Denies Using Shipping Board Funds for Contracts
Washington banker T K Sands accused of bribery cites funds from Downey Shipbuilding. Bolling, Wilson’s brother in law and shipping board treasurer, denies improper use and seeks full inquiry into Sands dealings since 1941. He testifies his records are available for inspection. Sands claimed $40,000 paid for representing the board. Bolling recounts a 1916 house contract with Sands and his wife with profits foregone over charges. The Armenian mediation note: President Wilson accepts League of Nations mediation but requires moral influence and no force without Congress.
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New York
United States Shipping Board
T. K. Sands
Washington
Sands
Walsh Congressional Committee
R. W. Bolling
Wilson
Woard
Bolling
Bac
Downey Shipbuilding Corporation
League of Nations
Congress
Hunger in Hungary: Austrian children fed in Paris relief drive
Paris reports reveal severe hunger in Austria as M Hamp describes Austrian children lining up for American relief meals. At soup kitchens under 14 eat first, with cards checked on entry and searches on exit. Some hide bread under stockings or in armpits to share with starving mothers at home.
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Paris
Matl
Austria
Pierre Hamp
M. Hamp
Taxes Come In Nicely During Discount Period
The sheriff's office reports strong tax payments as residents rush to settle city and county taxes before December 1 to secure the regular discount. While some accounts were overdue for weeks or months, overall receipts indicate an orderly year end settlement.
West Virginia chooses Harding with 282 007 votes
Charleston Nov 30 President elect Harding carried West Virginia by a 61 218 vote margin over Cox. Official tabulation shows Harding 282 007 and Cox 220 789 with Morgan 242 227 in the gubernatorial race. Montgomery 81 220 and other minor candidates also listed. Total votes 1 021 056.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Cox
Ohio
Raleigh
Harding
Morgan
Arthur D. Koontz
Samuel B
Mont-gomery
Debs
Lee
Watkins
Kooits
Montgomery
Halt
Two Survivors of Ill Fated Barge Rescued Off Cape Disguised Coast
Seattle Nov 30 Two survivors of the missing barge W J Pirrie and the body of a third were found by an Indian searching party near Cape Alhnson Wash last night according to a telegram from Clallam Bay Wash to the Seattle Merchants Exchange received today.
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Seattle
Wash
W. J. Pirrie
Cape Ofhnson
Clailum Bay
Seattle Merchants’ Exchange
Democrats Spent Over a Million in Campaign
Disbursements by the Democratic National Committee from July 5 to November 22 totaled 1.508 million dollars while receipts were 1.380 million, per final expenditure report filed with the clerk of the House of Representatives by Treasurer March. Mr and Mrs G Jolliffe have gone to Pittshire and Cleveland for advance style shows this week.
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Washington
Democratic National Committee
House of Representatives
Bby
G. €. Jolliffe
Pittshire
Cleveland
Cornwell declares Mingo County in state of insurrection
Governor Cornwell issues a proclamation declaring Mingo County under martial law and requests federal assistance. Federal troops are being deployed to quash disorder as crime rises, with orders for citizens to disperse and obey state and federal authorities. The action places Mingo under direct command of the Fifth Corps area until order is restored.
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Williamson
W. Va
Cornwell
Mingo County
Mingo
United States
John J. Cornwell
West Virginia
Fifth Corps
American coal leads France supplies in November
Paris reports United States emerged as France’s top coal supplier in November with over 700000 tons received and more than 2000000 tons shipped to France that month. England ranked second and Germany third as M Ader noted Britain’s contracts under the 1920 agreement were not renewed.
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Paris
Yvesley Trocguer
Public Works
United States
France
America
England
Germany
M. Ader
Buseau
London
Million Dollar Bond Signing Keeps County Court Busy
Taylor county plans a continuation of yesterday's bond signing activity with a one million dollar road bond issue. County officials including Doak Bartlett Montgomery and Lu zadder affixed signatures as Attorney General England prepares to sign. Bonds bear 6 percent interest, five hundred dollar denominations, and are taxable with coupons of 32.50.
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Taylor County
Charleston
Attornan Gentral
England
Dartlett
Doak
Luzadder
Elks Memorial Service Set for Next Sunday Afternoon
Local Elks prepare a large memorial at 2 50 PM Sunday in the auditorium of their lodge here. Plans include a full program with prominent speakers, music, and a public welcome to attend, returning to prewar practice after wartime attendance restrictions.
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Elks
Prograss
Ark
Aveal Euk
Elk’s Club
U.S. A
Red Cross drive gains momentum with local efforts
The local Red Cross fundraising drive shows gradual progress despite staffing strain and weak initial response. Residents are slowly donating memberships, with recent homes contributing one or two each, aiding annual targets. The organization plans nursing programs in community and Taylor County schools, led by Miss Carrie Brown to promote hygiene and sanitation.
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Red Cross
Hazel Atlas Class Company Reaches 100 Percent Membership
Local organization failed to gain success due to lack of trained nurses. Hazel Atlas Class Company tops effort this year with every employee taking out a membership. Under Superintendent Sreddick the plant has run 149 percent during the war and since, a record. Drive continues this week on June 19 despite bad weather hindering canvassing by the ladies.
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Hazel Atlas Class
Nore
Sreddick
Armistice Arranged Between Lithuania and Zellgouski
The League of Nations commission of control has arranged an armistice between Lithuania and General Zellgouski, insurgent commander at Vilna, per a Koyno dispatch. In New York, 16 of 20 members of the Employing Metallic Furring and Lathing Association were arrested on charges of destroying evidence sought by the legislative committee investigating the building trust.
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Lithuania
Zellgouski
London
League of Nations Commission of Control
Vilna
New York
Building Trust
Japs Dismiss Race Equality For Time Being
Geneva dispatch reports Viscount Tishi announces the Japanese delegation will not propose social equality at this league assembly session. Delegates see the meeting as a critical period with decisions requiring unanimous votes, except for new members and amendments. Spain and Cuba withdraw their language proposal for now and will not press it at present.
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Geneva
League Assembly
Viscount Tishi
Assembly
League of Nations
Spain
Cuba
Legion Boys Press for Victory Medals at Court House
In a spirited gathering at the courthouse auditorium ex service men sought World War Victory medals. The meeting, first in a WV-wide series by American Legion posts, aimed to expedite medal issuance by year end. Sid Burdett led local efforts with Army personnel and 76 applicants processed by 8:20 PM amid eligibility questions.
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Court House
American Legion
West Virginia
Sid Burdett
War Department
Harold A. Daly
Army
Clarksbane
Anne Moriarty
Clarksburg
Helly
H. R. Krimm
Ney
PONZI SENTENCE FOR DEFRAUDING MAILS PLEADS GUILTY
A report notes Ponzi scheme activities and a guilty plea for using mails to defraud. It mentions a victory medal process, army party reception, and ex-service men applying for medals in Doddridge county with similar numbers to the American Legion post at West Union Armistice day.
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American Legion
West Union Ey
West Union
Doddridge County
Grafton
Newbury
Ponzi Pleads Guilty in Mail Fraud Case
In Boston Charles Ponzi promoter of the get rich quick scheme pleaded guilty in federal court to a mail fraud count. Judge Hale imposed a five year sentence in Plymouth County jail after the court considered only the first of 44 counts. Ponzi claimed he could pay 50 percent interest in 45 days from profits from international postal coupons.
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Boston
Mass
Charles Ponzi
Federal District Court
Plymouth County
Hale
Ponzi
Ralph Swain Former Grafton Boy Dead
Mrs William Carr formerly Alberta Davis of Tears Street received a telegram from Akron Ohio stating Ralph Swain a former resident of Grafton died the first of the week at his home there Funeral arrangements will be announced tomorrow He is the son of Mrs Gussie Swain a former Grafton resident Survived by a mother and sister Catheryn of Akron Ohio
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William Carr
Alberta Davis
Tears Street
Akron
Ohio
Ralph Swain
Gussie Swain
Grafton
Red Cross Pharmacy
Wost
Police hunt Al Smith in Pittsburgh murder case
J A Moss was arrested in Pittsburgh for the killing of Henry T Pierce, a Philadelphia businessman. Moss told magistrate Sweeney the same account given to Captain Holdburn, while police sought a man known as Al Smith who allegedly was present at the killing and had traveled from Pittsburgh to Youngstown.
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Pittsburgh
J. A. Moss
Henry T. Pierce
Philadelphia
Sweeney
Holdeburn
le Teche Kelley
al Smith
Moss
Pierce
Smith
Youngstown
Robber in Big Crack Train Haul Faces Preliminary Hearing
Keith Collins, arrested in Oklahoma for complicity in the Chicago Burlington & Quincy mail car robbery, where robbers seized over 3 million dollars, was arraigned today before United States Commissioner Hyers. He waived examination, was bound over, with bond set at 50,000, and Gillins remained under heavy guard at the jail.
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Council Bluffs
Iowa
Keith Collins
Oklahoma
Burlington & Quincy
United States
Hyers
Gollins
Will Study W. U. Co. Plea for Injunction
The District of Columbia supreme court, after hearing arguments, took under advisement the Western Union Telegraph Company plea for an injunction to restrain Secretary Daniels from interfering with laying short cables at Miami Florida.
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Washington
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Western Union Telegraph Company
Daniels
Miami
Fla
Cork City Hall Fire and Additional Blazes Reported
BELFAST November 20 Cork City Hall was set on fire this morning and reports state the Thomas Ashe Sinn Fein club and the Charlotte quay are ablaze. Much damage has been done, it is stated.
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Cork City
Belfast
Cork
Thomas Asher Sinn Fein Club
Charlotte Quay
Charleston Girl Dies From Dress Fire At Open Grate
In Charleston, West Virginia, 14 year old Mandie McCann died in hospital after suffering burns when her dress caught fire from an open grate yesterday. The tragedy occurred as she stood near the grate in her home.
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Charleston
W. Va
Tmandie McCann
Buyers Wait for Lowest Price Level Read Article
Cleveland reports the Federal Reserve weekly review notes buyers hesitate until prices show clear stability. Production issues fade, but psychological reluctance to spend persists as households reassess purchasing power and need for absolute necessities amid gradual demand easing and credit restraint.
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Cleveland
Federal Reserve Nutic
Lincoln's New Salem Restored as Old Salem Park Opens
Springfield l Nov 29 Restoration of New Salem the village where Abraham Lincoln worked as a grocery clerk fell in love and served as postmaster will be completed by spring with the Old Salem museum added to become Old Salem park Log huts have been rebuilt with foundations undisturbed the store and mill on the Sangamon river and other structures have been restored to reflect Lincoln's era The state has added a large feature to reproduce the village and its historic atmosphere
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Springfield
New Salem
Abraham Lincoln
Ann Rutledge
Clary
Old Salem Museum
Old Salem Park
Edgar Martin
Lincoln
Sangamon
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Tim Scanlon
Mr. Doak
C.T. Bartlett
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Hazel Atlas Glass Company
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