Miners War Brings Heavy Fighting in Mingo County
In Williamson West Virginia May 14 heavy clashes erupted in the Mingo coal region as mine workers factions battled across Bellomy New Howard and Merrimac with townhouses bullet riddled. State police and federal troops were readied for possible intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson
W. Va
Mingo County
West Virginia
Kentucky Hills
Blackberry City
Alburn
Gates New Howard
Sprigg
Merrimac
J. R. Brockus
Tug River Valley
Matewan
New Howard
Kentucky
Men Says That Girls Must Let The Hem Out Of Their Skirts At Once
Chicago readers are told that fashion is controlled by male designers behind lingerie counters. Lucile Ltd, identified as T Jugan, allegedly dictates skirts and gowns with bold claims about downward trends and daring styles. The piece includes sensational anecdotes about gendered fashion power and ends with reports of broader unrest and violence in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Milady
Lucile Ltd
Lucile
T. Jugan
Lloyd George Warns Poland Over Upper Silesia Crisis
London dispatch reports Premier Lloyd George denounced Polish insurgents in a speech aimed at enforcing Versailles terms. British press broadly supports the warning to France Germany and Poland while The Post attacks pro German bias. Korfanty reportedly threatens to declare Upper Silesia an independent state if Warsaw does not back him.
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IL. Keen
United Press
London
Liyod George
Europe
Great Britain
Germany
Poland
Upper Silesia
Korfanty
Lloyd George
Federal troops ready to quell Mingo county war in West Virginia
Camp Sherman Ohio May 14 Federal troops awaited orders to enter Mingo county West Virginia to quell the snipers war. Col Herman Hall commanding was prepared to lead infantry into the mine war country on word from the corps area commander. Baggage was loaded on trains last night and other quick-movement preparations completed.
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Washington
George W. Read
Fifth Army Corps
Indianapolis
Mingo West Virginia Coal District
Weeks
Camp Sherman
Mingo County
West Virginia
Herman Hall
Bagage
War in Mingo mine region rages as casualties rise
Reports from Williamson West Virginia describe a three day battle across Tug River with six dead and many wounded. Mineside families flee Gates and Alburn as 2000 pounds of dynamite threatened by stray bullets. Firing shattered the area day and night with miners on strike facing replacements.
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Whitt
W. Smith
Goslin
Alburn
Sulphur Creek
Carl Butcher
Charles Stafford
Merrimac
Williamson
Butcher
Freeburn
Rawl
West Virginia
Tug River
Kentucky and
Tug River Company
Gates
New Howard
Sprigg
W. Va
Kentuck Hills
Dan Whitt
Tipple
Matewan
Cumberland Mountains
Bill Mitchell
Court Here For Violation of Ohio School Law
David Glass Mahlon Bradshaw and Mrs Sam Vargo of The Plains faced Squire S E Hedges on charges of failing to send their children to school Truant Officer Jacob Glenn brought the case Bradshaw and Mrs Vargo pled guilty and were fined five dollars and costs with the fines suspended on promise to comply Glass pled not guilty and his trial was set for Tuesday evening before Squire Hedges
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Glass
Mahlon Bradshaw
Sam Vargo
Plains
Squire S. E. Hedges
Jacob Glenn
Bradshaw
Vargo
Ohio
Glass
Squire Hedges
Sixteen Die in German Train Collision at Sorau
Sixteen persons were killed and thirty injured when a train collision occurred today at Sorau in Brandenburg.
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Berlin
Sorau
Brandenburg
Mingo Strike Probe Demanded by Labor Group
The West Virginia state federation of labor adopted resolutions calling for a U S Senate investigation of the Mingo strike and demanding Governor Morgan remove Captain Brockus of the state police in Mingo county. Delegates accused Morgan and coal operators of conspiring to break the strike and labeled Brockus a tool of the operators. Telegrams were sent to Senators and to President Harding and Labor Secretary Davis seeking the federal probe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
United States Senate
Morgan
Brockus
Mingo County
State Federation of Labor
C. F. Keeney
Sutherland
Elkins
Johnson
Kenyon
Borah
LaFollette
France
Harding
Labor
Davis
Allies split over attack on the Poles
Paris May 14 France refuses to discuss German troop movement into Upper Silesia as a grave risk to the peace treaty. Briand insists Upper Silesia is Polish and rejects German origin claims, noting allied disagreements over the issue and warning against precipitating trouble.
Straw Hat Day Signals Summer Headgear Rules
May 15 marks the start of straw hat season with rules banning pre date wear. The period lasts until September 15 when wearing straws invites social ridicule. The season features narrow brims and fashion pushback from some neighbors despite past breaches.
Lloyd George Speech Strains French Opinion Over Upper Silesia
Paris newspapers declare relations strained over Premier Lloyd George's remarks on Upper Silesia and Poland rights. semi official sources say France will press to award most of the industrial district to Poland, while Briand may skip the next supreme council unless allies accept his Polish policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb Miller
United Press
Paris
Lloyd George
France
Upper Silesia
Poland
Britain
Briand
Supreme Council
Phillippe Mellet
Petit Parisien
Lord D’abernon
Germany
Dusseldorf
Duisberg
Ruhrort
Berlin
Figario
Fearful floods threaten lower Hocking Valley crops
Heavy rains north of Athens sparked fears the Hocking river would overflow along the lower valley. Reports say Hocking and Fairfield counties faced a cloudburst Thursday evening, with bottom lands ready for planting and even a small flood risking substantial losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Hocking
Hocking County
Fairfield County
Arizona Inventor Builds Ore Crusher with Jaws and Rollers
An Arizona inventor unveils an ore crusher that first crushes ore between two jaws and then subjects it to rolling and stirring movements. The device aims to improve ore processing by providing a two stage reduction and mixing action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Grain Dealers Shocking Tax Plan Passed in House
Washington May 14 The House passed to the Senate the Thinder bill to curb grain futures gambling. The measure, 269 to 69, imposes a 28 cent tax on grain sold in purely speculative transactions without physical possession and grants the Agriculture Secretary broad regulatory powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Secretary of Agriculture
Dugan and Cunningham World War Dead to be Honored in Nelsonville
Word reached here that Corporal Glen ford Dugan and Elza Cunningham arrived in Nelsonville from France. Dugan, a local railroad man, died from a high explosive shell in Belgium during the final drives. Cunningham, of Circle Hill, leaves a widow and child. Major Johnson urges many comrades to attend Sunday's funeral, gathering at 11 am to travel in uniform by motor to Nelsonville.
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Glenford Dugan
Elza Cunningham
Nelsonville
France
Dugan
Cunningham
Circle Hill
Athens
Rafel Johnson
American Legion
Thut
Major Johnson
Corporal Dugan
Court House
German Plans Invasion Of Upper Silesia Intensify
Berlin reports the German army is ready to invade Upper Silesia to drive out Polish insurgents. German officers press for action before Poles further damage railways factories and mines. Kosel bridge reportedly destroyed by Poles. allies' permission awaited.
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Berlin
Upper Silesia
Lloyd George
Kosel
France Sees Growing Crisis Over Polish German War Risk
Paris reports the Upper Silesian situation escalating toward an international crisis with peril of a Polish German war and a possible entente split. Observers note Lloyd George's Commons speech threatening Poland has provoked strong reactions in official and unofficial circles.
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France
Paris
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Poland
Ohio lawmakers push for final adjournment and recess
Taxation efforts stall as the Ohio General Assembly seeks agreement for final adjournment. The Senate may approve a May 27 recess with sine die adjournment, while the House insists on dissolving the legislature if needed. The Dunn tax plan dies. Weaver poll tax amendment advances. The House panel recommends felony charges for attempted intimidation of a lawmaker during the Emery fishing license fight.
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Columbus
Stasue
General Assembly
Senate
House
Davis
Dunn
Fouts
Weaver
Baye
Crabbe
Run on Victory Medals Sparks Local Demand
Ath ens County Red Cross official M. D. Hughes reports a three week surge with over two hundred Victory Medal applications. He urges quick submissions to possibly award medals before Decoration Day during a large soldier program. Relatives of deceased veterans can file through his office.
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Athens County Red Cross
M. D. Hughes
Hughes
Professor Whitehouse Plans European Summer Trip
Professor Victor Whitehouse of Ohio University, Spanish instructor, has set a European journey for the summer. He sails on the Kroonland June 18 visiting France and Spain, staying in Spain before a Paris sojourn and return in early September.
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Europe
Victor Whitehouse
Ohio University
Kroonland
France
Spain
Paris
Banks of Athens to close midday Thursdays in summer
Beginning May 19 the Banks of Athens will close at 12 noon on Thursdays each week through September 15. The institutions listed are Bank of Athens Natl the Athens Natl Bank and The Security Savings Bank.
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Banks of
Athens
Bank of Athens Natl
The
Athens Natl
Security Savings Bank
Athens Elks Prepare for Monster Parade May 19
The booster edition of the Athens Lodge of Elks lists over 100 men from Athens and nearby towns to be honored with anglers next Thursday May 19. The program includes a monster street parade three bands initiation and a banquet. Nelsonville lodge will join with a band and the celebration runs from afternoon to night.
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Athens Lodge of Elks
Athens
Athens Elks
Nelsonville Lodge
Deserter Basil Minerd Nabbed in Guysville
Basil L. Minerd age 23 of Guysville was arrested Friday afternoon in connection with desertion from Fort Slocum New York. Police chief Lewis Graham and Patrolman Cady seized him and he faces transfer to Camp Sherman by U S Army authorities for deserter status. The arrest follows a gun seizure after a wife’s complaint. Government offers a fifty dollar reward.
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Basil L. Minerd
Guysville
Uncle Sam
Fort Slocum
New York
Minerd
Lewis Graham
United States Army
Camp Sherman
Basil
Cady
Graham
Heifer Struck by Lightning During Storm in Holsington District
A heifer owned by Silas Holsington was struck and killed by lightning on Friday afternoon while under a tree. The dead animal, valued for its hide at twenty five to fifty cents, was buried with the carcass.
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Elon
Silas Holsington
Revivalist Charles Hardy Dies in Home Wiring Accident
Reverend Charles Hardy aged 44 died instantly from an electric current while working on wiring at his Cincinnati home. The body was discovered by his wife, Mrs. Hardy, in the basement last night.
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Cincinnati
Charles Hardy
Hardy
Weather Outlook for Ohio Valley May 16–21
Washington May 14 forecast calls for a fair cool start in the Ohio Valley followed by cloudy spells and warmer conditions with occasional rains after Tuesday. The period May 16 to 21 includes varied temperatures and light showers, with gradual warming expected midweek.
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Washington
Ohio Valley
Marriage Licenses Granted in Local County
Raymond E. Tanner of Trimble, a bricklayer, wed Nella A. Johnson of Trimble, a teacher. John Saboe of Corning, a railroad man, married Clara Curtis of Sugar Creek. Alfred Schreeder of Nelsonville, a miner, tied the knot with Belle Love of Nelsonville.
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Raymond E. Tanner
Trimble
Nella A. Johnson
John Saboe
Corning
Clara Curtis
Sugar Creek
Alfred Schreeder
Nelsonville
Miner
Belle Love
Remarkable 8 by 9 Inch Egg Displayed in Window
Fisher Station resident Mr. F. R. Hoisington presented the large Buff Rock hen egg at Cline's window for public verification. The egg measures eight inches around on the smaller dimension and nine inches on the larger, weighs five and three quarters ounces, and was laid by a Buff Rock hen.
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F. R. Hoisington
Fisher Station
Cline
Night Blazes Trigger Probe In Covington Fire
Fire of mysterious origin caused over 300000 dollars in losses at a building housing United States Overall Company and Crigler Distributing Company in Covington. Cincinnati and Newport fire crews aided, forcing residents from nearby homes. More than 100 cases of whiskey were destroyed. A second blaze at Ludlow Lagoon caused 15000 dollars in damages.
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Covington
United States Overall Company
Crigler Distributing Company
Cincinnati
Newport
Ludlow Lagoon
Fresh Country Butter Delights From Square Deal Gro Coll
Fresh country butter praised for quality and flavor. Square Deal Gro Coll advertises this product as a top choice, highlighting its freshness and taste for everyday use.
Relief Work Expands to Save Millions in China Famine
Charles Edward Hogue reports famine in Northern China endangering 40 million people. American Red Cross directs large scale highway building in Shantung Shansi and Chili to reach starving districts and Grand Canal. Food distribution targets extreme distress, with Pekin physicians advising quantities to sustain workers and families, extending supplies 50 to 106 miles inland.
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Charles Edward Hogue
Shanghai
China
America
Shantung
Shansi
Chili Provices
American Red Cross
Teh Chow
Kwan Tao
Han Tan
Grand Canal
Chin
Pekin Union Medical Itians
Theest
Sears
Harding and Weeks study sending federal troops to West Virginia fighting
President Harding and Secretary Weeks are weighing deployment of federal troops to the embattled districts along the Kentucky West Virginia border. A telegram from Kentucky Governor Merrow reports ongoing fighting and says full data has been sent to Weeks with a request for federal troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
Weeks
West Virginia
Merrow
Kentucky
Kentucky-West Virginia
Canaan Miners Local 2186 Meeting Notice
Members of Local No 2186 are called to a gathering at Can anville on Monday May 16 at 10 AM Lake Gaston presiding officer Lake Gaston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canaan
Canaanville
Lake Gaston
Pres
Public Dance Junior Hall Saturday Evening
A public dance event is announced for Saturday evening May 14 at Junior Hall. Doors open at twilight with music and light refreshments provided. Public attendance is invited for a community social gathering in the hall.
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Public Dance
What Do You Know About Bugs Booklet Offered
The Department of Agriculture publishes an illustrated insect bulletin for home gardeners describing insects found in gardens. It calls the booklet a simple, attractive text for all ages and offers a free copy via the Washington Information Bureau with a two cent return postage stamp. Frederic J. Haskin signs as director.
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Department of Agriculture
Washington Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
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Woodbine
Gabriel
MINGO
Italy
Athens Outfit
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Elks
Ueothter
Basil Minerd
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