Grand jurors start probe of McPherson kidnapping case
Grand jurors have begun a full investigation into the kidnapping claims of evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson. Postal inspectors disclosed a tampered letter claimed to prove her abduction, delivered June 1, a day before a memorial service. Officials in Agua Prieta and Tucson provided details on witness statements and tracks near the city, while Los Angeles detectives and the district attorney prepare further action.
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Angelus Temple
Ocean Park
McPherson
Keys
Grand Jury
Tucson
Aciz
Agua Prieta
Industries Rally After Weather Dampens June Trade
Cleveland July 9 AP The fourth federal reserve monthly review reports industries held back by poor weather showed a definite upturn in June. Spring demand reappeared in retail, aiding various manufacturing lines while iron and steel slowed with summer approach. Wheat prospects look good though corn remains tentative amid a mixed outlook for Ohio and Pennsylvania coal regions.
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Cleveland
Fourth Federal Reserve Monthly Review
Fourth District
Iron and
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Will of Col. Oglebay Leaves Wheeling Park Gift to City
The will of Col. Gary W. Oglebay, who died in Cleveland, leaves Waddington Farm to Wheeling for a public park to be named Osiebay Park. The National Bank of West Virginia is executor with a $750,000 bond. The farm, valued at over a million, includes top stock and is to be kept in near original condition for up to three years if accepted.
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Wheeling
W.va
Gaiy W. Oglebay
Cleveland
Waddington Farm
United States
Ohio
National Bank of West Virginia
West Virginia
Waddington
Osiebay
Col
Oxiebay
Tsang College
West Virginia University
Auburn Lady Clara Manon Dies in Flemington Home
Mrs Clara J Manon of Auburn Ritchie County died at 1 10 PM yesterday at the home of her daughter Mrs Charles B Wolfe in Flemington The cause listed as acute Brights disease She had lived in Auburn about 56 years and her husband preceded her in death This evening a private service will be held at Mrs Wolfe’s home at 7 20 PM with Rev Lycy Halley pastor.
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The
Baptist Church of
Auburn
Jessie
Bichard Goff
Wallace
W. HL
Wolfe Summit
Daily Sentinel
Clara J. Manon
Ritchie County
Charles B. Wolfe
Flemington
CIA
de Steiner
Wolfe
Nev
Lycy Halley
Pastor
Nye Secures Victory for Two Offices
Fargo July 2 Gerald P Nye non partisan incumbent held a large lead over Hanna for the senate race as early returns from 1222 of 167 precincts showed Nye 422764 to Hanna 29037 in the regular term contest to fill the vacancy from Senator Ladd. In the gubernatorial race the non partisan faction prevailed.
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Fargo
Gerald P. Nye
Hanna
Story of the $7,000 train revealed by McCormicks
Chicago July 2 The Chicago Tribune reports the tale of the $7,000 especiales train tied to Mrs. Cyrus McCormick. The story claims she rushed from New York at seventy miles per hour to attend a secret international Christian Science meeting. Attendees say the meeting began an hour after her arrival, but refused to disclose its purpose.
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Chicago
Cyrus McCormick
New York
Chicago Tribune
Local notes from Grafton and surrounding towns
Flemington visitor John M Ross and Rev BT Crickenberger return from meetings in Washington. Albert Wilt and Mary Wilt travel to New York City for advanced studies while teaching at Morgantown. Numerous residents, including Mrs Denzie Cooper and Rosa Lodge, traverse through Grafton for visits and trips to Philadelphia, Washington, New York, and the lakes tour. Families and business folk like Mr and Mrs Keefer, Mr Fleming, and Dr Ray Cather are mentioned with various travel and personal news.
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John M. Ross
Flemington
BT Crickenberger
Washington, D. C
The
Lutheran College
Albert Wilt
Ram Fling
Grafton
Charleston
Mary L. Wilt
Elkins
Colmbia University
New York City
Pr. Deahl
Morgantown University
Denzie Cooper
Prontytown
Lodge Rosa
Simpson
Tor
Ata
A. Keefer
Rattibmore
Philadelphia
Washington
New York
Lakes
Cleveland
Roberond
Akron
Ohio
Wilmoth
Weat Main Street
Revorough
Fleming
Warne We Heatherly
Wil Goodwin
County Court of Unity
Claude
Maggie Duckworth
Arden
W. O
Lucy Ballinger
Zanesiville
Fairmont
L. Proudfoot
Jeanette
Pennsylvania
Sltman
Motion Lost in Commons Over Strike Handling
London July 2 A labor motion censuring the Baldwin government for strike handling was defeated in the house of commons by 266 to 95. The vote reflected party lines with Conservatives defending government actions and Labour opposing them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Baldwin
House of Commons
U S Rejects International Armament Supervision Plan
Geneva July 2 The United States warned the military committee it will not accept international supervision of armaments. Brigadier General Dennis Nolan said reductions must rest on international good faith and treaty respect, opposing outside control. A minority naval report backed by several nations led to debate and possible further action at the disarmament commission and conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
United States
Dennis BE. Nolan
Great Britain
Argentina
Chile
Ruero
Tri
United State
Ponzi Cables Mussolini Plea as U S Persecution Alleged
Houston July 2 AP. Charles Ponzi’s counsel ready to seek habeas relief claiming his detention is at Massachusetts authority’s request. Ponzi telegraphed Premier Mussolini asking intervention through the Italian ambassador, describing persecution and six years of oppression. He also protested a $20,000 bail as excessive during the petition proceedings. The note cites a request for aid and mentions prior wartime messages sent via an Italian steamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
Charles Ponzi
Pus
Massachusett
Ponzi
Ita
Mussolini
Italy
Washington
Carlos Ponzi
Plans for Cumberland Fair with Do
Advance plans for the Cumberland fair reveal the George L Dobson's Shows as the headline attraction. The vast traveling act will feature 14 to 18 exhibitions on large rides, travels in twenty four foot cars, and three sleepers. The fair association will award gold medals and diplomas for poultry exhibits under American Poultry Association rules. A wedding notice from Grafton details Miss Florence Junling of Polyt Pleasant and Sir Keith McClung of Lewisburre Nicol place on June 26 at the bride's home. The social editor lists multiple campus and club officers including Beethoven and university affiliates in a long roster.
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Cumberland
Grafton Elks
Fair Association
George L. Dobson
American Poultry Association
Grafton
Florence Junling
Polyt Tleasant
S Ir
Keith McClung
Lewisburne Nicol Place
Pointeasant
C.D .Meelune
Lewisburz
Greenbriercademy
Lewishire
Washington and Lee and
West Senioeraity
Local Woman Grace White Elected Secretary at Senior College
Grace White, long time penmanship instructor in Grafton public schools and former Central school teacher, is elected secretary and treasurer of the Senior College. Other officers include a president for the Senior College.
Thornton Road Committee Takes On Road Improvement
The Thornton road committee organized by the Taylor County Auto Club in Baker building set plans for right of way waivers and damage settlements before work begins. Charles H Warder and others arranged for county machinery, a steam shovel, and a foreman, with Robinson likely to lead the crew. A finance drive gathered fifteen signatures, aiming for seventy-five to one hundred steady property-owner signers to secure funds and start the project within days.
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Citzens Committee
Taylor County Auto Club
Thorton Independence Road
Brestom
Wan. A. Beavers
Baker Building
Charles H. Warder
Ute Club
Warder
hUme
Ters
Messrs
Holt
Heaven, Holt
War der
Watkins
Beavers
Jon Frobinson
Robinson
Mr. Robinson
Watkins Toone
Geavers
Murry
Former Boston cafeteria supervisor chosen for White House meals
Toston July 3 AP A former Boston department store cafeteria agent will supervise presidential meals at the White House Revearter to ensure Mr and Mrs Coolidge enjoy abundant New Jane dishes. Miss Filen Riley of Ins witch is the appointee. Her identity followed chatter that Mrs Ia Jaffrey, housekeeper to four presidents, would retire.
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Toston
Boston
Agen
White — House
West Virginia University Athletics Policy Proposal
The university council includes the president and college deans and was urged by the state board of control to draft policy on athletics. It cites alumni and student resolutions, conference cooperation, and the need for a unified athletic program guiding university relations with state institutions and the West Virginia Athletic Conference. It asks council members to review conditions and recommend a future policy to the state board of education.
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Charleston
University Council
West Virginia University
Stae
State Board of Control
J.P. Marsh
Alumni Association of the
West Virginia Univer
Site University
West Virginia Athletic Conference
State Board of Education
Anleligs
U Yas
Sill Council
Uhre
Five More Deaths After Volhyna Explosion
Five additional fatalities raise wartime grenade explosion toll to 46. Nearly 50 wounded remain in hospital as troops evacuated after the device detonated during crossing. One soldier reportedly dropped the grenade during removal.
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Kowel
Volhyna
Dehind
Mellon Plans Paris Trip To See His Child
Andrew Mellon, U S secretary of the treasury, is expected to visit Paris en route to Italy where his daughter is staying. The trip is described as a purely personal family matter and not an international diplomatic visit.
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Paris
Andrew’ Mellon
Wheeler Says League Was Neutral In Primary Spending
Wayne P Wheeler testified that the Anti-Saloon League funded campaigns in Oregon Wisconsin and Minnesota while spending in Pennsylvania did not back a specific candidate. He noted a push to influence dry candidates and officials, with total past six years spending over 3 million dollars and similar receipts.
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Washington
Campaign Funds Committee
Wayne P. Wheeler
Pennsylvania
Oregon
Wisconsin
Minnesota
League
Whee
National Organization
Andrew Wilson
Wheeler
Becaus
Ty Fund
Westerville
Reed
Voarsey Hobson Fom
Hobdon
Congress
Upshaw
Georgi
Tito
Vox
Hilly Republican
Maryland
Oll
Strangler Lewis Makcewicz Deadlock Reaches Fund Drive Appeal
Republican leaders reveal a public letter urging support to fund competition funds for the congressional elections. The missive, from a national committee, seeks money to preserve party traditions and oppose drastic changes. Also noted is a wrestling draw and updates on Joe Stich and Guy Meins with local significance.
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John McCoy
Hroontyn
Republiican National
Mikive
Foston
Kansas
Cts
Joe Malrowic
Wilea
Aerost
Conmitten
Nhat
Batley ‘Wyekote
Macewie
Joe Stichther
Broads College
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Los Angeles
Tétter
A. G. Sor He
Hanley
A. C Townley
Nonspartisan League
Col. Oglebay
Auburn Lady
Ritchie
Nye
Coolidge Republican
McCormicks
Ily Sentinel
U.S
TABOO
World Court
U. S
St. Joseph's Church
Howesville
W. Va
Cecilia Bobo
Howes Ville
Howard Smith
Gratton
Paul D. Othing
William Bobo
Maude Bobo
Kathleen Waltz
Mary Weber
Pant Boho
K. A. Smith
Christin’ Street
Atlantic City
Jaelia Jewel Brown
S. Brown
Kingwood
Mary,smith
Mas Sara Smith
Maret Pendast
Norman Smith
Guy
T. Waltz
C. S Sills
Vincent Gocke
Clarksburg
Mes
Della Ma
Guy Shaffer
Harold Hell
Kiwood
Stella Tialeh
SL Abbans
Long Igkynd
Charles R. Rice
Delphia Snedesar
Ernest Intavely
Willis ‘Robinson
Sretary Pearl Seranawe
Pred Reed
Francis Metz
Gladys
Tre Yice
Junior Lyons
Wahalla Wells
Junior Colles
Bar! Henderson
May Hole Kennedy
Mar Conner
Lyle Batman
Junior High
Roy, Jannett
Grace White
Normal
Thornton Road
Keer
Council
Mellon
Hobson Attrath
Senator Reed
Pinccet
Pepper
Hese
Hanon
Caen
Strangler
Lewis and
Makcewicz
Guy Meins
City
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