Threats on Life Tied to Hatfield Killing Case
Testimony in the Welch West Virginia case links threats against Lively to Sid Hatfield and Ed Chambers. Ernest Gaujot recounted statements about killing Lively before and during June. Witnesses Jess and Henry Haywood and Robert Haywood corroborated similar threats as the Matewan and McDowell County indictments unfold.
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Hatfield
Hatfeld
Chambers
No 16
Gaujot
Lively
Jess Haywood
Haywood
Chamers
Mathes
Mactewan
Henry Haywood
Williamson
Sid
Robert Haywood
Lee Toler
Ed Chambers
Albert Felts
Matewan
Toler
Hallie Chambers
Sid Hatfield
McDowell County
Welch
Court House
Ambers
Lonnie Brown
Gene Ferguson
Hatfield and Ambers
Hatch
T. E. Harwho
C. Mitchell
Pence
Five Power Pact Moves Toward Wider Naval Limitation
The United States Great Britain and Japan announce a final five power agreement on a 5 5 3 ratio and plan to include France and Italy. The pact retains new battleships Mutsu Colorado and Washington while shaping fleet tonnage over ten years. Negotiations for Far Eastern settlement continue with Shantung talks ongoing.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Japan
France
Italy
Naval Committee
Pacific Islands
Committee of Fifteen
Shantung
MutSu
Colorado
Bank Robbery Attempt Ends in Double Shooting
Davenport Iowa December 15 Art Pup ple was shot and killed and Harry Hamilton probably fatally wounded during a robbery attempt at the Stockmen's Savings Bank of Long Grove. Art Klint a member of the Iowa bankers vigilance committee fired as the robbers fled with about $5 000 in a grip.
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Davenport
Iowa
Art Pupple
Harry Hamilton
Prosecution Rests in Burch Kennedy Murder Trial
The prosecution in the Arthur C. Burch trial for the alleged murder of J. Belton Kennedy rested its case late today in Los Angeles. Adjournment was taken until Monday on the defense's motion.
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Burch
Los Angeles
Arthur C. Burch
J. Belton Kennedy
West Virginia Legionnaires urged to boost dues and membership
National headquarters to West Virginia Legionnaires urges prompt 1922 dues payment and recruitment. Leader Hanford MacNider thanks readers, promises support, and calls for constructive progress to strengthen the state unit ahead of New Orleans.
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THE
Legionnaires OF
West Virginia
Legion
National
United States
New Orleans
Hanford Macnider
Message from Gompers on labor relations with The American Legion
A message from Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, sent during Hanford MacNider's visit, expresses desire to extend harmonious relations between The American Legion posts and local AF of L unions nationwide.
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Hanford MacNider
American Federation of Labor
American Legion
Samuel Gomper
Earnings fail to justify general decrease of rates.
Washington dispatch reports vice presidents from Baltimore & Ohio New York New Haven Hartford and Erie testifying to the Interstate Commerce Commission that past and present railroad earnings do not justify broad rate cuts though a future decrease may come. They note earnings at 2.75 percent of property value and warn traffic declines would shrink returns, while New England roads demand a new rate structure before any changes.
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Washington
George M. Shriver
Baltimore & Ohio
Benjamin Campbell
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Thomas ©. Powell
Erie
Interstate Commerce Commission
Shriver
Railway Executives’ Association
Campbell
New England
Powell
The Legion and Labor Unite For Co operation
National Commander MacNider of the American Legion disputes the idea the Legion opposes labor. He emphasizes support for workers rights, condemns strikebreakers, and asserts the Legion works with the American Federation of Labor to protect homes, property, and public safety. He notes allies among labor leaders and a shared goal of public decency and lawful government.
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American Legion
MacNider
American
American Federation of Labor
Kansas City
Labor and Trades Assembly
Inorance
United States
Congressman Histon Found Dead In Potomac
The body of Representative John A. Histon of California was found floating in the Potomac River after a note in his cart spoke of ruin. Histon had disappeared Tuesday morning and was later located, then vanished again before the body was recovered late tonight. He had recently shown signs of severe mental distress and was concerned by the Alameda naval base project impact.
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Washington
John A. Histon
California
Potomac River
Elston
Alameda, Cal, Naval Base
Changes in League of Nations proposed in Italian chamber
Rome December 15 The chamber of deputies introduced a proposal to alter the League of Nations constitution and functioning to harmonize with democratic arms. The measure seeks to align the league more closely with democratic principles and practices.
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League OF Nations
Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Dail Eireann Second Private Session Discusses Treaty
Dublin reports say the Dail Eireann met in private to discuss the Anglo Irish treaty with no decision reached. A public vote on ratification may be postponed to Saturday or later, as delegates and opponents prepare statements. In Belfast the Ulster county council resigns its authority and is seized by police.
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Dublin
Dail Eireann
London
Dail
Ireland
Privy Council
Supreme Court of Appeal
Great Britain
Ada English
Associated Press
Belfast
Fermanagh
Ulster
Excellent Banquet Served By the Women of Bland Street Church
The event drew about 300 attendees as Mrs. MacNider spoke to the crowd delivering addresses that pleased the audience.
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Bland Street Church
MacNider
Bluefield Post praised as ideal American Legion unit
A formal visit commends Bluefield Post No 9 and the Bluefield American Legion Auxiliary for service unity and community efforts. The speaker urges ex service members to join, thanking all who helped make the visit successful.
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Bluefield Post No. 9
The
American Legion
Bluefield American Legion Auxiliary
Bluefield
Ameri Legion
MacNider Honors Highlight Bluefield Legion Year
Bluefield Post No 9 hosted Hanford MacNider national commander of the American Legion for an event labeled MacNider Night. The visit included arrivals at East Radford and Winefield, a reception, and a brief program with local officials before a final tour of sights and continued preparations for upcoming Legion and Auxiliary activities.
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Bluefield
American Legion
Fiost
Hanford MaccNider
Great Exservice Men
Legion and Auxiliary
Legion
Hanford MacNider
E. L. Bail
B. Ridley
Pete S
Kiwanis Club
Jack Wright
K. L. Waterman
J. B. Cole
Legionnaires
Moffet McCut
Lewis Poff
J. K. Kirk
Herbert D. May
Herbert Cooper
Charles
Matz Hotel
MacNider
Eloek
Bailey
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Jess
America
Britain
Hughes
Gompers
National Legion Commander
Hanford Macnnder
Sli
the Legion and Labor
Macnnder
Egon
University College
Irish Republican Army
Hanford Macniddr
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