West Virginia University Commencement Amid Rowing of Drills
The morning exercises at Fairmont featured West Virginia University commencement with diplomas awarded. Notable attendees included Ethel Holt and J. Walter Tifton Fleming, with Walter Barnes and Dr. and Mrs. fob among the Barrinister crowd. The ceremony highlighted a company drill competition, honors for best drill and corps marks, and a university gathering before 8,000 present for the annual event.
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Wttand
Oxerceen
Walter Barnes
Homer
Ava Fe
Paulina
Wari
Kluming
Mos
Jorathin
Weing
Cady
Morgan
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Nonlin Beldig
Bast Corpe
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President of Vet Appointed in West Virginia
A report from NON West Virginia dated June 14 notes the vet president was appointed during an annual session. No vote occurred yet and discussions mention the chain of events and a plan to occupy the college chapel. The note lists ongoing delays and pending decisions without a formal outcome.
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W. Va
Dune
Tristan Cs
Weslayan
Ieee
Han Beer Ptv
Umusic
Wealthy Chicago streetcar conductor valued at $260,000
Associated reports a Chicago conductor, famed as one of the wealthiest, with a fortune built from stock in the Osiblexo railroad bought over twenty years ago. Dividends and stocks yield substantial annual income, and he owns a hotel and two apartment buildings.
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Associated
Chicago
Henry Tobere
Jhastreet
Toberg
Oblesxo Railroad
Fourteen convicts injured as truck overturns near Clarksburg
In Clarksburg West Virginia a heavyload freight truck carrying fourteen county convicts overturned after leaving an embankment along West Milford road nine miles southwest of the city. Injuries ranged from broken legs to serious internal wounds with several listed as possibly fatal. One man, Riley Christner, suffered grave head injuries and the truck crushed him under its tires.
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Clarksburg
W.va
Jane
John Reynolds
Juriéns
Lloyd Mumford
Aternal
Riley Christer
Christner
Auto wreck injures two local doctors and another man
Dr George Hill of Wheeling and his brother Dr G L Hilly of Steubenville Ohio were seriously hurt in an automobile accident at Steubenville Steubenville area. A man named Jack Bauman also injured. Reports vary whether the Ford exploded or the cars were racing. Both doctors suffered severe injuries including a broken wrist lacerations and facial cuts with possible internal damage. They were treated at Ohio Valley General Hospital Steubenville. condition described as serious.
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George Hill
Wheeling
G.L. Hilly
Steuhensville
Ohio
I. T. Hill
Steabes Villediant
Jack Bauman
Ohio Valley
Steubenville
Wes
Cruah
Inchéa
Lynched figure in Rift incident noted at Proms IK
A chaotic scene at Proms IK near Ark on June 15 ends with a lynching of a young man named Roy Center from Wayta county. Reports describe a mob crowd of nearly 200 people and a fatal outcome as authorities moved in to restore order.
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Fanok
Proms IK
oArk
L. Magekijied ‘Roy
Ielobafayetta
Soto
Louis
Spe
Jury Returns Verdict in Bank Robbery Case
A jury in the district court today returned a verdict in the case of Richard, owner of cash holdings, after hearing testimony on a national bank appropriation tied to the Zedmbezzler incident. The trial centered on alleged embezzlement and property theft, with prosecutors outlining the scheme and the defense disputing key facts.
Crowds Crowd Chicago Trains Amid Street Car Strike
Large Chicago crowds jammed steam train engines and tenders and blocked platforms near North Western Avenue as a street car strike disrupted service. Reporters noted riders struggled to board, seating scarce, and spectators pressed against the fence watching the chaos.
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Chicago
Absociated Press
Chicakoxas
Occus Pation
Yin Dalivery
Ora
Pisiwna
Grogn Park
Tax changes debated as a retroactive WV policy
An Associated Press style report from Charleston West Virginia discusses a state tax opinion by Attorney General Lilly upholding a claim that the new resident and non resident corporate tax becomes en active with the local year beginning July 1 1935. The article notes the controversial retroactive interpretation and its potential impact on state revenue. Also reported is a July 1935 highway crash near between Acme and Princeton involving multiple injuries and a fatality, with details on the driver and victims and questions about excessive speed as the cause.
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Gharleston
Lilly
Weet
Vir
Ginia
Tex
Tate 4
Mrs George Adams Laid At Rest Funeral Service Held
Funeral service for Mrs George Adams was held at her State Street home this afternoon. Rev J Wir Hrawn of the Paint in Baptiste Church, of which Mrs Adams was a member, officiated. A large turnout of relatives and friends, including county and city officials, attended. Burial followed at Maple Grove Cemetery with interment by Underuther County.
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Gorge Adams
Suirday
State Street
Rey J
Baptiste Chire
Adis
Wasas
Jancocintas
Adams
Poly
Cupidis Victory Strikes Down Virginia License Bid
In a Grant Town scene, Malla, a young woman, sought a marriage license with her father's backing. The court heard she would be underage until October 4, delaying nuptials, as officials reviewed family records and the West Virginia law. The county clerk’s office awaits final steps as father and daughter appeared in court.
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Stikhi
Ele Malla
Grant
Wankreiusen
Bacallan
Cénceiin
Miss Ried
Antonio Bordo
West Virginia
Todey Abe
Guy “Anntead
Mentoundar
REMC Dominates As Capa Front Claims Election Majority
Remc dominates political scene as capa front claims majority in national election. Opposition groups struggle to unite with Democrats, while major party figures push policy agendas amid turbulent campaign.
Bootleg liquor raid leads to multiple sentences and fines
A late night police raid on the Four Brainy vaults uncovered large consignments of whiskey. George Lynch, James Wells, Luther Cooper, Harrin Blackwell and Elizabeth Wells were jailed or fined. others, including Bayerly Williams, received fines and short terms. Several defendants testified, and some witnesses provided key evidence on bootlegging operations and shipments from Pt Marion and the Baltimore line.
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Justice of the Police
Leigh Fisting
J. Michael
Charles
Otterfield
Bel Harris
Georger Lynch
Jamen Wells
Luther,Cooper
Harrin- Blackwell
Elizabeth Wells
Janian Walla
Whraemonthe
Petrone
Vasa
Connery
Ravesheen
Marion
Baltimore
Chlo
Aevern
Jorett
William
Williams
Justice Flaming
Bear
Yaa Browne
Piz Marton
Jsuine
Hameavois
Karlsruhe Shelled By Hostile Airmen
A fragmented report from Baden via London notes Karlsruhe subjected to shelling by hostile airmen. The incident harmed or killed several and caused material damage as authorities assess casualties. details remain unclear amid wartime censorship.
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Karlsruhe
Sarlerahe
Baden
London
Supreme Court declines to review National Cash Register case
The Supreme Court refused to revive the Sixth Circuit ruling in the National Cash Register Company antitrust case. Convictions of officials were upheld in the earlier trial, with the government losing the chance for a broader criminal prosecution. The decision opens the door for a possible second trial in district court.
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Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Washington
Sixth United States Circuit Court
Natonal ‘Cuuht Register Company
Sharman
Demialon
Wickersham
Gregory An
Chroultenart
John H. Puttar
National Caoh Register, Company
Fisials
Tiang
Yi ‘Department of Junndel
Diatricti
Alleged Cadets Help in Exams At Naval Academy
A court of inquiry probes exam irregularities at Annapolis with six to seven midshipmen named and junior officers summoned. Trautt and Walker-Jordy appear among the defendants as the probe expands to sixteen, amid claims of altered examination records and falsified grading.
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Annapolis
Naval Academy
Mit Wan
Caévera
CiPrice
West
West, Virginiayi and m J. Walker, of Pennsylvania, :Members of (Hastormer
Trauttad
Denial Battleship Sinking Report Circulated
The Associated Press reports a denial from English authorities that a British battleship was sunk in the Dardanelles. The note rejects circulating claims of a loss, stating no confirmation exists and the British ship Agamemnon is not confirmed sunk.
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Associated Press
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