Manhunt Ends as Farmer Speight Killed in Barn
Martinsburg June 23 Amid a 6 hour gun battle Sheriff William Dean led 20 state policemen and 100 citizens in a Berkeley county chase for G B Speight sought in the killing of state Trooper A G Granfort. Speight fired on the posse from a barn and died minutes after a rifle wound while Lieut Lilly was lightly wounded. Speight had threatened a county auction and faced charges over a debt dispute.
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Martinsburg
G. B. Speight
A. G.granfort
Posse
Speightad
Ms B. Lilly
Speight
William Dean
Berkeley County
Lilly
Trooper Crawfort
Ken Speight
Married Women Barred From Teaching Sparks Board Debate
Ikersburg, Tine 23. A heated move to rescind the policy banning married school teachers gains traction as the board debates equity. The first married woman on the board introduces a motion arguing that if married women are ostracized from teaching, a married member should not sit on the board. A male board member replies that married women should focus on their homes.
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Ikersburg
I of Education
Parkersburg
Portrait of Virginia Governor for Cabell Co
Huntington June 23 An air portrait of Governor Cabell of Virginia to be hung in the courthouse at Huntington Attending are James Branch Cabell a novelist and Nicholas Longworth of Cincinnati both expected to attend the ceremony.
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Huntington
Cabell
Virgina
Cabell County
James Branch Cabel
Nicholas Longworth
Cincinnati
Klan plank in Dem platform causes muddle
New York June 21 The Democratic National Committee nears the opening of the National convention at Madison Square Garden next Tuesday. McAdoo and Smith factions clash over platform planks especially a clear stance against the Ku Klux Klan as delegates debate how firm to be while other issues divide the party.
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New York
Holt
William G. McAdoo
Albert B. Smith
Democratic National Committee
Madison Square Garden
Smith
McAdoo
Ku Klux Klan
George 15. Trennan
Minc
Jenders
East
H. Y. Clark
The
Grafton High School
Clark
New York City
Washington
National Education Association
Like Father Like Daughter to Settle Klan Issue
New York June 21 predictions rise that the Klan issue will reach the convention floor for final decision. Dry supporters push for a strong prohibition plank while McAdoo Smith contest dominance distracts attention. Mrs Brown of Kingwood W Va will second big nominating speech in Madison Square Garden next week.
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New York
United States Senate
San Francisco
Interest on national debt saved in June
Washington reports June fiscal operations show a shift toward lower fixed costs and smaller postwar debt expenses. Treasury experts estimate about 22 million in annual interest savings from debt changes this June, as new securities yield 2 percent and maturing notes roll off, with about 445 million inTreasury notes and tax certificates retired. The British payment of 69 million reduces American wartime debt, removing similar short-term bonds with near four percent average interest.
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Washington
Treasury
Auto Wreck Fatal to One Second Man May Die
Princeton West Virginia June 29 G Cy Barnwell a Princeton merchant was fatally injured Mrs Wi Goodall likely to die from injuries and owners other occupants suffered light wounds when their automobile turned over near Spairns burg last night The car was driven by J N Holman who escaped with bruises He said he lost control while passing another car on the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
W. Va
G. Cy Barnwell
Wi. Goodall
Spainsburg
J. N. Holman
New Farmer-Labor Party Nomination Moves Forward
St Paul June 20 The new farmer labor party reached the nomination late yesterday Alexander Mowatt placed Duncan McDonald of the United Mine Workers of Illinois before the convention Two thirds of the delegates cheered for five minutes approval of Howatt s nomination Farmers supported Alice Lorraine Daly of South Dakota seconding the nomination PLA Peterson a Minnesota dirt farmer offered Follett as a candidate He withdrew it when William Mahoney St Paul repeated the word that reached tha
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St Paul
New Farmer-Labor Party
Alexander Mowatt
Duncan McDonald
United Mine War
Ilinoly
Howatt
Aliee Lorraine Daly
South Dakota
Pla
Peterson
Minnesota
Ta Follett
Farmers Show Unity At Northwest Political Convention
The convention duty concluded with McDonald named the unanimous choice after rapid nominations. William Bouch of Sedro-Woolley, Washington, a fruit grower, was nominated for vice president by acclamation as Minnesota farmers joined the demonstration.
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la Fllette
William Foster
la Follette
Thel
Élesail
Charles E. Taylor
McDonald
William Bouch
Sedro-Wooley
Washington
Minnesota
Tuberculosis Clinic Set for Wesday June 27 at Chamber
The Tuberculosis Clinic by the County Health Department will be held in the Chamber of Commerce rooms on Main Street Wesday the 27th from 3 to 5 pm. Dr. Hedges and Dr. A K R Warden with Miss Rochert supervise a free chest examination offering to all applicants. Several cases diagnosed at clinics recently have been referred to the State Tuberculosis Senator ta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Health Department
Chamber of Commerce
Main Street
Wesday
Hedges
A. KR. Warden
Miss Rochert
Buckhannon Shippers Back Rate Case Plea
Buckhannon residents and merchants backed the Valley association's bid for a freight rate readjustment before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Attorneys McVann and Akin said the visit to Buckhannon was highly satisfactory and that local business leaders understand the need to end rate discrimination to spur industrial growth. Local chatter noted collaboration with Fairmont and Morgantown figures as part of the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckhannon
Duckhannon
B. J. McVann
Ira Akin
Fairmont
Monongahela Valley Association
Valley Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
McVann
Akin
Weston
Local residents and visitors ativos in Fairmont and Grafton
residents and visitors are noted in Fairmont and nearby towns with names like Mrs Pep, Mr and Mrs W C Barnes, Willis A Remlinger, Anna Heflin, Miss Mary Onks, Ed Hannon, Goodwin, Jessa Nuzum, May Davis, Kathleen Gatrell, Mrs Homer Wilson, Miss Mettie Sinclair, Ruth Steel, W A Parkhill, Charles Da her, Dr Wred B Watkins, Wiesse Cole, George Duckworth, and numerous others on casual calls, visits, and travels to Morgantown, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Philippi, and Grafton over a recent period.
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Pep
Pers
Buleshore Hospital
Eichange
Tom
Ir Daily News
New York
Richard “Kinney
Forgontown
Futoryls
W. C. Barnes
Clarence
Philippi
Mary Onks
Cleveland
Ohio
L. Boston
Pairmont
Grafton
Ed Hannon
Philadelphia
Goodwin
Sand Lick
Jessa Nuzum
Booths Creek
May Davis
Simpson
Kathleen Gatrell
Morgantown
Homer Wilson
Haymond
Mettie Sinclair
Fairmont
Ruth Steel
Skelley and Skaggs Dollar Store
W. A. Parkhill
Charles Daher
Grant
Wred
Mystery Mrs Violet Worley Snyder Found Dead
A young bride from South Richmond Virginia was found dead with a crushed head in the river near the city. Police are seeking her husband, already charged as a bigamist for marrying the slain woman three months prior. Authorities say Mrs Eva Snyder also lives in Richmond as a possible related party.
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Violet’ Worley Snyder
South Richmond
Wilh
Eva Snyder
Richmond
Quota Club Dinner and Social at Hotel Grutton
A Monday Quota Club dinner at Hotel Grutton featured Miss Mary Leeds presiding. Guests Mrs Har per and Mrs Elizabeth Hugg attended with hostesses Mrs Pror ence Poe Donohue and Mrs Maude Bush. Quota songs and poems preceded a playful birthday gift shower.
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Blanche Guard
Susan Sayre
Regina Kenney
Chib
The Critic Reads The Weddin and Social Pages
A cranky reader derides society notes and wedding items in the local paper, scoffing at women’s coverage and party chatter while grousing that the paper lacks substance. He humors a loud, derisive stance on social notices and headlines, muttering about missing details.
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Dad
Ang
Tie
Church Social Notice From Bt. Pauly Methodist Church
Official board hosts a pro vacation social at the church parlor on Thursday evening for members. Madinely Friend Ent Ra Pred 8 Mishoo of McGraiy Avenue returned today from Baltimore where she was a patient for two weeks at Johns Hopkins hospital. W H O Day manager of the to cal office of the Metropolitan Jafe Insurance Co and B P Kelly agent went to Rowlesburg at noon on business.
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Bt. Pauly
Methodist Church
Entra
Mishoo
McGraiy ‘Avenue
Baltimore
Johna Hopkins Hospital
W. H. O'Day
To Cal
Metropolitar Jafe Insurance Co
B. P. Kelly
Rowlesburg
Local social notes and visits feature in city listings
Miss Ruth Hollier of 468 West Main street leaves July plans behind as residents mingle in daily city life. Patrolman Leo Cooper and families visit on business, while Mr and Mrs Patton and Arlie Leonard travel to Waynesburg. Garlow and Robinson hosts welcome guests, and Johnsen, Alexander, Cummings, Haller Simpson shop and visit. Sheriff Mays and deputies depart for Elkins for Federal Court as Columbus guests tour Grafton. Mrs Hughes and Billy of Brownsville spend days with Alexander family on West Main.
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W. K. Thorn
Morgantown
Mary Welch
Clarksburg
Freda Maloney
Daria
Devida McCabe
Steubenville
Ohio
Rosaline Pydergant
Washton Street
The
Sun and the Globe
York
Guy Ringler
Baltimore
Earl Remlinger, Jr
Mt. Galitzen Academy
Baden
Earl Remlinger
Joseph Remlinger
West Wilford Street
Tom and
Marion Ichard
New York State
T. A. Brochard
Maple Avenue
Mia Irene Vincent
Fairmont
Grafton
Fred Whiescarver
Thor Cooper
Russel Tucker
Omar Lan Hern
John Frederick Whitescarver
Bernard Daugherty
Tytown
Buckhannon
DeBois Tickenberg
Rey
Benjamin Patterson
Giza
J. M. Scott
West Virginia
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Celal
Clarence Strickling
Claburg
Emmet Gill
Mary Hayden
Fred Campbell
Belington
Mesa Matters
Hrschet Peppers
Ruth’ Hollier
West Mainstreet
Arlie Leonard
Waynesburg
Wea
Garlow
W. E. Robinson
Walnut Street
Johnsen
Virginia
Frank S. Alexander
Cleveland
B. W. Alexander
West Main Street
George Cummings
Kingwood
Garston
Frances Haller
Simpson
Job Jones
Masontews
Joseph Cooney
Clarkeburg
Steven Toth
Columbus
Marguerite Vogcding
Christiana Street
B. Hughes
Billie
Brownsville
E. W. Alexander
Conveyor idea boosts Norton mine output and safety
At West Virginia Coal & Coke No 9 Mines Norton Randolph County a new conveyor driven longwall system by Everett Drennen doubles miner capacity and improves conditions. The V shaped longwall panel uses adjustable steel pan belt conveyors replacing hundreds of mine cars, enabling faster face retreat and continuous coal transport, with crews of ten workers able to operate efficiently together.
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West Virginia Coal & Coke Company
Norton
Randolph County
Everett Drennen
Alphonse F. Brosky
Coal Age
Pittsburgh
Syyddien
Melia
Brosky
Iriven Ag
Reiigar
Nave
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Berkeley
Cabell Co
Thelma Goodall
Champ Clark
Genevieve Clark
James Thompson
New Orleans
Florence
Ariz
William P. Ward
Ted Grovh
Arizona
Ward
Grosh
Maxine McNelly
Misa McNally
Sie Ear
Paris
Texas
Wied
LEAD
New Party
Deison-Boyer
Dolores F Boyer
Harry Gail Delson
Iksburg
Episcopal Church
Dolores H. Boyer
Christ Episcopal Church
T. Carter
Delson
W. H. Boyer
East Clarks-burg
Knights of Fythias Orchestra
Charles Steel, Jr
Moete
Girls’ Charity Club
William Towles
Blueville
John Tucker
Grafton Park
Lin
VaPoRus
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