Probe on Herold charges of bill change in liquor law
Sensational charges allege unauthorized amendments to engrossed bills after legislative approval. Senator A C Herold seeks a joint committee of two senators and three delegates to investigate changes to the 1922 act, including a shift to non intoxicating wines and possible convictions under the altered provision.
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Clyde H. East
Senate
A.C. Herold
WEA
West Virginia
Legislacure
Virginia
House of Delegates
House
Nraduc Uom
Auch Borkr
Napers
Yee-Serdwims
Thorsurh
Sanate and
Howse
Beniter
Kee
Haker
Monnday
McRobinson
Harrison
S Robinson
Sueport
Mond
Uncerwood
Tyler County
House of Delegaten
Senate Extends Sympathy For Morgan Mishap
The state legislature adopted a resolution expressing sympathy for former Governor Morgan after he suffered a broken injury in a recent incident. The measure, brought by Senator Waite of Mingo and supported by Senator Johann of Amamenhs, was taken up for immediate action and passed unanimously.
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Zeaterdar Kiteranon
Morgan
Fiertas
Greaentea
Waite
Mingo
En Tom
Johann
Amamenhs
Ellingson Murder Trial Delayed Over Sanity Question
In San Francisco Judge Harold Leaderbark halted the Dorothy Ellingson murder trial to decide the girl’s mental state. A new jury will be impaneled to determine if she is insane as psychiatrists testified her illness is medical, not local, affecting the case.
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San Francisco
Mareh
Harold Leaderbark
Halle
Tria
Dorothy Ellingson
Illing
Marslesed Tomarrow
Maur
Romorten
Janten Ball
Bell
Dorothy Ellingsen
Fragmented court remarks on a minor and alleged defects
A damaged report cites Dr Bull commenting on a girl of questionable age and physique. He describes psychological normality for her group and an organic defect. The prosecution resists defense attempts to sway the jury and references to procedural rules appear jumbled.
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Nad
Kahaida
Shepherd Puckett Rites And Doctor Reports Set For Today
Chicago March 20 Dir James P Simendi professor of ipthology at Northwestern University examined the bodies of Oscar Olson and Mrs Milly Morrowen Todd finding marked chronic disease of the heart. Exhumations were requested by War D Shepherd foster-father of William Nelson McQuinstock. Coroner's chemist to examine for paleo Nimonde. Dr Simendi said both bodies showed heart disease and Mrs Morrowen Todd's swollen appearance likely due to dropsy. Shadows of typhoid and other details noted. final rites for M. Puckett to be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock at the home 1404 Virginia Street.
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Chicago
James P. Simendi
Northwestern University
Wyanaton
Oscar Olson
Mra
Milly
Todd
War D. Shepherd
Wmn
Nelson Mc¢uin- Stock
Elothae
Olsen
Harry Olson
Paleo Nimonde
Simonis
Dofenay Attarness
Moss Phewbel
Faltan
Forg ey enters not guilty plea in Ohio case
Tr on Von Forgey pleads not guilty in a Chesapeake Ohio murder link case involving Macrae Wilkes and Pied Bane. Jess Forgey, 72, is arraigned in Common Pleas Court before Judge Pred G Roberts. a preliminary hearing was set as proceedings resume next court date.
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Tron von
Chris Mave
Macrae Wilkes
Chesapeake
Ohio
Jess Porgey
Lowit
Progtervile
Shepuit
Lawrante
Pred G. Roberts
Prison Conditions at Moundsville Probed in Legislature Report
Delegates from Morrison and Harrison counties condemned the penitentiary at Moundsville for dangerous factory like conditions. They urged a full time guard and sanitary improvements after a damaging joint investigating committee report. The strike and alleged neglect highlighted unsafe buildings, narrow stairways, and electric wiring concerns endangering inmates lives.
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Harrison
West Virginia
Pete Terriiary
Maunnaevi Iy Ue
Atellon
Li. M. Habinan
Harrison County
House
Aud
Joint Penitentiary
Mitte
Morrison County
Pendt
Atiention
Haa
Tur. Robinson
Nentiencsairy
Mahinnwn
Wwe
Panitentiery
Dulldinga
Sxtd
Brown Opposes Charter Bill for Charleston
Kanawha County delegates clashed as Brown led a lone opposition to Charleston’s charter bill. The measure faced multiple motions and amendments, with Brown advocating indefinite postponement and arguing the bill contains political and economic pitfalls. The debate carried into Thursday with amendments planned and further opposition expected.
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Brown
Charleston
Spephan
Vlewate
Harald Mathewe
Kanawhe County
Ben Broth
Kanawha County
Kanwuvha Cvounty
Daelamare Brown
Artion
Mo Moten
Valion
Mathews
Botelerik
Nintlan
bIig
Stetesate Mathews
Tyewr
CMNY
Elinaa
Seedom
Eguneil
Ar. Broyen
Earnell
Chanteston
Byant
Vnlend
Hrowar
Ty Gasignale
Fartory
Five Convicts Escape From Western Penitentiary
Five of seven convicts escaped from the Western Penitentiary yesterday as they slid down a 40 foot wall using a crude wire rope. Investigators say they cut through a metal grate with an electrified saw and spread into the city before being halted by Corporal Harry Gross. The fugitives surrendered after a pursuit through Butler and Pittsburgh, while authorities review the escape method and confinement security.
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Tittsaurgh
Noro
Ptaty Pallenger Butler
de Gryery
Hla
Pullew
Harry Gross
Stare Police
Butler
Bittsburgh
Privon
Vongieta
Thair
Optimism for New Business Across District
Richmond reports a hopeful spring and summer outlook for the Federal Reserve District as bank debits gain in 22 centers, with Huntington and Charleston West Virginia as exceptions. February trade runs up to seasonal averages while January slowdowns ease, agriculture and industry show activity, and building permits surge in several cities as Parkersburg and others exceed February records.
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Richmond
Federal Nuserve Bank of Richmond
Rande
Public Tonight
West Wirginia
Huntington
Charleston
West Virginia
Pontington
Optimen
Asmm
Reserve Bank
Nigo
Webuaty
S Sun
Parkersburg
House Passes Levy for Four Kanawha Bridges
Kanawha county lawmakers approved a special levy of 714 cents on each 100 dollars of property value for seven years to fund four bridges at South Charleston Kanawha City Marmet and St Albans. The measure, originally two bridges, was expanded to cover four after amendments increasing the levy.
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Kanawha
Hundley
Kanawha County
The
of Delegates
South Charleston
Kanawha City
Marmet
St Albens
House
Johnsen
Elghth
Senate
St. Albans
Jefferson District
Cabin Creek
Ben Brown
Edwards
Mathews
Valsd
Arnold
Austin
Ball
Bartlets
Retknap
Farbee
McPhernon
Read
Roberts
Smith
Putnam
Sthes
King
Brumage
DeLawder
Weitzel, Lockhart
Dabnugin
Fire Threat Endangers Patients at Maryland Hospital
A charactered fire at Cruersty hospital in Cumberland Maryland caused panic among patients and staff. Sixty five patients were in residence with dozens of visitors evacuated as flames damaged partitions and hoisting fumes. Fire crews contained the blaze after a half hour, with damages estimated around 1000 dollars.
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Kirngai
Allmsing Hospital
Atrests & Dwalling House
Oak
Van
Wiewits
Rietors
Cruersty
le Tins Veen Fy
Alinive
Cumburland
March Ie
Impeachment Fire Destroys Evidence Ends Wheeling Plant
A Wheeling plant fire destroyed the Wheelings Art Metal Manufacturing factory and storage rooms in East Wheeling, with $20,010 in total estimated loss. Nearby residence damage totaled about $3,999, and investigators have not determined the fire's origin. About 2,000 people watched as fire crews saved the Pann home and other nearby buildings.
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Wheeling
Wheelings Art Mrial Manual Aciing Company
Andrew Pann
Dann
East Wheeling
R.G. Pease
Rely Estate
Litnet
Wheeling Art Metal Manufacturing Company
Mine Disaster Recovery Honors 32 Victims in Strasbourg
In Strasbourg Alsace, the bodies of 32 miners killed by a cage fall at the Merlebach mine in Lorraine were buried today after funeral cortege led by army wagons. About 49,700 people were reported in the funeral procession as the victims were laid to rest.
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Strasbourg
Alages
Maren
Bodina
Merlebach
Lorraing
Brast May Get Federal Revenue Post for West Virginia
Washington report states prospect may appoint Brast of Parkersburg as internal revenue collector for Northern West Virginia amid White's tenure uncertainties. Marshall and others discussed the shift during a White House visit, with Brast seen as a strong candidate if upcoming cabinet-level changes occur.
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Washington
Wert Worewinla
Wight
Tenn Afarehil
A. Brast
Bens
de I Rumornd
West Wirwinks Tau
Albert B. White
White
Presidenn Wyrding
Braxt
Parkershung
Messrs Hragt and
Marehall
Guy 2B
Golf
New West
Mr. Marshall
Macken
Moga
Treasury
Thia
Brust
Internal Revenue
United States
West Virginia
Notorious Bandit Trial Echoes On Day Seven Witnesses
In a high profile case the jury hears six of seven witnesses as the prosecution presses for a death sentence. The defendant, accused of killing a police officer on a fatal night with an alleged accomplice, faces a court room with intense testimony and witness accounts detailing the crime.
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Tamalinhe -Withesees
New Britain
Chapman Ay
Chapman
Bhewn
England
Springfield
Jex
Johnson
On Scene Witnesses Tie Chapman to New Britain Slaying
Six of eleven prosecution witnesses testified to linking Gerald Chapman to the New Britain patrolman James Skelly murder. Witnesses placed Chapman at the department store scene or identifying his features, while police and a surgeon described the shooting and autopsy for the case.
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Associated Press
Hartford
Conn
March Fue
Gerald Chapman
Federer
James
Skelly
New Britain
Goteber
New Bristoll
Chapman
Sheenauld
New Haven
Peter
Shean
Awingingk & Peller
Aferiden
Toome
Old Colony
Davidmon
Loy
Anthal
Shenn
Sud
Miler
Ottere
Nia
Trass
Groohl
Atwater
Ilaca
Alweler
Chepman
Grodki
Atwarst
Henry Heller
Adolph LaChance
Bernard Carlson
Ell
Inquest Probes Ashland Slaying Reported
An inquest conducted today in Ashland examined the slaying that occurred Saturday evening at Strat Creek. Officials concluded with a verdict of death by gunshot wounds, identifying Alister, Thomas Glick, and others as persons of interest amid the investigation.
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Ashland
Copaner
Thomas Glick
Spanhoe
Strat Creek
Aight Biles Feo Bere
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