Fear of violence voiced by mine workers in West Virginia
Attorneys for United Mine Workers district No 17 urge President Harding to use federal good offices to stop belligerent Logan County authorities. Troops to be withdrawn next Tuesday from West Virginia after orders dated December 1. Officers deny Morgan recommendation. West Virginia National Guard readiness noted. The telegram cites risk of personal violence if UMW officials are held by Logan County authorities.
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Charleston
W. Va
Cc.a. Martin
West Virginia
Harding
United Mine Workers
Logan County
Harold W. Houston
C. J. van Fleet
T. C. Townsend
Logan
Martin
Fifty Army Corps
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Ind
Camp Knox
Morgan
Washington
War Department
Jesse V. Sullivan
West Virginia National Guard
Sullivan
Charnock
United Mine Workers of America
Kanawha
Kanawha County
H. W. Houston
T. C. Townsend Attor
Uniteds Workers of America
Volstead Act Violators Arraigned in Beaver Alderman Court
Sixteen people arrested here within the past week on Volstead act violations were arraigned in an alderman’s court at West Bridge Water today. Fourteen were held for court. the rest waived hearings. All released on $2,000 bond. Two women were among those held for court.
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Beaver
West Bridge Water
Ford and Edison Inspect Wilson Dam in Florence
Henry Ford and Thomas A. Edison toured the skeleton of the Wilson dam at Florence Alabama as part of a visit tied to the Muscle Shoals project. Ford reiterated he had not revised his bid while noting the trip aimed to help Edison grasp the scope of the plan.
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Florence
Ala
Henry Ford
Detroit Automobile
Thomas A. Edison
Great Wilson Dam
Ford
Mr. Edison
Wilson Dam
Muscle Shoals
Coal field dullness in Pocahontas prompts cautious outlook
Reports from the Pocahontas and Tug River coal fields suggest last week’s slowdown was mild and not nationwide panic. While New River and Kanawha areas faced shutdowns and trimmed contracts, Norfolk and Western operations stayed steadier despite a six month downturn and union wage pressures.
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Norfolk and Western Territory
Pocahontas
Tug River
United States
New River
Kanawha
Chesapeake and Ohio
Norfolk and Western
New River Field
Eccles and Export
Memorial doors unveiled for architect Stanford White in New York
A pair of bronze doors designed by Lawrence Grant White will be unveiled at Gould Memorial Library NYU next Saturday. The panels honor Stanford White, the architect shot by Harry K. Thaw, and are presented by a committee of prominent architects artists and business leaders.
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New York
Stanford White
Herry K. Thaw
Gould Memorial Library
New York University
White
Lawrence Grant White
Rate Proposals Roads Accepted by Interstate Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved voluntary railroad proposals to cut freight rates by ten percent on most farm, range, and orchard products outside New England. The orders allow ignoring usual restrictions and permit a six month experimental period with notice on any date. The commission also upheld a prior sixteen and a half percent cut for grain, hay, and related products in the trans Misssissippi district to take effect by December 27.
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Washington
United States
New England
Interstate Commerce Commission
trans-Mississippi
William Stanley and Robson Sentenced for Boat Theft
In Folkestone England William Stanley and Robert Robson stole a small sailing boat to sail to France for work. They were arrested and sentenced to nine months hard labor.
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Folkstone
Eng
William Stanley
Robert Robson
France
Judge refuses discharge in Arbuckle juror deadlock
In San Francisco on December 3 the Arbuckle jury faced potential discharge as hours dragged on. Eleven ballots showed eleven to one in favor of acquittal while jurors, counsel, and spectators grew restive. Judge Harold Louderback deferred discharge and said deliberations must continue until at least 10 tomorrow morning.
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San Francisco
Roscoe Arbuckle
Harold Louderback
Must Come Early Ad Deadline Notice
The Daily Telegraph advises advertisers that late copy cannot be inserted in the morning issue. It explains that wine is required to prepare adverts and copy must be submitted early. Full-page by noon Friday for Sunday issue. half-page by 8 am Saturday. all copy by 2 pm Saturday. Want ads accepted until 9 pm.
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The
Daily Telegraph
League Nations Still In Existence Says Drummond
Rome December 3 Sir Eric Drummond secretary general of the league of nations told the press club the league is still in existence and its usefulness proven by solving Albanian Silesian Lithuanian and Aland Island issues He cautioned the Washington conference cannot be regarded as a rival by league supporters.
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Rome
Eric Drummond
League of Nations
Washington
Rules for wedding attire issued by Christ Episcopal Church
In Chattanooga Tennessee on December 3 the Rev W C Robertson issued five regulations guiding bridal and attendant dress. No evening dresses. necklines modest, backs and fronts fully covered. Skirts must not reveal the calf or knee and be roomy for genuflection. Sleeves must meet standards, hats or veils must be covering, and transparent fabrics require lining.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
W. C. Robertson
Christ Episecopal Church
Tramp Spoils Hungerford’s Record With Whisky Drinking
A visiting tramp in Hungerford, after three years with no arrests for drunkenness, entered town with whisky and became intoxicated. He was sentenced to one year, the maximum penalty allowed.
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Hungerford
Federal agents seize carload of whiskey bound for New York
Federal agents seized a carload of whiskey on an Atlantic Coast Line train bound from Georgia to New York. No names were released. The liquor will be stored locally.
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Richmond
Atlantic Coast Line
George
New York
Fight to a Finish Expected in Packer Strike
Chicago reports a near end to the plan for a prolonged walkout by Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen and striking packers. Both sides prepared for Monday action with packers posting job loss notices and union leaders insisting on standing firm despite a Kansas court restraining orders.
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Chicago
Hig
Amalgamated
North America
Kansas City
Kan
Kansas Court of Industrial Relations
Court of Industrial Relations
Kansas Court
State of
Kansas
Education Week Observance Planned in Bluefield Schools
Bluefield officials call residents to participate in Education Week activities from December 4 to 10 1921. Mercer county school authorities American Legion pastors and local leaders organize programs to honor teachers and promote education nationwide. New York stock exchange seats rise to 95000 each in latest sales report.
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Bluefield
West Virginia
Commissioner of Education of
United States
Superintendent of Schools of
E. L. Bailey
Mercer County
American Legion
National Ducation Asso
New York
New York Stock Exchange
North Berne Loses Post Office After Family Moves
Lancaster Ohio Dec 3 George Fraiure moved his wife and fifteen children from Hocking County to North Berne two years ago doubling the population and changing it from a hamlet to a village today he moved away wiping the place off the map He ran a general store served as major and postmaster Now North Berne loses its post office and will receive mail by rural delivery from Lancaster Petitions are being filed for Fraiure's return.
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Lancaster
Ohio
George Fraiure
Fiteen
Hocking County
North Berne
Faiure
Emancipation Moves Forward at Far Eastern Talks
At Washington nine powers discussed ceding large Chinese leased areas amid Japan Britain and France proposals. Japan held to retaining Port Arthur and Shantung, while Britain pressed Hong Kong protection. Delegates expect further talks next week as China Japan relations and naval ratio discussions continue.
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Washington
China
Nine Powers
Japan
Great Britain
France
Far Eastern Conference
Far Eastern Committee
Shantung
Congress
Kwangchow
Wei Hai Ei
Kiao Chou
Takihara
Khao- Chou
Peking
Manchuria
Kai-Low
Hong Kong
Associated Press
Committee On
Port Arthur
Russia
United States
International Consortium
Tokio
Portons
Pacific
Far East
Friends of China
Physicians condemn publicity for Dr. Lorenz visit
Twelve Chicago physicians issued a joint statement denouncing newspaper publicity surrounding Vienna surgeon Dr Adolph Lorenz. They noted hospitals would not invite him to clinics and warned such coverage could trigger hysteria and disappointment among disabled patients seeking cures.
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Chicago
Adolph Lorenz
Vienna
Lorenz
Policewoman Mary Whitelege Arrested Amid Engagement Rumor
Ramgates only policewoman Miss Mary Whitelege has been arrested by Cupid after two years on the force. She has announced her engagement to her commanding officer.
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Cord Cops
London
Ramgates
Mary Whitelege
Cupid
Dying Sandhurst cadet asks friends to mercy kill rabbit
A 19 year old Sandhurst cadet Richard Deighton died after a gunshot wound from a hunting fall in Taunton England. He begged friends to kill a rabbit he had wounded so it would not suffer.
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Taunton
Eng
Richard Deighton
Sandhurst
Deputy Prohibition Officer Raids Stir Wheeling Home Brewers
Deputy State Prohibition Commissioner J F Clayton and troopers seized over a thousand gallons of home brew and liquor in Wheeling and Benwood district on his first day in office. The raid prompted many makers to discard product, with gallons poured into sewers.
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Wheeling
W.a
J. F. Clayton
Benwood
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