Death of Richard Carder 71 in Harmony Grove area
Richard H Carder longtime Harmony Grove resident died suddenly at his Weston home from a heart ailment. He was 71, married three times, survived by three children, a brother, and a sister. Funeral set at Harmony Grove church with burial in Harmony Grove cemetery. In a separate hearing, W J Harahan testified to Interstate Commerce Commission on Virginian railroad merger plans, urging the commission to block the Norfolk and Western lease and allow Virginian consolidation with Chesapeake and Ohio to protect coal access and Hampton Roads competition.
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Richard ‘H. Carder
Harmony Grove
Carder
Weston
Ir. Carder
Uae
Isaac Band
Clemenza Jane Carder
Phe
Joanna Carpenter
Gertrude Cumbro
Tosa Moran
Prey Newbrough
Fairmont
Carl Carder Fairmont
Albert Carder
Ton
Ohio
William Carder
Enpire Cooper Shinnston
Risoron
Harmony Grove Church
Interme
Harmo Grove
Washington
Virginian
Norfolk and Western
Chesapeake and Ohio
W. J. Harahan
Interstate Commerce
Norfolk and Westa
Harahan
van Sweringen
Commission
Chesapeake & Ohic
Pennsylvania
Virghna
Chesapeake and
Oho
Hampton Roads
Wid
Norfolk Territory
United States
Orfolk
Western Lease
Former Local Man Dies in Missouri
Isaac C Knotts, longtime Knottsville resident and former manager of the Central and Coke Co. at St Joseph, Mo, died in Missouri. Survived by his widow and two children. Body to be returned to Grafton for funeral and interment. arrangements to be handled by Mrs Sue Jeffreys upon arrival.
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Isaac C
Taylor County
St. Josph Mo
Mus
Sue Jeff
Grand-sirent
TN Rews
Missouri
Knotts
John Knotts
Knottsville
Central and Coke Company
St. Joseph
Grafton
Jeffreys
Funeral for Clarksburg girl Evelyn Wilson Snellings
Evelyn Wilson Snellings 12 daughter of Mr and Mrs Chester Snellings of Clarksburg died of influenza meningitis after a 3 hour illness. Funeral at First Baptist church Grafton at 2:30 Sunday with burial in Bluemont cemetery. Survived by four sisters Vingink Eis Eifel Margaret and Jenn.
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Evelyn
Wilson Snellings
Chester S. Snellings
Clarksburg
First Baptist Church
Grafton
J. W. Brown
The
Baptist Church
Bluemont
Vingink
Eifel
Margaret
Jenn
French Senator to Be U S Ambassador in Six Month Term
Prem Briand will propose Senator Victor Henry Berenger for ambassador to the United States. If approved he will leave soon to relieve Ambassador Dagschner. Berenger to serve six months with possible renewal under parliamentary tradition.
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U.S
Victor Henry Berenger
United States
Briand
Berenger
Dagschner
Prohibition Agent Scandal Pulls In Congressional Critique
Washington reports Representative Gallivan charges treasury and prohibition officials with improper use of funds to cover a scandal involving a prohibition agent at a Pec hotel. The agent allegedly entertained lavishly, gifted items, and arranged a banquet costing 86.00 while sustaining illicit liquor ties. The hotel manager fired two staff, and the agent and aides were arrested awaiting trial as Director Jones investigates.
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Washington
Pec
Gallivan
Massachusetts
Treasury
Minniber of
Congress
Ducane
Jones
Prohibition Bureau
Red Grange to Operate Ice House Ventures
New York reports Red Grange plans to launch ice house ventures as part of a demonstration that two feet can cover saverap yards when placed properly. Early estimates show potential earnings of about $82,000 from eleven days, with shares to managers and collectors. Attendance and other figures suggest per game income near $16,400, though details are unclear.
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New York
Red Grange
Grange
Satan
Beers Player Sums Up Pro Career At Chicago Arena
A fragmented report notes a Chicago Beers performer with $470 per yard value and a career tally of four victories in five starts, after performing for an audience of up to 0,000 persons.
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Chicago Beers
Pythians of City Select 1926 Officers
Officers for 1926 were elected at the Friendship Lodge No. Knights of Pythias meeting. SW Clayton was named chancellor commander and C T Bolyard is vice chancellor with several other posts filled. Installation will occur after January 1 with dates not yet announced.
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Friendship Ludge No
Knights of Pythias
Clect
SW. Clayton
Lodge
C. T. Bolyard
Youth Tries to End Life in Despondent Fit
James Clark a 21 year old resident of West Pearl street nearly slashed his throat with a straight razor about 7 30 p m Saturday at his home after months of ill health including frequent blind spells He told his sister he was tired of living and chose to end his life His condition was not serious and he was expected to recover Dr Paul B Warden treated him He allegedly scraped the jugular vein and bled from smaller neck vessels and was found by his sister attired in clothing soaked with blood
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James Clark
West Pearl Street
Clark
Hbers
Young Clark
Paul 2. Warden
Golfing Stars Trek To Balmy California
Golfing stars head to California for winter tournaments led by MacDonald Smith defending his California Open title in Los Angeles in January. Expected entrants include Jock Hutchinson Al Espinosa Bobby Cruikshank Johnny Farrell Al Watrous John Black Mile Bridy and many others from Chicago New York Grand Rapids Wichita and Long Island.
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San Francisco
Cal
Dec
California
Mac Donald Smith
Los Angeles
Jock Hutchinson
Chicago
al Espinosa
Greene
Bobby Cruikshank
New York
Johnny Farrel
al Watrous
Grand Rapids
Mich
John Black
Wichita
Kas
Mile Bridy
Long Island N. Y
Kipling Maintains Strength Amid Lung Illness
Kipling remains in stable condition as doctors report continued strength and unchanged lung status after another good night in Burwash. The renowned author, aged, is suffering from bronchial pneumonia and received ongoing care at his residence.
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Kipling
Rudyard Kipling
Longworth Elected House Speaker Amid Bipartisan Tension
Nicholas Longworth of Ohio won the speaker’s race on the first ballot with 229 of 420 votes. Henry Cooper led Wisconsin insurgents opposing him, while Finis Garrett of Tennessee ran for Democrats. Most Republicans united behind Longworth, as Democrats and insurgents threatened to block favored administration policies. The session opened after a long recess with House rules debate and gunner proposals on prohibition. In the Senate, three new members took oath and four members died during recess prompting a brief adjournment.
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Washington
Dec
Nicholas Longworth
Ohio
House
Henry Allen Cooper
Wisconsin
Coolidge
Cleveland
Finis Garrett
Tennessee
Longworth
Garrett
Cooper
Congress
Senate
Representative Hill
Maryland
Rogers
Massachusetts
Kahn
California
Morton
New Jersey
la Follette
Robinson
Indiana
Williams
Missouri
Edwin P. Thayer
Indianapolis
Ind
Ralston
Ladd
North Dakota
Spencer
Speesh
Hawley
Oregon
Carter
Oklishoma
Representative Freer
Freer
Insurgent Opposition Note From Fragmented OCR
A partial OCR fragment notes insurgent opposition and legal concerns, referencing Fousty Law and opposition figures. The text is incomplete, but suggests a debate over rapid negotiations or evasive measures tied to a law or policy. Further readable context is required for clarity.
Grange Nets 300000 For First Film Deal
News of a landmark screen contract for Red Grange follows his record setting return from a Bears Giants game at the Polo Grounds. Grange received 200000 guaranteed for his first film appearance plus 38000 from gate receipts and 40000 in merchandise endorsements bringing total close to 500000 since turning professional. The Arrow Pictures contract was arranged by CC Pyle with W E Shallenberger of New York. Grange drew further endorsement offers including dolls sweaters a shoes and a car while a tobacco ad yielded 1000 for using his name.
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New York
Grange
Chicago ‘Bears
New York Giants
Polo Grounds
Babe Ruth
Pyle
Red
Lyle
Tobaeto
Departed Brothers Honored by Elks Service at Strand
Hon H H Rose of Fairmont spoke at the Elks Lodge of Sorrow ceremony honoring 70 departed members. The Strand theatre filled as ritual opened and the Friendship orchestra offered three musical selections. Members praised Elks companionship for the living and remembrance for the dead as central to fraternal life.
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Elks Lodge
H. H. Rose
Fairmont
Elks Lodge of Sorrow
Strand Theatre
The
Elks
Mr. Rose
Els
the Elks
An Tik
A. Sextotte
Wilo Allae
Mus
Men and Music Club Present a Pleasing Home Concert
The Women’s Music Club hosted a home concert featuring Miss Mary Forcello a soprano who rendered I Come to Thee with appealing ease. The West Main Street Methodist Episcopal church male quartet offered a pleasing selection. Rev P T Jerickenberger pastor of St Paul’s Lutheran delivered the benediction.
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Fon
Darge
Mary Forcello
West Main Street Methodist Episcopal
P. T. Jerickenberger
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
New Records For Business On Railroad Division
Baltimore and Ohio railroad division with headquarters in Gratton reports unprecedented coal shipments east boosting weekly traffic. An average of 1254 carloads passed through Gratton in the week ending yesterday, surpassing all previous weekly records. On November 29, 1476 carloads moved through in 43 eastbound trains, while yesterday’s total reached 1406 carloads across 42 trains as coal dominates freight to relieve shortages.
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Baltimore and Ohio ‘Railroad Division
Gratton
Ind’ Division
Grafton
Grafton Girl Honored At State University
Dorothy Smith of Grafton, a State University student, elected sponsor of company F RO T C and formally presented to her unit by commandant Leland Nevoret. Catherine Weykoff of Waynesburg Pa was elected sponsor Nell first battalion and Thelma Lovett second battalion. Other sponsors include Margaret Lehman Elkins Julia Welch Parkersburg Marian Robinson West Newton Pa Suda Gear Greensboro Pa Mary Lafferty Moundsville and Katherine Laubenstein Clarksburg the band.
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Morgantown
W. Va
Dorothy Smith
Grafton
State University
Leland Nevore
Catherine Weykoff
Waynesburg
Nell
Cairo
Thelma Lovett
Margaret Lehman
Elkins
Julia Welch
Parkersburg
Marian Robinson
West Newton
Greensboro
Mary Lafferty
Moundsville
Katherine Laubenstein
Clarksburg
Weston Youth Is Named 26 Captain
South Bend Indiana December 7 Two redheads Tom Harden and Eugene Edwards will divide the captaincy honors of the 1926 Notre Dame football squad. An election last night produced a tie and the squad decided to rotate the honor Edwards a Weston West Virginia junior and Heardon from Green Bay Wisconsin are both juniors.
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South Bend Ind
Tom Harden
Eugene Edwards
Notre Dame
Edwards
Weston
W. Va
Heardon
Green Bay
Wis
Big League Star Is Chosen Harvard Coach
Cambridge Massachusetts December 7 Fred Mitchell a former major league player scout pitching coach and business manager of the Boston Braves has signed a three year contract as head coach of Harvard baseball Mitchell has been battery coach of the Crimson team for the last two years Beagant L Nay of Shinnston spent Sunday visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Cox on West Main Street
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Cambridge
Mass
Fred Mitchell
Boston Braves
Harvard Baseball
Mitchell
Crimson
Beagant
L. Nay
Shinnston
Mrs. Arthur Cox
West Main Street
Irmon-Doyle Bout Called Off Tonight at Madison Square Garden
The boxing match between Willie Harmon and Paul Doyle of New York, scheduled for tonight at Madison Square Garden, is canceled due to Harmon's hand injury. Promoters declined a last minute substitute.
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Willie Harmon
Paul Doyle
York
Motor ‘Square Garden
Harmon
Wheeling Downs Victory 25 0 for State Title
Wheeling, Dec 7. The Knight eleven overwhelmed Victory 25 to 0 before 12 000 fans as Wheeling scored four times. Craig starred with two long TD runs and a reception, LaRue contributed a key pass, while Rodriguez added returns on kicks. Bad play marred the contest despite Wheeling’s clear edge.
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Wheeling
Dec
Victory High
Knight Eleven
Craig
LaRue
Monongahela Valley
X Rodriguez
Grange Leads Bears past Giants in 9 7 East win
Red Grange starred for Chicago with a 26 yard interception return for a touchdown and 153 yards in 19 plays as the Bears beat the New York Giants 9 to 7 before 75,000 in New York. Grange scored the final TD and triggered the decisive drive while contributing in rushing, receiving, and returning errors. The Giants managed a single score in the second period.
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New York
Red
Grange
Chicago Bears
New York Giants
Bears
Giants
Tex White
Subh
Non-Smoking Victors In Walking Tourney
In Portland Oregon a 50 mile round trip walked from here to Forest Grove and back, held yesterday. Paul Gallicott, a former sailor and non smoker, led the field finishing in under eleven hours. George Cruickshank followed as another non smoker, while Harry Floeter, a smoker, placed third. Floeter reportedly smoked cigars cigarettes or a pipe throughout the hike, though the rule required at least ten cigarettes during the event.
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Portland
Ore
Forest Grove
Paul Gallicott
Gallicott
George Cruickshank
Harry Floeter
Seven Children Die in German Hospital Fire Victims
Ledgo Germany December authorities report seven children aged one to three were found asphyxiated in the Children's Hospital. Death attributed to in total gas.
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Germany
Ledgo
Children’s Hospital
Chang Tyo Lin to Retire After Manchuria Defeats
A dispatch from Peking reports General Chang Tyo Lin, longtime parliamentary ruler of Manchuria, plans to resign and disband his army after a string of battlefield defeats. He intends to retire to private life in Mukden as defense collapses.
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Marshel Chang Tyo-Lin
Mukden
Tokio
Kokusix
Peking
Chang ‘so-Lin
Manchuria
Japanese Foreign Office
China
Chang
Pope sends golden statue to Queen Elizabeth on anniversary
A fragment from Rome notes the sending of a pure gold statue with a papal seal to Queen Elizabeth. The gift marks the twenty-fifth wedding anniversary of her marriage to Albert, King of the Belgians, and bears the Pope’s blessing and dedicatory inscription.
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Rome
Elizabeth
Albert
Lightweight Crown At Stake In Buffalo Title Bout
The lightweight championship match features holder Jimmy Goodrich defending against veteran challenger Rocky Kansas in Buffalo. Goodrich earned the crown by winning the Leonard successor tournament. Kansas had previously challenged in 1922.
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Buffalo
Wharf
Himmy Goodrich
Rocky Kansas
Goddrith
Benny Leonard
Kangas
Leonard
Kansas
Trial of Rev Albert Sidney Gregg On Obscene Mail Charge
Cleveland December report on Rev Albert Sidney Gregg author lecturer and civic reform leader charged with using the mails to circulate an obscene affidavit aimed at discrediting a church member and securing his pulpit. Gregg admits sending the paper but says its contents were not obscene.
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Cleveland
Albert Sidney Gregg
Uiown
Gregg
Congregation of
Hey
William
Hicks
Cleve Lator
Dae Doe
Pinchot to Coolidge on anthracite crisis talks
Pennsylvania Governor Pinchot wires President Coolidge with the text of his reply to John L. Lewis's complaint on the anthracite strike. He says efforts to end tension continue and he will meet business leaders tomorrow to push progress toward ending the suspension and securing coal for those in need.
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Pinchot Aupspreg
Harrisburg
Pinchot
Coolidge
John L. Lewis
United Mine Werkeling
Ous
American Tobacco Company President dies at 63
New York December 7. Per cival S Hill president of the American Tobacco Company died at his Park Avenue home today. He suffered an acute indigestion and heart attack. He was 63 and had been president since 1942.
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New York
Percival S. Hill
The
American Tobacco Company, dl
Park Avene
Hill
pTobaces Company
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Isaac C. Knotts
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Zinn
W. S. Jackson
J. B. Kimmel
T. Th. Campbell
John W. Sayre
George C. Greneman
Pearl Street
Roosevelt
Baltimore and Ohio
Harvard
irmon-Doyle
Kuo
Obocese
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