Story of Mother Jones and West Virginia mine conflict
Mother Jones describes a twenty year prison sentence and unconstitutional military trial in West Virginia during the 1920s amid mine violence. She recounts arrests, solitary confinement, and imperial court actions, plus congressional inquiry prompted by Senator Kearns and Col lier's exposure.
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Roughner
Pratt
Dr. Hansford
Judge Advocate
State
California
Ald
Fremont Older
Washington
Senator Kearns
Collier's Melanine
Kearns
Cincinnati Post
Wall Street
Virginia
Chauncey Men Arrested for Drunkenness Face Court
Constable H A Ceiber and Lee Schooner of Chauncey arrested a guard of men at Deanville on a drunkenness charge. Involved were Andy Thompson of Redtown C B Walters Prové Sam Dian of Union Wiracce. They pled guilty before Magister M W Tucker and were fined ten dollars plus costs. partial payments were made with remaining due. Dean was sent back to county jail.
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Mhauncly
H. A. Ceiber
Lee
Chauncey
Deanville
Andy Thompsen
Redtown
Walters
Ride Prové
Sam Dian
Union Wiracce
Magiste M. WB
Magiste M. WB. Tucker At Chauncey
Thompson
Prorema
Dean
Ee G
Local Citizens Plead Guilty on Minor Charges
Masisor J Wmeiauncey and Desmond Whaley of Gloucester were charged with a minor offense and arraigned by Justice Tucker They pleaded guilty and each paid 10 dollars plus costs. George Sett of Nelsonville faced a liquor charge and was fined 100 dollars and costs and jailed for nonpayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masisor J Wmeiauncey
Cardy Owls
Desmond Whaley
Ar Glouster
Seibert Chauncey
Sxt
Deuncey
M. B. Tucker Mere
Local court fines issued for intoxication and lacking license tags
Charleo A McGill of Nelsonville paid a $10 fine and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication in M. B. Tucker's court. Clyde Walton of Bailey and Ira Whitmore faced charges for lacking motor vehicle license tags. Whitmore pled guilty and paid a $2 fine plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fchauncey
Thauncey
Clyde Walton
Bailey
Ira Whitmore
Onstable H. A. Setber
Magisee B. Tucker
Dia
Uhich
Loyal Women's Bible Class Picnic at Chauncey Church
The Loyal Women's Bible class of the Chauncey Christian church plans its annual picnic Thursday at the Athens fairgrounds. All churchwomen and families are invited. A program with games contest and picnic supper is planned for an enjoyable afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnauncey
Loyal Women's Bible Class
Chauncey Christian Church
Athens Fairgrounds
Mrs Charles Taylor Dies After Illness in Chauncey
Mrs Charles Taylor dies at noon Monday at the Bailey Run home after a months long tuberculosis illness. Funeral services set for 2 PM Wednesday at the Independent Holiness church, burial in Chauncey Cemetery, under Undertaker Stout. A Kentucky native, she came to the area over a year ago. Survived by husband two sons and two daughters, one child died recently.
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Chauncrey
Charles Taylor
Bailey Run
Independent Holiness Church
Chauncey Cemetery
Stout
Taylor
Kentucky
Death of Mrs. Mary Carpenter at Chauncey Infirmary
Mrs. Mary Carpenter died Friday at the County Infirmary in Chauncey after a long illness. The body was moved to Jagers parlors then to the home of her nephew Calvin Bean at Dutch Creek. Funeral services were held Sunday at Canaanville Church with burial in the local cemetery. widow of Harvey Carpenter and resident inmate for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Mary Carpenter
Jagers
Calvin Bean
Dutch Creek
Canaanville
Seventieth Birthday Dinner For Mrs Shields
Mrs L D Shields celebrated her seventyeth birthday at her Mill Street home with a two course chicken dinner. Her daughter Mrs Dr Dennison of Akron baked the birthday cake presented to the guest of honor. Attending were Mr and Mrs John Ator of Athens Mrs Charles Hayden of Columbus Mr and Mrs Charles Sweeney and daughters Virginia and Joan and Mrs Doctor Dennison of Akron and Mr and Mrs L D Shields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
L. D. Shields
Bolins Visit Chauncey From Youngstown Family
Sanford Bolin and son Arnold and daughter Gertrude of Youngstown Ohio visited Chauncey to see Mrs Mary Bolin and relatives on Ellie avenue. They toured Armadale and planned stays in Crooksville and Columbus to visit the Bolin and Sedgwick families and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Anford Bolin
Arnold
Gertrude
Youngstown
Ohio
Mary Bolin
Dorsey Bolin
Vint Cunningham
Ellie Avenue
Armadale
Nate Lochary
Bolin
Crooksville
William Trunnell
Columbus
Frank Bolin
George Sedgwick
Howard Hayborn
Ida Craig
Chauncey Personal Notices Highlight Local Visits
Labor day guests at the Vint Cunningham home on Ellis avenue included Cecil Cunningham and daughter Waivaline of Hollister and Hollas Cunningham with son Jack Chauncey. Theron Goodson of Pontiac Michigan spent the weekend visiting his parents B F Goodson and wife in Chauncey.
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Chauncey
Vint Cunningham
Ellis Avenue
Cecil Cunningham
Waivaline
Hollister
Wyatt Reunion At Bishopville Grove
The Elza Wyatt family plans a reunion in Bishopville Grove on Sunday September 13. All relatives and friends are invited and asked to bring well filled baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyatt
Elza Wyatt
Bishopville Grove
Legally Owned Liquor Transfer Ruling In Ohio
Ohio Attorney General Crabbe rules there is nothing in the state constitution to bar a resident from transferring legally owned liquor from his residence to a future dwelling. The decision clarifies legality of relocation of personal liquor holdings within Ohio.
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Columbus
Ohio
Buckeye State
Crabbe
Mrs. Biddle Dies in Montana Headline
Mrs. Bess Alien Bidle wife of Dr Ashford C Biddle died at the family home in Lewiston Montana after a yearlong illness. Funeral party will travel to Athens for burial at Hebbardsville next Sunday. She was the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs George Allen of Hebbardsville. Her husband is a son of the late Mr and Mrs John Biddle of Iish er. She leaves two daughters a husband her mother and several brothers and sisters. The Biddle home had been in Montana for years. Her father died about two years ago.
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Bess Alien Bidle
Ashford C. Biddle
Lewiston
MontAna
Athens
Hebbardsville
Biddle
George Allen
John Biddle
Iisher
George Alien
Arrest of Ira Morris on intoxication charge
Ira Morris was arrested yesterday by Traffic Officers Howard Gilson and Sheriff P. H. McKinley on intoxication charges and arraigned before Magistrate Carl Porter. He pleaded guilty and was fined $10. Officers were summoned to Morris home to make the arrest.
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Ira Morris
Johrng
Howard Gilson
P. H. McKinley
Carl Porter
Morris
Nuptial Mass Eliminated for Mafalda and Philip Wedding
Rome reports Princess Mafalda daughter of King Victor Emmanuel will wed Prince Philip of Heese in a Catholic ceremony but without a nuptial mass due to religious differences. A Vatican dispensation has been granted for the marriage and representatives from several European royal families are expected to attend.
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Rome
Mafalda
Victor Emanuel
Philip of Heese
Vatican
Europe
Navy fliers buried simply at Arlington after Shanandoah loss
Four of the navy fliers who died in the Shanandoah tragedy were laid to rest today in Arlington National Cemetery in a solemn service.
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Washington
Navy
Arlington National Cemetery
Speed Proves Fatal In Grindstone Accident
Marysville report says Odie Johnson 17 of Arnod died when a grindstone on a Ford engine burst. Richard Boyer of Unionville Center sustained painful injuries in the incident.
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Marysville
Odie Johnson
Arno d
Richard Boyer
Unionville Center
Winter Pockets Help Minimise Cash Losses
In winter you can keep your hands in your pockets to guard money, avoiding loss during cold season. The tip emphasizes personal habits to reduce spending or misplacing cash.
Rotary Visits Rauch Bakery in Athens Ohio
The Athens Rotary club toured the Rauch Bakery at noon Tuesday after lunch at Hotel Berry. Mr Rauch, a club member, guided the group through the plant revealing ovens wrapping and other bakery operations in this southeastern Ohio facility. Guests included Frank Patterson of Roanoke Virginia and R N Eaton, related to Messenger staff.
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Athens Rotary Club
Rauch
Hotel Berry
Athens Club
Southeastern
Ohio
Frank Patterson
Roanoke
Lou Patterson
R. N. Eaton
P. O. Nichols
the Messenger
Kenton Girl Missing Sparks Wide Search
A nationwide search was underway for Dorothy Emberling, 17, who left her parents home in Kenton. Police suspect she may have been enticed away while authorities also hunted for Irvin Dysert, 25, of Foraker, married with two children. Emberling was a Kenton High School student.
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Kenton
Dorothy Emberling
Irvin Dysert
Foraker
Miss Emberling
Focal High School
Kids Scooter Carnival Planned for Thursday
A local scooter carnival will be held Thursday September 10 at 4 PM on the asphalt of the Dalton addition street beyond the Children's home. Parents may drive or children may ride with a car. Events include Kiddie bar race for ages 4 and under and five scooter and five pushmobile races across six to twelve year old classifications.
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New
Dalton Addition
Pushmobile and bicycle races planned for Cleveland event
The article notes popular pushmobile races using wagons and new bicycle events. Races include slow bicycle, 16 to 24 inch frame categories for boys and girls, with prizes donated by local merchants. Safety Director Woodworth orders street closure and two officers for crowd control. The event lineup features the committee members and participants.
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Cleveland
Gamcond
Franz L. Woodworth
Dr. Glauque
Maurice Guthrie
Don Foster
Walter Muir
Don Addicott
One Million Children Begin Ohio School Year
Columbus reports a mass return to classrooms as approximately one million school children in Ohio start the fall term today marking the annual back to school pilgrimage driven by a large enrollment figure and widespread attendance.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio schools to add 260000 pupils this fall says Riegel
Director Riegel forecasts 260000 more pupils begin Monday with the rest by October 1. Enrollment will exceed last year by over 100000, and more than 1000 teachers are hired. There are 9000 teachers now in Ohio versus 8000 last year while free textbooks reach only some districts.
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Riegel
Ohio
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Ites H. Kerr & Co
Chicago
West Virginia
Holly
Epstow
Jiegava
Ant
Boomer
Long Acre
Mast
Charleston
Deleratea
CCU
Chauncly
George Sett
Nelsonville
Tucker
Gen A. Leiber
McHarles McGill
Anyhitmore
Summer Man
Shellmans
Mrs. Ash Biddle
Rotary
Rauch Bakery
CC. PD Shafer Co
Essentials
Messenger
Printery
Lawhead
West Washington St
Tre Fuller
N. Court St
W.B. Drake
The
Athens Co. Snv. and Loan Co
Kansas
F. J. Beasley
Willard
Automotive Battery & Electric Co
McPherson
A. D. McPherson
Rapid Shoe Repairing
W. Union ST
Ior Awore HS
Eve
Buckeyes
Wrigley’s
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