bowen Mirger
Doran
Clyde Smith
Prohibition Service
Mabel Lad
Epairplane Company
Ciety
Intrator Bonney
Bouney
Dean
M. Snyder
Alek
Charles
D. Marsh Jr
Aes
Snyder
Mr. Shyder
Morrison Therr
Arabi Brome
Whitmot
Mourrison
Wihart
Ifiguia
Marrison
Esther Fed
Parentenentis
Nest Chatr
AtWrey Alonzo Jas
Westler
Able Cohen
Abie
Pook
Anc
Mabel
Mabel Willebrandt
Kansas City
Herb
Welter Hellanan
Howard Gore
Pooa
Howard
Booney
Adualincatras Tor Pennington
Afabel
Ant
Jonea
Poca Falks
Clift
Admiral
McBride
Papara
Dac
Felka
Bokeey
Usd
Onl
Oke
Lund
Bartlett, Incorporated Funeral Directors
Bartlett
Charleston ST
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