Spectacles Hint at Kidnapping Case Near Chicago
A Chicago area boy Robert Franks vanished after leaving a private school. Near his body found in a swamp, two spectacles were discovered. Police tie them to a possible suspect using a poison method. ransom notes demanded $10,000 and warned of death. Investigators question instructors and family as they pursue clues in this complex case.
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Robert
Mskeuet
Fia
Acpollos
Phrowa
Jacob
B. Crowe
Gr Moro
Areiver
Ohldedive
Inidena
Aba
Doctora
Othors
Clao le Bey
Jose Yool
Franks
Jacob Franks
Roy
Grey Car
Sons of the Rich
Richard P. Williams
Irving Hartman
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Mr Pranks
Franka
Awards at high school honor many students and teams
In a chapel service awards were presented to members of the football, basketball and baseball teams plus the literary staff of the Mountaineer. Gold footballs were given to seniors, and letters were awarded to players, managers, the track team, and the literary staff. A sophomore debating cup went to the winning team. Additional notes mention injuries, a klan meeting aftermath, and local political organizing details.
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Mountaineer
Richard Shaw
Clyde Hickman
Paul Hefner
Dana Poling
Bard Hickman
Carl Posten
Joe Folio
William Beavers
Stephen Sanders
Dena Poling
Thomas Sanders
Beryl Thomas
Charles McDade
Scott Davis
Charles Nphayer
Lawrence Hall
Howard Courtney
Hunter Hardman
Lawrence Losh
Harold Moore
Horace Helms
Herbert Henry
Waldron Leach
Merle Newton
Scott da
Charles ‘Thayer
Tiwrence Hall
Rtichard Shaw
Howard Courtnay
Orvis McVicker
Theodor Hathaway
Mildred Cline
Edgar Tucker
Frank Lambert
The
Dorothy Smith
Sidney Sommer
Police hunt gunmen after ambush on highway
Nelleville May 24 Police search for four unidentified gunmen who attacked a couple riding along the Atlantic Padre highway in the Okaw River bottom near Okwu ile. They fired pistols and a shotgun, wounding Mr and Mrs Young who escaped death by ducking behind their car door before the assailants fled in a car.
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Herrin, II
Jack Skelter
Glenn Young
Ku Klux Klan
Weer
Falice
Shelton Brothers
Oscar Gagle
Herrin
Nelleville
Timois
Milan Tre
Glenny Young
Young
Okaw River
Okwu‘ile
Mra
Chamber of Commerce Vote Decides to Continue
A May meeting at the Chamber of Commerce rooms in Grabton drew 29 attendees who voted to keep the local Chamber of Commerce active for the city’s welfare. President N F Kendall chaired the session, with a three year contract ending June 30 1924 and notices sent to members urging them to support a continuing organization despite debate on its formal status. The group ultimately voted against abandoning the Chamber, preserving its active status and local growth role.
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Grafton
George L. Jolliffe
Chamber of Commerce
Grafton Chamber of
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Grabton
J Orafton Chamber OF Commerce
PF. Kendall
Dikeuas
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Chamber of Commerc
Tax Reduction Bill Advances to Rapid Action
Washington May 24 The conference report on the tax reduction bill was before the Senate with prompt approval in prospect. The House will act Monday and if approved, the bill will go to President Coolidge for signature. Leaders predict swift presidential signing.
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Washington
House
Coolidge
Preston Road to Reedsville Is Completed
The nine mile macadam stretch from Kingwood to Reedsville is finished and opened to traffic joining the Morgantown to Reedsville project. State road officials say the Morgantown to Reedsville link remains essentially impassable this year due to funding gaps and bond issues.
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Preston
Reedsville
Macadam Road
Kingwood
Reedsille
Monongalia
Morgantown
Seedsville
State Road Commission
Todo Commission
Tokio Welcomes American Aviators with Warm Ceremonies
In Tokio on May 24, a cordial welcome was extended to three American aviators and mechanics touring the globe by air. Officials hosted calls and entertainment praising the Pacific crossing feat and noting improving Japanese American relations amid expressions of admiration for the flyers and their achievement.
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Tokio
Globe
Pacific
Dishonesty Charged in Department Case
Startling statement describes alleged dishonesty within a department. A reported claim cites misconduct by an employer and printing of misleading materials. The brief item notes investigation and charges, with emphasis on alleged wrongdoing and official response.
Rotary Club Meeting Discusses Vision and Work
The List Rotary Club at the Grafton Hotel heard talks on President Harry Compton's platform planks Good Will Vision Enthusiasm and Work led by Chairman Charles Steel. Speakers Rev Fred Bishop Tal Engle General T Bartlett and guests Mont Carmichael and W C Manley framed the call to action with quotes on effort and service.
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Rotary Club
Grafton Hotel
Charles Steel
Harry Compton
Rotary
Compton
Dorsey €. Peck
Fred S. Bishop
German ministers decide cabinet will not resign
London May 24 reports that Chancellor Marx and Ministers Stresemann and Frantz Hrns conferred in Berlin and decided it would not be necessary for the cabinet to resign. The report comes via a news agency disputed from the German capital.
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London
Marx
Germany
Porelyn
Streseman
Mint of Labor
Hravns
Berlin
Colidge's Political View Dominates GOP Platform
Washington May 26 The Republican platform to be drafted in Cleveland will mirror Harding and Coolidge policies, stressing a new international conference to ease tensions and limit armament, and a world court. It will tout budget reform and tax reductions led by Mellon, claim economic recovery, and endorse law enforcement. The Coolidge personality will be highlighted, presenting him as steadier in four years.
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Washington
Cleveland Conpublican National Platform
Harding
Cool Hidge
Goolidse
Torough Maitairs
Republican Party
Secretary of the Treasury
Andrew W. Mellon
Congress
Cleveland
Coolidge
Europe
League of Naons
League
Cleeland
John T. Adams
Apple Bloom Drop Alarms Maryland Growers
Frederick Md May 26 A heavy drop of apple bloom in orchards across the county in recent days has caused much apprehension among fruit growers. Many trees show damage and concern mounts over potential yields and future blooms.
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Arly
York Imperial
Jonathan
Stayman
Grimes Golden
York
Yiel
Frederick
West Virginia Republicans push unity and pledge to Coolidge
Washington reports West Virginia Republicans expect united support for President Coolidge and party congressional nominees on May 27. Voters insist candidates publicly pledge to back Coolidge and defend the administration, warning insurgent or vague ties threaten party backing. Proposals target treasury limits and a budget that reflects government needs. Incumbent WV House members face nonreappointment, with all four Democratic incumbents likely to be renominated and opposed by GOP voters in multiple districts.
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Washington
West Virginia
Coolidge
Congress
Calvin
National Senate
House
United Party
Harding
West
Mmself
R. EK. Lb. Allen
George W. Johnson
T. J. Lilly
J. Alfred Taylor
Houde
L. Robenbloom
F. Reed
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Suredin
Grafton Chamber OF Commerce
Atlantic City
Tal W. Engle
General T. Bartlett
Mont Carmichael
Charleston
W. C. Manley
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