Nurse Gertrude Wancek Dies After Fatal Anesthetic Error
In Beruin May 13 a veteran Royal Hospital nurse Gertrude Wancek died shortly after injecting a deadly dose of anaesthetic her hand had spilled while preparing a local operation on a four teen year old boy. The incident prompted public blame toward those who kept two bottles of contrasting strength in the same closet. The article also notes the Karl May Association forming to promote the author’s legacy despite revelations of May’s youth crimes and prison history.
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Beruin
Gertmide Wancek
Royal Hospital
Aulelde
Mito Herssit
Wily Rieger
Koeperiick
Royal Hospitals
Ben
Gertrude
Karl May
Dresden
Germany
May
Iero
Hi Wan
Ibel
Silesia
Ila
Aad
Association
West Virginia Child Labor Committee Statement
The West Virginia Child Labor Committee denounces any hint of animus or bias against industries and insists on open meetings and moral priority over profit. Chairman Granberry letters to reassure the public of legitimate reform aims, seeking broad support for humane child labor legislation across West Virginia.
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West Virginia
West
Charleston Team Heads to Winthrop for Olympic Rifle Matches
Captain L. C. Burdette and Captain B. Cole depart for Winthrop Maryland as part of the U S team to contest international rifle matches in Sweden. The US squad leaves June 1 and returns July 1 with Burdette and Major Pratt initially slated but later eliminated due to scoring and team size changes. The preliminary at Winthrop will determine the nine US shooters for the trip.
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Charleston
L. C. Burdette
Cole
Kingwood
Winthrop
United States
Sweden
Opptivin Burlote
Taldlaig
Athe Smen
Argentine Republic
Burdette
Major Pratt
Nan
Pratt
Amerca
Ranson Joins Monticello Auto Firm as Foreman
James Ranson, formerly with the Clarksburg Automobile Company, becomes foreman of the Monticello Automobile and Garage Company repair department. He has devoted his life to auto study, worked in major factories nationwide, and is regarded as one of the city's top mechanics. The firm praises his skill to keep cars in perfect condition.
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James @. Ranson
Clarksburg T Automobiie
Monticello Automobile and Garage Company
Mr. Ranson
Ufa
Ateq
Bond Passed for Big Creek District School in McDowell County
May 23 report from Charleston records a $20,000 bond vote in the Big Creek district of McDowell County with 477 for and 221 against. A new high school will be erected this summer once the bond is ratified.
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Dowell County
Charleston
Department of Schools
Big Creek
McDowell County
Executrix Qualifies In Randolph Will Case
Gertrude D. Randolph becomes the executrix of the will of 200, FF. Randolph with assistants Liott C. Reeder Oscar C. Wit and W. E. Steels named. M. G. Sperry returns home from a brief busta ity cant.
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Gertrude
D. Randolph
Will
Randolph
Liott C. Reeder
Oscar C. Wit
W. E
M.G. Sperry
Jay
Five Fined In Pollo Court Deported In Dotul
A thin morning session in Pollo Court saw four men convicted of drunkenness and fined the usual amounts. One defendant, Pod Heetien, did not appear. The court, led by Mayor Frank Hi Moore, ordered four deportations to domestic quarters.
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