Prohibition Movement Fueled At West Virginia Convention
At the state convention in Huntington last night a leader of the Anti Saloon League urged a nationwide drive to enforce prohibition. Speakers stressed public opinion, education, and political action to elect thrifty lawmakers, with call for vigorous enforcement and a nationalized campaign to win the battle for dry laws.
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Nectvanry
Evans and Wells Leave Moscow in Klondike Flight Attempt
Special Correspondent reports Edward L. Evans and Linton Wells start a 3600 mile journey from Moscow aiming to reach a Trans Siberian train at Omak by tomorrow noon. They depart after a delayed scheduled 5 am takeoff, exposing risks from low clouds and dawn light. They carry films, spare chutes, and a camera, with reserves stored in Kazana, Kramnoufinnk, and Kurgan. The mission is aided by the Aviakhim society, a civilian aviation group with 3 million members and 20 000 branches, providing air craft and support for the expedition. Captain Korpoilof, age 23, leads the pilot team, noted for wartime service and the title Monorabin Fier.
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Moscow
Edward L. Evans
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Aghtink Farm
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Council of Pnopten
Chalintio Han
Jo Munle
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Newepaper
Alllanse
Endeavorers to employ secretary in Clarksburg move
Christian Endeavor members here today launched a push to hire a full time secretary with pledges totaling 31200 May. Lairmont’s eaglegy gave 200 and others contributed varying sums. J Shartie of Hanton, a national secretary, spoke on progress of the work nationwide.
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Clarksburg
Juin
Christian Endeavor
Aes
Lairmont
Eaglery
Uhflatisn
J. Shartie
Hanton
National
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Sider to Give Concert Here by Curtis the Past Era
Edwin Stanley Seder, fellow of the American Guild of Organists, will present a concert at the Bagniot Textile Friday at 4 o clock. He has broadcast over 1360 different works with no repeats, drawing praise from the Chicago Tribune and Home Journal. The Missouri chapter of the American Guild of Organists notes his mastery of modern harmonies and mood.
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Ty Edwitt
Stanley Keder
OrKanisie
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Radio Audianies
Curtis
Ewa
Beder
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Fechnia
Canada
Chitax Tribuna
Hemeo Teibun
Edwin Stanley
Amy Every Dass
St. Laure Glate-Democrat
Redeye
American Guild of Granniacs
Ai. Heder Dan Maxtor
Hurmontern
Tle Blaylug
Tragic murder attempt ends in fatal self harm
A man identified as A Fr Menaphitt a district representative for Hyphenant Chenend Company Inc was found in distress after a failed attempt to end his life with a blade. He appeared in good physical condition aside from a severe wound and was hospitalized with his condition stable enough to head home if improved. Cincinnati authorities sought to contact he and relatives while hospital care continued through the night.
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Agipmently
Menaphitt
Claciinatl
Ohio
Wiewan Reper
Chenend Comepany, Inc
Sitle
Shout bin
McPhersons Final Moments at Mexican Border Mystery
Contained fragments describe Mrs. McPherson’s prolonged illness and collapse at a hospital yard while reporters and witnesses recount a border search led by Captain Cline and Chief Howden. The article mentions a failed border crossing narrative, a search on the Mexican side, and a film crew awaiting action near Aqua Prieta. A separate robbery incident reports two women robbed by a young man, with loot valued at 20,009.
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Gattenia
Cline
Valicn Vercy
Cumie
Ue Evans
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Phe
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Mealean
Bononi
McPherron Krowning
Aqua Printa
Doulton
Ott Potlce Bowdan
Mra
MeSherson
Howden Saii
Low Angelon
Arine Troy
Mia
McPherson
Atetia
McPherson Settiod
Ata Riven Alghal
Obituary notices for multiple local residents published in error
A garbled obituary item lists funeral arrangements for five individuals with misread words and scattered details. It references a June 23 death, services at Union Street location, interment in Spring Hill cemetery, and survivors including children and grandchildren, though names and specifics are mangled.
West Virginia insurers warn of rising rates in Morgantown
June 21 Morgantown reports Captain White leads a luncheon by the West Virginia Association of Mutual Agents. Witte of the state insurance chamber warns if statewide JoAR ratio 122 percent persists, applications for rate increases will follow. Attendees include Bronk T. Bell, F. Kling, C. Cartwright, and Eugene A. Hood.
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West Vienna
CaMain W. F. Witte
State Insurance Chtm
Stupar
West Virginian Association of TaMurated
Captain White
Tate
Mont Chateau Inn
Welloturecque Cheut Rivar
Alower
Bronk Tt. Bell
Meronal
Ya- Auratreakouly
Cantal Wille
FV. Kling
West
Fen Aiinrahak
New Jersey Seeks West Virginia Coal Freight Relief
New Jersey manufacturers joined with New England lawmakers to petition the Interstate Commerce Commission for permanent lower freight rates on bituminous coal from West Virginia mines. The hearing at Marlborough Blehheim Hotel may last two weeks, with eastern railways and civic leaders supporting the effort to counter Pennsylvania coal.
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Interstate Commerce Board
Atlantic City
New Jersey
Feratata Commerce
Marlborough
Indu
Eastern Railways
Toston
Cumamercs
Nouthern
Start Fight Adjourned For Hearings On Market Plans
The hearing was adjourned until Saturday to allow factions to review content from the central Pennsylvania group and hear testimony. Central Pennsylvania producers indicate they will present plans and contend about rates requested by New England. West Virginia coal market changes could shift advantage to southern operators versus Cranre field.
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Stenday
Central Pennsylvania
Waderat
New England
West Virginia
Double Death Letter Reveals Tragic Connection
A torn letter found by attorney Edwards is cited as the probable cause of a tragedy connected to Mrs. Newwater. The document, described as deeply attached to her, was discovered after the Ingument date and is presented as a pivotal factor in the alleged events leading to the fatal incident.
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Attoreney Edwards
Prohibition Debate Focuses on Enforcement and Education
A church meeting hears Mayor and speakers from Canada and West Virginia defend prohibition and urge stronger enforcement and moral education. Dr Spence explains Canada's path from local to provincial to national bans, while Mrs Neel recalls campaign days and the prayers that accompanied them, and Rev Brown urges persistent effort in law and community outreach.
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Campaign Honesty Allegations Shadow Pepper Fisher Race
Report notes tension in political race with references to Pepper and Fisher offices, discussions on wire-tap like scrutiny, and remarks from officials about campaign events. Public figures deny direct knowledge of some campaign details, while political jibes surface during testimony and crowd reactions.
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Alffard Pinchot
Watvonn
Apenkenuirs
Polley
Walsh
Gale
Jim" Reed
Papper
Fisher
One Dead and Fifteen Injured in Factory Cave-In
A collapse at the Pint of the Anthracite company in Ecranton Pa trapped about 100 sewing machine workers. One woman died and fifteen were hurt, four seriously. Panic caused two workers to jump from a thirty foot high floor. firemen and police contained the scene as water from sprinklers was hard to obtain and stock valued at $79,000 was endangered.
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Ecranton
Viateaca Lewis
Monai
Pneumonia Takes Cleveland Dodge Riverdale N Y
Pneumonia ends life of Cleveland I Dodge a noted Dillanthropist who led the Ro Cron campaign of 1927 and directed the united war work drive which raised 170,000,000 for relief. A prominent New Yorker and ally of Wilson, he contributed to Near East relief and other churches and education causes.
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Cleveland I. Dodge
Aled
Pneumous
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Trincaton University
Woodrow Wilson
Podke
Phelps Dodge Corporaion
American Museum of Natural History
Hebert College
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Freed of charge in Kermit shooting acquitted by jury
Wayne June 24 1925 Ken Kirk and Lov Curry were acquitted of shooting Tien Chapman in the Kermit poll battle. The jury returned not guilty after three hours deliberation. Kirk a deputy sheriff admitted firing after being wounded. Earlier incidents left Kirk Huckick and Shertan Pareles killed. Chapman fired back after Kirk fell. An appeal case and nolle prosequi on related charges are noted in court.
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Ken Kirk
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Itanell
Mingo County
Tien Chapman
Wayne County
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Chapman
Huckick
Shertan
Pareles
Aring
Jaime Munney
Sfendant
Wan
Paraley
Pass the Hat and The Greater City of Charleston
A wartime era exhortation urges residents to abandon lofty dreams and embrace practical nation building. It advocates backing local industry, building bridges, and developing Charleston as a hub rather than emulating distant cities like New York or Chicago. The piece emphasizes unity, infrastructure, and civic pride.
City of Charleston paving bonds and street improvements notice
City works council ordinance outlines street paving across Charleston including Park Avenue and Washington Street. It details sidewalks curbing drainage, front footage costs per property, and a six installment assessment plan with interest to fund the project. Public notice urges property owners to respond by the specified May deadline.
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