Long illness proves fatal to Grosscup in Charleston
Colonel Fred Paul Grosscup a leading Charleston figure in politics business and industrial development died in a Chicago hospital after a long illness. He built Dunbar into a booming manufacturing city by attracting factories financing new plants and extending interurban rail. Born in Ashland Ohio he organized the Columbus Has and Tool Co and later helped form major gas and utility ventures in Kanawha and Roane counties.
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Fred Paul Goosscup
Kanawha County
Tme
Chicago
Ciariosten
Grosscup
Charleston
Ashmod
Ashland
Ohio
Columbus Has and Tool Company
Columbus
F. E. Myers
Colonel Grogseyg
Dunbar
Old Couch Farm
Bower
Jeg Foven
Dunber
Buckeye Cart Company
C. White
Kanawha
Grosacup
Roane County
Isidor Schwab
Malegim Jackson
E. W. Knight
W. A. Uhley
Big Sandy Oil and Gas Company
United States
Tease
Roane
Gaa
West Virginia
Gan Light, Heat and Power Company
T Qo
Igun- Thea
Huntington
Grosseu
Sew
Save Men
Elbert H. Gary
New York
Max Pam
W. C. Lehman
United States Natural Gas Company
United Fuel Gas Company
Colonel Grosecup
Elkins
Kelley Axe
Colonel Grosgeap
Payne
Colonel Gronscup
Axe Manufacturink
Hatley and Sone’ Vom Rollinga
Thase
Lincoln County
Hel Trpartentog Dunbar Natural Use] Company
Ges
St. Albans
Gore Seeks Readjustment of Gross Sales Tax Not Broad Tax Increase
Governor Gore favors a readjustment of existing gross sales tax rates rather than a general tax increase. Officials say his stance is to maintain the sales tax with fairer rates, and to consider reducing direct taxes if sales tax is readjusted.
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Gore
Clyde Ht
East
Gore program approved by taxation body plan advances
Governor signals approval of a program to raise about 2.5 million annually through committees recommendation, with funds to support road maintenance land purchases and building projects. Proceedings remain secret as the legislature prepares an extraordinary session.
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Gore
Gora
Gaa
200 Persons Die in Japan Quake
An AP dispatch reports a southwestern Japan earthquake causing massive loss of life with estimates around 26,000 dead and 200 or more killed. The center was near Osske and the Tajima district, with relief efforts focused on Toyo-Oka.
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Japan
San Francisco
Celen
Osske
Tajima
Toyo-Oka
Estimate of C and O property value in Indiana
The Interstate Commerce Commission tentatively fixes value at 9,385,713 for property owned and used by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad of Indiana. The road has outstanding stock par 12,014,098 and book investment account of 9,610,259.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chesapeake and Ohi Raillroad
Indiana
Chesapeake and Ohio
Five Convicted on Peonage Charges in Federal Trial
Jury convicts M. R. Davis a stores producer on twelve counts and Charles Lund, Cary Whitfield, William Procter, and Frank Daniels on the same number of counts for aiding and abetting Davis. Sentencing set for Friday. appeals indicated. Trial background notes forced labor and harsh treatment at a Tours farm. several witnesses testified of escapes and coercion.
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Associated Press
Federal Court Ofeday
Pune
M. R. Davis
Moral Stores
Guity
Charles Lund
Cary Whitfield
Wiliam Procter
Frank Daniels
C and C May Buy Coal River Line
Negotiations to sell the Coal River and Wastern Rain oi road serving Boone county mines to the Chesapeake and Ohio railway will resume in Washington next week. J T Dunigan president of the collieries company says the C and OQ offered 260000 for the line and would spend 120000 on improvements. Officials also seek a hearing to renew an application affecting freight rates with the Intercity government carrier.
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Snoking
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Coal River
Additon
Colierins Company
Interkiaty Gummeroe
Effin
Xroman
Union Claims Hughes Represented Miners Before Joining Court
In Wheeling on May 25 William Ray vice president of the Klaminers says attorneys for the United Mine Workers had been in touch with Charlee Hughes former secretary of astute to interest him in their behalf. The miners lawyers plan to go to Washington and possibly Richmond on related court matters after Hughes's elevation to the supreme court bench.
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Wheeling
William Ray
Klaminers
Tonleht
United State Workers
Charlee Vans Hughes
Astute
Heney Warrum
Thomas Townsend
John Gardner
Toy
Washington
Ros
H Nat
Urey
Tennessee Evolution Trial Tangles Publicity Stage
Dayton discusses the Tennessee law banning teaching evolution in public schools. The case centers on John T. Scopes and the grand jury indictment, with debates over constitutionality and national reaction.
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Case
Dayton
Payton
Waa
Tennessee Jaw
Kenoo
Justin
Thay Grand Jury
Kermit Vote Brawl Case Continued in Texas Court
May 27 Williamson The Kermit vote brawl cases arising from the deadly fight Tuesday that killed two men and wounded three were continued for hearing in the magistrate court of J. Webb until Wednesday A special grand jury at the Mingo trench court will conduct a thorough investigation into the shooting Judge W St Bronson will be on the bench The district attorney planned to travel to Huntington to argue a statement regarding a defendant Horace Chapman He was wounded in the battle and showed improvement Kirk and his brother Bustle Kirk have nearly recovered from their wounds in a hospital setting
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W. St Bronson
Benet
Hubert D. Bailey
Betty
Pineville
Circuit Court
Chitin Wert
Huntington
Wen Kirk
Deminy Sherkir
Duithe
Han
Inglun
Seventeen Seamen Drown In Brittany Storm
A Brittany coast storm sinks 27 of 32 Henmen In tyee small boats. Rescue boats from St Briccu station could not reach the scene as heavy seas tossed them back. Government authorities announce investigation and relief measures.
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Quinter
Pranny
Brittany
St. Briccu
Department of Ministers
Forty Drowned When Steamer Flounders At Sea
A coastal steamer carrying forty passengers foundered today at the entrance to Pig Aphorus during a gale. Rescue efforts were hampered by damaged communications between Constentingpls and laAngota as crews work to recover victims and provide aid.
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Vonstantino
Asin
Turkler
Pig Aoaphorus
Heat waves and cold snaps sweep nation in May shock
Widespread heat gripped the South and central regions while Minnesota and northern Michigan faced freezing temperatures. New York City recorded 82 degrees the hottest May 24 since 1871, with midwest towns like Chicago and Milwaukee noting dramatic swings. In Nebraska and Omaha a construction fatality occurred as the heat rose. The Washington heat prompted President Truman to cancel engagements.
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Associated Press
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Michigan
Wii
Reona
Awa
Hulith
Mino
Dtouphtua
Aleta
Howe
Funngs
Middle West
Minneapolia
Walminnt
Mirofie
Milwaukee
Maths of
Nebraska
Mortentum Doduy
Omaha
Lincoln
Neb
Coolidge Recovers From Illness Prepares for Cruise
Washington May 22 Appar ently recovered from indigestion illness that delayed his schedule. President Coolidge left for a sun voyage down the Potomac aboard the Mayflower with Mrs Coolidge and a group including Attorney General and Mrs Myra Sargeant, Senator Muller of Massachusetts and Mrs Mater. White House doctors joined the party. Lt Commander Benny and Major Coupal were also present. He walked back to the White House and resumed work later, with the Mayflower expected to return to Washington Monday.
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Washington
Kia
Coolidge
Sigtower
Cealidee
Mtr Cnolidge
Implied jury fixing case surfaces in Shukered trial
In CHIGCAGE May 8 court heard talk of jury fixing in the Shrukerd trial. State's attorney Crowe and defense counsel Stewart sparred over contempt and the judge adjourned with jurors sworn and others held for Monday. Witness James Hoylen sues the National University of Sciences for $100000, claiming a bacteriology course failed due to poor facilities after paying $285.
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Alteged
Assaninind Trova
Chigcage
Robert V. Crowe
W. & Stewart
Defenga
Stewart
Am Gush
Owas
Datas Allie
James Callan
Potiteian
Cour
Jay
Big Celaridge Lynch
Cailan
Hs Decuser
Barry
Chicago
Jundee
Barry Wald Walla
Shepherd
Callan
Lynch
Welten Sulins
James Hoylen
National University of Sciences
C. C. Palman
Neal Hearing Set After Alleged Shooting Incident
Emnett, 17, held to answer in connection with a Friday night shooting involving Gibson, 16, as Logan authorities report the pair clashed over a gun at Gibson’s sister's home on Patrick Street. Gibson remains hospitalized in critical condition. police say the weapon discharged during a struggle. Neal will undergo a preliminary hearing in municipal court.
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We Mile
JeMe Gibson
Logan
George Ollson
Tohn Mritton
Pranais
Neal
Phraselans
Ha Sol
Underpal
Amundsen Ellefworth Arctic Flight Expedition Update
Reports from King’s Bay Spitzbergen indicate no word on the Amundsen Ellesworth polar flight crew after their Thursday hop to the Pole. Meteorological data is being gathered to assess conditions and potential landings while explorers await favorable winds.
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North Americum
Alltmare
King's Bay
Spitzbergen
Raadio
Steamer Farm
Amundsen-Ellewol Tolar
North Pole
Thareaday Attote
Mpaon
Sideha Ang
Greenland
Arctic
Palar Avin St
Ellaworth
Bagao
Ellsworth
Tae
Roled
Amundsen
Hjamar Aliser-Larsen
Leif Dietrichson
Oskar Omdbut
DM Chanic
Carl Feurcht
Pima
Italy
Mediterranea
Spitzgbergen
Passe Fleven
Hunt Alleged Slayer of Girl in Winthrop Maine
Miss Aida Heyward’s body was found in a vacant Winthrop cottage after an abduction and arson at Lake Maranacook. Police pursued Harry A. Kirby of Watertown as the prime suspect, with searches extending to Augusta Boston and Old Orchard for his wife. Kirby was last seen in Winthrop and allegedly connected to a prior murder investigation.
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Associated Press
Winthrod
Aida Hey
Emmarowne
Lake Marancook
Harry A. Kirby
Watertown
Kirby
Augusta
Boston
Old Orchard
Winthrop
Miss Heyward
Renm
Biss Heyward
Strenopusis
Virginian Line Lease to Norfolk and Western Approved
Roanoke Virginia May 23 stockholders approve leasing the Virginian railway to the Norfolk and Western Railway. Seventy percent of capital stock votes in favor. Directors plan to file with the Interstate Commerce Commission for approval at the Philadelphia meeting next Tuesday.
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Roanoke
Norfolk and Western Rat
Norfolkern
Specia
Nearfolk
Wester
Palladelphia
Interstate Commere Commisssion
Hanierager
Presbyterians Plan to Raise 15 Million for Ministerial Pensions
The Presbyterian general assembly in session voted to pursue a two part plan to fund ministerial pensions and a Washington Presbyterian center. Andrew W Mellon accepted treasurership for the pension fund as part of a push to provide minimum pensions of 900 to 2000 dollars. A judicial issue involving New York Presbytery’s complaint over young ministers’ beliefs is also set for action.
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Presbyterians
Assembly
Church Center
Philadelphia
Coulmbms
Pressyeertion Church
Alligiata
Inhoisters
Washinton
Will EH
Mayer
Motion Apicture
Andrew W. Mellon
Ureasuey
Jaymen's Committee
Werad
Vr. Hayer
General Agnemoly
Grand Rapids
Presbytery of
Washington
General Assembly
New York
Judicial Commission
Rothrock Woman Held In Canada Bond Details Emerge
Federal authorities sought information from Windsor Ontario about a Rothrock woman described as Simpson. She posted a 5000 bond after a year and a day sentence for liquor violation, with warrants noting possible flight toward Canada and a change of venue request in her case.
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Windsor Ont
Canada
Rutie Wrothreck
States
Autharl
Simpson
Rothrock
Cnted
Britton
Windsor
McKinley Seeks Receiver for Richlene Che Company
In Wheeling on May 23 Judge Harold Brennan heard J McKinley president of the Richlene Chal company apply for a receivership. Attorney John Tr Ardenz and the Dollar Savings and Trust Company were named as receivers. The filing was described as a friendly suit with no discordant textures in the Chele business.
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Wheeling
J. €. McKinley
Richlené Chal Company
Harold Brennan
Circuit Court
IMA
Cart
John Tr. Ardenz
Thin City
Dollar Savings and Trust Company
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Virginia
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Medina
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