Picket lines continue in strike field at multiple mines
Federal court action restrains United Mine Workers from unionizing West Virginia Pittsburgh Coal Co workers in Wheeling. Judge Baker grants temporary injunction while cases move to June hearings. Pickets arrested in Fairmont and nearby towns, with mass actions at Grant Town Dakota and Jamison No 9 mine. Contempt and fortification charges loom as union efforts persist amid ongoing labor dispute.
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Associated Press
United States
Dleifet Court of Appeals
Richmond
Ny Ger
West Virginia-Pittebursh Owl Company
T C. Townsend
United Mine Workers
Wenty B Warrum
Indiansnolls
Townsend Anid
Fairmont
Grant Town
Dakota
New Enland Fuel and Trana Portation Company
Marshall W W. Qgden
Schwenck
Chesapeake
Jumiston No
Parker Run
Rivesville
Jamison No. 9
New England Fuel and Transportation Company
Changel
Meredith
W. Merla Watkins
John Bully
Imine
Wendel
Billy
Clarksburg
Grafton
Watkins
J. George S. Brackett
West Vrginia
Wheeling
Duiriary
Rite Playes
West Virginia-Pittsburgh
Onl Company Oy
W. E B. Baker
United States District Court
Arsumente
Conneel
Parkersburg
West Virginia Panhandle
Memor
Langdloes
Sralast
Court Decisions Tie Marmet Road Ownership To State Turnpikes
Fragmentary legal notes discuss Virginia and West Virginia wartime and postwar turnpike ownership. The report references the Giles Fayette and Kanawha turnpike debt, state charges for multiple roads, and a Supreme Court ruling favoring Virginia on a highway dispute. It notes power limits on county road disposals, railroads replacing public routes, and possible route modifications like Hunter’s Stretch near Spring Hill.
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Helms
Gauette
Giles
Parette
Virginia
Cherees
Allen, Payette and
Kanawha
Northwestern
Stanton
Parkersburg
Beverly
Lairmont
Charleston
Western
Clarkshoats
F Pount Pleasant
Wairmont
Wheeling
Kingwood
West Unio
Morgantown
Heverly
Nicholas Courthouse
Gauley Bridge
Ohio River
Alueyland
Tanvers
Gagetts
Hunter's Stretch
Upton's Creek
Thia
Vines
Weirae Lion
Giles, Fayette and Kanawha
Man Killed as Truck Turns Over in Virginia Mishap
Parker ABC Mus le Wilburn Mitchdeid, 28, of Paine HMiensant, Wear Virginia, died after a truck overturned near St Maese, West Wirgplandig. Investigators say the driver failed to stop, causing the vehicle to roll over.
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Parkerabc
Mus
le Wilburn Mitchdeid
Paine Hmiensant
Wear Virginia
St Maese
West Wirgplandig
Dawson Enters Guilty Plea in Fatal Slaying Case
Dawson pleads guilty to a fatal shooting at Grapevine schoolhouse party in December 1924. Witnesses recount a heated dispute over a cake, resulting in Hoggess's death and Dawson fleeing to the hills. Prosecutors cited difficulty proving prior intent. he receives a five year sentence in a Virginia state penitentiary.
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Stohers Darwsen
Coot Moxirens
Moundaytit
Grapevinn
Cecil Ragigesa
Kuld
Hoggess
Dawson
Pawan
Agai
Ileis
Davis Bribe Case Hearing Delayed In State Court
The Davis bribery case proceeds as judge adjourns until tomorrow after both sides set hours for arguments. If jurors return a verdict of guilty, Jonathan Davis faces a sentence of one to five years in the state penitentiary or imprisonment in the county jail with a fine up to 1,000.
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Kalk
Micy
Jonathan MM
Dmvin
Wenidae
Hertian
Chesapeake and Ohio declares semi annual dividend
Chesapeake and Ohio announces a regular semi annual dividend of 2 dollars on common stock and preferred shares payable to stockholders of record June 8. Huntington Valley Railway also declares a 2 dollar dividend on common stock payable to stockholders of record June 2.
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Corvelant C. Mary Tora
Cheaapeake
Ohio
Hawkink Valley Railway Company
Two Die in Mingo Election Brawl in May Turnout Turmoil
In a violent election clash at a polling location in Mingo county, two men were killed and several others wounded as deputies and a sheriff battled armed groups. The confrontation followed heated disputes over voter consolidation and control of the election precincts. Deputies and volunteers responded. casualties included Sheriff’s Deputy and a local justice. The chaos disrupted voting and prompted rapid medical transport and state police involvement.
Self-Defense Plea Central in Goff Case
The trial of Reed Goff opens with self defense as his chosen plea after a Thanksgiving Day taxi dispute on Rummery Street near State Street. Jury selection completed yesterday as prosecutors prepare limited witness testimony, while Goff’s defense argues extenuating circumstances. Local coverage notes both men were known in the area and the event drew strong public interest.
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Nila Uiai
Nany
Stone
la Sallalury
H. J Petree
Boony Dawson
Orville Mackney
State Street
Tate
Watt
Hive
Leese
Jim
Goth
OTA W Pd
Frhenne
Aequalne
Hares
Hette Yeig
Kortes Jamnes
Dryton
Cutuer
Leeds
Voters show heavy turnout in Charleston school board race
Dr Jividen runner up for Republican ticket as W A Foster trails for Democrats. Large turnout produced 1245 votes cast with 1888 for Republicans and 835 for Democrats while Mrs Spencer led at several schools. Result tied to board candidates amid debates over school program spending.
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Dr. Jividen
W. A. Foster
Charleston
Wehonl
We Weliool Efactian
Woty Price
Wobur Stump
Batty
Sadie
Kneneer
Demortat
Prive Ted Uth Hoketa
Wubar Srtterp
Speeer
Bill
Helurne
Resublican Thelit
Crain Tour Temperaatic
de GM
Jividen
Wiliam A. Fomer
Spencer
BA Pre Ini
Democrats
Wits
Segubliean
Vallytar
Fire destroys town buildings in blast and blaze
A large explosion and ensuing fires in a Cuuealagio area caused extensive damage to a row of workhouses and offices, with about 10 people injured while trying to escape. The blast spread to nearby structures and a powder magazine before firefighters contained the flames. Officials estimated about 1000000 dollars in damage and reported multiple detonations as the blaze raged. Separately Senator Alber H Cummins, age about seventy, is reported ill with bronchitis and laryngeal issues, with no alarming symptoms yet.
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Cuuelagio
Frank
Papi
Faelor
Officis
Sen. Not
Tax proposal to fund state revenue from tobacco sales
George M. Ford endorses a tobacco taxation plan including a privilege tax on dealers and an excise tax on products. The bill proposes annual fees for wholesalers and retailers and a 10 percent excise on cigars cigarettes and tobacco products with stamps sold by the state.
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George M. Ford
Clyde H. East
Joint Legislative Committee
Major Ford
Berlin
Perasans
Two Millions Needed in State Revenue Plan
A joint revenue committee discussed proposals to raise funds for state needs including institutional improvements and maintenance. They favored two methods, an excise tax on luxury items and an additional tax on motor vehicles, with further possible tobacco and liquor levies. A final report will be presented to the Legislature.
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Vane
Opaien
Raginr Sea
Joint Revenue Committee
Furchberg
Emmadires Boran
Xeatlong
ReMi
Nur Te Wax
Tourbute
Fenorge M. Port
Free Schools
Thomas Ayn
Hendel and Oulse
Visit to Bertin Highlights Turkish Renewal Pact
Euronean readers note a tense visit by Dr. Hit Bey, mayor of Constantinople, amid a deep sigh and downtrodden mood. The Abs Journey purchase is seen as a renewal of the alliance between Geradad and Turkey.
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Bertin
Hit Bey
Constantinople
Abs
Turkey
U S Debt Plan Progress Reported by Officials
U.S. officials say debt funding negotiations with foreign debtors are moving forward satisfactorily. Mellon and Kellogg state that the way to further moves is opening and expect inquiries soon from governments beyond France, Belgium, and Italy. President hopes for steps toward settlement without further delay, though officials warn against overoptimism.
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Washsington
Mellon
Treasury
Kellogw
Stele Department
France
Belgium
Bethenia
Greenbrier College to Host Commencement Address by Senator Price
Greenbrier College in Lewisburg plans a June 1 reception and awards day featuring Senator Price as commencement speaker. Sixty to seventy graduates, alumni from Charleston and surrounding areas, and local officials will participate in corollary exercises at the central Stone Church and related campus events.
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Price
Greenbrier College
Lewisburg Womant’s School
Old
Stone’ Charch
Goirge
Brice
Shaplexton Iterasy
Wemiter
Greenbrion Cullene
Lewisburg
Wo Wa
Tawisburg
Fu'eloet
Owelvele
Charleston
Morth
Iscal
Senator Price
Charles J. Mathews
Charhexma
Alumant
Henry F. Hunter
Lewisburgs
Wee
A. & Alexander
Cabriesion
Anedraw Price
Marlington
Willan Gaston Capertnit
Link Work
Clarence Viekaonut
Creek
Joseph Varnenter
Worlaton
Treneuter
Ae Lewisburg
Ute Shoul
OW. Campbell
Frnatington
WH. Burron
Nema
Ry Tas
Callege
Train Disaster Panic as NYC Subway Car Fights Smoke
A large east side subway train tragedy near Grand Central Terminal left about 100 trapped in a smoke filled 9 car set. Passengers, most Bronx bound workers, faced panic with windows smashed and many injured while Motorman Post shut power to the third rail and emergency crews rushed to Bellevue and St. Vincent’s hospitals.
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Associated Presa
Grand Central
Firet
Hatela
Bronx Park
Tt Waant
Vincent's Hospital
Brons
Sild
Tower Mam
Shattan
Bummeee
Bhoplé
Grand Central Terminal
Betwee
Harry Post
Post
Cara
Rall Post
Ktrert
Vanderblit
Park Avenue
34Th Streets
Commodore
Murguy Hill
Interna
Bellevue
St. Vincent's Flower
Iiet
Enat
Tubam
Merrit
Rattle
Tnterboroush Rapid Tramay Company
Pany
Poat
Bi Wetinn
Page Bound Over On Murder Charge In Pocae area
Harold Page, 19, of Boca, charged with murder in the death of Charles Phillipa on Kelly's branch of Pocaeit. Preliminary hearing set. bound over by Magistrate W A Tully. case to be reviewed by June grand jury. The fatality occurred May 3 after an adult quarrel and alleged assault during a drinking incident.
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Harold Page
Boca
Triet
Charles Phillina
Bad Man Union
Poca
W. A. Tully Vyeutenay
Phillips
Kelly's
Pocaeit
Page
Phillipa
Cam
Tame
Cass
Grand
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Wheeling Field
Ledvinks
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Bridgeport
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Sallier
Te. Spencer
Wilber Stump
Marmet Road
Supreme Court
Marmet
Ncta
Rapidis
Ata
Hilmed
Efichts
Wiliam M. Birchfield
School Board
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Schock
Swann Senoal
Bigler
Union School
Barton
Rao
Preston
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Kirti
Kernet
Wuestlen
Kinneard
Pallow
Wilammin
Chapman
Tuck
Chapin
Uystander
Wiele
Goff
Stump
Mabile Tm
Wiliam
Intenschon
Tatu
Mra
Garten Cuat
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Thera
Pvateg
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Swann
Tetum
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Toovavelt
Kankwan
Bare Fon
Val Brath
Hound
Motta
Suri
Suratet
Cher
Bedey
Drecineda
Morer
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Cumming Parentut
Alber H. Cumours
U.S
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New York
Bethelehen Steel Corporation
Sparriws Point
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