Weakening of party ties seen at Kansas City convention
At the 1928 convention in Kansas City the report from the credentials committee highlighted doubts about unifying the nomination by acclamation. Allies opposed the chosen candidate, risking a fracturing party as leaders emphasize individuals over principles and multipart factions debate agricultural policy and tariff relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simeon Dir
Fess
Universal Service
Kansas City
Sreuentials Committee
Gamo
Hoover Montrol
Xten
Wwer
TNO Wale
A Who
Terro
Indus
Court routine records in county clerk docket actions
Court routine items show judgments filed and recorded including Hardware company versus W F White for 106.10 and Bank of Dunbar versus A C Barnett for 102.22. Administrators bonds, power of attorney grants, and various circuit court actions are noted with sums and participants. A Whitaytile Assets Company versus Marlowe Theatre yielded 2700.03, and McClure Winters v Charles Rand awarded 60. Separate matters include mortgage and out of court dismissals. Sunny Boys daughter won praise for a school project.
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Geuthern
Tern Hardware Company
Wr. F. White
KH. Shambdlin
Hare Mine
Thelma Harkins
Bank of Dunbar
A. C. Barnett
WOM
Vickers
Mx Viewatore
Guy Weal
Callie Boni
A. P. Hudson
Whitayitle “AtsUseMent CoMpany
Marlowe Theatre
McClure and
Winters
Charles Rand
Cilbert Biffle
Myre Lanes
Tippett Srl
W. B.J. Zimmerman
Old Cent Corporation
F. Lory
Gene
Albert
Buck Privates on Rialto Screen
A new film Buck Privates opens at the Rialto featuring Lya De Putt and Malcolm McGregor. The story follows an American occupation unit in a Rhine village near Coblenz as soldiers fall for a German general’s daughter, leading to comic romance and twists before a happy ending.
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Buck
Rinite Theatre
Lya de Putt
Malcolm McGregor
McCrregor
Pletara
Lye de Putt
Coblenz
Mnulein
McGregor
Zann Pitte
Eddyribbon
Jame Marcus
Ted Duncan
Bud Jamison
Les Bates
Rialto
Ant News
The Big Noise at Virginian Theatre with Miss West Virginia
The Big Noise opens at the Virginian with Audrey Reilly appearing as Miss West Virginia and a beauty pageant tie in. Milas Reilly is joined by dancers from Elizabeth Barger Embleton as Chester Conklin stars in a satire about a political campaign and sudden fame with Alice White Jack Egan Sam Hardy Ned Sparks in supporting roles.
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Ben Hecht
Virginian
the Virginian
Audrey Reilly
West Virginia
United States
Milas Reilly
Elizabeth Barger Embleton
Ja J
Chester Conklin
Alice White
Jack Egan
Sam Hardy
Ned Sparks
David Torrence
Bodil Rosing
Fred O'Beck
Jaws of Steel at Capitol Theatre Delights Audiences
Rin Tin Tin the dog hero stars in Jaws of Steel at Capitol Theatre in an entertaining tale from puppy to savior. Jason Robards Helen Ferguson and Baby Mary Louise Miller command strong turns as the Warrens seek gold and outwit a crook while Rinty fights to protect his family. The Capitol package also features the Our Gang comedy Brook Spoofing by Hal Roach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol Theatre
Jasone Robards
Helen Ferguson
Mary Louise Miller
Rinty
Warrens
Hal Roach
Poorhouse Brat Delights Opening Day Crowd at Kearse
The Raynor Lehr Musical Comedy company staged The Poorhouse Brat at the Kearse theatre drawing enthusiastic crowds yesterday. The plot follows an aged grandmother who adopts an orphan from the poorhouse and bonds with her foster daughter until the grandmother dies. Ruth Mack stars as the orphan with Lehr portraying the foster-mother role in a performance praised as old-school acting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poorhouse
Raynor Lehr
Kearse Theatre
Raynor Lebt
Ruth Mack
Mr. Lehr
Filled Farm Heir Tale Brings Riches and Romance
A melodrama about a wealthy plantation after a husband’s death, where many relatives spark intrigue as owners gain wealth. The screen feature Ladies Just Dress stars Virginia Valli and Lawrence Gray. Milan Valli plays a demure stenographer who discovers her admirer loses interest due to her dressing. The plot thickens with complications that engage spectators. the film is deemed pleasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Valli
Lawrencé Gray
Milan Valli
Two Men Held for Grand Jury in Twitty Murder Case
Robert Harris and Max Richardson appeared at a preliminary hearing before Justice of the Peace B S Hastings held without bond. Harris allegedly fired the fatal shots that killed Edward Twitty in a gambling room Sunday night while Richardson is said to have owned or purchased the revolver. Both men were ordered held for the grand jury on the murder charge.
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Justice of the Peace
B. S. Hastings
Robert Harris
Max Richardson
Edward Twitty
Harris
Twitty
Richardson
Kidney Trouble Relief Promised by Collier’s Old Herbs
J F Vaughn of Belle West Virginia says Collier’s Old Herbs eased his kidney pain back soreness and nighttime urination after taking a few doses. He praises the medicine for improving his overall energy and health and recommends it to others with kidney or stomach issues. Beith Drug Store in Beith, West Virginia sells the medicine with free samples.
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J. F. Vaughn
Belle Alkail Co
Belle
W. Va
Lee Bl
Charleston
Collier
Marike
Coluer
Beith
Givan
Crime notes and local society from Charleston and Montgomery
A Charleston court session heard a shooting case as spectators filled the city hall. Twitty was killed in a negro hotel room amid gambling rumors over a dollar dispute. three men were captured within two hours. Also reported: Oschel Parsons announced his GOP bid for the House of Delegates after a Georgetown year. a prowler chased in Montgomery. and a Montgomery marriage between Lola Rutherford and Ernest Folden with a May 18 ceremony at a local home.
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M. H. Matheney
Charleston
George Love
Frank Love
Fayetteville
Twitty
M Negro
Harris
Richardson
Gambinas
Parsons
Oschel Parsons
Lnn
Georges Town University
Montgomery
Paresons
House of Delegates
Lola Rutherford
John Rutherford
Ernest F. Folden
E. F. Folden
London
C. C. Perkins
J. E. Grimm
Grimm
Herman Poff
Folden
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company
Washington
Real Estate Transfers From County Clerk
Real estate transfers filed yesterday include E Campbell and W D Payne as commissioners selling Lot 2614 of Charleston Industrial Corp in Nitro to C G Oldham and wife for 1450. Daisy L Hanshaw and husband selling a lot on Fredrick Street Dunbar to Lucile Hanshaw for 10. Minnie M Simmons and husband also listed with transfer details omitted. The report lists several parcels and spouses across multiple towns with varying prices.
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E. Campbell
W. D. Payne
R. Oldham
Charleston Industrial Corporation
Nitro
Holly R. Cobb
GC. M. 'Ezra
Clentienin
Big Sandy
Roy ©. Bowles
O. A. Pierson
le Block J. Edgewood
Daisy L. Hanshaw
Lucile Hanshaw
Fredrick Street
Dunbar
Minnie M. Simmons
Legal and River Progress Notes from Kanawha County
Transactions record Jesse Simmons and Margaret Skaggs conveying lots 20 and 31 in Cedar Grove for 10 dollars and Jesse L. Rippetoe’s family selling lot 15 in Belle for 10 dollars. Also transfers to Kanawha county court and land parcels on Campbell's Creek and Willis Creek. River movements report ships Reliance Kelly Corde Mitchell and stage data from the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers with several dam and river gauge figures and port markers for Kanawha region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Simmons
Margaret Skaggs
Cedar Grove
Jesse L. Rippetoe
F. R. Paley
Midland
Belle
Walter Morris
Kanawha County
Campbell's Creek
Baldan
W. H. Campbell
Inna
Willis Creek
Big Gnady
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Gamble
Silas Hat
Mattie Moss
Sam Silverstein
Bear Wan Supply Company
J. W. Grosh
Gill-Hammack Motor Company
T. WH. Klack
Alva Mullin
T. F. Perry
Clare Perry
Eng
Charleston St
Electric and Voor
Singer
Xen Vou
Bonn
Ono
Ataent
Howe Com
Sera
Wes HiBsan
Omega
Memilliions
Memillion Motors Vre
Wes
AGA
Jour
Aecarrbie
Rae
Lya de Putti
Capitol
Rin-Tin-Tin
Jason Robards
Our Gang
S Clove Jeweler
Eee
Poorhouse Brat
Kearse Stage
Montgomery News
Gasperin “Music CO
Capitel St
Matos
G. E. Jackson
Eltzapern St
Sqn
Coliier
MR. J. F. Vaughn
Carters & Kaysers
People's Store
Spurgeon Haynes
West Virginia Water Service Company
Sixth Avenue
Edward Edwards
Lee Street
Haynes
Ben Gooch
Montgomery and Cannelton Bridge
Gooch
Nhe
Labor
Bowden
Msave
Richmond
Virginia Federation of Labor
Portsmouth
Discovery
Kearse
Virginia
Lawrence
Beatty
ARAY
Raynor Lehr Musical
Billy” Lehr
River News
Rkanawha
Reliance
Kelly
Corde
Mitchell
United States Engineer
Pittsburgh
Parkersburgh
Point Pleasant
Sincinnath
Asses
Allegheny
Pranklin
Monongshels
Lock No
Muskingum
Zanesville
Radford
Hinton
Kanewra
Kanawha
Banawhs
Wiliamson
New
Victor Records
Eren
This
Johnny Marvin
Sweetheart O' Mine
Johnny
Sweetheart
Angel
Harold Yates
Cooper Lawley
My Angel
Foxtrot
Paul Whiteman
Golden Gate
Horace Heidt
All Star Orchestra
Iagtey
Galperin Music CO
Capitol Street
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