Confederate Army Encamps in Biloxi Ahead of 40th Reunion
The Advance guard of the Confederate army occupied Biloxi Miss tonight and camps at Camp Sneed with up to 4000 expected by Tuesday. Veterans in gray prepare for the 40th annual reunion as officers, naval units, and delegates arrive. Biloxi buzzes with hotels filled and streets crowded by a mix of veterans, dignitaries, and supporters.
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Camp Sneed
Biloxi
Miss
Lune
Bettysbore
Edward Lins
Perk County
Texas
Henry W. Edmonds
U.S. A
A. BR. Sneed
Oklahoma
Congress
Botel
United States Marine
Drum and Fife
John Sharpe Williams
Mississippi
Te Wtmenta
Tennessee
trans-Mississippi
Maida
Apa
Soma
Three Gangsters Killed in War Continues on Page One
A war between gang factions ends in multiple deaths with a reported disappearance. The shootings appear retaliatory and culminate with the death of key figures, including Mongoven, as authorities investigate the unfolding violence and its connections to ongoing gang activities.
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Mongoven
Monlater
Torne
Mother and Five Children Die as House Burns
In Glen Echo Maryland near Washington Mrs Willians and her five children perished when a fire gutted their home early today. One-armed park policeman Witten Mosley escaped from a window after shouting for his wife to follow. he suffered burns and contusions. The children were George 15 Lind 31 Gordon 8 Aileen 5 and Bessie 3.
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Washington
Willians
Glen Echo
Maryland
Weahington
Witten Mosley
Chilon
Moxley
George
Linds
Gordon
Aileen
Bessie
Obituary notices from Pocataligo and London locale
Velma Lorene Pumer Fisher two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs B F Fisher of Pocataligo died from burns sustained when a pan of boiling water was pulled from a stove. Funeral Monday at Pocataligo church with burial in Fisher cemetery. She is survived by parents two sisters Noca Evelyn and brothers Edward Floyd Delmer. Addie James James died Sunday in London home leaving two daughters Frances Whitts of London and Blanche Jones of Charleston two sons Beane Jeane James Clayton James of London two brothers Rengid Booker of Gloucester Ohio and William Booker of Seattle plus five grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 1 30 in Lou ém Baptist church. Also listed: Mansour Wilfred M aged 54 died Sunday in Belle after months ill. Survived by widow and children James Fred Eva Mary Nelle Rave and George, three brothers Raliea of Charleston and Mike and Sha Hose of Lowell Massachusetts.
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Velma Lorene Fisher
Test
Thurmiag
Velma Lorene Pumer
B. F. Fisher
Pocataligo
Fisher
Noca
Evelyn
Edward
Floyd
Delmer
Addie James Mars
Addie
James
London
Jaeia
Srs
Prances Whitts
Blanche Jones
Charleston
Beane Jeane James
Clayton James
Rengid Booke Wt
Gloucester
Ohio
Wiliam Booker
Seattle
Wash
Pive Grand
Ted E'Dlock
Louéom Baptist Church
Menseur
F. Mansour
Belle
Mansour
Fred
Eva
Mery
Nejie
Rave
George
Raliea
Mike and
Shahose
Lowell
Masa
Show Girl in Hollywood opens at Virginian for 3 days
Local theatres present Show Girl in Hollywood at the Virginian for a three day run starring Alice White and Jack Mulhall with a 3 cast including Blanche Sweet Ford Sterling John Miljan Virginia Sale and others. The film features Alice White as Dixie Dugea in a sequel to The Show Girl now set in Hollywood and includes songs like Ive Got My Eye On You and three hot memories.
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Virginian Theater
Benson Murder Case opens Rialto three day run
The Benson Murder Case opens today at the Rialto in a three day engagement. Willam Powell stars as Philo Vance with Nanine Moorhead Eugene Pallette Paul Lukas William Boyd and H. Calvert in the cast. The plot follows two men and three women suspected in the murder of Anthony Benson, a wealthy stock broker, with Vance solving the case.
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Benson
Rialto Theater
van Dine
Willam Powell
Philo Vance
Nanine Moorhead
Eugene Pallettc
Paul Lukas
William Boyd
H. Calvert
Anthony Benson
Phiio Vance
Cameo Kirby Opens At Kearse Theater
Cameo Kirby opens today at the Kearse Theater with Harold Murray Norma Terris and Douglas Gilmore in a romantic musical comedy set in New Orleans during Mardi Gras circa 1850. The gambler hero defeats a rival to save the heroine’s father, uncovering a plot and exposing the crime.
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Cames Kirby
Kearse Theater
Harold Murray
Norma Terris
Douglas Gilmore
Stepin Fetebit
Myrna Loy
Tone Drew
New Orleans
Greenbrier Wins Hearst Trophy At National Rifle Meet
Special report from Lewisburg details Greenbrier military school winning second in the southern division of the national championship rifle meet. Hearst trophy presented by BE Struges of the Washington Times to Major Glen T. Strock. Graduation week features parades, a sermon by Rev William Locke, and a final dress parade with colors, drill awards, and cadet competitions as Greenbrier prepares diplomas.
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Lewisburg
Wiliam Randolph Hearst
Greenbrier Military School
Hearst
BE. M. Struges
Washington Times
Greenbrier
Glen T. Strock
West Virginia
Greenbrier College
Literary Society
Sehoot
Tlsss
J. M. Moore
Coorch
Alleghanies
Winchester
W. H. Beardsworth
Stonewall Jackson Brigade
Stageton Va
Henry Grusendorf
Company
Mat Kinzy
A. Liept. Howard
U. 8
Virginia Military Institute
Damewood
Co. F. West Virginia National Guard
First Lisut
Herbert L. Gerecher
Pittsburgh
Alex Wolfe
Cadet Corp
Hegeman
Port Washington
N. C
Milford Carney
Charleston
Alan Fuller
Company A
Washington, D.C
William Hunt
Holden
Washington
CO. H., Smith
H.W. Thomas
Mountaineer Graduates Hear Pittsburgh Pastor
Morgantown June 1 The 1930 West Virginia University graduating class heard Rev Dr W J Wishart pastor of Eighth United Presbyterian Church Pittsburgh urge them to state n to God through their conscience in their life's work. The baccalaureate sermon was in the field house before about 5000. Tomorrow Dr Frederick F B Robinson president of the College of the City of New York will deliver the commencement address Dr John Roscoe Turner president of the university will present the diplomas. The alumni senior business meeting Phi Beta Kappa reception and alumni baseball game cap the program.
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Morgantown
West Virginia University
W. J. Wishart
Eighth United Presbyterian Church
Pittsburgh
Staten
Frederick FB. Robinson
College of the City of New York
Birth Announcements for Two Sons at St Francis
Birth notice from Wr.ani Ass. Alex Gr. Ymmaannce announces the birth of two sons at St. Francis Doh plins on Sunday June 1. Mrs. Grepur was formerly Miss Fuse Knapp.
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Ani Ass
Alex Gr. Ymmaannce
St. Francis Doh Plins
Mrz
Grepur Wis
Misa Fuse Knapp
The Lady of Scandal at Capitol Theater Tonight
The Capitol presents The Lady of Scandal a modern adaptation of The High Roni starring Rain Chatterton. A drawing room drama follows an actress engaged to a British peer's son with social tensions and a dignified family upheaval. Added acts include Clyde Doerr's auxophone orchestra and Maria Kurenka.
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Capitol Theater
Frederici Lonsdale
Rain Chatterton
Jaz
Clyde Doerr
Auxophone Orchestra
Maria Kurenka
15 Believed Lost As Vessel Sinks After Collision
In the English Channel near Beachy Head the Swedish tanker Inger and the British Literne collided shortly after midnight. Fifteen crewmen are missing, two Tug crew members were rescued, and lifeboats recovered one body and a survivor. The Inger carried coal from Swansea to Sweden. the Literne, bound from Copenhagen to the English coast, sustained bow damage but continued to Dover. Rescue ships scoured the area for the missing men.
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Beachy Head
Anther Ifeboat
Swansea
Sweden
Copenhaven
Dover
Rcehusts
Rothstein Feud Claims Woman Death Case Details
Contiqued from page one Anna Urbas linked to Moran circle. police traced her across West Virginia Weehawken N J and Cleveland. Investigations mention life insurance and a hunt for Mr Anna Mrout by a gunman. Detroit visitors add local family context and ongoing inquiries into Moran affiliations.
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Fils
James Batto
Morty Shubert
Frank Devylim
Denver
Moran
Eddie Diamond
Anna Urben
William Moran
Anna Mrout
West Virginia
Weehawken
N. J
Cleveland
Long Island City
Richatat Fuqua
Gangers
Mary Urbas
Hale Avenue
Grant of
Mra. Urbana
Anna
Sermon Calls for Character Over Material Gain at Sacred Heart Grads
Father Sigmund addressed Sacred Heart high school graduates urging focus on character over wealth and science. He cited Newman and modern progress, warned of moral decay, and stressed self denial and Christian education as essential virtues for students and society.
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Sigmund
Sacred Meant
Cardinal Newman
Bos
Fasher
Washington
Lincoln
Alin Burnt
Henry Burke
Dorothy Caffey
Thomas Cook
Joseph Crowe
John Facinell
Eleanor Fuller
Mary Grege
David Hargan
Makes Weak Nerves Strong As Orange Brand Remedy Ad
Mrs. Frank LeRoy of Huntington West Virginia reports nervous weakness relief after using a product marketed as Orange Brand with Tron Nux Vomica and Celery. She claims rapid calm, better sleep, renewed strength, and improved health within weeks, recommending it for nervous debility. Available at Potterfield Drug and other stores.
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Frank LeRoy
Fourth Ave
Huntington
W. Va
Potterfie
Crippled Children Clinic Set For Tuesday Admission
Officials at Charleston high school announce a Tuesday clinic to survey Kanawha county crippled children in need of treatment. Only those with specific conditions will be admitted to obtain an accurate county-wide report.
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Charleston High School
Kanawha
Hoover Hears Rural Pastor on Busquehanna Trail
President Hoover’s rural tour drew thousands as he rode the Busquehanna trail from Williamsport to Harrisburg with state troopers clearing the way. Crowds cheered at Milton and Chambersburg where American Legion units and local groups gathered to welcome him. The luncheon stop at Rosemont plus a detour to Greencastle followed before continuing toward Washington via Hagerstown.
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Rosemont
Henry P. Fletcher
Greencastle
Washington
Hagerstown
Senator Goff May Get Jap Embassy
The article lists potential ambassadors including Grew to Turkey, Hugh R. Wilson of Illinois minister to Switzerland, William Phillips former minister to Canada, and W. Cameron Forbes of Boston a former governor general of the Philippines, with Senator Goff suggested for the Japan post five years after his election to the Senate.
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Senate
Japan
Ambdnaacor
Turkey
Hugh R. Wilson
Mlinois
Switzerland
William Phillips
Canada
W. Cameron Forbes
Boston
Philippines
Trash Collection Schedule Announced for June in Charleston
Charleston residents learn the June trash pickup plan from J. H. Taylor, city crematory superintendent. The list details dates labeled with odd spellings and numbers, outlining days for waste rounds across the month and into July, reflecting the era naming.
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Charleston
J. H. Taylor
Jungs
Hesitancy Marks Bond Movement
In New York the bond market moves hesitantly as summer nears with credit trends hinting at a rise. Federal Reserve reports show bank holdings increasing while money flows to bonds stay slow amid low rates and tepid stock enthusiasm.
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New York
Banke
Federal Reserve
Lesst
Federal Reserve Board
Banka
Boosters Fall 3-2 to Williamson in Close Game
In Huntington on June 1 Johnny Stuare’s Boosters lost to Williamson Colts 3 to 2. Williamson out hit Huntington 10 to 3 as Huntington rallied in the ninth with two runs but three pinch hitters produced only one more. Box score shows Williamson dominance in hits and errors, with standout pitching by Lindberg and late defense by Forrest and Mackey.
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Ther Gazette
Huntington
Johnny Stuare
Boosters
Williamson
Colts
Willamson
Willemson Mbaatington
Mattes
ax—Brain
Weaver
Maksey
Mundy
Humphreys
Smith
Willameon
Way
Stundy
Humphreya
Mackey
Stuart
Relevery
Forrest
Vance Bloodgood
Lindberg
Balle
Mxple
Pleyn
Grint
Bwart
Saarithe
Munny
Sumphress
Bumorheys
Damron
Bres — Williamson
Toaing Plte
Charleston Players In Automobile Wreck
Charleston players Clifford Ross and Scrappy Creath of Watt Powell's Senator team were in an auto accident near Marmet en route to Logan. Ross drove a car that collided with a machine driven by a Glen Rogers youth. Mrs B Richardson was badly injured with throat lacerations and taken to Mountain State hospital. Ross and Creath had minor injuries and played that night. Miss Mazie Dunlap witnessed shock from the crash.
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Clifford Ross
Scrappy" Creath
Watt Powell
Senator
Logan
Ross
Richardson
Glen Rogers
Marmet
B. Richardson
Mountain State Hospital
Creath
Miss Maze
Dunlap
Charleston
Iowa Republican Primary Today in Des Moines Rally Feint
Des Moines reports Iowa Republicans head to the polls to pick a senate nominee as Governor Hammill and L. J. Dickinson duel for the nomination. The Democratic ticket features Breck unopposed for governor while Steck seeks Iowa’s first Democratic senator in 50 years. Voter turnout expected around 400,000 with seven incumbents facing weak opposition.
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Des Moines
Tews
United States Senate
Daniel F. Steck
Breck
John Hammill
L. J. Dickinson
Steck
Iowa
Hammill, Dickinson
Frank J. Lund
W. O
Payne
Senate
Legion Entrs Veto Protest Names Key Figures
Legion enters veto protest with figures John Adams Col W T Burdetee BE Andre and G R Harris Past Commander Boyd Stut listed in continued Telegram page.
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Legion
John Adams
Col. W. T. Burdetee
BE. Andre
G. R. Harris
Boyd Stut
Banco Kentucky Caldwell ties create vast banking empire
Louisville reports that Tyne Rogers Caldwell and James Brown, presidents of Caldwell and Company and Banco Kentucky, announce the Banco Kentucky gains a substantial stake in Caldwell and Company. The allied banks and insurers form a network with assets near 618 million, deposits 395 million, and life company surpluses around 218 million with 1.84 billion in life in force.
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Louisville
Tyne
Rogers Caldwell
Cald
Well and Company
Nashvilla
Vedt
Mens
James “B. Brown
Banco-Kentucky Compans
Banco-Kentucky
Caldwell and Company
Coro
Bance-Kentucky Company
Caldeellang Company
Kentucky
Arkansas
Tennessee
Slo Te Pearl Market Bank and Trust Company
Cincinnati
Missouri State Life Insurance Company
Loula
Southwestern Life Insurance Company
Dallas
Texas
Veto Sparks Resentment Over Veteran Health Claim
A telegram from Major Atkinson to Senator Connolly, noted by contemporaries, expressed resentment toward the president's veto citing disabled veterans suffering from venereal disease alcoholism and drug habits. The message also charged that big business interests influenced the veto.
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Ier
Major Atkinson
Connolly
West Virginia
inter= eats
Veta
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Jazzy
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Para
Detroit
Everett W Smith
Leroy Smith
J. A. Smith
Edgewood Avenue
T. 4. Hostettler
Charles Howard
Detrote
KODAK
Tme
Moore
Opensite
Caplin St
H. S. Grads
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Grange Brand 4
Hoover
Ogantz
Jay Cooke
Williamsport
Mr. Hoover
Gettysburg
Fisner
Harrisburg
Goff
Taylor
Lewisham
Eng
Himeeslly
W. Landon
QTC
Irving Cummings
Booth Tarkington
Harry Leon Wilson
Norma Terbris
Frank Hunter
Fae Maviriane News
Hammill
Dickinson
Npt
Bamaul
Dan W. Turcer
Tome Tax
Ed M. Smith
Otto Lange
Banco- Kentucky, Caldwell
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John Barlow
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