Wells Named State Prohibition Director in West Virginia
Attorney Itosa Wells of St Marys Pleasants county was appointed state prohibition commissioner succeeding W B Drown Nishgias county by Governor Gary Jr. The four year term ends September 1 1974. Wells, a Republican and lifelong temperance advocate, has practiced law in St Marys since 1933 and served as a wartime prosecuting attorney in 1917 1918. Mrs Lena Yost of Huntington was considered but declined the appointment.
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Four Asleep Slain by Axe Murderers in Florida
In Tampt Florida police report four persons found slain in a two room house near the business district. An axe lay by a bed and robbery is suspected as the motive. Victims include a father and two children and an elderly woman. two men believed to be suspects were seen in the area.
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Richard Dowalt
Dre
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Youth May Die From Accident Injuries
Charles L Mash age unknown, son of Mr and Mrs Dod Mash of Wondland Terrace, was struck by a car on Bu Albans road while watching a railroad train. Driver C L Hortens of Spring Fill alleged blamed. He was taken to McMillan hospital and remained unconscious last night. Fractured skull, broken leg and severe bruises reported.
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Dod Mash
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Willie Willis Hy Robert Quillen C ghewght Mima Licked
Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference names Willie Willis Robt Quillen and Caparhalt 3920 Pebiiabeie Dypnosta with unclear context and no coherent events or dates. The readable portions include potentially proper nouns but lack a discernible news item or outcome to summarize reliably.
City considers one way traffic plan to ease congestion
A city official team reviews drastic traffic relief options including converting Mole Street and nearby avenues to one way. Proposals aim to shorten delays for drivers and pedestrians and reduce gridlock during peak hours.
Miners Union Plans Comeback
Morgantown June 34 Northern West Virginia coal mines face a renewed strike call from the United Mine Workers. A court injunction petition sought to restrain union action, with judges considering postponement. Van A Mitner led the call urging non union miners to join the union ahead of July action as organizers press for union terms and wage standards.
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Myth of Coolidge economy sparks congressional debate
Washington June 2 With no appropriations at this era more than 4 4 billion dollars is the sum argued by Rep Joseph W Ayran Democrat of Tennessee and Rep Martin B Madsen Republican of Minnesota that President Coolidges economy has slashed budget plans The debate notes that federal spending has dropped since 1921 and that the war era automatic normalcy return appears to influence cuts The discussion cites a pending 42 million deficiency bill reduced by about 3 09 million and criticizes a proposed women’s industrial institute atAlamora W Va as costly and unnecessary
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Pilot dies as Seaplane crashes near Pekin
Lieutenant Karl Fantenau of Pekin piloted a Seaplane that conated today. he died in hospital. In Brooklyn authorities raided a bootlegging operation, seizing $25,900 worth of reclaimed alcohol and charging several suspects.
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Pekin
Juan
Nyatto
Brooklyn
Clark Leaves Kelly Flat on His Back Running City Jail
Clark was sentenced by Judge C. J. Hubby in police court to twenty days in the county jail on a charge of… tense possession. He had been taken from city jail by Jailer Kelly after a prior charge was signed off. Clark, who has a wooden leg, was shot at while prowling an empty house weeks ago. He refused to stand trial until repairs were made. Patrolman Dan Prowse chased him to the corner of Summer and Kann wheat street, where Clark attempted to flee.
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Jatler Kelly
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Summer End
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Trax
Caillaux Wins and Paris Moves to Hasten Debt Plan
Paris reports Caillaux solidifies political grip after bank move and army backing while cabinet debates presenting a debt settlement message to Parliament. Washington talks on the Franco American war debt funding face Paris objections as ministers plan to push finance measures this week.
Independence Day observance plans by veterans groups
A joint meeting of John Brawley post No. 20 American Legion and Kanawha camp No. 75 United Spanish War Veterans outlined July Fourth events for the 160th anniversary of Independence. A torchlight parade through Laidley Field Monday at 8 oclock featured Charleston police, municipal authorities, and veterans groups with a pageant led by Mra Stobert C. Nicholsen and the Legion auxiliary. Fireworks would follow, with advance tickets at local shops to avoid crowding. Officials estimated 10,000 to 12,000 people expected for the Mountay celebration in town.
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Police Slayer Dies From Moonshiner Wounds at Homecoming
Nemaina Lowe, son of State Trooper James J. Lowe, died from wounds received in a moonshiner raid. Funeral set for Wednesday at Presbyterian church in Scartiro, with burial in Hill Top cemetery. State police, including Major OConner, pursue suspects Tom Spence and others. investigation continues as community mourns.
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Earthquake reports show no casualties in Athens area
London dispatches say the strong quake damaged villages along the Aegean coast and Crete. Relief efforts will shift to Koplitalia while the Greek government seeks postquake repairs. Rome, Paris, and Washington weigh immediate actions. In Washington the aim is to adjourn and agree on river and harbor bills before a likely end of the week.
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Siad
Supreme Prohibition Drive to Enforce Law
The United States plans a nationwide push to enforce prohibition next month. Prohibition agents and undercover teams will form a large enforcement force of about 4 000 to disrupt liquor channels. A new authorized budget of 20 500 000 dollars funds the drive, with inspections of drug stores and captures of illicit whiskey and wine, led by General Lincoln Andrews.
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Nine shot in sudden attack at city hospital ward
Vance Tee, 36, from the lonane ward of the city hospital, opened fire in the north West althmore area, wounding nine, including patrolmen and civilians. He fled after the attack as officers and a clerk were among the injured. a police car escort aided in the chaotic scene.
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Neely Near Blows In Coal Price Probe Clash
Washington June 24 an uproar in a Columbia committee hearing over a coal price probe filled with epithets and heated exchanges. Senator Neely a Democrat from West Virginia pressed Tiger Whiteford counsel for dealers as opponents claimed misdealings while Senator Ginas and others sought peace amid tense remarks and disputed figures.
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Teun Thaw
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Blame Lucas for Logan Murder
Logan Sherif Tenole Slatfield reports the arrest of Frank Lucas of Charleston West Virginia with Frank Oberta and Tomer Witton of Ashville New York on Coal River for the murder of Oporga Thompson near Logan. The three are jailed without bond and to be grand jury next week in July. Details describe a liquor visit ending in a fatal beating and theft tied to the Thompson home on Mud Fork ten miles from Logan.
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Police Probe Evangelist Case After Missing Woman Clue
Los Angeles officials followed two leads in the McPherson kidnapping tale. Detectives questioned a woman called Rose and examined photos to identify a possible abductor. A corset bought in San Francisco linked to Mrs McPherson’s escape was traced through local department stores, while Captain Taylor and a former dive keeper named Hoag loomed in the inquiry.
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Rumor of Slush Fund in Dakota Before Probers
A Senate inquiry surfaced talk of a slush fund used to influence North Dakota primary politics. W. C. T. U. funds were alleged to have paid for undercover liquor purchases by dry agents, with details of expenses and names debated as probes proceed.
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