City Unites in Paying Tribute to All Veterans
Charleston observes Memorial Day with living veterans chairing events, a parade through downtown, and services at Kanawha River bridge and Spring Hill cemetery. Spanish War veterans lead, with support from American Legion and local bands, as streets glow with flags and poppies.
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John Brawley
American Legion
Mem
Legion
Huttle
Civil Way
Kanawha River
Juncheon
Axodun
Charleston
Thayer
John A. Thayer
Namp
W. D. Greetham
United States Naval Ordnance Plant
South Charleston
Broad
Kahawha
Tarough
Capitol Annex
W. W. Wertz
Cope L. & Roach
United States
BH. B. Cornwell
National Guard
G. Hulsiger
H. T. Chapin
Hudnall
B.anare
Knights of Columbus
Band of
Young
Blundon Woman’s Relief Corps
Confedvermnis
Kanawha
Kana- John
Wons Agas
Gharleston Automobile Club
Gervics
Cemeters
Ordar
Riarcellus Horn
America
Co. Bend
Beverly Broun
United States Jwarlne
Attorney Broun
First Week of Special Session Yields Little Progress
Lawmakers made only limited headway in the opening week of the extraordinary session. Debates centered on funding roads and state institutions, with speculation that a gasoline tax or small gross sales tax increases could provide needed revenue. Protest telegrams flooded Charleston as officials rejected administration budget figures.
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Capitol
Charleston
Nation Joins in Tribute to Vets Across Memorial Day Observance
President Coolidge led Memorial Day ceremonies in Washington with an Arlington cemetery address. Services honored more than 50,600 fallen soldiers and sailors at multiple cemeteries and at soldiers homes. A sailors’ wreath and a wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier marked the tribute.
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Associated Plans
Washington
Biay
National Capital
Coolidge
Arington Cemetery
U. S
Grampus
DR PORTERFIELD NEAR DEATH AFTER PARALYSIS ATTACK
Dr A Potterfield a longtime Charleston druggist suffered a paralysis at his Quarrierscraft home at 7 30 yesterday morning He was reported in dangerous condition last night with hopes still held He collapsed at breakfast and was taken to his room on Doctor Tra Champe His left side was affected He had run the Capitol and Virginin streets corner business for more than 50 years in partnership with the late Dr F A Thomee and continued solo after Thomee's death
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A. Potterfield
Charleston
Enid
Tra Champe
Charlenten
Patternjell
Capitol
Virginin Streets
Yvara
F. A.thomee
biomHelt
France Honors American Dead in Joint Memorial Day Ceremony
In Paris and across France, memorial services paid tribute to American soldiers and sailors who fell in the war. French officials, war orphans, and schoolchildren laid flowers at white crosses as French troops saluted and priests joined chaplains in benedictions. American and French leaders observed the ceremonies, with Strong expressions of Franco American solidarity.
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Associated Press
Paris
Alerica
Deed
France
Tri-Polar
Stara and Stripes
Premier Painiere
Messige
United States
Gouraud
Debeney
Etail
Une
Myron
Lt. Herrick
Suresnes
Hanes
Thore
Rheims
Willes
Wellesley
Prominent Parkersburg Manufacturer Jumps to Death
Clyde C. Bose, 45, heads National Woolen Mills, a Parkersburg magnate. He leapt from a hotel balcony around 11:10 AM, dying from neck and back injuries after letters in his pocket suggested self harm. Coroners ruled suicide. his widow and two children from a prior marriage survive.
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Parkersburg
Clyde C. Boco
Boss
National Woolen Milla Company
Parkersbourg
Bowe
Nacnet Woolen Mills
Ohio
West Virginia
Pennsytonia
Hunkee Boss
Public hearing on Kanawha bridge plan set for Tuesday
County court conducts long investigation into siting four Kanawha river bridges to be built by the Charleston interurban company. Voters will decide on $1,750,000 bond issue to fund purchase of two spans with tolls repaying the cost over five years.
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Kanawha River
Kanawha County
Court Hallsa Nest
Cabin Creek
Taude
Charleston
West Charleston
Warine
Jefferson
Florida Street
South Charleston
Charleston Interurban Railroad
Kanawha City
Jas
Canin Creek
Cebb Creek Junction
Chey
East Bank
Cedar Grove
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
New York Gentral Railroad
Plany Mads
W Wjedtal
Purpass
Forest Hall
H. A. Thurmond
Charles Rutledge
C. A. Harrivan
Mel Cling
RL Higeintotham
K Dickinson
Wiliam Hull
C. F. Young
M. FB. Spruce
Auto smash claims one life four injured near Gordon
Samuel Rolais of Gordon dies after a car carrying baseball fans is struck by a Haltingan and Chloe street train at a grade crossing ten miles west of the car. Abe Williams John Jones Peter Smith Herman Colt suffer serious injuries. Williams Williams, Graney, Cooke, and Smith survive with cuts and broken bones.
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Bhllark
Samuel Rolais
Gordon
Abe Williame
John Junes
Peter Smith
Herman Colt
Georkee Twat
Love
Stewartagila
Tes
Haltinora
Chloe
Zbyszko Badly Hurt After Match With Stecher
Stanmaus Zbyecko veteran Pale was taken to a hospital after his champion match with Joe Stecher of Nebraska. He suffered internal injuries several broken ribs and injuries to his back. Details collected tonight.
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Gt. Touts
May &c
Stanmaus Zbyecko
Pale
Turning Clock Back An Hour Draws Mixed Reactions
Local residents and business leaders weigh in on DST shift proposals. A Spencer Moore manager reports_store votes for the hour change while opponents doubt the plan. Supporters cite extra evening recreation and health benefits for workers.
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Marcus Cohen
Capital Street
Distro
G. J. Waber
Spencer Moors
Charlaston
Huberauld
Walter Holstein
Baltimore
Jury Fixing Probed in Shepherd Case as Court Delays
State's Attorney Robert Crowe opened an inquiry into methods used by defense attorneys William Scott Stewart and W. W. O'Brien in prior cases amid suspicions of jury fixing in the Shepherd murder trial. Edward J. Roos, another defense witness tied to a recent acquittal, was technically arrested. Court adjourned with four Sisters and eight veniremen confined until Monday as efforts to select 12 jurors continue.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Robert BE. Crowe
William Scott Stewart
W. W. O'Brien
Shepherd
Crane
Edward J. Roos
Shanghai riot leaves six students dead in foreign settlement
May 30 Shanghai reports six students killed and eight of sixteen wounded after a strike driven riot. Foreign defense units reinforced police in central foreign settlement districts as a mob stormed Louza police substation near Da Maluo road. Demonstrators protested a court verdict on Chinese workers in a Japanese mill, prompting police to fire twelve volleys in self defense.
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Shanghai
Louza
Da-Maluo
Nanking
Blkb
Banquet Ends Postal Meeting in Huntington
A May banquet at the hotel Farr tonleht marked the close of the twelfth annual convention of the West Virginia branch of the United States Association of Postoffice Clerks. Governor Howard M. Gores spoke at the afternoon session which elected Louis P. Knode of Wheeling as president, succeeding W. H. Marth of Mortantown, with J. E. Cooleby of Hunt Tighe as treasurer, I. Mioward of Parkersburg as second vice president, and Clydy Molvinier of Weston as secretary. Wheeling was rejected as the 1926 convention city.
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Huntington
Farr Tonleht
West Virginia
United States Association of Postoffes Clerks
Howard M. Gores
Louis P. Knode
Wheeling
W. H. Marth
Mortantown
Plot to Kidnap Mary Pickford Frustrated by Police
Los Angeles police say a kidnapping plot targeting Mary Pickford Fairbanks was uncovered after three arrests. The plan involved disguises as visiting Shriners and kidnapping her chauffeur bound for a ransom of 100000 dollars. Mary cooperated with investigators. guards protected her Beverly Hills home.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Mary Pickfood
Fairbanks
George K. Home
Meade
Charina 2
Gleveny
Billy Woods
Claude Fat
Helonome
Tela Negri
Buster Keaton
Horne
Mary
John G. Molt
Mond Tlee
Cantkin
Spanish air squadrons bombard Yebala tribes in Morocco
May 20 dispatches report intensive bombardment by Spanish air squadrons of the Yebala region in Spanish Morocco. Most of the Yebala country is deserted with only scattered guards, women and children sent inland. Aircraft fire on groups, driving the tribes to retreat.
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Tetuan
Spanish Morocco
Yebala
Zara-el- Seby de Uslau
Rly Araish
Morneco
Fez
Eparalin
Bibane
Tombaty
Boy Struck by Car on Sissenville Road Dies
Nine year old Milton Coffman of Me and Sire was struck by a speeding Ford touring car on the Sissenville road while he played near his home. He died after being hurled 15 feet. a search for the unidentified driver is underway. Coroner M A tood held an inquest. authorities hope to arrest soon.
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County Aethoelties
Coffman
Milton Coffman
Sissenville Road
Ford
Barlow
M. A. Tood
Hope for Amundsen’s Rescue Plans Begin in Norway
Reports from King's Bay Spitsbergen May 3 describe ongoing relief preparations for Captain Roald Amundsen’s polar party nine days overdue since May 21. Wireless messages to the Maude have failed, but hope remains for air or sea resupply within weeks. plans foresee a possible dash to Cape Columbia and Fort Conger if planes or dogs can assist.
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Associated Press
Norway
Roald Amundson
ABC
Publis
Amundsen
Miich
Amoundsen
Maude
Maudea
Armandsen Fe Mont Ukely
Mike
Spitebergen
Cape
Columbia
King's Bay
Dy James BD
Wharton
End North Americas
Alliamece
Spitsbergen
Amundeen
Amundaen
Amundagi
Milez
Hobby
Ariundeen
Dows
Aledges
Kingsbay
Ayure
Cape Columbia
Perry
Pole
Gottfried Hansen
Fort Conger
Conger
Bath
Cape “Athol
Wore
Canat
Greenland
Wey
North American Newspaper Alliance
Murder Case Returns to Brooklyn after Attacking Suspect Questioned
Detectives questioned a Black man today in the murder of Miss Florence Kane found beaten in a Brooklyn alley. Police say the suspect had been charged May 17 with attempting to assault a woman in the same area. Detective James A. Kang aided the investigation after identifying the victim's body in court.
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New York
Plorence Kane
Brooklyn
James A. Kang
Misa Kane
Manhattan
Death report mixup stirs town rumor of Jarrett's demise
Local calls to The Gazette traced a false automobile accident rumor about William R. Jarrett, former postmaster, spreading after misconnected lines from Montgomery and Rome. Investigations showed the tale referenced a relative in Montgomery and Jarrett was alive and in good health in Sproul.
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Gazette Office
William R. Jarrett
Aeglutant
Jarrett
Sproul
Coat River
Poat
Montgomery J
Rome
Jarcett
Montgomery
Jarrete
Dope Peddlers Battle on International Boundary
Federal officers clashed with alleged narcotics smugglers near the Canada United States boundary at Canson VI. A Canadian named Riodena was shot and fatally wounded as the pursuit unfolded late at night, according to reports reaching our desk.
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Colebrooke
Canson
Boundry
Riodena
De Paolo Dominates Indianapolis 500 Mile Classic Victory
Peter de Paolo, a young racer and Ralph de Palma relation, wins the Indianapolis 500 mile event in a cream colored car with an average speed near 101.9 mph. He earns about 25000 in cash plus 520,000 prize and other awards as Benny Hill drives relief for Lewis. Hill finishes second by about a mile.
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de Paolo
de Palma Pilots
Indianapolis Oval
Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Peter de Paule
Ralph de Palma
Indianapolia
de Prole
Kari Cooper
Benny AL
Dave Lews
Harry Harts
Dhl Shafter
Tyros
Benny Hill
Lewis
Georsnory
Hill
Farmers' Posse Kills Huge Bear Near Linwood
Farmers near Linwood joined by eleven dogs killed a large bear that had been devouring sheep and calves. The bear weighed 600 pounds and measured 7 feet from tip to tip, ending a threat to local livestock.
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Marlinton
Linwood
Organe
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Martiméaire
Neterane
Jeston
Solons
Howard FE. Coffin
National Air Transport, Inc
Henry and
Edsel Ford
American Airways, Inc
New York-Chicago
Elener House
Eehclea
Leaat
Board of Auntie Works
Nation
Arlington Cemetery
Pepe
DR. Potterfield
National Woolen Mills
Zbyszko
Taget
Gore
Mary Pickford
Pola Negri
Sissonsville
Duke’s
U.S
Visit Profits
Poursquel Pas
Ministry of Marine
Vetues
Cherebourg
Alba
Christopher Columbus
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