Importation of labor urged to boost West Virginia coal
Huntington reports a Charleston coal expert argues West Virginia must recruit fifteen thousand new mine workers within a year to reach second in U S coal production. He claims foreign labor is essential, notes rising accidents among foreigners and calls operators to plan systematic immigration and training for new workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Huntington
W. Va
Neil Roinson
Charleston
West Virginia Coal Mining Institute
Language and safety at mines affect foreign workers
The text argues that foreign foremen who learn basic words can give clear directions, reducing accidents and boosting productivity. It notes 437 accidents among new miners in 1908 and urges night schools, recreation, sanitation, and better treatment. It warns managers shape whether fifteen thousand workers become citizens or drift into bad habits.
National Civil Service Reform Meeting Opens in New York
Leaders of the civil service reform movement gather for the twenty ninth annual meeting of the National Civil Service Reform Association with Dr. Charles W. Eliot presiding. The two day event features sessions on pensions consular reform and merit system applications and an upcoming banquet with speakers including Washburn Durand Polk and Doty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Des
National Civil Service Reform Association
Charles W.eliot
Harvard University
Richard Henry Dan
United States Civil Service
William C. Washburn
Nena Durand
Frank L. Polk
F. E. Doty
Joseph H. Choate
Charles W. Eliot
Edward H. Shepard
Southern Education Association Meet Heads for Charlotte
In Charlotte North Carolina preparations are nearing completion for the Southern Education Association convention over the Christmas holidays. The event is expected to attract a record turnout with many national figures among the speakers including former President Eliot Harvard University President Dabney Cincinnati Chancellor Kirkland Vanderbilt University President Mezes Texas President Venable North Carolina President Kincannon Mississippi President Jordan Stanford University and President Judson Chicago University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanderbilt University
Mezes
University of Texas
Venable
University of North Carolina
Kincannon
University of Mississippi
Jordan
Leland Stanford University
Judson
The
University of Chicago
SELL ROAD FOR TEXAS
The Wisconsin and Michigan railroad was offered at public sale to satisfy a tax claim of 44,579 dollars due the state of Michigan. The 73 mile line runs from Peshtigo Wisconsin to Tron Mountain Michigan with about 20 miles of sidings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Michigan
Menomine, Mich
Wisconsin and Michigan Railroad
Pulaski in Flames Fierce fire disrupts town
Roanoke reports a fierce blaze at Pulaski with a special fire train dispatched from Roanoke at 7 PM to aid crews. Firefighters battle flames as authorities assess damage and safety risks.
Judge Williams Fails to Appear at Welch Trial Demanded
The prosecuting attorney Mr. Smith asserts Judge Williams promised in letters to appear at Welch’s trial on several occasions but has not shown up. The case centers on ongoing delays and legal maneuvers affecting Welch’s proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Smith
Williams
Welch
Williams Extradition Bid Over Virginia Attorney General Elect
Governor Glasscock sends requisition papers to Governor Swanson of Virginia seeking the extradition of Samuel W. Williams Virginia attorney general elect accused in McDowell County of malicious assault on Joseph M. Sanders former West Virginia supreme court judge Williams allegedly promised to return to Welch to stand trial but did not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
William E. Glasscock
Swanson
Virginia
Samuel W. Williams
M.dowell County
Joseph M. Sanders
Bluefield
Supreme Court of Appeals of
West Virginia
Robert R. Smith
Associated Press
Glasscock
McDowell County
Tris
Welch
Williams
Officials Will Not Exchange Presents Christmas Rule
Charleston officials and state employees face a Christmas gift ban under Governor Glasscock executive order number one. The order prohibits giving or receiving gifts between officers and employees, with enforcement promised and approval by the board of public works noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasscock
Charleston
W. Va
Wm. B. Glasscock
Board of Public Works
Ella Smith 21 Confesses Abuse at Jail in Sensational Tale
Ella Smith aged twenty one told Salvation Army officers and a local attorney that prisoners and jailers have access to her cell day and night since her incarceration for theft. She alleges they have assaulted her a dozen times daily. An investigation is scheduled for tomorrow after she was taken from the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Ella Smith
Salvation Army
Bomb wrecks factory in Niagara Falls. no injuries reported
Niagara Falls December 9 police found no clue to bombers after a blast wrecked the three story Diven Sons factory and shattered doors and windows. Several nearby houses suffered damage but no one was injured. Diven blamed the black hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Morareni
R. Divea Sons
Diven
Blackburn Resigns From Isthmian Canal Commission
Former Senator J C S Blackburn of Kentucky resigns from the Isthmian Canal Commission. President Taft accepts the resignation effective December 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Canal Commission
Washington
Del
J. C. S. Blackburn
Isthmian Canal Commission
Taft
West Virginia and Virginia Weather Outlook
Partly cloudy and continued cold in West Virginia on Friday with Saturday turning partly cloudy and winds moderating. Virginia remains fair and cold Friday with Saturday not so cold and winds shifting from northwest to variable conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Virginia
Fifty Thousand Fire Loss at Pulaski
The Garner-Hunt building, Pulaski largest business block, burned with a fifty thousand dollar loss and insurance under twenty five thousand. Lower floors housed Moelick and Howard grocers C L Painter jewelery A B Hunt rack store and a large barber shop. Above were the opera house and offices of Dr W W Chaffin W L McGavock and W S Gilmer among others. Roanoke sent help by special train but the fire was under control before arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renoke
Garner-Hunt
Pulaski
Moelick & Howard
C. L. Painter
A. B. Hunt
Opera House
W. W. Chaffin
W. L. McGavock
W. S. Gilmer
Roanoke
Officers elected by Anti-Saloon League in Chicago
The Anti-Saloon League of America elected officers in Chicago. President is Bishop Luther Kh. Wilson of Philadelphia. Vice Presidents include Rev. John C. Barr of Louisiana Rev. David James Burdill of New York Rev. Father James M. Cleary of Minnesota Rev. Washington Gladden of Ohio and Rev. W. L. McEwan of Pennsylvania. Secretary is Rev. S. E. Michelson of Pennsylvania. Treasurer Foster Copeland of Ohio. General Superintendent Rev. P. A. Baker of Ohio. The convention backed interstate shipment laws to aid cities enforcing police rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Anti-Saloon League of America Today
Luther Kh. Wilson
Philadelponia
John C. Barr
Louisiana
David James Burrill
New York
James M. Cleary
Minnesota
Washington Gladden
Ohlo
W. L. McEwan
Pennsylvania
S. E. Michelson
Foster Copeland
O10
Rev
P. A. Baker
Ohio
Persecution claimed in Ward law and Maertin family case
Ward law and Maertin kin deny ill treatment in the death of Ocey Wardlaw Martin Snead known as the bathtub mystery. Virginia Wardlaw sits in jail awaiting a hearing on the charge of murdering her niece Fletcher Snead is missing his wife and mother of the victim. Letters from Virginia to Fletcher show aunt and nephew endearment, suggesting family pride kept the women secluded.
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New York
Wardlaw
Maertin
Ocey Wardlaw Martin Snead
Virginia Wardlaw
Caroline Martin
Fletcher Snead
Snead
Fletcher
Death Order Against Americans Reported From Zelaya
A Panama cable reports President Zelaya ordered the army to shoot any American fighting for the revolutionists. Some officers protested fearing U S retaliation as the gunboat Vicksburg has reinforced at Corinto and more American warships arrive in the harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Panama
Zelaya
Zelays
United States
Vicksburg
Corinte
Corinte Harbor
Sheriff Killed in Holmes County Shooting
Shreve Ohio December 9 Roy Lee believed insane shot and killed Sheriff Bell as he attempted to enter the Lee home to arrest him after holding the family in terror all night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreve
Ohio
Roy Lee
Sheriff Bell
Holmes County
Lee
Wall Street Stocks Rise on Overseas Boost
New York stock prices advanced as brisk evening demand supported gains after the Bank of England cut its official discount rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ofice
Bank of England
Lawyer quits Dr Cook amid polar date controversy
New York reports Henry Walick, Dr Frederick A Cook's lawyer, refuses to confirm his withdrawal and hints at consultations over seeking legal advice elsewhere. Copenhagen officials say New York Times charges are fiction but will review documents. affidavits allege attempts to pay for fraudulent astronomical observations.
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University of Copenhagen
New York Times
New York
Frederick A. Cook
Henry Wellington Waick
August Loose
Granalan Inn
Bronxville
Cook
Copenhagen
Torp
Neverteless
Capt. Loose
Mr. Dunkle
Times
Walter Lonsdale
London
Dr. Cook
University of Copthagen
Carl Burrau
George H. Dunkle
August W. Loose
Uleg
Dunkle
Hon
Million Dollar Fire in Kalamazoo Destroys Hotel
A massive blaze in Kalamazoo Michigan caused one death and injured many firefighters. About 200 hotel guests fled the flames in distress as smoke spread through nearby streets. The fire, which began at the hotel basement, required an overnight effort by Kalamazoo Battle Creek and Grand Rapids teams to bring it under control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo
Mich
Emeke
Kalamatoo
Battle Creek
Grand Rapids
Fire Sweeps Through Main Street, Destroys Hotel
A wind driven blaze razed a four story hotel and surrounding stores at 118 Main Street. Guests at the Burdick house fled into the streets seeking shelter as the fire spread rapidly, aided by low water pressure. Firefighters endured exposure in ten degree weather while battling the inferno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Aalp
Burdick
Signals for Help Were Not Heard in St Paul Mine Disaster
Coroner's jury adjourned without a verdict in the St Paul mine disaster case. Missing witnesses Alexander Rosenjack and Robert Den were sought as officials pledged to locate them. Miner John Hand testified he heard entombed miners signaling for help the day after the fire, but received no assistance from officials or experts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaror Thompson
John Hand
Strike Breakers to Operate Tin Mills in Bridgeport
In Bridgeport on December 9, about a thousand workers inside the American Sheet and Tin Plate Company stockade prepare to strike. Company plans to use imported labor to operate the mills, prompting Amalgamated Association opposition. General Specks, in charge of state militia, signals a pending recall. Orders later reached to withdraw troops within forty eight hours as the sheriff plus deputies prepare to guard the plant.
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Bridgeport
Tin Mills
American Sheet and Tin Plate Company
Amalgamated Association O Iron, Sheet and Tin Plate
Generel Specks
Conclusive Evidence in Brownsville Shooting Inquiry
Washington reports a military court of inquiry found conclusive evidence that members of the 26th Infantry colored were within the fort and fired on Brownsville while their companions raided the town. The investigation noted bullet holes in nearby houses and bullets of regulation army design, suggesting the marksman originated from the barracks.
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Washington
Military
Brownsville
26Th Infantry
West Virginia Mining Institute to Meet in Bluefield
Huntington reports the next Mining Institute session will be in Bluefield. Members favored Bluefield as the site, noting hotel accommodations will improve with a new state leading hotel due to be finished this coming summer. The move promises operators a view of the Powerhantas field and nearby lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia Mining Institute
Bluefield
Huntington
W. Va
First legal execution in five years set for Coleman
In Calhoun County, Alabama, Thomas W. Coleman, a Black man, faces hanging for the July murder of Jim Vaughn in Iron City. The execution is scheduled for tomorrow, marking the county's first such event in five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun County
Ala
Anniston
Calhoun Eunty
Thomas W. Coleman
Cleman
Jim Vaughn
Iron City
Prisoner’s Christmas Pardon Hopes Highlight 1859 Case
Fifty years after a murder case that killed a child and a wife in 1859, a plea of guilty and an attorney’s appeal for a life sentence are cited as saving him from hanging. A Christmas pardon is expected as the outcome of the legal appeal.
Longest imprisoned man in U.S. eyes pardon bid in Connecticut
Hartford reports convic t No 1 at Wethersfield will be reviewed by the state Board of Pardons next week. John P Warren, jailed since 1859 for wife murder, would mark fifty years in prison if released. Prominent supporters back his petition as Warren, now 71, faces potential Christmas freedom.
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Hartford
Conn
John P. Warren
Connecticut
Wethersfield
Warren
Board of Pardona
United States
Willington
Tolland County
Union
Haopeen
Board of Pardons
Labor Protest Assembly In Harrisburg Demands Free Speech
Delegates from labor organizations across Pennsylvania gathered in Harrisburg in a special convention called by President RE E Greenawalt of the Pennsylvania Federation of Labor to denounce government by instruction and judge made laws. They cite suppression of strike disorders in the Pittsburg district and Vandergrift authorities prohibiting parades as key grievances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
RE. E. Greenawalt
Pennsylvania v. Federation of Labor
Pittsburg
Vandergrift
Labor Federation
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