Pair Held in County Jail for Slaying
Bootlegger tensions in Coffman boil over as Frank Spaviri is found dead in his three room cabin. Louie Police and Salor Lalor are jailed after admitting to past visits and playing cards with the victim. Investigators seek motive and corroborating evidence as coroner's jury convenes next week.
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Coffman
Frank Spaviri
Louie Police
Ryan Salor
Salor
Spaviri
Gratton
Spavini
Lalor
Donal
Siviri
Riley Coal Company
Big Frank
W. Merle Watkins
Waly
Haly Horn
Hartintt
Spavkl
Hilling Officers Investigate Dual Theories In Erie Shooting
Police pursued two theories in the Erie shooting case. One linked it to a potter feud and moonshine orgy, the other to a Black Hand struggle. The investigation touched on a widow in Italy and ongoing county considerations, with no public announcement about the miner's death.
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Hilling
Erie
Payiri
Italy
Cabinet Organized by Briand in France Today
Paris reports Premier designate Briand planned to form a new cabinet. He asked former Finance Minister Caillaux to attend at the Quai d’Orsay and is expected to offer him the finance portfolio. Briand said he would brief President Doumergue by tonight but may not reveal the full list yet.
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Paris
M. Briaud
Cuillaux
Quai D'Orday
M. Briand
Doumerge
Pain Jeve Whit
Painleve
Pinet
Mri
Fire destroys Koonts Garage at Philippi
A rear originated blaze 08:39 Wednesday night completely burned Koonts Garage and contents at Philippi near the Belington road. Six autos including four new Buick cars were lost. Damage estimated at 30000 dollars. Nearby buildings were briefly threatened and residents evacuated belongings as heat spread.
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Koonts
Philippi
Lownsven
Philippi Belington Road
Wreck Averted By Sudden Stop Of Train Near Pitcairn
Passengers on a Uniontown local of the Pennsylvania railroad were jolted when the train halted suddenly near Pitcairn to avoid colliding with three freight cars fallen on the track. Engineer Amos Wond was slightly injured.
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Pittsburgh
Uniontown
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pitcairn
Amos Wond
Pssengerrain
New Japan cancer cure claim by Yale doctor
Dr Arthur Bliss Dayton, assistant dean at Yale Medical School, described Japanese cancer research at a Tokyo conference. Researchers reported producing cancer in rats by giving excess vitamin A, a finding Dayton said marks a new link in cancer development and experimental growth in organs.
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Conn
Navy
Arthur Bliss Dayton
Yale Medical School
National Institute of Japan
Tokio
Dayton
Dayton Wuld
Last Rites Said For Alexandra Queen Mother in Snow
Snow fell on London as Alexandra Queen Mother was honored with a royal funeral procession. Dignitaries from Belgium Norway Denmark and other royal families joined King George V and Queen Mary in Westminster Abbey, where the service followed rites at Canterbury. The coffin lay in state then returned to Windsor for private interment.
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Chapel Royal
St James Palace
Westminister
Abby
Den,ark
Edward Alexandra
King
Easy Land
Belgium
Norway
Denmark
Prince of Wales
Romania
Sweden
Renmark
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Famni
Great Britain
Ale’ Ira
Queen Victoria
Edward VII
Guaris
George
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White Hall
Reigl
Mary
Spain
Canterbury
Windsor
Periad
Pair, Tired of Life In Florida, death by own action
Alfred, formerly of Lybn, Massachusetts, shot and killed his wife in their hotel room in Miami and then committed suicide. Doth died instantly. Police found a note indicating a doomed pact.
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Miami
Bin
Alfred
Lybn
Mass
Snow and Fog Disrupt Britain Amid Heavy Weather
London reports the season's strongest weather with snow fog and rain causing widespread disruption aboard roads rivers and rail. Coastal wrecks claim many lives and marine losses are mounting as authorities gauge the impact on traffic and navigation.
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London
Britain
Brannon Found Guilty of Slaying Dr Brannon to Seek New Hearing
Dr Earl H Brannon a Bridgeport physician was found guilty of second degree murder in the May slaying of B H Martin a Bridgeport druggist by a jury in Clarksburg W Va after deliberating two hours and 25 minutes A new trial motion was set for December 5 Judge Southern noted the filing and Brannon posted 10000 bond He appeared calm smiling before the bench during bond handling The trial described as sensational marks the second trial after a prior mistrial in which self defense was claimed by Brannon and Marlin was killed in Monongalia or Monong?a county case details unchanged
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Earl H. Brannon
Dridgeport
B. H. Martin
James Robinson
Southern
Brannon
Bidgeport
Bond
Den
Demon
Marlin
Former local woman passes away this am
Mrs. Frank Hostler of Fairmont and former Graf ton resident died in Cook Hospital this morning at 11 after an appendectomy. News reached relatives in Grafton late this afternoon. She was the stepmother of Ed Hostler, local plumber, and Jula Hostler, Baltimore and Ohio railroad employee. No funeral plans yet. relatives will travel to Fairmont tomorrow to arrange.
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Frank Hostler
Fairmont
Grafton
Cook Hospital
Hostler
Ed H. Hostler
Jula W. Hostler
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Bandit Outbreaks Reported In Syria
Bandit outbreaks have occurred at Hama in northern Syria forcing closures of many schools. Christians seek protection in foreign missions or flee toward the Mediterranean as French reinforcements land for a forced march to Home. The railway between Home and Tas Daaldeck is cut. Iyek discharged from hospital after appendicitis.
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Beirut
Syria
Novary
Hama
Mediterranean
Home
Tas Daaldeck
Two Slain in Chicago Tobacco Shop Shootout
In Chicago on November 27 two men were killed and two others wounded in a South Side tobacco shop raid by three assailants. Police say one victim was James Carroll, another Ben Custer, with Officer James Henry fatally wounded and George Soeldner lightly hurt. Durkin, a fugitive linked to past gang activity, was described by a wounded officer as present, though Detective Chief Shoemaker doubted his leadership role. The attackers escaped, and the shop’s location near gangster headquarters was noted.
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Chicago
Martin Durkin
Durkin
James Carroll
Ben Custer
Janes Henry
Gua Soeldner
Lounger
Henry
Showmaker
Andate Durkin
George Howard
Carroll
Custer
Jenry
Shoemaker
Niet
Bombing Ring Uncovered After Pair Arrest in Illinois
Chicago November reports reveal Fred Wanguist and Lena Rice admitted to participating in five blasts tied to a Uist style bombing ring that sold explosions for 200 dollars each. The couple described a female accomplice known as Leo McLailian who carried bombs under a cape and placed them at targets. a man drove and acted as lookout. Avanzio fled and was questioned. no link to him in confessions. A special grand jury will be convened to examine statements made to prosecutors by the pair.
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Chicago
Hung Uist
Robert J. Crowe
Fred Wanquist
Lena Rice
Columbus
Joseph
Leo McLailian
Lee Mcbelland
Avanzio
Illinois railroad seeks new cognomen in Chicago
A fifty year old railroad with 946 miles of trackage in Illinois seeks a nickname. The Chicago and Eastern Titine's Railway Company has no corporate name today. President C. Vowel indicates the desired name should reflect the line's position and service and look good on ads and dividend checks.
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Chicago
Chicago and Easteen Titine’s Railway Company
C. Vowel
Catehyllett
Powell
Radio broadcasting bid sparks doubt in Higa Latvia
The Seattle Times reports a disputed attempt to establish radio broadcasting in Higa Latvia. Unclear whether the project targets local Latvicin Jutlaby interests or an atatd authority, leaving the outcome unsettled.
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Higa
Latvia
Seattle Times
Cold Wave Sweeps West Pennsylvania District
The Weather Bureau said a northwestern cold wave will move east and reach western Pennsylvania today, dropping temperatures by about 27 degrees. The morning reading was 52 degrees.
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Pittsburgh
Weather Bureau
Tod
Pennsylvania
Profiteering Charges Made By Coal Men
New York reports the American Fair Trade League accuses unnamed anthracite operators of profiteering by manipulating distribution. The independent inquiry cites ownership transfers at mine mouths to a distributing firm that directs dealers to a secondary company, inflating costs for retail distributors and consumers.
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New York
American Fair Trade League
Stu
Whieh
Ue Transportation Company
Two Million Sought in Libel Trial in New York
Martin City reports a libel lawsuit seeking 2.8 million dollars against Mac Fadden Inc publishers of the New York Evening Graphic. Atlantic Chamber of Commerce seeks damages claiming articles harmed the chamber’s business reputation and accused Atlantic City Pageant organizers of a frame up and rigged judging.
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Martin City
New
Mac
Fadden Inc
New York Evening Graphic
Supreme Court of New York
Atlantic Chamber of Conteree
Th Evening Graphic
Atlantic City
Dury
Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce
Pair Brought Back Here to Face Charges
Jake Hil and Wilhem Phillips, held in Harrison county jail, were brought back to Grafton and lodged in Taylor county Jail for trial in circuit court. They face charges of operating a moonshine still at Rosemont and Phillips faces forging a check on Roy Davis and passing it to George Fleming of Simpson. Deputized by A. T. Bolyard, they were moved from Clarkeburg Tuesday.
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Jake Hil
Wilhem Phillips
Harrison County
Grafton
Taylor County
Rosemont
Phillipa
Roy Davis
George Fleming
Simpson
Clarkeburg
A. TR. Bolyard
New Malloglo Face Powder Promises Sweat Proof Shine Free
A new face powder called Malloglo claims to resist perspiration and oily shine, staying on until removed. It describes a fine pure formula that looks like natural skin and gives a soft, even complexion, marketed as a wonderful beauty aid.
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Beatty
Grange Debut Tops Pro Field in Tie with Cardinals
Harry Grange’s first pro game with the Chicago Bears against the Chicago Cardinals drew 40,000 fans as he gained 109 yards, returned punts up to 30 yards, and earned about 20,000 from receipts in a scoreless tie. Joe Serman and Grange each contributed a key first down. Grange’s next pro appearance is with the Bears against the Columbus Tigers.
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Hardsted
Grange
Chicago Cardinals
Joe Sterman
University of Illinois
Tinais
Bears
Columbus Tigers
Tragic Freight Crash Kills McIntosh. Clarkesburg Driver Critical
Wade L McIntosh 40 of Baltimore and Ohio freight conductor dies after a bakery truck is struck by a backing coal train near Simpson eight miles from Grafton. Elwood George 31 of Clarksburg is hospitalized in critical condition with head injuries and a back injury. George says he could not see the train due to heavy rain and attempted to cross. McIntosh died after staying at his post to warn others.
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Wade L McIntosh
Baltimore and Ohio
Elwood George
Clarksburg
Simpson
Payne Pont
George
Grafton City Hospital
McIntosh
Whlow
Watt
T Vanery
Gating
Melntosa
Philipps St
Hyes Omrby
Squire W. &. Leach
Jer Hundley
State Police
Flemington
Grafton
Kardos Convicted in Failure Case Sentenced to Penitentiary
Louis M. Kardos, partner of de la Burke and former U.S. treasurer, was convicted on fraud charges connected with a brokerage firm failure. The appellate division upheld the verdict, with Kardos ordered to serve a penitentiary term after an earlier $2,000 sentence in December and an indeterminate term assessment. Burke was absolved of liability by bankruptcy counsel.
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Louis M. Kardos
New New UP
Louis N. Kardos
de la Burke
United State
North Dakota
Kardos
Yorke Wis
Treme
Burke
Baby Boy Dies After Week of Meningitis
James Marion Gull six months old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Gull of 807 E Washington, died at home yesterday at 11 a.m. after a week's illness. Survived by father, mother, two brothers L and Gerald Prank, and sister Leona Catherine. Funeral 2:20 p.m. Saturday from home. Rev P E Grimm will officiate. Burial Webster cemetery.
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Gerald Gull
Washington Street
Ant L
Gerald Prank
Leona Catherine
Washington St
P. E Grimm
M P
Webster Cemetery
Junction Continued Against Mine Officials
Judge L Harvey of Carton county court continued a junction against United Mine Workers and seven miners restraining interference with Acme Ga Coal Company mine operations. The union had entered a petition seeking the injunction based on a 1917 wage scale. Ten miners face charges of assault and battery and riot in a transcript. Bail set for December term.
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Chay Vu
L. Harvey
Carton County Court
Acme Ga Coal Company
Noargears Janed
Juneton
Coal Company
False Alarm In Weat Side Causes Fire Run
A midnight alarm in the West Side prompted the fire department to respond to a reported blaze. Investigation found no fire at the scene and the culprit remains unidentified. The report notes the letters used are small and petty compared with those read in courts.
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New York
One Man Killed in Auto Crash at Evans Crossing
Uniontown Pa November 27 Paul Steel Smith 26 of Scottdale was fatally injured and Frank Sterrett 24 of Scottdale sustained minor injuries when their car collided with a freight train at the Evans crossing of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad this morning.
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Paul Steel Smith
Scottdale
Frank Sterrett
Evans Crossing
Baltimore and Ohie
Saeed
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