John R McQuigg Elected National Legion Commander
John R McQuigg of Cleveland Ohio was elected national commander of the American Legion at its seventh annual convention in Omaha Nebraska. McQuigg won 681 votes over Spafford 224 and Savage 5 with a unanimous vote suggested by opponents. The four day convention, despite tensions over Colonel William Mitchell, approved reports on veterans matters and international affairs including support for an international court. Next meetings are planned for Philadelphia in 1926 and Paris in 1927. Five vice commanders and national officers were chosen and Mrs Eliza London Shepperd of San Francisco named head of the women’s auxiliary, with division vice presidents named from Connecticut South Carolina and other states. A dispute over Sand 40 recognition led to its denial due to constitutional restrictions on Negro members.
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Omaha
Nel
Get
Lenion
John BR Goket-eins
McQuisr
Cleveland
Ohio
Hix
Tong
Ktales
Howard P. Savage
Chicago
Edward Spafford
New York
McQuigg
Spafford
Savage
Legion
William Mitchell
United States
League of Nations
Court of International Justice
Philadelphia
Paris
Frence
Hugh B. Davis
Bartlesville
Okla
Joseph Y. Cheney
Orlando
Fix
Vincent A. Carroll
James A. Howell
Ogden
Utah
Ray H. Littlefield
Providence
R. J. James F. Burton
Bes Moines
Towa
Weg
Moners H. Tyndall
Danrenanadls
Hey
William Patrick
San Tyee Een
Shepperd Henda
Jack London
The
American Legion
Eliza London Shepperd
San Francisco
Amone
Mary C. Coyle
Waterpury
Conn
A. F. McKinsick
Greenville
South Carolina
Fisor
Avaiuary
Local Man Injured In Rail Crossing Crash
Albert Young of Grapevine sustained multiple injuries when a B and O freight train struck his Ford roadster at a Capitol Street level crossing. The vehicle rolled 100 feet. he suffered fractures, a crushed foot, and possible internal injuries. Two watchmen failed to warn. Young was removed to McMillan Hospital by William Abbute.
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Albert Young
Ford
Capitol Street
Young
Virginia Water
Crmerome
Wikenson
Harrison Young
Piedmont Road
Slack Street
Wilkenson
Ford Wes
Fitere
Wilkens
Roth
Capriot Street
New York Central Railroad
M. A. Ferguson
Water Company
Harrison Youngs
Capital Street
I Young
Waoehington
Summstrecen
William Abbute
Nelson Transfer Company
McMillan
Rain Dampens Attendance at Kanawha Fair
Persistent drizzle kept hundreds away from the Kanawha exposition at Kanawha State Park near Dunbar. The last day promises band concerts, auto races, a shorthanded racing program, a fancy fiddlers contest, and the Lipthe Theater show. Officials hope exhibit prize lists finish by tomorrow night as venues like the Horse Shoe Pitch and Farmersette perform. The day features three heats for purses and a 10 am horse show with skilled pitchers, followed by a band concert, car races, and a three act play under Miss Forsythe’s direction.
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Kanawha
Kanawha State Park
Dunbar
Lipthe Theater
Wil
Experis
Stevie
Glen Ferris Biri
Lisa Whiting
Margaret Forsythe
C. B. Coleman
Little Theatre
Nan Wellington
Christine Vernon
Minhette Wellington
Eillzabeth Lancaster
Elnora Wellington
Marty Clark
Dane Wellington
Virginia Porton
Jouelyiy Wellington
Toaephine Seymour
Sirs
Beckwith
Mae Johnson
Ann Bean
Nia
Evelyn Rader
Czecho Slovakia Signs Debt Funding Plan Agreement
Washington and New York reports confirm an arrangement to fund Czecho Slovakia s debt to the United States. Terms include a 415 million basis for settlement, annual amortization, and reduced principal interest through 1995 with a total repayment near 200 million. Banks anticipate proceeds for a Slovak flotation and National City Bank to manage the loan.
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Washington
Betantianing
Slovakia
United States
Conte Wint
Congress
Iwiy
Tzecho
Wat Froat Teas
New York
Czscho
Wall Street
Compans
Fraud charges arise from encyclopedia sale in Chicago firm
In St Louis federal examiners heard how Grelton and Wowe were persuaded to buy $39 encyclopedias touted as hot off the press from International Publishing Co of Chicago with regular updates. Maxwell, head of the firm, is accused of overcharging and press profits misrepresented to purchasers.
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CT. Louis
Grelton
Wowe
Federal Trade Semiians
Tnaternational Publishing Company
Chicago
Tao Cannndasian
W. FR. Maxwell
Adiga Phang Alig sAts
Height limit lowered to five feet four inches
The United States Marine Corps announces a reduction in minimum height for service. Effective today personnel may enlist at five feet four inches, down from a previous higher standard. The change aims to broaden eligibility and attract more recruits.
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New York
States
Marine Corps
Seven Police Ousted In Werte Program to Stay Within Budget
Mayor W W Werte aims to trim Charleston city costs to a budget of 577 900, cutting seven police positions and selling five patrol horses. He cites tax strain and weather as factors, warns of further layoffs if departments cannot tighten expenditures.
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W. W. Werte
Charleston
Wertz
Police Department
Chief Britton
Mayer
Charlie
Lansdowne voice on Shenandoah probe spurs naval inquiry
Mrs. Margaret Lansdowne, widow of Gonwander Zachary Janss Ayowne, testifies before Secretary Wilbur about her husband’s protest against the Shenandoah airship mission. She argues correspondence confirms his objections and cites Navy orders delaying or altering the voyage.
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Washington
Margaret Ross Lansdowne
Zachary Janss
Wilbur
Naval
Shenandoah
Mundsen Plans New Polar Flight Expedition
Mandsen aims for a bold polar flight next summer from Europe to begin preparations for a reduction of the route. He and American patron Lincoln Ethewartt plan an aerial survey to map vast regions and set up a new exploration program to reach untapped areas.
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New York
Gee
Muol Aminusen
Eneope
Meer Field
Dirigtble
Vom Mern
Ty Ty Carroll
Amiedsen
Lincoln Ethewartt
Darty
Mn Militton
Uae
Jury Dismisses Farquhar Case in Plymouth Steel Stock Flip
The grand jury in Titts-hurna refused to indict Jerome G. Farquhar, treasurer of the Plymouth Oil company, on charges of misrepresentation tied to stock sales. Plaintiffs Henderson, Lockhart, and Budd claimed totals of stock were misreported, with initial figures as high as 90 000 shares and later escalation to 1 000 000. hearings featured offers to settle and questioned investments. The case was dismissed with a furl out.
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Farquhar
Alderman Anderson
Pittsburgh
Henderson
Anoclutes
Henderson Mvt
Farquhans
Attick
Budd
Lack
Deep mystery surrounds location of missing pilot
Clarion Pennsylvania reports the search for Pvt Charles H. Anes of the United States mail service continues after he vanished westbound from New York. Weather hindered air scans, ground teams sweep routes across northwestern Tennessee counties, and a $500 reward fuels the hunt as authorities review every lead and expand ground operations.
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Clarion
Charles H. Anes
United States Sale Mall Service
New York
Alia Bean
Todiy Che
Ames
Mylus
Lyye
Cleveland
Cloortald
Vlethia
Bandtra
Final Performance Set for Tonight in Point Pleasant Pageant
Final events of Point Pleasant’s sixteenth anniversary battle pageant unfold tonight with 600 citizens reenacting revolutionary era events at Harman field. Attendance rose despite rain as crowds anticipate an 8 p m finale and a day full of activities including an automobile race and a Reds exhibition.
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Point Pleasant
Bette
George M. Ford
Kanawha
Cincionati Reds
Harman Field
Ohio Valley Stars
Masah County
Nereat
Cornstalk
Red Mon
George Washington
Vidson
Reyn
Gas explosion blamed on gas not ammonia in Inde blast
Public safety director Brad said the gas explosion at a plant in Inde killed four people and injured over fifty after an incident at the scene. Survivors and officials indicated ammonia played no role, while questions remained about the blast source and autopsy results.
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Jan
Avena
Duc
Ebay
Rail Merger Hearings Open As ICC Probes Nickel Plate Links
Washington Oct 1 officials from several railroads linked to the Van Sweringsen Nickel Plate project testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission at opponents’ request. Questions focused on Chicago and Cleveland land dealings and stockholder terms. Miller of Nickel Plate and Chesapeake and Ohio testified, with Anderson challenging claims of no connection to the Cleveland union terminals venture.
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Washington
van Sweringsen
Comerce Commission
Chicago
Cleveland
W. J. Harahan
Jed Chesapeake and Ohio
Otto Miller
Nickel Plate
Chesapeake and Ohio and
Hocking Valley
H. W. Anderson
Henieras
Cleveland Union Terminals
Van
Meier
Miller
Meyer
Anderson
Nickel Plate Company
Miler
New York Central
Jol
Joan DB. Recke- Fuller
da Bradley
Niche Plate
Chesapeake and Gahia
Hocking Valley Systems
Union Trust Company of
Cillaranty Trust Company
J. B. Morran and Company
National City Bank
New York
Price Boost in Grave Sales Hinted as Probe Of Cemetery Starts
City officials consider two ordinances to clarify cemetery records and raise grave plot prices amid debate over city versus private cemetery costs. Officials cite potential tax revenue and the need for centralized records, while critics call for affordable plots and better funeral facilities.
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Spring Hill
Igstce
Lohan
H. L. Wehrle
The
Anance Committed
Anang
Old Sol Prank Delights Disappointed Fans at Washington Game
Weather delays and a balmy finish altered expectations as Washington and Pittsburgh held a tense series. The unexpected break gave Senators relief and hinted at lineup changes, with Bluege easing concerns and Harris eyeing key pitchers for potential Sunday and Monday games.
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Washington Senators
Pittsburgh Pirates
Gazette
Old Sol
Waskington
J. Fhuviud
Washington Enatore
Bittaburgh
Almert
Landis
Clark Griffith
Warrington Club
Bill McKechnie
Tirutes
Griffith Stadium
Hame Soll
Yucky
Harris
Charpions
Suicide by Train in Huntington Tragedy
Huntington police report a man identified as Sapollo, 49, died after throwing himself beneath a Chesapeake and Ohio freight train. Coroner Br. Hume returned a verdict of suicide. The identity was confirmed by police. he had been detained earlier that night, released, and was killed two hours later.
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Huntington
Jne Sapollo
Merning
Br. Hume
Suleide
Sapollo
Nalice
Funeral for Christy Athenson Held in Harrisburg Area
Simple funeral services were held in Harrisburg area for Christy Athenson known as a star of professional baseball, following a college playing career. The service was described as modest with family members hosting the gathering and citizens paying respects at the bier.
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Lawisburg
Lewisburg
Christy Athenson
Frank
Siquahtan
Atate
All Thisse
Christy
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National
Head OF Legionnaires
Mitchell
France
Young Street Crossing
Pris
Czecho Slovakia
Walt
Wummier
Auleker
Jess Lan
Council
Buch
Shrley Avenue
Withington
Lansdowne
Chief of Naval Operations
Wethern
Middle West
Hoyers
Lanadowre
Vis;sted
Lanadowne
Neraele
Hashana
WiDr
Cilia Court
Detroit
Ron
Issuiiew
Petealt
Tonhsdowre
Plavius
Mundsen
Polar
Plymouth Oil Company
Air Mall
Pennsylvania Hills
West Virginia
Pit
Charleston Gazette
Tonight
Mason County
Interstate Commerce Commission
Alte. Hay
Singla
Canada
Sina Na
Counciman
Todd
Ely
Bucky Harris
Senators
Apy
Johnson
Coveleskle
Lneup
Ossie
Roger Peck
Inpaush
Ferguson
Kremer
McKeehan
Boardy
Atratery
Alex Persuson
Tynder
Drél
Ray Kremer
Moe Keehnte
Dutch Rudther
Lee Meadows
Dnttaburgh
Stralehs
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