Beauty Contest Sparks Rotary Rifts in Charleston
A Charleston Rotary weekly meeting erupted into factional conflict over a beauty contest candidate selection. President Frank unveiled a three candidate plan amid objections from Rotarians and guests, with local and visiting members debating qualifications and fairness as plans for upcoming events and votes unfolded.
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Martinton
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Memphis
Tenn
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Bucktannon
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America
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United States
God
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Rotary
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Roy Sears
Charleston
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Beare
Tom” McKinley
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West Virginia Review
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California girl crowned Miss Beach Beauty after verdict
Pay Lampheay of California was chosen as the post beachlim girl of America and rushed to her mother’s arms after the verdict was announced to the world. The moment highlighted appreciation for her mother and the immediate reaction followed the declaration.
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California
America
Athintte Cluiy
Obituary for Norma Les Thomas and Margaret Fieuer
Norma Les Thomas, two month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morten Thurs, died Thursday night at home in Guthrie. Funeral services were held yesterday and burial made in Underwood cemetery. Mrs. Margaret Fieuer, age 70, of Pundar, died Wednesday at her home with services yesterday at 4 o clock from the Mearmon church and burial in Nyndar cemetery.
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Norma Les ‘Thomas
Are. Morten Thurs
Guthrie
Buria
Underwood
Margaret Fieuer
Marsaret
Pundar
Mearmon Ciu
Nyndar
Rail rate case hearings extend into September with multiple protests
The commission heard petitions from Chesapeake & Ohio and New York Central railroads seeking lower and discontiguous service rates between Charleston, Ciluley Bridge, and Blue Creek. Testimony indicated routes being overused and trains operated at a loss, with protests filed by Blue Creek interests and a later hearing set for Monday. An audit and engineer valuation were ordered for the LewIsburg Water Company rate increase case as hearings continued.
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Peritonee
Rniiread
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New York Central
Cheral
Hatfield Company
New York Central Railroad Company
Incinerator review sparks calls for reforms
Charleston committee studies garbage disposal and produces at the city’s incinerator. The report notes 40 hours of burning weekly, suggests extending to 24 hours, improving separation of trash and compost, and using fuel to handle produce waste. It cites heat recovery, yard waste beautification, and proposed pits to burn remaining refuse.
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Ultheens
Ge Arbore
Charleston
Rust L Engineeringg Company
Heneseria
Foreign Cantinurd and Pace O1 Negotiations
Lloyd G Blair, legal advisor to the American debt commission, argues bonds would have eased funding if obtained and marketable, strengthening U S fiscal leverage in Europe. He notes the treasury did not deny Newbra vaka senator claims and cites ongoing buyer resistance to debt.
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United States
Lloyd
Air Board Deliberates Budget and Army Policies
The Air Board met to consider courage and policy while delaying a final decision until a thorough expenditure estimate is prepared. The White House noted no appropriation available, requiring the board to arrange its own expenses. Mr Davis plans broad policy discussion with army officers to explain administration and service activities. Major General Patrick leads the briefing.
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Courag
Inspection of Charleston Incinerator Recommendations
A group led by Shepard Motus Kaufman Tisdale urges improvements to Charleston’s incinerator. They propose 24 hour operation, better fuel use, complete water drainage, night and day garbage collection, plus city education via health department and clubs to promote drainage and wrapping of garbage.
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Elvla
Shepard
Hed Kaufman
Tisdale
Kanawha County Court Session Delays Adjudications
Fragmented docket notes a Kanawha County circuit court entry naming defendants Led by Trike of Winteldeitin in a law case with multiple parties. Adjournments, upcoming motions, and court reports indicate routine hearings and schedule shifts across the week with mentions of judges, clerks, and local officials.
South Charleston News Reports Local Family News
A garbled South Charleston items page notes discussions of travel and visits, with mentions of residents like Ada Croaler and Charley Brews. It references Mrs Tilley and Laura Henshaw, plus a mention of a wedding and local weather or winter conditions affecting routine life.
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Mateile Flelt
Doula Cauley
Ada Croaler
Devilfe
Athi Brodie
Jay Well Hole
Charley Brews
Ereelal
Liaura Henshaw
Ty Theil
Coan
Mary Degrett
Prizes for Lucky Bills Not Lawful
Washington September report notes a scheme offering prizes for lottery numbers via newspaper promotions. Solicitor Donnelly warned the plan violated section 214 of the penal code, with penalties up to ten thousand dollars and potential two-year terms. authorities cited prize distributions and dealer involvement across papers.
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neWway
Nylaee
Wung
New York
Geveral Mowspaiurs
Donnelly
Dianer
Convselian
Wreeluctos
Ukewise
Ambassador to Japan Declined in Washington
Hodges of Denver Colorado, treasurer of a political organization, declined the Tokyo ambassadorship citing desire not to disrupt his children's schooling in the United States. Mrs Hodges thanked President Coolidge at the White House for the offer, vacancy created by Edgar As Junarote's death. Selection for the appointment has been made but announcement withheld pending acceptance.
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Wilhin
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Colo
Hls
United States
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White Hound
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Edgar
Junarote
Eare
Benise
Henry Clay
Pittsburgh Coal Company Operates Two Trains in Accident
Pittsburgh Coal Company officials report two cars and 160 tons moved at Banning No 2 mine in Pittsburgh. An accident near Pickola involved trains of Pittsburgh and West Virginia, killing a brakeman and injuring several. seven freight cars and an engine derailment followed as trains slowed before a siding. Archer I egg, 24, former Windermor Savings manager, indicted for embezzling 116509 from the loan firm. John Robinson, noted Odd Fellow, appears in the report.
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Pittsburgi Coal Company
Auakvman
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Ohio
J. Motealeie
Grafton
Thixlprakeman
West Newton
Ditteburgh
Pickola
Mingo Junction
Pany Te Ba
Inka
Uleths
Prosentmag & Tors
Cleveland
Archer I’, Egg
Windermors Savings and Loan Company
Grand Jury
Lloyd George After Agricultural Votes in 1900s Britain
Fragmented garbled text discusses Lloyd George addressing agricultural voters and appeals to farmers. Mentions landlords, land credit, wages, productivity, and policy aims to balance wealth between landowners and workers, with emphasis on rural economic reform.
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Aheid Tate
Increase in Capital Stock Approved by Company
The board approved raising capital stock from current levels to a larger total. The new authorized shares will carry a par value of 100, with cumulative dividends and a set distribution per share. The proposal includes increasing authorized shares from 1,000,000 to 10,000,000, with most existing holders retaining their positions.
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Mitthru RG
Wieeting Hare
Canon
Ais OO
Negro Returned From Pittsburgh Mystery Reaches Martinsburg
Authorities believe the fugitive from Pittsburgh was brought to Martinsburg on Wednesday and identified as John Dongs who allegedly killed Virginians near Clearbrook Virginia in September, the driver of the car and the new documents associated with Pittsburgh are part of the record. A note requests any knowledge of the escapee.
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Mariinsburg
Pitsburch
John Dongs
Clearbrook
Bery
Pitle- Durph
Frederick County
Athonn
Buried Under Coal Child Rescued Unharmed
Caesidy Gadwell, two, was saved after a truck backed into a nearby coal pile burying his home yard under about 190 tons of coal. He was brought to the hospital in shock but unharmed according to doctors. The incident damaged the Kosky residence where the coal buried the child.
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Mastin
Caesidy Gadwell
Toxonic Gadwell
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Pollen Wnhurt
Phyalcfidia
Mein Kosky
Kosky
Symington Alman y Ruled Sufficient
New York Supreme Court Justice Isidor Wieservuge ruled today that the present alimony of 28 000 is sufficient for Symington's wife. She had applied for 40 000 to seek. Her antidel, Mr Steus, asked for 32 000 for services in arguing the apes which Thomas Hy Symington, the husband, has taken from the award as a jury in favor of Bill Symington.
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Ide
Syimington
Supreme Coureroatiee Isidor Wiesrevuge
Xeer
Steus
Steup
Thomas Hy Symington
Bill Svvington
Tornado Hits Veterans Hospital in Sept. 18 Storm
September 18 report from Thuson Arvin details a tornado striking Macallan vekerenk hospital causing damage to the eastern building and garage, with water flooding streets and cars moved to safety. No deaths reported. equipment and utilities affected. Separate note mentions an armored boat chase in the North River and champagne cargo linked to a separate incident.
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Arvin
Macallan Vekerenk
Eantern
Kelephoun
Santa Cruse
New York
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Bedlnes Lini
Hurs
Catholics Plan to Combat Sovietism
Washington reports the Catholic church plans a counter campaign to offset Soviet influence in the United States. Floyd Keeler, Catholic union field secretary, said Pope Pius XI urged Catholic laymen worldwide to aid in suppressing Sovietism. The national council of Catholic men elected Waller Ty Johnson of Kencon as president, succeeding Rear Admiral W. Behnen.
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Carls Gantry
United States
Floyd Keeler
Catholic Union
National Council of Catholic Men
Pope Pius XI
Waller Ty Johnson
Kencon
W. Th Behnen
Two Men Arrested After Ku Klux Riot in North Brookfield
On September 18 two men were arrested after a riot in the town square pitting Ku Klux Klan opponents against townsmen. Patrolman Steven Quilt of North Brookfield was attacked. his revolver and night stick were taken. Edmund Downes, a state policeman, was struck in the head by a stone and injured. Suspects Daniel Harrington and Wallace Foote, both of North Brookfield, were taken into custody.
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Wallace Foote
Noth
Unification Vote Passes Across Several Methodist Conferences
Chicago dispatch reports seven Methodist Episcopal conferences voting today to unify with the Methodist Episcopal church south. Majorities approved unification while five of six conferences considered admitting international laymen to annual ministers meetings. Montana Des Moines New Mexico Nebraska and Illinois centers showed supportive votes.
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Toyo Conferences
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McQuillan Sues New York Giants for Salary Backing
SGT M Quillan sues New York Giants pitcher Hugh McQuillan in federal court seeking 9238.4 for alleged duty. McGraw, manager, says he will allow McQuillan to pitch again once he is reinstated. Суд
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New York
Hugh McQuillan
New York Giants
Nas
Sonn McGraw
McQuillan
Sear Liquor Cases In Federal Court At Berkeley County
Testimony opened in a federal court hearing involving nine residents of a mountainous Berkeley County area indicted for alleged violations of prohibition and postal laws. Two defendants pleaded guilty this morning. witnesses Georgie Blat Mannington and Albert Kitamister Beguya are expected to testify as the case continues.
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SEAR
Maiteinsburg
le Jaynes
Albert Kitamister Beguya
Fined for Failure to Salute Flag in Coney Island Parade
New York September 18 John Granetzer a young Lithuanian serving a Brooklyn jail sentence pled guilty to disorderly conduct at a Mardi Gras parade in Coney Island. He refused to remove his hat defying a warning that spectators must remove hats before the parade. The magistrate found him guilty noting his refusal caused a disturbance and sentenced him after he failed to pay a ten dollar fine.
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John Granetzer
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Coney Island
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