Coffman Police Held In Slaying Case At Sounding
A warrant charging Louis Poice, 22, Coffman, with the murder of Frank Spaviri was issued after a coroner inquest. Police and Frank Salor, 36, were arrested. a preliminary hearing is planned before week’s end. The inquest found death by gunshot wounds. evidence tied to a late night card game and liquor party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Coffman
Frank Spaviri
Big Frank
Gamler
W. Merle Watkins
Spaviri
Hoe
Frank Salor
Julian
Cojfman
Squire W. J. Leach
Senne
Thos
Bis Frank
Pol
Collman
Grafton
Pearl Debs,y
Spavkl
Salor
Latrobe Street
Riley Company
Woodin Named Locomotive Chief at A C F Company
New York December 3 William Woodin president of the American Car and Foundry Company succeeds Andrew Pletehor who died recently. Woodin’s choice to head the locomotive company follows reports of merged interests with American Car and Foundry, a large stock block. Woodin has long been a director at the American Locomotive Company and a member of its executive committee. Through holdings estimated up to 160 000 shares the A C & F Company maintains close working arrangements with the locomotive concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William ©. Woodin
American Car and Foundry Company
Andrew Pletehor
Mr. Woodin
Locomotive Company
American Car Hol Foundry Company
Woodin
American Locomotive Company
Aner §N Car and Foundry Company
Locomolive Concern
Chicago Gunman Reported In Gotham
New York dispatch reports a citywide alert for Martin James Kerkin a Chicago robber and murderer after information indicated he was hiding somewhere in New York. The alert was broadcast as authorities sought the fugitive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gotham
New York
Martin James Kerkin
Victory Wheeling title grid game special train
Victory High School officials arranged with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for a special passenger train from Clarksburg to Wheeling on Saturday to carry about 500 fans to the Wheeling state championship football contest. The train will depart in the morning and return at 7 PM, routing via the Short Line branch through New Martinsville. A special student rate is provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
W. Va
Victory High School
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Victory
Wheeling
New Martinsville
Prohibition reform groups attack Coolidge policy
Washington reports say the United Committee for Prohibition Enforcement urged White House action, calling enforcement weak and the 18th Amendment a joke. Clinton N. Howard led the 26 organization coalition alleging unfit appointments hampered enforcement and accusing the White House of silent determinations. Mellon dismissed the letters as unfounded and unjustified, saying enforcement progress remains the Treasury’s duty amid bad conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
United Committee For Prohibition Enforcement
Clinton N. Howard
Rochester
N. Y
Coolidge
Prohibition
United States
Howard
Mellon
Dev
Mellon Todey
Treasury
Whisky Made In U S On Sale By Londoner Whisky
London, Dec 3. American rye whisky four years old appears in a Hauer shop window on Piccadilly. From the cellar of the late Sir W N McMillan, bottled at the St Louis club. Labels read Old Jordan and Old Crow. Most Englishmen favor Scotch and dislike rye whiskey though it is popular with visiting Americans.
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London
Piccadilly
W. N., McMillan
St. Louis Club
Three Naval Officers to Stand Trial for Collision
Three naval officers face court martial over the September collision near Hampton Roads between the light cruiser Milwaukee and the schooner Benjamin A. Van Brunt. Captain Mrink L. Pinney of the Milwaukee, Lt. Thomas A. Cory of the Raleigh, and Ensign Elliott M. Moore of the Milwaukee are to be tried for negligence and inefficiency, with Vice Admiral Josiah McKean admonishing Captain William C. Watts of the Raleigh.
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Washington
Milwaukee
Benjamin A. van Brunt
Hempton Roads
Mrink L. Pinney
South Manchester
Thomas A. Cory
Little Rock
Ark
Raleigh
Elliott M. Moore
East Orange
N. J
Josiah McKean
Scouting Feet
William C. Watts
Lght
van Grant
Ihe Ro
Pinney
Lieut
Cory
Moore
Watts
Elkins Park
Million Lost In Bad Blaze In West City
A disastrous fire in Council Bluffs Iowa caused over 1 000 600 in damage to the downtown business district. The Continental Fur niture Company basement boiler exploded setting the blaze. Night watchman J McMaral was severely burned. Eighty Grand Hotel guests fled in their night attire as flames consumed the seven story hotel and multiple offices. Fire companies from Omaha and Council Bluffs battled the blaze, which threatened to engulf downtown. The Grand Hotel, Shumart rack, Smith building, Continental Furniture building, and offices of several railroads and utilities were destroyed or severely damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Couneil Bluffs
Continental Farnfare Company
J. McMaral
Grand Hotel
Omaha
Shumart
Smith
Continental Furniture Company Wilding
Citizens Gas and Electric Company
Yor
Chicago Great Western
Milwaukee
Ro: Island
Jingis Central
Wabash
Metal Tissue Frocks Create Knightly Evening Wear in France
In Monte Carlo on December 3, reports describe a new Paris trend where women wear metal tissue gowns recreating armored knights. Gold dominates the palette with silver also common, as dresses drape like tunics over tight skirts. The frock resembles a jumper ending below the hips, while the skirt remains sleek and unembellished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Monte Carlo
No Buried City Found In Missouri Claim Hannibal
Bowling Green residents said they had no information about any discoveries by a party from St. Louis excavating on a farm one mile north of the town for several months. Press reports had claimed the discovery of ruins of a buried city possibly pre-skulial age. Efforts to obtain information from the party failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Hannibal
Bowling Gren
Owerty
St. Louis
TR. D. Burchard
Dowling Green
Commerce Bodies Seek Solution of Strike
Philadelphia December 3. Chambers of commerce in the coal belt including Scranton Hazleton and Wilkes Barre were drafting a new proposal to break the anthracite strike deadlock. A Scranton chamber member said the plan aims to win approval from both operators and miners representatives and Governor Pinchot's next move may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pinchot
Chambers of Commerce
Scranton Chamber of Commerce
Hazleton
Wilkes Barre
Briand wins key vote as France approves new money bill
Premier Briand's cabinet secures a confidence victory in the chamber of deputies by a 257 to 229 margin. The measure authorizes 6 billion francs in Bank of France advances and a 7.5 million paper money issue. The bill now goes to the senate amid broader tax hikes and inflationary measures. Deputy Missoffe pushes a 20 percent foreign real estate tax but is defeated.
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Paris
Briand
Chamber of Deputies
Bank of France
Lover
Senate
Missoffe
Loucher
House
Missing Rose Davisson Searched By State Police
State police launch search in Grafton and nearby towns for Rose Davisson of Clarksburg who vanished from home yesterday morning. She was last seen in Buick touring car license 141051. Police request detaining her and any companions. description notes black coat with fur collar, black hat, age 19, weight 140 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Rose Davisson
Clarksburg
Famous Chemist Dr Charles Doremus Dies at 74
New York report confirms the death of renowned chemist and Century Dictionary collaborator Dr Charles Avery Doremus at his home at age 74. He was a prolific writer and respected scientist, noted for his contributions to chemistry and reference works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles Avery Doremus
Alles
Diary Reveals Renner Bank Robbery Tie to Mother
Sioux Falls police say diary entries found with Zera Rogers and her mother tie them to an earlier Renner bank hold up on October 6 1925. Zera 19 and her 17 year old brother Chuck allegedly aided by their mother Mrs Richard Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
S. D
South Dakota
Zera Rogers
First State Bank
Renner
Chuck
Uncle Sam Seeks Payment On World War Debts From Nations
The United States plans to collect 7.486 billion dollars loaned for World War efforts and relief. The debt commission has reached agreements with twelve nations awaiting signatures from seven more on 4.563 trillion dollars in principal and interest. France owes over 4.21 billion, with Russia 255 million and other balances to Greece Armenia and Liberia. Prussia and Armenian debts are not pursued due to non recognition by the U S government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee
Sam
Russia
American Debt Commission
Treasury
France
Jugo Slavu
Greece
Armenia
Nicaragua
Liberia
Langley Not to Lose Seat, Colleagues Rule
Washington reports that Rep Langley of Kentucky, a Republican convicted of violating the prohibition sign, is not expected to resign his seat as Congress convenes. House leaders plan to give chairmanship of the public buildings and grounds committee to Rep Tilcott of Indiana while awaiting a Supreme Court decision on Langley’s appeal.
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Washington
Langley
Kentucky
Congress
Public Buildings and Grounds
Tilcott
Udt
Osd
Indiana
Supreme Court
House
Civil Cabinet Will Succeed Army Rulers in Spain
Madrid reports King Alfonso agreed to abolish the military directorate and its replacement by a civil cabinet under Captain General Primo De Rivera. The new government is to take an oath before the Diaz today. A curious line notes an idea on teaching law through a large allowance to a boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Alfonso
Primo de Rivera
Chapman Awaits Appeal to U S Court
Gerald Chapman sits in his Connecticut prison cell awaiting a federal judge’s decision on his habeas corpus writ. The ruling could allow his return to Atlanta Penitentiary and affect Connecticut’s jurisdiction over the state murder case. The judge, Edwin S. Thomas, will write the final order next week after a hearing on Chapman's request.
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Hartford
Conn
Gerald Chapman
New Britain
Connecticut State
Atlanta
Edwin S. ‘Thomas
Chapman
Connecticut
Ieee
Foul plays suspected in miner's death at Braxton county town
Luton West Virginia December report says steve swan killed in a company house in Bower near Gilmer county line. Police believe foul play possibly from a liquor party or woman dispute. A man and woman of foreign extraction were found drunk at the scene and arrested. Magistrate Buck acting coroner notes death suspected from foul play with body found about 11 a m after a 10 o clock incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luton
W. Va
A. M. Berry
Braxton
Steve Swanto
Bower
Gilmer County
F. Buck
Aoting
Swanto
Bucks
Female bank robbers not worried in Renner case
Sioux Falls reports Zera Crumb Rogers and her mother robbed the First State Bank of Renner last Friday and showed no remorse. Authorities prepare for a preliminary hearing. Mrs. Rogers said she would not fear a prison sentence, claiming she acted to send her husband, a disabled veteran, to a hospital with the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Zera Crumb Rogers
First State Bank
Renner
Aged Man Is Injured At Charleston Crossing
Charleston W Va Dec 3 Lewis Withrow 70 was injured today in the third grade crossing accident in as many days on the New York Central Railroad He was walking across the Digby avenue crossing when struck by a train His injuries broken ribs and shock were serious given his age He is uncle of Pat B Withrow head of the Union Mission Two are dead and another near death and three others were less seriously injured in the preceding accidents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Lewis Withrow
New York Central Railroad
Withrow
Digby Avenue
Pat B. Withrow
Union Mission
Pleads For Peace In Syrian District
Beirut on December 3 reports new high commissioner Henry Dejovanel seeking cooperation from religious leaders to foster lasting peace in the Syrian district, urging unity among communities during the tense arrival period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beirut
Syria
Henry Dejovanel
Hich
Claims disputed as Norfolk and Western backs Virginian merger
Washington December hearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission examined cost savings of 2 million dollars a year from consolidating the Norfolk and Western with the Virginian. W J Jenks of Norfolk testified on operating rearrangements while W C Bronson of Chesapeake and Ohio cross examined. Virginia officials and local representatives opposed the merger, challenging projected expenditures and forecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dee
Norfolk and Western
Virginian
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
W. J. Jenks
Norfolk System
W. C. Bronson
Chesapeake and Ohio
Jenks
Virginia
Cattlemen Appeal for Special Legislature Session
Stock killed in the foot and mouth outbreak prompts Texas stock raisers and dairymen to urge a special legislative session to fund reimbursements. Governor Miriam A Ferguson returns to the Capitol as ranchers, including small owners, face destitution after state and federal officials culled cattle. Some owners allege coercion by Texas rangers to surrender stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Miriam A. Ferguson
Capitol
Temple
South Texas
Texas Rangers
Civil Strife Vets Reunion Held At Clarksburg
Civil War veterans and descendants gathered at Moose Hall Clarksburg noon yesterday for a Richard Wallace Circle No 12 Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic hosted campfire meal led by Mrs Anna Rathbun. Sylvanus Davis 80 won the veterans contest with a war anecdote about a forage expedition mistaking guineas for chickens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Rathbun
Clarksburg
Leona Sayre
Birdie Thompson
Grafton
Jude John
Southern
Callie Long
Morgantown
Mollie Brown
Keyser
W. N. Edgell
Willium MacNamar
Tt. L. Wells
G. M. Baugh
Grand Champion Is Sold For Xmas Beef
Abstract: Mah Jonge the grand best champion Aberdeen Angus sold for slaughter to make holiday beef. Price reached 3 per pound, totaling 4680 dollars. Ownership credited to Jaws State College, Aida Town, amid international stock show excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mah Jonge
Slaughter
Kingest
Darkies
Prince of Wales
Jaws ‘State College
Aida Town
Morgantown Farm Conference Targets Profits For WV Farmers
West Virginia agriculturists gather at Morgantown January 11 15 1926 for Warmers Week at the State University to study making the farm pay Topics include market demand production livestock judging and adapting production to markets Women and men attend separate classes with programs on home management foods and market strategies Twenty five counties will participate and Wool Growers Association directors will organize under a new constitution Local livestock and farm clubs also meet during the event Civil and agricultural leaders from across the state join in this annual gathering to boost farming profitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
West Virginia
The
State University
West Virginia Livestours Association
Wick
Wool Growers’ ‘Association
Jmem
Audit ordered of county clerk books over coupon manipulation
Washington Pa Dec 3 commissioner's order an audit to determine the shortage from alleged interest coupon manipulation. Clyde Segner county clerk is said to have confessed embezzling more than 25000 dollars and is held in New York after arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Am! Gudit
Clyde Segner
Segner
Haid
New York
Heirs to Big Estate Worrying Our Andrew
Washington December 2. Government funds totaling 9101,000 are to be paid to the heirs of John Selestine Landers. Secretary Mellon seeks court action to identify rightful claimants for the Peruvian government payment. The difficulty lies in locating those entitled to the fund for services rendered to Peru.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew
Washington
Tetary Mellon
Department of Justice
Peru
John Selestine
Landers
Meo Mellon
Estantin
Ing Developments
Noel Appeal Deferred in Murder Case
The court of pardons deferred Noel's appeal in the Raymond Fierce murder case, urging exhaustion of legal remedies before proceeding. Noel's defense asked for commitment to life protection under charity provisions, asserting inadequate counsel and fear.
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Trenton
Tase
Fiw
Nout
Noel
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Renner Bank
Uncle Sam
U.S. Court
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