Heat Wave Sparks Drownings as City Seeks Relief
The city endured the hottest day of the year as thermometers soared from 95 to 130 in the sun. A man named Bruce Thomas of Portamouth, Orlo, drowned while river boating near Ti98 o’elook Tat nicht. Two wax company employees who were among the drowned were later identified, with authorities noting the heat drove crowds from the rivers to the city. Local officials planned beach and park openings to provide relief while warnings urged caution by swimmers amid dangerous conditions.
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Bruce Thomas
Portamouth
Orlo
Charleston-Dunbar Natural Clan
Wax Company
H. M. Purdue
Puntur “Land Company
Wffiglale
Cne
Vortamonts
Mercury
NS Degetens
Arytion
Edwin Fhi
Chesapeake and Hotomac Talehone Company
BawKsth
Lythe Suy
Mhradle
Dusinown
Ins Mercury
Tes Biehewt
Pol Mundeods
Hentia Bng Hankin
Rik
Wode Fondm
Cnrevind
Chaelestonians
Industry
Wien
Pleurloe
Cherleston
Charleston
Alayer
Pollen Department
Kwim
Pittsburgh
Bay
Gil River
Discharges Hung Jury in Rum Case
A hung jury in the rum case was discharged after a deadlock that persisted since Wednesday. Judge W. J. Baker presided as the court adjourned with the jury unable to reach a verdict against defendants Wille Wadsworth of Curkaturig and John Hotter and Frank Cavell of Cinthabure, who were charged with prohibition law violation.
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Vadine
Wille W. Wadsworth
Curkaturig
W. 4. Haker
Cours
Barkes
John Hotter
Frank Cavell
Cinthabure
Longest Day Confusion at Tnbury in West Virginia
OCR fragment describes a confused note about today being the longest day of the year, mentioning West Virginia, sun timing, and weather-like references. The text is garbled with misread words and dates, offering no clear event, people, or organization to anchor a factual summary.
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Tnbury
West Virginia
Hangman For McCoy In West Virginia Murder Trial
MARLINTON West Virginia June 20 Hung for triple murder by McCoy who killed his wife Hallie Virginia McCoy, mother in law Walter Cotten, and brother in law Hobert Totter at Deer Creek. He claimed Christian faith and asked forgiveness while confessing the motive and expressing no hatred toward anyone.
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Marlinton
W.va
Hallie Virginia McCoy
Walte- Hur "Cotten
Hla
Hobbert Totter
Hla Crimen
McCoy
Eltenit Courg Bern
Moundavilly Etate Penitentiary
Ebsees
Jeane Chiat
Saylor
Silters
God
Ila
Maclinton
Mas
Keister
Greenbrier
Joan McCoy
Iving
Heat Kills 12 in Middle West
Heat waves across the Midwest and Ohio River basin claim at least 12 lives and cause injuries and property damage. Chicago reports overcast storms ending a deadly heat period while other cities log drownings and fatalities from heat related incidents. Pittsburgh and nearby towns record multiple deaths and near drownings as temperatures surge.
Law and Order Clampdown Sparks City Controversy
Huntington Virginia June reports a heated dispute over law enforcement licensing as city commissioners revoke a permit amid complaints from the local law enforcement league led by Rev. Wr. Yoho. The controversy centers on months of alleged misconduct and an ongoing probe into conduct and legitimacy of police actions in the western city district.
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Huntington
Ion Law Enforcement League
Yoho
Out
Ferexetan
Momund
Bellussuurt
Grant Resigns Post as Rector in Turmoil at Church
The Reverend Grant resigns as rector of the Church of the ? on Lower Ptth Avenue after a tumultuous meeting. A disagreement with Bishop Mannini and marital controversy led to his decision, though he cites poor health and a need for literary work as factors, stating plans to retire after 20 years in the role.
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Ausoziatea Press
Aotacosat
Jkhog Wim
P Manning
Ra- Liklows
Grant
Steelita
Mannini
Br Runt
Wervier
Lut
Ljokwer
Atteddys
Norman Honored At Rotary Meet In Toronto
Toronto June 9 Frerett we Hib of Oklahoma City today was elected president of the Rotary club International convention here The place of next years convention will be decided tomorrow when the organization will elect second and third vice presidents Chapin was re elected censurer without contest No opposition to Chestey Tr Perry Rotary figure 1920 is expected In the election for that post J BE Norman Huntinglas W Va was elected to the board of directors
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Toronto
W. Va
Tpe Tive
Dawn to Dusk Flight Delayed at Mitchell Field
Dileu tenant Rusnell aintghan probity WIE Tot nedormnt bik dastaetoe dual Mght across the sentinent tomor row. It Wan pAald at Mitchell field late today is unfavoravin weather Reports. The wylator had planned to start early today but at the Inet minute peatpened his departure because of heavy weather. The attempt wi be map tha flext morning tha reports gra fa vorbie.
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Mineola
N.Y
Rusnell
Mitchell Field
Eltlos
Ten Persons Named by Grand Jury for Mail Theft in Chicago
Ten individuals were named in a federal indictment charging participation in a mail train holdup across Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul lines. The group, including Chicago politician Janica Mure Emensgo and gang members such as Carly Fontana and Ernest Fontana, allegedly robbed cash and securities totaling over 2,000,000. Several suspects were arrested or detained, with bonds set and early trial expected within two months. Authorities described the case as a major mail robbery involving multiple gangs and prison escapees, and federal agents continued investigations in Chicago and surrounding areas.
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Chicago
Orang Jury
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Janica Mure
Walter McComb
Carly
Ernest Fontana
St. Coula
Cats Gang
Joe
Newton
Broths
Sam Grant
Blackie Wilcox
Texas
Greenbers
Grant
Wil Rheders
Aafier Newtom Breathers
Carty Fontang
McComb
Srhest Bontens
Dietec
Howse
Murray Stl
Liberty
Dar
Ilin
Havewe
Union Station
John FE. Bryne
United States
Rusk D. Slumons
Diet Post Office
Washington
Mvit
Rob Deex
Bainie
Williarsen Cowney
Iinet
Ste Doula
Freight Derailment Injures Three Near Fairmont
A freight train on the Baltimore and Ohio line near Fairmont derailed after hitting rain that caused the cars to plunge down a high embankment. Three workers suffered injuries including a broken leg and lacerations while crew members remained unharmed. Train officials and conductors were named, and service was delayed for several hours until tracks were cleared.
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Fairmont
Baltiere and
Ohlo
Fairmort
Winkshire
Xan
Lanta
Wei
Everest
Aney
He Fitdman
McElwaine
Gmmiducter Karey Carroll
Henwood
Orders to Be Doubled at Democratic Convention
A fragmented account describes plans for party entertainment at a Democratic Convention in New York. It notes chairs Chadbourne and Corbet leading an organized roster of choirs and committees. The report mentions extending vetoes and efforts to entertain delegates and guests.
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New York
Lunehean Piven
Chenu Y
Chadbourne
Nt. P
Ethan
Actress Friend Claims Salm Broke and Absent Abroad
A Berlin declared claim states Salm is broke and unable to join his wife in America. The actress friend says Salm is bene and not reisen, with mention of her father, Colonel Hoogers, and a note that she later faced family circumstances involving military associations.
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Levi Duti
Veunr Lidwie Salm von Horpstrdeten
Nejresy
New York
Berlin
Salm
Reisen
America
H. Hoogers
Senators Quit With Gassing After Bomb Blast
June 20 Providence reports the state Senate disrupted by a gas bomb explosion in the chamber. Republican members absenteeism and arrests marked the day as Democrats pressed for a referendum while lawmakers accused each other of treason and malfeasance. Police moved to remove several Republicans amid heightened tensions and ongoing filibusters sidelined key bills.
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Rhode Island
Providence
B. F
Ennate
Jong
Ail Chase
Aue
Ignorum
Wiotlamd, Pelkey
Quue Central Committee
Senate
Pelkey
Toupin
Andrews
HonLhaecause
Fuller
Italy
Coal Miners Idle At Madisonville Central City Ky
In Madisonville and nearby Central City Kentucky, miners reported no active operations today. United Mine Workers District No 23 President Lonnie Jackson said fewer mines were operating, with a 30 percent wage reduction reported by union sources and a plan to resume operations soon.
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Central City
Madisonville
Ennington
Jackann
West Virginians at Democratic convention keep hometown ties
West Virginians attending the National Democratic convention in New York will have access to home town news through THE CHARLES TON GAZETTE. It will be sold at the New York World office on West 42nd Street and wired nightly to the New York Evening World for the following day masthead as the Gazette.
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West
Charleston Gazette
West 42Nd Street
NEW York World
Charleston
Broadway
Gazette
NEW York Evening World
Everest Expedition Ends in Disaster With Two Dead
London reports that Mount Everest expedition ends in disaster after near summit. George Leigh Mallory and A Ervine killed as blizzards hampered ascent. The goal was within reach before exhaustion and monsoon-like conditions halted the last assault.
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London
Sir Frerica Younghusband
Royal Cieographical Society
Mount Everest
George Leigh Mallory
A. ©. Ervine
West Sinister
Francis
Sir Francis
Sumuit
Prancis
Mallory
Ervine
Francie
Birkenhead
Daily Express
Bit. Everest
Ge. Bruce
India
Tibet
Ilness
Mullery
United States
Joe Ervine
Summer Schools Strong in State in West Virginia
Summer schools at Fairmont Normal school open with prospect of record enrollment. First day total rose to 1900, with six new faculty members joining including Rev Bull. Elgerly Normal School plans summer and collegiate work, with normal graduates in August. Statewide division into northern and southern circuits to conduct weeks of courses under West Virginia University medical college. visits planned to Morgantown Fairmont and other towns.
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Pairmont
Fairmont Normal School
Bull
Morenntown
High Schol
Fairmont
Mig
Tune
Elgerly Normal School
Fultcom Menncemert
Northern
Panhandle
Morgantown
West Virginia University College of Medicine
Deas Joan E. Shupson
BR. W. Scott
Western Reserve Medical School
M. A. Blaikenhorn
Western Reserve
Gr. A. G. Gerstenberger
G. W. Burnane
Starkabury
Weston
Democrats Face Two Momentous Political Battles
New York dispatch reports Democrats converge on Square Garden amid clashes over McAdoo versus Smith for presidential nomination, and a push to condemn the Ku Klux Klan in the party platform. Also debated is the two thirds rule for nominating delegates, with talks of a compromise candidate if deadlock persists. Leaders push anti Klan language and a firmer pledge on international cooperation.
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Praga
New York
Demerratis Party
Square Garden
William G. McAdoo
Alerea E. Smith
Wu Klux Klan
Higlary
feAdoo
Satin
Witte
Jolan
George E. Brennan
Minnots
Free America
Tecma
Hall
Internatt
Deace
Sti
League
Senater Glans
Virginia
Stausert
Republican Party
Tha
World Court
Ee Bernaca’m. Baruch
War’ Industries Board
Cleveland
Lace Bevan
Means on Stand in Own Defense
New York reports stocky testimony as Gaston B Means former Justice official testifies in a federal court trial alleging Secretary Mellon tried to block the Prohibition probe. He and Elmer Jarnecke face conspiracy charges over whiskey withdrawals from a Pittsburgh distillery in 1922. He details investigations into war fraud Prohibition cases and his own suspension and resignation while defense seeks dismissal of indictments.
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New York
Gaston B
Department of Justice
Elmer W. Jarnecke
Todd
Manns
Wortas
Wy. Welder
Io Mellon
Melion
Axythur Sixsmith
Mfe
William J. Sums
Bureau of Investigation
Dougherty
Jess Smith
Treasury Department
Elmer Deter
O Fe
Jefe
Harding
Governent Hexts Cave
Foverniert
Ate
Dfx
Elder-Mayed
Means
Jarnecke
Fudee Weivercon
Grain Cooperative Plan Submitted for Producer Control
A plan submitted to the American Farm Bureau Federation executive committee proposes five large grain concerns and five thousand cooperative elevators come under producer control. It envisions consolidating Armour Grain, Hosenbaum Grain, Hartzer Penzier and Co, Horentaim Bros. Grain, and J G Shatter & Co, creating a grower financed and controlled entity. The plan also aims to transfer trading privileges to a cooperative marketing organization aligned with Chicago Board of Trade rules. Details of submission timing remain undisclosed.
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Chicago
American Farm Bureau Federation
Comparative Grain Marketing Organizationa
Chicora Board of Trade
Memperial Fanti
Armour Grain Company
Hosenbaum Grain Corporation
Hartterz Penzier and Company
Horentaim Bros. Rain Cornoration
J. G. Shatter and. Company
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von Findenbure
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Egan’s Rates
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