Fayette County Fights Beckwith Cotton Hill Route Plan
Fortney defends Fayette County road route against Beckwith Cotton Hill plan, saying it would be longer and unsafe. Residents worry about land purchases and a river crossing while officials warn the proposed alignment benefits not all areas and may delay better routes. Local committee vows to seek court action if the state road commission pushes the project.
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Alow Hin
George Jinan
Landinburi
HG. Young
Nalen
C. & White
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P. H. Kelly
Brentgomaty
F. H. Morton
Kings
Tom Ayreerrottone
Ira
State Road Commission
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Huile
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Newtiver
Threyeh Lansing
Edmund
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Tad Commission
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Nicholas Greenbriar
Fayettevils
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Ninth Briand cabinet quits in Paris shake up
Paris reports say Premier Aristide Briand and his entire cabinet handed their resignations to President Doumergue ending Briand's ninth term. Finance Minister Monel Verret also quit after a dispute over policy, amid a revenue and currency crisis and a vote of confidence in Briand's leadership. Washington notes the debt ratification delay and French currency stabilization fears, while U S coal car loadings show a weekly drop to 65 006 cars.
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Paris
Lurgher
Maurprina
Eiven M. Mirand
Nun
Patet
Jomeon Caiaux
Calllaux
Tme
Berenger
America
Two Politicians Hurt In Wreck Near Rainelle
C V hospital treating Cattie Deckley and Harley Kilgore after a Midland Trail crash near Hamotie. Kilgore suffers skull fracture and pelvic fracture. Deckley has arm injury and other fractures. Both men, well known in Beckley and Charleston circles, were en route home from Fayette County where they had been involved in coal property sales.
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Aveteed
Montgomery
Kilgore
Akell
Isabella Anno- Corkle
Montxumers
Hatnette
Honpltol
Cotte
Tata
Accidant
Beckley
Fayette County
Uss Incas
Dtr
Tortie
I Kanawha
Fhiyette
Halelch
West Virginia
Cottle
Kigore
Kilsore
Morgantown
New Jersey dry candidate leads in early returns
Newark dispatch reports an early tally in New Jersey Republican congressional district six where dry candidate Perkins led over wet rival I Duncan SteClara. In eight precincts reporting, Perkins had 266 votes to 50 for MacClave Se voter, with Adaline Lawrence also receiving 50 votes in Monmouth county. The report notes the race as a dry versus wet contest described by the Anti-Saloon League as a pal referendum.
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Newark
N. Jy
Anti-Saloon League
Perkins
I. Duncan SteClara
Peckins
Adaline Lawrence
Monmouth County
Hurgary
James E. Hondrigkaon
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Kicks Don Count Cohen Loser In Inter Sex Melee
A court story reports Cohen and Leach in a rooming house altercation as patrolman Hunter investigates. Witnesses recount punches and kicks with Cohen denying intent while Leach details blows to eye nose chin jaw and stomach. The case centers on assault against Leach with ongoing testimony and statements from Cohen and others.
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Cohen
Jon W. Savage
Ralph Coyim
Judas
H. Dabdiit
Polles Cnurt
Halph
Ancault
Mias Desa Leach
Cobsn
Reynolds
Hunter
Ofner
Bess
Patrostian Hunter
Dens
Mea
Tess
F Wither
Henna
Ralph Cohen
Identity for Taylor Texas suicide mystery revealed
A Taylor Texas unknown man who killed himself Apr 18 after seeking home at “Button” is identified as Walter McComas, a former Charleston West Virginia resident and kin of Walter McComas of Yukon Oklahoma. The case follows a hospital death and a community vigil, aided by a local teacher and Mrs Henderson who traced the McComas lineage through family records and the Gazette photographs.
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Farmway Taylor
Texan
Art
Walter McComas
Conidant
Charleston
McComas
Old Virginia
Strom
Can County
Itchmond
Chicago
Taylor
Texas
Charleaton
W. Va
Paties
Okinhonta City
Walter
E.W. McComan
Yukon
Oklahoma
George A. Henderson
Htehlawn
Bt. Albans
Walter McCumne
Oklahome City
Myre
Menderson
Torna
An “Felton
Cald
Houston
Audhre
Fife
Mra
Henderson
Trans O. McComas McKendree
George McKendree
Catrall County
Major McKendrae
Chean
Peake ‘and Ohio Railroad
Virgina
Guyandotte
Cabelt County
Hondareon Egid
Engler
Water McComas
Hey
Ninate Ter Allee
Mrs. Reed
Ile Meher
Waltur
Virginia
Bernune
Ellaria Wealey
Wire
No action on sports plan at West Virginia meeting
Morgantown June 15 Informal West Virginia board of education meeting held with Governor Gere amid alumni pressure over the athletics controversy. Alumni expect the board to rescind a resolution barring university teams from conference play. Dean Madden potential departure at issue. commencement speakers included Stratton Duluth Bracks and Governor Gore. Three alumni from 1876 reunion introduced.
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Morgantown
Stat Board of Education
Howard
Gere
Frank Mutler Trotter
Mombers
Board of Education
Clarterton
Alumni Association
Tis
Joseph Warren Madden
College of
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Plasburgh
Madden
Drealdent Stratton Duluth Bracks
University of Bilsnourh
Goverrnor Gore
Willy 0 Iron
Washington
D. G
Alexander Suspended by Cubs in Training Violation
Philadelphia June 21 Grover Cleveland Alexander a National League pitcher in his seventeenth year was indefinitely suspended by Cubs manager Joe McCarthy for violation of training rules. The decision ends Alexander's current career prospects as the Cubs intend to send him back to Chicago if he reports.
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Philaprlphia
Grover Cleveland
Alexander
Joe Ate~ Carty
Cubs
Pete
McCarthy
Neasent Uimne
Anp
Chicana
Cal Manager
TeWaspaper Men Content
Public safety report on mob violence in Nasville incident
Primitive account reports Primus Guthrie aged 24 and others harmed in a mob near Cuthele. Firefighter and railroad workers named among injured. one man reportedly taken to hospital with abdominal boiler wounds. Authorities say a few men taunted the assailants. details remain unclear.
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Nasilville
Tenn
Jae
Primus Guthrie
Hengad
Jie
Pennsylvania Slush Fund Dominates Campaign Debate
Washington dispatch reports a stormy session over aPennsylvania 2,000,000 slush fund tied to the primary race. Debates center on the Newberry resolution and allegations of excessive expenditures in the Pepper and Vare campaigns, with leaders pledging continued scrutiny and political retaliation.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Cargway
Dem
Arkanans
Pogpeylvania
St Cristol
Aduilis
William Vare
Senate
Keystone
Harry A. Mackey
Vare
George Wharton Pepper
G. Nep
Tom Connolly
Texas
Bepper
Tevinen
Attat
Wharton Popper
Algerican Politica
Democrats
Hiram Johnson
California
Caraway
Wills
Hep
Onic
Newberry
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Efforts to Locate Aviators Continue Uncertainly
June 13 report says attempts to trace Argentine aviator Dernan Duggan and two companions, flying from New York to Buenos Aires, using all means including wireless, have failed. Sightings near Cayenne French Guiana and possible detention at Cangara Brasil are unconfirmed amid sparse communication.
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Pnenos Athes
Dernarn Duggan
New York
Buenos Aren
Duggan
la Nacion
Uo Janetro
Oyapock
Pe Guiana
Cayenne
French Guiana
Paramaribo
Canang
Brasil
Pernicious music sparks stampede against opiates claim
London reports a controversial view by Pietro Stascagui that false music and opiate use are pernicious to society. The Italian composer alleged that certain farm and development activities should be halted while linking smoking and the brain to this purported danger.
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London
Pietro Stascagui
Sompouri
Evening News
Senate Busy on Farm Measure
Washington June 15 The Senate moved toward a final vote on the McNary farm bill as debate was limited to 29 minutes per senator on the bill and 15 minutes on amendments. Secretary Mellon’s criticisms were entered into the congressional record by Senator Ferguson and sparked questions from Senator Simmons about government departments. An amendment echoing the transportation act was offered as a farm aid substitute, while Nort Dakota and Oklahoma figures warned about tariffs and political charges ahead of elections.
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Mellon
Senate
Fes
Gale
Simmons
North
Maynold
Toran
Norbeck
Nepublican
South Dakota
Benator Harreld
Spanish American V E Meet Closed and Officers Elected
The 1946 encampment of the Spanish American War veterans concluded with a banquet and thanks to Charleston for support. John Atkinson Thayer was elected state head and inaugurated in the city council chamber. Officers for the coming year include W. Z. Ebbert as chief of staff, TL BR Hale as quartermaster and adjutant, and H. L. Sykes as color sergeant. The retiring commander 3, 6, Lancaster received a rising vote of thanks.
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Kathering & Reale Afair
John Atkinson Thiyer
Thayer
Hia
Sandlated
W. ZL Ebbert
Dignitaries to Chicago on Special Train Route
New York reports a special, emblazoned train carrying Cardinals and leading church figures to Chicago for the Twenty-Eighth International Eucharist, departing Grand Central at 4 PM and stopping briefly in Albany Utica and other cities before reaching Michgan Central. Crowds line streets as the ornate procession moves to Governor Smith and the council chamber for receptions.
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sCanyright
Universal Serviced
John Cardinal Tionzano
Fanal Tecote
Euchariaus Conareae
Don Enrique Cardinal Helmo Capanova
Spain
Alexis Cardinal Chovert
Bittany
U Louis Ernest Cardinal Dubois
France
John Cardinal Cxnoch
Hungary
Gastave Frederick Cardinal
Austria
Patrick Cardinal O'Donost
Ireland
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New York City
Chicago
Agyon Cara
Albany
Utica
Burneung
Rocheater
Elkhert
South Tend
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Cleveland
Toledo
Te Owill
Pack Row
Michlewan Central Railrag
Te Will
George Cardinal Munderen
New York State
Cardinal Hayer
Cardinal Donaann
Vanderbilt Hotel
Lekate
Plage
Ariund
One Hundred and atzty-Atth
Randi- Yondt
New York Catholic Club
Alfred E.smith
Realtor of Philadelphia Gave 125000 to Vare Campaign
Albert M. Greenfield, Philadelphia realtor, testified that he contributed 4135,000 in cash to Vare’s senatorial campaign fund, a sum he described as the good angel of the effort. The Senate committee confronted Vare with sharp questions and noted his conflicting statements amid heated testimony by Watson and Reed.
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Summay Campaiign
Ware
Reed—Watson
Washington
Albert M. Greenfield
William A Vare
Vare
Sanate “Sluck
Ted
Petnayl
Gous
Alona
Vars
Dickers
Thoman
F. Watson
Harry A. Mackey
Uireenfeld
Paten
D. Grove
Peter
Wolfe
Armatrong
County
Pittsburgh
Watson
Reed
Alee
Ang
Dias Raluaed
Dismiss Walters in Pennsylvania Election Contest
Washington June 16 The Elections Committee unanimously recommended dismissal of Warren W. Dalle ey a Democrat from Pennsylvania against A H Walters a Republican representative of the twentieth district The action was taken without a record vote after several Democrats supported Republican political methods A campaign funds inquiry was discussed but no definite action was recorded
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Washington
Ihs Elections ! Committee
Home Today
Foremer
Warren W. Dalleey
A H. Waiters
Twentieth Diatrict
Pennsylvania
Pennaylvanis
House
Ite
Last of Eleven Dead in Blast Identified at Gary
June 16 Gary Indiana reports the last of eleven killed in a plant blast identified today. A force of 690 men worked to clear debris as the wrecked plant is refounded. Over 15 injured, 42 in hospitals with 17 in serious condition, causes under investigation expected to take days.
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Ind
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oMciala
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