Sub-Normal Children Die in Calif Fire
In Los Angeles a morgue and hospital report the deaths of thirty eight sub normal children from the Playa Del Rey Development School fire. Eighteen remaining patients, most with minor burns, are at St Catherine's hospital. Mrs Drew Thomas head anatron died saving the girls, while Wilfred Ringer aged 14 perished. Officials say the frame hotel building was unsafe and efforts were underway to relocate to safer quarters, despite local opposition.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Playa ‘del Rey
St. Catherine's Hospital
Drew Thomas
Anatron
Wilfred Ringer
Mary Jacobs
W Va University Alumni Elects Thurmond President
Morgantown June 2 Walter R Thurmond class of 05 was elected president of the First Virginia University Alumni Association at the annual meeting during commencement week The association urged minimum state appropriation for the last two year period The alumni luncheon featured hosts 1895 1896 and 1897 classes Baseball game between alumni and varsity was set for this afternoon Reunions for multiple classes and an alumni oration by Claude Maxwell will be held tonight Graduation exercises will award 342 degrees tomorrow with Dr Lois Coffman of Minnesota delivering the commencement address
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Morgantown
W. Va
Walter R. Thurmond
Virginia University
Association
Frank Trotter
University
Tate
Claude Maxwell
Elkins
Lois Coffman
University of Minnesota
Assassin Shot Drops Chancellor of Austrian Govt
Vienna June 2 The Austrian Chancellor Dr Ignaz Seipe lies in grave condition with a bullet in his lung after an attack by a young factory worker Karl Jaworek A midnight bulletin says he is fully conscious and not suffering The chancellor was shot as he alighted from a train at the southern terminal The assailant then wounded himself seriously A letter of confession was reported from Jaworek’s home by the socialist Morgen newspaper
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Vienna
Ignaz Seipe
Karl Jaworck
Morgen
Sal
Jaworek
Hom
World Fliers Reach Final Stop in Japan Kagoshima
The Ameriqa ro and the world fliers completed their 350 mile leg along the wart coast of Japan, arriving in Kagoshima this afternoon after a six hour twelve minute flight from Kushimoto. A weather delay pushed the start to this afternoon.
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Kagoshima
Japan
World Fliers
Kushimoto
Charles R Lilly Dies After Long Illness
Charles R Lilly a prominent Taylor County figure dies after a yearlong illness ending at his East Main Street home. Born January 1868 in Grafton, he served as constable, justice of the peace, and police/peace officer, wounded in a gun battle, later a US Prohibition deputy. Survived by widow Ethel, daughter Rena Crook of Maryland, a stepdaughter, three brothers, and two sisters. Funeral Tuesday at 2 20 p.m. at United Brethren Church with Rev. E G-Rtadubaugh.
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Charles R. Lilly
Taylor County
East Main Street
Baltimore
Charles Richard Lilly
Tyfen
Grafton
Latrobe Street
Richard Lilly
James L Lilly
Hingerf
Tly City
Baltimore & Ohio
Tiaston & Ohio
Brayton County
Charles L Lilly
Lilly
Emma Hare
Fairmont
Rena
Eth‘el Raw
C. C. Crook
Malthnore, Md
Joane Crook
James L
George Rt. Lilly
Mary Sheets
Washington, D. C
Agnes
Shelley
Greensburg
Charles TR. Lilly
Legion
I. P. G. Ellis, Bb
O. Moose
Modern Woodmen
O. UW
The
Royal Neighbors
Th United Brethren Church
West Side
E.G
Brakeman's error blamed for deadly rail crash
At Attica Indiana on June 2 nine people died and twenty were injured when eastbound passenger train No 2 collided with a freight locomotive on a siding. W H Eckard cited brakeman David Torrence of Meru Indiana for failing to seek a swivel after the freight was run onto the sidings.
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Attica
Indy
Death of Squire Lilly Prompts Assembly of Legal Rules
In the death of Squire Charles Lilly a county court and county Republican executive committee face a legal question. Lilly’s term as justice would not have expired in 1925 and his demise raises who fills the vacancy and who competes in November. The county committee may act within twenty days to name a candidate or a court ruling could appoint to finish the term and allow a different candidate to run.
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Squire Charles
Lilly
Squire DeMoss
Maymond
Squire Haymond
Icehe County
Grafton justice tickets shape up in district race
The consensus favors Mr. DeMogs taking Mr. Lillys seat as justice of the peace in the Grafton district with Mr. Haymon as the other candidate on the same ticket, as there are two justice positions to fill in the district.
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DeMogs
Lilly
Justice of the Peace
Grafton
Haymon
Seniors Hear Fine Sermon at Grafton High School
A large crowd braved poor weather for Grafton high school seniors baccalaureate in the campus auditorium. Rev. Fred H. Barron of Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church Elkins delivered a simple, allegorical talk. Virginia Miller Alice Prannon and Dorothy Roland provided music.
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Grafton High School
Fred. H. Barron
Davis Memorial Presbyterian Chuvet of
Elkins
Davis-Elkins College
Thomas Zumbrunnen
St. Paul's A. E
Helen Davis
Virginia Miller
Alice
Dorothy Roland
Barron
L ‘Nest
Alice Prannon
State marble champ staying with big boys
Loyal McGuffin of Huntington West Virginia state marble champion won two of three opening matches at the National Marble Tournament. He defeated Potter Covington and Ray Smith Memphis, but lost to Steadman Knoxville. The United States is divided into six leagues competing over three days. The opening day featured marble stadium events near the cardwalk. Mayor Hader of Atlantic City and Dr Thomas W Davin of Philadelphia started the morning with a match halted as a draw. McCoy then received the city’s keys for national shooters.
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Iitie City
the Sentinel
Loyal McGuffin
Huntington
West Virginia
National
Jament
Lole
Memphis
Inosvitls
Richmond
Petersbur
Covington
Columbia
Okiina City
McGufin
Potter
Sificht
Steadman
Knoxville
Wek
Raysmith
United States
Marble Stadium
Hader
Atlantic City
Thomas W. Davin
Philadelphia
Haetan McCoy
Two Close Races In Primary In Charleston Area
Reports from 1244 precincts of 2162 in the state show W. Stout leading R. H. Jarvis for the Democratic nomination for state treasurer by 30,008 to 30,008 with broad early returns. Lewis County, home to GOP hopeful John J. Smith for secretary of agriculture, remains mostly unre- ported as J. H. Stewart led in that race with 22,072 to Smith’s tally.
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Charleston
Stout
R. H. Jarvis
Jarvis
Lewis County
John J Smith
J. H. Stewart
Coach Colebank Heads to Fairmont Normal
Grafton High School athletics coach Jasper Colebank will leave for a similar post at Fairmont Normal after five years guiding the program. Announcement came from the high school office as plans were confirmed in Fairmont. Hamill, current Fairmont Normal coach, will join for a year, with no successor named yet for Colebank.
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Jasper Colebank
Grafton High School
Grafton
Fairmont Normal
Colebank
Fairmont
Hamill
Davis and Elkins College
Elke Ins
Colebrik
Davis Memorial Dedication Set for Fairview Kentucky
A colossal concrete shaft 241 feet high will honor Jefferson Davis at his Kentucky birthplace Fairview with a June 7 dedication. The ceremony links nine Confederate states and features descendants of Davis and local leaders. The memorial, begun in 1917, cost $15,000 from Kentucky's legislature, and the monument sits on 20 acres of the original Davis farm.
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Loursville
George Washington
Jefferson Davis
Confederate of America
Fairview
Kentucky
Abraham Lincoln
Davis
Christian County
Lincoln
Hardin County
Mississippi
Tennessee
Confederacy
Memphis
Jeverson H. Davis
U.S. A
Colorado Springs
Jesse Jaransas City
George Nolen
Tyler Burns
Quantrell
Pields
Davis Farm
General Assembly of Kentucky
Transylvania University
Lexington
United States Military Academy
West Point
Montgomery
Ala
Canada
South
Leopold Case Seen as Grave Yet He Stands Unshaken
Chicago June 2 State's Attorney Crowe said two indictments for kidnapping for ransom and murder would be sought against Nathan Leopold and Richard Loch in the Franks case. Writs of habeas corpus were filed as the defense seeks delay while they remain in custody. The two youths, sons of prominent businessmen, are held without bond and may testify at the inquiry.
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Chicago
Crowe
Nathan Leopold
Richard Loch
Robert Franks
Jacob Franks
Crowe Eaid
Dusties Caverly
Atorneys
Leopold
Loch
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Lake Shipping Magnats
Sixty Years in B and O Railroad Service
Assistant passenger traffic manager M. McCarty of the Baltimore and Ohio marks sixty years of continuous railroad service today June 1. Born 1818 in Massillon Ohio, he began as a clerk at age 16 in 1864 with the Obeimnatt and Chicago Air Line, later serving largely in advisory roles with B and O.
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Chicago and Great Eastern Railway
Indianapolis, Bloomington and Western Railway
Union Pacific Railroad
Southwestern
Southern Pacific Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern
Baltimore and Ohio
American Association of
McCarty
W. B. Galloway
Orin P.mccarty
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Mr. McCarty
Massillon
Obeimnatt
Chicago Air Line
License to Fish Surpasses Weddings in Local Licenses
County clerk records show 182 fishing licenses issued in May versus nine marriage licenses. April saw 189 fishing licenses and seven marriage licenses. The piece hints humorously that fishermen outnumber those wed, joking the bait may be at play.
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Cupid
Defeated Candidate Sends Winner Note Of Congratulation
Walkerburg dispatch reports Joseph Terrell, former governor candidate, sent Judge Jake Fisher a congratulatory message after the Democratic primary results. The note expresses congratulations and full support. Emma Granneman visited Fairmont relatives. Hugh Boyles and Thomas Follows visited Mr Boyles' mother on Boyd Street, Galloway residents were mentioned.
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Walkersburg
W. Va
Joseph Terrell
Jake Fisher
Sutton
Emma Granneman
Fairmont
Hugh Boyles
Thomas Follows
Galloway
Mr. Boyles
James Boyles
Boyd Street
Hair nets drive Chefoo industry and wages
Captain Milton Minnis, US consul at Chefoo, notes Chefoo’s main industry is hair nets. The city exports 5 million dollars of nets to the United States and 3 million to France annually, with production split between private homes and a factory where workers earn up to seven cents a day. The future depends on whether American women keep bobbed hair or return to flowing styles.
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Milton Minnis
United States
Chefoo
France
Minnis
China
Local Legion aids veterans with adjusted compensation forms
The American Legion publishes a special Weekly edition to guide ex-service men through the adjusted compensation claims. Veterans must answer twenty plus factual questions and secure two witnesses. Notary service not required for veterans, but witnesses' attestation is needed. Signatures of dependents or deceased veterans require no witnesses but do need notary use. The process stresses accuracy to avoid delays and encourages early completion in communities before January 1, 1928.
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Washington
American Legalis
American Legion Weekly
Congress
Joost American Legion
Charles A. Huhn
Legion
Luba Post Club
Whitescarver
Jyneth
Adjadel
Lepion Post
Greemmment
Weteine
B and C Officials Visit City on Inspection Run
J M Scott general superintendent of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and EB W Scheer general manager of the Baaterglings of the company were in Grafton this morning on their special car to review offices and yards and handle company business during their regular monthly inspection. Mrs G A rock of West Washington street is visiting relatives in Mowlesburg for a few days. Mrs Anna Heflin and Mrs Bred Morgan were in Fairmont this morning visiting friends and attending to business matters.
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J. M. Scott
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
EB. W. Scheer
Baaterglings
Grafton
G. A
Rock of West Washington Street
Mowlesburg
Anna Heflin
Bred Morgan
Fairmont
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Wemand
Makima
Squire Charles R. Lilly
Gratton
Grakesay
Squire
William Brown
Arrow
Protestant Episcopal House of Bishops
Brown
F. H. Barron
STATE
BIG Boys
Treas
Fairview, Ky
Confederate States
al Bate Luis
Orin P. McCarty
Mascillon, C
Huhn Post
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