Head Of Orphans' Home Under Charges
Charges of misconduct and malfeasance in office filed against G A McGhaw superintendent of the colored orphans home at Huntington West Virginia. Complaint filed by the civic league of Huntington. Governor Hatfield orders prompt investigation. State Board of Public Works to take charge.
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Charleston
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Offes
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Huntington
McGhaw
Civic League
Hatfield
Public Works
RECORDS FALL AS AERIAL FEATS SURGE ACROSS LONDON
London dispatch reports pilots push limits with upside down flights and looping loops. Charles F. Niles of Rockwater New York fails to set a new American record at Hempstead Plains, but flies with passenger Joseph Magor of New York and Chicago. The monoplane carries 588 pounds of load.
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New York
Atoatt Plains
Teddy
Charles F. Niles
Itockwater
N.Y
America
Hoth
Hempationd
Stoshen Magordomt
Probe near end of Usitania horror inquiry
London 17 Baron Mersey head of the Court of Inquiry into the Usitania mining said the investigation would soon conclude. He noted the court has all eviden ce likely to show why the catastrophe occurred including ship speed, escort, and crew actions. The last day is expected as witnesses describe one lifeboat drill during the voyage and the coal saved figure.
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London
Colinsol
Ci Anderson
Fairmont Advertising seeks your patron for son’s needs
In this brief notice a West Virginia publication invites readers to support a Fairmont consulting and advertising service. It emphasizes spending money locally and mentions helping a son through patronage.
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West
Submarine Sinks English Steamer
June 17 London reports a British steamer Trafford of 254 tons torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine near Bt George’s Channel. The incident follows war news on Venizelos’s party victory and Gounaris’s opposition in the Greek political scene.
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London
Trafford
Georges Chantel
Berlin
Venizelos
Graece
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Han
Dewapapern
Germany
Gounaris
Unclear Defense Note on Sonora and US Troops
A fragmentary Washington dispatch dated June 17 reports Governor Maytorella of Sonora opposing landings of Admiral Howard's forces to protect American colonists. The text is garbled but suggests tensions over military deployment and potential emergency actions.
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Washington
Maytorella
Sonora
United States
Howard
Williremmin
Paolinak
Howaver
Halwilli
Menane
Expansion of Lie cil hall Adds Monroe Street Frontage
Rapid progress is reported on the Lie cil hall addition planned to house city offices fire department and street department equipment. The new structure will add 18 feet of Monroe Street frontage bringing total Monroe frontage to 60 feet three stories high on Monroe with four stories on Parks Avenue and rough yellow brick facade. The rear cell room will be large enough for many prisoners and steel cells will be ordered soon. The front on Parks Avenue will be four stories tall and the brickwork shows detailed mortar and joint work. A stable and storage areas are being arranged, with extra storage space planned behind the old building and on the storied upper level. Continued on Page Ten.
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Monroe Street
Parks Avenue
Parke Avenue
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Parks Avenues
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Wheelwright Joins Saving Bank Board in Baltimore
Jara H. Wheelwright, president of the Consolidation Company, selected for the Witaxe Savings Bank board replacing David Mutsler. He already chairs Continental Trust and presides over other duties, with prior directorship at Maryland National Bank prior to its abolition.
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Jara H. Wheelwright
Consolidation Con
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Witaxe Savings Bank
David Mutsler
Wheelwright
Nental Trust
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Owhich
National Bank of Commateo
Benidos
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Virginia
Izsmate
W. M. Hayden
Saving? Bank
Bryan Opposes War Preparations in United States
Fragmentary OCR reads as a political item citing Bryan opposing military preparedness and a call for national emergency measures. Mentions former Secretary Bryan and remarks on war prep and presidential perspectives. Content is garbled with unclear names and dates.
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Bryan
United States
Fake Doctors Given Knock Out Blow By Attorney
A garbled report describes a federal case in Houston involving a TM attorney named Greon who allegedly targeted a mail order medical business. The text references a knockout blow and prosecutions of a doctor and three stenographers on charges of a scheme to defraud through unclear means.
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Atttorney
Federal
Duteict
Greon
Houston
Texas
New. York
Jim M. Offley
Juan Yara
Heltiz
Nordenberg
Lave
Grand’ Jury
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Guntav Stuht
Otiare
Josephina Wele
Pedoral Agenta
Small girl found with throat cut in home incident
A disjointed report states a young girl was found with her throat cut after returning to her mother's home from a prior location. Police and Mrs Noire are referenced with unclear details about a supposed abduction or assailant.
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German official Meyer arrives in Berlin after New York mission
Berlin June 17 reports Dr Alfred Meyer a high German official secret in the United States buying war materials arrived in Berlin after a long conference with Foreign Minister and colonial office chiefs. No confirmation yet from Count Bernstorff or others. The State Department telegram denying charges reached Washington.
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State Department
Gérhian
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Mayer Gurhard
Germany
Alfred Meyer
United States
Oldlcris Wilnes
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Count Bernatort
Berlin
London
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Morelagstel
Weather Update for West Virginia Tonight
Fragments describe cooler temperatures and unsettled conditions across parts of West Virginia. The note references a Friday cooling trend and potential impact on residents, with partial mentions of Philadelphia area terms and local phrasing.
Crime Seeks Burglar in East New York Murder Case
In East New York a merchant named Cornelius summoned neighbors after a burglar shot and killed his young wife Barbara. The intruder fled. both Cornelius and witnesses dispute details. Police and detectives questioned Cornelius as a murder probe began. The suspect is unnamed. Barabara Cornelius, 25, died from shots to the head. a male victim lay nearby. Authorities pursue leads as investigations continue.
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Sesuor Wiig
New York
Carman Cornelius
Cornelius
Lys
Barbaras
Bei
Hia
Cornelis
Cornelia
Fight Over Inventories Of Company Properties Vividly Debated
June 17 report from PEPTSHURGH on the Public Service Commission hearing led by Federal Master J. W. Vandervort. Attorneys questioned the cost and impact of admitting 18 volumes of inventories and appraisals for Manufacturers Laight and Heat Co. The proceedings touched Virginia rate considerations and the company’s property valuations, with concerns over reproducing the documents estimated at $35,000,000 and a company value around $22,000,000.
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Fess
Peptshurgh
Laight and Heat Company
Virginia
Francie
Thelompany
Fcom
Milasfon Matoss
Vandarvort
Mettes
Turky orcedure for ta up oma Mackakion theft
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled names and phrases about a theft front, military suspension, substitutions, and public interest notes. No coherent events or identities are readable to form a precise summary or identify organizations, dates, or places.
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Oma Mackakion
Thaiefehoek
Creum
Construction disaster claims a life near Cleveland
A fatal accident occurred when a structure over the Cuyahoga River collapsed after being raised by a cable and concrete moulds. Foreman Vanes Peel was killed and several iron workers were injured in the incident reported by Aanootstea Joan CLEVELAND on June 17.
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Joan Cleveland
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Cuyahoga
Bosing
Eadbria
Vanes Peel
Wan
Peale Hedotien
Anih
Mooney
Sj Iron Workers
Submarine Attack Plot Aboard Canadian Liner Montfort
Montreal June 17. The Canadian Pacific liner Montfort reports an attack by a submarine as it neared Avonmouth England. Demara maneuvered to repel the threat, forcing the submarine to dive. The incident caused damage to the Montfort's machinery and extended the ship’s voyage by about 70 days on the route.
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AaMacInterem
Montreal
Pacis
Montfort
Marines Sail From San Diego for Yaqui Valley Mission
San Diego June 17 with 200 Marines of the Fourth Regiment aboard the USS Cole bound for the Yaqui Valley on a Pacific coast expedition. Washington dispatches say Admiral Howard may land forces if needed to remove Americans from danger as Yaqui Indians declare war on Germany and the United States amid German colonial ties and recent attacks.
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San. Diego Val
Fourth Regiment
United States Marine Corps
Washington
Renal
Navy
Mval
Admial Howard
Pacific
Niie
Yaqul Valley
Roosevelt
Sata
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Department
Germany
Mexico
United States
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