State Police Nab Trio of Alleged $5 Counterfeiters
West Virginia state police arrested two men and a woman from Cooktown Raleigh County on counterfeiting charges. Authorities allege the group produced $5 and $10 notes, a daring scheme that fooled merchants in southern West Virginia Kentucky and Ohio. The arrests followed investigation by Sergeant Thomas Barton and Private Jeff D Watts with US authorities. The trio, known in Raleigh and Fayette counties, used aliases and registered at Beckley hotels as couples. A heavy caliber revolver and counterfeit notes were seized, and one member reportedly fled after a dispute within the gang.
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West Virginia
Cooktown
Raleigh County
Abbey
Kentucky
Ohio
Thomas Barton
Jeff D. Watts
Brullens
John Harrow
Henry Orick
Sammeeh
W. R. Toler
United States
Mullens
Orinia
R. E B. O'Connor
Tuck Dasmer
Orlick
Barlow
Raleigh
Fayette
Beckley
Busy Bet
Henry
John
Finrick
Summerfield
Harlow
Woman seeks 100000 heart balm suit against Prince Haphael
Chicago Sep 2 Mystery surrounds a $100,000 suit against Prince Haphael Emanuel filed by concert singer Miss June Warwlex alleging breach of promise to wed. The case rests in Wyoming county with defendants Harlow and Bud Sward and Miss Bud Jones sought. Police reveal a counterfeiting scheme tied to the trio, and Miss Warwick refuses to discuss the matter.
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Prince
Ly Central Press
Chicago
Haphael Emanuel
Oaicago
June Warwlex
Atlas
Page
Fayette County
Wera
Wyoming County
Rlex
Harlow
Harlaw
Bud ‘Sward
Aliss Bud Jones
Orlek
Orick
Toler
Stutiens
Kanawha County
O'Cannor
Local man hurt in Ohio accident details scarce
Word reached here that Harry B. McVay, formerly of this city and nephew of Mrs. EB Zoll, suffered serious injuries when a scaffold collapsed, dropping him and five other workers. He received two broken ribs and facial injuries and was hospitalized in Cleveland.
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Harry B. McVay
Mra
Mannington church accepts pastor Rev Koontz from Pikesville KY
At a meeting of the congregation of the Fres byterian church at Mannington in Right calt well extended to the Hov. Robert Joes of Avocm N I to accept the pastorate at the church Rev J Koontz who was pastor of the church for two years recently took a charge at Pikesville Ky
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Fairmont
Mannington
Robert §. Joes
Avocm
J. ¥. Koontz
Pikesville
Pan Celtic conference in Ireland draws little public zeal
Dublin dispatch by Daniel Oconnely notes Pan Celtic delegates from Ireland Scotland Wales and Britain wore national costumes and spoke dialects yet failed to engage ordinary sightseers or ignite Irish interest. Centrepiece remains uncertain as talks disappoint and the movement’s future is in doubt. Crisis over divorce blocks Dail and Senate action while Nationalist and Republican factions waver and eye retreat from politics in Free State.
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Daniel Oconnely
Dublin
Ireland
Seoiland
Wales
Britanny
Senate
Convicts Leave Prison Rob Travelers Return
MOSCOW Sept 2 The roll call of Russian criminals welcomes four inmates from Llancroft camp near Montow. Led by Y Klevatoff they climbed the fence at night and used prison as headquarters. From 1 to 4 am they robbed travelers then returned to camp. They ambushed a wagon train before being stopped.
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Llancroft
Montow
Y. Klevatoff
Santanved
Oamp
States Eye Substitute Coal Plans Amid West Virginia Shift
Report outlines efforts by Pennsylvania Maryland and New England operators to promote a softer coal substitute to rival Southern West Virginia anthracite. Industry leaders warn temporary markets may not hold long as consumers weigh price and quality with unions fearing broader strikes.
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Virgin Coala
New Enehinett
Bern
West Virginia
Clearfield
Maryland
Flatton
Pennsylvania
Jacksonville
Westand
Union Archian
Weert Vinja
Tly State
Interstate Commerce Commission
William Keen
American Vederation of Labor
Virginia
Fow
Miners’ Union
Benette
Laie
New England
Campaign urged to curb crime warns of national decline
Governor William A. MacCorkle urged an educational nationwide campaign during a weekly American Business club luncheon. He cited 173,000 untried murder cases and 80 percent of major offenses by criminals under 25, stressing religion and love of law to shape youth.
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America
William A. MacCorkle
American Business Club
MavCorkle
Asion
Cormentbert
Elub
Turck Cong
Governue
Mau Corkle
Radio Show Opens Tonight Showcasing New Vacuum Tubes
The three day radio show opens tonight and runs through Saturday evening. Public display features a full line of vacuum tubes and related radio equipment including speakers, reproducers, battery chargers, eliminators, and accessories from Thorn and other makers.
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Thorn
Wierd
Exyne
Everveddy
Theories Of Grid Coaches Differ In Approach
Philadelphia observers discuss gridiron coaching styles as experts compare Knute Rockne at Notre Dame and Jock Sutherland at Pittsburgh. Some favor total focus on football during practice while others allow relaxed post practice time. debate centers on which method best produces winning teams.
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Philadelphia
Tutta
Ktor
Knute Koeln
Simons Notre Dame
Joele Sutherland
University of Pittsburen
Jton
Rovkuo
Daca Red
Dluckne
Rovkne
Bulleriand
Repuhnia
Elise
Tittshureh
Kitchen Revolt Seen For Japan By Huston
Tokyo reports a women’s kitchen reform movement led by Prof Hideko Inouye aims to modernize homes and cut waste. She argues Western methods improve health and efficiency, changing domestic life after a thousand years of tradition. The project involves Nippon Joshi Daigaku and seeks to train over 600 girls in modern domestic economy.
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Luther A. Huston
Tokyo
Tapan
Hideko Inouye
Mippoan
Josh Dal. Raku
Inouyeta
Japan
Nippon Joshi Tideale
Touye
Dancieke Demestie Goon
Flays Hammond Mines Reach Mutual Agreement
Officials said a mutual agreement between miners and owners at the Panthradite mines eased early disputes over new maintenance orders. By tonight the issues had been resolved, with no complications expected as the second day of the anthracite suspension passed without incident and preparations for reconciling tensions continued.
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Uinjan
Rothquarters
Supreme Court Begins Heavily Docketed Fall Term
The state supreme court opened its fall term with several cases set for January session consideration. Oral arguments occurred in five cases while three were submitted on briefs. Chief among the issues was a contempt of court case involving Van A. Bittner against Judge Lazelle of the Munongallu circuit court, with the Con Mental Coal Company seeking to appeal.
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Gasca
Yester- Gay
Severn
Tee
Yesteerday
van A. Bittner
Chited
Lazelle
Munongallu
Bittner
J. M. Showalter
Con. Mental Coal Company
Townsend
Obituary notices from a Charlestown area paper
Obituaries for Mrs Wuertett Harder nee Harriett Bextrive Harder of 21 Columbia Ave, and Mrs John Krieg, aged 66, of 1524 Washington St, both noted with family ties. Other notices include the estates of Willan Kopp of 100 Lovell St and Bettie A. Young, former St. Albans resident, with funeral plans at Central M E Church and St Athans respectively.
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Harriett Bextrive Harder
Ily
Columbia Avenue
Jerr Order
John Finton
John ¥. Krieg
Fuller
Washington Street
Charleneton
River Pied
Rodaughter
W. Vaughan
Mavns Ferry
Louis B. Mrtes
Albert Kyles
Butt
Witlnt Krapp
Willan Kopp
Lovell Street
Lewburg
Wattawha County
Central Methodist Me
James W Wnaypp
Montgome
Charles Knapp
Tadlouapolis
Walter Knapp
Perryville
W. Vang
Inventions Sought as London Patents Board Reports
London reports a public appetite for novel devices including a bendable glass hat an unshrinkable tunnel a simple pipe and an easily cleaned drink with subtle flavor. American firm seeks memory mechanism and an acinetometer to prevent electrical arcing. Duchess of Westminster arrested for driving without license near Stevenage.
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Dave Nothing
de Jnitrate
Avila
Duchiss
Duchess of Westminster
Stevendace
Wealthy New Bedford heir reportedly received blood transfusion
In a fragmentary report the Green family heir Hetty Virwad’s son is described as the wealthiest person in the country at her death. A transfusion incident in New Bedford is noted, but details are unclear and partially damaged.
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Green
Hetty Virwad
New Bedford
Enrollment expected to be one of largest in St Albans history
Public notice from St Albans school district urges parents to send children to class on the morning of the seventh for the first day of the new term. School officials emphasize this year’s enrollment will be among the largest ever recorded, reflecting growing attendance.
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ST. Altans
ST. Aluans
Lealsenna
T. Dresemt
St. Albans
Jon
Spirit of Battle Braces Veterans at Grand Encampment
Veterans aged white-haired and stubborn, moving with faltering steps, gather under heat to honor a fallen comrade in Atlanta. The spectacle recalls Civil War echoes as Grand Commander Freem ing of Grand Forks salutes a 60-year veteran who died seconds after a heroic farewell. Encampment city vote ends with Atlanta favored for 1926 meeting amid heated exchange.
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Republic
Dent A
Ubemesmegawie
Mark
Atlanta
Des Moines
Iowa
Three Squirrels Cost Hunter Forty Five Dollars
Three squirs bled out of Reason coat Charles Limp of Wolf Summit paid 43.00 for three items and three tenths in Harrison county jail when arraigned before Magistrate Helmick today. William Lap, arrested at the same time, faced a fine of 52.00.
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Charles Limp
Wolf Summit
Harrison County
John
Helmick
William Lap
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