Traffic on Ohio River Paralyzed by Ice and Cold
Ohio River traffic around Velieville Kentucky is halted as bitter cold and ice floes block the river. Taditina side cofferdam and a hydroelectric dam face danger, with vessels moved to Louisville and other Kentucky shore points. Frozen sections extend toward Louisville. conditions worsen as subzero temperatures persist, halting shipping and forcing diversions.
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Velieville
Dee
Ohio River
Wee'eend
Taditina
Louisville
Portland
Louis SA
Commission’s Power May Be Tested Soon
Washington in a Dec 29 session Thomas Gay counsel for dissenting Chesapeake and Ohio stockholders challenged the Interstate Commerce Commission’s legal authority to approve the Nickel Plate merger. He argued the act permits only nationwide consolidation plans and questioned the inner workings of stock ownership and debts shifting to the merged railroads. Committeemen pressed the jurisdiction point as Gay cited the Van Sweringen plan and a $26 million bond issue tied to prior holdings.
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Washington
Gay
United States
Kastmann
Nickel Plate Company
Bilder
Nickel Plate
Kel Plate Company
van Sweringens
Chesapeake and Ohio
Pere Marquette
Det Orden
Brakeman Hurt After Fall From Coal Car at Yard
Thomas Shields, a brakeman for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in Grafton, was hospitalized with two broken wrists after falling from a top of a moving coal car. He tried to brace for the rail, landed on tracks, and is not expected to be discharged for several days. Shields has worked for the company for several years.
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Thomas Shields
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Grafton
Shiekds
Shilds
Shields
Park's Burger Dies From Gas Stove Fumes
In Parker'sburg West Virginia on December 24 carbon monoxide from a gas stove is blamed for the death of M L Campbell and serious illness of his wife. Neighbors found Campbell dead and his wife unconscious. she has not regained consciousness and may undergo an autopsy if she cannot explain the illness.
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Parkersby
W.va
M. L. Campbell
Campbell
Campbells
Robinson
Supreme Court Again In Election Dispute
The Supreme Court in Charleston WV granted an alternative writ of mandamus against Judge Cand to complete the Logan county election contest records. Tennis Hatfield, a Republican, challenged the election of Democrat Emmett F. Skagus, a case dismissed earlier for missing the county court’s final order.
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Charleston
W.va
Supreme Court
Logan County
Robert Cand
Effeult Court
Tennis Hatfield
Emmett IF. Skagus
Hatfeld
Bland
Huntington Police Take Charleston Highwayman
Leonard Rean Pierce 25, wanted for highway robbery in Charleston, has been turned over to Charleston police after his arrest in Huntington. Officers said Pierce was found with a weapon at the time of the arrest.
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Huntington
Charleston
W. Va
Leonard
Rean" Pierce
Merce
Tribute to Woodrow Wilson at Grafton birthday party
About 150 residents gathered at the Hotel Grafton to honor Woodrow Wilson on his sixty eighth birth anniversary. Dr James Allen delivered a keynote praising Wilson as a scholar leader who guided the nation toward peace and prepared the country for war when necessary.
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Grafton
Hotel Grafton
James Allen
Davis
Ble Jus College
Woodrow Wilson
Allen
Wilson
Elking
United States
Will
League of Nations
Woorow Wilson
Congress
Woodrow ‘Wilson
White House
Woollrow Wilson
Hi Vueheey
Gonbin
Ted
Mrs Kip to Go on Jaunt
New Rochelle New York December 29 Alice Jones Rhinelander plans an extended trip after her marriage dispute with Leonard Kip Rhinelander was resolved. She may travel to England, the United States, or elsewhere with a companion yet to be chosen. Her mother Mrs Jones joins her on a Connecticut trip and she notes Christmas wishes and a special letter of gratitude.
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New Rochelle
Alice Jones Rhinelander
Leonard Kip Rhinelander
England
United States
Alice
Rs. Jones
Connecticut
Leonid
Driving Park in Dig Sells for Huge Sum
The Columbus driving park, home to a long harness racing grand circuit, sold to a real estate company for subdivision into residential property. Site price 308000 dollars, buyer unnamed. A public auction will dispose of stands and property. harness racing in Columbus wanes after decades of notable events and records.
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Dig
Columbus
Columbus Park
Columbus Track
Creseus
Fire Blamed On Still In Wheeling Building
Wheeling West Virginia December 29 Fire at the Charles Baehman building and a neighboring farm Wholesale grocery Landing and contents destroyed by fire Sunday night causing an estimated loss of 260000. Federal prohibition chief H M Bradley and others began a rapid investigation into a 100 gallon still found in the Baehman building with implications the whiskey stock may have funded the blaze.
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Wheeling
W.va
H. M. Bradley
West Virginia
Alongo Prinee
State Prohibition Department
Charles Baehman
Charles Fowler Arrested In Connection With Robbery
Charles Fowler of Grafton was arrested yesterday afternoon by Duty Sheriff A. St. Bdyard and jailed to await a hearing on charges tied to a Christmas Eve hold up and attack on Harry Barnhouse, peanut stand proprietor. Two of three alleged robbers have been detained. John Breedlove was seized last Saturday. Barnhouse reported being clubbed bound and robbed of $300 while walking home on Hall Street from Main. He had been warned earlier but did not investigate.
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Charles Fowler
Grafton
A. St. Bdyard
Gwatt
Harry Barnhouse
Lari
Jolise
John Breedlove
Fowler
Barnhouse
Hall- 1
Christi
Main Street
Hard Coal Peace Conference Opens In New York Today
In New York the anthracite strike talks resume with 148000 miners and operators meeting after Atlantic City deadlock. Separate minority sessions precede a joint session at the Union League Club to discuss wage scales, worker concessions, and employer audit proposals as John L. Lewis and Alvin Markle lead their groups.
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New York
Hoyo
Pennsylvania
Atlantic City
Union League
Alvin Markle
Willam Iglis
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers’ Union
Pinchot
Certified Public Accountants
W. W. Inglis
Inglis
John L .Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Mr. Lewis
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Bolshevik influence blamed for bobbed hair in London tea shops
London tea room directors say bobbed hair and Russian boots lead to broader Bolshevik influence among waitresses. They report looser manners, tea spills, and pasty snacks served with abandon. A large chain weighs bonuses for extra diligence, but managers fear higher pay may boost staff independence. Gum chewing and smoking by some girls is also noted.
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London
London Tea Rooms
Investigation of Private Railroad Passenger Car Use
Washington ordered an inquiry into how railroads use private passenger cars. No officials explained the order, but long standing complaints accuse rail executives of transporting private individuals on these cars under conditions harming the public. Hearing dates will be announced later.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pershing May Return to U S for Visit
Taena and Washington sources report General John J Pershing may visit the United States by mid January. His health remains sound and he could depart for Washington if the Taena situation stabilizes.—Col J Morrow and others also expected to travel. Clark Thomas and William Canfield arrived in Grafton from Sarasota for a short visit home.
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Cile
Washington
Genera Pershing
General Pershing
Aet Lin
Glenn J. Jones
Col. J. Morrow
The
Boundary Commission
Clark Thomas
William C Canfield
Grafton
Sarasota
Florida
Wen
Woman's Club Dance at Moose Home on Thur Dec 31
The Woman's Club hosts a dance at the Moose Home on Thursday night December 31 from 9 PM to 1 AM. All friends of the club are invited. tickets cost 1.50 for dancers and 1.00 for spectators, with Ambassador Orchestra providing music.
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Moose
Father of Coolidge Improves but Likely Not Fully Healed
Colonel John G. C. Coolidge father of the President, shown improvement but unlikely to fully regain use of his legs. At about 70, the stricken elder Coolidge has had heart block recurrences and intermittent small heart attacks. Dr. Albert Cram of Bridgewater reports no heart block for several days and that the general condition is better, though he remains unable to walk.
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John GC. Coolidge
Albert
Bridgewater
Coolidge
Cram
Liberty Bell Tolled At New Year For 150th Anniversary
Philadelphia on December 29 reports the Liberty Bell will toll at midnight New Year to mark America's 150th anniversary. Mrs W Freeland Kendrick wife of Mayor Kendrick will tap the bell, reviving its sound after ninety years since it tolled for Chief Justice Lee Marshall's funeral. Officials announce the historic toll will usher in the anniversary ceremonies.
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Philadelphia
Jus Lee Marshall
America
W. Freeland Kendricke
Kendrick
United States
Poling Rites Planned For Wendel Miner Death
Funeral services for Andy Poling killed at work in the Maryland Coal Company mines at Wendel will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 from his sister's Park View home. Interment is planned at Carter cemetery in Petterman or Iremont cemetery, exact site undecided. Poling had resided in Wendel about two years.
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Andy Poling
Maryland Coal Company
Wendel
Park View
Carter
Petterman
Iremont
Premier Tells Radicals to Quit If Dissatisfied Paris Debates Fiscal Plan
Paris December 49 French Cabinet meets after Radicals threaten resignation. Finance Minister Doumer outlines a 8.89 million franc budget with tax measures, price controls, and enforcement aims. Briand and leaders back the plan as the chamber braces for January bills tied to the Dowes reconstruction funds.
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Paris
Cabhei
Worming
Doumer
Baland
Jament
BijWer
Rismm
Cil Tat
Ibmnk Attoradvenne
Ahr
Pepe Ner Briand
Chamber of
Ion Oubearg
Meashires
Hey
Domtier
Chamber of Deputies
Reco
Tean Etraet
Dawes
Dowes
Vance
Pottery plans enlargement and new equipment
Clarkeyburg West Virginia December 10 Announcement by John A McNicol vice president and general manager of the McNicol Pottery Company says a plant at Norwood suburb will add equipment costing over 50000 to expand production of ware suitable for hotels and restaurants The facility now operates at half capacity and the upgrade aims to raise output and establish a larger workforce with new tools and machinery
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Clarkeyburg
W.va
John A. McNicol
McNicol Pottery Company
Norwood
Lsuburb
Eid
Stadl
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Dradiey
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Day
Pershing
U.S
Liberty Bell
Cade
Sharp
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McNicol Pottery
Clarksfa Iam
Auerica
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