Jealousy Fatal Razor Slashing Case Named
April 12 story details Ernest Humes, 16, valet, charged with murder in the slashing death of Grace Blakakellar, 16, a dancer and actress. Police say Rhodes admitted cutting the girl's throat during a tense farewell outside her home after a motion picture outing. He surrendered after learning of the death in the papers and was remanded for a week.
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Pospurt
Ernest Humdes
Grace Blakakellar
Rhodes
Rides
Northwestern student drowns after diaries tied to body
Robert Preston a 21 year old Northwestern University student and Oak Park heir ended what he called a life of failures with a death in Lake Michigan. A bullet wound to the head and a briefcase of diaries weighed with iron pieces were found strapped to him. Coroner physicians called the diaries frank revelations of modern youth.
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Chicago
Robert Preston
Northwestern University
Oak Park
Lake Michigan
West Virginia tax plan delayed by committees
Charleston April 13 The senate and house finance committees may not present a tax plan for the next two years until near the legislative session end. They await Governor Gore's proposal and the public building committee report. A middle of next week target is possible, with April 24 the session close. The only tax measure out is a three cent gasoline tax bill to the senate, with some urging a higher figure.
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Harleston
W. Va
Senate
House Finance
Gore
Public Building Committee
House
Old Auto Takes Rich Man's Body To Its Last Rest
Glendale California April 12 An automobile that served Leslie C Brand for 16 years carried the capitalist philanthropist and community builder to the Verdugo Hills burial site. Funeral services at the Brand estate were attended by scores of prominent Southern Californians including Mr and Mrs Wilma Dibbs McAdoo. Brand who for many years was known as the father of Glendale died last Friday after a prolonged illness.
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Glendale
Cal
Lesie C. Brand
Verlugo Hills
Here
Brand Estate
New Orchestra Debuts on Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday at United Trebren Church marked the debut of a new orchestra. The morning service featured the ensemble’s first public appearance and was well received. Several babies were baptized following the service.
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New Orchestra
Sunday Service Highlights and Strong Attendance
The pastor led the morning service with notable Sunday School attendance rising. Evening services featured the Young Folks Glee Club and a church program well received by a large audience. Offerings for the day increased, reflecting a desire to honor the Lord with gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Folks Glee Club
Young People
Mysterious deaths lead to Cunningham custody in Chicago
Mrs Anna Cunningham, whose husband and four children died after brief illnesses, is taken by Gary and Chicago officials for questioning. Exhumation planned near Valparaiso to test crop contents as authorities probe the family deaths and the poisoned surviving son David Jr remains in a Chicago hospital. A niece visited briefly before Cunningham departed custody amid a noted guard transfer.
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Chicago
Anna Cunningham
Gary
Ind
Valparaiso
Cunningham
Mis. Cunningham
David, Jr
Ms. Cunningham
Mrs. Cunningham
Grafton Shops Safe Record Set In Ten Month Drive
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Balti more shops posted a Safety First indicator showing only 14 accidents in ten months with no fatalities. Monthly counts ranged from 1 to 2, except March with no report. the shop earned praise for low accident rates and added safety signs stating If you can't practice safety you can't work here.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Round House
Cew
Death calls Barbee to Fairmont for sister's funeral
E Barbee of this city was summoned to Fairmont Sunday by the death of his sister Mrs Adaline Morgan who died Sunday morning at the home of her daughter Mrs Emmett Poe of Prickett's Creek. Funeral services were held Monday at Mount Zion Church conducted by Rev T C Meredith. Mrs Morgan leaves two daughters Mrs Poe and Mrs Milton Morai of Pittsburgh a brother Mr Barbee of this city another Thomas Barbee of Fairmont and a sister Mrs Katherine Satterfield of Canton City Ga. She was the widow of John Morgan of Pricketts Creek.
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E. Barbee
Fairmont
Adaline Morgan
Emmett Poe
Prickett's Creek
Pittsburgh
Mr. Barbee
Th’s City
Thomas Barbee
Katherine Satterfield
Canton City
Mra
Morgan
John Morgan
Brooke County Sinks West Virginia Gretna Green for 1924
Brooke County reports 2562 marriages in 1924 with 14 divorces, making the county the state’s marriage hotspot near Ohio. Kanawha led divorces with 191. statewide totals show 17034 marriages and 1487 divorces, 8.6 per 100 marriages, and eloping across borders noted in Ohio and Hancock counties.
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Brooke County
Gretna
Panhandle
Brooke
Gretna Green
Ohio
Buckeye
West Virginia
Faithful
Old
Oakland
Garrett County
Maryland
Ohio County
Uist
Kanawha County
McDowell
Taylor County
Barbour
Randolph
Hampshire County
Kanawha
Cabell
Wood
Pendleton
Hardy
Wirt
Berkeley
Brookie
Pendlet
Hancock
Pennsylvania
Tn Tip
United States
Einen
County Barbour
Boone
Graxton Iz
Brooke Cabell
Calhoun
Clay
Doddridge
Fayette
Gilmer
Grant
Greenbrier A
Jiampshire Hancock Ait Hardy
Harrison
Jackson Lsd
Jefferson
Ranawlie
Lewis
Lincoln
Logan
McDowell Formation
Marshall
Mason
Mercer Mineral
Minato
Mononsalia
Monroe Morgan
Nicholas
Real estate transfers in Grafton past week revealed list
Transfer notices show multiple parcels sold in Grafton including Phoebe C Wolfe to Amy Wiseman for 300 dollars on Victory avenue and John N Mays to Missouri DeMoss for 100 dollars on Three Fork Creek. Other transfers include Henry Grose heirs estate to Charles Hyson for 200 and Charles Messenger to Melvin Haddix for 3850 on Yates addition. Estate detail line: Brownlow Park, Victory Invenue, and Peterman Extension properties cited.
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Grafton
Phoebe C. Wolfe
Amy Wiseman
Victory Avenue
John N. Mays
Missouri DeMoss
Three Fork Creek
John G. St Clair
J. Guy Allender
Henry Grose
Charles H Hyson
Icle Phillips
East Grafton
Miner Dawson
William Merandi
Flemington
G. W. Francis
Michael
Park View
Cyrene B. Knotts
Della Jane Lake
Knotts
Charles C. Messenger
Melvin Haddix
Yates Addition
Boys Week links youth celebration with local commerce
A column extols a new Boys Week from April 26 to May 2, urging merchants to cater to boys with toys, attire, and sports goods while noting adults should organize events and praising youth as future leaders. It also warns about fishing licenses as game wardens patrol streams.
Boothsville Woman Is Dead
Mrs. Reed aged 53, wife of a Boothsville merchant, was buried in Clelland cemetery after funeral services at Boothsville Methodist Church South. Died yesterday morning from heart leakage. Survived by three daughters Miriam Ethel Louise. two sons Robert and Earl. four sisters and one brother. Local relatives noted her active church work and community involvement.
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Boothsville Methodist Church
South
Reed
Miriam
Ethel Reed
Fairmont
Louise
Robert
Earl
Lee Stark
Bridgeport
Richard Dix Career Rise Told in His Early Years
The article traces Richard Dix from his birth near Los Angeles to Minnesota and Iowa, detailing schooling, early jobs, stage beginnings, and break into film. It covers his moves, theater contracts, and key early roles, culminating in his rise with Paramount and notable productions. It notes a famous on set fight in Manhattan and mentions a readers’ Ball of Fame nomination.
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Los Angeles
St. Paul
Minnesota
Richard Dix
Des Moines
Iowa
Dix
Merriam Park
Richard
Johns-Hopkins
University of Minnesota
Centurins Iiss
Northwestern
Mysic
Minneapolis
Schubert's
New York
New Pitt Theatre
Pittsburgh
Moroso Theatre
Fighd
Manhattan
Keeping Cool Amid High Roarers in Civic Debate
A reflective column urges calm, rail against demagogues, and praises steady, quiet leadership. It condemns loud rhetoric and highlights the value of silent, practical action by responsible citizens in guiding the nation toward steady progress.
Lewis Talks About Wages and UMWA Stand
Indianapolis April 13. The United Mine Workers of America refuse to consider wage reductions. The statement cites a binding contract, current wage levels about 37.60 daily, and market demand for 500 million tons. It argues wage cuts would not boost demand or aid union miners, and would trigger further cuts in non union fields.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
International
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers’ of America
West Virginia mine strike shows little change
Morgantown reports confirm no material shift in the two week strike by United Mine Workers. Rail lines list 124 nonunion and 12 union mines active. 657 cars moved from nonunion, 181 from union plants. Fourteen warrants issued for former workers at Rovedatey Coal on intimidation charges after a nearby dynamite blast investigation. Mrs. Shafferman returns home after weekend visit in Blueville.
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Morgantown
West Virginia
United Mine Workers of America
Northern West Virginia Coal Operator's Association
Continental Coal Company
Wounded by Dry Officer Nicola Shot During Escape
Harry Nicola of Gratton, a prisoner in Preston County jail, was shot in the heel by Sheriff A R Williams when he resisted arrest outside Kingwood. A raid found 12 pints and 36 quarters of whiskey in Nicola’s car. he fled, was pursued, and later surrendered after telephoning from a store near Cad dell.
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Kingwood
W.va
Harry Nicola
Gratiprys
Preston Oats Ty
AR. Williams
Nicola
Gratton
Wat
Preston
A. R. Willams
Lquor
Williams
Justice of the Peace
M. C. Bowermaster
Caddell
B.S. Listott
Flesher Named President of Grafton Rotary Club
The Grafton Rotary Club elected Harry E. Flesher as president for the coming year. W A Beavers was named vice president, J. Ly Thomas treasurer, H G Berthold secretary, and W Alexander sergeant at arms. Various committees and attendance teams were appointed, with Leslie Loar chairing attendance. A Friday meeting will finalize officers.
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Grafton Rotary Club
First National Bank
Harry E. Flesher
Dent
W. A. Beavers
Presi
Dent Js Wi Ly
Thomas
H. G. Berthold
W. Alexander
Fred Watkins
T. W. Hetronimus, Co
Metzner
Web
Boye
A. R. Warden
L. J. Bush
LH. Y. Clark G
L. Jolliffe
T ‘Awyer
H C Comin ‘Ton
H.C. Lang
D.C. Peck
W. Robinson
C. E. Wyckert
Angus Ferguson
W. F. Bird
Sam Jenkins
Charles Steel
H. A. Rice
E. W. Alexander
L. B. Brydon
C. Jay Fleming
Iran E. Robinson
C. A. Keefer
B. W. Auvil
Charles Burke
H. M. Murray
PaUl Warden
C. T. Bartlett
E. ¥. Clark
Cards Reds Open in Cincy
In Cincinnati on April 14 the St. Louis Cardinals faced the Reds in the opening game of the season. Managers selected Allan Sotheron and Pete Hue to lead their lineups for the contest, signaling a fresh start for both clubs.
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Cincinnat
Cincinnati
St. Louia
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Roane
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Tucker
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Webster
Wetzel
Armad
Boothsville
Charles Reed
Sullivan Rexroad
Charles and
Shirley
Blueville
Joe Mitchell Chapple
Joe Mitene Chapple
Grand Hoghove
Wigsley
Lily
Rmien
Pisa
John Shafferman
Fairmore
Kathryn Witman
King ‘Wood
Flesher
Grafton Rotes
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