Winding Gulf visit marks first day of good will tour
A chaotic but spirited report details the Wind ing Gulf Good Will party’s Monday arrival in Charleston and Beckley as the two chambers of commerce kickoff a two day West Virginia goodwill tour. Charleston leaders praise cooperation and power industry consolidation while stressing unity across towns Huntington Beckley and Charleston. The visit includes a parade a dinner at the Wert Virginia hotel and speeches by James Smith Appalachian Power and Light and local chamber officials.
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Charlesrara
Neld Chawler
Vantnerte
Bernard McClaughlerty
Charleston
Fee
Robert Gardly
West Virginia
Lilly
Smith
James C. Smith
Appalachian Power and Light Company
Mr. Smith
Hillrfield
Cabin Creek
Dumetion
Logan
Olu
Kiven the Good
Pyruyal
Tdie
Phembers
Medy Tone
Whiamson
Kénova
Muntington
Huntington
Meckley
Chamber of Commerce
Raleigh County Center
Inele
Beckley
Raletah County
Good Will Party
J.B. Madison
Charierton Chamber
Helwall
John] T Morgan
Harleston Party
Beckiexs
Charter
Ko, Ellisen
Raley Organization
Introfuerd
Herbert Stansbury
Blaver Stansbury
Beckkey
John T
Morgan
Charleuton Chamber
Berkeley
Stapp
Belco Light Company
Beekhley
Tbs
Charleston Chamber of Commerce
West Virgina
West Virgin
Retrenchment urged across West Virginia government
Charles K. Payne, president of the Payne Shoe company, calls for retrenchment in all branches of government to solve the state's revenue problem. He urges cutting expenditures to fit current income, arguing that higher taxes stifle business and deter new capital. He questions ongoing public spending and advocates disciplined budgeting across state, county, and municipal levels.
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Charles K. Payne
Clyde
West
Schalk Catches Ball Traveling 120 Miles an Hour
Veteran catcher for the Chicago Whitt Soa, Sethatk, claims the feat of catching a ball thrown from Washington toward Chicago at extreme speed. Report notes three throws from a tower, one misplayed, and a ball estimated to travel about 120 feet per second, roughly tro miles per minute.
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Schalk
Chicago
Washington
Donachtabel
No set plans on French debt discussed
Washington reports no concrete agreement or plan for settling war debts. Informal talks continue between Washington and Paris with no official settlement framework advanced. Treasury Under Secretary Winston reportedly indicated U.S. preference for a March debt commission led by Secretary Mellon as a basis for talks.
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Washengton
Mag 1
Washington
Barts
Kovermeny
State J Department
France
U.S
Maris Omcinta
Winston
Treasury
Brough Papitel
Mellon
Susie. Sested
Matheckareringan
Logan Deputy Sheriffs Sentenced in Conspiracy Case
Leo Heleher and Hox Waller, accused in Logan county intimidation plots, received one year and a day sentences from Federal Judge A. 0. McDowell of Lenebhure. They pled guilty to conspiracy charges and their plea included beating witnesses who testified, with pending appeals and possible transfer to Atlanta for further proceedings. Bail posted by Ch. FL Gore and Walker.
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Leo Heleher
Hox
Waller
Sade
McDowell
Lenebhure
Vin
Logan County
Mattead
Finch
Atlanta
FL Gore
Walker
WoWalker
Berlin Honors New President Amid Public Ceremony
Berlin witnesses a formal ceremony as the new German president arrives for a state event. Crowds and officials gather at noon to greet the president, with a formal reception planned and observers noting the exchange of greetings and ceremonial pomp.
Love of Disputed Wife May Determine Fate Of Confessed Slayer
The fate of Sam Pass, held in Kanawha county Jail on a murder charge, hinges on a statement from his former wife during today’s interrogation. Sheriff C Mingoe and Logan county officers invited her for questioning, amid a case of alleged poisoning and a possible family motive described in late-August events.
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Sam Pass
Kanawha County
Kanawha
Nhe
C. Mingoe
Logan County
Charleston
Basa
Omar
Boese
Taxpayers Called in Quiz on State Needs
Officials outline program for surveying actual necessities and best fund-raising methods. The effort targets taxpayers, business leaders, and industrial figures across Kanawha and West Virginia to assess revenue needs for the needy and public services.
Public questions move debates on women’s acts and rights
A garbled report discusses the public’s questions about women’s acts and rights, detailing advocates like Derik of Mail Tate VEPs and a campaign for protections. It references recruitment and debates over coercion, with mentions of a president and campaigns to persuade voters.
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Desaliye
Gairnyeemay Dsl
Bates Vie
Kanewan
Italia
Utah Man Named to Federal Post Amid Turmoil
A Utah man is named to a federal post amid upheaval involving the Stockyards Administration and Agriculture. The appointee, a graduate of a Utah college and state police background, is linked to western agricultural interests and prominent herds. The report notes the selection occurred as officials prepare for potential shifts in policy and further appointments.
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Utah
Federal Post
Wasmington
Cains
Brgan
Parkers
Dee Parton
Merrill
Utun
Boone Election Case Up Today
Citizens of Bonne County descend on Charleston to argue before the state supreme court of appeals over the county’s November election. Lawyers for both sides claim ballot irregularities and seek ruling on the results and potential remedies.
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Boone
Bonne
Carleston
State Supreme Court of Appeals
Mss Feet
French Force Position In Peace Efforts
A garbled report describes French forces taking a position during peace efforts. The text mentions various names and places in a tense wartime setting, with references to intensifying front actions and allied operations.
Court hears foreign relations chair on world court power
Boston May 1 Senator Borah and others urge independence for the World Court, arguing it should be divorced from the nation’s heqe. They say changes to its statute could preserve balance and maintain international law without domination by any group.
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World Court
Senate
Beran
Advertien
Borah
Fudteba Tribumsl
Baby killer case shocks Gotham institution patient death scandal
A former nurse at the Gotham establishment Tella of Mrs Geisen works is accused of dashing a crying child against a wall in a rage. The child died the next day, and prosecutors plan homicde indictment in connection with the death of 23 children held at the institution. Authorities say violence against children of delinquent parents was used as a disciplinary method.
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Gotham
Tella
Geisen
Gas Case Writ Set For Friday
Federal judges prepare for a petition by United Poet View company seeking an injunction against public service commission. Push for increased gas tires affects multiple communities. preliminary denial followed by orders for Friday injunction hearing.
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United Poet View Company
Putiie Service Commission
MocEnti
Dude J. Home
Baltimars
Medeavoll
British Balks Teeth Pulling in Arms Conference Debates
Report from Feneva on May 11 outlines British opposition to certain arms restrictions. Delegates from the United States, Canada, and other nations push for an international ban on warships and aircraft. submarines and other vessels face limited controls. A deadlock emerges as votes narrow, with tanks debated as an exception and export limits debated amid broader tensions.
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Singer
Lst
Liperty
Ion
Allen W
Turles
Truadeum
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Paris
Coulee Delegns
Tumlink
Runaway's Return Only Hope for Dying Mother
Local report from BCU Lod May 11 notes the only chance for a dying mother rests on the runaway’s return. The piece mentions a patient at a hospital and references unidentified individuals and events surrounding the case.
Bootlegger Convicted in Kanawha Jail Case
A bootlegging case in Kanawha County Jail ends with a conviction and transfer to federal court. James Smith faces charges of aiding inmates and other offenses as Albert Fitzwater, the U.S. attorney, asserts the authorities broke up the jail ring. The trial involves distribution of whiskey by a man identified as Berta of Leek Six, who is serving six months for bootlegging.
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Kertherking
Cnimon
Kanawha
James Smit
United
Albert Vy Fitzwater
Federalatin
Veoowar
Cventerday Cha Smith
Uveen
USA
Kmith
Nan
Chete
BO Berta
Leek
Nali
Emi
Board ix
Nave
Ense Ie
Massey
Will Exhume Several Bodies In Baby Farm Case
New York May 11 Evidence toward an indictment for homicide will be sought against Mrs Helen Gelaen Volk a nursing matron who ran a baby farm in East Eighty sixth Street. Investigators say a nurse testified Agnes Toohey died after being dashed against a wall and that Gelaen Volk witnessed the assault. Other infants also died or were mistreated at the farm and authorities plan to exhume the Toohey infant from Michael cemetery.
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New York
Helen Auguste Gelaén-Volk
Red Cross
East Eighty-sixth Street
Ityan
Nuram
Agnes Toghey
Sho
Ying
Agnes
Mra Getsen-Volk
Prusslan
Willan Winters
Gelaen- Volf
Michael
Toohey
ieison-Volk
White
Ryan
Ingvendealer
Mary Beuckers
Philadelphia
Gelken-Volk
Guisen-Valk
Wala
Stephen
Gexsen
Ashland mayor Quis under fire amid resignation turmoil
Ashland faces political upheaval as Mayor Quis resigns after three years, with the city council and court authorities involved. The board considered accepting the resignation while investigating alleged misconduct. Local tensions extend to church leadership and the ongoing ethics inquiry.
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Wahi
Taiwht
Hte Fier
Sands
Willie Nichalmon
Dudet Hom
Kennedy
de Sale
Tan
Saline Mirs
Mist Methodist Church
Board of ‘Aldermen
Salisbury
Boyd County Siren Court
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