Thirteen Indicted in Fairmont Union Conspiracy Case
A Taylor County grand jury indicted thirteen men including two union organizers on a nationwide plot to halt Northern West Virginia mines. John Billy’s confession ties the United Mine Workers to the operation, while others, including Bunn Weekly and Frank Figarallo, face charges. Bail was set for some defendants. arrests continue as prosecutors expand the probe to involve other alleged conspirators and regional mine operations.
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Pairmont
Taylor County
Grand Jury
John Billy
Gordie-Bailey-Taher
W. Morle Watkine
Billy
West Virginia
Bunn Weekly
Frank Figarallo
Earl Kidder
Erine Tait
Matt Pucovich
Kidder
Tait
Retunea
Watkins
Emacs
Grafton
Gordon Hite
Wiliamn Ritz
Fairmont Tomore Row
Wackly
Pucovich
Harrison County
Clarksburg
Pigniallo
Gratton
United Mine Workers of America
Ohio
Pittsburgh
Mathering Gymuenze
Eagle
Clark Coal and Coke Company
Trojciick
Monongah
Ti Ia
Joe Girard
George Kocola
Yearkey
Parker Run
Fairmont
Ogden
Zcroas
Yerkes
Girardi
Edom Pace
West Virginia Baptist convention elects officers amid college merger talks
Toney Harrison of Clarksburg presided at the West Virginia Baptist convention in Kenova as W. W. Trent of Elkview and Mra T. Johnson of Charleston were named officers. The group discussed increasing Broaddus College capacity and its merger with Alderson Baptist Academy at Alderson, while keeping the conventions intact. A youth extension meeting and a Kenova chamber tour of the tri state region were planned.
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Kenova
Toney Harrison
Clarksburg
Heal
West Virginia
Haa
W. W. Trent
Elkinn
Mra.t. ('. Johnson
Charleston
W. C. Harrold
Moundsville
E. H H. Flynn
Parkeraburg
J. H. Knopf
Broaddue College
Alderson Baptist Academy
Aldervor
Tri-State
Kenova Chamber of Commerce
San Francisco Woman Held in Napa Insanity Case
Berethy Ellingsna of San Francisco was declared insane by Dr J Me Senalend and hospital staff after outbursts halted a murder trial. The jury found her insane and she was sent to Napa for treatment, to be returned to the county jail tomorrow. Assistant District Attorney Yarnwn 1. billen announced readiness to go to trial Monday on the murder charge.
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San Francisco
Berethy Ellingsna
San
Wweatmont
Reunty
Napa
Yarnwn
Billen
Tri
Goff murder case to jury amid taft address
In Washington the day’s note is Taft urging informed public opinion at the Chamber of Commerce dedication while the state case against Fred Goff for Everett Leg’s taxi cab death goes to the jury. Evidence ended yesterday with Blake set to instruct jurors. witnesses include taxi drivers and friends.
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Associated Press
Washington
Taft
Everett Lege
Fred Gott
Everett Leg
Summers Street
Henry K. Blake
Wien
Wurrie
Two Children Die In Belt Drive Collision Near Aa cade
A late afternoon crash five miles east of Aa cade killed two children and seriously injured others. Evhel Gardner and Min Gardner, ages four and one, died. Meredith Gardner, nine, survived with a severed leg amputation and is not expected to live. Nine relatives from the Gardner and Herlyn families, prominent in Grand Maven, were in the sedan. A truck overturned. two others were injured and nine sustained serious injuries.
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Grant Atid
Aacade
Evhel Gardner
Min Gardner
Meredith Gardner
Georke Girdner
Wilbur Herlyn
Grand Maven
Miph
Salvation Arts
Nashville author defends biography amid criticism
Nashville Tenn May Meads Minnigerade, mother of "An Informal Biography of Wheat Jackson," says he will gladly receive corrections. The Tennessean asked the New York author to state authority for the article, provoking local indignation as the telegram statement notes the remarks were made in good faith and without prejudice.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tax fairness proposal sparks highway funding debate
A Greenbrier county farmer, H D Leach of Ronceverte, argues that if cars bear all highway costs then motor vehicles should be exempt from personal property tax. His letter to the joint legislative tax committee urges reducing local and state taxes to fund road maintenance and state institutions, reflecting wider taxpayer friction amid revenue discussions.
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H. D. Leach
Greenbrier County
Ronceverte
Greenbrier
Leach
Joint Legislative Tax
Semmature
May Boost Automobile Tax to Raise State Revenue
State Road Commission members oppose the latest push to raise funds. A joint legislative committee near a plan to increase license fees and taxes on automobiles and non essentials. The panel says a substantial hike may be approved next week amid debates over revenue needs and opposition from some lawmakers.
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Legislative Committee
State Road Commission
Reaty
Wigeualon
Andy
Irgiskitore
Thieves Take 400-Lb Safe From Wright Oil Station
May 30 Huntington reports thieves carried off a 400-pound safe from the Wright Oil Service company station. The safe was pried through a window, and burglars dragged it about a mile away before abandoning it, leaving behind $500 in checks. No injuries were reported.
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Huntington
Wright Oil Service Company
Iit
Stedge
Miles Fraly
Simmons Dean Scout Head Elected at Boston Convention
Elect Simmons Dean Scout Head elected at Boston convention amid a list of officers including Mrs. Herbert Jienver first vice president and Mrs. Julius Rosenwald and Mrs. Frederik Hy Bregksl among new board members. National director Mr Rippin reported growth with total personnel rising to 112.2 percent and a 20,047 increase in overall membership.
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Boston
Arnot
Stanuns Coer
Aimetich
Herbert Jienver
Aleet Art
Julius
Rosenwald
Kehinaga
Wes Dents
Daughter Kills Mother's Rival in Chicago Shooting
A 15 year old girl shot twice at Agnes Schrick, 25, and then fired at her father William Munson after learning of his relationship with another woman. The mother intervened, was wounded, and died. The shooter and mother were detained while Rivers, Illinois, police investigate.
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Gytha
Prensa
Chicago
Tanleht
Lucile Munch
Wil- Ilan Munseh
Mias
Agnes Shtnick
Mumnel
Fred
Nhe
Shrek
Munach
Canburl
Tihs
Dulles
Wisconsin U Chooses Editor President Glenn Frank
Wisconsin University selects editor Glenn Frank as its new president succeeding Edward A. Hinge. Frank noted he would relinquish current roles with Century Magazine and a university post in North Western. A university representative confirmed his acceptance after today’s discussions.
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Mnw
York
University of Wisconsin
Frank
Mabt Dinckisa
Wniversite
Wniversite Fiwn Heen
Prank
Bendy
Edward A
Five Charged After Fatal Kermit High School Shooting
Associated Press report from Williamson details a May 20 shooting at Kermit High School causing one death and three injuries during a brawl. Warrants were issued by Mingo County prosecutor Lute Gbalin with a grand jury possible. Kermit resident Tmes Munsey faces murder charges alongside others linked to the incident.
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Associated Presay
Tmes Munsey
Kermit
Itone Alalle
Sherman Puissey
Moerchant
Kermit High School
Miyasny
Mingo
Mingo Jal
Tustioa
J. Po Webb
Munségona
Americans Bolster Conference Spirits Amid Arms Talks
Geneva reports note a faltering conference as delegates from Adgertean and Slavia confront a one sided unfit convention on arms control. Bourton led opposition to mandatory private manufacture disclosures and proposed checks on illicit arms flow, while European concerns over transparency and enforcement persisted amid hopes for a balanced treaty.
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Associated Press
Geneva
Adgertean
Ingo Slavia
Willy
Theodore ©. Bourton
Mtr
Burton
Witness Probe Ordered in Hunt Shepherd Case
Grand jury special session called as the case of William Darling Shepherd, accused of murder by lethal germ use, faces jurors. Three tentative jurors were accepted. Robert White’s disappearance hampers corroboration. detectives pursue sightings and possible witnesses while proceedings focus on jury selection and potential death verdict.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Wiliam Darling Shepherd
Ty Willan Nelson McClintock
Millonaire
Shepherd
Speeta Sennyn
Robert White
Farman
National University of Sciences
Robert
Crowe
Wrond
Debat
Tones
Sonex
Botton
Crane
William Bcott Stewart
QRH
Denick
White
Ally News
Uni
Tilly McClintark
Whita
Kiven
Mia- Serta
Ehenma
Witerses
Prand
Librarian Found Shot Dead Near San Marino Road
Chester M. Yate a prominent Massachusetts family member and head librarian of Huntington Library in San Marino was found shot dead beside his car on a lonely road near Rubus Ot vera. Court appearance had been set for Thursday on a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
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Los Angeles
Chester M. Yate
Masserhusetts
San Marino
Bare
Wis
Abolition of Federal Trade Board Debated in Senate
Senate hearings and Republican and progressive senators urged abolishing the Federal Trade Commission. Attorney General opinions and Humphrey argued jurisdiction limits and possible abuses of investigations under cited resolutions. Critics warn such moves could turn the commission into a publicity tool while political motives appear to drive the push.
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Federal Trade Board
Senate
Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Federal Trade Commission
Apad
W. E. Husophrevs
Humphrey
Hla
Gotll
Borah
Tha Bith
Commissian
Ithe
Senatora LaFollette
Winconing Sorrin
Nebraska
Shingiend
Farmer-Labor
Minnesota
Ita
Reither Ross Congress
Commission
House of Congress
House
Norris
Shipstead
Anded
Former Governor Davis Freed of Bribe Charges
In Topeka May 20 former governor Jonathan M. Davis of Kan ne was acquitted by a jury of conspiring to solicit bribes for pardons and removal from office. A second criminal case against him remains pending. The jury returned a verdict of acquittal on the bribery charge, with one juror voting for conviction on the third count. Davis thanked the jury and his supporters and said he would try to recover his health tonight.
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Topaka
Kins
Jonathon Davin
Kanne
Pardenn
Prat Boilate
Governoir Davis
Ulethet
Jamen
McClure
Dutige
Davin
Drews
Topeka
Kas
Jonathan M. Davis
Lo Tontinvelt
Clarksburg Hosts 1926 West Virginia Dental Meeting
Clerksburg hosts the 1926 West Virginia Dental Society convention with officers elected including H L Batterfield Fairmont as president and W N Be MacDermid Charleston as first vice president. Delegates to the American Dental Society from Beckley Huntington Charleston and Welch are named. A banquet and dance closed the event tonight as routine business occupied the delegates.
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Buckhannon
Stretary
John S. Stone
Clarkaburs
American Dental Society
Louisville
Charles Higgins
Beckley
Marple
Bruntington
Afternaivs
Charles Singleton
Charlunton
Belcher
Welch
Foundations of Church Rest on Issue of Modernists Dispute
The LatTt general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America opens tonight with Dr Elst chee Edward piney of Philadelphia urging that the dispute over modernism tests whether the church will stay true to evangelical Christianity. Delegates from Alaska Porto Rico Cuba West Africa and other regions attend to conduct business for forty days with about 99 presbyteries and 10,000 churches represented. The leadership battle pits William Jennings Bryan and Kin MacArtney against possible successors in what may determine the churchs direction.
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Clarence Edward MacArtney
New York
Um . Nng
Presbyterian Church
Amort
Elst Chee Edward Piney
Phldelphea
Ninderarot
Alaska
Porto Rive
Cuba
West Africa
William Jennings Bryar
Kin MacArtney
Willan Lo
W. O. Thompson
Ohia State University
Columbus
Ohio
Sane
Tapsley A. MccAtee
Berkeley
California
Charles KE
Erdman
Pyinueton
N. d
Harry C. Rogers
Knnapa
Knights Templar Elect Corrigan Grand Commander
Charles Hi Corrigan of Moundsville was to be elected commander of the Knights Templar of West Virginia at the fifty first conclave in Martinsburg. Other officers were advanced. parade drew about a hundred Knights as businesses closed for the event and the conclave closes tomorrow with temple and shrine ceremonies.
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Martinsburg
Charles Hi. Corrigan
Moundsville
Knights Templar
West Virginia
Franke Delbridgs
Clayknshare
Joan N. Crayford
Parkersbury
J. Fleming
Gratton
Seth C
Savage
Charleman
Black
Blushard
Disila Temple
Tyatic Shrine
Ceremoma
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Broaddust
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Jazz Slayer
Ebonomey ByLamasom
U. S. Lethargy
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Cae
Sedan
Ethel Gardner
Ella Gardner
Roy
Meade Minnigerode
Lorch
Iwabt
Levy
Wright
Elect Simmons Dean Scout
Sarah Louise Arnold
Mrs. Hoover
Girl Scouts of America
Lucille Munseh
Wisconsin U Picks
Glenn Frank de Feerk
Whdrens Ont
Neve River State College
Mont- Rumers
Davis
Efort
Jonathan ME
Kansas
Bia
Corrigan
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