Several Firms of Country Declare Dividends in May
May 13. Directors of several industrial firms announce dividend actions expected to bring substantial remuneration to thousands of holders nationwide. Marland Oil resumes payments with 75 cents on common stock payable June 30 to June 2 record. United States Realty and Improvement declares 10 percent stock dividend plus regular cash, payable June and August. American Sugar Refining abstains from action beyond regular 1 3 4 percent preferred dividend amid sugar price declines. United States Gypsum and Eastman Kodak add small extra dividends to standard payouts. North American Utilities declares 1.40 quarterly on flat preferred.
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New York
Marland Ot Company
Igat
M T Wal & Quarterly
United States Realty and Improvement Company
Unia City
Alvidengue
American Sugar’ Tanning Company
Wallatrset
United States
Eastman Kodak Company
North American Utility Securities Corporation
North American Company
Public Hearing On Tax Rates And Railroad Assessments
Commissioners scrutinized public utilities and wholesalers pay, noting rates are too low. Comparisons with Ohio show higher tax burdens there, while West Virginia taxes on border business differ. The finance committee discussed HB 417 and railroad assessments, with officials outlining rates and commission finances.
Musical Fantasy by Central Junior Chorus and Orchestra Delights Crowd
The Central Junior High School orchestra and glee club staged Isles of Chance, a musical fantasy, to an eager audience. Critics praised the youthful energy, imaginative storytelling, bright costumes, and simple yet tuneful music, noting the production’s charm over form.
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Central Junior High School
Glee Club
Miners and Pickets Stir WV Coal Row in May Actions
Articles detail a May 10 1925 local union split and transfer of control from Local 4003 to International United Mine Workers of America. Reports cover injunction hearings for Colliers mine labor disputes and multiple arrests of pickets at Grant Town, with bond details and anticipated further protests.
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C. F. Davis
International Representativn
United Mine Workers of America
International Organization of the United Mine Workers of America
Wheeling
West Virginia- Pittsburgh Coal Company
Colliers, West Virginia
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
W. E. Baker
United States District
Fairmont
Tony Teti
J. L. Studdard
Grant Town
Walter Haggerty
Mrs Shepherd Freed In Typhoid Poisoning Case
Monday the court freed Mrs Shepherd as evidence was deemed insufficient to sustain a charge in the death case. Witnesses before the grand jury may be used by the defense. Judge Harry Olsen led the probe. Shepherd voiced relief at the ruling. The case centers on the death of Youngs McClintock from typhoid fever allegedly caused by toxins administered by Shepherd to claim a $2,000,000 estate. Mrs McClintock died years earlier and her exhumed body allegedly showed poison traces.
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Shepherd
Harry Olsen
Youngs McClintock
Waa
McClntock
Women’s Council votes against affiliations at opening session
Washington May 13 Led by the American delegation the International Council of Women voted against permitting other international organizations to affiliate with it The vote 112 to 215 two thirds majority required under the constitution Professor Marian F Whitney of Vassar College education committee chair warned affiliation would destroy unity The president Lady Aberdean read a list of possible affiliates including the International Federation of University Women the Salvation Army and International Peace Bureau A pilgrimage to Woodrow Wilson’s tomb was planned with German and Austrian delegates in doubt they did not attend the Arlington National Cemetery ceremony
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International Council of Women
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Whitney
Vassar College
Poughketpass
Abardeen
Council
Mom
Internationl Federation of University Women
The
Salvation Army
International Feaca Bur Youu
Woodrow Wilson
Arlingtes National
Fragmentary Confession Letters Tie Turner to Roanoke Case
A garbled confession from a Roanoke, Ya. witness references divorce, remarriage in Tennessee, and letters about a self inflicted death. The claimant describes regret and pressure to aid Sam, and notes meeting with Mr Rogera who urged honesty as state police arrived to question her.
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Pers
Roanoke
Turner
Sam
Roe
Rogera
Coast Guard Seaman Drowned In Patrol Boat Explosion
In Boston Mi 13 a seaman, Joseph H McGrean, aboard patrol boat No 2 337, drowned after the after gasoline tank exploded. Comrade W E H Milla suffered serious facial and hand burns and two other crew members escaped by leaping into the water.
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Coast Guard
Boston
Joseph H. Mc
Barthelmess separation clears path for career moves
Richard Barthelmess and Mary Hay, both prominent screen figures, have agreed to a civil separation due to competing professional demands. No divorce action is planned. Miss Hay will work in Europe while the actor remains in New York, with their daughter to split custody.
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New York
Richard Barthelmesa
Mary Hay
Arthur Gartlel Hays
Dudley Field Maione
Barthelmess
Hays
Europa
New York City
Barthelmesa
Seach
Alngie
Mary Hay Barthelmess
Miss Hay
Europe
Fraud Recount Claims Ballot Tampering in County Race
Testimony in the PLACE OF FRAUD recount contends ballots were altered to favor Republican candidates for Congress and county offices. Attorneys accuse Democratic officials and a Democratic commissioner of mishandling seals and destroying evidence while the clerk’s office faced access questions and guards. Fraud is asserted but not proven, with witnesses noting mixed ballots rising in number during the recount.
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Peytona No 4
I. S. Echols
Congress
Howard
Poffenbarger
Piercher
Court
Court House
Wota
Uist
Hoe
Peccineta
Get Up Nig Nights and Lithuated Buchu Ad
An early 20th century advertisement touts Lithuated Buchu as a cure for irritable bowel and related symptoms. It claims relief from bladder issues and excessive irritation, promoting the product as a non cheap medicine sold at drug stores in Mechanicburg and Hallas drug stores with a bold local reach.
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Dortén
Graham
Mieddarne
Atoren
Keller Laboratory
Mechanigaburg
Ohio
Halla
Ators
Stop Itching Skin Zemo Ad Claims Quick Relief
An old advertisement promotes Stop Itching Skin Zemo as a clean antiseptic liquid for rapid relief of irritation pimples eczema ringworm and similar conditions. It claims post first application itching will ease, with a non greasy formula usable during the day. Trial bottle 35c large $1.00 Zemo Soap 25c.
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Zemo
Ford to buy ships from Pare One Bever al
Washington May 13 The Shipping Board denies knowledge of a formal offer from Henry Ford to buy government merchant vessels but welcomes any plan to acquire ships at fair value. Ford says he purchased three ships from the board for pioneering use and estimates dismantling costs at about 400000 dollars. The East Indian is being prepared for service to Hallmark around August 1.
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Shipping Board
Ford
Nol
O'Connor
Butalo
Bord
Washington
O'Cantor
Henry Ford
Filanbeth
Milas Elizabeth Carsons
Buffalo
Yante
Hta Custom
St. Albans
Detroit
Afo'clutk
Mr. Ford
Miss Carson
C. E. Thomas
George and
Frank Carsong
St. Alban
Man Burned Repairing Car Fire In Huntsville Garage
H W Lacy butcher of Huntsville and Bigth Street was badly burned trying to move his car from a burning garage late that night. Damage estimated at 8000 dollars, adjoining cottage owned by Lacy and occupied by J W Runyon painter destroyed. Car and garage lost. Runyon shed and contents reduced. no insurance on car. Fire started in the cottage and spread to the garage with Central and Florida Street stations aiding.
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H.W. Lacy
Huntsveave
Bigth
Lacy
Mr. Lacy
J. W. Runyon
Lena D Price obituary and burial plans
Lena D Price 59, of Stop 5 South Charleston, died Tuesday at a local hospital. Funeral services will be at Hernshaw with burial there. The husband John Price and seven children survive. Also noted is John Thomas Carter age 6% who died at home in Kona City. Funeral at 10 am from residence with Rev C T Brookshire officiating. Burial in Batten cemetery.
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Lena OD. Price
Lena D. Price
John Price
Stop 5
South Charleston
Hernshaw
John Thomas Carter
Diet ‘der Aday
Konalwho City
C. T. Brookshire
Burin
Batten Cemetery
Public railroad consolidation hearings in Washington
Hearing resumes on the Van Sweringen Nickel Plate consolidation with John E. Oldham of Boston testifying that the plan serves public interest while H W Anderson for Cheens and Ohio protesters questions the witness. Oldham admits changing his position multiple times in consolidation studies and discusses potential unions among coal carriers including Chesapeake and Ohio, Virginian, Norfolk and Western, Wabash, and Lake Erie and Western as a merger component.
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Associated Prams
Washington
van Sweringen
Interstate Commerce, Commission
John E. Oldham
Boston
H.W. Anderson
Cheenveaks
Ohio
Anderson
Oldham
Chesapeake Andhilo
Virginian
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Btr
Lake Erie and Western
New Eczema Remedy Promoted At Local Stores
An advertisement touts a new eczema treatment claiming 48 hour relief with Kojene a non poisonous antiseptic. Sold in 8 ounce bottles for about 60 cents at Rexall Bullman’s and other progressive druggists with a money back guarantee if it does not end the outbreak. It also markets use for boils burns ulcers skin infections pimples and salt rheum.
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Tye
Peterson
G. Rokestrom
Loraine Street
Detroit
Patesnen
Buffalo
A. Potterfield
Rexall
Bullman
Right Now Charleston Druggists Offer Mentha Pepsin Remedy
Cure claim for chronic indigestion markets a peppermint pepsin tonic. It promises rapid relief from stomach upset, dyspepsia, gastritis, and associated nervous symptoms, touting pleasant taste and overall health benefits with endorsements from Potterfield Drug Co. and local pharmacies.
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Charleston
Tate
C. A. Potterfield
Potter +field Drug Co
Charleston Honors Fairmont Delegation Tour Spirit Shines
Charleston and Fairmont leaders stage a joint goodwill tour through West Virginia cities. Officials from Charleston and Parkersburg welcome crowds, with speeches by S P Puffer and R W Lilley. The visit includes a stop in Clarksburg and a tour of Fairmont's new million dollar bridge project.
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Charsleeton
Msnlves Mov
Ppanial
Albert J. Kearns
Henry & Lively
McKinney
Marion County
Charleston
Capitol City
Charlestom
Madison
R. W. Lilley
Lilly
Coward
Arsheatra
Fairmont Chamber A
Grafton
Philipp
Buckhannon
Weston
Wastes
Jackson Mimie
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Denel
May Pathe News
Ett
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