Ogden Race Lagged by Silent Campaigns Across State
Ogden of Wheeling spent days in Charlastos as Switchback chair J Milwood Jones elects to run while Robinson resists candidacy. Jones plans a campaign team and a publicity manager as rumors swirl that the northern and southern counties split on support, with firm opposition from Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alsert W. Quin
Ogden
Wheeling
Charlastos
Sod
Gomes
United Sister Sanater
J. Milwood Jones
Switchback
Jone
Sam- Wu
Romer
Jones
Everthelem
Severn Cute
Robinson
Candicacy Jones
Heny Jaber
Promiss
Wes
Poisoned Liquor Claims 27th Victim This Month
A report notes the 27th poisoning victim of the month attributed to tainted liquor. It cites widespread patronage at a low-cost liquor source and highlights poor quality alcohol sold for five and ten cents per glass.
Carol Returns as King of Romania to Seat Young Michael
In Bucharest on June 7 1926 Carol the former king arrives by air to reclaim the throne for his son Prince Michael now a six year old boy. The royal succession triggers a political crisis as Premier Maniu resigns and the cabinet dissolves The government plans a special session for 11 o'clock to proclaim the young prince king.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magda Lupescu
Michael
Bucharest
Rumania
Garol
Mme
Magda Lupercu
Juli Manueld
Chambers of Deputies
Sen
Wal
Burcania
Carol
Toade Teveriah
Maniu
M. Mironescu
Carol Seking
Liberal
Army Offloria
Inia
Tate ‘Tmion
Prince Nicholas
Helen
Hisather
Grosewardein
Roeroessoe
Klausenburg
Lnte
Nicholas
Realons
Mantu
Mishi Fopovich
Raleigh Scouts Win Lambie Trophy in First Aid Meet
The Lambie cup was awarded to Troop No. 6B of Beteizh for scoring 591 points in the first aid meet at Laidley. Beards Fork’s Troop No. 88 took second with 689 points plus. Montgomery’s Troop No. 3 was third with 869 points. Troop No. 7 from Raleigh placed fourth and Troop No. B4 of Pow elton fifth. The event featured numerous participating troops and a large parade through the city streets led by Chief B. M. Lambie and city officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piret
Laidley
Rela
Powelton
Lambie
B. M. Lambie
Mit
Troopa
Chari Re
Decota
Odie
Se Rateigh
Ign
Powellion
Beards Fork
Mt. Bape Pd Mo
Bleridge
Ottioete
R. Charleston
A O
Wilcot
Jane ‘W. H. Whiteman
Charlee
Kelson Shumaté
Robert Bearden
Earl Shumate
Fa- Vignes
Ioy Turner
den. Turner
Highodal
Joseph Atkinson
J. W. Shaw
Howard Gobble
William Keene
Frankees
Ray Keefer
Stanley Mooney
Maxgy
Jets Ralph “Holmes
Prenter
Denny
Osock
Acres
Graham
W. W. Jones
Yau
H. B. Hopper
KR. EB. White
Wharton
Willian Peerson
Laing
Pred Harloes
Miei
G. Pares
Ohlef Joan Britten
City Potion
Beck- Jey
Gocuti
Abandon Beckley Sunday Show Plan
Beckley city officials in a special session amended an ordinance to restrict Sunday movie showings. The two local theaters announced they would not open Sunday after petitions from workers and threats of arrest under a state Sunday labor law. An advertisement instructed the public that the houses would remain dark tomorrow.
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Backley
Beckley
D. C
Sixth of Lily's Sweeties Graces Gangster Grave
Chicago police uncover a gangland murder link as Eugene Red McLaughlin is found in the Chicago drainage canal. The slain gunman is tied to a feud with Margaret Hamilton known as the deathfly of gangland. A note in his pocket hints at a personal motive tied to Langster?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily
Chicago
Eugene “Red” McLaughlin
Margaret Hamilton
Red
Robert’ McLaughlin
Checker Cab Company of
Cincy
Underworld
Mclaughlin
Earhy Jew Bates
Cincinnati
Hates
McLaughtin
Hamilton
Collins
Hoodigma
Margaret
Dion O'Benton
Dion
Farmers Protest Proposed License Ordinance in Charleston
Farmers from Kanawha Putnam Roans and Jackson counties protest a Charleston proposal requiring an annual 500 dollar license to sell produce within city limits. Merchants back the plan to curb questionable eggs and spoiled vegetables, but Delegate J Stanley Stephens argues it harms farmers and blocks river bottom truck centers. He notes Wheeling allows street sales and has a modern market building for direct farm sales to households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Kanawha
Putnam, Roans and
Jackson Fonties
State Department of Triculture
Eatawhe
Obie River
Mont
J. Stanley Stephens
House of Delegates
Putnam County
Stephens
Wheeling
Cantrast
Unveiling Plans Stir Debate Over Statue Architect Cass Gilbert
Senator White defends memorial design while Civil War veteran H H Bol White invites architect Cass Gilbert to the statue unveiling on July 4 at the Capitol grounds. Gilbert opposed the monument, calling it a monstrosity, as Confederate veterans were invited to join the ceremony with G A R and other groups present.
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White
Cass Gilbert
H. Bol White
Moundsville
Cccasion
Canitell
Gilbert
Capitol Building
Gilbert Tt
Whites
Ginger
Capitol
United Spanish War
Erans
American Legion
Mr. White
Confed
Erate
Gasoline mix up costs Standard Oil ten thousand dollars
A Nicholas County court jury awarded W. S. Cabell ten thousand dollars against Standard Oil after he was burned by an explosion from gasoline mislabeled as kerosene. Cabell, seeking kerosene, received gasoline and later used it to start a fire, causing injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bummersville
Yesterda
Nicholas Crowit
W. &. Cabell
Cabell
Warner Chain Buys Virginian Theater in West Virginia
Warner brothers acquire the Virginian theater and the Rialto base from Universal, with control taking effect June 15 and the deal reportedly closing about six weeks earlier. This marks the ninth and tenth Warner show houses in West Virginia, joining eight others in Wheeling Morgantown Fairmont Clarksburg and Parkersburg. Rumors say Warner Bros eye a new modern theater in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner Brothers
Motion Picture
Rialto
Universal
State Street
Warners
West Virginia
Lsat
Wheeling
Morgantown
Fairemont
Clarksburg
Parkersburg
War- Dem
Smoot Amusement Sold to Warner Brothers in Parkersburg
Charles Smoot, head of Smoot Amusement Company, said Smoot and Lincoln Theaters in Parkersburg have been sold to Warner Brothers Pictures, Inc. The transfer will occur August 4, with price undisclosed. Warner Brothers also bought a vacant lot intended for a new theater.
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Parkersburg
Charles Smoot
Smoot Amusement Company
Smoot
Lincoln
Warner Brothers Pictures, Inc
Warner Brothers
Conley to Urge Prison Action at Conference
Governors plan uniform action to address institutional labor. West Virginia joins Eastern Southern Conference push for cross regional cooperation and a thorough survey of state markets and prison labor capacity to achieve self supporting production and reduced contract labor. Walter N. Kirkesan will present views in Chicago and Dr Walter N Thayer will address Boston group. Captain Chert Estill serves on resolutions committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Balt Lake City
Utah
Conley
Fitt
West Virginia
Atata Line
Southeast
Purchasing Agents
Chicago
Dana
Walter N.kirkesan
Atete
Maryland
National Social Workers
Boy
Ton
Mass
Walter N. Thayer
White Sulphur Springs
Chert L. Estill la
Harvest Begins Early in Franklin County Fields
Wheat harvest started today in Franklin County with 270 weeks earlier than usual. W. H. Pearson began a binder on a 40 acre tract one mile north of town. The grain is of good quality but yields date short and the stand is thin.
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Ottawa
Eas
Pranklin County
W. H. Pearson
Bailey Holds Primary Lead In North Carolina Contest
In North Carolina, Raleigh attorney Joalah Bailey leads U S Senator Farniford Simmons in the Democratic Senate race as 665 of 1709 precincts report. Republican results show George M. Pritchard leading with 213? precincts, amid four Democratic congressional contests and a dry-law era voting context.
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Charlerol W. C
United States
Farniford NM
Simmons
North Carolina
Joalah W. Bailey
Raleigh
Senate
Atete
George M. Pritchard
Asheville
George W. Butler
Brecintts
Butler
H. Grady Dorsett
Pritchard
Irvin Tucker
Prohibition Debate Shapes June Primary Across States
Washington reports a national drift on repealing or retaining the eighteenth amendment as Maine New Jersey and Minnesota stage primary battles. Franklin Fort and Dwight Morrow headline a pro and anti prohibition clash while John Kelly and others seek party control. Maine votes on senator repeal talk mirrors Ward Hoover chronology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maine
Bell-Wether
New Jersey
Minnesota
Franklin W. Fort
United States
Tore Fart
Vdry
Dwight Whitney Morrow
Joseph 3. Prelinghuysen
John A. Kelly
New Jeresy
Motton
Amherst
Calvin Coolidge
Mexico
Prelinghuysen
Kelly
Bimeele
Moorer
Fort
House
Republican National Committee
Hoover
Misnesota
Junge
Arthur R. Gowd
Dugald B. Dewar
Portland
Reed's Attack on Prohibition Platform Drives Missouri Rally
In Sedalia Missouri on June 7 Senator James A Reed attacked the prohibition stance and suggested his presidential bid would support a wet platform. He denounced Reed as Missouri’s greatest American while critics questioned Barker's praise. Reed criticized Hyde and other foes as he urged constitutional restraint and warned against pacifist influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedalia
James A Reet
Vince
Bia
Reed
John Barker
Senate
Barker
Heed
Missouri
Amogte
Esid
London
Geriston
Bridge Bonds Plan for Two State Projects and Toll Bridge Purchase
The state bridge commission after a two day meeting announced revenue bonds will fund two new bridges and the purchase of another toll bridge. Officials said the bonds will be offered for sale soon under the 1928 act authorizing repayment from bridge revenues. The commission also plans to negotiate for the sale of a toll bridge at Hinton and weighs a proposed toll bridge over the Monongahela near Star City. The panel welcomed a state supreme court decision upholding the 1929 act as guiding public toll bridge projects.
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State Bridge Commission
Bonda
A.C. ‘Etinpel
St. Albens
Point Plessant-Henderson
Cabin Creek
Commistari
Honda
Arg
Tha’ Atruc
Hinton Bridge
Hinton
Monongahele River
Star City
Morgantown
Congress
Gratifield
Commission
Julian G.hearne
Wheeling
E. 0. Brooks
Martinaburg
H. B. Shedle
Baeck Hill
State Supreme Court
West White
Sour Note Hits G O P Harmonic Chorus in County
A county Republican scene portrays Walter, Willem, and Henry accusing Reynolds of independence that unsettles the party. Debate centers on Reynolds as suitable candidate while Hallanan Wertz and Walker allies push for harmony. rival factions blame past defeats and seek a different nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Reynolds
Hoy Roberts Walter
Willem
Henry
G. O
G D. Reynolds
Elkinex
Hallanan-Wertz- Walker
Clement
Reynolds
Elk District
Legion
Ste Agralnat
Regnolda
Myron G. Campbell
Athans
Grant Copenaver
Wesley H. O'Dell
Himesis
Walker
Ar. Reynolds
Henry A. Welker
Provident
Walter Hallanga
Wiliam W. Werts
Mr. Reynolds
Scadete
Mr. Walker
Ike
Pierse
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Carol OF
Lambie Trophy
Boy Scout
Red” McLaughlin
Pals
Siren
Standard Oil
Warner Chain
Prion
Hawes-Cooper Hill
Bailey
Jean
Jubop Cannon
Cates Cipened
Bishop Cannon
Raed
Arthur M Hyde
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