Death of Coal Operator W M Puckett After Short Illness
Warren Madison Puckett, president of the Cabin Creek Consolidated Coal Company, died suddenly after a several day illness at his home 1404 Virginia Street. His wife, visiting in Washington, was notified and prepared to return for funeral services. He had attended Quinn Morton’s funeral and was active in business until Thursday. Funeral plans include service Thursday afternoon and interment in Edgewood cemetery mausoleum beside his daughter Anita Eyckett Connell. Born July 6, 1869 in Newport Virginia, he rose from bank cashier to coal operator and led major regional firms.
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Warren Madison Puckett
Cyhill Creek Consolidated Coalompany
Weat
Virginia
Tin Home
Virginia Street
Porkett
Susir Marion Dornier
Lyen
Puckett Familly
Mann
Edcewund Cemtery
Anita Eyckett Connell
Puckett
Cabin Creek Consolidated Cost Company
Cabin Creek
Cone
Alers
Berman Virginia Warren Madison Puckett
Newport
Giles i
TY. RK
Cornelia Elizabeth Puck
First National Bank of
Hinton
Charleston
Catlin Creek
M. T. Davis
Ender Hie
Army and Navy to Enter Air Races This Year
Washington announces the army navy program for pacific participation in the Pulitzer and Schneider trophy races. Three speed planes will be procured, one for the army, one for the navy, and a third for emergency use. Curtis Aircraft to build the planes with a fourth prototype to test. Pulitzer race slated for early October with foreign challengers defending the can. Races funded by national aeronautic association plans, delivery expected by early September.
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Washington
Pulitzer
Schneider
Army
Navy
Curtis Company
Dear Istang
Rorapany
Alec Wil
RancMine
jEbeze
Aeronautic
Wheat Farm Expansion Plans Reported Across States
Wakefield Massachusetts March reports from 50 000 farmers nationwide show price signals prompting plans to expand wheat acreage. The New England crop reporting service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture says expected increases include 14 percent in spring wheat, 2.2 percent in barley, 5.8 percent in oats and 36 percent in barley.
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Wakefield
Mase
United States Department of Agriculture Seye
Ellingson Defense to Enter Insanity Plea to New Jury
A 16 year old Dorothy Ellington faces trial for her mother’s murder in San Wanes. The defense aims to end the trial and have a new sanity evaluation by a state hospital superintendent who believes she may be insane. Prosecutors and defense counsel discuss possible outcomes and delays as the trial was set to begin tomorrow with opening statements.
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Ellingson
San Wanes
Maren
Jek Eldes
Dorothy Ellingtow
Tomorsrow
Hugh
State Hospital For the Insane
Stockton
Orher Gierises Aubpoenand
Ty Phedee Fonke
Syvester Ty McAtee
Matthew Kady
Bree Pieder
Mrr
McAteer
Enenay
Fanatic pact ends in double tragedy in Springfield
John Bircher 73 and his wife Jay Bircher 69 are found dead in a cottage in Springfield. Coroner rules murder and death by own action. Bircher allegedly shot his wife then himself. note pinned to a tin piece links to employers. Formerly Ida Gainer of Elking West Virginia, the couple's household included children and a foster son discovered on the scene. Investigators believe premeditation and a possible religious motive, Bircher noted as a Sainty mission member in Spring Neid.
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Springfield
Teachany
John Bircher
Jay Borcher
Bireher
Hes
Ida Gainer
Elking
W.va
Hlercher
Spring Neid
Divine Providence
Bircher
Ross County
Ont
Woman and son slain by husband in Los Angeles
Police allege Patria man James St. Wekey shot and killed Ida Conway Hickes and her 4 year old son James Jr after a domestic quarrel. Hickey wounded by officer after resisting arrest. suspect hospitalized. Case under murder charge as investigation unfolds.
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Los Angeles
Idrene Conway Hickes
James, Jr
Pulton
Wolding
Nussand
Patraman James St. Wekey
la Angeles
Jin
Hickey
Coolidge Yacht Returns From Cruise Near Washington
The Coolidge yacht arrives back from a cruise, with Mr and Mrs Coolidge, their son John and guests aboard. They paused to salvage the yacht in the Potomac near Washington before proceeding to Norfolk. The trip follows President Coolidge’s trip to the East Coast.
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Coolidge Yacht
Wareinios
Coolidge
John
Queaty
Thaaed
Potomac Riiver
Wastigtun
Norfolk
Mt Coglidge
Fiat Witler
Delegates to Discuss Local Bills Tonight
Local legislators plan a night session with about 24 bills on the calendar. Agriculture and public works topics dominate, including state aid measures and local charter proposals. The session aims to suspend readings and advance priority measures to the senate tomorrow.
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Agriculture Committee
Clyde H. Ras
Nranel
Lemlatyture Fa
House of Delegater
Entley
Glork Hodges
Senate
Delaware
Warold Mathews
Kanawha County
Josiataturs
Pierre
Linder
Rogers Funeral Set for Tuesday
Washington Mark Rogers widow of Representative Sohnai Hogers lies in Lewell Megs and will be interred at Lowedt cemetery. The service at Saint Athe a church will be led by Rev Appleton Grannis with many state and federal officials attending. The body was accompanied by Mrs Hogers and relatives.
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Washington
Sohnai Hogers
Tenteht
Lewell
Megs
Saint Athe
Appleton Grannis
Qaster Ani
He Burt
Frimile
Lowedt
Bowers
Atate
Hous
Senate
Hogers
Melam
Mrederlite
Personal Evangelism Called Greatest Work in World
Rev Robert Lilly preaches at Serreon Sunday night arguing personal evangelism is the world's greatest work. He cites many historic feats and inventions, but asserts spreading the Christian message through individual effort is the most vital task for the church today. He urges members to list what they consider the greatest work and to share their views with the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lilly
Serreon
William B. Onl
Ebivone
Columbus
Ijinbeer
Inventiona
Deligaey
Dr. Lay
Tess Chriat
Fragmented Christian sermon notes on apostles and evangelism
The text records a preacher recounting Jesus disciples awakening to faith, referencing Peter, Paul, and other biblical figures. It mentions the spread of the gospel and personal evangelism, with lines about transformed lives and ongoing missionary effort. A continuation note marks the piece as continued on another page.
Veale Arrives in New York to Promote Lisbon to South American Air Link
M. Rene Veale travels to New York to interest American associations in creating an air service between Lisbon and South American capitals. The project, sanctioned by the League of Nations, aims to span the globe once the organization completes its SOPs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Rene Veale
New York
Lisbon
Portugal
League of Nations
Chapman Reads Conrad Novels Amid Trial Deliberations
Reporter notes Chapman reading Joseph Conrad novels as two chief counsel conclude a two day court recess in the Batrotman murder case. The state’s extensive testimony continues with 88 witnesses, detailing alleged movements around an April to October timeline, including trips to Old Colous Inn Meridan and connections to the New Britain affair.
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Marte
Gunn
Chapman
Wall
conUnurt
Joseph Conrad
Tharhinge
Bove
Hugh M. Alrarn
Norrow
Mapman
New Britainerie
Colous
Meridan
Souk
Davidwen
Leventhals
Lian Knell
Seuald Wer
Werke Id
Mit
Chepman Sue
Eputy Sheriffy
Les Bank
Gt Gts Hotel
White House Rumor of an Heir Sparks chatter in Washington
A flurry of whispered talk centers on a potential presidential heir as officials and observers weigh the plausibility of a new celebrity heir. Rumors mention a possible late summer or early autumn announcement, with political and social implications across the capital.
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Washington
Maren
Cate
Tom
Howe
Mira
Coulidge
Sebatentimenta
Anchusetta
Plymeath
Vaulidges
Calvin
Robbers loot New York Central car safe in Chicago to Windy City escape
Bandits in a Chicago robbery aboard a New York Central express car forced a crew member to cover a rifle as they pried open the safe. They fled by automobile toward Chicago with loot estimates ranging up to ten thousand dollars. Authorities pursue leads across Windy City and La Porte.
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Jarres
Bandit
New York Central
Chicago
la Porte
Ind
Windy City
Express Robbery On Eastbound Train Stuns Chicago
Express messenger Howard Younus to be questioned after two masked robbers boarded the eastbound New York Central line between Chicago and LaPorte. The bandits seized valuables estimated from 709 to 10 008 dollars, bound Younus, and fled at Laporte. Police pursued briefly. no arrests reported.
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New York
Chicago
Altho
Engiewood
Young
Traimmen
Dow
Cleveland
Exprede, Bald, Rattroad Company
Expreag
Nat Ted
Fear for Air Photographers Sparks Public Concern
In Sehing Florida Marcy 48 fear arose for Capt I. Smith and B72 Low, air photographers who departed Saturday to plot drainage maps and take photos. Officials fear for their safety if they encounter engine trouble or rough weather on the Everglades expedition. Johnson in Havana reports Mr. Wham Johnson of California and family arrived aboard the Meoht Reman, with plans for San Francisco travels by sea and air.
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Marcy
Smith
Aersepholirephirs
New York
Erin
Mery
Landini
Johnson
Mavava Havana
Celiturnia
Tras
Aiialon
Gas Bomb Incident In Boston Police Action
Boston officers used a gas bomb to subdue a bandit amid a tense confrontation. A police wagon marshaled in, officers wore protective gear, and they detained a 21 year old man named Joseph Derke in a Raid at a local street, with unclear outcomes reported.
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Boston
Oeconime & Rahbee
Atree Te Rusbury
Amy
Polive Acne Aden
Joseph Derke
Rodebury
Edwards freed in wife’s death case in Bessemer trial
In Bessemer Judge Gwin freed C. Lew Edwards after a four month sensational trial over Annie Lou Edwards’s murder. The jury, after two hours deliberation, returned not guilty, ending a case that involved an alleged inside job and intruder theory but found no conclusive evidence against Edwards.
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Edwards
Lew Edwards
Selma
Ala
Gwin
Annie Lou Edwards
Aw Shy
Ss Blatermatt
Ierdinand Health Disturbs Doctors Tarest News
Roumania March 24 reports King Ferdinand undergoing intestinal surgery with complications. Updates from Bucharest indicate the king remains alive and may recover to resume work within a week. He is about fifty years old. Also noted is the death of Purke, founder of Burky Petroleum, Tulsa, found in his home with the cause undetermined.
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Berlin
Thée
Otto
Braun
Mars
Centirat
Heltpich
Dumocrat
Sort Jarees
Standard Bharer
Na- Monallet
Bourgeoiise
Ds Sfeld
Bavarian People's Party
Ladendorf
Chimpinn
Ernest ‘Thuelminn
Commuuntei
Ccute
Jarres
Ltasmuch
Germany
Ludendorff Faluise
Tarest
Roumania
Tom Hucharest
Ferdinand
Bucharest
Burky Petroleum Company
Tulsa
Ota
Axi
Bellen
Enn M
Concerted Aviation Uplift Urged for National Defense
A modernizing plan argues for a united air force under a separate department. It calls for coordinated Army Navy aviation, civilian aeroplane industry growth, and rapid development of engines and aircraft to deter attacks. The piece envisions a national strategy with dedicated air power and skilled manufacturing.
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Whayter
Komeote Bt
Army
Navy
Tun Yinat
Eivitian Aviathon
England
Regilar
Phitty'a Nia
Bennett Jury Reaches Agreement in Chattanooga Murder Case
Unofficial reports from Hamilton County Court say the jury reached a verdict in the murder case of W H Bennett and his wife against Mina Auguste Hofman. Bennett, 58, and Miss Hoffman faced murder charges after the July 1934 shooting in their home in Chattanooga. They have been free on joint bond of 7560.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Flamitton County Court Room
W. H. Bennett
Mina Auguste Hofman
Floyd Weelh
Hennett
Rome
Mas Bennett
Lash
Migs Auguste Hotnit
Misa Hoffman
Witcleton
Bantete
Beunaty
Sherty
Eight Escape From Pittsburgh Prison
Eight convicts at Western Penitentiary Riversite branch escaped late today ranged from robbery to second degree murder. One man shot in the leg by a guard, recaptured after fleeing outside the wall. A second was spotted in the street and driven away in a stolen automobile. Authorities believe the escape had been planned for weeks. Recaptured prisoners include Lowe Fence Ulery and Harry Bernateim, linked to a bank robbery in Reading, Pennsylvania.
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Vittsburgh
Riversite
Then
Western Penitentiary
Poties
Saptprad
Auill We Lwerty
Harry Bernateim
Baatonn
Reading
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Cabin Creek Consolidated Coat Company
Army and Navy
Prince
Tube le
Prince of Wales
Ceniier
Yee Erether
Bathurst
Africa
FORD
York
Ford Motor Company
Unanelal
Rogers
Massachusetts
Old Home
Tells
Christ
Nile Deel
Cis
Alunt Lane
Erus Kula
LiLy Neo
Jesus
Rim
Hylan du
Chennak
Lexus
Lexus Converted the Two Lely Gahernien
Matthey
Nteodemun
Zacchariios
Petar
Meter Ha
Wwe
Cornelia
Paul Thie
Lydhs
Lily
Rope
AIR Service
Conrad
Mk Cunay
Mesio
Antonio Rivero
Cheuban
Mexico
White House
Hareh
Une
Avic
Darrex
Lidendorf
Socialist Party
Marty
Ereciner
Senatet Berlin
Printihe Howse Square
Clacton Casy
Marves
Lusendorff
Marx
Mhaelman
Florida
Everglades
Alabama
Bessemer
George JT
Ak Rshia
Not Entity
Wajeh
Ierdinand
Joan
Woven
Irwin
Tae Asropiane
Nilawheth
Elvilho Aeroplang
Mauytry
Mitchell
United Air Force
Ineth
Bennett
Tennessee
Pittsburgh
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