Upshaw Denounces Prohibition Opponents in Nationwide Call
Georgia congressman Upshaw lashes out at the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment and similar “wet” groups. He cites Treasury fears, wartime spending, and plans to undermine the constitution, vowing to mobilize public outrage and identify “enemies of law and sobriety.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Youth of
America
Upshaw
Georgia
Washington
Iar
United States
Willem H. Stayton
Treasury of
Upwe
Congress
Congress of
Caddesa of Liberty
McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promise Quick Weight Gain
An old advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets as a fast, easy flesh producer for thin men and women. It claims 5 pounds gain in 30 days with four daily doses and urges readers to buy from Scott Bros. or any druggist nationwide. The copy extols the product as a powerful vitalizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ieCoy
Kesith
Scott Bros
America
Rescue Efforts Continue at Mine After Collapse
Hope waned for remaining miners as rescuers pressed through debris along the 1960 foot level. Federal mine safety experts arrived to test air and coordinate work while teams hauled each recovered body hundreds of yards to waiting cars, slowing progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter
Federal Bureau of Mine
T. Read
Bureau
Clock debate on early rising and work routine continues
Fragmentary remarks describe a worker waking at 4 30 am to reach a 6 am start, noting office staff arrive late and praising early laborers for fresh air and morning birds. The text reflects a discussion on adjusting times and routines for workers.
Obituary notices for J My Cunningham and Mrs T M Holmes
Obituary notices from Lewisburg report J My Cunningham died at home after long illness with funeral services pending in Lewisburg. He was well known in Charleston and involved in several local concerns. Also noted is the death of Mrs T M Holmes at MacMillan Hospital after a sudden stroke following an operation, age 59, with funeral at Emmanuel Baptist Church and interment in Spring Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Cunningham
J. My Cunninsham
Lewisburg
Cunningham
Lewisbure
Charleston
Taxvrence Hy Wirthixel Aumpnelty Mart
Lawrenes EH
Hirthisel
Shapson Chanel
Brad Street
Masdnie Order
Stev. LH
Merrill
Gistered
Ernest Thompson
Ettlel
Athis
Tank Place
Spring Hill Cemetery
A. S. Alexander
J. Hunter Metilintic
JA. McCabe
I. CG. Melneser
Fof, Jones
W. I. Savage
Birthtsel
Miss DE Black
Texas
Presbyterian Church
Aire
T. M. Holnen
T. M. Holmes
Stop 1
Dunbar
Ced
Weloele
MacMilan Hospital
Holmes
New York Central Railroad
Ars
Tun Bush
W. Vu
James
John Togers
Holms
SB. Itelines
Inda Wiblin
Aris. Thel Wiblin
Addie Blttop
Sadie Littan
Midge Mekiown
Spencer
Flovsie Wade
James Folnes
Oime Warkshire
John Holmes
Hazel Bailes
Harry Holmes
McKown
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Durial Wl
Virginian names Van Sweringen as Nickel Plate buyer in probe
Testimony before a investigating panel accuses the Van Sweringen brothers of consolidating railroads by acquiring Nickel Plate and other lines through loans and holding companies. They allegedly used favored stock trades to control interests in Chesapeake and Ohio and other railroads, argued as parental care by majority holders, denying profits from promotion or fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Sweringen
H.W. Anderson
Chesapeake and Ohio Minerity
LesLoree
Delaware and Hudson
Sulius Rotselandti
Southern
Tuliua
Kruttachnitz
Rimes
Whosareake
New York Central Railroad
New York Central
Fanily Co
Straiggy
Chasapeare
Ghia
Pucking Valley
Yng
Wise
Erie
Fore Marquette
Vanuens Company
Gettien
Pratt
Morris Harvey Fundraising Talk Moves Statewide
The Mathgdlist church organization will raise funds across the state with Charlestons meeting aiding the effort. The general educational committee will be maintained, and 4 or 49 new members will be added to support fundraising. Doctor Pobitt praised the movement as a major educational achievement and expressed confidence in its success.
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Charleston
General Educational Committee
Ita
Doctor Pobitt
Ie Mouvement
Nes
Community leaders push Morris Harvey college funding plan
Associates view Morris Harvey college as a sound investment with a goal of 300900 to fund the project. Charleston figures show each student would spend about 600 annually in college costs and local expenditures, while business leaders reorganize the Business Men's club to raise 10 yearly dues from members.
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Callese
Morris Harvey College
R.O. Newcom
HP. Texler
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Pourh
Charleston
Jin
Herw
Alouns
Clarence W. Kemper
J. J. Shanklin
B. Smith
James J Madison
Business Men's Club
WUL
Chamber of Cow Mores
Chamber
Madison
Lazete, Incorporated
DuPont DeNemours
Belle
Hoe
Kanawha Valley
Was & Wonderful
Directo
EL Iotter
L Huntington Cheaber
Conmiecce
Jackson Mills
Arnold A. Barnes
Senate revamps NRRA changes taxes and spending
The senate revises the NRRA with higher rates for telephones and amusements, lowers certain levies, and shifts other business taxes. A finance committee report cuts building appropriations, proposing 760000 for institutions. The joint committee endorsed the Inter dum bar while state officials asked for revisions. An education spending plan includes 190000 for chemistry at West Virginia University Morgantown and other facility sums. The hutling program report was delayed. Plans to recess over Memorial Day paused progress as sessions may extend. A Barbour county address criticized governor for the extraordinary session.
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Senate Finance Committee
Inter Dumbre
West Virginia University
Morgantown
Colored Insane Hospital
Mageiec
Kenort
Hutlting
Nccess
de Ft
House
Senate
Neie+lle
Barbour County
Plymouth Oil Co. Brings In New Well
Walter Hallonan, Plymouth Oil Co. president, announced a 6,000 barrel well in Wat county Big Lake field. Since takeover in 1890s the daily output grew to 20,000 barrels, with No 49 delivering up to 250 barrels per hour. Production aims for 30,000 barrels daily within weeks as more wells are sunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tidlenan
Plymouth Company
Juror pool grows as trial moves toward Shepherd case
In Chicago, examination of 22 veniremen yielded no juror for the William Tr. Shepherd murder trial. Ten days into the panel, 150 jurors have been excused. The case concerns alleged killing by typhoid contamination of Shepherd’s foster son, Willian NM. McClintock, with an estate valued at $1,003,454 cited in the inventory. House and Senate measures propose firearm license tests and a tax on motor vehicle papers, while road and manufacturing bills are also introduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William Tr. Shepherd
Willian NM. McClintock
Shepherd
McClintock
House
Hundley
Ghreer Armory
Kidd
Senate
Curzon
Ohio County
Hogg
Officer Hurt When Motorcycle Tumbles
MOUNDSVILLE May 3 Chief Deloc of Glendale a suburban area was seriously hurt when his motorcycle overturned at 50 miles an hour while pursuing Deputy Sheriff Benton Hazlett who was answering an emergency call in the county’s northern part. Hazlett rushed the injured officer to a hospital where three ribs were found fractured and internal injuries suspected.
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Moundsville
Coal operators blamed for overstocked markets at dinner
Cincinnati May 28 Coal operators were urged to curb overstocking as executives from the national coal association and the American Mining congress blamed prodigality of nature and lack of foresight for excessive output. They cited hydro electric power and oil displaced coal, reducing demand by tens of millions of tons annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
American Mining
Harry L. Gandy
Washington
National Coal Association
E. W. Parker
Philadelphia
Anthracite Bureau
I. F B. Galbreath
American Mining Congress
Washlre Fon
Gandy
Gundy
Allens Rheumatic Cure Promises Guaranteed Relief
Bulkman's drug stores advertise ALLENRHU as a guaranteed cure for rheumatic pain and swollen joints. James H. Alten of Rochester claims the remedy conquers the disease and offers a money back guarantee if results are not decisive.
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Bulkman
Allenrhu
James H. Alten
Forbes
St. Rochester
Liam
Bullman
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Henry G. Tharpe Verdent
Midland, Virginia
Hope
Bossa
Charleston Milling & Produce Co
Remington Typewriters
Remington Typewriter Co
Capitol
Masonie Temple
Virginian
Morris Harvey
Colbert Lucado
Kearse
Pulterfield, Dywmelat
Buiatsky Drug Co
NRRA
Plymouth Oil CO
Sears
Sears Monument Co
Virginia St
Charleston, W. Va
Dunlop
L. E. Manuel
Virginia Street
National Association
Allenreyu
Ford Sale
Charleston Motor Sales
Broad Street
C. J. Morrison Dep’t Store Co
Oxfords
Goodyear Welt
Capitol St
Pam
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