Brooks Resigns As Superintendent Of W Va State Police
The resignation of Harry L. Brooks as superintendent of the state department of public safety became known yesterday and was confirmed by Governor Conley. Brooks will resign effective June 30 with a month of furlough and the department placed under Capt. Harry A. Cooper pending a successor. Names mentioned for the post included R. Le Osborn Ward Lanham Irvin Charnock and A E B Hahn. Brooks said the charges against him were politically motivated and his resignation voluntary. The controversy followed the withdrawal of charges by prosecution counsel Byrne and a disagreement at conferences preceding the action.
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Clarksburg
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Fairmont
Irvin Charnock
Brooke County
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Huntington
West Virginia
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Burnie Seld
A. O'Brien
Wheeling
Willie Willis and the classroom misread furniture tale
A student named Willie Willis misunderstood a teacher about furniture and asked what the most comfortable thing they ever set was. The reply described a BOHR as the answer, a humorous misunderstanding in a school setting.
Scientists Declare Cellini Shield Not Original
Washington reports government scientists from the Bureau of Standards announced that a copper shield submitted by Baron Medem Ferson and intended for sale to New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art is not the original. They say the genuine Cellini shield was duplicated within the last six decades using an electrolyte process by thieves.
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Farmers Fight Rate Increase Opposes rail freight rise on fresh produce
The National League of Commission Merchants reports 3,000,000 carloads of fresh fruits and vegetables face new freight hikes. It warns that a 10 percent or similar increase could delay ruling by the Interstate Commerce Commission and hit producers and farmers hard while detailing three year transport costs and the share of farm revenue swallowed by freight.
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Stimson outlines gradual Caribbean pullback plan
Secretary Stimson described a slow U S withdrawal from Latin America through a staged Caribbean intervention, noting Nicaragua Marines reduced from 6,040 in July 1928 to 178 now, with further withdrawals tied to local militia strength and Haitian debt. He cited overstated claims of imperialism and emphasized continued U S presence to 1932 and beyond under treaty provisions.
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Governor Conley Sets Hearing On Ott Case Next Wednesday
Governor Conley will hear the case against Lee Ott, state compensation commissioner, whose removal was urged by a house committee. The proceeding in Conley’s office will begin June 10 in the afternoon, with attorneys including George Polfenbarger, C. W. Ditton, James Mason, and L. S. Echols. The committee previously criticized Ott and Smiley, calling Smiley “power behind the throne,” and suggested actions to improve the department’s governance.
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Charleston
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Fayetteville
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Raleigh County
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Harrison County
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Ohio County
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Department of the Tint Coat Company
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West Virginia to Join Labor Confab at Harrisburg
West Virginia will join an interstate labor conference in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, June 1 9. Governor W G Conley advised Pinchot that WV will be represented by Howard M Gore and others including Dr Wi Tene shaw and Lee Ott and Howard Jarrett and officials from Ohio New York New Jersey Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut Delaware Maryland plus the U S commissioner of labor statistics will attend to compare compensation and labor laws across eastern states.
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Wi ‘Tene Shaw
Atate
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Jarrett
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Inbor
White
Ohio
John B. Gilbert
New York
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Rhode Igland
Connecticut
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Maryland
United States
Filipino Goes Mad On Steamship Killing Two
A Filipino passenger named Baz aboard the Canadian steamer Empress of China went berserk on the ship's decks killing two Chinese Filipinos and wounding twenty others. He slashed with a knife, disemboweled a cook, and attacked others before officers restrained him. The incident ended when the vessel docked and Baz appeared repentant.
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Impeachment Battle Favors Horton in Tennessee House
Tennessee House votes 41 to 68 to defeat Article One of the impeachment indictment against Governor Henry Hollia Horton. The article alleged conspiracy involving Col. Luke Lee and Rogers Caldwell to advance Hortons hold on office. Debate lingers over remaining charges as observers doubt further success. Horton remains secluded in the executive chamber, thanking supporters amid a turbulent political landscape.
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Indictments Of Two Are Sought In Alabama Case
New Orleans reports indicate Allen Northington of Montgomery resigned amid alleged irregularities involving about 6200,000 of Alabama Farm Bureau Cotton association funds. W. T. Cooper also resigned as assistant secretary and office manager amid the same irregularities. Authorities plan to seek indictments from the next federal grand jury against Northington and his brother for embezzlement. a $300,000 shortage at Prattville’s First National Bank prompted the action. Creekmore details the sequence of resignations and the associations' actions.
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Parachute Drama: Jumper Survives After Fouled Chute
At Chanute field Illinois Private L. Osborne dangled 1800 feet below a plane traveling 150 mph as Lt. Herman Strauble and crew performed a daring rescue. A jackknife and second parachute saved him after the first failed. Osborne later recalled the moment of fear and wind as ground crew tracked the crisis.
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Lowell Fess Fined for Disorderly Conduct in New York
Lowell Fess aged 85, son of U S Senator Shaeon D Fess of Ohio, and longtime Republican figure, was fined after a magistrate found him guilty of disorderly conduct. He said he was celebrating the birth of his child. He spent eight hours in custody after a confrontation with Patrolman Broderick and later apologized to the court and officer.
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Physician W W Noyes Hurt In Dunbar Fight
Dr W W Noyes 16 a physician of Dunbar severely hurt in a fight with Loney Jones 35 also of Dunbar Jones allegedly struck Noyes eye a fragment of glass driven into the eye Noyes taken to Stants hospital where Dr V T Cheruntman removed the damaged eyeball Jones sought on a warrant charging felonious assault and fled to Elkview where deputies were dispatched to arrest him local authorities reported the case stemmed from a family grudge leading to the altercation near an election time.
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Bricks Collapse Wrecks Abandoned Furnace Wall Kill Boy
In Beckley a partially burned furnace wall collapsed trapping a child who died at the scene. Rescue crews labored to recover the debris as authorities investigated the incident and began inquiries into building safety and the site condition.
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Scarface Capone Faces Federal Tax Charge Saga
Chicago june 5 up scarface al capone head of the underworld surrendered to face federal income tax fraud charges. after a grand jury indicted him he appeared to arrange bond and was arraigned before judge jobo bartes. bond set at 850000 capone could face up to 32 years if convicted. federal investigators say 7000000 in taxes were evaded in 1929 1994 through hidden holdings in distilleries real estate and stock. the case labelled masterpiece of the special intelligence unit involved more than 100 agents over two years with director george e johnson leading efforts to topple the empire.
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Complete Vision Restored To Siamese King Prajadhipok
Purchase, N. Y. June 5 UP Complete vision was restored to King Prajadhipok of Siam after an operation in New York on May 9. The king and queen, living at Ophir Hall, returned from the visit to New York and were fitted with glasses at Dr John M Wheeler's laboratory. A bulletin announced that tests showed the operated eye now has fully featured sight.
Hatfield Attacks J J Raskob Over Dem Finance
Senator Hatfield of West Virginia charged that Democratic National Committee chairman John J. Raskob steadily increased the party’s mortgage size through loans totaling 40,000 in the quarter ended May 31. He said Raskob financed nearly all committee activities, amid filings showing receipts of 91,721 and disbursements of 349,194.
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Girl Witness Against Wealthy Theater Owner
In San Diego on June 5 Lydia Nitta a 17 year old witness described a party here linked to the Pantages theater case. The girl fainted during her testimony and was revived. she had been brought from Hollywood by Jobelmann and Day, with operatives of a so called girl market named in the conspiracy alongside John Mills H Shreve and Pantugea.
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Stillman divorce led to marriage with Fowler McCormick
Anne Urquhart Stillman obtained a divorce from James A. Stillman and immediately wed Fowler McCormick of Chicago society. The volatile case, marked by publicity and accusations including an Indian guide affair, echoed through banking and social circles, with no alimony and a brief use of her maiden name.
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Coolidge May Seek New Job
In California notes a letter or opinion on President Coolidge considering retirement and seeking a new role. The writer questions the nation’s treatment of a retiring president and suggests reforming salary terms to reduce burden on taxpayers and prevent political excess.
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