Charleston backs plan to move Wesleyan college
The Charleston chamber of commerce endorsed a proposal to move West Virginia Wesleyan College from Buckhannon to Charleston. Aimed at uniting Wesleyan with Morris Harvey College, the plan seeks a $1 million endowment in Charleston, with a joint commission to study the merger and potential relocation to benefit higher education in the state.
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Buckhannon
Morris Harvey College
Barboursville
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Charleston Chamber of Commerce
Methodiac Episcopal Church
Clarksburg
Methodist Episcopal Church
Woulh
Ilka
General Educational
West Virginia
Lke
Charleston
Mark
Aald
Colleges
Bethadism
Great State University
Atateag
Wesleyan
Broaddus College
West Virginia Wesleyan Colleges
West Virginia Wealsyan University
Westeran
Ohio Wealeray University
Wenteyar
Heracles
Lipelf
Glao
State Department of Archives and History
Laidley Field
Verry
Harlenton
Dutal
Ite
Aise
Abul Eation Army
Union Mission Balding and Park
Verhana
Rodgers Crew Bids Farewell In Honolulu Return
Commander Rodgers and four seaplane crewmen quit Honolulu after their Pacific flight attempt. They board the Idana to retrace to San Francisco as Pearl Harbor naval unit sends farewell planes and leis. The Honolulu Advertiser salutes PN-2 No. 1 and its crew, urging a quick return.
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Navy
San Princeisto
Pearl Harbor
Pacific
U. S
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San Francisco
Millington McComb
Naval Air Otation
Colum
John Rodgers
Three Independents Remain in Wisconsin U.S. Senate Fight
Milwaukee Sept 15 Three anti LaFollette Republican candidates stay in the race for the United States Senate with 48 Independents in the final field. Arthur Barry of Milwaukee a wet Republican has withdrawn. Roy Wilcox entered as an Independent after losing the primary. Edward Dithmer of Darhoma and Daniel Woodward of Gshkush have tentative plans and remain in contention with Woodward backed by the Ku Klux Klan.
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Milwaukee
United States
Thelda
Arthur Barry
Roy 2
Wilcox
Robert M. LaFoliette, Jr
Edward F. Dithmer
Darahoa
Daniel Woodward
Gshkush
Woodward
Ku Klux Klan
Ute
Attack on Borah by Willis at World Court opposition
In Vancouver British Columbia on September 17, Senator Willis of Ohio attacked Senator Borah of Idaho for opposing the United States joining the world court. Speaking during the observance of an International Goodwill Memorial for former President Harding, Willis warned of a lively contest with Canada and the United States if the plan advances.
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Vancouver
B. C
Wills
Ohio
Borah
Idaho
United State
Willis
Canada
United States
Harding
Neal Injuries Accidental in Jail and Investigations
Reports detail Neal suffering injuries after an incident at the Maunkin State Hospital area with initial speculation of a fall or assault by a prisoner. Captain Dan Smith said indicators point to a fall from a jail bunk, while later statements mention possible injury from a prisoner strike and ongoing investigations into the circumstances.
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Triwries
Neal
Morlion
Maunkin State
Hspital
Polowing & Flay
Dan Smith
Iwen
Ralph Calvert
Ronnreton
Neil
Smithauld
Calvert Laneld
Nm Frneturyd Akuil
Iysur
Ted
Near
Willie Jefferson
Steris
Albert Young
Noeth Eyand
Robert Hundley
Ward
Cabin Creek
James
St. Hicks
Hicks
Hundley
North Bend Street
United States
Titewater
Ale Cohen
Romenne
Mitchell to Lead hearings in air inquiry and Shenandoah probe
Public hearings open to the public begin Monday as a special inquiry board targets the army and navy air services. Col William Mitchell, former assistant army air service chief, and naval officials are to testify on alleged incompetence and negligence tied to the Shenandoah disaster and broader air service issues.
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AIR Inquiry
Wasiington
Witte House
William Mitchell
Ones Nore
Lourd
Wigfr
Army
Navy
Shenadoah Dinaster
Mitchell
Army, East
Postal Air Service
Deight W. Morrow
New York
Poscoftte Ag
DRY AGENTS HARMED BY POISONED LIQUOR IN raid
In Cleveland and Detroit federal prohibition agents are ill from drinking poisoned liquor used as evidence in raids. Six agents report partial sight and illness after testifying. J. W. Smith collapsed after testimony. Agents say government requires them to drink tainted liquor to obtain proof, attempting protective measures with greasy foods.
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Cleveland
Yoodes Hauer
W. E. McAdams
F. K. Kennedy
Detroit
J. W. Smith
United States
Smith
Two Drake Robbers Get Death Sentence
Two of the five robbers who terrorized the Drake hotel in a daylight holdup, during which clerk Frank Hedkey was shot, were condemned to die. The defendants Willard Jett and others faced the death verdict after a Marshall County jury found them guilty, with state authorities calling it a victory for law and order as they await appeals and potential reversal.
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Drake Hotel
Frank I. Hedkey
Ameuth
Took
Moundsville
Liniieg
Oslo
Res Wilford
Charleston
James Joe Holmes
Jack Waoda
Marshall County
Joseph State
Crowe Express Walsh
Willard Jett
Law and Order
Jalle Liberty Defense
Quiylers
Amusing ignorance of American students revealed by tests
A New York survey found that 1,660 students from rural urban and metropolitan areas scored an average 43 percent on current affairs questions in a reading supplement and movie news test. Only 2 percent knew the inventor of the telegraph, and few could identify Mussolini or Tokyo as Japan’s ally.
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Gunon
Pagether
Texwk
Fee
Ana Nlag
Studenca
Nordling
Rovlow Serlong
Cutland
Soft Coal Men Meet at White Sulphur Springs
Three hundred members of the Smokelees Coal Operators Association of West Virginia gather at White Sulphur Springs for a general meeting. Talks cover introducing smokeless coal into New England markets after October 15, with several operators listed among attendees. The group reviews a Chicago bureau analysis and sets up an advertising probe while plans include a dinner and a golf trophy presentation.
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Smokelees Coil
Associaton
West Virginia
New England
Ien
HK. J. White
Isaac T. Munn
William C. Atwater
Robert H. Gross
Holly Stover
Chicago
W. C. Ord
Laing
M. Snyder
C. H. Mead
G. H. Caperton
Rochmann
Holly
Norfolk and Western
As. Wilte
Association
Robert’ J H. Gross
Boston
In and Out Act Explainer Stirs Cook County Jail Case
Chicago readers learn of the In and Out Act as the case of Terry Drug gan and Frankie Bake unfolds. The men serving sentences for contempt face a federal probe after brief jail absences to attend hearings. Judge Wilkerson considers further action as the group, including McHolman and Hale, receives citations to show cause for continued confinement.
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Chicago
Terry Druggan
Frankie Bake
Cook County
Uley
Ikely
Ederal
James H. Wilkerson
Lake
Hla Atiorneya
Hat Ba Wan
Luke
Worling
Tudee Wilkerson
Bheel Deter
Holman
Hale
Woman and Babies Freed From Jail on Writ
In cavelettburg on September 1 a woman named Blancha Moore of Cutlottavarg was temporarily freed by Judge M H Woods in circuit court on a writ of habeas corpus pending hearings next Monday. She was remanded on recognizance with her nursing baby aged 36 months and another child aged four years. they had been in jail since Tuesday.
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Vince Thesdas
Houdini Traps Medium in Pittsburgh Enquiry Test
In Pittsburgh on September 17, Alice Daley, a local medium, failed to answer enigma questions posed by Harry Houdini beneath double envelopes. She requested a private tent. Houdini proposed sending her name to Scientific American and covering travel for a New York test. Daley admitted failure and promised to retry, while Houdini offered a $14,000 prize for a successful demonstration, potentially totaling $30,000 with other awards.
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Dip
Alice & Booley
Pittsburgh Church of Divine Housing
Pittsburgh
Harry Houdini
Daler
Houdini
Scientific American
W Weel
New York
Dnnley
Europe
Talk of Frat Vice at Illinois Ends
In Urbana September 17 the Illinois federation wrapped up debates on subsidized vice in fraternity houses. Edwin Wright, former federation president, praised university officials for restoring morals while a dean exposed a false scandal report. Jack Clark gard was named in the bizarre account but denied involvement. The convention closed with promises of stricter oversight.
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Mts
University of Klinde Elretes
State Federation of Inder
Edwin Wright
Beam
Deang
Toda
University of Ilinois
Thomas Arkle Claris
Ten
Neaver
Jack
Clark Gard
Wright
Mulcahy Egged at Dock by Irish Sympathizers
A crowd of Irish republican supporters, mostly women, egged General Richard Mulcahy as his party landed from the President Roosevelt at a New York pier. Police reserves rescued him after a riot call. several attendees struck the general and one assistant was hit on the head with a wooden weapon. Three officers on duty, aided by pier watchmen, held back the crowd until reserves arrived. two women and nine men were arrested or restrained.
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Irish Republic
Richard Mulcahy
Irish Free State Army
Roosevelt
Werestein
State Athletic Body Meets Here In Kanawha Hotel
The West Virginia High School Athletic Association convenes at the Kanawha hotel in Charleston to discuss the annual state basketball tournament at West Virginia Wesleyan College. Proposals would reorganize divisions, invite sectional winners and runners up, and possibly remove classes. John L. Tests, Wesleyan official, will attend and direct the 1936 games.
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Thin West
Viewinla
Igh School Athletic Association
Kanawha
Charleston
Claris
Afteratton
Iuspices
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Laama
Ineal Physielati
al Athietes
John L. Tests
Wesleyan College
Tests
Taste Is No Test Of Water Supply In City Office Statement
The city health office warns residents not to fear that water taps are being poisoned. Officials explain Elk River contamination raised Elk mouth levels, prompting added purification chemicals in city mains.
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Elk Mouth
Delay Trial of John McNamara in Indianapolis
Trial of labor leader John J McNamara was delayed as two state witnesses had not arrived in Indianapolis. Prosecutor Willard Remy said they should arrive tomorrow to close the case. McNamara faces charges of blackmail linked to a disturbance at the Elks building and related vandalism.
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John J. McNamera
Lebor
Atates
Willan H. Remy
Marlon County
McNameara
McNamare
Elks
Untea
Fred C. Gauee
Los Angeles Times
Gause
Harry Freyn
McNamara
United States
Freyn
Tne
Structural Iron Workers
Dilks
Law and Order
New Civil War Seen Likely in China
Washington reports indicate China faces a new civil war as rival leaders mobilize military power. Karakhan cites Soviet-backed arms flowing to Feng Yu-hsiang and Chang chi-lin factions, with Wu Peifu regrouping in the Yan’an region. Observers expect conflict to erupt before spring, though timing remains debated.
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Associated Press
Washington
China
Moscow
M. Karakhan
Peking
Kerakian
India
Wu-Fei-Fu
Yanagte
Feng Yu-lhisny
Chang Feo-Lin
Mowlegan Kara Khan
Moscaw
Fongat
Kalyan
Kalean
Mnn
jSolia
Mongolia
Feng
Peng
Chane
Wirgs O
Chang
McCoy Trial Continued After Change of Venue
Huntington Sept 17 Trial of J G McCoy three times convicted in Mingo county on a murder charge was continued today by Judge Thas R Shepherd in circuit court. The case was moved to Cabdell county court on a change of venue from Mingo after McCoy had been granted a third new trial by the state supreme court.
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McCoy
Huntington
J. G. McCoy
Mingo County
Thas
R. Shepherd
Cpart
Cone
Cabdell County
McCay
State Supreme Court
Kellogg stands called stupid by Saklatvala
Shapur Bakhtval, communist member of the British parliament, is refused entry to the United States by Kellogg order. Saklatvala criticizes the action as arbitrary while friends urge defiance. Officials confirm excerpts authenticity and uphold the visa denial. Civil Liberties Union plans protest and possible legal avenues.
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Associated Preas
London
Shapari Saks Intvalu
Inter-Parliamentary Union
Washington
United States
Tendan
Kellogg
Consur
Saxintvaleta
Dieckinning
Sy Anatter
Central Board
Simpert
Civil Liberties Union
New York
Atats Department
Shaporgi Saklat
Kelloger
Baley
Uy Tne
Associated Praas
Stata de Parimene
Shapur Bakletvala
House of Commons
Kellore
Salle Yale Cane
Butler Visits Washington Seeks Son’s School Enrollment
Brigadier General Smedley D. Butler, director of public safety at Philadelphia, arrived in Washington to enroll his son in school. He visited Marine Corps headquarters after a decision on his resignation from the Marines was withheld, with denial of any assignment to Washington or San Diego.
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Bmediey D. Butler
Shiladelphia
Marine Corps
Marines
San Diego
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