Auto Records Fall on Odd Mile Derby
Chicago speedway records shattered in the Chicago 600-mile derby won by Carlo Resta at an average 97.6 mph. Eight other drivers finished in prize money as 80,000 spectators watched. Harry Grant drove non stop to finish fourth at 95.06 mph. Cooper finished tenth with a pace under 90.3 mph, while 21 cars started and eight retired. The race featured a fast wooden track touted as among the world’s quickest and a delayed start for repairs.
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Chicago
Carlo Resta
Ralph de Palma
Indianapolis
Resta
J. Cooper
de Palma
United States
Harry Grant
Grant
Bob Burman
Keene
Hughes
Devore
Fred Wagner
Harman
Chandler
T Resta
Wilcox
Los Angeles
E. Cooper
Cooper
Porporato
van Raalte
County Spraying Experience Cited By Longtime Expert
An unnamed county resident emphasizes six years of study and experience with spraying problems, arguing for informed, practical approaches to local agricultural and environmental challenges. The statement underscores hands on knowledge and ongoing concern for effective control methods.
West Virginia Officials Portray Giants In Office
In Fairmont on June 28 a newspaper summarizes the physical statures of West Virginia leaders. Governor Hatfield is 6 feet 3 inches and 230 pounds, with a 7 1/16 hat and 9 1/2 shoes, while Secretary of State Reed is 6 feet 2 inches and 210 pounds with a 7 1/16 hat and 10 shoes. James Lakin, chair of the state board of control, is 6 feet 4 1/2 inches tall, a 7 1/16 hat, and size 9 shoes. Lee Ott, compensation commissioner, is 6 feet 1 inch and around 250 pounds with a 7 3/4 hat and size 10 shoes. The article notes all other state officers exceed 5 feet 10 inches and are heavier than average.
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West Virginia
Fairmont
W. Va
Hatfeld
Stuart F. Reed
James S. Lakin
State Board of Control
Lee Ott
Cardui credited with restoring health in chronic weakness
Mrs Waller Vincent of Pleasant Hill North Carolina describes years of dreadful nervous headaches prostration and back pains before taking Cardui. She reports three bottles relieved her symptoms fully and she gained strength appetite and rosy cheeks. Cardui is a vegetable tonic claimed to aid the womanly constitution and help weak women over fifty years.
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Pleasant Hill
N. C
Miraculous Escape After 23 000 Volt Shock at Washington Plant
Washington June 28 Two hours after 23 000 volts surged through his body J B Ward 45 engineer for West Penn Lighting survived a near fatal shock at the Washington plant He was working near a lightning arrestor when a brass band completed a circuit He fell three feet to a platform then was rushed home and walked again within two hours He suffered burns to the right side of his body and face
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Washington
PAN
J.B. Ward
West Penn Lighting Company
Ward
Rick
Baltimore and Ohio session ends with PR push
PROMOTION OF RELATIONS. DE TWEREN COMPANY TOPIC DEER PARK Md June 28 The closing sessions of the staff meeting of the officers here emphasized friendly public relations and keeping the railroad as a desirable neighbor in communities George H Campbell adj President Willard assistant stressed attentive treatment for patrons and broad advertising and its potential to boost traffic.
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DE Tweren Company
Deer Park
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
George H. Campbell
Willard
McCarty
Paseenger
B.A. Clark
M. IK. Harnum
J. T. Carrell
Willam J. Lowes
Baltimore and Ohio
F. J. Ansiers
Al- 50
Preston County Graduates Train Teachers at Kingwood High
Kingwood in Preston County gains a new normal training department linked to the high school. A qualified instructor will lead the program, offering a six year short term teaching certificate. The department aims to attract students from nearby counties and bolster local education infrastructure.
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Kingwood
W. Va
Preston County
Middlebourne
Sutton
Webster Springs
Summerville
Clay, Spencer, Parsona
Minton
Mount Hope
Sunday School Body Elects in Kingwood Convention
Preston County Sunday School association adjourned its annual convention at Kingwood. Elected officers include President Dr. George Pirbower Terra Alta, Vice President Rev Charles Own Kingwood, Secretary Treasurer Julius K Monroe Kingwood, Assistant Secretary Rev W G Ware Terra Alta, Elementary Superintendent Inex Wilkinson Independence, and several local superintendents Page Shrock Aurora Rev He Tt Moose Evansville J C Gibson Masontown Jeremiah Thomas Bruceton Mrs Gordon B Late Newburg Mrs 10 1 Watson Tunnellton C Tileman Rowelsburg and John E B Jenkins Albright.
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Kingwood
Preston County Sunday School Association
Terra Alta
George Pierbower
Charles Own
Julius K. Monroe
W.G. Ware
Inex Wilkinson
Independence
Page Shrock
Aurora
He Tt
Moose
Evansville
J.C. Gibson
Masontown
Jeremiah Thomas
Bruceton
Gordon B. Late
Newburg
Watson
Tunnelton
C. Tileman
Rowelsburg
John EB. Jenkins
Albright
Lady sustains badly fractured hip in kitchen fall
Mrs Randolph Triplett of Kerens fractured her hip Friday morning when her shoe caught the edge of linoleum by the stove causing a fall. Dr. Daniels attended her care, and she rests well. The 72 year old mother‑in‑law of Rev. John Holton, formerly of Graf ton, is hospitalized with injuries and depends on friendly wishes for recovery.
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Randolph ‘Triplett
Kerens
Triplett
Elkins Tater-Mountain
Minister Baptizes Converts Catches Bass in River
In Bass Marlinton West Virginia on a June Saturday Rev Joseph Johnson reports an unusual incident while baptizing converts. He felt a prickly sensation in his trouser leg and found a one pound bass he took home for dinner. He remains unsure about any infringement of state fish and game laws. A humorous note ends with a quip about lightning and repeated strikes.
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Marlinton
W. Va
Joseph Johnson
West Virginia and Virginia duel over court costs in debt case
The Supreme Court case against West Virginia sees Virginia and the state reach a split on costs and compensation for a special master and stenographer, with a potential receiver to disburse proceeds. Separately, USGS notes Michigan coal output rising due to West Virginia’s higher quality coal, boosting local manufacturers.
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West Virginia
Washington
Doe
Supreme Court of the States
Ows
Atenogravier
Deat As Originally Jfixed. the Court Fixed the Fee of I the Tate
Charles Littlepage
Richmond
New York
Virgin West Virginia
Molmes Conrad
Virginia Objnc
Virginia
State Issuing New Charters From Secretary of State
Charters issued to multiple corporations including Walidece Co of Marlinton with 60000 capital stock and incorporators Wallace McCoy Smith Kin caid Bush. Cunningham Realty Co of Huntington with 5000 capital. Charleston Amusement Co of Charleston with 5000 capital. Jackson County Agricultural Association of Weston with 45000 capital. Came Wickham Crab of Clarkeburg social club with 10400 capital. New River Pocahontas Stock of Berwind mercantile with 500000 capital. Prockt'r Coal Co of Amherstdale with 40000. Continental Piston Ring Co of Memphis with 100000 capital. Plasfield Investment Co of Tetfield with 10000. Ott Company of Charleston with 5000. Ewart Realty Co of Beckley with 29000. The Texan Company Limited of New York oil and minerals with 100000 capital.
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Charlestons
W. Vin
Secretary of State
Walidece @ Co
Marlinton
W. Vix Druga
Capital Atook
J. Wallace
A. C. McCoy
James 0. Smith
C. M. Kincaid
C. Bush
W.V. Cunningham Realty Company
Huntington
Wickham Crab
Clarkeburg
Anitel
Jr. KE
Law
Harry Gordon
John Taw
Ray J
C. L. Mcdonald Clarkebine
W. Va
New River Pocahontas
Berwnd
Mercantile
Capital Stork
William ‘. Jones
J. H. Steidel
Qmar
W.va
Continental Piston Ring Company of Memphis
Fem
Capital
Tors
Mason
W. P. McCadden
G. B. Bryant
W. Partlock
J. DB. McCadden
Memphia
M. Ott
J. Koeke
D. W. Ramsey
Charleston
Ewart Realty
Company
Bee Hey
Capital Tock
J. A
Gwart
Joe L. Smith
J. B. Tolliver
J. P. Hwart
N. Meador
Beckley
The
Texan Company
South Amer! ), Limited
New York
Arnold Sehlach
Saugatuck
Conn
Details of West Virginia Companies and Incorporators
Fragmentary OCR lists several West Virginia oil and gas ventures with capital stock figures and names of incorporators or associated individuals. Names include Parkersburg Wheeling McMechen Cornwallis and Penneboro with firms Prunty and Sigler among others.
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Eae Wee
G. Davie
Wheeling
Bandit Money Restitution in Post Office Case
A district court order directs payment of 4980 to Guy Newland from deceased bandits’ money. The funds, once taken from a paymaster, were recovered after the killings and will go to Hartford Insurance via the Post Office Department. Details include the sheriff’s role and a related ownership matter. A separate wedding notice reports Miss Laura Long and Aner Dennis Selvey wed at the Presbyterian parsonage with family present.
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Montgomery
United States District Court
Guy
Newland
Post Office
Tha “Glen Alm Coal Co
Glen ‘Alia
Greenway Hatfeld
Minko County
Cheemonsy
Sheri Hatheld
Sheen
Postoffic Department
Washington
Hartford National Insurance Company
Hartford
Conn
Ten Alum Tal Co
Fifth-Third National Bank
Cincinnati
Glen Alum
Hartford Company
Presbyterian Parsonage
De'geck
Laura
Longe
Dennis
Selvy
jRev
J. W. “MacPhail
Groomia
West Main Street
Maryland Coal Company Busy at Wendell Mines
Superintendent David Willamuda of the Maryland Coal Co reports Wendell mines operating full time with heavy demand. Daily loading reaches 90 to 100 steel cars as shipments stay high and the outlook remains encouraging. The Wendell mines have performed well for weeks and hiring is brisk statewide.
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David Willamuda
Maryland Coal Go
Wendell
Wiliamson
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