City Demands Answers on Spring Hill Cemetery Practices
Charleston officials debate Spring Hill Cemetery care and costs as Mayor Wertz, Clerk Summers, and others question private plots, rising maintenance bills, and a possible 10 percent trust fund. They warn of hidden fees and loss from current sales while urging records and planned expansions.
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Charleston
W. W. Wertz
J. Gill Summers
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Spring Hill Cemetery
Potter's Field
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H. L. Campbell
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Summers
Pike Case Pair Freed on Bond After Alleged Attack
Fred Starkey known as Storney and St Martin alias Parl Martin were released on bail by Judge G Sp Honbitt after an attack on Hugh Pike a 63 year old Kanawha City bridge toll collector. They are former taxi drivers and faced charges not yet specified. Police Chief Britton suggested highway robbery counts though only minor toll thefts were alleged.
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Fred Stark
Storney
St . Martin
Putnam County
Joe Trytor
Moundsville Penitentiary
Fred
Pike
Starkey
Britton
Martin
Piice
Ehief
Frank G. Burgette
Stark
County Assassar
Putnen
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Peara
Putnam
Druggan and Lake Seek Mercy of Court at Federal Hearing
Terrence Druggan and Frank Like petitioned Judge Wickerson for mercy after a citation for content of an order sentencing them. The Supreme Court upheld a lower court’s denial of habeas corpus, ruling the Volstead Act constitutional. Sheriff Hoffman refused to share in the tribute at Cook County Jail amid costly jail leaves.
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Terrence Druggan
Frank
Aéqusalon
Mbertine
Cool County
Wickerson
Supreme Court
B.S. Elrcurt Court of Ma
Peter D. Hoffman
Cook County
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Lake My
Harvest Festival Attracts Large Crowd At Kanawha Exnest Fair
Hundreds of babies entered the Better Babies show as part of the Kanawha Exnest fair. School Children’s Day drew families from across the county despite damp weather. Florence Kahn organized activities with Miss Gilbertson and Miss Sattes directing a harvest spectacle featuring queens, songs, dances, and games. The Virginia Caliente band performed and a charity stage show entertained crowds. The day includes free rides and a large turnout of young contestants awaiting ribbons judged by Dr. J Churchmay.
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Dunbar
Ana
Megowine
Ka Mhwl
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Tryas
Lether Gilbertson
Selly Sattes
Holly Sutton Var Derveer
H. C. Pletenger
St. Albans
Marvert
New York
Souther County
Agen
McGovran
Jake
Sdtule Theatre
Rene Tana
Tall Grounds
Litthy Theatre
Preston McClanahan
Vondel Hamilton
Howe Brad Baer
Frances Greetham
George Ade
J. Churchmay
Fremonds
Mothers
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Weleld
Death Proof for Czar's Heirs Delays New York Estate
Surrogate John P. O'Brien set conditions for letters of administration on Czar Nicholas II's estate. Prince Serge Georgievich Tomunekay must provide actual proof of the monarch's death and his heirs' order of decease before courts grant access to the late Czar's property. The case lists required proof and names Princess Zeadlied Cen and others among potential heirs while noting missing information and pending partition details.
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Roussin
John P. O'Brien
Serge Georgievich Tomuneyaki
New Yark
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Surrogats
Witnesses Describe Pickett Line Tensions at Monongah Injunction Hearing
Testimony in the Monongah court case details picket line conditions and threats as non union miners faced harassment. Witness Leonard portrays daily brutalities, fear among workers, and police presence while attorneys debate the injunction and defense access.
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Meredith
Heave
Dé Leon
Ieconsolidation Cowl Company
New England
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Berlenes
Leonard
Ice Inesults
Silton Williams
Drst
Mike D. Pazzio
So Dole
Pagilo
Ater
Monosgul
Puxaio
Inc
Williams
Paralyad
Alm
Judes Meredith
Cresmon
Mey
W. J. Wolfe
Harry Watkins
Monongahug
Harry Bennett
Wolfe
Mayin
Dag
Golnge
Bali
Andrew Snyder
Fred Stubbs
Duc
K. W. Nichols
Tulayd
Palmer Is Removed From Shipping Board
The Shipping Board today ousted President Leigh C. Palmer of the Fleet Corporation and named Elmer E. Crowley of Boston as successor. Palmer had pressed a bid for continued influence, while Crowley will assume duties in New York after the vote among four board members.
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Shipping Board
Wassington
White House
Keigh C. Palmer
Fleet Corporation
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Biner
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Corporation
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Flay
Crowley
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Meet Corporation
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Cleveland
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Congress
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Tour
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Chempson
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Lissner
Hill
Navy curtailment eyed by Admiral Shoemaker in Washington
Admiral Shoemaker of the Bureau of Navigation told the President's air board that funding gaps force Navy cutbacks on enlisted personnel and ship orders. He urged training one enlisted man per living officer to build a reserve of skilled sailors for wartime needs, and opposed civilian service unitization.
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W. Shoemaker
Theureau of
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Lorton
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Aurich
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Lexington and Battoll
Sok
Probable Batting Order For Today’s Game
Umpires at plate Riger National League at first base Moriarity American League at second base McCormick National League at third base Owens American League. The lineup details indicate likely positions and official assignments for the day’s contest.
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Moriarity
McCormick
Owens
Plea For War Prevention Made By President Coolidge
President Coolidge urged war prevention in a speech to the American Legion convention in Omaha addressing religious intolerance and the need for civil authority over military power. He called for international goodwill and patience at home while praising selective service and a strong yet restrained defense. The address drew cheers from about 7,000 attendees, with Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge later hosted at a luncheon by local leaders.
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Democrat Wins Beckley Mayoral Race In Close Contest
Hugh Miller a Democrat, elected mayor of Beckley by 41 votes over Republican C A Cup according to unofficial counts. Republicans win treasurer and recorder seats while council seats split between parties amid tight races and close margins.
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Beckley Togay
C. A. Cup
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Demecree
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Ray Bally
Leasie Phinpa
Winter Cook
Dee L. Smith
Harvey Amisrson
Deare
Boyles
Mabe
Josu
A. W. Roberts
C. Werninger
Officinia
Record 65 Year Old Fan in Line for World Series
Ralph Stillman of Connecticut claims to have attended every major league series since 1903 and sat in today’s line for Forbes Field opening game tickets. By eleven pm he stood twentieth in line among about 200 fans seeking the 6,000 general admission bleacher seats. Ralph Arkie of Pittsburgh was first in line, with Robert Kline of Denver far ahead in distance records.
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Forbes Field
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Casuy
Connecticut
Fornes Field
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Ralph Arkie
Pittsburgh
Robert Kline
Denver
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Pirates and Senators Battle for World Series Opener at Forbes Field
Pittsburgh faces Washington in the opening World Series game at Forbes Field with a capacity crowd expected. Key players include Pirates’ Bill McKechnie and Walter Johnson for Washington, while Johnny Rawlings is out for Pittsburgh with an ankle injury and Eddie Moore steps in at second base.
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Harry Kimself
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Stanley Harris
Todeg
Joe Harris
Sam Rice
Marl McNealy
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