Polar Flight Sets Nonstop Arctic Dash With Three Men Aboard
The Arctic expedition led by Amundsen and Ellsworth prepared to launch a nonstop eight hour flight covering about 800 miles. Weather influenced the start as six crew members and support staff gathered at Kingsbay with supplies ready for emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ki
Wharton
Ganette
North Americae Newapawer Alliance
Rengh Gay
Spitzbercen
Armand— Een Ellsworth Polie
Ube
Thors
Rewde
al Pullene
Brein
Bjerknes
Kingsbay
Jury Acceleration in Shepherd Murder Case
The Chicago story reports efforts to speed jury selection in the Shepherd murder case. Defense waived, prosecutors challenged, and questions arise over juror suitability amid investigations into missing witness Robert White and alleged intimidation surrounding the defense.
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Chicago
Svilvne Darling Shepherd
Wilfiam Nelson
William Sonat Stewart
Stats
Gorman
Pall Berry
Robert Hy
Crowe
Wiate
Shepherd
Barre
Federal
Secret Service
County Brand
Sherherd
Young MetClintock
Reguard
Apeviat
Investiente
Robert
C. Patman
National University of Srisnees
Bourne
Stewart
Nao
Withgausa
Tax Administration Urged For State By O D Hill Kendalia
O D Hill of Kendalia urged West Virginia to adopt a strong business like administration of government finances. He called for eliminating political favoritism and ensuring expenditures stay within income, warning mismanagement could lead to bankruptcy or receivership. He spoke in a letter to the joint legislative revenue committee.
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O. D. Hill
Kendalia
Clyde H. East
West Virginia
Joint Legislative Revenue Committee
Tha Tee
Mr. Hill
Angorie
Oitarago
Tara
Muntel
Dry Agents Seek Change of Venue in Greenbrier Case
In Greenbrier county court Burris Shepperd Luther Crozier and Silas Bostie with Floyd Welts face joint indictment for alleged antiilootist activity. Judge Sharp will rule on the motion Tuesday after hearing arguments and affidavits amid county sentiment. Brown, shot near Alderson after refusing an order, remains in sherrifal condition. trial set for July term.
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Greenbrier
Baers Shepperd
Bostic
Whith
EU Wrorler
Harry Brown
Sharp
Brown
Alderson
Parmanent Recovery
Shepperd
Rostie Ani Crozier
Jury to Probe Election Shooting in Kermit
A special grand jury will convene next Monday to investigate last Tuesday's election battle in Kermit where two men were killed and three wounded. Prosecutor Lefe Chafin announced. Warrants name Kenneth Chapman and James Munsey among others. weapons seized, warrants issued for faction members. arraignments set before Beaver County justice tomorrow.
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Williamson
Kermit
Lefe Chafin
Tada
Robert D. Walley
Pineville
Wionins County
Brene
Jude Sales
Paerrying
Weriet Sherman
Tarsiey
Lberts
Peutteen Warradis
Elrecion Isnle Aera
Tusticu
Beave de Weble Tomiérreny
Taxation Quiz Waits On Circus Taxation
A half holiday was declared by the joint revenue committee as members visited the circus. The session was brief with several topics discussed. Progress reported but no decision on revenue and appropriation measures. The governor has expressed views but has not appeared before the legislature.
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Ax & Mintter
Reparna
Avi
Raps Interference In U S Court Case Ban Francisco
May 21 Assistant United States District Attorney appeared to prove in court here today that Secretary of the Navy Curtis D. Wilbur was charged with undue interference in the case of Twaly Michelson a San Francisco attorney on trial for alleged bribery involving immigration inspectors.
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Wilbur
Ban Francisco
United States District Attorney
United Stites Dietiet Cnller
Wecretary of
Navy
Curtis 1 Wile
Immigration Inspectar
Windsor Beers Fail To Spark Thirst At Windsor Ferryfront
A chaotic Windsor waterfront scene shows American and Canadian crowds flocking to Ontario hotels and inns as new beer reportedly labeled four by four goes on sale. Patrons sample the brew amid cautious scenes and mixed reactions, while ferry crowds arrive steady and officials scramble to manage demand and seating.
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Inns of Inns of Canada
Citizens Cross
Ontario
Windsor
Sean
Tay
Wittley
Iva
Evis
Pacific Oil Cuts Melon for First Time in Four Years
New York May 21 Pacific Oil cuts melon for first time in four years as industry shows marked improvement. Production by subsidiaries of Cities Service Company has doubled since January amid widespread dividend declarations. several firms raise or resume payouts. Directors announce semiannual dividends and special payments, with record dates in June.
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Pacific Oil
Cities Service Company
New York
Vacific 41
Carom
Comainiee
Kmudine
Learta
Atpek
Ukwouyuurite
Pubife
Dirrectors
Weave
Htook
Cryiainteed Produets Corporation
Manu Aeccurera Pt
Seth Phe Crane
Callimet
Arizona Mining Conmany
Varns
Prince of Wales greets African chiefs at royal event
Dispatch describes the Prince of Wales insincerely praising Africans during a ceremonial welcome. The report details crowds, tributes, and traditional pageantry as locals honor the royal guest with masques, parades, and musical tributes amid colonial imagery.
Plan Ceremony At High School For Stone Laying
A planned high school ceremony features a cornerstone laying with Grand Lodge officials and school leaders. Officials include the mayor and superintendent, with processions by Templars and a benediction to close the event. A crowd is expected to attend this historic school site celebration.
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Mharleayon
SB. Weber
Fala
Grand Lodge of
West Vbisitia
Marsens
Satormey
Mayer Wy
Werer Ud
Weber
Wrighy
Templars
de J Haba
Thramitlin
Magdan
Weh
America
God Ciidren
Wiutis
Albert
Charleston Hosting 1926 Baptist Meet Reflects West Virginia Event
Kenova May 2 Charleston was chosen as the convention city for the 1926 Baptist meeting by the West Virginia Baptist and Rel... roelation ft convention here for the next year. The convention opened Tuesday with about 190 delegates attending and expected sessions conclude tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenova
Charleston
West Virginia Baptist and Roelation Ft
Wren
Forces Will Join to Complete Marmet Road This Summer
The county court moved to secure records and support for the Marmet Road project from South Malden to Maret. Investigators, engineers, and local officials are coordinating to avoid delays while the Virginia right of way question is resolved and construction progresses this summer.
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Marmet Road
Virginia Supreme Cous
Bist
Virginia
Luentian
Fei
Judiwiy
Chamber of Commeres
Virginian Hughes Offers to Fight Coal Rate Reductions
The Virginian coal dispute heats as Hughes proposes resisting rate cuts. West Virginia mines petitioned to lower charges, arguing western coal movement is hindered by existing railway tariffs. The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered rate reviews, delaying policy shifts until June 25, with Richmond set to hear Virginian arguments.
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Ng Golf
Asxd Viatlon
Washington
Inter- Attte Commerce Euanmnintion
Deepwater
Chesapeake
Ohio
Conren
Ftrkmona
Richmond
Ingander
Hiewever
Went West
Virginima
Matenks
Norfolk and Wentern
Associated Press
Wasilenuton
Virwinkih Taldoad Wits
Dalerstet Commmerre
Tecuey
United
Wathen
Virginian
Chesapeaten
Ubta
Virginia Wines
Counuy
Virginian Railroad
Niles
Gratorary Victory Reported In Youth Contest
A fragmented report notes Robert Seestors, age 15 from Birmingham, wins a national youth contest with a 2.000 prize. In Wheeling, Charlee Hughes offers service to the United Mine Workers amid a temporary injunction restricting peaceful union activity, while Harrison and Monongalia counties see continued picketing with scattered arrests and jurors unable to reach verdicts in related labor cases.
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Robert Seestors
Birmingham
Aln
Nelit
Wheeling
Charlee iEyata Hughes
United Mine Workers of America
Ughling
Wim, &. Baker
United States
T. C. Townsend
Charleston
Dief
West Virginia
Attories Townsend
Mr. Hughes
Tle
Hughes
Judee Baker
Lsbs
Dred Scoct Casey
Townsend Alntement
maWex
Narrinon Vairmont
Harrison County
Thia
Sogle
Clark Coat and Coke Company
Atqne
Jamixon
Jamion Coal and Coke Company
Parmington
Grant Town
New England Fuel Fend Transportation Company
Dakota
Belhighem Mines Corporation
Rivesville
Parker Run
Hirraville
Chesapeake
L. Schwenck
Girardi
Kovela
Parker Runda
Parkment-Cleveland Coal Company
M. W. Ogden
Lt Wee
Grant Tows
W. S. Meredith
Local Girl Entered Court of St. James in Historic Presentation
Mrs Uhrude A Juner, wife of the military attaché to the London legation, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Cox of South Hills, became the first Charleston born woman to be presented at the Court of St James. She wore a silver and green brocade gown with a pearl embroidered court train. Her sister is Mrs Holmes Morton of South Hills. the previous West Virginian presented was John W Pavins, married to the Lid then ambassador to England, sister of Mrs Millervina der of this city.
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Wena Prater Hnaerte Stuf
Washington
Charleston
St. Jamies
Margaret
Jones
King Govegs
England
Buckingham
Holmes Morton
South Hills
John W. Pavins
Pe Lid
Miller Vinllader
Goff Found Guilty by Jury in Manslaughter Trial
In Georgia, the State vs Goff concluded with a jury verdict of guilty for voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of Everett Leek during a Thanksgiving Day incident at a Summers Street tavern. Judge Henry J Black will sentence Goff tomorrow. The trial revealed hazy evidence about who fired first amid a noisy crowd, with witnesses describing taunting and rough talk before shots were fired.
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Dred Gert
Everett Leek
Summers Street
Dudge Twenry J. Black
Penlens
Javerett Lee
Ute
Soimovers Street
State Street
Culdrey Field
Chamen
Playmil
Afflesman
Luli
Eulral
Geff
Wet Legg
Goff
Cit Lepg
Jere
Holly
Modernists Win in Erdman Election as Presbyterian Head
Charles Erdman of Princeton was elected moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States. He defeated Dr. Lapsles A. McAfee of Berkeley, with 470 to 420 votes on the second ballot, amid a contentious fundamentalist versus modernist dispute. Erdman promised to restore harmony and advance Christian charity.
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Colummus
Oharles H.ardman
Princeton
Presbyterian Church
United States
Erdman
Lapsles A. McAfee
Berkchey
Cty
Fundamentallate
Braman
McAfer
Ter
Harry (. Rogers
Wanansat Ale
W.Q. Thompson
Ohio State University
Columbia
Ohio
Wiliam Jennings Bryuh
Tiarence
Edward Me
Cortney
Thiladelphia
Alerina
Comnissioners
Ghuren
Stendins
Fertain
Idman
Hrdman Ia
Princeton Theologtend Seminary
Srat
Presbyteria Church
Philadelphia
Tso
Veveral Books
Coolidge Hosts Disabled Veterans at White House Garden Party
President and Mrs Coolidge hosted disabled veterans at a White House garden party on May 21. A movie actor performed with his son Tony before the couple greeted guests. The 1,000-strong reception line included veterans in wheelchairs, with nurses and cabinet members in attendance.
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Washington
Summey Named Moderator by Presbyterians
The Associated Press reports that Dr George Summey of New Orleans was elected moderator of the general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States at the annual meeting in Lexington. Also noted is Morrow Th of Warrenburg Missouri chosen moderator of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at its general assembly meeting in Nashville.
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Orleans
Southern Church
Lexington
Oty
Associated Proas
Mas
George Summey
New Orleana
General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church In
United States
Baliot
Morrow
Nashville
Tom
Ry Morrow
Warrenaburg
Missouri
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
Boliwnar
Tenn
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Amundsen-Ellsworth
North Pole
McClintock
Chafin
Joint Legislative Committee
U. S
Prince OF Wales
Ain
Wiles Bar & Vaust
Orcasurs
Kraata
Ocean’s
George E. Beard
3S. & Treluban
Gulf of Meaxfen
Caribe Veah
Mercer Site
Spilman
Capital City
Giles, Fayette and Kanawha
WisGere
Bend Amd
South Malden
Maret
Sterday
Keogh
Kleampend
Ite
IA Dumandea
Ita
Ivy
Netsite
Kurnawha
Spbout
Vonverine
Union
Oncoalto West
Interstate Commerce Commission
Winding Gulf
Middle West
Qgratory
Townsend
Marion
ST. James
Frank Cox
Georgia
Victor
McAfee
Coolidges
White House
Tom Mix
Summey
Presbyterians
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