THREE BANKS Meeting Ends In Turmoil And Kidnapping Tangle
Former U S Senator Edward I Edwards named president as Three Banks reorganization follows the kidnapping of Willard H Elliott and the Hobart Trust officials. Authorities disclose capital impairment of 300000 at Hobart Trust Merchant Bank Passaic and Servi Trust prompting orderly resolution for stockholders and depositors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Edward I. Edwards
New York
Hank H. Smith
Fons and Insurance of
New Jersey
Hobart ‘Trust Company
Servi ‘Trust Company
Merchant Bank of Passaic
Missouri Record Flight Sparks Fireworks at Lambert Field
Major Albert Bong Lambert official observer and Major William H. Robertson of Curtiss Robertson presided as Fort St. Louis Field hosted a celebratory event with whistles sirens and bombs amid a business district display. A near collision occurred Monday night as a plane carrying photographers narrowly avoided refueling crew and Jackson escaped by 16 feet. Congratulatory notices poured in including a parent naming their son Dale Jackson and relatives from Cedar Rapids and Faribault attending the festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort St. Louis Field
Albert Bong Lambert
William H. Robertson
Curtiss-Robertson Company
New World Record
Lambert-St. Louis Field
Jackson
O'Brine
O'Prine
Samuel O'Briney
Ruby
Cedar Rapids
Tas
Faribault
Minn
Bank Names Officers and Directors in Page One Update
Bank officials listed include J. S. unter as president Guy M. Bona as vice president Harley es as cashier and cashier Pyles who recently followed John J. McKone. Acting Vice President Bonafield leads as president of Bonafield Coal with directors J. S. Hunter J. C. Shay J. J. McKone Jr D. B. Watson W. J. Pentgong D. C. Zinn C. B. Bergman G. W. Harvey Guy M. Bonafield B. T. Gib M. M. Bolyard and J. C. Gib.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S.unter
Guy M. Bona
Harleyes
Pyles
John J. McKone
Bonafield
Bonafield Coal Company
J. 8. Hunter
J. C. Shay
J. J. McKone, Jr
D. BH. Watson
W. J. Pentgong
D. C. Zinn
C. B. Bergman
G. W. Harvey
Guy M. Bonafield
B. T. Gib
M. M. Bolyard
J. C. Gib
Birth Announced for Baby Girl in City
Mr and Mrs Roy Knotts of West Wilford street welcome a nine pound baby girl born Tuesday morning. Mrs Knotts formerly Miss Mary Alice Jackson of this city. Also noted is Mrs H A Robb hosting her sister Mrs B H Kidd of Covington Va and Mr Robb’s youngest son who has been an assistant state bank examiner with a broken leg for the past two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Knotts
West Wilford Street
Knotts
Mary Alice Jackson
H. A. Robb
B. H. Kidd
Covington
Summers to Stay Until Receiver Appointed at Institute
S Summers stated they will remain in place until a receiver is named for the institution, signaling ongoing leadership uncertainty and potential restructuring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Summers Today
Institution
Need of Better Care For War Vets Shown
The American Legion release cites two states Maryland and Washington to illustrate the urgent need for added hospital capacity for World War II veterans. Washington reports thirty one cases awaiting hospitalization, with most in state institutions, and officials urge government hospitals for proper treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Mary
Atlantic Seaboard
Pacific
American Legion
Veterans’ Bureau
Congress
Legion
Surgeon Divorced by Wife Remarries Nurse in New York
The Daily News reports 65 year old Dr. Joseph A. Blake, a noted surgeon, was divorced from former Mrs. Clar ence H. Mackay and married a nurse. The Paris divorce from Kath erine Duer occurred in 1913, making her the mother of Mrs. Irving Berlin. Dr. Blake has retired from practice and is now in Eastbrook, Maine with his new wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Daily News
Joseph A. Blake
Clarence H. Mackay
New York State
Blake
Eastbrook
Paris
Postal Telegraph Company
Irving Berlin
TWO KNOWN DEAD Continued from page one
An explosion at the Tegel works triggered wire and a police line as anxious families rushed from homes. Many workers were injured and taken to hospitals. Газ tanks near the center of the blaze were at risk, fire crews fought to control the flames. A second fire started at the Lindes artificial ice plant after a tank of acetylene gas exploded during transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tegel
Gilanka
Felton Couple Announce Birth of Baby Isirl
Mr and Mrs A M Felton of Flemington announce the birth of a baby girl born yesterday weighing eight and a half pounds named Hilda Lea. Mrs Pelton will be remembered as Miss Pauline Overfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Felton
Flemington
Isirl
Hitle Jone
Hilda Lea
Pelton
Pauline Overfield
Minnesota Fliers Still Going Strong
Endurance flight update from Minneapolis reports Minnesota monoplane refueling mission alive. Pilot Captain P L Crichton and Owen Haugland sent optimistic word from Wold Chamberlain airport as the Minnesota lifted at 6 40 p m on Monday after takeoff earlier that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Wold Chamberlain
Owen Haugland
P. L. Crichton
Minnesota
Riot injures three at South San Francisco steel plant
A riot at Pacific Coast Steellls in South San Francisco involved about 20 American and Mexican workers. Three Mexicans and several others were injured, with three men seriously hurt. Police arrested three Mexicans and traced the disturbance to a quarrel between a Mexican and an American laborer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
South San Francisco
Opinion Fight Not Altitude Record
Washington July 24 Officials of the National Aeronautic Association noted no official decision on Mrs. Whodie Omlie’s Moline flight to set a women’s altitude record. An unofficial description suggested the plane would be classed as a light two seater under 81 pounds, with the existing world and American records cited for context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Aeronautic Asociation
Whodie Omlie
Moline
Omlic
Los Angeles
Mable Crosson
Omlie
Bluefield Telephone Company Sold to Chicago Firm
Welch West Virginia July 24 sale of the Bluefield Telephone Company to the Federal Public Service Corporation of Chicago was announced after a directors meeting. Purchase price about 2 1/2 million dollars was paid through the First National Bank of Welch. Officers resigned and the company reorganized with C E Martin of Martinsburg as president and W A Pankey of Bluefield as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
W.va
Bluefield Telephone Company
Federal Public Service Corporation of Chicago
First National Bank of Welch
C. E. Martin
Martinsburg
W. Va
W. A. Pankey
Bluefield
Charles Haislip
George W. Haislip
Knotts Avenue
William Bartlett
Wheeling
Japanese Act Seeks Peaceful Settlement in Eastern Railway Row
Russian Consul General Melnikov arrived at Changchun from Harbin to join Chinese foreign affairs commissioner as officials met with Chang Tso-Hsiang. The talks, centered on the Chinese Eastern Railway dispute, were viewed as a key step toward Russo-Chinese direct contact for a peaceful settlement. Other incidents similarly indicated a move toward rapprochement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Changchun
Range
M. Melnikov
Harbin
Chang Tso-Hsiang
Kirin
Chang Hsueh-Liang
Manchuria
Injuries Reported After River Rescue In Shinnston
A youth named Hall plunged headfirst into the river while swinging from a rope. He was rescued by companions Stanley Abruzzino James Abruzzino Frank Abruzzino and Joe Mason and an ambulance was called from Fairmont. Hall, son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Hall of Boothville, has lived in Shinnston and worked at Quality Bakery for four years. Doctors say recovery chances are slim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiewan
Young Hall
Stanley
James
Frank Abruzzino
Joe Mason
Shinnston
Hall
Fairmont
Lawrence Hall
Boothsville
Shinns‘ton
Quality Bakery
Standard Supply Company
County Probation urged by speakers at Kiwanians meeting
In Taylor County the County Probation movement gained support from Attorney Holt and N F Kendall president of Taylor County Bank. Ken dell urged Kiwanians to back a county probation officer while Holt warned of juvenile troubles and suggested a probation system could guide youths toward better citizenry. Committees will coordinate with state authorities to establish a juvenile court supervisor and board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ity
Holt
N. F. Kendall
Taylor County Bank
Kendell
Hoover Adherence Treaty Opens for Worldwide Compliance
The text discusses a global pact where any power joining deposits its instrument in Washington and the treaty becomes effective between adherent and other parties. The U S government must provide certified copies of the treaty and instruments of ratification to each adhering government and notify them by telegraph when deposits are made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Japan Feels About Method They Use Or Who Does It First
Germany’s interest in maintaining peace in the Far East is recognized by Secretary Stimson. An invitation to assist in anti war efforts is extended through Johann G Lohmann, secretary of Germany’s embassy, during the absence of the ambassador and other high officials in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Far East
Stimson
Johann G. Lohmann
Naion
Washington
Governor Calls for Wider Secretary Cooperation
The governor urged secretaries to cooperate more fully with state departments to eliminate difficulties and streamline administration.
Revival in Lucretia Addition As Parish Prepares
Rev 8 Z Smith and Mrs Smith conduct nightly 8 o'clock revivals in Lucretia addition school building. They travel widely, having visited 32 states in four years, with granddaughter Miss Minnich leading song and Miss Freda Rogers on piano. Mrs Smith runs junior services at 2:30 pm on Tue Fri. Meetings extend over two weeks with many campaign topics listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. Smith
Freda Rogers
Conference Ends With Audit Office Inspection Trip
The conference concluded with an inspection tour through the offices of the state auditor, the treasurer, and the board of control, following debates over faulty methods of submitting bills and requisitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Auditor
Board of Control
Senate Military Affairs chair cites army costs and pay
Chairman Reed, a world war veteran, said the army is working constantly to cut costs and improve efficiency. He attributed U S expenditure to higher soldier pay and better rations, noting the United States spends more than other nations for these advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Senate Military Affairs Committee
United States
Nations
Injured Man Found On Rail Tracks Near Deer Park Station
William Mackey a hotel chef at Deer Park, 45 miles away, was found on the Baltimore and Ohio tracks near Deer Park station at five this morning. He sustained serious injuries and was rushed to City hospital in Cumberland. Authorities reported initial attempts to identify him were hindered by his refusal to speak. He is believed to be a resident of Clarksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mackey
Deer Park
Baltimore and Ohio Rail
Deer Park Station
Cumberland Division
Mackey
Clarksburg
Hamilton Weeks
Grafton
Bolin-Hamilton
Paul Warden
Baller and Ohio Railroad
Stock Prices Rise on Call Money Rate Jump
New York July 24 stock trading showed irregular action after the call money rate advanced from 7 to 8 percent. The day opened strong but gains were limited to public utilities railroads and communications issues, several hitting new highs amid the market pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lady Astor in Commons clash over corruption remarks
London July 24 Lady Astor born in Virginia who sits for Sutton division Plymouth faced a heated Commons exchange last night with calls from Jack Jones Westham councillor and former builder's labourer to withdraw an accusation of corruption against guardians. A later remark by Jones calling her a dirty liar was retracted amid wide disruption. Meanwhile in Washington an anticipated naval limitation announcement from the White House and MacDonalds London remarks heightened interest as Dawes discussed naval parity with British officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lady Astor
Virginia
Sutton Division
Plymouth
House of Commons
Commons
Astor
Westham
Jack Jones
Silverton
Lady Aste
Jones
Washington
White Horse
MacDonald
White House
Dawes
Honorary Alumni Members Named for Hebrew Union College
Cincinnati reports that Adolph Ochs and Julius Rosenwald were elected honorary members of the Hebrew Union College alumni association in recognition of contributions to the five million dollar endowment fund. The Ochs couple donated five hundred thousand dollars, matching Rosenwald’s gift, pledged to be conditioned on raising two and a half million by July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Adolph 8. Ochs
New York
Julius Rosenwald
Chicago
Hebrew Union College Alumni Association
Ochs
Rosenwald
Plane Collides With Roller At Roosevelt Field
An aircraft, a Curtiss Robin, struck a steam roller on Roosevelt Field in New York during landing. One wing was torn off and other damage occurred. No serious injuries were reported. The incident occurred July 24 and involved a sister ship of the endurance record plane then aloft at St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt Field
N. Y
St. Louis
el Mision
Pictures of Upshur County pageant planned
Upshur County Farm Bureau and 14 community clubs plan a historic pageant titled Pictures of Upshur County to be staged at Upshur County High School on September 5. Merchants will display relics from the past including old furniture farming implements and documents, with a five merchant committee led by J. D. Hinkle.
Personal notes from Grafton area residents
Miss Florence Boyce of Detroit visits at her brother C L Boyce's Blueville home. Blanche and Imelda Delan, weekend visitors to Akron, return home with Miss Mildred Graham. Mr and Mrs Dorsey Post of Pittsburgh, former Grafton residents, return with Miss Graham as guest. Anna Cruise of McMechen weekends with W B Cruise in Yates Avenue. George W Foster Sr returns to Clarington after a week visiting here and in Fairmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Boyce
Detroit
C. L. Boyce
Blueville
Blanche
Imelda Deelan
Akron
Dorsey Post
Pittsburgh
Grafton
Mildred Graham
Anna Cruise
McMechen
Wekend
Suits Filed for 65000 Dollars Damages in Kanawha Court
Mrs Thelma Coyner from Ersburg and Miss Ruth Philippi of Charleston filed two suits in Kanawha county circuit court seeking a total of 65000 dollars. Mrs Coyner seeks 50000 dollars and Miss Coyner 15000 dollars for injuries from an automobile accident near Parkersburg on September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Kanawha County
Thelma Coyner
Ersburg
Ruth Philippi
R. C. Stern
Leston
Two Marines Die in Auto Accident Near Quantico
Two Marines from Quantico barracks were killed in a vehicle crash near here. The deceased are John Manni, private first class, from Wisconsin, and Arthur Smith, private, from Salem Ohio. Kenneth Albert ver, private, from Youngstown, was critically injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quantico
John Manni
Mil Wis
Arthur Smith
Privat
Wheat Advances on Mixed Market Signals and Government Storage News
Wheat prices opened higher in Chicago on July 24 amid drought news and firm Liverpool quotes but fell back from intraday highs as upbeat weather failed to overcome reports that U S government vessels would not provide storage space. Corn and oats followed wheat with initial gains then retreated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago J
Liverpool
United States
Bond Market Improves as Active Buying Lifts Converts
New York reports active buying in convertible bonds with stock strength lifting the market. Money firmed at midday and overall gains held, with Allegheny Corp issues topping 111 and Pirelli of Italy dipping after weeks of inactivity. United States government issues also improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Allegheny Corporation
Pirelli
Italy
United,States
Death Calls Railroader at Donahue
Matthew Campbell eighty years old known as Dean of railroaders on the Monomith division died at his Donahue West Virginia home early Wednesday from advanced age. A Baltimore and Ohio veteran, he served nearly half a century and was respected by co workers and employees. Surviving are his widow Annie Campbell four sons J F Campbell Giton Robert Richard and Thor Campbell and four daughters Miss Alice Campbell Donnahue Mrs J D Griffin. Funeral arrangements not yet announced but services expected at St Michael s Church Silver Run West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Campbell
Monomith” ‘Division
J. F. Campby
West Main Street
Donnahue
West
Virginia
Baltimore and Ohio Railro
Jment
Baltimore and Ohio Veter Association
United Workman
St. Michael's Gat
Silver Run
West Virgin
Annie Campbell
Alice Cas
J. D. Griffin
Charleston Boy Held After Attempted Burglar Alarm
Charleston police captured a youth and a companion after a failed burglary attempt on a chain store. The boy reportedly fled but was shot in the hip by Patrolman George Glergon during the pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
West Halstead
Charleston
W. VI
George Glergon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Associated Press
Phot
Mount Washington
N. H
BANKS
Weinberger
Hobart Trust Company
Willard H. Elliott
Missouri J Pliers
BANK
Ado Bouting
Nabad
Louise Rice
Mealyris
Eagle Pengil CO
Japan
Lucretia Addition
Jesus Hifman
Jesus
Vine
Christ
Jonah and
the Whale
Tockades
Hell
Corruntion
Reeepreeues
Upshur County
Donahue
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!