Incinerator woes spark Lions club inquiry in Charleston
A Lions club panel examined Charleston's incinerator operation arguing it cannot burn wet wholesale produce and suggesting 24 hour operation may not fix disposal issues. Superintendent Cain defended the plant, noting proper disposal requires draining water from spoiled produce and new pits to handle wet waste.
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Lions Club
Saga Furnaces
Charleston
J. H. Cain
Mr. Cain
Frank Shepherd
Tisdate
Fred Kaufman
Cain
Herbert S. Kyte
Chicago
Camaster
Chasleston
Wertz
Estill Street
3. H. Cetin
Tisdale
Viale
Ferrece
Greman
Girls Starving Selves to Keep Stylish Shapes
Chester, November 18 report from Delaware County Tubercular Association cites a survey on adolescent girls starving themselves to slim silhouettes. Dr Harry Sohviman notes underweight risk rises as girls reach the “flopper age” then pursue “starving Diocesa” for a slimmer figure. Eating pickles and tonic concoctions are recorded as methods. 18 percent of those examined were under the danger line for weight.
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Chester
Delaware County
Harry Sohviman
Gore Gets Bids On State Capitol Sites
Governor Gore set a time limit for bids on rites for the old invasion and the temporary capitol on Capitol Street. The number of bids could not be announced as Gore was in a Marmet road conference all day. He said he might review bids tonight and would announce decisions at an early date.
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Capitol Street
Gore
Marmet Road
Woild
Seek approval of check-off system in anthracite region
Philadelphia Sept 18. Wit dikm Wo Inglis, chairman of the nn- Himcla operators committees, issued a statement that miners aim to obtain signatures of mayors and officials to back a check-off plan. Operators rejected the system as limiting individual worker freedom and opposing open shop principles. Public arbiters call it undemocratic, and some legal authorities call it unlawful. Inglis also argued the check-off offers no safeguard against unfair union power.
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Anglis
Ingle
Uruguay Drops Plan to Revise World Court Statutes
Geneva reports that Uruguay withdrew a proposal to revise the statutes of the world court of justice. Minister Juan A Buero said he would reintroduce the idea at the next assembly after U S questions are settled, noting potential changes to judge elections and the compulsory arbitration clause.
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Uruguay
World Court of Justee
United States
World Court
Juan A. Buero
M. Kolin
Great Britain
Ramsay Nacionald
Buere
Jail corruption rumors rock Bent County facility
Witness statements allege Terry Druggan paid former Warden Westbrook for jail privileges and absences. Assistant Jailer Fred Strassheim testified while Sheriff Hoffman supplied the document. investigations probe prison log leaks and other guards amid contempt filings.
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Citielnia
Terry Druggan
Calptain
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Fred Strassheim
Shovjit
Peter M. Hoffman
Shariff
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Lake
Hoffman
George H. Weideling
Loot and Shootout Spurs Richmond Bank Heist
Special to The Gagette reports a two man gang led authorities to a cache after a Covington Chesanesike and Ohio ticket office robbery netting about $100. Leonard Cugier is believed involved. In the ensuing chase, J. W. Hall, railroad special agent, was killed and Richmond Chief Campbell was shot but to recover. Dozier was slain amid the gunfire. Bradley and Coxler, both linked to the raid, were at large.
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Richwond
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Va Ho
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Covington
Igior
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Palice Campbell
Avington
Cathera
Campbell
Hradley
United States
Rlchmana
Cleveland
Ohio
International Spring Company
Bradley
Coxler
Federal Council of Churches Endorses Day Report Authenticity
The Federal Council of Churches today vouched for the authenticity of its day report on prohibition conditions issued in Washington by the councils research department. The statement follows calls by Dr Clarence True Wilson questioning the reports authority and notes the matter concerns the executive committee and national church leaders. The council reiterates its long standing commitment to national prohibition and the report as a factual inquiry into current attitudes and enforcement.
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Bent
Council of Churches
Washington
Clarence True Wilson
They Methodis
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Memker
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Hee
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Eeneral Nemessary
Board of National Mig Slung O
Presbyterian Church
Saat
Federal Counelt of Churches
Federal Council
Italian Court Romance of Mafalda and Phillip of Hesse
Italian court circles recount the romance of Princess Mafalda and Prince Phillip of Hesse as their wedding nears on September 23. The couple met at a Roman villa garden party years ago and grew close amid royal scrutiny. Mafalda, who told the king she did not wish to be queen, ultimately received her father’s consent to the match without granting Phillip a royal title.
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Phillip
Hesse
Anen
Mafaida
Philip Beean
Maasside
Bruce
Cerm
Phill
al- Whya
Dlafalda
Bowes
Gosalp Ot Tha Ralaca
Varluua
Europe
Philip
Victor Emanuel
Marmet Road Gets New Life
Officials meeting with Governor Gore discussed settling the Marmet road dispute from Kanawha City to Lens Creek. A crossing over the Chesapeake and Ohio railway and the Interurban line may lead to paving and road work, with a conference to resume next Wednesday to produce concrete data and funding plans.
Anderson fugitive hunted after post inspectors warn public
Postoffice inspectors nationwide seek Georg e Dutch Anderson described as a murderer safe blower thief and bandit who escaped from Atlanta penitentiary in 1923. Authorities urge caution and circulation of notices, noting several rewards and the risk he may resist arrest. A Dayton report mentions a bank robbery resemblance but does not confirm identity.
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Apt
George
Anderson
Pal
Gerald Chafnen
Atlanta
Dubuque
Java
Ruch D. Simmons
Rostoffce
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Banat
Skowla
Indiana Oficials
Muncie
Charles Walt
Meg
Ben fFiinge
Chapin
Mr. Simmons
Cialmu
Anderson Dayton
Puteh
aAnderson
Tippecanoe City
Rolver
Tiyal National
Mahlon
T. Stanley
Stealey
Staning
Record speed of five miles per minute shocks world
Lieutenant Alfred Williams of the A N breaks the unofficial world speed record at Mitchell Field by flying a Curtiss racer at about 803 miles per hour. The craft, powered by a Curtiss V-2400 motor, measures 22 feet across and features a cockpit canopy with a jettison mechanism for pilot escape. Williams boasts the potential to reach 349 mph and plans next tests at Manhasset Bay for the Jacques Schneider race.
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Alfred Williams
Diletehell Field
Navy
Willams
W. D. Gilmore
Wiliams
Adjutant Florentin Honnet
Williams
Manhasset Bay
Hare
Jacques Schneider
Baltimore
Schnedder Racs
Rational Svent
Air Board to Hear Wilbur and Davis
Washington September 18 Acting Secretary of War Davis and Navy Secretary Wilbur will be the first witnesses before the air board inquiry. Invitations issued today after an informal meeting set hearings to probe the administration and operation of army and navy air services amid criticism led by Col. Willian Mitchell. Davis and Wilbur accepted promptly with Wilbur’s appearance slated for a subsequent session.
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Davis
Wilbur
Navy
Army
Navy Air Services
Casaday
Hoth
Gravel case continued in Huntington rail rate dispute
The Hatfield and Wilson Sand & Gravel firms request a $1.15 per ton rate from Huntington to Blue Creek, facing denials of fraud and collusion as public service commission delays proceedings until September 28. Protesters argue Chesapeake & Ohio acted with unclean hands by not notifying Charleston interests.
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Chesapeake & Ohio
New York Central
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Wilson Sand & Gravel Company
Chesipeaka & Ohio
Blue Greek
Uranam
Charleston
Federal raids in Chinatown arrest 506 Chinese
Federal agents raided Chinatown arresting 506 Chinese in restaurants theatres and clubs in New York on September 28. The detainees appeared before United States Commissioner Garrett Cotter for possible departure. A tong murder earlier today left cook Young Sue Gumn dead, fatally shot by Chunk Funk who was captured. District Attorney Joah H. Banton charged the suspect with homicide as On Leong and Hip Sing tongs had just signed a peace agreement to reinforce a four day old truce.
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Chinatown
United States
Garrett Cotter
Young Sue Gumn
Chunk Funk
Joah H. Banton
Genin
On Leong
Hip Sing Tongs
Dave Aga
St Marks Parish in Centenary Celebration at St Albans
St Marks Episcopal parish marks 100 years with bishops officiating. Clergy and visiting Episcopalians attend a homecoming session, sermons, and a luncheon, as plans for future growth and church work are discussed amid mayoral and church leader remarks.
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Coolidge revokes passport visa for British delegate Saklatvala
President Coolidge says government officers had no option after Saklatvala revolutionary statements prompted revocation of his passport visa. Senator Borah fears the move could harm American commercial and other interests in India. he notes other delegates may be more extreme communists.
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India
Washington
Coolidge
Pansport
Shapurji Saklatvala
Inter-parliamentary Union
United States
Jawo
Sakiatvalelo
Cooleidge
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
State Department
Seklatvala
Bakistwala
Pitt
Saklatwala
La Follette Starts Campaign Speeches in Milwaukee
Milwaukee dispatch reports LaFollette campaign launches as Wisconsin Republicans split over Independence line for the U S Senate race. Daniel Woodward withdraws after Klan endorsement doubts. G B Lewis signals Klan stance but avoids naming endorsee.
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Follette
United States
Robert M. LaFolette Jr
Stevens Point
Tooleht
Woodward
With Grawat
G. Bob Lewis
Imperial Ku Klux Klan
Wisconsin
Wtala
P. Wilcox
Lewla
Heroine in Jail for Unpaid Debt in Boston
Dr Emily Clark Macheod Boston physician honored for war relief work faces her fourth night in jail for failing to pay a $174 plumber bill. She was sent to the poor debtors court and ordered to pay. when she failed, Judge Duff held her in contempt. She remained jailed as court adjourned for lunch.
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Boston
Emily Clark Macheod
Near East
Siberia
Sydge Dut
Jared
Mountaineer Moves Capitol Statue Plans Forward
An unnamed Mountaineer article describes a lone advocate near the residence of the Department of Agriculture, pressing for a new Capitol statue. The piece notes debate over a sculptor’s choice, funding efforts for a monument to Union soldiers, and moves to relocate aspects of the old septial to the new state house grounds.
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