Graf Zeppelin Preparations For Havana Flight
The Graf Zeppelin moves toward Havana after a Brazilian stop in Rio Janeiro as Eckener plans to reach Lakehurst and Germany by June 9. The airship completed a 23 hour 43 minute return from Rio and faces a brief layover with officials and spectators in Brazil before continuing to Havana then Lakehurst.
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Pernambuco
Brazil
Rio
Janeiro
Havana
Lakeharsh
Giquia Air Dome
Friedrichshafen
Graf
Rio Janeiro
Campo Dos Alfonsos
Ebener
Louis Ferdinand
Germany
Bahamas
Lakehurst
New Jersey
Buyers of bootleg liquor freed from prosecution
Washington May 26 Purchasers of liquor from bootleggers were declared by the supreme court to be exempt from prosecution for violating the national prohibition law. Those who knowingly transported illegal liquor and on trial pleaded nolo contendere were held subject to conspiracy charges. The Farrar case from Boston was used as a test by the government.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Ers
James E. Farrar
Boston
Mitchell
Farrar
Rioting in India Surges. Many Arrests Reported
Disturbances and arrests of civil disobedience leaders across widely separated areas draw British and Indian authorities. The killing of D. B. Murphy, assistant superintendent of police in Peshawar, signals renewed disorder in the districted region. Salt raids at Wadala recur with 200 arrests and numerous injuries from clashes with armed police. A car crash near Clarksburg involves Miss Sarojini Netdu and Villa Privy.
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Associated Press
India
D. 8. Murphy
Peshawar
Wadala
W. R. Gerkin
Miachiniat
Piedmont Avenue
Calcutta
Congress
Clarksburg
Riot injures fifty at Delhi cloth mill strike
Fifty persons were injured in a riot linked to a cloth mill strike in Delhi today. A CLEARING HOUSE report from New York states exchanges at 675 million dollars with a balance of 184 million.
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Delhi
India
New York
Gordon Blake Murder Trial Stalled by Jury Impasse
Gordon Blake faced a murder charge in Judge Warren Kittle’s court as jurors could not be secured. A continuance was ordered, with trial to start Tuesday on a separate charge of drunken driving on a public highway related to the death of C. Bennett on the Northwestern turnpike east of Blueville. Prospective jurors showed bias or opposition to capital punishment. Arnold Husted received ten days for petty larceny. Argyl Goodwin stood trial for drunkenness, Rex Lanham for a bastardy charge.
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Gordon Blake
Warren
Kittle
Bennett
Northwestern Turnpike
Blueville
Blake
Arnold Husted
Argyl Goodwin
Rex Lanham
Students drown in river at Picnec
Morgantown West Virginia May 26 CP Wayne Smith 16 son of Dr and Mrs W A Smith Mason town drowned in Cheat River while attending a high school event near the West Virginia naval guard camp today He was enrolled at Marontown High.
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Morgantown
W. Va
Wayne Smith
W.A. Smith
Masontown
Cheat River
West Virginia Naval Guard
Marontown
Senators Plan 70 Disposed Of All Business
Washington May 26 Senate Republicans moved to dispose of the London naval treaty rivers and harbors tariff bill and other major measures before adjournment to clear the way for treaty action. Senate leader Watson said no vote was taken but the plan aims to wrap up legislation this session and rough out timing for hearings and debates.
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Washington
Senate Republicans
Watson
Foreign Relations Committee
House
Congress
Senate
Arkansas Feud Costs Four Lives at Village Carnival
A liquor and narcotics feud in Lepanto, Arkansas, between rival factions led to a carnival gun battle that killed four people and wounded two others. Victims include Clyde Keller, Ira Williams, Walter Mobs, and George Laudermilk. Tyson Lutteral faces murder charges as his associates fight over narcotics disclosures. The deadly firefight occurred at a crowded carnival grounds amid threats to burn down those involved.
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Lepanto
Rne
Toronzo River
Mississippi
Clyde Keller
Ira
Blackie" Williams
Walter Mobs
George Laudermilk
Tyson Lutteral
Williams
Keller
Lutteral
Pinchot Wins GOP Nomination in Pennsylvania Primary
A photo shows Gifford Pinchot after his victory in the Pennsylvania Republican primary defeating Francis Shunk Brown to win the party’s gubernatorial nomination.
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Associated Press
Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Francis Shunk Brown
Three Legion Posts Coming Here May 30 Memorial Day Plans
Memorial Day preparations proceed with three visiting Legion posts announced: Kingwood George D. Jackson Post 56 Clarksburg Roy B. Parrish Post 12 and Philippi Barbour County Post 44. Drum and Bugle Corps lead two parade divisions. Graf ton Terra Alta Corbin and Graf ton bands participate. Governor William G Conley will arrive with honor guards. Details on parking and schedule to be printed.
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Grafton
Legion
Kingwood
Geroge D. Jackson
Clarksburg
Roy B. Parrish
Philippi
Barbour County
Grafton High
Terra
Alta High Schol
Corbins
William G. Conley
West Virginia
Sentinel
E. J. Kersting
Taylor
H. E. Fes
O. Jay Fleming
W. A. Beavers
King
J. C. Holt
Charles Warder
L. M. Lock
W. Merle
Governor Conley Visits Grafton on Midday Trip
Governor William Conley stopped briefly in Grafton yesterday afternoon during a return from Martinsburg where he spent a short vacation. He was en route to the Capitol at Charleston.
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Govrnor
William
Conley
Grafton
Martinsburg
Charleston
Presents for Boy Graduates Adapt to Quiet Tastes
Richard, valedictorian of his class, enjoys presents but dislikes fuss. His aunt notes boys crave attention and favors like a simple automobile or airplane can placate them, while she seeks ideas that respect his family.
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Richard
Nancy Lee
Nancy
Senate committee probes its second Pennsylvania primary in four years
Frost hits crops in Grafton and Taylor county with Jack Frost causing damage to vegetables and fruit. Reports from Pruntytown and Knottsville indicate substantial losses including potatoes at the county poor farm. Blackberry blossoms may end the so called Blackberry Winter. In Washington, PA Senate Committee reveals campaign spending details in the 1928 primary, noting Grundy spent $194,000 of his own money and Davis $10,541 with total expenditures around $382,000 for Grundy’s efforts.
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Senate
Pennsylvania
Jack Frost
Grafton
Taylor County
Pruntytown
Webster
Philipp
Knottevalle
Thornton
Healty
Justice of the Peace
Wittman
Blueville
Knottsville
Petit Jury
Washington
Grundy
James J. Davis
Davis
Francis Shunk
Brown
William S. Ware
Sylvainta
Warner
Rauney
Nye
Philadelphia
Salvation Army drive urged by Mayor for Grafton corps
Mayor Charles C. King urged Salvation Army support at a Monday morning briefing, ahead of the Grafton Hotel banquet opening the annual campaign. He noted a Taylor county citizen already contributed $100 and called for nine more local $100 donors to back the year’s work.
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Salvation Army
Charles C. King Éald
Grafton Hotel
Grafton Corps
King
Taylor County
Simpson
Arnold
Grafton
Hotel Grafton
G. T. Bartlett
Anna M. Heflin
Captain Arnold
Post
Army
Officials Report Fear For Recovery Of Gold Star Mothers
Paris May 25 The first serious illness among American gold star mothers visiting France was reported today by pilgrimage officials. Mrs Mary Reynolds Damascus Ohio and Mrs Florence Williams Portsmouth Ohio were gravely ill with peritonitis and bronchial pneumonia respectively. Two others recovered and rejoined their groups. Souvenir shopping and a large banquet in Grafton marked the visit as officials outlined plans for the Salvation Army drive and expressed hope for recovery of the gravely ill. General Gouraud showed emotion as wreaths were placed on France's Unknown Soldier tomb and the ceremony continued to emphasize support for veterans and their families.
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Paris
France
Mary Reynolds
Damascus
Florence Williams
Portsmouth
Jsck
Henry P. Gol
Henri Gouraud
Fire Sweeps Docked Liner in Honolulu Harbor
Fire swept the liner City of Honolulu at her dock yesterday then was brought under control. Firemen remained on site spraying water as the ship settled in 32 feet of water after being scuttled for precaution against fuel leaks. Ten firefighters were hospitalized from exhaustion, and unconfirmed reports said two crew members were missing. No passengers were aboard.
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Honlulu
Honolulu
Twee
Japan's Ratio Under London Pact Attacked
Washington May 26 Admiral Charles F Hughes told the senate foreign relations committee he believed the ratio given Japan under the naval treaty would be fatal to American interests. He favored more cruisers than five and preferred six inch guns, arguing for eight inch while Rear Admiral William A Hum warned the treaty would not secure parity with Great Britain. Other officers testified that the equality provision benefited Japan and that the United States had made greater signs by far than any others.
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Washington
Charles F. Hughes
Naval Operations
Senate Foreign Relat
Japan
L. L. Nuttom
Hughes
Fons
Ioan
William A Hum
George C. Dayle
Alfred W
Kiwanis Special Programs Feature City Youth
A Kiwanis sponsored event showcases a special program featuring the Kiwenia Club meeting at the Hotel G. Troop No. 2 of the Boy Scouts appears on the program with all young men of the city. The event is led by the Rev. ag Scout Muster and is scheduled for eight.
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Kiwenia
Kiwanis
Rev. Ag
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W.R. Gerkin
Rex
Richard Byr
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Davis and Shank
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Sansernie
London
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