Chicago Jury Reaches For 124 Grafters
A Chicago grand jury indicted 124 politicians officials and criminals in graft cases. The county panel charged 10 in the sanitary district scandal including six trustees and the former president while the federal panel named 28 others tied to the storm machine graft. Bonds were set at 10 000 each.
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Associated Press
Chicago
County Grand Jury
Chicago Sanitary District
Federal Grand Jury
Chicago Heights
Sanitary District
Beckley To Host New River Valley Round Table Meet
Beckley will host the 1929 New River Valley Round Table gathering on October 11 and 12 for about 1000 teachers from Summers Fayette and Raleigh counties. Dr John Roscoe Turner of West Virginia University may deliver the principal address. Details remain unsettled as the committee plans speaker topics and program elements.
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Beckley
New
van Camp
New River Valley Ground Table
Fayette
H. FE. Carmichael
May Beckley custody case returns May Beckley home
May Beckley is back with Jesse Lemon after a court filing to gain temporary custody for adoption. Judge Mo Ward set a May 20 hearing with Lemon and the Privetts to settle the case. Mrs Privett and Mrs Gaujot may contest the move as the family hopes to keep May in the Lemon home during proceedings.
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May Beckley
Beckley
Jesse Lemon
Big Stick
J. W
Ann Privett
Beckley Hospital
Mer. Lemon
May
Privett
Mo Ward
Circuit Court
Hamer
Lemon
Hayes Convicted in Slaying of Snowden Crane
Jim Hayes was convicted of second degree murder by a jury in Lewisburg for the two year old slaying of Snowden Crane the reclusive man. A prior trial ended in a hung jury, and two other men remain serving life terms in the same case.
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Associated Press
Lewisburg
Jim Hayes
Snowden Crane
Convicted Man Receives 30 Day Sentence In County Jail
Hollie Raines and Dwight are named in a county jail report. Dwight, convicted of possession of liquor, was jailed last night to serve a 30 day sentence with a $100 fine and a forfeiture value noted.
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Hollie Raines
Fdwight
Quele
Lane brothers jailed for moonshine possession
Eary Lane and Glen Hedrick faced 30 day jail terms and fines for possessing moonshine liquor in a Raleigh County case before Justice M Lilly. Constable Mark Griffith had arrested both men in Shady Spring district. they were jailed to serve their sentences.
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Eary
Tul) Lane
Justice of the Peace
M. Lilly
Glen Hedrick
Mark Griffith
Tally
Shady Spring
Squire Lilly
Raleigh
Woman's Club to Elect Officers at Legion Home
General meeting of the Woman's Club to be held at the Legion home on Kanawhi street Tuesday at 2 o'clock. Officers for the coming year will be elected. All club members are requested to attend as the meeting is important.
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Woman’s Club
Legion Home
Kanawhi Street
Mvelime
ATL
Mrs Morton Funeral Held For O D Morton 26
Funeral services were held Friday for Mrs. O. D. Morton 26 of Bush Run who died Tuesday of diphtheria at the home of her sister Mrs. Reed Murray East Beckley. Rev Hite of Pemberton preached interment was at Hill Top cemetery Surviving are the widowed husband two children three sisters three brothers and the parents Mr and Mrs George Thurbon of Rush Run The children are Clarence nine and Anne Marie five The sisters include Mrs I L Toze Glen Jean Mrs I O Morton Cunard and Mrs B E Murray East Beckley The brothers are George W Slab Fork 40 Bush Run and B L of Bush Run
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O. D. Morton
Bush Run
Rush Hun
Hite
Pemberton
Hill Top Cemetery
S. Morton
Reed Murray
East Beckley
Ciorge Thurbon
Rush Run
Clarence
Anne Marie
Tose
Glen Jean
Morton
Cunard
BR. EE. Murrau
George W
Slab Fork
Visitors Day Planned at W. W. High School
Visitors will be welcome at W. W. High School on Friday May 10 to observe the physical education programs for both girls and boys. The event begins at 4 PM with demonstrations by Miss Caroline Johnston and Mr. Steinbicker guiding the activities, followed by an exhibition of class work.
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Uy Georgia Kidd AM
W. W. HS
Chisses
Steinbicker
Weather outlook calls for showers, warmer tonight
Cloudy conditions with possible showers tonight and again Sunday. Temperatures rise tonight then drop Sunday as cooler air moves in.
Peter Stratford Affair Shocks Public Figures and Family
A distorted account describes Peter Stratford in New Zealand and New York society circles. It notes marriages and gender identity rumors, mentioning Mrs. Elisabeth Howland and Mrs. Rawland linked to Stratford, with unclear dates and locations.
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Oakland
Pather
Peter Stratford
Donann
Ash
Pelee Stratford
Pelee Strathford
New Zealand
Sever Vost
New York
Vessies Movhan
Erin
Pelter Stratford
Eligabeth Howland
Stratford
Rawland
Supreme Court directs DC to enforce Sinclair jail sentence
The US Supreme Court today formally directed the District of Columbia Supreme Court to enforce the three months jail term for Travey Sinclair for refusing to answer questions before the Senate oil investigating committee. The order reaches the DC clerk Monday, with imposition by Judge William Hitz pending and timing undecided. Foreclosures and procedural steps remain to be completed.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court Today
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Travey FL Sincclair
Senate Oil Investigating Committee
High Court
William Hitz
District Supreme
Sinclair
Lotki
Greenbrier County Fugitive Arrested in Maine
Granville A. Dietz alias Bob Porter, wanted in West Virginia for murder, was arrested by Maine deputies near Millinocket after a West Virginia state police telegram surfaced. Brookes, WV state police chief, had dispatched troopers in plain clothes and followed Dietz’s movements as he eluded capture since March 20.
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Greenbrier County
Millinocket
Sherif Fred Morales
Graneville A. Dicky
West Vir
Ifinia
Sherrimm Station
Here
West Virginia
Associated Press
Charleston
Granville A. Diels
Bob Porter
Greenbrier
J. CG. Kelly
Southern Pines
S.C
Dietz
West Vicginia
Brooks
State Police
Maine
State bridge commission sets up toll bridge plan
Charleston May 4 The state bridge commission formed to free toll bridges held an all day meeting to prepare its work. Julian G Hearne of Wheeling was named chairman by Governor Conley. other members include UL Brooks Martinsburg and HL E Shadle Beech Hill and ex secretary to Governor Gore was sought as treasurer.
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Associated Press
Charleston
State Bridge Commission
AJC
Kimpel
Gore
Julian G. Hearne
Wheeling
Conley
UL € Brooks
Martinsburg
HL E Shadle
Beech Hill
Wherein Colored Man Learns All is Not What it Appears
A man named Alfred discovers a pocketbook containing 400 dollars in Liberty bonds and 200 cash after a theft. He reports the loss to state police. Sgt. McGlothlin and Squire Dell investigate but cannot recover the other suspect. Alfred ends with 200 dollars remaining for groceries.
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Beeghey National
Alfred
Thumans
Ceoal
Alfred Cane
Eestan
McGlothlin
Sergent McClothlin
Squire Dell
Hilly
Oll
Alfred Dane
Balloons Launch Long Race From Pitt Stadium
Twelve balloons with two crew members lifted from Pitt Stadium in a national balloon race amid rain and a fair breeze. Officials forecast a westward wind could push the balloons toward the Atlantic coast with potential shifts toward New England. The elimination fee change marks the America entrant in the international event.
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Associated Press
Witsburgh
Pitt Stadium
Liere
America
Mexican Rebel Paymaster Arrested in Kansas City Plot
A former Rebel paymaster Salvador Ateen and his secretary were arrested in Kansas City with a bag containing about 75,000 dollars as officials suspect a plan to flee. Also charged are Russell Mathes and Woo A Fryer, tied to immigration and U S attorney posts in El Paso. Bail set at 50,000 for Ateen and Marques. 2500 to 8500 for others while extradition hearings proceed.
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CHV
New York
Kapsas City
United States
Salvador Ateen
Chileitaa
Marcely Caraves
Chihushua
Antoine Marques
Russel Mathes
EL Paso
Texas
Woo A. Fryer
Aless
Maques
Kansas City
Bel
Piy
Blake Funeral Today Held at Camp Creek Cemetery
The funeral of Mrs. Blake will be held today at Camp Creek Cemetery with Rev. Weir of Helen officiating. A brief service will precede the procession to Camp Creek Cemetery, with a gathering at Helen following the ceremony.
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Gineral
Blake
Decree Sets Sale Of Western Virginia Coal Properties
Federal court in Charleston oversees a receivership sale of northern and southern properties owned by the West Virginia Coal Company. Judge Goore W. McClintie orders separate sales by special commissioners with a joint bid date and lists creditors including First National Bank of New York.
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Cy ‘Phin Associated Press
Charleston
West Virginia
Goore W. McClintie
Ailames
Ie Company
Jodee McCholie
Berkeley
Bittertbloriey
Heney
Tassawchy Davis
Douthe Brows
Phantington
S. PL Spe
Ds Uae
Haceres
West Viechtia
Tease Tealder
Urea
Aeres Ib Pavette
Lenan
Todias Bert
Uisbera
Walker
Nationale Homb
New York City
Sattheno
Mingr Smb Spears
Separatte
Sates
Mieworthern
Southern
Crehar
Lessin
On Ete
Guadman Minuficuring
Walter
Bernss
First National Bank
Sof
New York
Virginia School Collapse Kills 93 as Storm Toll Rises
A deadly wave of storms claims 93 lives across several states. Rye Cove Virginia reports the worst loss with 92 students and a teacher killed in a schoolhouse collapse. Maryland Arkansas Tennessee Kentucky and Florida report additional fatalities as Red Cross relief aids stricken regions. The two week death toll reaches 84 in Georgia from last week’s storms.
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My ‘Phe Associated Press
Uhebl
Tadsey
Virginia
Rye Cove
Maryland
Arkansas
Tenessee Pwo
Kentuekye Alte Bum
Florida
Hie Red Cross
Georgia
Brandges
Marsh Takes Concord Job
Frank Marsh, secretary of the State Board of Education, will become president of Concord State Normal School in Athens starting July 1. Dr. George W. Diehl will resign. Marsh will be succeeded by a new state board secretary as the board prepares for the transition at its June meeting.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Frank Marsh
State Board of Education
Concord State Normal Schoob
Athens
George W. Diehl
Conk
Lechenly Maest
Concarea
Ta Marsh Co
Unclear Readable Fragments From Pennsy Match
Fragmentary note mentions Pennsy and Att feet stack with a well and a nanny maker term. Details are unreadable, no clear event or person facts emerge for a full card.
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Flex
Pennsy Vaom
Talkies Begin Monday At Buckley Theatre
The Buckley theatre announces the first all talking pictures under the new service. A trial display titled On Trail will lead the program as patrons enter the venue each day beginning at the evening hour.
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Wesey
Buckley
Toevbeek
Cheling
ATP
Claude Hurt Arrested in Transit Support Chase
Claude Hurt was arrested yesterday by State Trooper HD. Gibbs and Tedgedin aided a transportation to Ratia while nail service was damaged between Croydon airport London and Le Bourget Paris.
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Claude Hurt
Rainelle Ly
Tran
HD. Gibbs
Tedgedin
Ratiaole
Croydon Airport
London
Te Bourget
Paris
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