Matewan clashes as miners evict and detectives die
At Matewan West Virginia on May 19 10 people died after miners and residents clashed with Baldwin Felts Agency detectives sent to evict families of strikers. Mayor Cabell Testeman and detective Albert Felts were killed with Hatfield accused of fatally shooting Felts. State guards mobilized to restore order.
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Huntington
W. Va
Matewan
Yug River
Cabell Testeman
Albert Felts
Lee Felts
C. B. Cunningham
Jay Ferguson
A.J. Boocher
A. K. Powell
L. M. Brown
Bob Mullen
Pat Kinsley
Mayor Testeman
Ser‘suly
Isaac Brewer
James Chambers
Sam Artis
Welch Hospital
Brewer
Chambers
John McDowell
Tug River
Felts
Sid Hatfield
Stone Mountain Coal Companies
Norfolk and Western
Testeman
Hatfield
Poce
Charleston
Bleckinship
Blankinship
L. C. Felts
E. O. Powell
A. J. Booker
J. W. Ferguson
L. N. Brown
G. B. Cunningham
Robert Mullens
William Rohrer
Harlan County
John J. Cornwell
Jackson Arnold
Department of Public Safety of
West Virginia
Co. B
Nitro
Elkins
Methodist general conference elects Dr Clair bishop
The Methodist general conference elected the Rev. M. W. Clair of Washington DC a bishop on the 11th ballot last night. His election completes the slate of new bishops recommended by the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Methodist General Conference
M. W. Clair
Washington, D. C
Tlth
Dr. Clair
General Conference
Jury Indicts Bank Cashier in Ohio Disappearance Case
Officials of the state banking department prepared to assist in the prosecution of Bruce R. Campbell indicted in 14 counts by the Mahoning county grand jury. The charges arise from the disappearance of more than 300000 dollars from Struthers Savings and Banking Company at Struthers. Campbell was the bank’s cashier and the bank was closed by the state banking department on April 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
State Banking Department
Bruce R. Campbell
Mahoning County
Church Union Agreed Between Welsh Presbyterian and American Church
In Columbus on May 20 the Welsh Presbyterian Assembly approved uniting with the Presbyterian Church of America retaining services in Welsh and keeping existing presbyteries and synods while dispensing with the general assembly. Canadian Welsh churches join. articles go to Philadelphia for ratification. English radio experts develop a bell to summon a operator for incoming messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Welsh Presbyterian Assembly
Presbyterian Church of America
General Assembly
Presbyterian General Assembly
Philadelphia
Effort to Avert Walkout by Lorain Firemen
Lorain May 20. The city council schedules a special meeting to resolve a threatened fire department strike. Officials aim to authorize back pay to the firefighters whose wages were halted after a dispute between the mayor and council. Firemen warn they will strike Tuesday if not paid by then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Common Council
Grall
Wilson to keep Congress in session to revise revenue laws
President Wilson plans to keep Congress in session through the summer to overhaul tax laws and address the treasury’s strained finances. Democratic leaders cite Secretary Houston’s letter opposing the soldier bonus and hint at new taxes to cover government needs amid unsettled conditions and high living costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert W. Walker
United Press
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Treasury
Houston
Ways and Means Committee
Republican Congress
One Killed Two Injured by Rioters in Limerick
In Limerick last night one man died and a woman and a girl were wounded during clashes between civilians and security forces at a Masonic Society meeting. Streets were patrolled by the military today as crowds attacked the hall and windows were shattered. Cavalry patrols remained active across Ireland with Hussars in Bray and Londonderry, and a naval detachment arrived with three guns to seize the barracks near Skibbereen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limerick
Ire
Masonic Society
Dublin
Ireland
Hussars
Bray
Londonderry
Skibbereen
Freemasons Schedule Degree Evenings
Entered Apprentice degree tonight at 7 30 and Master Masons degree Friday night at 7 30. Large attendance desired. J Link Duncan is master and J A Palmer secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Link Duncan
J. A. Palmer
Exports Fall in April as Trade Deficit Reaches New High
The Commerce Department reports April exports at 684 million dollars, down 135 million from March, while imports total 495 million. Gold imports were 50 million, up from March, with April gold exports at 44 million. Silver imports stood at 11 million with 17 million in exports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commerce Department
Cole Files for Ohio Governor Candidacy
Ralph D. Cole of Findlay filed with Secretary of State Smith his declaration of candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor. He is the first candidate to file, with declarations due by midnight June 11. Signers include a Methodist minister railroad engineer farmer surgeon business man soldier newspaper publisher and a colored lawyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ralph D. Cole
Findlay
Smith
Cole
Three Escape From Ottawa County Jail Near Port Clinton
Three men escaped from the Ottawa county jail early today with outside help and an accompanying automobile. Harry Brown of Toledo, Leonard Notts of Toledo serving a life sentence, and Eddie Collins from Toledo faced murder charges or related witness status. A witness saw an automobile waiting for them.
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Port Clinton
Ottawa County
Ohio Penientiary
Harry Brown
Toledo
John Ross
Cleveland Railroad
Graytown
Leonard Notts
Eddie Collins
Striking B and L Erie Yardmen Vote to Return
In Greenville Pennsylvania on May 20 striking yardmen and switchmen of the Bessemer and Lake Erie railroad voted to return to work. Officials expected congestion in local yards to clear within a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad
Bandits Escape With 22000 From Peoples Bank
Seven heavily armed men held up the Peoples Bank at Delta on May 20 taking 22000. They got 16000 cash and 6000 in Liberty bonds before fleeing in a waiting car at 1030. A bystander James Warner was shot and seriously wounded as the crowd scattered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta
Peoples’ Bank
James Warner
Warner
Baker Acquitted in Canton Bread Price Conspiracy
Canton jury acquits Charles A Steinick after brief deliberation on charges that he conspired with Irvin S Sweaney and the General Baking Company to fix bread prices. Sweaney and the company face trial next week in Judge Hubert C Pontius Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Hubert C. Pontius
Charles A. Steinick
Canton Baker
Irvin S. Sweaney
General Baking Company
Sweaney
Hoover Sees Improved Odds for Republican Nomination
In Columbus on May 20 leaders of the Hoover movement said Hoover has better chances than at any campaign stage. They plan to win Ohio delegates as a second choice, hold another meeting before the convention, and send a delegation to Chicago to safeguard Hoover's interests there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Herbert Hoover
Ohio
Hoover
Chicago
Yacht Grey Duck Missing After Storm Near Bahamas
Miami reports a 32 net-ton British registry yacht named Grey Duck with 23 aboard bound for Bimini vanished since Saturday after a severe storm off the Bahamas. The vessel was due in Bimini Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Bimini
Bahama Islands
Bahamas
Indiana Names Marshall Lead Delegate Slate
In Indianapolis on May 20 Vice President Thomas R. Marshall was designated to head Indiana's four delegates at large to the Democratic national convention by the state convention in session here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Thomas R. Marshall
Indiana
Soviet Offensive Advances Across Fifty Mile Polish Front
A Moscow wireless says Russian troops launched a general advance against Poland along a fifty mile front in the Polotski Lepel area. Polish reports admit retreat after severe fighting south of the Dwina river as Bolshevik forces push west of Vitebsk in a broad offensive.
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London
Polotski-Lepel
Moscow
Brusiloff
Vitebsk
Kieff
Dwina River
Riga
Distribution of auto tax funds under way
Secretary of State Smith distributed about 260000 to each division for auto license fees up to April 1. Athens county received about 400 in the first share. large tag sales by the Athens Chamber of Commerce will boost the county’s portion. A second distribution of about 1500000 to each division will occur soon, with Athens county’s tag sale portion included. All funds are to be used for road repair and maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Athens County
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Athens Boy D Marksman of Marines
Private James O Jewell of Athens has qualified as a marksman in the U S Marine Corps after hitting bull's eyes from standing kneeling and sitting positions He earns a marksman medal and a pay increase He enlisted February 21 last year and has served on the U S Delaware a battleship of the Atlantic fleet The fleet recently returned from Guantanamo Cuba and was to remain in the Hudson river at New York City until May 17
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James 0. Jewell
Athens
U. S. Marine Corps
Washington
Jewell
Magele Jewell
Franklin Avenue
Marine Corps
Chillicothe
United States
Michigan Democrats divide on prohibition at state convention
Mid May 20 1920 Michigan Democrats split over the prohibition plank at the state convention and will cast a divided vote at the San Francisco convention. They rejected a motion to instruct the delegation 925 to 269. The delegation was not instructed on presidential preferences but is expected to back Governor Edwards of New Jersey.
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Grand Rapids
Mid
Michigan
San Francisco
Edwards
New Jersey
Bread price up in Cleveland bakery wage rise
Cleveland bakeries raised the price of bread by one cent as wages for bakery workers rose 12 percent. The increase applied to one and one half pound loaves, elevating the cost from 17 to 18 cents. Local bakers cited higher labor costs as the reason for the hike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Cabinet Drops US Aid in Allied Financial Recovery
The Wilson administration and his cabinet decided allies and Germany must work out their recovery unaided by the United States. The move comes after a Lloyd George and Millerand pact at Hythe England last Sunday and is expected to involve the United States heavily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Germany
United States
Lloyd George
Great Britain
Millerand
France
Hythe
England
Senate adopts Borah resolution for campaign expense probe
Washington May 20 The senate today adopted the Borah resolution ordering a senatorial investigation into presidential campaign expenditures seeking to uncover spending practices at the national level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Today
Admits Part in 9 Million Bond Theft Case
Joe Gluck and Irving Gluck pleaded guilty to indictments tied to the 5 million dollar bond theft plot. Joe faced charges of receiving stolen property as a middleman and Irving was charged with grand larceny. Sentencing set for May 28. “Big Ed” Furey’s case postponed to Monday. Raymond Cooney sentenced to 1 to 2 years in Sing Sing with most bonds recovered.
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New York
Joe Gluck
Irving Gluck
Joe
Irving
Big Ed” Furey
Wall Street
Raymond Cooney
Sing Sing
Soviet Bolshviks advance near Vitebsk in Polish front
A Moscow wireless dispatch reports Russian Bolshevik troops began a May 14 offensive west of Vitebsk and have advanced 30 miles capturing Podlisk. The move comes as fighting intensifies along the Polish border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vitebsk
Podltsk
Moscow
Banks Begin To Tighten Up In Chicago
Banks in the middle west shorten loans to ease the financial situation. Loans for speculation are being refused as merchants are told to pare needs to the bone. Borrowers advised to limit further borrowing and manage with existing funds. Federal reserve officials say the credit situation is not critical but caution is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Banka
Middle West
Federal Reserve
Girls Are Taken To Institution
Two delinquent girls, Elsie Tucker, 14, of Nelsonville, and Molly Six, 16, Carbondale, were taken to the Girls Industrial School at Delaware by Probation Officer C. O. Moore. Both were committed after a probate court hearing held by Probate Judge Philip Lioth but their parental situations differ. Tucker had living parents while Six was effectively homeless. Tucker resided on the Mason City hill and Six lacked a stable home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Tucker
Nelsonville
Molly Six
Carbondale
Delaware
C. O. Moore
Phillipa Lioth
Tucker
Mason City
D. A. Ferree
Probate Court
Hamilton County Population Rises by 32946 in 1920 Census
The Census Bureau reports Hamilton County Ohio's population at 493,678, an increase of 32,946 people or 7.2 percent from the previous count. This marks a notable growth in the county's urban and rural areas alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Census Bureau
Hamilton County
Ohio
Slashing of Prices Spreads Across Ohio Cities
Ohio shops join a price cutting wave with Cleveland and Cincinnati among ten cities slashing costs. Stores report 10 to 20 percent cuts in some men and women’s apparel while big department stores resist reductions. Freight congestion and smallpox quarantines hamper movement, slowing downward price trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Ohio
Akron
Columbus
Canton
Warren
Dayton
Youngstown
Conneaut
Hamilton
Sugar price crackdown expands to big cities
Ohio wholesaler and retailer sugar prices fall after Attorney General Palmer limit of two cents profit. Pfeifer reports large cities see prices drop from 20 to 34 cents to 17 23 cents per pound, while small towns and mining districts profiteer with 27 to 45 cents. Justice inspectors to pursue prosecutions on evidence. Census will release Hopkinsville Ky 1920 population results tomorrow at 10:30 A M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Palmer
John Pfeifer
Feifer
Pfeifer
Department of Justice
Washington
Census Bureau
Hopkinsville
Bonus bill in Ways and Means stalls over stock tax
May 20 in Washington the Republican soldier bonus bill hit a snag in the House Ways and Means committee as Democrats inserted a ten percent tax on stock dividend privileges. The tax was approved by 13 votes to 3, with Treadway Tilson and Bacharach among the Republicans voting yes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Ways and Means
Treadway
Mass
Tilson, Conn
Bacharach
New Jersey
Food and Credit Tightening Push Prices Down Across Nation
Wholesale grocers and government officials anticipate broad price declines as money market tightness and loan liquidations reduce credit. Exports fall by 135 million dollars in April, Europe improves economically, and meat and dairy prices are expected to ease amid a buyers strike. Senators push anti profiteering action while rail congestion remains a hurdle to supply stability. Meat exports may shrink, boosting domestic meat supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
United States Steel
Department of Commerce
Europe
Forseer
Kenyon
Walsh
Massachusetts
Senate
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Julius Barnes
United States Grain Corporation
South America
Barnes
Stailey to Visit Athens After Election as Superintendent
C. E. Stailey principal of Portsmouth high school and newly elected superintendent of the Athens schools wires Prof. L J Addicott that he will come to Athens next Saturday. He will confer with the board and return to Portsmouth Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stailey
C. E. Stailey
Portsmouth High School
Athens
L. J. Addicott
City Board of Education
Tendler Outpoints Mitchell in Ten Rounds in Milwaukee
Philadelphia southpaw Lew Tendler defeats Pinkey Mitchell in ten rounds with five even rounds, while Shaver O'Brien of Boston also outpoints Mickey O'Leary of Chicago in the same card.
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Milwaukee
Lew Tendler
Philadelphia
Pinkey Mitchell
Pride
Tendler
Shaver O'Brien
Boston
Mickey O'Leary
Chicago
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Samuel Artis
Williamson
Stone Mountain Coal Company
Ridters
Masons
Louaped Hom
Bandits
Baker
Marshall
Boyd Markoman
Marines
Cleveland Bakers
Aires
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