Bondsmen Face Tough Sledding in Probe of Forged Forfeitures
Prosecutor Burdette leads a Kanawha county inquiry into more than $2,000,000 in securities not properly forfeited. The probe targets professional bondsmen accused of exploiting lax rules to secure releases and avoid forfeiture, with dozens of prisoners recalled to jail as investigations begin. Local officials and the state board of public works aid the effort as a grand jury opens hearings.
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Theondaren
Wraslea
Judernet
H. K. Slack
Fm the
A. &. Jarrete
Aisk
Kanawha
State Board of Public Works
Willem Lively
Arell
Court House
Intermediate Court
Runawha
Burdette
Grand Jury Jhat
May Start Raising U Boat This Week
New York Oct 12 Dersene ships from Brooklyn navy yard expect to begin work on the sunken submarine 363 off Blork Inland before week’s end. U S Vestal will be station ship and U S Falcon will head diving operations. Navy department awarded salvage contract to a Bri svoje concern in third naval district and Leon of the navy yard. aim to bring the submarine to surface before rough weather sets in.
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New York
Third Naval District
Navy” Yard
Navy Yard
Meredith to Render His Decision Today
Fairmont October 12. In error court Meredith is to hear his decision in the contempt case involving fifty men and women charged with picketing the Consolidation Coal mine in Watson aid it Mononyah. Four defendants were dismissed after evidence showed they did not take part in the alleged picketing.
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Fairmont
Meredith
Etreult
Norrow
New England
Sjajany
Watson
Mononyah
Uvar
Net Wien
Lt Bettis Wins Pulitzer Trophy Record Flight
A historic Pulitzer Trophy race concludes with Lt Bettis setting a new record of 248.00 gallons for the flight. The Mitchell trophy contest in St Louis marks a record leap over the 1924 winner as other pilots vie for top spots and a sharp finish near the end.
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Bettis
Mitchell Fieru
X.Y
Imeutounie
A. J. Whim
Nirgy
Crrae
Orhve
Williansin
St. Louis
Cupk
Adyhient Severth
I. 1
Dawson
Sortun Osh
George DB
Goff Denied Final Appeal in Local Taxi Case
The Supreme Court yesterday denied a final appeal in the Kanevorah area taxi company case. Goff, convicted in Kanawha County on two charges involving Elliott Lee after a Thanksgiving Day football gathering, sought another trial via writ of error. The court found no error in the trial court decision and refused writs of error in several other cases, including a Creek District school board’s litigation over educational funding.
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Wna Cet
Repreime
Gott
Mounds+ville
Get
Kawawha Intermediate Cour
Inva
Supreme Court
West
Ralph Atlen
C. P. Pack
Realet Econary
John G. Bulmer
J. F. Corbete
Kanawha County
Fr. Rhoden Agains
Board of Trustees of
Ouvin and Elkins College
J. ©. Cook
Hitchman-Glendale Consolidated Coal Company
Marshell County
Bruce Perry
Wyeating County
John Henry
Enblio
Wayne County
Presiding Bishop Nomination and 1928 National Convention
The Protestant Episcopal Church in General Convention outlines tomorrow’s presiding bishop nominations and an afternoon session. A 1928 convention venue was debated with Denver Denver and Pittsburgh among potential sites while the House of Deputies proposes a salary and expenses plan and considers succession.
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Anap
House of Bishoya
Protestant Episcopal Church
Gotion
Washington, D
Jamesman
House of Bishops
Denver
Cola
Tusa Angeles
Cale
Pitlabureh
Alan Wil
Sheula Ha Pusiga
House of Deputies
Ahuil Ba
House of ‘Bishops
HE. Powell
Francisco
Jala
Committee of Deputies
WV State Farms Rise Slightly Amid Acreage Decline
WV farming shows five more farms and reduced arable land in five years. Valuation shifts lower. land prices dropped from 1920 to 1925, while farm buildings and housing increased. Cattle and hog counts fell, with dairy cows down and breeding sows shrinking, reflecting broader farm asset changes.
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Wastington
Gol
West Virginia
Hunther
Censon
United Sis Department of Commerce
Ray Tray
Gori
Theero
Sali Tes
Rose Tythla
Ted
Enamera
Weeks Resigns as Secretary of War in 1920 Context
Washington October 12 John A W Weeks announced his withdrawal from the post of Secretary of War under President Coolidge. The change comes amid political maneuvering and cabinet reshuffles, with Weeks preparing for departure and a possible successor discussed among officials and allies.
Oratorical Burns On City Council Special Meet Tonight
A chaotic council session is called to decide burning $20,000 in delinquent tax lists while discussions focus on awarding contracts for the Spring Street Bridge. Tension rises as rumors about collectors and tax rolls surface, with Mayor Werta presiding as the crowd demands action on the tax defaulters.
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Spring Street
Alden
W. OW. Werta
Tontehl
Bourcaris
Song of
Italy
Clhriensburg
Stambaugh
Coehrans
Coungiinet
Leas
Kennedy
Mike
Dirigible Loss Highlighted in Naval Court Inquiry
Testimony opened with Admiral Eberle and witnesses detailing the Mid West dirigible disaster. Professors Minddhy and others described weather, ship movements, and precautionary measures as crucial factors in the crash.
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Admiral Eberle
Naval Court of Inquiry
Madden Charges Extravagances By War And Navy Officials
Testimony before the Presidents air board includes Madden accusing Army and Navy leaders of reckless overspending on air defense development. Orville Wright and other aviation figures testify as the board, after six hours, plans further questioning of Army Air Service officials. Wright urges commercial aviation growth and airport development. Captain Rath contests asserted bombing effectiveness, challenging earlier claims by Colonel Mitchell and critics.
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Wright
Madden
Orville Wright
Piow
Ly Avathon Eireles
Anicers
Army Air Service
Army
Commerce Department
Wartatn
Whur Wright
Fox
Howard Rath
Air
American Expeditionary Force
Willian Mitchell
Rath
Pirates Triumph Over Senators In World Series Game Five
Vic Aldridge hurled his second victory for the Pirates as Pittsburgh toppled Washington 3 to 0 to seize a 3 2 lead in the fall classic. The Buccaneers pounded Senators pitching, with Barnhart and Coveleskie each contributing key hits and runs while Washington’s moundsmen faltered, drawing the series to a pivotal sixth game tomorrow.
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Washington
Stanley Cavebeakie
Vic Aldridge
Senators
Bal McKeehnie
Ae Ou
Senatora
Mumpag Gay
Pittesburgh
Zachary
Wi Batton
Fred Marberry
Bucky Harria
al Ferguson
Wale
Dutch Ruether
Vety
Eran
Walter Johnson
Amir
Baseball Flames
Fay
Srqaah
Pirates
Thera
Joe Harris
Vere
Pirites
Curler
Harwhart
Wiehe
Rango
Songon
Enick Moore
Traynor
Carey
McIntte
Grantham
Plasmal
Pirie
Aldridge
Quittet
Barnhart
Wright
Marberry
Bluci
Covelinkie
Covelenite
Barphart
Moore
Cuvler
Barnbare
Dunbar Man Hurt in Machine Crash After Fire
An incident near Dunbar injures a local man when a vehicle skidded on the road. The wreck occurred around early evening, with the car overturning and the driver sustaining injuries. Police and emergency responders treated the victim at the scene. Taxing weather conditions were noted in the report.
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Dunbar
Trotsky
Ordered to Hunt Bodies after Plane Disaster
MALBOUNNY Oct 1 An air force ordered a rescue plane from Palm to search for bodies after a disaster. Survivors recalled rough seas and a shipwreck near Sebastian inlet as a vessel rolled and capsized. The crew faced high winds and waves, with one passenger recalling their attempt to reach the ocean.
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auMutvars
auMutvars, Syne
Klee Wile
Yaent
Salaskian
Toedtan
Mn Barnes
Aoa
Sebastian Inlet
Pomtale
Arnold
Troomeigs at Rirereries. ons Shakein Bay Gen 12.
Nineteen tons of beer spilled into the hud of Slike Lrpapers today as they prided by ition Brewnie met here. SIM Motes, president of the CONDE nS TH Phos giployed Were, arrested and held by bail for court. Charged with open robbery without a permit.
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Ition Brewnie
Sim Motes
Conde Ns TH Phos
Chay
Showers and Ball Games In The Washington Series
Rain threatened the Washington Senators game as manager Hardy hoped to move Walter Johnson to the mound for a sixth inning stretch. The Sanitory would have faced the Sanitary, but weather altered plans.
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Doresters
Wash- Saxton
Hardy
Senators
Walter Johnson
Hiuly Strost Otter
DAR Charlaston Gazhtte
Chafin Denied Review Appeal
Chafin, Logan county sheriff in West Virginia, denied a request for a review of his conspiracy to violate the Prohibition conviction. He contended the review was blocked by a judge’s refusal and argued the appeal was untimely, while prosecutors argued the lower court ruling stood.
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Associated Press
Washington
Don Chafin
Kooper Sherif
Logan Comnts
Cordty
Blewnpen
Wreck Inquiry Details Ames Death In Mountain Crash
Bellefonte Pa investigators led by Superintendent Bree examine the Nittany mountain wreck of pilot Charles H. Ames after a nine day search. They believe the plane flew about 340 mph in full flight before striking trees, tearing a wing, and carving a 100 foot swath. Instruments were removed. guards warned souvenir seizure. Ames’ body to be cremated in Cleveland with ashes sent to Michigan.
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Bellefonte
Carl F. Bree
Charles H. Antes
Nittany Mountain
Coniht
Ames
Alvep
Paatmeater
Nittany
Shaver
Phite
Hollywood
California
Postal
Paul Amon
Cleveland
Jackson
Mich
Egyre
Glane
Washington
Post- Waster
Egye
Communist Strike Flares in Paris. Several Wounded
Paris reports say a general strike escalated into deadly clashes with police. Two killed, 42 wounded, including three officers, as 70 arrested. Communist deputy Jacques Borot or Boriot injured protecting himself during street fighting. Authorities claim law and order held in Havre Toulon and other cities.
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Paris
Jacques Lirolt
Tanday
Havre
Toulase
St Etienne
Strasbourg
Lyons
Marveilles
Jacauea “Boriot
Flehlingg
Wis Tikent Toe Station
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Hanford & MacNider
al Awa
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Lerton
Dave Hed
Ty Ehrry Mk
Paw Cawerty
Wollectar
Magiatrare
Lee
Renee Ehergl
Elexander MacAdie
Anton Heinen
Shenandesn
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Lavcuutytoy
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Manddhe
Oflagra
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Aratt
Lithia
Tesuir
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Adinmahie OW
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Brad
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Madden'x
Martin D. Madden
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Hox
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Charles Rachold
Dunbar Road
Charles Turhul
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Wes
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Howe
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Mewis
Ormer
Moscow
Leon Trotztky
Taatth
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Russia
Communist Party
Troteky
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