Riots After Salt Raids Leave 12 Dead in India
Across Bombay and Madras districts gunfire and clashes erupted as salt tax protests turned violent. Police and volunteers battled crowds. 12 died and many officers were injured. Nationalists were arrested at Wadala amid widespread unrest and forays into government depots. Page 9, Col. 4.
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India
Guvernaees
Watala
Wettemme Bombay
Beer Ahreddabad
Sationeliet
Watale
Toy
Oumigeeis Craty
Ibis i Astad
Reies
Davis Expenses Below Grundy in Senate Campaign Funds
The senate campaign funds investigating committee learned that Senator Grundy spent 201000 of his own money in his failed bid for the Pennsylvania Republican nomination. Treasury figures list Grundy campaign costs at 392076 by Thomas Bell, with 3358002 raised and some bills unpaid. The investigation could not determine Davis campaign costs. an alliance with Francis Shunk Brown tied to gubernatorial factions is noted.
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Washington
Senate Campaign Funds
Senator Grundy
Momey
Pemnnsylvania
White Beerstary
Davis
Dasa
Allons
Francis H. Soblen
Robert L. Montgomery
T ‘Némas Bell
Senate
Atoretery
Francis Shunk Brown
Giftora Pinchot
Reme
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Pieang
Wealthy Dentist Sentenced Amid Insurance Plot Claims
A surviving report details a wealthy dentist linked to a murder for a $700,000 insurance scheme. He faced court with a plea of guilty while his defense claimed mental illness and imminent transfer to a state hospital. The case centers on the disappearance of Willem Pulte and multiple life policies in Martinsburg Missouri.
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Pf Ber
Allcys Za
Casa Defense
Jasuad
Guily
Beaa
Mane
Ibs Penitentiary
Erate Scepitel
Fearman
Feansas Ctty
Willem Pulte
Hhis
Martinaburg
Graf Zeppelin resumes voyage from Pernambuco to United States
The Graf Zeppelin refueled in Pernambuco after a 2,500 mile Rio trip and prepared to depart for Lakehurst New Jersey, with crowds cheering and a luncheon attended by German consul Eckener. Two American passengers, William Leeds and J H Durrell, planned to board for the Lakehurst leg, while Rio papers questioned Eckener's handling of the Rio visit. The journey spans about 4,700 miles remaining to Lakehurst.
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Pernambuco
Broz
Rio de Janeiro
United States
Vans
Gyba
Lakehurst
Hugo Eckener
Dirigible
Eckemer
William B. Leeds
J. H .Durrell
Friedrichshafen
Germany
Seville
Spain
South Atlantic
Lakehart Naval
Eckener
Graf
Treaty Action Deferred On London Naval Treaty
Washington May 26 government leaders defer action on the London naval treaty until a special session as Hoover plans a rapid adjournment. Admirals push for protections for American interests while committee members seek full correspondence with Great Britain. Navy leaders testified on cruiser armament and the treaty’s impact.
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Washington
Senate
Sesson
Heover
Watson
Hoover
House
Vandenverg
Michigah
Veterans Relief
Foreign Relations
Nval
Death by own action noted for Alfred Lewis in Buckhannon
In Buckhannon on May 24 one Alfred Lewis aged 22 described as Negro died. Prosecuting Attorney A. Derome Dalley ruled the death as by own action after Lewis reportedly left notes and letters stating he had ingested poison.
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Buckhannon
Alfred Lewis
A.derome Dalley
Dalley
Lewis
Balloon Ballot Getter Wrecked by Opponents
INDEM New Jersey May 96 UP Political story about Eber Kempson who ran for Linden mayor on the Republican ticket. His campaign balloon was sabotaged with holes and patches as opponents George McGillray and Dewitt Winans watched.
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Indem
N. J
Eber Kempson
Vandels
Kempson
Mayer
Linden
Ebe
Alott
Weekly Observer
George McGillray
Dewitt C. Winans
Kempton
Kien
Pennsylvania
Pole Is Killed In Fight With Prussian Police
MARIE WELDEL Germany May 76 Volinh guard killed at Neuhoffen village Saturday in a skirmish between Polish guards and Prussian border police. Polish guards allegedly tried to enter Prussian offices. police say they began shooting as officers attempted arrests. One Polish guard fatally wounded. two German officers wounded. German side reports Polish cartridges found on German soldiers. Foreign office to cooperate with Russian? government in investigating and potential steps with Poland.
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Marieweldel
Germany
Neuhoefen
Forcig
Juve Curtius
Neuborten
Crisis menaces China's safety in Honan battles
Shanghai dispatch reports Chiang Kai Shek urging rapid defeat of Northern Alliance rebels in Honan Province as Communist and bandit activity, crop failures, and business ruin threaten the nationalist government. Russian interference accusations resurface amid reports of large prisoner captures near Lanteng and rebel advances.
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Shanghai
China
Chiang Kai Shek
Honan
Soong
Chiaty
Yangthe Valley
Chita
Chine
Fae
Nouthern
Genersia
Benditry
Kiengal
Fukien
Kwengtung
South Ching
Yenkytse
Lanteng
Aho
Road Contractors Elect West Virginia Directors
The Highway Contractors Association of West Virginia elected three new directors Frank Ferguson of Shinnaston Bimsey Pucci of Weston and Robert Hatfield of Huntington at its annual meeting held on the eve of bids for about 26 road and bridge projects. Associate director Anton Pratt of Chariston was chosen. President Charles F. Hiner presided at the banquet where state officials attended and Baker urged another bond issue to complete the highway system.
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Highway Contractors Association of West Virginia
State
Rum Commission
Frank Ferguson
Shinnazen
Bimsey Pucci
Weston
Robert Hatfield
Baker
West Virginia
Commonwealth
W. W. Wertz
J. & Whiteman
Kentucky
Riley Wilson
Peverel
H. J. Spelman
BB. G. Etchison
EB. G. Sulligan
George HM
B.L. Jemison
A. 8. Winter
Raymond Colton
Atate Road Commission
Conrad Rose
Kanawhe County
Crippled Hero Meets Gold Star Mothers in Paris
In Paris on May 26 General Henri Goummod, famed one armed Dardanelles hero, greeted Gold Star mothers from the United States at an Arc de Triomphe vigil. Ambassador Edge and officials spoke, praising the mothers as wreaths were laid for unknown soldiers. The delegation, including Akron native Mrs. Margaret Forsythe, then prepared to visit battlefield cemeteries.
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Paris
Henri Goummod
Dardanelles
Battles
Gourand
Margaret Forsythe
Akron
Anthasmador Edge
Armassator
Walter E. Edge
Father Barker
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Dean Frederick W. Beekman
Protestanta
Mr. Edge
John
J. Peraking
Spurious 1920s Currency Detected at Local Post Office
Reports indicate three counterfeit 1920s notes of a single type found during postage payments in the Charleston area over recent weeks. Authorities note imitations from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, with weak silk thread replication and indistinct printing. The notes show Crover Cleveland and signatures of Frank White and A W Mellon, dated 1914 plate 1810, mirroring warnings from Washington postal officials about a broader circulation.
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Charleston
Feltermi Reserve
Bank of New York City
Crover Cleveland
Frank White
United States
A.W. Mellon
Secretary of the Treasury
Washington
Federal Reserve Bank
Bea Francisco
Proposed Union Meets Defeat in Presbyterian Assembly
Charlottesville May 28 The defeat of a proposed merger with the United Presbyterian church and defections in Missouri dominated today's Southern Presbyterian general assembly coverage. A parliamentary committee report drew sharp criticism from Dr. Egbert W. Smith of Nashville, who warned of financial crisis and questioned the committee's work. Dr. Ernst Thompson of Charleston defended the committee, noting unrealized explanations and urging caution as the assembly continued discussions. Page 6 column 5.
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Charlottesville
United Presbyterian Church
Orated
Hoolister
Southern Presbyterian General
Ainfon
Egbert’. W. Smith
Nashville
Tenn
Parmament Committee
Awembiz
Tha ‘Assembly
Smith
Fie
Mith
Thompsn
Ernst Thmpson
Charleston
W. Ve
Cammittee
Batth
Rport
Decauve T
Thompson Tett
Fitase
Buffalo Trail Returns to Kanawha Valley in WV
The long vanished buffalo has re entered the Kanawha valley territory once frequented by ancient herds. Three shaggy animals migrated from Texas to Kendalia on Blue Creek, brought by coal operator D. Hill of Charleston. He may breed them, repopulating the old buffalo range. the buffalo trail is seen as a reverse of history, with deer also returning to Cooper's Creek and nearby farms.
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Texas
Charleston Coal Operator
Blue Creek
Kendalls
Kanawha
Virginia
Kendalia
D. Hill
Binkley
Lee Street
Charleston
Hhi
West Virginie
Virginia Owen
Hillba
Kacowhe
Intukey
Nile
Indiana
West Virginia
Mera
Cooper's Creek
W. W. Warts
Bikview
Opinion on liquor law ruling in Boston district court
The Boston district court ruled on a bootlegging case where a purchaser of intoxicating liquor was found guilty of no offense under the same street charge, with the decision by Judge Rutherford of Utah. The ruling states purchases are not barred by the provision forbidding liquor dealings and cites enforcement policy of leniency while upholding prohibition statutes. The case involved multiple firms and references to permits deemed unlawful, with appeals and subsequent interpretations by Averiquist and others.
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Boston District Court
Madford
Rutherland
Utan
Volatesdact
Sion
Ainos
Lowman
Cent
New York
Sirtes
DPF Pau
Chamient Company
Erteune
Magician Seeks Help Amid Turbulent Campaign
A fragmented note discusses a magician worried about a friend’s needs and a tense election. It mentions divisions among supporters and opposition figures, with lines suggesting a stalled effort and concern over the result. The writer signs as a concerned correspondent.
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Gandhi
Britain
Wadala
Willie Willis
Clarence Chamberlain
Ruth Nichols
Aviatoiy
Rye
Grundy
Capepliney Choe
Zep
Johnson
California
Foreign Relations Committee
Stimson
Great Britain
MacDonald
Tee
William ©. Cole
Ind
MM. Nulteo
George C. Day
William F. Stande Jley
Alfred W. Jonson
Hughes
Naval Operations
Melton
Naval Committee
Cole
Standiey
Ebe Kempson
Jet Kempson
Kempaon
Eaesta
Kempeon
Dow
Pole
France
U.S
Edge
Lfirat
Ernest Thompson
Presbyterian
Sutherland
Boston
Sheppard
Neceessey
Beverly Mille
Caur
Big
Bien
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