Polar Flight Rescue Plans Mark Time as Weeks Elapse
Explorers remain fed for two weeks with no rescue arrangements until the fourteen-day wait period ends. Amundsen’s instructions call for no relief efforts during this time, while relief proposals await, and plans consider transferring fuel from a disabled aircraft to ensure both planes can reach safety if weather holds.
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Amundsen polar expedition patrols urged by American group
Oslo May 25 The New Keelan aeronautic association argues no disaster occurred with Amundsen's north pole expedition. They urge Defense to extend use of Farm and Heahy, deploy two naval planes to Spitzbergen, and place Donald B MacMillan on alert near Cape Columbia. Shipping Gazette lauds American support and notes Lincoln Edsworth is American.
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Norway
Keelan Aeronautic Association
Asmundsen
Ministry of Defense
Spitzbergen
Irv Amundsen
Wainwright
Donald B. MacMillan
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Arctic
Cape Columbia
Shipping Gazette
United States
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Lincoln Edsworth
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Pittsburgh Children Found Dead in Stream
May 28 Pittsburgh. Alexander Sabol nine and sister Helen six were found drowned in a shallow stream after leaving home for a walk. Ray Winters, 31, street car conductor, confessed to slaying them with a rock and throwing bodies into the stream.
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Morris Harvey college bill tied to bond funds and tampering charges
A Charleston hearing debated Morris Harvey College plans to locate a new campus near West Virginia and raise about 1.06 million dollars, with lawmakers accusing missing pages and tampering as a legislative bill faced favorable committee action. The probe centered on campaign funds and potential interference during printing, with questions about who lost five pages of the bill and whether the error affected the measure’s passage.
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Indictments Handed Down Over Kermit Election Brawl
Seventeen individuals were indicted by a Mingo county grand jury after a May 18 election melee at Kermit. Charges include murder, felonious assault, conspiracy, and weapons counts. All defendants except Ken Chapman, who died of wounds, were scheduled to appear before Judge Bronson to enter pleas.
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J. Buck Klee
Weremit Board of Education
James Munsey
Sherman Parsley
Kermit Merchant
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Ren) Kirk
Jones Munsey
Charced
Tamas Monsey
Thy Webb
Curry
Kirk
Taurus Hensery
Tom Webb
Grant Wilters
Kern Chapman
Battle Crew
Ken Chapman
Huntingtoch
Bronson
Legion fund passes million mark in Indianapolis
Indiana campaign head James A Crain national commander of the American Legion announces that the endowment fund surpasses one million dollars in a drive to aid veterans and orphans of veterans as part of a five million six hundred thousand dollar goal.
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Indianapoli
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James A. Crain
Jeplon
Hope ebbs for trapped miners at Coal Glen collapse
May 28 report from Coal Glen North Carolina details rescue efforts after a mine explosion and fire trapped several workers. Crews toiled through the day with pumps and drilling to reach the 2200 foot levels where two miners were believed dead from fumes and a collapsing slate and timber structure. Rescue attempts faced continued obstruction as fumes lingered and portions of the mine remained inaccessible.
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Boal Glen
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Coal Glen
Advance in Crude Oil Prices Shocks New York Trade
In New York on May 2, traders noted a marked advance in crude oil prices due to rising demand in the mid continent area. Consolidated all firm crude oil in Gather pra led to higher futures as market activity suggested broader price gains.
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New York
Blind accordionist from Charleston dies after years on street
The blind accordion player known to Charleston residents as the guardian of street corners died last night on Brown Street after years of performing amid downtown traffic. He endured years of hardship after a seven year-old injury and robbery left him unable to read, leaving him with a life spent serenading passersby with hymns and jazz tones. Funeral plans were not immediately announced by his wife.
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Crowley outlines 1924 railroad slump causes
In a May 28 summary the New York Central’s 1924 operating revenues are shown to have remained stable year over year, while a $0.9 million drop in income is explained by reduced freight and shipment volumes. Crowley cites downturns in iron and steel demand and industry weakness as key factors, noting broader economic conditions affected volume and output.
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City Council Debates Daylight Saving Shift Support Grows
W A Todd council member backs putting an extra hour into the day after studying its impact in other cities like New York and Washington. He argues daylight saving saves time, boosts evening business, and has broad support among merchants, with opponents worried about early morning hours. The measure would shift sunrise later and extend evening daylight, altering daily work routines for many in the city.
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Senate revises Gore bill on gross sales tax
The West Virginia House debates a tobacco tax bill and a constitutional amendment issue on governor call changes for a special session. The Senate Finance Committee recommends passage of the gross sales tax with schedule changes while hearings focus on inter-state business, and a luncheon marks Charleston Bar events.
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Mania
Billy
Fnvernor
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Robinson
Finances Constitttee
Ben Brown
Kanawha
Delegare
Robert Morris
Ritchie County
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House
Senate Finance Committee
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West Charleston
Thaite
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Arthur Hudson
Ac Ramawhse
Quinty Elrentt Eoure
Vidi Moreiniwen
Imlowa Cburt
Dode
Judge backs U S in Doheny lease case
Federal Judge McCormick ruled for the United States in a suit seeking to cancel oil leases held by Pan-American Petroleum and Transport and Pan-American Petroleum in the Ell Hills naval reserve California. Hogan said the oil interests would appeal to the U S circuit court of appeals after the decision.
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Fault J. McCormick
Pan- American Petroleum and Transport Company
Pan-American Netroleum Company
Elle Hills Naval Reserve
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Rank J. Hogan
Doheny
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Secretary of the Interior
Warren G. Harding
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Howell
Congress
New Kayford Trial Begins In District Court
Intermediate court opened the trial of Guanes Carpenter charged with felonious assault at Raxford. Jurors seated as witnesses testified amid contention over admissibility of evidence and prior statements. Proceedings named several attorneys and defendants, with the defense led by Mr. Llouston as an additional counsel.
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Doheny Surrenders Leases in Naval Oil Reserve Ruling
Federal judge voids Doheny leases and Pearl Harbor contracts after finding fraud and overreach in executive actions. The decision orders settlement of oil holdings and names a chancery master to oversee restitution to the United States.
Fosdick Accepts Baptist Pastorate at Park Avenue Church
Dr Harry Emerson Fosdick, liberal church leader, accepts parish at Mark Avenue Park Avenue Baptist church in New York known as Rockefeller church. Salary cap of 3000 dollars and inclusive membership approved. first sermon planned next Sunday as the church prepares to rename itself dropping Baptist for a broader title.
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New York
Harry Emerson Fostick
Mark Avenue Baptist Church
Park Avenue
Pastor of Covenant Church Dies in Chicago
Twe W Blummer Bryan age 69 pastor of the Covenant Church died today after a heart ailment. A native of Allegheny City Pennsylvania he served pastorates in Cheltenham and other towns before moving to Chicago. Survived by his widow two sons Rev Alison Bryan in India and Rev George Arran of Germantown Pa and a daughter active in the YWCA in Pittsburgh.
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W. Blummer Bryan
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Alison Bryan
India
George Arran
Germantown
Diusiter
Bietsburah
Virginian Seeks Writ To Restrain Coal Rate Orders
May 13 report from Washington describes Virginian Railway's bid to restrain an Interstate Commerce Commission order mandating through routes and joint rates to western territory. Lawyers argue the commission only found rate unreasonably prejudicial and not that through routes must be created.
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Haytha Asker
Gownsel
Norfolk
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Chesapeake
Interstate Commerce Commission
Coal Shippers
Chesapeake and Ohio
Whey
Miner Convicted In Strike Riot Case
Frank Carich, 33, was found guilty on a conspiracy charge in Marshall County for a Glendale riot on April 9. He received ten years hard labor, to be paid from state penitentiary, while Tony Urich trial proceeded and is expected to conclude this day. Prosecutors expect the case to go to the jury soon.
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Associated Presay
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Arnola Enid
Heth Aldea
Ariold Kuss
Eure
Printers elect Malone delegate to international convention
In a recent arperel election DeWitt Malone was chosen as Delegate from Charleston Typographical Union No. 145 to the International graphical convention to be held in Kalamazoo Michigan the second Monday in August J J Yackeon named as the other delegate Four persons killed five seriously injured when the Intertia Monel and Great Northern Surhina Shectal plunged down a steep embankment near there tonight Theans Bite and three cars rolled to the base of the grade
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Charleston
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