Harris Tops Giants and Yankees in Exhibition Tour
Bucky Harris, Washington Senators manager, reportedly has the club playing the season backward by meeting the Giants and Yankees in exhibitions. The plan aims to condition the Senators before the regular season, with fans expecting more than mere participation as they crowd parks for a potential second world series.
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Bucky Harris
Giants-Yankees
New Wowk
Winaley
Thaxewall
Mak
Washington Senators
Cahtenitérs
Giants
New York Yeinkees
Harris
Sean
Washington
New York
WATEL-ATLAS AVERTS THREE-QUARTER LEAD IN LOSS
Hazel Atlas led three quarters before West Virginia Business College of Clarksburg slipped past 70 to 25 28 in a hard fought men’s basketball game. Ernie Clark scored fifteen for the visitors and dictated the pace as Atlas failed to contain him. No locals stood out, and the shooting slump doomed the home club on an off night.
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Hazel Atlas Quint
West Virginia Business College of
Clarksburg
Ernie” Clark
Clark
Senate probes rail merger amid Van Sweringen plans
Senator Howell presides a Senate resolution to investigate Nickel Plate Railway and broader consolidations upheld by the Interstate Commerce Commission. He argues current approvals enable a sweeping, unexamined railroad consolidation that could redefine national policy and public interest.
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Washington
Senate
van Sweringer
Howell
Republican
Nebraska
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
MiSsgouri Pacific
Interstate Commerce Commission
van Sieringen
Ohio
Chesapeake and Ohio
Congress
Goalidge
Iwiing
Com
Northern rail merger plan faces strict oversight by ICC
A proposed consolidation of seven United States railroads into one system seeks ICC supervision amid concerns over a Nickel Plate merger involving New York Chicago and St Louis and other lines. The 14 257 miles of track and assets worth about 1.406 billion would shift eastern transportation control to Morgan First National interests, challenging Supreme Court limits and prompting protest over profits claimed by promoters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Chesapeake and Co
Hocking Valley
Therie
Pere Marquette
Chicago and State Line
Lake Tile and Western
Fort Wayne
Cinenati
Louisville
Toledo, St. Louis and Western
Clover Leaf
Morgan-First
National — Financial Group
East
Coil Properties
Supreme Court
Simpson High Falls To Grafton In Narrow Defeat
Simpson High was beaten by Grafton 20 to 15 in a county school basketball game. The Simpson seniors showed stiff defense and clean play, but the local seniors gained the win due to greater floor experience.
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Simpson
Grafton
Jee
Newton de Cain
Bittinger
Newton Knotts
Delens
Shaw
Martin
Roy
Portertied
Jones
Knotts
Dotson
Lucas
M. Newlon
Newlon
Cain
Shotts
Lacas
Delaney Slattery Bout Set For New York Tonight
New York February 14 Jack Delaney of Bridgeport faces Jimmy Slattery of Buffalo at Madison Square Garden tonight in a six pound limit bout that follows Delaney’s knockout wins over Paul Berlenbach and Tiger Flowers. Public opinion is evenly split on the outcome as Slattery is noted for outpointing Delaney in a previous encounter.
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New York
Jack Delaney
Bridgefoit
Cent
Sterling Sharp
Paul Berlenbach
Astoria
N. Y
Tiger Plowers
Atlanta
Madison Square Garden
Jimmy Slattery
Buffalo
J Delaney
Lans
New York State
Slattery
Rickets Threat Seen For New York Infants
New York February reports from the New York Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor detail that about three of four infants in tenement districts develop rickets before turning one year old. The study links rickets to reduced sunlight exposure and diet, noting widespread orthopedic defects and a high early death rate from pneumonia and respiratory diseases. The campaign promotes sunlight exposure and fish liver oil as preventive measures, especially in crowded cities where sun is scarce.
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New York
New York Association For
A.I. P.C
Association For Improving
Mulberry
New York City
Tully
Lexus
West Indies
Eskimos
Nlain
The Whistling Girl A Rare View In 19th Century Letters
A ponderous feature on whistling by women, noting its rarity and social perceptions. It cites Missouri student Miss Jean Small and California School of Whistling head Agnes Woodward, detailing how mouth formation and technique distinguish whistling from singing, with a general call for broader participation by women in public gatherings.
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Wade
Missouri
Ampico Reproducing Piano Company
Jean Small
California
California School of Whistling
Agnes Woodward
Foot Ills
Los Angeles
Miss Woodward
New York Herald-Tribune
The Whistling Girl Births Nude Claim Allege
A report states according to an authority that the whistling girl is born and nude. The claim centers on a controversial description tied to a named figure or event, prompting questions about sources and interpretation and potential social implications.
Body found in bushes. married man confesses
Coleman Feb 16 Victor Badgeley 29 has confessed to stabbing Marguerite 11, daughter of Zar and Alys, on her walk home from school. Sheriff Thomas Bailey and Prosecutor I E Morris say the crime followed an attempted assault and that Badgeley used a knife three times that week, the body found a half mile from her home in bushes.
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Coleman
Mick
Marguerite
Zar
Alys
Martin Todd
Victor Badgeley
Thomas Bailey
Badgeley
Bailey
I. E. Morris
Midland County
Wadgeley
Two Killed in Pennsylvania Explosion at Coatsville Plant
Two men died instantly at the Coatesville Boiler Works plant when a large air tank exploded during testing. Victims Harvey Stazkhouse, 27, and Elmer Fry, 10, stood near the tank as a seam burst and tank parts struck them. Officials offered no definite cause, suggesting excessive air pressure as a possibility.
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Coattsville
Coatsville Boiler Works Company
Harvey Stazkhouse
Elmer Fry
Graf ton High School Detective Play On Feb 18
Senior Dramatic Club members present a detective play When Smith Steps Out at Graf ton High School next Wednesday evening. Proceeds benefit the High School Athletic Association treasury. Cast includes William H Smith Caele Bill Russell Dolson and George Smith played by John Jenkins with Ada Mae Beall Nellie and Hilda Brown among others. Tickets fifty cents from club members. crowd expected large after years of clever, amusing performances.
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Grafton High School
Smith
The
Treasury of
High School Athletic Association
William H. Smith
Caele Bill
Russell Dolson
George Smith
John Jenkins
Bob Stanel
Theodore Hathaway
Nellie
Ada Mae Beall
Muriel Armitage
Hilda Brown
Winslow
Helen Pullan
Hilda
Uffe Stapsberry
Sonora
Plumbing prices rise over seventy percent since 1913
Washington reports a department of commerce price compilation shows the average total wholesale price of six standard plumbing fixtures for a six room house has increased a little over 70 percent since 1913 based on wholesale reports.
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Washington
Com Qorce
Miner rescued from Ash Mine in West Virginia
John Robinson a 35 year old black miner was rescued after nine days wandering the lower levels of the Ash Mine in Crown West Virginia. His lamp fell into water and he became disoriented. rescued in a coma he later said Friday the thirteenth is not unlucky. He was taken to Logan hospital with his clothes torn and exhausted.
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Robinson
Arty
Logan Hospital
Road work progresses on east of Grafton hard surfaced road
Winter delays do not stop, as S. D. Seamen of the State Road Commission reports ongoing grading and clearing for the 3 7 10 mile hard surface section from Fellowsville to Cheat Mountain. Yoder Company workers push ahead amid snow melts, with bids expected soon from the Charleston office for a 13 mile stretch between Blueville and Fellowsville. Keeley Construction finishes grading on the Clarksburg Pike, now draining and preparing for concrete work with two and a half miles to pour and an April completion target.
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Grafton
Northwestern Turnpike
Fellowsville
State
Yoder. Company
Cheat Mountain
Neep Snow Criffs
Yoder &G Company
State Road Comm Nelers
Charleston
Blueville
Clarksburg
Clarksburg Pike
Pruntytown
Keely Construction Company
Crete
Seniors Rally to Defeat Fraternity 26 to 1
Seniors on the high school basketball team beat Phi Alpha Sigma Fraternity 26 to 1 after trailing early. Dotson led for the seniors, while Paugh top-scored for the fraternity. Referee Poling officiated and played himself, with some controversial calls noted.
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Poling
Phi Alpha Sigma Fraternity
Dotson
Paugh
Lucas
Flo
Fraternity
Paugh Satererseeenseee
Dolsor
Ite Bata Aioeepee
jer ae _ Knotts
Ieee
Rey
Shaw
Jury Unable to Reach Verdict in Matewan Trial
Proceedings in Matewan, Hyhetugyia, February reveal a hung jury after trying defendant Thos. R. Sheppard in a case tied to a killing in Mingo county. The jury was discharged after failing to agree, with no verdict reached on the charges.
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Hyhetugyia
Mingo County
R. Shappard
Jule Sheppard
Birth Rates Decline in Britain Reflects Workforce Impact
A British official warns birth rates continue falling and will reduce future workers. Sir Robert, chief education officer of London County, cites a possible 2,000,000 fewer English workers by 1932 if current trends persist, noting wartime declines and budget differences.
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Manchester
Bag
Sir Bane Intemer
Orticer
London County
Heniei
England
Sir Robert
Boar
Fta
Ministry of Health
England and America Split in Boxing Meet
The New England and British teams faced off in an international amateur bout with England taking wins in the 136 and 160 pound classes while the Americans won the 147 and 121 pound divisions. Notable results included George Gogan of England defeating George Chadet in the 136-pound class and Eddie Adonis of New England defeating rivals in the welterweight division.
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Boston
Web
Honora
Detiweér
Amories
England
Bonnet Houts
New England
Brishers
9 Mont
Broctan
Ell
George Gogan
George Chadet
Society Woman Goes to Work at National City Bank
A New York society woman, Mrs William Laimber, rises from poverty to become an officer at National City Bank of New York, overseeing all business with women after her husband’s death. Her ascent marks her as the first woman to hold an officer title at the bank in America. Also noted is the Knottsville road birth of eleven pound baby boy to Mr and Mrs Henry Grinnan, their first child, named William Henry Grinan.
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Grafton
Main Street
Allen Gawthrop
Route 4
M. E. Mc
Clain
Grand Street
South Pers
Carl Thomas
Glade Run
Guy Williams
McClain
de Flemington
Csta Yes
Terday
South Grafton
Bridge
New York
Wm. Laimben
National City Bank of New York
Banc
Wall Street
America
HenryQrhunga
Knottsville Road
Jane
William Henry Grinnan
Thio
Gringag
Miss Ossenhaston
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Victor Waver
Colaise Etwell Nolan
Postence Clark
Williamson
Smith Knotts
Grimes
Jackson
Kines
Fritto
Young
Hould Probe Rail
van “Sweringer
Simpson High
Delaney
N.Y
Vaporus
Michigan
Trussha
New Congress Logan
Hoover
Hearst
Agriculture of America
House Agriculture Committee
Charles B. Hearst
Iowa
American Farm Bureau Federation
Coolidge
Agriculture Conference
Carey
Commerce Department
Norris
Agriculture and
Commerce
House
Department of Agriculture
Ralston
Indiana
Ridenour
Billinger
Header
Maloney
Waters
Mr. Dana
Waller Powell
Sill
Treve
Wouth
Florida
Matewan
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