Bishop Defends Self in Fund Reporting Dispute
Bishop James Cannon Jr of the Methodist Beleopal church defends his failure to report 1998 campaign expenditures. He questions lobbying inquiry authority and cites Senate Caraway as pushing a political angle in the Virginia anti Smith campaign funds case.
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Washington
James Cannon, Jr
Methodist
Beleopal Church
South
Virginia
anti-Smith Democrats
Samate Lobby Committee
Veone
Tha
Cartway
Tinkhim
Massachueatla
Hobpy
Cannon
Oberman Bimuell
Oberman Bimuell, 2 Was Murphised When i] Learned That Senster Caraway
E. C. Jameson
New York
Jameson
Bishop Cannon Gent
del- Yes
Steiner
Beotwer Cataz
Ruil Topert
Bes
Local Barber Honored at State Association Meeting
Parkerburg dispatch notes the West Virginia Barbers Association held its first convention, with J. J. Veirmont named president, E. H. West as vice president, and T. R. Comaha of Wheeling as secretary-treasurer. A resolution urged legislative action to require journeyman barber terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
West Virginis
Barbers Association
J. J. ‘Veirmont
E. H. West
T. R. Comaha
Wheeling
Trassurea
Pilie Willis Quotes Trigger Lively Sports Banter
A fragment quotes Pilie Willis remarking on a rival labeled as a new Eid and a smart tease, noting a gritty edge and a Pittin between his teeth as an old-time sports figure Ike would appreciate.
Thousands View Zeppelin In Hanzvar Before Departure
At Lakeshurst naval air station a crowd around the Graf Zeppelin swelled to about 125000 as the airship rested for departure to Seville and Friedrichshafen. Refueling and hydrogen filling were completed, repairs to a broken gondola began, and passengers faced delays collecting luggage amid traffic jams and a busy hull of spectators.
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Naval Air Station
Lakesurst
Seville
Friedrichshafen
Lakehurst
Hugo Bexener
Europe
South America
New York
Paul W. Litchfield
Goodyear Zeppelin Company
Colmage
Los Angeles
Pernambuco
Legion Enters Veto Protest Over Pension Bill
The American Legion post under its commander and executive committee joined Spanish War veterans in protesting President Hoover's veto of the pension bill. Maj Howard Atkinson of the Spanish-American veterans drafted the protest sent to Senators Goff Hatfield and Connolly. The legion telegram stated World War veterans back the Atkinson protest, and Connolly planned to bring the issue to the Senate floor. A Legion meeting next Friday will discuss the matter and action, with a possible early-week special meeting if warranted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brexley
American Legion
Hight
Hoover
Herold, Moore
Majjor Howard Atkinson
Goff and Hatfield
West Virinia
Tom Connolly
Texas
Legionnaires
Connolly
Legion
Illustrah Warratts
Readutom
Moore
Fire Sufferers Get Prompt Aid From Legion Auxiliary
After a Fourth Avenue fire destroyed five homes, American Legion Auxiliary members arranged shelter and distributed meals. A former serviceman manager of a grocery store provided provisions at cost, with Salvation Army plans to feed victims until reestablished. Families lost furnishings. donations of bedclothes and household items were requested via Mrs. Johnny Walker and Capitol 4390, or through Auxiliary members and landlords with vacant houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Avenue
American Legion Auxiliary
Salvation Army
Johnny Walker
Auxiliary
Capitol
Mick Barth
Slon
Farilion
West Virginia Small Cities Show Growth
Population data from census projections shows rising numbers in mid-sized cities across West Virginia and neighboring states. Notable gains include Martine IV West Virginia and Weirton with significant percentage increases, while towns in Ohio Kentucky and Ontario report varied growth.
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West Virginia
Washington
Martine iV
Cambro Ohio
Marting Ferry
Ohio
Moundaville
Marietta
Fremont
Weirton
W. Va
Henerdon
Johnson Tosses Hat Into Ring for State Senate Nomination
Clyde B Johnson Charleston attorney announces bid for the Democratic nomination to represent the eighth senatorial district Boone Kanawha Logan counties in West Virginia. He cites corruption in elections as the top issue and pledges to run on a platform against money influence in politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde B. Johnson
Charleston
Pals
State Senate
Boone
Kanawha
Logan
Feee
Valer S. Hallanan
Johnsong
Galing
State Supreme Court
Hallanan
J. F. Bouchelle
Johnson
West Virgina
Boont
Democratic Party
West Virginia
Veteran Fire Chief Shannahan Dies at 65 in Pittsburgh
Michael F. Shannahan, 65, longtime Pittsburgh fire department leader and district chief, died from a cerebral hemorrhage after returning from a fire. He formerly served as chief of the Pittsburgh Fire Department and remained active in firefighting duties in recent years.
World War Vets Symbolize Unity Of North And South
Living symbols of reconciliation, World War II veterans Bradford Noyes Jr and Henry Warwick joined 300 attendees at Spring Hill Cemetery for Confederate dead memorials. Dr. George W. Diehl of Morris Harvey College spoke on unity, noting descendants of both sides fought together for common values.
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North
South
Charleston
Spring Hill
Bradford Noyes, Jr
Henry Warwick
Fnce
Southland
George W. Diehl
Morris Harvey College
West Virginia
Mountain State
Sto
Confederacy
Bradford Noyes
Clarleaton
Daughters of the Confederacy
Jefferson Davis
Confederate States of America
John Gass
St. John's Episcopal Church
Prank’ Kincheloe
Tennyson
Joe
Lee
Seven Rioters Killed in Indian Riots
Bombay dispatch reports that in Peshawar northwest frontier city clashes between natives and police yielded seven rioters killed and nine injured in a battle yesterday. Unofficial tallies suggested higher casualties. Rioting followed disturbance linked to the Independence campaign amid recent tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombay
India
Peshawar
Frontier City
Three Crosses at Calvary Sermon by Rev Hughes
Rev F B Hughes, Central M B church, spoke at Go Snow HI church tenth home coming, on three crosses at Calvary. He argued the middle cross bears attention while the two others also tell a tale from Luke 23 35 and Titus era, urging reflection on immortality of actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.B. Hughes
M.B
Calvary
Luke Eve
Ang
Jerusalem
Titus
Pilate
Titus Upo
Immortality Theme Among Early Jewish Followers
Fragmentary note discusses a claim about immortality tied to a first generation of Jews after the crucifixion at Christ and mentions a figure named Macy, with cryptic references to Roman history and/Hareth Cul. 1.
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Macy
Bishop McConnell Offers View of Modern Turmoil at Marshall
Bishop Francis M. McConnell of New York told Marshall College graduates that today’s social unrest reflects deeper issues needing correction. He urged addressing root causes rather than denouncing outward signs, and predicted calm through inquiry. Commencement events begin tomorrow with the principal address by Charles Corte.
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Huntington
Bayts
Francis M. McConnell
New York
Marshall College
McConnell
Marshalvellece
Charles Corte
Hoover Hears Rural Pastor in Liverpool Church
President Hoover stopped with Governor Fisher and aides at a Methodist Episcopal church in Liverpool Pennsylvania for a 25 minute sermon by Rev WH L Jarrett. The service drew 240 with secret service present as Hoover listened and donated five dollars to the collection plate.
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Harrisburg
UPI
Hoover
Warside
Whebington
Pennsylvania
Pisher
Methodilal Episcopal
Liverpool
WH. L. Jarrett
Mr. Hoover
Chutcn
Thapasta
United States
Jarrett
President Hoover
Governor Fisher
Cooke
Lawrence Richey
White House
Burs
New Feature Starts For Women Today
The Gazette launches a daily women’s fashion feature with a leading New York stylist presenting one new design per issue. Readers may duplicate models with full directions patterns and charts included. Patterns offered at 10 cents each, with perfect fit guaranteed, beginning today from 261 Fifth Avenue New York.
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Parary Daily
New York
Gazette
Wark Paeking Firean
Fifth Avenue
Goff May Be Named Japan Envoy Amid Health Concerns
West Virginian Senator Guy D. Gott’s possible Japan appointment hinges on his health. Governor Conley would name a temporary successor to serve until March 4, 1931, with Hallanan or others speculated as likely choices. Hoover’s move depends on health and political support, as Goff reportedly desires a diplomatic post in Tokyo.
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United States
Guy D. Gott
West
Goff
West Virginia
William G. Coney
Gott
Hallanan
Walter S. Hallanan
United States Senate
Hoover
Japan
Senate
Eage
New Jersey
Ambasra
Idol
Prence
Sackett
Kentucky
Berlin
Tokyo
Fletcher
Henry FP. Fletcher
Pennsylvania
Italy
Chile
Belgium
Mexico
Albert H. Washburn
Austria
Depat
London
Witham R. Castle, Jr
State Department
Sijtormey
Wisconsin
Bintan
Harding
Feud Strikes Chicago Gangsters at Fox Lake Hotel
Chicago scene details a violent gangland ambush at the Hotel Manning in Fox Lake summarily killing Sam Pellar Michael Quirk and Joe Bertsche as George Druggan and Mrs Vivian McGinnis are wounded. The attack ties to Terry Druggan’s faction and rival Genna outfit feuds across the valley district.
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Chicago
Combine
Terry Druggan
Turbulent Valley District
Sam Pellar
Michael Quirk
Joe Bertsche
George Druggan
Terry
Vivian McGinnis
Tony Tornatore
Joseph Ferrari
Sam Ministar
Joe Reilo
Pellar
Quirk
Bertsche
Druggan
Pelter
Quirk and Hersche
Ordy
Racksteecs
O'Banion
Chisago
Bumber
Altechea
Lal
Tornatore
Ferrer
Besser Taz
Morthigi
Tata Automoplie
Lake County
Otticliin
Yan Tercay
Philip Gnolfpo
Valley District
Stege
Genna
June brings Lowell poem and river scenes to Charleston
A fragment from a Charleston newspaper page describes June's arrival with poetic lines by James Russell Lowell and a narrative of warm weather days along the Kanawha River. It notes outdoor outings, motorboats skimming the river, and daring river plunges near Perry Branch. It highlights the MacCorkle estate in South Hills with a memorial shrine to Jeabel MacCorkle and a burial marker for two women from the Civil War era.
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Heaven
Earth
James Russell Lowell
John Oliver
Soring
Romante
Cupid
Charleston
Ms Beat
Kanawhe
Kanawha City
Btr
Oeteat Perry Branch
William A. Mac
South Hills
Ite
Jeabel
Sapien
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Pilie Willis
Fy Bogert Quillen
Hanzvar
G. W. Diehl
Rev. Hughes
Snow Hill
Luke
the Kay, i. B. Horues
Bishop McConnell
Marshall
Francis J McConnell
Solon
Conley
Groupin
Joe Aiello
Rothstein
Anna Urbas
Harlem
Arnold Rothestein
Munler
Anna
Eugene Moran
East
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M.J
Anna Arbst
John Rice
Moran
Newark
Anna Urbes
Rothstein Land
Patty Walsh
Diamond Brothers
Jack
Legs
Eddie
Waleh
Euot
Florida
Iddie Diamond
Denver
Eddie Diamond
Anta
Quink
Pang
Trers
Moran Gangeter Sisla
Dragogan
Leo Mongoven
Moran Rangeter
Gnolfo
Toporta
Asilio-Morsa Gang
Lowell
Rogers
Beverly
Calif
Manston
Atlanta
Houston
Miami
Oklahoma City
Carterville
Worth
Tula
Birmingham
San Antonio
Carolinas
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