State Police Demand More Pay to Guard Law
West Virginia State Police report nearly two years of duty showing extensive enforcement across the state with 69 murders and numerous property crimes, mumbling, and weapon carrying. Officials note the growing force strain in southern counties and urge higher pay for officers to maintain order.
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Olier
Oliver
Good Roads Open Way For Bank Robberies
A Michigan banker’s figures show robberies are more common in states with poor police coverage and open highways. The text notes Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Michigan as examples where fast roads aid robbers, while newer policed states close roads after crimes to hinder escapes.
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Michigan
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New York
Punnsylvania
France era wartime hero记
State trooper Peterson of Company A West Virginia served six years in the Army and was among the first American soldiers to depart for overseas action. He joined the American Expeditionary Force and the 32nd Division, landing at St Mihiel. He took part in the Cantigny engagement on May 28 1918.
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Peterson
West Virginia
Poite
Amerie
Eh Intancey
Vhs
Teyttortean
Uniteat Overseas and Polarsom
Mt St Namtre
Boermany
Cantigny
Moonshine Fear Shifts as Officials Count Gains
Community fear of illegal corn whisky eases as state police report increased cooperation and fewer burnings of homes. Officials note many deaths and injuries from tainted liquor, with lingering concerns over bootleg operations and prohibition enforcement.
Valuable Timber Saved by West Virginia Police
Several hundred thousand dollars worth of timber saved for West Virginia through vigilance of State Police. Patrols spotted a wind damaged pile near an abandoned site and notified authorities. Prompt action by troopers prevented further loss as forest patrols increased attention in the region.
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West Virgiia
Virginia
Vollee
Nona
Paris
Anwar
Ely
Police hold dynamiters suspects tied to Faystteville mine blast
Six hours after an incline at the Faystteville West Virginia mine was blown up Trooper Rarter of the West Virginia State Police arrested four alleged dynamiters. The suspects named are Clarence Downell, Robert Bates, Lee Downed and John Kid. They await the 98 charge of malicious destruction.
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Faystteville
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Lee Downed
John Kitd
SLAIN TROOPER LEFT RECORD OF BRAVERY
Private Ernest Le Ripley of the West Virginia State Police died in a November 18 clash at Vulcan, Matoon County, while pursuing moonshiners. A World War veteran, Ripley disarmed suspects, risked his life under fire, and forced them to surrender before he was fatally shot. His actions, alongside subsequent confrontations in Matewan and with Fred Burgrad, are recounted as steadfast service to state law enforcement.
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Vulcan
Mingo County
Mapley
West Virginia
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Army
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Matewan
Anse Hatfield
Fred Burgrad
Hatiel
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Burgrad
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William Hatderd
Taylor Cole
Vulewa
Ganda
Hauield
Cole Ripley
Coke Head
Curtla
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Polkca
Howor You State Trooper Motto Promotes West Virginia Police
The text centers on Colonel Jackson Arnold leading the West Virginia State Police to train troopers to uphold state honor by combating crime and disorder. It emphasizes making West Virginia known as a safe and prosperous commonwealth and preserving public peace as the force’s duty.
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West Virginia
Colon Jackson Arnold
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West Virginia State Police Veterans Honored At Ceremony
Superintendent Colonel Jackson Arnold announced the latest recruits among the West Virginia State Police, noting prior U S Army service. Captains JR Troekus and Thomas W Norton led Companies B and A, with both holding major ranks in earlier campaigns.
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