Two Barbour County Men Die In Premature Blast Near Nestorville
Elmer Skidmore and Willie Stalnaker both 18 from Nestorville were killed when eight dynamite sticks exploded early as they prepared holes in a rock quarry ten miles east of Philippi. Nearby workers Lace Shaw and Squires were injured or stunned, with Shaw likely to recover. Funeral plans unsettled. burial likely near the scene.
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Nestorville Cemetery
Barbour County
Philippi
Elmer Skidmore
Nestorville
J. M. Nestor
Moatsville
Willie Stalnaker
Claude Stalnaker
Squires
Buckhannon
Lace Shaw
Ternoon
Skidmore
Stalnaker
Shaw
W. W. Poling
Trage- Skidmore
Carnations sale for Mother's Day by Andrews M. B. Church group
The Carnations Group S of the Ladies' Aid Society of Andrews M. B. Church will sell carnations for Mother's Day at the old Bush Meat Market starting at 10 o'clock Saturday. Your patronage solicited.
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S of Ladies’ Aid Society
Andrews M. B. Church
Old Bush
Plans for Mothers Day Observance at Andrews Church
Details completed for a citywide Mothers Day observance at Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church. A joint service will include the Salvation Army corps and the mother church with Miss Anna Jarvis, originator of the idea, as a member. Commissioner Holt of the New York Salvation Army will speak at the morning session.
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Holt
New York Area
Salvation Army
Andrews Methodist Church
Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church
Salvation Army Corps
Anna Jarvis
Army Corps
Mother Church
New York
Charleston
State Industrial School
Pruntytown
Court House
Rose
Apple Blossom Festival Parade Queen Rides In Winchester
Miss Helen Ames Washington of Philadelphia rode as Queen Shenandoah IX atop a gilded float to lead a five mile parade through Winchester. About 100000 spectators cheered as 35 state princesses, plus overseas bands and veterans groups, joined thirty plus bands in the apple blossom procession along flags and historic sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Helen Ames Washington
Philadelphia
Shenandoah IX
Paul Claudel
United States
George Washington
Lord Fairfax
Virginia
Little
Grace Elizabeth Bosserman
Anne Brooke Kern
Overseas
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Washington, D. C
Kelley Mansfield Post
Drum and Bugle
American Legion
Piedmont
West Virginia
Baltimore American Legion
West Virgini
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Darrow Advises Massie Group On Pardon
Clarence Darrow, chief counsel for Lieut Thomas Massie and the so called honor slayers of Kahahawai, urges his clients not to seek a pardon. He says to drop the matter and focus on restoring citizenship rights later. Indications are the group including Massie and Mrs Fortescue will follow the advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Clarence Darrow
Thos. H. Massie
Joseph Kahahawai
Darrow
Judd
Massie
Granville Fortescue
Hawaii
Thalia Mas‘sie
Islands
Alpha
Granville’ Fortescue
Wall Street Encouraged by Budget Efforts and Bonus Report
New York May 6 Wall Street gained encouragement from renewed Washington effort to balance the federal budget and the Ways and Means Committee report on the bonus bill. Prices recovered fairly with some liquidity hangovers. By early afternoon many issues were up one to three points and trading quickened on the advance.
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New York
Wall Street
Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Grafton Fruit Market Saturday Specials
California oranges, dozen for 19 cents. Large pineapples two for 27 cents. Strawberries extra fine per quart 17 cents. California peas two pounds for 23 cents. New potatoes six pounds 250. Fancy cucumbers each 10 cents. Head lettuce two for 15 cents. Carrots turnips beets kale spinach broccoli asparagus green beans cauliflower celery hearts bananas cherries pineapples oranges lemons grapefruit apples coconuts. All orders delivered.
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Grafton
California
Cunard Pier Engulfed by Fire on Hudson River
Fire swept Cunard Pier 54 at the foot of 13th Street in New York. The structure neared collapse by midmorning as flames spread, threatening nearby waterfront property. About 75 firemen treated for smoke exposure. ships Aquitania and Mauretania had already moved away from the pier.
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New York
Hudson River
13Th Street
Cunard
Head of Pittsburgh Home Testifies at Kline Trial
Butler Pa May 6 Under cross examination in the Kline Succop trial Dr J S Hammers superintendent of the city home at May view admitted he allowed a successful bidder information no other was given regarding a furniture contract The information enabled the bidder to get contracts on more than twice the price offered by others he admitted Dr Hammers was the first witness called by counsel for Mayor Charles H Kline of Pittsburgh and his former supplies director Bertram L Succop charged with malfeasance
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Butler
Kline
J. S. Hammers
Mayview
Democratic Candidate Grafton Proctor Seeks Vote May 10
Democratic candidate for Justice of the Peace in Grafton, John L Proctor, announces campaign drive urging voters to support his May 10 election bid. Proctor highlights local jurisdiction and experience in public service.
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Justice of the Peace
Grafton
John L
Proctor
Grand Jury Hears On Means Kidnap Money Charge
Washington May 6 a federal grand jury heard evidence that Gaston B Means took 100000 under false claims he could recover the Lindbergh baby. Witnesses include Mrs Edward B McLean and her attorney with testimony not released. Hoover said the investigation continues and money disposition is being probed. Means faces larceny after trust and is jailed on a 100000 bond.
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Washington
Gaston B. Means
Means
Edward B. McLean
The
Washington Post
Department of Justice
Department
McLean
Albert ‘W. Fox
Charles A.lindbergh
Roosevelt weighs Garner as possible vice presidential running mate
New York May 6 Serious consideration is given to placing John N Garner as Democratic vice president nominee and aligning his presidential backing behind Franklin D Roosevelt. Garner’s victory in California and Texas support boost his standing with Roosevelt camp sighting him just about 100 votes shy of nomination as convention nears. Roosevelt supporters say there is strong sentiment for Roosevelt Garner in Texas and no hostile terms between the two leaders.
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New York
John N. Garner
Garner
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
California
Texas
House
Mate
Paul Doumer Shot Dying After Two Gunfire Attacks
Paris May 6 President Paul Doumer was shot twice at an exhibition by an assassin and is believed dying. Noted writer Claude Parrere and Paris police director Paul Guiehex were lightly wounded. Doumer was taken to a hospital for immediate operation.
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Doumer
Paris Police
Paris
Paul Doumer
Claude Parrere
Paul Guiehexd
Havas
Paul Got
Mediscine
Two Children Die in Mountain Home Fire Near Okonoko
Two children aged 18 months and three years died in a blaze that razed a mountain home near Okonoko in Berkeley County. The youngsters, sons of Mr and Mrs Charles Day, were alone when the fire started and their bodies were found among the ruins. State police were notified today with reports delayed by poor communications in the isolated region.
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Romney
Okonoko
Berkeley County
Charles Day
Anderson Quits as Head of Big Coal Company
George J. Anderson resigned as president of Consolidation Coal Co, disclosed May 6, but will stay on briefly at directors' request. The company owns vast coal properties in West Virginia Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania and Kentucky and ranks second in U.S. bituminous production.
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J. Anderson
BIG Coal Body
Consolidation Coal Company
New York
George J. Anderson
Anderson
West Virginia
Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
United States
Seek writ to halt action in book case in Charleston
In Charleston on May 6 the state board of education counsel announced the state supreme court will be asked next week for a writ of prohibition to restrain Tax Commissioner T C Townsend and Circuit Judge Arthur P Hudson from proceeding with an injunction suit on changes to school books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
State Board of Education
State Supreme Court
T. C.townsend
Cirouit
Arthur P. Hudson
Cleveland Unidentified Man Found Slain in Car
In Cleveland on May 6 a gangland style killing occurred as the body of an unidentified man was found in an automobile on the East Side. The corpse showed a crushed forehead and was wrapped in a blanket.
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Cleveland
Kentucky Derby Turf Classic Entries Include Tick On
Twenty three year olds were entered for the turf classic at Churchill Downs in Louisville. Tick On owned by Mia Tim Coffman of New York shows 2 to 1 odds with Brother Joe and King among the choices. The $50,000 added race will be run at a mile and an eighth around 5 p.m. CDT tomorrow barring scratches. about 15 likely to start.
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Louisville
Churchill Downs
Mia
Tim Coffman
New York
B.A
Joe
King
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Capone
Atlanta Peniitentiary
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Lindbergh Bably
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