Baronne Zur Muehlen dies in Ritz Carlton fall
New York July 8 Bar oness Helen Zur Muehlen of Java Dutch East Indies died today after falling from a seven story Ritz Carlton window She was about 28 formerly Helen Carruthers of San Antonio Texas Her husband a Dutch diplomat was in Java at the time Investigators say the death appears accidental and that further inquiry may follow Fragments note companions Susan Welen and two men present at the suite party and the window incident
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New York
Helen Zur Muehren
Java
Dutch East Indies
Ritz-Carlton
Helen Carruthers
San Antonio
Texas
Zur Muehlen
Susan Welen
Europe
Miss Welen
Baroness
James M. Thompson
Lester Conley
Rite-Carlton
Thompson
Liebers
Ryan
Conley
London
Taxpayers Win Move To Vote Road Bond Issue
Morgantown clears a road bond election after a court ruling upholding a petition by 400 taxpayers. The order calls a special election for a $360000 road bond, with the advisory committee to determine road types and widths. The case arose from ambiguous petition wording and a contested district plan.
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Morgantown
Orney Uen
H. B. Lee
Elf
Lover’s quarrel ends in shooting in New York
Allan Davis, 25, actor in The White Cargo, is in critical condition after being shot by his wife Raith Parker, 20, once a chorus girl in Earl Carroll’s Vanities. She claims a jealous dispute over another woman led to the attack. she is held on felonious assault charges following a police chase near a 43rd Street apartment. Davis, understudy to Leon Gordon, and his wife had been regarded as ideal lovers.
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New York
Allan Davis
Raith Parker
Earl Carroll
Davis
Vin
Dav
Broadway
Oklahoma
Davs
Leon Gordon
Rockefeller at 86 Enjoys Golf and Birthday Dinner
Torytown New York July 8 John D Rockefeller celebrated turning 86 with a private golf round a family birthday dinner at Pocantico Hills and an organ recital by Rev John M Furman. Rockefeller Jr and family join the event while golfing feats and a jovial mood mark the day.
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Torytown
N. Y
John D. Rockefeller
Hy. Rockefeller
Florida
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Pocantico Hills
Rockefeller
John M. Furman
Irving School
Tarrytown
Furman
First Reformed Church
Portage Earthquake Shocks Reported in Portugal
Libson reports quake shocks felt in the northern provinces of Portugal today with tremors described as strong. No injuries or damage details provided.
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Libson
Portugal
Hunt for Rum Smugglers in War on Posse Fails
Salinas Calif July 8. A posse pursuing rum smugglers near the Salinas and Carmel Valleys was repulsed when a shots were fired at night. One posse member killed and two wounded. Deputies and armed citizens searched the area while three suspects were jailed. no liquor traces found though a motor truck and auto used for liquor carrying were discovered.
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Calif
Salinas
Cali
Irs
Posse
Mesa Wanding
Halinas
Carmel
National Guard
Delmonte
Harry Livingston
N. 1
Rader
Moss Landing
Postponed Games Halt New York Encounter
National Pittsburgh New York game schedule halted as halted due to unspecified reasons leaving fans awaiting reschedule.
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New York
New
Halt Flames At Contact Point With Gas Well
Fire at Cross Roads Eldorado Arkansas dam age estimated 750000 will be under control today with no further loss expected The Giant Gasser of Natural Gas and Petroleum Company ran wild at 90000000 cubic feet a day saved from flames originated 200 yards away in Imperial Oil and Gas Products plant The fire swept four wells six earthen storage pits Ohio Oil and Gas Company adjoining property was a heavy loser Brush removal ditch digging saved wells and pits
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Eldorado
Ark
Cross Roads
The
Natural Gas and Petroleum Company
Ohio Ol and Gas Company
Imperial Company
Pleads Guilty to Killing Policeman in 1924 Case
Huntington July. Eustus Ferguson, charged with the murder of Dolph Watts on May 4 1924, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in common pleas court this morning and faces sentencing on the first Monday of October. The physician reports Watts died from a blow by a fist.
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Huntington
Eustas Ferguson
Dolph Watts
Common Pleas
J, R. Via
Watts
Postal Deficit Near Forty Million Dollars Estimated
Postmaster General New estimated a 1925 postal operations deficit around 40 million dollars. He cited higher pay and postage-rate changes as primary causes, noting June receipts of 2,832,682 dollars across fifty city industrial offices and month-over-month gains in most cities.
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Washington
New
Luton Bridge Contracts Under Court Scrutiny
Court heard details of county contracts with Luton Bridge Co for multiple county bridges over three years. Audits showed contractor profits from 48 to 62 percent, puzzling readers as contract wording claimed 40 percent gross profit.
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Luton Bridge Co
Angus Ferguson
Watkins
Ferguson
Whitaker
J Esse
Bennett
Taylor County
Bridge Company
W. M.kerr
Circuit Court
Messrs. Kerr
E. Lodge Ross
W. P. Samples
Kerr
Bringing Out of
Pittsburgh
Tony Petitli
Ants’ Counsel
Morgantown
W. Va
Petittt
Duel to the death clash over evolution in Dayton
William Jennings Bryan declared the evolution versus Christianity struggle a death duel in a Dayton Club dinner address as the Scopes trial neared. He warned the people would decide the issue, noted Scopes’ education in Salem, and highlighted the case as a fight for popular rule and understanding of principles.
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Dayton
Tenn
William Jen" Kings Bryan
Progressive Dayton Club
William Jennings Bryan
John T. Scopes
Tennessee
Bryan
Dayton Progressive Club
Scopes
Ryan
Salem
Tinois
Mr. Bryan
United States
Clarence Darrow
Chicago
Avery Lambert
University of Madama
William Goldsmith
Winfield
Kansas
Southwestern University
Dayton Club
Defense Counsel
Wallace Haggard
John J. Godsey
Richard Rogers
Hue K. Hicks
Wallace C. Haggard
J. G. McKenzie
Herbert Jeks
Rayton
Uty
Christ
Bethlehem
Palmoter Toboy Bathing Tragedy At City Park
At 4 10 olock, Dr FS Suddarth pronounced Paul Shingleton dead after two hours ten minutes of resuscitation. Four men, exhausted, helped attempt breaths and remove water from the lungs following his river swim near the ferry. Paul Shingleton, about 16, son of John Shingleton of Park View, employed by Carr China Company, collapsed at 2 45 pm and was rushed to shore for pulmotors as the cause of death remains unclear.
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Bullutin
FS. Suddarth
Paul Shingleton
Suddarth
Kingleton
John Shingleton
Park View
Young Shingleton
Carr China Company
Bowman to lay cornerstone of tuberculosis hospital
Morgantown West Virginia July 8 The cornerstone for the Eastmont Tuberculosis Sanitarium the first county sanitarium to be constructed in West Virginia will be laid tomorrow afternoon Congressman F L Bowman will be the principal speaker The sanitarium is funded by the Monongahelia County Tuberculosis Association through voluntary contributions with the county court assisting in operation and maintenance
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Morgantown
Eastmont
West Virginia
F. L. Bowman
Notice on Marcel Waves Price Set at One Dollar
On and after July 15th all Marcel Waves will be one dollar. Names listed include Mrs. B Vogeding Miss D Bond and Miss M Vogeding.
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Marcel
B. Vogeding
D. Bond
M. Vogeding
Gangsters clash in Chicago amid brutal street gunfire
Chicago July 8 gangsters fought on the West Side wounding Tony Genna, a third Genna brother felled in six weeks of beer runners feuds. Tony Genna was shot twice as he walked, arraigned yesterday on concealed weapons charges, and remained critical at county hospital. A separate ambush on investigator David Morgan followed by a pistol duel with police ended with arrests.
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Chicago
Tony Genna
Genna Brothers
Genna
Michael
Lnesses
West Side
Angelo Genna
A. G
Angelo
Tony
David Morgan
West Suburban Ministers and Citizens Association
Berwin
Henry C. Hoover
Underworld
Cleero
Bridge opening planned in two weeks after fund drive
A community committee led by J H Pugh W L Reddick and Thomas Bartlett raised the needed 1350 to repair the east and West Grafton bridge. The plan is to remove the concrete parapet and sidewalk and start work tomorrow with traffic expected to resume in two weeks. Mayor Cather explained private funding, county lack of funds, and a gentlemen’s agreement to cover future costs.
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Grafton
J. H. Pugh
W. L. Reddick
Thomas Bartlett
Cather
Wim Hooke
Thomas H. Cather
Charles
King
Tal Engle
Wm. Hooke
Joseph H. Pugh
Morgantown Votes on $400,000 Street Bond Issue
Morgantown will hold a special election on August sixth to decide a $400,000 bond issue to establish a revolving fund for street work and deferred-payment financing. A separate referendum on collection and disposal charges will occur on the same date.
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Morgantown
Priscilla Dean and Wheeler Oakman in friendly separation
Los Angeles July 8 Priscilla Dean has agreed to a friendly separation from her veteran husband Wheeler Oakman. No divorce action has been contemplated. Oakman is acting in a New York play while Mise Dean continues a series of appearances in a pictured theater production.
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Los Angeles
Priscilla Dean
Los
Angeles Times
Wheeler Oakman
Oakman
Ing
New York
Mise Dean
West Virginia Weather Forecast Brief
Fair tonight in West Virginia with warm trend into Thursday. North portions expected to be noticeably warmer during the day.
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West Virginia
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Mia
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County Court and Construction Co
Rush Palmoter
Toboy Bather
City Park
Cong. Bowman
T. B. Hospital
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First County Sanitarium
Taylor’ County
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