Investigators to Probe Pittsburg Bank Irregularities
Secretary McAdoo plans to seek the Attorney General’s review of alleged irregularities tied to the First National Bank of Pittsburg and the Second National Bank merger. Comptroller Kane cites long known capital impairment and a December notice. large depositors withdrew funds prompting closure to protect smaller savers.
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D.C
McAdoo
McReynolds
National Bank
Pittsburg
Treasury
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Justice
Thomas P. Kane
First National Bank
Second National Bank
L. C. Murray
New York
First National Bank of
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Kuhn
United States
Jordan
Murray
Treasury Department
Kane
Cable Cut Cuts Bell Link Between St Louis and Tri Cities
A tele phone cable with 249 wires was cut today by suspected sympathizers aiding a girl operators strike. The severing disabled eighty four trunk lines, cutting Bell service to St Louis and the Illinois tri cities Venice Madison Granite City. Seven men were arrested in connection with the cut.
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Mnemen
St.Louis
East St. Louis
Tal
Bell
Tri-Cities
Illinois
Venice
Madison
Granite City
Referendum Vote Sets Trolley Franchise Choice in Morgantown
Morgantown council authorizes submitting the Monongalia Electric Company's proposed trolley franchise to a referendum for ratification and pledges to grant the franchise if voters approve.
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Morgantown
Monongalia Electric Company
Mystery surrounds death of Alice Cristell near Wilkes Barre
Police and county authorities probe the death of 18 year old Alice Cristell whose body was found in Ayoyos Lake. Herbert Johns the last man with her is jailed on suspicion but maintains his story. A rival suitor theory centers on Harrison Cann of Wilkes Barre. Investigators search for a third man while some friends doubt murder, suggesting an accidental drowning.
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Wilkes Barre
Alice “Cristell
Aayoy's Lake
Half & Dozer
Herbert Johns
Mic
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Cristell
Johns
Caney
Harrison Cann
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Special Grand Jury Will Act on Coal Mining Conditions
Gov Heffet’s declaration pushes Kanawha county to action as a special grand jury is convened. Miners from Seng Trip Coal Co protest terms and plan to strike at Fernbank and Marsh Fork operations. Long Trip workers halted production, aiming to shut Fernbank and Marsh Fork mines. No word on shootings from Chibin Creek. Crummit returns from Washington.
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Kanawha
Ugate
Kanawha County
Heffet
Jidicial
Eta County
Te Seng Trip Coal Company
Coal River
Marsh Fork
Operes
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Marsh Ork
iChbin Creek
State House
Woman shocked by stray shot in Michigan City
A stray bird shot fired by neighbors on Clay Street narrowly missed Mrs. Herbert Kellar on her porch, leaving her shaken and in a nervous state. Doctors say the fright could have lasting effects, and police traced the bullet to birdshooters nearby as the investigation continues.
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Ben Street
Kellar
Ben
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Clay Street
Keltat
Death from blood poisoning in Wilsonark man aged 53
George Kearns aged 53 of Wilsonark died this morning at 3790 oclock in a local hospital after an illness of blood poisoning. Survived by his widow and two children a son and a daughter. The son remains at home while the daughter is Mrs JT Bailey of Wilson-butz. Funeral arrangements not announced.
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George Kearns
Wilsonark
Emuuers
Anun
JT. Fy Bailey
Wilsor-butz
Martinsburg Farmer Found Dead Returning From Martinsburg
Thomas Jacobs a prominent Berkeley county farmer was found dead in his buggy on a road two miles from his home while returning from a visit in Martinsburg. Cause of death listed as heart disease. He was 80 years old.
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Martinsburg
Thomas Jacobs
Berkeley County
Chicago Grain Market Slips Amid Weak Demand
Chicago grain prices edged lower as overnight sale figures showed limited demand. Prices for wheat and corn fell modestly with reports of subdued buying interest and steady supplies weighing on futures in early trading.
Train Rider Sentenced by County Court
David Whaling was sentenced by Justice T.G. Nicewamer to five days in jail for unlawfully riding a train in the local railroad yards. He failed to pay the fine and was arrested by EH. 2 Kinney of the railroad detective force.
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David Whaling
T.G. Nicewamer
EH. 2 Kinney
Railroid
Pittsburg Bank Reopens Amid Runs and Caution
Pittsburg July 2 Bank of savings reopened for business after a run resumed earlier. Police maintained regulations as the bank welcomed customers to withdraw if needed. President Wy Jones, elected yesterday, reassured the public that tellers are ready to serve and that the bank is prepared to handle the situation with minimal inconvenience.
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Pittsburg
Pitleburg- ‘Bank
Wy Jones
City Licenses in Grafton Debated by Council Split
In Grafton a license dispute pits the city against the Riks club over liquor permissions. Council deadlocked four to four as two Elks abstained, with the mayor voting no. Legal experts split on whether the Elks violated the no license law, as arrests and appeals to higher courts loom.
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Riks'club
Volea Ont Ieense
Tle
Joors
Eii Council
Elks
Man Quarantined for Suspected Smallpox in Baltimore
A middle aged man, naming Walter J. Conaway, was found lying near Boyle saloon at Seventh and South Payson streets in West Baltimore and taken to the county infirmary after being held at the city lock-up. Two doctors diagnosed all the symptoms of smallpox and ordered quarantine at the infirmary.
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Walter J. Conaway
Payson Streets
Baltimore
Boyle
West End
Storm devastates Ill town leaving homes burned and power out
A late night storm swept across the Acora region hitting Lost Acres Illinois. Several litres of fuel were spilled injuring a parent figure as houses burned and the town was left in darkness. News of the storm is only beginning to gel here.
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Acrora
Ill
Senator Elkins Campaign Witness Testifies in Bribery Trial
Joseph A. McLane of Morgantown testified in Jackson County bribery case against Delegate Rath Out, detailing a February meeting with Delegate Duff over votes for Senator Elkins and a $16,000 bid for four votes. Duff claimed $10,000 for Duff’s vote while McLane described a $6,000 compromise and weekly $1000 expense money.
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McLane
Duana
D. G. Biddinger
Duff
William Seymour Edwarls
United States Senate
Melane
New Haven Rail Case Key Points From Federal Commission Opinion
The commission states the New Haven agreement likely violated the restraint of trade law but offers no formal order. It argues strong interlocking interests among rail lines threaten competition in New England and outlines proposed federal rules to curb ownership, leasing, or stock issuance by interstate railroads without government consent.
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Danenger
Brinton & Maine
Baltimore & Ohio
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Shields Chosen Leading Knight in Grand Lodge Vote
Rochester N Y reports three hours of counting as Edward Leach of New York selected grand exalted ruler. Fred Robinson won grand secretary over Thomas Darling of Texas and David McArran of Michigan. P J H Shields of Clarksburg West Virginia chosen grand esteemed knight over Floyd Bathalk. James B Nicholson of Boston named to fill an expired grand trustee term. Other officers elected include A H Jennings of Bridgeport Conn as grand treasurer and E M Dickerman of Tucson Ariz as grand lecturing knight. Edward Kelly of Cheyenne Wy named grand inner guard. S P Perritt of Indiana named grand trustee for five years.
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Grand Lodge of Blkes
Edward Leach
New York
Fred Robinson
Thomas J.darling
Texas
David McArran
Michigan
P. JH. Shields
Clarksburg
W. V
Floyd B.ath Alk
Miaratiatown
James IB
Nicholson
Boston
Leach
J. Cookman
Boyd
Baltimore
Shields
Maxwell
Treas
AH. Jennings
Bridgeport
Conn
Second Ballot in Rochester Freemasons Election Debate
The forty ninth annual reunion opened with the second ballot for grand treasurer and a report on establishing a national home at Bedford Virginia. A White of Chicago led the first ballot for grand treasurer, narrowing within 156 votes of election. Today’s program includes brass band concerts sight seeing trips sailing yacht and motor boat rides a toast test and a pyrotechnic display at Ontario Beach Park.
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Rochester
Bedford
Chave ‘A. White
Chicago
Grand Treisurer
Ontario Bech Park
Ed Hart Seen in Pathe's Weekly at Bijou Theater
Cornell University student Ed Hart appears in Pathe's weekly at the Bijou theater. The footage shows students parading through the streets to the campus where the annual spring circus is held.
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I Hart
Cornell University
Pathe
Funeral service for Glen Bik man Vinwene Aloo
Funeral services for Vinwene Aloo of Glen Bik were held at the Bradford Osborn mortuary chapel on Wednesday afternoon at 2:20 oclock and in Holy Cross cemetery after a illness described as cholera.
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Vinwene Aloo
Mira
Aleig
Glen Bik
Dutford-Osborn
Holy Cross
Senate finance panel advances tart bill timing
The Senate finance committee continued reviewing the schedule of the tax bill. Chairman Simmons aims to finish for printing soon and convene related committee meetings tomorrow.
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Washington, DC
Senate Finance Committee
Simmons
Somn
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