Fire department needs funds and gear per chamber study
A chamber of commerce survey found Charleston Fire Department deficient in personnel and equipment. It urges $041,800 in new funds, equipment upgrades costing $13,400, and ten extra firefighters to reduce insurance rates, with decision pending by the mayor and finance committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Fire Department
Pere Nonn
A. Barnes
Maron Crickard
At & Coot
Howland
Willie's Meditations on Manners and Company
The excerpt presents Willie Willis by Robert Quillen a 1923 piece on social manners noting the difficulty of maintaining civility without sufficient company. It hints at humor and regional speech reflecting small town life and etiquette.
G O P Delegate List Completed From West Virginia Primary
Official tabulation of the West Virginia Republican and Democratic primaries completed with several shifts in delegate-at-large tallies. Key Republican figures like E F Morgan and Houston G Young see placement changes. results vary across districts with incomplete county totals and continued counts in presidential contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Kansas City
E. F. Morgan
Houston G. Young
at-Larce Beven
A A. Lilly
Charleston
Howard Sutherland
Elkins
A. G. Bradley
Dundon
A. B. White
Parkersburg
Anoeeh H. Opines
Fever Follows Hoover Fight as Republicans Seek Nominating Path
Tension in the Republican presidential fight eased with no bolt expected from Senator Watson or Ruth McCormick. Hoover supporters press for his nomination, while opponents push for a Midwest farmer friendly alternative, possibly McNary-Haugen style farm relief. Andrew Mellon's looming presence could shape Pennsylvania delegation decisions at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Kansas City
Herbert Hoaver
Commerce
Hoover
Lowden
Watson
Curtis
Goff
Ruth Havna McCormick
Sinota
Andy
Mars
McNary-Haugen
Andrew Mellon
Pennsylvania
Penneylvania Gs
Norris Foresees Third Party Move In Presidential Campaign
Senator Norris of Nebraska warned that failure to pass the Musele Shoals bill could drive many progressive citizens toward a third party. He blamed power interests for the bill's defeat and said the president’s action may disappoint farmers and spur a new political alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox Associated Press
Washington
Bengier Norris
Nebraska
Coolidge
Musele Shoals
M Nebragkan Enid
Norris
Spain's Dictator Breaks Engagement Over Fiancee Seen on Exchange
Madrid reports Primo de Rivera, Spanish premier and dictator, ended his engagement after Mercedes Cantellano was observed at the stock exchange with two men. An official note cited his dismay at her conduct, dating the event to June. The wedding had been set for September, with rumors of retirement or domestic life prior to the split.
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Prenay
Madrid
Spain
Primo de Rivera
Stock Exchange
Alfonso Rimarell
Mercedes Cantellanoy
Senor de Rivera
Sane
Benonita Castellano
Count Olmeri
Almendovalhe
Recount Halted For Two Weeks In Kanawha County
The Republican primary recount in Kanawha County was postponed to June 18 by motion of counsel. Grant P. Hall cited delays to update records and issue new certificates, while contestees Salisbury Browder opposed the delay. Voters, candidates, and political calculations hinge on final certs and campaign preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanawha Tounly
Noo
Grant P. Hall
Stave
Karsag City
D. J. Salisbery
Grant Copen—haver
Salisbury
City
Browder
Elk
Senod
Melton Succumbs After Auto Accident Injuries
Howard E. Melton of Dunbar, check clerk at Lewis Hubbard and Co. wholesale grocers, died in Staats Hospital from lead poisoning after injuries from a Buffalo Putnam County motor accident on May 28. He left a wife and three daughters, was about 30, and will be buried on the Rocky Fork of Poca River. Funeral arrangements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard E. Melton
Dunbar
Lewis, Hubbard and Company
Staats Hospital
Buffalo
Putnam County
McGormick
Buffaio
Amon
Rocky Fork
Poca River
John Barlow
Radio relay confirms contact with Italia in polar attempt
The Citta di Milano reported 20 minutes of radio contact with the Italia dirigible near North East Land. Messages indicated a position about 0 miles north of Cape Leigh Smith, as sealer Hobby was urged to approach with sledges and guides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preuay
Rome
Stefan
Citta di Milano
Umberto Nobile
Italla
Polar
Airigible
Cape Leigh Smith
Enat
Citta al Milano
Francesco
Woman Slayer Gets Three to 18 Years in Detroit
Misa Marguerite Bumbaugh, 82, of Warsaw Indiana, pleaded guilty to manslaughter for shooting Walter H. Cooke of Niles Michigan at his factory on March 30. She received a three to 18 year sentence. Her brothers were tried with her but charges were dismissed under the plea agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Associated Press
Joseph
Misa
Marguerite Bumbaugh
Warsaw
Ind
Walter H. Cooke
Niles
Mich
Detroit House of Correction
George
Girard Bumbaugh
Miss Burbaugh
Miso Bumbaugh
Cook
Miss Bumbaugh
Southern Cross Reaches Brisbane After Hazardous Storm
The Giant Monoplane named Southern Cross completed a 1,762 mile flight from the Fiji Islands to Brisbane enduring a severe South Pacific gale. The crew faced dangerous weather and navigational challenges but landed safely in Australia.
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Southern Cross
Brisbane
South Pacific
Fiji Islands
Oakland
Sydney
Barking Sands
Hawaii Islands
Suva
Mabel Bell's Europe flight delayed by runway work
Roosevelt Field preparations shift to a non stop Europe flight for Miss Bell aboard the Columbia. Charles A. Levine orders runway repairs and increased fuel loading as plans for a Maine stopover fade, with possible escort by a Fokker aircraft for the sea leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel
Europe
Associated Press
Surtiss Field
Charles A. Levine
Henry B. Clarke
Roosevelt Field
Mable Bell
Old Orchard
Maine
Levine
Miss Bell
Clarke
Columbia
Gil
Misys” Goll
Fokker
Bert Acosta
Alleged Plotters of Blast Convicted at Fairmont
In Fairmont on June 8 James Toney and George Cole were found guilty of attempted murder in a Mononge coal company blast plot. They were released on 7500 bond pending defense motions for a new trial with arguments set for June 16. The principal witness, Giotti Querino, testified for the state.
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Fairmont
Monongeb Ming
Consolidation Coal Company
James Toney
George Cole
Toney
Colé
Giotti Querino
Frank Manging
Lawrence Bostic
Delegates Gather for Republican Kansas City Rally
Jackson Michigan dispatch notes Travis Rogers flying from Chicago to recruit anti bank delegates. Delegates head to Kansas City for Republican gathering and keynote speeches. The report mentions Mr. Mellon as a potential nominee and six days of endurance dancing events observed at night.
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Jackson
Mich
Chicago
Kansas City
Mellon
Gimucog
Weather Delays Friendship's Hop
The trans Atlantic plane Friendship remains weatherbound in Trepassey Newfoundland as rain fog and light winds hinder takeoff for England. Amelia Earhart and crew face continued delays amid fuel refueling issues a damaged fuel tank and worsening offshore conditions.
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Misa Earhart
England
Joy Associated Press
Trepassey
Friendship
Mtte
Misa Amelia Barnhart
Wilmer Stulter
Low Gordon
Mae
Halifax
N. 5
Cross Harbor
Atlantic
Trans Continental Fliers Fail Non Stop Return Attempt
Pilot Lee Schoonhair and passenger Harry Tucker tried a New York to Bar Diego non stop return flight in Yankee Doodle. Forced down by fog near Harrisburg they diverted to Columbus to avoid eastern Pennsylvania or Ohio landings. After 17 hours 16 minutes aloft they report flying at 7500 to 8000 feet to dodge rain clouds.
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Columbus
Alleghenies
Schoonhair
New York-San Diego
New York
San Diego
Allegheny Mountains
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Tucker
Schoonhalr
Erast
Tus
Yoenkee Dowdle
Sters
Southern Cross Lands in Australia After Pacific Flight
The monoplane Southern Cross landed at Brisbane at 7 10 p m Eastern time after a 1762 mile leg from Fiji facing fierce gales and storms. Captain Charles Kingsford Smith and Charles Ulm led the crew with navigator Harry Lyon and radio operator James Warner. President Coolidge sent congratulations praising the pioneering flight and ties between Australia and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Brisbane
Australia
Southern Cross
Fiji Islands
Pacific
America
Charles Kingsford-smith
Charles Ulm
Sons
Harry W. Lyon
James Warner
South Pacific
Landa
Pacific Ocean
Oakland
Cal
Sydney
Fiji
Cothet
Easthern Stanchard
Washington
Coolidge
Charles Fingsford-Smith
Oshland
Commonwealth
Log Describes Hop Of Southern Cross
The log details the Southern Cross voyage from California to Australia during a midnight storm. Charles T P Dim, co-pilot, sent the first message within four minutes of take-off as the plane battled the Pacific. The San Francisco Examiner notes the daring journey and urges readers to turn to the next page for continuation.
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Brisbane
Californi
Aub- Trail
Akles
San Francisco Examiner
Wernes
Pacific
Tonolulu
Suva
Fiji
Fsat
Universal Servicer
San Francisco
Naselat Beach
California
Australia
Southern Cross
Charles T. P. Dim
Gelumm
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Willie Willis
Robert Quillen
Exter Boyd
G.O.P
Sharp
John Marshal
Boyd Jarrell
Huntington
Palrmont
George Poffenbarger
Charlenton
Julvin G. Hearne
Wheeling
Walter
Sudgen
Bisteratille
Melvin C. Sperry
Clarksburg
Sther G. Proe
Welch
George H. Miller
John T. Manon
Clarnsburg
Gales
Hamrick
Barrackville
Harry Wo Bhting
Hutttington
Mm. L. Rankin
Ravenswood
D. K. Button
Dger C. Guinn
Hedgesville
Howard W. Showalter
Mes. Tot
New Martingville
E. Johnson
Berkeley Springs
Carleton
Pierce
Kingwood
Troy E. Hardman
W. ¥. Lipscomy
Parsons
Cleorge B
Goetz
Rawson
Gorge A
Shingleton
Arden
Otagrlet
Clarence D. Howard
Cowen
Bolt
Muscle Shoals
Senorita Castelanos
Gloria Gould Bishop
Reno
Jovely
Gloria Gould
Tas Aust
Enw
Ikugster
Pets Tle
Sito
G. O. P. Convention
Galn J.B. Browder
Elk Hotel
Snils- Dury
Sage Creek
Tage Fire
Ctumn
Melton
Lewis, Hubbard Company
Talia
Cape Leigh
North East Land
Sealer Hobby
Universal Service King's Baz
Ronmiagna
Citta di Bulano
Citta di Mista
Toon
Sudden
Italia
Francisco
Ampagna
Tom
Romagan
Blaglhs
Plesse
Miss Brumbaugh
Prey
North Pacific
Japan
Guinea
Islands
Honolulu
Fise Islands
Saiband
Pach
Isydney
Curtiss Field
Peking
Nationa List
Will Rogers
Hop
Colonel Geer
Pone Poeey
Nate Sauphter Es
Bungle
Ste Bete
West Fireinia
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