Rugged Tales of Oddball Acts and Eccentric Habits
A Chattanooga man aged 22 was noted for a habit of standing on railroad tracks to halt trains. Stories recount Foster Carter erecting a monument to Adam, and A H Wer temeyer of St Louis. Others include a man seeking expense cut to $30, a Pittsburgh youth with 16 parking tickets, a Philadelphia man smashing a theater cashier window, Julius Goldsmith leaving his estate to his employer, and a Los Angeles detective describing a kiss as a pressure of lips. An Id-pownd trout at Lake Keuka attempted to swallow a rock four inches by six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Foster Carter
Chester
Adam
A. H. Wertemeyer
St. Louis
Joseph Craig
New York City
Pittsburgh
William Wright
Philadelphia
Julius Goldsmith
Los Angeles
Leke Keuka
British radiolocator secret weapon aid to U S defense
England shares fur blueprint data on a new radiolocator and Britain reveals a large civilian and technical enlistment plan. Commodore Cribbett and Air Commodore Pirie outline a broad appeal for American technicians and craftspeople to join a civilian technical corps aiding Britain for night bombing defense and potential antisubmarine uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Cribbett
England
U.S
Washington
United Kingdom
Britain
George Pirie
London
British Isles
Commodore Firk
Lord Beaverbrook
Gtete
Beaverbrook
House of Commons
Cribbett
U. S
State Department
War Department
Cribbell
Pike
Pirie
Hugh Dowding
Germany
Finne
Ile
Critbell
Broad Street
New York City
Edward W. Russell
Broadway
New York
Cribbolt
Empire
Pansit Center
Montreal
Canada
Hall Given Prison Term For Unlawful Wounding
William J. Hall of Forty Branch Road was convicted of unlawful wounding of Ralph H. Lilly of Crescent Road yesterday in circuit court and was sentenced to five years in the state penitentiary. His wife Thelma Hall and brother C R Hall were each admitted of assault and battery. Judge Jackson Savage placed Mrs Hall on probation for two years and deferred judgment in C R Hall’s case until July 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Hall
Forty Branch Road
Ralph H. Lilly
Crescent Road
Iter
Diate Court
State
Thelma Hall
C. R. Hall
Lily
Jackson Savage
Mrs. Hell
U S Launches Tender At Pt Pleasant Today
The U S 5 Elder a 700 octone dre for the navy will be launched at 2 p m today in the shipyard of the Manufacturing Company at Point Pleasant. The Elder is one of four tenders contracted for with the company at a total cost of 2 000 100. After the tenders, keels will be laid for eight army mine planters at a total contract cost of 8 000 000. A cocktail party will follow for naval officers and company officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Elder
Navy
Point Pleasant
Jasl
Shipbuilding Company
Hams Ready to Operate Weapon Amid Heavy Radio Demand
The piece frames hams as adventurous volunteers ready to operate a weapon like radio technology. It notes no shortage of volunteers and emphasizes the need for clear thinking, imagination, and decisive action. It mentions improvised long range beam capabilities and refined secret radio spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Wireless beam directs five mile high frequency signal
An inventor describes a compact high frequency antenna able to direct a beam over five miles with five degree spread. He notes its military value and potential for airplane detection systems, hinting at coordinated ground and air defense use without detailing exact applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iem
Bluestone Dam Delayed by West Virginia Court Ruling
The Bluestone dam project faces indefinite delay after a West Virginia court ruled that eminent domain requires advance disclosure of all intended land uses and authority. The decision cites power sale contracts before land acquisition, threatening the flood control project on the New River above Hinton, a key element of Ohio Valley flood prevention plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Kieffer
District Engineers
Hinton
Ohio River
McClintic
West Virginia
de Lcision
U. S
U. S. Supreme Court
Bluestone
Pittsburgh
Tygatts
Grafton
Birestone
Lt Huntington
Kanawha Valley
Six Couples Seek Marriage Permits at County Clerk Office
Six couples applied for marriage licenses at the county clerk. Readying applications include Leumie C Harvey and Helen Virginia Porter of Cedar Grove. Theodore Faulkner and Juanita Virginia Key of Cedar Grove. Louie Fabin and Fraker of Mia John George Harrick and Charlotte Marie Miller of Mana wha parkway. Ellis Smith and Eloise Hughes of Chesapeake. Clarence Foulks Shawver Jr and Ruth Elaine Workman of West Washington street. Reich Admits Raid On Capital of Ebe ron and Juani able loss of life and injury to personal property. Twenty seven lives were lost and 45 persons wounded in the bombing, with the German government previously dismissing responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merriag. Meensus
Clerk
Leumie C. Harvey
Helen Virginia Porter
Cedar Grove
Theodore Faulkner
Ward
Juanita Virtlinie Key
Louie Fabin
Sta_A
Fraker
Mia
John George Harrick
East Washington Street
Charlotte Marie Miller
Manawha Parkway
Ellis Smith
Virginia Street
Eloise Hughes
Chesapeake
Clarence Foulks Shawver, Jr
Plus
Ruth Elaine Workman
West
Washington Street
Reich
Eberon
Juani
World Capitals Hear Nazis Invade Russia
Reports from Ankara indicate German bomber and transport sorties shifted toward Moldavian fields near the Soviet border as Nazi propaganda in southeastern Europe promotes an approaching eastern blitz. Telephone links to Berlin from Romania and Bulgaria faltered for a second day, amid broader signals of planned eastward operations and related infrastructure concerns.
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Berlin
Europe
Ankara
Turkey
Romania
Soviet Union
Bulgaria
Reich Turkey Reach 10 Year Peace Accord
Reports from London say Germany and Turkey sign a 10 year peace pact to isolate Russia, boost mutual economic cooperation, and pledge nonaggression with Russia while pledging aid terms with Britain if Turkey is invaded. The agreement ties press and radio policy to mutual friendship and outlines three chief points on economic advantage, Turkish assurance of German interests, and a lasting bond since the era of Frederick the Great.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Turkey
Russia
London
Middle East
Eleo
Britain
Landradin
Hritsin
Ankara
von Papen
Saracoglu
Frederick the Great
Ataturk
Kemal Miturk
Resely
Italy
Mussolini
Berlin
British Beaten Back in Libyan Front Battle
British forces fall back to new Libyan positions along the border from Fort Capuzzo to the Mediterranean as German Italian counter thrusts smash hundreds of tanks and armored cars. Berlin reports the British are retreating to starting points amid heavy fighting near Tobruk and Derna with air support and significant losses on both sides.
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Fort Capuzzo
Mediterranean
Berlin
Syria
Britain
Archibald Wavell
Middle East
Dienst Aus Deutschland
Cambrai
Tobruk
Libya
Derna
Balfaya Oss
Nazi Ghq
Bengesi
Gazala
fort _Capuzzo
Srex
Sidi Omar
Bardia
Cairo
Salum
Salung
RAF Raids Coast in Eighth Night of Aerial Push
London reports British bombing and fighting planes hit a German military camp and shoot down nine enemy aircraft during the eighth successive night of the big push against the invasion coast. Four RAF di-nighter planes were lost as attacks focused on Boulogne and coast patrols persisted into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reich Steek
Boulogne
RAF Dignter
World's Tonic Restores vigor for Princeton man
Local resident Treadway of Princeton reports improved health after using World's Tonic. He describes relief from constipation indigestion and kidney pains and notes better sleep energy and appetite. He praises the product and recommends Cohen's drug store as a seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Treadway
Rhsland Ave
W. Va
Tobie Eiel
Kidney health warning and withdrawal notice mix
A health warning warns backache and leg pains may signal kidney trouble with details on symptoms. The advertisement also reports Armand Criss Inc withdrawing from West Virginia by authority of the state, dated May 2, 1843.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armand Criss, Inc
West Virginis
Judicial sale of Hoppstetter Bakery assets in Charleston West Virginia
Special Commissioners announce a judicial sale of the Hoppstetter Bakery real estate and personal property in Kanawha and Cabell Counties. The auction, per a June decree, lists multiple divisions and items including adding machines, safes, gas heaters, and parcels of land in Charleston. Sale set for June 28 with adjournment options, terms require cash down, and taxes and certain removal rights apply. duties and notices filed in circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoppstetter Bakery
Circuse Court
Cabell County
West Virginia
Joe T. Rogers
Hopnestetter Bakery, Inc
Ely
Hoppstetter Bakery, Inc
Contral Trust Company
Thin
Hoppsteter Bakery
Ing
Charleston
Kanawha County
Virginia Street
West
Wwitt
Duke
Victor
Burroughs
Allen
Saul
Ovn Piterse
Chain Holst
Grenae Piller
Ford
Cher
Dawha
Virginis Street
Cherleston
Kanee County
Glenwind
Wm. G. Golez
Ciel
Kenowds
A. D. Harral
Kenawha County
Charles Street
Wight Triangle
Wes
Hoppstetter Holding Company
Tor Saje
Aod
Real Eatate
Purchass Monty Hotex
Huntington
Kuford C
Tynes
N. Quinlan
Tmg
Bike
Clark
Canell County
Toate
M. C. Blake
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Ordnante
Ebec
A. John Milton
Lord Byron
Tod Keats
H W. Prescott
R. L. Stevenson
L. von Boethover
Helyen Keller
Fanny Crosby
Charles P. Steinmetz
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Hall
Pt. Pleasant
Elliott
Eureka
Dean Palmist
Sieg
St. Ae Read
Pba Stan
Bretybedy
Leon
Siem
Park & Tilford Private
Stwaichy
Park & Tilforr
Pieters
NOY
Spain
Great Lakes
Mackinac
Buffalo Transit
fCaire
RAF
Fen
Cata
D. E. Dick
Lookout Road
Charleston, W. Va
Cohen's
T. KR
Nature
Patna
Hesdacues
Lee Hose
Bernard Gal
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