Alderman Stirs Snowy Polar Scene and Indictments Echo
The dispatch recounts Br E A Alderman of the University of Virginia delivering a stirring commencement at a Virginia church cathedral, praising the modern girl and urging standards of honor, alongside reports from Amundsen base about a brief Arctic snowfall and a U S antitrust indictment charging 269 furniture and refrigerator firms, plus associations, with price fixing and restraint of trade. The span covers a Virginia graduation and a Chicago case file that names numerous companies and individuals involved in the alleged conspiracy.
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Associated Press
Ghicgagg
Adem Alisthern
Grand Rapids
Michi Gardner
Mags
Huckford
Wil
Chicago
Jamestown
S. C
National
Manufacturern’ Association
National Sistance
Fideo Cabinela
Eloers
Dimeunt Deterers
GAIL
Aigut
Fryyard
Amos
Marble Chair
Company of
Bedford, Wate
Maone
Crow Company
Siqua
Oliv
Mory Tran
Wilisin
Mathin Ax
Tha
Nallonal Alliance of Furniture
Tin Nations’ Association
Wiliufacturers
Uns
Pesuetation
Clarence W. Coye
William B. Baker
Arthur ©. Hrown
Adjourning Merger Case To June 17 Involves Van Sweringen
In Washington on May 29 the Interstate Commerce Commission hearings adjourned until June 17 as O. P. Van Sweringen disputed the accuracy of figures on paper profits tied to the Nickel Plate merger. Counsel HW Anderson sought broader disclosure of personal investments and corporate holdings linked to the Van Sweringen group dating back to 1916.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mae Otigures
O. P. van Bwertegen
Mercer
Interstate Commerce Cmmission
Rimu
Rimu@lf and his brother, M. J. Vi Warieingen
Mer. van Sweringen
HW. Anderson
Chéowapeaks
Ohio
Ohio Stockholders Who Are Opposing the Merger, Announced Mmost
van Sweringen
Withers
Fan Sweringens
New York Central
Chiffy
Nickel Piste Securities Corporation
Varees Company
Oero Lent Company
Emstence
Rairong Atorks
Court Changes Discussed by West Virginia Bar Group
West Virginia State Bar judicial section met in Charleston to consider court procedure and rule changes for smoother court business across state, with judges from Supreme Court and various circuits in attendance. The meeting, held in federal court chambers, featured Judge J B Somerville presiding and Judge Arthur T Hudann as secretary, with a courteous reception by the Charleston Bar Association.
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Judicial Section
West Virginia State Bar Association
Charleston
Charleston Bar Association
Ta Supreme Court
Federal
J. B. Somerville
Wheeling
Arthur T. Uudann
Kanawha and
Clay Circuit
Girl Killed Sister Injured in Car Crash at Ronceverte
In Ronceverte May 28 seven year old Mary Marshall Wiseman died instantly and her sister Daisy Wiseman, seventeen, was badly hurt when their car collided with a vehicle driven by Ray Boone, a local teacher. Boone was held on a 35000 bond pending preliminary hearing. Cecil Wiseman’s seven passenger car overturned.
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Ronceverte
Mary Marshall Wiseman
Daisy Wiseman
Ray Boone
Corger
Monras
Drean Gave
Golng
Union J
Cecil Wiseman
Ocoup
Wiseman
Boone
Wright plane may stay here
Dayton May 29 The original Wright airplane may rest in America if conditions set by Orville Wright and a New York delegation are accepted by Smithsonian director Dr Charles W Waicutt. Grover Leening said Wright would allow Langley airplane be labeled as the first man carrying air machine. Wright plans to lend plane to South Kensington museum for five years then return. A letter from Charles M Manly acknowledged Langley ship failed to fly in two tests. DEER MAKER GUILTY St Louis May 25 Heber Nations, former state labor commissioner, found guilty by federal jury of conspiracy to violate the Volstead act protecting beer manufacture and sale against Griesedsieck brewery.
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Associated Press
Dayton
Ohio
Wright
America
Orville Wright
New York
Charles W. Waicutt
Smithsonian Institute
Grover O. Leening
Loening
Smithsonian
Langley
Washington Museum
Institute
Kuoening
Sir. Wright
Watcutt
South Kensington Museum of Science
London
American Museum
Charles M. Manly
Gurdlse Airerafe Corporation
ST. Louis
Heber Nations
Volatead Act
Griesedsieck Brewery
Coast Guards Fire On Harvard Coaches Then Apologize
Coast guard patrols near Nantasket fired at Harvard crew launches during an early morning incident. No one was hit as the boats halted their voyage to New London. The guards issued a warning, apologized later, and Harvard officials acknowledged the misdirected shots while confirming the team’s forthcoming race with Yale.
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Harvard
Boston
New London
Conn
Yale
Dalat
Mint
Irving Slater
Oliver Loring
Newtonville
Maya
Alesring
Loring
Richard
Aduet
Architecture
Patriara
Arthur Sima
Edward Wachter
Darrell Getehel
Harvard Aca
Coast Guard
Harvard Haatelu
42 Bodies Removed From Blasted Mine In North Carolina
Coal Glen North Carolina May 20 mine officials say the number of dead from the explosion at the Carolina Coal company mine may total between sixty five and sixty. Seven more bodies have been reached in the mine and will be recovered this afternoon.
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Carolina Coal Company
Associated Press
Coal Glen
N.C
Clock Hour Daylight Saving Debate Splits Local Group
Charleston residents and members of an local order push to move clock forward one hour in summer to gain evening daylight for recreation and productivity. resolutions list influences across business and public roles, though few show formal obligations. continued discussion notes varied support among community figures and groups.
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Charleston
Ellis
Galt
Chare
Atutine
Harold A. Moora
Blair and Smanley Mor Company
Richmond Houston
The
Mason School of Music
A. c. Lytle
HOO. Baler Company
Nine
Frankenberger and Company
WH. E. Scott
United
Mountain State Insurance Company
H. & Blubaugh
Glenwood
D. H. Lableton
Warmers Hardware Company
B. James
Virginian Insurance Agency, Incorporated
Frank Gragan
Club Car Chartes @ Cuhugh
Publish Voters
George KR. Isaac
Knana
Wha Erick Company
Governors Asked to Back Second Defense Test on July 4
Washington May 25. Acting Secretary of War Dwight Davis sent telegrams to governors and corps area commanders requesting support for a second national defense test to be held July 4, 1925. The aim is to publicize defense policies and plans under the 1920 act and to honor past sacrifices for national defense.
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Associated Press
Washington
Dwight Davis
Davis
War Department
Congress
Army of the
United States
Wna
Canvass Shows Neal Elected Mayor in Huntington
Special to The Gazetted Huntington May 39 A canvass by the municipal election board shows Dr William New Republican lead over Democrat Ponant Harvey Taylor for mayor by 105 votes with a 12 361 to 14 24 tally. Democratic city commissioners Homer Vetch and James Murphy were reelected. A recount motion was amended to include all precincts not just doubtful ones.
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Huntington
William New Republican
Harvey UL
Taylor
Afty
Canyiss
Homer Vetch
James Murphy
Logan quits U S diplomatic corps in Paris mission
Colonel James A Logan American observer on the reparations commission in Paris resigns for personal and business reasons. Secretary Kellogg accepts the resignation. Until a successor is found Ralph W Sill will hold parts of the duties.
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Washington
James A. Logan
Paris
Haa
Kellowx
Kelloge
Sumeskor
Logan
Ralph W. 8II
Shepherd Case Jury Now Fourteen of 211 Exempted
Chicago May 29 The Shepherd trial advanced as Mark R. Splains was seated as the fourth juror of 211 examined. The court adjourned with 211 men excused in 11 days. Three letters from missing witness Robert White reached officials claiming he will expose the Shepherd gang. White urged readiness to testify, while defense noted earlier affidavits and threats. Mrs. Shepherd visited the grave of McClintock this morning.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Shepherd
Mark R. Spliins
Robert White
T ‘Bodycuara
Charles C. Palman
National University of Sciences
William Darling Shepherd
William N. McClintock
White
Philadelphia
Joseph P. Savage
Shepherd Gang
Senate Debates Tax Bills End in Standstill
The legislature grappled with proposals to raise automobile license taxes by 20 percent and a separate gasoline tax. A senate vote struck down the enacting clause on the auto tax, sending the measure to the Judiciary committee for review while debates over constitutional amendments and income tax legality continued.
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Yoing
Senate
House of Delegates
Hor
Ator Homg
F Johnson
Ashworth
Cannon
Hardman
Henshew
Herola
Hayes
Marsh
Nixon
Reynolds
Sui
Wikin
Senator Home
White
Alderson
Boley
Devore
Moleinick
Highmod
Jackson
Johnson
Wu Woods
Yoho
Presidens
iWatte
Bilia Pecdiaw
Anance Committee
Joby
Henttaw
Judiciary Committee
Henshaw
Ator Johnson
Memorial Day Observance Planned in Charleston
Memorial Day will be observed in Charleston with a program to honor war dead. Veterans groups coordinate ceremonies, flag display, poppy sales for veterans welfare, and remarks by Rev. Jenn Gaas and Gov. Gore. Ceremony includes flowers at Spring Hill cemetery, a memorial oration by Beverly Braun, and a firing salute by U S Marines.
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Charleston
United Spanish War
John A. Shaver
Greetham
United States Navy
U. S. Naval Ordnance Plant
South Charleston
Nicholat A. Barth
American Legion
West Virginia
John Brawley
Flandersfield
Peien
Blundon Corps
West
Virginia
Spring Hill Cemetery
Tom A. Thayer
Catton
Jenn Gaas
Iu Ha
America
Baverly Brown
Marcallus Horn
United States
Walker
Beverly Braun
Sister’s battered body shocks homicide inquiry in Brooklyn
Detectives race to solve the murder of Miss Plurenes Kane 30 found near her Brooklyn home. James A. Kane leads the probe as gloves and a gag are found. neighbors report two men fled in a car. Kane discovers the slain woman was his sister.
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Qirin
Athette
York
Miss. Plurenes Kane
Wmiik
Brooklyn
James A. Kane
Kane
Hia Sigtur
Chaut‘feur
Florceth
Liviva
Jier
Polica
Kate
St. Matthews Church
Manhattan
Elizabeth McDonald
Ars
Comet Serial Story Preview In Williamson Gazette
A fragmentary notice hints at a forthcoming serial tale in The Chariestoh Gazette. It mentions a story by F. 3 and references a Sunday May publication, with local tone typical of a state newspaper.
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Kgm Waeet Merté
Ranger
Tory
Chariestoh Gazette
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University of Virginia
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Chariestan Nish Jaat
EZ. Weber
Gachools
Wart Watts
Zola White
J. Henry Francis
Rome
Chesterfeld
North Pole
Ny Jamer
Wharton
Gixette
North America
Alliance
Kingsbay
Spitaberzen
Audi
Amundsen-Ilaworth
Staten
Gazette
Alltaner
Ringe Bay
Spitzherten
Petry
Amundsen
Casey Ater
Betts Street Furnitures Company
Claesmnutl
Empire Furniturs Company
Hughes Furniture Manufacturing Company
Baltimore
Nichols-Kendo Furniture Company
Huncington
Reliable
Furniure Company
Arthur ¢ Brown
National Alliance of Furniture Manufacturers
W. H. Divyn
Dave Ikershure
W. Va
Willan Wi. Cuye
National Association of Chale Manufacturers
William S. Baker
Mseociatio
Stirs
Aldahman
Eno
Siders
Paco Tru
Wright Plane
Cambridge
Neal
Gould
Jogan
U.S
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Judes Lynch
Savage
Tudwe Lynch
Chicago Daily Newe
J. J. Kelly
Chigopractor
L' Guard
Kelly
Egypt
Solons
Hogue
Itr
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Robert Morris
Robinson
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Ournal
House Journal
Houce
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Morris
House Committee On Taxation
George Lloyd
Fidd Marshal Vincount Altenby
Runtington
Waeat Virginw
United National Association of Post Office Clarks
Gore
Evess Emering
Phishureh
Kaseciation
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