Good Will tour boosts Kanawha cottage drive
Charleston chamber members touring West Virginia citys rallied support for a Kanawha county 4 H cottage at the Jacksons Mill state camp. A committee was formed to choose a site and raise funds within days, while Weston Philippi and nearby towns hosted the visitors. The plan aims to anchor Kanawha County’s 4 H presence with backing from the chamber and local groups.
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Kanawha County
Hobpat G
Murphy Gumeette
West Virginia
Charleston
Weston Iate
Kanawha
Jackson's Mill
T. ¥. McGovran
Kaawh County
Jackson
Charleston Chamber
Kanawha 4-H
W. J. Kendrick
Lewis, Upshur
Harrison
Marion
Kanawha's
Kendrick
Putore
Arnold Barnes
R. O. Newcomb
J. C. Smith
W. R. Milford
George G. Guthrie
McGovran
Weston
Chamber
Isit
Gratton
Philippi
Tts Uume
Broaddus College
Broaddus
Capitol
Muesa
Barbour County
Charlentoniana
Charter Granted to Shinnston Miners Group Amid Strike
A charter was granted by the secretary of state to a new miners association at Shinnston formed from members who split from the United Mine Workers. Incorporators include Weeks Wilson Vincent Curry Goileman Drummaend Burnett. The group aims to bargain wages and pensions and seeks a meeting with Bethlehem Steel for a new wage agreement. A Shinnston local has withdrawn from the UMWA, though officials say the charter was not officially filed by the union.
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Mountaincer Ual Miners’ Association
Af Shinnston
Marion County
John B. Wyatt
State House of Delegates
Ming
Tr. Weeks
Ray Wilson
M. Vincent
de Curry
Go Ileman
W.s.drummaend
Ro D. Burnett
Shinnston
Lanilac
Assatiation
Charleston
Thomas Unions
Bethlehem Steel Company
Fairmont
Nenytas
Jonal
Shinanston
derna_ lional United Mine Workers
Studdard
United Mine Workers of America
Sumaston
Queston
Nutober
Tax plan eyed to raise state revenue via luxuries taxes
Judge John T Simms proposed increasing the capitation tax to five dollars annually for all men over age two, taxing depletion interests, and levying a non essential and luxury levy to fund state institutions. He argued the current tax burden is too light on luxuries and that home owners should pay less while non essentials and amusements face higher fees.
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John T Simms
Clyde
Simms
Joint Legislative Committee
Tax Commissioner's
Gerasches
Auden Simms
Helieve Hose
Garland
Iowa
Ito
New York
Otto M. Schultza
Peeteta
William Winters
Mre
Helen Auguste Gelsen-Volk
Ralph F. Lockwood
Boston
Treaty-Sixth Street
Waa
Posada
Vuakned
Tpochee
Agnes Toohey
T. Weir
Weirton
Manning
L. A. Diller
Foltanabee
Tant Waites
Ing
Fuliansbes Roe Steel
Li & Rel Wat
Columbus
Cas
Disrase
Certia
Ritter
Virginia
Evane
Gelaespany
B.D. Talbott
Bikinis
Health Department
Dennis McNeil
Bun’ Ene
Dubies
Ton
Merchants' Association
Walter
treisen-Vollk
Cunningham
Huntington
Garrett
Wall
Richmona
Chasapeakes
Charleston
Baltimore and Ohio
Ranireed
John ¥. Kimmy
cComy
Dennis McNell
Bargour
Boone
Caball
Kanewha
Logan
Bir
Logan County
Kasge
la Boone
Barbour
Banka
West Virginia
Hes
Legislatire
Ij Mainteng Capitol
Bryan Starts New Row in Nebraska
Lincoln May 14 former Governor Bevan launched a fresh charge against Governor McMullen and the Republican Legislature accusing extravagance and price hikes in gasoline. He hinted at a 1928 gubernatorial candidacy while vowing to present the facts to the people.
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Lincoln
Bevan
Nebraska
Adam McKluken
Presi Tal
McMullen
Geasolna Pridhs
Saneline
Veterans urged to file compensation appeals
World War II veterans were urged to hasten filing under the adjusted compensation act. A ruling by Comptroller General McCarl stated that benefits cannot be paid if an application was started but not completed at the veteran’s death. relatives who filed on behalf of estates cannot continue an incomplete submission as valid.
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Byne
Washington
McCarl
Alsal
Abby Rockefeller Heiress Marries Milton in Simple Ceremony
Abby Rockefeller, heiress to a vast fortune, wed David Merryweather Milton at John D. Rockefeller Sr’s Fifth Avenue home in a small ceremony. The vows omitted the word obey, and the couple plans a two month European honeymoon before occupying a private New York apartment.
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New York
Abby Rockefeller
David Merrywether Milton
Plas
Alery
John Ie Rockefeller
Fifty
Cornelius Woolfkin
Park Avenue
Davis defense challenges state witness in bribery trial
In Topeka testimony, Oswald recounts urging Gov Davis to pardon Walter Grundy and alleges an agreement to pay 2500 dollars via Petersen room. The defense cites alleged political enemies and questions which politicians were involved while detailing conversations with Governor Davis and state figures including W Y Morgan.
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Inez
Tovrica
Anneny Osiald
Plaa
Oswald
Gari J. Peterson
State Bank Cupmissioner
Oswald Avid
Grundy
Petersen
Gewald
Avid
Peterson
A.M. Burvey
Mada
Win
Murray
Gywald
James A. Midure
B. Gmith
Attorner
Billy Morgan
Harver
W. Y W. Morgan
Hutchinson
Davis
Five Die in Twin Train Collisions in Indiana and Pennsylvania
AP reports two fatal train wrecks in quick succession. In Indiana near Martinsville a Pennsylvania-bound double-header derailed at a siding, killing three on board and injuring several others including workers from Covington and Columbus. In Erie Pennsylvania a derailment and collision left two dead and dozens injured, with victims from New York and nearby towns hospitalized.
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Indiana
Erie
Penn
Associated Press
Terre Baute
Ind
Pennsylvania
James Buer
Covington
Albert Hardwick
Asl
Coshocton
Ara Burns
Ray F
Blory
Clerls
Richmond
Nevers Ura
Owls
Orawood
Expresa Maessenger
Columbus
Hawin B. Hesser
Los Angeles
Cal
Erie Railroad
Union City
Cleuvely
H. Perry
N. Langan
New York
Corry
Patrick McLaughlin
Walliam Dailey
Hiram Johngan
James Nowe Fan
Adam Lillia
Ell
John Haines
Crooklyn
N. Y
Patrick Cosle
Bumalo
Thomas Glen
Woman leaps to death from hotel roof in Chicago street
A 17 year old woman from North Shore leaped from a 12 story hotel roof on Sheridan Street in Chicago, striking the curb as traffic watched. Her husband said she suffered a nervous breakdown and she died at a hospital. She leaves behind an eleven week old baby.
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Wille
Sheridan
Mra
Anhe Scheff
Luday
North Shore
George Scheff
Giant Electric Locomotive Tests for Virginian Line
A colossal electric locomotive weighing about 1 275 000 pounds undergoes its first running tests on the Westinghouse track. Built for the Virginian Railway Roanoke project, representatives from Virginian, Pennsylvania, and other firms observe performance, power transfer, and handling of grades. The unit, described as the largest electric locomotive, is to operate under heavy loads and negotiate curves on the Virginian electrification program.
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Wtusburgh
Mancufacturer
Op Electric
IRZ Tert Jung
M Reilny
Rials
Lin
Mallena
We Vity
Roanoke
Virginien
Pennsylvania
Obie
Plisourieh
Merivan Levamertive Conony
Boluwii
Conpany
Postpone Trial in Po ca Murder Case
Mardild Page a Y-year-old district youth awaiting trial on charges related to the slaying of Charles Poulipa of Vinion and Fora districts will not be brought to trial this term. The case, linked to an inquest verdict that Poulipa died from blows with a blunt instrument after a family dispute, is postponed as the prosecutor’s office completes a full investigation.
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Mardild Page
Papa
Charles Poulipa
Vinion
Fora Distriots
Enigyt
D. & Salisbury
Ania
Phillips
Tiga
Ais | Ton
Nage Intermediate Court
Juey
Page
Ras
State Penitentiary
Lomother Page
Mrasay
Phuina
Kelly
Striker Paint Dior
Charley
Tim
County Toronse
Doc Asberry
Prosientor
Olice
Wilbur entertains on big dirigible voyage
Thirty guests invited by the Navy aboard the Curtis D. Wilbur dirigible Los Angeles Lump will fly from Lakehurst New Jersey over Pennsylvania and Delaware. Commend Steel declined to release details. The craft is due to complete the trip by 5 pm. An expert from WEAF will supervise the live radio broadcast. A five course dinner will be served to the secretary's guests during the event.
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Associated Press
Lakehurst
N. J
Navy
Curtis D. Wilber
New Jersey
Eansylvania
Delaware
Minda Touleht
WEAF
Tiken Jong
Haney Reappointed to Shipping Board Post
May 4. President Coolidge plans to reappoint B. E. Haney of Portland Ore as a member of the Shipping Board. Senator McNary urged the renewal of Haney in a visit to the White House and told Coolidge that Haney will likely be reappointed.
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Coolidge
B. E. Haney
Portland
Ore
Shipping Board
McNary
Republican
Ora Om
Hopes
Coolings
Haney
Holea Demecret
Tax Probe Blamed For Baby Death At Farm Hearing
District Attorney releases autopsy findings after a baby’s death at home. Physician reports the death resulted from violent contact with a hard surface. Mother sought the autopsy. officials oversee the inquiry amid calls for tax relief and road funding.
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Geisen-Volk
Probe on Manner of Injury to Child and Tax Hearings
A state inquiry into the manner of injury to a child features testimony on tax policy and proposed upratings. Officials including Dr Otto M Schul tza report on a six week old death as panels discuss direct levies and sales taxes, with opposition to raising rates on certain industries.
US Wins Point On Arms Control At Conference
The United States gained a point at an international arms trade conference by allowing arms to be shipped to foreign governments without prior recognition. The decision, while not a clear victory for the US, appeased South American nations which had demanded recognition. The resolution passed unanimously with a vow to seek an agreed method to curb arms shipments during revolutions.
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ENYA
United States
Shipping Board Debates Forked Policy on Ship Scrapping
May 14. Shipping board members debated wholesale merchant marine scrapping as they await Chairman O’Connor’s return from Detroit and Buffalo and a Ford letter offer to buy 400 ships. Opinions split between scrapping and full inquiry, with estimates on salvage value and idle costs ranging widely. Also, Hay Walker, 68, VP of Herbison-Walker, died suddenly at the Duquesne Club after a heart attack.
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Waliington
Shipping Board
Connor
Detroit
Buffalo
Henry Ford
O'Connor
Reral
Palmer
Fleet Corporation
Aida
Hide
Cass
Ford
Hay Walker
Pittsburgh
Herbison-Walker Retriotories Company
Duquesne Club
Pacific Coast Fleet Adds More Ships
Rum gangs, hijackers, and federal officers wage a three way struggle for San Pedro harbor. Five vessels off the coast funnel whiskey daily with $10,000 to $20,000 landed. blockade efforts hindered by lack of small boats. Two steamers, about 1,000,000 tons, anchor near Santa Catalina as “rum runners” operate from nearby coves. Federal agents plan a Mississippi blockade and prepare to seize ships on the river.
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San Pedro
Cal
San Pedro Harbor
Here
San Diego
White Poine
Point Firmin
Outlylmg
Tota Pullea
Vaughan
Tamaroa
Sve
Catalina Island
Mississippi
Associated Press
Santa Caving Island
Vesaela
Tamarra
Vaughn
San Clemence Island
Santa Catilina
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